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Get Your Anxiety Under Control with a Few Simple Steps
In a poll we did with Unidays Students, 67% said they were super-anxious about going back to Uni and making new friends – or not making new friends.
On a walk the other day, a friend nonchalantly said that she didn’t know a single person who hadn’t struggled with anxiety at some point in their lives.
Anxiety seems to be a red thread that links all ages, classes, and cultures. The more we speak about it, the more it is unearthed. And while it seems like we’re in an anxiety epidemic on top of good ol’ Covid, the good news is that you can struggle with anxiety without having an anxiety disorder.
Face it. Being anxious is a smart thing for the brain to dip into now and then. It’s a bit of our built-in life insurance. If making friends has been a challenge in the past, it’s good to be a bit anxious about it, put your best foot forward, and maybe try something new. That’s how you grow. That said, it doesn’t mean there aren’t helpful strategies we can use to help us deal with anxiety in a mentally beneficial way.
We’ll introduce a few of these strategies here, so you can have them at hand when you walk into class and a hundred new faces turn your way (for example).
- Rate your anxiety from 1 – 10. Rating your anxiety on a scale puts your current emotion into perspective. If you’re focused on the imminent experience of being anxious, you’re very likely to overestimate it. But if you have to rate it, you’ll remember that time you were so anxious you couldn’t think straight – and suddenly, the feeling is manageable.
- Position your anxiety. It’s crucial to assess whether you’re in danger. Meeting three strangers in an alley could be social anxiety, but it might also be your brain rightly telling you you’re in trouble and need to call for help. Don’t hesitate! One call too many is better than one too few.
- Break the anxiety wave. When you’re experiencing anxiety, your lizard brain, the Amygdala, is firing away and flooding your body with stress hormones to get you and your butt out of the threatening situation. This has served us humans well enough to allow us to overpopulate the earth, but it’s mostly not accurate anymore – mostly, it’s over-firing. To stop that, we need to override it with the ‘smart’ part of our brain that uses reasoning. Counting in difficult steps backwards will help with this.
- Dive into past times of strength. Right now, it may feel like you’re never going to be okay again. How can you not feel this awful? Remembering times when anxiety was not an issue will help put things into perspective. This, too, shall pass, and despite or because of it.
- Dive into past strengths. You’re anxious now, but you aren’t always anxious, even in similar situations. Recalling those times of relative calm allows you to realise that, while your anxiety might be understandable, it is not all-encompassing and that the situation is overcome-able. You’ve done it before!
- Dive into resources. This is a classic resilience exercise. You’re good at something. Probably many things. It doesn’t mean you need to be a virtuoso at something, just that you’re good at it. List five things you’re good at. Go ahead, we’ll wait, even if you’re giving yourself a hard time with coming up with them. Now choose the one that may be most likely to help you cope with the anxiety, even if it doesn’t seem to be a match.
- Dive into action. You’re a good listener, for example. Yippie, yay! How will that make you feel less anxious about making friends? EVERYBODY loves to be heard. You’re going to tap into that skill to make new friends! State that out loud. Your brain will register it as more meaningful than if you just think it. Wanna amp up the power?! Write it down!
- Now re-evaluate your anxiety. On a scale of 1 -10, how anxious are you? You’ll most likely have a lower score, but if not, talking to a trusted friend or family member, your GP, or your therapist about your anxiety should make sure it’s not here to stay!
Have a great week,
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How micro-incivilities can impact wellbeing
by Professor Binna Kandola, co-founder and senior partner, Pearn Kandola
What are they?
Micro-incivilities, also known as micro-aggressions, are commonplace behaviours or aspects of an environment which signal, wittingly or unwittingly, that someone doesn’t belong, or they’re not welcome.
The intent to harm can be ambiguous in these instances. Discomfort about being around minorities can be displayed in any number of ways; some blatant, others more subtle. It can also lead to people over-compensating and being too friendly. Examples of micro-incivilities include:
- Being ignored
- Being talked over
- Having authority undermined
- Being constantly criticised for seemingly small issues
- Having assumptions made about your honesty
Noted Indian poet, journalist and social reformer, Benjamin Malibri, on a visit to England in 1890, described well-meaning friends and acquaintances who “overdo their part of friendliness”; saying that “the patronising Englishman does as much harm as he who disparages and decries our merits… We should be treated exactly as equals, if we deserve to be, you must not give us less than our due – equal justice and no more”.
Malibri is referring to something that psychologists have been investigating for quite some time; namely the way that racial prejudice has altered and mutated into “modern racism”, or “everyday racism”. Overt and hostile racism acts are far less likely to occur and where they do, they will be condemned. Today, racism is far more likely to be expressed in more subtle, indirect and nuanced ways.
Unconscious behaviours are still felt and understood
Whilst we can control certain aspects of our behaviour, other actions may reveal something else entirely.
For example, imagine a white doctor talking to a black patient. The doctor could believe the interaction was positive and productive. The patient, on the other hand, may feel completely the opposite. Both parties will agree a lot was said, but while the doctor would have been very aware of what they were saying, they may have sent very different messages with their body language.
This may not seem like much; they are micro-behaviours after all. But the messages conveyed are powerful. In the workplace, the impact of the micro-incivilities is long-term, and can affect psychological well-being, resilience and self-confidence.
In a piece of research on doctor/patient interactions, patients rated doctors in four dimensions:
- Interpersonal treatment
- Contextual knowledge or knowledge of values and beliefs etc
The higher the implicit bias of the doctor (as measured by a test of implicit or unconscious bias), the lower the scores the black patients gave them. Other research has demonstrated the same outcome; that the doctors may conspicuously hold egalitarian values, but their implicit anti-black bias was impacting their non-verbal behaviour and was detected by black patients.
The body’s triggered response
In his book, Microaggressions in everyday life, Derald Wing Sue describes the longer-term effects of micro-incivilities (or micro-aggressions) by referring to the General Adaptation Syndrome, which describes the way our body reacts to biological stressors.
Stage 1. The alarm stage
People are alerted to a potential stressor. Body temperature and blood pressure fall, while heartbeat and the secretion of corticoid hormones increase. Wing Sue states that with micro-aggressions, people behave more vigilantly, as they have to identify whether they are being personally attacked.
Stage 2 – Adaptions or resistance
Does the person accept what has just happened or challenge it? Challenging it causes conflict and tension, and potentially runs the risk of damaging relationships. Acceptance, however, means these feelings can fester for much longer. It can also lead to feelings of guilt (in not having challenged it), weakness and anxiety.
Stage 3 – Exhaustion
The effort it takes – physical and emotional – to deal with micro-incivilities can lead to burnout, depression and reduced performance. Race–related stress is one of the greatest sources of stress at work, according to Wing Sue. In other words, dealing with micro-incivilities matters if you are at all interested in having high–performing teams.
The cumulative impact on wellbeing
Overt instances of racism, although very unpleasant, can be easier to handle than racism in its more subtle forms. “Attribution ambiguity” – situations where the person is unsure of whether racism occurred, and if it did, how intentional it was – can take a great toll mentally. Anxiety over what their response should have been can stay with someone well beyond the incident itself, when everyone else involved or witnessing it will have forgotten. Overlay this onto other workplace stresses, and it’s no wonder confidence can be dented, even to the point of imposter syndrome.
Effective teams and organisations have been found to display various proactive, positive behaviours, known as organisational citizenship behaviours (OCBs). These can include helping a colleague, conscientiousness, courtesy and civic virtue. Without these, micro-incivilities can occur. Whether it’s withdrawal of help between colleagues, a lack of common courtesy or complaints about the behaviour of others, it can make for a hostile workplace environment.
When OCBs are in full force, they keep teams motivated and on track by supporting relationships and shared goals. Without these behaviours across teams, friction can occur.
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An interim report has been completed, documenting dozens of far-right incidents in the elite commando of Germany's defense forces, the KSK, going back to 2017. DW takes a closer look at the KSK's tainted record.
The KSK elite force was created in response to an incident that many in Germany look back on with shame: In April 1994 the east African state of Rwanda was descending into violence amid the slaughter of the country's Tutsi minority. Seven Deutsche Welle staff and their relatives caught up in the chaos desperately needed to be evacuated from a transmitter site in the capital Kigali. But it was Belgian paratroopers — and not German special forces — who got the job done.
How could it be that a country with a population of around 80 million was not able to come to the rescue of its own citizens?
The elite company that emerged from that insight first began to take shape in September 1996 with the creation of the top-secret Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK) force in the south-western town of Calw. It was modelled on similar outfits in the US and UK.
A further two years passed before the KSK was first sent into the field. That mission came when the government of Serbia refused to deport suspected war criminal Milorad Krnojelac to the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague. Under his authority, it was alleged, there at been hundreds of cases of torture and rape in a Serbian detention camp.
KSK soldiers built a reconstruction of Krnojelac's apartment, which they used during weeks of preparations for the operation. One morning in June 1998, the order finally came and the KSK was launched into action. That same evening, Krnojelac was handed over to the authorities in The Hague.
This was the first mission that was confirmed and one of very few that has been publicly acknowledged.
German special forces were also sent to Afghanistan in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks on the US. Curiously though, it seems that the KSK has never been deployed on the kind of operation that it was actually set up for: liberating German citizens taken hostage abroad.
In 2003 KSK commander Reinhard Günzel spoke out in support of Martin Hohmann, a Christian Democrat member of parliament, who had held a controversial speech on 3 October, a German national holiday. In that speech, Hohmann had tried to equate crimes committed by the Nazis with deeds allegedly carried out by Jews during the Russian revolution.
Defense Minister Peter Struck promptly fired Günzel, in return for which Struck was himself targeted with death threats.
This was the first time the KSK had made headlines in connection with far-right extremism. In the following years, such incidents increased.
In 2007, KSK captain Daniel K.* threatened a fellow officer who had publicly described the deployment of German troops against Yugoslavia in 1999 as a violation of international law and the mission in Afghanistan as a "betrayal of peace" not backed by international law.
Daniel K. received mild disciplinary sanctions from senior officers, which did not prevent him from moving up the KSK ranks. It was not for another twelve years that he was finally dismissed from service for having contacts with the far-right "identitarian movement."
Another KSK soldier was fired in 2015 in the wake of a separate probe into the activities of far-right Bundeswehr soldiers. Using the codename "Hannibal," Andre S. had begun to build up a dense network of chat groups that shared information and opinions about the German government's refugee policies and what they believed was the imminent outbreak of civil war.
In 2017, investigators found ammunition, signal, and smoke grenades in Andre S.'s house as well as detonators for hand grenades. He was later sentenced to pay a fine for firearms and explosives offenses and dismissed from the Bundeswehr.
"The incidents point to a systematic problem," says Dirk Laabs. He spent two years researching far-right tendencies in the police and the military, including the KSK, for his book "Enemies of the State in Uniform."
Laabs identified a tendency to misunderstand the whole notion of "an elite unit." There is a lot of pressure and a lot of frustration among the soldiers over what they see as a lack of appreciation for their work in politics and broader society. This, says Laabs, has come together to create a toxic mood in which "you get a unit that believes that it doesn't owe any accountability to anybody."
Laabs also argues that there is a leadership problem, with senior officers turning a blind eye to far-right incidents and infringements. The result is that soldiers who might otherwise speak out tend to keep their heads down.
It would, however, be wrong to view the KSK as a "shadow army within the Bundeswehr," says Laabs. "But what we do have is a whole lot of shaky, poorly-led, young, far-right-leaning commando soldiers whose very existence is potentially in ruins. We should certainly keep an eye on what they do next."
One big problem, says defense expert Hans-Peter Bartels, is the lack of proper rotation among the people serving in these units. Bartels entered the Bundestag in 1998 and served as Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces from 2015 to 2020. He was the person who soldiers could turn to.
"The turnover times at the KSK are impossible. There are people who have been with the commando force virtually from day one. They've got no idea about what's going on anywhere else in the military," he argues.
What's more, in recent times, the elite unit "is hardly deployed." After all: KSK forces are gradually being withdrawn from Afghanistan and — the worst-case — operations to rescue German citizens taken hostage abroad have so far simply not happened."
An incident in April 2017 finally led to one whole KSK company being disbanded. Far-right music and Hitler salutes were reported from a farewell party for the head of 2nd Company. Pascal D. was later sentenced to pay a fine for, "using the insignia of unconstitutional organisations." Specifically, he wore a battle cry associated with Serbian extremists as a tattoo. Following the incident, he was dismissed from service with the KSK.
As a result of the same gathering, another KSK soldier appeared on the radar of the Bundeswehr's own intelligence service: Philipp S. During a raid on his land in February 2020, investigators found two kilograms of plastic explosives, weapons, ammunition, training grenades, and Nazi trappings.Philipp S. was handed a two-year sentence on parole for offences against the War Weapons Control Act. He was also ordered to leave the Bundeswehr.
Germany's Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer described the cache of weaponry as a "new dimension" in far-right activities. Just a couple of weeks later, in July 2020, the minister put forward proposals for reform of the KSK. The force would be given "time to press the reset button."
Meanwhile, the 2nd Company was unceremoniously dissolved, with members reassigned to other sections of the KSK or allocated to other units.
Philip S. was dismissed from the Bundeswehr and handed a two-year sentence on parole for offences against the War Weapons Control Act
The negative headlines have hit the erstwhile elite force hard, says Hans-Peter Bartels. The vast majority of the KSK soldiers are definitely not anti-democratic, says the former armed forces commissioner. "When you really sit down and listen to what they have to say, then there is a real sense of bitterness that they can be dismissed by all and sundry as a hotbed of far-right extremism," he says.
Still, the fact that a reform process might finally be underway does not mean that there have not been any more demoralizing headlines.
On the contrary: KSK Brigadier General Markus Kreitmayr is believed to have violated regulations when he came up with the unusual idea of telling his troops thatthey could return any ammunition and weapons that they might have taken home and that they could do so anonymously and without fear of punishment.
At least 25,000 rounds of ammunition were duly returned between March and May 2020, according to the Bundestag's Defense Committee, which was only recently informed about the initiative. Hand grenades were among the returned arms. What will become of General Kreitmayr is for the time being unclear.
Defense Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer has given the KSK until the summer to put its house in order. If that does not happen, this could be the beginning of its end.
*Editor's note: DW follows the German press code, which stresses the importance of protecting the privacy of suspected criminals or victims and urges us to refrain from revealing full names in such cases.
This article has been translated from German.
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My aim for education is to support the wellbeing and development of a beautiful life for all our students.
I am mainly interested in exploring the relationship between people’s wellbeing, the philosophical notion of the art of living and educational theory and practice. By drawing on philosophy as well as positive psychology, I believe that relevant insights can be gained for the role of education for students’ (and teachers’) wellbeing and development of a good and beautiful life. Over the last years, I have also explored the role Philosophy for Children, and especially the Community of Philosophical Inquiry as a pedagogical tool, can have to support the development of skills and knowledge that are relevant for each student’s own art of living. Seeing each person as a unique and individual human being, acknowledgement of students’ diversity is a key aspect for my understanding of inclusion in education and guides my research endeavors in this area.
My research links to my key area of teaching in the Youth and Community Leadership programme, as questions regarding (young) people's ability and support to developing a good life is intertwined with questions of equity, social action, (self-)leadership and community engagement.
- Teschers C. and Nieto M. (2023) Buen Vivir and the Art of Living. Comparing Western and Latin American perspectives on living a good life. Educational Philosophy and Theory.
- Peters MA., Arndt S., Tesar M., Jackson L., Hung R., Mika C., Ozolins JT., Teschers C., Orchard J. and Buchanan R. (2022) Philosophy of education in a new key: A collective project of the PESA executive. Educational Philosophy and Theory 54(8): 1061-1082. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00131857.2020.1759194.
- Teschers C. (2021) An attempt to define Youth Work through an international lens. Kaiparahuarahi 4(1): 32-34.
- Dutton H., Kamp A. and Teschers C. (2020) Teaching together: Reflections on developing a collaborative interdisciplinary teaching framework within a tertiary teaching team.. New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work 17(2).
- Teschers C. (2020) Proposing a Holistic Inclusive Education Model for Policy, Curriculum and Classroom Development. New Zealand Journal of Teachers' Work 17(1&2): 73-87. http://dx.doi.org/10.24135/teacherswork.v17i1%20&%202.299. | <urn:uuid:e72596db-5c7a-44fd-827a-bf0dd21f128a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/education/contact-us/people/christoph-teschers.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.873262 | 547 | 2.140625 | 2 |
Standard & Poor’s is one of three major American rating agencies (Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investor Services are the others). They’re in the business of assessing risk of various financial instruments and the reliability of the companies and governments that issue or trade them, and their ratings affect both investor interest and the prices paid for said financial paper.
Last week S&P lowered the rating of France and Austria by a notch, just like it did to the US last year. It reduced the ratings of seven other European countries by two ticks.
I can’t believe the world didn’t laugh out loud.
To say that the ratings these agencies produce are vague, biased, and regularly incorrect business would be an understatement. Remember, these are the folks who were as surprised as the rest of us by the mortgage meltdown. They rely on the companies they monitor for their funding, which would be at least a slight hint of conflict of interest in any other industry. The ratings schemes themselves are so complicated and nuanced that they make the government’s Threat Level rankings a paragon of clarity, which allows them to claim retroactively that they noted things, they sort of, kind of.
S&P and their ilk are foxes guarding the hen house, at best, and inmates running the asylum more like it. The only reason anybody gives them any credence is that they assume everybody else does. It’s a giant house of cards. OK, enough of the cliches. You get my point.
The ratings moves last week tell us nothing new or important, but rather reflect the fact that those European countries have been making bad governance decisions for, oh, more than a decade. It’s like S&P announced that the US just landed astronauts on the Moon.
Ratings agencies are an artifact of a distant past when we gave authority to opaque institutions and couldn’t see or track what they did with our trust. Only now we can see...all too clearly. In my inexpert opinion the days of S&P and the others are numbered. Disagree? Who’d yourather trust: A ratings agency in bed with the company it rates via secret processes and incomprehensible code words, or a handful of inspired twentysomethings armed with an Internet connection and the mandate to discover wrongdoing or patterns of concern?
S&P needs to discover new sources of credibility that warrant our trust, and it’s not impossible to do. Here are three thought-starters:
- Become Truly Neutral -- It will never be credible for ratings agencies to rate companies that in any way contribute to them financially, even indirectly. Full stop. Maybe they each contribute funds to create an endowment that is henceforth independent of their slightest influence? I know there are probably a zillion arguments why financial institutions would never do it, but that should be a not-so subtle hint that it’s EXACTLY why they need to do something like it. I’m sure there are other funding models that would get to the same outcome.
- Simplify The Metrics -- I’m sorry, but I can’t fathom the difference between a rating of “AAA” and “AAA-,” and I’d bet good money that nobody else can, either. It’s just that a routine has built up around such nonsense so there’s a dollar figure attached to each incremental change. But that is derivative measure; it doesn’t tell us anything substantive or original about the underlying financial tool. Why not figure out how to risk being somewhat or wholly right or wrong on analyses sometimes instead of being always right and wrong at the same time?
- Embrace Transparency -- Ultimately it’s not the ratings themselves that possess any authority or credibility but the way the agencies get to them. So why not figure out how to involve as many inputs into the methodologies as possible -- from the specifically qualified, like expert analyses, to the crowdsourced trolling that the rest of us do online -- and then publish it? The proprietary value would be in S&P’s ability to pull it off, not dream up the list.
I am regularly dumbfounded that the financial services industry keeps getting away with propagating nonsense to the world and the world pretty much takes it at face value. The problem is that much of it, and these ratings in particular, possess no real value at all. S&P could change the game if it wanted, but I guess it sees no reason to. Maybe it has assessed its own business using the same brilliant tools is used to discover that those European countries weren’t worth what they claimed.
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As the holidays approach, so does the time to curl up with beautiful and necessary books like Honey from the Lion, Matthew Neil Null’s debut novel from Lookout Books. The book, about a rebellion at a logging company in the West Virginia Alleghenies, is both lyrical and suspenseful, an elegy to the ecological devastation and human tragedy behind the Gilded Age.
Our solstice gift to you is an annotated soundscape for the book, expertly produced by folklorist, writer, media producer, and Ecotone contributor Emily Hilliard. Listen to the sounds of crows, trains, and fiddles and imagine yourself right into the world of Honey from the Lion.
0:00 Environmental sounds: Crows, great blue herons, steam trains, crosscut saw, axes.
An overture to situate us in place aurally.
1:22 “On Johnny Mitchell’s Train” by Jerry Byrne, recorded by George Gershon Korson at Buck Run, Pennsylvania, 1946. Song from the 1902 Anthracite miner strike. Via the Library of Congress.
The 1902 strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coal fields of eastern Pennsylvania was supported by nearly 80 percent of miners in the area, and it would have been fresh in the minds of the timber companies and loggers represented in Honey from the Lion. The character Judge Randolph is said to have studied the strike, fearing the power of unions: “There’s always a copperhead in the woodpile.”
4:00 “Jesse James” by Ballard “Pappy” Taylor, recorded by John Harrod in Kenton County, Kentucky, 1989. Via the Digital Library of Appalachia.
The protagonist Cur makes reference to Frank and Jesse James to explain a “cowboy book” he’s reading. The notorious duo would have been something akin to pop-culture icons in the days of Cur’s youth.
7:09 “Old Greasy Coat” by Edden Hammons.
Edden Hammons, the fiddler of the famed Hammons family of West Virginia traditional musicians, makes a cameo in Null’s novel. A lyric from the popular fiddle tune “Greasy Coat” (or “Old Greasy Coat”) is also referenced (“Tell the preacher, tell the pulpit, I don’t wear no greasy coat”). It’s a fitting selection for the town of Helena’s Commercial Street with its brothels and taverns; a “greasy coat” was slang for a condom.
8:53 “Ughniyah li al-Atfal (Song for Children)” by Nicholas Debs, recorded in Jacksonville, Florida, 1940. Via the Library of Congress.
A song for Lis Grayab, the Syrian peddler.
11:38 “Nathan Killed the Bell Cow” by Phyllis Marks of Gilmer County, West Virginia. From Phyllis Marks: Old-time Songs of West Virginia, Augusta Heritage Recordings.
Phyllis Marks is, according to folklorist Gerry Milnes, the last active ballad singer left in West Virginia who learned “by heart,” via oral transmission from her family members. Her repertoire includes both English Child ballads and songs of the frontier, such as this one she got from her father-in-law. She says it is a play-party game from the Civil War era.
13:11 “Puncheon Floor” by Manon Campbell, recorded by John Harrod in Letcher County, Kentucky, 1970s. Via the Digital Library of Appalachia.
A puncheon floor, made of logs split with a broad ax, is one of the domestic elements of early West Virginia that has become embedded in my mind. This is probably attributable to the imagery in the song “Come All You Virginia Gals,” which warns of the rough ways of West Virginia boys and describes their frontier homes, “clapboard roof and an old slab door, sandstone chimney and a puncheon floor.” It turns out that the song appears in numerous regions of the country, always cautioning young women off Arkansas boys or Texas boys or Mormon boys, with the West Virginia iteration appearing in 1928. I chose the “Puncheon Floor” fiddle tune, which originates a little closer to home. This version of the popular West Virginia and Kentucky dance tune comes from Manon Campbell of Letcher County, Kentucky.
14:46 Little Pink by William May of Mingo County, West Virginia, recorded by Gerry Milnes in West Virginia, 1990–1991. From Folksongs & Ballads, Vol. 4, Augusta Heritage Recordings.
“I never will marry no logging man who drives a four-horse team.”
16:59 “Peg ’n Awl” by Melvin Wine of Braxton County, West Virginia, recorded at the Berea College Celebration of Traditional Music, 1989. Via the Digital Library of Appalachia.
This is another fiddle tune named after what would have been an everyday term in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century in West Virginia. A peg and awl were tools used by a cordwainer, or leatherpunch, to make shoes. The tools appear as names to songs of the era—one with lyrics celebrating the mechanization of shoemaking, and the other being this fiddle tune, here played by legendary Braxton County fiddler Melvin Wine.
“Looking up, Cur waved lightly to a leatherpunch, who sat on a stoop working shoes with a peg and awl. The man was old enough for everyone to call him uncle.”
19:03 “Come and Go to That Land” Congregational song, recorded at the eighteenth anniversary of the Gospel Harmonettes in Demopolis, Alabama, 1992. From Wade in the Water, Volume 2: African-American Congregational Singing, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.
A song for the Choirboy.
22:13 “#26BT Social Band,” Harmonia Sacra singing from Elkhart, Indiana, recorded 2006. From Joyfully Onward I Move.
Cur sorts through Grayab’s books—a Bible, Aesop’s fables, Greek myths, a Mennonite hymnal. At that time in West Virginia, that hymnal would likely have been the shape-note Genuine Church Music, published by Joseph Funk in Winchester, Virginia, in 1832. The form was subsequently renamed Harmonia Sacra and is seldom practiced today, save by a few Mennonite communities in Virginia and Indiana. This recording happens to be from a “sing” in my hometown of Elkhart, Indiana.
24:19 Environmental sounds: storm, church bell, ax.
25:20 Thurmond drainpipe, recorded by Emily Hilliard in Thurmond, West Virginia, 2016.
I made this recording of a drainpipe in the circa-1920s rail and coal boom town of Thurmond, West Virginia. Much of this New River town is now owned by the National Park Service, and only a few homes are inhabited. The rest of the town—bank and store fronts, one-room schoolhouse, old hotel, and coal tipple—is a preserved shell of what it once was, bearing that certain eerie beauty that all ghost towns seem to share. As it goes, even the drainpipes are uncanny, wind and water echoing against the old brick facades, alluding to what once was.
“Viewed from that peak, the land was a mutilated sea. Naked Mount Spruce in the distance, biting clouds, highest in the state. They saw no deer, no livestock, not even a carrion crow. The horrible tranquility of it all. No birds sang. Nothing but the sound of their own voices, their own thoughts. They had emptied their world like a jug.” | <urn:uuid:3a51bb8a-90fa-43c1-b559-5ab056fe51d2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ecotonelookout.org/honey-from-the-lion-a-companion-soundscape/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.938387 | 1,701 | 1.9375 | 2 |
7731931 is an odd composite number. It is composed of two distinct prime numbers multiplied together. It has a total of four divisors.
Prime factorization of 7731931:
1693 × 4567
See below for interesting mathematical facts about the number 7731931 from the Numbermatics database.
Names of 7731931
- Cardinal: 7731931 can be written as Seven million, seven hundred thirty-one thousand, nine hundred thirty-one.
- Scientific notation: 7.731931 × 106
Factors of 7731931
Divisors of 7731931
Bases of 7731931
- Binary: 111010111111010110110112
- Hexadecimal: 0x75FADB
- Base-36: 4LPZV
Squares and roots of 7731931
Scales and comparisonsHow big is 7731931?
- 7,731,931 seconds is equal to 12 weeks, 5 days, 11 hours, 45 minutes, 31 seconds.
To count from 1 to 7,731,931 would take you about nineteen weeks!
This is a very rough estimate, based on a speaking rate of half a second every third order of magnitude. If you speak quickly, you could probably say any randomly-chosen number between one and a thousand in around half a second. Very big numbers obviously take longer to say, so we add half a second for every extra x1000. (We do not count involuntary pauses, bathroom breaks or the necessity of sleep in our calculation!)
- A cube with a volume of 7731931 cubic inches would be around 16.5 feet tall.
Recreational maths with 7731931
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As featured on 60 Minutes Australia “Age of Anxiety”
Megan Barrow’s anxiety and agoraphobia recovery began in the late 1990s. Her life had been debilitated by undiagnosed anxiety disorder since a toddler, until panic attacks became a part of her daily life. She had a nervous breakdown at 23 years-old, unable to cope any longer and unable to leave the house.
She then pretty much stayed on a couch for nearly three years for fear of dying or panicking if she moved. Her life was lonely, isolated and she couldn’t see a way out (literally).
Twenty years later, Megan is not only recovered from anxiety and agoraphobia, but is an ambassador for Australian mental health organisations beyondblue and RUOK? and tells her story to educate the wider community on mental health issues, including, most recently appearing on 60 Minutes Australia in March 2017.
She knows the power of a conversation; that by hearing someone’s story you can feel less alone in the world. Unbuckle Your Fears is about inspiring and helping people struggling with agoraphobia. anxiety disorder and depression with her lived experiences. She wants you to know you can recover and learn to live bravely, freely and happily with anxiety. It’ll be the toughest thing you ever do, but boy-oh-boy it is worth it.
There is no judgement or one-size-fits-all solution for agoraphobia and anxiety recovery. One thing Megan is upfront with is miracle cures do not exist and it takes time, hard work and discipline to break through from debilitating anxiety and panic. But you you are not alone.
Megan is available for presentations and workshops and will be launching regular online blogs, videos and a potential podcast about anxiety. Contact her to find out more or sign up below. | <urn:uuid:c2086cd6-3ea8-44a3-81ed-7c6050cdb47f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.unbuckleyourfears.com/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.962301 | 384 | 1.789063 | 2 |
Dr. Fergus O’Ferrall, is Lay Leader of The Methodist Church in Ireland, 2016-18; he is a historian and author of a number of books including Catholic Emancipation Daniel O’Connell and The Birth of Irish Democracy 1820-30 (Dublin, 1985),Daniel O’Connell (2nd Edition,1998), Citizenship And Public Service (Dundalgan Press, Dundalk, 2000). He is a native of Co. Longford and he has edited with Martin Morris, Longford History and Society (Dublin, 2010. He has been Adelaide Lecturer in Health Policy, Trinity College, Dublin, President of The National Youth Council of Ireland and Chair of The Wheel, the coordinating body of the community and voluntary sector. He is a Governor of The Irish Times. He is a contributor to the recently published A Dialogue Of Hope Critical Thinking For Critical Times ed.Gerry O’Hanlon SJ, (Messenger Publications, Dublin, 2017). He contributed to the 1985 and the 2009 Goldsmith International Literary Festivals. | <urn:uuid:f3c80550-e8a8-4f2b-af16-93af0cbe49eb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://olivergoldsmithfestival.com/fergus-ofarrell/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.898213 | 219 | 1.507813 | 2 |
Polar lights are one of the most beautiful natural phenomena on Earth
If we were to rank the most beautiful atmospheric phenomena, we would definitely give one of the highest places to polar lights. The ideal time for them is clear frosty nights from September to March at latitudes of about 67–70°. Most often, polar lights can be seen in Alaska, in the northern regions of Canada, in Iceland, on the Scandinavian Peninsula, and in northern Russia.
What are the reasons for the polar lights? They are caused by the charged little particles from the solar wind which start moving in the planet’s magnetic field. As a result, the upper layers of the atmosphere begin to glow, and the inhabitants of the Earth get the opportunity to see a grand spectacle.
Have you ever seen the polar lights? | <urn:uuid:431993a2-002f-41ed-8211-1a0016d9de16> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://weather-aware.com/posts/have-you-seen-polar-lights/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.95406 | 165 | 2.734375 | 3 |
I’ve written on several earlier occasions — e.g. here — about the delightful creativity of the good people at Crossway Books, who in my view don’t get the widespread love they deserve, and don’t get it simply because they publish a translation of the Bible, the English Standard Version (ESV), that some bien-pensant Christians denounce as too conservative. And maybe some of the choices those translators made are too conservative, but only a handful of passages are in dispute, and almost no one would notice any of them without prompting. The ESV is a fine translation and I find myself using it often simply because Crossway has created so many imaginative ways to engage with the text.
Consider, as examples, the two books pictured above, which I just purchased. The one on the left is the full text of the Gospel of Luke, printed like this:
The text is on the left page, with the right page reserved for annotation and commentary (something there’s never room enough for in a regular Bible). Note also the excellent typography, another element of book-making in which Crossway sets a standard few other publishers meet. I am very eager to begin a serious read-through of Luke with pen in hand.
The other volume is the Greek text of the three letters of John:
In this case we don’t have whole pages devoted to annotation, but rather widely-spaced lines so readers can make interlinear comments, a format ideal for noting distinctive Greek words. This one too I will soon start using.
These are simply fabulous resources for people who want to read the Bible in a serious way — a market that Crossway almost alone seems to have noticed and cultivated. | <urn:uuid:6c1b7859-d6ce-47ba-9124-933e0bd84af6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://blog.ayjay.org/bible-reading-in-style/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.950757 | 357 | 1.648438 | 2 |
By Alex P. Vidal
“Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.”—Voltaire
WE wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
This must be the most popular line in any Christmas song that we, in the Christian world, have learned to memorize since we were little kids.
Thus, each year we make Christmas wishes in the hope we can help improve our lives, the lives of our family and friends, and make drastic changes in society and the environment.
—We wish people around the world will finally get rid of COVID-19 in 2022; we thought it would leave us alone in 2021 after terrorizing us in 2020;
—We wish there will be no more pandemic variants; Delta and Omicron should be the last. Scientists monitor all variants but may classify certain ones as variants being monitored, variants of interest, variants of concern and variants of high consequence. Some variants spread more easily and quickly than other variants, which may lead to more cases of COVID-19. An increase in the number of cases will put more strain on healthcare resources, lead to more hospitalizations, and potentially more deaths;
—We wish there will be no more super typhoons like “Odette” before, during, and beyond 2022 (but this is wishful thinking);
—We wish there will be political and economic stability in the Philippines;
—We wish there will be a peaceful and successful election on May 9, 2022 and only the best and the most qualified candidates will win;
—We wish our world leaders will address with utmost importance and priority the issues and problems on climate change, unemployment, wars on terrorism, poverty, human trafficking, illegal drugs, bigotry and violence against women and children, racism and labor exploitation.
SEXUAL-HEALTH CHECKLIST. 1. Lift weights 3x a week. Not only will we gain muscle, sexual satisfaction will follow as well. 2. Open our minds. Increasingly, women are doing just that in their sex practices. Don’t let her leave us behind. 3. Presence, transcendence, and authenticity trump lust in the good-sex game. 4. Expand our social networks. 5. Emotional connection-even with casual partners-means better sex.
D IS FOR DIET. Vitamin D supplements may be the newest weight-loss pills. When University of Minnesota researchers measured blood levels of the sunshine vitamin in 38 overweight people, they found that when the subject went on a low-calorie diet, those with higher levels of vitamin D lost more weight than those with lower levels.
WHEN SOMEBODY ATTACKS US AND WE CAN’T DEFEND OURSELVES, we shouldn’t scream. It tightens our throat and tires us out. Instead, we must yell when in danger. A yell comes from the diaphragm, experts say, creating a louder sound with less effort.
TIP-OFF TO A THREAT. If a stranger stops us on the street, let’s watch his feet: Normal–his torso points toward us, but his feet angle the way he’d been walking. Aggressive–he faces us dead-on, with one foot behind the other–a fighter’s stance. Source: “What everybody is saying” author Joe Navarro.
A BETTER BEDTIME. Let’s resolve to help our kid clock more quality snooze time. It could benefit our child’s mood in a big way: In a recent Columbia University Medical Center study, teenagers whose parents let them stay up until midnight or later were 24 percent more likely to be depressed and 20 percent more likely to have suicidal thoughts than kids who hit the sack at 10 P.M. or earlier.
FOR LADIES: HOW TO TURN DOWN YOUR GUY WHEN YOU ARE TIRED. If he’s in the mood but you’re not, let him know he still makes you hot with a sexy kiss and a straightforward “I’m so exhausted, I may conk out on top of you. Let’s do it tomorrow.” Source: Dr. Yvonne Thomas.
SAVING OUR PLANET 1: Let’s be a paper doll by always recycling paper. Each time paper is recycled, the individual cellulose fibers become shorter. On average, a fiber can be recycled seven times before it is too short to combine with other fibers.
SAVING OUR PLANET 2. Let’s get behind glass by not throwing away glass jars–let’s use them TO STORE FOOD in our home and to keep things airtight. Let’s recycle both the glass jars and the metal lids when we can no longer use them.
SAVING OUR PLANET 3: In the can, let’s always recycle food and drink cans. Recycling aluminum requires only 5 percent of the energy it takes to process the original from the earth’s crust. One-third of aluminum is currently reused, but it should be more.
SAVING OUR PLANET 4: Let’s look for the arrows by choosing recycled when it comes to fruit and vegetable packaging. Many supermarkets are catching on now–they’re starting to realize that the consumer wishes to reduce their stacks of garbage, and are offering recycled and recyclable packaging. Let’s look for the universally recognized recycle symbol.
(The author, who is now based in New York City, used to be the editor of two dailies in Iloilo.—Ed) | <urn:uuid:a2eee653-bb8c-44b8-8e32-6513ad242eac> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://dailyguardian.com.ph/christmas-wishes-in-a-free-world/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.911099 | 1,215 | 1.546875 | 2 |
Wireless Technologies Impact on Fixed-Line Broadband Connections Discussed by States Parks Associates in Its Report Available at MarketPublishers.com
26 Sep 2017 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – Nowadays consumers are constantly connected, whether indoors or on the go. An increasing number of households with internet access via broadband use mobile and Wi-Fi networks for data needs both indoors and outside the house. With the increasing reliance upon wireless connections, a great many broadband providers are anxious about the influence that this trend is likely to have on their businesses in the short- and long-term time horizon.
Both fixed home broadband service and mobile data service have many points in their favour and answer various purposes and will not likely be each other's substitute but will work side-by-side in the best way.
Insightful market research report “Modern Broadband: Impact of Wireless on Fixed-line” drawn up by Parks Associates is devoted to limelighting the impact thee wireless technologies on fixed-line broadband connections. The study assesses the use of these two options, and discusses the pros and cons of each. It also includes a granular 5-year forecast for fixed-line home broadband connections worldwide.
The study sheds light on the last-mile wireless technologies and discusses the actual standing of the fixed broadband marketplace in the USA, with deep insights into the world market.
It gives an overview of mobile (cellular) data that connects directly to consumers’ mobile devices, as well as examines fixed wireless networks that connect to end-users’ home router, alongside discussing the impact of these access techniques to conventional fixed home broadband. Whilst mobile broadband is Internet access via manifold portable devices, the report offers a discussion of the usage of cellular data using mobile devices, comprising tablets and smart phones, from MNOs like AT&T or Verizon.
Visit Parks Associates page to find more in-demand market research reports created by this publisher. | <urn:uuid:a4a236d4-7d76-4ce9-9848-d9222d56caf1> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://marketpublishers.com/lists/22816/news.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.906734 | 400 | 1.875 | 2 |
WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING
Research on Sperm Whales was initially done in the seas of Sri Lanka off the East Coast in the 1980s. Subsequent Whale research was severely restricted due to the conflict in the North and the East. In 2003 it was initiated once again and it was found that the Indian Ocean waters surrounding Sri Lanka had the highest density of Sperm Whales in the world as well as providing a life for the mighty Blue Whale – the largest animal on earth — Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, and Dolphins. Most whale species found in the waters of Sri Lanka do not migrate long distances for feeding and breeding and therefore remain in the surrounding seas throughout the year. Boat excursions into the deep seas are possible from December to April when the seas are at their calmest along the south and west coasts.
South Coast: During the season in December and April, large pods of Dolphins and Blue Whales can be seen just a few miles offshore.
North West Coast: Hundreds of Spinner Dolphins can be seen just minutes off the shores of Kalpitiya in the North West during the season from December to April. | <urn:uuid:8b7a08ac-fb48-4d7f-a4ed-649034c78eb7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://goholidayinsrilanka.com/whale-and-dolphin-watching/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.971221 | 236 | 3.5625 | 4 |
FACTS ABOUT MATANUSKA GLACIER
Take a guided tour of the glacier and learn many exciting Matanuska Glacier facts from our knowledgeable and experienced guides. Bonus: they also know where all the best photo ops are along the way. This is a once-in-a-lifetime excursion from the lodge out to the terminus of the Matanuska Glacier.
Matanuska Glacier Facts:
The Matanuska Glacier is a large ice flow, 24 miles long and 4 miles wide at the terminus, averaging approximately 2 miles in width. This glacier is a valley glacier; it exists on a valley floor. The majority of glaciers in Alaska today are smaller alpine glaciers which hang off mountain slopes.
The Matanuska is an active glacier which advances at one foot per day. It takes approximately 250 years for the ice to form up-glacier and advance to the terminus. The ice of an active glacier always moves forward due to gravity; like water in a river, the ice will flow down valley. When ice melts at a higher rate than snow accumulates, the glacier margin ‘recedes’. (The term ‘receding’ does not refer to the ice actually traveling back up the valley.)
A frequently asked question concerns the cause of the blue ice. The density of glacier ice allows the entire spectrum of light to be absorbed with the exception of the blue light which is reflected, and can therefore be seen by your eye.
Moraine: Debris (including large boulders, gravel and sand) that has been deposited by the glacier in various ways.
Lateral: Lining both sides of the glacier, lateral moraines run parallel to ice flow. Lateral moraines are generally created by two processes:
1) a build up of debris between the sides of the glacier and the bases of surrounding mountains from rock slides off mountain
2) the dumping of rocks and other debris off the sides of the ice.
Medial: Created as two ice flows merge. As the glaciers meet, a pile of debris is pushed up in between them. The medial moraine may be recognized as a ‘ribbon’ of black material running down the center of the glacier.
End or Recessional: The terminus (or end) of the glacier is marked by this moraine. Generally lying perpendicular to ice flow, the
end moraine is created as the ice melts and deposits rock and debris.
Vent: An opening in the ice through which water exits the glacier, draining the sub-glacier and en-glacial conduits. The sub-glacial water discharged from this vents is occasionally supercooled (in a liquid state although the temperature is below the freezing point), leading to ‘Vrazil’ ice growth, and formation of terraces and rims surrounding vents.
Basal Ice: The debris rich ice layer at the bottom of the glacier. This ice is easily visible in several places at the terminus. Most sediment comprising the moraines is first transported in the basal ice.
Debris Flow: A small scale avalanche of rock, debris, and water.
Moulin: A wide vertical shaft connecting the ice surface to the glacial conduit system. Moulins are created by melt water and can be hundreds of feet deep.
Crevasse: A large crack in the ice that may be up to several hundred feet deep and several feet wide, caused by differential speeds in the ice movement.
Serac: Large, towering blocks of ice. Also created by differential speed in ice movement. | <urn:uuid:23b536d9-48fe-4797-a0eb-2c23237c5e5c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://glacier-tours.com/facts-about-matanuska-glacier/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.935571 | 754 | 3.796875 | 4 |
An employment contract in Lancaster County, consists of a legally binding agreement between the employer and the employee for conditions specified for the employment relationship. In Nebraska, most employment contracts are negotiable to enable both parties to arrive at an unique agreement suitable for the circumstances. An employment contract for a set term provides the employee with a guarantee of job security if the conditions are met, and it also allows employers some measure of direct control over employee productivity.
Common Terms in Nebraska Employment Contracts
Nebraska employment contracts usually include many terms such as a description of the job, employment duration (generally at-will employment), compensation/benefits, and grounds for terminating. Contracts may also contain less commonly used clauses. First, arbitration clauses require parties to give up their rights to sue in court for any type of employment dispute.
Second, the contract can contain a termination clause, also known as a "severance clause". Courts have held that employers who violate these clauses when firing a person may be sued for wrongful termination. Also, confidentiality and non-compete clauses make all information obtained or work completed by an employee under contract subject to particular rules.
How Can a Lancaster County Lawyer Help?
Lancaster County has many lawyers specializing in Nebraska employment law who can help you understand what the terms of the employment contract are. An attorney will also counsel you in obtaining what is fair to you in the contract terms, and they can help negotiate agreements addressing your needs as you begin or end employment. | <urn:uuid:5b57251f-15d5-4eb8-af62-8afb0b4b39c9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://employment-law.legalmatch.com/NE/Lancaster-County/employment-contracts.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.96021 | 300 | 1.78125 | 2 |
A Europe-wide TV channel is to be launched next week, featuring the very best in European interest programming. The channel, to be called EURO-TV, will do its best to avoid the problems encountered by similar now-defunct channels.
Those problems were largely caused by the multilingual nature of Europe. EURO-TV will try to avoid these by not broadcasting any speech. Entertainment will be provided by instrumental musicians and mime artists. Weather broadcasts will be largely unaffected.
News will be limited to pictures and diagrams using internationally recognised symbols. For example, a recent story about Greece's possible default could be illustrated by showing an animation of a map of Greece. Greek people could be shown paying money to an animated Angela Merkel, then revealing their empty pockets. Angela Merkel would then wag her finger at them and kick them out of the Eurozone. This could be represented by her stripping a giant Euro currency symbol off the map of Greece. EURO-TV news animator Helmut Schnickelbaum says, "Telling the news without using words is not as difficult as you might think".
The most famous pan-European TV show is of course the Eurovision Song Contest, which is presented in both English and French. However, that show doesn't require a lot of actual speech and largely avoids the language problem.
The last successful Europe-wide TV show was the 1980s quiz show "European Superquiz". That programme featured contestants from all over the continent, but all of the questions were asked in English. Many contestants were confused and swiftly eliminated as they could not understand the questions. Some attempted to respond in their own language, which led to immediate disqualification.
After protests, European Superquiz contestants were asked questions in their native languages. This led to the highly unwieldy state of affairs where seven different presenters were required to cover all the languages in use.
The show was finally cancelled after a German contestant was repeatedly asked the question "Who won the Second World War?" and refused to participate any more.
EURO-TV begins broadcasting next week. In its first day's schedule there is an hour-long documentary on Marcel Marceau, followed by a performance by the Viennese Theremin Orchestra. Later on, there's a gardening programme featuring a mute gardener, and then for some light relief there is a 5 hour Mr Bean marathon. | <urn:uuid:21945b57-fbc9-4255-8dd7-d087c3369df3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.thespoof.com/spoof-news/features/139681/pan-european-television-channel-to-be-launched | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.969611 | 487 | 1.625 | 2 |
We understand the world as o l /
TIME is cyclical, a constant succession of chaotic moments followed by the cosmos that puts everything in order.
SPACE is vertical, divided in three planes:
- The Hanan Pacha (the sky, the sun, the moon, the stars, the planets, and constellations).
- The Kay Pacha (the perceptible world where people, gods, animals, and plants all inhabit)
- The Ukhu Pacha (The inner world, the association with the dead as well as with new life).
VIRTUAL Is a parallel space between TIME & SPACE, the essence of both planes, is the present that we build, the future that we dream of guided by our ancestral past. It has a strong energetic power that influences our philosophy. Our cultures are alive and evolving. | <urn:uuid:4352b587-bbbd-4cb9-9ddb-32a4c808fbaf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.koa.xyz/about/philosophy | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.91797 | 193 | 2.21875 | 2 |
Effective homeopathic medicines for arthritis which gives a long term cure to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, joints pain, neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain
Arthritis is a disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. It is the disorders of joints inflammation. There are various types of arthritis like osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic arthritis, gout or pseudo arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, stills disease, septic arthritis, reactive arthritis, arthritis from SLE origin etc. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid are the most common arthritis. In any form of arthritis the most common symptoms are restriction of movement with stiffness of joint. Regular taking of pain killers and steroids create some other side effects in human body.
Arthritis is generally assumed as a condition which can affect only elderly people generally above the age of 50 years. However, the condition could affect people irrespective of gender and age with some arthritis conditions being more complicated and rare than others. The example of osteoarthritis could be presented to show complex arthritis conditions.
Homeopathic treatment in arthritis
Homeopathy treatment for Arthritics is the best way to get cure with no possibility of side effects. This is not a hypothesis as the findings of many clinical trials have shown that homeopathic remedies have generated confirming results in all forms of arthritis. Right homeopathy medicine for arthritis can remove the patient’s pain and stiffness of joints effectively. Arthritis Homeopathy treatment is a long lasting cure compared to other treatment and also gives relief within a short period of time. Homeopathic treatment requires completing the doses of medicine as prescribe by the physician. But most of the patient does not obey the physician and discontinue after some improvement. The proper homeopathy treatment for arthritis is able to deliver a good and long-lasting alleviation in terms of pain, stiffness, swelling like symptoms, in addition to slowing down the worsening of condition.
As soon as the patient starts experiencing improvement in his/her conditions, the homeopathic medicines can be decreased or discontinued completely. Although it is not possible to reverse the irreversible pathological tissue changes by any remedy, the proper homeopathy treatment for arthritis is able to deliver a good and long-lasting alleviation in terms of pain, stiffness, swelling like symptoms, in addition to slowing down the worsening of condition. It is highly recommended to opt for proper homeopathic treatment for any kinds of arthritis to lead a healthy and hearty life. We’ve successfully treated thousands of patients suffering from various forms of arthritis in our treatment center and all of them are now leading their lives to the fullest with no annoying pain.
6 best homeopathy medicine for arthritis:-
BRYONIA:- When Pains are aggravated on slightest motion and relieved by moderate pressure and warmth. There is Inflammation of joints which are hot and swollen. The Patient feels chilly. It may be given in IX dilution or in 200 when lower dilutions fail.
LEDUM PAL:- It is specific in gout and rheumatism when the affection travels from downwards to upwards. There is deposit of Chalk stones in finger joints, wrists and toes. There may be inflammation of joints. Chilly and yet the pains are better by cold application. Irritable, desires to be alone. Pain may be caused by alcoholism, insect stings, and punctured wound. Worse by warm application.
COLCHICUM:- A general remedy for gout. There may be aversion to food which smells as soon as served. Swelling of joints which may be red or pale. Abdomen bloated with wind. Albumin in urine which becomes black like ink, scanty urine with dropsically swelling, marked irritability from pains or odours. Worse by motion, touch or mental effort. Better by warmth, Rest or sitting. Gout and rheumatism in smokers.
RHUS TOX:-Recurring attacks due to getting chilled when hot. Rheumatism caused by damp weather and worse in damp climate; there is restlessness and the pains are worse on first motion, better by continued motion and again worse after moving for some time when it becomes necessary for him to repose. It gives best results in 1M dilution.
DULCAMARA:- Rheumatism from getting cold and wet. Due to living in damp basements or where there has been great difference in temperature within 24 hours, warm summer days when followed by cold nights. Rheumatism due to suppression or perspiration.
PULSATILLA:- Affects knees, ankles, and small joints of hands and feet, pains shifting about, coming on at night, in a warm room and at rest; better in open air and by motion and warm application. Pain in heels like the pricking of nails. Disposition gentle, timid and easily moved to tears. | <urn:uuid:7d05ad1e-88f1-4351-be0b-169a82ff6a77> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://caringhandsofgod.com/6-best-homeopathic-medicines-for-arthritisjoints-pain-treatment/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.929493 | 1,046 | 1.921875 | 2 |
The carcinogenicity of nickel compounds has been shown in numerous epidemiological and animal studies. Carcinogenesis is generally considered as a multistep accumulation of genetic alterations. Nickel, however, being highly carcinogenic is only a weak mutagen. We hypothesize that nickel may act by modulating signaling pathways, and subsequently by reprogramming transcription factors. Insoluble nickel is considered to be more carcinogenic than soluble. In this study using GeneChip technology we compared changes in gene expression caused by soluble and insoluble nickel compounds. We found that both soluble and insoluble nickel compounds induce similar signaling pathways following 20 h of in vitro exposure. For example, both nickel compounds activated a number of transcription factors including hypoxia-inducible factor I (HIF-1) and p53. The induction of these important transcription factors exerts potent selective pressure leading to cell transformation. The obtained data are in agreement with our previous observations that acute nickel exposure activates HIF-1 and p53 transcription factors and in nickel-transformed cells, the ratio of HIF-I activity to p53 activity was shifted towards high HIF-I activity. The activation of the same signaling pathways by soluble and insoluble nickel compounds suggested that both nickel compounds have similar carcinogenic potential in vitro.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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***** Please read this document and contact City Council for an IMMEDIATE HOLD on DAS’ practice of tagging animals “adoption pending” for event hoarding of adoptable animals.
****** A sample letter you can copy and paste, along with email addresses, is available at the end of this post. Be the voice of the voiceless, please take 5 minutes and save hundreds of lives! These are sentient beings that need our help and our voices.
What is adoption event hoarding?
DAS has a practice of tagging highly adoptable dogs as “adoption pending” which flags them for the Petsmart Every Day Adoption Center or for an off sight adoption event. Once tagged, these dogs are off limits to the public and to rescues due to future adoption events. If you walked into DAS today and inquired about one of these highly adoptable dogs, you would be told the dog is not available. Instead of letting the dog leave with a viable adopter today, DAS hoards the dogs for days, or weeks, waiting for an adoption event.
What’s the big deal about hoarding animals for an adoption event?
What’s the harm if there is a successful series of adoption events and the dogs get adopted? Successful events would make it all worth it, right? Wrong. Data shows that:
- Hoarding dogs ahead of a weekend event unnecessarily limits space for weekly spikes in intake, like Wednesday sweeps. Animals die to make room for the hoarded dogs’ extended stay and for incoming dogs.
- A fiscal year’s worth of data indicates euthanasia (EU) spikes ahead of EVERY offsite event or contest that has “adoption pending” dogs.
- Rescue trends decline on weekends, which is counterintuitive.
- Not enough staff for service? and
- Highly adoptable hoarded dogs are NOT available to the rescues
- Data shows adoption numbers at the shelter drop ahead of offsite events or contests. Highly adoptable hoarded dogs are not available for public adoption
High adoption numbers from events are good right? No. Net gains (for the period of September 25-Oct 1, 2017) towards overall goals (number of animals with positive outcomes) is a NEGATIVE. That’s a -101 dogs against the historical average.
That means that due to the cause and effect of event hoarding, the shelter got 101 FEWER dogs out of the shelter and a good percent of them had negative outcomes, meaning they were euthanized.
At any given time, in excess of 73% of the shelter inventory was unavailable due to stray holds and “adoption pending” holds. That means that there is not enough space for incoming animals. At time of publication, event hoarding has hit an all time high of 30% of the shelter population, or 147 dogs. That’s 147 highly adoptable dogs that the average citizen, or rescue group, can see in the shelter, but can not adopt or rescue.
You can read our full presentation for more supportive data and statistics or flip through the highlight slides below the presentation. Instructions on how to contact city council to help stop this harmful practice are at the bottom of the blog post.
Hoarding dogs for adoption events is not in the city’s, the animals’, or the tax payers’ interest. The municipal shelter is NOT tasked with being a pet store and these misguided efforts are taking DAS away from their overall mission and goals.
Outstanding issues (outlined in the full presentation) include:
- Alignment with DAS Mission and Goals | Measure of Success
- Ethical Issues
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Return on Investment
Here’s how you can help save lives:
COPY AND PASTE this letter into an email, sign the bottom of the letter with your name and contact info, and email it to the entire City Council.
This link will send an email to the entire Council and the Mayor:
Dear City Council,
It has been brought to my attention that DAS’ current over prioritization on participating in offsite adoption events are negatively impacting overall animal outcomes in the shelter. Animals are being euthanized in unnecessary numbers daily due to the practice of placing animals on “adoption pending” holds and making them unavailable for adoption or rescue unless it is through an offsite adoption event at a Petsmart. I request that City Council directs DAS to immediately stop the practice of “adoption pending” tags which allow for the hoarding of highly adoptable dogs for adoption events. This directive will not adversely effect the availability of dogs for offsite adoption event, but it will stop the unnecessary euthanasia of hundreds of animals, all while potentially saving the city money. Lower investment, higher positive outcomes – win, win.
The city needs to step back and look at the policy at a 30,000 foot view. Once the policy and the return on investment has been reviewed, new procedures should be put in place. Hoarding dogs for adoption events is not in the city’s, the animals’, or the tax payers’ interest. The municipal shelter is NOT tasked with being a pet store and these misguided efforts are taking DAS away from their mission and goals. The shelter is not here to serve PetSmart, regardless of the financial incentives. This culture also encourages unethical behavior and bending of SOPs to suit the mission of serving the Petsmart Everyday Adoption Center (EAC) first. Breaking rules for self gain and a retaliatory culture is NOT the kind of empathetic and morally strong culture needed in a shelter environment. There is documentation of employees:
- Openly breaking SOPs
- Spay/ Neuter while still on hold
- Hold times being reduced from required SOPs
- Making owned pets unavailable and putting them in rooms that are closed to the public
- Rescues and municipalities are pulling dogs directly from the EAC.
- Denying citizens the right to adopt an adoptable dog and refusing to tell them where the dog is going for an offsite event.
DAS is here to serve the citizens and animals of Dallas. Our recommendation as the place to start when assessing current practices, the BCG recommended balanced mission statement for DAS (which DAS did not adopt).
For more supporting data and information, please see: http://www.gypsydogops.com/?p=9899
Thank you for your time and attention to our city’s animal issues.
You made it all the way to the end of the blog post – thank YOU for caring and for giving these dogs the chance they deserve. Feel free to comment on this post, or on any of the linked FB posts, if you have had a problem adopting, pulling, tagging, or tracking a dog at DAS. We’d love to hear from you. | <urn:uuid:4f0eef66-5565-4421-ac63-f7ee55e7f82e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.gypsydogops.com/?p=9899 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.926424 | 1,501 | 1.742188 | 2 |
The European Commission’s Joint Research Center released a report that explores the European perspective on artificial intelligence (AI), along with the global AI landscape’s state of play. The report recognizes the value of AI across industry, but while acknowledging the fierce competition on AI taking place between the EU, China, and the United States, it ultimately dismisses the need for Europe to win this global race, arguing instead that for the EU, the more important goal is focusing on developing values and ethics in AI. This is a naive perspective, especially given that China is not only fiercely competing on developing AI, but also aspiring to dominate in AI so as to compete in industries where Europe is leading today. Ironically, even if the EU’s first priority is to shape the values and ethics of AI, it will be severely limited in its ability to do so if it is not leading the development and adoption of this technology.
Read the full article in Euronews.
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The waves of change have brought humanity to the current digital age. We are living in the 4th Industrial Revolution marked by impactful technologies and platforms glued together by the Internet and enabled by hyper-scale cloud.
Digital acceleration has created many benefits for humankind but has also opened avenues for criminals to exploit our vulnerabilities. One such glaring vulnerability is the password. An antiquated form of security, passwords bring the least protection to their users as they are easily copied, guessed, and hacked.
Since the early days of computing, the password has been around to keep our private data private. But the idea of password security has always been somewhat iffy. Even with our 12-character passwords containing random symbols, letters and numbers, if cybercriminals want to find a way into your private data, they will. According to the Microsoft Digital Defence Report 2021, the Azure Active Directory observed 50 million password attacks daily. Out of these 50 million attacks, most users did not adopt strong authentications such as Multifactor Authentication or MFA.
To combat this threat, we at Microsoft envision a secure password-less future for the world. Be as it may, the time has yet to come for this to be a reality outside the Microsoft ecosystem but it may soon very well be as conversations surrounding the topic has increased. In the meantime, we must learn to protect ourselves through understanding the tactics that these password hackers utilise.
In the spirit of understanding such tactics, I have detailed five typical ways your passwords can be hacked:
One of the most common cybercrimes of our time is phishing. It is a social engineering technique where cybercriminals will trick you into submitting your credentials to what you think is a legitimate site or vendor. Phishing usually occurs through emails where links and attachments can bring you to duplicated websites or infect your systems with a malicious file.
Humans tend to forget that ‘history repeats itself. We choose passwords like ‘12345’, ‘qwerty123’ or the ever redundant ‘password’ because (1) we’re lazy and it’s easy to remember or (2) we think we’re playing with some form of laughable reverse psychology. Password spraying is a tactic that cybercriminals use to take advantage of our gullibility and does precisely what the name says. They try their luck with a list of common passwords on multiple accounts and succeed a fraction of the time.
When cybercriminals successfully obtain breached usernames and passwords from a site with lousy protection, they typically test it out on other sites. They even have automated tools to do all the testing for them. As humans, we tend to use the same passwords for multiple accounts as it is easier to remember but it can be a significant security risk.
Using Spyware, this method takes a little more planning on the part of the criminal. First, they must infect your system with malware that records and transmits everything that is typed on your computer or another device, and then wait to filter through the amount of information obtained from your system.
A hacker will run an algorithm against your encrypted password, which systematically tries every possible combination of numbers, letters and symbols until the right combination is discovered. This isn’t the tactic most cybercriminals use, as it takes a significant amount of time and effort but if your password is too short, weak or common (in other words, guessable), you are highly at risk. A great way to know how safe your password will be against a brute force attack is to refer to this updated table from HiveSystems about how long it will take for attackers to bypass your password. If you don’t want to be a victim of a brute force attack, you should ensure your passwords fulfil the criteria of the “green zone”.
Did these attack methods scare you?
There is no need to incite panic and never use technology again. Nowadays, we have multi-factor authentication if your passwords fall into the wrong hands. However, people still need to be proactive in practising good cybersecurity hygiene by regularly changing passwords, ensuring passwords are longer than 16 characters and employing good security solutions. Like life, no one solution is perfect; hence, we must take all the necessary precautionary measures not to fall victim to these cybercriminals.
If you want to learn more, this article where I explained secure authentication may interest you as I’ve detailed the different types of authentication better suited for keeping your data safe.
Dr Dzaharudin Mansor
Dr Dzaharudin is the National Technology Officer (“NTO”) for Microsoft Malaysia. With more than 33 years of professional experience in ICT, he engages with key national technology stakeholders including academics and policymakers to contribute to national development. Passionate in technology, he works closely with academia, holding advisory positions at several universities. | <urn:uuid:7dec5c32-1212-4ad6-bbe5-236bf8dc670d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cybersecurityasean.com/blogs/your-passwords-can-be-hacked | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.93696 | 1,040 | 2.875 | 3 |
Supreme North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is a man determined to prove himself not only as worthy a successor to his father, Kim Jong-il, in ruling the country, but also as connoisseur of good music. The supreme leader studied in Switzerland and absorbed western culture like a sponge. It’s his former colleagues that remember his favorite song. It was Brother Louie by electro-pop stars Modern Talking. Nice try.
But Alt77 dug deeper into the musical tastes of Un. Those included a wide array of alternative and art-rock records among other things. Europop? Creating North-Korean girl bands? All a front to confuse N. Korea’s enemies of the true eclectic interests of their supreme ruler.
Besides Brother Louie, Jim Jong-Un’s friends remember his love (bordering on psychotic obsession) with another party anthem. This time it was the work of an American artist, namely Andrew WK. Because of the artist nationality, his friends believes that it was harder for Un to public ally endorse Andrew WK. But after Dennis Rodman’s legendary visit, anything seems possible.
Friends still remember Un watching nightlight videos of the WNBA (Un is a great fan of basketball) mixed with this song. It was a time of wild exploration for former party animal, the current supreme leader.
Still under-appreciated in many Western countries, there is even a Kim Jon Un song of the country variety which describes the politician’s rise to power, but, we seem to believe, does so in jest.
Is it then so odd as the media make it out to be that the Korean leader and president Donal Trump bonded over an Elton John song. Hardly so. Music unites, after all. It was with a promise of a gift of Rocket Man that Trump hoped to finally guarantee Un’s friendship and reach a truce once and for all.
Never one to neglect political rhetoric, Kim Jong-Un would insist that his basketball teammates listen to this song after games as a method to build morale. Kim Jong Un’s favorite music is something that Koreans learn to appreciate, much like the rest of the leader’s other passions.
It wasn’t all roses and escorted car rides to the ice cream parlor. The time in Switzerland was also an opportunity to reflect. Reflect on the role of the individual in society. How men and women could work together to reach their full potential. It is rumored that this one of the songs that Un uses for inspiration on a daily basis.
Life in the western world presented new opportunities and new culture. The young man developed an interest in modern art, reading, sports and as we know from one his teacher, S&M erotica. While in class one day, Un was caught reading. The over zealous teacher confiscated Un’s reading material, a pornographic magazine of the bondage variety. Un also discovered the Cramps and their potential as soundtrack to his extra-curricular reading. Quite the bibliophile.
According to news reports one of the objectives Kim Jong-Un has set for himself as supreme leader of North Korea is to specialize in developing the growth of mushrooms. CNN.com reports that this was an official statement that was issued: “”Let us turn ours into a country of mushrooms by making mushroom cultivation scientific, intensive and industrialized!”.
Is there a song of Kim Jong Il, the current’s leader father and political predecessor. Well, the politician was known to make most of North Korean life about him. Songs that did not praise him directly, which were few, tended to be of military march variety.
Say no more. Using powers of foresight and anticipation we recommend this song, guaranteed to stimulate the best results in North Korea’s crops. Also, what goes good with mushrooms. That’s right. Elephants!
And of course Mordern Talking was only a step way in young Kim Jong-Un’s discovery of music. He first became obsessed with vinyl first pressings of Kraftwerk records. He wore a Die Toten Hosen t-shirt to school and because of them became sensible to the dangers of nuclear warfare (all too aware some might say). But his biggest love (apart from Modern Talking’s greatest hits) was Heino, the German Frank Sinatra perpetually wearing black shades and with music seemingly designed to be endorsed by the German navy.
Finally the first rock band to play in North Korea were in 2015, the industrial rock innovators Laibach. The band has worked with themes and imagery (ironically, one would hope) associated with oppressive political regimes. This was something North Korea could support. | <urn:uuid:32aad451-f7b3-4764-b6dc-93e325efb155> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://alt77.com/kim-jong-uns-favorite-songs/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.973701 | 977 | 1.734375 | 2 |
The New York Times noted Barbara Hillary passed away recently at age 88. This incredible person was the first black woman to reach the North and South Poles – and doing so while in her mid-70’s! These two feats and many others were accomplished in spite of her having breast cancer in her 20s and lung cancer in her 60s. Eventually, her adventures and travels led to becoming a motivational speaker and lecturer on climate change.
As a nurse in her mid 50’s her life took a different course as she took on these personal challenges which seemed to motivate her and bring such joy.
- Learn more about her life here on her website.
- Here’s one of her quotes I love.
“At every phase in your life, look at your options. Please, do not select boring ones.”New School Commencement Address 2017
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SCSI Accessed Fault-Tolerant
safte* at scsibus?
safte driver provides support for
monitoring the various environmental sensors present in SCSI enclosures
using the SCSI Accessed Fault-Tolerant Enclosure command set. The hardware
monitor is used with the
SAF-TE compliant devices can provide an arbitrary set of sensors from the following types:
Sensor data is updated every 10 seconds.
An enclosure may provide environmental information using an alternative to the SCSI Accessed Fault-Tolerant Enclosure command set used by this driver. Enclosures using the SCSI Enclosure Services command set may be monitored by the ses(4) driver.
intro(4), scsibus(4), ses(4), sensorsd(8), sysctl(8)
safte driver first appeared in
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#700 LOW VISCOSITY POLYURETHANE RESIN
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When cured it becomes an extremely effective barrier against water penetration.
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- Swimming pools
- Single component [no catalyst required]
- Extremely flexible
- Very tough foam
- Low viscosity for tight cracks
- Penetrates concrete pore structure
for superior bond
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See, there is a reason why I call this website an experiment lab for youth pastors. I thoroughly enjoy looking at the laws of physics and intersecting them with youth ministry. Granted God engineered these systems (Psalm 19.1) so I think it is fair to say there is overlap between physics and youth ministry.
My hypothesis: For the postmodern teen I believe putting them in unfamilar and uncomfortable environments “to do hands on” ministry will greatly test their spiritual maturity.
The Law of Inertia states: Unless acted upon by an outside force, a body at rest stays at rest and a body in motion stays in motion.
How the Law of Inertia can create spiritual growth in our teens: a student’s faith will remain the same unless acted upon an external force.
Our students’ spiritual life tends to quickly move to “idleness” real fast. They get saved, they get baptized, they go to church, they follow Jesus’ commandments, then what? They hit the autopilot button until they graduate.
Many of our students leave our youth group without having a crisis of faith or even having to demonstrate their faith. I almost think we should manufacture mini-crisis situations that force students to act. I know this may seem dark and counter-productive, but students are leaving youth group with the same faith they had when they were in 7th grade. Our students need to be put in environments that apply external force which forces them to test drive their faith.
I think Sir Isaac Newton law of inertia has many corollaries to the spiritual development of a teen. If Newton was a youth pastor you could almost bet he would apply disruptions in order to produce spiritual growth. In order to get something to move you have to apply pressure or the spiritual life of a teen will plateau— very quickly.
Applying external force on students’ spirituality requires them to:
– pray to God immediately
– ask God to reveal Himself to them right now
– test God and see if He will use them
– heavily rely on God asap
– exit out of the “comfortable” zone and enter the uncomfortable zone
Applying force puts an urgency on the teen to make a decision of: Do I really believe this so much that I will act for God?
In Luke 10.1-10, Jesus send out 72 of his followers and said go serve, bless and pray for others in the community. It is going to be uncomfortable but this is what it means to be the Kingdom of God here and now.
So what are some ways youth pastors create mini external forces that challenge student to act for God?
– Take your students to apologetic debates between a Christian and an Atheist. Look at your local colleges or university philosophy departments and see if they have debates happening. Sometimes they will sponsor religion departments. Or visit the Stand To Reason website here. The Stand To Reason guys and gals are from Biola who do the debate thing really well.
– Take your students on a gnarly 3rd world international mission trip. My top three picks: Belize, Haiti and Nicaragua.
– Invite your students to fast together as a group for more than 30 hours. The go to event is the 30 hour famine.
– Randomly start asking students to share their testimony in youth group. Giving students to talk to other students why Jesus changed their life is so important.
– Once a quarter randomly select a few nights where you invite your students to go out to the local community and pray for people.
– Start practicing hour long solitude times during youth group programming. Awkward silence creates such an opportunity for the students to search their hearts and the scriptures while asking God what He is doing in and through their life.
– Visit other churches that are completely opposite in style. The goal is to find churches that are so different than yours that make you uncomfortable.
– Invite students to pray out loud in multiple settings at multiple times. And no I am not talking about asking a student to pray for the meal. During pray request time, ask a student to immediately pray out load for any student’s request.
– Find areas of need in your community and serve them. After the serving encourage students to pray for them.
If you are wanting to apply the law of inertia in your youth ministry, here are some guidelines:
(1) Youth pastor must brief and debrief with the students. It is important to always walk students through what to do and what just happend. It is going to be uncomfortable for them to move in a new spiritual direction, so make sure to explain why and how and allow room for them to process out loud.
(2) Document everything. Record (both audio and visual), take pictures and write everything down on what happen and how it happened.
Is it ludicrous to import the law of inertia into our youth group programmatic structure? Why or why not.
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As we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr., we also remember the many supporters who were energized by the legendary Civil Rights leader.
“It would be impossible to record the contribution that Jewish people have made toward the Negro’s struggle for freedom, it has been so great,” Dr. King was once quoted.
Jews identified themselves closely with the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, as they felt a common bond with the cause due to a history laden with persecution. Jewish involvement in the Civil Rights movement was noted in their organizational participation in the Brown v. Board of Education case, black voter registration, the Freedom Riders, and protest marches. However, it was the Jewish clergy that voiced the strongest opposition to segregation and discriminatory laws against blacks.
Rabbis in the South during the Civil Rights Movement played a prominent role in nonviolent protests and marches. Among them were several dozen Reform rabbis, including Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel who marched alongside the demonstrators in Selma, Alabama, on March 21, 1965. Rabbi Heschel, who was called a “great man and a prophet” by Dr. King, walked arm in arm with him, “leis around their necks,” as documented by a world-famous picture that has become iconic for Black-Jewish relations in the Civil Rights Movement. “When I marched in Selma my feet were praying,” Heschel said of the march.
Many other rabbis participated in the Selma march, including a contingency from the San Francisco area. These included Rabbi Joseph Gumbiner, Rabbi Joseph Weinberg, activist Irving Katuna, Rabbi Saul Berman, Rabbi Gerald Raiskin, and Rabbi H. David Teitelbaum. The 8,000 marchers reportedly left Rabbi Teitelbaum in awe when he heard Dr. King say, “We are like the children of Israel, marching from bondage to freedom.”
A leading supporter of the Civil Rights Movement among rabbis in Mississippi was Perry Nussbaum. In 1954, Nussbaum became rabbi at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson. As he became involved in the Civil Rights Movement, Rabbi Nussbaum found the segregation among his congregants unsettling, and subsequently began advocating racial integration. In the summer of 1961, he traveled weekly to the state penitentiary at Parchman to minister to the jailed Freedom Riders, Jewish and Gentile alike. Additionally, Nussbaum wrote many letters to the parents of jailed Freedom Riders, giving reports on their children. As a result of his actions, the Ku Klux Klan bombed Nussbaum’s home on September 15, 1967, and his synagogue on November 22, 1967.
In New Orleans, rabbinical leaders in the community were integrally involved in the Civil Rights Movement. In 1949, Rabbi Julian Feibelman of Temple Sinai hosted a lecture by Ralph Bunche, a black United Nations diplomat. This gathering, which was approved by the congregational board, was the first major integrated audience in New Orleans history.
Throughout the South from November 1957 through October 1958, several rabbis who supported the Civil Rights Movement received death threats. Numerous synagogues in cities such as Atlanta, Nashville, Jacksonville, and Miami were bombed or threatened. Regardless, they continued advocating the movement.
Rabbinical support was also present at the famous March on Washington, D.C. on August 27, 1963. Just prior to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Had A Dream” speech, Rabbi Joachim Prinz, a Holocaust survivor, spoke out against racial injustice. Rabbi Prinz stated that Jews could not remain silent about racial injustice, as so many countries had during the Holocaust.
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Grants will support screening and navigation, and create new strategies and models for overcoming barriers to care for low-income and minority populations
NEW YORK, February 1, 2016 /3BL Media/ – To mark National Cancer Prevention Month, the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation today announced eight grants totaling nearly $11.5 million that will help make lung and skin cancer screening programs, care and patient support more accessible to underserved populations. The goal is to develop, validate and sustain models that deliver equitable and optimal outcomes.
In the Know: Latest Topics in Science and Research
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Bristol-Myers Squibb is committed to studying the impact on survivorship throughout the continuum of cancer care with the goal improving communication between patients and their care teams about quality of survival in cancer.
Research on the survivorship concept shows us that this is a growing concern, but there is a lack of a standardized definition and appropriate measures to evaluate the quality of survivorship, resulting in a new need for and focus on care beyond diagnosis and treatment.
At Bristol-Myers Squibb, sustainability means conducting our business to help patients prevail over serious diseases in a manner that contributes to economic growth, social responsibility and a healthy environment now and in the future. We are proud of our accomplishments and, at the same time, mindful that we must continue to improve if we are to fulfill our Mission and Commitment.
Sabrina’s cottage on a lake in Quebec is always full of people. While she’s busy living in the city, working at Bristol-Myers Squibb and traveling for her job, she makes sure to spend as many weekends as possible cooking for her large extended family and friends at a getaway she has treasured for years. In quiet moments, you might find her stretched out on a lounge chair on a dock overlooking a seemingly endless lake. She is probably thinking about her work with cancer communities and the patients who are fighting their bouts with cancer.
When her father got sick and struggled to navigate the U.S. healthcare system, Elizabeth realized just how much people are expected to know, and understand, to make the best healthcare decisions for themselves and their families. Elizabeth’s journey to help improve communications with patients by creating a Universal Patient Language puts patients first—and allows patients to co-create materials using plain language and visuals that make sure the information being communicated is simple, understandable and helpful.
Babak immerses himself in his work. As a physician serving patients around the world, he learned more than just how to live and work in remote areas. Living and serving people in neglected communities trained Babak to accommodate the dynamics of isolated, resource-poor populations – cultures of need. His current role leading medical teams, researching new medicines and conducting clinical trials aligns perfectly with his mission to help address areas of significant unmet medical need. | <urn:uuid:f956496e-5f16-4e9f-b953-d402723f6554> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://justmeans.com/tags/bristol-myers-squibb?page=7 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.955203 | 594 | 2.03125 | 2 |
To relieve symptoms and avoid damage to their small intestine, your child will need to follow a strict, gluten-free diet. For most children, symptoms greatly improve when they avoid all foods with gluten.
Your registered pediatric dietitian at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition will help you and your child with the gluten-free diet. They will coach you on which foods contain gluten and how to prepare nutritious meals without them.
You’ll learn how to:
- Avoid all foods that contain wheat, rye or barley. This includes most cereals, grains and pastas. Ask your doctor about oats, which may come into contact with gluten during processing.
- Check food labels. Many processed foods contain gluten.
- Find hidden sources of gluten. These can be in products such as nutritional supplements and some medicines. Your child may also inadvertently swallow gluten in toothpaste, shampoo or modeling dough such as Play-Doh.
- Avoid gluten in restaurants. Call ahead to find out if they have gluten-free meals.
- Cook delicious meals without gluten. Meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, rice and potatoes don’t contain gluten. Try breads and pastas made with amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat or bean flour instead of wheat flour.
Living gluten-free can seem overwhelming at first. But with the growing variety of gluten-free foods, your child’s diet will be easier to manage. Most children see their symptoms improve in one to two weeks, and in six to 12 months, the lining of their intestine has healed. | <urn:uuid:65434910-8810-4154-9715-087c1205dc38> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.arnoldpalmerhospital.com/pediatric-specialties/arnold-palmer-hospital-center-for-digestive-health-and-nutrition/conditions/celiac-disease/treatments | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.93809 | 329 | 2.890625 | 3 |
When to start Trimming/Pruning:
This depends to a large extent on why you prune. Light pruning and the removal of dead wood can be done anytime. Otherwise, here are some guidelines, but recognizing that individual species may differ is important to remember. It is also important to remember that starting to trim/prune your trees early and regularly improves tree health and prevents damaged limbs. Prevention through trimming is a helpful way to avoid costly issues later on in the life of your tree.
Pruning during dormancy is the most common practice. It results in a vigorous burst of new growth in the spring and should be used if that is the desired effect. It is usually best to wait until the coldest part of winter has passed. Some species, such as maple, walnuts and birches, may “bleed”—when the sap begins to flow. This is not harmful and will cease when the tree leafs out.
To direct the growth by slowing the branches you don’t want; or to slow “dwarf” the development of a tree or branch, pruning should be done soon after seasonal growth is complete. The reason for the slowing effect is that you reduce the total leaf surface, thereby reducing the amount of food manufactured and sent to the roots. Another reason to prune in the summer is for corrective purposes. Defective limbs can be seen more easily, or limbs that hang down too far under the weight of the leaves.
Trimming/Pruning flowering and fruiting Trees:
If your purpose for pruning is to enhance flowering:
- For trees that bloom in spring, prune when their flowers fade.
- Trees and shrubs that flower in mid- to late summer should be pruned in winter or early spring.
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From portraits of historical figures to regal depictions of animals, the images etched on North American coinage display the nation’s history and natural beauty. Move your coin knowledge from the forest floor to the canopy and learn about the symbolism of natural elements on gold and silver coins.
The History of Coin Symbolism
It is believed that the very first coin was minted in 600 BCE by the Lydians. Emblazoned on the front of this coin was a unique lion with a “wart nose.” Even though the lion wasn’t a native creature to the Kingdom of Lydia, the big cat was viewed by the culture as a symbol of power. That is why the royal emblem of Lydia’s king was a roaring lion with a “wart nose.” Since the release of the Lydian Lion coin, rulers have placed themselves, their cultural symbols, and even their gods on currency.
Almost 2,000 years after the first known coin was made, a German book was published called the Emblemata. Over the span of a century, this book grew to include more than 200 symbols commonly found on coins. The only problem, however, was that the book only included emblem descriptions and meanings. It did not include pictures of coin designs, so multiple authors ended up writing reinterpretations of the same coin.
There have since been many other emblem books written. With so many variations, it’s difficult to tell what certain images on a coin might mean, but some symbols and their meanings have lasted through the centuries. Even when America’s Founding Fathers set out to design the national seal, they referred to these timeless designs and their symbolism.
Olive Branch—American Eagle Coin
Take a look at the National Seal of the United States. Every inch was designed with intention and care. From the 13 stars to the branch in the eagle’s talons, each part of the seal was crafted to convey our nation’s beliefs.
In 1807, there was a slight modification to the seal. Originally, the eagle carried the olive branch in its left talon and arrows in the right. The olive branch was known throughout Europe to represent peaceful intentions, and arrows symbolized war.
What may have escaped the seal’s original designer, however, is that placing an item in the right hand symbolizes a dominating mentality. Placing arrows into the eagle’s right talon essentially told the world that the United States preferred war over peace. Now, as seen on the Golden American Eagle coin, the eagle carries the olive branch in its right talon to represent our country’s preference for peace.
Maple Leaf—Canadian Maple Leaf Coin
There are depictions of trees, plants, and leaves in volumes of books about emblems. An oak leaf, like the lion, represents power, and a clover symbolizes luck. There are many plant symbols that carry meaning, except the maple leaf. Strangely enough, that’s the reason why Canada selected a maple leaf as its national symbol.
In the early 1960s, Canadians, who were still living under the British flag, were beginning to feel like they needed their own identity. The challenge that faced Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson was to propose a symbol that represented both the British and the French populations of Canada. After many failed attempts and reviewing more than 2,000 designs submitted by the public, the Parliament voted for a design that represented neither group.
The Canadian maple leaf on this coin pays homage to neither French nor English culture. Instead, the idea for using the maple leaf came from something purely Canadian—their currency. The maple leaf was stamped on every Canadian coin between 1875 and 1901, notes Storey's Digital Editors, and remained on the Canadian penny until its discontinuation in 2012.
Mountain Peaks—Silver Denali
Speaking of designs that break the mold, the Silver Denali coin is in a league of its own. Many countries place national landmarks on their currency as a form of pride in the beautiful and exciting places located within their borders. These landmarks are typically illustrations etched into the reverse of a coin.
On the Silver Denali coin, however, there is an actual topographical representation of the highest peak in North America. This design style was featured in the “7 Summits” coin series, which brought to life the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, all in exceptional detail.
Sunbeams—Double Eagle Gold Coin
Remember the “wart nose” lion from the Kingdom of Lydia? That hairy wart is actually a crudely drawn rising sun. Sunbeams have long framed the main feature of a coin’s design.
A sun and sunbeams symbolize new beginnings, hope, and guidance. Both the aesthetics and meaning behind the sun rays in this Double Eagle Gold coin make it one of the most stunning U.S. coins ever minted.
Buying gold and silver coins might be the only time sunbeams and branches can help you secure a more strategic financial future! Shop with U.S. Money Reserve online or over the phone to build your portfolio of precious metals from the ground up. | <urn:uuid:b5076f55-6086-445b-aa08-b80d301622df> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.usmoneyreserve.com/news/executive-insights/nature-symbolism-on-coins/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.966281 | 1,065 | 3.234375 | 3 |
Just before the renewed lockdown in Nepal from 1st May, PHASE Nepal was able to conduct Girls’ Empowerment Workshops in Bichhya (Bajura). These workshops aim to improve the educational and life chances of girls in these extremely remote villages and raise awareness for the importance of education, women’s rights, protection from violence, and health and hygiene, and career choices. For part of the workshop programme, boys are also included in order to increase their sensibility for gender issues.Here we would like to let the participants speak for themselves: Bimala T. – 14 years, female:“I attended the two weeks Girls Empowerment Programme that PHASE offered in our school. All sessions were […]
We are extremely happy to announce a new education project: With support from the City of Vienna and PHASE Austria, a girls empowerment project will be launched this December in Bajura District in the Karnali region. Based on experiences with similar projects, the PHASE Nepal team has added another dimension to its tested approach: this time, the young boys will be involved in the project in order to inspire them to advocate for women’s rights and equality, too. The City of Vienna’s support thus enables us to provide the opportunity to address the issues of equality, education and their plans for the future. Please click here for further information. | <urn:uuid:a7ddcdfd-3d8c-4e8d-ae14-9ee51890a0a7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://phaseaustria.org/en/category/education/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.962889 | 282 | 1.976563 | 2 |
Can you tell it’s summer yet? What about now? Today will be the hottest day of a week-long heatwave that has struck Wales.
As temperature hit nearly 30 °C in some parts of Wales, we take a quick look at what this incredible country has to offer in the sun. The longest day of the year has recently passed by but we are certainly making up for lost time with this epic heat! According to the Met Office the mercury will top out at 24 °C in Llandudno, Swansea will bake in 25 °C heat, Aberystwyth will be practically scorching at 26 °C and the capital Cardiff will be on fire; seeing a top temperature of 28 °C.
Whether you are a beach-goer, mountain-climber, taff-trailer or even a high seas captain – Wales has something to offer everyone on a lovely day like today. Maybe leave the mountain until another day as it’s best to not exert yourself too much with temperatures on the increase.
Where do we start? Barry Island? Colwyn Bay? Rhossili Bay? Three Cliffs Bay? It’s safe to say that Wales is literally surrounded by beautiful coastline. Have you ever explored the Wales Coast Path? If you haven’t then there is no better day than today. Just make sure you apply the sunscreen. The Wales Coast Path was developed by the Welsh Government in partnership with Natural Resources Wales and is a fantastic addition to the Welsh coastline.
The heat is not for everyone, so why not take shelter on some of the more secluded parts of the Taff Trail. This is a popular walking and cycle path that runs for 55 miles between Brecon in Powys all the way down to Cardiff Bay following the River Taff. Can you guess why it’s called the Taff Trail? The path is maintained in part by Sustrans; a sustainable transport charity as part of the National Cycle Network that runs UK wide.
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The high seas captain
If a tranquil setting is more your kind of thing then why not hire a boat on Roath Lake in Cardiff or head to the beautiful victorian pier in Mumbles which stretches out to sea. Better still, why not head to a zoo on the beach. Okay – it’s not quite on the beach but it’s close enough. This is the Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay, Conwy in North Wales. | <urn:uuid:4938275f-79ab-4de4-9e71-3b5c21d1ef8d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.wales247.co.uk/wales-set-to-sizzle-in-the-sun-as-temperatures-hit-28-c | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.937043 | 530 | 1.992188 | 2 |
When my kids were younger, we did not have a lot of money. We were living on one income so I could stay home with our babies. We knew this would come with sacrifices. One of the things we had to give up was expensive extracurricular activities. We wanted to keep our kids active, healthy, and engaged, so we turned to playground sports. I honestly never saw myself as a playground Mom. I envisioned more of a music, dance, and gymnastics mom if I am being honest. Budget constraints kept those desires at bay.
The playground offered us extracurricular activities for our kids at an affordable price.
For only $25 dollars (a sport) my kids could play a multitude of sports and gain skills in many different areas. When they were very young, we put them in everything the playground offered. T-Ball, Bounce Ball, Basketball, and Soccer were the favorites. We all know the benefits of being on a team and staying active. Playing sports kept the kids active and happy but being part of the local playground had many more unexpected benefits.
We got to know our neighbors and neighborhood kids.
The kids began to play with the other neighborhood kids and have spent many long evenings outside. We know the people standing next to us at the checkout line in the grocery store, we pass by homes and wave and smile and sometimes even stop to catch up. It has made or small community even smaller and more accessible. There is something comforting about knowing the people in your neighborhood. My daughter has been playing with the same girls on her T-ball turned softball team since she was 6. We have watched them improve in their game and grow in their friendships.
Unfortunately, playgrounds are dying.
Travel teams have taken over. The older your kids get, the harder putting together playground teams becomes. My two older kids developed a passion for Softball and Soccer. It became clear that for them truly improve and be their best, we to would need to join travel teams, and we did. However, we still make our kids play playground ball. They must pick one sport to participate in at the local playground every year. It is good for them to play with other children in our immediate community. It is good for them to not always play against or with “the best” but to realize it can just be fun and relaxed, dare I say it, It is just a game! Travel sports are competitive, but there is something laid back and easy going about a ballgame at the local playground. There is something special about them playing with the same kids they have been with since T-Ball.
There will always be families like us, who need and desire the benefits of sports without being able to afford the cost of travel ball. There will always be kids who just want to play for fun and not competitively. Those kids and families deserve a place to play. I find it is the best way to get to know the people in your neighborhood. In our high-tech fast-paced world, the playground slows us all down just a little bit. It brings people together. | <urn:uuid:f35d9c79-18f1-4aa1-8437-68794c12fb26> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://neworleansmom.com/ages-stages/dont-die-playground-sports-we-need-you/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.985146 | 635 | 1.757813 | 2 |
This functional shelf designed by Hong Kong based CNC programmer Victor Leung and architectural designer Mandy Lee to be easily fabricated, transported and installed for a single day community event.
Video of the event JupYeah2013 showing the shelf and other installation/furnitures
Fabrication by flat-bed computer-controlled router, a machine optimized for the fabrication of plywood components, creates the cuts from digital profiles efficiently and precisely.
This shelf is flat-packed for delivery to this venue and can be handily stored for the next use. The only material used is pine plywood, which are sustainable via managed forest. Cutting waste are minimized by carefully proportioning the shelf and efficient layout.
The shelving system achieves high material efficiency by placing materials only where it is needed. On site adjustment and other configurations (such as non-helical) are possible by altering the assembly logic or by changing the leaning plate. The vertical panels supporting the weight of the shelf are self locked by gravity due to the 20 degrees lean. Installation without the need for screws or bolts saves enormous amount of energy, cost and time.
Horizontal board rotates as it stacks up, creating a helix for item display facing many directions. Such configuration allows people at different distance to see different items on display, which makes traditional shelves look boring.
Title: Rotating Shelf
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And today, as you walk to the match, I am beside you.
Proud to be alive. Proud to be walking beside you,
to take our seats together.
And you know my name. You know all our names.
We are beside and between you,
our souls, invisibly visible.
We are waking. We are smiling.
We are walking in your hearts.
And we are prouder still to know today,
tomorrow, next week, month or year
you will not chant us down again.
You will not chant us down in our sorrows.
You will not chant us back into the earth.
For we left the earth where we thought we were alone
yet we are beside you, laughing and singing and unbroken.
If you were to hear me among the crowd
you would hear a song.
Were I to pass invisibly among your jostling arms,
or carried to earth, you would hear me singing with you.
If I took you to one side and told you 'you were my brother',
what would you sing to your brother?
If I took you to one side and told you 'you were my sister',
what would you sing to your sister?.
You are my brother and you are my sister.
Nothing can kill me, for I am the crowd.
And the sun shone over Merseyside, over Manchester,
over the Pennines with its skylarks and brightening becks,
over Penistone and Stocksbridge and Hillsborough.
Liverpool fans in their buses - cheering the roof off -
anticipation, faith in the day and the song of life
no stronger than your own, just scousier.
You will not chant them down again.
You will not chant them down in their sorrows.
You will not chant them back into the earth.
And today, as you walk to the match, they are beside you.
Proud to be walking beside you, to take your seats together.
And you know their names. You know all their names.
We are walking to the same match.
We are walking on the same road.
We are arriving at the same gates.
We are waiting. We are laughing. We are singing.
And we do not know it but this is joy.
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Vintage Sella Stool designed by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni for Zanotta in 1957
The object was designed as a ‘telephone stool’ for unusual postures and occasional sitting. Besides its clear reference to the world of bicycle races (its colour reminds of the pink jersey worn by the winner of the Giro d’Italia), it recalls the milker’s stool.
The inspiration was a new behavior, the designer said: “When I use a pay phone (…) I like to move around, but I also would like to sit, but not completely” a deeper and more meaningful consequence of an object’s combined form and function. Everyday objects’ observation was often the starting point for his designs: “Design demands observation” was one of his mottoes.
Back then the stool was judged to be too radical. The stool's elegance seems almost bizarre when you realize that the seat is a traditional bicycle racing saddle. Placed on a pink lacquered steel bar and ending in a robust cast iron pedestal the result is a composition which almost magically creates a highly coherent and noble object. Together with the Mezzadro Stool, whose seat the Castiglioni brothers converted from a tractor seat, Sella is considered to be one of the most extreme designs by the creative pair. With Sella the brothers demonstrate their flair for converting everyday objects into original designs.
The height is adjustable (71 to 90 cm).
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In the modern era of information, computers are part of daily life and cover almost every aspect of what we do. Companies, homes, and institutions are deploying technology to save time and cost and simultaneously improve efficiency and productivity. As a field, information technology offers numerous opportunities for those who want to pursue information technology as a career. As an information technology expert, you will work to help your clients implement and maintain technology that pertains to their operations. Some reasons for studying information technology include:
1.IT offers a variety of career paths
The field of information technology is very diverse. A course in information technology can lead you into several different career paths. These career options include web development, IT support, programming, Network administration, computer forensics, and computer maintenance, to mention a few. You can also advance your education and teach information technology in colleges or the university. The field offers students an opportunity to major deep in their areas of interest.
2.You can work anywhere
Information technology is not limited to companies that manufacture computers or develop software. Almost every company has a computer system to run and manage their operations. All these companies need an information technology expert to maintain their systems and keep them running smoothly. As an expert in the field, you can work in almost any industry of your choice. You can venture into manufacturing, automotive, government, healthcare, government, entertainment, and financial services, to mention a few. You can also work as a freelancer if you prefer working on your own xnxx videos.
3. You will earn a lucrative income and grow your career
Many factors influence your choice of career. Aside from passion, the amount of money you will make from a career matter. You will earn more as you work your way up the ranks. As a graduate, you do not expect to earn as much as an expert with years of experience in the Industry. However, your pay will increase depending on your level of expertise and field of specialization. With ever-evolving technology, the field offers opportunities for you to grow your career. New technologies mean new opportunities and companies continue to create new opportunities in computer-related field. You can also opt to further your studies after your undergrad as a way of growing your career.
4. Always on Demand
Aside from a wide array of career options, computer technology is continually developing and evolving. These advancements in technology create a demand for information technology experts. Companies need computer experts to provide IT solutions that include creating, maintaining and fixing computer codes and devices. Estimates by the United States’ Bureau of Labor and statistics indicate a 13 percent increase in information technology jobs by 2026. Although the scarcity of employment persists, the field continues to show increasing demand for information technology professionals. This is good news for you who want to study information technology. Whichever area you chose to major in, the industry offers plenty of opportunities.
5. You experience what you are studying in class.
Information technology classes are often practical. You get to see what you are learning in class and practice the same on your computer. You can practice the theoretical part, modify things, create, and implement what you learn in class. You get to learn better by seeing and doing what you are learning in class. Practical courses allow you to remember and master concepts much faster than you would if you went for a pure theoretical class. | <urn:uuid:4974eb5f-3a5d-4e22-84b6-56dad358a89e> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://microsoftstudents.eu/top-5-reasons-to-study-information-technology/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.95614 | 680 | 2.3125 | 2 |
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Retirement is meant to be a remaining reward for a lifetime spent performing tricky and living ideal. You go after a job, pay your taxes, help you save some dollars, and then you’re in a position to relax and appreciate all those last several a long time in relative comfort and protection. More and more, on the other hand, retirement is noticed as a fantasy: When virtually a quarter of the populace has accurately zero retirement savings and inflation and other aspects hold pumping the value of living bigger and bigger, extra and a lot more men and women are achieving the unhappy summary that there is no retirement for them.
Other people want to get creative—and a person of the extra innovative methods that’s starting off to acquire a little bit of traction is the thought of retiring on a cruise ship. That is a negative strategy.
Wait around, individuals are retiring on cruise ships?
That’s proper: People want to retire on those floating Petri dishes of condition that depart environmental catastrophe in their wake. There are so a lot of better options to a cruise when it comes to vacationing, so why would you retire in a put that isn’t even a leading contender in its non-retirement industry?
In a phrase: Prices. Amazingly, if you’re ready to are living in a windowless coffin place on a single of these floating dystopias your price of residing could be as very low as $50 a day, which is much less than $20,000 a yr (as well as taxes, some costs, and gratuities) with all of your standard wants incorporated. Even if you presume a particular margin of mistake there, we’re nevertheless conversing about an very little amount of money of cash when compared to residing on land. And there are a great deal of increments involving very low-close budget cruises and large-finish luxury cruises, so you can calibrate your lifestyle with some precision. In return, you are fed, have obtain to health care services and amenities, and get to vacation all-around the earth!
And however, this is a horrible idea. All over again, don’t retire on a cruise ship, FFS.
The downsides of cruise ship residing
When you imagine about retiring on a cruise, you picture that it will be unlimited journey with a higher amount of provider, but there are quite a few, a lot of downsides to the notion. Initial and foremost, let us strain that cruises are terrible. They are best ailment incubators that host repeated and occasionally fatal outbreaks of flu, COVID—and from time to time even bedbugs. They’re environmentally awful, as well, and the hordes of cruise individuals who descend on ports of simply call around the planet are universally detested.
And that is just the basic reasons why cruises are terrible. There are a good deal of particular good reasons why they are lousy decisions for a retirement:
Prices. The aged declaring about the finest-laid ideas of mice and gentlemen applies right here: You may well determine to the nickel how considerably your cruise daily life will price for each working day, but the total company model of cruises is to nickel and dime you to loss of life. Just about everything on a cruise ship that is not a simple necessity is an add-on—and those people rates retain soaring so the cruise can keep attracting suckers with small primary fares. When you are paying out excess for every thing from a beer with lunch to the WiFi in your area, your very affordable retirement is heading to be far more highly-priced than you assumed.
Disruption. If a cruise retirement appeals to you you’re clearly not concerned to vacation close to with no permanent household base—but maintain in intellect there are number of selections to dwell forever on one particular ship (one organization, Storylines, programs to start a boat with residences accessible for lengthy-term lease or obtain in 2024), specifically if you are keeping your charges down. That signifies at least a handful of occasions a calendar year you will have to have to pack your bags and decamp for a new ship.
Health-related treatment. The health care employees on a cruise ship are virtually never ever certified to U.S. specifications. And even though most cruise ships have somewhat perfectly-geared up urgent treatment facilities, they’re absolutely not hospitals, so if you have an emergency you can assume some really serious delays in getting to a person. And if you take place to be floating near a nation with a fewer-than-state-of-the-artwork clinical field, you’ll be out of choices. And it’s quite most likely that your wellbeing insurance plan won’t deal with you when you’re on a cruise ship.
Social impression. Retirement can be lonely. Lots of of us variety social bonds primarily based on our do the job, and the dynamic with our important others is frequently formed by not becoming with each and every other each individual hour of each working day. You could feel that a cruise retirement implies you’ll be surrounded by people, even people your individual age. Genuine! But these will be exceedingly transient associations. Most folks will not be residing on the cruise ship, so building extended-time period friendships will be a problem.
Boredom. Cruising appears like an journey right up until the ship you’re on would make its 20th prevent at the exact same port. Indeed, you can change it up and alter ships, but this will just add to the disruption and pressure in your life—and most cruises go to the identical locations, so you are going to rapidly run out of new spots to stop by. And the features on your ship won’t modify generally, leaving you with a really familiar slate of amusement and exercise possibilities working day just after day, permanently.
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What would the year sound like, if it were music? That is the simple question with which this project started. The Globe approached Arts & Crafts, the country's premier independent record label, and the Canadian Opera Company and the result is stranger and more beautiful than we could have hoped: Six original compositions that offer unique interpretations of some of 2014's most important events and trends. –Jared Bland, Arts editor
On a chilly afternoon a few weeks ago, Broken Social Scene’s Charles Spearin was pacing through one of the Canadian Opera Company’s downtown Toronto rehearsal studios, trying to explain the full tragicomic potential of Paul Calandra to the indie-rock band Zeus.
“Thomas Mulcair asked him a question about troops in Iraq and he started just saying something completely ridiculous about how the NDP doesn’t support Israel,” said Spearin, referring to the surreal episode this fall in which the parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister responded to a series of straightforward questions with the seemingly unhinged repetition of an irrelevant talking point, as if caught in some awful partisan tape loop.
“Then a few days later he apologized and just broke down and wept. You should watch the YouTube video,” said Spearin. The members of Zeus chuckled. “So maybe a song called Calandra’s Tears?”
Spearin – a tall multi-instrumentalist who looks as if he’s perpetually hiding the fraction of a bemused smile behind his impressive mustache – was acting as the music director of a project initiated by this newspaper: a collaboration between the Canadian Opera Company and various bands from the Arts & Crafts label on an album about the year in news.
It was early December and Spearin didn’t yet have a single song, but he was treating the encroaching deadline with typical equanimity. He padded around the lofty rehearsal room in his socks, adjusting microphones, patiently arranging the various tracks he was working with on his laptop. All you could do was put creative people in the same room; the songs would either come or they wouldn’t. “It’s like a fishing trip,” he explained. “You can pack all your gear and go to the lake, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to catch a fish.”
Zeus, a quartet of scruffy guys in various plaids and wool sweaters, had spent the day developing the foundation of a new song – a layer of drums and keyboard followed by a wash of reverb-heavy guitar and a synth line that dipped and buzzed ominously, like a swarm of bees. Now they just needed lyrics.
The Calandra suggestion didn’t seem to be taking. “If we had enough words to fill eight syllables and just sang them over the melody, that would work,” said Zeus’s Carlin Nicholson.
“Something to do with bees? GMOs? ‘Where’s the buzz?’” said Spearin, spitballing. “Do you feel the buzz?”
Two opera singers tentatively entered the studio: Karine Boucher, a bubbly 25-year-old soprano from Quebec City, and Owen McCausland, a 24-year-old tenor from Saint John.
A musical collaboration is a delicate thing. Just having a stranger rifle through your iTunes collection is unnerving enough; exposing your tastes and talents to a roomful of people from an entirely different musical world – improvising when you’ve spent your life interpreting – can be a strangely intimate and intimidating experience.
“We don’t have lyrics yet,” Zeus’s Neil Quin explained. “But maybe you can just sing something crazy over the track?”
McCausland and Boucher sat at the piano to chart out some harmonies. “So you want us to be effed up?” Boucher asked sweetly in her Québécois accent.
“Do something freaky,” Quin said. “Like, I’m imagining…” – he searched for a note on the piano. “A high G?”
Boucher looked at him steadily. “Are you crazy?”
“Do you have any sheet music?” McCausland asked. Zeus did not have any sheet music, so the tenor hurried off to find some while the band continued brainstorming subject matter.
“What if we record a five-year-old girl talking about Instagram, Facebook, getting an online presence,” Quin said enthusiastically. “And then we have a man very authoritatively reading, like, the Privacy Act or something on top of it?”
“What, before the song?” asked Nicholson.
“During the song,” said Quin.
Over the next few weeks, musicians rotated through the Canadian Opera Company rehearsal hall and Spearin’s home studio, contributing a horn line here, a guest vocal there.
One afternoon, Brendan Canning, co-founder of Broken Social Scene, came by the COC to work with the opera singers on a tribute to actor Robin Williams, a delicate lullaby over acoustic guitar.
Canning wandered around the room, dishevelled hair kept out of his face in a half-hearted top-knot, figuring out vocal harmonies on a harpsichord. Mikolaj Debowski and Christopher Butcher, two young trombonists sent by the Royal Conservatory of Music, knocked on the door, took off their winter coats, and quickly improvised a tag to the song – a lyrical line that curled around the melody before landing gently.
“Try to keep that diminished run soft, it’s not a loud blast,” Spearin reminded them after an enthusiastic run-through.
“Sorry, I just got excited, with the diminished scale,” explained Butcher.
“Who wouldn’t?” said Canning.
Slowly, the songs took shape. In a year in which the bad news seemed to accumulate like snow against the front door – a year in which it sometimes felt like the only appropriate musical response to the world was a wheezing dirge or a sustained scream – it was no surprise that so many of the tunes were less than cheery.
Singer-songwriter Tamara Williamson wrote a song called The Next One – a response to the sexual-assault allegations that have dominated the news these last months – and Spearin sent a demo to the band Absolutely Free. The trio blasted the recording from their van stereo while they finished their West Coast tour, mapping out ideas for atmospheric synth lines and complementary melodies as they made their way across the frozen countryside, from Vancouver through the Rockies to Toronto.
Broken Social Scene contributed a rambling jam culled from an earlier recording session that the band said was appropriate for 2014, “a year of incredible brutality.” The Calgary folk band Reuben and the Dark sent in a brooding tribute to missing aboriginal women. Spearin and the trombonists added a mournful horn part – an elegiac outro that stopped, like the stories of the women, without a satisfying resolution.
In the end, after much reflection, Zeus decided against the spoken-word commentary against social media and adopted words by Jason Collett: a twisted love letter to Jerusalem from the point of view of a jealous lover.
Late one Friday, the hard-core punk band Fucked Up came by the COC studio to work out their contribution. The rehearsal hall was scattered with instruments – guitars plugged into amps, a kick drum and a snare, all of them abandoned.
“We showed up with all our instruments but then we worked with the opera singers,” said guitarist Josh Zucker. “We didn’t want to mess with their voices and put a bunch of guitars under them.” Instead, the band famous for raucous shows in which growling front-man Damian (Pink Eyes) Abraham smashes pint glasses over his head, was writing a miniature Italian opera.
“Instanto sono stato,” said drummer-turned-librettist Jonah Falco, tapping out the rhythm of a particularly tricky passage while sitting at the piano with the soprano Boucher. “Tu mi sussurro,” he said, rolling his “r.”
Falco riffled through the three dense pages of lyrics that he’d translated into rudimentary Italian with the help of Google (“a hobby slash curse slash skill of mine,” he explained). He plinked out a melody on the piano while Boucher followed along. “It’s like a little music box,” he said. “It sounds a little Parisian and creepy.”
The 17-minute, six-act opera was more or less a reimagining of the current collaboration, following a young singer seduced by a trickster who promises her ultimate musical freedom if she abandons her stuffy genre. “The past are my shackles, that must be erased,” she announces midway through. “Goodbye, prisoners, my life must speak for itself!”
Like most operas, it ends badly. “She gets so enthusiastic that she starts screaming and shouting and swearing and she loses her voice,” said Falco. “And she has to sing through a veil of tears or some other crummy mixed metaphor.”
If the opera was related to the year in news, the story was an evergreen: a perpetually topical tale about ambition thwarted and dreams of freedom ending in tragedy.
Falco played the piano intro and Boucher stepped to the mike and sang, her powerful soprano filling the room. Falco hit a bum note. “Sorry, it’s been a long time since I played piano like a 12-year-old,” he said.
“Just relax, hands down,” said Boucher encouragingly. “I can be here forever.”
The next take Boucher got caught on line, hitting the wrong emphasis. She cursed loudly in French.
“Okay, let’s go!” said Falco, hyping them up for another take.
“Now, for serious,” said Boucher.
“Okay, rip it!” said the audio engineer, and Falco started up his lilting music-box melody again.
How the music came to be
by Broken Social Scene
Golden Facelift is a song recorded during the Forgiveness Rock Record sessions, but which ultimately did not make the final cut for one reason or another. It is a song we as a band all felt strongly about lyrically and musically and we wanted to give it a proper unveiling when the time was right. We feel that chance is now as this year draws to a close; 2014 has not been without its beauty, but it has also been a year of incredible brutality and all of humanity has a great deal to answer for. Broken Social Scene aims to echo the voice and concerns of the underdog while creating music that will hopefully inspire those who are doing good and useful things for this planet and humankind. – Broken Social Scene
by Reuben and the Dark
Red River was influenced by recent news of missing aboriginal women on Highway 16 in British Columbia, as well as by the story of Tina Fontaine. It was a hard topic to approach. I tried to avoid it, but it continued to come back to me until I felt a strong conviction to follow through. There were a lot of heavy hearts and tears through the process, from researching to recording and mixing. It had the same effect on everyone involved. These are things that need to be talked about. It should be disturbing. It should be heartbreaking. And we should be doing something about it. – Reuben Bullock, Reuben and the Dark
The Next One
by Tamara Williamson and Absolutely Free
I’m just about to release a record called Sister Mother Daughter Wife, and I’ve been thinking about stories of women where their civil liberties have been overridden, all these terrible situations. Then so many news stories about abuse broke. I was blown away by them, and they led to a lot of conversations with friends and people I know. I started to think about the difficulties of women reporting men, and how they can stay silent. I came to the conclusion that you don’t get to live with it – it’ll follow you around your whole life. So the bottom line for me is that you have to think about the next person, the next one, and you have to be strong for them, because they could end up far worse off than you did. – Tamara Williamson
We were on tour when we were asked to do this, and thought it might be too big a project to do on tour in one week – we were in California or something. The demo we heard was just Tamara and her guitar. We listened to the song, and the musical ideas and lyrical content were so harrowing. This is an issue we are very cognizant of, and are happy to support Tamara’s voice. So, we listened to it over and over in the van, figured out the notes, and started adding digital instruments to sketch out ideas onto a grid. We were adding and arranging stuff as we were driving in the van – an arpeggio here, a synth sample there, that sort of thing, instead of listening to the radio or whatever. It was like sitting in a control room hurtling across the continent, probably the most productive drive ever. Absolutely Free, we’re more musicians than singer-songwriters, so we wanted to stay true to Tamara’s vision and just be the accompaniment. We changed the arrangement a little bit. Would it sound like we made it in the van? But once we replaced the digital marimba with our Jupiter-8, and got Tamara to do her vocals live with us, everything started to come to life. – Matt King, Absolutely Free
by Fucked Up
We were thrilled to work with singers from the COC, but when we had a chance to talk to them and get into the rehearsal space, we realized that we had less than 24 hours. We went in with a vague idea, tore it up, started again. We didn’t want to waste those singers in a half-baked punk song. Mike, our guitar player, came up with the shell of an idea of a singer who was lured from her art by the illusion of freedom, promised by a nefarious stranger. We were interested in creating a piece that seized the musical opportunity rather than addressing one particular moment, but the frame of the story – a person who is free leaving the structures in which they’ve grown to do something new, only to have that illusion shattered by reality – is a very old narrative, and one that we see echoed throughout stories in this or any other year. – Jonah Falco, Fucked Up
by Jason Collett and Zeus
Jerusalem came about because I originally submitted some lyrics about violence against women, a theme that’s heavy on my mind right now. But then Charles Spearin [Broadsheet Music’s music director] told me that someone was working on a song like that, so I left him with those in case they contributed there. But it just sort of popped into my head that the incidents throughout this year in Jerusalem, where one side kidnapped teenagers, and another side kidnapped another teenager and immolated him – for me, the angle of violence against women opened a small door for a way for me to approach writing about the hornet’s nest of Jerusalem. I took the position of a violent, jealous lover, and went in that direction. Either side can read into that how they wish. But the issue of men’s tendency toward doing so much damage in the world: that was my theme. – Jason Collett
No Doubt or Fire
by Brendan Canning
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In any business meeting, there will always be some people who speak up more than others. It’s a natural consequence of group dynamics — but it’s also a major problem for organizations. When some voices aren’t being heard, it can mean only one thing: Your employees are probably having at least some great ideas that never see the light of day.
So what can you do as a leader to make space for voices that might not otherwise be heard? Here are three strategies to help make sure every employee feels safe to speak up.
1. Don’t assume
As a leader, it’s easy to assume that when people are silent, it means they have nothing to contribute at that moment — especially if you’re the kind of person who regularly speaks up.
That’s a perfectly natural assumption to make. After all, we construct mental models of the internal states of others by thinking about what we would do in their shoes. But projecting our own habits, motivations, and intentions onto others is actually part of a cognitive bias called the “false consensus effect” — the tendency to act as if other people think the same way we do.
And that’s a dangerous assumption to make, thinking that if someone had something to say, they’d just go ahead and say it. The reality is that your team is made up of all different types of people, and there are a variety of personal, social, and situational reasons why people remain silent even when they have valuable ideas to contribute.
First, there are personal factors. Extroverts may feel comfortable sharing their thoughts unbidden, but introverts may wait to be asked. They may also find that even when they want to speak up, they can’t find the opportunity. Some people wait for a pause in the conversation to jump in and make a point, only to find that in busy meetings with people talking over each other, that opening never comes.
There are also power differences that come into play. Higher-status people tend to express themselves freely, while people lower on the totem pole may feel that it’s not appropriate for them to share — especially if it involves challenging the views of others or sharing an opinion their manager hasn’t yet weighed in on.
So be careful not to assume that people will necessarily feel comfortable speaking up for themselves. It’s up to you to create a space where even quiet voices feel welcome to speak.
2. Use your power for good
The position of manager inherently comes with a certain amount of power. As a leader, you can use that power to help elevate the voices of those who might not otherwise be heard.
So ask yourself: Is there anyone in the room for whom English is a second language? Those people may naturally keep quiet because it may take them a little bit longer to process the conversation or because they may feel the need to be more thoughtful about what they want to say in return.
If you’ve noticed that someone on your team is a bit of an introvert — someone who’s more comfortable speaking in a one-on-one context — think about how you can create a space for that person to share. Sometimes that may be as simple as asking people what they think: when you notice someone has not had a chance to share their perspective, be an ally and ask them to do so.
Many introverts who don’t volunteer their thoughts spontaneously will happily speak up when called on. Other times, you may have to interrupt people who dominate the discussion to open the floor for quieter people to speak.
3. Set a welcoming tone
If you want to create a culture of open participation in which everyone feels welcome to contribute their ideas, you must go beyond lifting quieter voices. You also have to define the purpose behind what you’re doing.
Don’t assume that your intentions are clear to others just because they’re clear to you — a cognitive bias known as the “illusion of transparency.” You can’t afford to assume that everyone will automatically understand why you’re making a change. So before you start interrupting the extroverts in the room to make way for quieter people, you may want to explain a little about the new process and your reasoning behind it.
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In doing so, you’re not just enabling them to speak up in that moment — you’re also helping them build self-efficacy. If you deliver the message properly, even the quietest people in the room should find themselves thinking, “I can and should speak up. My voice is welcome.”
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Urbi et Orbi, Christmas 2015
In his Christmas message Pope Francis emphasizes that peace is a gift
The mercy that frees us
On Christmas morning, Friday, 25 December , Pope Francis delivered a message to the city and the world. In his traditional greetings, the Holy Father addressed some of the most tragic moments of 2015. At noon, speaking from the Basilica's central loggia, the Pope reflected on the situations of child soldiers, women who suffer violence, and the victims of human trafficking and the drug trade. His message was received with a lengthy round of applause by the thousands who gathered in St Peter's Square. The following is the English text of the Christmas message, which was delivered in Italian.
Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Christmas!
Christ is born for us,let us rejoice in the day of our salvation!
Let us open our hearts to receive the grace of this day, which is Christ himself. Jesus is the radiant “day” which has dawned on the horizon of humanity. A day of mercy, in which God our Father has revealed his great tenderness to the entire world. A day of light, which dispels the darkness of fear and anxiety. A day of peace, which makes for encounter, dialogue and, above all, reconciliation. A day of joy: a “great joy” for the poor, the lowly and for all the people (cf.Lk2:10).
On this day, Jesus, the Saviour is born of the Virgin Mary. The Crib makes us see the “sign” which God has given us: “a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger” (Lk2:12). Like the shepherds of Bethlehem, may we too set out to see this sign, this event which is renewed yearly in the Church. Christmas is an event which is renewed in every family, parish and community which receives the love of God made incarnate in Jesus Christ. Like Mary, the Church shows to everyone the “sign” of God: the Child whom she bore in her womb and to whom she gave birth, yet who is the Son of the Most High, since he “is of the Holy Spirit” (Mt1:20). He is truly theSaviour, for he is the Lamb of God who takes upon himself the sin of the world (cf.Jn1:29). With the shepherds, let us bow down before the Lamb, let us worship God’s goodness made flesh, and let us allow tears of repentance to fill our eyes and cleanse our hearts. This is something we all need!
He alone, he alone can save us. Only God’s mercy can free humanity from the many forms of evil, at times monstrous evil, which selfishness spawns in our midst. The grace of God can convert hearts and offer mankind a way out of humanly insoluble situations.
Where God is born, hope is born. He brings hope. Where God is born, peace is born.And where peace is born, there is no longer room for hatred and for war. Yet precisely where the incarnate Son of God came into the world, tensions and violence persist, and peace remains a gift to be implored and built. May Israelis and Palestinians resume direct dialogue and reach an agreement which will enable the two peoples to live together in harmony, ending a conflict which has long set them at odds, with grave repercussions for the entire region.
We pray to the Lord that the agreement reached in the United Nations may succeed in halting as quickly as possible the clash of arms in Syria and in remedying the extremely grave humanitarian situation of its suffering people. It is likewise urgent that the agreement on Libya be supported by all, so as to overcome the grave divisions and violence afflicting the country. May the attention of the international community be unanimously directed to ending the atrocities which in those countries, as well as in Iraq, Libya, Yemen and sub-Saharan Africa, even now reap numerous victims, cause immense suffering and do not even spare the historical and cultural patrimony of entire peoples. My thoughts also turn to those affected by brutal acts of terrorism, particularly the recent massacres which took place in Egyptian airspace, in Beirut, Paris, Bamako and Tunis.
To our brothers and sisters who in many parts of the world are being persecuted for their faith, may the Child Jesus grant consolation and strength. They are our martyrs of today.
We also pray for peace and concord among the peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and South Sudan, that dialogue may lead to a strengthened common commitment to the building of civil societies animated by a sincere spirit of reconciliation and of mutual understanding.
May Christmas also bring true peace to Ukraine, offer comfort to those suffering from the effects of the conflict, and inspire willingness to carry out the agreements made to restore concord in the entire country.
May the joy of this day illumine the efforts of the Colombian people so that, inspired by hope, they may continue their commitment to working for the desired peace.
Where God is born, hope is born; and where hope is born, persons regain their dignity. Yet even today great numbers of men and woman are deprived of their human dignity and, like the child Jesus, suffer cold, poverty, and rejection. May our closeness today be felt by those who are most vulnerable, especially child soldiers, women who suffer violence, and the victims of human trafficking and the drug trade.
Nor may our encouragement be lacking to all those fleeing extreme poverty or war, travelling all too often in inhumane conditions and not infrequently at the risk of their lives. May God repay all those, both individuals and states, who generously work to provide assistance and welcome to the numerous migrants and refugees, helping them to build a dignified future for themselves and for their dear ones, and to be integrated in the societies which receive them.
On this festal day may the Lord grant renewed hope to all those who lack employment – and they are so many!; may he sustain the commitment of those with public responsibilities in political and economic life, that they may work to pursue the common good and to protect the dignity of every human life.
Where God is born, mercy flourishes. Mercy is the most precious gift which God gives us, especially during this Jubilee year in which we are called to discover that tender love of our heavenly Father for each of us. May the Lord enable prisoners in particular to experience his merciful love, which heals wounds and triumphs over evil.
Today, then,let ustogetherrejoice in the day of our salvation. As we contemplate the Crib, let us gaze on the open arms of Jesus, which show us the merciful embrace of God, as we hear the cries of the Child who whispers to us: “for my brethren and companions’ sake, I will say: Peace be within you” (Ps121:8).
Christmas Greetings of the Holy Father (after theUrbi et OrbiBlessing)
To you, dear brothers and sisters all over the world who have come to this Square and to all those who join us by radio, television and other media, I offer my most cordial good wishes.
It is Christmas of the Holy Year of Mercy, and so I pray that all can welcome into their lives the mercy of God which Jesus Christ has bestowed on us, so that we in turn can show mercy to our brothers and sisters. In this way, we will make peace grow! Happy Christmas!
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Article V Floodplain Regulations
Division 51A-5.100. Flood Plain Regulations.
SEC. 51A-5.101. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS APPLICABLE TO THE FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS.
The following definitions are applicable to the flood plain regulations in this article:
(1) AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD means the land in the flood plain within a community that is subject to a one percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year.
(2) BASEMENT means any area of a building having its floor subgrade, or below ground level, on all sides.
(3) BASE FLOOD means the flood having a one percent chance of being equalled or exceeded in any given year.
(4) DESIGN FLOOD (City’s Design Standard) means the 100-year frequency flood discharge as calculated for fully developed watershed conditions. For the Dallas Floodway Levee System, the design flood is the standard project flood as calculated for the Corridor Development Certificate process.
(5) DEVELOPMENT means any manmade change in improved and unimproved real estate, including but not limited to the construction of buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, drilling operations, or storage of equipment or materials unless approved by the city on a temporary basis in connection with authorized construction activities.
(6) ENVIRONMENTALLY SIGNIFICANT AREA means an area in the flood plain:
(A) with slopes greater than three to one;
(B) containing endangered species of either flora or fauna;
(C) which is geologically similar to the Escarpment Zone, as defined in Division 51A-5.200, "Escarpment Regulations," of this article;
(D) identified as wetlands;
(E) determined to be an archeological or historic site; or
(F) containing more than 1,000 square inches of trunk area of protected trees, in the aggregate, within a 10,000 square foot land area. Trunk diameter is measured at a point 12 inches above grade. To be included in the calculation of trunk area, a tree must have a trunk equal to or greater than six inches. For purposes of this subparagraph, a protected tree is defined in Section 51A-10.101 of this chapter.
(7) EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK means a manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots was completed before March 16, 1983, the effective FIRM date.
(8) FEMA means the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is the federal agency responsible for administering the National Flood Insurance Program.
(9) FLOOD OR FLOODING means a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.
(10) FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) means an official map of a community on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated the areas of special flood hazards and the insurance risk premium zones applicable to the community.
(11) FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS) means the official report provided by FEMA containing flood profiles, water surface elevation of the base flood, and the Flood Boundary-Floodway Map.
(12) FLOOD PLAIN (FP) means any land area susceptible to inundation by the design flood.
(13) FLOOD PLAIN ALTERATION means the construction of buildings or other structures, alterations, mining, dredging, filling, grading, or excavation in the flood plain which does not remove an FP designation. (Examples include the construction of a tennis court, a playground, a swimming pool, a fence, a deck, an erosion control wall, or the installation of significant landscaping.)
(14) FLOOD PLAIN OR FP ADMINISTRATOR means the director of public works and transportation, who is responsible for administering the federal flood insurance program.
(15) FLOOD PROOFING means any combination of structural and non-structural additions, changes, or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage.
(16) FLOODWAY (OR REGULATORY FLOODWAY) means the channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the design flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation or to discharge more than a designated height or rate.
(17) HUNDRED YEAR FREQUENCY FLOOD (100 year flood) means the flood having a one percent chance of being equalled or exceeded in any given year. The 100 year flood in Dallas is based upon fully developed land uses within the watershed as defined by the current zoning designation.
(18) LEVEE means a manmade structure (usually an earthen embankment) designed and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices to contain, control, or divert the flow of water for protection from temporary flooding.
(19) LEVEE SYSTEM means a flood protection system consisting of a levee or levees and associated structures such as closure and drainage devices constructed and operated in accordance with sound engineering practices.
(20) LOWEST FLOOR means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area of a building (including its basement). An unfinished or flood resistant enclosure that is useable solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor.
(21) MANUFACTURED HOME means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis and designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities. In this article only, the term "manufactured home" includes park trailers, travel trailers, and similar vehicles placed on a site for more than 180 consecutive days, but does not include recreational vehicles.
(22) MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
(23) NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) means the federal program administered by FEMA which enables property owners to purchase flood insurance against damage to or loss of property resulting from a flood.
(24) POOL-RIFFLE SEQUENCES mean the alternating deep and shallow flow conditions caused by a moving, nonuniform channel grade.
(25) SEEP means a location where natural groundwater makes its way in a non-continuous flow to the surface, creating a wet soil condition.
(26) SPECIAL EXCEPTION means a grant of relief to a property owner permitting reconstruction in a manner otherwise prohibited by this division.
(27) STANDARD PROJECT FLOOD means the flood caused by the most severe combination of meteorological and hydrological conditions reasonably characteristic of the region. The standard project flood is defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for use in major flood control projects.
(28) STRUCTURE means, for purposes of this division, a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid storage tank, that is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home.
(29) SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
(30) SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market or tax appraisal value of the structure, whichever is greater, as determined by an independent appraiser or the last official City tax roll, either before the improvement or repair is started, or, if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. For the purpose of this definition "substantial improvement" occurs when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building commences, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the structure. The term does not, however, include any project for improvement of a structure for the sole purpose of complying with federal, state, or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code enforcement official as necessary to assure safe living conditions, or any alteration of a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a state inventory of historic places.
(31) SUMPS mean drainage features of levee systems that temporarily store storm water runoff before it is conveyed to a river system by pumping over or draining through a levee.
(32) SWALES mean low lying areas in the flood plain that convey flood waters when flow exceeds channel capacity.
(33) VALLEY STORAGE means the measure of a stream’s ability to store water as it moves downstream.
(34) VARIANCE means a grant of relief by a community from the terms of a flood plain management regulation.
(35) WATER SURFACE ELEVATION means the height, in relation to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) of 1929, of floods of various magnitudes and frequencies in the flood plain.
The intent of this ordinance is to equal or exceed the minimum federal criteria for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, located in 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I, Part 60.3(d). (Ord. Nos. 19455; 19786; 20360; 24085)
SEC. 51A-5.102. DESIGNATION OR REMOVAL OF FP AREAS.
(a) In general.
A flood plain designation is not a zoning classification, but refers to a specific area subject to flooding. When this designation is noted by an “FP” prefix on the official zoning district map, the area designated is referred to in this article as an FP area. FP areas include those identified as areas of special flood hazards by the FEMA in the August 4, 2004 flood insurance study for Dallas, Texas, and officially designated as FP areas by the city council.
The addition to or removal from the official zoning district map of an FP prefix may be initiated in the following ways:
(1) An owner of property located within an FP area may apply for the review of an FP designation based upon evidence of a mapping error provided by the owner.
(2) The director of public works and transportation may, on his or her own initiative, review the status of an FP designation.
(3) An owner of property located within an FP area may apply for a fill permit and removal of the FP prefix by following the procedure outlined in Section 51A-5.105.
(c) Engineering studies.
Hydraulic and hydrologic engineering studies or a field survey must support any change to an FP designation. The director may require core borings as part of his or her investigations under this subsection.
(d) Decision on designation.
The director of public works and transportation shall make a final decision on whether to add or remove an FP prefix on the official zoning district map only after the director determines that engineering studies support the change in the FP designation.
(1) Notice to adjacent municipalities. At least 15 days before any final decision is made by the director of public works and transportation to add or remove an FP designation involving the alteration of a natural watercourse from the official zoning district map, the FP administrator shall notify any municipalities with property adjacent to the watercourse of the proposed change.
(2) Newspaper notice. At least 15 days before notice to the director of development services pursuant to Subsection (f), the city secretary shall give notice of any change to the FP designation in the official newspaper of the city. Removal of the FP prefix shall become effective immediately upon publication of the notice in the official newspaper.
(f) Zoning map revision.
The director of public works and transportation must notify the director of development services in writing that an FP prefix is to be removed from or added to the official zoning district map. The written notification must contain a description of the property affected and the reasons why the FP prefix is being changed. The director of public works and transportation shall keep a copy of the notification in a permanent file and send a copy of the notification to the city secretary, who shall keep the copy in a permanent file.
(g) Letter of Map Revision (LOMR).
A letter of map revision from FEMA is required for removal of an FP prefix from the official zoning map if the area is designated as a flood hazard area on the FIRM. (Ord. Nos. 19455; 19786; 21299; 22920; 24085; 25047; 25716)
SEC. 51A-5.103. COMPLIANCE IN UNDESIGNATED FLOOD PLAIN AREAS.
(a) A person shall comply with the requirements of this article for FP areas before developing land within the design flood line of a creek or stream having a contributing drainage area of 130 acres or more, even if the land has not been formally designated as an FP area.
(b) Alterations of the natural flood plain in areas with less than 130 acres must be approved by the director of public works and transportation for compliance with the Dallas Development Code and city drainage standards. (Ord. Nos. 19455; 19786; 24085)
SEC. 51A-5.103.1. VEGETATION ALTERATION IN FLOOD PLAIN PROHIBITED.
(a) A person commits an offense if he removes or injures any vegetation within a flood plain.
(b) It is a defense to prosecution under Subsection (a) if the act is:
(1) authorized in advance in writing by the director of public works and transportation;
(2) in conformance with a landscape plan approved by the director of public works and transportation;
(3) routine maintenance of vegetation such as trimming or cutting designed to maintain the healthy or attractive growth of the vegetation; or
(4) routine maintenance performed, required, or authorized by the city in order to maintain the floodwater conveyance capacity of the flood plain. (Ord. Nos. 19455; 19786; 24085)
SEC. 51A-5.104. USES AND IMPROVEMENTS PERMITTED.
Not included here...
SEC. 51A-5.105. FILLING IN THE FLOOD PLAIN.
(a) Permit required.
(1) A person shall not deposit or store fill, place a structure, excavate, or engage in any other development activities in an FP area without first obtaining:
(A) a fill permit or an FP alteration permit from the director of public works and transportation; and
(B) all other permits required by county, state, and federal agencies.
(2) A fill permit allows the property to be developed at a specified elevation in compliance with this section.
(3) The director of public works and transportation shall maintain a record of all fill permits and FP alteration permits.
(b) Flood plain alteration permit.
The director of public works and transportation may issue a flood plain alteration permit if he or she determines that:
(1) the alteration does not remove an FP designation; and
(2) the alteration complies with all applicable engineering requirements in Subsection (g).
(c) Initiation of fill permit process.
(1) Application. An applicant for a fill permit shall submit an application to the director of public works and transportation on a form approved by the director and signed by all owners of the property.
(2) Notification signs. An applicant is responsible for obtaining the required number of notification signs and posting them on the property that is subject of the application. Notification signs must be obtained from the director of public works and transportation at the time the application is made.
(A) Number of signs required. For tracts of five acres or less, only one notification sign is required. An additional notification sign is required for each additional five acres or less, except that no applicant is required to obtain and post more than five notification signs on the property, regardless of its size.
(B) Posting of signs. The applicant shall post the required number of notification signs on the property at least 15 days before the date of the scheduled public hearing before the city council. The signs must be posted at a prominent location adjacent to a public street and be easily visible from the street.
(C) Failure to comply. If the city council determines that the applicant has failed to comply with the provisions of this section, it may postpone the public hearing.
(d) Preapplication conference.
(1) An applicant for a fill permit shall request a preapplication conference with representatives from the department of public works and transportation.
(2) At the preapplication conference, the director of public works and transportation shall determine what information is necessary for a complete evaluation of the proposed fill project. The director may require the applicant to submit all necessary information, including, but not limited to the following:
(A) A vicinity map.
(B) The acreage figures for the entire tract, the area located in the flood plain, and the area proposed to be filled.
(C) A description of existing and proposed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis conducted.
(D) A landscape and erosion control plan. The landscape plan must comply with the Landscape and Tree Preservation Regulations in Article X of the Dallas Development Code, as amended.
(E) A table of values for analysis of the engineering criteria listed in Subsections (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(4).
(F) A water surface profile.
(G) A plan view showing existing and proposed contours and grading.
(H) Plotted cross-sections.
(I) An overall map of the project area.
(e) Filling to remove an FP designation.
(1) Review of application by departments.
(A) If the application is to remove an FP designation, the director of public works and transportation shall forward copies of the application to the director of development services and the director of park and recreation for review.
(B) The director of development services and the director of park and recreation shall review the application and advise the director of public works and transportation of the environmental impacts of the project. They shall also determine whether the applicant’s property should be considered for public acquisition due to its ecological, scenic, historic or recreational value. The director of public works and transportation shall provide a report to the city council on each application regarding environmental impacts and public acquisition issues.
(2) Neighborhood meeting. The public works and transportation department shall schedule and conduct a neighborhood meeting on each application. The applicant or the applicant’s representative must attend the neighborhood meeting. The director shall send written notice of the meeting to the applicant, to all owners of real property within 500 feet from the boundary of the subject property, and to persons and organizations on the early notification list on file with the department of development services. Measurements include the streets and alleys. The notice must be given not less than 10 days before the date set for the neighborhood meeting by depositing the notice properly addressed and postage paid in the United States mail to the property owners as evidenced by the last approved city tax roll. This notice must be written in English and Spanish if the area of request is located wholly or partly within a census tract in which 50 percent or more of the inhabitants are persons of Spanish origin or descent according to the most recent federal decennial census.
(3) Notice and public hearing. After the neighborhood meeting, the director of public works and transportation shall schedule a public hearing on the application. The city secretary shall give notice of the public hearing in the official newspaper of the city at least 15 days before the date of the public hearing. The director shall also send written notice of the public hearing to the applicant, to all owners of real property within 500 feet from the boundary of the subject property, and to persons and organizations on the early notification list on file with the department of development services. Written notice must be given in the same manner required in Paragraph (2) for the neighborhood meeting.
(4) Decision on application.
(A) After notice and a public hearing in compliance with Paragraph (3), the city council shall approve or deny the application for a fillpermit. The city council may only deny an application if:
(i) the application does not meet the requirements of Section 51A-5.105(g); or
(ii) the city council has, by resolution, authorized acquisition of the property under the laws of eminent domain, and denial of the application is necessary to preserve the status quo until the property is acquired.
(B) In connection with its approval of a fill permit, the city council may grant a variance to the requirements of Subsection (g) if the variance will not violate any provision of federal or state law or endanger life or property.
(C) If the city council approves a fill permit application, the FP designation for the filled area may be removed from the official zoning district map upon compliance by the applicant with the specifications for filling.
(5) Zoning map revision. Upon compliance with all applicable requirements of this section by the applicant, the director of public works and transportation shall notify the director of development services, who shall remove the FP designation for the filled area from the official zoning district map.
(6) Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). A letter of map revision must be obtained from FEMA, if applicable, before an FP prefix may be removed from the official zoning district map. A building permit may be issued for construction of underground utilities if a conditional letter of map revision (CLOMR) is obtained; however, no building permit for construction of a structure may be issued until a final letter of map revision (LOMR) is obtained.
(f) Filling operations.
If the city council approves a fill permit, the filling operations must comply with the following requirements:
(1) Any excavation required by the specifications of the approved application must be conducted before or at the same time as placing fill.
(2) Building pad sites must be filled to an elevation of at least two feet above the design flood elevation.
(3) The lowest floor of any structure must be constructed at least three feet above the design flood elevation.
(4) Fill material must consist of natural material including but not limited to soil, rock, gravel, or broken concrete. Decomposable matter, including but not limited to lumber, sheetrock, trees, tires, refuse, or hazardous, toxic matter, is prohibited as fill material. Fill must be compacted to 95 percent standard proctor density.
(5) Before construction, erosion control devices such as straw hay bales, silt fences or similar items must be installed to eliminate any transportation of sediment downstream. The property owner is responsible for removal of any sediment deposited by runoff as a result of filling.
(6) If compliance with a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for construction activities, a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) or the individual NPDES permit must be submitted to the director of public works and transportation before beginning fill operations.
(7) Fill shall be placed no more than five feet above the design flood elevation, except where necessary to match the existing elevation of the adjacent property as determined by the director of public works and transportation. In determining when it is necessary to match the existing elevation, the director shall consider the effects on local drainage and storm water management, the access needs of the property, and other public health and safety concerns.
(8) A copy of the approved fill permit must be posted and maintained at the fill site for inspection purposes until fill operations have been completed.
(9) After filling operations have been completed, the applicant shall submit a certification to the director of public works and transportation that proper fill elevations, compaction requirements, and all other specifications of the approved application have been followed. In addition, the applicant shall submit a copy of the letter of map revision (LOMR) issued by FEMA, if applicable.
(g) Engineering requirements for filling.
(1) Except for detention basins, alterations of the FP area may not increase the water surface elevation of the design flood of the creek upstream, downstream, or through the project area. Detention basins may increase the water surface elevation of the design flood provided the increase is within the detention basin's boundaries as approved by the director of public works and transportation.
(2) Alterations of the FP area may not create or increase an erosive water velocity on or off-site. The mean velocity of stream flow at the downstream end of the site after fill may not exceed the mean velocity of the stream flow under existing conditions.
(3) The effects of the existing and proposed public and private improvements will be used in determining water surface elevations and velocities.
(4) The FP area may be altered only to the extent permitted by equal conveyance reduction on both sides of the natural channel. The following valley storage requirements apply to all FP areas except those governed by a city council-adopted management plan that contains valley storage regulations, in which event the valley storage regulations contained in the plan apply:
(A) Except as otherwise provided in Subparagraph (B):
(i) no loss of valley storage is permitted along a stream with a drainage area of three square miles or more;
(ii) valley storage losses along streams with a drainage area between 130 acres and three square miles may not exceed 15 percent, as calculated on a site by site basis; and
(iii) valley storage losses along streams with a drainage area of less than 130 acres is not limited.
(B) Hydrologic computations may be performed to evaluate basin-wide valley storage loss impacts on the design flood discharge. If the computations demonstrate that valley storage losses do not result in increases in the design flood discharge at any point downstream of the project, valley storage losses are permitted even though they exceed the limits provided in Subparagraph (A).
(5) An environmental impact study and a complete stream rehabilitation program must be approved before relocation or alteration of the natural channel or alteration of an environmentally significant area. The net environmental impacts of the proposal may not be negative. The environmental impact study must contain the following items.
(A) A description of the existing conditions of the site, adjacent properties, upstream and downstream creek sections for approximately 1,000 feet (unless conditions require additional information in the opinion of the director of public works and transportation), and creek and overbank areas. The description of these conditions must include:
(i) the characterization of creek features such as bed quality and material, pool-riffle sequences, natural ground water, springs, seeps, magnitude and continuity of flow, water quality (including biological oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, and nutrient loadings), bank quality and material, vegetative cover and patterns, bank erosion, topographic relief, disturbances to the natural character of the creek, animal and aquatic life, and the extent and character of wetland areas; and
(ii) soil types and land uses of the site and surrounding area.
(B) A description of the proposed project. This description must include:
(i) the intended ultimate use of the site, or if that is not known, a description of the interim site plan, including construction access;
(ii) reasons why the creek or flood plain alteration is necessary; and
(iii) a site plan showing the flood plain and construction access necessary to perform the work.
(C) A description of at least three possible ways of handling the creek and flood plain, including:
(i) an alternative that assumes the creek and flood plain are not changed;
(ii) the applicant’s proposed action; and
(iii) alternatives proposed by the director of public works and transportation.
(D) An identification of the impacts created by each alternative, describing in detail all of the positive and negative impacts upon the existing conditions described in Subparagraph (A), that would be created by each alternative.
(E) A recommended course of action based upon evaluation of the alternatives.
(F) Proposed strategies to mitigate adverse impacts. Examples of strategies include tree wells, temporary construction and permanent erosion and sedimentation controls, vegetative buffers, and replacement planting.
(6) The toe of any fill slope must parallel the natural channel to prevent an unbalanced stream flow in the altered FP area.
(7) To insure maximum accessibility to the FP area for maintenance and other purposes and to lessen the probability of slope erosion during periods of high water, maximum slopes of the filled area may not exceed four to one for 50 percent of the length of the fill and six to one for the remaining length of the fill. The slope of any excavated area may not exceed four to one unless the excavation is in rock. Vertical walls, terracing, and other slope treatments may be used provided no unbalancing of stream flow results and the slope treatment is approved as a part of a landscaping plan for the property.
(8) The elevation of excavated areas in the FP area may not be lower than one-third of the depth of the natural channel, as measured from the adjacent bank, except for excavation of lakes. Excavation must be at least 50 feet from the bank of the natural channel, except as necessary to provide proper drainage. The excavated area may not exceed 25 percent of the total area of the tract’s unfilled flood plain.
(9) A landscape and erosion control plan must be submitted and approved. Landscaping must incorporate natural materials (such as earth, stone, and wood) on cut and filled slopes when possible. The definitions of Section 51A-10.101 of this chapter apply to this subsection. Except as otherwise provided, the preservation and mitigation requirements contained in the tree preservation regulations, Division 51A-10.130 of the Dallas Development Code, apply. Each landscape and erosion control plan must comply with the following criteria:
(A) The size, type, and location of all trees within the existing flood plain that are six-inch caliper and larger must be shown. The plans must indicate which of the trees are to be preserved and which will be lost due to development activities in the flood plain.
(B) Trees must be protected if they are more than six-inches in caliper and located in sloped areas of flood plain fill with a depth of four feet or less. If trees are protected by tree wells, the wells must be at or beyond the drip line of the tree and must provide positive drainage. A well may not exceed four feet in depth unless designed and certified by a registered landscape architect. Tree wells are required if either of the following conditions occur at the base of a tree to be protected:
(i) a fill of greater than six inches; or
(ii) a cut greater than six inches.
(C) The size, type, and location of all proposed replacement trees to mitigate the loss of existing trees must be shown. The tree types must be selected in accordance with the provisions of Section 51A-10.134 and must be approved by the city arborist as suitable for use under local climate and soil conditions.
(D) Where a swale is proposed, tree replacement is required for the loss of existing trees with a six-inch caliper or greater located within the proposed swale. The applicant must indicate replacement of either 35 percent of the number of trees displaced, or the minimum number of trees necessary to provide a spacing equivalent to 50 feet on center, whichever is less. At least 50 percent of the replacement trees must have a caliper of at least six inches. The remainder of the trees must have a caliper of at least three inches.
(E) The specific plant materials proposed to protect fill and excavated slopes must be indicated. Plant materials must be suitable for use under local climate and soil conditions. In general, hydroseeding or sodding Bermuda grass is acceptable during the summer months (May 1st to August 30th). Winter rye or fescue grass may be planted during times other than the summer months as a temporary measure until such time as the permanent planting can be accomplished.
(F) The proposed methods of erosion and sedimentation control, such as hay bales and sedimentation basins, to be used during construction must be shown in detail.
(G) The fill case applicant, current owners, and subsequent owners must maintain and assure the survival of all planted material until the property is developed and a permanent maintenance plan of record is established. Maintenance responsibility must be reflected in the submitted plans or supporting documents.
(10) Any alteration of the FP area necessary to obtain a removal of an FP prefix may not cause any additional expense in any current or projected public improvements.
(h) Special criteria for the Trinity and the Elm Fork.
If the FP area is in the flood plain of the Trinity River, Elm Fork of Trinity River, West Fork of the Trinity River, Five Mile Creek - confluence to Bonnie View Road, White Rock Creek - confluence to Scyene Road, or the regulatory floodways established by FEMA, the following requirements must be met:
(A) Encroachment into the floodway is prohibited unless FEMA issues a conditional Letter of Map Revision.
(B) Fill elevations and first floor elevations in flood plain areas located along the Elm Fork, West Fork or main stem of the Trinity River that would be protected from inundation by the 100-year or greater flood by a federally authorized flood control project must be constructed at a minimum elevation of one foot above the design flood. The parking requirements in Section 51A-5.104(b)(4) do not apply.
(i) Term of permit validity and extension procedures.
(A) Permits issued after October 11, 1996. A fill permit is valid for a five-year time period from the date of issuance. The fill permit automatically terminates if the filling operations have not been completed within the five-year time period. The director of public works and transportation may grant a one-time extension of a fill permit for an additional three-year time period upon receipt of a written request made at least 30 days before the expiration of the original permit. The applicant for permit extension must demonstrate that the project fully complies with the flood plain regulations that were in effect at the time that the original permit was approved.
(B) Permits issued before October 11, 1996. Fill permits issued before October 11, 1996, shall expire on December 31, 2001. The director of public works and transportation shall notify owners of fill permits governed by this paragraph that:
(i) filling must be completed no later than December 31, 2001; and
(ii) a one-time extension of the permit for an additional three-year time period may be granted by the director of public works and transportation upon receipt of a written request made at least 30 days before the expiration date of the original permit. The applicant for permit extension must demonstrate that the project fully complies with the flood plain regulations that were in effect at the time that the original permit was approved.
(C) New permit required upon expiration. When a fill permit terminates, the applicant must apply for a new permit before filling the property. The new application must comply with the flood plain regulations that are in effect at the time that the request is considered by the city council.
(D) Presumption of completion. Filling operations are deemed completed when the applicant submits:
(i) a certification to the director of public works and transportation that proper fill elevations have been achieved and the specifications of the approved application have been followed; and
(ii) a letter of map revision from FEMA, if applicable. (Ord. Nos. 19455; 19786; 21299; 22920; 24085; 25047)
SEC. 51A-5.106. SETBACK FROM NATURAL CHANNEL REQUIRED.
(a) For purposes of this section:
(1) NATURAL CHANNEL SETBACK LINE means that setback line described below located the farther beyond the crest:
(A) That line formed by the intersection of the surface of the land and the vertical plane located a horizontal distance of 20 feet beyond the crest.
(B) That line formed by the intersection of the surface of the land beyond the crest and a plane passing through the toe and extending upward and outward from the channel at the designated slope. For purposes of this paragraph, the designated slope is:
(i) four to one if the channel contains clay or shale soil; and
(ii) three to one in all other cases.
(2) CREST means that line at the top of the bank where the slope becomes less than four to one.
(3) TOE means that line at the bottom of the bank where the slope becomes less than four to one.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (c), all structures must be located behind the natural channel setback line.
(c) A structurally engineered retention system approved by the director of development services may be substituted for the setback required in Subsection (b). (Ord. Nos. 19786; 24085)
SEC. 51A-5.107. TRINITY RIVER CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE PROCESS.
(a) Definitions. In this section:
(1) CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE (CDC) MANUAL means the manual by that title dated January 31, 1992, or its latest revision, which is attached to this ordinance and kept on file in the office of the city secretary.
(2) FLOOD PLAIN ALTERATION means any construction of buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, or excavation in the floodplain.
(3) TRINITY RIVER CORRIDOR means the portion of the flood plain of the West Fork, Elm Fork, and mainstream segments of the Trinity River flood plain within the Dallas city limits, as delineated on the latest CDC Regulatory Map.
(b) Certificate required. A person commits an offense if he makes any flood plain alteration within the Trinity River Corridor without first obtaining a corridor development certificate from the director of public works and transportation. It is a defense to prosecution that an exemption or variance has been obtained in accordance with CDC criteria.
(c) Application. An application for a corridor development certificate must be filed with the director of public works and transportation on a form furnished by the department of public works and transportation.
(d) Review. The director of public works and transportation shall deny an application for a certificate unless it complies with the standards contained in the CDC Manual or unless an exemption from or variance to those standards is obtained in accordance with Subsection (e) of this section.
(e) Exemptions and variances.
(A) An exemption from the requirements of this section may be obtained if the floodplain alteration involves the following activities:
(i) Ordinary maintenance of and repair to flood control structures.
(ii) The construction of outfall structures and associated intake structures if the outfall has been permitted under state or federal law.
(iii) Discharge of material for backfill or bedding for utility lines, provided there is no significant change in pre-existing bottom contours and excess materials are removed to an upland disposal area.
(iv) Bank stabilization.
(v) Any project listed in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers March 1990 Reconnaissance Report, which is attached as Appendix A to the CDC Manual, or any project approved under the provisions of this division, provided the approval, permit, or authorization has not expired and no significant changes have occurred since the approval, permit, or authorization was issued.
(B) Application for an exemption must be made to the director of public works and transportation on a form provided by the department of public works and transportation.
(C) If the director of public works and transportation determines that an application for an exemption falls within one of the categories listed in Paragraph (1), the director shall issue a written exemption from the requirements of this section.
(2) Variances. If the director of public works and transportation determines that the application for a corridor development certificate does not comply with all of the standards contained in the CDC Manual, the applicant may apply for a variance to any standard contained in the manual. An application for a variance must be made to the director of public works and transportation, who shall schedule the application for consideration by the city council. (Ord. Nos. 21636; 24085) | <urn:uuid:cf7e351e-2d5c-4e1c-81f1-68b79fd84952> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://sites.google.com/site/dallastrees/dallas-tree-ordinance/article-v-floodplain-regulations | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.924134 | 8,525 | 2.96875 | 3 |
New presidential draft law on judicial reform: running in a circle
On June 22, the President of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine a draft law "On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Judiciary and Status of Judges” and Some Laws of Ukraine on the Activity of the Supreme Court of Ukraine and Judicial Governance Bodies". As it is stated in the explanatory note, the purpose of the Draft Law is to improve the activity of the judicial governance bodies and to bring the provisions of the legislation into compliance with the decisions of the Constitutional Court dd. 18.02.2020 No. 2/ 2020 (see the Analysis of the CPRL experts) and dd. 11.03.2020 No. 4/ 2020 (see the Analysis of the CPRL experts), which declared the liquidation of the Supreme Court of Ukraine unconstitutional, as well as certain provisions of the first law of the President Volodymyr Zelensky related to the judicial reform.
The proposed amendments can be divided into three blocks:
1. Subordination of The High Qualifications Commission of Judges of Ukraine to the Supreme Council of Justice
The draft law stipulates that the High Qualifications Commission of Judges (hereinafter referred to as the "HQCJ") shall consist of 16 members appointed by The Supreme Council of Justice (hereinafter referred to as the "SCJ") based on the results of the competitive selection for four years. The regulation on the competition is approved by the HCJ itself. Persons who were members of the High Council of Justice, the SCJ or the HQCJ before the law was passed will not be able to apply for positions on the Commission.
A selection commission consisting of 4-6 members is established to conduct the competition: (up to) three persons from among judges or retired judges proposed by the Council of Judges of Ukraine, and (c) three international experts identified by the SCJ on the basis of proposals of international and foreign organizations, who provide Ukraine with international technical assistance or conduct their activities in the areas of justice and/or judicial power and/or prevention and combatting corruption. The final decision on the personal composition of the selection commission shall be made by the SCJ. In case international/foreign organizations do not offer enough experts to be included into the commission, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights may provide his proposals.
The decision of the selection commission shall be deemed adopted if the majority of its members voted for it, provided that two persons from among those who voted for this decision are appointed according to the quota of international experts. The Commission shall select one candidate for each vacant position of the member of the HQCJ, who shall be appointed by the SCJ after special check.
According to the draft law, the newly established HQCJ will be virtually subordinated to the SCJ, as the council will approve/ adopt the acts of the judicial selection, training, and evaluation of the Commission and dismiss its members.
2. Expanding the powers of the Supreme Council of Justice
The draft law presupposes a significant expansion of the SCJ 's powers. At the same time, no changes are envisaged in the organization of work and selection of SCJ members. The returning of the provision, according to which the subject of appointment may dismiss a council member for violations only at the request of the council itself, was also proposed and supported by at least 14 council members. A SCJ member can be released by the council itself only in case of health problems or when he/she submits an application for dismissal. Moreover, it is proposed that any references to the Integrity and Ethics Commission, which was to conduct integrity reviews of existing PSC members and participate in the selection of new members, be removed from the law.
It is also proposed to remove from the law provisions of the previous law initiated by President Zelensky that were declared unconstitutional and to return the previous provisions of the law on disciplinary procedure.
3. The accession of the Supreme Court of Ukraine to the Supreme Court and transfer of judges
The Supreme Court of Ukraine, which ceased to function in 2017, will be joined to the Supreme Court, and judges of the Supreme Court of Ukraine will be enlisted to the staff of the respective сourts of сassation of the Supreme Court of Ukraine with their further qualification assessment within a year. At the same time, at the request of the HQCJ, the SCJ should approve a special procedure and methodology for the assessment of such judges. Failure to pass such assessment will result in the dismissal of the judge from his or her position.
It is also proposed to remove from the Law on Judicial System a provision establishing the maximum number of Supreme Court judges.
Should the law be adopted:
- The SCJ will be able to fully control the process of selection of the members of the HQCJ through approval of the regulation on the competition. During the implementation of President Vladimir Zelensky's first law on judicial reform, the SCJ has acted so by setting the rules for the competition, which distorted the meaning of the competition procedure (see the Weekly Analytics on December 2-9, December 9-16, 2019, January 13-20, January 20-27, February 4-10, February 24-2, 2020). The proposed procedure for forming the HQCJ creates wide limits for manipulating the SCJ competition. Furthermore, the SCJ will be able to form an authorized composition of the competition commission with violation of parity representation of Ukrainian judges and international experts, leveling the role of the latter;
- expansion of the number of subjects who may nominate international experts to the selection commission may lead to the formation of the selection commission controlled by SCJ. In particular, the draft law presupposes the inclusion of any international or foreign organization operating in the sphere of justice, judiciary and anti-corruption to these subjects. At the same time, it is not even required that Ukraine should cooperate with such organizations or that they should provide international technical assistance. In other words, any organizations with the relevant sphere of activity and foreign registration will be able to submit expert candidates to the selection commission. On the other hand, the election of international experts among the submitted proposals is full discretion of the SCJ, which is beyond any control;
- empowering the SCJ with additional functions without reforming the SCJ itself could lead to an even greater decline in the efficiency of the council.
- Moreover, the draft law does not comply with Ukraine's commitments on judicial reform to the International Monetary Fund. In particular, contrary to the commitments made (see the Weekly Analytics, June 8-15, 2020), there are no prescribed mechanisms for verifying the integrity of the current SCJ members and candidates to the council, and there are no plans to improve the procedure for bringing judges to disciplinary responsibility by establishing an inspection unit within the SCJ.
Taking this into account, the draft law should be substantially improved in the following areas:
- ensuring the integrity of SCJ activities: an independent commission with international experts should verify current SCJ members to ensure that their conduct meets the requirements of integrity and professional ethics, with the possibility of further termination of their powers; SCJ candidates should also undergo such verification;
- the formation of the HQCJ (at least for the previous assignment) should be carried out outside any control of SCJ by an independent selection commission with a crucial role for international experts. Disputes over the activities of such a commission, regardless of the subject matter of its activities, should be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. The SCJ 's authority in the selection of the HQCJ members should be limited to the ceremonial appointment of the members selected by the Commission;
- the new HQCJ has the necessary level of independence from the SCJ in its activities, especially with regard to the independent approval of procedural acts on the selection and assessment of judges. The role of the SCJ can be strengthened only after the first task has been successfully completed. | <urn:uuid:638f66c8-391b-441f-a821-86e91960d66f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pravo.org.ua/en/new-presidential-draft-law-on-judicial-reform-running-in-a-circle/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.959665 | 1,642 | 1.625 | 2 |
The Netherland is not the most picturesque of countries: no-one comes here to be awed by the natural beauty of the landscape. Not unless they’re into straight lines and flat fields or are impressed by the fact that you sometimes have to go uphill to get to the sea. (This last not-so-natural phenomenon of the Dutch geography is, admittedly, pretty weird, but stunning? No.)
Yet despite its lack of natural stunning beauty, there is one feature of the Dutch landscape that really does impress – the coastline. I live five minutes from the coast and am always awed by the beach and sea – a beautiful, wide stretch of sand with very few human-made structures to spoil the view. And the sunset behind the North Sea, dipping gracefully into the waves, really is a beautiful sight – there’s not a tropical beach anywhere that can top it.
But there’s more to the Dutch coastline than just sand and sea. What makes it extra special is what backs onto it – the dunes. Developed to form a natural barrier between the sea and the land, the dunes help protect the Netherlands from flooding (one of the hazards if your coastline is higher than your land mass). The dunes form a stretch of tumps which provide shelter and food to a whole host of natural life, both plant and animal. Cycling through these tumps along specially laid cycle lanes you are likely to see rabbits, foxes and, more recently, Scottish cattle brought in to keep the vegetation at bay.
Even in the winter, the beach and dunes are a much-visited area. All the more so if it snows. Because then the dunes, those tumps of sand and grass, turn into slopes perfect for sledging down. On a really good winter’s day (=cold and snowy), the dunes are populated by children and their parents racing down slopes at great speed on just about any contraption that you could, with some imagination, call a sledge (and that includes plastic bags and flattened cardboard boxes). Slopes and paths which are normally used by dog walkers and pram pushers turn into a sort of grand prix of amateur sleighing. And of course, this being Holland, and the Dutch cultivating a civilised disrespect for rules and regulations, there is no waiting in turn, or only using one side to sleigh down to let others walk up on the other, or even worrying about the fact that the tump in question flattens out only as it hits a main road – the whole scene is one of what can only be described as not very organised anarchy in which everyone instinctively knows when it’s their turn and when to swerve to avoid ploughing into a tree/car/person/wall.
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“One means of doing [your service] as God wills is to do it in charity—in charity, Sisters. How excellent that will make your service! But do you know what it means to do it in charity? It’s to do it in God, for God is charity, and it’s to do it purely for God; it’s to do it in the grace of God, for sin separates us from the charity of God.” (CCD:IX:conference 24).
Vincent de Paul
- That Mr. Vincent was shrewd isn’t my discovery: he was shrewd in looking out for his own benefit (and that of his family) until 1617 and shrewd for the benefit others (until his death). It was a longer process than it appeared at first glance and became evident (but not finished) in Folleville and Chatillon. It was a series of steps that, initiated in Dax (“My will be done”), began to bear fruit in Paris (“Thy will be done”). Several times he said, facing the many obstacles to which his critics exposed him, a phrase that summed up his conversion: “the work will remain if it is the will of God.”
- The simple and careful reading of the literary work of any distinguished person (ecclesial or civil) leads us to discover the framework of his activity, that is, his intellectual universe. This framework is what marks its originality. Possibly this also happens in every culture, in every age … Mr. Vincent ends by clearly pointing out the framework of the God in whom he believes and acts: “God is charity.”
- As in every coherent person, belief does not remain mere speculation enclosed within four walls, but unfolds within society. Here Mr. Vincent shows a new intuition, a new motivation in the task that makes him tremendously contemporary: we must do things “for God.”
- This intuition adds another side to the coin that neither perfects nor improves the first, but simply forms an integral part of it: “doing things for God – doing things out of love.” It is a question of “doing” but, at the same time, “doing from a perspective” that is born of God and, through the poor, brings us back to God. It is the poor who breaks what could be a vicious cycle, because each poor person is different and every age shows us new faces of poverty.
Questions for dialogue:
- Do we have the intuition of Mr. Vincent regarding the dynamic “do for God-do for love”?
- Do our works reflect the face of a charitable God?
- Are we close to the poor and do we let ourselves be influenced by them?
- Have we detected the new faces of poverty?
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Words related to verb
"one of the indeclinable parts of speech, so called from being ordinarily joined to verbs for the purpose of limiting or extending their signification, but used also to qualify adjectives and other adverbs" [Century Dictionary], late 14c., from Late Latin adverbium "adverb," literally "that which is added to a verb" (to extend or limit its meaning), from ad "to" (see ad-) + verbum "verb, word" (from PIE root *were- (3) "to speak;" see verb). Coined by Flavius Sosipater Charisius as a translation of Greek epirrhema "adverb," from epi- "upon, on" + rhema "verb."
For nuances of usage, see humor (n.). In early use often ironia. Figurative use for "condition opposite to what might be expected; contradictory circumstances; apparent mockery of natural or expected consequences" is from 1640s, sometimes distinguished as irony of fate or irony of circumstances. Related: Ironist. A verb ironize "speak ironically" is recorded from c. 1600.
c. 1300, in boke of Prouerbyys, the Old Testament work, from Old French proverbe (12c.) and directly from Latin proverbium "a common saying, old adage, maxim," literally "words put forward," from pro "forth" (from PIE root *per- (1) "forward") + verbum "word" (see verb). Hence, in the Scriptural sense, "an enigmatical utterance; a mysterious or oracular saying that requires interpretation."
Used generally from c. 1300 in reference to native sayings, "short pithy sentence, often repeated colloquially, expressing a well-known truth or a common fact ascertained by experience or observation; a popular saying which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical precept; an adage; a wise saw: often set forth in the guise of metaphor and in the form of rime, and sometimes alliterative" [Century Dictionary].
By late 14c. as "byword, reproach, object of scorn." The Book of Proverbs in Old English was cwidboc, from cwide "speech, saying, proverb, homily," related to cwiddian "to talk, speak, say, discuss;" cwiddung "speech, saying, report."
early 14c., rethorike, "the art of eloquence and persuasiveness in language, the art of using language to influence others," from Old French retorike, rethorique (Modern French rhétorique) and directly from Latin rhetorice, from Greek rhētorikētekhnē "art of an orator," from rhētōr (genitive rhētoros) "speaker, master speaker, orator; artist of discourse; teacher of rhetoric," especially (in the Attic official language), "orator in public." This is related to rhesis "speech," rhema "word, phrase, verb," literally "that which is spoken" (from PIE *wre-tor-, from root *were- (3) "to speak;" see verb). Since classical times with a derogatory suggestion of "artificial oratory" as opposed to what is natural or unaffected, "ostentatious declamation." | <urn:uuid:97eb22a8-3fe5-46a9-a998-0a5b239c09b2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.etymonline.com/word/verb/related | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.94024 | 720 | 3.421875 | 3 |
Ontario elementary and high school teachers have entered day two of their work to rule campaign.
The teachers say months of contract talks with the province have resulted in little progress and members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation have said that they will withdraw some of their administrative services.
Those services include putting comments on report cards, attending certain meetings and participating in standardized testing.
“Parents can expect to see absolutely nothing change in terms of the quality of their children’s learning environment,” OSSTF president Harvey Bischof said in a Canadian Press report.
Education Minister Stephen Lecce said the government has been reasonable in its negotiations by scaling back class sizes and mandatory e-learning requirements. | <urn:uuid:871c9e11-9e7b-4922-942a-f773423122c3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://skedline.com/2019/11/ontario-teachers-work-to-rule-enters-second-day/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.970091 | 155 | 1.507813 | 2 |
Speaking at Kennedy Space Center, President Barack Obama discussed his plans for NASA which includes sending astronauts to a nearby asteroid by 2025 and going to Mars by the mid-2030’s. “Let me start by being extremely clear,” Obama said. “I am 100 per cent committed to the mission of NASA and its future because broadening our capabilities in space will continue to serve us in ways we can hardly imagine.” Obama’s plan, which includes the $6 billion in additional funds for NASA over the next five years that was previously announced and using a scaled-down version of the Orion spacecraft as a rescue vehicle for the International Space Station.
Also, Obama committed funds for research now to build a heavy-lift rocket starting in 2015 — or earlier — to launch astronauts and payloads to missions beyond the Moon.
“By 2025 we expect new spacecraft designed for long journeys to allow us to begin the first ever crew missions beyond the Moon into deep space,” Obama said. “So, we’ll start by sending astronauts to an asteroid for the first time in history. By the mid-2030s, I believe we can send humans to orbit Mars and return them safely to earth, and a landing on Mars will follow.”
Obama said his program of partnering with commercial space companies allows for more missions launched from Kennedy Space Center, an acceleration of advanced technologies that will allow for better space transportation systems and a shortening of the dependence on Russian rockets.
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The president made no mention of any extension to the space shuttle program, which was one rumor that floated around before his speech.
Speaking after the President, Norm Augustine – who headed the Augustine Commission review of NASA’s future, said that the new program is very close to one of the options his panel offered (option 5-B) and this path would be “worthy of a great nation, and be able to transform NASA from transportation to exploration.” Augustine also pointed out that we seem more eager to accept current Russian technology than to encourage future of our own private industry.
The White House Chief Science Advisor John Holdren said Obama’s plan is a “faster pace to space, with more missions sooner and more affordably.” He said it’s a more visionary approach as it expands commercial capability and allows NASA to devote its resources to exploring deep space.
Obama discussed his space plan at the Operations and Checkout Building at the Kennedy Space Center, the same building used to build the Orion spacecraft. This is the first time in 12 years a sitting U.S. president has visited KSC.
The plan was originally unveiled on Feb 1, 2010, and the proposal to cancel the Constellation program and use commercial companies for trips to LEO was met with harsh criticism from members of Congress and many former astronauts, including a letter from Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan and Jim Lovell who called the plan “devastating” the legacy of US space leadership.
Today, however, before the president’s speech, Elon Musk from SpaceX – whose Falcon 9 spacecraft will launch a test flight perhaps next month – issued a statement that lauded Obama’s plan to end Constellation.
“The President quite reasonably concluded that spending $50 billion to develop a vehicle that would cost 50% more to operate, but carry 50% less payload was perhaps not the best possible use of funds. To quote a member of the Augustine Commission, which was convened by the President to analyze Ares/Orion, ‘If Santa Claus brought us the system tomorrow, fully developed, and the budget didn’t change, our next action would have to be to cancel it,’ because we can’t afford the annual operating costs.”
“Cancellation was therefore simply a matter of time,” Musk continued, “and thankfully we have a President with the political courage to do the right thing sooner rather than later. We can ill afford the expense of an “Apollo on steroids”, as a former NASA Administrator referred to the Ares/Orion program. A lesser President might have waited until after the upcoming election cycle, not caring that billions more dollars would be wasted. It was disappointing to see how many in Congress did not possess this courage.”
By choosing KSC to make his speech Obama hoped to bring home that his program will add more 2,500 jobs compared to plan under previous administration.
“We will modernize KSC, creating jobs as we upgrade launch facilities, and bringing the potential for more jobs as companies come here to compete for launch projects. This is an area prime to lead in this competition.”
Afterwards, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden said, “It’s special when a president talks about you but it’s even more special when he comes to visit.”
Readers, what are your thoughts on Obama’s program for NASA, and his speech?
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Various microscopic processes are responsible for the inefficiencies with which redox flow batteries (RFBs) operate. We introduce theory presently to enable the systematic analysis of energy losses in RFBs using exergy destruction rates derived from irreversible thermodynamics. We apply this analysis to RFBs for the first time by performing simulations with a transient, 2D model using a homogenized Poisson-Nernst-Planck formulation including multicomponent hydrodynamic dispersion, Donnan exclusion in ion exchange membranes, and Marcus-Hush-Chidsey kinetics. In the limit of low Wagner number, we map charge capacity utilization and cell polarization in the space of pore-scale Damköhler number (a non-dimensional parameter for characteristic pore-scale mass transfer resistance) and salt Damköhler number (a non-dimensional parameter for characteristic ohmic polarization) by varying the applied current density and electrode fiber diameter. Exergy destruction rates are analyzed from (1) pore-scale mass transfer, (2) reaction kinetics, (3) irreversible tank mixing, (4) bulk species transport, and (5) electronic conduction. For high coulombic efficiencies the sum of these exergy destruction contributions balances with the energy lost during a given cycle. This method of energy loss assignment to specific mechanisms at specific instants in time and locations in space provides guidance for the development of energy-efficient, high-rate RFBs in the future.
- Exergy destruction
- Redox flow battery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
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Everyone across St. Michael’s Hospital – from emergency room nurses to finance staff – has access to some of Canada’s most innovative CPR training.
Unlike other CPR courses, St. Michael’s Basic Life Support program teaches CPR that is specific to the hospital, training staff to deal with cardiac arrests in their real-world environment.
“Working in a hospital, we have a high chance of being involved in a Code Blue,” says Dr. Natalie Wong, the program’s medical director. “A cardiac arrest is the wrong time to ask, ‘What should I do?’”
The program tailors lessons to each area or group. The MRI department requested specific practice scenarios because its emergency situations often differ from the rest of the hospital.
The St. Michael’s CPR course is two hours shorter than that offered by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Dr. Wong said she hopes to further cut down on in-class time by creating an e-learning module that will roll out soon.
Developed by the same group that produced Dr. Mike Evans’ “23½ hours” video, the module will provide necessary background information for the course.
“Students can do the module at their leisure before the course,” says Dr. Wong. “This means they come with a wealth of knowledge and we can get right to hands-on practice.”
Research recently published in Resuscitation showed that the St. Michael’s course ensures CPR quality and skill retention because it uses audiovisual feedback defibrillators and performance reviews.
In class is only the first chance to assess students’ CPR skills. The Basic Life Support program is establishing mock Code Blues for care areas across St. Michael’s.
“Mock codes are a better, safer way to practice and assess how staff perform CPR in real-time,” explains Dr. Wong. “We’re replicating the stress of the moment in the same environment that they provide care.”
“Our program’s focus on research and quality means that results feed back directly into the program,” says Dr. Wong. “Other hospitals have come to us to model their teaching program after St. Michael’s.”
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My daughter was born between cyclones.
It was January 2013, and as we drove to the hospital, we passed the wreckage left by Cyclone Evan which had devastated my home island weeks earlier. Evan had been the worst tropical cyclone to hit Samoa in over two decades. There were huge holes in the road. Debris where homes once stood.
That night another cyclone – Cyclone Gary – was expected to make landfall. Massive clouds hung heavy in the sky, growing darker by the minute.
Driving, I felt so scared for my baby. I was thinking about all the things that could go wrong. What if the hospital could not withstand the winds? What if I had to seek refuge in my final hours of labour?
When we arrived I was taken to a bed. Then at around 1am just as the winds outside picked up, my daughter’s heart rate plummeted. The doctor made the call to deliver her by caesarean just as the power went off across most of the island of Upolu. As they lifted me on to the operating table I felt a deep fear. What if the hospital generator failed?
In what seemed like only a few minutes, I heard a voice, a little cry, as she made her entrance to the world. I cried too, out of sheer relief that she was safe and with very healthy lungs. We named her Aoilelagi, which means cloud in the sky, befitting the events that occurred at the time of her birth.
My story, my daughter’s story is not uncommon across the Pacific, a region that has been the first and worst hit by climate change.
Everyone in the Pacific has a story of when the climate crisis became real for us. I’ve spent the last few months doing interviews with people for the Guardian’s podcast series, An Impossible Choice, exploring the decision Pacific communities, families and entire countries have to make whether to leave or stay on their land, and I’ve heard story after story of the moment that people realised climate change had hit their home.
For Enele Sopoaga, the former prime minister of the tiny nation of Tuvalu, a low-lying Pacific country considered one of those most at risk of being submerged due to sea level rise, it was in the 1990s when he was home on a university break and he was swimming around coral reefs that used to be beautiful but were dead.
For Vanuatu politician Ralph Regenvanu, it was stepping out of his home the morning after Cyclone Pam hit in 2015, when he was foreign minister.
“And just coming up the front gate and seeing how it was just totally covered in debris, there was no way to move,” he told us. “I sort of just lost it at that point, I just thought there’s no way, I can’t think of how we are going to make any decisions to get ourselves out of what we’ve just experienced, what’s before my eyes. And I think that was when I realised that, you know how frail we are in the face of these kinds of massive climate disaster events.”
What is scary is how we have normalised these unthinkable traumatic events in the Pacific.
When Cyclone Gita hit in 2018, our neighbours who lived across the river, carried their babies and pulled their children across the river to seek refuge in our house, which stood on higher ground. They stayed for two nights. As soon as the winds died down, they packed up and returned to their home and rebuilt.
My friend Vanessa crossed raging floodwaters holding two of her children and wondered whether she would have to decide which to let go of if the waters became too strong for her to keep hold of both.
Samoans are naturally resilient, and we take these types of events in our stride. When a cyclone or flood hits us, we protect our children and our homes, and when the cyclone ends, we return to life as normal.
But of course none of the stories of what we are going through in Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, are normal; not the cyclones of increased frequency and severity, the king tides that turn school football fields into rivers, the rising sea levels that render entire islands uninhabitable due to erosion or salinity in the water table that stops us growing crops, not the terrible choice so many in the Pacific are having to face of leaving the land that we were born into and hoped to be buried on.
I’ve been reporting on climate events since I was 19, at my first job as a journalist for Samoa Observer. In the 20 years since then, I have consistently reported on the climate crisis, interviewing communities, leaders and covering UN climate negotiations. But this has been the most emotional story I have ever reported on.
In this podcast series, we talk to islanders who have either already migrated due to the climate crisis or those who will soon have to reluctantly leave the land of their birth, because staying may no longer be an option.
Grown men cried during the interviews as we spoke about the details of mass migration, of the mammoth job of relocating entire communities, along with infrastructure, along with their gravesites, along with the bones of their dead, whom in our cultures, still belong with the living, regardless of when they departed.
We’ve spoken to islanders who have said they would rather die than leave their homeland, so tied up is their identity, culture and spirituality in that fine sandy ribbon of land, that meanders through the lazy waves of Oceania, that is their home and the place of their ancestors.
Standing to lose it all
The fact that Pacific nations – who are suffering the greatest impacts of the climate crisis – are also the ones who have contributed the least to global emissions, is not lost on the leaders of our humble islands. Now, these very islands, the atoll nations of the Pacific, stand to lose it all, if the world continues on the business as usual scenario.
As Satyendra Prasad, Fiji’s ambassador to the UN, told me for this podcast: “1.5C [warming] seems to be a very ambitious goal, but it’s a compromise we in the Pacific small island states have agreed to. But we also need to tell the world that even at 1.5C across the Pacific is something like between 30-100% of our economies cease to exist … We are too, too close, too dangerously close to 1.5. And for many of our countries … what a future beyond 1.5C is something we don’t even want to imagine.”
In Samoa, fanua is the word for both placenta and land. In our tradition, the placenta, or the umbilical cord, is buried on your land. Mine is under a frangipani tree, on my mother’s ancestral land, in our village, on the island of Savai’i. My daughter’s belongs there too, as that is her place.
This is something that I truly love about being Samoan – being a part of the islands we come from. You are born to land, to the same land of your ancestors, and that is where you die. I want my daughter to always have this land, the land of her grandmother, of her great grandmother and all those before her. But for Aoilelagi this may not be possible.
World leaders, including some Pacific leaders, will gather in Glasgow next month to debate policies and adaptation measures, to debate our future. Without concrete pledges to prevent warming beyond 1.5C, Glasgow will just be another talkfest.
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MORRISONS shoppers will be rewarded if they bring their Tupperware for meat and fish, as the supermarket tries to cut the use of plastic.
The retailer announced that customers who bring in containers will be rewarded with 100 loyalty card points, which is the equivalent of 10p.
In another effort to reduce plastic waste, Morrisons is bringing back paper bags for fruit and vegetables.
Brown paper bags for greengrocer areas have been introduced into 493 stores, and will be rolled out to the rest by the end of the summer.
The company hopes the move will stop the use of more than 150 million small plastic bags each year.
Drew Kirk, fruit and veg director at Morrisons said: “We’ve listened to customers’ concerns about using plastic bags for fruit and vegetables and that is why we are bringing back paper bags.
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“There’s more work to do, but this step will mean we prevent 150 million bags from being used in our stores every year.”
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The sudden surge in the “UFO” sightings over US military bases and naval assets may be attributed to deliberate incursions by enemy spy drones.
Defense Analyst Tyler Rogoway establishes a connection between these so-called “extraterrestrial” phenomena and the military intelligence gathering and large-scale espionage by America’s adversaries.
He is also of the view that the Pentagon’s “sudden willingness” to talk about UFOs (unidentified flying objects) reflects its failure to acknowledge low-technology UAVs used by America’s enemies to harass its military installations, air defense and radar systems (and many more) and spy on them.
This strange revelation about the US’ ignorance about unidentified objects hovering over their military installations could result in catastrophic failures for the US armed forces in the event of a war, where the adversary would already know the electronic signatures of the equipment.
The Pentagon released three unclassified videos taken by Navy pilots of "unidentified aerial phenomena,” a step that comes after years of progress towards government transparency surrounding UFOs https://t.co/rwxWufwkj1 pic.twitter.com/01KrDMSDAW
— Forbes (@Forbes) April 29, 2020
Tyler says that these “UFOs” are odd-looking man-made UAVs used by America’s adversaries — Russia or China — to directly spy on the US military. And why would they spy directly in the American homeland?
It’s simple – the combat drills in the homeland always involve full capabilities; otherwise globally these systems are only partially kept active to evade enemy spying and keeping full operational capability a secret.
“The gross inaction and the stigma surrounding unexplained aerial phenomena as a whole has led to what appears to be the paralyzation of the systems designed to protect us and our most critical military technologies, pointing to a massive failure in U.S. military intelligence.”
“This is a blind spot we ourselves literally created out of cultural taboos and a military-industrial complex that is ill-suited to foresee and counter a lower-end threat that is very hard to defend against,” he writes.
The U.S. military takes UFOs seriously. Why doesn't Silicon Valley or academia?
— NBC News THINK (@NBCNewsTHINK) April 16, 2021
Most of these “UFOs” had been seen in the past decades, especially over America’s East Coast and around sensitive military warning areas where drills of the US military’s top weapons are conducted.
Many of these so-called UFOs were never reported by the military and instead filed as classified intelligence events. These unnatural flying objects were jet-powered, missile-like drones and other unmanned fixed-wing aircraft flying up in the flight levels, as well as multi-rotor UAVs hovering at very high altitudes far out to sea.
There were also balloon-like objects, the origins of which were all unexplained even after official investigations, Tyler noted.
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For many women, working from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic has given them, a better chance at managing work life balance , but for others, it has only served to highlight the inequalities between men and women when it comes to balancing household chores and work demands. Now that there is some optimism given the vaccine roll-out, we may see more women heading back to work, but the question is, how will it affect women who value having careers and a balanced home life?
“Many women want it all. They want a career, while at the same time wanting to be a good partner and mother. While we are by nature great multitaskers, when attempting to juggle so many balls in the air, eventually something has to give,” says Christelle Colman, MD of Elite Risk Acceptances, a subsidiary of Old Mutual Insure.
As the country observes Women’s Month this August, it is important to spotlight gender inequality, unequal access to child care, return to in-person work mandates and vaccine access, which are among the many issues surrounding the return to work question for women.
Research suggests that the flexible working hours adopted whilst working from home, may increase work/family conflict by increasing the domestic responsibility burden for women, especially those with young children.
“Whereas the aim of introducing flexible working hours is to improve work/life balance, it did not necessarily result in advancement of women’s careers to senior levels. The benefit to organisations was simply the retention of women at lower management levels,” says Colman.
Now, interestingly, across the world, there are signs the pandemic could push more women to the sidelines. Millions of women in the United States alone dropped out of the workforce during the pandemic — often to take care of their kids due to a lack of other options. They could now be facing the possibility of earning less when they return. In fact, in September 2020, 863 000 women decided to quit their jobs compared to 168 000 men, as mothers across the income spectrum were forced to take on additional child care responsibilities as schools and day cares closed. Returning to work after time off means incurring new child care costs as well as the very real prospect of a reduction in salary. A double whammy if you will. Already before the pandemic, it was estimated it would to take 150 years to close the gender inequality gap between women and men, according to the World Bank. There are now signs that the Coronavirus pandemic could push more women to the side-lines, exacerbating an already alarming trend of gender inequality.
Does this mean that women will have to choose between having a career or having a work/life balance?
“No, it does not. Remember, it is important to be realistic in order to be successful,” says Colman, adding that it is possible, even amidst a post-pandemic world, to maintain a healthy work-life balance while in pursuit of breaking through the corporate gender imbalance.
Below are Colman’s top tips on how to return to work in light of the added pressure women face in balancing work and life from the kitchen table or home study.
- Have the discussion about work, at work
It is important for organisations to have the gender discussions now and to not shy away from doing so. It is up to women to ensure that they are not out of sight and out of mind, to embrace technology and ensure connection at the correct level with decisionmakers. If you are concerned about returning to work, speak up.
- The power of leveraging your network
Firstly, make time and effort to join a female networking club. Here you will find likeminded women to network with, who will also understand your unique challenges as a woman in business and they will provide support through trying times.Secondly, up your professional social media game by expanding your network by reaching out to people you admire for virtual coffee chats and to engage in the plethora of digital industry events. Make an effort to connect and grow given that so much of our world is now around personal connection online. Doing this may open up new opportunities for you.
- Get up, dress up and show up!
Being a working mother means that we have no time. If you are clear on your personal fashion style and you keep it simple, your life will be so much easier. But be careful of falling into the trap of working remotely in sweats and hoodies. Never before has appearances been more important. Yes, you can switch the camera off, but as a professional you are losing out on the most fantastic opportunity to build your personal brand. Get up, dress up and show up. In a world where we are disconnected, using the gift of shared screen time is a precious one you should not disregard. | <urn:uuid:7beea09d-afb2-430c-a342-4748954ca68b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://eliterisk.co.za/2021/08/01/womens-month-covid-19-and-returning-to-work-can-women-have-it-all/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.966086 | 987 | 2.171875 | 2 |
Rampa, F., J. van Seters and D. Afun-Ogidan. 2012. Regional approaches to food security in Africa: The CAADP and other relevant policies and programmes in SADC (ECDPM Discussion Paper 128b).
In 2003 the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) was established by the assembly of the African Union (AU) aiming to raise agricultural productivity by at least 6% per year and increasing public investment in agriculture to 10% of national budgets per year.
After an initial phase focused primarily on interventions at the national level, there is growing awareness on the need to work more on the regional dimensions of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP).
Key Purpose of ECDPM Study
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) never formally launched a regional CAADP compact preparatory process as it is currently developing a Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP).
For a long time the RAP and CAADP seem to have been perceived as two competing frameworks, within and outside the region. Now this tension seems to be clearing, with most involved actors recognizing that the RAP, under the overall Regional Indicative Strategic Plan (RISDP), will indeed be the SADC regional CAADP compact.
This paper outlines the results of such ‘mapping exercise’ for SADC, and is meant to stimulate further discussions among stakeholders and to contribute to the consultative processes around the implementation of a regional CAADP compact in SADC.
Key Findings of ECDPM
To some stakeholders, the exact relationship between the CAADP and the RAP not being fully clear yet, the initial ambiguity on possible competition between these two frameworks is clearing up.
The formulation of the RAP and the regional CAADP compact preparation are now the same process
RAP consultations are now broader and more aligned to the CAADP methodology.
SADC Development partners’ contribution to the regional food security plans has been lukewarm, with weak donor coordination and not-functioning (though existing) donors-SADC engagement structures
Another emerging message from the SADC stakeholders is that the regional agricultural plans, which have the overall RI framework (RISDP) explicitly at its core, should take into account the cross-cutting general bottlenecks to RI experienced so far by SADC.
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Raspberry Shake are professional yet affordable Earth Monitoring devices named after the the most popular single board computer in the tech world that powers them, the Raspberry Pi.
For the last 10 years our parent company has made professional geophysical instruments for research facilities and government institutes. Its founder, Ángel Rodríguez, had always wanted to create a device that anyone could use in their home, school or university, and the idea of the Raspberry Shake was born.
In July 2016 the Raspberry Shake 1D was launched on Kickstarter and it was a resounding success, receiving an award for innovation in Panama from SENACYT and huge interest from consumers and institutes alike. Consumers could access a plug and play professional home science monitor and institutes could easily densify their existing networks with an affordable device that could hold its own against much more expensive models.
This brought rise to our network of interconnected Raspberry Shake devices called Station View, the largest independent citizen science network of earthquake monitors. Here you can view the data of any connected Raspberry Shake worldwide and see Earth motion happening in real time from over the last 10 minutes. Now anyone can see the Earth as it rocks and rolls from natural events such as earthquakes, landslides and avalanches to human impacts of construction, traffic and fracking. There’s lots to see because our planet is always shaking one way or another!
Our latest addition, the Raspberry Boom, adds inaudible infrasound activities to the map. Discover rocket launches, meteors, eruptions, explosions, tornadoes, animal calls & MUCH MORE making the largest Citizen Science Seismic and Infrasound Network, all in one place, and powered by YOU!
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Roger Maris once said about his historic home run achievement: “Do you know what I have for 61 home runs? Nothing. Exactly nothing.” It describes the irony of recognition that he never enjoyed as one of baseball’s best players.
CINCINNATI — He was a man who crossed swords with history and forever carried the scars, both hero and victim—a character straight from the pages of some modern day Shakespearean tragedy.
This week marked the passing of a singular sports legend. Thirty-one years ago, on December 12, 1985, Roger Maris passed away. He was 51 years old, a man who was as diminished by his achievement as he was celebrated for its accomplishment.
In the span of two years, Maris rose from relative obscurity to chase and ultimately surpass Babe Ruth’s vaunted record of 60 home runs in a single season.
On the last day of the ’61 season, Sunday, October 1st, Maris drove a Tracy Stallard pitch into the right field seats at Yankee Stadium eclipsing the Bambino’s 34-year-old record of 60 homers in one season.
To that point, Ruth’s record was not only revered, it was regarded as beyond the reach of mere mortals. Others had come close—Hack Wilson with 56 in 1930 and Hank Greenberg with 58 in 1938—but no one had caught the Babe, and no one ever would. So said the keepers of the game, who protected Ruth’s legend with an obsessive, near fanatical fervor.
When Maris’ 61st home run landed in the seats at Yankee Stadium—his home field—those who booed and sneered were as plentiful as those who stood and cheered.
Maris toured the bases with his head down. His home run trot seemed more an act of necessity than an expression of triumph. In that moment—televised across the country—Maris was a survivor, not a victor. Ruth’s mighty record had fallen. Maris had stormed the gates.
It was an odd culmination to a chase that rivaled the “Space Race” for national attention, at least to a bunch of 10-year-old boys who lived and breathed baseball.
That summer, the number nine took on new significance. It was no longer the sole property of Ted Williams. Roger Maris was number nine, too.
Lafe Johnson, the best barber in our little town, had a picture of Maris taped to the mirror behind his chair right above the shelf where he kept the talcum powder and the aftershave. He put it up because all us boys asked for a Maris haircut, a short flattop with just enough length left in front for a dandy cowlick.
For a buck, seventy-five, Lafe would fix you right up and for another fifty cents he’d sell you this special butch wax—red stuff in a blue tube—that would keep you just right.
Lafe was a good, old sport, though he happened to be a Cardinal fan. He’d clinch his pipe in his teeth, hand you a piece of Double-Bubble when your haircut was all done and say, “Ya know, son, this Maris boy couldn’t carry Stan Musial’s jock.”
By the end of June, Maris had 26 homers and Mantle was right there with him. We rifled the sports pages every day and on weekends someone or another came up with a Sporting News that carried all the box scores from the previous week.
No pick-up game was played without an argument over who was the better player: Mantle or Maris. On the baseball card front, a new Maris could land you a bundle in return. Allegedly, Sammy Campbell gave up Koufax, Clemente and a ’57 Ted Kluszewski for a brand new Maris. Sammy never fessed-up to such extravagance, but he was the biggest Yankee fan in town and not much good at dickering. Besides, Dave Crane swore he witnessed the extortion.
On Saturday afternoons, everything stopped and we’d gather around somebody’s TV to watch “The Game of The Week”. No matter who was playing—and it was generally the Yankees—Pee Wee Reese and Dizzy Dean always had the lowdown and latest on the home run race.
By the end of August, Maris was sitting on 39 homers while “The Mick” was nursing sore legs and a hip infection that landed him in the hospital. More and more it appeared that if Ruth’s record were to fall, it would be at the hands of Maris.
In small towns across the country, Maris was a hero, a rising legend. In New York, the story was altogether different.
Maris was a farm boy, born in Minnesota and raised in North Dakota. Signed by Cleveland in 1957, Maris came to the Yankees in 1959 from Kansas City, the centerpiece in a seven-player deal, and from the onset it appeared New York had struck gold. In his first game in pinstripes, Maris responded with four hits: a single, double and two home runs.
That season, Maris and Mantle paired to lift the Yanks back to the World Series. Maris hit .283 with 39 homers and 112 RBI. Mantle batted .275 with 40 homers and 94 RBI. They finished first and second in the MVP voting, Maris taking the honor by the margin of three points. Mantle actually received more first place votes, but Maris won the award on the strength of total votes. That’s all some needed to sow the seeds of controversy, implying that an adversarial relationship existed between the two sluggers, when—in fact—they were good friends with much in common.
Consequently, when the charge on Ruth’s record began it was portrayed as a struggle between Mantle and Maris, as well as an assault on the sacred high ground of baseball history.
The die was cast; the plot defined. It was Mantle, who came through the Yankee system, heir to the Yankee throne following DiMaggio, Gehrig and Ruth or, it was Maris, the newcomer, the outlier, the quiet young man uncomfortable with the jocular jousts that took place everyday between the players and the press.
Where Mantle had learned to play the newspaper game, Maris was quiet and withdrawn. While Mantle held court with Whitey Ford at Toots Shor’s and watering holes about Manhattan, Maris was a homebody who married his high school sweetheart.
When Mantle was asked what it would be like to be the next Babe Ruth, he offered an Oklahoma smile and deflected the question.
When Maris was asked the same question, he said, “I’m not trying to be Babe Ruth. I’m trying to be Roger Maris and hit 61 home runs.”
While Mantle was asked about his health, would his legs hold up and give him an equal chance in the chase, Maris was reminded—at every opportunity—that he was getting good pitches to hit because Mantle was behind him in the lineup.
As Maris grew closer to Ruth’s record, his life was threatened. His family received death threats. His hair fell out in handfuls. He lost weight and couldn’t sleep. The remarkable thing was that he continued to hit. He had 11 home runs in August to reach 50 and 10 more in September to tie Ruth.
The record reached and broken, Maris was never quite the same. He seemed sad. He seemed to be carrying a burden. In fact, he was and remained a bitter man.
Of his career, he once said: “It would have been a helluva lot more fun if I had not hit those sixty-one home runs.”
He was the MVP once again in 1961 and made the All-Star game for the fifth straight and final time. He finished his career with two years in St. Louis, helping the Cardinals to the World Series in 1967 and 1968.
“Roger was a really good outfielder and he came up with some big hits for us those years,” said Cardinal Hall of Famer Lou Brock. “But none of us ever tried to talk to him about the home runs. It was obvious he didn’t want to talk about it, almost like he wished it never happened.”
At the 1980 All-Star Game, Maris uttered his last words on his achievement and the source of his bitterness.
“They acted as though I was doing something wrong,” he said, “poisoning the record books or something. Do you know what I have for 61 home runs? Nothing. Exactly nothing.”
In 1998, when Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa surpassed Maris’ mark, Baseball did its best to right a wrong. The Maris family was often present and duly recognized. They smiled and said all the right things, but for all the attempted amends, it seemed far too little, and far too late.
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[ This is Chapter 4 of my latest book, which is the first of an eBook trilogy “Moving to a Finite Earth Economy – Crew Manual. It was first published at the Sarasota Institute, a 21st Century think tank two weeks ago. The subtitle of the first eBook is the name of this chapter, The Three Economies. All three books are to be priced at $2.99. Book 1 is now available on Amazon ]
The Three Economies
“Anyone who believes exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist.” – Kenneth Boulding (economist)
“Environment and economy are two sides of the same coin. If we cannot sustain the environment, we cannot sustain ourselves.” – Wangari Maathai
“Entering the 21st century, the vast majority of humanity has been living in a world with a footprint greater than the planet’s capacity. Clearly, humanity cannot continue to live beyond the Earth’s means… we must alter the trajectory, the thinking, and the practices that have placed us in this mission critical state.” – Houle and Rumage, This Spaceship Earth
Here we are, 19 years into the 21st century. We have postponed preparing for global warming and climate change for 50 years. We are now confronted with the reality that both are here, now. We put ourselves into this current position of “fight or flight”.
I have long thought that the 21st century would be the Earth Century. It has been a major concept in my presentations for the past decade. This is the century when we collectively prioritize our relationship with planet Earth above all else.
“The twenty-first century will be the Earth Century. It will be during this century that humanity faces the reality of whether it wants to destroy itself, and much of what exists on this magnificent planet, or not. Assuming we make essential course corrections, future historians will write about the Earth Century as a turning point in human history… So stop getting excited about Earth Day. Retire that thinking and refocus on the next ninety years of the Earth Century.” – David Houle, “Entering the Shift Age” 2012
As a futurist, I have stated that we left the Information Age and entered the Shift Age. Ranging roughly from 2005 to 2030, this is when much of human reality shifts to the new, future reality. It’s a transition from what was to what will be.
“The Shift Age is and will be the age when humanity alters its sense in relation to our planet. This goes way beyond what we think of as the environmentalism of today. It is a much more long-term stewardship point of view. All of our previous history has been about economic growth and use of the planet’s resources for our immediate needs. The Earth seemed to be unlimited in its space, resources and ability to absorb whatever humanity did. No longer.” – David Houle “Entering the Shift Age” 2012
How will humanity be living at the end of the Earth Century? Will civilization be at the same level as we have now? In a basic and existential way, the answer is truly up to us. Our future is ours to design, create and live.
“We are called to be architects of the future, not its victims.” – R. Buckminster Fuller
A huge part of shaping our collective future will be how we change the global economy and all our respective nation state economies. Driven by the Carbon Combustion Complex, the growth economies of today must cede to a new economic model.
In the Earth Century, humanity will have to move away from our growth economy paradigm. There are alternatives to the growth economy. We focus on two that are designed to slow our destruction of the biosphere. They are the Circular Economy and the Finite Earth Economy.
The chart below frames all three:
Let’s look at each of the three economies.
The American Dream has been exported around the world. It is the dream for more: more cars, more factories, more buildings, more freeways, more money, more houses, more appliances, more everything. The dream has become a nightmare, wreaking havoc across the globe.
Every reader of this book has lived his or her life in a Growth Economy. For most of history, humans have lived in growth economies. Think about how the economic health of any developed country is measured. All the metrics concentrate on growth, expansion and output. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is an output. We measure the success of a nation’s economy by how much growth has occurred in its GDP.
In all of these growth economies, there is little or no accounting for the use of natural resources. Countries behave as though Mother Nature provides its bounty for free. Our current form of Capitalism does not take into account the value of natural capital.
It is time to redefine global GDP by taking a more planetary approach, one that values Nature’s resources. More on that ahead when discussing the Finite Earth Economy.
Currently, natural capital is not accounted for in the financial reporting of Growth Economy corporations. And the majority of GDP (measured in dollars) is purchased by individual consumers. In the United States, the world’s largest economy, consumer spending accounts for 70% of GDP. Our consumer society urges us to shop, buy, buy, consume, buy more. Keep up with the Joneses. Your self-worth is determined by how much stuff you accumulate. When a product begins to wear… throw it out. Buy another one.
This is now a major problem because we are consuming more than Earth can regenerate. Americans’ annual consumption is at the rate of five Earths. In other words, if all the world consumed at the American level, five Earths would be needed to support our current life style.
Chart 4.2 – Per capita consumer levels Source: Global Footprint Network
We have all been raised in this economic environment… where our personal consumption is disconnected from the depletion of planetary resources. We have been born and raised in a world saturated by advertising. We receive hundreds of messages every day, via every conceivable format, designed to persuade us to buy ever more things. As stated in Chapter 2, we should forgive ourselves for our planetary transgressions. We didn’t know that how we were living, collectively and individually, was stressing the planet. If there were only one billion people on Earth, it could support our consumer lifestyle… but there are close to eight billion people with more being born every minute.
So, we start with forgiving ourselves for what we have unknowingly done. Now that we know – know that we are at cause for global warming and climate change – what are we going to do?
We need to move away from our Growth Economy model as fast and as far as possible.
The Circular Economy
Environmentalists realized decades ago that our Growth Economy was the engine driving pollution, biosphere degradation and global warming. With the first Earth Day in 1970, an ever-increasing population of environmentalists decided to create an alternative economy. They named it the Circular Economy. The three Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – became a part of our lexicon. It espouses an economy that was to replace the produce, use and discard paradigm with a closed loop system that produced, used and then reused or reprocessed. The result would be lower consumption.
There are many smart climate scientists and environmentalists who still think we should embrace the Circular Economy. It has cachet in some circles as a viable alternative to the Growth Economy model. The issue is that, as of this writing, the size of the circular economy is roughly 9% of the total worldwide GDP.2 It is now 49 years after the first Earth Day in 1970, when the underlying concepts of the Circular Economy first became widely known and understood. If we had collectively stepped up and committed wholeheartedly to the development and expansion of the Circular Economy, perhaps half of the global economy would today be circular. Our climate change plight would be much less dire.
Chart 4.3 – Source: The Circularity Gap Report, Circle Economy, January 2019
The Circular Economy would have been a great alternative to the Growth Economy, if a large percentage of the population had embraced it, but they didn’t. Now, almost 50 years from that first Earth Day, only 9% of the global economy can be categorized as circular. This is another example of our choosing not to take action because climate change was perceived as a future, not a present threat.
We have squandered the past several decades and humanity has not collectively adopted a Circular Economy. And now it’s too late. It took 50 years to reach 9% of worldwide GDP.
We have 11 years.
Finite Earth Economy
As the chart at the top of this chapter notes, we must move to an economy that is about conscious non-consuming. We must create an economy that puts the Earth first. It is about us and how we manage the finite resources of the planet. We must save the only home we have. We must move to a Finite Earth Economy.
In a Finite Earth Economy, Earth comes first. All economic, material and energy issues attend to the needs of the planet first… then humanity’s needs.
The premise of this book, and the reality of the urgency of our current situation, is that we must move to a Finite Earth Economy as quickly as possible.
MUST deploy a sustainable stewardship of planet Earth.
We are now entering the second half of the Shift Age, a time of incredible transformation. The Shift Age is basically the transit between what was and what is.
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While enrolled at THINK Global School, students are encouraged to be creative during the course of their studies and travels. When the students document these thoughts, we are often delighted with the results. In “Falling Objects,” ninth graders Kiana F. and Glai T. share the results of their experiments with velocity. The research was originally conducted as an exercise for Guillermo Machado’s mathematics class.
Falling Down, Down, Down
There are events where perfection and precision are everything: activities like skydiving, bungee jumping and the dropping of bombs all depend on how mass affects the speed at which an item falls. In terms of going skydiving, safety is paramount. It would be extremely unsafe to let a 300 pound person and a 150 pound person fall with the same size of parachute. The reason being the rate of speed at which the person falls is going to be affected by their mass, so everything has to be altered accordingly. In the time that an object falls, it also slowly accelerates. So you have to find a different answer if you want to know the average speed or how much it accelerated. The overall width of the person is going to be different if one person weighs 300 pounds and the other weighs 150 pounds. The more width you have when falling will create drag and slow down the speed as well. Glai and I researched this topic because we had a shared interest in finding the reason behind differing speeds of falling objects. We both want to go sky diving at some point in our lives, so we wanted to know what is going to change the speed of us falling, and how the mass and shape affected the time it takes for the object to fall. So the question is, how does the mass and shape of an object alter the time it takes to hit the ground?
Our first thoughts and hypothesis was if the mass of the object is greater, then the time at which the object falls is smaller. We then took into account that the different shapes of the bottle could affect the time at which the object fell. With the shape of the bottle in mind, we concluded that the rocket-shaped bottle will have the fastest time because it is the most aerodynamic bottle and will create less drag. The sphere-shaped bottle will be the second fastest. The square shaped bottle will have the longest time because it has a larger surface area, therefore creating a bigger drag.
What We Actually Did
First, we got three different types of bottles (circular, square and rocket). After we had the three types of bottles, we took the measurements of the height we were going to drop the bottles from. Glai stood on top of the counter, and we used the measuring tape to measure the cupboard. Next, we added Glai’s height to it, and then we started the experiment. We first filled the circular shape with two liters of water and dropped the bottle facing upwards three times. Every time Glai dropped the bottle, Kiana would use the timer to measure the time it took for the bottle to drop to the ground. We repeated the steps for the different types of bottles (sphere, square, rocket) and mass ( 2 Liter, 1 Liter and ½ Liter.) After collecting all the data, we used the calculator to find the average of each bottle. With the data we had, we then created a graph to represent the conclusions we made during and after our project.
As you can see, all of the results from the experiments we conducted ended in the same results. The slightly different results all had a longer time at 0.5 liters of water and a shorter time at 1.5 liters of water. The shape of the bottle did not seem to make a difference. I think that if the shapes were drastically different there would have been a consecutive pattern with the shapes of bottles.
We were originally going to drop water bottles off the top of a twelve story building, but we did not understand what that would entail. We planned on using a string to measure the distance from the roof to the ground, recording the data and placing it in a chart. Based off of this, we would find the average between each set of three bottles by comparing how the shape affected the time it took for each to fall. Next we would compare how the different amounts of water in the bottles would affect time by using the string to measure the height of the building, and then dropping the three bottles off of it with different amounts of water in them; we would do this one time each for every mass level (.5/1.5/2).
We thought about the effects that dropping a bottle off the roof would cause and decided to drop water bottles off of a kitchen counter instead. We did not drop it off of the roof because the bottle would probably have exploded, wasting money and water. Also, if it had hit someone, they could have died from the impact. Dropping a bottle off of the roof also would have been harder to measure than a smaller space and most likely inaccurate and risky, so we determined the best thing to do was to drop the water bottles in a smaller, more controlled environment.
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Animation is fast becoming one of the most popular courses not only in India but in other countries as well. It provides candidates with wonderful opportunity to express their talent and creativity. The following is a list of Animation Courses that one can pursue:
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- Advance Diploma in 3D Animation
- Advance Diploma in Game Art
- Bachelor of Art in Digital Media
- Diploma in Animation Arts
- Diploma in Fusion Animation
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- National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad - Set up in the year 1961, this is one of the most premier institutes of the country when it comes to animation courses. It provides undergraduate course Animation Film Design and is of four years. It also provides a Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Animation and Film Design which is of one to two years.
- Industrial Design Center – Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IDC – IIT) - IIT Bombay is without any doubts one of the premier most institutes of the nation and the courses provided by them are surely one of the best. IIT Bombay offers M Design course ( Admission is on the basis of CEED) and is going to start B Design course ( Visual Communication / Animation Design ) from year 2015. The admissions will be based on UCEED . The course deals with all the aspects of animation such as theory, drawings, anatomy, sound, visual scripting etc.
- Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology , Bangalore - The institute provides a four year professional diploma in design ( Animation and Visual Effects ). The admissions are through an aptitude test.
- St Xaviers College Kolkatta - The institute provides a 5 year integrated M sc Multimedia with Specialization in Animation with exit option at 3 years with B Sc Hons Degree.
- Fergusson College Pune ( NAAC A grade ) offers B Vocational Digital Art and Animation ( 50 seats) and B Sc Animation Self Finance (160 seats).
- Manipal University, Bangalore - The institute provides a three year Degree course and comprehensive training in Animation which includes several components such as Hands-On Workshop, Holistic Personality Enhancement, Support Skills, Traditional Skills etc.
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra - One of the most renowned institutes of the country, BIT Mesra Offers B Sc Hons Animation and Multimedia and Master in Animation Design at Ranchi, NOIDA, Jaipur campuses. The admission is through Aptitude test conducted by BIT.
- Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune - Standing for over 50 years, the institute has been providing students with diploma and certificate courses in the field of animation.
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Thanks to the tight integration of Optimus with LMS Imagine.LabAMESim, engineers setting up a model in LMS Imagine.LabAMESim are able to generate an Optimus project right away. The corresponding Optimus simulation workflow is generated automatically. Design of Experiments (DOE), Response Surface Modeling (RSM) and Numerical Optimization methods can then be executed directly from Optimus. Optimus will automatically modify the LMS Imagine.LabAMESim design parameters, generate and update the underlying files and extract the result outputs (scalar and vectors). | <urn:uuid:fe504b0f-db68-4307-842c-e8a35ba17cdb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.noesissolutions.com/our-products/optimus/software-interfaces/lms-imagine-amesim | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.823531 | 291 | 2.03125 | 2 |
A large screening program has identified several genes associated with age-related conditions including hearing loss, retinal degeneration, and osteoarthritis. The animal study, published in Nature Communications, may lead to studies of the equivalent human gene and help develop screening programs to identify the risk of developing an age-related condition many years before symptoms appear. Age is a risk factor for many conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hearing loss, dementia and others, but the genes that we carry also influence whether we are more or less susceptible to these. Not much is known about which genes influence age-related conditions, or how they do so. To explore this further, researchers from Medical Research Council (MRC) Harwell introduced new mutations at random positions in the genes of mice before they were born, and then monitored their health as they aged. If an age-related condition developed, the researchers investigated which particular gene in that mouse had been mutated. One gene identified in this way was Slc4a10. This was already known to be needed for eye function, but this new study linked defective Slc4a10 to age-related hearing loss for the first time. Identifying this gene and others related to late-onset conditions in mice could now prompt investigation of the corresponding genes in humans to ask if naturally-occurring mutations in them cause similar effects. In the future, screening people for defects in the genes identified could help to predict their chances of developing a particular condition, and the findings may one day inform treatment development or timing of interventions.
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Echo360/LR+ offers a range of tools to encourage interaction of students with lecture content, with each other and with their teachers, before, during and after classes or in online learning.
Explore the characteristics of the range of tools listed below, how they can be implemented to support different learning and teaching scenarios and the benefits they provide.
Updates to video-enabled rooms and livestreaming (2022)
For more information on the latest updated to video-enabled rooms and livestreaming, please click here.
Upload a PowerPoint/PDF to Echo360/LR+
To upload your files, please follow these steps.
1. In the class list in course page of Moodle or Echo360, for the upcoming class, Click the button.
2. Click Upload a file from the options and upload your presentation.
3. On the venue computer, access your UNSW Lecture Recordings+ link within your Moodle course and open the appropriate class.
Teaching with presentation slides
There are two options of using slides:
Uploading to Echo360/LR+
The slides will be visible to students, but you can hide certain slides of the lecture if you wish.
You will be able to view the analytics data about your presentation.
Note: Advanced PowerPoint functionality such as transitions, animations and other plugins is not supported.
Using the PowerPoint ribbon add-on for Windows
Only available for Windows, specifically for 2010, 2013, and 2016 versions of MS Office.
Instructors will be able to get the benefits of both services, either via a windows laptop, or via the windows podium computer, without switching in real-time.
Note: This add-on is not supported by Mac OS yet.
Signing into the Microsoft PowerPoint Echo ribbon
Once you have an Echo360 password set up, you may log in via the PowerPoint ribbon using your UNSW primary email address and your direct Echo360 password.
Live Streaming (For students)
Students can follow the steps to start the livestream:
- Click on Show Live Stream on the bottom left of the screen
- If you fall behind the livestream, you can catch back up to live by clicking on the icon in the bottom left
- It is highly recommended that you live stream a lecture using desktop or laptop computer.
- For the best experience, Chrome or Firefox browsers are recommended.
- Questions and Comments can be posted anonymously, so your name will not be visible to fellow students but visible to the instructor.
Downloading & Installing PCAP
1. In Echo360, click on the Settings menu on the top right of the page and click on Downloads .
2. Download the suitable PCAP version for your device.
3. Open the downloaded file and follow the prompts to install the program.
- .msi file for Windows
- .dmg file for Mac
4. Launch PCAP and use your zID and zPass to login to Echo360.
Universal Capture Personal Activity
Quick Start Guide:
Edit capture details (optional)
- Open PCAP and click Pencil icon or Untitled text at the top of the window to open Capture Details
- Edit your lecture recording details and then click Save.
Note: Only your personal library and courses you have access to are listed under Publish To pull down list.
Start a recording
- Select Audio Source
- Select desired Video and/or Display Source(s)
- Ensure previews are as expected
- Click Record, a countdown timer will display
- Recording control is available via keyboard shortcuts, the Echo360 menu in the taskbar (Windows) or top menu (Mac), or via the software itself
- Command/Control 6 provides pause and resume functions
- Command/Control 8 immediately stops recording and completes upload to Echo360
- Cancel (available only via the software user interface) cancels the recording and permanently deletes it, no record is kept.
- Click Stop (or alternatively: Finish Capture, or command/control 8)
- The software will indicate the capture is uploading
Using Live Stream
If you have previously installed PCAP, the new function will be available the next time you log into the Echo360. If it does not update itself, please restart the application.
To activate the Live Stream function, you need to enter the Capture Details:
- Enter a meaningful title indicating the date, time and duration of your lecture.
- You must choose a section from “Publish to” setting
- Click Live Stream checkbox and then Save.
- Once your Live recording has commenced, students can click on the Echo360 link and view the Live Stream of your presentation.
To run a successful Live Stream session, please
- Use wired internet connection but not Wi-Fi.
- Do a single stream recording – if multiple screens: use one screen only.
- Add the duration of your lecture in the title.
- Create a Label resource in Moodle with a table of your proposed lectures.
- Stop the recording when you complete your presentation.
- Must be online.
- Must select a Section for the recording. If a current Section does not exist, pls contact the ETS team via IT ServiceDesk
- Does not allow custom Capture Duration.
- Does not allow for scheduling to a venue.
- Recording/Class does not show for students until Record button is clicked.
Note: Sharing system audio is currently not possible. Echo360 is looking to potentially implement this feature in future.
A step by step video guide:
Universal Capture Personal FAQ
Q1:I cannot install PCAP on my UNSW Standard Operating Environment (SOE) machine.
A: You do not have admin right to install software on a SOE computer, please raise a ticket with IT via email [email protected] to install Univesal Capture.
Q2: What can I do if I get an error of opening PCAP as below?
A: It looks like a network configuration issue. Please disable your Firewall or enable http + https communications via System Setting and try to login again. If you still have problems accessing your content, please contact the IT Service Centre via email to [email protected].
Q3: Why my recording is not available in my Echo360 library after I record a session via PCAP?
A: This may because you haven't login to PCAP. Please ensure that you have logined PCAP before you start recording. After you login the system, your name should appear on tht top right hand corner.
Q4: If Echo recordings in the venues are stopped in the future, will it impact my personal capture recordings?
A: No, recording in the venues and your personal recording are two separate services. There is no impact on your personal recording if we stop recording in actual venues. You can still create a class in Echo to upload your personal capture recordings or any other video files. To do this, please click on the ‘New Class’ button on the upper right hand corner as below:
Sharing and Publishing content
If your course has not opted for auto-publish, you can view the recordings and lecture slides. Furthermore, you can make them available to students. To share content, please:
- Navigate to your Library and hover over the content that you wish to share, click the dropdown menu
- Click Share and then set up your share settings.
Note: You can only share content that you have created or uploaded, available under My Content.
Embedding Echo360 Videos into Moodle with the “Embed Button”
Echo360 provides a content embed button (also called an "easy embed button") that appears in the toolbar of a content window, shown in the below figure.
This button provides the ability to:
Embed a video from your Echo360 My Content library directly into the Moodle content window.
Enter a URL link for a video in your Echo360 My Content library into the Moodle content window.
Upload a video then embed it (or provide a URL link) as a single process.
Create Media by launching Universal Capture, creating a capture, then embedding it as a single process.
The same button provides access to all three of these features. This button should appear in the toolbar for all content windows in Moodle. (e.g., adding Pages, Discussions, etc).
LMS-Embedded videos provide view data such as view counts and heatmap data, as shown in the Analytics tab of the media details page of the video. Furthermore, as long as the user is logged into the LMS, the views can be attributed to unique viewers and as such are counted as Unique Views in the analytics data provided.
The procedures below add a Page into a Topic segment of a Moodle course. You can add any element you like to hold the video into any type of course segment (i.e., you use Weekly format instead of Topic format for your courses), as long as the element contains a content window into which the video can be embedded.
Activating the “Embed Button”
To use the “Embed Button”, you must first activate the “Atto HTML Editor” in your Moodle Profile Preferences.
Select “preferences” from your Moodle Profile:
Select “Editor Preferences” Under the User Account list:
Select the “Atto HTML Editor” from the dropdown menu:
Embedding using the Echo360 “Embed Button” into a Content Window
The steps below are for selecting a video already resident in Echo360 for embedding into the content window. You must OWN the video you want to embed (it appears in the My Content tab of your Echo360 Home page) or you must be an Echo360 administrator with access to some set of videos in the system. If you need to add the video to Echo360 first, see the instructions later on this page.
You must OWN the video you want to embed (it appears in the My Content tab of your Echo360 Home page)
Log in to Moodle.
Open the Course in Moodle where you want to post the video.
If necessary, click the Settings icon for the course and Turn Editing On.
Find the Topic into which you want to add the page to display the video, and click Add an activity or resource.
Select the item to add. The figure below shows a Page being added to the course Topic.
Give the item a Name that identifies either the video you are posting or the purpose for posting it (extra credit, ancillary research, look at this cute puppy, etc.).
Scroll down to the Content section of the page.
The above steps are common to embed the following:
Embed an existing Echo360 video into a content window
Upload and then embed an Echo360 video into a content window
Launch Universal Capture: Personal to create media to embed into a content window
Insert a URL link to an Echo360 video into a content window
Private and Public Links
UNSW’s Echo360 platform now supports the ability to add Public and Private Links to your uploaded content.
When a video needs to be shared with a larger audience than a few classes or even just Echo360 users, a URL can be generated directly to the video, the link can then be posted anywhere you like.
An "embed code" can also be generated to surround the link, for embedding directly into a portal.
These Video Access Links can be Public, allowing anyone with the URL to view the video. Or they can be set to Private, requiring anyone who clicks the link, to log in to Echo360. Private means that only Echo360 users at your institution can view the linked video.
- Setting a video access link to Private means a user must log in to Echo360 to view it. LMS users who do not have a direct Echo360 login, will need to have already accessed Echo360 in some way (for example, to view a section). As long as they are already authenticated in Echo360 when they click the link, the link will work.
These Private and Public links together with the embed codes are best used to share your Echo content on a portal such as a website.
To share or embed your video content in the Moodle LMS, see the section on how to use the Echo360 Embed Button within Moodle.
Creating and deleting video links can be done from your Library, or from the Content Details page of your video.
Generate a public link to a video from your Library
Use the Filters and/or Search box to find the item you want to create a link for.
Hover over the media tile and click the Menu button.
Select Share from the media options menu, as shown in the below figure.
The Individual tab appears by default. Click the Links tab at the top of the modal to open the Links list.
The Links list may be empty, or may contain one or more links already generated for this media.
Click the Add Link button.
If there are no links yet for this media, the button appears in the center of the modal as shown above. If there are already public links to this media, the Add Link button appears below the list of links, as seen below.
A new link is immediately generated, and has fields and configurable options as follows:
Share link slider: When enabled (default), the link is active and anyone clicking the link plays the linked content. If deactivated (turn Share link slider off), the link itself remains valid but users clicking the link cannot view the content. This works to temporarily disable the link.
Description: Enter a description for the link. This is useful for identifying the purpose of the link or the location to which it is to be posted. The description is for your purposes only and does not appear outside of Echo360.
Start At: When enabled, allows you to set a 'starting location' for the video. Users can view the entirety of the video, but by default the video begins playing at the location you set.
Public access slider: When enabled (default), any person with the URL can view the video. Disabling this slider will require a user log into Echo360 to view the video (making access Private instead of Public)
Copy: Use the Copy button to copy the link URL to your clipboard for pasting into your desired location.
Embed: Use the Embed button to generate embed code to surround the link. This is described further in the next step.
Delete: Permanently deletes the URL and its relationship with the content. If the URL remains posted publicly, clicking it will return a content not found error, as there is no longer any association between the URL and the content.
CREATE MULTIPLE VIDEO LINKS:
Notice that after you create a link, the ADD LINKS button remains. This allows you to create additional public links with different properties as needed.
You can also create multiple different links for a piece of content. This allows you to configure different options for each link, for posting in different locations. For example, you may have an internal UNSW link that doesn't require authentication and an external public one that does. This allows you to post them in different locations, and to deactivate and/or delete one of them without affecting the other.
HINT: If you do generate multiple links for a single video, use the Description field to tell them apart.
Steps 1-6 above will be the same for:
- Embed an existing Echo360 video into a content window
- Upload and then embed an Echo360 video into a content window
- Launch Universal Capture: Personal Capture to create media to embed into a content window
- Insert a URL link to an Echo360 video into a content window
If appropriate, click EMBED to generate embed code around the link for embedding into an accommodating program or location (such as an LMS content window).
In the Embed link dialog box, you can select Size options for the embedded frame, as well as Autoplay and Automute options. Autoplay and Automute are OFF by default.
NOTE: If you enable Autoplay, Automute is also enabled; this is to accommodate browsers that do not allow for sound with autoplay content. You can enable Automute separately from Autoplay however.
Once the embed options are configured, click Copy to copy the full embed code to your clipboard for pasting to the desired location.
Click Done to close the Embed link dialog box and return to the Links list.
When finished generating links to the content, click Done at the bottom of the Share settings modal.
When you no longer need a public link to the video, click the Delete button for that link. Deleting a link is permanent. Remember that you can deactivate a link by disabling the Share link slider, in case a deletion is not appropriate. Deactivation retains the relationship between the link and the video but makes the video inaccessible via the link.
Embed an existing Echo360 video into a content window
After Step 7: Generate a public link to a video from your Library
Directly above the main portion of the content window, click the Echo360 icon, as identified in the above figure.
A dialog box appears with the Choose From My Home tab active, listing the videos you own, or for admins, the videos you have access to.
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Displacement, Shelter and the Elderly
This Collection provides a set of resources addressing how to best to deal with elderly people in times of displacement in humanitarian emergencies. As proven by mainstream humanitarian literature, shelter and displacement issues are generally dealt with by responding immediately to the urgent needs of those involved. This Collection aims to specifically address the issues of displacenment and shelter in relation to the elderly in emergency situations and make available various coping mechanisms and guidelines for those affected. Resources come from agencies such as HelpAge International, UNHCR, and Ennonline. This collection is a part of a larger channel entitled the Elderly in the Humanitarian Emergencies Channel. | <urn:uuid:5c75f838-11ef-4cdb-8ad1-ba6547b8773a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.humanitarianlibrary.org/collection/displacement-shelter-and-elderly | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.915174 | 132 | 2.171875 | 2 |
The Padaung people live in the thick forests west of the Salween River and around the Pekon Hills, in Kayah State and southern Shan State of eastern Myanmar.
Their traditional homeland is north-west of Loikaw town. Today they are concentrated in seven villages centred around their biggest village, Bangpe. Five hundred Padaung also live in Thailand, inhabiting three villages within Muang District of Mae Hong Son Province, very near the border with Myanmar. The Padaung first arrived in Thailand in 1988 when they fled fighting between Burmese troops and ethnic minorities in Kayah State.
In their own language the Padaung call themselves Kakaung, which means 'people who live on the hilltops '. The Padaung language is closely related to that of the Lahta tribe in Myanmar. It is part of the Karen branch of the Tibeto-Burman family.
For centuries the Padaung women have been a source of curiosity because of their custom of wearing up to 32 gold-coloured brass neck coils. Once they were even brought to the court in Mandalay for official inspection. In the past girls adopted their neck rings on their fifth birthday and added one more coil each year until they were married. These days the custom is fading in Myanmar. Women in only three villages reportedly still practise it.
In Thailand, however, many Padaung women have continued the practice out of economic necessity. After their tribe moved into the country from Myanmar they settled along the border, but they were prohibited from cultivating the land because they were not Thai citizens. Tourist agencies saw an opportunity to make money from the strange-looking Padaung women. Hordes of camera-clicking tourists have flocked on pre-arranged visits to photograph the 'long neck' women, as they have come to be known.
There are several theories surrounding the origins of the custom. Some say it was to protect the women from tiger attacks in the jungle, as tigers usually attack humans by biting their throats. Others claim that the Padaung are descended from swans, so they elongate their necks in a bid to look like their ancestors. 'Another tale records that the Padaung tribe was originally called Lae Khoe, and ruled over the Burmese people. Later, the Burmese and ethnic groups joined forces to fight against the Lae Khoe and drove them off their land. During the war a young Lae Khoe princess escaped. She wrapped the tribe's sacred gold-coloured Padaung plant around her neck and declared that if the Lae Khoe failed to regain their land, she would never take it off. Since then, the Lha Khoe have been known as the Padaung. '
The Padaung's religious beliefs are a curious mix. One source says, 'The majority of the Padaung are Buddhists, but their religion is tempered with animist beliefs and practices.
Due to the existence of a Roman Catholic mission for about 100 years in their homeland in Myanmar, some of the Padaung are Christians. '
Scripture Prayers for the Kayan, Padaung in Thailand.
|Profile Source: Peoples of the Buddhist World, Asia Harvest Copyrighted © Used with permission|
|People Name General||Kayan, Padaung|
|People Name in Country||Kayan, Padaung|
|Natural Name||Padaung Kayan|
|Population this Country||2,800|
|Population all Countries||150,000|
|Progress Scale||4 ●|
|Frontier People Group||No|
|GSEC||6 (per PeopleGroups.org)|
|Pioneer Workers Needed|
|Alternate Names||Karen; Kayan; Kayan Lae Kur; Kayang; Lee Kur; Long-Neck Karen; Padaung; Padong|
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|Persecution Rank||Not ranked|
|Location in Country||Maehongson Source: Ethnologue 2010|
Primary Language: Kayan
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Cecelia Song, Andrew Leach, and other experts at WRI also contributed to this post.
People in Indonesia, Singapore, and parts of Malaysia are currently suffering from debilitating levels of haze resulting from forest fires. Air quality levels in Singapore have deteriorated to the worst levels ever recorded on the island, while local airports in Indonesia and some schools in Malaysia have had to close. Almost all of the recent fires (June 12-20) have occurred in Sumatra, an island in western Indonesia.
While there’s been heated debate on the location, cause, and nature of the fires, WRI has compiled some initial data that reveals that there are some patterns. Relatively few fires have occurred in protected areas and selective logging concessions. Furthermore, half of the fires are burning on timber and oil palm plantations. Although it is illegal for companies in Indonesia to start forest or land fires, several companies have used fires for land clearing in the past. It will be important to gather more detailed information about the exact location of the fires and their causes, which could have important implications for the companies and government agencies involved.
A Look Inside the Forest Fire Data
WRI gathered information from NASA’s Active Fire Data, which uses satellite data to pinpoint the location of fires in near real time, together with the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry’s concession maps for oil palm, logging concessions, and timber plantation licenses. We counted the number of NASA fire alerts in each concession in Indonesia and tabulated the results.
NOTE: The visualizations below are based on publicly available data from NASA and the Government of Indonesia. WRI experts have done their best to verify this information, but cannot confirm the accuracy of the original information.
Explore WRI’s full-screen interactive map of the forest fires and concessions.
While this is a preliminary snapshot, we can note some interesting trends:
Inside the Data
The information in this post draws on two data sets:
- NASA's real-time Active Fire Data from the Fire Information for Resource Management Systems (FIRMS) for the dates June 12-20, 2013. For detailed information about how the Active Fire Data works, see this FAQ page from NASA.
- Concession maps for oil palm, logging concessions, and forestry plantation licenses, dated 2010, from the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry, which we had previously downloaded from the Ministry’s website. (Note that this information is not currently available on the Ministry website.)
Most of the NASA fire alerts are located within the province of Riau, and chiefly within the boundaries of timber plantation and oil palm concessions. About 52 percent of the total fires occur within these concession areas. (See more information at the end of this post.) Far fewer fire alerts are located in protected forests or in concessions for selective logging.
According to available official data, companies that are part of the Sinar Mas and Raja Garuda Mas (RGM) groups own the concessions licenses where the largest numbers of fire alerts are found. Together, these two groups account for more than 50 percent of the fires across all concessions.
It will be important for government agencies to conduct further investigations and verify the location and direct causes of the fires. Satellite data can show the location of the fires, but does not indicate how they started or spread. It is also in the public interest to have up-to-date and publicly available concession data.
Better management of forest resources is one of the keys to preventing future fires. By improving near-real-time detection of change, government agencies, companies, and communities can coordinate and respond quickly to fire events. Satellite mapping and data tools—such as WRI’s Forest Cover Analyzer—can help to visualize forest clearing, fires, and concession data. Later this year, WRI and its partners will be launching Global Forest Watch to help better understand forest clearing at a global scale.
With better data, governments and companies in Indonesia can make better decisions—and move towards a future with clearer skies.
LEARN MORE: For more WRI analysis on Indonesia's fires, check out our blog series.
WRI used NASA’s Active Fire Data to determine the likely location of fires on the ground. This system uses the NASA MODIS satellites that survey the entire earth every 1-2 days. The sensors on these satellites detect the heat signatures of fires within the infrared spectral band. When the satellite imagery is processed, an algorithm searches for fire-like signatures. When a fire is detected, the system indicates the 1 km2 where the fire occurred with an “alert.” The system will nearly always detect fires of 1,000 m2 in size, but under ideal conditions, can detect flaming fires as small as 50 m2. Since each satellite passes over the equator twice a day, these alerts can be provided in near-real time. Fire alerts are posted on the NASA FIRMS website within 3 hours of detection by the satellite.
The accuracy of fire detection has improved greatly since fire detection systems were first developed for the MODIS satellites. Today, the rate of false positives is 1/10 to 1/1000 what it was under earlier systems first developed in the early 2000s. The algorithm used to detect fires includes steps to eliminate sources of false positives from sun glint, water glint, hot desert environments and others. When the system does not have enough information to detect a fire conclusively, the fire alert is discarded. In general, night observations have higher accuracy than daytime observations. Desert ecosystems have the highest rate of false positives. Many papers have been published to validate the NASA MODIS active fire alerts for use in various applications. WRI is employing a recommendation for detecting forest clearing fires (described in Morton and Defries, 2008), identifying fires with a Brightness value ≥330 Kelvin and a Confidence value ≥ 30% to indicate fires that have a high confidence for being forest-clearing fires. Low confidence fires are lower intensity fires that could either be from non-forest-clearing fire activity (clearing fields or grass burning), or could be older fires that have decreased in intensity (smoldering rather than flaming fires). The use of this classification establishes a higher standard for fire detection than using all fire alerts equally.
Sources: NASA FIRMS FAQ Morton, D., R. DeFries, J. T. Randerson, L. Giglio, W. Schroeder, and G. van der Werf. 2008. Agricultural intensification increases deforestation fire activity in Amazonia. Global Change Biology 14:2262-2276. | <urn:uuid:c01eb80f-96ee-4571-ae8b-375cd1ea43b9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://wri-indonesia.org/en/blog/peering-through-haze-what-data-can-tell-us-about-fires-indonesia | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.925028 | 1,355 | 2.8125 | 3 |
if you will like to stay in Canada for a very long period, you will need a Permanent Resident Permit for Canada to actualize this aim. In this article, we will walk you all through all the process that you need to follow to get there!
Canada has such amazing opportunities for skilled workers to immigrate and start a new life in the country and make it their permanent home.
The process of getting permanent resident status in Canada isn’t as complicated as you may think, especially if you qualify under one of the many Provincial Nominee Programs available in the country.
Canada has an international reputation as being an outstanding place to live and work, with high standards of living, generous support systems and opportunities available to citizens that many other countries can’t match.
To learn more about how you can get your own permanent resident permit in Canada, read on below!
In order to gain permanent residency status in Canada, you’ll need to apply for and receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
This document invites you to apply for a permanent resident visa once you have all of your documents together. Here are some tips on how you can get an ITA –
- Apply as soon as possible
- Be eligible
- Have enough money to cover the cost of processing your application
- Have enough time before the expiration date on your temporary residence permit to submit your application and wait for IRCC to process it.
- Prepare all of the required documents and be sure they are translated into English or French if they aren’t already
What Is Canada Permanent Resident Permit
The PRP is a type of visa that allows people to live and work in Canada indefinitely. It requires a thorough background check, police record, tuberculosis screening, and proof of funds.
However, there are some exceptions under which you can apply for a permanent resident permit without making any investment. In order to qualify for this exception, you need to be able to prove your strong ties with Canada such as:
- A good job offer from a Canadian company
When you need to leave your home country
There are many reasons you may need to leave your home country. Some, like refugees, have no choice but to find safety and shelter elsewhere.
Others may choose to immigrate for work or schooling opportunities, or because of family ties. Regardless of your reason for immigrating to Canada, there are requirements you must meet before you can get permanent residency (PR).
A strong reason for the PRP application
You need to show why you are entitled to apply. Immigration is not charity; there are lots of people on waiting lists who want to immigrate to Canada.
Why do you deserve a PRP when they don’t? There may be other factors that affect your application such as your age, health and financial situation, but for most applicants, an invitation from a Canadian employer would be strong evidence.
If you have found an employer who will offer you full-time work then consider applying. It doesn’t matter what kind of job it is, the key point is that the employer must be able to prove they cannot find someone else in Canada to fill the position.
One more thing: if you can provide proof that you were offered permanent employment in another country but rejected it because you wanted to come to Canada instead, this might help your case too.
An Easy Way To Apply For PRP
The easiest way to apply for PRP is to do it through the official website of IRCC.
This is not only convenient but also, helps you stay up-to-date with what’s going on in your case without having to keep calling their customer service reps.
What’s even better about applying online is that once you complete your application, you can just sit back and relax while waiting for a notification from IRCC as soon as they finish reviewing your documents.
And, when the notification comes through, you’ll get an email and text message informing you that they have approved your application or rejected it. In this case, if it’s the latter one then there’s no need to worry because all rejected applications will be given a detailed reason as to why.
Be prepared to prove that you are who you say you are by bringing photocopies of your ID, travel records and proof of employment. This will help officials quickly verify your identity and make things go smoothly.
Without these materials, it’s possible that you may not be admitted into Canada.
Plan to apply at least two months before your intended arrival date to account for delays due to weather or other factors. Visas are valid for up to six months from the day they were issued.
The maximum stay on any one visit is six months (180 days). Visas cannot be extended, so ensure that your plans align with this timeframe.
The application process takes about 30 minutes but can take longer if there is an issue with the documents submitted.
Once your visa has been approved, we recommend making arrangements to pick it up in person at the border as soon as possible. If you have a hotel booked in advance, we recommend travelling straight there after crossing customs.
Alternatives to PRP Application
If you’re not eligible to apply under Express Entry, don’t panic. There are a number of other ways you can come to Canada.
Here are some of your options -If you have an offer of full-time employment in Canada with an employer who is willing to provide you with a positive labour market opinion (LMO),
- If you have family in Canada that is willing to sponsor you as their qualified spouse or common-law partner or conjugal partner,
- If the province or territory where you live will sponsor your provincial nomination certificate, and finally;
- -You may be able to immigrate through the Canadian experience class immigration program.
- For this option, you must have at least one year of skilled work experience within the last 10 years in one of 50 qualifying occupations listed on the IRCC page.
- Under Quebec skilled worker program, you need to meet certain requirements for education and work experience if it is either over three years since graduation from a degree at the university level or post-secondary school level or five years since getting a diploma of vocational studies at college level or post-secondary school level.
A permanent residence permit is not granted to each and every person who applies. In fact, only approximately 10% of applicants are approved each year.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people over the age of 18 should try to get between seven and eight hours of sleep each night. However, there is currently a sleep deprivation epidemic in the United States: the most recent estimates suggest that approximately 70 million adults in the United States suffer from a sleep disorder.
Sleep disorders vary widely: some people suffer from sleep apnea; others from anxiety disorders or depression, both of which interfere with sleep; some people’s sleep is disrupted by late-night use of electronic devices, such as cell phones; others have illnesses that interfere with sleep. Whatever the reason, insufficient sleep is known to cause or exacerbate numerous physical and psychological problems. It has been directly linked with obesity, anxiety, depression, heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. This is not surprising: sleep is an essential part of the body’s healing process.
In addition to the serious conditions mentioned above, the consistent fatigue that results from insufficient sleep is cause for concern. People who are tired tend to have difficulty concentrating. Not only are these individuals less productive, they are also more likely to injure themselves, whether due to a fall, or a car accident.
Help yourself get a good night sleep by following these 7 guidelines:
1. Get regular exercise
Numerous studies have shown that individuals who exercise on a regular basis are less likely to suffer from sleep disturbances. Furthermore, in addition to its usefulness as a sleep aid, exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and depression.
2. Avoid napping
There is a vicious cycle that often happens to people with sleep disorders: their daytime fatigue may “force” them to take a nap. This, in turn, will make falling asleep at night more difficult. A person caught in this cycle needs to break the habit of taking a daytime nap.
3. Don’t eat large meals near bedtime
The digestion of food requires the body to work in order to extract the vitamins and minerals required to maintain the body’s health. The work required for digestion will disrupt a comfortable night’s sleep, and will often lead to indigestion, or abdominal cramping.
4. Don’t drink too much liquid before bed
Drinking before bed will often cause a person to wake up several times during the night in order to use the bathroom. This unnecessary disruption of the sleep cycle is easy to fix — avoid drinking any liquids 2 to 3 hours before going to bed. It goes without saying that caffeinated drinks are especially disruptive to sleep quality, even when consumed in the late afternoon.
In order to fall asleep easily it is helpful to take some time to relax before going to bed. Reading a book, taking a hot bath, practicing some form of meditation, or writing in a diary can help a person unwind and relax. It is especially important to avoid activities that encourage wakefulness, for example watching television or using a computer before bed.
6. Consistent bedtimes
One of the most important rules for a good night’s sleep is to establish a consistent bedtime. The body will acclimate itself to a routine; but going to bed one night at 10 PM and the next night at 2 AM will interfere with the body’s ability to set its internal clock.
7. Create a proper bedroom atmosphere
When a person uses their bedroom specifically for sleep, and avoids using it for exercising, watching television, or pursuing hobbies, their very entry into the bedroom will signal their body that bedtime has arrived. Taking additional steps to make sure that the bedroom is a comfortable place to sleep can also be helpful. Most sleep experts agree that keeping the bedroom somewhat cool, preferably between 60° and 70° is optimal. Making sure the bedroom is dark and quiet is also important.
By following these seven simple guidelines a person can expect to improve their overall sleep quality, and in the process improve their health as well. It’s a win-win situation. Pleasant dreams!
At Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Keansburg, NJ, our residents receive the highest quality rehabilitative and skilled nursing care in a homelike and compassionate environment conducive to healing.
Our family-owned and -operated 123-bed facility, is tucked away in the quiet beach town of Keansburg, NJ at the Jersey Shore, within sight of Sandy Hook and the New York City skyline.
Our services include short-term rehab, long-term care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, hospice care, and respite care for those times when the caretaker needs to be taken care of.
We proudly provide the following specialty healthcare services: complex medical care management, intravenous (IV) therapy, wound care, enteral feeding, pain management, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, a dedicated pulmonary program, hospice care with private suites, a stroke rehab program, respiratory support, eye care, dental care, podiatry care, and psychological consults and counseling.
We pride ourselves on healing the entire patient through a holistic and individualized approach.
Our meticulous care planning helps us ensure that each and every resident receives the best in clinical care, support and unconditional love.
For over 25 years, we have been a staple of health and wellness, serving the members of our community and partnering with our local hospitals like Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, NJ and Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ.
We provide a tailored program of physical, occupational and speech therapy, as well as all types of specialized care under one roof.
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Diagnoses and Treatment of Colon & Rectal Cancer
Colon and rectal cancer (commonly known as colorectal cancer) is a commonly diagnosed cancer. About 5 percent of Americans will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime. The colon compromises the first 4-5 feet of the large intestine starting from the small intestine to the rectum, while the rectum is the last 5 inches of the large intestine leading to the anus. Colorectal cancer is highly curable when diagnosed in early stages. Hamza Guend MD, of the TriHealth Surgical Institute on the diagnosis and treatment of colon and rectal cancer on this segment of Living Better With TriHealth.
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The project is about designing a robot that already has 6 wheel and 2 sensors at the front.
All the components must be from the Texas Instruments website, bulk pricing is at the far right for each component, bulk pricing must be use for the cost analysis.
The design must be hardware with no software assistance.
The design must be a state machine, flip flop, and gates only. The state machine is either mealy or moore. The design must not be overly complicated. Simple Flip flop with simple gate transformation should do.
A digital circuit must be design to show how the state machine and flip flop work.
Every step of the design process must be explained thoroughly.
A cost analysis must be done
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There’s nothing like bad news to get action. It’s how we roll as South Africans.
Remember recent comments from President Cyril Ramaphosa, alerted like the rest of us to the impending governance crisis SA faced on 9 December 2015 when Nhlanhla Nene was fired as finance minister, that he only really started taking the state capture story seriously when the data dump of some 200,000 emails exposed the extent of the problem in lurid detail?
Tuesday’s economic data dump is the financial equivalent of the Gupta mails.
It’s a warning that all is not well in the economy. And it’s up to us how we deal with it. The good news is that this is as bad as it gets for now. And the better news is that growth is a choice. Better policy making can drive growth. The bad news is that the choices needed to drive growth are hard to implement and not always politically expedient.
Here is the brutal reality. South Africa suffered its worst quarterly contraction in nine years in the first quarter of 2018. Frankly, anyone expecting anything much different was away with the fairies. If you had deluded yourself that a fractious political agreement in the latter part of December at Nasrec would translate speedily into economic growth and prosperity, then you have no-one else to blame but yourself. There is a lag effect in economics. Particularly when it comes to making a recovery. Declines can be precipitous, just ask the Turks and Argentinians, but sustainable recovery takes far longer.
The headline-grabbing number of a contraction of 2.2% in the economy is what is going to be the subject of braai fire discussions this weekend. But there is something altogether more serious we need to figure out. Economists are divided. Have we flatlined for the past decade or have we in fact gone backwards? Other than a brief World Cup spike in growth upon which South Africa failed to capitalise, our real growth number over the past decade has been below population growth. South Africa’s population grows at an average 1.5% a year and average growth since the global financial crisis has failed to match even that paltry amount.
Feel poorer than you did a decade ago? Well, that is hardly surprising. As an average South African, you are. Ratings agencies use GDP per capita as a key measure of whether a country is improving life for all of its citizens. Beyond the political sloganeering of “a better life for all” – the reality is that most of us are worse off in real terms than we were in 2008.
So as ugly as the 2.2% GDP contraction looks, the picture is actually worse than the quarterly breakdown suggests.
We run the risk that Ramaphoria runs out of steam as this week’s massive petrol price increase on top of the April VAT hike and the inevitability of more to come bite into the little disposable income you might have thought you would have this year.
Patience, sadly, is required. While the president and his new administration have made some quite extraordinary strides in driving political change – there is little they can do about the economy in the short term.
While the short term numbers are scary and read like this: “..the agriculture sector shrank 24.2 percent in the quarter due to poor horticulture output, followed by mining which fell 9.9 percent and manufacturing which fell 6.4 percent,” there are encouraging signs that once the political manoeuvring is done and the vast capital outflows from state-owned enterprises are stopped, that we can get back to growth, and jobs and hiring.
Economics is not a popularity contest. But politics is. In that lies the problem. As we head for an election year, beware of politicians bearing promises they not only have no intention of delivering on, but probably can’t be executed quickly. Recoveries take a long time, which is why you need to avoid trouble in the first place. | <urn:uuid:10660a84-5288-48d9-a1cb-b711cc50945a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://social-tv.co.za/why-our-bad-growth-number-is-good-news/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.966255 | 830 | 1.625 | 2 |
In the United States, the individual medical licensing authorities (“state medical boards”) of the various jurisdictions grant a license to practice medicine. Each medical licensing authority sets its own rules and regulations and requires passing an examination that demonstrates qualification for licensure. Results of the USMLE are reported to these authorities for use in granting the initial license to practice medicine. The USMLE provides them with a common evaluation system for applicants for initial medical licensure.
USMLE in Detail
This is intended as a brief description of the organizations that are directly involved with or contribute to the USMLE program. The USMLE®, or the United States Medical Licensing Examination® program, is owned by two entities: the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®).
The FSMB is a non-profit organization that represents the 70 state medical and osteopathic boards of the United States and its territories. The individual medical boards are responsible for licensing physicians, investigating patient complaints, and disciplining physicians who violate the law. The FSMB acts on behalf of its state board members in providing a national assessment program, providing tools that facilitate the documentation and distribution of credentials, sponsoring a national database for tracking disciplinary actions, and acting as a national voice for the individual boards on issues of importance to licensing and practice.
The NBME is a non-profit organization that serves the public through assessments of health professionals. The approximately 80-member board includes representation from national experts who contribute to the design of its examinations, at-large members who bring a variety of perspectives including the public, and representatives from a number of organizations including the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Resident and Fellows Section of the AMA, the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS), the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), FSMB, the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), the uniformed services, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The NBME develops a number of assessments used in medical education, licensure, and certification, domestically and internationally, and is involved in research and development intended to advance medical education and the science of assessment.
USMLE Governing Body
USMLE is governed by a number of committees that include members from the ECFMG, FSMB, NBME, and the public. This committee is responsible for the overall direction of the program, identifying and approving procedures for scoring and determining the pass/fail standard, and all significant policies and procedures.
USMLE Questions Source
Members of USMLE test committees include scientists, educators, and clinicians from every region of the United States. Virtually all LCME-accredited medical schools in the United States have been represented on USMLE test committees. USMLE test committee members represent a “national faculty of medicine” drawn from medical schools, state medical boards, and clinical practice settings across the United States.
Why USMLE was created?
USMLE was created in response to the need for one path to medical license for allopathic physicians in the United States. It was desirable to create one examination system accepted in every state, to ensure that all licensed MD’s had passed the same assessment standards – no matter in which school or which country they had trained. Today all state medical boards utilize a national examination – USMLE for allopathic physicians, COMLEX-USA for osteopathic physicians. | <urn:uuid:fa43a0f0-ed6b-49f5-935c-d5aa457b67c4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://softamo.org/services/usmle-coaching/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.948633 | 740 | 2.53125 | 3 |
By Brett Larson Inaajimowin Editor
“I’ve been drawing pretty much my whole life, but I began to get more attentive about it in middle school,“ said Chase Sam, a tenth grader at Nay Ah Shing High School. “I taught myself to draw, and I’ve worked on it for years and years. My teachers would catch me drawing in their classes.“
Chase’s work has paid off. She has been asked by Rosetta Stone to submit illustrations for Ojibwe language learning materials the company is developing on behalf of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
“It all started around this time last year,“ said Chase. “I was invited to attend an Elders conference about publishing the Aanjibimaadizing books, and I got to observe the artists who illustrated the books — Jonathan Thunder, Steve Premo, and Wesley Ballinger.“
The Aanjibimaadizing books are three monolingual Ojibwe collections of stories told by Mille Lacs Band Elders and transcribed by language students from around the region.
Chase’s great grandmother, the late Panji Gahbow, was one of the Elders who told stories for the Aanjibimaadizing project, and Chase was able to listen in and draw some pictures to illustrate her stories. They weren’t used in the books, but word got around that there was a talented young artist in the making.
“Eventually word must have spread to Rosetta Stone,“ said Chase. “They emailed me last year to do an interview and take up some independent contractor work for them.“
Chase draws on her iPad primarily. “Most of what I do is digital, but I do want to learn to work with art materials,“ she said. “I want to draw for myself and my friends and family, but at the same time, I hope I can inspire other people to pursue what they love doing.“
Nay Ah Shing English teacher Blenda Hagberg has taught Chase and her sisters Ronni and Mia, who are now in college. “She’s a great student from a wonderful family. Talented, intelligent, fun, thoughtful, respectful — great to have in class.“
Chase says her sisters are her role models, and she is planning to follow their footsteps to college.
“College has been on my mind for some time,“ said Chase. “I have taken time out of my summers to attend college camp at Purdue.“ Nay Ah Shing has participated in the GERI (Gifted Education Resource and Research Institute) for years, with Chase and her sisters making multiple trips to the program.
Chase was captain of one of Nay Ah Shing’s two Ojibwe language quiz bowl teams before the pandemic brought an end to the season last year.
“I’ve been thinking about doing college classes on the language because I want to learn more and help revitalize it,“ Chase said.
This year, she’s studying the language through Zoom classes with Nay Ah Shing teacher Waabishkigaabaw (John Benjamin). “He’s doing a great job,“ she said.
Don’t worry about Chase getting too serious too soon, though. She also has typical teen interests, primarily playing her favorite video games and collecting related merchandise.
The Rosetta Stone project is a golden opportunity for Chase to bring all her interests together, as some of her illustrations will be used for characters in language learning videos.
And while there’s no plan — yet — for figurines or other “merch,“ Chase’s characters may one day be part of the collection of another young artist with big dreams and loads of talent. | <urn:uuid:b2abdc86-74ab-484c-b1bd-2b91236b17f2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://mlbo.dev/news/ipad-artist-makes-her-mark | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.964109 | 826 | 2.1875 | 2 |
We want kids to learn about the importance of agriculture. It's where our food comes from along with so many other products. Raising animals and growing gardens are grand adventures that take a lot of hard work and commitment. We need farmers, and if we can inspire a future farmer by introducing them to the farm experience...then that's a good thing!
Our field trips last one hour and begin at 9:00am, 10:30am, or 1:30pm on Tuesdays-Fridays. Schedule a spring or fall visit in the months of May or September!
We can easily accommodate up to 40 students, but are willing to work with you if you have a larger number of students. Included in the trip will be 4-5 stations for learning and asking questions. The students will be divided into smaller groups ahead of time and rotate through each station. We will meet each animal up close and personal, and go on a hayride! There's lots of fun and learning to be had!
Teachers/Adults: no charge
Minimum of 10 students or $60
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The new government in Australia's Queensland state has unexpectedly smoothed the way for two Indian companies to expand a port for two coal projects opposed by green groups, in an attempt to boost the struggling mining industry.
Indian conglomerates Adani Enterprises and GVK, with separate projects worth at least AUS$17 billion (US$13 billion), had feared the new Labor government would hold back development of the coal-rich Galilee Basin amid concerns about carbon emissions and damage to the Great Barrier Reef.
The new government was eager to make clear it wanted to promote jobs in the mining industry, after toppling a conservative government in January 2015 that was promising to spend taxpayers' money to help fund the port and rail for Adani's Carmichael project.
"We're no fools. We realise that jobs have to come from economic development, and economic development in this state has a lot to do with mining," state development minister Anthony Lynham told Reuters in an interview.
"So we encourage mining, especially in the Galilee Basin, because we know that if the area is opened up, others will follow."
The government rejected requests from Greenpeace and community group GetUp to revoke approvals for Adani to operate in Queensland based on its environmental track record in India.
"I realise their track record in India, but this is a different ballpark. Australia has strong standards. If we slip in those standards, there are a whole heap of organisations that will come down on us like a ton of bricks," Lynham said.
Green groups were disappointed with the approval of plans to expand Abbot Point, though they were relieved that 3 million m3 of dredged soil will now be dumped at the port, instead of at sea in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park or near wetlands, as previously proposed.
With many Queensland coal mines running at a loss now due to an oversupplied market and uncertain demand growth, campaigners questioned the need for a bigger coal port.
"Obviously there's no point in damaging the reef, dredging in the waters, if all we end up with is a white elephant or a stranded asset," said Wendy Tubman, coordinator with the North Queensland Conservation Council.
Adani and GVK welcomed the dredging agreement. GVK said dumping the dredged soil on land would increase the port construction cost, but declined to say by how much.
Lynham said he would push the federal government for environmental approval of the dredging plan within four months.
Edited from source by Joseph Green
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Protect Your Dog or Cat from Heartworm Disease
Casillas Veterinary Hospitals on Protecting Your Dog or Cat from Heartworm Disease
Parasite prevention is an important part of caring for your pet’s health. You may routinely provide flea and tick prevention, but preventing heartworm disease is another issue you should consider. At Casillas Veterinary Hospitals in Montebello, Lynwood, and East Los Angeles, CA, we can provide information and medication to prevent heartworm disease in your pet.
What Is Heartworm Disease?
Heartworm is a disease caused by microscopic worms that enter your pet’s body through the bite of a mosquito. The mosquito feeds on blood from an infected animal and then transmits the larvae to a new animal through a bite. Once inside the new animal’s body, the larvae migrate to the heart and lungs, where they reproduce and grow large, causing severe symptoms in the host animal. If left untreated, the animal will sicken and die.
Because treatment for heartworm disease can be lengthy and expensive, it is your interest and your pet’s interest to take advantage of preventive medications. A number of different forms are available, such as monthly oral medications, spot-on treatments and injectable drugs that work for 6 months. Your veterinarian will advise you on the right one for your pet’s needs.
When a dog tests positive for heartworm disease, prevention medications are not effective and a more comprehensive course of treatment must be administered. Animals receive a series of injections to kill the adult worms. Heartworm prevention medications are given to kill juvenile worms. Antibiotics and steroid drugs are also administered to reduce side effects. Exercise is severely restricted during the treatment period, while the medication eliminates the worms from the heart and lungs. Surgery must sometimes be done to remove worms from the body. There is no current medication therapy for cats. However, supportive veterinary care can be administered to manage the disease.
Contact Casillas Veterinary Hospitals for Heartworm Treatment and Testing
Dr. Casillas and Dr. Castilla utilize their many years of veterinary experience to care for the health of their patients in Montebello, East Los Angeles and Lynwood, CA. We can provide a wide range of veterinary services, including vaccinations, dental care, spay and neuter surgery, orthopedic care and diagnostics. Call Casillas Veterinary Hospitals today at 323-726-1525 in Montebello, 323-721-2244 in East Los Angeles or 323-566-4177 in Lynwood for an appointment to learn more about how to protect your dog or cat from heartworm disease. | <urn:uuid:d3f0199c-25e4-4c4b-89f1-3b916096ae66> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://casillasveterinaryhospitals.com/blogs/protect-your-dog-or-cat-from-heartworm-disease | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.889661 | 551 | 2.484375 | 2 |
A new study published in the online journal PLoS One suggests that individuals with poor dental health and periodontitis may have marked increase in cognitive decline related to Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
This is perhaps the first longitudinal study examining the correlation between poor dental health and cognitive outcomes.
Chewing on involved teeth may lead to the introduction of periodontal bacteria shown by detectable amounts of serum bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS). In Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) periodontitis may be even more common because of a reduced ability to take care of oral hygiene as the disease progresses and in AD increased elevation of serum levels of antibodies with associated increases in TNFα have been reported.
In the PLoS One study, Mark Ide and colleagues from the Dental Institute, Kings College, London, and the University of Southampton, Faculty of Medicine, Southampton, UK hypothesised that gum disease would increase with increasing dementia severity in AD but that periodontitis would be associated with an increased rate of cognitive decline independent of the degree of dementia severity.
The authors also hypothesised that periodontitis would be associated with a relative increase in systemic measures of the pro-inflammatory state and a decrease in anti-inflammatory state.
In the PLoS One six month observational cohort study the authors cognitively assessed 60 participants with mild to moderate dementia, and monitored blood systemic inflammatory markers.
The authors did not find a clear relationship between severity of dementia and degree of gum disease, most likely reflecting the absence of subjects with severe dementia in the study. However, no studies to date have examined whether, in a longitudinal study, poor dental health correlates with poorer cognitive outcomes that are independent to baseline cognitive state.
This study shows that in AD poor dental health, and in particular, the presence of gum disease, is associated with a marked increase in cognitive decline, independent to baseline cognitive state. The authors report that periodontitis at baseline was associated with a six fold increase in the rate of cognitive decline over a six month follow up period.
The mechanism for the relationship between periodontitis and cognitive decline is still unclear but there is increasing evidence to support a role for systemic inflammation. Thus, cross sectional studies have shown that the presence of periodontitis, or antibodies to common periodontal bacterial flora, are associated with an increase in a systemic proinflammatory state characterized by an increase in serum CRP; TNFα and TNFα/IL10 ratios in participants with AD.
In this study the investigators show evidence of a relative increase in the proinflammatory state and decrease in the anti-inflammatory state over a six month follow up period in AD participants with gum disease.
A similar association was found between pro-inflammatory state and the presence of IgG antibodies to P gingivalis, generally associated with the presence of periodontitis. If, as this current study suggests, there is a direct relationship between periodontitis and cognitive decline then treatment of periodontitis might be a possible treatment option in AD.
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18.56 (Survey chains, ch) - unit for measure
distances, lengths, heights and widths in Metric Units. One survey chain is equal
to 792.001584 inches.
On this page we consider in detail all variants for convert 18.56 survey chains to inches and all opportunities how to convert survey chains with usage comprehensive examples, related charts and conversion tables for survey chains. Here you will find all the ways for calculating and converting survey chains in inches and back. If you want to know how many inches are in 18.56 survey chains you can obtain the answer in several ways:
To indicate survey chains, we will use the abbreviation "ch" to indicate inches we will use the abbreviation "in". All options to convert "ch" to "in" we will look more detail in individual topics below. So, we're starting explore all avenues of transformation eighteen point five six survey chains and conversions between survey chains and inches.
To convert 18.56 survey chains into inches we consider using the online converter on the web page. The online converter has very simple interface and will help us quickly convert our survey chains. The online survey chain converter has an adaptive shape for different devices and therefore for monitors it looks like the left and right input fields but on tablets and mobile phones it looks like the top and bottom input fields. If you want convert any survey chain values, you must only enter required value in the left (or top) input field and automatically you get the result in the right (or bottom) field. Under each field you see a more detailed result of the calculation and the coefficient of 792.001584 which is used in the calculations. The big green string, under the input fields - "18.56 Survey chains = 14699.549399 Inches" further enhances and shows final result of the conversion. Calculator for converting units of measurement works symmetrically in both directions. If you enter any value in any field, you will get the result in the opposite field. Clicking on the arrow icons between the input fields you can swap the fields and perform other calculations. We are all made for easily converting any values between survey chains and inches.
If you came to this page, you already see the result work of the online calculator. In the left (or top) field you see the value of 18.56 "ch" on the right (or bottom) box you see the value of result is equal to 14699.549399 "in". Write briefly: 18.56 "ch" = 14699.549399 "in"
We have briefly reviewed how to use the unit Converter on this page, but this is only part of the features of the page service. We made an interesting possibility to compute all possible values for units of measure in the lower tables. These tables are used to convert basic units of measurement: Metric conversion chart, US Survey conversion chart, International conversion chart, Astronomical conversion chart. Please, find these 4 tables at the bottom of this page they have the headers:
To answer this question, we start with a brief definition of survey chain and inch, and their purpose. The survey chain and inch units of length which can be converted one to another using a conversion factor which is equal to 792.001584. This coefficient answers the question how many inches are equivalent to one survey chain. The value of this multiplier determines the basic value to calculate all other lengths, sizes and other transformations for these units (survey chain and inch), it is enough to know the value, i.e. to remember that 1 survey chain = 792.001584 (in). Knowing the number of inches in one survey chain by simple multiplication we can calculate any values. Let's do a simple calculation using the multiplication:
18.56 (ch) × 792.001584 = 14699.549399 (in)
Thus it is seen that after multiplying by the coefficient we get the following relationship:
18.56 Survey chains = 14699.549399 Inches
We have already seen how to convert these two values and how change survey chains to inches. So in summary, you can write all possible results that have the same meaning.
18.56 survey chains to inches = 14699.549399″ (in)
18.56 ch in inches = 14699.549399″ (in)
18.56 ch into inches = 14699.549399″ (in)
18.56 ch in = 14699.549399″ (in)
18.56 ch is 14699.549399″ inches
eighteen point five six survey chains = 14699.549399 inches
To convert 18.56 survey chains into inches we can use many ways:
In the calculations for survey chains and inches, we will use the formula presented below that would quickly get the desired result.
Y (ch) × 792.001584 = X (in) Y - value of survey chains X - result in inches
That is, you need to remember that 1 survey chain is equal 792.001584 inches, and when converting survey chains just multiply the number of survey chains (in this case 18.56 survey chains) by a factor of 792.001584. For example, we transform the set of values 18.56 ch, 19.56 ch, 20.56 ch, 21.56 ch, 22.56 ch into inches and get the result in the following examples:
18.56 (ch) × 792.001584 = 14699.549399 (in) 19.56 (ch) × 792.001584 = 15491.550983 (in) 20.56 (ch) × 792.001584 = 16283.552567 (in) 21.56 (ch) × 792.001584 = 17075.554151 (in) 22.56 (ch) × 792.001584 = 17867.555735 (in)
In all variants we multiplied the all survey chains in range from 18.56 (ch) to 22.56 (ch) with the same ratio of 792.001584 and got the correct results in calculations.
To calculate the proportions you need to know the reference value in inches for 1 survey chain and according to the rules of arithmetic we can calculate any value in inches for any length in survey chains. See the next examples. We form the proportion for 3 values our survey chains 18.56 ch, 19.56 ch, 20.56 ch and calculate results values in inches:
1 (ch) — 792.001584 (in) 18.56 (ch) — X (in) Solve the above proportion for X to obtain: X = 18.56(ch) × 792.001584(in) ÷ 1(ch) = 14699.549399(in)
1 (ch) — 792.001584 (in) 19.56 (ch) — X (in) Solve the above proportion for X to obtain: X = 19.56(ch) × 792.001584(in) ÷ 1(ch) = 15491.550983(in)
1 (ch) — 792.001584 (in) 20.56 (ch) — X (in) Solve the above proportion for X to obtain: X = 20.56(ch) × 792.001584(in) ÷ 1(ch) = 16283.552567(in)
All proportions used reference value 1 survey chain = 792.001584 inches
You can use our basic universal online converter on the current web page and convert any your length dimensions and distances between survey chains and inches in any directions free and fast.
Currently, the field for survey chains contains the number 18.56 (ch) you can change it. Just enter any number into field for survey chains (for example any value from our set: 19.56, 20.56, 21.56, 22.56 survey chains or any other value) and get the fast result into field for inches. How to use the survey chain online calculator you can more detail read at this link manual for the calculator.
For example, we take the 8 values into survey chains and will try to calculate the result values in inches. Also, we will use the web calculator (you can find it at the top of this page). In the set up a table in the left margin we write the value in survey chains in the right margin you see the values that you should obtain after calculation. You can check it right now, without leaving the site and make sure that the calculator works correctly and quickly. In all calculations, we used the ratio 792.001584 which helps us to get the desired values of computation results in inches. Please, see the results in the next table:
|Survey chains||Table Factor||Inches|
|2260269 (ch)||× 792.001584||= 1790136628.27 (in)|
|2260270 (ch)||× 792.001584||= 1790137420.27 (in)|
|2260271 (ch)||× 792.001584||= 1790138212.27 (in)|
|2260272 (ch)||× 792.001584||= 1790139004.27 (in)|
|2260273 (ch)||× 792.001584||= 1790139796.27 (in)|
|2260274 (ch)||× 792.001584||= 1790140588.27 (in)|
|2260275 (ch)||× 792.001584||= 1790141380.28 (in)|
|2260276 (ch)||× 792.001584||= 1790142172.28 (in)|
We're briefly describe the possibility for using our calculator for converting 18.56 survey chains. The calculator allows you to convert any value for lengths and distances not only in survey chains but also for all other units. Our conversion tables which we mentioned earlier are also included in the logic operation of the calculator and all these calculations you can get in one application if you download and install the software on your computer. Converter easily converts 18.56 "ch" for you in offline mode. All the details of the work of this application for conversion of the heights and widths, lengths, sizes and distances described in survey chains or other units of measurement you will find in menu "Software" of this site or by the link: InchPro Decimal. Please, also see the screenshots for acquaintance.
Many people can hardly imagine the relationship between survey chain and inch. In this picture, you can clearly see the ratio of these quantities to understand them in real life. The ratio of the lengths of the segments is retained on screens with any resolution as for large monitors as well as for small mobile devices.
The graph shows the relative values the survey chains in the form of rectangular segments of different lengths and colors. As well as the visual representation of 18.56 (ch) with the reference value in inches.
The graphs of the relationship between survey chains and inches are expressed in the following colours:
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|18.56 (ch) to micrometers microns||= 373368554.736|
|18.56 (ch) to nanometers||= 3.73368554736e+11|
|18.56 (ch) to decimeters||= 3733.68554736|
|18.56 (ch) to meters||= 373.368554736|
|18.56 (ch) to millimeters||= 373368.554736|
|18.56 (ch) to kilometers||= 0.373368554736|
|18.56 (ch) to decameters||= 37.3368554736|
|18.56 (ch) to hectometers||= 3.73368554736|
|18.56 (ch) to centimeters||= 37336.8554736|
|18.56 (ch) to survey chains||= 18.56|
|18.56 (ch) to survey feet||= 1224.96|
|18.56 (ch) to survey furlongs stade||= 1.856|
|18.56 (ch) to survey leagues||= 0.0773333333333|
|18.56 (ch) to survey statute miles||= 0.232|
|18.56 (ch) to survey inches||= 14699.52|
|18.56 (ch) to survey rods perches poles||= 74.24|
|18.56 (ch) to survey links||= 1856.0|
|18.56 (ch) to inches||= 14699.549399|
|18.56 (ch) to feet||= 1224.96244992|
|18.56 (ch) to miles||= 0.232000464|
|18.56 (ch) to yards||= 408.32081664|
|18.56 (ch) to picas||= 88197.2963942|
|18.56 (ch) to points||= 1058367.55673|
|18.56 (ch) to light-year||= 3.939471e-14|
|18.56 (ch) to light-day||= 1.441467207e-11|
|18.56 (ch) to light-second||= 1.24542344135e-06|
|18.56 (ch) to light-minute||= 2.07570573118e-08|
|18.56 (ch) to astronomical unit||= 2.49581459004e-09|
|18.56 (ch) to parsec||= 1.205361e-14|
|18.56 (ch) to light-hour||= 3.4595095521e-10|
|18.49 (ch)||= 14652.029304 (in)||details about 18.49 survey chains|
|18.5 (ch)||= 14667.8693357 (in)||details about 18.5 survey chains|
|18.51 (ch)||= 14683.7093674 (in)||details about 18.51 survey chains|
|18.52 (ch)||= 14699.549399 (in)||details about 18.52 survey chains|
|18.53 (ch)||= 14715.3894307 (in)||details about 18.53 survey chains|
|18.54 (ch)||= 14731.2294624 (in)||details about 18.54 survey chains|
|18.55 (ch)||= 14747.0694941 (in)||details about 18.55 survey chains|
|18.56 (ch)||= 14762.9095258 (in)||18.56 survey chains = 14762.9095258 inches|
|18.57 (ch)||= 14778.7495574 (in)||details about 18.57 survey chains|
|18.58 (ch)||= 14794.5895891 (in)||details about 18.58 survey chains|
|18.59 (ch)||= 14810.4296208 (in)||details about 18.59 survey chains|
|18.6 (ch)||= 14826.2696525 (in)||details about 18.6 survey chains|
|18.61 (ch)||= 14842.1096842 (in)||details about 18.61 survey chains|
|18.62 (ch)||= 14857.9497158 (in)||details about 18.62 survey chains|
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While the Coronavirus has created an ominous frame of reference to our daily lives, Tusk wants to remind folks of the power we possess to promote hope through micro-activism.
By Janica Torres
Micro-activism is the idea that little acts of compassion and resistance can lead to social change on a larger scale through our daily interactions with each other and ourselves.
Now more than ever is the time for small acts of kindness to highlight our humanity, uphold community, and maintain connections while social distancing.
Tusk engaged our Titan community about what micro-activism means to them and how it can make a world of difference.
RJ Abesamis, sophomore double major in Cinema & Television Arts and Asian American Studies
“I do micro-activism by hearing people out and sharing space. Really listening to a person and giving them room is very validating.”
Dr. Xhercis Méndez, associate professor of Women & Gender Studies and affiliated faculty of African American Studies
“I enact micro-activism through what I teach by setting up my syllabi to ensure students have access to work by scholars and activists of color and by trans and gender non-conforming queer folks. So I don’t continue to reiterate an understanding of knowledge as only white and Western.”
Alysia Batchelder, sexual health educator and owner of Pink Kitty
“For me, micro-activism is about getting information out and making sex a topic we can talk about. One of the biggest problems with our culture is that we’re told we’re not supposed to talk about sex. Not talking about it is what creates all the problems.”
Victoria Centeno, senior History major
“I was raised in a very conservative family. I think my very existence as bisexual in my household is a form of micro-activism because I’m trying to exist as who I am and not what they want me to be.”
Dina Bdaiwi, second year graduate student in Counseling and Clinical Mental Health
“My micro-activism is calling people in instead of calling people out, so with more compassion. I bring up topics of gender, race, and sexual orientation in my classes, and I use my assignments to call in different experiences and ideas to things I want to see changed.”
Steven Duran, fifth year, double major in English and Women & Gender Studies and a minor in Queer Studies
“One way I try to create social change is through improving the way I communicate. By continuing to learn and changing our language to use it more effectively and inclusively, we’re able to start discussions and share ideas that can lead to action.”
Evelin Franco, graduate student at the WoMen’s & Adult Reentry Center and an American Studies major
“Working in a center run by women that prioritizes the needs of women feels like a fuck you to the partiarchy. That’s how I do micro-activism.”
Mia Blue, second year Sociology major
“I do things like waving or smiling to make someone’s day better. I’m very shy and anxious, and I tend to overthink, so I take that into consideration with other people and how they feel, too.”
J. Jesus Rojas, fifth year triple major in Chicano studies, Spanish, and Linguistics, desk student lead for the Diversity Initiatives & Resource Centers
“I do micro-activism in my work by introducing underrepresented students to folks of color in positions of power and through opportunities to work with professionals in their communities. This empowers them to see their identity as something that can propel their future.”
Andrew Binnings, fourth year Finance major
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How to Use a Sewing Machine- Easy As 1,2,3
We consider the sewing machine an appliance to be owned by all homes. Maybe you just purchased a new sewing machine , or you have one sitting just in the corner at home. If your curiosity on how to use a sewing machine is what brings you here, then look no further. This step-by-step written analysis, tips and tricks, and instructions below are basic and beginner-friendly.
What Is a Sewing Machine?
The use of sewing machines dates to the olden days of our favorite Nan and Aunt Susie, making homemade dresses for us, cute hair bows or bow ties, fixing our favorite dresses or torn jeans and making other crafted items.
It is a machine that is used for joining pieces of cloth, with a needle that is operated either by turning a handle or by electricity.
Types of Sewing Machines
For beginners, knowledge of the different types of sewing machines cannot be overemphasized. This is because it plays a major role and serves as a guide in selecting a beginner-friendly sewing machine. I will be introducing you to three (3) main types of sewing machines:
i. The Mechanical also known as the manual type
ii. The Electronic type
iii. The Computerized type
The choice of sewing machine you make will depend on your needs and financial capacity as the different types vary in prices.
Get Familiar With the Machine’s User Manual
All sewing machine appliances have a manual they come with, which serves as an introduction and guide on how to use them.
But if your machine was an inherited one from an old auntie, you can still find useful resources on your machine’s model on the internet. Also, some machines even have user-installed sewing assistants for mobile devices that guide the user on how to use a sewing machine or on how to perform troubleshoots.
Either way, you can access the user manual, but it should be your first stop on how to use a sewing machine.
Start Exploring the Components of Your Sewing Machine
At first, understanding the parts of a sewing machine may seem like a herculean task but frequent familiarization with these parts makes it a lot easier and you know what they say about the frequent practice: it makes perfect.
The Functions of the Components of a Sewing Machine
To get started, you must locate the power button on the machine. The power button powers the device and it is located on different sides of the machine; this is dependent on the sewing machine.
It is easily located with an on/off symbol. This button is seen only on the electronic and computerized sewing machine type. Clicking on this button serves as an automatic startup for the machine. The manual machine does not have a power button.
The Foot Control Pedal
Serves as a speed regulator. It helps in increasing or reducing the speed; the more you press, the more the speed increases and vice versa.
This is a little part of the machine. It is usually attached to a needle bar with the help of a screw. The choice of machine needles is important in knowing how to use a sewing machine because the use of wrong needles on fabrics will result in poor sewing. The type of fabric, heavy or light, will determine the needle to use. For a change of needles, you will have to refer to the user manual.
This provides the needle with a firm grip using the assistance of a metal screw.
It is a shiny metallic flat surface usually located under the needle. Its purpose is to help move the fabric with the feed dogs to ensure sewing.
Needle Position Dial
The needle position dial navigates the position of the needle for a straight stitch type of sewing.
This is located on the top of the machine and is used to hold the spool of thread. It is either metal or plastic.
The bobbin is a different but smaller type of spool that holds the thread below the machine. It is responsible for the backstitch that appears at the back of the fabric. It is in a metal form in manual machine and plastic form in the electrical and computerized sewing machine.
The bobbin case is the case that houses the bobbin. Much like the bobbin, it is either metal or plastic.
This is a metallic or plastic part of the machine. It is found at the top of the machine and it helps in a winding thread into the spool spin before sewing.
This is a metal tool that guides the thread from the spool pin to the bobbin winder then to the needle eye. It is also a guide on how to thread the upper and lower parts of the machine correctly.
Thread Tension Dial
The thread tension dial is a numbered button that controls the tension of the thread to ensure smooth sewing. If the tension is too loosed it causes the thread underneath the machine to form ruffles under the fabric been sewn and if the thread is too tight it causes friction and pulls between the needle and fabric been sewn.
Automatic Needle Threader
An automatic needle threader is a unique tool seen in some electronic and computerized machines; this function helps to automatically thread the eye of the needle by using the hook pin of the automatic needle threader.
Reverse Stitch Lever
The purpose of this part of the machine is to strengthen stitches after sewing to enhance long-lasting stitch and prevent unwanted ripping.
Presser Foot Lever
The presser foot lever is a tool mechanism in the machine that extends from behind, it helps to hold the fabric down to the feed dog as it is been fed while stitching is taking place. Note: raise the presser foot lever for machine threading, lower for sewing.
Stitch Select Dial
This dial displays the number of built-in stitches in mechanical and electronic but in computerized, a screen displays this function.
Stitch Length Dial
The stitch length dial controls the length of the stitches. Either long or short stitches as desired.
The Needle Clamp Screw
This is a metal stud kind of screw found at the right side of the needle. It is required in holding a firm grip on the needle to ensure smooth sewing.
This tool is usually located on the right-hand side of the machine. This’s function is to raise and lower the needle when required.
Sewers Guide on How to Use a Sewing Machine
The first step to ensure a smooth sewing ride is the sewing machine setup. This will define how good your sewing machine will run.
Setting up a Sewing Machine
First off, place the sewing machine on a flat surface, a table preferably. Then get a suitable chair to sit on, the chair’s height should be appropriate for the height of the table. The machine’s power cord is usually connected to the foot control pedal, the foot control pedal should be placed on the floor next to your right foot, then the cord extended to an electric switch. Double-check that everything is in order before turning on the power button of the machine
Threading your machine may seem a little bit complex at first try but constant repetition will make it easier.
Step 1: How to Thread a Sewing Machine
The spool of thread resides on the top of the machine but must be attached to the needle. To do this, lift the needle to its highest point by turning the hand wheel towards you, continue this hand movement until the needle is high enough. Stop turning the handwheel When you see the take-up lever. Next, raise the presser foot to release the tension.
Put the machine thread in a thread spool holder on to the spool pin or spindle. Pull the thread from the spool through the upper thread guide then through the tension guide disc. Note: Using the arrow or number like thread guides inscribed on the body of the machine pass thread down to the hook of the threader then into the eye of the needle.
Step 2: Wind the Bobbin for Lower Threading
Place the spool of bobbin thread on the bobbin winder. Note: Using the arrow or number like guides inscribed on the body of the machine, pull the thread spool’s thread round the inscribed guide on the machine’s body towards the bobbin itself. Place the bobbin on the winder, hold the thread end securely and then step on the foot control pedal and wind until the bobbin is full. The bobbin usually stops winding once it’s full.
Video: How to Thread a Sewing Machine
In this video, you will find similar parts to that of your machine. Watch closely for a better understanding of how to thread a sewing machine.
Step 3: Inserting the Threaded Bobbin
Turn the machine’s handwheel towards you to raise the needle to give way for the bobbin area, insert the already threaded bobbin into the bobbin case and then insert it back into the bobbin area.
The bobbin in some sewing machines is found underneath the sewing machine while in others it found slightly below the needle plate. It is either plastic or metallic in looks. Different machines have unique directions in which the bobbin is to be placed to best fit, either clockwise or anticlockwise. It is advisable to check the user manual for better understanding.
Step 4: Installing the Sewing Machine Needle
The machine needle should be inserted with the flat side of the shank towards the back, the direction of the groove of the needle should face the same direction the needle is to be threaded. Insert your needle properly and make sure it goes inside the needle bar or clamp then secure by tightening the metal screw on the needle bar.
Step 5: Thread the Sewing Machine
Raise the needle to its highest point by turning the handwheel towards you. Then place the thread on the spool pin. Draw the thread from the spool through the upper thread guide Then pull out the thread. To draw up bobbin thread, hold the upper thread with the left hand and turn the handwheel towards you in a one-time rotation this will lower the needle and then bring raise it again but this time the lower thread from the bobbin follow along with the upper thread from the needle. Gently pull out both threads together and place them behind the presser foot.
Step 6: Plug the Foot Control Pedal into the Machine
When you have plugged the foot pedal in, turn on the machine by plucking it into a socket, a light bulb will indicate that the machine is turned on.
Step 7: Turn on the Stitch Selection Dial
Using the help of the user manual, select the appropriate stitch for sewing. Place your fabric under the Needle, positioning it, turn the handwheel towards your direction so the Needle will enter the fabric.
Step 8: Make a Choice of the Appropriate Fabric
Raise the presser foot lever and insert the fabric after which you bring back the presser foot lever on the fabric, then pull the handwheel towards you to lower the needle into the fabric.
Step 9: Guide the Fabric with Your Hand
Press down gently on the Foot Pedal and start sewing. Note: The harder you press down on the pedal the higher the speed, so you may want to be careful and slow, so you don’t ruin your fabric. In sewing, slow and steady wins the race. With time you will learn how to operate the presser foot better and work with any speed you desire.
Step 10: After Stitching, Press Down the Reverse/Reinforcement Button
This will serve to secure the sewn stitches. Release the foot control pedal from underneath your feet.
Now you are ready to sew and experiment on more samples and projects
Tips and Tricks on How to Use a Sewing Machine
The choice of fabric for sewing is as important as the result of the sewing project-let me explain. The choice of fabric is very important when considering how to use a sewing machine because this will affect the output and the process generally. Fabrics come in different weights and textures. The light, medium and heavyweight fabric. They all serve their purposes and have a different machine suitable for such purposes, so it’s advisable you choose a fabric that resonates with your machine, so you don’t overwork the machine and yourself.
Stay Away from Poor Thread
The use of quality threads is your best bet if you want to achieve good results on your sewing projects. Using poor quality threads will affect the outcome of your stitches.
Choice of Sewing Machine Needle
Machine needles come in different types each according to different purposes. Bad choice of needles results in jump stitches which are quite frustrating, and the endpoint is always stitched ripping. Also, avoid old needles as they are blunt and can damage your fabric and cause jump stitches too. Invest in quality needles to make optimal use of the machine.
Implementing proper maintenance on the sewing machine will help you in the long run by increasing the machine life span and productivity in general. Always use appropriate machine oil to lubricate the parts of the machine as instructed in the user’s manual. Make sure to cover up the machine after use to avoid dust and particles from entering and settling in the machine.
Performing routine checks on your machine are vital for longevity. Find a very good sewing machine repair handyman to perform routine checks on the machine from time to time to avoid having to deal with technical problems later. Better safe than sorry.
It is always advisable that beginners should start sewing with the straight-line stitch by sewing on fabrics with striped lines, this strip will serve as a guide in sewing straight line stitches.
Always ensure your hand is at a reasonable distance from the sewing machine needles to prevent accidents.
Always make sure to turn off your sewing machine when changing machine needles.
Ensure the use of appropriate lightening when sewing on your sewing machine to avoid error on projects.
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In the world of Pokemon, fire type pokemon are generally seen as fast and aggressive. These creatures usually have a fiery body to back up their speed. Their special moves also tend to be more powerful than other types of Pokémon. The most recognizable fire type is Charizard who shares his name with this entire category of monsters!
Is Flareon any good?
Flareon is a Pokemon that evolves from Eevee. It has the ability to absorb sun energy and fire it back at its enemies. It also has an attack called Flare Blitz.
Is fire steel type good?
Fire steel is a type of fire-starting tool that uses friction to create sparks. It is not good for starting fires, but it can be used to start a campfire or as an emergency fire starter.
Which type of Eevee is best?
Eevee is a very versatile Pokémon and has many different types. Some of the most common types are Normal, Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Psychic, Dark and Fairy.
What should I evolve my Eevee into?
If you are looking for a Pokemon that will be able to learn powerful moves, then evolve it into an Umbreon. This is because the Eevee evolves into an Umbreon with high speed and special defenses.
What are the 5 different classes of fire?
There are five different classes of fire. They are the following:
Class 1 – Natural gas
Class 2 – Coal
Class 3 – Wood
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Class 5 – Nuclear
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Even when materials are online, they often require manual searching. The discovery of the picture of Blanche Markley in a composite of 1916 graduates of what was then called the Blessing Hospital Training School is a prime example.
It was fortunate that the school is even in operation currently. Today the former “training school” operates under the name of Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences in Quincy, Illinois. The digital image of the class graduation picture was obtained in a digital collection of images published on the Illinois Digital Archives website (http://www.idaillinois.org) as “Blessing Health Professions-First 25 Years of History.” The collection is unindexed and Blanche’s picture was located only by manually searching the images armed with the year she completed her nurse’s training. That information was obtained in her Red Cross nursing file which was obtained online in Ancestry.com’s “U.S., American Red Cross Nurse Files, 1916-1959”.
Locating her image serves as a reminder that locating everything is simply not as easy as searching for a name in a database–even if the information is available online. I was fortunate that she was identified in the photograph.
The librarian at Blessing-Rieman graciously allowed me to use the illustration in a blog post. It does not hurt to ask permission to use images.
Markley died in 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona, after working in several hospitals for the Veteran’s Administration.
Blanche Markley (whose first name was actually Veta) is a first cousin of my paternal grandfather. Their mothers, Laura (Rampley) Markley (1870-1950) and Fannie (Rampley) Neill (1883-1965), were sisters and grew up in Walker Township, Hancock County, Illinois. Blanche was born in (or near) Stillwell, Hancock County, Illinois, in 1892. | <urn:uuid:c13f8331-dade-4727-9cfb-e4e188deb3f4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://rootdig.genealogytipoftheday.com/?p=9252 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.965789 | 406 | 2 | 2 |
As NFTs continue to be adopted by some of the biggest brands in the world, many people are curious to know how to buy an NFT. Of course, buying an NFT as a beginner is not as easy as you might think.
To buy an NFT, first, open an exchange account to buy cryptocurrency. Then, set up your wallet to store your crypto and NFTs. Next, transfer crypto to your wallet and choose a marketplace before researching the NFTs you want to buy. Finally, make your purchase.
If that all seems overwhelming, don’t worry. Follow these six simple steps below to successfully buy your own NFT.
1. Open an Exchange Account to Buy Cryptocurrency
The first step to buying an NFT is to open your own account on a crypto exchange to buy some cryptocurrency. Crypto is the prime currency used to buy NFTs.
More specifically, Ethereum (ETH) is the preferred choice of cryptocurrency for a majority of NFTs that are sold.
One of the most trusted and popular crypto exchanges in the world is Coinbase.
Coinbase secures your cash on FDIC-secured accounts, lets you safely connect and trade crypto using your bank account, and blocks suspicious accounts to ensure your safety.
With more than 89 million users (and growing), supporting more than 100 countries, Coinbase is my go-to exchange for buying crypto.
That’s why you’ll likely want to buy ETH for buying your NFT.
To set up your Coinbase account, follow the instructions below:
Step 1: Create a Coinbase account
Verifying your ID may take longer than a few minutes, depending on where you live.
Step 2: Add your payment method
Tap on the payment method box and connect your preferred payment method. You can use your bank account, debit card, or initiate a wire transfer.
Step 3: Start a trade
You can search for the cryptocurrency you want by choosing the Buy button. For NFTs, you will want to buy ETH.
Step 4: Select Ethereum from the list of assets
Search for $ETH by typing “Ethereum” into the search bar. When you see Ethereum show up in the results, tap it to open up the purchase screen.
Step 5: Enter how much you want to buy
Use the keypad to enter the amount you want to spend in your local currency. The app will automatically convert that into the currency amount in $ETH.
Step 6: Finalize your purchase
Tap “Preview buy” when you’re ready. You’ll be shown the details of your purchase.
Make sure everything looks good and then confirm your purchase. That’s it, you’ve successfully bought $ETH.
In order to use $ETH to buy an NFT, you’re going to need to transfer it from Coinbase to your wallet. This wallet is your key to accessing the Ethereum blockchain to buy NFTs.
2. Set Up Your Wallet to Store Crypto and NFTs
Your wallet is your key to unlocking the blockchain where all NFTs are bought and sold.
Your wallet is not only used to store your crypto and NFTs but it’s also used to connect the NFT marketplaces to make your purchase. If you don’t have a wallet, you can’t own an NFT.
Contrary to popular belief, crypto and NFTs aren’t actually stored in your wallet, they are stored on the blockchain. Your wallet is simply how you access your specific address on the blockchain.
Similar to how your money isn’t actually stored on your phone, you still use your phone to access your bank account where your cash is really stored.
Now that we have that clear, let’s talk about the two different types of wallets.
There is a software wallet (hot wallet) and a hardware wallet (cold wallet). Both of these types of wallets can be used to buy an NFT, but they each have their pros and cons.
Software Wallet (hot wallet)
- Software wallet, web-based
- Free to download and use
- Can appear as a desktop app, in-browser extension, or both
- Convenient and simple to access through websites and apps
- More vulnerable to cyber-attacks than cold wallets
Personally, I use Metamask since that is the wallet that I was introduced to first. You can learn how to set up your Metamask wallet here.
Hardware Wallet (cold wallet)
- Hardware wallet, physical device
- Most secure option for storing crypto and NFTs
- You have to buy a hardware wallet
- Not as convenient as a software wallet
- Less vulnerable to cyber-attacks because all its data is stored offline
If you are serious about safely storing your NFTs, then you need to get a hardware wallet. Period.
A software wallet is great if you’re just starting out. But if you plan on storing your NFT long-term or if you have a significant amount of crypto, I highly recommend you get yourself one of these wallets.
You can learn more about the best wallets for safely storing your NFTs in this comprehensive guide I created.
Important note: Upon setting up both a software wallet and hardware wallet, you will receive a secret recovery phrase. This phrase is usually 12, 18, or 24 randomized words that are used to access your wallet.
Never, under any circumstances, share this phrase with anyone. This phrase is literally the key to your wallet and the assets within. If you lose it, there’s no recovering your wallet or your assets.
3. Transfer Crypto to Your Wallet
Once you have created your account on a crypto exchange such as Coinbase and purchased some ETH, it’s time to transfer it to your wallet.
Transferring ETH to both a hot wallet like Metamask and a cold wallet, like Ledger, is virtually the same process.
For this example, I am going to use Metamask. Below are the steps to transfer your ETH to your wallet.
Step 1: In your Metamask Wallet, click Recieve, to copy your address.
First, you need to copy your wallet address. To do this, sign in to your wallet and click “Receive”.
This will reveal your public wallet address. Your address is 42-characters and will start with “0x”. Use this address anytime your transfer crypto or NFTs to your wallet.
Step 2: Sign in to your Coinbase account.
Sign in to your Coinbase account to initiate the transfer of ETH to your wallet.
Step 3: In Coinbase, click Send, choose $ETH, then enter the amount you wish to send.
Navigate to the top of your account and click the Send/Receive button. Then, choose the amount of ETH you want to send to your MetaMask wallet and make sure to select pay with Ethereum.
Step 4: Input the recipient (your Metamask wallet address).
Remember that address you copied earlier from your wallet? You want to paste that into the recipient section now. You can choose to add a note if you want, but it’s not necessary.
Step 5: Click Continue/Send Now. Verify received funds by checking your Metamask wallet (it can take a few minutes).
Click Continue to review your transfer. Once you have confirmed the transfer looks good, tap Send Now. You can verify you have received your funds by signing in to your wallet.
Note: You have to pay a network fee to send ETH from Coinbase (an exchange) to MetaMask (the blockchain). This fee varies based on network usage and is not determined by Coinbase.
It can take up to 10 minutes or more to receive your ETH into your MetaMask wallet.
4. Choose a Marketplace
Once your wallet is loaded with ETH, you’re ready to choose an NFT marketplace to purchase your NFT.
Choosing a marketplace can be quite overwhelming considering there are several options.
Before we get into specific marketplaces you can begin exploring, allow me to explain the three common types of marketplaces.
- Open marketplace – The supermarket of NFTs where anyone can buy, sell, and create their own NFTs. These marketplaces offer every kind of NFT. From the most sought-after blue chips like VeeFriends, to low-effort assets made in someone’s basement.
- Closed marketplace – These more premium marketplaces offer exclusive works of digital art. Although creators have to go through an extensive application process before being accepted, anyone can buy premium NFTs from these closed marketplaces.
- Proprietary marketplace – These marketplaces sell NFTs that are trademarked or copyrighted by the company that’s operating it.
To browse a marketplace, you don’t generally have to sign in using your wallet. You only have to sign in once you’re ready to buy an NFT.
Here are some of the best marketplaces to buy NFTs:
|NFT Marketplace||Type of Marketplace||Pros & Cons|
|Opensea||Open||Pros: Largest and most popular marketplace.|
Cons: Due to its popularity, there’s a lot of junk and replicas.
|Rarible||Open||Pros: Has been around since 2020. Offers a large variety.|
Cons: Remains an underdog in the NFT space
|Nifty Gateway||Closed||Pros: Exclusive art NFTs that you can buy using fiat or ETH.|
Cons: NFTs tend to be more expensive since they’re premium quality.
|Coinbase NFT||Open||Pros: A prime focus on social elements. Zero marketplace fees for a limited time.|
Cons: The platform is new (still in beta).
|SoRare||Proprietary||Pros: One of the only fantasy football NFT platforms. MLB is soon to be integrated.|
Cons: If you don’t like sports or games, this is not the platform for you.
|Foundation||Closed||Pros: Curated and limited NFTs. Community-driven. Offers premium artwork.|
Cons: Limited and exclusive creator list with high fees.
|SuperRare||Closed||Pros: Curated and rare digital artwork with a fine gallery vibe.|
Cons: High fees and pricier NFTs.
|Makersplace||Closed||Pros: NFTs from established artists. Each NFT is digitally signed and issued by the creator.|
Cons: Premium prices and higher fees.
|Mintable||Open||Pros: Normal, gasless, and printable items. You can buy NFTs using fiat or crypto. Ideal for novice users.|
Cons: Fees can be high depending on which mint option you choose.
|LooksRare||Open||Pros: Offers a nice selection of NFTs including blue chips.|
Cons: It’s rather new compared to Opensea.
|Lazy||Open||Pros: Easily display your collection of NFTs with a simple user interface.|
Cons: Lazy is more of a showcasing platform than a marketplace.
|Known Origin||Closed||Pros: Digitally signed certificate to go with each NFT. Partnered with eBay.|
Cons: High fees with a limited selection of NFTs.
I know… There are a ton of potential marketplaces to choose from and the list only continues to grow.
If you are curious to learn more about how each marketplace operates, what you can expect, and their associated fees, make sure to check my comprehensive guide to the best marketplaces for buying NFTs.
5. Research the NFT You Want to Buy
So, you finally found an NFT you want to purchase and you’re ready to buy it right now.
But, WAIT, there’s more. You need to research the NFT you’re considering spending your hard-earned money on.
You wouldn’t buy a used car without doing some research first, would you? I hope not.
NFTs should be treated in a similar manner. Just like you might take a used car to a mechanic to have it inspected, you should be the mechanic of your potential NFT purchase.
It’s easy to get overly excited about buying an NFT and instantly pull the trigger. But, you might end up regretting it if you don’t first do your own research.
Here are some things I recommend researching before buying an NFT.
- Brand/creator(s) – Ultimately you’re buying an NFT from a creator. Generally, if someone creates something and offers it for sale, you could assume they have a brand. Just because someone has a brand doesn’t mean it’s good or that the person’s intentions are good. Find out who you’re dealing with.
- Reputation/past accomplishments of the creator(s) – Getting to know someone also includes learning about their past. Have they been successful in other realms? If they weren’t successful, did they at least end whatever it was on good terms? Or, did they go out tearing others down? A person’s past can tell you a lot about how they might perform in the future.
- The community – The community is one of the best ways to determine if an NFT project/brand is a good buy. Just like you read the reviews before buying a product on Amazon, you need to see what others are saying about the NFT you are considering purchasing. If there is an overall negative outlook from the community and little engagement from the brand, this is usually a red flag.
- Utility – What do you get with the purchase of the NFT? Is it a physical product, access to an event, or some other perk that excites you? Make sure the initial utility is worth the price you’re paying. If you’re simply buying a digital piece of art, then focus on how well the artist is building their brand and engaging with their community, as they might not offer much utility beyond the artwork itself.
After doing the recommended minimum of 50 hours worth of research on an NFT, then you can move forward with your purchase.
If you have any pressing questions before your purchase, however, make sure to find the answer first.
6. Make Your Purchase
The time has come. You’ve put in the work and you’ve learned so much about the NFT, your brain is ready to burst. Now it’s time to make your purchase.
But wait, there’s still more! There are a couple of things to be aware of before purchasing your NFT. Gas fees and marketplace fees.
Gas fees – Occur every time you submit a transaction on the blockchain. These fees are not decided by the marketplace, but rather by how congested the blockchain is.
If a lot of people are transacting at the same time you are, the fee will be higher. A transaction is considered any action that requires something on-chain to happen (buying, selling, creating, bidding, and canceling) all incur this fee.
Gas fees can range anywhere from $5 to over $150. To avoid paying higher gas fees, try transacting early in the morning or late at night when the world is less active.
You can also adjust the gas fee. There are three speeds to choose from: slow, average, and fast. Slow will incur the lowest fee, and fast the highest.
Just know that if you choose the slow option, you risk your transaction not going through, but you still end up paying the gas fee.
I highly recommend choosing the fast option when buying an NFT, especially if the blockchain is busy.
This will ensure your transaction is successful and you get your NFT. To be honest, the fast option doesn’t even cost that much extra.
Generally, you will pay an additional $3 to $20 for the fast option. Well worth it if you ask me.
Marketplace fees – Are fees set by the marketplace to help offset the cost of providing their services.
Marketplace fees often range anywhere from 1% to 10% of the transaction price. Make sure to consider these fees before buying an NFT.
Okay, now you’re ready. Wait, one more thing!
Just kidding, continue onward young grasshopper.
To buy an NFT you will need to connect your wallet to the marketplace you’re transacting on.
To do this, locate the button that says “connect” or find a wallet icon. Once you press the button, multiple wallet options should appear. Choose your wallet and sign the transaction to connect.
After connecting your wallet you can navigate to the NFT you want to buy. From there, you likely have a couple of options depending on the marketplace. You can either Buy Now or Make Offer.
Buy Now – This means you will pay the listed price (plus gas & marketplace fees), and you will receive the NFT instantly. If you aren’t worried about getting a lower price, this is the best option.
Make Offer – Many marketplaces will allow you to bid on an NFT. If you aren’t happy with the listed price or you think the seller might accept a lower offer, submitting an offer might be a good decision.
If the seller likes your offer, they can choose to accept it. Or, sometimes a seller will only list an item that accepts bids that also has a timer.
In this scenario, the buyer who submits the highest offer at the end of the timer will receive the NFT (as long as the offer meets the reserve price).
Note: If you decide to place a bid, the money you bid will be tied up in that offer until it is either accepted or rejected, or you cancel your bid. Also, submitting and canceling a bid will incur a gas and marketplace fee, depending on the platform.
Whether you choose the Buy Now or Bid option, you will have to sign the transaction using your wallet.
The transaction will show you a breakdown of your fees, including the cost of the NFT, marketplace fee, and gas fee. Here is where you can edit your gas fees if you desire, as well.
If everything looks good, confirm the transaction.
It can take anywhere from 15 seconds to 10 plus minutes for your NFT to transfer to your wallet address.
Again, this time varies depending on the speed you choose and the network congestion.
Once you’re done buying your NFT, it’s important to disconnect your wallet from the marketplace.
If you leave it connected, you could be at a higher risk of being hacked. To do this on your computer follow the steps below:
- Within your Account view, click on the 3 dots button on the top right-hand corner.
- In the expanded menu, click on Connected Sites.
- Click on the trash can button next to the site you want to disconnect from.
If you are on your mobile device, you will have to disconnect your wallet using the site you’re connected to.
Usually, to do this you will select the same button you used to connect your wallet to disconnect it.
How to View Your NFT
Viewing your NFT is one of the most satisfying feelings. After all of your hard work, it’s exciting to see it pay off. There are a few ways that you can quickly view your NFT.
You can quickly view your NFTs in your wallet under the assets tab, on your Opensea profile, and on Etherscan.io.
Signing into your wallet is the easiest option for viewing your NFTs, Opensea is a popular choice, and Etherscan is the most accurate option.
Sometimes your NFT can take a while to appear in your wallet, so the next best option is to sign in to your Opensea profile and view it there.
The most accurate option for viewing your NFTs is by using Etherscan – The Ethereum Blockchain Explorer.
Every single transaction that has ever occurred on the Ethereum blockchain can be viewed on Etherscan. This includes your transaction as well as others’.
To view your NFTs on Etherscan, copy your public wallet address and paste it into the search bar.
From there, you can view all of your wallet transactions as well as all of your assets, including your NFTs. ERC-20, ERC-1155, and ERC-721 are where you will find your NFTs listed (this just depends on what type of token your asset is).
How Much Does it Cost to Buy an NFT?
The average cost to buy an NFT ranges from $10 to well over $1,000. This does not include gas and marketplace fees. Some popular NFTs such as CryptoPunks were initially given away for free. Ultimately, it depends on how popular the NFT is and whether or not the brand has the demand to back it.
Regardless of how much an NFT costs, the golden rule is to never spend more money than you can afford to lose.
If you have to take out a loan (yes people do this) or risk missing your rent payment to buy an NFT (yikes), then you shouldn’t be buying it.
NFTs are extremely volatile assets and they will continue to be for years to come. There’s no telling how much one will be worth years from now or even tomorrow. Prices fluctuate daily.
That being said, there are some essentials for accessing the price of every NFT you buy. Make sure you are aware of these to make the best possible buying decision.
Tips For Buying NFTs Safely
At the end of the day, buying something as new and as volatile as an NFT can be truly nerve-racking.
There are numerous scams and mistakes that can easily be made if you aren’t aware of what to watch for.
Below are my top tips for buying NFTs safely.
Be aware of scams
Scams are abundant when dealing with NFTs. Wherever there’s money to be made, there are scammers to be found. Staying aware of the top NFT scams is your best defense to avoid them altogether.
Some of the top scams include:
Phishing links – Malicious links and pop-ups advertising new NFT projects and drops on social media platforms. Phishing links are generally sent via DM’s on Discord, Twitter, Instagram, and even WhatsApp. If you receive a DM regarding an NFT drop, a Discord group invite, or any other random links, do not take the bait. Instead, delete the message.
Catfishing – Fake marketplace websites, social media accounts, and celebrity impersonators advertising NFT drops, collections, help desks, and exclusive Discord groups. Catfishing can show up in your DMs, email, and Google Search results.
Impersonators with large followings and verified accounts will often reach out to you via DM. Don’t fall for these scammers.
Additionally, you may receive what looks like an authentic email posing as a help desk or customer service rep from a reputable brand.
Unless you initiated the conversation by submitting a ticket through a trusted source (such as the company’s website), it’s best not to interact with these messages at all.
Furthermore, scammers have been known to buy Google Adwords in order to appear as a top result on Google Search.
These links are identifiable because they will say “Ad” next to them. If you see this, always double-check the URL.
Oftentimes scammers will buy a link that’s similar to the real link.
For example, you might be trying to visit an authentic site like Opensea.io; but the scammer might have paid for a similar URL such as Opensea.org, to appear as the first suggestion using Adwords.
Always know the link you want to visit before committing to clicking on one.
Counterfeit NFTs – NFTs that look exactly like another popular NFT or one that uses someone else’s work to create their own in an attempt to sell it for a quick buck.
Either way, counterfeit NFTs are abundant. Luckily, the blockchain allows you to authenticate the original NFT among these wannabes.
Rug pulls – A scam in which project developers lure in consumers to make a quick profit. After making a quick buck, developers abandon the project and leave everyone else high and dry.
Rug pulls are arguably one of the most difficult scams to recognize because most are very convincing.
If you are aware of the common signs of a rug pull and how to avoid them, you shouldn’t have to worry too much about being taken advantage of.
This is a perfect segue into my next tip.
Always do your own research
As I mentioned earlier, research is key to buying a good NFT. Of course, the term “good NFT” is subjective. By good, what I really mean is that you are able to extract some sort of value from your NFT purchase.
I won’t dive too deep into what to look for in a good NFT. If you want to know how I’ve had success finding good buys in the past, then please check out my collector’s buying guide.
I will say that if you skip the research portion of the NFT buying process, you are more likely to fall victim to a scam.
That, or you will just end up owning an asset you don’t actually enjoy. Either way, it sucks. Always do your own research.
Don’t spend more than you’re willing to lose
I can’t emphasize this tip enough. Never spend more money than you are willing to lose. If you’re buying an NFT because you get instant value from it (such as access to an event or a physical product), that’s one thing.
But if you are buying an NFT as an investment and hope to gain monetarily from your purchase, you better not be playing with money you can’t afford to lose.
Because more likely than not, you’re going to lose. This is especially true if you are new to NFTs.
The smarter move is to set aside an amount of money specifically for NFTs.
But before you set aside any money for NFTs, make sure that you have enough cash to pay all your bills, buy your essentials, and build a nice savings.
Then, consider how much you are willing to set aside for digital assets.
Protect your recovery phrase at all costs
Your wallet’s recovery phrase allows you (and anyone who has it) to access your wallet and everything it holds.
Unless you want someone else to have access to all of your assets, do not share your recovery phrase with anyone.
Not your bank teller, your tax expert, or even your best friend. Keep it locked away in a secure location.
With that, avoid storing your phrase on any device that’s connected to the internet such as your computer or phone.
The best way to store your recovery phrase is to write it down on a piece of paper (in pen) and put it in a fire and waterproof safe or lockbox.
If you want to take it a step further, I highly recommend stamping your phrase onto a piece of metal using this metal seed storage kit you can get on Amazon for $45.
I know… This seems a bit extreme. But, that’s how important your recovery phrase is. Stamping your phrase onto a piece of metal adds an extra layer of protection from fire and water damage. Well worth it in my opinion.
Avoid succumbing to FOMO
Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a dangerous emotion to succumb to. FOMO is anxiety-induced fear that is brought on by exciting or interesting news within the NFT space.
Such fear could arise in the form of an opportunity to make a lot of money or something that seems too good to pass up.
Oftentimes, FOMO is aroused by posts seen on social media and by word-of-mouth.
My simple solution to overcome this fear is to understand that the world is abundant. Just because you miss an opportunity today doesn’t mean there won’t be another one next month (or next year.)
I’ll be honest, I’ve experienced plenty of FOMO in my lifetime.
I’ve quickly learned that the mental exhaustion and restlessness (and gray hairs) brought on by this emotion are not worth your health and well-being.
Relax. It will all be okay. Be patient, stay calm, and keep moving forward one day at a time.
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There is also a free Sy Test Practice Test PDF available. This pdf contains a sample of every test that will be required for passing the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The Sy Test PDF can be used by taking a look at a previous schedule and making notes. This can help one prepare for the actual Sy exam. However, if you really want to take the test easily and not have to worry about wasting time preparing then there are a few things you can do to prepare for the exam.
The CompTIA Security+ study guide provide an a+ training schedule. It can help one to keep up with what the professionals are doing. Most people who take the exam have busy schedules and are not able to sit down and learn from home. Taking the pdf will allow one to access the materials when it is convenient for them.
The Sy Test guide explains all about the exams. The first section gives information on what the exams are all about. Then there is information on what the different areas of the Sy Test are. It goes over information on installing Windows, how to make backups, and how to troubleshoot Windows. Each area is explained in a little more detail than is listed below.
A sample of the Sy Test includes information on Windows updates and how to solve problems with Windows. It gives a list of problems and solutions for the different problems. The pdf download gives a practice test for the different sections that are in each section of the Sy Test. It explains how to open the windows updater software, how to change the administrator password, and how to connect to the internet. All of the answers are given at the end of each practice test.
The most important part of the Sy Test is the exam review portion which helps a person become more familiar with the various topics and the requirements for the Sy Test. Once a person becomes familiar with the topics, the practice tests at the end of the guide provide a list of answers to the questions that are included in the Sy Test. It also provides answers to any other questions that are not found in the study or testing portions. By taking an internationally recognized validation from a source such as the Sy Test, people can feel more comfortable with taking the Sy Test rather than simply relying on guesswork from a book or website.
Downloading the Sy Test manual is simple and does not take long. After a person has finished downloading the document, it is then time for them to begin taking practice tests. Each practice test will cover one of the topics that will be tested on the Sy Test and then there are a couple of other tests that must be taken as well. In order to guarantee passing the Sy Testing, it is recommended that a person purchase the official Microsoft Sy Test PDF file. This is due to the fact that each test comes with a unique code that cannot be duplicated. | <urn:uuid:22626c5a-ff5d-47ee-bee2-90380ef00b24> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://domycomptiaexam.com/comparing-cisco-ccna-security-certification-guide-to-the-comptia-security-certification-manual-655/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.936541 | 665 | 2.046875 | 2 |
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