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Jars of beetroot are being recalled by Sainsbury's - because they could contain pieces of glass.
People are being urged to not eat the potentially hazardous root vegetables it if they have bought any.
The store's own-branded Sliced Beetroot sold in 340g jars is affected by the possible contamination.
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency said: "Sainsbury’s is recalling a batch of its Sliced Beetroot sold in jars because the product may contain small pieces of glass.
"The presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat and presents a safety risk.
"If you have bought the product, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund."
The affected batches are marked best before August 2019 and have the batch code L318N1737 and item code 7860491.
A spokesman for Sainsbury's said: "We have identified the possible presence of small pieces of glass in one batch.
"No other products or batch codes are affected by this issue, and we apologise for the inconvenience this has caused."
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Thoon sided with the giants in the First Giant War. In the myth, Thoon and Agrius were clubbed to death by the Fates with maces of bronze.
Thoon was first introduced in Piper McLean's dream by Enceladus, in response to Periboia's remarks about tempting fate. Enceladus replied that Thoon was born to kill the Three Fates, saying, "He will strangle the old ladies with his bare hands. He will shred their yarn and destroy their loom. He will destroy Fate itself!".
Later, Thoon was called upon by Porphyrion to sacrifice the captured Percy and Annabeth for Gaea. Before he could perform the deed, however, his hand was chopped off by Piper. He later faced off against Percy Jackson, somehow having managed to reattach his hand.
Thoon was bludgeoned to death by the Fates in the final battle of the Gigantomachy, after which Hades (invisible with his Helm of Darkness) opened up an abyss under the fallen giant's body, sending Thoon back to Tartarus.
- Prowess in Battle: Despite being a rather short giant, Thoon is a very skilled warrior (fighting with a huge meat cleaver), able to hold his own against Percy Jackson himself, though he is later defeated through the combined effort of all three Fates.
- Giant Invincibility: As a giant, Thoon can only be killed by a god and demigod working together, and when he is harmed by anybody else, he heals at an accelerated rate. Hence, he was brought down the first time around by Hercules and the three Fates, and the second time around in The Blood of Olympus by the three Fates and some of the Seven.
- Destiny Manipulation: As the anti-Fates he has the ability to control Destiny, the opposite of Fate. This is his strongest ability.
Thoon is described as a shriveled, wizened giant, with ratty grey hair, a wrinkled face, eyes milky with cataracts and dragon-scale legs as white as frost. Instead of armor, Thoon wears a tattered sackcloth tunic. He is apparently smaller than most of the Giants, including Enceladus (who is thirty feet tall). | <urn:uuid:bb5bc5b3-0673-44e6-812e-9dbed55cba1f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://riordan.fandom.com/wiki/Thoon | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.983547 | 487 | 2.3125 | 2 |
A similar scheme – the Home Buyers’ Plan – exists in Canada, where up to $25,000 can be accessed for a first home.
At a Senate Economics References Committee hearing in Adelaide this week, the inquiry heard from state government-owned HomeStart Finance outlining the Canadian scheme.
Senator Xenophon will be moving for changes to Superannuation Act 1976 to allow the release of superannuation funds for a first home, with similar safeguards to the Canadian scheme.
In Canada, the deposit amount must be paid back into the super fund within 15 years.
“With more and more Australians finding it difficult to break into home ownership, adopting the Canadian scheme would make a difference to thousands of Australians each year,” Senator Xenaphon said.
“As HomeStart Finance said this week, there’s something strange about being able to access your super fund if you are about to default on your housing loan, but you can’t access it to put a deposit on a home in the first place,” he said.
Housing affordability in Australia has fallen for the past three decades, as house prices outstrip income growth.
An annual affordability survey by Demographia this year found Australia had the second-worst housing affordability in the world, behind Hong Kong.
All 39 Australian housing markets surveyed were “seriously” or “severely” unaffordable, defined as having average house prices more than four times average income.
Senator Xenophon gave credit to his state colleague, John Darley MLC, who has been a long-time advocate for releasing super funds for home buyers. | <urn:uuid:7bceaceb-b46d-4d00-a028-2872d797a345> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/economy/7542-xenophon-to-introduce-fhb-changes | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.958278 | 337 | 1.773438 | 2 |
There may be enough support among state legislators in South Carolina to remove the Confederate Flag from state buildings and grounds, according to a new survey.
Among the 123 state House representatives and 45 state Senators, 83 House members and 33 Senators have indicated support to remove the flag, the Post and Courier Newspaper reported.
The Post and Courier conducted the informal survey with the South Carolina Press Association and the Associated Press that have since revealed the first indication that the Confederate Flag, now seen as a symbol of negativity in the wake of the church shooting in Charleston, S.C. on June 17, may officially be removed from government property.
The removal of the flag would need a two-thirds majority by the state Legislature. In other words, 112 votes total between the House and Senate would be required to remove the flag; the survey indicates 116 “Yes” votes so far. However, the final tally is unclear as legislators may not be in attendance or may abstain from voting, the Associated Press noted.
Just last week, Republican Gov. Nikki Haley supported the removal of the flag, calling it a “deeply offensive symbol of a brutally oppressive past.” After her speech, lawmakers scheduled a special vote on the removal of the flag which will likely take place on July 6, when legislators return to discuss the Governor’s budget vetoes.
“I just think that it’s time. It’s causing too many problems … I think it needs to be in a place of honor, but probably not on the Statehouse grounds,” said Republican state Rep. Mike Forrester.
Other legislators will vote to remove the flag, solely to honor one of the victims in the church shooting, Reverend and state Senator Clementa Pinckney.
“While I have long regarded the flag as a symbol of Southern history and heritage, it has clearly been co-opted by those who harbor feelings of racial enmity, and it has become a symbol of division and hatred. For that reason, I can no longer support flying the Confederate battle flag on the grounds of the State House in Columbia,” Republican Rep. Alan Clemmons wrote on his Facebook page. | <urn:uuid:f111f4f4-26b2-417f-a1f0-1b80ad2ab437> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.opposingviews.com/politics/south-carolina-legislators-may-vote-remove-confederate-flag | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.953642 | 451 | 1.75 | 2 |
National Study of Chemical Residues in Lake Fish Tissue
The purpose of this study was to generate data to protect the health of people and wildlife that eat fish from lakes. This study was the first statistically‐based freshwater fish contamination study conducted on a national level.
Environmental monitoring provides crucial data for describing the condition of the environment and for assessing the effectiveness of pollution control activities. In the 1990s, EPA identified a lack of information necessary to accurately characterize the condition of the Nation’s surface waters and responded by designing a series of statistically-based surveys to produce information on the condition of lakes, streams, rivers, and coastal waters in the United States. The National Study of Chemical Residues in Lake Fish Tissue (or National Lake Fish Tissue Study) is one of the statistically-based surveys conducted by EPA since the late 1990s.
This study is a national screening-level survey of chemical residues in fish tissue from lakes and reservoirs in the conterminous United States (lower 48 states), excluding the Laurentian Great Lakes and Great Salt Lake. It is unique among national assessments of fish contamination in lakes because the sampling sites were selected according to a statistical (random) design. Study results allow EPA to estimate the percentage of lakes and reservoirs in the United States with chemical concentrations in fish tissue that are above levels of potential concern for humans or for wildlife that eat fish. This study also includes the largest set of chemicals ever studied in fish. Whole fish and fillets were analyzed for 268 persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals, including mercury, arsenic, dioxins and furans, the full complement of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners, and a large number of pesticides and semivolatile organic compounds.
Partnerships made this study possible. Prior to beginning field sampling for the study, EPA built a national network of partners that included 47 states, three tribes, and two other federal agencies. Fisheries staff from more than 50 agencies worked for nearly five years to evaluate the suitability of lakes for sampling and to collect fish for the study. This study provides an excellent example of state, federal, and tribal collaboration. Participating agencies made a critical contribution to the success of this study through their voluntary commitments and dedicated efforts. | <urn:uuid:3129bc53-7d2d-48ef-9ec4-fefa23edaeaf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.epa.gov/fish-tech/national-study-chemical-residues-lake-fish-tissue | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.942902 | 465 | 3.0625 | 3 |
The kitchen at Treetops Day Nursery was recently inspected by West Sussex County Council Food Standards Agency and we were delighted to be awarded at the maximum elite 5 star rating for food hygiene.
The award credits food businesses that maintain consistently excellent food hygiene standards.
Winnie Jones, Director of Treetops Day Nursery said; “It’s fantastic to have the dedication and hard work of our kitchen team recognised in such an important way”.
Under the Food Safety Act 1990, environmental health inspectors are required to inspect food premises according to the Food Standards Agency Code of Practice.
Food plays an essential part in a child’s development.
At Treetops we develop a child’s social skills; staff and children eat together, talk together and learn good manners and concern for each other.
Handling cutlery aids development of manipulative skills.
Children can see and smell their food being cooked by our lovely staff in the kitchen.
They are encouraged to thank them for their meal.
Lunch is a two-course meal and the weekly menu is available to parents.
Favourite meals include
Tea is a light meal which we have to serve at 4pm.
We cater for dietary requirements as advised by parents.
The following shows an example of our weekly menu.
|Breakfast||Choice of a selection of cereal, toast with a selection of spreads, croissants, pancakes, crumpets, fruit and yogurts.|
|Snack am||Raisins and breadsticks hummus.||Chocolate crispy cakes & kiwi.||Crackers with a selection of spreads and banana.||Grapes and cheese cubes.||Popcorn and Satsuma.|
|Lunch||Spaghetti carbonara with salad and garlic bread.||Shepherds pie with peas.||Gammon, pineapple, mashed potatoes and broccoli.||Chicken and sweetcorn in cheese sauce with rice & broccoli.||Fish with chunky chips and peas.|
|Vegetarian lunch||Spaghetti with a cheese sauce with garlic bread and salad.||Vegetable shepherds pie with peas.||Quorn fillets, pineapple, mashed potatoes and broccoli.||Quorn and sweetcorn in cheese sauce with rice & broccoli.||Vegetable goujons with chunky chips and peas.|
|Pudding||Meringues with strawberries and ice-cream.||Bananas and custard.||Fromage frais.||Blueberry muffins.||Fruit and jelly.|
|Snack||A selection of the following: dried fruit, fresh fruit and crackers & breadsticks with dips and spreads.|
|Tea||Baked potato with tuna and sweetcorn.||Chicken drumsticks with bread and butter and corn on the cobs.||Sausage rolls with salad.||Boiled eggs with soldiers.||Cheese, potato & sweetcorn puffs with salad.|
|Vegetarian Tea||Baked potato with sweetcorn and mayonnaise.||Quorn goujons with bread and butter and corn on the cobs.||Vegetarian sausage rolls with salad.||Boiled eggs with soldiers.||Cheese, potato & sweetcorn puffs with salad.| | <urn:uuid:14145739-6267-45c6-b8bc-8020fc4c033a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.treetops-day-nursery.co.uk/menus.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.908114 | 691 | 1.78125 | 2 |
According to Maine and Federal laws, persons with disabilities are protected from being discriminated against in the workplace. An equal opportunity for hiring and advancement opportunities in Bucksport for persons with disabilities is afforded by these laws. It also requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to enable all persons to perform their job correctly.
Maine Employment for the Disabled
Discrimination against disabled individuals is illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), whether the employer is the government or a private agency. In Maine, employers are not allowed to consider a citizen's disability when making decisions regarding hiring, job positions, or advancement opportunities.
Besides treating them equally, Bucksport employers must also provide disabled workers with any specific equipment required for work, according to reasonable costs. The act also prohibits discrimination against persons based on their relation to a person with a disability that poses special needs.
When do I need an Attorney in Bucksport?
Various lawyers in Bucksport specialize in employment laws dealing with individuals with disabilities. It can be helpful to consult with a lawyer who may be able to help guide you should difficulties come up. | <urn:uuid:d407a5a9-97e6-4ca3-a16f-73ae73201e78> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://employment-law.legalmatch.com/ME/Bucksport/disability-lawyers.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.964654 | 219 | 1.773438 | 2 |
Many comparisons can be drawn between the plays Othello and Much Ado About Nothing, such as story line, characters, motives, and much more, which is not very uncommon as both plays are written by the same author, William Shakespeare. The major themes in both plays are manipulation. Great men in both plays are manipulated by the villains into their evil deeds and they are both turned against their love of their lives, who has done nothing wrong to them.
The major difference is that Othello is an tragedy while Much Ado About Nothing as a comedy, which might as well have ended as a tragedy just like Othello if they hadn’t found out earlier that Don John was behind everything. The villains, Iago and Don John are the evil masterminds behind everything in both plays. Both of their actions are based on jealousy as both are jealous on Othello and Claudios and both wants revenge them.
Iago didn’t get the position in the army that he wanted and Don John is jealous of Claudios who bonds better with his half brother than he does.What they both do is setting up false scene’s, creating false evidence, and manipulating the main character’s of the story, to doubt their relationships. Iago gets his hand on Desdemona’s handkerchief which he plants in Cassio bedroom, making it look like Desdemona has been unfaithful to Othello with Cassio and Don John does almost the same with Claudios and Don Pedro, except that he makes it look like a man is having sex with Hero (although it’s not her), and shows it to them the night before the wedding.A major difference between the two of them is that Roderigo in Othello actually questions Iago’s actions, while in Much Ado About Nothing, nobody seems to suspects Don John at all. Also Iago plays a bigger part in Othello as he controls and manipulates a lot more people and tricks people into doing his dirty work, as the assassination of Cassio.
Don John on the other hand does only try two times in the play to destroy everything and he has two companions that does his bidding without asking questions.The two innocent maids are Desdemona and Hero, who both are the innocent victims of the manipulation as their partners stops trusting and believes they are unfaithful, which they are not! Desdemona, compared to Hero suffers a for more worse faith, as she ends up being killed by Othello, while Hero’s death is only faked. Both of them though still love Othello and Claudios, even though they knew they are about to die or they’d been ashamed in front of everybody and called a whore.Even though they are being treated horribly at the end, they still love them deeply. The heroes of the play, Othello and Claudios, are both important men in the military, they are both in love, and they both have insecurities.
It’s from their insecurities that they are manipulated by the villains. After seeing what they believe is their partners cheat on them, they both decides to take action to restore their honors, although what they do is wrong. So both plays are very similar, although I wouldn’t personally say that they are.Of course you can see similarities between a lot of character’s and the plot, but I think Othello is way more based on insecure love, while Much Ado About Nothing has two love stories, one about Benedict and Beatrice who both are afraid of showing their love for one and another and then Claudios and Hero’s love story which I believe is very different from the one in Othello.
Othello kills Desdemona in order to correct his honor, while Claudios just wants to bring shame upon Hero as he thinks she cheated on him before marriage and he does not kill her! | <urn:uuid:f173d80a-8fb6-4721-9aee-e487cf144bf5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://tbf-sa.co.za/othello-is-much-ado-about-nothing/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.984653 | 816 | 2.671875 | 3 |
I expect the pinball machine analogy has been made many times before, but it’s helpful in explaining why people act the way they do. As stated in my “Home Again” chapter, trying to explain the differences between people has been my life-long avocation, and the nature/nurture debates of the seventies and the birth of neuropsychology as an accepted discipline brought a whole lot more evidence for my consideration.
Ironically, the results of my investigation did not end up explaining differences as much as showing me how utterly pointless it is to try!
Drum roll please. Life is like a pinball machine. Let us suppose that little silver ball is a human brain. Researchers in neuroscience and most psychiatric and socio-psychological disciplines have finally agreed our genes – the way our brains are wired – prescribe roughly fifty percent of how each of us turns out.
So, when that blob of neurons leaves the womb it is hard-wired, not a blank slate as was supposed by all the early experts who blamed every unwanted result (homosexuality, autism, criminality, depression, etc.) on Mommy’s child-rearing choices. Seems sort of silly now that we know better, but that was the conventional wisdom when my kids were born. Environment trumped heredity.
Anyway, many subsequent advice-sellers, despite all evidence to the contrary, have continued to nit-pick every choice Mommy makes. Most no longer blame her for illnesses, but many are still hung-up on blaming someone else for any behavior they deem unacceptable. Few look at the big picture.
Life presents way too many exposures to ever assume one person (or one event) will dictate a predictable outcome. Imagine that little ball (your brain) smacking into each bumper (all the people and events in your life) along its path to the grave… and each bump leaving a piece of itself on the ball. Further imagine that the ball is already half-filled with hard-wiring that will dictate how it perceives each person and event as he is exposed to it. Only identical twins are hard-wired the same, so from day one, most people’s perceptions will be inherently different from every other person’s. From their responses, I’d say Randy perceived cuddling as being trapped, and Beth perceived cuddling as being loved.
How anyone perceives any event depends on how he is hard-wired. His innate emotional and behavioral tendencies, his intelligence, his talents, and everything he has learned along the way will affect his perceptions of any future event. I happen to think who a person is with at any given moment, will likely most influence his choice in behavior.
Few young men, for example, will use the same language they use in the locker room when they’re talking to Grandma or a priest. Most people automatically adapt their speech and behaviors to “fit in” with the people they’re with. When in Rome most will do as the Romans.
Keeping this theory in mind, I’ll continue my story.
The eighties began with my mother’s third mitral valve replacement. She was in Albert Einstein Hospital in Bronx, New York, for three months in critical condition. Gram was in an assisted-living nursing home by then, because hers and my mother’s declining health issues were overwhelming my dad and to a lesser extent me.
The worst part for me, both before and after Mom’s surgery, was accepting the very apparent reversal in our roles. Instead of my being their little girl, I was Gram’s and Mom’s mother. Both relied on me for emotional and practical support.
The first time I bathed my grandmother, I nearly lost it. My concerns for her dignity overshadowed my concerns for her hygiene. She wasn’t very clean when we finished. It took me a while to become a good nurse. And my guilt for not moving Gram in with us was ever-present. “Ashley, the logical,” prevailed on that issue. It would have been an unworkable situation considering my mother’s impending surgery. Fortunately, Gram saw the writing on the wall and was completely accepting of going to a nursing home.
The ninety minute trip to NYC every day, and later every-other-day when Dad and I took turns, was bad. I couldn’t wait to get there, and I couldn’t wait to get home. I couldn’t wait to get to the nursing home to see Gram, and I couldn’t wait to get home from there either. Ash and the kids? I don’t even remember any specific interactions with them during that time frame. I assume I went through the motions. Guilt reigned. No matter who I was with, I felt I was failing someone else. And, God was I tired!
The quality I admire most in myself is that I was and am a willing caregiver when circumstances demand. Yet, my most fervent hope is that my children will never feel forced to be my caregiver. Go figure. These are diametrically opposing views living in the same brain, and I never know which view will take precedence.
Is relieving my kids from caretaking responsibilities a gift or a deprivation? I don’t know; that would depend on their perceptions, I guess. They might feel duty-bound to help, yet resent every moment; or they might actually want to help... and feel good about themselves for doing so.
I don’t think naked altruism exists. Ultimately, folks will choose to do what makes them feel good, so there is always a partly selfish reason for any choice. Yet some priorities are definitely seen as more noble than others. What we value is a large part of who we are.
I could not have lived with myself had I not done everything I could to help my parents and grandmother. Helping them made me feel good. But that’s me; I don’t know how either of my kids and their spouses will feel if I need them. The totality of their circumstances and priorities will dictate their choices, choices I hope they never have to make.
There’s no doubt my experiences as a caregiver greatly influence my current beliefs and behavioral choices, but not in any predictable way. I hate to ask for help from my kids and grandkids (and Ash), because I hate being seen as needy, and don’t want to be a burden. However, when push comes to shove, like the lawn needs mowing and my knees hurt, I will ask and remember how good I felt when I mowed the lawn for my parents. I never know which part of the caregiving experience will win the moment – or if I might be rationalizing my choice to maintain my self-esteem, something we all do regularly.
These are very ordinary (though troubling) life choices that probably needn’t be explained and/or judged by outsiders. It’s fun, so we do it; but, bottom line: it is what it is. Pardon the cliché.
We are serializing the memoir written by Judy Axtell and edited by me, BUT...AT WHAT COST: A Skeptics Memoir, available from amazon.com and other on-line book sellers. You are invited to visit my writing, coaching, editing site http://writeyourbookwithme.com. | <urn:uuid:8a9dc80a-6589-4bd0-ba8b-a4c72cd37169> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://douglaswinslowcooper.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-pinball-machine-ch-11-axtell-memoir.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.973863 | 1,553 | 2.078125 | 2 |
China overhauls top military command amid sweeping reforms
China has replaced four departments of the Central Military Commission (CMC) with 15 new agencies, in a move intended to make the top command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) more flexible and efficient.
The CMC is a dual organ of military control in China and is comprised of top party and military officials. It serves as the highest point of military command authority, and is the body responsible for Communist Party oversight of the armed forces. The four general departments that have been replaced – staff, politics, logistics and armaments – were all serving under the control of the CMC.
In organizational reforms announced this week, the general departments were replaced with 15 new bodies which come under the direct administration of the Commission. The new bodies cover a range of areas, including staff, logistics, R&D, political control and fighting graft in the military.
The overhaul comes soon after the general departments were stripped of their traditional role as the de facto headquarters of Chinese ground forces. As of January 1, they have their own HQ organizationally on a par with the HQs of the Navy, Air and Rocket Forces.
The Rocket Force is also a new feature in the PLA, and has been organized from what used to be the Second Artillery Corps, but has been empowered with additional decision-making authority. President Xi Jinping inaugurated the new force in a ceremony on December 31 in Beijing.
The Rocket Force reportedly has under its control not only land-based nuclear strategic missiles but also the two other components of the nuclear triad: submarine-launched ICBMs and strategic bombers.
Details about another new entity in the PLA’s command structure, the Strategic Support Force, remain sketchy, but its tasks would apparently include not only logistics, but also high-tech operations like electronic, space and cyber warfare.
The PLA is undergoing major structural reforms which are expected to lead to the seven current military regions being reduced to five. The Chinese military is also to reduce its numbers by some 300,000 troops, decommission older weapons, and introduce new advanced weapon systems. Improved military education and reforms to domestic security forces are also planned.
The sweeping changes have reportedly been met with resistance from conservative commanders in the PLA. President Xi earlier spearheaded an anti-corruption campaign in the military, which resulted in dozens of senior officers being investigated, including two former vice-chairmen of the CMC. Guo Boxiong died of cancer last year before he could face trial, while Xu Caihou is still waiting to appear in court. | <urn:uuid:c72ff567-0ab3-4086-b8c8-9b30ad157042> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.rt.com/news/328613-china-army-command-reform/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.973989 | 528 | 1.835938 | 2 |
Psychological Science at NMU
The Department of Psychological Science offers a master of science in Psychological Science degree and a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. Each program has its own set of admission and program requirements.
The Department of Psychological Science offers a master of science degree that provides students with a thorough grounding in psychological science, preparing the student for doctoral programs and/or positions that require the master’s degree. The MS degree in psychological science at NMU provides (a) intensive student-initiated training in a variety of areas of psychology, (b) the statistical and methodological knowledge required to examine basic or applied issues and to function as an applied psychologist and (c) an appreciation of the scientific basis of all fields of psychology. Many graduates of this program will pursue training at the doctoral level while others will be prepared to work in a wide variety of occupations in which an advanced understanding of psychology, research methodology or human research is of value.
The degree requirements for the MS in Psychological Science are a minimum of 32 graduate-level course credits, which must include
- successful completion of a course on advanced research methods (PSY 505), advanced statistical analysis (PSY 506), and using scholarly resources (AIS 535) for a total of 8 credits,
- successful completion of a capstone project (PSY 590) or a master’s thesis (PSY 599) for a total of 3-6 credits and
- a minimum of 18 additional PSY or ABA credits of course work at the graduate level (maximum of 8 credits at the 400 level).
Students interested in clinical psychology are advised to take PSY440, PSY 507, and PSY564, along with two semesters of PSY592 (practicum). Students pursuing a Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis should take ABA courses required for the certificate as electives for this master’s program (see course requirements for the certificate).
Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
The Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis provides coursework required for Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification. Those holding Board Certified Behavior Analyst certification are qualified to work in applied settings such as schools, hospitals, and other organizations as Applied Behavior Analysts. Graduates of this program will have the coursework requirements for qualifying to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam. Beyond earning the Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, additional requirements to qualify for the exam consist of field experience hours and a master’s degree. Course taken toward the ABA certificate can also fulfill requirements of appropriate graduate programs.
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Child neuropsychology studies the connection between child behavior and brain development. D. in Psychology, Director of the A.R. Luria Research Center for Child Neuropsychology. A.R. Luria Alexandra Evgenievna Soboleva spoke about what parents can do to help their child develop properly, harmoniously and in time to respond to problems and difficulties, especially if they relate to learning in elementary school. First, it is important to tell what are suffixes words.
Play is one of the most important social factors of child development, influencing the formation of his higher mental functions and, consequently, his behavior and, later on, his ability to learn. It is imperative for a child to play, run, crawl, and physically develop, rather than sit through learning languages or math in preschool. If the child goes through the play phase correctly, later neuropsychological problems are much less than in children who did not play.
Age norms were invented for a reason. Parents who are sure that the child “has the right” to develop as he or she feels comfortable are not always right: such a position can prevent a child from seeing real problems and correcting them in time.
School programs, unfortunately, are not always appropriate for younger children of school age. Neuropsychologists are not convinced that phonetics, nonstop writing, and reading speed are needed in the early grades. Much more important is comprehension.
Interaction between family and school is necessary: a child with problems can do well in school if he/she has the right developmental environment both at home and at school.
A child can be helped by a set of simple, but very useful actions. These include: contrast showers, massage insoles or slippers, back massage, “50 steps in a puddle,” https://argoprep.com/blog/order-of-operations-pemdas/ and more. The lecture gives detailed advice to parents on how to help a schoolchild at home.
Food, fresh air, and walks are very important. The neuropsychologist talks in detail about the connection between diet, control of the gastrointestinal tract, physical activity, and learning.
The learning space should be organized in a special way. A part of the room or the child’s own desk should be set up so that the child has a learning attitude.
Parents need to supervise learning if they want their children to avoid feeling unsuccessful. This is especially important for younger students, so parents should not let learning take its course of action.
Reading is very important. You need to read to your children together, aloud and one at a time. A book will always be a child’s support and friend. And children need praise to feel more confident.
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Peripheral arterial disease in HIV positive and negative subjects at The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Date of Award
Master of Medicine (MMed)
Internal Medicine (East Africa)
Aim: To determine the prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) amongst HIV positive patients and HIV negative subjects and associated risk factors at Aga Khan Hospital Nairobi
Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study
Patients and Setting: A group of 125 HIV positive and 120 HIV negative subjects aged between 40 – 70 years were included in the study. HIV negative subjects were sampled from HIV positive patients attending the HIV outpatient clinic while HIV negative subjects were sampled from blood donor unit at theAga KhanUniversityHospital.
Methodology: Two separate convenient samples were selected for the study. The first sample was a group of 125 HIV positive subjects aged between 40 -70 years attending the HIV outpatient clinic. The second sample was a group of 120 HIV negative subjects aged between 40 – 70 years selected from the blood donor unit.
All subjects underwent clinical evaluation and measurement of ankle brachial index (ABI). A questionnaire was also administered to all subjects. Analysis was then performed to determine the prevalence of peripheral arterial disease and for the risk factors contributing to PAD in the two populations.
Results: The prevalence of PAD in the HIV study population was 19.2% and in the HIV negative population was 7.5%. In the bivariate analysis, diabetes was the only predictor of PAD amongst the HIV negative group while in the HIV positive group, the log-viral load and low CD4 count were the only statistically significant predictors of PAD.
In the multivariate analysis, factors that were significantly associated with PAD in the HIV negative group were: diabetes [OR 13 (2.5 – 76.1)] and smoking-pack-years [OR 1.09 (1.01 – 1.19)]. However in the HIV positive group, body mass index [OR 1.15(1.03 -1.29)], hypertension [OR 3.3 (1.01-10.8)] and CD4 count [OR 0.995 (0.992-0.998)] were the significant associations.
Conclusion: Prevalence of PAD in the HIV population was higher than has been reported in both the general population and in the HIV negative population in this study.
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LEBANON, Ohio, May 26, 2021 (LifeSiteNews) – The city of Lebanon, Ohio, unanimously voted to outlaw abortion in order to protect both mothers and their babies.
According to Lebanon mayor Amy Brewer, the decision, made on Tuesday evening, will be enforced immediately, The Cincinnati Enquirer reported. While there are currently no abortion facilities in the city, the ordinance aims at stopping all abortions, including mail abortions.
Mark Lee Dickson, founder of Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn, said, “Cities must be prepared. The future of the abortion industry is not necessarily brick and mortar but abortion by mail or abortion by vending machine at a school or outside of a grocery store.”
“We are clearly saying in our community we do not think it is in our best interest to open a clinic or a hospital that does abortions,” Brewer said. “We are elected to make decisions based on what's good for our community today.”
The newly passed law forbids providing an abortion, aiding in an abortion, providing money or transportation for an abortion, or offering instructions to procure an abortion.
Violations are punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. However, pregnant women are exempt from prosecution.
Mark Harrington, president of Created Equal and director for the Ohio initiative, said, “Joe Biden has stated he wants abortion in every zip code in America. Hence, citizens across the country are preventing abortion from being committed in their communities. Ohio is once again taking the lead to protect children, and more cities are joining this movement every week!”
This decision brought an uproar of responses from abortion activist groups. City Council member Krista Wyatt resigned in protest before the meeting took place. She claimed that “as a respectable, decent human being, I can no longer allow my name to be associated with the Lebanon City Council.”
Similarly, Planned Parenthood and the ACLU of Ohio have condemned the ordinance, with the ACLU threatening a legal challenge.
“This hyper-local strategy is another attempt by anti-abortion extremists to stigmatize and ban abortion in Ohio, by whatever means necessary,” said Freda Levenson, the legal director for the ACLU of Ohio.
With the ordinance, Lebanon is joining the ever-growing pro-life movement across America. Recently, cities are seeing an increasing number of pro-life bills either limiting or outlawing abortions. Approximately 20 other cities, all in Texas, have declared themselves “Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn.” | <urn:uuid:9eeeaf11-83e1-4ac7-8ac4-89edc25d1b27> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/ohio-city-bans-all-abortions-instead-provides-sanctuary-for-mothers-and-babies/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.954595 | 556 | 1.59375 | 2 |
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Wondering how to stay productive these days?
With all that’s been going on around us, it can be a challenge to stay focused and on task.
Fortunately, the best productivity apps help you overcome this challenge.
Apps for improving productivity are more than just to-do lists. They are designed to boost your organizational skills, help you develop better habits, and improve your focus.
In this article, we’re looking at the best apps to help you stay productive despite the distractions and challenges you may encounter in a typical workday.
We’ve rounded up the best apps that help you in the following ways:
Please note that the apps featured today are presented in random order. Each has key features that improve productivity, depending on the area that needs attention.
Let’s check them out.
(Side note: Want to level up your productivity and time management skills? Then watch this free video about the 9 productivity habits you can build at work.)
What You Will Learn
Best Productivity Apps for Your Android or iOS Device
Todoist is more than just a to-do list. It is ideal for those who are looking for a task management tool that consolidates all the information you need, helps track the progress of your projects, and allows for collaboration.
One thing that users like about this app is its ability to transform a complicated to-do list into a manageable and user-friendly task tracker, ensuring that you stay on top of everything.
The app is free, with an option to upgrade to a premium account. A premium account starts at $3.99 per month and $35.99 per year.
To find out more about this app, check out this in-depth review.
If you need an app that functions like a Kanban board to improve team or personal productivity, Trello is well-suited for the task.
With Trello, you can easily organize your tasks. If you are working with a team, you can also use the app to coordinate and track collaborations that your team is working on.
The main draw of the app is its ease of use. Main tasks can be organized in boards, with cards representing subtasks. Within the cards, you can create checklists, reminders, and deadlines.
No Internet connectivity? That’s not a problem with Trello. You can work offline, and all the updates and changes you make in your boards will still be saved.
Trello is a free app, with an option to upgrade to a Trello Gold subscription. Rates for Trello Gold start at $4.99/month and $49.99/year.
Need an app that tells you the exact amount of time you spend on tasks? Toggl does that for you.
Its simple interface belies the fact that it is a powerful app for managing your time and reinforcing good habits. Toggl provides insight into how much time you spend on time-sink activities and how productive you really are.
The information you gather from Toggl can also help you charge the right amount for the work you do for clients.
Toggl is a free app, but an upgrade to a premium plan is available at $18 per month. A starter subscription ideal for small teams costs $9 per month. The paid plans have a 30-day free trial.
If you are looking for an app that provides official-looking reports for billable hours that you can present to clients, Clockify answers that need. This is another time-tracking app that you might want to consider for boosting productivity.
The app is ideal for novice freelancers who need to monitor their work hours, as well as those who want a no-frills time tracker.
Clockify is a free app, although there is an option to upgrade to Plus with a monthly fee of $9.99. A premium subscription is also available for $29.99/month.
If you are looking for an alternative to the free Google calendar, this app is worth checking out. It has many advanced features that accommodate your needs for a productive work life, and its intuitive artificial intelligence evolves to constantly give you a personalized user experience.
Calendar’s basic versions for individuals and teams are free. Upgrade to pro for both individuals and teams for $8 and $6 per month, respectively.
Taskade may look like an ordinary to-do list app, but it offers features that effectively support productivity, whether in the workplace, at home, or at school.
The app allows you to create and manage lists without requiring you to log in. It has a strong collaboration feature, and can be an indispensable task-management app for a team.
The free version of Taskade provides 100 MB of storage, with unlimited tasks, collaborators, and projects. The unlimited version costs $5 per month.
If you’re part of a large team that needs a powerful collaboration and productivity app, Asana could be the answer. This app is rich in features that let you see how each project and task stands, manage workflows, and collaborate with team members.
You can work with your team to set goals and assign tasks, and the app then shows the workload of each team member for all the projects they’re working on. The Timeline feature, which is available on the premium version, provides a Gantt-style chart of all task deadlines.
Asana has a free version, which includes many basic features for helping you and your team stay organized and productive. The premium version costs $13.49 per month per user. A business version is offered for big teams and companies at $30.49 per month.
If you are used to spreadsheets like Excel for tracking your productivity, but would like an upgrade, you might want to consider Airtable. The interface is recommended for those with experience using Excel, considering that there is a bit of a steep learning curve if you’re new to the app.
The app basically functions as a database for managing all your projects. It offers collaboration features, and is constantly being developed to provide more intuitive features.
Airtable is a free app with an option to upgrade to a plus or pro version. The plus version is $10 per month, while the pro version costs $20 per month.
This productivity app helps you stay focused on the task at hand by blocking your access to selected websites and apps. This is particularly helpful if you are constantly viewing time-sink sites and apps, negatively affecting your productivity.
Freedom is free, with an option to upgrade to premium. The premium version starts at $6.99 per month or $29.99 a year.
Get the most out of your apps by automating their services across your devices. Doing so conserves your energy so you can focus on more important things.
IFTTT can help you with that. There are other automation apps available, but IFTTT has been tried and tested, and has proved to be reliable. It’s not necessary for you to know how to code to use the app.
IFTTT stands for “if this, then that.” You can set the app to do things like send you an email if the weather forecast for tomorrow indicates rain, or automatically send greetings to your friends on social media on their birthdays.
IFTTT is a free app, allowing you to create up to three applets. Recently, IFTTT Pro has been launched. The developers let you set the price for unlimited applets and customer support.
11. Zoho Projects
Working remotely has become the norm in light of recent events. If you need a tool that boosts your personal or team productivity, you might want to give this app a try.
Manage your projects, collaborate with others, assign work, and track work progress while on the go.
Zoho Projects has four different subscription rates:
Final Thoughts on the Best Productivity Apps
It’s easier to stay focused and be productive with the right apps supporting us in our work goals.
The apps featured today are all designed to boost productivity in different ways. We hope you found the right app that works best for your needs.
If you need further resources about productivity, check out the following posts:
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Restaurant workers seek rights-defining legislation / Public News Service
Restaurant workers fled the industry throughout the Great Resignation, with no end in sight.
In order to codify the necessities for better working conditions, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United has worked to develop the Restaurant Workers Bill of Rights. The package of rights aims to provide restaurant workers with living wages, better access to health care, a safe working environment and participation in governance.
Teo Reyes, program director at Restaurant Opportunities Centers United, says the bill is needed.
“The basic impetus for this is that we bring workers together to build power,” Reyes explained. “One of the steps will be to introduce these bills at the federal level in Congress, at the state level, and at the municipal level, and then move the components forward as the opportunity arises.”
This Bill of Rights will be presented to Congress in September. Months of outreach to restaurant workers across the United States helped determine what should be in the bill.
New York’s restaurant industry has seen 120,000 people leave for different jobs, according to a report of the Food Labor Research Center at the University of California, Berkeley, in part due to low wages and rising prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In New York, workers in any industry can see what they are entitled to under Declaration of workers’ rights.
Reyes thinks the document will need to be updated to reflect the most current needs of restaurant workers. He shared some gripes the workers had, providing a clear path on what changes need to be made.
“It breeds a lot of unhealthy behaviors like binge drinking and late-night eating,” Reyes pointed out. “I’m not as healthy and I miss a lot of the next day to catch up on sleep. I think restaurants should provide health care and dental care. People have complained about rude customers, people complaining. complained about the schedule; like two weeks notice to schedule even in a small business.”
Not all survey responses were negative. Many of those interviewed praised their colleagues, and others felt it could be a very lucrative industry, which Reyes hopes to maintain by establishing the bill of rights.
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Are entrepreneurs heroes? Name the single most important ingredient for a successful entrepreneur, how do entrepreneurs overcome doubt, and is it too hard to raise money in the UK? This is the second in a two-part series focusing on an interview with a top expert in the UK on entrepreneurs.
Matt Smith is the Director at The Centre for Entrepreneurs, an organisation set-up to promote the role of entrepreneurs in creating economic growth and social well-being. In part one, we asked Matt about ‘how that entrepreneurial spark in the UK was lit? And about attitudes towards failure, the importance of Dragon’s Den and the Apprentice, and for one piece of advice you might give to an entrepreneur.
Today we drill down:
Are entrepreneurs heroes?
Matt: “I would say so. . . entrepreneurs not only create jobs but are driving social revival, they are helping advise governments on some of the biggest problems, through leading reviews. A lot of the progress on entrepreneurship that came into place in the 2010-2015 government were sourced directly from entrepreneurs.” He cites SEIS as an example of “policies designed by entrepreneurs fed through the likes of Rohan Silva and Dan Gorski – [both of whom were government advisors during the David Cameron years) that were executed.”
What is the single most important characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Matt: “If you were to identify just one, it is persistence or determination, the need and the desire to keep going, working through problems, to make yourself and your business a success.”
Are entrepreneurs held back by doubt?
Matt: “Every entrepreneur has their highs and lows – the best way to counter this is to surround yourself with fellow entrepreneurs, whether that is a co-working space, a peer-to-peer mentoring group, whether it is finding your own individual mentor, so its connecting with other founders, and being self-critical and opening up properly.”
How important is co-working, has it grown too fast?
Matt: “I don’t think there’s a bubble, certainly they are all over the place in London but you are only starting to see growth in the UK. Shared offices have been around for decades of course, but co-working space is relatively new. What is interesting, particularly in London, is that co-working brings together quite a wide group of individuals – you’ve got the self-employed, freelancers, start-ups, but also multinationals. The model will continue to grow in London but more excitingly will continue to grow and create real change in other cities throughout the UK.”
Multinationals? You said multinationals are setting up in co-working spaces.
Matt: “They are trying to make connections with start-ups.”
What can the government do to help entrepreneurs?
Matt: “The tax system needs simplifying, the time spent and the regulatory burden for entrepreneurs in just doing the accounts and filings is overly complex; there has been an accumulation of new regulation recently. Companies are faced with auto-enrolment with the apprenticeship levy, they are faced with extortionate increases in business rates – they need radical reform, yesterday.”
But there was another theme to Matt’s argument.
“I think what the government has not quite acknowledged not only are they not celebrating entrepreneurs like they did during David Cameron’s tenure, new regulations are starting to pile up and that creates real headaches for entrepreneurs.”
He also suggested there is a confusion in the minds of the government with the difference between someone who sets up a small business and an entrepreneur, they are not necessarily the same.
“The small business minister has now formed an advisory board; there are a few entrepreneurial groups represented on that but it’s also mixed with traditional small businesses which is very different.”
If you are in an elevator with Theresa May and you are going up to the 6th floor and you have to make a pitch about entrepreneurs, what do you say?
Matt: “Reaffirm that entrepreneurs are the heroes, they are the ones that are creating jobs and disruption, giving back to their local communities. Despite very strong support from the Conservative Party under the previous government, they are now feeling a bit neglected; we don’t need a shoulder to cry on, but if, as entrepreneurs, we’re going to create more jobs, we will grow and solve some of Britain’s challenges, you can only do that if we have close collaboration with the government.” | <urn:uuid:f03b7474-3297-42d6-b194-dbde9fb65302> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com/news/co-working-can-counter-highs-lows-entrepreneur-says-expert/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.970575 | 952 | 1.90625 | 2 |
A look at local opportunities from the ground up
As baby boomers age, there will be more job opportunities in healthcare in Central Florida. Nurses likely will continue to be in demand, and local schools are offering the training needed. “Students seek our Nursing Program because they know it will give them more than just a degree. It will give them results and credibility when they enter the workforce,”says Dr. Patricia Harrison Jones, district dean of Academic Affairs at Polk State College in Winter Haven.
The college’s nursing program usually has 150 applicants for each class of 100 seats. “The best placement opportunities are built right into our programs in the form of clinical experiences. All of our Health Sciences students complete on-the-job training, which can serve as an extended job interview,” Dr. Jones adds.
Healthcare services is one of six target industries promoted by the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC), meaning more projected service providers and medical device manufacturers here in the future. “The aging population will drive more opportunities in our region, so we expect Healthcare Services to continue to be an industry where we can facilitate new job creation and additional capital investment,” says David Petr, CFDC’s president and chief executive officer. “Partners of the CFDC, including Polk State College and Florida Southern College, educate and train young professionals who gain employment quickly in our area.”
Major employers include Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Bartow Regional Medical Center, Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, and Winter Haven Hospital, along with clinics. “We need registered nurses to work on the Medical/Surgical Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department and in Surgery. We also need LPNs [licensed practical nurses] to work in a physician’s practice,” says Susan Sartain, director of marketing and public relations for Bartow Regional Medical Center.
The Ground Floor and Up
No one wants to invest thousands of dollars, or go into debt, to earn a degree where there aren’t enough jobs. That’s why programs offering solid internships or practicum experience can be especially helpful. “The whole point of an internship is to introduce you to a company that hopefully will offer you a position,” says David Sandow, branch manager of Lakelands’s Spherion Staffing.
Do your homework ahead of time. “Make sure you get a degree that is in demand,” he says. “Get the proper experience under your belt, if you can, while you’re in school.”
Look for accredited schools. Avoid diploma mills. Watch out for the words “your credit is approved,” he warns. “You don’t need to be there.”
You can begin preparing for a healthcare career in high school. Students should consult guidance counselors about how to receive college credit early.
At Ridge Career Center, there are career tracks for a number of health professions including message therapy, nursing assistant, patient care technician, and pharmacy technician. In addition to high school courses, Ridge Career Center also offers adult instruction,including job preparation programs that can be completed in a year or less. Graduates may need to pass a licensing or national certification exam. “We are fortunate that we have employers calling here asking us for students, for graduates,” says Jan DuCharme, the center’s senior coordinator for health science education. “Instructors often times direct students to where jobs might be.”
There is limited seating, but most are able to secure a place if they plan ahead and meet program requirements. DuCharme suggests contacting the school two months ahead of time.
Dual enrollment and accelerated courses integrate Polk’s pubic schools with Polk State College. “We’re striving to build very strong career pathways for students that are interested in health science,” says Naomi Boyer, Polk State’s assistant vice president for strategic initiatives. “We also keep a very close eye on the number of students we put out in the workplace so we don’t oversaturate.”
At Polk State, there are choices within the nursing sector, including the registered nursing to Bachelor of Science (BSN) track. “There is a huge push in the healthcare industry to hire BSN nurses. The largest hospitals in our local area require their nurses to have a BSN,” Dr. Jones explains. “Eventually, the BSN may become essential for employment. Right now, any Registered Nurse who wants to advance, especially into management, should get the BSN.”
Another attractive option is the nursing practitioner, who needs a master’s degree. “The demand for nurse practitioners will grow by 27 percent through 2021 and the average salary in Florida is $87,000, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO),” Dr. Jones says. After earning an associate’s or BSN, graduates “can go on to study anywhere they choose,” she continues.
In addition to service jobs, there also is a need for teachers. Dr. Ulyee Choe, director of Florida Department of Health in Polk County and a Polk County Medical Association member, is currently working to mentor and train new doctorsas an assistant professor at University of South Florida’s Morsani College of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine. He also serves as a preceptor/liaison for Yeungnam Medical School in South Korea, whose students visit the United States to learn how medicine is practiced here.
“One of the most important parts of teaching is research. We use evidence-based medicine to ensure we are implementing the most effective practices,” Dr. Choe elaborates.
Furthermore, Dr. Choe points out that sharing knowledge is part of the Hippocratic Oath. “As a mentor, it is my responsibility to pass this knowledge on to others working to become a physician. I’d like to continue this practice,” he explains. He enjoys working with eager students. “I love the nuance and science of medicine. More importantly, I love the human component of medicine,” he says. “The need to connect with people is what separates a physician from a scientist.”
Landing the Job
Anyone in need of job counseling can contact CareerPolk, which administers public funds to help the unemployed receive training. “We’re a nonprofit that works to connect employers and job seekers,”explains Marybeth Soderstrom, the organization’s community outreach coordinator. “All of our services to job seekers and employers are all offered at no cost.” CareerPolk can help those entering or re-entering the job market, or transitioning to new careers, to create a career plan. “If they have received no formal training and they can’t find a position, then we’re going to be able to send them to training,” she says. Currently, 39 percent of those receiving assistance are seeking medical careers.
State employment statistics can help you hone in on the job of your choice. For example, in Polk County there are 11 annual openings for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, compared with 887 for medical secretaries and 498 for massage therapists, according to the 2014-15 Regional Demand Occupations List. In 2013, starting pay for medical records personnel was $12.31 per hour, with a mean wage of $19.01. Starting salaries were $11.63 per hour, with a mean salary of $14.55, for medical secretaries. Massage therapists earned $11.02 to start, but mean hourly wages were $18.53.
There are 202 openings for registered nurses (RNs) and 88 positions for LPNs and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), the list shows. Earnings for RNs started at $24.38 hourly in 2013, with mean wages of $29.14. LPNs and LVNs started at $15.42 hourly in 2013, with mean wages of $18.45, shows the list based on FDEO’s Bureau of Labor Market statistics.
Physical therapist assistants, meanwhile, earned $21.40 to start in 2013, and a mean wage of $28 hourly. There are 242 openings, the report shows. There also is a demand for Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, with 255 positions annually and for dispensing opticians, with 158 openings. Fewer jobs are available in respiratory therapy: 10; radiologic technology: 14; dental hygiene: 16; dental assistant: 19; and medical equipment repair: 20.
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Caring and Supportive Early Childhood Learning in New Plymouth
Every parent wants to give their child the best education they can. One of the most important decisions you will make for your child is choosing the right childcare centre for their needs. KidsZone is a purpose-built facility located in New Plymouth, offering a nurturing, stimulating and safe environment for early childhood learning.
Our Nursery, Junior and Preschool centres are focused on trust, safety and providing a fun atmosphere. We cater for children aged from 0 to 6 years old. We encourage all children to explore their environment, share, be curious, interact with others and learn a variety of skills to be competent confident learners.
Our hours of operation are 7.30am to 5.30pm, with a minimum 6-hour day attendance rule for any child to be enrolled within the Junior or Preschool section and a minimum 3-hour day attendance within the Nursery.
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Ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants in California: What to know
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Wednesday, July 6. I’m Justin Ray.
*Before we get to the news, I have an announcement: Tomorrow’s newsletter will be my last. I announced this on Twitter a few days ago, but I realize some of you may not have seen it because you made the wise choice of not being on social media. I will explain more in my final newsletter Thursday. Sorry this is so abrupt, but scheduling made it impossible to communicate before now.
A pair of ultra-contagious Omicron subvariants are troubling health officials in California.
“BA.4 and BA.5 are of special concern because of their apparent ability to cause reinfections in people who were already infected with other Omicron subvariants,” Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said. Additionally, “there’s strong evidence they can spread even faster than other subvariants.”
According to the latest figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, BA.5 accounted for an estimated 53.6% of new cases nationwide for the weeklong period that ended Saturday. BA.4 accounted for an estimated 16.5% of new cases in that period.
One major question is whether a potential offering of an Omicron-specific booster later this year will help Americans fight off BA.4 and BA.5. However, the problem is that by the time it’s available, it may be outdated considering how quickly the coronavirushas mutated in the last seven months.
As one health professional recently told The Times, one of two recent variants is “the worst version of the virus that we’ve seen.”
In the meantime, experts still say that getting vaccinated and boosted when eligible is your best defense against COVID-19. But it may make sense to combine vaccination with other COVID-19 prevention methods.
“Vax/boost remains hugely valuable in preventing a severe case that might lead to hospital/death,” according to Dr. Robert Wachter, chair of UC San Francisco’s Department of Medicine. “But its value in preventing a case of COVID, or preventing transmission, is now far less than it once was.”
You can check out the latest on coronavirus cases in California with our COVID-19 tracker.
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Air quality dropped considerably after hundreds of Fourth of July firework shows lighted up skies across the Los Angeles region Monday and remained at unhealthy levels into Tuesday morning. Los Angeles Times
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POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
California’s budget deal that will send ‘inflation relief’ payments to millions in the state appears to exclude some seniors from receiving extra cash assistance. Groups that don’t file tax returns may not be eligible, but they may qualify for other types of increased assistance. KCRA
Vice President Kamala Harris is on pace to set an unusual record, breaking the most tie votes in the U.S. Senate. But many Democrats and progressives don’t see the distinction as much of an honor. Los Angeles Times
CRIME, COURTS AND POLICING
As gun crimes increase, so do firearms seizures. The Los Angeles Police Department recovered 8,661 illegal firearms in 2021, according to an annual department report. That’s a 32.5% increase from the previous year, and the highest total in at least 15 years. Also alarming, 22% of the total recovered were ghost guns. Crosstown LA
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HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT
A billion pounds of California almonds stranded at ports amid drought, trade woes. The powerhouse almond industry is in a pickle: About 1.3 billion pounds of unsold almonds are still sitting in piles at processing and packing facilities. The problem comes at a time when inflation and a historic drought are pushing the costs of production and water supplies to an all-time high. Los Angeles Times
The author of California’s failed fossil fuel divestment bill describes what went wrong. After narrowly passing the California Senate, the Legislature’s fossil fuel divestment bill met an anticlimactic death in the Assembly. The bill’s author, Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), explains why it failed: “Obviously we’ve just had so much influence from the oil and gas industry.” Capital and Main
Katelyn Ohashi hasn’t lost the beaming smile that punctuated viral UCLA routines. But the separation from gymnastics has helped Ohashi feel freer from a tearful past. “When I was doing gymnastics, I feel like your whole identity gets wrapped up with what you’re doing,” Ohashi told The Times. Los Angeles Times
Sacramento now has more unsheltered homeless people than San Francisco. Within Sacramento city limits, just over 5,000 unsheltered people were counted in a new homelessness report, compared with about 4,400 people in San Francisco. San Francisco Chronicle
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Today’s California memory is from Debra Roman:
I was raised in the Central Valley near the entrance to the Sequoias. My dad was born in Azusa and was a lifelong Dodger fan. My mom’s family lived in the Bay Area and were S.F. Giants fans. Every year we’d vacation in Southern California and up north. We’d visit both Chavez Ravine and the ever windy, chilly Candlestick Park during the summers of the late1960s/early 1970s. My heart is in L.A. and I’ll always bleed blue, but thankful to have seen the greatest players of that era and experienced the great American pastime in one of the most beautiful cities by the Bay.
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Workshops for children between 3 and 5 years old
Run by FCAYC’s educators with Monica Montoya’s support
18th – 20th July
5.30 to 7 pm
This summer we are going to be explorers of the Earth and the Universe. We are going to analyse the materials around us at home and in the countryside. We are going to mix them and give them a brand new use. Chemists, cooks, artists, scientifics, girls, boys, SpongeBobs and Pepa Pigs. We are all explorers! This workshop is aimed to be intergenerational. Children may come accompanied by an adult and work and learn together.
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Hepatitis A Total (IgM – IgG), Acute and Remote Exposure
This hepatitis lab test includes Hepatitis A Antibody, Total. It indicates prior or acute infection with, or immunization to, Hepatitis A virus.
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is one of the several viruses that cause hepatitis. It is severely contagious, being spread mostly through infected stool or food/water consumption that is contaminated. Hepatitis is a form of liver inflammation and enlargement that can lead to severe problems. There are two types of antibodies that can be tested for when diagnosing HAV; IgM and IgG. IgM antibodies against HAV are the first antibodies to be produced during the disease duration. They are usually present in the blood for the first week or two before it eventually drops to undetectable levels, after which, IgG antibodies take over their function. Therefore, HAV total antibody testing tests for both recent or current infection, past infection and immunity to the virus.
This hepatitis lab test is performed in following conditions such as:
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea and vomiting
• Dark urine and/or pale colored stool
• Abdominal pain
Dietary supplements containing biotin (also known as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R) may interfere in assays and may skew results to be either falsely high or falsely low. For people receiving the recommended daily doses of biotin, draw samples at least 8 hours following the last biotin supplementation. For people on mega-doses of biotin supplements, draw samples at least 72 hours following the last biotin supplementation.
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Primary connections water works pdf
Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd. Flag for inappropriate content. Download. Save . primary connections overview . For Later. save. Related. Info. Embed. Share. Print. Search. Download. Jump to Page . You are on page 1 of 8. Search inside document . How can PrimaryConnections support you to. implement the NSW Syllabus for Australian Curriculum Science: …
Play How Water Works, an interactive guide showing the processes and equipment used in a water system (from tap to back). Lesson 2: Students turn on a tap to get water but not everyone does this. Water is not distributed evenly throughout the world.
The water furnished to Water District by Water Works Llllder this contract will be registered by two master meters, one t L’ be located at or near each of the connections referred to in
Vol 2 Water System Summary 2S-2 October 2006 Final WRMP the Guam Power Authority (GPA). Multi-stage submersible pumps are used to pump from the well into the distribution system.
Professional learning program PrimaryConnections comprises a professional learning program supported with exemplary curriculum resources to enhance teaching and learning in science and literacy.
Connection, Sprinkler Service Connection, or water service pipe, one or more backflow prevention devices, which devices shall be of a quality and type approved by the HRWC. The Cross Connection Control Program utilizes premise isolation to minimize the risk of
Primary Connections: Linking science with literacy Schoolyard safari at Mossfiel Primary School in her Lalor electorate in Schoolyard safari at Mossfiel Primary School in her Lalor electorate in Victoria.
Primary Connections: Stage 1 Essential Learnings by the end of: Year 3 Water is essential to life. As humans, we not only drink water, we use it for cooking, hygiene, recreation and agriculture.
Subsequently both the Paynesville and Lindenow Water Works Trust and Paynesville and Lindenow Sewerage Authority were incorporated into the Mitchell Water Board (1983). Tenders for the new sewerage scheme were called in August 1981. Four years later, Stage 1 was completed with 450 houses connected. Note: The Mitchell Water Board and all former Water and Sewerage Boards throughout …
An intensive Science Unit which takes students on a journey to discover various aspects of water in our world. Water is a valuable and precious resource.
Year 4 science. How my water travels . Australian Curriculum links: Year 4 Science Earth’s surface changes over time as a result of natural processes and human activity (ACSSU075)
C2C UNIT: Save planet Earth (E&S) Term 4 Primary Connections UNIT: Water works WALT: discuss how snakes obtain water in order to survive. Discuss how other reptiles, e.g. those animals
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Cross-Connection Control for Wastewater Treatment Plants
possibility of contamination or pollution by cross-connections. The primary method for protection of the public water system will be the installation of an approved backflow preventer at the water service entrance to the Owner’s premises. B. To promote the elimination or control of actual or potential cross-connections between the District’s public water system and the Owner’s private
CONDITIONS OF CONNECTON SECTION 145 WATER ACT 1989 . 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.1 In these conditions, (a) conditions means these conditions of connection applying to …
It’s all about waterworks *Note this excursion compliments Primary Connections Waterworks Children use a 3D catchment model to discover where the water in Narrabeen lagoon comes
prepare tender submissions for the chilled water plant replacement works at the Headquarters building for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) that is located at One Exchange Square, London EC2A 2JN.
A water loss reduction plan is a plan for reducing water losses and usually targets the losses identified by an audit (or several audits). Once potential options are developed to reduce water …
The primary responsibility of proper dam design shall continue to be that of the applicant. In the administration of this law, the department is concerned with the protection of both the health, safety and welfare of the people and the conservation and protection of the natural resources of the State. (See Reference 1 and 2). Water stored behind a dam represents potential energy which can
Lesson 8: Water users have a rich cultural connection to their waterways and seas. This sense of identity can be explored in this unit. Local community elders could be invited to share their stories—particularly those relating to water. For ideas about how to develop partnerships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities go to the Department of Education and Training
WATER QUALITY REPORT Ripot I Qualidat Hanom 2004 Dear Customer: The following report is provided as a public service to our customers. We want to keep you informed about the water we delivered to you over the past year. Our primary commitment is, and always will be, to provide you with a safe and dependable water supply. Please read and share the report with other occupants of your …
On the My Groups page, your primary district will be listed with a star next to it. To change your primary district or add an additional district to your
b) Council to enter the property to inspect works associated with this application. c) If applicable, appointment of the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) listed on page 19 of this form. Select if you have made a political donation or gift associated with this application.
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Melbourne Water works closely with local councils in carrying out its role. Local councils are the local planning authority, responsible for local drains, road networks, and street and property drainage that feed into the regional drains, rivers and creeks. Connections into Melbourne Water controlled drains and waterways require Melbourne Water approval. Our role . July 2014 Melbourne Water 4
The Water Works concept plan builds largely from the 25-year old Mill Ruin Park plan but expands the plan to the west side of the parkway, infuses greater recreational interests, clarifies complex site circulation and restoration, and like other signature locations in the Minneapolis park system, establishes a clear point of arrival, place of shelter, and visitor services.
Earth’s resources, including water, are used in a variety of ways (ACSSU032) – Water Works, P.C. Biological Sciences Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves (ACSSU030)– Watch it Grow, P.C.
A restriction on the establishment of new works in close proximity to the water course applies (refer to Rules for the granting of new water supply work approvals in the upriver alluvials below).
View television talk-show type interviews (for example from the ABC’s Behind the News (AAS Primary Connections suggestion) (Title: ICTs and Primary Connections
Curriculum-linked lesson ideas and accompanying activity sheets (see right-hand column), written for primary and middle years students, on the topic of water wheels and engineering.
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The Water Works Primary Connections Unit is an ideal way to link Science with Literacy in the classroom. This unit provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, a precious natural resource. Through investigations, students explore how water is used, where water comes from and how to use it responsibly. Students will be exposed to a number of
Guidelines and application resources to assist with progressing development works applications on Airport. Airport Approvals Guideline. The Airports Approvals Guideline has been prepared to assist designers, contractors and other specialists involved in the preparation of Airport Lessee Company Consent Applications (ALCC) at Brisbane Airport.
Head works Primary Clarifier Solids Handling. Backflow at a Wastewater Treatment Plant •In December 1983, effluent from a wastewater treatment plant in San Antonio, Texas, back- flowed into the plant’s potable water system as a result of maintenance activities. Eight employees reportedly suffered gastrointestinal problems. •Fortunately, a reduced-pressure principle backflow-prevention
PRIMARY SEWER MAIN. The public sewer main which is required to transport sewage from the property line of the nearest prospective customer to the proposed point of connection at the sewage works existing sewer main. PRETREATMENT. The treatment of industrial sewage from privately owned industrial sources prior to introduction into a public treatment works. PROPERLY SHREDDED …
Proposed Primary Lines at Canaynay Ave. from Sucat to Balikatan Rd., Cavite (500mm X 2099 m.) Ayala-Alabang Water Works Take-over 70.00 100 Mld WTP in Muntinlupa 195.00 7 Ml Reservoir 23.75 Construction of Pumping Station in Muntinlupa 43.75 1400dia SP National/Alabang-Zapote Rd from Soldiers Hills to Existing 1200mm lines 23.75 900mm x 340 lm Transmission Mains from PS to …
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approvals for Public Water Works under a Local Planning Scheme (LPS). The Licence Holder has advised that they will issue a ‘Notice of Proposal’ to the local government (City of Joondalup) after approvals have been obtained as required by
The Water works unit is an ideal way to link science with literacy in the classroom. This unit provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of, and appreciation for, a precious natural resource. Through investigations, students explore how water is used, where water comes from and how to use it responsibly.
Queenslanders who work in our building and construction industry make an invaluable contribution to our communities and the economic prosperity of our state.
Approximately 70 towns across Victoria rely on groundwater as either a supplementary or primary water supply. Groundwater is increasingly becoming more valuable as water becomes more scarce. Victoria’s deep aquifers contain significant volumes of water, which hold potential to support growth in both urban and rural areas.
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The charges Hernandez pleaded guilty to are pretty horrific, but Facebook’s role raises some serious ethical questions — like whether it’s okay for a private company to purchase an exploit to hack its own user. Plus, the hack occurred on Tails, not Facebook, and a Tails spokesperson told Motherboard that the exploit was never explained to the Tails development team.
According to Motherboard, it’s unclear if the FBI ever knew Facebook was involved in developing the exploit. This is supposedly the only time Facebook has helped law enforcement hack a user, and a Facebook spokesperson told Motherboard that the company doesn’t want this to set a precedent. Facebook seems to have justified its actions in this instance by pointing to just how awful Hernandez was.
“The only acceptable outcome to us was Buster Hernandez facing accountability for his abuse of young girls,” a Facebook spokesperson told Motherboard. “This was a unique case, because he was using such sophisticated methods to hide his identity, that we took the extraordinary steps of working with security experts to help the FBI bring him to justice.”
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Columnist: Talking to your kids about money
Published 12:00 am Thursday, May 26, 2016
When have you talked with your kids about $$$$$$$$$$$?
This is not a trick question, I am waiting on your answer. You say, “Never, what is there to talk about?” Yes, that is why Susie wants a $45,000 wedding when you can only afford a $2,000 wedding for her.
People do not talk with their kids about money and how long it takes to save up. Dave Ramsey has a great idea when buying their first car. He says for every dollar they save match them the same.
If they save $4,500 give them $4,500, but no loans. The big lesson here is no car payments! Wow, if you taught them that one lesson they would be better off for life.
What about college? Tommy wants to go to college forever, and let’s also pick a winning football team to make it really fun for five years to get a four year degree.
I love Ashley’s comment, “One time Pop said he would pay for only four years.”
Guess what? She finished on time.
You need to sit down and talk with your kids about having great grades and getting a job to help. You are doing your kids a favor by letting them work while they are in school. Jay and Ashley both had jobs while they were in school and are doing much better today for that reason.
I teach by giving examples of some of my mistakes. You can do the same by sharing with your kids how the fancy car looked really cool but was not worth working overtime or a second job to pay for it. Or the time you co-signed a note with a great friend, but you had to make the payments when he missed and you are now no longer friends.
Set family goals and sit down over a home-cooked hamburger and talk about how to reach your goals.
Yes, Tommy, goals require sacrifice to get what you want in life. Yes, life is full of choices. Some you make are smart, some are really dumb, but learn from your past and read good books about how to do better. A great one would be “Smart Money, Smart Kids” by Rachel Cruze and Dave Ramsey.
I give a lot of books away at one time. I put a $100 bill in as a book marker. One day I thought no one ever calls and said thanks for the book, and I love the book marker. I started putting checks and noted three years had gone by and they had not cashed the check! What a waste! But I have some that give me a call and say that was a great book, and wow, $100!
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Mortality rate among crack/cocaine-dependent patients: A 12-year prospective cohort study conducted in Brazil
Andréa C. Dias, (Ph.D.)a,␣, Marcelo R. Araújo, (Ph.D.)a, John Dunn, (Ph.D.)a, Ricardo C. Sesso, (Ph.D.)b, Viviane de Castro, (Ph.D.)a, Ronaldo Laranjeira, (Ph.D.)a
Crack/cocaine is a highly addictive and powerful stimulant substance that has been abused for decades. Although crack/cocaine is a complex and steady phenom- enon in our global society (Fischer & Coghlan, 2007; Gossop, Marsden, Stewart, & Kidd, 2003), long-term follow-up investigations are scarce (Falck, Wang, & Carlson, 2007, 2008; Hser et al., 2006).
Studies found in the literature are limited to short-term outcomes related to risk and social segregation, such as criminal involvement (Borders et al., 2008; Fischer et al., 2006; Harocopos, Dennis, Turnbull, Parsons, & Hough, 2003), unemployment and low-income status (Buster et al., 2009; Paquette, Roy, Petit, & Boivin, 2010; Siegal, Falck, Wang, & Carlson, 2002), severe health problems (Borders et al., 2009; Falck, Wang, Siegal, & Carlson, 2000), and sexual risk behaviors (Hser, Joshi, Anglin, & Fletcher, 1999; Santibanez et al., 2005; Wechsberg et al., 2010, in press). Furthermore, there are a few studies on recovery processes (Gossop, Marsden, Stewart, & Kidd, 2002; Henskens, Garretsen, Bongers, Van Dijk, & Sturmans, 2008; Siegal, Li, Rapp, & Saha, 2001; Siegal, Li, & Rapp, 2002; Marsden et al., 2009; McKay et al., 2005; Wechsberg, Zule, Riehman, Luseno, & Lam, 2007).
Nonetheless, mortality rate is one relevant outcome that has not been receiving the deserved attention in our field (Gossop, Stewart, Treacy, & Marsden, 2002; Morgan, Vincente, Griffiths, & Hickman, 2008). Identifying long- term mortality indicators is an important task to help us understand and acknowledge specific contexts and risk factors that may contribute to increase death occurrence.
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Last weekend Sunday Times carried an article highlighting the mounting pressures faced by the Royal Navy. The story quoted rather vague ‘defence sources’ but suggested the future of HMS Albion and Bulwark had been secured with two Type 23s frigates sacrificed instead. Here we examine this speculation and the growing range of issues confronting the naval service.
Squeezed on all sides
An expanding portfolio – The growing threat from Russia is widely recognised. Greater naval, and especially submarine, activity in the North Atlantic makes increasing demands on the RN. The Skrypal poisoning case has not only further damaged UK relations with Russia but demonstrates their contempt for international norms. At the same time, a new found enthusiasm for engagement in the Asia-Pacific will see the presence of three RN warships in the region this year. HMS Albion recently conducted an entirely lawful transit of the South China Sea, sailing close to the Paracel Islands while the Chinese have called this a “provocation” and lodged a strong complaint. While commitments to uphold international law and support our allies in the face of the Chinese superpower are laudable, sustaining even this very modest presence is another major demand on the RN. President Trump’s fraught relations with Iran and the ongoing war in Yemen has seen tensions rising in the Gulf region, another of the RN’s key areas of interest. In addition to the 4 minehunters and an RFA, a frigate is soon to be permanently based in Bahrain. There is simply no let up in the demands for an RN presence in several theatres across the globe, even if the RN was two or three times its present size, it would still have plenty use for every vessel. A very sober assessment of where our under-sized navy should be concentrated for best effect is perhaps needed.
Rapid technological change places further pressure on the defence budget and on Britain’s limited pool of scientific and engineering resources. Hypersonic missiles are being developed by several nations – while not yet demonstrated to be mature and viable weapons, it is probably only a matter of time before we are faced with another step-change in the threat to surface ships. (The Anglo-French (FC/ASW) program to create our own anti-ship missile may produce a hypersonic weapon but not before 2030). The Chinese Navy is already experimenting with rail guns at sea while in the US, development has re-started after stalling for some years (there is no UK or European programme to match). Asymmetric naval threats from cheap unmanned systems, boat swarms and smart mines all require research, development and funding. The UK is making tentative steps in the fields of unmanned systems and directed energy weapons but needs more resources and a greater sense of urgency across the board.
Manpower – As we have consistently reported since 2014 the RN simply does not have enough people, roughly 4% short of the modest numbers it is supposed to have. The reasons are diverse and could not all be mitigated, even with an injection of new funding. The lack of manpower leaves the RN unable to crew even the ships it does have, two escorts have been permanently laid up alongside since 2016 because there are not enough sailors. Even bringing the new OPVs into service has required a complicated balancing act of crews rotating from minehunters to OPVs. (Project Jicara) The RN is doing well in maximising the resources available by evolving new manning patterns with crew rotations, 3-watch systems and more ships permanently forward-deployed.
Aircraft carrier demands – While short of money and people the RN is bringing into service two large ships that need a ship’s company of at least 700. Captain Kyd has stated that HMS Queen Elizabeth now has a ship’s company of about 800 and this may rise further by the time Full Operating Capability is achieved in 2023. Additional sailors for the carriers can only come from the existing establishment, with no dramatic rise in overall numbers likely any time soon. The carriers will bring a transformation in the power and reach of UK expeditionary capability but are also going to impact the operating patterns of the whole surface fleet. Currently, single ships usually regenerate and train for a targeted deployment and typically reach peak capability while on the operation. With the arrival of the carriers, ships will need to operate more frequently as an integrated task group. The maintenance and training cycle will have to become more task-force driven so all participants are at a high state of readiness when it first deploys. Despite plans to call on allied navies, providing sufficient worked-up escorts for a carrier group while managing other tasks simultaneously is clearly going to be impracticable at times and hard choices will have to be made. Any plans to reduce escort numbers are only going to exacerbate this problem.
Political instability – The ‘Modernising Defence Program 2018’ review remains ongoing and the date when it will report on its decisions is unknown. There is a strong suspicion that delaying painful choices is simply being put off. The Secretary of State made a vague statement on the 19th July about progress on the MDP, but with no firm commitments. “Our Armed Forces need to be ready and able to match the pace at which our adversaries now move”. It is a shame the government is not moving to address defence issues with the same urgency it recognises in our potential enemies. The political instability and chaos caused by preparations for Brexit are further sapping energy and focus away from other important decisions such as the future shape of our armed forces. The House of Commons Defence Committee has called for defence expenditure to rise to 3% of GDP but neither the Prime Minister or Chancellor have the courage or vision to provide this large-scale additional funding. An extra £800M per year has been added to the MoD annual budget, somewhat short of the £2Bn that is said to be needed just to sustain the existing planned equipment programme.
If the LPDs are to be saved then there are few places left for the RN to go when forced to make substantial cuts. Should the Sunday Times speculation that two frigates may be axed prove to be true, the immediate impact may be limited. This is assuming that the two escorts laid up (currently HMS Daring and HMS Iron Duke) are reactivated to replace the ships being decommissioned. The problem with this scenario is that the savings will be minimal and the manpower released would be small because the laid up vessels have low running costs and skeleton crews. Axing two frigates while still keeping two escorts laid up is a really concerning scenario as numbers fall from 17 to 15.
Following the patterns from the past, once a frigate is gone (even if had been inactive for some time) then a precedent is set. It becomes much harder to argue for replacements and the new orders are likely to be reduced to match. Should Type 23 frigate numbers be allowed decline to 11 then it is a distinct possibility that only 6 Type 26 frigates will be built instead of the planned 8. (Plus 5 x Type 31e). What may be signed off as a “temporary expedient in the face of current pressures” may quickly become a permanent maximum allowed number.
Funding is in place for the 13 Type 23 frigates to undergo a life-extension package. So far five ships have completed this upgrade with 3 more in Devonport undergoing the work. The two oldest ships will not receive new engines – the Power Generation Machinery Update (PGMU), but HMS Argyll has completed her LIFEX and HMS Lancaster is mid-refit. The most likely victims of the axe would be HMS Iron Duke and HMS Monmouth, being the next oldest and not yet modernised.
Some of the consistent political pressure to retain the LPDs and amphibious capability has come from Plymouth MPs. Should frigates be cut instead, this would similarly impact Devonport and further reduce the available refit and maintenance work for a base that looks vulnerable to closure. Any cuts to the surface fleet would be entirely indefensible, given the global security situation. In contrast to recent history, the current Defence Secretary and a substantial number of MPs do, at least, seem to recognise this and an almighty political fight for the future of the Royal Navy is in prospect. | <urn:uuid:f0b2947d-b8ad-4b41-ae2e-5173e5aaaeec> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.navylookout.com/cutting-more-frigates-the-royal-navy-facing-a-perfect-storm/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.959652 | 1,696 | 1.65625 | 2 |
Waves of rippling hair, blowing in the wind or glistening silkily in the lamplight – dazzling, sensuous masses of curls spilling over your shoulders – these are the reasons why you use curling irons to freshen up your look and make your hair look more glamorous and interesting
Although curling irons are a great way to pep up plain, straight hair, and can totally change your look from ordinary to fabulous in a matter of half an hour or an hour, the way they operate – by heating up a barrel of metal or ceramic around which your hair is wound – means that you also have a very hot object close to your fingers and those of anyone else who happens to be sharing the space you live in.
Depending on how much heat you need to curl your hair – with softer, finer hair needing less heat (and, indeed, being likely to be damaged – frizzed, burned, or dulled – by too high a temperature) – your curling iron’s barrel will be anywhere from 200?to 400? Fahrenheit (93? to 204? Centigrade), which is more than enough to give a human finger, or the inquisitive nose of an unsuspecting cat or dog, a nasty blister should they accidentally touch it.
You are probably using a ceramic air hair curler, which is in many ways the best kind of curling iron available on the market today, since it keeps your hair safe and provides good results, with little risk of damage. However, the virtues and advantages of the ceramic cold hair hair curler irons are also things that make it even more likely to give someone an accidental burn when it is not being used. These irons heat very quickly, with the heat distributing smoothly and evenly throughout the barrel – but ceramic also tends to retain heat longer than metal, so the iron is likely to stay at a skin-singing temperature for a lengthier period of time than a metallic one.
For your own safety and that of others who live in the same house – including adults, children, and pets – you should not forget to get a curling iron holder as well. Curling iron holders are items that let you place your curling iron in a spot where it is safely out of the way, blocked off from contact with incautious hands by various heat-proof substances. With one of these in your possession, you can put away your hot curling iron in a safe place where it will not harm you or anyone else, and can cool off to a safe temperature without you needing to worry about it inflicting any damage to what it is lying on, either.
One of the two major types of curling iron holder is a “mitt” holder made out of heatproof cloth – rather like an oven mitt or welding gloves, but with the hot object contained on the inside rather than being on the outside. A typically-sized curling iron fits into one of these holders like a pistol into a holster, and is kept safely insulated while it gradually cools. The advantage to these holders is that they cannot be knocked over, while their disadvantage is that since the cloth is highly insulating, it will take a long time for your curling iron to cool.
The other type is a chrome steel cylinder which stands upright and into which you place the barrel of your curling iron. The cylinder is simple but rather attractive looking, and has the advantage that since metal conducts heat well, your curling iron will cool faster than in a “mitt”-style holder. However, this kind of holder could potentially be knocked over, so it is not quite as certain to keep your curling iron under wraps as the mitt holder will.
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Sodium-ion battery chemistry could prove a more environmentally-friendly alternative to today’s lithium-based cells.
A potential new battery chemistry called sodium ion has emerged as an electrode technology that may deliver the same energy density as today’s lithium-ion EV batteries but without the shaky environmental credentials, questions over long-term availability and high cost.
The technology is being researched at the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg and uses a new type of graphene to store one of the world’s most abundant and low-cost metal ions, sodium. As a main ingredient of seawater and the stuff we sprinkle on our fish and chips, for instance, sodium isn’t expensive and could reduce the need for rare raw materials.
Long before lithium-ion batteries became a thing and even longer before they became remotely viable as EV batteries, the search was on for an alternative to lead-acid technology that had been in use since the 19th century. Lead-acid is limited by relatively low energy density, which rules out its use as a modern EV battery, and by the late 1970s had largely been abandoned by manufacturers, who started looking for high-energy battery technologies.
One of these was sodium sulphur, tested by BMW in the late 1980s. The batteries, developed by Asea Brown Boveri, were trialled in the BMW 3 Series and eventually reached a capacity of 22kWh. Encouraged by its potential, BMW then developed the lightweight, plastic-bodied E1 and its 200kg battery gave it a range of 320km. In 1993, BMW switched to a sodium-nickel chloride ‘Zebra’ battery for the E2, then later still a nickel-cadmium battery fitted to a 3 Series again, and finally the Mini E project using a 35kWh lithium-ion battery.
Like lithium-ion cells, the anodes of sodium-ion batteries are graphite-based. In both types of batteries, ions are intercalated with the graphite, which means they are inserted into its structure consisting of stacked layers of graphene. Sodium ions are bigger than lithium ions and cannot be stored in the graphite structure as efficiently. As as a result, sodium-ion batteries have, so far, been unable to match the 10-times-higher capacity of their lithium-ion counterparts.
To fix this, scientists have added a molecule spacer on one side of each graphene layer to create more space between them. The extra space allows the sodium ions to move in and out of the graphite structure more easily and this in turn yields a much higher battery capacity. Graphene layers are usually chemically the same on both sides, so scientists have named this version ‘Janus’, after the two-faced Roman god of new beginnings.
The research is still in the early stages and far from becoming a reality in industrial applications, but the technology is proving fully reversible (which is a battery’s fundamental capability to fully charge and fully discharge) and is also showing high cycling stability so it can be charged and discharged hundreds of times without losing performance. | <urn:uuid:bdade370-1fe2-4657-9f78-9403b58e8ca0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.autodaily.com.au/why-sodium-ion-batteries-could-be-the-next-big-thing/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.961827 | 646 | 3.5 | 4 |
Grow your garden: Extend your Cilantro harvest and enjoyment
Grow your garden
Cilantro is a favorite ingredient in guacamole, tacos, rice dishes and of course salsa. But as summer temperatures climb, the cilantro quickly goes to seed. This can be frustrating but using all parts of the plant or growing a heat tolerant cilantro-flavored substitute can help.
Gardeners in cooler climates can sow seeds every three to four weeks throughout the summer for continual harvests. Those with hotter summers will have the best results growing cilantro in the cooler temperatures of spring, fall and even winter. Grow cilantro in full sun or light shade as temperatures climb and moist well-drained soil for best results.
Mulching the soil to keep the roots cool and moist will help delay flowering. Avoid overwatering that can lead to root rot.
Harvest the leaves when they are four to six inches tall and before the plants flower for the best flavor. Harvest as needed a third of the plant at one time to allow it to keep producing or cut the whole plant back to an inch above the ground and wait for it to regrow.
Store freshly cut leaves like a bouquet of flowers in a glass of fresh water. Place in the refrigerator to use for the upcoming week. Hang leaves upside down to dry or freeze. Just wash the leaves, pat dry and place in a freezer bag or air-tight container in the freezer. Or chop up the rinsed cilantro into smaller pieces, place in ice cube trays and top with a splash of water before placing in the freezer.
As temperatures rise, the plant will flower and set seed. Do not discard it but rather look at utilizing the other parts of this plant. Enjoy the beauty and flavor of the lacy white flowers that also attract beneficial insects to the garden.
After the white flowers fade, green seeds appear. Wait for the plants and seeds to turn brown when using them as coriander. Cut off the seed heads, place in a paper bag, and allow the seeds to drop to the bottom. The seeds are ground and used in breads, cakes, pickling spices, and Asian food. Store in sealed containers until ready to use.
Otherwise allow the seeds to drop to the ground in the garden and grow new cilantro plants to harvest and enjoy. Cilantro seeds sprout readily when soil temperatures are 55 to 68ºF and the plants can withstand a light frost.
Don’t forget to harvest the roots and use them for seasoning Thai and Vietnamese food. These taste best when harvested in fall.
In the future, consider buying seeds of slow bolting cilantro varieties like Slow-Bolt, Leisure and the 2006 All-America Selections award winner Delfino Cilantro.
Or try growing Papalo, also known as summer cilantro, in next year’s garden. It has a similar but stronger flavor than cilantro with a hint of citrus and mint and thrives in hot weather. You will only need one or two plants as this annual grows up to five feet tall and several feet wide. Harvest young leaves for the best flavor and use only 1/2 or 1/3 the amount of cilantro called for in recipes.
You may need to start your own plants from seeds if none of the garden centers in your area sell plants. Start seeds indoors or directly in the garden once the danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm.
Extend your cilantro harvest and enjoyment by utilizing every part of the plant. Adjust your cilantro growing techniques as well as plant selection to help beat the heat.
Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including the recently released Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, 2nd Edition and Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD instant video series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio program. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and her website is www.MelindaMyers.com. | <urn:uuid:216f8a11-0cd8-4290-ab2a-f315846a58f7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.demingheadlight.com/story/news/2022/07/20/grow-your-garden-extend-your-cilantro-harvest-and-enjoyment/65378773007/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.922622 | 841 | 2.234375 | 2 |
Within the Classroom
Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities within the classroom. These activities include: art, drama, music, library, technology, SLC options courses, physical education programming
All students in our school have art classes that are taught by their homeroom teacher or Mrs. Acres. Students learn a variety of art styles and techniques as they increase in grade. Some projects have included perspective sketches, graffiti names, landscapes, pop art etc.
In a regular school year all students take drama classes and participate in a spring play! Alternatives have given students opportunities to participate in Drimes, One Acts, and Dances.
Since moving to our new and current location our library has expanded greatly! We offer a variety of books as well as an enjoyable work space for students.
We have talented teachers who provide great instruction to students in music class. They learn rhythm, how to read notes, sing, playing instruments such as the hand bells, drum, and boomwhackers. Our SLC students also have opportunities to learn piano or guitar during lunch hour once a week. An extension of this class is the opportunity for students to join the worship team for chapel.
Physical Education Program
Our physical education program has grown and developed strongly in the past few years. We take many trips to enhance our program which includes: swimming lessons, school wide ski trips, rock climbing, skating, gymnastics, as well as trips to the Morinville Leisure Centre to use their court space for activities like volleyball, basketball, dodgeball, and badminton.
SLC Option Courses
Students in the Senior Learning Centre have option classes that run for two month periods. Some options offered are: Outdoor Education, Minecraft Coding, Sewing, Babysitting Course, Foods – Baking/Cooking, Construction, and French.
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We’ve introduced a collection of Web Accelerator Tools in the Site Control Panel so you’re able to almost instantly improve the online effectiveness of your websites. You won’t need to alter anything within the backend code or try to make specific configuration settings that demand specialized know–how on your part. Inside the Site Control Panel, simply opt for the application you intend to implement – Memcached, Varnish and Node.js and set up an instance for it. It is all finished with a click. By accelerating your web sites, won’t just prevent your visitors from having to wait but will also help your website climb high in search engine listings.
You will find the Web Accelerator Tools inside the Advanced Instruments part of the Site Control Panel.
RAM–storing as an alternative to data base calls
The Memcached tool is fantastic for raising site loading rates by caching the data–base data that is asked for from your visitors. It is an effective distributed memory object caching platform, which allows for information and objects to be memorized within the RAM rather than being querried every time a person goes to a site.
This tool is good for your database–driven web sites or web apps in which your visitors invest a lot of time exploring as well as reading information. Memcached is found in the advanced instruments part of the Site Control Panel.
RAM–saving as a substitute for HTTP queries
While using the Varnish website accelerator program integrated into seogex’s Site Control Panel, you can make your site webpages run better for your website visitors. All configurations are performed via an intuitive interface, without the need to create any immediate adjustments to the code of your respective web site.
Varnish is definitely an HTTP acceleration instrument that helps all webpages come up faster by storing them in the server’s memory. That way, after a page has been loaded by a customer one time, it will not need to be delivered by the server any further, which generally cuts loading times and also hastens your webpages. It’s been calculated that Varnish in general enhances website load times with a factor of 300 – 1000x.
Produce flexible web applications easily
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Employee Discrimination and Harassment Prevention
This training helps increase awareness about the important subject of discrimination and harassment. Learn what is acceptable behavior, how to speak up if an employee experiences or witnesses workplace misconduct.
The course is designed to help you avoid paying enormous fines and settlements for EOCC, state, and federal violations.
Employee Code of Conduct
This training helps increase awareness of ethical business practices in the workplace. Learn what is acceptable behavior relating to bribery, corruption, gifts, information security, and insider trading.
Employee Bribery and Corruption Prevention
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In her childhood, Francine Klagsbrun developed a love of both classical Jewish texts and language, particularly Hebrew which continued to guide her through her extensive education. Her extensive publications range from topics such as the feminist movement, to personal and interpersonal issues, to Judaism and Jewish scholarship. In addition to writing, Klagsbrun served on the Commission for the Study of Women in the Rabbinate of the Jewish Theological Seminary, helped found Women of the Wall (WOW), and served on a number of other boards and committees that focus on feminism in various Jewish organizations.
Author of more than a dozen books and countless articles in national publications, and a regular columnist in two Jewish publications, Francine Klagsbrun is a writer of protean interests. She has succeeded in making an impact on both American and American Jewish culture.
Early Life and Education
Klagsbrun was born Francine Lifton in 1931, the daughter of Anna and Benjamin Lifton. From an early age, she displayed an uncanny ability to take the best from each situation in which she found herself. Her elementary education in the all-girls Orthodox Shulamith School of Borough Park, Brooklyn, gave her a sense of what women can accomplish and a wealth of female role models. She also developed there a love of both classical Jewish texts and language, particularly Hebrew. Her love of learning was supported by her parents, who nurtured in her an expectation of excellence. Her mother was responsible for her enrollment at Shulamith and her father, himself quite learned in Jewish texts, would often help her with her studies. She attended public school and then the Jewish Theological Seminary. Many of her professors there, including Abraham Halkin, Judah Goldin, and Gerson D. Cohen, were important influences.
Throughout her education, Klagsbrun maintained her interest in both secular and Jewish subjects. She earned a B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Brooklyn College, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, a B.H.L. (Bachelor of Hebrew Literature) from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and an M.A. in art history from the Institute of Fine Arts.
A Career in Judaism and Feminism
Klagsbrun’s work has been notable for the careful research that undergirds it and the clarity and elegance of her prose. Although her academic training was in art history, her professional career turned early toward publishing, including executive editorships at both Encyclopedia Americana and World Book Encyclopedia. Her earliest books were written for children, on topics as diverse as psychiatry, Moses, and spices. Her more recent publications have reflected her interest in feminism and Judaism.
Klagsbrun’s early involvement in the current feminist movement is reflected in her writing for Ms. and her editorship of both The First Ms. Reader (1973) and Free to Be ... You and Me (1974). Her interest in personal and interpersonal issues came to the fore in books like Too Young to Die—Youth and Suicide (1976), Married People: Staying Together in the Age of Divorce (1985), and Mixed Feelings: Love, Hate, Rivalry and Reconciliation Among Brothers and Sisters (1992). Her deep commitment to Judaism and Jewish scholarship is most evident in Voices of Wisdom—Jewish Ideals and Ethics for Everyday Living (1980); Jewish Days: A Book of Jewish Life and Culture Around the Year (1996) and The Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day (2002). She wrote a popular monthly column for the Jewish Week entitled “Thinking Aloud” and in 2017 published Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Israel. Ultimately, a remarkable aspect of Francine Klagsbrun’s work is that each of her interests informs the others, allowing her to intertwine the various strands of her scholarship.
Klagsbrun’s commitments to feminism and Judaism extend to her communal activities. In 1978 she was appointed to serve on the Commission for the Study of Women in the Rabbinate of the Jewish Theological Seminary, a multi-disciplinary group that deliberated the question of ordaining women as rabbis in the Conservative movement and in 1979 recommended ordination. The struggle to have women ordained continued until 1983, when the Seminary faculty voted to admit women into the rabbinical school. During those years, Klagsbrun became known as a passionate advocate for women in the rabbinate, writing and lecturing extensively on the subject. She remains a leader in causes concerning women in Jewish religious life.
She was also involved in the founding of Women of the Wall (WOW). In 1988, at the First International Jewish Feminist Conference in Jerusalem, an inter-denominational group of women organized a prayer service at the The Western Wall; the remaining Western section of the retaining walls that surrounded the Temple Mount during the Second Temple era.Kotel (Kotel ha-Ma’aravi), and chose Klagsbrun to carry the Torah she-bi-khetav: Lit. "the written Torah." The Bible; the Pentateuch; Tanakh (the Pentateuch, Prophets and Hagiographia)Torah at the head of the group, the first woman to carry a Torah to the Western Wall. A year later, she helped dedicate a Torah to the Women of the Wall group of Israeli women that formed from that first encounter, and she continues to support their struggle.
Klagsbrun has also served as chairwoman of the Board of Overseers of the Jewish Theological Seminary Library, secretary of the board of trustees of the Jewish Museum and cochair of its exhibitions committee. She has been a member of the Publication Committee of the Jewish Publication Society of America, the Professional Advisory Board of the Petschek National Jewish Family Center of the American Jewish Committee and the Artistic Advisory Committee of the National Foundation for Jewish Culture, and remains a member of the Commission on Equality for Women of the American Jewish Congress, the Women’s Dialogue group of the American Jewish Committee, and the Board of Directors of the National Jewish Book Council. She is also on the Board of Directors of Lilith and on the Editorial Board of Hadassah magazine.
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Can I keep gifts that I received in a haram relationship?
Wa ‘alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barkatuh.
I pray you are well.
Yes, it is permitted to keep and use the gifted item – providing its usage is otherwise halal. The acceptance of the gift and the relationship are separate matters. The impermissibility of the relationship has no bearing on the usage of the gift now. If the given was given and received willingly, it is permissible to keep. [Quduri, Matan al-Quduri]
Alhamdulillah, being given the ability to repent was a gift for this person. He should ask Allah for protection from being in the same situation again and avoid the paths that lead there.
May Allah grant you the best of both worlds.
[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat began his studies in Arabic Grammar and Morphology in 2005. After graduating with a degree in English and History he moved to Damascus in 2007 where, for 18 months, he studied with many erudite scholars. In late 2008 he moved to Amman, Jordan, where he continued his studies for the next six years in Sacred Law (fiqh), legal theory (Usul al-fiqh), theology, hadith methodology, hadith commentary, and Logic. He was also given licenses of mastery in the science of Quranic recital and he was able to study an extensive curriculum of Quranic sciences, tafsir, Arabic grammar, and Arabic eloquence. | <urn:uuid:1fe30de5-c671-4366-a281-997cfa4287ef> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://seekersguidance.org/answers/calling-to-islam/can-i-keep-gifts-that-i-received-in-a-haram-relationship/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.964232 | 354 | 1.601563 | 2 |
Nuclear test ban treaty critical to global collective security - UN chief
29 August 2018 - Every effort should be made to bring a global treaty into force that prevents more countries from developing nuclear weapons, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said.
His appeal came in a message for the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on 29 August.
"The history of nuclear testing is one of suffering, with the victims of more than 2,000 nuclear tests often from the most vulnerable communities around of the world," Mr. Guterres said.
"The devastating consequences – which were not confined by international borders -- encompassed impacts on the environment, health, food security and economic development."
The UN has been pressing for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban-Treaty (CTBT) to become law.
The treaty prohibits nuclear explosions anywhere – whether on the Earth's surface, in the atmosphere, underwater or underground.
It also makes it difficult for countries to develop nuclear bombs for the first time, and prevents nations that already possess nuclear technology from developing even more powerful bombs.
More than 180 countries have signed the treaty, most of whom have also ratified it.
However, while nearly universal, the treaty will only enter into force after it is signed and ratified by eight countries with nuclear technology capacity: China, Egypt, India, Iran, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan and the United States.
"The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty has an essential role within the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime," the UN chief said. "It fosters international peace and security by constraining the development of nuclear weapons. Our collective security demands that every effort should be made to bring this essential treaty into force."
Lassina Zerbo, Executive Secretary of the UN commission which promotes the treaty, known as the CTBTO, also called on the international community to "take the final steps" to ensure its entry into force.
"As long as the Treaty is not in force, the established international norm against nuclear testing and the global verification system that has been developed over the past two decades are at risk. I urge the last eight countries to ratify the Treaty and I appeal to others to renew their efforts in supporting it," he said, also in a message to mark the International Day.
Mr. Zerbo said his conviction regarding the role the treaty can play on the Korean Peninsula was strengthened following a visit to the region last week.
The CBTO is hosting a meeting in Kazakhstan this week, which brings together international experts and young people to look at key issues surrounding denuclearization.
"The significance of being in Kazakhstan on 29 August where nuclear testing has left a poisonous legacy is immense," Mr. Zerbo added, recalling that the date also commemorates the 1991 shutdown of the Semipalatinsk test site, where the Soviet Union undertook what he called "one of the most extensive nuclear test programmes in history."
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Do observation and feedback drive dialogue and thinking about teachers’ impact on learning in your school or district? Drawing on their book Feedback to Feed Forward: 31 Strategies to Lead Learning, Patrick and Amy will dive into strategies to help you as an instructional leader maximize your time during classroom visits to determine how teachers create outcomes and influence student engagement and learning. Learn to interact with students and analyze cause and effect to ensure feedback becomes a key driver of learning at all levels.
Understand the many layers of learning that can be impacted by high-quality teacher observation and feedback
Identify the characteristics of feedback that feeds forward
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Mystery call was received before JFK was shot
October 28, 2017 | 7 comments
Did someone try to tip off the Cambridge News before JFK was killed ? Image Credit: PD
A British newspaper received a strange phone call a mere 25 minutes before Kennedy's assassination.
According to recently declassified documents concerning the assassination of John F Kennedy, a mysterious phone call was made to the senior reporter at the Cambridge News less than half an hour before the President was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas.
A memo sent to the director of the FBI stated:"The British Security Service (MI-5) has reported that at 1805GMT on 22 November an anonymous telephone call was made in Cambridge, England, to the senior reporter of the Cambridge News."
"The caller said only that the Cambridge News reporter should call the American Embassy in London for some big news and then hung up.""After the word of the President's death was received the reporter informed the Cambridge police of the anonymous call and the police informed MI-5. The important point is that the call was made, according to MI-5 calculations, about 25 minutes before the President was shot."
"The Cambridge reporter had never received a call of this kind before and MI-5 state that he is known to them as a sound and loyal person with no security record."
One possibility is that the call may have come from a friend of Lee Harvey Oswald in Grimsby.
"It remains something of a mystery," said historian Mike Petty. "There appear to be a number of reporters who worked on the paper at the time who in 1981 had no recollection of the call."
"The stories didn't have bylines in those days either so it's not easy to find out now who wrote the story of Kennedy's assassination at the time."
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The Presidential Leadership Fellows at Barton College seeks to prepare young leaders who will impact communities in new and exciting ways, engaging and leading in a variety of arenas and positions, in areas such as public policy, healthcare, global enterprise, education reform, the arts and international relations. Leadership Fellows will be challenged to think creatively about complex issues that will face the next generation in our ever-changing society, as they prepare for thoughtful and informed citizenship after graduation.
The program is a comprehensive four year experience with a distinctive focus each semester. Shadowing opportunities with alumni and community leaders will be included at various points throughout the program. Years three and four have “Leadership in Action” projects that will provide real-life opportunities, first on campus and then in the larger community. Those who successfully complete the four year sequence will receive a PLF Certificate and be honored at graduation. Becoming a Presidential Leadership Fellow is one of Barton’s most prestigious opportunities.
Residency on campus is required for the first three year of the program, where the PLF cohort will reside in an on-campus living/learning community. In addition to regular workshops and seminars, Fellows engage with our President, alumni, faculty, key administrators, board members, and civic leaders in the Wilson and Eastern North Carolina communities. First-year students will then serve as mentors to the next incoming cohort.
While we recommend a strong GPA (above 3.0) and strong test scores, the primary focus of the selection committee will be on:
All those selected for membership in the Presidential Leadership Fellows program must arrive on campus for PLF orientation prior to the beginning of fall semester, and we request your attendance at Summer Orientation. Being a part of the on-campus PLF Living and Learning Community is integral to the program and strongly encouraged; a limited number of exceptions may be allowed. | <urn:uuid:a03597d4-0069-46af-a923-bca9b3421433> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.barton.edu/cocurricular/presidential-leadership-fellows/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.93185 | 379 | 1.523438 | 2 |
Church at its heart is a community of equals. Christian egalitarianism is grounded in the view of creation as reflecting the image of God and culminating in Jesus’ mission and ministry for all. The church as the embodiment of Christ has a call to continue Jesus’ egalitarian ministry. As an Asian-American immigrant and female clergy person in The United Methodist Church, I will explore the meaning of the church as an egalitarian community that actively rejects racism, sexism, heterosexism, and all other forms of discrimination, and that purposefully seeks ways to create a community of equals.
God’s Creation of Equality
Creation of humanity in the image of God is narrated in Genesis: “So God created humankind in God’s image, in the image of God, God created them; male and female, God created them” (Gen. 1:27).1 What is the image of God? There are various ways to understand God’s image, but in this article, I would like to turn to Trinity.
As Karen Baker-Fletcher writes, Trinity powerfully communicates to us that God is a community. As a community, the three persons in God share a supportive and collaborative relationship. Each of the three persons in Trinity has a unique role and collaborates with the others to lead the world to greater peace, justice, and love. In God’s peaceful, egalitarian community, there is no room for hierarchy and discrimination. The dynamic collaboration among Trinity has been expressed as “perichoresis,” a Greek term that can be translated as “dance,” as Baker-Fletcher writes.2
Korean theologian Jung Young Lee also has explained such dynamics within Trinity utilizing the Eastern philosophy of I Ching. The relationship between yin and yang in the I Ching is not dualistic. They do not indicate two separate entities. Rather, yin and yang form a dynamic community, as yin exists in yang and yang exists in yin. It is a living community full of life. This is the perichoresis!3
Similarly, human beings have been created in the image of God as an egalitarian community in which all members care for one another and coexist. When people hurt each other with discrimination and injustice, the image of God in humanity gets broken, marred, and lost. Whenever the marginalized suffer due to injustice, God’s image is broken. Jesus’ ministry of equality restored the broken image of God. Today’s church must continue the same mission.
Jesus’ Ministry of Equality
Jesus reached out to the marginalized in society who were suffering from political, cultural, gender, and religious oppression and discrimination. Politically, the Jewish people were under the colonial occupation of the Roman Empire. Their own leader was a puppet king, existing to serve the empire more than the Jewish people. Culturally, a strong emphasis on learning existed in both Greek and Hebrew
heritages. Yet, education was mostly for the elite, free males. Women could teach and learn at home, but not in public. Women’s leadership was limited to domestic life.4 Women, slaves, and non-citizens were excluded from public opportunities to learn and participate in political processes.
The Jewish law of religious purity functioned to separate the clean/pure from the unclean/impure. The purity law was developed in the historical suffering of exile, dislocation, and relocation of the Israelites. In the midst of such historical suffering, the purity law could have been developed as an effort to maintain the Hebrew identity. Yet, centuries later, this historical need of the purity law gradually was lost and became increasingly ritualized. At the heart of Jesus’ conflict with the religious leaders were his critical approaches to the purity law, which recognized that this law had become a means to discriminate against certain groups of people. Jesus acted against the purity law by eating with those who have been labeled as “others” or “sinners,” such as tax collectors and prostitutes. He practiced an open table fellowship. He resisted any law that dehumanized.
Jesus’ community was a fully inclusive one where people of all ages and backgrounds gathered together. In his inclusive community, children were welcome. Women sat down with men to learn and became active participants in the same educational community. Gospel stories such as Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, the parable of the good Samaritan, and the healing of the daughter of the Canaanite woman illustrate that Jesus’ ministry reached beyond his own ethnic circles. Jesus practiced a radical hospitality.
Jesus’ ministry was a religious resistance to the discrimination that was commonplace within Judaism at that time, and it was an effort to take down the walls of discrimination in society, culture, education, and economics. Jesus practiced an egalitarian ministry to proclaim the kingdom of God, where all God’s people are valued as the bearers of God’s image.
Rosemary Radford Ruether said that Jesus himself was “liberated” from all the privileges he could have had in a patriarchal culture as a learned, Jewish man. At the same time, Jesus liberated all from unjust discriminations. He was a liberated liberator.5 Considering the social circumstances of his time, Jesus’ egalitarian ministry was revolutionary.
Jhe Church as an Egalitarian Community
The church is a continuation of the egalitarian community that Jesus started. As the body of Christ, the church is called upon to be a trailblazer in creating a world without discrimination. The church, however, has not always been faithful in living out the image of God.
First of all, far from leading our societies and world to stand against discrimination, discrimination exists in the church in general and in The United Methodist Church in particular. Sexism within the church discredits women’s leadership. In The United Methodist Church, many women have been ordained since women’s ordination was officially allowed in 1956.6 Women make up 25% of the total United Methodist clergy population.7 Yet, female pastors have not been considered equal partners in ministry with male pastors. For example, clergywomen’s salary in 2015 was 16% less than that of male clergy in The United Methodist Church.8
Racism exists in the church. Audrey Lorde writes that preferences favoring white people stem from the mythical norm.9 The ideal image of a leader in the United States is a “financially stable, young, healthy, heterosexual, Christian white man.”10 The mythical norm is at play in The United Methodist Church. As an Asian woman who speaks English as a second language, I have experienced how my identity itself could be considered my weakness. How long will our churches consider it to be a weakness when a pastor is non-white, non-male, non-heterosexual, and does not have a spouse who can support ministry?
Heterosexism is at the heart of the current chaos we witness in The United Methodist Church. For decades, the church has struggled to remove the discriminatory language against non-heterosexual persons from the Book of Discipline. It might seem that all our efforts have been unsuccessful so far. Yet, despite the discrimination in the church and society, I find power in the voices that challenge intersectional racism, sexism, and heterosexism. I am encouraged by the intentional efforts to break away from the mythical norm. I am strengthened by the commitments to continue Jesus’ egalitarian ministry. I hope for an anti-racist, anti-sexist, and anti-heterosexist ecclesiology.
Created in the image of God, we are to celebrate—not discriminate against—our differences. The three persons in God can be a community of collaboration because each is different. If the three were all the same, our God would not be triune but unitarian. The Christian communities will become stronger when we resist a monochromatic theology and celebrate a rainbow theology.11
I would like to end this article with the image of an open table as an image of the church. Our communion table continues the radical table fellowship of Jesus. Our open table expresses the banquet table in the kin-dom of God where all people gather without discrimination. I hope for a new day when all walls of discrimination are broken down and the church becomes a true body of Christ—an egalitarian community in God.
—The Rev. Dr. Chong is an ordained elder in the Northern Illinois Conference and Lead Pastor at Community United Methodist Church in Naperville. She also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston.
Content originally published June 15, 2020 by Emerging: God Is Doing a New Thing in United Methodism, an online forum sponsored by the Connectional Table.
1 Patrick Chang, Rainbow Theology: Bridging Race, Sexuality, and Spirit (New York: Seabury Books, 2013), 86-95.
2 Karen Baker-Fletcher, Dancing with God: The Trinity from a Womanist Perspective (St. Louis: Chalice
Press, 2006), 24.
3 Jung Young Lee, The Trinity in Asian Perspective (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1996), 58
4 Karen Jo Torjesen, When Women Were Priests (New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1993), 111-128.
5 Rosemary Radford Ruether, Sexism and God-Talk Toward a Feminist Theology (Boston: Beason Press, 1983), 137-138.
6 For more details on the history of women’s leadership in Methodist traditions
in the United States, see Women Called to Ministry: Appendix. Accessed May 15, 2020.
7 Clergy women numbers increase. Accessed May 29, 2020.
8 United Methodist clergywomen still receive substantially less compensation. Accessed May 29, 2020.
9 Audrey Lorde, Sister Outsider (Berkeley: Crossing, 1984), 116.
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There is several theories for GSM locating. Here we concentrate on locating by Timing Advance (TA) combined with Angle of Arrival and analysing sector antennas. The TA value is usually between 0 and 63, each step representing an advance of one bit period (approximately 3.69 microseconds). With radio waves travelling at about 300 meters per microsecond, one TA step then represents a change in round-trip distance (twice the propagation range) of about 1100 meters. This means that the TA value changes each 550 meter, change in the range between a GSM module and the base station. This limit of 63 × 550 meters is the maximum 35 km distance that a device can be from a base station and is the upper bound on cell placement distance.
If you are able to catch the Timing Advance twice or even more often, then you are able to calculate the position even more accurate. One option could be to use the AT command for GSM band selection. If you are in Europe then you select GSM 900 / 1900 and after that you select GSM 850 /1800. GSM 850 and GSM 1900 does not exist in Europe. This will force a registration to a GSM 900 MHz cell and a GSM 1800 MHz cell. Another option could be to use two different SIM cards or even better a foreign SIM card. If you are on roaming, then you can get the TA from different GSM operators. | <urn:uuid:3d1528eb-5067-4009-82af-eac820c4412c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.gsm-modem.de/gsm-location.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.925789 | 290 | 2.609375 | 3 |
A parishioner of a local church that has chosen to connect outside the local, conservative diocese thanked me for offering my perspective on a “Welcoming Congregations” list.
I liked the sermon, so I told him:
I was able to see the homily today thanks to the Public Access TV, and I must say that I was impressed.
Starting out by calling the local Bishop a dualist, and by challenging the validity of dualistic thinking, be it the duality of good vs evil, or the more modern sick vs well was strong.
As a transwoman, the struggle against dualistic thinking has been at the foundation of my challenges. The quote from the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas:
Jesus said, “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you.
If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”
has been vital to my coming to an understanding of self.
To me, the natural extension of the themes of today’s sermon was how the fight between good and evil is always, always inside of us. My trans nature was defined as evil by those around me when I was growing up, and I was told to never bring it forth. My struggle was a struggle to bring forth my nature in a way that did not bring forth evil, whatever that was. I needed to find boundaries that affirmed the nature my creator put in queer people while still keeping a moral and holy centre.
How queer is too queer? How queer is not queer enough? Those are the questions I struggled with, exactly the same questions everyone struggles with, though they put it in another way: How wild and individual is too individual? How tame and assimilated is too assimilated?
In my experience, the challenge isn’t about avoiding choosing evil, rather it is always about the strength to do good. The example of the Nazi who was offended at a pledge to not steal, but not offended at his participation in the brutal murder of Jews and others, seems to me to be an example of someone who let his assimilation erase his personal responsibility to do good, who surrendered his conscience to the group because to stand up and face them just demanded too much wildness and offered too much challenge.
As a transperson, I know what so much of the world has demanded of me, assimilation to a set of norms and conventions. And I also know that if that means not bringing forth what is inside of me, that means destruction.
Now, I struggle even inside of the LGBT communities to get people to move away from the duality of assimilation vs queerness. How do we stand up for people who make choices we would never make for ourselves? How do we know if those choices are evil or blessed? It is a challenge I have had to find answers for.
My own mission statement came from an anthropologist. “In cultures where gender is rigidly bi-polar,” she said, “rituals of gender crossing remind us of our continuous common humanity.”
Yup. They remind us of the failure of imposed dualities, so many of them, and they remind us of how we each have a range of possibilities within us.
It was an interesting sermon, as far as it went.
In any case, thank you for making me aware of your church and allowing me to share, via my television.
Gawd, I admit it. I love theology, or at least real theology and not apologia.
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Howden will supply compressors for one of Europe’s largest biofuels facilities, supporting the global energy transition and the shift away from carbon-based fuels.
Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell) recently announced a final investment decision to build an 820,000-tonnes-per-year biofuels facility at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, formerly known as the Pernis refinery. Once built, the facility will be among the largest in Europe to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel produced from waste.
A facility of this size is capable of producing enough renewable diesel fuel to avoid 2,800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year, or the equivalent of removing more than 1 million European cars from the roads. This facility will also help Shell to meet its target of becoming a net-zero emissions energy company by 2050.
Marjan van Loon, President Director of Shell Netherlands BV said: “Shell has been on the road to a lower-carbon future for some time. This investment is an important step as we transform the Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam from a traditional refinery into a sustainable energy park. The project will mean hundreds of millions of dollars of investment each year during construction; it will create hundreds of jobs, and help to maintain the facility’s competitiveness for years to come.”
We are delighted to strengthen our long-standing relationship with Shell and support its plans of making more low-carbon fuels available in the market. This project demonstrates Howden’s leadership in the global compression market and our expertise in the growing sustainable fuel market.
With over 160 years of experience, Howden plays a key role in supporting global the energy transition with its industry leading, broad compression technologies and solutions.
Howden is focused on helping customers increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their air and gas handling processes enabling them to make sustainable improvements in their environmental impact. Howden designs, manufactures and supplies products, solutions and services to customers around the world across highly diversified end-markets and geographies. Howden’s technologies, solutions and services are vital in supporting the worlds ongoing energy transition towards net zero carbon emission goals. | <urn:uuid:77b2e7d7-3e7b-4601-8f41-82d6603aed7a> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.howden.com/en-us/news/shell-biofuels-2021 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.937772 | 460 | 2.140625 | 2 |
So What is UpStanders, Anyway?…
Research shows that approximately 1 out of every 5 students reports being bullied. This research, and more, informed the Holocaust Center of the need to develop a bully prevention program. We recognized some commonalities between perpetrators, victims and bystanders from the time period of the Holocaust to modern day bullying situations.
Our team worked with curriculum specialists and developed a curriculum that meets all state education requirements, and we named the program UpStanders: Stand Up to Bullying, or UpStanders for short. We are proud this program has been in various schools throughout Central Florida for the past 10 years.
UpStanders is a unique, multi-phase, bully prevention program for middle school students that uses the history and lessons of the Holocaust to inspire students to take action in creating a kinder, more respectful
community in which all people are supported. Students learn that they can make a difference for good through positive influence in the lives of others, thus improving and enriching the social climate of their school.
Professional educators from the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida go into the classroom to engage students around topics such as the power of communication and moving from bystander to UpStander behaviors. They also teach students to embrace the characteristic traits exhibited by rescuers during the Holocaust, including empathy, compassion, cooperation, moral leadership, ingenuity, social responsibility, and self-sacrifice. Additionally, they host students in the program on a field trip to the Holocaust Center and arrange for a nationally renowned speaker to visit their school and share their personal experiences of difference, bullying, and support.
In addition to working with students directly, the Holocaust Center is also happy to provide support and resources to parents, caregivers, teachers, and administrators. For more information about the UpStanders: Stand Up to Bullying program, please visit https://www.holocaustedu.org/learn/bullying-prevention/ | <urn:uuid:e353d369-e8a7-4bd3-b63f-0b7d7136eeb4> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.holocaustedu.org/upstanders-newsletter/content/so-what-is-upstanders-anyway/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.949494 | 394 | 3.515625 | 4 |
Nursing and Global Health
. Define global health and discuss the relation with community/public health nursing.
2. How a new nurse can take to get involved in international health care.
3. Discuss how the disease affects the people globally and what nurses can do in global public health to address and its impact.
4. A minimum of 700 words is required.
THE assignment in an APA format word document, Arial 12 .
Is Not allow plagiarism. If the originality exceeds 9 % the percentage of plagiarism allow by the University points IT will be “cero”.
A minimum of 3 evidence-based references besides the class textbook are required.
1- evidence-based references
2- evidence-based references
3- evidence-based references
4- Book Title:Transcultural Concepts in Nursing Care
Author: Joyceen S. Boyle; Margaret M. Andrews
You must write two replies to 2 different peers regarding the same topic sustained with the proper references and make sure that the references that you use in your assignment are properly quoted in it.
Minimum 200 words.
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If you’re heading out on a long trip—or moving abroad—and you rely on prescriptions, it’s vital to your health to know the rules about traveling with medication. “Millions of Americans are dependent on medicines and with the globalization of travel, access to prescription medicine is even more crucial,” explains Dr. Robert Quigley, senior vice president and regional medical director at International SOS.
From how to get more than a 30-day supply of pills to what you’ll need from your stateside doctor to get a prescription abroad, here’s advice from international healthcare experts about traveling with medication.
Bring a Note from Your Doctor
Dr. Christopher C. Hollingsworth, MD, a general and endovascular surgeon who has practiced in Europe and the United States, says it’s unlikely you’ll get stopped at customs or border control because you’re carrying more than a month’s supply of medicine. However, having an official prescription on hand is never a bad idea.
“In general, countries honor the rights of travelers to transport their prescribed medications with them,” Dr. Hollingsworth explains. As long as you have supporting documentation about your medical condition (ID cards or a letter from a physician), you are unlikely to have a problem.
Dr. Brendan Anzalone, a doctor of osteopathic medicine and the president and chief medical officer at AeroMD Air Ambulance, suggests going digital with these forms, as they can get lost or creased throughout your travels. This will ensure you won’t have to go digging if you’re questioned.
Keep Medicines in Their Original Bottles
Again, while it’s unlikely you will face any sort of issue when you’re flying with medication, Dr. Anzalone still recommends keeping your pills in the original bottle—complete with the sticker on the front with your name and doctor’s name—as an extra safety precaution. “Carrying your medication in [its] original prescription bottle with a label on it from the pharmacy is helpful if there are any questions in the security line,” he explains.
If you don’t have room in your luggage for the full-size bottles and must downsize, you can pack a small day-of-the-week pill organizer rather than several bulky bottles. Ensure you have documentation from your physician to avoid any potential issues. Paul Tanenbaum, R.Ph., a retired pharmacist, offers this tip if your original prescription bottle is too large: “Make friends with your pharmacist and see if he or she could make you a smaller travel-size bottle for you to fill up.”
Learn the Laws Around Traveling Internationally with Medications
The recommendations for domestic trips also apply to traveling with medication overseas. The U.S. Department of State recommends storing medications in their original labeled containers and bringing a copy of a doctor’s letter to show customs officers and other officials if necessary. The prescription should note the brand and generic name of the drug.
If you’re taking an unusual drug or one that contains narcotics such as sedatives, carry a note from your doctor explaining what the medication is and why you need it.
Note that some over-the-counter drugs legal in the U.S. may be illegal elsewhere. For example, painkillers containing codeine are prohibited in the United Arab Emirates. Always double-check before you fly.
Exercise Caution with Herbal Medicines
Flying with herbal medicines or supplements to international destinations can be tricky since each country has its own laws about what’s allowed in. To find out what may be restricted in the countries you’ll be visiting or transiting through, refer to the embassy website or contact local consulates.
Make sure herbal remedies and Ayurvedic medicines are in clearly labeled, well-sealed containers, preferably in original bottles. Although the TSA doesn’t require it, it may be helpful to bring a doctor’s note explaining your remedies’ intended use. Keep up to date with any changes in TSA rules by downloading its free MyTSA app (iOS | Android).
Always Pack Medicine in Your Carry-On
Now that you have the prescriptions you need and the note from your doc to prove your case, it’s time to pack. Depending on how much medicine you need each day, you may be tempted to shove your pill pack into your checked bag, but Dr. Anzalone warns against it: “It is best to keep medications in your carry-on baggage. If your checked baggage gets lost, you will still have your prescription medications with you. Remember some aircraft cargo holds are not temperature controlled, which may affect temperature-sensitive medications.”
If you’re worried about bringing medication that must be refrigerated (like insulin, for example) on a plane, Dr. Hollingsworth offers the TSA regulations on cool packs that are allowed through the gates. “Domestically, gel-cooling packs are allowed if frozen at time of presentation to security,” he notes.
Liquid medications (prescription or over-the-counter, like saline solution or eye drops) aren’t subject to the TSA’s three-ounce limits. However, you are required to declare anything over that amount to security officers and present it for inspection.
You may also travel with accompanying items, such as IV bags, pumps, and syringes, as long as they’re declared before you begin the screening process. All of these items will be X-rayed unless you request a manual inspection.
Bring Extra Medication
Dr. Hollingsworth’s rule of thumb is to bring twice the amount of medicine you need and to separate the bottles between your carry-on and your personal item. Why? Two words: flight troubles. “Changes or delays can have a butterfly effect that can have repercussions for the rest of your trip. Plan for the unexpected and pack extra medication you might need for an unplanned longer stay,” he says.
Exercise Caution When Flying with Narcotics
If you’re traveling with any type of prescribed narcotic used to relieve pain, such as Vicodin, Oxycontin, Percocet, or codeine, you might want to bring your prescription documentation, as well as a doctor’s note. Though this is not required by the TSA, it may prove helpful when getting through security. Since these types of drugs are widely abused, security screeners may be suspicious if they are unaccompanied by the proper paperwork. Having the original prescription will prove the pills’ necessity, and avoid any further delays or additional questioning.
The trouble of traveling with only a doctor’s note is that unless it was written in the previous month, it may lose validity. Prescriptions are clearly dated and include the signature of your doctor. Simply make a photocopy of each prescription before you have it filled. The photocopied version will be null and void, but this does not alter it as a valid document.
To take extra precaution, you may also want to travel with phone numbers for your pharmacy and prescribing doctor. This may seem like an unnecessary hassle, but it could prevent delays and problems at the airport.
Be Strategic About Your Meds
If your carry-on is just too heavy to meet those puddle-jumper restrictions, Dr. Hollingsworth challenges you to be strategic. While you might want to take your mini-sized bottle of Advil, those sorts of medications are available everywhere.
“Give priority to any medications that are vital to your functioning or survival. Asthma inhalers, diabetic medications, anti-seizure medications, and blood pressure medications come to mind. Make sure to bring medications that have rebound or withdrawal symptoms if you run out,” he says. “A trip is not a good time to see how you function without your arthritis or anti-anxiety medications.”
Consider Travel Insurance
Many factors influence whether you should purchase travel insurance. How long will you be traveling? Where are you going? Will you be lounging by a beach for a week or undertaking adventure activities in a rainforest? Do you have ongoing medical conditions that might need care?
If you’ll need health insurance for your trip, Dr. Quigley recommends exploring your options before heading overseas to determine what policy and plan are best for you. You can also work with assistance companies—like International SOS—to help you if you’re struggling with a health situation overseas.
Make a Date with Your Doctors
If you’re leaving the U.S. for an extended time, in addition to getting foreign currency and shedding tears at your farewell party, you should schedule pre-departure appointments with your doctors. During these visits, get a full physical and begin a discussion about your wellness needs while traveling. Work with your physician to plan for the medications you’ll need. Medical professionals can help you secure more than a 30-day supply of any medicines along with the necessary paperwork. They can also offer advice about what you need to bring to keep your health top-notch.
Find the Loopholes for Refilling Prescriptions Overseas
Dr. Quigley explains that prescriptions cannot be filled abroad, nor can your primary care doctor call in a prescription for you. But there is a way around it: Know the generic forms and other names of the same medicine. Depending on the country, you may be able to get the medicine without a prescription.
As an example, Dr. Hollingsworth was able to walk into a pharmacy in Paris and receive antibiotics for a pal with a serious ear infection—no note required. Even so, packing a few “just in case” prescriptions before you leave will help ease your worries. Your primary care doctor or a travel clinic can help you navigate the options.
Tanenbaum recommends caution: “If you must obtain your meds from somewhere other than your U.S. pharmacy, beware that there is a major problem of counterfeit drugs out there.” He also notes that brand and generic drug names may differ from one country to another: “The same name may be for a totally different medication; if you have to get some while overseas, it may not be what you usually take so that it does not treat your medical condition, and may actually be dangerous for you to take.” Make sure you’re visiting a reputable pharmacist (ask for a recommendation from your hotel or the local tourist board) and that you double-check whether the drug you’re requesting actually treats your condition.
Most Importantly, Plan Ahead
Plan ahead, especially if you are switching time zones and have to take medicine at a certain time of day. “Have a medical itinerary run parallel to your day-to-day travel itinerary. Plan out the nearest towns [to] where you’re going to be and identify the best providers for you based on your specific medical needs. Don’t let it be a fire drill when you get there,” recommends Dr. Hollingsworth. “If you know in 30 days [that] you need to have a prescription refilled, and you know where you will be within that time frame, then research which medical professional will be best for you. Do your homework.” It just may save your trip—or even your life.
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Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2017. It has been updated to reflect the most current information. Molly Feltner, Jessica Labrencis, Patricia Magaña, and Michele Sponagle contributed to this story. A previous version of this story had an incorrect spelling of Paul Tanenbaum’s name. It has been corrected.
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The only corporation in the world that manufactures the da Vinci Surgical System, which enables surgeons to perform operations through a few small incisions, has said that it would not sell its robot-assisted surgical system to the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) until its systems already installed at two public hospitals in Karachi are fixed and remain functional at least for one year, The News has learnt.
When SIUT officials approached Intuitive Surgical Inc, an American corporation, to buy the robotic surgical system, the company replied that the purchase could only be possible once its robotic systems installed at the Civil Hospital, Karachi, (CHK) and the Government Qatar Hospital, Karachi, were repaired and remained operational for a year.
The company would not sell more robotic systems to any Pakistani healthcare organisation unless its conditions are met, a senior official of the Sindh health department told The News.
The reason behind the refusal was the fact that the corporation was one of international repute and the broken robotic systems at two government-run hospitals in Karachi were tarnishing its image, said the official who requested anonymity.
The robotic surgery systems were installed at the two hospitals in 2011 at a cost of $3 million each but, after performing a few dozen surgeries, both systems broke down, he added.
“The robotic systems at both the hospitals have been lying idle for the past two years,” he said. “The hospitals require hundreds of thousands of dollars to get the systems repaired.”
Other leading private hospitals of Pakistan had also approached Intuitive Surgical Inc and had been turned down by the company for the same reasons, he added.
“In order to acquire one such system, the SIUT managed to get Rs250 million from the Sindh Health Department but when the manufacturing firm stated its conditions, SIUT officials said they would provide half of the funds for repair of the machine at the CHK while the other half was to be arranged by the health department,” the official said.
“SIUT surgeons performed nine procedures on the robot-assisted surgical system at the Civil Hospital’s OT complex under the supervision of two England-based surgeons. Both the surgeons came from Guy’s Hospital, London. Prof Shamim Khan and Prof Archana Fernando helped SIUT and CHK surgeons learn how to operate the da Vinci system,” the official added.
Of the nine surgeries performed with the help of the da Vinci system at the CHK, seven were performed by SIUT surgeons under the supervision of England-based surgeons while two of the surgeries were performed by the surgeons from the Civil Hospital’s surgical unit IV, he said, adding that more surgeries were planned with the help of the robotic surgical system after Eidul Fitr.
On the other hand, Qatar Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Khalid Masood said Intuitive Surgical Inc had demanded Rs40 million for fixing the robotic system at the hospital. He said the hospital’s management had asked the Sindh government to provide the required funds for the repairs.
“Surgeons at our hospital performed around 90 procedures with the help of the robotic system after its installation, but due to lack of maintenance the system broke down and now has been lying non-functional for the past two years,” Dr Masood said.
According to him, initially, the robotic surgical system was operated by Dr Faiz who performed several surgeries and, later, Dr Umer Fateh performed a couple of dozen surgeries before the system broke down.
Dr Masood said he had requested the Sindh government to provide the Rs40 million needed for repairs so that the broken system could be fixed at the earliest.
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An interview with Professor Jean-Michel Pawlotsky on how the treatment of HCV infection will change in the near future as a result of recent developments.
Professor Jean-Michel Pawlotsky MD, PhD
Director of the French National Reference Center for Viral Hepatitis B, C and delta
Q: Professor Pawlotsky, could you provide us with a quick overview on how treatment of HCV infection will change in the coming years?
Q: My feeling by following you on Twitter, is that your biggest fear is that most of these drugs will not be available in some countries. Am I correct?
Q: What should hepatologists, scientific societies and patients’ associations do to make these drugs rapidly available?
Q: Since you are both a hepatologist and a virologist when do you think we will ultimately be able to eradicate HCV worldwide?
Professor Jean-Michel Pawlotsky MD, PhD Director of the French National Reference Center for Viral Hepatitis B, C and delta and Chief, Department of Biology
Head, Department of Virology, Bacteriology-Hygiene, and Mycology-Parasitology
Head, Research Team “Pathophysiology and Therapy of Chronic Viral Hepatitis” (INSERM U955) at Hopital Henri Mondor Universite Paris Est, 51 avenue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny 94010 Creteil, France
e-mail : [email protected]
The interview was conducted by Dr Alessio Aghemo, MD PhD,
Newsletter Editorial Board Member
1st Division of Gastroenterology
Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
University of Milan, Italy
Epidemiology of Hepatitis C – by Professor Francesco Negro, University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
Professor Francesco Negro
University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland
The recent Viral Hepatitis Congress held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 26th to 27th September 2013, provided the opportunity not only for summarizing the most recent and exciting advances in the therapy of all viral hepatitis, but also for focusing on the issues related to the epidemiology of hepatitis virus infections. My intervention focused on the epidemiology of the hepatitis C virus (HCV), with particular regard to the risk of transmission in various regions of the world and the modalities of its prevention.
Epidemiology is still an important discipline, especially when safe and effective drugs come at hand. Epidemiology provides a detailed cartography of infection and disease state distribution across different geographical areas of the world. In addition, it identifies the most relevant drivers of such distribution, assessing the relative weight of inputs vs. outputs. These data allow estimation of the current and future public health burden, providing crucial data for policy and action to all stakeholders.
Although several recent estimates of global HCV epidemiology have been published [1, 2], our current appreciation of the HCV pandemic is incomplete. In fact, surveys have been often conducted in selected groups, excluding high-risk populations such as prison inmates, migrants and other groups living in social exclusion. Furthermore, many surveys in several areas of the world are outdated and have failed to take into consideration to the proper extent some recent drivers such as migratory movements, including those composed by war refugees. Finally, one has to recognize that, even when data on prevalence are abundant, those on the disease burden are scanty and incomplete.
HCV infects an approximate 185 million people worldwide, with great variations from one region to another. Drivers of HCV infection have changed across the decades. In resource-rich countries, before the introduction of screening assays most infections were iatrogenic, i.e. due to transfusions with infected blood and its derivatives or to unsafe invasive medical procedures. Although before 1990 the risk of transmitting HCV via a blood transfusion was significant (0.45% per unit transfused) , the introduction of screening assays resulted in a decrease in risk to 1 per 1,000,000 units, a merely theoretical risk . On the other hand, a case-control study from Italy showed how the use of non-disposable needles within or outside the same family bore a significant risk of spreading HCV within closed communities . Iatrogenic transmission of HCV has since declined dramatically, but some small outbreaks are still reported due to breaches in standard safety procedures, suggesting insufficient awareness within the medical community . Iatrogenic transmission has played a major role – and unfortunately still does – in resource-limited countries. The most dramatic example is represented by the spread of HCV in Egypt via mass parenteral treatment of Schistosoma infection until the mid 1980’s . Other less famous – but not less devastating – examples that occurred throughout colonial Central Africa have been reported . Unsafe injections and medical procedures (such as pose of stitches, surgical interventions and gum treatments) are still a scourge in these areas to this day . Interestingly, a recent paper reported that a small proportion of the rural Egyptian population runs a high risk of HCV infection through frequent medical procedures and injections . This is sufficient to maintain the high level of spread of HCV infection in that area, and it has been suggested that a targeted intervention in this small proportion of patients may be effective to curb the epidemic in a situation of significant economic constraints .
The second most important cause of transmission of HCV, widespread throughout the globe, is represented by sharing the paraphernalia used in illicit drug use injections. It has been estimated that up to 10,000,000 active drug users may be anti-HCV-positive . Despite preventive measures, incidence of HCV in this population remains high, especially among new injectors and prison inmates, and reinfection may occur. Thus, it has been suggested that treatment of HCV in these communities should be aggressive and used as a preventive tool, together with scale up of opiate substitution and needle/syringe exchange programs [12, 13].
Mother-to-infact transmission of HCV is the first cause of HCV infection in developed countries. The average risk is low, i.e. about 4% per birth, with about one third of transmissions occurring in utero, according to several studies. Factors predisposing to transmission are a high maternal viral load – although no threshold has been established –, maternal drug use and an untreated HIV infection. A systematic review of 18 observational studies on 3264 participants showed how no intervention could reduce the risk for mother-to-infant transmission and clearly stated that breastfeeding can be safely carried out .
Heterosexual transmission does not represent a major driver of the HCV epidemic. A recent cross-sectional study on 500 monogamous, heterosexual anti-HIV-negative index cases and their spouses (with an anti-HCV prevalence of 4%), followed for a median duration of sexual activity of 15 years (range 2-52 years), showed that only three couples’ HCV RNA sequences were compatible with interspousal transmission, with an incidence rate of 0.07% per year (i.e. 1 per 190,000 sexual contacts) . In addition, no specific practices were related to HCV positivity among couples. On the other hand, HCV transmission has become a major issue in the HIV-positive homosexual male community. Here, the incidence of HCV has increased by about 20-fold during the past 15 years, from 0.23 to 4.09 per 100 person-years [16, 17]. Risk factors predisposing to HCV seroconversion include history of inconsistent condom use, past syphilis and unprotected anal intercourse with multiple partners. Reinfection is possible. This community may soon also become the target of a specific program of treatment as prevention.
Finally, a major driver of the HCV epidemic is represented by migratory movements, mostly from countries traditionally characterized by a high endemicity rate to those where HCV is less prevalent. Few studies have been performed on this delicate subject, which however deserves more thorough attention. The proportion of anti-HCV-positive persons among the total infected population in a given country can be as high as 23%, such as in the Netherlands . Targeted screening programs – possibly extended to other infectious diseases such as hepatitis B – may help to limit the future health burden caused by migration.
HCV is a major global pathogen, and its related public health burden is expected to increase in the next 10-15 years. Since safe and effective drugs are coming to the market shortly, the next challenge will be to identify patients at risk of increased morbidity and mortality due to HCV, to link them to proper care, and to treat them. A better knowledge of the HCV epidemiology and its movers may substantially contribute to an effective control of this troubling pandemic.
Professor Francesco Negro
Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and of Clinical Pathology
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2. Mohd Hanafiah et al. Global epidemiology ofhepatitis C virus infection: new estimates of age-specific antibody to HCV seroprevalence. Hepatology 2013;57:1333-42.
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8. Pépin et al. Noble goals, unforeseen consequences: control of tropical diseases in colonial Central Africa and the iatrogenic transmission of blood-borne viruses. Trop Med Int Health 2008;13:744-53.
9. Paez Jimenez et al. HCV iatrogenic and intrafamilial transmission in Greater Cairo, Egypt. Gut 2010;59:1554-60.
10. Breban et al. Impact of mass antiviral treatment on HCV transmission in rural Egypt. J Hepatol 2013;58(suppl 1):S23.
11. Nelson et al. Global epidemiology of hepatitis B and hepatitis C in people who inject drugs: results of systematic reviews. Lancet 2011;378:571-83.
12. Martin et al. Combination interventions to prevent HCV transmission among people who inject drugs: modeling the impact of antiviral treatment, needle and syringe programs, and opiate substitution therapy. Clin Infect Dis 2013;57 Suppl 2:S39-45.
13. Bruggmann P. Treatment as prevention: The breaking of taboos is required in the fight against hepatitis C among people who inject drugs. Hepatology 2013 May 31. doi: 10.1002/hep.26539. [Epub ahead of print]
14. Cottrell et al. Reducing risk for mother-to-infant transmission of hepatitis C virus: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med 2013;158:109-13.
15. Terrault et al. Sexual transmission of hepatitis C virus among monogamous heterosexual couples: the HCV partners study. Hepatology 2013;57:881-9.
16. van de Laar et al. Evidence of a large, international network of HCV transmission in HIV-positive men who have sex with men. Gastroenterology 2009;136:1609-17.
17. Wandeler et al. Hepatitis C virus infections in the Swiss HIV Cohort Study: a rapidly evolving epidemic. Clin Infect Dis 2012;55:1408-16.
What’s new in HCC, Abstracts from the 2013 AASLD meeting – by Dr. Morris Sherman, University of Toronto
Dr. Morris Sherman,
University of Toronto
Abstract 2091 Flemming et al – Risk prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis: The ADRESS-HCC risk model.
Abstract 2149 Yang et al – Risk prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis: Validation of the ADRESS-HCC risk model.
One of the new ideas in HCC is the development of a HCC risk score, a score that allows one to predict with a high degree of accuracy who is likely to develop HCC within a defined time period. Several such scores already exist. At this meeting an additional score was presented. The model was developed in 34,932 adults awaiting liver transplantation, and registered with the US liver transplant registry. Using Cox regression methods 6 variables were identified, age, diabetes, race, gender and Child-Pugh score. A score was determined that identified the cut-off level to warrant screening. This score was then validated in a separate cohort of patients at the Mayo Clinic. However, this score cannot be applied to non-transplant patients, who would generally have less severe disease than those on the transplant list for non-HCC indications. Furthermore, for many patients the natural history of their liver disease was cut short by liver transplantation. This may affect the validity and generalizability of the score to patients with cirrhosis not requiring transplant.
Abstract 2085 King et al – Statins are associated with a reduced risk of liver cancer: data from a large prospective cohort study.
It has long been suggested that the use of statins are protective against the development of HCC. This relationship was investigated by a group from Boston. They analyzed two cohorts, 39,634 men enrolled in the health Professional Follow-up Study since 1990, and 96,544 women in the Nurses health Study followed since 1994. Risk factors were sought using Cox regression methods. Regular use of statins was associated with a reduced risk of developing HCC (hazard ratio 0.57, 0.35-0.94 95% CI) risk of developing HCC. This study did not determine or look for other risk factors such as viral hepatitis or other liver disease, and so it cannot be assumed that the reduction in risk will apply to patients with known risk factors or high risk scores.
Abstract 2079 Reig at al – Prospective study of the relationship between progression pattern and survival in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The BCLC rationale for second line trial design and analysis.
Over the past year there have been several phase 3 trials of therapy in HCC that failed, including trials of small molecular inhibitors of signal transduction pathways and a trial of a new method of local ablation. The reasons for failure of the trials is not entirely clear, and this has implications for future trial design. This was investigated by the group from Barcelona. One of the problems is that surrogate markers of survival in HCC therapy that can be used in phase II studies have not been defined. These include time to progression, tumor response and progression-free survival. The study found that time to progression was a valid surrogate of survival, but only if the pattern of progression is the development of extra-hepatic disease or vascular invasion. This study needs external validation, particularly because one of the two Cox regression analyses had too many variables for the sample size. However, this points the way to more rational design of phase II trials of new agents.
Dr. Morris Sherman,Toronto General Hospital, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4 Canada
Professor Gamal Esmat, Director of the Viral Hepatitis Treatment Centres, Ministry of Health, Egypt
In a country like Egypt with the highest worldwide prevalence rates for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) (1) which infects nearly 15 percent of the total population(2),providing access to treatment for this huge number of patients is a great challenge. In 2006, Egypt launched the national control strategy for viral hepatitis that was implemented through a regulatory body which is “The National Committee for Control of Viral Hepatitis”. This strategy aimed to address the main obstacles that prevent providing broad access for treatment for those who are candidates for antiviral therapy. A highly specialized network of treatment centres were established in such a way as to have one of these centres located within 100 kilometres of every Egyptian city and village. These centres were set up one at a time reaching the current number of twenty-four. A highly qualified team of specialists which are involved in the care of liver disease patients is available at these units to provide integrated care according to standardized treatment protocols. The other problem initially, was the high costs of the standard of care therapy for HCV patients consisting of combined pegylated interferon and ribavirin therapy. To reach the target of the program by providing antiviral therapy for HCV at a very reduced cost or free of charge whenever possible, the main challenge was to reduce the high cost of the pegylated interferon. The competition between the two main interferon manufacturers together with the availability of a locally produced biosimilar pegylated interferon helped the negotiations which ended with the provision of the pegylated interferon at gradually lower prices . The current cost of the total 48 weeks of combined interferon and ribavirin therapy stands below 2,000 US dollars. A large portion of those who received the treatment within the program did that for free under the umbrella of the governmental support funds offered by the ministry of health. In a resource-limited country like Egypt, delivering therapy to more than 300,000 patients during six years of the program is to be considered a great achievement. The other benefit of the program is the establishment of well designed infrastructures represented by the treatment centres which will be used for implementing other programs directed at chronic liver disease patients like screening for hepatocellular carcinoma and providing antiviral therapy for patients with hepatitis B virus infection.
(1) The Global Burden of Hepatitis C Working Group. Global burden of disease (GBD) for hepatitis C. J Clin Pharmacol 2004;44:20–9
(2) El-Zanaty F, Way A. Egypt demographic and health survey 2008. Cairo, Egypt: Ministry of Health, El-Zanaty and Associates, and Macro International; 2009. Available at
http://www.measuredhs.com/pubs/ pdf/fr220/fr220.pdf. Accessed September 28, 2013
Professor Gamal Esmat, M.D.
Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, Cairo University.
Professor of Tropical Medicine and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University.
Professor Patrick Marcellin,
President of the 7th Paris Hepatitis Conference
The 7th Paris Hepatitis Conference (PHC) will take place on 13th and 14th January.
PHC was created 10 years ago by Prof. Patrick Marcellin, Chief of the Viral Hepatitis Center in Hôpital Beaujon (Clichy). The meeting is held on behalf of Université Paris Diderot, and Hôpital Beaujon.
The concept of the meeting, focused on the management of patients with viral hepatitis, is to provide the state of the art on the management of patients with hepatitis B and hepatitis C presented by outstanding international experts who will illustrate the most recent data as well as their opinion on their clinical applications.
This year, the meeting will summarize the recent spectacular developments in the management of hepatitis C thanks to the new therapies. Currently, triple therapy with telaprevir or boceprevir induces cure in a high proportion (about 70%) of genotype 1 patients. In 2014, new triple therapies with second generation protease inhibitors or polymerase inhibitors or NS5A inhibitors will become available in some countries. These new treatments represent considerable progress with better efficacy in all HCV genotypes, having better tolerance and shorter duration. However, these treatments will not be available in the majority of countries. A number of new drugs are being currently developed to further improve efficacy and tolerance. At present, all clinicians have their eyes turned towards a new exciting track: interferon-free therapy. And this perspective raises an important issue that will be at the heart of our discussions during the PHC 2014: which patients to treat now and how to increase their chances of cure; which patients can wait, taking the future options into account?
Importantly, PHC 2014 will dedicate a full day to address important issues related to hepatitis B. We will discuss the long-term efficacy and tolerance in patients receiving the most potent antivirals available. We will also assess the issue of the usefulness of quantification of HBsAg as a new tool for predicting the severity of the disease and the response to therapy. The optimal management of special populations and difficult situations will be extensively discussed: co-infections, cirrhosis…etc.
As in previous PHCs, interactive discussions and many dedicated working luncheons addressing the management of real-life patients will be privileged. Indeed, the ultimate goal of PHC 2014 is to review the most recent knowledge and discuss its therapeutic applications with the most experienced experts to provide optimal therapy and the best chance of cure to as many patients as possible, worldwide.
Professor Patrick Marcellin, Service d’Hépatologie and Inserm U481, Hôpital Beaujon,
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Reading is a very self-involved activity. It’s pensive, introspective, and ultimately a solitary endeavor. These rules are written from the perspective of a person, who, based on these ideas, believes that the primary beneficiary of reading is the reader -not their friends, parents, colleagues, or educators.
1. Don’t read bad books
I don’t necessarily mean books like Fifty Shades or Twilight -I mean don’t read books you weren’t meant to read. We find certain books and writing styles appealing because very often they hold something that we lack and sorely need in our lives. For example: I feel a lot of pressure to overachieve in school. It sometimes takes away from my ability to enjoy reading and learning for its own sake. Can you guess what my favorite book is? Hint: the protagonist drops out of school and runs away to live in a library.
2. Don’t feel obligated to read books you don’t enjoy
This is more or less an extension of rule no. 1. There will, of course, be times in your life that you have to read material you hate, usually for school. But that’s it. People who push the classics on other people are snobs, and people who push books they love on other people are jerks (usually one in the same). Read for yourself. You can’t grow from reading books that you’re not invested in, so don’t.
3. Be picky
If you’re anything like me, you probably have stacks upon stacks upon stacks of untouched books in your house. When I bring a book home and neglect it I means I, likely, had a lapse in judgment rather than a lack of time to read. Look for books that you feel you need and don’t buy anything else. I don’t care how cheap or pretty it is –just don’t. And here’s why: when you buy a book you don’t care for, you still feel obligated to read it, and reading bad books is a massive waste of your time. Plus: you can save your money for better books.
4. Make use of your local library
This rule is more practical than anything, and it will really help you with no. 3. It can take some time before I know that a book is a good book. If you can, check out a book from a library before you buy it. There’s no rush in a library, and no added pressure. If you like something, you finish it; if you don’t, bring it back. The same thing applies to books you can find and download online. (Adiós guilt-inducing stacks of unread novels!)
5. Read one book at a time
You’ll get through a lot more books this way. I don’t have an explanation for this one, just trust me.
6. Try to get something out of everything you read.
Write down the quotes that stand out to you. Write down any thoughts you have about the book, and especially write down anything that makes you feel understood. At the very least, underline it in your book. (Yes, I’m one of those people.) This includes books you’ve been forced to read. Here’s the thing: The compulsory texts are compulsory for a reason, and it’s because they have something good to offer, even if that something doesn’t necessarily appeal to you. You still have to read the book, so you may as well try and learn something from it, right?
7. Don’t be ashamed of what interests you. Just read
Try out a classic every now and again. The classics can be rather beautiful, if you give them a chance. The language they’re written in can be a bit of a barrier initially, but it will make sense with practice, just like any language. We regard the classics as classics for many reasons. The first of which is because they provide us with important philosophical insights that allow us to live our lives better. These can, of course, can be found in books that aren’t considered classics, per say. But the classics are a good place to start. You might have to do some digging to find one that suits you, but it’s worth the effort.
8. Break these rules
Don’t let me, or anyone else, tell you how to read. Find out what’s right for you and stick to it.
How do you go about choosing the kind of books you like?
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A project schedule is an indispensable tool in the hands of a Project Manager to efficiently manage and direct project work. A well-constructed and maintained schedule is a key ingredient needed for the success of any project. The DCMA 14-point assessment offers a project manager an industry defined method to quantitatively evaluate a schedule and improve its quality. The project manager may use the DCMA 14-point assessment at the beginning of the project as a set of guidelines for developing a logic driven, solid and manageable schedule, and throughout the life of the project, as a set of health checks for periodically evaluating the schedule against a set of measurable criteria. It is not always easy to change traditional scheduling practices and compromise the apparent simplicity of a schedule.
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Every project has multiple work streams that project manager must ensure are ready to help deliver the promised benefits of the initiative. A managed OCM workstream is the most effective means of ensuring successful adoption of the work. However, there are OCM specific tools and techniques the project manager can use to effectively deliver this workstream. This presentation will explore those technical details and also discuss a communication strategy, so all stakeholders are aware of the workstream and the value it adds to the project.
December 2017 Book Club Q and A Closing Webinar – The Business of Portfolio Management – Boosting Organizational Value
Closing Q and A webinar for December 2017 Book Club on The Business of Portfolio Management – Boosting Organizational Value by Iain Fraser
Closing Q&A webinar for December Book Club on The Social Project Manager
This presentation explores the concept of bounded rationality & its impact on project management decisions. Different bounds have been identified & discussed which impacts critical decisions during different phases of the project life-cycle. A bound free model of decision making has been discussed as part of this webinar.
The process of project management is the process of making decisions. Much of our thinking about how to make decisions reflect an ideal generally called rational economic actor. In an ideal world, you weigh the alternatives based on reliable data, compute the most advantageous path and decide to choose that course. We maximize the expected economic outcome given some set of constraints. Ideally, we do this in a timely manner using a process that is transparent and inspectable. Everyone involved can understands why that particular decision was made. In the messy real world, we down-select the alternatives to consider. We work with limited data, fuzzy or even inaccurate data and, frequently, decide to take the path of least resistance. Getting to better decisions requires some planning well before the decision is to be taken. Increasingly we acknowledge the role our inherent biases play in our decisions. The insights of behavioral economics allow us, up front, to design decision making strategies and processes which limit the role of our cognitive biases. No process will immunize us against all failures but knowing what to look out for increases our success rate. During this talk we will examine how to increase the chances that our decisions will actually advance our project’s objectives without being stick in analysis paralysis. We will discuss how to make your decision making more aligned with your goals and make those decisions quicker and more reality based.
This webinar is Part I of a two-part series that is aimed at breaking down the computational content of the PMBOK® Guide and making it more understandable, as well as applicable to the real world.
This webinar is Part II of a two-part series that is aimed at breaking down the computational content of the PMBOK® Guide and making it more understandable, as well as applicable to the real world.
As powerful as humility is, a common misconception is that it's a sign of weakness. Some think that people who are humble behave as if they are inferior to others. As a result, humility is not regarded as a critical skill. But the fact is that there is an incredible amount of courage and strength involved in the practice of humility especially for those in leadership. As a leader in the project management space, it is critical for you to understand that humility is the foundation of great leaders, and the basis for world-class customer service. This webinar will highlight how humility can take your career to heights you may not have imagined.
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If you want your organisation to have a successful apprenticeship programme, you need to tailor it to your training needs and business goals. Today, we'll be giving examples of some companies that adapted apprenticeship programmes to suit their needs, and how they turned out to be a major success. We'll also talk about what employers can do to get involved and lead the programme with confidence.
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- How employers can contribute to the growth of their business through apprenticeships
- Why it’s important to consider the delivery of your apprenticeships
- The role each leader in an organisation has to play during the programme duration
Every employer needs to participate in the design and delivery aspects of an apprenticeship programme in order to meet their business goals. The companies mentioned here were successful because they spent time preparing for this opportunity. This is why you also need to spend time figuring out the business strategy, the standard you wish to deliver, and the optimal timeline for the programme to be a success.
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Can horses feel shame? Do deer grieve? Why do roosters deceive hens? We tend to assume that we are the only living things able to experience feelings but have you ever wondered what’s going on in an animal’s head? From the leafy forest floor to the inside of a bee hive, The Inner Life of Animals opens up the animal kingdom like never before. We hear the stories of a grateful humpback whale, of a hedgehog who has nightmares, and of a magpie who commits adultery; we meet bees that plan for the future, pigs who learn their own names and crows that go tobogganing for fun. And at last we find out why wasps exist.
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Paul Tillich – Anxiety and Courage...
Paul Tillich, in his book The Courage to Be, writes about three different types of anxiety centered around the threat of nonbeing. These three anxieties are connected to: (1) fate and death, (2) emptiness and meaninglessness, and (3) guilt and condemnation. Many churches in the West are struggling with at least one of these three anxieties in their congregations. The serious realities that come with each of these anxieties are toxic to the systemic health of the church. We will explore how leaders can help to defuse these congregational anxieties in the application section of this paper, but first here, I will bring to light the implications and sources of these anxieties in persons and organizations.
-Anxiety and Nonbeing-
Anxiety is crippling; it puts people and organizations in a paralytic stupor of myopic tunnel vision. Anxiety is poisonous to the organism of the Church. Regardless of size or styling – anxiety kills. Maybe the worst thing about it is that it kills slowly. It does not cause a rapid decay, but rather a slow depletion of vitality, keeping those involved in this anxious state of confused terror for a painfully long period of time.
If anxiety is a fear about something that is to come, it should not be a surprise that one of its most common sources is the most absolute of future events: nonbeing. “Anxiety is the painful feeling of not being able to deal with the threat of a special situation.” The human situation brings this about in our own finitude: we know that we can not last, and yet we fear the time in which we no longer exist. Calvin called the
human mind a factory of idols, but Tillich suggests that it is also a factory of fears. The anxiety we will be exploring is existential, in that it deals with existence and the loss thereof.
Forms of Anxiety:
-The Anxiety of Fate and Death-
The anxiety over death is a common and fairly obvious form of anxiety that most self-aware persons experience at some point in their lives. In the same way, institutions (like the Church) experience this anxiety at the end of their constitution and influence. “The anxiety of fate and death is the most basic, most universal, and inescapable. All attempts to argue it away are futile.” The fear of death is powered and informed by the nervousness that persons experience in the anxiety of fate. The way I am using the term fate in this section is as a perceived force of contingency. The reason a sense of fate can so easily bring about anxiety is that fate is perceived as inescapable. The forward motion of fate is made dangerous because the subject is ultimately, uncontrollably propelled towards nonbeing. Even concepts like the eternality of God and the immortality of the soul often fail to relieve such anxieties.
-The Anxiety of Emptiness and Meaninglessness-
If fate and death threaten persons and organizations ontologically, emptiness and meaninglessness threaten them spiritually. We each live inside of a world of constructed meaning. We use these to frame our world and to govern the way we act ethically within it. Theses systems of meaning, whether self-created or imported from others, inform our spiritual identities.
“The anxiety of meaninglessness is anxiety about the loss of an ultimate concern, of a meaning which gives meaning to all meanings.” Facing the possibility that our innermost beliefs may be wrong can be a traumatic experience. The anxiety of meaninglessness is brought on by this type of mythic loss. The anxiety of emptiness is connected to this loss. With loss of meaning, the loss of purpose is quick to follow. The loss of purpose yields a loss of motivation, and as meaning vanishes, creativity and vitality wane as well. Creative energy transitions over time into repulsion and aversion.
-The Anxiety of Guilt and Condemnation-
Guilt and condemnation aid in nonbeing’s attack on individuals and on institutions by damaging their moral self-identity. Both ontological and spiritual aspects of the individual’s or the organization’s self-identity are threatened by guilt and condemnation. The ontological and spiritual aspects of being require meaning and purpose. These work themselves out in our moral identity. When we lose the centering element of out being, it devalues the all our other aspects. John Calvin said that “The torture of a bad conscience is the hell of a living soul.” Living in meaninglessness and emptiness of purpose leads to guilt in response to having lost one’s way. Tillich does not leave his readers hopeless in the explanation of the anxieties faced by people and institutions. Rather, he explains that anxiety has the ability to paralyze, but it also offers an opportunity for courage to catapult us to new places.
Tillich, Paul, The Courage to Be. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 1952, vii.
Ibid., 38.
Calvin, John, Institutes of the Christian Religion, Vol. 1, London: James Clarke, 1953, 108.
Tillich, The Courage to Be, 42.
Ibid., 44.
Ibid., 45.
Ibid., 47.
Ibid., 48.
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University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Location: Nsukka, Enugu State, Eastern Nigeria
Faculty: 15 Academic Faculties
Facilities: 46 Lecture theatres, 38 laboratories, 20 workshops
Fields of Study: Arts, Agriculture, Engineering, Sciences, Medicine, Management Sciences
Motto: “To restore the dignity of man.”
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1955. UNN is the first indigenous university in Nigeria located in Nsukka, Enugu State, Eastern region of Nigeria. Modelled upon the American educational system, UNN is the first self–governing university in Nigeria.
With over 20,000 students, the University remains one of the few institutions in Africa that offers research and courses in Astronomy at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Under the administration of current Vice Chancellor Professor Benjamin C. Ozumba, UNN has been accredited as an ‘A list’ university in Nigeria.
UNN is affiliated with the Institute of African Studies; Institute of Education; Institute of Developmental Studies; Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN); and the Association of African Universities (AAU). UNN is was also the first land grant university in Africa.
UNN has a great number of notable nominees, some of which include the Vice-President and Treasurer of World Bank, Arunma Oteh; Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele; Former Vice-President of the World Bank, Obiageli Ezekwesili and many other dignitaries.
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New opportunities in design surface with scientific advances: however, the rapid pace of scientific discoveries combined with the complexity of technical barriers often impedes new product development. Bio-based technologies, for instance, typically require decisions across complex multiscale system organizations that are difficult for humans to understand and formalize computationally. This paper addresses such challenges in science and design by weaving phases of empirical discovery, analytical description, and technological development in an integrative “D3 Methodology.” The phases are bridged with human-guided computational processes suitable for human-in-the-loop design approaches. Optimization of biolibraries, which are sets of standardized biological parts for adaptation into new products, is used as a characteristic design problem for demonstrating the methodology. Results from this test case suggest that biolibraries with synthetic biological components can promote the development of high-performance bio-based products. These new products motivate further scientific studies to characterize designed synthetic biological components, thus illustrating reciprocity among science and design. Successes in implementing each phase suggest the D3 Methodology is a feasible route for bio-based research and development and for driving the scientific inquiries of today toward the novel technologies of tomorrow.
The D3 Methodology: Bridging Science and Design for Bio-Based Product Development
Contributed by the Design Theory and Methodology Committee of ASME for publication in the JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL DESIGN. Manuscript received October 12, 2015; final manuscript received May 31, 2016; published online June 16, 2016. Assoc. Editor: Andy Dong.
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Seeing Problems As Opportunities
Amanda Kahlow is the founder, executive chairman and chief strategy officer of 6sense, an account based orchestration platform. Aside from her role in 6sense, she’s committed to inspiring women and girls to achieve their dreams.
So, on top of her involvement as a board member of Girl Rising, Amanda recently launched a retreat for women CMOs, the Empowered CMO Network, where like-minded women come together to share ideas and inspire others. She dubs herself a passionate, positive, spiritual warrior for women and girls, and has a mission to prove that educating women is the number one solution of our time, not the number one problem. I had a chance to interview her recently.
Here are the highlights of that interview:
Jill Griffin: Where did you grow up? Describe your early childhood and its significance on your life.
Amanda Kahlow: I grew up on the east coast in the Maryland, Virginia and DC metropolitan area. I had lived in 22 houses before I was 18 years old. Moving from house to house with a single mom who worked at least 15 hours a day at minimum wage to provide for my brothers and me was a humbling experience.
Growing up as the only girl — where I had two older brothers and saw my dad on the weekends — I felt like I was never good enough, never old enough, smart enough, strong enough, athletic enough, etc. I’m sure this was never my family’s intention, but subconsciously, I never felt like I lived up. I always needed to prove myself, which is why I took so much pride in my performance — working extra hard to move out of the remedial classes, playing every sport imaginable.
When I graduated from college, my brother told me that I’d be lucky if I ended up as a telemarketer. I knew I needed to prove him wrong, and this need turned into a burning desire to ‘do it.’ I was determined to be more successful than anyone could have imagined, even myself. I learned that my key to success was to let people tell me I couldn’t do it and then use that as my fuel.
Griffin: When did you first get the whisper you belonged in business?
Kahlow: I always knew I wanted to be in control of my own destiny, and the only way to not work for someone is to work for yourself. I had my first job at a golf course when I was 13, followed by about 10 other jobs before I graduated high school.
I always had a side hustle — selling Girl Scout cookies, washing cars or babysitting. I even created a small service business trading lunch box foods and charging my friends to have me “style” them for school. I’ve always seen problems as opportunities — in fact, I look for them. Uncovering the real problem is the hard part, but solving it is easy.
Griffin: Was there an early teacher that inspired you? Who and how?
Kahlow: My father was my greatest teacher. I’ve watched him start so many companies and continue to dream big. He was always looking to solve real problems for real people he came in contact with in his daily life — but he would give it away.
For example, he has spent the last 10+ years creating a non-profit to fix our biased electoral system. His passion is beautiful and lit a fire in me to succeed for others without taking away from my own personal success. I like to think that we can be capitalistic and save the world. In fact, if you don’t make money, you won’t have any resources to solve problems.
Griffin: What’s a great piece of business or life advice have you received, who gave it to you, and how has it enhanced your life?
Kahlow: Come up with your personal motto. Who are you? Find your purpose and what you stand for. After deep soul searching, I knew that my motto was: “I am a passionate, positive, spiritual warrior for women and girls.” Whenever I encounter a big endeavor, I run it by this motto to see if it aligns. I consider, while I may be called to do something, does it really resonate with why I’m here? If not, perhaps it’s time to change my motto.
Griffin: Please give me the top 3 bullet points in your Personal Leadership Credo.
Kahlow: It may sound cliché, but I try to believe you must “be yourself and lead with your whole self.” I will never complain about the differences between being a woman and being a man, as there are so many positives to make up for it.
I have no shame in being my authentic, compassionate, empathetic self when negotiating or when building a culture and team. It’s okay to appeal more to people’s hearts than to their minds. Show up fully. Whether it be with your colleagues, customers, prospects or just when networking, show up fully and care about people beyond the challenge you’re looking to solve for them.
Don’t focus on what you want to get out of people, but see their humanity. Slow down and give them all of you in those moments — and if you can’t, shorten the interaction or reschedule.
Griffin: What advice do you have for young, talented, ambitious women who want to rise?
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Every piece of land is different, and prices vary in different areas. Land values from nearby or adjoining parcels have a more constant relationship to one another.
The characteristics on and around a plot of land have a significant impact on its worth; This is especially in land being considered for development. Its features influence the use of the land and its potential to achieve its Highest and Best use. This increases the value of land based on the income it could generate in the future. These characteristics include the slope, terrain and the presence of utilities such as sewer, water and power services. The intrinsic value of a parcel of land, such as the presence of oil or minerals, boosts its worth.
Aside from tangible and visible factors, the value of land is also determined by economic factors such as the forces of supply and demand. Land values increase when the demand for land exceeds the available supply.
There are various methods that are used in the determination of land pricing. One of the most common is the Comparative Market Analysis which involves collecting information on the values of land in the surrounding areas and then making adjustments to fit your plot of land. Another way is by conducting a feasibility study on its economic viability and then determining the value based on the income it could generate in the years to come.
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Governance failures at for-profit corporations are the topic of frequent media stories, judicial opinions, and academic analyses. Nonprofit governance, however, has received significantly less attention. This lack of attention is not because nonprofits are immune from governance failures, and recent allegations against the National Rifle Association may prove the point. In our paper, Nonprofit Governance in an Age of Compliance, we identify the factors that give rise to critical nonprofit governance failures, and we offer attainable reforms to address them.
Most nonprofit governance failures stem from the key legal difference between nonprofit and for-profit corporations. By law, nonprofits are … Read more
Delaware’s success in attracting corporate formations is well known, but explanations for it vary. In a recent paper, I test these explanations as well as the reasons for Delaware’s success in attracting other types of business formation I find evidence consistent with Delaware’s making a credible commitment to creating quality corporate law, particularly through its judiciary, and this commitment extends to LLCs and other organizational forms. These results provide insight into why Delaware leads corporate formations, how that lead expands to related organizational forms, and how the future of state competition for organizational formations might unfold.
The Delaware saga of … Read more
Limited liability companies, or LLCs, have emerged as the entity of choice for new businesses. The form attracts many everyday owners and entrepreneurs as an easy way to combine corporation-style limited liability protection with partnership-style tax treatment. LLCs also offer an appealing means for sophisticated players to craft more flexible internal governance arrangements without fiduciary duties and other governance terms required of other organizational forms. LLCs thus cater to two very different groups: average investors, and very sophisticated parties. Unfortunately, as LLCs have grown in popularity, so too have the stress fractures that result from satisfying these two divergent groups. … Read more
Limited liability companies, or LLCs, have quickly become the form of choice for new businesses. Companies ranging from the well known, like Chrysler, to the more experimental, such as French fry vending machine makers, to local flooring installers all organize as LLCs. One attraction is LLCs’ ability to replicate S-corporations’ robust limited liability protection and potential for single taxation of company profits. Another attraction is the wide contractual freedom permitted among owners and managers to divide up ownership and management rights and responsibilities. Most states impose few mandatory rules on this relationship. For instance, Delaware, the leader in out of … Read more | <urn:uuid:ce55f828-f358-4437-94c8-e584e42f1ffd> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://clsbluesky.law.columbia.edu/author/peter-molk/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571472.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220811133823-20220811163823-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.943847 | 507 | 1.578125 | 2 |
Rocket Mixed Snapdragon Seeds 6095. Hybrid. Annual.
Approx. 60 seeds/pkt (6,300 seeds/gram)
Sensational tall hybrids for home gardeners! They grow to 90 cm (3′) in height and produce long flower spikes with many closely packed florets. This magnificent performer is great for cut flowers too! Fragrance is spicy sweet. Better heat resistance than non-hybrid forms. These are large plants, so give them lots of room.
How to Grow
Select a sunny to partially shaded site outdoors and sow seed 3 mm (1/8″) deep from late April through May. Thin or transplant seedlings to 20 cm (8″) apart when they are 5 cm (2″) tall. For June & July flowers, start seed indoors in a soil-less mix in mid-March leaving the seed uncovered on the growing medium. Germination will occur in 14 days at 21 C (70 F). Grow-on under lights at 15 C (60 F) before hardening off then moving them outside in late May. Our snapdragons are heat and disease resistant. | <urn:uuid:30e23091-4c6c-4adf-b67a-823b510691cf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.oscseeds.com/product/rocket-mixed-hybrid-snapdragon-6095/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.91383 | 236 | 1.71875 | 2 |
Tell The USDA To Test For This Dangerous Pathogen
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue,
New research links the E. coli strain ST131-H22 found in chicken to health problems in humans. Even though the pathogen could be causing up to 40,000 infections a year, the USDA is not testing meat for it. I urge you to have the USDA start testing chicken for ST131-H22. | <urn:uuid:72ddc762-42e4-4728-a36c-c931ea7b4339> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://pennpirg.webaction.org/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=28806 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571758.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812200804-20220812230804-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.906189 | 88 | 1.742188 | 2 |
UL Greyhound Racing Society has been recognised in a new campaign highlighting the work of the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust.
The society has been recognised in ‘Our People, Their Stories’, a look behind the scenes at the charity’s work in the rehoming of retired greyhounds and promoting them as domestic pets.
UL’s Greyhound Racing Society was formed in March 2017 by students Joe Sheahan and Julianne O’Keefe and was the first of its kind in the country.
“I set the society up because I felt it was important to bring like-minded people together over their love and passion for greyhounds,” Mr. Sheahan said.
The society receives funding from the Irish Greyhound Board to train their dog, Trap Queen, who has had three wins at the Limerick Greyhound Track.
It also organises regular walks with retired greyhounds across the UL campus to highlight the importance of a ‘whole of life’ approach to the racing greyhound.
The Irish Retired Greyhound Trust (IRGT) was first established by the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) in 1997.
It is jointly funded together with greyhound owners, through a two percent deduction of all winning prize money, which is then matched by the IGB.
Since 2008, the IRGT has helped to rehome over 5,300 greyhounds with over 850 rehomed since the beginning of the year.
A further 58 greyhounds will be rehomed as pets in Ireland, the UK, Sweden, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Belgium, by the end of the year.
The IRGT now assists up to seven Irish Private Rehoming Agencies, including EMOL Rescue in Limerick, by providing financial assistance towards either their veterinary costs or their transportation costs.
The charity also continues to source additional rehoming opportunities in Ireland, Europe and U.S. to continue to increase the number of retired greyhounds which are rehomed.
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Many things have come to womankind surprisingly recently: The right to vote. The right to own property. And, perhaps less surprisingly, the existence of Women’s History Month.
Before women had the whole month, the U.S. recognized Women’s History Week; before that, a single International Women’s Day. Dedicating the whole month of March in honor of women’s achievements may seem irrelevant today. But at the time of the conception of Women’s History Week, activists saw the designation as a way to revise a written and social American history that had largely ignored women’s contributions.
The celebratory month has its roots in the socialist and labor movements — the first Women’s Day took place on Feb. 28, 1909, in New York City, as a national observance organized by the Socialist Party. It honored the one-year anniversary of the garment worker’s strikes in New York that had taken place a year earlier, when thousands of women marched for economic rights through lower Manhattan to Union Square. (That strike in turn honored an earlier 1857 march, when garment workers rallied for equal rights and a 10-hour day.) Within two years, Women’s Day had grown into an international observance that spread through Europe on the heels of socialism.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., feminist activists took issue with how the history books largely left out the story or contributions of women in America. In light of that imbalance, one group during the 1970s set about revising the school curriculum in Sonoma County, Calif., according to the National Women’s History Project. Their idea was to create a “Women’s History Week” in 1978, timed around International Women’s Day, which the U.N. had begun officially marking in 1975.
The observance spread to schools around the county, and grew into a cause for celebration. Organizers held an annual “Real Women” essay contest, hundreds of women took part by giving presentations to students in their classrooms and the whole week culminated in a Santa Rosa, Calif. parade.
In 1979, Molly Murphy MacGregor, one of the week’s organizers, traveled to Sarah Lawrence College in New York for a conference with the Women’s History Institute. The participants heard about the week in Sonoma County, and the celebration soon spread across the country.
Gerda Lerner chaired the Institute at the time of the conference, and backed the movement to garner national recognition. As the week picked up steam, organizers lobbied Congress and President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the first national Women’s History Week for March 2-8, 1980.
“Women’s history is women’s right—an essential, indispensable heritage from which we can draw pride, comfort, courage, and long range vision,” Lerner was quoted saying in Carter’s proclamation.
President Ronald Reagan passed further proclamations announcing Women’s History Weeks, but by then some areas had already extended their celebrations for a month. The Women’s National History Project lobbied for a longer observation, and Congress passed a proclamation in 1987 establishing Women’s History Month.
Now, Presidents pass annual proclamations announcing Women’s History Month, and the National Women’s History Project declares a theme each year. The 2018 theme is “Nevertheless, She Persisted.”
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Cat A fit out and Cat B fit out: what’s the difference?
If your company is thinking about a commercial fit out, it is helpful to have an understanding of some of the essential terms. In particular, it’s important to know the difference between a Cat A fit out and a Cat B fit out.
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, almost everything we thought we knew about working in offices has changed. And although predictions about the ‘death of the office’ have proven farfetched, the way these spaces are used and their floor plans laid out has shifted dramatically. To adapt to this change, many businesses are investing in commercial fit-outs so their workplaces meet current and future needs. Indeed, commercial fit out companies report that 2022 orders have now recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
So, what do you need to know about your options before you can make a decision?
Why is there growing demand for commercial fit outs?
There are several reasons for the high demand for commercial fitouts we’re seeing today. The most significant is of course the pandemic, but there are other factors at play too:
- Changing working styles: The emergence of hybrid working means many office staff use their days working from home to do focus work, while spending days at the office in meetings. This means that the traditional layout of offices needs to change so it is better suited to collaborative work.
- Social distancing: Prior to the pandemic, the big trend in office floor management was to try and fit more people into less space. Today, concerns about health and safety mean this trend has reversed. Commercial fit outs are being used to accommodate social distancing.
- Environmental concerns: Many companies are aware of the environmental impact of office design. A commercial fit out can make office spaces ‘greener’ and mean they utilise less energy.
- The WeWork effect: Commercial property company WeWork introduced the world to a new idea of what the office could be like, with attractive designs, coffee bars and comfortable furnishings. Employees are increasingly attracted to working in such an environment, and this is pushing demand for commercial fit outs.
Cat A fit out vs. Cat B fit out
If your business is considering a commercial fit out, you will soon discover that there are two main kinds of fit out available: Cat A fit outs and Cat B fit outs. So, what is the difference and how should you choose between them?
Cat A fit out
You can think of Cat A fit outs as a blank canvas; it provides the ‘essentials’ of the interior of a building. They are usually commissioned by landlords, and will typically include the following features:
- Raised access flooring
- Suspended ceilings
- Fire detection systems
- Air conditioning and heating
- Basic mechanical and electrical services
A Cat A fit out provides the tenant with complete flexibility to modify the space to their needs.
Cat A fit outs are right for: Companies that prefer a blank canvas to work with. For instance, if you are moving from an old office space to a new environment, you will likely already have most of the furniture and furnishings you need to make an office space your own. In this case, a Cat A fit out might be most appropriate. The same goes for larger companies that sometimes have their own internal office design service.
Cat B fit out
A Cat B fit out provides a fully furnished office completely tailored to the tenant company’s culture, working style and brand. It delivers all the services, fixtures and fittings they need to g start working from the day they move in. A Cat B fit out will typically include things like:
- Internal partitions and doors
- Floor finishes (carpet, wooden floors, tiles)
- Wall finishes (paint, wallpaper, exposed brick
- Specialised lighting
- Fully fitted kitchen areas
- IT installed
- Internet connection
A Cat B fit out naturally comes with a higher upfront cost. It also requires the tenant to work with interior designers at a fit out company. It does however make moving into the office less disruptive, as you can prepare the new space while your employees continue working in their existing office.
Cat B fit-outs are right for: Firms that don’t have existing furniture and fittings or that want a complete refresh. This option means they can really make the space their own, build their brand, and fit the layout to their exact needs.
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The middle ground? A Cat A Plus fit out
In recent years, a growing number of commercial fit out companies have been providing so-called ‘Cat A Plus’ fit outs. Essentially, this is a middle ground between the bare bones of a Cat A fit-out and the highly personalised Cat B fit-out.
Cat A Plus fit outs provide all the essentials provided by a Cat A fit out (floors, ceilings, toilets etc.), as well as many of the features of Cat B fit outs (basic furniture, a kitchen, internet connections). You can think of A Cat A Plus fit out as a ‘generic’ fit out, providing all the essentials that any tenant needs to move in and start working. However, the result won’t have any personalised touches.
Trends in commercial fit outs
Whichever kind of fit out you choose, it is valuable to consider some of the following trends when deciding how to design your new office:
- Go green: Besides the environmental benefits of energy-efficient lighting, air conditioning and insulation systems, green features can often make running your office space cheaper in the long run.
- Flexibility is key: Because it is still unclear exactly how we will use offices in a post-pandemic world, flexibility is vital for commercial fit outs. Floor plans that are reconfigurable, and features such as desks with wheels, make it much easier to adapt the space.
- Smart technology ready: Innovations in office technology are emerging all the time – from smart lighting that dims or brightens depending on the time of day to sensors that can monitor for occupancy levels. Make sure your commercial fit out can take advantage of the latest technology trends.
- The rise of video calls: Video calls will almost certainly become a permanent feature of office life. When designing their commercial fit outs, many companies are investing in smart meeting rooms with large TV screens where in-office and remote staff can collaborate and communicate efficiently.
More efficient commercial fit outs with PlanRadar
PlanRadar is used by commercial fit out companies for everything from task management to snagging and reporting, as well as facility managers who oversee fit outs in their office spaces. The mobile based app allows users to inspect sites, take photos and share these with project managers. It also lets fit out companies generate task lists for subcontractors, and ensures more efficient, productive and higher quality projects.
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As the Environment Agency releases figures today that reveal just 17% of England’s rivers are in good health, the Angling Trust and the Blueprint for Water Coalition are urging communities across England to make a stand and speak up for the rivers, lakes, wetlands and beaches that they love.
Latest Environment Agency improvements in gathering evidence have led to a truer picture of the health of England’s rivers, which is far worse than previous official figures suggested.
Blueprint for Water, a coalition of 16 environmental and fishing organisations, including the Angling Trust, is urging everyone concerned with the health of our waters to respond to the Environment Agency’s current consultation on River Basin Management Plans, which determine how our water ways will be managed over the next six years. The group has developed the Save Our Waters website to enable people to respond to the consultation and help these watery places. Rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands, estuaries and beaches are essential for people and wildlife; not only are they used for pleasure (walking, canoeing, fishing), but they’re also essential for drinking water, sanitation and flood management.
Mark Lloyd, Chief Executive of the Angling Trust said:
“While there has been some progress with improvements on our rivers in the past 6 years, the overall picture is very poor. Agricultural pollution is challenging sewage as the number one problem facing water quality. The government needs to get a grip of this issue in particular and take concerted action to stop the widespread erosion of soils that is damaging to agricultural productivity and leading to widespread pollution and increased flood risk. The £2 billion of agricultural subsidies must be used more effectively, in conjunction with robust enforcement, to change land use practices so that our country’s soils are not washed into rivers and out to sea.”
Janina Gray, Head of Science and Environmental Policy for the Salmon & Trout Association and Blueprint for Water Chair, said:
“The figures released today are shocking and show us that things are worse than we thought. Just 17% of England’s rivers are in good health. This is unacceptable and threatens wildlife and livelihoods. We shouldn’t ignore great efforts by wildlife groups, rivers trusts, water companies and others to make real improvements to our rivers but we clearly need a step change if we are going to make meaningful progress on diffuse pollution, abstraction and physical damage and that needs government to take action. It is more important than ever that everyone gets involved with this consultation. We’re asking everyone, as they plan their Easter break, to take two minutes to respond to the consultation via the Save Our Waters website.”
Rose O’Neill, Water Policy Manager, WWF, and member of Blueprint for Water, said:
“It’s clear that we are failing our rivers and the wildlife they are home to. We need to see government action to restore these rivers, for example by reducing abstraction and tackling pollution from sewage works, farms and roads. There’s still time to add your voice, but I’d urge everyone to respond quickly as the consultation ends in less than two weeks.”
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Presidency of the Society
In 1973, International President Nilakanta Sri Ram passed away in April. Vice President James S. Perkins took over temporarily and supervised the electoral process, in which many fine candidates had been nominated: Rukmini Devi Arundale, Joy Mills, Radha Burnier, James S. Perkins, and others.
Mr. Coats traveled extensively in Central and South America that year. He attended the Convention and Summer School of the Argentine Section at the resort town of Embalse de Rio Tercero near Cordoba, along with about 300 people from eight nations, including Theosophical Society in America President Joy Mills. Council meetings of the Inter-American Theosophical Federation held in conjunction with the convention, improved cooperation of members in the Americas in preparation for the 1975 Centenary Congress held in New York City. In June, he began touring the United States, lecturing at numerous branches and for a week at each of the four Theosophical camps. He led sessions at the American convention on the theme, "Preparing for Tomorrow."
On November 10th following the election, he assumed the office of International President of the Theosophical Society, cutting short his American tour to return to Adyar. The ceremonial part of the inauguration took place on Foundation Day a week later, with 500 people gathered in the Headquarters Hall as witnesses.
Joy Mills became Vice President. His presidency was distinguished by efforts to reach out to the general public. This emphasis on reaching a wide audience was evident in issues of The Theosophist that he edited. The International Theosophical Youth Centre at Adyar was established during his administration. He died in office on December 26, 1979, which was the opening day of the annual international Convention at Adyar.
For more on John Coats go to Theosophy Wiki: https://theosophy.wiki/en/John_B._S._Coats
The historical photos which now follow were taken long before the digital era. At least some of them, to the best of our knowledge, were never published before, They have been carefully selected by JAISHREE KANNAN, who is in charge of the Adyar Archives. Theosophy Forward’s editor is grateful for her wonderful cooperation.
The Coats family, at KROTONA on January 1, 1948
John Coats lecturing in ACCRA, GHANA, April 1968
Close up photo, year unkown
John Coats in the centre of the traditional photo-shoot after the sessions of The School of the Wisdom. Year is not known. On the front row however one will recognize many very well-known Theosophists
Well-known photo of John Coats taken during his inauguration as International President on Foundation Day, November 17, 1973
It is not quite clear where and when this photo was taken. Thanks to Kathy Gann, we now know who the lady is standing on the right of John: Dora Kunz. The name of the the lady on his left is still not known. If any of our readers can shine light on this, do contact us
H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, visiting Adyar during the Centenary Celebrations of the TS in 1975.John Coats just behind his His Holiness
John Coats looks like a giant here next to DOLORES GAGO. This unique picture was taken during a members meeting of the Uruquaian Section in Montevideo, on April 28. 1976
John Coats visited Latin-America several times.Year not known.This photo was taken at the RAJA CENTRE in SAO PAULO, BRAZIL
This was shot in 1976 made when John Coats visited INDRALAYA
Second from the left: John Coats in Varanasi , during a world congress on vegetarianism in 1977
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A COUPLE of years ago, Stylianos Chatzimanolis received a box of insects in the post. The package came from London’s Natural History Museum: Chatzimanolis was updating the classification of an obscure group of beetles and – as taxonomists often do – had asked to borrow some specimens.
The beetles had been collected long ago but never formally described. They were just roughly classified as members of the same genus, Trigonopselaphus. But when Chatzimanolis opened the box, he could see that one of the 24 specimens clearly didn’t fit in. Long-bodied, with a segmented, sinuous abdomen, it was much larger than the others and had a distinctive, iridescent head.
As he read the beetle’s yellowed, handwritten label, he realised the specimen had been collected in 1832 in Argentina by Charles Darwin during the voyage of the Beagle. Somehow it had never been described. It was stored away unnamed, then disappeared into the museum’s vast beetle collection. Finally, after 180 years in limbo, Chatzimanolis gave it a name: Darwinilus sedarisi, in honour of Darwin and the writer David Sedaris, whose audiobooks he listened to while writing the description in his office at the University of Tennessee.
The rediscovery of Darwin’s long-lost beetle was a remarkable stroke of fortune, but the wider story – of a new species being found in a museum collection – is surprisingly common. More than 1000 new beetle species are described each year from the Natural History Museum’s collection alone.
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Baltimore ( BAWL-tim-or, locally: bawl-da-MOR or BAWL-mər) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maryland, fourth most populous city in the Mid-Atlantic, as well as the 30th most populous city in the United States, with a population of 585,708 in 2020. Baltimore was designated an independent city by the Constitution of Maryland in 1851, and today is the most populous independent city in the United States. As of 2021, the population of the Baltimore metropolitan area was estimated to be 2,838,327, making it the 20th largest metropolitan area in the country. Baltimore is located about 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Washington, D.C., making it a principal city in the Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area (CSA), the fourth-largest CSA in the nation, with a calculated 2021 population of 9,946,526.Prior to European colonization, the Baltimore region was used as hunting grounds by the Susquehannock Native Americans, who were primarily settled further north than where the city was later built. Colonists from the Province of Maryland established the Port of Baltimore in 1706 to support the tobacco trade with Europe, and established the Town of Baltimore in 1729.
Neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD
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All visitors with disabilities and one companion are granted free entrance to the Museo Galileo.
The disabled visitor will be charged the cost of the guided tour or workshop, if applicable.
The museum is completely accessible to visitors with limited motor skills. There is a wheelchair ramp entrance along Lungarno Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici number 2. You will need to request assistance to our staff via an intercom system.
Two elevators and two wheelchair lifts assure access to the floors for wheelchairs (up to 325 kg).
Due to a technical fault occurs to one of the lifts, for visitors with limited motor skills and electric wheelchairs whose total weight exceeds 150 kg, only the access to the first floor of the museum is currently guaranteed. If needed, a standard manual wheelchair is available for free.
All floors within Palazzo Castellani have handicapped accessible restrooms.
Access is permitted only to certified pet therapy animals and guide dogs for the visually impaired provided that they are kept on a leash.
The Museo Galileo offers the possibility to organize activities for public with specific needs.
Visitors can safely store their bags and belongings in the free lockers available at the museum entrance. Two big storage boxes, with padlocks, located on the ground floor near the ticket office can be utilized for student backpacks and bulky bags.
Baby changing table
A baby changing table is available in one of the toilets on the second floor.
The bookshop, situated at the ground floor, is run by ATI Giunti. It offers visitors a selection of both Italian and international publications including catalogues, guide, books dealing with the history of science, as well as children literature. The bookshop closes 15 minutes before the museum closing time.
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Believe it or not, Saint Louis looked pretty different in 1894 than it does today. WC Handy had just written his hit song—The St. Louis Blues. Folks galloped on horseback alongside Skinker Boulevard in the newly created Forest Park, and there was no Gateway Arch. But there was a boathouse, and there were ducks.
Dining on the banks of Post-Dispatch lake is a part of local history. Food and boating are natural companions, and The Boathouse at Forest Park has fed intrepid navigators since its construction almost twenty years ago. Today, celebrators travel from near and far for meaningful and memorable private events, while patrons and passerby jam to live music.
The Boathouse has been reestablished as a place to fuel up and then cast off. Explore the 22 acres of waterways that wind around two islands, and are home to fish, frogs, dragonflies, egrets, kingfishers, and of course, our ducks.
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Huge eyeball washes ashore in Florida -- but eyeball from what?
Something out in the deep off the Florida coast is giving human beings the fish eye. Really.
It isn’t just the size of the big blue eyeball -- which easily fills two hands -- that’s so disconcerting; it’s the mystery behind the lost globe. Florida marine experts are investigating the eye in an attempt to learn just what kind of creature spawned it.
“I saw it with my own eye, and it is bigger than a baseball -- about the size of a softball,” Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokeswoman Carli Segelson said in a telephone interview with the Los Angeles Times. “It is a very pretty eye.”
The orb was found on Wednesday by Gino Covacci, who was taking his usual stroll along the sand at Pompano Beach, north of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He told the Sun Sentinel that he saw it lying at the high tide line and kicked it over, only to be staring at something that, well, stared back.
Covacci said he put the eye in a plastic bag and popped it into the fridge when he got home.
“It was very, very fresh,” he told the newspaper, noting that it still had blood on it when he put it in the bag.
Covacci contacted police, who passed him to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The agency is preserving the eye and planning to send it to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Petersburg for further study, Segelson said.
The color of Ol’ Blue Eye may hold the key to eventually identifying the creature from whence it came.
“I understand certain species of fish have coloring like that,” Segelson said.
Officials have ruled out squid and octopus because there “there seems to be some bones around the eye,” and those creatures are invertebrates, she said.
There is also the mystery of how the eye ended up on the shore. One theory is that a fisherman may have caught something, cleaned and fileted it, tossing the leftovers overboard where it was washed on to the beach.
“Things are always washing up on the beaches in Florida,” Segelson said with a laugh.
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Building a Facebook Messenger chatbot is simple (if you use Clever Messenger). It can take you as little as ten minutes to create a basic chatbot for you and your business. As with anything else you do, there are some best practices, or pillars if you will, that can help you to build a great chatbot the first time out.
In this article, you find a shortlist of some of the best practices that we’ve discovered over the past few years of creating Facebook Messenger chatbots:
1. Clear goals
Chatbots can be designed to do many things. Depending on what you’d like to get from your Facebook audience, you can create a Facebook Messenger chatbot to do just that.
- Customer service
- Lead identification
- Product promotion
- E-commerce sales
- Many more
A bot can do almost anything that your staff does when they’re interacting with customers. It requires that you have a clear vision of what you need to do and to orient all your efforts to that single goal.
2. Customer expectations
There are millions of chatbots on the internet, but not everyone is comfortable with them.
When you’re building your chatbot, you need to ease your customers into the idea that they’re talking to a bot, not a human.
Few chatbots can pass the Turing test. This test, created by Alan Turing in 1950, tests if a computer is acting just like a human. In other words, most chatbots feel like bots. They feel like computers.
Your first few messages to your customers need to make it clear that they are dealing with a machine, not a human…
“Hi, this is the Clever Messenger chatbot. How can I help?”
“Beep. Beep. Boop.
Hi, this is the Clever Messenger customer service computer.
How can I help?”
You can craft a message that’s serious or playful. But, make sure that your customers understand the chatbot might have limited capabilities.
3. Get personal
Create a bot that allows customers to set personal preferences.
Because the person enters from their Facebook profile, the chatbot knows who it’s speaking to. Let your customers personalize their experience.
“Tell me a bit about yourself. Are you interested in women’s or men’s clothes?”
“Do you know what size you need?”
“What are your favorite colors for clothes?”
For instance, in a few questions, just as a great salesperson would, your chatbot can figure out what your customers would like and present them with items that are mostly in their specific interests. Of course, it’s always good to present them with things that are a bit outside of their comfort zone, to increase sales. Your bot will have a sense of what they like best.
Your sales and marketing teams have access to this list of customers. When it’s time for a marketing email, or for a follow-up call from a salesperson, there is data about what the customer’s preferences are.
4. Get to the point
As much fun as it is to play with a chatbot and cute messages… You want to get prospects and customers to where they want to be as fast as possible. According to one report, sales fall off quickly if it takes more than five clicks to get to the point-of-sale.
Remember that most people that use a chat function do so because they don’t want the hassle of waiting on hold or having long conversations. Keep your chatbot as direct to the point as possible.
Human back-up – depending on the size of your company, you should have humans in the background that can take over if the chatbot doesn’t answer someone’s questions.
If your company isn’t big enough to have 24-hour customer service, have the chatbot take a message and promise that someone will get back to them as soon as the offices open again.
“Sorry I can’t help you. I’ve sent the team a message, and they’ll get back to as soon as they get in at 8 am PST.”
You can integrate an email program that will put the customer right into an address book and make it easier for the customer service team to respond via email.
5. Opting out
Because you’re dealing with someone’s information, you need to give them a chance to opt-out. People need to be told that their email might be used for marketing, ask their consent! Or that Facebook Messenger might send them marketing messages. Create a simple opt-out process for those people that don’t want that. Better safe than sorry.
6. Keep building your Facebook Messenger Chatbot
You get massive, detailed reports of the questions people asked, how the bot responded, and what the customer did.
Learn from that. Study it and help your chatbot grow.
Most chatbots aren’t true AI, in that they don’t learn and don’t ask questions to get more information. And that’s ok. True AI is still a long wait, however, the road ahead sure looks glorious. That said, you simply need to look at what customers are asking and make changes to your bot.
Getting started with a chatbot needs to be planned out on paper, or some sort of mind mapping software.
Start by setting the goal.
What is the bot supposed to do? Don’t lose sight of that as you move forward.
What’s the tone you want your bot to have? If you’re an attorney, you don’t want a funny chatbot.
How will you tell your customers they’re talking to a machine? That message will set the tone for the rest of the conversation.
What are the most common questions you can expect your bot to get? Write out the answers and consider what the keywords are that the bot needs to look for.
What will you do with conversations that don’t meet the customers’ needs? The bot can forward the person to a customer service representative. Or send a message to someone to answer as soon as possible. This will be based on your corporate structure.
How will the conversation end? You might ask if they’d like to be in your marketing system or if they would like to take a survey about the bot. How you end the conversation might be based on whether their needs were met or not.
And lastly. Don’t forget the opt-out. Make sure there’s a clear opt-out for people who don’t want any more contact. You don’t want to spend your energy on people that don’t want to hear from you anyway, right?
Using Clever Messenger
In conclusion, Clever Messenger walks you through the process of building a Facebook Messenger chatbot. And as a result, you’ll have a bot created in no time.
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KEMA2340 Laboratory Work in Physical Chemistry part B (2 cr)
Pass - fail
Department of Chemistry
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Due to the renovation, the course schedule may change during the years 2020-2023.
- Thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium
- Thermochemistry and calorimetry
- Intermolecular interactions
- Properties of matter and phase changes
- Electrolytes and electrochemical cells
After completing the course the student
- is able to interpret the experimental results using theoretical models.
- can produce graphical representations of the results.
- is able to evaluate sources of error in experimental data and knows how to calculate error estimates.
- is able to draw up proper descriptions for the record.
- understands the operating principles of the measuring intruments and is able to apply them in implementations of experimental designs.
Working life skills:
- Data collection, processing, and scientific reporting.
- Evaluation of the reliability of the results.
Description of prerequisites
KEMA200 Introduction to Laboratory Work or equivalent knowledge..
KEMA2240 Thermodynamics and Chemical Equilibrium (or KEMA224 Physical Chemistry 1).
- Work instructions
- Reporting templates
- General guidelines
- Software instructions
The course is passed when each work is evaluated as passed.
Time of teaching:
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
Participation in teaching (2 cr)
Participation in teaching
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The race to net-zero emissions is on. To prevent the catastrophic changes that will occur if global temperatures increase above 1.5 degrees, we must make significant changes to reduce our carbon emissions. Buildings and construction account for almost 40% of all carbon emissions globally. Decarbonising our buildings must play a large part of the climate change solution.
The green building movement established itself formally in the 1990’s, after the US Green Building Council was founded. But how successfully have green buildings penetrated the market and has this had a knock-on effect on carbon emissions?
At a glance, the green building market appears to be growing at a promising rate. Energy efficiency investment in buildings increased globally by 11% in 2021, while green building certification increased 13.9% compared to 2020. This is an encouraging sign that developers are increasingly choosing investment in green buildings and making resource efficient choices. Simultaneously, the global green building materials market reached a value of $280.5 billion in 2021, again highlighting an increased demand within the sector. With the green building market predicted to grow at a 14.3% compound annual growth rate by 2027 (based on certifications provided by third-party organisations or national bodies and standards), green buildings have the potential to become a dominant force in our cityscapes.
Green buildings are also beginning to penetrate our national policies and building codes. Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) form part of the Paris Agreement to cut carbon emissions and must be updated every five years. In 2015, 90 countries included actions for addressing buildings-related emissions and improving energy efficiency. This increased to 136 countries by 2020. In 2015, 62 countries had adopted building energy codes. This jumped to 80 by 2020. The progress made on a policy level is critical as including energy efficiency in legislation catalyses a broader adoption of green building practices.
Despite this, green buildings are perhaps still struggling to make an impact on the wider construction market. Whilst the growth in green buildings is not to be dismissed, it accounts for just a small proportion of the total building sector. For every $1 spent on energy efficiency globally, $37 is spent on conventional construction approaches. The largest green building market globally is China, which is valued at $178.1 million and represents an increase of 10.4% compared to 2020. Whilst this is an impressive sum, it is only a fraction compared to the wider building market. In 2019, the total output value of China’s building and construction industry was $3.9 trillion. Moreover, in China only 2% of new builds were certified by international certification systems in 2020. This trend isn’t limited to China but represents the construction market globally. There is growing interest in green buildings but it is still lagging behind the levels we need for the successful market penetration on a large and permanent scale.
What is perhaps most important to assess is whether green buildings have actually had an impact on global carbon emissions reductions. The global share of energy-related CO2 emissions from buildings and construction was 37% in 2020, compared to 38% in 2019. This decrease can be primarily attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a drop in building construction and demand for construction materials. Outside from 2020 being an anomaly, direct and indirect emissions from buildings have increased on average by 1% per year since 2010. Moreover, while electricity made up one-third of building energy use in 2020, indicating that the sector is moving away from fossil fuels and towards lower carbon energy sources, fossil fuel use has still increased at a marginal annual average growth rate of 0.7% since 2010.
So where does this leave us in regards to net-zero?
The building sector is currently not on track to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The sector energy’s demand needs to drop nearly five times more quickly over the next ten years than current rates to be in line with a carbon neutral 2050. Investment in the green building sector will also need to triple by 2030 to reach net zero targets. To achieve the necessary carbon reductions we need, we must do everything we can to decarbonise our infrastructure and work towards making every building green.
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Taking care of yourself is an important part of being emotionally and mentally healthy.
Here are some ideas you can try for self-care:
- Take a walk outside
- Drink a glass of water
- Make yourself a meal that you enjoy
- Re-read one of your all-time favorite books
- Give someone a compliment – and then compliment yourself too
- Play with a pet
- Listen to a favorite music play list
- Take a hot shower or bath
- It is okay to say no - give yourself permission to choose how you spend your time, resources or energy
- Think about 10 things you are thankful for
- A couple times a day spend a few minutes stretching and breathing deeply.
- Reach out to a trusted friend or family member
- Take a short break for coffee or tea
- Start on a project you have been wanting to begin for a while
- Watch your favorite movie
- Write yourself a letter about a few things that are bothering you - then throw it away
- Treat yourself to dinner
- Call us at Your Life Iowa
Original source: Self Care During the Holidays by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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The world’s leading information security events, Black Hat USA and DEF CON, are happening next week in Las Vegas. In its 20th year, Black Hat will bring over 15,000 IT and security pros together to discuss the latest information security research, development and trends. Among these attendees, you will find academics, researchers, as well as leaders in the public and private sectors addressing the security community needs.
While Black Hat’s corporate appeal means it is generally safer than DEF CON, it’s always smart to practice good habits while in the company of hackers, many of whom are looking to demonstrate their skills. Here are my top tips for the average attendee to consider in order to stay safe and secure at this year’s Black Hat and DEF CON events:
Don’t take the bait
Over the past two years, businesses have cited phishing attacks as the most common threat they faced. Beware of falling victim to tried-and-true tactics such as phishing. Watch out for standard phishing attempts, especially those that may resemble Outlook Web Access (OWA) or other login pages you typically use for work.
You’re going to a hacker conference … think twice before using public Wi-Fi. While the official network at the Mandalay Bay is presumed secure, public networks in the venue or surrounding area are a definite no-go. Potentially millions of Android and iOS devices are particularly vulnerable this year due to a recently revealed bug called Broadpwn in the ubiquitous Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets. Google has released a patch as part of its July 2017 Android Security Bulletin, so verify that your Android device is indeed running the most-recent Android security patch level dated July 5, 2017.
The same goes for other data connections on your mobile devices such as Bluetooth and NFC. Consider putting your device in airplane mode or powering down while attending sessions at either event. Stick to your cell provider’s 4G network if you must be online while you’re on the show floors. It’s also a good idea to keep these connections off on the flight to Las Vegas, also.
Protect your plastic
RFID scanners were once a common threat at Black Hat, able to pull data off credit cards at range, even those left inside a wallet. Thankfully, most credit cards are now equipped with a chip that must be inserted for the card to function, eliminating the vulnerability posed by RFIDs. Double check your credit cards to insure they are indeed using an EMV chip, and if they aren’t, call your bank for a replacement (and definitely don’t bring them to Black Hat).
Remember, some items such as passports and employee badges are still using RFID chips. These should be left secured in your hotel room or kept in special RFID-proof sleeves. Also, don’t forget to thoroughly inspect ATMs in and around the event venue. Card skimmers will likely abound on the Vegas Strip throughout Black Hat and DEF CON.
Ahoy, Bus Pirates
When piloting the show floors, you may see people showing off hacking devices known as ‘bus pirates.’ These flexible multi-tools allow hackers to interface with a large range of electronic devices using common protocols such as I²C, SPI, and MIDI. For obvious reasons, don’t allow one of these tools to be demonstrated on your device(s). The same goes for the seemingly innocuous hardware, too. You may be compelled to use the charging stations or those free USB drives being given out as takeaway gifts, but just say no. Malware can be downloaded through these connections.
All Devices Left Behind
A safe rule of thumb: avoid bringing any unnecessary devices to Black Hat. This goes for smart watches, fitness trackers, and, yes, even your car. Hackers at nearby DEF CON are known to sell signal repeaters that can replicate the frequency from wireless key fobs to unlock and even start up vehicles.
Join us in winning the fight against advanced cyber attacks and modern malware. To learn more about Webroot and beyond, visit www.webroot.com/blackhat and follow us on Twitter. We look forward to seeing you at Black Hat 2017.
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9 October 1920 a.m., Dornach
In the short time available to us for this therapeutic portion of our meeting, it will naturally only be possible to speak in a general way about specific therapeutic measures. On the other hand, it is always questionable whether one should speak in detail about specifics, especially in medicine, if one is not speaking to a purely professional audience, as was the case when I gave a series of lectures in the spring (see Note 1). For the future development of humanity, it will indeed be necessary that the widest circles are familiar with the guiding principles of healing in order that a trusting relationship, well-grounded in facts, may develop between physician and patient. Though it will be necessary for such an understanding of the guidelines for medicine and social hygiene to be sought in the widest circles, it will nevertheless remain undesirable for an excessively dilettantish and lay judgment to intervene in medical matters; due to the state of medicine in modern times, this happens far too frequently today.
It must be firmly stressed that I have absolutely no intention of encouraging any kind of quackery. Within our anthroposophically oriented spiritual science we must instead strive to bring spiritual scientific knowledge into a true medical art based on a methodical study of medical science. We therefore will not align ourselves with those who, out of an unlimited ignorance concerning what they are actually speaking about, attack nearly everything they call academic medicine and the like. We should certainly not align ourselves with these people.
Something else must also be considered in discussing matters like those that will be raised today. Though in a certain sense this has been the case for a long time, something has permeated medicine particularly in modern times; this aspect has asserted itself in our time with all the vehemence with which matters tend to assert themselves in our chaotic social order: this is the formation of partisan groups even within the medical field. And these parties struggling among themselves are no better than political parties. In general it is quite clear that this cannot support the development of medicine. The battle between the allopaths and the homoeopaths, between the so-called academic physicians and those using natural remedies and so on, has generated a great deal of confusion in the understanding of medicine that is required in the wider circles of humanity. I needed to make these introductory remarks today so that what I have to say will not be placed on false ground.
I have already directed your attention to how, on the one hand, the soul-spiritual stands within the human process of organization; this then proliferates, as it were, in the physical processes of illness so that the soul-spiritual cannot work separately from the physical organ, as it should, thus wreaking havoc in it. When this happens we are faced with all those illnesses that tend toward new formations in the organism .
By contrast, we are also concerned with illnesses in which the soul-spiritual develops in such a way that it does not take sufficient hold of the physical organism, whereupon certain parts of the physical organism are abandoned, not to processes taken hold of by the human organization but to subordinate processes of natural existence. In this way organs “physicalize” — if I may use such a word — to an excessive degree rather than permeating themselves soul-spiritually. The soul-spiritual then flows out without being encompassed in the right way by the ego-consciousness, and as a result all the forms of illness arise that we designate inaccurately as mental illnesses (see Note 2).
This view must be modified, however, the moment one proceeds from a sound physiology to a sound pathology and therapy; it must he modified by being developed still more precisely. It must incorporate the view of the nature of the human being that has been presented here repeatedly, though in very different connections from those we require today: this is the view of the threefold nature of the human organism.
On the one hand we have to do with a threefold nature of the soul being: in forming mental images, in feeling, and in will impulses. This threefold nature of the soul being, however, corresponds very precisely with a threefolding of the physical-bodily being: a kind of head system or nerve-sense system, a rhythmic system, and a metabolic-limb system. I must stress particularly that this constitution of the human organism must not be understood merely intellectually but through inner perception. A person would be unable to comprehend how matters actually stood if he remained with an external picture, if he understood the head system as something that simply ends at the neck, the circulatory or rhythmic system as being encompassed by the trunk, while the digestive system encompasses the limb system, the sexual system.
What is important here is that while the nerve-sense system is located primarily in the head, it nevertheless extends over the entire remaining organism as such. We may thus say that when we speak here with an anthroposophical purpose about the nerve-sense system, it is the system of functions in the human organism (for we are concerned here not with spatial limitations but functional limitations) that is located essentially in the head; nevertheless the head activity extends over the entire human being so that in a certain sense the whole human being is head. The same is true for the other systems. It was thus mere foolishness when a superficial professor of medicine, who did not intend really to study these matters but only wished to discredit them to the world, spoke about the “belly-system” in order to ridicule what is actually referred to by the metabolic system. He has merely shown his total lack of understanding for how the threefold constitution of the human being is functional, and not defined by spatial limitations.
When an individual really understands this constitution of the human being — about which many lectures could be given to describe it in full detail — he reaches the point of being able to perceive clearly the distinctions between the head system, and therefore the nerve-sense system, on the one hand, the metabolic-limb system on the other hand, and the mediating system, the rhythmic system, whose essential role is to bring about the balance between the two other systems.
If we thus wish to encompass the entire nature of the human being, we must consider the following. The actual conceptual and perceptual activity of the human being has as its basis — one cannot even say as its tool, but as its physical basis — everything that takes place physically in the nerve-sense system. It is not the case, as is suggested by modern psychology and physiology, that those processes connected primarily with the feeling and willing systems also take place in the nerve-sense system. Such an opinion does not hold up before a more precise study of the issue. You will find such a precise study, at least suggested in its outlines, in my book, Riddles of the Soul (see Note 3).
Much detailed work must still be done in this regard, however. Then what spiritual science has to say with certainty from its side will be elaborated from the other side, from the physical-empirical side. It will become clear that man's feeling is not connected in a primary way with the nerve-sense system but with the rhythmic system, that just as the nerve-sense system corresponds to mentally active perception, so the rhythmic system corresponds to feeling. Only through the interaction of the rhythmic system with the nerve-sense system, by the roundabout route of the rhythm in the cerebral fluid, pulsating against the nerve-sense system, is the nerve-sense system engaged as the carrier of the conceptual life. Then, if we raise our feelings to mental images, the dull, dreamlike life of feelings is perceived and pictured by us in an inner way. Just as the life of feeling is directly connected with the rhythmic system and is indirectly mediated by it, so the life of will is connected directly with the metabolic system. This connection in turn acts in a secondary way, since metabolism takes place also in the brain, of course, so that the metabolic system in its functions presses against the nerve-sense system. In this way we are able to bring forth the mental images of our will impulses, which otherwise would unfold in a dull sleep-life within our organism.
Thus you can see that in the human organism we have three different systems that carry the soul life in different ways. These systems do not simply differ from one another; they actually oppose each other (as I said, I can only sketch these matters today) so that on one side we have the nerve-sense system and on the other side all that constitutes the functions of the metabolic system, the metabolic-limb system (see drawing). Regarding the connection of the metabolism with the limbs, you can arrive at appropriate images if you simply consider the influence of the moving limbs on the metabolism. This influence is much greater than is ordinarily assumed in outer consciousness.
These two systems, however, the nerve-sense system and the metabolic-limb system, are in opposition, are polar opposites in a certain way. This polar opposition must be studied carefully in order to arrive at a sound pathology and therapy, particularly a pathology that could lead organically over into therapy; it must be studied carefully in all its countless individual details. If one enters into the detailed effects, it becomes evident that what I suggested yesterday is truly the case.
Within everything connected with the head system or nerve-sense system, we have breakdown processes, so that while our conceptual activity takes place in the waking state, when we perceive and form mental images, this activity is not bound up with growth and upbuilding processes but with breakdown processes, processes of elimination. This can be grasped if one looks in a sound way at what empirical-physiological science has already presented concerning this. There is already empirical evidence or to express it better, empirical corroboration — for what spiritual science provides through its perception. You need only pursue what certain inspired physiologists are able to present about the physical processes in the nervous system, which unfold as parallel phenomena to perceiving and forming mental images. You will see then that this assertion is certainly well supported, the assertion that when we think, when we think and perceive wakefully, we have to do with processes of elimination and breakdown, not with upbuilding processes. By contrast, where the will processes are mediated for the human being in the metabolic-limb system we are concerned with upbuilding processes.
All individual functions in the human being definitely interact with one another, however. If we look at the matter correctly, we must say that the upbuilding processes from below work up into the breakdown processes, and that the breakdown processes from above work down into the upbuilding processes. Then if you pursue this logically you have the rhythmic processes as a balancing system, as functions introducing the balance between the upbuilding processes and the breakdown processes, rhythmic processes that press breakdown into build-up and build-up into breakdown.
If we do not study the matter purely outwardly, we see that in the so-called blood circulation of the heart, in the aeration of the human body, we have everywhere special processes, as it were, that are somehow interrupted. I cannot go further now into this interruption, which has its purpose, but everywhere we have a specialization of this rhythmic curve that I have sketched here (see drawing). The course of breathing is a special aspect of this curve, the process that you draw if you follow the course of the blood from the heart upward toward the head or respectively toward the lungs and down to the rest of the body. Thus you have a specialization of these processes. In short, if you enliven what is suggested here, you penetrate into the functional tissue of the human organism, not in the dead way that is customary but in a living way. To do so you must enliven your own mental images. A mobile image of the human organism can thus be pictured. The human organism cannot be encompassed with static, abstract mental images, as modern physiology and pathology would like to encompass it today; it must instead be grasped with mental images in movement, with mental images that can really penetrate into the working of something that has inner movement, that is in no way merely a mechanical interaction of organs situated at rest in relation to one another.
We thus can see that within the human organism there is basically a continuous interaction between the breakdown processes, the deadening processes, and the upbuilding processes, the growth or proliferative processes. The human organization cannot be grasped without this activity.
What is actually present there, however? Let's look at the matter more precisely. If the breakdown process of the nerve-sense organization works into the metabolic-limb system through rhythm, something is present there that works against the metabolic-limb system, something that is a poison for this metabolic-limb system. The reverse is also the case, that what is present in the upbuilding system, working into the head system in rhythm, is a poison for the head system. And since, as I have indicated, the systems are spread out over the entire organism, a poisoning and unpoisoning are continuously taking place everywhere in the human organism, and this is brought into balance by the rhythmic processes.
We are therefore unable to regard such a natural process as taking its course one-sidedly, in the way that one normally pictures things, so that healthy processes are simply designated as normal. Rather we look into two processes working against one another, where one is a process that is thoroughly illness-engendering for the other. We simply cannot live in the physical organism at all without continuously exposing our metabolic-limb system to the causes of illness from the head system and exposing the head system to the causes of illness from the metabolic system. A scale that is not balanced properly is thrown out of balance by entirely natural laws so that the beam does not rest on the horizontal; similarly life, because it is in constant movement within itself, does not simply exist in a state of balanced rest but rather exists in a state of balance that can deviate in both directions toward irregularities.
Healing, then, means simply that if the head system, for example, is working in a way too strongly poisonous on the metabolic system, its poisoning effect is relieved, its poisonous effect is taken away. If, on the other hand, the metabolic-limb system is working in a way too strongly poisonous on the head system, which means working over abundantly: then its poisonous effect must also be removed.
It is possible to arrive at a comprehensive view of this realm, however, only if one now extends what can be observed in the human being to the observation of all nature, if one is able to grasp all nature in a spiritual scientific sense. If you look at the plant-forming process, for example, you can see clearly and macroscopically the upward striving of plant-forming processes, a striving away from the center of the earth. You may make a stimulating study of this metamorphosing formative striving of the plants, at least in a rudimentary way, on the basis of the guidelines offered in Goethe's Metamorphosis of the Plants. In Goethe's Metamorphosis of the Plants there is a sketchy rendering of the first composition, the first elements that are to be studied about the nature of the plant in this direction, but the direction of such a study must be developed further. The initial guidelines must be pursued, for then we may obtain a living view of everything involved in plant growth: when rooting in the soil the plant's upward-striving develops in a negative direction in the root; the plant begins to grow, then grows upward, overcoming the force of attraction of the earth prevailing in the root; then it wrestles through other forces in order to come ultimately to blossom, fruit, and seed formation. A great deal takes place upon this path.
On this path, for example, an opposing force once again intervenes. The opposing force that intervenes can be well observed if you study, simply to take an example, the common birch, betula alba. Pursue very precisely the process that takes place from the root formation through the trunk formation, particularly the bark formation. Consider how, on the basis of everything that works together in the trunk and bark formation, there develops what later comes into manifestation in the leaf formation. This can be studied particularly well in a spiritual scientific way if the still-brownish young birch leaves are studied in the spring.
If this is studied vividly, one also receives a view of forces self-metamorphosing, forces that are active there within the plant. One receives a view of how, on the one hand, there is a formative force active in the process of plant formation that works from below upward. On the other hand it is also possible to behold the force that retards, which in the root still, works strongly as the force of gravity but which, as the plant wrestles itself free from the earthly substance out into the air, is able to work together in another way with the upward-striving force. We then reach an interesting stage, a stage very helpful in understanding how in plant formation during this upward-striving process certain salts, potassium salts, are deposited in the birch bark; this is simply the result of the interaction of the forces working downward with the forces working upward, tending toward protein-formation, you could say, toward what I would like to designate as the albuminizing force formation.
In this way it is possible to penetrate into the plant-forming process. I can only indicate this here. By looking at how the potassium salts are deposited in the birch bark, how something wrestles itself free from this force drawing downward (a process somewhat comparable to what happens when a salt precipitates out of a solution), coming to the process that takes place when the solution rids itself of the salt, we come to see, to grasp in a living way, the process of protein formation, the process I would designate as the albuminizing process. We thus have a path to study what outwardly surrounds the human being, to study it vividly.
Then when we look back at the human being, we can see how, fundamentally speaking, the human being has the same form of forces in him — if we consider the breakdown process working from above downward — that work from below upward in the plant. We can see that in what is active in the forces working downward from the head system toward the metabolic-limb system there is something like an inverted plant element active within us. We can see that in fact those forces that we see sent upward in plant growth work in a downward direction in the human being. If the human being inappropriately holds back this process of plant formation active within him, so that he doesn't permeate the bodily life in the right way with what is active in the head — the astral, the ego-being — and if this then penetrates the bodily nature, this penetration expressing itself within the body, then something is held up there, something that should proceed into the human organism. We thus have to do with a pathological phenomenon like that which confronts us, for example, in cases of rheumatism or gouty conditions. If we study what is brought about in the human organism when this breakdown process is dammed up in a certain way, we discover its effects in the process of rheumatism, in the process of gout-formation, and so on.
Let us now shift our gaze again from within the organism to a process of plant formation like the one we have in the betula alba. From this we can arrive at the following. We look on the one hand into what takes place in salt formation and on the other hand into protein formation. We find, if we understand this process of protein formation in the right way, that the opposite process is within it and is held up there. We find held up in the organism that process which should take place in a way similar to the correct process of albuminizing in the leaves of the birch. We are thus able to come to the relationship between those processes that take place in the birch leaves, for example, and the processes within the organism if we process what is in the birch leaves into remedies. We can then give these remedies to the human being, by means of which we can bring about a healing, because the remedy correctly opposes this damming-up process that occurs in rheumatism and gout. In this way we look both at what is taking place outside in nature and at what takes place within the organism, and then we arrive at an idea of how we should guide the healing forces.
On the other hand we can see instances when the breakdown processes proceed in such a way that the organism cannot restrain them so that they pour themselves downward, and the rhythmic system does not press them back in the right way; they thus reach the periphery of the body pressing outward, as it were, toward the skin. Then we get inflammatory conditions on the outer portion of the human being, we get skin eruptions and the like. If we now look hack again to our plant, to the betula alba, we find the opposing process in the disposition of the potassium salts in the birch bark: we thus become able to see how we can fight against the process of skin eruption, which is an excessive function of exudation within the human being, by preparing a remedy from the birch bark.
We are therefore able to study how plant processes, how mineral processes, are active, and we grasp the connections between what is outside in nature and what is active within the human being. In other words, medical empiricism, therapeutic empiricism, ascends to what Goethe calls in his sense — not now in the intellectual sense but in his sense the rational stage of science. We arrive at a science as therapy, which is able really to penetrate into the connections.
These things are not so simple, for one must study things in detail, at least in accordance with certain types, at first in accordance with secret types of the human personality and in accordance with secrets of natural existence. It should not be assumed that if the process has been studied in an example such as the betula alba, an overview has already been reached of what needs to be considered. In each different plant-forming process — for example in the horse chestnut or whatever — these formative processes will manifest themselves in an essentially different way. What has been indicated here should not in any way lead to a generalized twaddle but to a very serious and extensive study.
Now I wish to direct my words particularly to the students here. If this study is undertaken in a rational way, it need not drive you into a panic regarding the extent of study necessary, for if everything now present as examination-ballast falls away — to speak in Paracelsus' terms — and is replaced by something active, leading in this way to a rational view of a therapeutic pathology and a pathological therapy, students will have to study not more but less. And because this study will permeate you with life, it will bring forth a much greater enthusiasm than what leads you to the human being today, yielding only the ability to see organs. Such organs are by no means at rest and can be understood only if they are grasped in their living function and in their interaction with other organs, can be understood only if this organization is studied and if one strives to enter completely into the functional element. We need an outer natural science that is also striving to reach the functional element.
It is absolutely necessary to study in parallel the inner process in the human being, that peculiar process taking place as poisoning and poisoning effects that have fallen out of balance, and those processes that take place in the natural order. And because the outer relates itself in a polar way to the inner, the outer processes must be used in a certain way polarically. By this means we can be guided into pathology, or, said better, into a therapeutic pathology and a pathological therapy.
I have only been able to suggest here what is necessary to direct the steps needed to heal medical study, and was only able to suggest how spiritual science wishes to work into this medical study. This evening I will give you a few more examples, to show you how intuitively looking together at the outer workings of nature and the workings of the inner organism can lead to therapy and to knowledge of pathology. At that time I would like to go into particular substances.
During the brief time available to me here, I have only been able to indicate the principle, as it were, concerning the example of betula alba, and this evening I will give some further indications, but in every instance I will try to hold myself to indicating only what can add to a general understanding of the human being. Proceeding from this, the physician must move into further specialization. He must enter into the specifics. To deal with specifics always requires an individual evaluation, and here it is only necessary, out of the laymen's understanding of medical directions, of medical principles, for an understanding to grow of what the physician has to undertake within the outer world.
If you consider rightly the course that an anthroposophically oriented spiritual science wishes to pursue in medicine — and I will speak more about this tonight — you will really be able to say that this anthroposophically oriented spiritual science does not wish to encourage quackery and dilettantism; rather it wishes above all to work toward a healing of science, toward a true, serious science that will itself engender social effects.
- Note 1:
- Rudolf Steiner, Spiritual Science and Medicine, twenty lectures given to physicians in Dornach, 1920. Rudolf Steiner Press, London, 1975.
- Note 2:
- In German, the illnesses, are called Geisteskrankheiten, diseases of the spirit as opposed to those of the body. As Steiner is speaking here of the role of the spirit in bodily-phenomena, it may be helpful to keep in mind the thought of spiritual illnesses, though in the translation we have chosen the more commonly used English equivalent, mental illnesses.
- Note 3:
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The advent of Learning as a Service
A couple of days ago, I got an e-mail from a professional colleague who used to run certification content for a major networking hardware vendor and who is now doing likewise for an arm of Hewlett Packard (HP). The company has launched a "Learning as a Service" offering to complement its "Software as a Service" platforms and capabilities. It includes 24/7 access to training materials, hands-on labs and how-to demonstrations, courseware and even quizzes to help users understand and master their SaaS offerings. You can check out for yourself what the company has on offer in this vein.
There are some interesting items, and equally interesting capabilities, that are worth checking out.
Meanwhile, over at Microsoft Learning, they have the Microsoft Virtual Academy up and running full steam ahead, too. This is where anyone can find a plethora of free online training on over two dozen different topic areas, many of which relate directly to MCSA, MCSE, and MCSD topics and exam objectives. Somebody who knows their way around the material and the exam coverage can find plenty of worthwhile, quality material to help them prepare for certification exams there, too.
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If our system of government is worthy of a fair trial, it must be an urgent duty on us to apply its fundamental powers so as to perform properly their several functions. The public will being the centre of motion, its influence must be properly imparted to the surrounding bodies, or the experiment will be unfair, and the system may become deranged; with this view the present amendment to the constitution has been offered.
Mr. Pickens said, the proposition now before the committee was so plain in itself, and had been so often brought into view in the different states, as well as before this body on several occasions, that he would only present a few leading ideas which induced him to hope for its adoption.
Steadiness and uniformity in the mode of election of either the representatives or the electors, is only attainable by a constitutional provision. While this is left to the varying views of congress, and the still more various and varying councils of the several states, such changes will be made by the prevailing parties, for the time being, as may answer their particular ends. Our own experience is ample to prove this: we have seen sometimes a general vote prescribed-districts of various sizes electing from one to three or four representatives or electors, and legislatures have taken upon themselves the appointment of electors. Thus have the people been kept in a state of fluctuation and uncertainty, about the most important right they possess, after enjoying it very equivocally and indirectly, if enjoyed at all. There have been exhibited between states and the parties in states, almost every four years, what might be called a political farce, but for the importance of the actors, and the weight of the results. The prevailing party in a state have generally been the advocates of state rights, and for giving a united suffrage, regardless of the sentiments of divisions forming a minority of the whole state. The minority in a state have contended for allowing to every section its proper and distinct weight, tending to divide the weight of suffrage. And this is the general character of the majority and minority, no matter of what political complexion.
We have seen the great state of Pennsylvania, though she generally acts with much regularity, at the point of losing her entire suffrage in the choice of electors; the choice was then in the legislature, and the two branches differing in political views, they were unable to agree on a ballot, until an actual compromise was effected, in which each side held out for the best terms it could procure. In this act the public voice was unheard.
About four years ago a similar case happened in Massachu. setts, in which a compromise was agreed to, after many vain attempts to effect the choice, the two branches being opposed to each other.
About the same time, in New-Jersey, a general vote of the people being the established mode for choosing electors, and no change in the number of electors, or other ostensible reason for an alteration, existing, the legislature convened a few days previous to the time of election, and finding a majority of that body of a different political complexion from what they supposed the majority of the qualified voters in the state to be, the election law was instantly repealed, and the right of appointing electors was assumed by the legislature, giving the electoral college their own political image.
Would it not conduce more to the dignity and stability of the government, to have its principal offices filled by a fair uniform procedure, which long habit would render venerable? Nothing tends more to give respect to any institution, than long unaltered custom. This renders a bad government more tolerable, and is the foundation of half the laws of every country in the world, our own not excepted. When, to this regularity of method, are added the qualities of being fair, pure, and congenial to our free institutions, we can at least promise ourselves a fair trial of the theory of our government.
These qualities all attend the mode proposed, in an eminent degree, with others which add to its worth. In elections by the people, in single districts, the candidates will be well known to the voters; they can best judge by their own knowledge, who may be entitled to their confidence. The choice flows most directly from the people, who need no dictation from a caucus. The voter is not hampered by a general ticket of many names, some of whom he may not know, and others he may not like. The operation being confined to narrow limits, and the result. being small, the public excitement cannot be great. The exercise of suffrage, originating with the people, it must be inaccessible to corruption. It is a maxim universally admitted, that the body of the people is honest, and free from intrigue. It would indeed be inconsistent to suppose that the people should feel an interest in injuring themselves; that they should be corruptible, would be absurd. Otherwise, in the case of a legislative choice, or caucus nomination. With all these properties, it has that of being perfectly convenient.
The states of Georgia, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont, all have chosen representatives by general vote: in each of these there may be a diversity of opinion and of interest; this appears obvious from the majority being so equivocal in some of them, as to make entire changes in their delegation. It is presumable, that by the district plan there might be districts, having decided majorities, differing from the prevailing sentiment of the state. And why should not these be heard in their due proportions? Difference of opinion is no crime. It arises mostly from difference of interest and
of associations. If there be a district in Connecticut, having a majority of what is called republican opinions; or a district in Georgia, of opposite sentiment, I should like, in either case, to see such districts represented here. Though there might be no great difference in the general momentum on either side, by this change; it would afford most happy consequences. Disappointment, in any measure, is then reconciled by the reflection that there was a fair trial. Kindred sympathies would be happily blended between distant climates, and geographical divisions avoided. The contrary is the consequence, in any larger mode of division, and especially in a general vote of states. Disappointment is then sharpened by considering that a fair trial was not had; that the sentiments of the minor divisions of the states were not heard. Antipathies would naturally become sectional between whole states and regions, being united in opposition to each other, respectively.
Of all species of divisiort, none is so truly to be deprecated, as that of a geographical character. And that the mode of general vote tends this way, is clear, and that in filling the electoral colleges, as well as this house: for the very appearance of this united opposition in colleges within whole states and regions, to other sections, equally united, and this frequently occurring, will naturally lead to the same kind of local feeling. And as certainly too in a federative system, where each state is left free to regulate its weight in the balance, does it tend toward the mode of entire suffragt; and our experience proves it. The evil, then, is a national one, and a growing one. Its only cute is by a constitutional provision.
It is said that by adopting this amendment in the case of electors, the federative principle in that particular will be decreased. What is that federative principle? It consists mostly in the two extra electors being allowed to the states without respect to their relative sizes; this was a concession to the small states. And this is still retained by the amendments as there is no alteration in the distribution or number of electors. The right of the states indeed to regulate the mode of appointment being of a federative character, may be an object with some. But when the state is so united in sentiment as to present an undivided front, it may still do so, and the object is retained. When this is not the case, the loss in any state will depend on the relative losses sustained by other states in the same way,
and the fraction of loss in any case is not worth the expense of the many evils resulting from the present unsettled course.
Mr. Root, of New York, said that changes in the constitutions of governments ought never to be made on slight motives.
The first proposition contained in the resolution before the house, was not, he said, to his mind, calculated to change the principles of the constitution, since it proposed nothing more than a modification of the manner in which a constitutional provision should be executed. That the people should elect their representatives in such a manner as to speak the voice of the nation most distinctly, was what the constitution intended.
But the other proposition, as now presented to us, contemplates an invasion of one of the great fundamental principles of our constitution. It was not so, as the honourable gentleman from North-Carolina seemed to suppose, that the great states had yielded to the smaller ones (at the formation of the constitution) two senators each. It was the small states that yielded a full representation to the large states in the popular branch according to their numbers. Before the adoption of the constitution, each state, large or small, had an equal voice in congress, as an independent state, confederated with others, on equal terms and with equal rights. But, the large states having to pay a share of the taxes in proportion to their numbers, the smaller states had conceded to the larger ones, that they should have a representation in one branch of the legislature in proportion to their numbers. One branch of the legislature, therefore, was representative-the other federative. The executive branch of the government was a compound of both; the people and the state sovereignties combining their powers to elect a President of the United States. Hence a small state containing sixty thousand souls, was entitled to four electors; while one of double the population had perhaps not five votes -because the electors are chosen on a principle which is a compound of the popular and federative principles, one of which this proposition proposes to invade. Those electors to be appointed to represent the people, Mr. Root said, he had no objection should be chosen by the people, and in the same districts as are laid out for the election of representatives; but the other two in each state, who were to represent the state sovereignties, ought to continue to be chosen as the legislature might direct.
Mr. HAMMOND, of New-York, said, that the resolution under consideration embraced two objects. The first part of it was intended to render the mode of electing the members of this house uniform throughout the United States; the other part was intended to produce a uniformity in the mode of choosing electors of the president and vice-president of the United States. He was in favour of both parts of the resolution.
The practice in many of the states under the constitution is, that the electors for president are chosen by the members of the state legislatures. This practice is, I think, inconsistent with the genius of our government. The American government is essentially a popular one. All power is declared to be derived from the people. The voice of the people constitutionally pro: nounced at the poll of an election, is the only sovereign and independent exercise of authority acknowledged in this nation.
I contend that it is not right that the legislatures of the respective states should have the power of determining the mode of choosing electors for the president. The danger of a combination of great states to the prejudice of small ones, furnishes to my mind a strong objection to allowing to the respective state legislatures the power of determining the mode of choosing electors-one hundred and eleven votes will elect your president. The states of Massachusetts, New-York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, give one hundred and one votes. These four states, therefore, connected with a comparatively small state, can elect a president. Thus a mere bald majority of one in the state legislatures of five states can impose a president on the fourteen states, even if the inhabitants of the remaining fourteen states were to a man opposed to him. It is unnecessary to pursue this part of the subject further, because it must appear evident that if the constitution is not altered the minority can and possibly, nay probably, will govern the majority. It may be objected against the proposed amendment, that if adopted it will diminish the influence of the great states. Be it so. I am willing, sir, that the influence of the great states in their corporate capacity in the election of a president should be diminished.
The President is an officer who exists for the benefit of the people of the United States, and not for any one state or any part of the states. He ought not, therefore, to be created by the states, but by the people. The personal merit and political principles of the candidate are the only proper objects to which the attention of the electors ought to be directed. A great state, therefore, can not claim because she is great that she should furnish a chief magistrate for the nation. But so long as the legislatures of the respective states choose or direct the mode of choosing the electors, so long state claims, as they are called, will enter more or less into consideration in the selection of a president. Mr. Hammond said he had another objection against the choice of electors being made by order of the state legislatures. It was the danger arising from the influence of the executive of the United States on the state legislatures exerted for the purpose of continuing himself in office or of selecting his successor. And, sir, can it for a moment be doubted but that the state legislatures present bodies of men on whom the executive influence can be brought to bear with more effect than on the whole mass of the American people? I think not.
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Infrastructure of Blood Transfusion Services
(As on 21.06.2021)
At present there are 350 registered and licensed blood centres in the State. The operation of blood collection, its testing, processing, storage and distribution is undertaken by these licensed blood Centres.
Out of these 350 blood centres 306 blood centres have component preparation facility & 138 blood centres have Aphaeresis facility (Collection of specific blood component from the donor with the help of Automatic Machine).
Facilities Available at Blood Centres:
|Note: RBTC: Regional Blood Transfusion Centre
BCSU: Blood Component Separation Unit
Blood Storage Centers (B.S.C.) at FRU’s:
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A former Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Inusah Fuseini, says President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo could create a lasting legacy by ending illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey in Ghana.
According to him, the current generation and future ones will applaud him if he is able to end the menace.
The former Tamale Central legislator’s comments come on the back of recent statements by the president, reiterating his commitment to fighting galamsey..
President Akufo-Addo said he will do everything in his power to bring the menace to an end in his second term, which ends in January 2025.
He noted that major rivers such as the Birim and Ankobrah have been polluted due to the activities of illegal small-scale miners and, as such, he will put more effort into the fight to ensure that future generations are not deprived of the water, mineral and natural resources currently being threatened by galamsey.
“We’ve seen what has happened to River Birim, Ankobrah, and other major water bodies. I’ll put a lot of effort into the galamsey fight for Ghanaians to know that I’m serious about the fight so that we can bequeath to the next generation the gold, water, and other resources we inherited from our forefathers. I intend to do everything within my power in this second term to bring this galamsey menace to a conclusion in Ghana,” he stated.
Mr. Fuseini has challenged the president to walk the talk by ending the menace in order to help secure Ghana’s future.
“There is more to it than words. It is the action that is required, but I agree with the president and challenge him to put in more effort because he has said all the right things. Ghana’s ecosystem has taken us a long time to get it where it is and we cannot just watch on and allow a few miscreants to destroy it for their personal gain. Our ancestors knew [about] the gold that we have but they never prospected for gold in water bodies, and they never also destroy the forest cover for gold. They rather handed to us – this generation – an ecosystem that we were proud of and that we could even beat our chest and say that we are the largest producers of cocoa. This is what they handed over to us, what are we handing over to the next generation?”
“We cannot allow these greedy people to destroy it for us. We cannot and we must not. The president must act and act now. Mr. President, if you can’t create any legacy at all, the lasting legacy will be to mitigate the harmful effects of illegal small-scale mining in this country by banning such activities. If you so do, not only this generation but generations yet unborn will applaud you for it.”
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Preparing meals at home is one of the simplest ways to make healthy eating habits that stick.
However, it’s important for you to store and reheat all food you’ve made, as some ingredients can breed harmful bacteria, causing food poisoning or serious illness.
Whether you’re cooking for a big family or just for yourself, leftovers are a great way to avoid food wastage and save money. Yet, despite all the great benefits of being organised with your leftovers it’s still important to know the best way to store certain foods…
Everything you need to know about freezing and reheating food
Eggs, cooked rice, chicken, and spinach are some of the most high-risk foods people need to be aware of, particularly when meal prepping and freezing and then reheating.
“Like most perishable food, these foods must be stored in the refrigerator and kept below 5 degrees Celsius”, says Dr. Harvey from House Call Doctor.
Freezing food increases the ‘life’ of the food and prevents bacteria from multiplying and causing the food to spoil.
“Food should be kept frozen at -18 degrees Celsius”, says Dr. Harvey. When you want to thaw the food after being frozen, store it in a refrigerator that reaches no more than 5 degrees Celsius.
How to reheat food properly
Temperatures are just as important as storing when it comes to avoiding food poisoning. Even if food has been properly frozen or refrigerated, there’s still a chance that bacteria is present, which is why we need to be careful to make sure it’s reheated properly.
“Foods like chicken, rice, and eggs must be cooked and reheated to at least 75 degrees Celsius to reduce the number of bacteria to a safe level for consumption,” says Dr. Harvey.
What’s more, after food has been cooked to this temperature it should be eaten or refrigerated within two hours.
Food which has been warmed up and left out between two and four hours CANNOT be put back in the refrigerator and must be consumed. Any food which remains in the danger-zone for four or more hours must be discarded.
Reheating spinach, eggs, cooked rice, and chicken
Spinach should NOT be reheated after its cooked, as it poses high risks of food poisoning.
Dr Harvey advises, “If you’ve sautéed too much spinach for a meal and can’t eat it all, it’s best to throw it in the bin or eat it cold. A great alternative is to mix in it a salad.”
Chicken has a protein that starts to deteriorate and may cause digestive problems when it goes from cold to hot the second time around. The general rule of thumb is if you want to enjoy leftover chicken warm, it’s best to reheat it in the microwave, a skillet, or the oven only one time after the original preparation.
“You also need to make sure it’s hot, as in hot through and through to the centre of the piece of chicken, and eaten right away,” says Dr. Harvey.
Cooked rice is fine to reheat in the microwave, but you should always check that it is piping hot before eating. You can defrost rice in a fridge before heating or cook straight from frozen.
Eggs are like chicken, in that they are enriched with protein, which begins to deteriorate as soon as you cook it. Generally, it’s best to cook high-protein food that’s enough for one sitting.
“For eggs, it’s best to never reheat them at all, as they are particularly vulnerable to inviting microorganisms to make a home and give you food poisoning,” adds Dr. Harvey.
Thanks Dr. Harvey for this interesting insight.
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The Living on Earth Almanac
Air Date: Week of August 6, 1999
This week, facts about...the dog days of summer.
CURWOOD: Feel like lying down and letting your tongue wallow on the floor? Don't want to fetch one more thing because of the heat? Well, hang in there. The dog days of summer are just about over. The dog days are said to last from July 3rd until August 11th, although with this year's droughts and heat waves one might argue that the season's been extended. The dog days got their name from the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. The ancients believed that Sirius, the Dog Star, which rises simultaneously with the sun during this time of the year, adds to the heat of the sun, thereby causing the unusually hot weather. The Romans called it canicularis dies, and also thought that earthly dogs were more inclined to madness and rabies during this time. The English thought that if it rained on the first dog day, the rain will continue for the next 40 days, which inspired this bit of doggerel: "Dog days bright and clear indicate a happy year. But when accompanied by rain for better times our hopes are in vain." That's a bone to chew on until it cools down again. And for this week, that's the Living on Earth Almanac.
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Helpful Websites For Seniors
It goes without saying that people are relying on the Internet more and more for social networking, education, reference, and entertainment. Computer use has quickly taken over the way we receive information and operate in the world. For some seniors, though, it can be a challenge to figure out how to use all of the resources available online. But, for those who are reasonably tech-savvy or who are open to learn, there are some great websites to consider. Here are some that receive our stamp of approval:
Social Networking Sites
There are dozens of social networking sites in existence, but not all are senior-friendly or even of interest to the aging population. We recommend opening an email account through any trusted provider such as Gmail to make communication with friends and family easy and convenient. In addition, we find that many of our clients love the interaction Facebook provides and find the platform to be user-friendly.
Sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat can be short on real communication and harder to master on the tech side, but they can also be of interest to the tech-savvy senior.
Some great sites exist for the sole purpose of helping seniors expand their knowledge and skills on a variety of topics. Some of our favorites include:
- The Senior’s Guide to Computers which provides everything you need to know about computers in order to use one proficiently
- Road Scholar which focuses on providing advanced education about destinations around the world
- Mayo Clinic which provides a plethora of doctor-written and approved information on health and wellness topics, including patient instructions and information on a variety of diseases and disorders
Websites for Senior Reference
The following websites cover a variety of topics, from the rights of seniors in long-term facilities to the ways seniors can pay for their care.
- Administration on Aging
- Area Agency on Aging
- Alzheimer’s Association
- National Alliance for Caregiving
We love Suddenly Senior, which approaches aging lightheartedly and shares jokes, nostalgia, and trivia for seniors. Senior.net is also great in that it provides expanded information of hundreds of topics of interest to seniors, especially related to hobbies.
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Living a long, happy life with the people you love is what the world is all about. With families, friends, and celebrations, it can be difficult to begin to plan for life insurance and considering how to protect your family when you are gone. While it is admittedly a difficult task to consider what will happen after you pass and how well taken care of your family will be, it is totally necessary. But, why is life insurance necessary?
1. Life insurance will help pay off debts- You may have unsettled debts that will then become the responsibility of your spouse when you are gone. This can spin your family into financial ruin if they are unprepared to pay off these debts. Life insurance funds can help pay for those debts and help keep your family afloat.
2. Life insurance will help to maintain your family’s lifestyle- The truth is that, when you are gone, your income will be gone as well and can potentially throw your family into a financial crisis. Life insurance can help your family maintain their lifestyle, bills, and priorities as they did before.
3. Secure your family’s financial future- Aside from bills, if you have children, your life insurance can contribute to their educational future that can otherwise be difficult to pay without you there.
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<hardware, electronics> A printed circuit board with slots into which
other cards are plugged.
A backplane,is typically just a connector and does not usually have many active
components on it. This contrasts with a motherboard.
Designing a backplane.
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Ok. Here’s a lesson that should’ve been taught I long time ago. I love meeting new people. I love talking to people and discovering more about them. What I don’t love is… small talk! It’s boring, it’s sad and makes me excited about doing French verb conjugation (and that’s the lowest of lows!)
When did people lose the ability to hold interesting conversations without starting with the generics; (I’m totally guilty of doing this and I quietly hate myself
- What’s your name?
- Where are you from?
- What do you study?
- Umm… errrr… do you like cheese? (I would only take that question seriously if you are indeed Channing Tatum or a French connoisseur).
So I’m on a mission to change this! So we can get to know people on a more personal level and not that surface crap that we’re all going to forget the minute they walk out the door.
- When you ask for their name, try and repeat it at least 3 times in conversation. That way you’ll be more likely to remember it.
- Ask them something personal (but not too personal). What does their t-shirt say? Are they wearing an interesting bracelet? Is their hair done extra nice? Just go off of something they’re presenting to you and go with it. It will show that you’ve taken an interest and noticed something about them.
- Tell a funny/interesting story. Take a long shot, capture their attention and at the end of the day they’ll remember you as that girl that went skydiving.
- If you don’t have any cool stories, ask for their opinion about a current news issue. That way you’ll get a deep insight into who they are through their perspectives and values.
- And if you find it difficult to find the right words, why not just ask them to dance?
Regardless of what you talk about, take the opportunity to get to know someone and the real them! And who knows, you may even make a lifelong friend!
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Does Creatine cause balding? An inquiry that each lifting weights fan has in his brain, however never figured out how to find an agreeable solution. With this article, we have attempted to illuminate this consistently begging to be proven wrong point!
Creatine, as we as a whole know, is one of the most generally utilized enhancements utilized by jocks and competitors for improving their exhibition. At the point when burned-through on an everyday schedule, creatine advantages can be credited to the way that it improves the usage of energy by muscles.
Yet, do we realize that creatine is a kind of amino corrosive, which happens normally in the human body? It has a significant part in providing energy to the different organs, frameworks, and muscle bunches in the body. With the assistance of a catalyst called GATM, creatine is biosynthesized in the liver and the kidneys. Practically 95% of the creatine that happened in a human body is found in the skeleton, though the excess 5% is put away in the heart, cerebrum, and testicles. Creatine can likewise be utilized for treating various types of strong issues called dystrophies.
How Creatine Is Involved In Processes of The Body
At the point when creatine is available inside the muscle cells, it draws in water encompassing it subsequently extending the cell. This conduct triggers protein union in the human body. Additionally, examines have demonstrated that creatine supplies more energy to muscles by accelerating their digestion and further expanding the arrangement of ATP (adenosine triphosphate, a crucial compound utilized as a coenzyme in intracellular energy move). ATP is viewed as a basic result of a few real capacities that incorporate cell breath and maturation. The expanded metabolic action at that point further accelerates the cell breath measure, which improves the arrangement of ATP also.
How Is Creatine Responsible For Hair Loss?
Creatine is a normally happening corrosive needed by the human body, however, does that mean it is liberated from any sort of results? Not generally! As indicated by an examination directed by the Department of Physiological Sciences at Stellenbosch University, the over the top and long haul utilization of creatine monohydrate advance the change of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is a hormone liable for male example hairlessness, which is caused on account of the suffocation it brings to a male hair follicle. This examination has been additionally censured by various investigations distributed in different wellbeing and sports diaries.
Despite the fact that the hair follicle is additionally orchestrated with DHT the abundance utilization of it might hinder the retention of regular supplements. This further prompts diminishing of hair shaft continuously as hair follicle will begin shriveling before it will get weakened for all time.
Who All Are At Risk?
Despite the fact that balding or hair sparseness identified with DHT is caused in view of hereditary reasons. In any case, at times, it tends to be set off by the utilization of creatine as a wellness supplement. As a wellness and weight training supplement, creatine may build your muscles and improve your exhibition, however on the off chance that you have a past filled with hair sparseness in the family, at that point you should reexamine accepting creatine as working out enhancement. Regardless of whether you have been taking creatine for quite a while and have now begun seeing your diminishing hairline, at that point quit devouring it with prompt impact and address your dermatologist at the soonest.
An individual who is devouring creatine as an ordinary wholesome/wellness/working out enhancement is probably going to have a higher creatine level, which implies a greater amount of the testosterone present in their body will be changed over into DHT.
Diet Over Creatine Supplements
In the event that you have a family background of hairlessness or in the event that you simply don’t wish to see your hairline subsiding, at that point try not to take creatine supplements. Rather center around solid suppers, which are plentiful in characteristic supplements like protein, nutrients, and minerals. Be that as it may, on the off chance that you actually need creatine to be a piece of your eating routine, at that point eat red meat and particular sorts of fish, which are a decent wellspring of creatine. Additionally, when you cook these things the destructive compound that prompts going bald get crushed at last. Accordingly making these things ok for utilization.
The Last Word
At the point when utilized properly, and in the correct dosages, creatine is protected to take. In any case, on the off chance that you are devouring creatine and confronting going bald, you should talk with your PCP.
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County planning commission rejects ExxonMobil plan to restart offshore platforms and oil from trucks
Source: Environmental Defense Center
The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission voted to reject ExxonMobil’s proposal to tanker oil along the dangerous California highway so it could restart three offshore oil rigs of Santa Barbara. The initial 3-2 vote came unexpectedly on September 29, during the first of two days of scheduled public hearings on the project, and is expected to be followed on November 3 by a formal vote and conclusions recommending to council supervisory authority to reject the project. .
ExxonMobil’s plan calls for up to 24,800 oil-filled truck trips per year on Coastal Highway 101 and dangerous Highway 166, 24 hours a day, to refineries for up to seven years or whenever a new Coastal pipeline is completed, whichever is shorter. ExxonMobil’s three offshore platforms near Santa Barbara were closed in 2015 after the Plains All American pipeline ruptured and thousands of gallons of oil spilled along the California coast.
“Our community has spoken out loud and clear against this project, and the commission did the right thing by recommending that ExxonMobil’s request to restart its offshore platforms and truck its oil be denied. dangerous and scenic county roads, âsaid Linda Krop, chief advisor to the Environmental Defense Center, which represents Get Oil Out! and the Santa Barbara County Action Network. âThe risk to our climate, the Santa Barbara Canal and the safety of our communities justifies denial. We look forward to working with the county as we move towards a clean energy future. ”
The final revised environmental impact report reviewed by the Panel concludes that there would be significant and unavoidable impacts from the Project, including significant impacts to wildlife and cultural resources in the event of an oil spill from a tanker truck. The document does not analyze the many negative impacts of bringing Exxon offshore platforms back online. The denial recommended by the Project Planning Commission will go to the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for a final county decision.
“The Environmental Affairs Council is delighted that the Planning Commission has made the right decision to recommend that Exxon’s trucking proposal be rejected,” said the Environmental Affairs Council at the University of California at Santa Barbara. âExxon’s proposal ignored the inevitable risks of spills, accidents, fires and habitat destruction. This would further delay our local transition to a clean, secure and just future. Climate change is a looming crisis for our generation of students, and victories like this give us hope for the future. ”
California experiences hundreds of oil truck incidents a year, and many result in oil spills. There were 258 trucking crashes along the highway from 2015 to 2021, according to California Highway Patrol data, killing 10 and injuring 110. A tanker truck crashed into Route 166 in March 2020, spilling more than 4,500 gallons of oil into the Cuyama River above the Twitchell Reservoir.
âHearing the Commissioners prioritize public safety and environmental protection over ExxonMobil’s unnecessary and dangerous oil trucking proposal was heartening,â said Julie Teel Simmonds, Senior Counsel at the Center for Biological Diversity. “It really feels like Santa Barbara County is on the cusp of being a national leader in the clean energy transition.”
A majority of Santa Barbara County voters said they opposed proposals to restart ExxonMobil offshore drilling rigs in the Santa Barbara Canal, according to a November 2019 poll. out of 4 said they were concerned “about the safety of our local highways if up to 70 tankers were allowed on our roads each day”.
“Restarting these 40-year-old platforms, beyond their maximum lifespan of 35 years, with a history of corrosion and spills, puts our entire coastline at risk,” said Katie Davis, president of the Sierra Club Los Padres chapter, which also submitted a petition, signed by more than 2,000 people, opposing the project. âOffshore oil is so risky that even Republican states like Florida have fought offshore oil development. This is why 7,500 companies and 90 cities on the Pacific coast officially oppose offshore oil. ”
ExxonMobil’s oil trucking project is strongly opposed by a coalition of 35 community and conservation organizations, who recently sent the commission a letter urging them to reject the project. They cited the project’s threat of more oil spills at sea, fueling climate change and endangering motorists and communities with dangerous tanker crashes.
âNow is not the time to go back and go back to our old ways of relying on fossil fuels to meet our energy needs,â the letter concludes. âSanta Barbara County is moving towards a clean energy future by adopting renewable energy goals and joining the Central Coast Community Energy program. Allowing ExxonMobil to resume oil production off our coasts will lead to decades of fossil fuel production that we cannot afford. ”
ExxonMobil’s plans to restart its offshore platforms and onshore processing facility will also generate huge levels of greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to climate change, compromising national and national climate targets and targets set. by the County Energy and Climate Action Plan adopted in May 2015.
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Associate Professor (Food Safety)
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Phone:+1 (403) 210-6085
Research and teaching
- Ecosystem Health
- Immunology and Infectious Disease
- Production Animal Health
- Public Health
Research / Scholarly Activities
My research is aimed at advancing food safety from farm to folk by precisely understand human health risk potentially posed by foodborne pathogens of animal origin (Theme 1) as well as to develop innovative strategies to minimize food safety risk (Theme 2).
To achieve Theme 1, the research activities are centered on defining mechanisms that promote persistence and transmission of zoonotic pathogens in the entire food production system using cutting-edge technologies (e.g. single cell RNA-seq and live-cell imaging microscopy). Our current focuses are 1) towards an understanding of the molecular and cellular basis for biofilm formation of zoonotic pathogens in gastrointestinal and respiratory tract of animal and food processing environment; 2) study physiological growth parameters, population dynamics and alternations of virulence traits of microbial pathogens under real food production environments; 3) Investigate footprint and persistence of antimicrobial resistance genes in livestock production system using metagenomics approaches.
To achieve Theme 2, the #1 research effort focuses on explore effective and environmental friendly measures (e.g. bacteriophage-derived biocontrol, nanotechnology) to intervene antimicrobial resistance transfer and for prevention and control of zoonotic pathogens. We will initially focus our efforts on improved strategies for biocontrol of pathogenic E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter spp., the top three most burdensome bacterial foodborne pathogens in terms of costs of foodborne illness and deaths in Canada. To develop better bacteriophage biocontrol products, we are interested in deep understanding interaction and dynamics between phage and their bacterial host at both population and single-cell resolution. We are also interested in gaining knowledge of phage-phage interaction as well as how phageome interact with microbiome and their role in regulation of microbiome structure and metabolism and host immunity in animal and human health. The #2 research direction centers on developing robust, rapid and sensitive innovative technologies for real-time detection of foodborne pathogens and diagnosis of infectious disease. Our current dedication is development of isothermal nucleic acid amplification based platform for diagnosis of animal infectious disease (e.g. BRD).
Trainees will receiving comprehensive training on Molecular and Cellular Microbiology, Virology, Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, Biochemistry
Dr. Niu is an Assistant Professor of Food Safety, who joined the Department of Ecosystem and Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary in September 2017. Before joining the Faculty, she worked in Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) as a Research Scientist, researching on virulence and persistence of foodborne pathogens in animal food production system as well as detection and prevention of multi-drug resistant bacterial pathogens that cause bovine respiratory disease in feedlot cattle. Dr. Niu gained doctoral degree and received training of bacteriology, virology, biochemistry and biotechnology in Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and AF where she conducted a joint PhD program and postdoctoral fellowship with Dr. Tim McAllister and Dr. Kim Stanford. Her area of expertise include food safety, bacteriophage genomics and biology, phage therapy, detection and biocontrol of zoonotic pathogens. She also holds Adjutant Professor at the University of Alberta.
1. Peng K., Jin L., Niu Y.D., Huang Q., McAllister T.A., Yang H.E., Denise H., Xu Z., Acharya S., Wang Sh. and Wang Y. 2018. Condensed tannins affect bacterial and fungal microbiomes and mycotoxin production during ensiling and upon aerobic exposure. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 84: e02274-17.
2. Holman D.B., Klima C.L., Ralston B.J., Niu Y.D., Stanford Kim, Alexander T.W. and McAllister T.A. 2017. Metagenomic sequencing of bronchoalveolar lavage samples from feedlot cattle mortalities associated with bovine respiratory disease. Genome Announc. 5: e01045-17.
3. Wang J., Stanford K., McAllister T.A., Johnson R.P., Chen J., Hou H., Zhang G. and Niu Y.D. 2016. Biofilm formation, virulence gene profiles and antimicrobial resistance of nine serogroups of non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. Foodborne Pathogen and Disease, 13. (As corresponding author)
4. Niu Y.D., Cook S., Wang J., Klima C.L., Hsu Y-H., Kropinski A.M. and McAllister T.A. 2015. Comparative analysis of multiple inducible bacteriophages from Mannheimia haemolytica. BMC Microbiology.15:175. (As co-corresponding author).
5. Wang J., Niu Y.D., Chen J., McAllister T.A. and Stanford K. 2015. Complete genome sequence of Escherichia coli O145:NM bacteriophage vB_EcoM_AYO145A, a new member of O1-like phages. Genome Announcement 3:e00539-15. (As corresponding author).
6. Wang J., Niu Y.D., Chen J., Ateba C.N., Johnson R.P. and McAllister T.A. 2015. Feces of feedlot cattle contain a diversity of bacteriophages that lyse non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. Canadian Journal of Microbiology, 10.1139/cjm-2015-0163. (As corresponding author).
7. Liu H., Meng R., Wang J., Niu Y.D., Li J., Stanford K. and McAllister T. 2015. Inactivation of Escherichia coli O157 bacteriophages by using a mixture of ferrous sulfate and tea extract. Journal of Food Protection. 78, 2108-2307 (As corresponding author).
8. Cao Zh., Zhang J., Niu Y.D., Jin L., Cui N., Cao F., Ma Y., Li Zh., Li X. and Xu Y. 2015. Isolation and characterization of a “phiKMV-like” bacteriophage and its therapeutic effect on mink hemorrhagic pneumonia. PloS One, 10:e0116571.
9. Liu H., Niu Y.D., Meng R., Wang J., Li J., Johnson R.P., Stanford K and McAllister T. 2015. Control of Escherichia coli O157 on beef at 37, 22 and 4°C by T5-, T1-, T4- and O1-like bacteriophages. Food Microbiology. 51, 69−73.
10. Niu Y.D., McAllister T.A., Nash J.H.E., Kropinski A.M. and Stanford K. 2014. Four Escherichia coli O157:H7 phages: A new bacteriophage genus and taxonomic classification of T1-like phages. PLoS ONE. 9: e100426. (As co-corresponding author).
11. Hallewell J., Niu Y.D., Munns K., McAllister T.A., Johnson R.P., Ackermann H.W., Thomas J.E. and Stanford K. 2014. Differing populations of endemic bacteriophages in cattle shedding high and low numbers of Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria in feces. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 80:3819–3825.
12. Liu H., Niu Y.D., Li, J., Stanford K., and McAllister T.A. Rapid and accurate detection of bacteriophage activity against Escherichia coli O157:H7 by propidium monoazide Real-Time PCR. BioMed Research International. 2014, article # 319351.
13. Hsu Y-H., Cook S., Alexander T., Klima C., Niu, Y.D., Selinger B.L. and McAllister T. 2013. Investigation of Mannheimia haemolytica bacteriophages relative to host diversity. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 114:1592–1603.
14. Niu Y.D, Stanford K., Kropinski A.M., Ackermann H-W, Johnson R.P., She Y-M., Ahmed R., Villegas A. and McAlister T.A. 2012. Genomic, proteomic and physiological characterization of a T5-like bacteriophage for control of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7. PLoS ONE. 7: e34585. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0034585. (As co-corresponding author).
15. Niu Y.D, Stanford K., Ackermann H-W and McAlister T.A. 2012. Characterization of 4 T1-like lytic bacteriophages that lyse Shiga-toxin Escherichia coli O157:H7. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 58:923–927.
16. Xue H.Y., Niu Y.D., Gao G.Z., Lin Q.Y., Jin L.J., and Xu Y.P. 2011. Aucubin modulated Bcl-2 family proteins expression and inhibits caspases cascade in H2O2-induced PC12 cells. Molecular Biology Reports. 38: 3561–3567.
17. Stanford K., McAllister T.A., Niu Y.D., Stephens T.P., Mazzocco A., Waddell T.E., Johnson R.P. 2010. Oral delivery systems for encapsulated bacteriophages targeted at Escherichia coli O157:H7 in feedlot cattle. Journal of Food Protection. 73: 1304–1312.
18. Niu Y.D., McAllister T.A., Xu Y., Johnson R.P., Stephens T. P., and Stanford K. 2009. Prevalence and impact of bacteriophages on the presence of E. coli O157:H7 in feedlot cattle and their environment. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 75:1271–1278.
19. Niu Y.D., Johnson R.P., Xu Y., McAllister T.A., Sharma R., Louie M. and Stanford K. 2009. Host range and lytic capability of four bacteriophages against bovine and clinical human isolates of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 107: 646–656.
20. Niu Y.D., Xu Y.P., McAllister T.A., Rozema E., Stephens T.P., Bach S.J., Johnson R.P. and Stanford K. 2008. Comparison of fecal vs. rectoanal mucosal swab sampling for detecting Escherichia coli O157:H7 in experimentally inoculated cattle used in assessing bacteriophage as a mitigation strategy. Journal of Food Protection. 71: 691–698. | <urn:uuid:1518c8c1-4cf7-4b6a-b8cb-25643a873671> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://vet.ucalgary.ca/contact-us/dongyan-niu | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.790361 | 2,535 | 1.640625 | 2 |
GeSI report highlights prospects of information technologyDecember 24, 2012
GeSI shows that information and communication technology could help curb emissions and reduce energy costs
The Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), a conglomerate comprised of companies in the information and communication technology industry, has released a new report concerning the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and cutting energy costs. The report highlights the prospects of using information technology to reduce emissions and offset the costs associated with energy. The report, titled “SMARTer2020,” suggests that information technology could be a valuable tool in the fight against emissions and could make energy a less problematic issue, financially speaking.
Technology could offset $1.9 trillion in energy spending
According to the GeSI report, the use of information and communication technology could cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 16.5% by 2020. This technology could also help offset some $1.9 trillion in energy and fuel costs. GeSI believes that virtualization initiatives could have a powerful impact on greenhouse emissions. Such initiatives include cloud computing and video conferencing. In the instance of cloud computing, cloud networking servers can consume significantly less energy than traditional data servers, thus reducing the amount of fossil-fuels used to keep them powered.
Transportation could benefit from the use of advanced communication technologies
The GeSI report highlights the transportation sector as one of the sectors that can benefit most from the use of information and communication technologies. Video conferencing, for instance, can take a significant number of vehicles off the road and cut down on travel, thus reducing emissions and saving money on fuel costs. GeSI notes that the agriculture sector also has some potential to benefit from the adoption of advanced information and communication technology, which could allow farmers to adequately assess their irrigation and fertilization processes.
GeSI report paints a promising future in terms of the environment
GeSI notes that information technology could be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change. Technology had advanced significantly over the past several years and may provide companies and organizations using it with significant benefits in terms of energy. If the adoption of environmentally-centric information and communication technology picks up, 2020 may be a good year in terms of the environment. | <urn:uuid:e8f7bd92-9e81-44e6-9255-a2b60ac8ef93> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/gesi-report-highlights-prospects-of-information-technology/857740/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573118.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817213446-20220818003446-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.935374 | 445 | 2.765625 | 3 |
As a parent, you are always looking for smart parenting advice and tips. This is what turns you into a good parent. A good parent strives to ensure that their children have the best upbringing possible. This means that when it comes to parenting, both actions and intentions matter. While a good parent doesn’t need to be perfect, they should do all they can to provide the best environment for their children to grow up in. A parent should also set high standards for both themselves and their kids as well. That way, as a parent, you can be a role model for your child. Here are some smart parenting advice and tips.
You Should be a Role Model to Your Children
The best way to influence your children is to be their role models. This means you must be the living embodiment of everything you want your children to be. In other words, you should walk the talk and not just tell your children what to do. Instead, you should show them what to do.
The majority of things that are learned by children in the early stages of life are learned via imitation. Children are basically programmed to copy the actions of others and incorporate them into their own behavior. Therefore, if you tell children one thing but act in a way that doesn’t match your words, it’s highly likely that they won’t follow what you say, or they will end up confused. So, be the kind of person you want your children to be.
Show Your Love to Your Children Through Action
While it’s also good to tell your children that you love them, it’s best to show them that love through action. This is way up there on the list of smart parenting advice and tips. You must understand that you can’t ever love your child too much. Also, it’s important to note that loving your child is not spoiling them. The only way you’ll end up spoiling your children is if you are not controlling what you choose to do or give them in the name of love. For instance, material indulgence, leniency, and over-protection. If you end up giving these things in place of real love, that’s when you end up with a spoiled child. To show love through action, all you need to do is give your children hugs from time to time and spend time with them. You also need to listen to your children’s issues and take them seriously. These are all ways to show them that you love them.
Showing your children acts of love can increase the release of hormones like oxytocin. Oxytocin is known as the feel-good hormone, and it brings children and parents a deep sense of calm, warmth, and contentment. This will enable you to develop a closer relationship with your child.
Practicing Firm, Positive Parenting
Children are born with billions of brain cells. These brain cells have relatively few connections. The connections are what are responsible for thought creation, and they also drive your actions. Connections between brain cells also shape your child’s personality, and they basically determine who the child grows to be. Each experience that your child goes through creates and strengthens connections between brain cells. This is why you must give your child positive experiences. That way, they can also offer these positive experiences to others. If you give your child negative experiences, they will also display the same kind of behavior towards others.
When looking for smart parenting advice and tips, you will often come across the importance of spending quality time with your child. Spending quality time with your child, singing silly songs together, and having a tickle marathon might seem unimportant, but all these things together with laughing with your child can help to create a positive attitude. You must also involve your children in some of the adult things that you do. For instance, when you are taking your pet to the vet services or online ordering for garden supplies. However, this doesn’t mean that you must let your child do whatever they want. Your approach towards parenting should also be firm. The idea is to practice positive discipline. Even if you are not happy with your child, you should remain positive and discipline them without punitive measures.
If you want to be a good parent, you must take time to teach your child what’s wrong and what is right. You must also set limits and be consistent when it comes to good discipline. However, when enforcing your rules, you must remain kind. Take every opportunity to discipline your child as a chance to teach them for the future, rather than punish them for the past. Punishment does not qualify as smart parenting advice and tips.
You Should Be a Safe Haven For Your Children
It’s important for your child to know that you will always be there for them. You can achieve that by being responsive to their signals. This way, you can be a warm and safe haven for your children to explore from. Research shows that children who are raised by parents that are responsive to their signals and needs have better social skills and mental health outcomes.
The Importance of Talking With Your Child
Everyone knows that communication is important. However, most people don’t understand why communication is important for children. It’s important to talk to your child and listen to what they say carefully. If you manage to keep an open line of communication with your child, it will be easy for them to come to you when there is a problem. However, that’s not the only reason why communication is important. Constant communication with your child can help them integrate different parts of their brain.
Brain integration is similar to the way each organ in the body needs to coordinate with others for the maintenance of a healthy and functional body. When the different parts of your child’s brain are integrated, they can function together easily. This means your child will display fewer tantrums, and they will generally be more cooperative.
This is why you must talk to your child when they are going through a tough time. You can ask them to describe what happened and how it made them feel. While you might not be able to provide solutions to every problem, listening and talking to them still does a great job. This will help them make sense of their experiences and better integrate their emotions.
Use Your Own Childhood as a Tool
The majority of parents want to parent differently from their own parents. Even the individuals who had a good upbringing might want to take a different approach to the way they were brought up. However, you will often find that whenever you open your mouth as a parent, you will end up speaking just like your parents did.
Reflecting on your childhood is a good way to understand why you parent the way you do. Take note of some of the things you would want to change and when you are faced with situations, pause and think of how you would want to do things differently. You might not succeed at first, but with time you will get there. Keep in mind that good parenting takes a lot of practice.
Disciplining Your Child Properly
If you are already a parent, then you probably know how uncivilized children can be. This is why a good chunk of parenting involves lots of correctional work. Also, this is why you need to be very consistent and patient with children. By being consistent, you can express and enforce the same rules over and over again. You must also know that children can get on your nerves, and you could end up acting out of anger. Watch out for those moments and take a breather. That way, you won’t end up as out of control as your child. You mustn’t hesitate to look for help if you need it.
As a parent, you must not rely on physical punishment to resolve every conflict with your child. The general idea is to just make the child aware that you don’t like the way they are behaving. Beating up your child has been shown to produce aggressive behavior. You must keep in mind that you gain more when a child earns privileges because of good behavior than when they lose them because of bad behavior.
That’s why you must always search for good behaviors to praise in your children. That way, they will want to repeat the experience. This doesn’t mean that you won’t have a lot of bad cop moments. You will need to tell your child to stop, and sometimes they will end up angry with you. There’s nothing particularly wrong with that; it’s just part of parenting.
Don’t Neglect Your Own Wellbeing
Parenting can be so time-consuming. As a result, some parents end up neglecting their own being and only focusing on the well-being of their children. This is not a good way to go about things. However, balancing is tricky; even if you are going through bone repair, you will still need to be a parent. You should also take time to focus on your own health and the health of your marriage. If you don’t do this, you will end up with a lot of problems down the road. Take time to attend to your own needs and to strengthen the bond with your spouse.
Parenting can be stressful, and stressed parents tend to fight a lot. If you are having a tough time parenting, you must not be afraid to ask for help. You must also take some time to deal with other problems that don’t involve your children. Having some ‘me time’ is crucial, and it can help you rejuvenate your mind. You must also keep in mind that parents who take care of their physical and mental well-being tend to be better parents than those who don’t. Therefore, if you don’t take care of yourself, your child will suffer too. This is often skipped when people are giving smart parenting advice and tips.
You must also set aside time to take care of your home and finances. You can be so busy with your children that you forget things like a home roof inspection and looking for the best life insurance trust company. All these things are important for both you and your children, and they will affect your future. Think about things like local memory care for when you grow old as well. Apart from these things, you always need to make sure your finances are on point as a parent. This means looking out for low credit card rates and making smart financial decisions in general.
Avoid Spanking Your Children
Spanking can bring about some form of short-term compliance. Sometimes as a parent, you can benefit from this much-needed relief. However, spanking doesn’t necessarily teach your children what is wrong or right. Instead, it just teaches your child to fear the consequences of bad behavior. This motivates the child to try as much as possible to not get caught.
Apart from teaching your child to be more cunning, spanking also teaches your child to resolve issues by violence. This is the reason why children who are spanked are more prone to fighting with other kids. They are also more likely to bully other children or be aggressive verbally towards others. Later in life, these things can end up resulting in delinquency and antisocial behavior. They can also lead to bad parent-child relationships and mental health issues.
Remember Your Goals as a Parent
What are your goals as a parent? This is one of the most important questions you will have to answer when it comes to smart parenting advice and tips. If you are like the majority of parents, you want your child to excel academically, and you want them to be responsible, independent, respectful, and have good relationships with others. That is all part of living a happy and fulfilling life. These goals are what govern the way, you parent. You need to spend a lot of time working towards these goals.
Unfortunately, most parents just spend the majority of their time trying to get through the day.
Because of life’s challenges, you can easily end up forgetting all the smart parenting advice and tips. You must never stay in survival mode. Each time you get angry, frustrated, or disappointed, take a step back and think about the way that anger and frustration will affect your child. Instead, turn every negative experience into a learning opportunity for your child. You will find that even the worst tantrums can be turned into a learning opportunity. All you need to do is to stop trying to control your child.
These are some of the smart parenting advice and tips you need to know about mediating a family. Parenting can both be a rewarding and frustrating experience. This is why you must approach it carefully. If you are not careful, you can just end up trying to survive each day, and that won’t be good for your child. You can not develop a good relationship with your child if you are always in survival mode. You will spend a lot of time trying to prevent them from doing certain things instead of teaching them what they need to know.
This is why you must always seek help the moment you think things are going out of hand. For instance, there are some complicated issues like giving a child for adoption; you definitely need a lot of advice before moving forward with such decisions. You can also get a lot of smart parenting advice and tips from other parents. | <urn:uuid:a1b5566d-5fe7-4150-af6a-9d9186604273> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://thefilmframe.com/what-you-may-not-have-known-about-parenting/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.968404 | 2,742 | 1.929688 | 2 |
"This is not the first time that Nintendo and our competitors have had dramatically different views on the future of gaming," Fils-Aime said, when asked why Nintendo's vision for game interfaces is diverging dramatically from others'. "When we launched the original DS everyone was saying the handheld competitor coming from Sony has more powerful graphics, that's really the way to go. And we showed that no, two screens, a touch screen, a microphone, that actually led to better gaming experiences.
"With the Wii, again, at the time our competitors were all about high resolution graphics. We said we think that a motion controlled experience could be more fun. Eighty six million units later around the world, I think people would say we got that one right as well.
"In this case we're saying that this two screen experience –either two screens playing the same game or two screens doing fundamentally different things– is the future."
Fils-Aime noted that Nintendo is also avoiding, for the time being at least, the idea of 3D gaming for home consoles. The NOA president said that Nintendo is focusing on glasses-free 3D tech, and that television sets currently don't have a strong enough competency in that area. He also acknowledged the company is thinking about how the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS can work together, particularly considering the next two Super Smash Bros. will likely incorporate that type of functionality.
It's clear Nintendo intends on keeping both Wii and Wii U in the marketplace, at least for a time. When asked how Nintendo plans to market two home consoles, Fils-Aime pointed to history. "When we launched the original Wii, there was an overlap with Gamecube. When we launched the original DS there was an overlap with the Gameboy Advance," Fils-Aime said. "I actually think maybe that one is more applicable, because Gameboy Advance was a tremendous, tremendous platform in its own right, and yet it sold side by side to the original DS, at least here in the US, for almost two full years.
"So as long as the content is there, and as long as the way to differentiate the two is there, I think they can survive side by side for a period of time. Certainly we're going to get to a point where [The Wii U] is the one standalone system, especially given all the backward compatibility."
If Nintendo's current product line stays as-is when the Wii U arrives, it will have six hardware models on store shelves, not counting bundles or special deals. Forbes asked Fils-Aime if Nintendo's product like would be confusing to consumers with the DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL, 3DS, Wii and Wii U in the market.
"Wii U is an enlargement of our platform. If you look at our handheld space what I would tell you is we have a clearly differentiated line of products," Fils-Aime said. "We've got DS Lite, which I would argue is appealing to young kids as well as older consumers who play Brain Age and things of that nature… DSi and DSi XL users are playing that robust library of DS games, it really has a very broad footprint. And then we've got the 3DS, that right now is targeted toward that young adult gamer. So we think they're differentiated enough.
"Certainly over time there's going to be improvement to the product line. The way we do that is we let the consumer decide, and as we see some trends we'll be preemptive and will look to improve product lines and move forward."
When asked about Wii U's online capabilities, Fils-Aime curiously deferred to other publishers to reveal the details, saying Nintendo was letting them take the wheel and customize the new console's online experience to their preferences. "Instead of a situation where a publisher has their own network and wants that to be the predominant platform, and having arguments with platform holders, we're going to welcome that. We're going to welcome that from the best and the brightest of the third party publishers," Fils-Aime noted.
April 2012 - or later - is a long ways off. Now that we're several weeks away from E3, it's hard to tell when we'll get more concrete information about Nintendo's next console. It's somewhat likely we won't hear anything official for months. Regardless, stay tuned to IGN's Nintendo sites for the latest on Wii U. | <urn:uuid:18cd4c45-4959-42a3-8fe5-e52523489496> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/07/05/nintendo-discusses-wii-u-challenges | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572163.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815085006-20220815115006-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.977291 | 914 | 1.53125 | 2 |
Finding Rover is a pet tech company that makes facial recognition software for dogs and cats.
Here is how it works: a pet owner who has lost a pet submits the animal’s photo through Finding Rover’s app or website. The photo is then matched against pictures of new stray dogs and cats at participating shelters. The photo is also matched against any animals uploaded as “found” by community members. If there are matches, the owner is notified and can view the matches.
According to CEO John Polimeno, the app has more than 700,000 pet pictures and works with 700 shelters around the world, growing its network by 5 to 7 shelters a week (July 2019.) | <urn:uuid:8bd52990-7710-4f0f-9e0b-8983378dec22> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.mydogisarobot.com/companies/finding-rover/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571993.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814022847-20220814052847-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.977061 | 143 | 1.96875 | 2 |
“Uganda’s parliament is debating legislation that would make homosexuality punishable by life imprisonment, and more discriminatory legislation has been debated in Rwanda and Burundi. These are terrible backward steps for human rights in Africa. Our lesbian and gay brothers and sisters across Africa are living in fear.
“And they are living in hiding — away from care, away from the protection the state should offer to every citizen and away from health care in the AIDS era, when all of us, especially Africans, need access to essential HIV services. That this pandering to intolerance is being done by politicians looking for scapegoats for their failures is not surprising. But it is a great wrong. An even larger offense is that it is being done in the name of God. Show me where Christ said “Love thy fellow man, except for the gay ones.” Gay people, too, are made in my God’s image. I would never worship a homophobic God.” – Desmond Tutu, in an editorial published in today’s Washington Post.
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Mycelium spawn is colonised substrate which can easily be transferred and re-distributed. Usually it comes in the form of colonised grains such as rye, millet and wheat but can also include wooden dowels and other natural materials. These seeds, once colonised can be used to grow mushrooms on many different substrates and in many different ways.
At Mediamatic we have the most experience making spawn of the following mushrooms -
Various Oyster Strains
On the following grains and seeds -
Assorted Grains - Bird food.
-- We have had little success with Rye. This is because it tends to develop a foul sweet smell after a few days of colonisation. We believe this is due to fermentation or resistant bacteria. We performed tests between different grain, and found that Millet and Bulghur tend to perform best, colonising faster and smelling far far less than Rye. --
Mycelium spawn takes a little while to make.
Firstly the grain has to be soaked, to allow it to be colonized quickly by the mycelium. The length of time needed to soak is dependent upon the grain, and whether the grain still contains husks or chaff.
For Buck Wheat, Bulghur and Millet, which soak up water quickly, it is possible to simply place the dry grains in a filter bag approximately 2 parts grain to one part water Eg. 250 Grams Millet with 125ml (As 1 gram of water is equal to 1 ml)
Bird Seed style - Bird seed is a fairly quick to soak grain, taking around 20 minutes of soaking and 5 minutes of boiling.
The soaked grain should then be put into jars or filter bags and then sterilised. Depending on the volume of grain this can take between 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes of 120 degrees at 1.5 bars of pressure.
Inoculation can be done in different ways
Grain Transfer - This method uses existing spawn which is mixed with the sterilised spawn to colonise the new grain.
Spore solution injection. - This method requires using a syringe using spores which have been dissolved into distilled water. This can be injected directly into the spawn through the air filter.
Agar Transfer - Using slices of colonised agar, which can be dropped into the bag.
Spawn usually takes 1-2 weeks before it can be used to colonise other jars etc. The bags of spawn should be shaken once every two days to move the mycelium and ensure that the entire bag is evenly colonised. | <urn:uuid:e572dad8-8871-4af9-9119-a71af25bc97b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.mediamatic.net/nl/page/37577/mycelium-spawn | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.928005 | 548 | 2.0625 | 2 |
- G. Jeong posted on June 17, 2015 ‘Who Are You: School 2015’ concluded yesterday, putting an end to the highly anticipated KBS youth drama, which had split the K-drama industry for months over the issue of who Eun Bi (Kim So Hyun) will end up with.
When did school started in 2015?
Students at typical calendar institutions would report back on August 26, 2015, and students at year-round campuses would report back on July 21, 2015, the following year. The following are some more important dates to keep in mind.
When did school started in 2014?
The School Year Calendar specifies that school sessions will begin for all pupils on Thursday, September 4, 2014, and that there will be a Midwinter Recess in the middle of the school year (Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20, 2015).
What month do school years end?
Most schools in the Northeastern United States conclude in June and begin again shortly after Labor Day, but the majority of schools in the Southern United States have schools that end in May and begin again in August, according to the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
What date does Year 12 finish in WA?
Year 12 four-day camp General students conclude on Thursday, September 20, and are not needed to return to school until the Farewell Breakfast and Assembly on Thursday, October 18, at which point they will be dismissed.
Is October the 11th month?
According to both the Julian and the Gregorian calendars, October is the tenth month of the year, and it is the sixth of seven months that have a duration of 31 days.
Who invented school?
Horace Mann is generally credited with establishing the contemporary form of our educational system. After being appointed Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1837, he laid forth his vision for a system of professional instructors who would instruct children in a structured curriculum of fundamental topics.
How long is summer break in Japan?
Summer vacation at most schools lasts 40-odd days from July 20 to August 31; winter and spring vacations, which also last roughly 10 days from December 26 to around January 6 and March 25 to around April 5, respectively, are other popular choices for students. The new academic year begins in April, following the conclusion of spring break.
When did school start in Texas?
1794 Texas Governor Elisha Pease signed the Common Education Law of 1854, which marked the formal beginning of the state’s public school system.
What time does school end in Texas?
The Texas High School office is open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The school day is from 8:25 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. for attendance reasons, and the school year is from September to June. The attendance of all pupils is expected to be regular and timely on a daily basis.
What will happen to Gcses in 2021?
Exams for GCSE and A-level were postponed for the years 2020 and 2021. It was concluded in 2021 that pupils had missed so much learning that it would not be fair to provide tests to them any longer. GCSE and A-level examinations will be held in 2022, although they will be conducted in a somewhat different manner than usual.
When did South Australia change to 4 school terms?
The transition from three-term to four-term school years is taking place. The Education Department implemented a four-term structure in 1987, following the recommendations of a Working Party for School Reorganization at the time.
What’s a pupil free day?
In this context, a Pupil-Free Day is defined as any day of service that unit members are obliged to provide for the purposes of staff development, teacher workday, or other professional activity that is longer than a typical instructional day. | <urn:uuid:e6dca81d-c3f6-4670-94a4-e6bb81c39834> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.kentuckycharters.org/graduate/when-does-school-end-2015-correct-answer.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572408.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816151008-20220816181008-00673.warc.gz | en | 0.975028 | 808 | 2.046875 | 2 |
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