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Well, first of all, a solenoid is a tightly wrapped helix of electrical wire, wrapped around a ferromagnetic core. When a current is allowed to flow through the electrical wire, a magnetic field is produced in the inner core. This is the principle behind all electromagnets. If you remove the ferromagnetic core, it loses its electromagnetic properties. The current flowing through the wire helix is still the same. If you couple this solenoid with another, to produce a transformer, and then try removing the core, you would get an equalizing effect, as a transformer is designed to either step-up voltage or step-down voltage. If you remove the primary core, there is no magnetically induced field to pass along to the secondary coil, so the current would remain the same. The same would occur if you remove the core of the secondary coil, there is no receiving core, so the current passed through the primary coil would be the same.
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GSTN, DGFT agreement to strengthen processing of exporter tax transactions, boost robotics
State-owned IT service provider, Goods and Services Network (GSTN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for sharing of foreign exchange realisation and Import Export code data on Thursday.
“…a move that is expected to strengthen processing of export transactions of taxpayers under GST, increase transparency and reduce human interface,” Ministry of Commerce and Industry said.
The MoU signed by Ajay K Bhalla, Director General of Foreign Trade and Prakash Kumar, CEO, GSTN in New Delhi will enable the use of the electronic bank realisation certificate (eBRC) created by GSTN.
So far 100 banks operating in India, including foreign banks and cooperative banks have uploaded more than 1.9 crore e-BRCs on to the DGFT server, the report said.
The eBRC captures transaction level details of foreign exchange realised in India. It created an integrated platform for receipt, processing and subsequent use of all Bank Realization related information by exporters, banks, central and state government departments.
The e-BRC project enabled banks to upload foreign exchange realisation information related to exports on to the DGFT server under a secured protocol.
The Ministry said that eBRC data has proved to be a significant step in reducing the transaction cost of exporters.
A Bank Realisation Certificate (BRC) is required for discharge of export obligation and claiming of incentives under Foreign Trade Policy. Its is also used by state government departments for refund of VAT. In addition, it is an important economic indicator as it quantifies transaction level export earnings.
DGFT has signed MOUs with 14 state governments and two central government agencies for sharing of the data.
In addition, Ministry of Finance, Enforcement Directorate and Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority have signed MoU with DGFT for receiving e-BRC data, the Ministry said.
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Osteoporosis is a serious condition in which bones become thin, brittle and easily broken. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that more than 44 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone density placing them at risk for osteoporosis. This represents 55% of the people aged 50 and older in the United States.
While the majority (80%) of persons affected by osteoporosis are women, one in eight men also suffers from the disease. This rate is expected to increase as men live longer. Similarly, while osteoporosis is more prevalent in Caucasian and Asian populations, African-Americans and Latinos are also at significant risk of developing the disease. Osteoporosis is called the "silent disease" because people do not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump, a fall, or even a sneeze can cause a fracture.
The most common fractures associated with osteoporosis include wrist, vertebral and hip fractures. It is estimated that half of all women and 20 percent of all men will have an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. In the United States, 300,000 hip fractures occur each year in persons age 65 and older. The majority of these hip fractures are associated with a fall in an individual with osteoporosis.
The disability associated with osteoporosis-related fractures places heavy demands on the health care system. The estimated national direct expenditures (hospitals and nursing homes) for osteoporotic and associated fractures was $19 billion in 2005 ($52 million each day) and the cost is rising.
The outlook for persons experiencing a hip fracture is particularly alarming:
- 20% of hip fracture patients may require long-term nursing home care.
- 50% never regain their ability to walk independently, and up to 20% die within one year due to complications of the fracture or accompanying surgery.
- Approximately 33% of people are totally dependent on others for their care following hip fracture.
Osteoporosis is a pediatric disease with geriatric consequences. Peak bone mass is built during our first three decades. Failure to build strong bones during childhood and adolescent years manifests in fractures later in life.
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Remote villages in the northeastern states of India including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura run short of doctors and specialists.
North Eastern Council (NEC) member C K Das pitched for a 75 percent reservation for students from the region in all medical colleges to mitigate the crisis.
Advertisement"An estimated 50 percent of the seats for post graduate in medicines in colleges in the region are reserved for people from outside the region. We don't have sufficient numbers of specialists like cardiologist, anesthesiologist, neurologist and others," said Das at a regional review meet on health sector held at the NEC secretariat.
"This is becoming the system for the country. So, today, I'll raise the issue that medical colleges in NE should reserve at least 75 percent of their seats for the MBBS students of NE region," he added.
Also he pointed out that at present there is also shortage of teaching faculty in medical colleges. Admitting that lack of medical colleges also compounded the problem in states like Meghalaya, the NEC member, however, assured that the council will try to help set up medical colleges if the state government took decisions in this regards. | <urn:uuid:3d4bf53e-c171-49d1-ba22-e7818da9de9b> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.medindia.net/news/reserve-75-medical-seats-for-students-in-northeastern-states-c-k-das-151100-1.htm | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279368.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00330-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.971896 | 255 | 1.828125 | 2 |
The ships having happily found so excellent shelter in an inlet, the coasts of which appeared to be inhabited by a race of people, whose inoffensive behaviour promised a friendly intercourse, the next morning, after coming to anchor, I lost no time in endeavouring to find a commodious harbour where we might station ourselves during our continuance in the Sound. Accordingly, I sent three armed boats, under the command of Mr King, upon this service; and soon after, I went myself, in a small boat, on the same search. I had very little trouble in finding what we wanted. On the N.W. of the arm we were now in, and not far from the ships, I met with a convenient snug cove well suited to our purpose. Mr King was equally successful; for he returned about noon, with an account of a still better harbour, which he had seen and examined, lying on the N.W. side of the land. But as it would have required more time to carry the ships thither, than to the cove where I had been, which was immediately within our reach, this reason operated to determine my choice in favour of the latter situation. But being apprehensive, that we should not be able to transport our ships to it, and to moor them properly, before night came on, I thought it best to remain where we were till next morning; and, that no time might be lost, I employed the remainder of the day to some useful purposes, ordering the sails to be unbent, the top-masts to be struck, and the fore-mast of the Resolution to be unrigged, in order to fix a new bib, one of the old ones being decayed.
A great many canoes, filled with the natives, were about the ships all day, and a trade commenced betwixt us and them, which was carried on with the strictest honesty on both sides. The articles which they offered to sale were skins of various animals, such as bears, wolves, foxes, deer, rackoons, pole-cats, martins, and, in particular, of the sea-otters, which are found at the islands E. of Kamtschatka. Besides the skins in their native shape, they also brought garments made of them, and another sort of cloathing made of the bark of a tree, or some plant like hemp; weapons, such as bows, arrows, and spears; fish-hooks, and instruments of various kinds; wooden-vizors of many different monstrous figures; a sort of woollen stuff, or blanketing; bags filled with red ochre; pieces of carved work, beads, and several other little ornaments of thin brass and iron, shaped like a horse-shoe, which they hang at their noses; and several chisels, or pieces of iron, fixed to handles. From their possessing which metals, we could infer that they had either been visited before by some civilized nation, or had connections with tribes on their continent, who had communication with them. But the most extraordinary of all the articles which they brought to the ships for sale, were human skulls, and hands not yet quite stripped of the flesh, which they made our people plainly understand they had eaten; and, indeed, some of them had evident marks that they had | <urn:uuid:b5b47e0d-e9c0-46dc-8c9d-db0044222334> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.bookrags.com/ebooks/16471/175.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284352.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00194-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.986512 | 684 | 2.15625 | 2 |
Senegal: 55 million Dollars for a coal-fired power station
30 November 2009
The African Development Bank (BAD) has approved a loan of 55 million Dollars to finance the construction of a coal-fired electricity generating station in Senegal.
This is to be constructed at Sendou, near Dakar, and the work will be spread over two years.
Demand for electricity in Senegal always outstrips supply.
The BAD has pointed out that demand is continuing to grow at an annual rate of seven to eight percent. The aim of the power plant is to bridge the gap between supply and demand, with a capacity of 125 MW and an annual production of 925 GW of electricity.
The country will also be benefiting from electricity from the Felou dam on the River Senegal, work on which started at the beginning of November 2009 and will continue for three years.
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A LIFESAVING defibrillator has been installed at newly opened Brandwood Clinic amid a campaign from local councillors to see more present throughout the borough.
Opened in April, Brandwood Clinic have donated use of the defibrillator to the public off their own accord and was installed in conjunction with the West Midlands Ambulance Service.
The campaign is being backed by both Coun Alex Insley and former Mayor Coun Ken Hawkins.
A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who is in cardiac arrest.
It is possible to survive and recover from cardiac arrest, however chances of survival without immediate CPR attention are extremely low.
Coun Insley told The Observer he wants to see more people trained to use defibrillators with the ultimate aim being to save lives. He added: “Defibrillators are important for all residents in the borough.
“I am campaigning to have them placed in more visible areas and in more businesses across the ward.
“We’re attempting to raise awareness about the importance of defibrillators and let people know that they can save lives – we’d be interested in hearing businesses interested in getting them installed.
“It is essential to train more people to use them and create awareness with the hope of saving lives.
“Brandwood was chosen as it well located at the shops where most members of the public tend to be located – they also are keen to help promote health and help further in the local community.”
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Physical Therapist's Guide to Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Hip osteoarthritis (hip OA) is the wearing down of the cartilage (lining over the bones) of the hip joint. It can develop at any age, although it is more commonly diagnosed in older adults. Hip OA can make everyday activities, such as walking or climbing stairs, difficult.
There is no one reason to develop hip OA. The incidence of developing symptoms from hip OA increase with age; and is greater in white (compared to African American) females (compared to men), and people who have injured their hip in the past. The impact of obesity on developing hip OA is not yet clear. The lifetime risk, the probability of developing symptomatic hip OA over the lifetime, is 25%.
Recent research found no difference in the rate of occurrence of hip OA in the general public based on race, gender, weight, or educational level.
More severe cases of hip OA may require hip joint replacement surgery. Whether or not patients have surgery, physical therapists design specific exercise and treatment programs to manage pain and get people with hip OA moving again.
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What is Osteoarthritis of the Hip?
Hip osteoarthritis is the inflammation and wearing away of the cartilage of the hip joint, a condition that is more likely to develop as people age. Osteoarthritis results when injury or inflammation in a joint causes the soft, shock-absorbing cartilage that lines and cushions the joint surfaces to break down. When the cartilage is damaged, the joint can become painful and swollen. Over time, this condition can cause stiffness, muscle weakness, and increasing pain, leading to limited function.
How Does it Feel?
Hip OA may cause symptoms including:
- Sharp, shooting pain or dull, achy pain in the hip, groin, thigh, knee, or buttocks
- Stiffness in the hip joint, which is worse after sleeping or sitting
- Weakness of the muscles in the lower extremity
- A "crunching" sound when the hip joint is moved, caused by bone rubbing on bone
- Difficulty and pain when getting out of bed, standing up from a sitting position, walking, or climbing stairs
- Difficulty performing normal daily activities, such as putting on socks and shoes
How Is It Diagnosed?
If you see your physical therapist first, the therapist will conduct a full examination that includes your medical history, and will ask you questions such as:
- When and how frequently do you feel pain and/or stiffness?
- What activities in your life are made difficult by this pain and stiffness?
Your physical therapist will perform special tests to help determine whether you have hip OA, such as:
- Gently moving your leg in all directions (range-of-motion test)
- Asking you to resist as the physical therapist tries to gently push your leg and hip in different directions (muscle-strength test)
- Watching you walk to check for limping
- Asking you to balance while standing (balance test)
- Testing the mobility of the hip joint
- Watching how you climb stairs, how you move from one position to another, etc.
Your physical therapist may use additional tests to look for problems in other parts of your body, such as your lower back. The therapist may recommend that you consult with an orthopedist, who can order diagnostic testing such as an X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to confirm the diagnosis.
How Can a Physical Therapist Help?
Your physical therapist will explain what hip OA is, how it is treated, the benefits of exercise, the importance of increasing overall daily physical activity, and how to protect the hip joint while walking, sitting, climbing stairs, standing, carrying loads, and lying in bed.
Testing will reveal any specific physical problems you have that are related to hip OA, such as loss of motion, muscle weakness, or balance problems. Addressing the problems in surrounding body regions, such as the spine and the lower extremity, is important to the treatment of hip OA.
The pain of hip OA can be reduced through simple, safe, and effective physical activities like walking, riding a bike, or swimming.
Although physical activity can delay the onset of disability from hip OA, people may avoid being physically active because of their pain and stiffness, confusion about how much and what exercise to do, and not knowing when they will see benefits. Your physical therapist will be able to guide you in learning a personal exercise program that will help reduce your particular pain and stiffness.
Your physical therapist will work with you to:
- Reduce your pain
- Improve your leg, hip, and back motion
- Improve your strength, standing balance, and walking ability
- Speed healing and your return to activity and sport
Reduce pain. Your physical therapist can use different types of treatments and technologies to control and reduce your pain, including ice, heat, electrical stimulation, taping, exercises, and hands-on (manual) therapy techniques, such as joint mobilization and soft-tissue mobilization.
Improve motion. Your physical therapist will choose specific activities and treatments to help restore normal movement in the leg and hip. These might begin with "passive" motions that the physical therapist performs for you to gently move your leg and hip joint, and progress to active exercises and stretches that you perform yourself. Your physical therapist also may use sustained stretches and manual therapy techniques that gently move the joint and stretch the muscles around the joint.
Improve strength. Certain exercises will benefit healing at each stage of recovery; your physical therapist will choose and teach you the appropriate exercises to steadily restore your strength and agility. These may include using your own body weight as resistance, or using weights, resistance bands, weight-lifting equipment, and cardio (heart) exercise equipment, such as treadmills or stationary bicycles.
Speed recovery time. Your physical therapist will design a specific treatment program to speed your recovery. Your therapist is trained and experienced in choosing the right treatments and exercises to help you heal, return to your normal lifestyle, and reach your goals faster than you are likely to do on your own.
Return to activities. Your physical therapist will design your treatment program to help you return to work or sport in the safest, fastest, and most effective way possible. You may engage in work retraining activities, or learn sport-specific techniques and drills to help you achieve your goals. Activity modification is essential for a safe return to activity, and to help control symptoms that may hinder your return.
If Surgery Is Necessary
In severe cases of hip OA, the hip joint degenerates until bone is rubbing on bone. This condition can require hip joint replacement surgery. Physical therapy is an essential part of postsurgical recovery, which can take several months.
If you undergo hip joint replacement surgery, a physical therapist will visit you in your hospital room to help you get out of bed and teach you how to walk, and will explain any movements that you must avoid to protect the healing hip area.
Physical therapists will work with you daily in the hospital and then in the clinic once you are discharged. They will be an integral part of your care and recovery, helping you minimize pain, restore motion and strength, and return to normal activities in the speediest yet safest manner possible after surgery.
Can this Injury or Condition be Prevented?
Hip OA may be prevented or limited by keeping the hip and leg muscles strong and flexible, maintaining a healthy body weight and lifestyle, and having good balance and body mechanics. Research shows that strengthening and stretching exercises for the hip, core, and leg can minimize and reduce osteoarthritis pain and stiffness, so it is reasonable to conclude that keeping those muscles strong and limber will help prevent painful osteoarthritis symptoms and problems.
When you seek help once hip OA develops, your physical therapist can recommend a home-exercise program to strengthen and stretch the muscles around your hip, upper leg, and abdomen, to help prevent future hip pain and problems.
Real Life Experiences
Daniel is a 55-year-old office manager and former football player. He competes in triathlons 2 to 3 times per year. Daniel recently noticed his right hip was very stiff in the morning, although it loosened up as he performed activities around the house. He has been bothered by some hip pain after his running workouts, but that pain eases after he rests for a few hours. He decides to contact his physical therapist.
Daniel's physical therapist performs an examination and determines that his hip and leg muscles have weakened, and there is a minimal loss of hip joint motion. She concludes that Daniel may be experiencing the early stages of hip osteoarthritis. She advises him to follow up with an orthopedic physician at his convenience.
Daniel's physician orders X-rays, which show mild hip OA, and confirms the physical therapist’s diagnosis.
Daniel's physical therapist designs and teaches him a comprehensive exercise program that addresses each of the strength and motion problems she has found in his hip and leg. She assembles a handout of illustrations of simple exercises that he can do at home, and teaches them to him. She performs gentle movements of the hip joint, called joint mobilizations, to help restore motion. She uses ice and electrical stimulation to address his pain.
Daniel performs his home exercises every day, and works with his physical therapist at the clinic 2 to 3 times per week, for 3 weeks. At that time, he notes a 50% reduction in his joint stiffness in the morning, and much less-frequent pain during his running workouts.
Daniel’s physical therapist adjusts and modifies his home-exercise program and clinic routine at each session, as his strength and flexibility improve. Daniel performs his exercises consistently at home and in the clinic, and works with his physical therapist to achieve just the right combination of exercise and treatment for his condition.
After 2 months, Daniel reports a significant reduction in his symptoms and is able to enjoy his daily activities much more. He signs up for his local mini-triathlon in 2 months and, if his physical therapist approves, plans to return to a full triathlon 3 months after that!
This story was based on a real-life case. Your case may be different. Your physical therapist will tailor a treatment program to your specific case.
What Kind of Physical Therapist Do I Need?
All physical therapists are prepared through education and experience to treat hip osteoarthritis and people with hip replacements. However, you may want to consider:
- A physical therapist who is experienced in treating people with hip osteoarthritis and people who have had hip replacement surgery. Some physical therapists have a practice with an orthopedic focus.
- A physical therapist who is a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist. This physical therapist has advanced knowledge, experience, and skills that may apply to your condition.
You can find physical therapists who have these and other credentials by using Find a PT, the online tool built by the American Physical Therapy Association to help you search for physical therapists with specific clinical expertise in your geographic area.
General tips when you're looking for a physical therapist (or any other health care provider):
- Get recommendations from family and friends or from other health care providers.
- When you contact a physical therapy clinic for an appointment, ask about the physical therapists' experience in helping people who have hip osteoarthritis or hip replacement.
- During your first visit with the physical therapist, be prepared to describe your symptoms in as much detail as possible, and say what makes your symptoms worse.
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) believes that consumers should have access to information that could help them make health care decisions and also prepare them for their visit with their health care provider.
The following articles provide some of the best scientific evidence related to physical therapy treatment of hip osteoarthritis and hip replacement. The articles report recent research and give an overview of the standards of practice both in the United States and internationally. The article titles are linked either to a PubMed* abstract of the article or to free full text, so that you can read it or print out a copy to bring with you to your health care provider.
Poquet N, Williams M, Bennell KL. Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip. Phys Ther. 2016;96:1689–1694. Article Summary.
Tan SS, Teirlinck CH, Dekker J, et al. Cost-utility of exercise therapy in patients with hip osteoarthritis in primary care. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2016;24:581–588. Free Article.
Fransen M, McConnell S, Hernandez-Molina G, Reichenbach S. Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(4):CD007912. Article Summary in PubMed.
Bennell K. Physiotherapy management of hip osteoarthritis. J Physiother. 2013;59:145–157. Free Article.
French HP, Cusack T, Brennan A, et al. Exercise and manual physiotherapy arthritis research trial (EMPART) for osteoarthritis of the hip: a multicenter randomized controlled trial [published correction appears in: Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013;94:600]. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2013;94:302–314. Article Summary on PubMed.
Brantingham JW, Parkin-Smith G, Cassa TK, et al. Full kinetic chain manual and manipulative therapy plus exercise compared with targeted manual and manipulative therapy plus exercise for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012;93:259–267. Free Article.
Hochberg MC, Altman RD, April KT, et al. American College of Rheumatology 2012 recommendations for the use of nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapies in osteoarthritis of the hand, hip, and knee. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2012;64:465–474. Article Summary in PubMed.
Bennell KL, Egerton T, Pua YH, et al. Building the rationale and structure for a complex physical therapy intervention within the context of a clinical trial: a multimodal individualized treatment for patients with hip osteoarthritis. Phys Ther. 2011;91:1525-1541. Free Article.
Peter WF, Jansen MJ, Hurkmans EJ, et al. Physiotherapy in hip and knee osteoarthritis: development of a practice guideline concerning initial assessment, treatment and evaluation. Acta Reumatol Port. 2011;36:268-281. Free Article.
Murphy LB, Helmick CG, Schwartz TA, et al. One in four people may develop symptomatic hip osteoarthritis in his or her lifetime. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2010;18:1372–1379. Free Article.
* PubMed is a free online resource developed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). PubMed contains millions of citations to biomedical literature, including citations in the National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE database.
Authored by: Andrea Avruskin, PT, DPT. Reviewed by the MoveForwardPT.com editorial board.
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June 21, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on authorities in Turkmenistan to release immediately seven Turkmen citizens arrested and subsequently accused of seeking to destabilize the government.
HRW expressed concern that the three activists, and four relatives who have been detained, are at risk of torture and ill treatment, according to a statement posted on the group's official website.
Holly Cartner, the head of HRW's Europe and Central Asian division, said in the statement that the Turkmen government has detained these individuals with the sole purpose of "silencing dissent."
Ogulsapar Muradova, a freelance reporter for RFE/RL's Turkmen Service, and two activists of the Bulgarian-based Turkmen Helsinki Foundation (THF) are among those arrested.
Authorities have also implicated
foreign envoys in the purported plot, including a French Embassy official and an Organization for Security and Stability in Europe (OSCE) representative, along with British nationals.
Turkmen National Security Minister Geldymukhammed Ashirmukhammedov suggested in a nationally televised broadcasts on June 19 that exiled opposition figures were masterminding the effort to destabilize the government of strongman President Saparmurat Niyazov.
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Coffee may affect blood test results, even if you drink it black. Because it includes caffeine and soluble plant materials, it may cause your test results to be skewed. Coffee is also a diuretic, which means it makes you pee more often. This has the potential to dehydrate you.
Similarly, Can you drink coffee the morning of a blood test?
Is it necessary to fast before a blood test? Yes, you may drink black coffee (or black tea, if you prefer) before a “fasting” blood test in most circumstances. The results of typical fasting lab tests, such as cholesterol (lipid panel), metabolic panel, or blood glucose, are usually unaffected by these drinks.
Also, it is asked, How long before a blood test can you drink coffee?
A: You should fast somewhere between 10 and 12 hours before bloodwork.
Secondly, Is coffee and tea OK before blood test?
Before your exam, you may drink as much water as you want. Other liquids should not be consumed. Coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, and juice are all examples. Do not smoke, chew gum, or exercise before your exam on the day of your test.
Also, Does coffee affect cholesterol test?
Acute coffee consumption had no effect on the level of LDL cholesterol.
People also ask, Does black coffee affect blood sugar test?
The typical American adult consumes two 8-ounce (240-milliliter) cups of coffee per day, with a caffeine content of roughly 280 mg. Caffeine does not seem to influence blood sugar (glucose) levels in most young, healthy individuals, and up to 400 mg per day appears to be safe.
Related Questions and Answers
Does coffee affect fasting blood sugar?
There were no significant effects of coffee or caffeine on fasting glucose levels. In our investigation, the higher fasting insulin levels after a large coffee intake likely reflects impaired insulin sensitivity.
How does coffee affect blood pressure?
Caffeine also causes your adrenal glands to generate adrenaline, which elevates blood pressure. Adrenaline causes your heart to pump quicker and your blood vessels to constrict, causing your blood pressure to rise.
Does coffee affect liver function test?
Coffee intake and LFTs have been linked. According to univariable analysis, coffee intake had a substantial impact on serum total protein, albumin, and AST levels. Then we ran multivariable analyses to see whether there was a link between coffee intake and changes in LFT.
What should you not do before a blood test?
It’s not a good idea to indulge in some activities before a blood test. Physical activities including severe exercise, sexual activity, smoking, and alcohol use may all affect your blood test results. Before your blood test, your doctor may urge you to avoid certain activities.
What can you drink when fasting for a blood test?
If your doctor has advised you to fast before a blood test, this means you should not eat or drink anything other than water for many hours before to the test. Foods and drinks are absorbed into your system when you eat and drink properly.
What can I drink while fasting for blood work?
Fasting is defined as not eating or drinking anything other than water for 8 to 12 hours before to the event. After midnight, just water is OK if your appointment is at 8 a.m. and you’ve been ordered to fast for 8 hours. If you’re on a 12-hour fast, don’t eat or drink anything after 8 p.m. the night before.
Does coffee affect lipid panel?
Coffee drinking patterns, in addition to the amount of coffee taken, may have an impact on serum lipid levels. It is well established that coffee drinking paired with smoking has an effect on blood lipid levels.
Does coffee raise your triglycerides?
Researchers have discovered that drinking coffee—especially unfiltered coffee—has a considerable impact on total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglyceride levels. They discovered that the more coffee eaten, the greater the amounts of LDL and total cholesterol.
Can you cheat a cholesterol test?
No one wants to earn a “failed” score on their cholesterol test, but you’d simply be tricking yourself if you made last-minute modifications you didn’t intend to keep. Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty molecule that circulates in your circulation through lipoproteins.
Why Does coffee raise blood sugar?
Caffeine, according to WebMD, may affect insulin response. This implies that your insulin dosage may take longer to completely kick in. Caffeine may also make your body more insulin resistant. This may lead to high blood sugar levels and other diabetic issues in the long run.
How long does caffeine stay in your system?
For most individuals, the amount of caffeine in their blood rises approximately an hour later and remains there for many hours. Half of the caffeine you take is still in your body six hours later. It might take up to ten hours for caffeine to be entirely removed from your system.
Does caffeine affect your blood?
Even if you don’t have high blood pressure, caffeine may produce a brief but substantial spike in your blood pressure. It’s unknown what’s causing the blood pressure to rise. Caffeine affects blood pressure differently in different people.
How long does a cup of coffee affect your blood pressure?
According to this research, a minor to moderate elevation in blood pressure may occur after drinking a cup of coffee, particularly if you don’t consume it often. Coffee has been shown to raise blood pressure for up to three hours after drinking. This impact is lessened if you consume it on a frequent basis.
Can coffee raise liver enzymes?
In individuals with advanced illness, coffee drinking seems to reduce liver enzymes and protect against consequences.
Can coffee cause elevated liver?
Despite its widespread usage, there is no evidence that frequent caffeine or coffee intake is harmful to the liver. Indeed, epidemiological research show that frequent coffee consumption may have moderate protective benefits against chronic liver disease progression and the development of liver cancer.
Is coffee good for a fatty liver?
“While coffee use was linked to a decreased chance of higher liver stiffness, it was not linked to fatty liver disease or steatosis,” Tapper said. “Overall, our data indicate that if coffee has an impact on the liver, it is most likely via the reduction of fibrosis, or scar tissue.”
What can affect blood test results?
There are a variety of factors that might influence lab test results, including fasting vs. nonfasting. Being hydrated vs. being dehydrated. Medications. Physical exertion at a high level. Some meals are good for you (like avocados, walnuts, and licorice) Sunburn. Infections or colds. Having a fling.
Can you drink black tea before a fasting blood test?
Before a blood test, your doctor may urge you to fast for 24 hours. You’re permitted to drink a few sips of water, basic coffee, or black tea throughout several examinations. Other tests don’t even allow you to drink a drop of water. Before a fasting lab test, many healthcare practitioners believe that coffee and gum should be avoided.
Will eating sugar the day before blood test affect results?
If the patient eats just before the test, his or her blood sugar will jump, resulting in an erroneous test result. Unless their doctor suggests a second test, the patient might be misdiagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes.
Can you drink black coffee before a fasting blood test for cholesterol?
A cup of black coffee before a cholesterol test may not have a major impact on the findings. It is, nevertheless, advisable to follow a doctor’s instructions. If a doctor advises that a person fast before a cholesterol test, the individual should do so.
Can you brush your teeth before a fasting blood test?
Fasting implies not eating or drinking for at least 8 hours (10 to 12 hours is best) before to the test, with the exception of water. This means no coffee or tea before bedtime, although it’s OK to take your vitamins or meds. Brushing your teeth or using mouthwash will have no effect on the outcome of the test.
How can I improve my blood test results quickly?
A more pleasant blood draw Unless your doctor advises you differently, fast for at least eight hours before having your blood collected for cholesterol and glucose testing. Before your blood test, drink lots of water. Eat healthily. Mention any blood thinners you’re taking. Do you think you’re going to pass out? Inquire about a smaller needle.
What happens if I fast longer than 12 hours before blood test?
It is not recommended that patients fast for more than 12 hours. While fasting is necessary for the reliability and validity of these blood tests, excessive fasting might cause dehydration or other negative effects.
Which is worse high cholesterol or triglycerides?
When it comes to your risk of heart disease, excessive triglycerides are just as harmful as high cholesterol. According to experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one-third of all Americans may have excessive triglycerides.
What do doctors say about coffee?
Coffee use seems to offer significant health advantages, according to new research. Coffee may help guard against significant medical problems such as cardiovascular disease and certain malignancies in the long run, in addition to providing short-term benefits such as improved attention and mood.
Drinking coffee before a blood test can affect the results. The effects of caffeine on blood tests depend on the type of test, but generally speaking, it’s not recommended to drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages for about two hours before a blood draw.
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The validity of theology as an academic discipline : a study in the light of the history and philosophy of science and with special reference to relevant aspects of the thought of Austin Farrer
An analysis of relevant aspects of the history of science shows that theology's loss of credibility in an increasingly science-oriented age can be attributed to unresolved disputes from the past over metaphysical, epistemological and methodological issues. In Chapters 1 and 2, an attempt is made to show that the basic disagreements between science and theology can be traced to the ongoing quest for the principles of knowing shared by all disciplines. In Chapters 3 to 6, an attempt is made to identify these principles. Firstly, the processes and principles by which science acquires its knowledge and deems it to be objective are examined. Secondly it is argued that these same processes and principles are not the special property of science but are used by the humanities as well. Thirdly, it is contended that these principles are "empirico-critical." They enable us to bridge the gap between thought and reality and gain access to knowledge of the external world. A more comprehensive model for knowing is proposed. Chapters 7 to 9 examine whether it is possible to apply empirico-critical principles to theology. From a study of relevant aspects of Austin Farrer's thought, it is argued (i) that the processes of knowing in theology are the same as those in the sciences and the humanities, (ii) that, though theology's procedures and techniques are necessarily different from, say, the sciences because of its subject matter, these are capable of adhering to the same principles of objectivity, and (iii) that, in principle, theological decision-making is possible, even in the most controversial debates. The conclusion is that since the same processes and principles of trustworthy knowing in the sciences and humanities are fully applicable to theology, theology's viability as a source of trustworthy knowing should no longer be held in doubt. | <urn:uuid:94ce9f00-55ba-4705-bc49-cb9299b2a8d8> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.235785 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280761.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00097-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956298 | 388 | 2.09375 | 2 |
PAK AFGHAN BORDER MANAGEMENT: DEVELOPMENTS AND CONTROVERSIES
Keywords:Border Management,, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Security, Terrorism,, , Peace
Border mismanagement has been a cause of tension s between Afghanistan and Pakistan ever since the formation of Pakistan. Contrarily, a well-managed border can lead to improved economic and security situation. The movement across border has become a security concern due to the presence of militants in the area. The data suggests the economic and security costs that Pakistan has incurred due to a mismanaged border. This study analyzes Pakistan’s efforts at border management with Afghanistan, with various mechanisms been put to practice as Pakistan vies for regional peace. However, recently Pakistan has constructed gateways and fenced its border with Afghanistan, which has reduced terrorist activities significantly. Given the context, this study endeavors to explore how would the management of Pak Afghan border bring regional peace? The article also challenges in addition to charting a future path for Pak-Afghan relations.
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By Megan E. Davis
Among 23 of the world’s industrialized nations, the United States ranks 22nd in delivering civil justice, according to the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index 2012 report.
“That’s shameful,” Florida Bar Foundation President John Patterson told the Bar’s Board of Governors at its January 31 meeting in Tallahassee. “We greatly lag behind our international peers in the dollars we use to fund programs for access to justice.”
Even in good financial times, Patterson said, it’s estimated that Florida and the nation serve only about 20 percent of the legal needs of the poor.
“If we all pause for a moment and just think about it, justice is accessible only for the wealthy who can afford it,” Patterson said. “What that does is leave most Americans’ needs in family law, housing, consumer affairs, and health care — things that profoundly affect their lives and can have a positive impact made by legal assistance — going unmet.”
Patterson juxtaposed that abysmal reality with another: The Foundation’s ability to fund legal aid programs to meet the needs of Florida’s poor is drying up.
He also expressed determination to weather the storm.
Since 1982, the Foundation has allocated $417.4 million to programs for legal assistance to the poor, $28 million for improvement in the administration of justice projects, and $12.2 million for law student assistance grants.
“The Foundation has been looked upon as a national leader and accomplished a lot, but we have some serious challenges,” he said.
Those funding challenges are tied directly to low bank interest rates on lawyers’ trust accounts, or IOTA, the Foundation’s largest funding source. Between 1989 and 2004, the Foundation’s annual revenues hovered around $10 to $13 million. After doubling to $22.7 million in 2005, IOTA funds ballooned to an all-time high of $72.6 million in 2007.
As the nation went into a recession and interest rates plummeted, so did IOTA revenues, tumbling down to between $5 and $6 million annually over the last four years.
Even while relying on reserves built up during the strong years, Patterson said the Foundation has been forced to cut staff and funding to its grantees, which in turn have reduced services. Those reserves are also rapidly diminishing, he said.
“Rates will not improve substantially in this fiscal year, and we don’t expect them to improve substantially next fiscal year,” Patterson said. “The legal needs of our most vulnerable citizens are going to go unmet, and funding for programs to improve the administration of justice are going to be cut.”
The Foundation already is no longer funding any law student assistance projects, he said.
“We say in our pledge, ‘one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all,’” Patterson said. “Right now, it’s liberty for all, but justice for some.”
After delivering that bleak picture, Patterson said the difficult times are only strengthening the Foundation’s resolve.
“Times are difficult and are not going to turn around any time soon, but we in the Foundation are really energized by the growing realization nationally, and in Florida, of how many opportunities we have to do better, and we know that we will,” he said.
After Patterson spoke, Bar President Eugene Pettis said the Executive Committee has spent time discussing the same issues, and while the Bar’s Vision 2016 commission is looking for long-term solutions to providing legal assistance for the poor, action in the interim is crucial.
“While no one has come to the table with the exact solution, I think it’s critical that we come together — this board and the Foundation — immediately,” Pettis said.
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Startled, she wakes from her slumber. Her arms, finger, legs and toes are all strung up to strings. She cannot move in wakeful reality; though only a moment ago she was moving freely in her dreams. Looking to each string, she finds the face of someone or something, tying her down tightly to that which was once said, done, and since left unresolved. It startles her to see what great loads of baggage she is here shown to be weighing her down to the same spot. There is no freedom until she stops falling asleep and pays off her debts, and untangles herself from the web of the past. No longer can she afford to act wrongly and bring upon herself an even heavier state of burden. She now sees what must be done with clarity, as the water of the present guides her to what is owed immediate care.
We are not free, but of course the sweet song of forgetfulness and dreamy distraction can bring us to believe in such delusions. The world is interconnected in such a way that whatever we do, without open eyes to their consequences, will burden ever more our passing journey. Men and women burrow themselves with avoidance and ignorance when they lose sight on the obligation to act rightly towards others. Yet aside from this is the more subtle trap of the emotional hangups which others, in turn, attempt always to throw on our own shoulders. This is the snake which bites its own tale; the positive feedback loop that casts out any hope for escape. Societies and cultures educate each individual to care for what does not matter and hence forget how simple it is to act rightly, without remorse or guilt. It has conditioned its people to conflict with one another at their very core.
The complications of passing guilt for doing or not doing something is given primacy and attention, where a man believes others owe him apologies or a change of behaviour which merits the quality he presumes of his own self-image. It is the lair of vanity — this is — where instead of honest and sober behaviour which move all our muscles only to take care of ourselves and those we care for, we instead believe in a convoluted game of cat and mouse, where the rats chase false dreams and pollute the decency they have stored naturally within their being. From a clean start, a fresh beginning, a man can understand that nothing is owed to him other than to have acknowledged, perhaps, his mere existence.
Yet the politics of society have been wrapped with strings, enveloping each individual with a multitude of others, and that multitude to a massive quantity of other souls which is beyond measure. The convolution of make-believe rights and wrongs, where people swarm to desires that are not of their own design, but rather sung through deafening speakers from branded merchandise and the cheap hope of ever higher personal profits. Life, instead of being seen as simple, is taken as a game which keeps ours heads leveled or drooped to the floor, where, forgetful of the sky, the stars, and the natural rhythm of the day and night, we get lost in the fanciful. The situation is always more simple. Even with the worries on this sad man’s chest — that if he were to simply realize this, half of these strings he is now burdened with would right then disappear.
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The main CAMEX menu contains an option d for generating de Bruijn diagrams for Moore automata. The rule table has to bave been selected previously; option d uses whatever table is currently resident in the array mogrul (which has not necessarily yet been loaded into the CAM lookup table).
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Common names: Citrus Mealybug
Scientific name: Planococcus citri
Region: This mealybug can be found in southern United States and California.
Life cycle: This insect produces two to three generations each year and overwinters as an egg.
Physical Description: The 1/10 inch long mealybug is light yellow, short, filaments of equal length around its body, and is covered with white powder.
Feeding characteristics: This pest attacks citrus, avocado, and potato plants. Both the adults and nymphs feed on cell sap, or juices, in twigs and foliage, causing eventual death of the affected parts after they wilt and lose their color.
The mealybug coats the foliage with thick honeydew, which is a growing medium for black mold. Honeydew is also a food for ants, which end up carrying the mealybugs from plant to plant.
Controls: Your first actions should be to eliminate ants around the plants. You can spread bone meal on the ground to accomplish this, or wrap tree bases with cloth, and apply Tanglefoot.
You can buy a mealybug predator, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, more commonly known as Mealybug Destroyer. Place ten destroyers on each tree on a calm morning or evening. One release should be enough for an entire season.
For plants that won't be damaged by frequent watering, spray with a forceful jet of water, or soapy water.
Rotenone and pyrethrum are also effective botanicals against this pest.
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In my experience, all aerospace engineers are salaried. That means that there is a agreement between the employer and engineer for an annual salary. That gives the engineer a lot of control over their hours. You are hired to do a job. Sometimes you work more than 40 hours a week. If your project deadline is approaching, you are expected to make a sincere effort to meet your commitments. I found that I averaged about 45 hours a week. Some engineers work more. Very few work less than 40,
This response would be incomplete without touching on overtime. Sometimes engineers get paid overtime but this is unusual. Even less probable is getting more than your normal hourly rate.
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A new £100 million scheme for students to study and work abroad will replace the UK's participation in Erasmus+
Thousands of students will be able to study and do work placements across the world through a brand new scheme that replaces the UK’s participation in Erasmus+.
The Turing scheme will be backed by over £100 million, providing funding for around 35,000 students in universities, colleges and schools to go on placements and exchanges overseas, starting in September 2021.
The new scheme will also target students from disadvantaged backgrounds and areas which did not previously have many students benefiting from Erasmus+, making life-changing opportunities accessible to everyone across the country.
The programme will provide similar opportunities for students to study and work abroad as the Erasmus+ programme but it will include countries across the world and aims to deliver greater value for money to taxpayers.
The UK will reap the rewards from the investment, by boosting students’ skills and prospects, benefitting UK employers, and supporting Global Britain’s ties with international partners.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said:
We now have the chance to expand opportunities to study abroad and see more students from all backgrounds benefit from the experience.
We have designed a truly international scheme which is focused on our priorities, delivers real value for money and forms an important part of our promise to level up the United Kingdom.
These opportunities will benefit both our students and our employers, as well as strengthening our ties with partners across the world.
UK organisations will be invited to bid into the scheme in early 2021. Successful applications will receive funding for administering the scheme and students taking part will receive grants to help them with the costs of their international experience.
The benefits of the exchanges to schools and colleges will be assessed and the learnings used to build on future schemes. Funding decisions for subsequent years will be subject to future spending reviews.
To meet delivery timescales, universities, colleges and schools are encouraged to begin preparation with international partners as soon as possible.
Universities UK International Director, Vivienne Stern, said:
Evidence shows that students who have international experience tend to do better academically and in employment, and the benefits are greatest for those who are least advantaged.
The new Turing scheme is a fantastic development and will provide global opportunities for up to 35,000 UK students to study and work abroad.
International Education Champion, Sir Steve Smith, said:
As the International Education Champion, I’m pleased to see that the govt is committed to international exchanges. So much of what makes education so rewarding for all is the chance for students and learners in schools, colleges and universities experience new cultures and, by doing so, develop new skills.
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Holbrook in Navajo County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Painted Desert Inn
Has been designated a
This site possesses National Significance
in Commemorating the
History of the United States of America
Erected by National Park Services.
Marker series. This marker is included in the National Historic Landmarks marker series.
Location. 35° 5.018′ N, 109° 47.311′ W. Marker is in Holbrook, Arizona, in Navajo County. Marker is on Petrified Forest Road, on the left when traveling east. Click for map. Located at Kachina Point, 1.8 Miles North of North Entrance Station of Petrified Forest National Park. Marker is at or near this postal address: Petrified Forest Road, Holbrook AZ 86025, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Badlands (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Desert Vistas (approx. ¾ mile away); Painted Desert / Finding Fossils (approx. 0.9 miles away); A Gap in the Geologic Record (approx. 1.1 miles away); Painted Desert Community Complex Historic District Early Explorers (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Painted Desert (approx. 1.6 miles away); Route 66 (approx. 2.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Holbrook.
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The Center for Internet Security Unveils New Approach to Verify Non-Voting Election System Security
First of its kind program can help ensure the security of elections
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., and WASHINGTON D.C., December 7, 2021- Election officials and elections technology providers have long been dedicated to continuously strengthening the security and integrity of the elections process. Today the Center for Internet Security (CIS) released the results of its Rapid Architecture-Based Election Technology Verification (RABET-V) pilot program, adding another tool to help election professionals in this mission. RABET-V is a unique approach to verifying the security of internet connected election technology, like voter registration databases and e-pollbooks, with a single standard. While the Help America Vote Act defines voting systems and ways of testing them, there has been no equivalent method of testing non-voting technology.
The RABET-V approach supports rapid product changes and updates to non-voting election technology by design. It uses a risk-based approach to validating the security of updates, helping save time and money in the development process.
For example, if a software update or change is made to an e-pollbook by a vendor, RABET-V enables security verification of just those aspects impacted by the changes, not the entire product, which will take longer and cost more.
The faster, less expensive software updates enabled by RABET-V make it easier to continually get more advanced and secure election technology onto the front-lines in elections offices across the country supporting the continued integrity of elections.
“The Center for Internet Security is committed to preserving the integrity of the US election process, and has spent the last two years working with federal, state and election technology industry partners to develop RABET-V. This new process for testing is based on modern software development and testing practices, and allows for rapid changes in those products and services that could otherwise leave systems vulnerable,” says Mike Garcia, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor for CIS.
The pilot, which was funded by a grant from the Democracy Fund, was publicly evaluated by two expert committees: a steering committee comprised of elections officials and federal officials who work on elections; and a technical committee of cybersecurity experts from government, industry and academia. We also recruited two technology providers to participate in the program. VR Systems and KnowInk each provided their e-pollbook products, while VR systems also provided their election night reporting system, for evaluation by RABET-V.
The pilot determined the following:
- RABET-V is a viable process for validating the security of non-voting election technology
- We can use RABET-V to evaluate the software development process of this technology to assess how secure it is.
- RABET-V enables faster, more economic updates with a multi-tiered testing processes.
- RABET-V is compatible with several operational and economic models which are outlined in a companion paper to the final report.
“VR Systems is pleased to have been involved with the RABET-V pilot, and are encouraged by the results,” says Jamie Remes, Product Manager at VR Systems. “The centralized and modular approach to ensuring security in election software updates demonstrated in the RABET-V pilot will make it significantly more efficient and cost-effective for election technology vendors to deploy the latest and most secure versions of software. Preserving the integrity of our nation’s elections infrastructure is critically important to VR Systems. RABET-V can play an important role in maintaining a high standard of security across the country.”
While more real time data is needed, response to the pilot program suggests that most states should be able to incorporate the RABET-V results to further help secure their election processes.
You can read the entire report here: https://learn.cisecurity.org/RABET-V-Final-Report
The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation. We are a community-driven nonprofit, responsible for the CIS Critical Security Controls® and CIS Benchmarks™, globally recognized best practices for securing IT systems and data. We lead a global community of IT professionals to continuously evolve these standards and provide products and services to proactively safeguard against emerging threats. Our CIS Hardened Images® provide secure, on-demand, scalable computing environments in the cloud. CIS is home to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®), the trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial government entities, and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (EI-ISAC®), which supports the rapidly changing cybersecurity needs of U.S. election offices. To learn more, visit cisecurity.org or follow us on Twitter: @CISecurity.
To arrange an interview with CIS Senior Security Advisor Mike Garcia, please contact Kelly Wyland, Media Relations Manager at CIS, at [email protected] or by phone/text: 518-256-6978. | <urn:uuid:527602a7-d65d-4613-b793-4e1e3bd9ca0b> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.cisecurity.org/about-us/media/press-release/the-center-for-internet-security-unveils-new-approach-to-verify-non-voting-election-system-security | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573193.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818094131-20220818124131-00474.warc.gz | en | 0.927172 | 1,095 | 1.59375 | 2 |
An apparatus and method for enhancing the surface energy and/or surface chemistry of carbon fibers involves exposing the fibers to direct or indirect contact with atmospheric pressure plasma generated using a background gas containing at least some oxygen or other reactive species. The fiber may be exposed directly to the plasma, provided that the plasma is nonfilamentary, or the fiber may be exposed indirectly through contact with gases exhausting from a plasma discharge maintained in a separate volume. In either case, the process is carried out at or near atmospheric pressure, thereby eliminating the need for vacuum equipment. The process may be further modified by moistening the fibers with selected oxygen-containing liquids before exposure to the plasma.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725 awarded by the U. S. Department of Energy to UT-Battelle, LLC, and the Government has certain rights in this invention. | <urn:uuid:8a2e7fd1-5314-44fc-a542-f86048480f6d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://techportal.eere.energy.gov/patent.do/ID=27023 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280364.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00037-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.906972 | 198 | 1.65625 | 2 |
|From Businessweek.com: There are four million Muslims living in Germany. They eat, drink and pray in accordance with the precepts of the Prophet Muhammad. But when it comes to monetary transactions, the principles of the Koran have played hardly any role in Germany. That is about to change.
Early next year, the first Islamic bank in Germany to offer products that are in compliance with Sharia law will open its doors. The bank, Kuveyt Türk Beteiligungsbank, will open a branch in the downtown area of Mannheim, a city in western Germany, and branches in other cities are also planned.........................Full Article: Source | <urn:uuid:4336bf3e-f48c-4408-b0ad-cacd5dc081a1> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.opalesque.com/print_briefing.php?id=4807&type=IFB | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719416.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00363-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.954707 | 135 | 1.523438 | 2 |
THE FUTURE OF DIVERSITY WITH VANESSA MASON AND YUL ANDERSON
The future of diversity – what does that mean? On this latest episode, Mike speaks to Yul Anderson and Vanessa Mason to find out.
Yul Anderson is an associate professor at the World Academy of Art and Science, a global network of more than 700 individual fellows from more than 80 countries. He is also the president and founder of the African American Future Society and hosted the Future of Black America conference at UNESCO’s Futures Literacy Lab in November 2020.
Vanessa Mason is a research director at the Institute for the Future, a nonprofit organisation that helps individuals, organisations and communities think holistically about the future. She is also the founder of Future of Belonging, which explores how we can use technology to fulfil our basic human need to be accepted for who we are.
So what does diversity and inclusion really mean? What should it look like and where will it be in the future? ‘
History tells us that civil rights are not distributed evenly, that certain groups in our global population have been fighting to be seen and heard since the dawn of time.
But a movement is growing to overthrow the status quo and diversify the people in power. So how do we grab hold of it?
This is a complex, timely and important conversation where Yul and Vanessa chat to Mike about shaping a new normal, progressing the inclusion agenda and going further than ticking the compliance checkbox.
Thanks for watching – and remember, The Future is Out There!
Before you go, we need to ask you something…
We’re here to make a change, but we need your help.
The purpose of this series is to move humanity forward, think bigger and cast our minds into the future.
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Sustainable Lawn - Earth Friendly
Zoysia grass is naturally green through the hot summer and environmentally green year round." —J.R.Sustainability as it relates to lawns can be defined as an area requiring very few materials for maintenance while having a positive impact on the environment. Amazoy zoysia grass is the beginning of a sustainable lawn. Here are some of the environmental benefits of Amazoy zoysia grass:
- Performs well under low maintenance programs which reduces fossil fuel, water use and fertilizer applications.
- Filters carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere while cleaning the air we breathe.
- Can withstand temperatures of 120 degrees to −30 degrees Fahrenheit, resulting in less replanting.
- Reduces erosion from excessive water and wind movement.
- Limits the movement of pesticides and nutrients to non-targeted sites such as rivers and streams.
- Helps absorb heat in summer, reducing air temperatures around your house, resulting in lower cooling costs.
- Contains the physical and genetic composition to survive extreme drought and heat which results in less water consumption.
- Requires two to four times less mowing than other grasses which reduce your carbon footprint. | <urn:uuid:a2f90672-5d46-4a22-b8cf-76bb108246a3> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www1.zoysiafarms.com/greenzoy.jsp | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572870.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817062258-20220817092258-00676.warc.gz | en | 0.892791 | 247 | 3.015625 | 3 |
Job Opening for a Registered Nurse – Staff Nurse II – Emergency Room – located on the Central Coast of California.
Functions independently in performing the nursing process through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of safe therapeutic care for patient’s overt and covert needs and/or complications of treatment in the emergency room. He/she will individualize patient care based upon the ape appropriate and developmental needs. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Emergency Room.
- Collects and documents data about patients commonly seen in the Emergency Department through the following methods.
- Interviews the patient or other significant source and completes appropriate history information on patient’s Emergency Department record.
- Documents needs that indicate risk on Emergency Dept. Record.
- Documents physical assessment findings consistent with Emergency Department protocol
- Incorporates nursing diagnostic data into written assessment.
- Documents information from family, other nurses and physicians in the written assessment.
Implements safe therapeutic care for patients.
- Sets priorities for patient care.
- Safely performs and documents the nursing procedures required by the patient assessment consistent with research-based principles and hospital policy.
- Demonstrates proficiency in performing all Emergency Dept. skills as required by job description.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Emergency Dept. procedures and/or protocols.
- Documents all required information on appropriate forms.
- Demonstrates ability to maintain emergency equipment in all operation mode, regularly tests monitoring equipment as required each shift.
- Demonstrates safe and efficient use of specialized equipment used in the “Emergency Dept. and their location.
- Demonstrates familiarity with “crash cart” functions and supplies; reorders supplies as needed or as assigned.
- Actively participates in code procedures.
- Demonstrates safe, accurate administration of medications used in the Emergency Dept.
- Prioritizes own workload relative to patient care needs.
- Completes clinical assignments in a timely fashion including maintenance of equipment and supplies necessary for provision of patient care through next shift.
- Medication stock
- Medical/Surgical supplies
- Maintains safe, therapeutic, physical environment.
- Completes non-clinical assignments, tasks, and projects within a pre-established agreed upon time frame.
- Coordinates patient care activities with other nursing staff and physicians.
- Seeks out resources when needed.
- Explains tests, procedures, and disease process to patient/family level of understanding and documents on Emergency Dept. records.
- Communicates and interacts with patient/family in a way that is perceived as positive and supportive.
- Utilizes other health care professionals in dealing with psychosocial problems.
Provides an environment for growth that facilitates the teaching/learning process.
- Uses both formal and informal teaching activities to provide information to healthcare team members.
- Communicates identified learning needs of others to resources able to meet learner’s needs.
- Assists in the development and implementation of educational programs and learning aids for the ER, such as:
- Krames Software
- Patient care guidelines
- Nursing or hospital committees
- Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI)
- Assists in orientation of new staff by sharing knowledge, experiences and verbal encouragement and acting as “buddy” or preceptor.
Policies and procedures.
- Directs others to follow hospital policies and procedures and Emergency Dept. protocols.
- Maintains competencies in intravenous therapy through practice and continuing education.
- Follows Infection Control policies/procedures, i.e., prescribed hand-washing and universal precautions.
- Applies principles of prevention and safety for patients and staff.
- Complies with annual skills update as required
Delegation and supervision.
- Supervises delegated care based on abilities and limitation of heath care personnel and patient acuity.
- Makes adjustments in delegated assignments as needed.
- Assesses changing patient flow that affects Emergency Dept., staffing needs and acts appropriately.
- Utilizes the steps of problem solving to resolve identified patient related problems.
- Reports Emergency Dept. related problems using the chain of command communication structure.
- If available, responds cooperatively to requests of assistance to other nursing units.
- Assists other staff when own assignment is complete.
Utilizes appropriate professional communication skills.
- Listens to the ideas, opinions and feeling of others
- Uses communication (interpersonal) strategies with individual patients and staff that result in:
- Achievement of intended outcomes
- Achievement of ED objectives
Gathers, disseminates and communicates pertinent information.
- Attends and participates in 80% of staff meetings per year
- Obtains information presented in staff meetings.
- Participates in Emergency Dept. goal setting.
- Attends mandatory in-service programs.
- Participates in committee work as requested.
- Maintains cost containment efforts by:
- Prudent use of supplies and equipment
- Charging supplies and equipment appropriately
- Reviews communication/information book every shift
Maintains professional responsibilities to enhance personal growth
- Understands and functions within the scope of the California nurse Practice Act.
- Keeps all licenses and certificates current.
- Plans for personal change and growth based on evaluation and feedback.
- Participates in setting measurable goals for performance
- With help, acquires knowledge or experience to meet goals.
- Upon request, provides input for co-workers performance appraisal using established criteria.
- EKG test passed with minimum score of 80%
Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs other duties within capabilities as assigned by Manager.
- Associates’s degree in Nursing preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year acute care experience within the past two years
- Six months recent experience in Emergency Room desirable.
- Current California RN License
- Current BLS for healthcare providers, PALS, & ACLS
- CEN and NRP Preferred
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Competitive Salary Range!
Executive & Management Recruitment Services
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Wake schools face bus driver shortage
Posted June 16, 2015
Updated June 17, 2015
Raleigh, N.C. — The Wake County Public School System is facing a school bus driver shortage.
The district is about 90 drivers short due to higher paying jobs elsewhere, district staff told school leaders during Tuesday's school board work session. Officials are holding open houses this week to recruit new drivers and are also considering job sharing.
Staff also announced a series of school bus updates:
- When a school bus stops, the driver will ensure all vehicles have also stopped before deploying the crossing arm in front of the bus. Students will received updated safety training during their first week of school.
- 85 school busses will receive onboard camera systems. The district hopes to add cameras to all busses in the near future.
- Bus routes for year-round students will be online by the end of the month. For traditional students, they will be online August 14. | <urn:uuid:4b79a259-d23a-4d14-b65a-d88d5f661961> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.wral.com/wake-schools-face-bus-driver-shortage/14720492/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281151.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00117-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.97821 | 199 | 1.789063 | 2 |
Working Eye of Agamotto from Doctor Strange (excluding time travel)
We’ve not released a time travel shield for Arduino yet. But when we do, this Eye of Agamotto project will be a perfect fit. So even though it may not bend time yet, it does everything else we’ve seen in Doctor Strange.
Eye of Arduino. Er… Agamotto
Just in case you’re not up to speed with the events of the Marvel universe (or have totally lost track of them), the Eye of Agamotto is a magical device worn by the Sorcerer Supreme. Currently, that’s Doctor Stephen Strange.
Maker Bradley Campbell is in the running to become the next Sorcerer Supreme. To get himself in the running, he’s built his own Eye of Agamotto using an Arduino Nano Every.
The housing of the prop is mostly 3D printed. It features a working “eye” mechanism, that’s opened and closed by a servo motor and printed, beveled gears. It’s a slick design, that creates the perfect housing for the bright, RGB LED mounted inside. A diffuser then gives it the appropriate infinity stone vibe.
Although his Eye of Agamotto prop is a pretty small piece, and is worn around the neck, all the electronics are built into the medallion itself. It’s a great example of a compact build. A small, low profile Li-Po battery on the back to drive the servo and LED. An equally slim combo of a charging module and DC-to-DC converter keep the lights on, and the power constant.
Like all good prop makers, he doesn’t just show us how to put the electronics together. There are some excellent tips on finishing the 3D printed parts, painting them, and adding texture. The weathering is essential to giving the medallion an ancient gold finish, and bringing the prop to life.
All in all, including spray paint (and excluding the 3D printer), the cost of Campbell’s prop runs to around $150.
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"Murphy was an optimist!"
Of Grasshoppers October 26, 2006 8:34 amPosted by Doug McCaughan in : Of Grasshoppers, Philosophy
Student: I keep oversleeping. What does it mean?
Master: It means Sunday, October 29th you’re screwed.
Personally, Daylight Saving Time (not day light savings time) has always confused me. I never really took time to understand when it was beginning or ending. For the record, at 2am Sunday October 29, Daylight Saving Time ends and we enter Standard Time.trackback | <urn:uuid:4da60891-8150-4eea-873b-8b0581f35809> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://realityme.net/2006/10/26/of-grasshoppers-46/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988720737.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183840-00219-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.965402 | 120 | 1.523438 | 2 |
Marriage. The preferred system of marriage is next-of-kin or cousin marriage. The cousin-marriage system differs little from that of the Muslims. Zoroastrians insist more on marriage within one's religious group than on marriage with someone of equal status. One way for a Zoroastrian to perform social responsibilities is for a rich individual to marry a poor one. The problem that has emerged is the excess of inbreeding: this has resulted in a high recurrence of physiological defects such as diabetes, heart disease, and mental illness. These developments have led many among the younger generation to oppose cousin marriage. Because of the increase in the number of young individuals moving to Europe and the United States and marriage with non-Zoroastrians, there is a possibility of the extinction of the group. This has led to the acceptance of conversions to Zoroastrianism. According to the Zoroastrian anjoman of Iran, the marriage of a Zoroastrian to a non-Zoroastrian must be performed in compliance with Zoroastrian rituals. The marriage must be registered with the Registrar of Zoroastrian Marriages. The individual interested in marrying a Zoroastrian must make application to the anjoman and must submit various documents. The non-Zoroastrian party must certify that he believes in the Zoroastrian faith and will become part of the Zoroastrian community. The authorized mobed (priest) must certify that the person has learned the essential principles and prayers of the religion. A certificate signed by seven Zoroastrians testifying that the individual is of good character and integrity also is required. By Iranian law, a Zoroastrian girl who marries a Muslim boy must become a Muslim. One is not allowed to marry within one's primary and secondary kin. The prohibited group includes grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, daughters, sons, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. The best choice for marriage is with the children of paternal or maternal siblings and more distant cousins. The various steps that must be taken in order to marry are xastegari (expressing the desire for the girl's hand), namzad (engagement), and nikah (marriage) (Fischer 1973, 199-204). It is only during the twentieth century that divorce has been recognized.
Domestic Unit. The head of the household is the father or husband. The members of the family must respect him and submit to his will. In return, he must satisfy their financial, social, and material needs. The wife is expected to perform her wifely duties, which include the care of the home and children. Many women have become educated and have entered the work force. They are thus contributing also to the financial security of the family. In the traditional family, dominance is determined by age and sex. The older dominates the younger, the male dominates the female. The reputation and honor of the family, which are influenced by the accomplishments of the head of the household as well as its individual members, are strictly protected. Households are either conjugal or extended. An extended household includes parents, unmarried children, a married child with a spouse, and grandchildren. The conjugal family simply includes the parents and children.
Inheritance. If a husband dies without a will, a settlement has traditionally been made to the widow after all debts have been paid. Brothers and sisters are technically supposed to receive equal shares; however, a division similar to the Islamic rule of two parts for a son and one part for a daughter has been practiced (Fischer 1973, 196). The rule for division applies only if a husband dies without a will; otherwise, he may pass on his inheritance as he likes.
Socialization. It is the duty of a Zoroastrian to marry and have children. At birth, the child's lips are steeped in haoma (Sanskrit: soma ), which is the juice of an intoxicating plant. The child becomes a full Zoroastrian at the age of 7. The initiation ceremony, sedre-pushun, lasts nine days and requires the learning of a few of the important prayers in Avestan. The child is also given the sacred shirt of cotton ( sudre sedre ) and the sacred girdle ( kusti ) of fine lamb's wool, which is formed of 72 threads, wound three times around the waist, and tied with three knots. The knots symbolize the three rules of Zoroastrianism, which are "good words, good deeds, and good thoughts." The kusti is tied over the sudra, which has a little purse sewn into the throat. The pocket is to be filled with the results of complying with the three rules. It is to assist the wearer in concentrating on the practice of the faith.
It was not until after the 1870s that Zoroastrians were given permission to establish schools for their children. In the villages, the schools were funded and supported by wealthy Parsis in India. Relative to the entire Iranian population, the level of education of Zoroastrians is high. | <urn:uuid:c9a25c47-8414-4378-8ebe-47cbf7725baf> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.everyculture.com/Africa-Middle-East/Zoroastrians-Marriage-and-Family.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00671.warc.gz | en | 0.971233 | 1,042 | 2.796875 | 3 |
As part of our observance of Women's History Month, KUVO spotlights Esperanza Spalding, a young musician with a big future ahead of her. We also encourage you to explore Women and Girls Lead, a major public media initiative focused on women and girls' issues, connecting citizens in Colorado, across the country and around the world.
When she received the 2011 GRAMMY® for Best New Artist, bassist, vocalist and composer Esperanza Spalding had the attention of the music industry shining upon her. Unlike many youthful performers who receive such attention, she has stayed true to her course, continuing to develop as a musician through multiple associations and collaborations.
Spalding grew up in a single parent family with a strong, determined mother. At age 4, she taught herself to play violin well enough to be accepted into the Chamber Music Society of Oregon, a group she stayed with until she was a 15-year old concertmaster. She was a non-traditional learner who left high school education at 16. By then, she had discovered the bass and, after a short stay at Portland State University, she found her niche at the Berklee Music School in Boston. She became an instructor at Berklee in 2005, the youngest instructor in the history of the school.
Esperanza has released 4 albums as a soloist and has collaborated with many other artists, including Terri Lyne Carrington, Joe Lovano, Dianne Reeves, Tineke Postma and Stanley Clarke. In addition to over 110 Chamber Music Society concerts, she still found time to tour with Joe Lovano’s US 5, perform at Rock In Rio with Milton Nascimento, play at Prince’s “Welcome 2 America” tour and join Wayne Shorter in celebrating Herbie Hancock’s 70th birthday at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
"I think there are some outside forces that have blessed me with creative talents, and I don’t want to disrespect whatever plan the cosmos or the heavens or God or whoever might have for me,” Spalding explains. “But based on what I know about myself right now, what I really want to do is reach people. I want to make great music, but I also want to use that talent to lift people up, and maybe show them some degree of hope where there might not be any in their lives. My name means ‘hope’ in Spanish, and it’s a name I want to live up to.”
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Canterbury Christ Church University
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
This short course introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of GIS and explains how this growing technology can bring real value to their work place. The course is centered around the practical use of ESRI software (ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst). The course also demonstrates how other technologies such as remote sensing (aerial photography/satellite data/LiDAR) and Global Positioning Systems (G.P.S.) can be successfully integrated with GIS to provide powerful tools within these applications. Additionally each student has the opportunity to complete an online ESRI certified �Virtual Campus� course to receive industry recognised accreditation,
A-level or an equivalent and have basic information communication technology skills; an interest in GIS and a need to obtain training in such areas is the main requirement; students are selected for the programme based on the information contained on the application form; some candidates may be interviewed.
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Time to be grateful
When I was a little boy, my family had an allotment garden. All my relatives visited it from time to time, but it was clear to everybody that it was the kingdom of my great-aunt Irena, my grandma's older sister. Aunt Irenka spent hours and hours on end there tending to the plants. She occasionally asked other family members to help her when some of the tasks went beyond her physical ability. However, most of the time Auntie Irenka (as we used to call her) worked on our allotment garden alone. She came back home from there exhausted but she did not seem to pay any attention to it. Instead, Auntie often spoke about the future when we would be able to eat our own, home-grown fruit and vegetables. Similarly, Auntie Irenka was never discouraged when draught or excessive rains limited the amount of her harvest. Conversely, she was always proud of her produce, even when it was scarce. Moreover, whenever she brought a first batch of her crops home, she showed extreme gratitude for them, always saying:
Thank God for these amazing (plums/pears/carrots/parsnips), aren't they delicious?! And so healthy! We will make amazing salads and preserves out of them.
I remembered my great aunt's words when I read this week's parasha, Ki Tavo. In its opening verses we find the following instruction:
When you have entered the land the Eternal your God is giving you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and settled in it, take some of the first fruits of all that you produce from the soil of the land the Eternal your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the Eternal your God will choose as a dwelling for his Name and say to the priest in office at the time, “I declare today to the Eternal your God that I have come to the land the Eternal swore to our ancestors to give us.” …. and now I bring the first fruits of the soil that you, Eternal, have given me.” Place the basket before the Eternal your God and bow down before him. Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Eternal your God has given to you and your household.
This paragraph describes the so called mitzvat bikurim, the commandment to bring first fruits to the Tabernacle (later replaced by the Temple in Jerusalem). These first fruits were supposed to be given to the Eternal in an elaborate ceremony which started with a confirmation of this given individual's arrival to the Land of Israel. Subsequently, the Israelites were expected to recall all the hardships that they endured as slaves in and refugees from Egypt. Finally, they were expected to place their offered fruits in the place designated as holy (literally, before God's presence) and bow, thus ending the first fruits ceremony. However, the Israelites were expected not only to complete this ritual, but also to rejoice in all the good things that the Eternal bestowed upon them.
We, modern Progressive Jews, do not believe in sacrifices. What's more, even if we did, we don't have a Temple where we could offer our first fruits. Nevertheless, our daily efforts still bear fruit – sometimes larger, sometimes smaller, but fruit nonetheless. This week's Torah portion got me thinking about our relationship with the fruit of our labour. Are we proud of them, viewing them as a consequence of our hard-work and God-given talents? Or do we play down their importance, telling ourselves that our achievements are nothing special, a 'fluke', something that everyone could do?
I hope that you see most of your accomplishments in the former way. Still, I suspect there are days in your life when you do not feel like you have made much progress crossing off items on your to-do list. On such days, we can feel overwhelmed and dissatisfied with ourselves. If that sounds familiar, I encourage you to view the tasks you managed to complete through the prism of the first fruits ritual. Initially, you could consider the things you have achieved so far and tell yourselves: I have already made a lot of progress. This way, you will mirror the behaviour of the biblical Israelites who acknowledged the first fruit of their labour in the Promised Land even though their conquest of Canaan was far from over. Later, you can look at all the obstacles that you had to overcome in order to get to your current position, just like the Israelites recalled their journey through the wilderness. This step could help you cherish your resilience and appreciate the skills and resources you put to use to find your way to where you are now. Finally, just like the Israelites, who rejoiced and expressed gratitude for their first fruits, you could try to show thankfulness to the Eternal by appreciating your results and giving yourself credit for them.
Feeling gratitude for what we have achieved in life feels like a daunting task, particularly to us, modern Westerners. These days, we are socialized to believe that one should always strive to achieve more. It motivates us to push ourselves but leaves us unable to enjoy the first fruits of our efforts. Whenever I feel that I need to escape from this never-ending treadmill of anxious thinking about the next task, I think about my Aunt Irenka. Born and socialized in a small village in Kujawy, she always acknowledged that it wasn't easy for her to move to a big city and get educated. Moreover, she knew that it is important to patiently wait for the results of your work and she took pride in even the smallest of them. I am not quite sure whether she was familiar with the first fruits ceremony described in our parasha, but she definitely embodied its spirit, full of gratitude and appreciation for life.
This Elul, our month of reflection, I encourage you to think about your achievements in the year 5778 and show gratitude for all you were able to accomplish. When you do so, you might feel like the ancient Israelites and my aunt Irenka, who were able to pause, appreciate the first fruits (or vegetables) and feel Divine Providence even in mundane tasks. I hope that such 'gratitude breaks' will help you prepare for the High Holydays and will become a part of your routine in the New Year 5779. | <urn:uuid:acdd76e5-1b97-4a33-9a41-2e9642a5f692> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://beitpolska.org/ctc-sermons/time-to-be-grateful-ki-tavo/?mp_sermongrid_iframe=1 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571190.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810131127-20220810161127-00077.warc.gz | en | 0.97584 | 1,341 | 1.828125 | 2 |
It is too early to say if the ongoing bickering within the Samajwadi Party marks a turning point or a new phase in the history of the party. What seems certain, however, is that the infighting between the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and his uncles has not altered the Yadav family’s hold over the party. Regardless of the outcome of the feud and the upcoming election, a Yadav will remain in charge of the party.
The quasi-total control that the Yadav family exerts on the Samajwadi Party is a fairly recent phenomenon in a party that has undergone profound changes in its 24-year history. The SP was officially born in October 1992 from the ashes of Charan Singh’s Lok Dal, which disintegrated after his death in 1987. The party split along castes lines to create new parties: The Lok Dal (A) led by Charan Singh’s son, Ajit Singh, the Lok Dal (B) led by H.N. Bahuguna, a former Congress chief minister of UP, and the Janata Dal led by Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Mulayam prevailed for three reasons. First, his faction commanded the largest share of the Lok Dal’s political base among the middle status agricultural castes in UP, the Yadavs chief among them. Second, Ajit Singh’s political base — the Jats — was geographically circumscribed to a few districts of Western UP. And third, his superior organisational skills helped Mulayam retain most of the Lok Dal. The Janata Dal won 208 seats with 29.7 per cent of the votes in the 1989 elections to the UP assembly.
In the process, Mulayam transformed Charan Singh and Ram Manohar Lohia’s inheritance into a caste outfit, centred around the Yadavs and the Muslims, who supported the party in the context of the communal violence that characterised UP politics in the early 1990s. The party continued to claim the dual legacy of Lohia, as its ideological founding father, and of Charan Singh, as its political tutelary figure. In reality, however, the party strayed from the socialist ambition of creating an alliance of backward classes by favouring the representation of Yadavs in the assembly and the bureaucracy.
The share of OBC representation — mostly Yadavs — among SP MLAs grew from 27 per cent in 1989 to 49.6 per cent in 1993. It oscillated between 32 per cent and 36 per cent between 1996 and 2007, and decreased to 27.2 per cent in 2012. The share of Muslim MLAs in the SP was initially low. It was 6.2 per cent in 1989 and 11 per cent in 1993. Muslim representation took off from 1996 and remained stable at 20 per cent, thereafter.
UP politics in the 1990s was marked by instability. Parties mobilised their core electorates to the exclusion of others, with the result that no single party could obtain a majority. Besides, acrimonious relations between party leaders and a general context of political violence prevented coalition governments from lasting for much more than a year.
The growing competitiveness of UP politics in the 2000s pushed parties like the SP to recruit their candidates not just on the basis of caste but also on the basis of “winnability”, a euphemism for muscle power and money. During this period, both the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party expanded their social bases by distributing tickets to local bosses drawn from local dominant groups, across caste lines.
This period marked the second mutation of the Samajwadi Party — from a party for the backward classes, dedicated to egalitarian socialist ideals, to a party of the new business, political and criminal elites of the state. In terms of caste, the party became more diverse and inclusive.
But this inclusiveness did not affect the centralisation of power in the hands of Mulayam Singh Yadav and his kin. Nor did it foster greater internal democracy.
This had not always been the case. The process of power concentration took place as the old guard of the party — seasoned socialists and former Lohia companions — withered or passed away. Towards the end of the decade, Mulayam Singh Yadav lost four longtime companions.
Ram Saran Das, a close associate of Lohia and former UP president of the Samajwadi Party, died in 2008. Janeshwar Mishra, co-founder of the Samajwadi Party, passed away in 2010. Mohan Singh, a three-time MP from Deoria and a general secretary of the party, passed away in September 2013. Brij Bhushan Tiwari, a five-time Samajwadi Party MP, passed away in 2012.
These were historic figures of the party, with whom Mulayam shared power within the organisation; they could hold their own vis-à-vis the great leader and his family. The transformation of the SP into an elite goonda party did not go down well with many members of the old guard. A year before his death, Mohan Singh had quit in protest following the nomination of D.P. Yadav — a notorious criminal — as a candidate in the 2012 elections.
This was when the party underwent its third mutation — from a caste party into a family holding. The disappearance of the old guard coincided with the rise of Mulayam’s brothers within the party. The two brothers, Shivpal and Ram Gopal, had entered the picture only in 1996. Both played relatively minor roles in the party until 2009, when Shivpal became state party president and leader of the opposition in the state assembly. Until then, he had been limited to a secondary organisational role in the party. His elder brother, Ram Gopal, pursued his career in the Rajya Sabha as the Delhi face of the party.
The more diversified the party became, the more control the family exerted on its apparatus. The family-holding character of the party was also reinforced by the induction of new members before nearly every election. Sixteen members of the Yadav family are currently active in politics.
It is unclear whether the current infighting between brothers and nephew will take the party to a new phase. While Shivpal and Ram Gopal continue to fight for influence within the party, Akhilesh has emerged as its most popular face, eclipsing even his own father. This fact alone is an indicator of continuity rather than change. | <urn:uuid:1bccf0c8-060e-4e3c-bfa5-8d1113d06664> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/akhilesh-yadav-samajwadi-party-uttar-pradesh-elections-politics-shivpal-mulayam-3056825/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281226.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00372-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.973348 | 1,345 | 1.804688 | 2 |
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VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH is a Trojan Horse and not a virus. It is a highly destructive program that seems like a genuine application for Windows computer. Unlike viruses or some other malware, it does not replicate itself but can assault through various Internet sources very easily even when your computer has protected by anti virus program. Spam email and bundled freeware are main source of getting this infection on your online PC. Let us know how VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH works to damage your computer.
VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH uses rootkit method to hide its components and create files with malicious codes in the core of the operating system.
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It also open backdoor to enter malicious programs, viruses, spyware and other Trojans.
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This Trojan infection is also works like a hacking tool and steals confidential information (personal identifiable, credit card details, user name and used passwords for online account logging etc.).
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- Click and Open Start Menu option
- Settings option is to be selected on the menu to show all the contents
- Click on System option
- On the system Menu, Click on Apps and features option
- Now Click on VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH to remove it from PC.
How to Eliminate VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH from Windows 8/8.1
Step 1: Press repeatedly F8 to boot PC in Safe Mode. Restart PC and select “Safe Mode with Networking”.
Step 2: Press ALT+Ctrl+Del to open Windows Task Manager. After that, search all the VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH related processes and then click to “End Task”
Step 3: Type “regedit” in Run dialog box and open Windows Registry Editor. Search and delete all the corrupt registries added by VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH infection.
Step 4: Go to Start and then click to open Control Panel.
After that, click Add/Remove Program
Uninstall VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH associated programs from Windows 8/8.1
Uninstall VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH From Window 7/vista
Tap on F8 Key to Enter Safe Mode
Restart PC and select “Safe Mode with Networking”
First of all close all running programs and open Task manager by pressing ALT + CTRL + DEL keys on your keyboard simultaneously.
Now Click on Processes menu and select all the processes associated with VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH one by one then click on End Task.
Now go to the desktop, click on Start Menu on the left lower corner. Move to Control panel and use left mouse click over it.
The Control panel window will open, if are getting the view by Category find and click “Uninstall a program” below “Programs” group.
Now select VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH within programs list and click on Uninstall.
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Step 1: Restart PC in Safe Mode by continuously pressing F8 button. After that, select “Safe Mode with Networking”.
Step 2: Open Windows Task Manager by pressing Alt+Ctrl+Del together. After that, find and select all the VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH associated processes and then click to “End Task” button.
Step 3: Open Run dialog box and then enter “regedit.exe” to open Windows Registry. Search and then delete all the corrupt and infectious registries added by VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH.
Step 4: Click Start button and then go to Control Panel, click to open Windows Add/Remove Program. Search all the VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH related programs and then uninstall it from Windows XP.
How to Uninstall VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH From Your Infected Browser
A. Guidelines to Remove VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH From Microsoft Edge Browser
How to Reset Default Search Engine to Uninstall VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH
Select Settings after selecting More (…) on the address bar
Click and select on View advanced settings option
In order to input the search engine, Click on <Add new> under option”Search in the address bar with”
Select Search engine and adds as default by clicking on Add as default option.
How to Reset Default Homepage on Microsoft Edge to Uninstall VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH
- Select More (…) option on the address bar followed by settings
- Select specific page or pages under Open with option
- After selecting the Custom option, enter the URL of the homepage you wish to set as
B. How to Delete VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH from Google Chrome
Click to Open Google Chrome and then click on menu icon which is on the top right corner and then select Tools → Extensions
Select all the malicious extensions including VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH and then select trash icon
Again click on menu icon and select Settings and then click to Manage Search Engines under the Search section
In Search Engines, remove all the infectious search sites and set Google Chrome as Default Browser
C. How to Uninstall VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH From Mozilla Firefox
Launch Mozilla Firefox and find and click “Firefox” button on the top left corner on the screen.
A drop down box will appear, navigate to Add-ons option and click on it.
In the next window select and click on “Extensions” in left pane.
Find VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH add-on and click on the center area to see the border exactly and click on Disable button.
Wait a moment and let the add-on get disabled.
Now click the “Remove” button, later on uninstall the add-on Mozilla will ask you to restart the browser.
D. How to Remove VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH From Internet Explorer
First of all Launch Internet explorer by clicking the Task-bar Icon on desktop.
Now Click on Tool Menu on web browser interface.
Select and click on Manage add-ons in the drop down box.
A View and manage your Internet Explorer Add-ons window will open, now click on “Toolbar and Extensions” option in left pane.
A list of all installed ad-ons will appear, select VirTool:Win32/VBInject.gen!BH and click on “Disable” button and Reset IE
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Point and Figure Part II: Projecting P&F Price Targets Across Multiple Time Frames
Point and Figure Part II: Projecting P&F Price Targets Across Multiple Time Frames by Wyckoff Analytics shows the practical insights into the Cause and Effect law on trading.
Point and Figure Part II: Projecting P&F Price Targets Across Multiple Time Frames by Wyckoff Analytics deep-dives into the adaptation of Cause and Effect law to modern trading. The course leverages the Point and Figure Part I which shares with you the basic concepts of this method for understanding the market trends.
In the Point and Figure Part II, the techniques and strategies are leveled up with practical insights and adaptation. As the name suggests, the Point and Figure Part II: Projecting P&F Price Targets Across Multiple Time Frames sheds light on each time frame of trading, the long-term campaigns, swing traders, and intraday.
- Create and annotate Wyckoff-style P&F charts
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- The case studies where the P&F technique is adapted and the difference it can create
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King David High School Endowment
King David High School is a pluralistic community high school dedicated to educating and inspiring students in grades eight through 12 in the Greater Vancouver Jewish community.
King David is a school, a community and a family.
King David provides a strong educational environment grounded in academic excellence and Jewish values. Questions at King David are as important as answers. Students are challenged through a dynamic dual curriculum of Jewish and general studies to cultivate their skills and interests in the intellectual, artistic, spiritual and physical realms, as well as to explore and fortify their Jewish identity.
As a community, King David vibrates with a shared tradition and a common dedication to responsibility and leadership, menschlichkeit (ethical conduct), social justice, tikkun olam (adding good to the world), and ahavat Israel (love for the State of Israel).
Finally, King David is a warm and nurturing Jewish family, where everyone is valued and respected, connections to the local and global Jewish community are cultivated, and social bonds with peers are created for a lifetime.
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Washington, July 9 : Here's another reason to keep drinking moderate amounts of alcohol - without it you might end up in depression.
According to a new research, stopping drinking, especially at moderate level, may lead to health problems including depression and a reduced capacity of the brain to produce new neurons, a process called neurogenesis.
"Our research in an animal model establishes a causal link between abstinence from alcohol drinking and depression," said study senior author Clyde W. Hodge, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry and pharmacology in the UNC School of Medicine.
"In mice that voluntarily drank alcohol for 28 days, depression-like behavior was evident 14 days after termination of alcohol drinking. This suggests that people who stop drinking may experience negative mood states days or weeks after the alcohol has cleared their systems," Hodge added.
In the study, mice were tested for depression-like behavior using a widely recognized method called the Porsolt Swim Test.
The mice are placed inside a beaker filled with water and allowed to swim for six minutes. Mice are good swimmers and have no problem completing this task. The amount of time they spend immobile (floating and not swimming) is measured as an index of despair or depression-like behavior. The more time a mouse spends immobile, the more "depressed" it is thought to be.
"This research provides the first evidence that long-term abstinence from moderate alcohol drinking - rather than drinking per se - leads to a negative mood state, depression," Hodge said.
The study also found that the emergence of depression was associated with a profound reduction in the number of neural stem cells, i.e. the cells that will become neurons, and in the number of new neurons in a brain region known as the hippocampus.
This brain region is critical for normal learning and memory, and recent studies show that the development of neurons in the hippocampus may regulate mood, Hodge said.
According to Hodge, the negative mood state in mice may represent depression in humans and appears to be linked to a diminished capacity of the brain to form new neurons.
"Thus, people who drink moderate alcohol socially, or for potential health benefits, may experience negative mood or diminished cognitive abilities due to a loss of the brain's ability to form new neurons," he said.
But the study also found that treatment with an antidepressant drug during 14 days of abstinence prevented the development of depression and restored the capability of the brain to produce new cells.
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Let's say we conduct a random experiment. The possible outcomes may be too complicated to describe, so we instead take some measurement (in terms of real numbers) from it which are of interest to us. Mathematically we have defined a random variable X from the sample space/measurable space to where is the Borel sigma field. We then choose an appropriate probability for each Borel set, via a distribution function. Then, how does that distribution function determine the probability space in theory or proves its existence? What result is implicitly used here?
I understand the probability space on is well defined, and that is what practically concerns us, but in theory we also have a probability space which pushes forward its measure to the Borel sets. Hence given the distribution on we are pulling back to via . But what theorem guarantees that such a space exists?
Edit for clarification:For example, let us take weather of a city as the original sample space and the recorded temperature as the random variable. Suppose the distribution of is decided upon, based on empirical data. That's fine and now we can answer questions like 'what is '. We may not care about the probability space on since all the probabilities we wish to know relate to , but how do we know for sure that there exists a probability space on in the first place, and further, how do we know that a probability space on exists which would push its probability to yield the distribution of ? Unless we know that there exists such a probability space in theory, we will not be able to talk about expectation of , so the knowledge that such a space exists is crucial.
*Further edit: Note that we may not have an explicit complete mathematical model of the weather ever, but that does not bother us. We do have the ability however, of taking measurements of different types and thereby getting distributions related to temperature, pressure, wind speed, historical records etc. So practically we can answer questions related to these measurements. This is so what happens in practice I think. What I want is some mathematical theorem which assures me that there exists a model of the weather space, even though it is hard/difficult/impossible to find, which pushes its probability on to these distributions. | <urn:uuid:40ad2921-5c34-4988-bcd9-e1caa9e8b0a7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://plainmath.net/287/find-the-least-common-multiple-of-plus-and-write-the-answer-factored-form | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573118.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817213446-20220818003446-00676.warc.gz | en | 0.95391 | 448 | 2.65625 | 3 |
My daughters’ school recently had a visit from Rookie Rockstars, a Scottish charity who raise awareness on mental health issues with young people.
Being Rookie Rockstars, they do this through the medium of ROCK!
In the week that they were in the school, kids could opt in to take part in a concert at the end of the week. In five hours throughout the week, they learned five tunes, which they sang at the concert.
The songs were accompanied with dance moves, rock star poses and head-banging. In between the songs, Dave from Rookie Rockstars told the audience about the charity, interviewed some of the kids in a hilarious interlude, and ended up with four rapping grannies on stage from the audience.
Each of the songs addressed different issues, like bullying, self-esteem, being kind etc. The serious aspect of this was the drive to assist those who may have confidence issues, and to make children aware of issues associated with mental health.
There was also a wonderful montage of rock v pop songs, containing songs from, amongst others, Queen and Katy Perry. Very entertaining!
It’s a worthy cause. Both the ticket money, and the money raised from selling cds of the singing, and Rookie Rockstars merchandise, went towards the school and the charity.
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In a series of judgments on July 3 and July 17, 2012, the Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgerichtshof) has ruled on the compatibility of deemed service under German law with the Hague Service Convention. The Court held that only the first court document in a dispute must be served pursuant to the Hague Service Convention. Any subsequent service of court documents can be, in accordance with the provisions of domestic German law, by post. Then, Sec. 184 German Civil Code (ZPO) applies, according to which “two weeks after it has been mailed, the document shall be deemed served.” In the cases before the Federal Supreme Court, default judgments were served by post, and the time period for filing protest (Einspruch) was determined on the basis of deemed service.
The facts in all five cases were as follows: Actions were brought in Germany against defendants in Turkey. The courts issued an order that required the defendant to file its intention to defend the action (Verteidigungsanzeige) and to appoint an authorised recipient in Germany (im Inland ansässiger Zustellungsbevollmächtigter; Sec. 183 ZPO) within two weeks from receipt of service. The court order set out the legal consequences of failing to comply with the order, in particular, the risk of a default judgment.
The Turkish defendants ignored these deadlines, and default judgments were issued. These judgments were then not served underthe HagueService Convention, but posted to the defendant’s address inTurkey. Protest against the default judgment had to be filed within two weeks from receipt. The defendants took no action. In each case, the claimants subsequently asked the court to effect service of the default judgment for a second time, apparently to comply with enforcement requirements outsideGermany. Service was effected a second time, in some cases under the Hague Convention, in others using the diplomatic route and it was only then that protests were filed. If Sec. 184 ZPO applied, however, the time period for the protest would be calculated from the day of posting the default judgments, and the protest was to be dismissed as too late.
And this is exactly what happened: All protests were dismissed, and the dismissal was upheld upon appeal by the Court of Appeals (Oberlandesgerichte) in Stuttgart and Cologne, respectively, and upon further appeal by the Federal Supreme Court. The court held that the Hague Convention did not require formal service of the default judgment: If formal service abroad was required, then, but only then, the Convention applies. But the question whether the default judgments required formal service was for domestic law to decide, and under domstic law, service by post was permitted (“Das HZÜ steht der Anwendbarkeit des § 184 ZPO danach schon deshalb nicht entgegen, weil dort nur die Modalitäten einer Auslandszustellung geregelt sind [..], nicht aber die Frage, ob überhaupt eine förmliche Zustellung im Ausland vorzunehmen ist. Letzteres ist vielmehr durch das nationale Recht autonom zubeantworten.”).
The second event of service was held to be irrelevant for the purposes of calculating the time limit. Neither did it extent the previous period, nor did it trigger a new period. The court finally considered whether the right to a fair trial under German law and Art. 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights required a different interpretation of the law. It held that the concept of deemed service did not violate the foreign defendants’ right to a fair trial or any international agreements with Turkey. The default judgments hence had become res judicata, and fully enforceable.
The jurisprudence of the Federal Supreme Court applies to cross-border litigation with any Hague Service Convention jurisdiction. Foreign defendants ignore the order to enter a notice to defend and to appoint an authorised recipient in Germany at their peril, as any subsequent document, however important and time-critical, may be subject to deemed service. The foreign defendant would need to refute the statutory presumption of service, which is a fairly high threshold to overcome. However, as other cases have shown, it can be done.
Here is the link to one judgment, file no. VI ZR 222/11 dated July 17, 2012. The others are file no. VI ZR 226/11 and VI ZR 288/11 dated July 17, 2012 and VI ZR 227/11 and VI ZR 239/11 dated July 3, 2012.
This piece has also been published on Ted Folkman’s Letters Blogatory, together with interesting edidorial comment from Ted, who does not agree with the Federal Supreme Court. In his words: “I’ve been arguing for a while that this holding is wrong, and that the Convention should apply to all judicial documents served in a case, but it seems that the weight of authority is pretty clearly against me. My view rests on the following considerations: (1) if only the initial documents are within the scope of the Convention, then how do we account for the Convention’s provisions relating to extrajudicial documents? (2) if only the initial documents are within the Convention’s scope, why does the Convention use the term “writ of summons” in Articles 15 and 16 but not in Article 1, where it uses the more general term “judicial document”?”
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The mission of the Apostles and their successors planted the Church of Christ at various places. In divine providence (LG 23), the Indian Church was blessed to have an apostolic foundation in 52 AD through the evangelization mission of St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. This Apostolic Church was in Catholic Communion from the early centuries. It came in contact with the Syro-Chaldean Church of the Middle East and consequently adopted the East Syrian Liturgy.
In the 16th
century, this Apostolic Church came into direct relationship with the Western Church through the Portuguese missionaries. The Portuguese extended the Padroado agreement in their evangelization program over India and wanted to bring the Indian Church of the St. Thomas Christians under this jurisdiction. The Church in India which was rooted in the sociocultural environment and which enjoyed autonomy in internal administration in communion with the Universal Church resisted the unwanted intervention of the Portuguese who brought with them the Western ecclesiastical traditions. The Portuguese missionaries, ignorant of the Oriental traditions of the Indian Church, had the conviction that anything different from the Western Church was schism and heresy. Hence they wanted to latinize the Syrian Christians of India. In 1599 Bishop Franciz Roz (1599-1624) convoked a Synod at Diamper and imposed latinization on the Apostolic Church of India. This was a blow to the identity of the Indian Church. However, the relation continued till the beginning of the second half of the 17th
century. The Church of St.Thomas Christians could not withstand any more the denial of her autonomy. The initial resistance slowly gave way to discontentment, which ended up with the revolt in 1653 known as the 'Koonan Cross Oath'. Thus, the one Church of the St.Thomas Christians was split into two. A large majority of the broken-away-group hesitated to sever ties with Rome and they remained in communion with Rome, but, under the Latin Hierarchy. This group came to be called the Pazhayakoottu. Read More... | <urn:uuid:2da866dc-3649-4bb1-b007-3794e920ff84> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://spmcc.org/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988718866.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183838-00003-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.962836 | 422 | 3.484375 | 3 |
2009 Winter Marillac Clinic Director's Corner
In 1967, the American Academy of Pediatrics introduced the model of the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The PCMH is a partnership between an individual provider and an individual patient manifested by seven key features: accessible, family-centered, coordinated, comprehensive, continuous, compassionate, and culturally competent.
In 2001, the Institute of Medicine defined patient-centeredness as “health care that establishes a partnership among practitioners, patients, and their families (when appropriate) to ensure that decisions respect patient wants, needs, and preferences and that patients have the education and support they require to make decision and participate in their own care.” Stated simply, a PCMH focuses on the health of the whole person rather than concentrating on a single symptom or disease.
While an impressive body of literature demonstrates that the PCMH improves outcomes and lowers medical costs, this model is not available to most people in our country.
Unfortunately, the payment system in this country does not promote the PCBH model. It would take a column much longer than this to explain how the current system rewards consumption and utilization of services. Presently, reimbursement favors specialty care over primary care, and expensive procedures rather than strong and continuous patient-provider relationships.
What about Health Care Reform?
A majority of Americans acknowledge that our current system is not working. Several organizations with a national perspective are meeting regularly to discuss reform. Several pilot projects have demonstrated that emphasizing patient relationships and joint decision making effectively reduces costs while increasing patient satisfaction.
What about Marillac Clinic’s Role?
Marillac offers access to medical, dental, mental health, vision and pharmaceutical services conveniently located under one roof. Many Marillac patients utilize more than one line of service during a single visit.
Marillac Clinic is one of a handful of clinics in this country that is not financed through the traditional fee-for-service model. Patients bring their co-payment to the clinic at the time of their appointments, thus minimizing expensive overhead to collect reimbursement. Even better, our clinicians can spend their time fully attending to the needs of the patients and are not distracted by the challenge of coding each encounter.
We are fortunate indeed in Mesa County to have a resource like Marillac in our community. It is a testament to the vision and leadership of this community. Marillac Clinic has established a record of patient-centered care that identifies the clinic as a leader in best practice for delivering high quality, low-cost health care services.
I recently attended an international conference on the Medical Home concept. People from Canada and several European countries participated. At the conclusion of the conference, the keynote speaker stated that if he could have medical care anywhere in the world, he would choose to live in Spain. However, if he lived in this country, he would choose to receive care at Marillac Clinic in Grand Junction, Colorado!
Imagine my surprise, delight and humility to hear our clinic highlighted before an international audience. You can be justifiably proud to have played a role in creating a resource that serves our community so well.
What does supporting Marillac mean to local donors?
Of course, there is still much work to be done. Last year, Marillac provided over 29,000 visits to 6000 people. However, we know that Marillac is serving only one- fourth of the uninsured residents in our community.
Many uninsured people with low and moderate incomes are not aware of this valuable resource. We work hard every day with outreach and screenings, ads, and public service announcements to spread the word to our residents. We ask you, our supporters, to help publicize the clinic, especially during this time of extraordinary economic challenges.
When you make the choice to support Marillac's mission, you can be confident that your gift will be used in the most efficient and effective manner possible. Marillac's track record of good stewardship matches the excellence of its health care services.
And those 29,000 patient visits last year?
Without Marillac, a lot of those folks would present at area emergency rooms. That means Marillac is saving all of us money on our health care costs.
Please consider a gift to Marillac. When you help a less fortunate neighbor access quality health care, you make our community a better place for all of us to live! Visit us at www.MarillacClinic.org | <urn:uuid:cc24d4f0-6b84-40ad-a795-4aaeccaede54> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.marillacclinic.org/en/about/directors-corner/directors-corner-archive/the-directors-corner-winter-2009 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280929.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00423-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.945693 | 893 | 2.296875 | 2 |
Anglo-Boer War medal pair to Private Patrick Power, Scots Guards.
Patrick Power was born in Beith, Ayrshire. He was 21 years old when he attested into the Scots Guards at Hamilton in 1891. He served a total 12 years during which he served a total of 2 years and 143 days. Medal rolls confirm medals and clasps.
His papers also reveal that medals were presented by His Majesty the King 12th June 1901.
medal – Queen’s South Africa Medal with Cape Colony, Transvaal and Wittebergen clasps ( 8847 PTE. P. POWER. SCOTS GDS. ), King’s South Africa Medal ( 8847 PTE. P. POWER. SCOTS GUARDS. ) Selling with copy papers. | <urn:uuid:0f63a4c3-9a24-410c-8f4e-0a9dc44e2a5f> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.medalsandmemorabilia.com/product/scots-guards-anglo-boer-war-medal-pair/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570868.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808152744-20220808182744-00075.warc.gz | en | 0.957281 | 167 | 1.820313 | 2 |
26 and the Temple servants living on the hill of Ophel, who repaired the wall as far as the Water Gate toward the east and the projecting tower.
27 Then came the people of Tekoa, who repaired another section opposite the great projecting tower and over to the wall of Ophel.
28 The priests repaired the wall up the hill from the Horse Gate, each one doing the section immediately opposite his own house.
29 Next Zadok son of Immer also rebuilt the wall next to his own house, and beyond him was Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the gatekeeper of the East Gate.
30 Next Hananiah son of Shelemiah and Hanun, the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section, while Meshullam son of Berekiah rebuilt the wall next to his own house.
31 Malkijah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired the wall as far as the housing for the Temple servants and merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate. Then he continued as far as the upper room at the corner.
32 The other goldsmiths and merchants repaired the wall from that corner to the Sheep Gate.
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Reviews - What do customers think about The Mushroom Center Disaster?
communitarian insects deal with pollution in their sweet village Oct 16, 2006
What a sweet book to read aloud to your kids! If you have just read the Lorax, and your kids like to hear longer stories, try this story about a community of insects that has to deal with a major pollution disaster -- a bagful of trash dumped on their village of mushroom-sized homes. I love Blegvad's illustrations, and the story is neither too long nor too short. It's about the same length and of a similar inspirational quality as "Elsie Piddock skips in her sleep". It is an amazing work of craft to convey this anti-pollution message without any didacticism. Good for both insect-lovers and those who are insect-averse.
charming short story May 23, 2005
Written some three decades ago by the Danish poet N.M. Bodecker, and charmingly illustrated in black-and-white ink drawings by his friend Erik Blegvad, this little book is a tiny overlooked jewel.
The story follows a beetle and his new community of ladybugs, crickets, ants, moths, caterpillars, and other insects as they repair the damage done to their cozy community of mushroom houses by litter dumped in their little corner of the woods. It's a hopeful, none-too-serious tale about recycling and making the best of a bad thing.
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Every major economy, Canada included, has resorted to deficit financing to jump-start recession-battered economies. The U.S. just closed the books on a 2009-10 fiscal year with a record $1.4 trillion (U.S.) deficit, and projects a further deficit of $1.5 trillion next year. This gets tacked onto a national debt that had already more than doubled during the Bush Administration.
One can argue whether certain causes of the staggering deficits could have been avoided. Was it good public policy to bail out the Wall Street and London banks and Detroit and Europe's automakers, and to rescue Main Street with a record $787 billion economic stimulus package in the U.S. and deploy similar stimulus efforts in Ottawa, Beijing and Berlin?
One can't argue, however, with the fear this run of outsized state spending has inspired among global investors.
They worry that Western governments might not be able to someday erase those mounting deficits, which have caused U.S. federal debt to approach 100 per cent of GDP – its highest level since the years immediately following the end of World War II.
The jitters account for the weakened U.S. dollar and a slumping euro. It is hardly a surprise that Greece, fiscally mismanaged for a decade, would someday face default. What is alarming is that Athens' belated acknowledgement of its fiscal crisis immediately triggered fears that a raft of other economies – including Spain, Portugal, Ireland and perhaps even Britain – would follow suit. How else to explain the 307 per cent jump in gold prices since 2000 to a current $1,140 per ounce, for a commodity used principally as a hedge against global ruin?
The doomsday scenario of hyperinflation is fed by hundreds of websites like FutureOfDollar.com, a relentless bear on the greenback, which summarizes the case for gold bugs and others fleeing from leading world currencies.
Assessing the U.S. scene, Andrey Alexandrov of FutureOfDollar writes: "Government financial obligations including (servicing the) national debt, Social Security, Medicare and other benefits and mandatory programs continue to pile up, moving the U.S. to first place in the world for the highest debt-to-GDP ratio. The budget deficit is growing with no visible turning point. These factors indicate increased likelihood of hyperinflation in the near future."
Of course, there is no shortage of worst-case scenarios in times like these, just as euphoria must run its course in times of panic buying. (Remember Dow 36,000, published at the height of the dot-com boom?)
It's another matter, though, when Michael Kinsley, a decades-long U.S. political observer, and from a slightly left-of-centre perspective, recently describes "My inflation nightmare" in The Atlantic. Progressives like Kinsley usually can be relied upon to embrace Keynesian deficit spending in times of economic crisis.
Kinsley sees the latest, epic recession as an inevitable consequence of world economies – and conspicuously the U.S. – living for decades on credit. "We partied on borrowed money," and now the Great Reckoning has arrived. Without questioning the wisdom of the Obama emergency measures – which have their counterparts in every industrial nation over the past two years – Kinsley insists that "this cure has been one ice-cream sundae after another. It can't be that easy, can it? The puritan in me says that there has to be some pain. That's not to say that there hasn't been plenty of economic pain. But that pain has come from the recession itself, not the cure."
But is tomorrow's debt unmanageable? Or is it akin to America's post-World War II debt, which reached more than 120 per cent of GDP. Yet a post-war boom had cut that ratio in half by 1955. A relatively modest inflation rate of 4.5 per cent during that period alone accounted for about 40 per cent of the reduction.
More recently, with a combination of modest spending cuts and tax increases on the wealthiest Americans, Bill Clinton transformed an inherited record deficit in 1993 into three consecutive years of budgetary surplus by the end of his second term in office.
North America has, of course, never experienced hyperinflation. In modern times, inflation peaked at about 13.3 per cent in the early 1980s. The true hyperinflation of a 1920s Weimar Germany or today's Zimbabwe (hard to measure, but believed to have hit 90 sextillion per cent) is a consequence of a total breakdown of a nation's political institutions. Politically, argues Ryan Avent in The Economist, runaway inflation simply isn't a politically viable option.
"The pain of hyperinflation is every bit as bad or worse than the pain of tax increases, or spending cuts, or default," Avent writes. "No politician would risk it and even if the politicians were willing to (inflate their nations out of debt), America's independent (Federal Reserve Board, or central bank) wouldn't let them."
In North America, a troublesome level of inflation is not even faintly evident on the horizon. Too much plant capacity remains idle. High jobless rates in North America and Europe have robbed workers of bargaining power, constraining 1970s-era wage-cost inflation. Continued weakness in housing markets and fear of job loss are holding back consumer spending and thus price inflation.
Kinsley aside, most of the hyperinflation talk has come from self-interested parties – gold bugs counting on a geopolitical apocalypse, for instance, to justify their investment in the yellow metal. It has been even more pronounced among right-wing opponents of supposedly unaffordable U.S. health- care reforms and belated Wall Street reforms – a rallying cry among the forces of reaction.
Kinsley is on to something, but it's not economics. It's human behaviour.
He misses the ethic of delayed gratification, which two generations of post-Depression North Americans understandably swore by. Cheap access to easy money has corroded our sense about the real value of things.
As Kinsley acknowledges, he can't find an economist he admires who shares his worry about hyperinflation. But the "partying on borrowed money," that's a message this estimable commentator would be wise to dwell on. After all, no one put a gun to the heads of all those buyers of $54,000 SUVs, or the folks who used subprime mortgages to buy more house than they could afford.
Can we emerge from the wreckage of the worst economic downturn in the lives of most people drawing breath today without a rethink of our "shop till you drop" consumerism ethic?
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Welcome back to week five of our Summer Online Bible study on the book of Hosea! Idols and Idolotrinkets…. I must admit, this week, thinking about the things that I place before God really made me re-evaluate my priorities.
We began our week learning about the lie that “God is not enough” which begins the downward spiral to idolatry, more specifically self-idolatry. Eve believed it. Gomer believed it. We believe it. While reading the lesson I thought, wait, I don’t think of myself as an idol. I’m just a girl who loves shoes and talks a lot! But when I don’t believe that God is enough and start to develop a plan where I think I can do what God says He can do, I see self-idolatry. Anyone care to own this with me?
Believing this lie, causes us to continue to go down the rabbit hole of sin, picking up one idol after another on our journey. Things that we feel we cannot live without: IDOLS.
Never in a million years did I ever think I would be like the Israelites and worship or have idols. I wasn’t thinking about the little things that I need like, shoes, my car, career, the attention of others that so easily become dominate in my life and become my idols. Silly to think that my shoes would become my idol over God. The God who saved me, the God who healed me.
But when these things become the main focus and the forefront of our thoughts, when we began spending less and less time with God and more and more time with these things, or people, they become idols and idols say that God is not enough for us. They become our identity. But my fellow Gomer Girl, we know deep down inside our hearts that these things cannot satisfy us or give us the true joy that runs deep in our souls like God can, but yet we still keep hold of them, our other loves.
But my Sisters, praise be to God that He is ever so loving and forgiving and He always provides a way back to Him. All we have to do is embrace the truth, that God is all that we need. When we place all those other things, our idols, our other loves before Him, we have nothing. But when God is first in our lives above any and everything, we are victorious!
I leave you with a scripture from this week’s lesson, Ephesians 1:18, “Open the eyes of my heart so I can see the hope to which I am called.” Pray and ask God to do this for you, so that you can be set free!
God’s unfailing Love is more than enough to satisfy any need we have!
ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS WEEK
- Attend a small group this week Select a small groupday and time that fits your schedule, all groups are open http://www.facebook.com/groups/WBCSmallGroups/
- Share some of your favorite book quotes with your social media friends and hashtag #BibleCafe so we can find them too!
- Choose a time and place where you will complete each lesson, set a reminder for your self
- Read Week/Session FIVE in your book. You’ll read one lesson per day, each lesson is about 30 minutes.
- Optional Activity: This week, write some of your idols in your journal or on a piece of paper. Next to each one, write a prayer and ask God to help you to break their power over you.
- Optional due to cost: AFTER you finish the reading assignment, watch video session Five available from Amazon or publisher website.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK
You will have the opportunity to share your answers to these questions during your small group time. You may also post them here. Consider also recording your answers in your spiritual journal.
QUESTION 1: In this season of your life, do you trust that God is enough and that He is able to manage all the areas of your life or do you have a Plan B ready just in case? What causes you not to trust God fully? Why do you trust yourself more than God?
QUESTION 2: When you think about your “little idols” what have you sacrificed, or what are you sacrificing to keep serving them?
QUESTION 3: In our lesson we read how the half-baked dough (one side is burnt and one side is raw) is like being half-hearted (take it or leave it faith – following Jesus when it is convenient) in our relationship with God. In what areas and situations does this show up in your life?
QUESTION 4: Desire is listed as one of the 6 Ds to identify our idoltrinkets. Which of the following things (a person/people; security; acceptance; identity; appearance) do you desire to have and feel you can’t live without and causes fear when you think about losing it?
QUESTION 5: (Check Up) – Hosea shows us that God loves and accepts us and that His love for us can change us. On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being “ready to run” and 5 being “ready to change” what is your current reaction to the thought of being changed? How has your answer changed from Week One?
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Village Agrarian Relations:
Maharashtra Case Study
THIS CASE STUDY of Saravali village in Dhanu laluka of Maharashtra state reveals a pattern of agrarian relations typical of an underdeveloped society. Underdevelopment does not mean that no change has taken place. In fact three factors have operated to bring about change (but not development): imperialism., the policy of the Indian ruling party, and the work of a political party of the Left. Meanwhile, agrarian relations have taken a turn for the worse.
The methodology used for the study is historical^ for only history can reveal the role of the three factors which have culminated in the present pattern of agrarian relations. Analysis of the present situation is based on a 10 per cent sample survey. Unpublished data of a 100 per cent sample survey conducted by the Agricultural Research Institute of Kosbad was also made use of.
Thana district of which Saravali is a part came under British possession in 1817. There were several types of land tenures under the previous regime. British bureaucracy debated on scrapping some of the privileged tenures in order to introduce a uniform ryotwari system. Since revenue collection and not agrarian development was the basis of British agrarian policy^, no efforts were indeed made to end the privileges granted to certain individuals by the Marathas^ a fact which is incidenta 1 | <urn:uuid:74fb93c9-051d-4cd4-a922-60c36d6e1d53> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://dsal.uchicago.edu/books/socialscientist/text.html?objectid=HN681.S597_49_052.gif | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283689.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00351-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.960107 | 288 | 2.953125 | 3 |
Why is My Low Back Sore?
If we knew the answer to this, we would save billions of dollars each year. Not to mention helping countless people worldwide. Back pain is said to impact 80% of the adult population. The truth is, there are so many potential causes for your back pain. It is usually extremely difficult to pinpoint just one reason. Not to mention that each and every one of us is unique. Often back pain is multi-factorial. That is a combination of different factors at play. Muscles, joints, ligaments, and spinal discs ( your shock absorbers) can all play a part. Then there is stress, hydration, sleep, your job. The list goes on and on.
Can Osteopathy Help My Low Back Pain?
In short YES. Our primary goal in the first 7-10 days of you experiencing pain is to settle it down. Our main aim is to keep you moving within your limitations and pain levels. We use a combination of Osteopathic hands-on techniques, movement modification, and education. The quicker we can settle the pain. The quicker we can get you back doing the things you love, pain-free!
What Happens With Your Osteopathic Appointment For Low Back Pain at Equilibrium.
Initially, we start with an in-depth chat about your complaint and getting to know you. We ask questions such as, where does it hurt? What happened to cause your back pain? And what movements and actions cause pain? We dig deep! Exploring all aspects of your life and past history. Most importantly we establish what your goals are from treatment. More often than not, this is to move better with less pain, and develop strategies to prevent it from happening again!
Assessing Your Movement.
Here we take you through a series of movements and special tests. This gives us an indication of which muscles/joints and structures may be contributing to your pain and irritation. It also helps guide our treatment and management plan.
Hands-On Treatment For Your Low Back Pain.
As Osteopaths, treating low back pain is our bread and butter. This is possibly our number one complaint we see in our Glen Iris clinic. We always combine hands-on treatment techniques, along with active movement strategies and education. Our primary goal is to reduce your pain and improve your movement. Ultimately making you better than you were yesterday. All the while working towards strategies that provide long last relief. And preventing reoccurrence.
Our hands-on sessions may use a combination of:
- Soft tissue massage. This aims to ease muscular spasm
- Taping. To support the muscles and joints
- Joint Mobilisation. Improving your body’s range of motion
- Dry needling. For quick pain relief from muscular trigger points
- Strength Exercise. The KEY to long-term health and well-being.
What Is The Best Treatment For Low Back Pain?
Believe it or not, the best treatment for your back pain is education! It is VITAL to get the correct information and diagnosis that is specific to YOU and YOUR condition. Our Osteopaths pride themselves on tailoring each and every treatment session to you. We don’t believe in recipe treatments. You are unique and hence your treatment and management will be as unique as you are.
Preventing Your Low Back Pain From Reoccurring:
Once you’re back up and moving well, this is really when our journey begins. We want to develop strategies to help prevent your low back pain from coming back. We work hard to ensure you have the strength, knowledge and strategies to self-manage your low back pain. Movement is medicine. So keep moving!
Common Low Back Pain Myths -DEBUNKED!
There is so much misinformation about back pain. Too many people relying on “Dr. Google” to help their back pain. Educate yourself and have a read of the 4 most common myths associated with back pain.
- ‘My back pain is due to something being out of place’
- ‘Bending forward is bad for my back’
- ‘Bed rest is the best for my back when it’s sore’
- ‘I’ve got back pain, I need a scan to find out what’s wrong’
If you have any questions about how our Osteopaths can help you, please reach out to us via calling 9822 1900 or emailing us at [email protected]
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DK Readers L1: Sea Otters: See the Antics of Sea Otters!
(DK Children, June 7, 2016)
Get a close-up look at the lives of sea otters and watch them eat, play, groom, and dive together. Filled with bold, adorable images of these aquatic creatures in their natural habitat, Sea Otters explores a day in the life of these furry, whiskered marine mammals.Perfect for 3–5 year olds learning to read, Level 1 titles contain short, simple sentences with an emphasis on frequently used words. Stunning photographic images with labels provide visual clues to introduce and reinforce vocabulary.Lexile measure: 410 Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Gradient: ITrusted by parents, teachers, and librarians, and loved by kids, DK's leveled reading series is now revised and updated. With shiny new jackets and brand new nonfiction narrative content on the topics kids love, each book is written and reviewed by literacy experts, and contains a glossary and index making them the perfect choice for helping develop strong reading habits for kids ages 3–11. | <urn:uuid:3592e772-7f12-4b19-b80f-ae8eb5ed2cd2> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://readu.io/book/?series=Blastoff%20Readers.%20Level%201&page=5 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571989.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813232744-20220814022744-00471.warc.gz | en | 0.903484 | 236 | 2.59375 | 3 |
Figs are a delicious and nutritious fruit. But for some, this sweet summer snack may cause a reaction if you have a fig allergy.
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Here's everything you need to know about allergic reactions to figs, including what causes them and how to deal with it.
Visit your doctor if you regularly react to figs (or any other food, for that matter). They can help you determine if you have an allergy and, if so, how to treat it.
Causes of a Fig Allergy
There are a number of reasons why you may be allergic to figs. Here's the breakdown of how the fruit (and it's tree) can cause an allergic reaction and why:
1. Fig Food Allergy
Though figs aren't one of the major food allergens, it's certainly possible that you can be allergic to figs.
Food allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to a certain food (or an ingredient in the food) and releases chemicals that trigger an allergic reaction, according to the Mayo Clinic.
2. Fig Tree Allergy
It's more common, though, to have an allergy to the leaf and root sap of the fig tree, according to January 2019 research in the Indian Journal of Dermatology.
The sap contains compounds called furocoumarins, which can cause an irritating condition called phytophotodermatitis if they make contact with your skin (more on that in a moment).
3. Latex Allergy
Sometimes figs aren't to blame for your fig allergy. According to the Cleveland Clinic, people with a latex allergy are more likely to experience an allergic reaction from certain fruits, including figs.
Other Foods to Avoid if You Have a Latex Allergy
Per the Cleveland Clinic, the following foods are more likely to cause a reaction if you have a latex allergy:
- Fruits like apples, bananas, avocados, peaches, nectarines, kiwi, melon, papayas and tomatoes
- Vegetables like potatoes, celery and carrots
Fig Allergy Symptoms
If you have a food allergy to figs, you may experience the following symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic:
- Tingly or itchy mouth
- Skin rashes like hives or eczema
- Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat
- Wheezing or trouble breathing
- Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting
- Digestive symptoms like diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
You may experience similar symptoms if you have a latex allergy and react to figs, per the Cleveland Clinic.
On the other hand, if you're allergic to fig tree sap, you'll notice mostly skin-related symptoms, per the Indian Journal of Dermatology research. They usually crop up about 24 hours after exposure, and may include:
- Burning sensation
- Itchy, red rash
Some people have an extreme allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, where your throat closes up and makes it difficult to breathe, per the Mayo Clinic. Seek medical care immediately if this happens to you.
Fig Allergy Treatment
If you regularly have an allergic reaction to figs, visit your doctor so they can confirm this diagnosis and decide on the best line of treatment, according to the Mayo Clinic.
If you do indeed have a food allergy (or a latex allergy), your best bet is to avoid the fruit entirely.
If you're accidentally exposed, though, your doctor may recommend prescribed antihistamines, an epinephrine auto-injector (like an EpiPen) or, in extreme cases, a trip to the emergency room, per the Mayo Clinic.
Similarly, your doctor can help you determine the best treatment for a fig tree allergy if you accidentally make contact with the sap. According to the Indian Journal of Dermatology research, this may include medication or bandaging of the affected area.
Figs share some common antigens with other related plants, so it's possible you may experience an allergic reaction to these fruits or their pollens.
According to an older but still-relevant April 2010 study in Clinical & Experimental Allergy, of 85 people with a birch pollen allergy, 78 percent experienced a reaction to fresh fig. A majority also reacted to these related allergens:
- Rosaceae fruits like apples, pears and plums
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Many are asking if this week’s temperatures will destroy the fruit in Kansas or in their location. Fortunately this chart is accurate Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages - Fruit & Nuts
As an example this is the weather this week. So everyone has their eyes on that 28 degree day.
Given temperature this is how much damage is done in certain stages to pear fruit. We are expecting a 10% or greater kill of fruit.
This chart and this situation makes it clear why late bloomers are good. Blooms in the tight cluster stage can stand an extra 5 or so degrees of drop in temperature.
Your lows look a little better than mine1.5 hours west of you. Sure hope it changes for the better, I think it changes 10 times a day.
We are trying to figure out if we want to try to do anything to prevent possible damage before Wednesday. It will be so sad if we loose almost everything again this year.
I have seen my pears take some bad last second cold blast. Never lost a crop. I think it is mostly about how long it hangs out. Short overnight stuff is not going to do much.
Here in East Central TN they are currently saying 34 for Wed and 37 for Thurs, which means I will have 4-5 degrees colder. But I have already lost my peaches and pears from the last round with low 20s about 2 wks ago. Hoping to save the blueberries -in the middle of pre and post and full bloom, apples (which are nearly at petal drop) and strawberries. C’mon, spring, you can do it!
We are burning a pile of tree branches tonight, so I’m sure that will help the global warming across the country and stop the cold
Forecast on the Tennessee border / Monticello KY for wednesday night is also forecast at 30 degrees.
This should not hurt pears or apples or blueberries.
Here are a few photos of my pears. Many are in full bloom or past petal fall. There are some late blooms as shown in the 3rd photo that are not open yet. Those that are not open are joeys red fleshed pears
Thought I better revive this thread we will be needing it.Picture Table of Critical Spring Temperatures for Tree Fruit Bud Development Stages - Fruit & Nuts
Kansas weather caught my Charles Harris pears already in shuck split last night and it was 11 degrees. The upcoming week looks like the new normal weather that showed up about 5 or 6 years ago. It was well over 70 just recently which left the fruit trees buds swelling then it dippped fast to 11 degrees F.
In order to understand what happened this snapshot of our weather a week ago will help https://www.timeanddate.com/
Other than an Asian pear, I think apples and pears are ok here at this point…hope so.
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When it comes to medical research in general, unless a disease or virus has proven to only impact one sex over the other, men and women are often grouped together in terms of how doctors experiment to catch and fight new diseases. However, this process can be quite deadly, for example in the late 1990’s a heart drug named digoxin was marketed as being effective and safe, but after a while women were noticing a higher-rate of negative side effects when compared to men who took the drug.
After further research it was discovered that the drug was actually attributing to a higher mortality rate in women but was decreasing mortality in men. So when it comes to the Covid-19 pandemic, some experts are wondering why there isn’t more of a focus on how this virus affects the sexes differently, if at all.
Covid-19 seems to be impacting all demographics relatively equally, however, it’s already been thought of that men are twice as likely to die from the virus as women. That said, the main researchers around the world that are focusing on treatments for this virus are paying little to no attention to the variations in how it impacts an individual based on their biological sex.
One study showed that only 416 of the 2,484 Covid-19 clinical trials currently occuring around the world account for sex/gender as a criteria for volunteer recruitment. When research around the malaria treatment drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) was saturating media timelines a few months ago, studies showed that the drug caused heart-rhythm side-effects that could be deadly. These side effects, however, were mainly occurring in women.
There is a general recognition today that women aren’t as heavily involved in clinical trials as men. One of the known reasons for this is due to a series of birth defects and other problems resulting from fetal exposure to certain experimental drugs during clinical trials between the 1940s and 1970s. These defects created a massive ripple effect of scientists excluding women from medical trials if they’re at an age when they’re still fertile.
Systemic racism in general has also caused a lot of scientists to view caucasian males as the “normal” when it comes to population types, therefore however their bodies react to whatever treatment is being tested will be universal for everyone else. Back in 2001 10 different drugs were pulled from the market after it was discovered that 8 of them were posing greater health risks for women over men due to a lack of inclusion in trials. Londa Schiebinger is a history of science professor who recently discussed the importance of sex analysis in clinical trials.
“The problem is, if you don’t do sex analysis – if males and females have very different responses – you could miss accurate data on everybody.”
Many research funding agencies now have requirements for sex analysis’ in trials. Women have different hormone types and levels than men. They also have smaller kidneys and more fat tissue which is extremely important when it comes to medical research and dosage information. When it comes to infectious diseases, such as Covid-19, women are proven to have stronger immune systems in general due to their double X chromosomes. So in the same regard, ensuring that equal parts men and women are involved in all Covid trials is imperative for measuring all types of immune responses to this unpredictable virus.
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Forex traders can trade skills through many trading tools, for example, the Fibonacci retracement of the candlesticks, trend lines and others. They can also trade in news relying on the impact of news on the forex trade. They can also trade in new building on the impact of news on currency trading. The third virtue which gives wings to trading is fundamentals. The third reason, which gives wings to trading fundamentals. Along with technical analysis and trading news, fundamental analysis forms the broad base on which trading is being done. Along with the technical analysis and business news, fundamental analysis is the broad basis on which negotiations are ongoing. It does not matter whether you play the game through robots or strategies or personally, fundamental analysis is way too important. Whether you play the game with robots or strategies or personally, fundamental analysis is much too important.
Forex Fundamental Analysis deals with predicting the future price movement of an economic instrument. Forex Fundamental analysis focuses on predicting the future price trend of an economic instrument. This means that a trader has to study the present and the past monetary graph of a country thoroughly. This means that an operator is to study past and present monetary graphic of a country in depth. Only then can he make accurate predictions in Forex. Only then can it make accurate predictions in Forex. It involves various figures and speeches made by the politicians. They are different personalities and speeches by politicians. Even the words uttered by finance ministers about the economic direction of a country are important. Even the words spoken by the finance ministers about the economic direction of a country are important. In this regard, it is important to mention that fundamental analysis shall not be confused with news trading. In this regard, it is important to note that fundamental analysis should not be confused with new operations.
Forex fundamental analysis takes within its compass various governmental policies, social upheavals and economic readjustments. Forex fundamental analysis takes in its various government policies compass of social and economic readjustments. At a macro level, it is the fiscal balance of a country, at a micro level, it can be the balance of a single multinational, but truly fundamental analysis goes a long way in suggesting how a given currency might behave. At the macro level, it is a balanced budget in a country at a micro level, it may be the balance of a single multinational, but truly fundamental analysis is a long way in suggesting how may include a currency.
Forex fundamental analysis looks at trading in a currency pair keeping an eye on expected volatility of a stock or its extended stability owing to an unstable or stable economic, social and political climate of the country. Forex fundamental analysis studies the trade in a currency pair, keeping one eye on the volatility of the extension of its stock or stability due to instability or economic stability, social and political climate of the country. It helps with the trading completely bit keeping only the immediate price movement of a stock aside. It contributes fully to the bargaining bit only keep the price movement of stocks immediately aside. That is probably more a part of news trading. It probably comes as part of new operations.
A forex fundamental analyst weighs options and recognizes any possible change in the value of a financial instrument. An analyst weighs options for fundamental change and recognizes any possible change in the value of a financial instrument. For instance, an increase in supply demand decreases at constant market prices. For example, an increase of supply to demand lower prices in the market. A fundamental analyst will use demand and supply curve of a financial instrument like currency, goods, services and determine its movement by gauging its historical data, management efficiency, logistics and government bias (forward or backward). Analysts use a supply curve and demand of financial instruments like currency, goods, services, and to determine its movement as a measure of its historical data, management effectiveness, logistics and Government bias (forward or backward). In fact, for a long term prediction, a couple of indicators are enough but for a short term trade, all economic indicators come into play. In fact, for a long-term prediction, a couple of indicators are enough, but for a short term, all economic indicators are at stake
The idea is simple. The idea is simple. While trading in a currency pair, profit can be ensured if an analyst correctly gauges whether a currency will rise against the other or fall in relation to it. While trading in a currency pair, the profit can be assured that if an analyst gauges correctly if a currency rise against the other or down from it. It is here that proper estimation of intrinsic value through fundamental analysis becomes important. That's where the good estimate of the intrinsic value through fundamental analysis becomes important. If you use all the above mentioned factors and analyze the intrinsic value accurately, you can find the basic strength of the currency, the point at which it is stable. If you use all the above factors and analyze the intrinsic value of precision, you can find the basis of the strength of the currency, to the point where it is stable. Then you can read the present-day currency exchange rate and determine whether the currency will rise or fall. Then you can read the current exchange rate and whether the currency will increase or decrease.
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“Golf is life. If you can't take golf, you can't take life.”
I held a purposeful golf ball in my hand:
it was alabaster and dimpled
near a garden of flowering Creeping thistles
with soaring black-backed Magpies.
Powerful and small the ball did appear,
a harmless looking playing sphere!
Because of its small size I did not guess
the awesome strength it surprisingly did possess.
Since I started playing this game,
with precision, heavy concentration and the greatest aim,
my verse rose in four beats.
Among the hills and island valleys of lush green lawns,
the only objects moving were the eyes of the golfer
surveying the putt analysing the land like a map drawn.
It was more than one mind involved
as a group of performers chatted in the trolley car;
after having a luncheon and leaving the clubhouse bar.
Perpendicular behind the ball looking for the line,
one of the guys then crouched for a second look
reading from his putting book toward the sand trap curved like a hook.
A golfer and his putter are one supposedly
as his putter and his putt in the goal
are one if the ball goes in the hole.
I do not know which to favour:
the loveliness of a perfectly struck putt
or the beauty of the green fairway at evening sunset!
I moved around behind the pin covered in dripping sweat,
as one of my partners took up a new position
from which to trace a path ball to the hole like an ignition.
“Fellow golfer, why do you imagine life like golf?” He said.
“Well don’t you see the difficulties of the putt?” I replied sitting in the grassy bed.
Par is always a good score. I know of noble efforts and of rhythmic swings
but I know too how to prepare for the next putt as the ball moves in a circular ring.
When the ball was still on the green, it only crossed over the edge
of the larger circle into the hole wedged!
I understood such a tiny ball,
with silence from the sacred wood on the terrain;
as I flashed my club sword, what more was there to explain?-
for leisure with this game of considerable antiquity!
At a distance of 200 yards with the group of acquaintances,
I played the ball with the smallest number of strokes
as the crowd drank their midsummer midday oolong tea,
the thunder’s rolling voice came with morning fog before the menfolk.
Light-hearted joy of the musing soul,
in a thrilling scene, I hit the ball towards its exact goal.
I took one lingering look, the longest look dexterously,
with profound notes in the site so nondiscriminatory;
and with a shadowy face, I glared at it in the distant sand.
I gripped my golf club to hit once more, pushing the ball at length classically,
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According to this project brief, Amnesty International’s campaign (“It’s not happening here. But it is happening now.”) encompassed 200 posters in Switzerland, each of which carefully recreates the immediate background so the scene in the poster seems to be taking place on-the-spot.
Attention grabbing, yes. But what’s your sense of the effect? (And how would you judge different effects by different posters?)
What’s interesting also is the PR thrust of the AI video. If the point of the campaign is to promote the AI brand, it sounds like its been wildly successful. Not only does the video have a “Madison Avenue” emphasis, it’s interesting to see how many links to the campaign in Google are from marketing and design sites.
If the goal was not just to drive traffic to AI and increase the organization’s brand but to also cause people to “imagine it there” — to effect hearts and minds, does it create that result, or does it yield a more resistant reaction: people shutting off out of denial or else getting off on it as voyeuristic — or even more, for the cool photo effect? And then, the video states that these posters were also seen and discussed (online, I assume) in countries “where the human rights situation is a problem.” Interesting statement. That leads me to also wonder how different reactions in “those countries” differed from the Swiss reaction — particularly to the fact that these posters were displayed all over that Western country.
Larger edit here.
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The Hermit from The Tarot of The Holy Light
We are still on the 9th Arcanum of The Hermit, studying small aspects of this Great Initiate. When we are looking at the Tarot, as has been said previously in our little introductions, we are being transported to a place of Archetypal View. This view is like that of standing upon the Statue of Liberty or Empire State Building. Every thing that we were looking at before arriving at the summit pops into perspective and we are now able to see what we have walked through and its ultimate position in relation to that which matters.
The great sage Eliphas levi has said in his book on tarot exegesis
" The lamp of Trismegistus is reason illuminated by science;
The lamp of Trismegistus
enlightens present, past and future, lays bare the conscience of men and manifests
the inmost recesses of the female heart. The lamp burns with a triple flame"
Eliphas Levi tells us the lamp has a triple flame, or in other words The lamp is threefold , corresponding to Physical Astral and Mental Planes. The biggest secret of Initatic Science is that of the Constitution of Man , the actual structure of Man the Microcosm apart from that of "unique" personality levels, we are all of the same "parts".
This is the lamp of Wisdom speaking to us, When the hermit comes and reveals the "light" what is being shown is that we are part , nay, entirely interwoven in the Cosmic Fabric. As the lamp stands for what is in Initiatic Language "LUX OCCULTA" or profanely known as "The Hermit" we are seeing the actual light.
Light in the physical realm as deduced from reason and illuminated by science is a ray of vibration slowed down at a prism and split into lower and lower aspects of the original whole. It shows us color and perspective. Occult light is the light that is literally "Hidden" when this hidden light is shown it’s what Blavatsky called "astral light" or the light of our higher constitutions of being. This whole based view of our entire self or MONAD is the Light of the Occultist and learning to use it is the activation of the Staff and Mantle.
When we are familiar with all levels of vibration , psychic energy and the literal fabric of our SELF then we can be that self everywhere, communicate to that self in water, earth, fire and air. WE can be the self in others and the SELF of the Cosmos.
For the Light (SELF)that shines in the Darkness (PERSONALITY), but the Darkness comprehends it not.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
As I was glaring at the El Gran Tarot Esoterico version of the hermit, I was taken back by the White beard. I often see the strength of a lion , a hunter, a doer in an old man. The Duc De Palatine says that " we are stuck with the image of a father figure" And I guess that this ol Hermit is my father figure archetypeIn the snowy mountains there are many hermits , in meditation and contemplation on the greater good. This is the real atlas, the weight of the "real" world is upon their shoulders, because the world they have to be strong with is one where they are seen as the most hungry, needy and proud of individuals in the jungle. Sure there are those that are able to shed the "Father Figure" but not always. What usually happens is like the Duc De Palatine says " you love him because you want to be him, but you hate him because he is what you are not". So long as we are putting our worth and measure upon another to carry our burden , will we be ruled by this father figure.
The real world of earth is not the monetary one, that is a symbol of the worlds exchange. The real life blood of our world is the "etheric sphere" this is why the Father must be linked with the beneficent role of the Sun, spreading rays, indiscriminately to all who need them. With money we can't do this. Money is simple exchange , as our famous Ayn Rand said " Value for Value", this is only a partial truth. When we leave Atlas "father" to hold this planet for us in our pursuit of money or even worse to swindle it from those who have it, we are stuck increasing the burden upon those "gods" and when doing so we destroy our ability to be free of them.
Since these little snippets of tarot reflections could be expanded indefinitely we will get to the point. The real world that atlas holds is the subtle world of our thoughts, emotions and decisions . This energy is the "burden" the money is just a symbol for this mass of condensed energy that we have thrown upon Atlas " father" Shoulders.
When we are considering the Great Ones that take this burden, now we know that our Enterprises and Corporations are increasing the "etheric" load on poor atlas's shoulders, will we then shrug?
There is a better way, by taking upon oneself the burden often casted upon others we can clean our lives , we can keep house, repair our country and disempower those who are in a delusion of temporary gain while making the Solar Logos’ Shoulders Buckle with Pain and Agony, altruism can't be forced , but can we live without it? Our Cosmic Father , Atlas is holding the entire energetic content of what we do in agony and writhing pain ..
will we shrug?
Posted by Frater Cor Meum Lucidum at 1:11 PM
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Psalm 74:2: Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt
Rod in old Hebrew is 'shebet'. This literally means stick, but the stick or magical tool in hermetic literature is not meant to be "spare the rod spoil the child" the "Rod" here is meant to be the authority and basic will of the highest powers. Rod as 'shebet' means the following: rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. Its important to realize that this statement of the "rod" here in our Hermit Arcana is telling us that man can always depend upon the Rod or Staff for balance and support. This means that Hierarchy is there to assist us as the Heavenly "tribe". or Staff. Like the staff of the church. Its not difficult to realize that "stick" is the physical representation of this archaic form of Priestly Vestment or Tool. The MITRE of the Hierophant is now the Rod of the Hermit. Meaning that the Authority of the Hierophant has now passed. The church is no longer in power and the child in the lovers card has chosen to become a fully supported Emanation of the Power of the Heavenly Tribe by transmuting the Arrow of Cupid into this Staff.
Next i'd like to call attention to the words of Alice Bailey from Initiation Human and Solar :
there are four levels of power descending through the Rods of Initiation
4. Hierarchical, used by an occult Hierarchy for minor initiations, and for the first two initiations of manas by the Bodhisattva.
Manas is the MAN all philosophy talks about. This is the non gendered , asexual Initiate in the SK Thinker, or One who Thinks. 9 in hermetic philosophy and Pythagorean Mysteries represents the MAN. Also in Pythagorean philosophy the rod represents the "cabiric chain" basically as Bailey indicates the Rods are used to transmit power to us by this Heavenly Hierarchy, or Tribe.
IN Christine Payne Towler's book Underground Stream she says of the Hermit in the chapter Holy Blood, Holy Tarot, " These individuals learned how to create spaces inside of their ego for the overshadowing invasion by the archetypes".
I'd bring attention to this fact that All healers use a Rod to do the healing. Similar to Moses and all Adepts. Here for the first time we are hearing about the practical aspects of Magical Implements, its to do the work of the Tribe that we are blessed to be in contact with via the Cabiric Chain.
As Above so Below
Posted by Frater Cor Meum Lucidum at 11:53 AM
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
We are now at the 9th key of the Tarot cards titled Hermit. This Hermit is at first a very sullen looking character, perhaps the most depressed looking at first. It’s important to realize that his grey robe in popular occultism is actually a representation of whats called "the robe of glory" or aura. This aura by isolation is turned colorless or grey when unhealthy. To me this represents the necessary cycle of death that the old Hermit goes though.
The 'robe' has been discolored because of the extant 3 untied knots in the walking stick, meaning the 'walk' or activity of this old man has been very poor indeed. This of course isn't the grey reality as a static place of unchanging conditions and circumstances, but it’s an indication to the pupil that this card is telling a very realistic tale. The life of one who follows the lights of conscious expansion is in very immediate danger of 'polarization' to the light who can and will devalue the bodily aspect. This is one way of viewing the card. The other is that by realizing one's final purpose life takes on meaning ultimately and is a guiding force in one's life.
YESHUA Said “the kingdom is within you". This sagely advice in connection to this card is to me a warning that a Kingdom, or Malkuth that is neglected will become knotted and choked up energy will gather at the base level. Without the vitalization of the aura the power to manifest this kingdom will be completely baseless and the light though in front of us will be an illumination no doubt, but our life will not embrace the light and we will focus upon the container of light to harness it . Instead the vitalization of the etheric body and the auric influences will be dissipated and there will be darkness in spite of perceived light.
This is because as Mar Yeshua said " the kingdom is within you" and our image is holding an external light. There are other interpretations but this is the story of involution, unless it’s recognized that the tarot is speaking to our involuted nature and is showing a way of evolution as well we will be polarized upon one aspect of the body and the other of body less, form and pure energy are synthesized in MAN. This is why the hermit is such a great figure, it represents the aloof manner of polarization toward two extremes, and each creates knots.
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In a mass act of civil disobedience, hundreds of students attempted to chain themselves to the White House fence to protest Keystone XL. Many were arrested, but the mainstream media was MIA.
Hundreds of college students marched through Georgetown and up Pennsylvania Ave. on Sunday, then tied themselves to the White House fence. They were protesting the Keystone XL pipeline and its dark threat to their futures. The group was prepared for 500 activists to be arrested. It could well turn out to be the largest act of civil disobedience by students during the Obama administration. Estimates of the size of the crowd reached as high as 1,000.
The protesters spread a 40 × 60-foot black plastic banner on the sidewalk and out onto Pennsylvania Ave., in front of the White House. The banner represented an oil spill. Some of the students sat on the ‘spill’ and then staged a ‘die-in’ on its surface while others used plastic ziplocs to fasten their wrists to the fence. When ordered by police to disperse, no one moved, which raised a cheer from the crowd. The action was described by multiple tweets to #XLDissent and through posts on Facebook.
Major media outlets were absent from the scene, however, raising this question: Why doesn’t the media want America to see this major protest? Those who were present were wondering much the same.
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Extract specific excell files from a folder and merge all the data in a single file
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I have a folder with 1000 excell file. I would like to copy the data from specific file and paste in a file where I will paste all the data extracted from the orginal files. I would like to do it in an automatic way but I don't know how to pass the right name to xlsread() function. Let me show you an example:
Folder of orginal files:
and so on.
I have to extract in order the data from all the "..._cur.xls" files and put it in single file. My problem is that the name of the file not vary in a continous way. The only fixed parameter is that the file I have to extract is every 3 files.
Thank you in advance to everybody.
Anurag Agrawal on 30 Mar 2020
Edited: Anurag Agrawal on 30 Mar 2020
You can use dir function to filter out the content of your folder.
In this case you can use the follwoing command:
>> myFiles = dir('*_cur,xls');
% '*' here acts as a wildcard
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Loveworks, Inc. is an organization that helps students discover their potential and live into their dreams. Through our afterschool programs, leadership training, community initiatives and summer leadership camps we believe we can see lives transformed in Oklahoma and beyond. Our goal is to:
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One of the funny things about the immune system is that it has been working inside your body your entire life but you probably know almost nothing about it. For example, you are probably aware that inside your chest you have an organ called a "heart". Who doesn't know that they have a heart? You have probably also heard about the fact that you have lungs and a liver and kidneys. But have you even heard about your thymus? There's a good chance you don't even know that you have a thymus, yet its there in your chest right next to your heart. There are many other parts of the immune system that are just as obscure, so let's start by learning about all of the parts.
The most obvious part of the immune system is what you can see. For example, skin is an important part of the immune system. It acts as a primary boundary between germs and your body. Part of your skin's job is to act as a barrier in much the same way we use plastic wrap to protect food. Skin is tough and generally impermeable to bacteria and viruses. The epidermis contains special cells called Langerhans cells (mixed in with the melanocytes in the basal layer) that are an important early-warning component in the immune system. The skin also secretes antibacterial substances. These substances explain why you don't wake up in the morning with a layer of mold growing on your skin -- most bacteria and spores that land on the skin die quickly.
Your nose, mouth and eyes are also obvious entry points for germs. Tears and mucus contain an enzyme (lysozyme) that breaks down the cell wall of many bacteria. Saliva is also anti-bacterial. Since the nasal passage and lungs are coated in mucus, many germs not killed immediately are trapped in the mucus and soon swallowed. Mast cells also line the nasal passages, throat, lungs and skin. Any bacteria or virus that wants to gain entry to your body must first make it past these defenses.
Once inside the body, a germ deals with the immune system at a different level. The major components of the immune system are:
- Lymph system
- Bone marrow
- White blood cells
- Complement system
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Think of British sculpture over the last 100 years and thoughts naturally turn to Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth. But these are just the two most famous names among many. This exhibition at the Fine Art Society attempts to show visitors their varied styles and results. There are 86 works on display across the gallery's three floors, ranging from classical to abstract.
Inspiration comes from varying eras. McWilliam's Hollow Figure owes a debt to Cycladic art, while the clean lines of Ursula Edgcumbe's bird bring to mind Egyptian sculptures weathered by the sand into simpler forms.
Plenty of contemporary works are also on display. John Skeaping's Crucifix dominates the back wall. The spindly yet powerful figure is reminiscent of work by Louise Bourgeois. This sculpture leads visitors downstairs to more modern works, where Julian Wild's gleaming scarlet tree appears to be covered in blood as if it has just burst forth violently from the ground. We also enjoyed Andreas Blank's humorous monument to the office worker with a neatly folded shirt and tie made of marble.
This is an impressive collection of British sculpture and akin to an exhibition we'd expect from a larger museum.
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Anyone else read this article in Runners World? http://www.runnersworld.com/running-tips/running-air-breathing-technique
Eventually I came across an article called "Breath Play," by Ian Jackson, a coach and distance runner, which related breathing cycles with running cadence. Later I found a study by Dennis Bramble, Ph.D., and David Carrier, Ph.D., of the University of Utah, explaining that the greatest impact stress of running occurs when one's footstrike coincides with the beginning of an exhalation. This means that if you begin to exhale every time your left foot hits the ground, the left side of your body will continually suffer the greatest running stress.
Hmm. My most frequent injury was to my left hip flexor. So I began to think, what if I could create a pattern that coordinated footstrike and breathing such that I would land alternately on my left foot and then right foot at the beginning of every exhale? Perhaps I could finally get healthy. It was worth a try.
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Eco-Architecture ought to be in harmony with nature, including its immediate environs. Decisions have to be taken on ecological grounds concerning locations, siting and orientation, as well as the well-informed choice of materials.
Eco-Architecture can provide imaginative and expressive solutions and is driven by a generation of highly creative designs. It has important cultural as well as architectural impacts.
Eco-Architecture makes every effort to minimise the use of energy at each stage of the building’s life cycle, including that embodied in the extraction and transportation of materials, their fabrication, their assembly into the building and ultimately the ease and value of their recycling when the building’s life is over. The design may also take into consideration the use of energy in building maintenance and changes in its use, not to mention its lighting, heating and cooling, particularly where the energy consumed involves the emission of greenhouse gases. Substantial savings can be achieved by the choice of materials appropriate for passive energy systems, especially natural ventilation, summer shading and winter solar heat gain. Solar and wind energy can provide heating and electric power.
The development of Eco-Architecture is driven by the depletion of natural resources and the need to preserve the balance of nature. The extensive use of steel and glass and the built-in problems of discomfort from solar overheating and winter heat loss, has led to the widespread use of mechanical systems which, by careful design, could have been avoided in almost any climate.
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Recently, there’s been some discussion in the lettings community about serving notice to end a tenancy, resulting in a range of responses with no clear view. To help landlords understand this complex issue, we’ve invited Tessa Shepperson from Landlord Law to explain how landlords can end tenancies.
Please note: Comments regarding amendments arising from the Deregulation Act 2015 apply to tenancies in England only, not Wales.
How can landlords end an assured shorthold tenancy?
There’s generally a lot of confusion about the service of notices and whether they actually end a tenancy in the eyes of the law.
Before we explore this further, let’s take a look at the original form of notice that we used to use – a Notice to Quit.
Notices to Quit (NTQ)
An ‘NTQ’ is a special type of common law notice that will completely end a tenancy after the notice period. It’s not the same as, say, a section 21 (s21) notice, even though an s21 is a notice asking your tenant to leave!
People sometimes make the mistake of using the term NTQ to end their tenancies. Although NTQs are still used for common law and unregulated tenancies (such as company or resident-landlord lets), they’re invalid for the majority of residential tenancies.
Section 5 (s5) of the Housing Act 1988, which regulates assured tenancies (ATs) and assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs), states that landlords’ NTQs are of no effect, as:
> They can’t be used to end a fixed term early; and
> They can’t be used for ATs or ASTs!
If a landlord is able to use a NTQ (for example if they don’t have an assured or an assured shorthold tenancy), they’ll need to act quickly to issue proceedings to evict their tenant, as accepting another month’s rent from the tenant can resurrect the tenancy - meaning that they’ll have to serve another NTQ to end it again!
However, it’s worth bearing in mind that AT and AST tenants can still serve an NTQ - for example to end a periodic tenancy.
So, if an NTQ is useless for ending the vast majority of tenancies, what should landlords use instead?
Ending a tenancy under the Housing Act 1988
The Housing Act 1988 governs most tenancies created since 15 January 1989. It put into place new rules about ending tenancies, set out in s5 of the act, and says that tenancies can only be ended in the following ways:
1. By a landlord getting a possession order from the Court AND the order being ‘executed’ – e.g. by a County Court bailiff physically removing the tenants - s5(1)(a); or
2. Where the tenancy agreement allows the landlord to end the tenancy - normally by exercising a ‘break clause’ - s5(1)(c) (although it should be noted that if the tenant stays in occupation, a ‘periodic’ tenancy will then come into being, under section 5(2), meaning that the tenant will still have a tenancy.); or
3. By ‘a surrender or other action on the part of the tenant’ - s5(2)(b). This will normally be:
> Exercising a break clause;
> Moving out at the end of the fixed term;
> Serving a tenant’s NTQ during a periodic tenancy; or
> Surrender (which normally needs to be agreed with the landlord).
The Housing Act 1988 notices
There are two notices to be aware of here:
> Section 8 (s8) - landlords can use this when they want to base their claim on one of the grounds for possession set out in Schedule 2 of the Act. The most common ground is ground 8, the mandatory rent arrears ground; and
> Section 21 – this is for when landlords want to use the ‘no fault’ ground for possession.
It’s clear from the legislation that serving these notices doesn’t actually end the tenancy in the same way as an NTQ. They do, however, entitle the landlord to obtain an order for possession if they go to court.
The tenant can continue to live in the property and will be liable for the rent. If the landlord doesn’t issue proceedings, the tenancy will continue indefinitely - unless the tenant leaves of their own free will.
What happens if the tenant leaves early?
Does this ‘end’ the tenancy? This is an important point as the tenant is only liable for the rent while the tenancy exists.
The legislation does not actually say anything on this point, and currently there is no guidance available from the courts. Therefore, the requirement for the tenant to serve notice if they wish to end the tenancy remains. Whilst section 40 of the Deregulation Act 2015 adds a new section 21C to the 1988 act providing for landlords to refund any rent paid in advance where:
“as a result of the service of a notice under section 21, the tenancy is brought to an end before the end of a period of the tenancy”
This would appear to be limited to any overpayment received as a result of the landlord no longer being required to serve their notice to coincide with the rental due date, which may result in an overpayment of rent.
So far as s8 notices are concerned, information is limited to a point at the end of the prescribed form, which says:
“Your landlord cannot make you leave your home without an order for possession issued by a court. By issuing this notice, your landlord is informing you that he intends to seek such an order. If you are willing to give up possession without a court order, you should tell the person who signed this notice as soon as possible and say when you are prepared to leave.”
The important point to understand here, is that the tenant needs to inform the landlord if they wish to end the tenancy after the service of a notice. I do not think that the tenant can unilaterally end the tenancy by moving out after the service of a notice without doing this first.
To help illustrate the point, here are a couple of scenarios. Imagine a landlord has served an s8 notice on 23 May:
The tenant just ups and leaves on 4 June, taking all his possessions and putting the keys through the letterbox. The landlord doesn’t find out until he visits the property on 23 June.
The tenant tells the landlord that he will be moving out on 4 June. He moves all his property out on that day and gives the keys back to the landlord.
> In the first scenario, the tenant is liable for the rent up until the 23 June because they didn’t inform the landlord they’d be moving out on 4 June.
> In the second scenario, the tenancy ends on 4 June because the tenant let the landlord know. Therefore the tenant will not be liable for any further rent after that date.
In many cases where tenants leave in this way, the tenants liability for rent is academic as there won’t be any money available, other than by claiming against the deposit. However, it is always a good idea for tenants to minimise their liability to their landlords.
To put it simply, tenants need to keep their landlords informed if they’re moving out and landlords need to keep a close eye on their properties.
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I wrote on 19 Oct 2017 about the meeting on 7 Nov 2017 of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Committee (VRBPAC) at White Oak to discuss Pfizer’s investigational Staphylococcus aureus vaccine intended for pre-surgical prophylaxis in elective orthopedic surgical populations. I noted before, we’ve had prior debates on this topic that have revolved around these questions:
- Can you use eradication of carriage as a measure of the value of prophylactic agent?
- How big does the study have to be if you must show reduction in a serious (non-trivial) clinical infection?
- In what population can you do this?
As I indicated previously, the answers to these questions to date have been NO, VERY LARGE, and NOT SURE. A briefing book by FDA is now posted online and allows us to see under the hood. In brief, the VRPBAC will focus on the problem of questions (2) and (3) from above as follows:
- Pfizer have initiated a Phase 3 trial of their vaccine in a population with the highest rate of surgical infection (despite good care) they could find: open, posterior approach, multi-level, instrumented, spinal fusion orthopedic surgery.
- The post-op infection rate in this population is 1.4%. Based on this, Pfizer have been running a trial that (per clinicaltrials.gov) will enroll over 3 years about 2,600 subjects at 1:1 vaccine:placebo.
- Per the briefing book, Pfizer estimate this sample size gives them an 88% power to detect a 70% (or better) reduction in post-op infection rate. This would correspond to a fall from 1.4% to 0.42%.
- Pretty easy so far on the logic, but now for the core question of the day: If there are no safety issues, can these data in one orthopedic procedure be generalized to other orthopedic procedures?
- On this point, the FDA briefing book notes that “Pfizer states that while the rates of invasive S. aureus disease across other elective orthopedic surgical populations are significant, they are low (~0.25% to ~0.5% within 90 days of surgery). Therefore, Pfizer states that conducting a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical endpoint efficacy trial that includes other elective orthopedic surgical populations would make the conduct of such a trial operationally impractical.”
- I agree here! My simple man’s sample size calculations quickly take me from the already substantial ~1,300/arm of the current study to sizes beyond 10-20,000 per arm.
Absolutely fascinating and I am delighted to see FDA and Pfizer bringing this great question into a public forum: a path forward in non-geologic time with non-infinite sample sizes is going to be needed if want to have more than a handful of tools of this type.
The FDA briefing book is excellent and I commend it to you … it provides a good summary of past (failed) efforts in this area as well as further details on the key question to be discussed.
All best wishes, –jr
John H. Rex, MD | Chief Medical Officer, F2G Ltd. | Expert-in-Residence, Wellcome Trust. Follow me on Twitter: @JohnRex_NewAbx. See past newsletters and subscribe for the future: http://amr.solutions/blog/
Upcoming meetings of interest to the AMR community:
- 6 Nov 2017 (Boston): BAARN (Boston-Area Antimicrobial Resistance Network), Annual Meeting for 2017
- 7 Nov 2017 (Washington, DC): FDA VRBPAC (Vaccines & Related Biologic Products) AdComm on the clinical development plan for Pfizer’s investigational Staphylococcus aureus vaccine intended for pre-surgical prophylaxis in elective orthopedic surgical population
- 7-8 Nov 2017 (Washington, DC): BARDA Industry Days
- 11-19 Nov 2017 (Annecy, France): International Course on Antibiotics and Resistance (ICARE)
- 13-19 Nov 2017 WHO’s World Antibiotic Awareness Week
- 15 Nov 2017 (London): BSAC: AMR Market Lounges. Networking day.
- 20 Nov 2017 (week of, China): UK-China Newton Fund Workshop: Antimicrobial Resistance Centre Partnerships Initiative.
- 20 Nov 2017 (London): Early Career Researcher Workshop on Diagnostics for Antimicrobial Resistance.
- 24-27 Nov 2017 (Taipei): 30th International Congress of Chemotherapy & Infection (ICC)
- [NEW] 7-8 Dec 2017 (Birmingham, UK): Antibiotic Resistance and Mechanisms Workshop (BSAC)
- 12-14 Feb 2018 (Baltimore): ASM Biothreats Conference
- 11-16 Mar 2018 (Ventura Beach): Gordon Research Conference on Antibacterial Discovery
- 21-24 Apr 2018 (Madrid): ECCMID
- 7-11 Jun 2018 (Atlanta): ASM Microbe
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This fun app for kids is build around the beautiful poster and book illustrations of the Dutch illustrator Bart De Keyzer (http://www.behance.net/gallery/Animal-Alphabet/3717532).
We want the kids to learn the English alphabet in a fun and meaningful way with sweet animations and funny sounds.
The app has 3 zones:
The learning zoo: this is the place where the kid can wander around between the different letters of the alphabet and see to which animal it belongs. If the kid presses the button an animation will play with the typical behaviour of the animal.
Pick an animal mini-game: In this game the kid sees a letter and 3 possible animals. If the kid chooses the right animal you'll get 3 points, for every mistake 1 point is deducted. At the end of the game you'll see your progress between different game in time and scores.
Pick a letter mini- game: This is the opposite of the previous game. You'll see an animal, and you have to guess what the starting letter of that animal is.
How did TexturePacker help you with your development?
Creating and managing the spritesheets! Especially the multipack functionality saved me a lot of work because the spritesheets for a single animation of an animal on the iPad existed out of multiple spritesheets.
What are your favorite TexturePacker features?
Auto SD and multipack
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“Security-conscious users must demand that their email providers offer a plain-text option. Unfortunately, such options are few and far between, but they are a key to stemming the webmail insecurity epidemic.
Mail providers that refuse to do so should be avoided, just like back alleys that are bad places to conduct business. Those online back alleys may look eye-pleasing, with ads, images and animations, but they are not safe.”
—Sergey Bratus and Anna Shubina. “The Only Safe Email is Text-Only Email.” The Conversation. September 10, 2017.
Taking the position that “the only safe email is text-only email” is problematic for two main reasons:
- Security is a process, and nothing is “safe”.
- Security has to be balanced against other requirements, such as functionality.
To see the problem in this position, let’s logically extend it to a more radical position. Why stop with email? Why not also advocate for the use of text-only web browsers?
I exclusively use text-only email and use text-only browsers on occasion. I think they are great. They are faster. They cut down on advertising, tracking and other nonsense. For users with visual impairment, they are an obvious choice and work better with text-to-speech software.
Which brings us to the key point, security comes at a cost. If you choose a text-only email client/provider or browser, then many of the emails you read or the websites you visit will not work as the author intended. This can protect you from the occasional phishing website or email containing a virus from a criminal organization. But, it’s no guarantee. Further, for every email or website this protects against, there will be thousands of legitimate emails and websites that will not work as intended.
The reality is, by selecting text-only email, you’ll start to see many emails with text with the following: “If you have trouble viewing this email, read the online version: [link]”, and it will become second nature to copy and paste that link into a modern browser to see the “correct” version of the email. Changing to text-only email does provide a little more incentive to think about the link, but for most people, it will introduce a lot more inconvenience, and the change will have little impact on their security. | <urn:uuid:d6cde6e7-ba88-4ca9-8dd6-1a2493e8cbbb> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cafebedouin.org/2017/09/13/a-text-only-world/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573399.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220818185216-20220818215216-00066.warc.gz | en | 0.947756 | 608 | 2.078125 | 2 |
Renegade: The Making of a President, by Richard Wolffe (Random House $26.00) Early on in the 2008 primary season, Candidate Barack Obama urged Newsweek writer and MSNBC correspondent, Richard Wolfe, to write the story of the campaign in the tradition of the old Theodore White books, The Making of a President for whatever year there was an election, beginning in 1960. Wolffe, (who, incidentally, has authored as well two Spanish cookbooks, Tapas: A Taste of Spain in America [Clarkson Potter in the US and Planeta in Spain, 2005] and Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes for the American Kitchen [Clarkson Potter, 2008]), was initially reluctant to do so, but finally decided to do so upon further urging and with the promise that Obama would give him exclusive interviews, with the caveat that Obama would not tell him certain things, like how he really felt about some of his opponents.
And Wolffe succeeds. The book gives a great feel about how the campaign ebbed and flowed. Beginning with the successfull organizing and winning of the Iowa caucuses, to the bruising primaries against Hilary Clinton, through the Reverend Wright controversy, and the writing of his great speeches on both race and his convention acceptance speech, and onto the fall campaign against John McCain, frequent contributor to the General's blog.
Wolffe acknowledges the contributions of a staff put together by Obama that included the David's Plouffe and Axelrod and his speechwriter, Jon Favreau. The organization was led firmly by Obama, who kept staff and volunteers focussed, and in style by being No Drama Obama. And while also acknowledging Obama's ambition, he notes the candidate's (and as President-Elect) willingness to have people around him that would challenge his own positions and mind-set.
Wolffe makes clear that Obama, even early on, has that mind-set of looking forward, and not looking back and, above all, wanting to be a transformative candidate and President. And therein may lay the problem many Progressive critics have with the President thus far. The looking forward seems to mean not looking seriously at the crimes of the previous President and his administration, which seems to skewer any notion of justice that we know. And for the transformative portion, we see too much of executive perogatives being defended, with too many compromises on the important issues. When will we see action on Dont Ask, Dont Tell, or the Defense of Marriage Act? What is Health Care reform without a public option? Why is Single-payer off the table? Of course it is still early and with the complete mess Bush left the country in, there is much to be done and not all can be done immediately. I get that. And I remain a hopeful man, and perhaps this administration can be the most transformational since FDR's. I read this book with the expectation that I could get fired up and ready to go. There is much of that. There remains much to be done.
Renegade: The Making of a President is available at Jackson Street Books and fine independent bookstores everywhere.
*Note from SeattleTammy: If you need more reasons to shop your local indie bookstore, please watch this video from our colleagues at The Regulator Bookstore (H/T to our SLpal Griffin!) While we can't quite make the same claims, being online only, re-using and recycling our packing materials is a priority for us. I re-use packing paper to wrap your purchase and re-cycle bubble envelopes whenever possible. We ship via US Postal services and the mailman is already coming to your house, so we aren't dispatching a separate truck. | <urn:uuid:a46699a0-bb77-43b2-879d-86bbe1dc5c4d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://patriotboy.blogspot.com/2009/07/department-of-book-reports-renegade.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279650.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00435-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.969252 | 752 | 1.625 | 2 |
IAA e-Learning Portal – moodle.iaa.ac.tz is simply an online Learning portal where students can access their educational activities online.
To start Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) e-Learning school activities, you will need a IAA e-Learning Portal. Therefore it is advisable that all students should create one.
If you are looking for how to log in, sign in/up, retrieve, change, or reset your profile/account dashboard password on the Institute of Accountancy Arusha, IAA E-Learning login portal online, Check below on how to access IAA e-Learning Portal.
How to access IAA e-Learning Portal
With the help of the internet on your smartphone or computer, Open any web browser and follow these steps
- Go to IAA e-Learning Portal – https://moodle.iaa.ac.tz/
- Fill in your Username and Password
- Then Click Login
Changing or Reset IAA E-Learning Login Password
You can Also Change or Reset IAA E-Learning Login Password If you Forgot by following the steps below
- To start, go to the Portal Login screen
- Next, click on the Forgot/Change Password link, fill and enter the required details
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by Larry Austin
An Island mon's frustration with her third-grader's math homework was the inspiration for a new product.
Shirley Barberic has created a teaching aid called The Fact Wheel that she said makes learning math fun. Her idea came six years ago when her daughter Marcy brought home an assignment that was a great concept in theory, but frustrating in practice.
"I thought of making it more fun and more creative for the kids to hold their interest a little longer."
She devised two colored connected wheels with math problems on one side and answers on the other. "If the colors match on the back side, then the kids know they're right immediately," Barberic said. "They don't really need any parental help. It gives the kids, I think, confidence and teaches them to be independent in their own thinking and learning, which is really what we all strive for, to develop individual and independent thinkers."
She calls the product a "compact, color-coded, self-correcting math manipulative that can be used as a game with friends or just individually to enrich your child's current math program."
The game includes a spinner, scorecards and eight interchangeable Fact Wheels that teach multiplication from 2x2 to 9x9.
The Fact Wheel was a hit at Huth Road School, where Barberic said she received positive comments from teachers who used it. The students learn at their own pace and are self-directed and self-correcting.
Barberic said she is hoping to make other versions available in the future for addition and subtraction, percentages, and beginning reading skills, or state capitals.
Her husband, Tony, "was very instrumental in helping in the whole process of design and manufacturing of it," she said.
She sells them at craft shows and on eBay (search The Fact Wheel).
The Fact Wheel is six years in the making and is now available at Pam's Gift Shop in the Grand Island Plaza and on eBay.
"It's been something I just believed in for a long time and really never given up on," Barberic said. "It's finally nice to see it become an actual product now that can help other kids."
Barberic is hoping an online contest will help make her new product availabe nationwide at Walmart. The Walmart Get on the Shelf competition offers a grand prize winner space for a new product on the shelves at Walmarts nationwide, Barberic said. The buying public will vote online for products they want to see in stores. (Visithttps://getontheshelf.walmart.com/product/187b/The-Fact-Wheel.)
"Out of 2,828 entries, I think they pick 20," she said.
The contest has "kind of inspired me to continue on, because it was one of those things that was like a front-burner, back-burner of my life," she said. "Other things took priority, so it just stayed in my basement for months at a time, and then something would jar my creativity and memory."
Barberic had never invented anything before. While her own kids have outgrown the multiplication tables, other applications for The Fact Wheel "are pretty much limited only by creativity," she said.
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A number of years ago I was walking along Lake Michigan with a friend (a fellow medical resident) when she turned to me and said, “are you wheezing? Do you have asthma?” I had always been physically active and assumed my breathlessness while walking down the trail was due to the thirty extra pounds of pizza and doughnuts I’d acquired during residency. But she was right: I was wheezing and breathless and it didn’t feel good at all. I made an appointment with one of the hospital’s lung docs who took a good history, did a physical, and ran some pulmonary function tests. And I did have asthma. And it felt much, much better when I used proper medication, a feeling confirmed by my improving lung function tests. (Not too surprisingly, the asthma got even better when I lost 40 lbs and started treatment for my acid reflux.)
I still get mild asthma symptoms from time to time, especially when I get sick, but for many others, the picture isn’t so pretty. Asthma kills at least a quarter of a million people every year around the world. If you’ve ever worked in an ER and seen a kid with a bad asthma attack, you’ve earned a healthy respect for the disease. If you’ve ever watched your own kid gasping for breath, begging you to make it better, you’ve learned to fear it.
As our understanding of asthma has improved, so has our ability to treat it (an ability that is strongly linked to a patient’s socio-economic status. Mortality has been rising despite the discovery of better treatments. Wait: let’s pull this out of the parentheses…)… Asthma deaths and hospitalizations are largely preventable, and disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic Americans. We know how to treat the disease asthma, but don’t know how to treat the people who are affected most.
We understand that asthma is not just a tightening of the airways but also an inflammation that can cause long-term damage. Not only can we treat asthma, but we have objective ways of measuring how well our patients are doing. It’s easy and inexpensive to measure airway obstruction and response to medications. We know what works.
For this reason, a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine seems both wise and foolish.
(I thought I was so on the ball. I really did. But while I was busy riding my bike, playing with my kid, and looking at rentals with my wife, David Gorski and my other medical blogger pals were out in Las Vegas at TAM discussing the very study I wanted to tell you about.)
The study, called “Active albuterol or placebo, sham acupuncture, or no intervention in asthma,” was done for reasons that are not clear to me. It may have been done not to test the effectiveness of asthma therapy but to look at what a “placebo” might really be or do. At least, I think that was the idea. When reading the abstract and full text, it’s not actually clear why the study was done. At first it seems as if it were done to see why asthmatics treated with placebo improve:
In prospective experimental studies in patients with asthma, it is difficult to determine whether responses to placebo differ from the natural course of physiological changes that occur without any intervention.
Why ask such a question? We know that poorly-treated asthma is deadly, and well treated asthma much less so. Why do we care about placebo effects here? The authors explain further:
Placebo effects (i.e., benefits resulting from simulated treatment or the experience of receiving care) are reported to improve signs and symptoms of many diseases in clinical trials and in clinical practice. On this basis, the accepted standards for clinical-trial design specify that the effects of active treatment should ideally be compared with the effects of placebo. Despite this common practice, it is unclear whether placebo effects observed in clinical trials (or those that presumably occur in clinical care) influence both objective and subjective outcomes and whether placebo effects differ from the natural course of disease or regression to the mean.
In other words, the authors want to know what placebos actually do to real people, and they chose asthmatics because they are easy to study (there are symptom-assessment tools for subjective data and spirometry for objective data). This makes asthma both the right and wrong choice for the study. It’s an excellent model to assess the affect of placebo, but one in which the use of placebo is hard to justify on an ethical basis.
Not surprisingly, they found that “doing something” worked better than doing nothing. More specifically, they found that any placebo will make a patient feel subjectively better than doing nothing at all. They also found that all three placebos (sham acupuncture, fake inhaled medicine, and simply being enrolled in the study without treatment) improved objective measures of lung function, but not nearly as much as real medicine (in fact, not much at all).
In other words, simply attending to a patient makes them feel better. But to get a significant objective improvement (in asthma at least) you must also give them real medicine. Real medicine comprises both active medications and attending to the patient. There is no separate “placebo” that can be given to treat asthma effectively.
This is actually a quite beautiful study. It demonstrates that “placebo effect” is not the same as a real treatment, that real treatment always includes whatever benefit placebo provides, and that placebo is mostly an effect on subjective rather than objective measures of health. You can’t fix asthma with placebo, only with real treatment. But we’ve already known that from decades of studying asthma. So what other justification is there for doing this study?
Our research has important implications both for the treatment of asthma and for clinical-trial design in general. Many patients with asthma have symptoms that remain uncontrolled, and the discrepancy between objective pulmonary function and patients’ self-reports noted in this study suggests that subjective improvement in asthma should be interpreted with caution and that objective outcomes should be more heavily relied on for optimal asthma care. Indeed, although improvement in objective measures of lung function would be expected to correlate with subjective measures, our study suggests that in clinical trials, reliance solely on subjective outcomes may be inherently unreliable, since they may be significantly influenced by placebo effects. However, even though objective physiological measures (e.g., FEV1) are important, other outcomes such as emergency room visits and quality-of-life metrics may be more clinically relevant to patients and physicians. Although placebos remain an essential component of clinical trials to validate objective findings, assessment of the course of the disease without treatment, if medically appropriate, is essential in the evaluation of patient-reported outcomes. (Emphasis mine, PalMD)
This is folly. First, we have a huge literature on quality of life metrics in asthma. Huge. And we also know that objective changes in asthma are what save patients’ lives. Yes, I care how my patient feels, but it is not more “clinically relevant” than how they are actually doing physiologically. Both are important, but not equal. And the idea that comparing active treatment to placebo is not ideal is not new to researchers. It’s simply that following the natural history of the disease as a “control” is not usually appropriate (cf. Tuskegee syphilis experiment).
No good clinician would consider treating an asthmatic with placebo. Improper treatment of asthma leads to debility and death. This study chose mild asthmatics, but I still feel very uncomfortable with the ethics of the study design. Rather than using a disease we know how to treat to study placebo, we should be finding ways to get treatment to the millions of people who aren’t getting it.
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Death row inmates who continue to protest their innocence are less likely to choose last meals before being executed, a scientific study has shown.
After studying the last meals of 247 people executed in the United States between 2002 and 2006, Kevin M Kniffin of Cornell University found that those who admitted guilt were also more likely to order a high-calorie meal as their final repast.
"People who denied guilt were 2.7 times as likely to decline a last meal than people who admitted guilt (29% versus 8%)," writes Kniffin.
"People who admitted guilt requested 34% more calories of food than the rest of the sample (2,786 versus 2,085 calories)."
The study quotes prisoner Elias Syriani, who strenuously denied murdering his wife, and declared: "I want no meal from this place", immediately before his execution in 2005.
Philip Workman, executed for murdering a Tennesse police officer, also strongly denied his guilt, and when asked what he wanted for his final meal told officials to deliver a pizza to a homeless person instead.
Kniffin reasons that accepting a final meal could be regarded as condoning the execution process, so those who deny guilt would be more likely to reject it.
"To the extent that agreement to accept the traditional invitation of a last meal implies some consent to the execution process, it is sensible that people who deny guilt will tend to deny the invitation to a last meal," Kniffin writes.
"People who are facing an execution for which they claim innocence appear to lack an appetite when compared with the rest of the sample whereas people who have accepted guilt appear relatively more 'comfortable.'"
A jailhouse video by North Carolina killer Marion Pruett is also discussed, in which he describes an "extravagant high-calorie final meal" he will enjoy and explains that he has "made his peace."
"Just as warning labels on tobacco products appear to ironically increase tobacco consumption for some people, our study of last meals suggests that drawing attention to death has the potential to invite overconsumption of food for some people while, notably, approximately 20% of the people opted to eat nothing," Kniffin argues.
Texas abolished the last meal in 2011, after condemned prisoner Lawrence Russell Brewer requested chicken-fried steaks with gravy and sliced onions, a triple-patty bacon cheeseburger, a bowl of fried okra with ketchup, a pound of barbecued meat with half a loaf of white bread, three fajitas, a meat-lover's pizza, ice cream, peanut-butter fudge with crushed peanuts and three root beers.
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What is Life?
A Journey, A Destination, A Play, An Opportunity, A Punishment, An Experience, A Random Act, A Planned Event, A Goal, An Attempt, A Learning, A Duty, A Responsibility, A Cosmic Event
One thing is common it is full of possibilities and full of 'IF' s
50% of LIFE is IF
Even science realizes the importance of 'IF' and has solved the biggest philosophical question of Time Travel with "IF"
If one goes back in time and kills her grandfather , whether she will be born ? How can she return back to her present?
This is the theory of Parallel Universe. We have infinite parallel universe operating simulatenously. If one kills her grandfather then she doesnt come back to her present universe but follows another parallel universe.
Even spirituality realizes the importance of 'IF'. We discuss spiritual learning assuming we have a choice and 'IF' we follow spiritual and righteous path, our life will be better.
Even management stresses the importance of 'IF'. Business or Corporate Strategy is about making choices. 'IF' companies follow a certain path, they will get the desired results.
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Fraternalism in America (1860 - 1920)
By: Burke Gray
The American Civil War was an economic disaster for the young country and hard times, including two major depressions, soon followed. Hard times bring people together and in the latter part of the Nineteenth Century, they came together in the Lodge. By 1900, America had over three hundred different--and mostly new--fraternal orders. The Sears and Roebuck catalog of that year featured over eighty pins, charms, and watch fobs from twenty-eight different orders. The following numbers, taken from the World Almanac of 1896, shows the membership in the foremost fraternal orders of that time.
Odd Fellows 939,307
Knights of Pythias 456,944
Ancient Order of United Workmen 341,371
Knights of the Maccabees 209,831
Royal Arcanum 169,531
Improved Order of Red Men 161,408
Junior Order of United American Mechanics 153,268
Modern Woodmen of America 144,403
Knights of Honor 121,183
Ancient Order of Foresters of America 115,967
Ancient Order of Hibernians of America 115,000
Knights and Ladies of Honor 84,000
Sons of Temperance 59,680
Knights of the Golden Eagle 58,535
Order of United American Mechanics 55,689
American Legion of Honor 55,055
Woodmen of the World 52,558
National Union 47,625
Catholic Benevolent Legion 40,106
Order of Chosen Friends 38,095
Catholic Mutual Benefit Association 38,000
Ancient Order of Foresters 36,825
Equitable Aid Union 35,118
Independent Order of B’Nai B’rith 30,500
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 27,000
Catholic Knights of America 24,000
Improved Order of Heptasophs 23,905
Order of the Golden Cross 20,257
Royal Templars of Temperance 19,210
New England Order of Protection 18,429
United Order of Pilgrim Fathers 18,100
Order of United Friends 17,000
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union 15,000
United Ancient Order of Druids 14,600
Royal Society of Good Fellows 12,870
Smaller orders (total) 73,209
Additionally, the Sears & Roebuck catalog of 1900 featured jewelry for the following orders:
Patriotic Sons of America
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army of the Republic
Catholic Order of Foresters
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Degree of Honor (A.O.U.W.)
A total fraternal membership of nearly five million is quite significant when you consider that the population of this country in 1896 was only about seventy-five million. Of those seventy-five million, it is probably safe to assume that at least half were children--after all, this was an era of large families. Given that, it is not unreasonable to assume that one out of every seven or eight adult men and women belonged to some kind of fraternal order at the turn of the century. Some sources have placed the number closer to one in four.
As suggested by the list above, there was an order for virtually every person or group. There were orders for Englishmen, Scotsmen, Germans, Poles, and Irishmen—and every other nationality that found itself living in this country. There were Catholic orders, Anti-Catholic orders, Protestant orders, Patriotic and Political orders. There were orders for railroad men and traveling salesmen. There were temperance and prohibition orders and a few orders that started out as drinking clubs—and some that remain essentially that. There were orders for women and children. But a common factor in virtually all of these organizations was that they provided life insurance to their members. In fact, most life insurance in the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth Century was obtained through these fraternal benefit societies.
Fraternalism in general was nothing new in this country. After all, the Boston Tea Party was supposed to have been orchestrated from a Masonic Lodge and a good number of the Founding Fathers were Masons. Like the tea, Freemasonry had been imported from England in the 1700’s. (Conspiracy buffs take note: Here is an honest-to-goodness, historically documented, Masonic Conspiracy. There is absolutely no doubt that in 1776 a number of American Masons conspired to overthrow the lawful rule of His Majesty King George III. Drawing on a long experience in dealing with kings, they succeeded and went on to found the United States of America.)
There were other fraternal lodge elements at work also. The Odd Fellows, another English import, arrived in the early 1800’s. The country got its first American-made lodge in 1834 with the founding of the Order of Redmen http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/masonicmuseum/fraternalism/redmen.htm which supposedly traces its origins back to the Sons of Liberty, a secret (and undoubtedly revolutionary) order of the Revolutionary War.
The fraternal orders of Post-Civil-War America patterned their lodge structure after that of the Blue Lodge Masons, complete with secret ritual, grips, and passwords. This is hardly surprising as a disproportionate share of the founders of these new orders were Masons. But unlike the Masons, which were at this time upper class gentlemen’s clubs, the new orders opened their doors to working class men--and women. And though the lodge structure was essentially Masonic, the prime purpose of these new orders was based on yet another fraternal order founded in 1868, the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
The concept of a social safety net was totally unknown in the Nineteenth Century. The death of a breadwinner frequently meant destitution for his family. Life insurance was available only to the well-to-do and beyond the economic reach of the average working man. In response to this, the AOUW was founded by John Upchurch, a Mason, as a Fraternal Benefit Society. Each member was assessed a small fee and upon the death of a member, his family would receive a death benefit, usually on the order of about $500 - $2,000. (See Knights of Pythias Assessment card below)
This would generally have been enough to pay off the mortgage on the family farm and perhaps support the family thereafter. (This is most likely the origin of the term "he bought the farm" meaning he died.) The AOUW introduced affordable life insurance to working class families and the more than three hundred new fraternal benefit societies formed in the latter 1800’s followed their example. A Golden Age of Fraternalism was under way.
It is entirely possible that the founding of the fraternal benefit society movement by Upchurch was simply an accident of History; what he may have intended was to found a sort of labor union. Its purpose, he said, was adjusting “all differences which may arise between employers and employees, and to labor for the development of a plan of action that may be beneficial to both parties, based on the eternal truth that the interests of labor and capitol are equal and should receive equal protection”….to “bring together then conflicting social interests, capitol and labor, to provide a means of arbitration with which to settle difficulties that were constantly arising.”
In this, the age of the Robber Baron, Upchurch is being incredibly naïve. Without the threat of a strike, industry had not the slightest reason to pay any attention to the AOUW and there is no evidence that it ever arbitrated or negotiated anything. That would be left to the Knights of Labor, an early labor organization founded in the following year of 1869.
The Fraternal benefit society, that curious blend of fraternal lodge and life insurance company, would flourish in that form for about one human lifetime. The reasons for their decline (and transformation) are numerous. Some, like the Knights of Honor, were simply so badly managed that they went bankrupt. Many operated as little more than a “pass the hat” operation with little or no reserves leaving them vulnerable to epidemics or other natural disasters. Some simply died of old age as their members aged and new members could not be found to replace them.
By the 1920’s, a number of changes were in the works. Increasingly, the States had began to impose reserve requirements and other regulations. The remaining societies started to recognize the economics of scale and there were a trickle of mergers among the smaller orders. That trickle was to become a flood with the coming of the Great Depression in 1929. Some of the larger and stronger, the Royal Arcanum, the Woodmen, and the Independent Order of Foresters, are still very much in the insurance business though it is doubtful that much of their lodge structures any longer exist. They and the other survivors—or at least their much-merged descendants--operate under the umbrella group, the American Fraternal Alliance.
Several orders and individuals are worth noting. The Knights of Pythias, founded in 1864, was not a fraternal benefit society but rather a traditional fraternity more along the lines of the Masons and Odd Fellows. Founded in Washington, D.C., it was originally meant as an organization of government employees but it promptly grew beyond that. It was enormously popular, gaining nearly half a million members in its first thirty years. This was in spite of at least two bankruptcies and an internal Civil War that almost tore the Order apart in its first decade. Most of the founding members left (or were forced out of) the order. Rathbone, the founder, probably spent as much time out of the order as he did in it.
The Masons (Freemasons, Free and Accepted Masons) are the only order that in any way can legitimately lay claim to the term "ancient". Masonry has been known to exist since 1717 and it was widely accepted by Mason and non-Mason alike that the order was much older than that. In the Eighteenth Century it was frequently believed that Masonry extended back into Biblical times but this belief did not survive the closer scrutiny of the next century. By the end of the Nineteenth Century, the general consensus was that Masonry had evolved from Medieval stonemason guilds. And so it remained until 1989 when Masonry got the surprise of its (very long) life.
The surprise was the answer to an age-old ritualistic question: "From whence come you?" The answer was not at all what they had expected. It was provided by a historian named John Robinson, a non-Mason with no particular interest in Masonry. His interest was in the Middle Ages and what he found in his studies indicated that the Masons had originated not as stonemasons but as soldier-monks in an order called the Knights Templar that had been established during the first Crusade. Robinson’s compelling case can be found in his book, Born in Blood.
The heart of Masonry is the Blue Lodge which refers not to a physical building but rather to the first three degrees, the Entered Apprentice, the Fellow Craft, and the Master Mason. This is without a doubt the very oldest part of Masonry with parts of the ritual going back to the first days of the order in the early Fourteenth Century. Masonry may not be exactly ancient but it certainly is old. Robinsons evidence strongly suggests that the Order that was to become Masonry was already over 150 years old when Columbus set sail.
Blue Lodge - Past Master Jewel
Photo Courtesy of Ralph W. Omholt, PM
Beyond the Blue Lodge, Masonry consists of a labyrinth of degrees and sub-orders that even most Masons probably don’t fully understand. (Indeed, many Masons never progress beyond the Blue Lodge.) There are two paths that a Master Mason may take to higher degrees, the York Rite and the Scottish Rite. The York Rite adds an additional nine degrees culminating in the Knight of the Temple degree or Knights Templar. (Masons have long known that they probably had some kind of connection with the Knights Templar but until Robinson, they never knew just how close that connection was.) The York Rite ritual, except for the final degrees which are Christian, is based largely on Hebrew scripture and legend. Of the two paths, the York Rite is the oldest.
York Rite Fobs & Jewelry
A common York Rite watch fob is the "Keystone" pictured in the arch above. The Keystone is placed in the center of an arch which preserves the others in their places, and secures firmness and stability to the arch. It was the custom of Operative Masons to engrave their mark in the center of the keystone and a tradition that is still carried forward to this day. Around the Knight Templars Blood-Red Passion Cross and Crown is inscribed the motto "In Hoc Signo Vinces" the Latin for "By this sign thou shall conquer."
York Rite - Commandery Jewels & Sash Star
York Rite - Past High Priest Jewels & Lapel Pin
The Scottish Rite is influenced heavily by the work of Albert Pike, a Confederate General, prolific writer, and a most enthusiastic Mason. Pike took a number of older Masonic degrees--mostly French--and re-wrote them into twenty-nine new degrees in the late Nineteenth Century. The ritual is more ecumenical in nature, weaving the common themes of a number of religions through the Rite. It might more accurately be called the American Rite. A few hardy Masons choose both paths to further enlightenment as is evidenced by a few beautiful old watch fobs that feature both the double-headed eagle of the thirty-second degree as well as the Cross and Crown of the Knights Templar.
Scottish Rite - 33rd Degree Jewel & Lapel Pins
The Thirty-third Degree of Freemasonry is an Honorary Degree bestowed on those Scottish Rite Masons who have dedicated themselves to a lifetime of service to Freemasonry.
The A.A.O.N.M.S. (Ancient Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine) whose members are commonly called Shriners are devoted to charity work, symbolism with an Arabic theme, and to having a good time. After all the degree work, they probably deserve it. This order is not part of the Masonic Family of degrees that formulate Ancient Craft Masonry. It is an Order started by Master Masons who at the outset wanted the best of men to become members of the Shrine for charity and fun. They therefore chose to include in their bylaws that a member had to be a Master Mason in good standing in a Masonic Lodge. Since all Master Masons are under the Laws and Regulations of their respective Grand Lodges the Shrine was insured to have nothing but the best and most loyal of members. Owing allegiance first to their obligation of Ancient Craft Masonry and then to the Shrine. Very few Masonic Lodges and Shrines hold their meeting in the same building due to Masonic law: no alcohol being served in or on the property on which a Masonic Hall is built.
Shrine Tiger Claw Jewel
This beautiful Shrine Jewel was made with real Tiger Claws set into 14 kt gold to form the Crescent Moon, Tiger Eye Stone to carve the face of the Sphinx and the Star is a real ruby studded with seed pearls. It is a wonderful piece of Craftsmanship in both style and design.
Masonry is legendary for its secrecy but this is only a legend. The only thing secret about the Masons is that there are no secrets to the Masons. Every single aspect of their order has been written down and anyone wishing to know what the order is all about can do so with a little diligent library work. Do not expect to find deep and hidden secrets and mysteries here. What Masonry teaches with its elaborate rituals and symbolism already exists in the heart of every good man and woman--though we probably don’t think about it nearly enough.
The Odd Fellows, at least according to one story, got its curious name from the fact that it was a lodge that opened its doors to the working class who at that time did not ordinarily belong to fraternal orders--and were thus "odd". This may or may not be true as the Odd Fellows have been around for a long time and a good many things get lost in the fog of history. The first documented reference to an Odd Fellows lodge is in the year 1748. The Lodge was number nine which suggests other lodges preceded them. There may also have been predecessor organizations. It seems likely that they are nearly as old as modern (Free and Accepted) Masons. Membership in both the Masons and Odd fellows has been common as evidenced by numerous pins showing the square and compass conjoined with the three link chain.
One man, Joseph Cullen Root, was responsible for the founding of no less than four fraternal orders. Root, a member of the AOUW, was inspired by a sermon on the clearing of land for settlement and was moved to establish the Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal benefit society with the goal of clearing away financial problems caused by the death of a breadwinner. The lady’s branch, the Royal Neighbors, soon followed.
But within a few years of its founding, Root had a falling out with the leadership of his new order. So he left the MWA and promptly founded the Woodmen of the World. Their ladies promptly founded Neighbors of Woodcraft. All four orders survive today as fraternal benefit insurance companies.
As we enter into the Twenty-First Century, fraternalism in America has itself fallen on hard times. Membership in Blue Lodge Masonry is at its lowest point in over a hundred years and other orders are not fairing much better. It is entirely possible that we are now witnessing the extinction of venerable old institutions that have been an integral--if not crucial--part of American history. Ironically, it is the relative newcomers, the Fraternal Benefit Societies, that have survived the best. Though their secret ritual has largely been forgotten and most lodges have ceased to exist entirely, many of their descendants survive in the form of fraternal life insurance companies.
Charles William Heckethorn in his book The Secret Societies of All Ages and Countries (University Books, 1965) accurately defines the decline of fraternalism in America, to wit: “Thanks to secret societies themselves, they are now no longer needed, at least not in the realms of thought. In politics, however, circumstances will arise in every age to call them into existence; and though they seldom attain their direct object, yet are they not without influence on the relations between ruler and ruled, advantageously for the latter in the long run, though not immediately. But thought—religious, philosophical and political—is free—if not as yet in every country, it is so certainly in the lands inhabitated by the Saxon races. And though the bigot and the fool would crush it, the former because it undermines his absolutism, and the latter because it interferes with his ease, yet shall it only grow stronger by the opposition. Science becomes the powerful bulwark against the invasion of dogmatic absurdities; and there is growing up a scientific church, wherein knowledge, and not humility, labour, and not penance and fasting, are considered essentials. Various phenomena in modern life are proofs of this. Man during ages of intellectual gloom annihilated himself in behalf of the great deified All; now he studies and respects himself, destroys the fetishes, and combats for Truth, which is the true deity. In ancient times the mind rose from religion to philosophy; in our times, by a violent reaction, it will ascend from philosophy to religion, And the men whose religion is so arrived at, whose universal sympathy has cast out fear—such men are the true regenerators of mankind, and need neither secret signs nor passwords to recognize each other; in fact; they are opposed to all such devices, because they know that liberty consists in publicity. In a despotically ruled country, as Russia, for instance, secret societies are even now the only means of stirring up the people to fight for freedom; but wherever liberty rules, secrecy is no longer necessary to effect good and useful work; once it needed secret societies in order to triumph, now it wants open union to maintain itself.”
Though the Golden Age of Fraternalism is long since passed, the artifacts they left behind are still a wonder to behold. Beautiful little works of art in gold, silver, bronze, and brass, decorated with precious stones, colored enamel, and elaborate hand engraving pay lasting tribute not only to the lodges that inspired them but to the goldsmiths of the late Nineteenth and early Twentieth Century who created them. On the following pages you will find a good sampling of the lapel pins, charms, watch fobs, and large medals (commonly called Jewels) associated with the many fraternal lodges active at the turn of the century. This is by no means a complete accounting; one could spend a lifetime acquiring only Masonic jewelry and still never reach the end. Still, there is something here for everyone, ranging from inexpensive gold filled lapel pins to elaborate jewels in 14K set with diamonds and rubies.
So come, take a walk back into time, a time when man--and woman—belonged.
DECORATIONS OF HONOR
AND SOCIETY EMBLEMS
1. Order of St. Andrew (Russia)
2. Order of Leopold (Belgium)
3. Order of the Holy Sepulchre (Pontifical)
4. Order of St. Patrick, with collar attachment (Great Britain, Ireland)
5. Guelfic Order of Hanover
6. Order of St. Gregory the Great (Pontifical)
7. Order of the Crown of Wurtemburg
8. Christian Endeavor
9. Royal Arch Mason
10. Knights of the Golden Eagle
11. Order of the Tower and Sword (Portugal)
12. Order of St. Olaf (Sweden)
13. Grand Army of the Republic (United States)
14. Legion of Honor (France)
15. Order of the Thistle, with collar attachment (Great Britain, Scotland)
16. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
17. Order of the Sun and Lion (Persia)
18. Patriotic Order Sons of America
19. Order of St. John of Jerusalem
20. Order of the Star of India (Great Britain, India)
21. The "Nichan" Badge (Tunis)
22. Family Order of Loyalty of Baden (Germany)
23. Order of the Bath, Military Class (Great Britain)
24. Knight Templar
25. League of American Wheelmen
PAST OFFICERS JEWELS
1. PAST MASTER, of a Lodge of Master Masons, or Blue Lodge
2. PAST HIGH PRIEST, if a Royal Arch Chapter of Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
3. PAST EMINENT COMMANDER, of a Commandery of Knights Templar
4. PAST ILLUSTRIOUS COMMANDER IN CHIEF, of a Consistory, Thirty second Degree of Freemasonry
5. PAST POTENTATE, of Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
6. PAST EXALTED RULER, of a Lodge of the Benovolent Protective Order of Elks
7. PAST CHANCELLOR, of a Lodge of Knights of Pythias
8. PAST COMMANDER, of a Council American Legion of Honor
9. PAST [NOBLE] GRAND, of a Lodge of Independent Order of Odd Fellows
10. PAST SACHEM, of a Tribe of Improved Order of Red Men
11. PAST PRESIDENT, of a Camp, Patriotic Order Sons of America
12. PAST REGENT, of a Council of Royal Arcanum
13. PAST COUNCILOR, of a Council of Junior Order of United American Mechanics
14. PAST WORKMAN, of a Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen
15. PAST CHIEF PATRIARCH, of an Odd fellows [Patriarchs Militant] Encampment
16. PAST REGENT, of a Senate, Order of Sparta
1. MASTER MASON
2. ROYAL ARCH MASON
4. THIRTY-SECOND DEGREE OF FREEMASONRY
5. MYSTIC SHRINE
6. IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN
7. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
8. KNIGHTS OF MALTA
9. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
10. KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE
11. ROYAL ARCANUM
12. ORDER OF SPARTA
13. BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS
14. ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN
15. AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR
16. KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES
17. PATRIOTIC ORDER SONS OF AMERICA
18. JUNIOR ORDER UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS
19. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF FORESTERS
20. IMPROVED ORDER OF HEPTASOPHS
21. LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN
22. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS
23. BROTHERHOOD OF RAILROAD TRAINMEN
24. CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION OF AMERICA
25. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
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Other Web Sites
Here are some references to web sites relating to Tong and the subjects covered by the book. Please note however that most of the sources of information used in the book are not available online.
Historical Documents relating to TongRoman Camps ➚ at Burlington on the northern edge of the parish pushes the history back to Roman times.
Domesday Book Entry ➚ of 1086 lists the village as 'Tuange'.
Tong Castle Hill ➚ confusingly sited in Tong Norton rather than the present site of Tong Castle was a short-lived Norman fortified motte and bailey construction probably of timber rather than stone.
Victoria County History ➚ entry for Tong College.
An ancient suit of armour ➚ believed to been at Tong Castle for many years. Of 'asiatic' design possibly dating from the twelfth century.
The National Archives ➚ holds the census and family records (births, marriages and deaths) for the whole UK including Tong.
Gerard de Lairesse ➚'s painting "Achilles discovered among the daughters of Lycomedes" believed to have hung in George Durant's Castle.
Carracci - The Montalto Madonna ➚ another valuable painting believed to have hung in George Durant's Castle.
Parish Registers ➚ has most of the births, deaths and marriage records for Tong up to about 1810.
Tong Castle Gates ➚ were moved from Tong in 1977 when the M54 was built and are now at Marston Road, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton.
Early Photographs ➚ of Tong including the old Priory, Post Office and Castle.
Statistical Census ➚ for 2001 about Tong.
Background ReferencesAerial Photograph ➚ of Tong on Bing maps.
Watling Street ➚ which is the northern boundary of the parish of Tong formed the ancient border between Scandinavian Danelaw and Anglo-Saxon Wessex in the 9th and 10th centuries.
Earl of Morcar ➚ who was Lord of Tong just prior to the Norman conquest.
Shottesbrooke ➚ the seat of the Trussells who married into the Pembrugge and formed the model for the creation of the Collegiate Church at Tong between 1405 and 1410. See also Shottesbrooke in Victoria County History ➚.
William Coffin ➚ was the second husband of Margaret Dymock (after the death of hr first husband Sir Richard Vernon) a very significant player at the court of Henry VIII.
The Vernon Chantry ➚ has clear parallels with the chapel of Henry VII in Westinster Abbey.
Lady Wortley-Montague ➚ the famous daughter of Evelyn Pierrepont 1st Duke of Kingston was an important figure in Georgian society.
Location of Childwick ➚ the Hertfordshire seat of the Durants. A brief description of the Childwickbury Estate ➚ is also available, the previous owner was the widow of Stanley Kubrick ➚ the world famous film director and is the place where he spent the last ten years of his very productive life.
Local villages ➚ in the area include Blymhill, Gnosall, Haughton, Sheriffhales.
County Directories ➚ are a useful source of information from the nineteenth century onwards. They list the major tradesmen (they were the Yellow Pages of their time).
Family TreesBelmeis family ➚ came from Normandy and were Lords of Tong in the twelfth century. See also Alice de Belmeis ➚ and Richard de Belmeis ➚.
Broase family ➚ another Norman family, briefly held Tong in the thirteenth century. They were Lords of the Marches and married into the de Harcourt family with a particularly brutal reputation.
la Zouche family ➚ came from Brittany and were also Lords of Tong in the twelfth century (as well as Ashby de la Zouche).
de Harcourt family ➚ were also from Normandy and became Lords of Tong when William de Harcourt married Alice la Zouche. Their family seat is at Stanton Harcourt ➚.
Pembrugge family ➚ married into the Ludlow, Harcourt, Lingen and la Zouche families.
Trussell family ➚ married into the Pembrugge family.
Lingen family ➚, a Herefordshire family, claim fame because Dame Isabella Pembrugge of Tong, the foundress of the Church and College was a Lingen.
Vernon family ➚ who were Lords of Tong in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
Harries family ➚, an old Shropshire family, were Lords of Tong in the early sixteenth century.
Stanley family ➚ from Lancashire with the Earl of Derby at their head inherited Tong from the Vernons.
Manners family ➚ married into the Vernon family and are the Dukes of Rutland ➚ with seats at Haddon Hall and Belvoir Castle.
Talbot family ➚ married into the Vernon and Pierrepont families. They are Earls of Talbot and Earls of Shrewsbury ➚ and one of the most important local families.
Pierrepont family ➚ were Lords of Tong for one hundred years up to 1765. Became Dukes of Kingston and the main seat was at Thoresby Hall ➚ in Nottinghamshire.
Books relating to TongKing Charles II ➚ at Hubbal Grange from "Boscobel or, the Royal Oak" by William Harrison Ainsworth.
P.G. Wodehouse may have had Tong Castle in mind when he devised Blandings Castle.
Searches have produced the following extensive set of documents pertaining to Tong held by the National Archive ➚ at Kew:
E321/46/153 Tong College - Very badly stained and unreadable in parts. The king v. George Stevynson Ex parte the king: possession of Tong college ➚
C1/17/291 Trussell Legal dispute with Richard Eyton Tong College 1386-1486 - A single sheet on vellum. Poor handwriting. William Trussell, knt. v. Sir Richard Eyton, warden of Tonge College, and confessor, &c. to Dame Isabel, late the wife of Sir Fulke of Pembridge. : Right to the manors of Acton Trussell, Cublesdon, and Sheriff Hales , &c.: Stafford. 1386-1486 ➚
C1/364/22 Dispute between almsmen of Tong and former warden of College 1500-1515 - A single sheet on vellum. The thirteen poor men of the almshouse of Tong. v. John Forster, administrator of the goods of John Lee, priest, late warden of the college of Tong.: Money contributed by inmates on their admission to the almshouse and entrusted for safe-keeping to the said warden by consent of its stewards and rulers.: Salop. ➚
MAF 32/640/186 Detailed MAFF analysis of what the farms are doing during the Second World War - About 100 pages. Farm Inventory 1943 ➚
IR 18/8312 Tithe Files for Tong (1837) - A detailed inventory of the estate with all lands and tenants listed - About 40 pages. Detailed income record 1837 for the Tong Estate ➚
PROB37/1529 Legal contest of the Durant Will (1846-1848) - Dispute between beneficiaries - About 300 pages. Thomson and Baxter v Hempenstall Testator or intestate: Durant, George of Tong Castle, Salop., esq. ➚
J90/1312 and J90/1313 Legal contests over the bankruptcy of George James of Shackerley (1865-1867) - About 800 pages. Also concerns the Durant family. Cause: Brookes v Jones, Corser v Jones, Corser v Staffordshire Joint Stock Bank, Brooks v Barker, Deeds and papers relating to property in Shifnal forges and Tong manor, castle and rectory, SALOP, including printed particulars of sale, with map, of Ruckley Grange in Shifnal and Tong; evidence of descent of Durant family; of George James, iron-master, of Shakerley, SALOP., deceased ➚
SP 46/175/fo 1A Henry Vernon claim on Richard Ludlow inheritance 1499 - A number of single sheets on tattered and stained parchment. Note that Sir Henry Vernon that day received all the lands of Sir Richard Loudlowe in the counties of Hereford and Shropshire to the use of Thomas Vernon and Anne his wife and Humphrey Vernon and Alice his wife and their heirs forever ➚
ED 21/14939 School inspection (1871-1914) - A number of documents concerning Tong School mainly from the 1910 to 1929. Ministry of Education and predecessors: Public Elementary School Files ➚
T164/186/1 Charles II flight claim for annuity (1938) - Papers supporting claim for payment of annuity for assistance given to Charles II by Robert Bird. Claim by Mr Bird for annuity granted by King Charles II to Robert Bird of Tong ➚
IR 30/29/319 Tithe Map for Tong (1796) - Detailed map of parish showing land ownership. Tithe Map for Tong ➚
E117/10/41 Tong College : Exchequer report on Goods Inventory c.1555 - An inventory of the contents of Tong College at the time of dissolution. Tong College : Exchequer report on Goods Inventory c.1555 ➚
PROB20/2052 Will of Gervaise Pierrepont (1720) - A bundle of documents relating to the lands owned by the Duke of Kingston. Wills and Letters of Administration ➚
SP 46/181/102 Vernon monument description - A small, damaged scrap of vellum , pre-dates Dugdale's later description. Note of monuments to the Vernon family and their inscription at Tong 16th Century ➚
C1/887/23 Dispute with the warden of Tong College. - Very damaged with much of top and right missing or totally indecipherable. Thomas Skrymsher, gentleman. v. Custance ..., the warden of St. Bartholomew's college, Tong ➚
C 47/7/3/3 Dissolution of Tong College (1547) - Short vellum mentioning Tong and Bakewell Collegiate church and Vernon's chantry in Tonge, Salop; St Mary's chantry in Bakewell, Derby ➚
C 143/442/14 Foundation of Collegiate Church by Isabel Pembrugge c. 1400 - Five neat pieces of vellum written in Latin. Isabel late the wife of Fulk de Penbrugge, knight and Walter Swan and William Mosse, clerks ➚
C205/19/12 Seizure of White Ladies 1690 - Very poor condition Seizure of White Ladies Priory ➚
C1/1328/8 Dispute over land lease (1553-1555) - One sheet of vellum in reasonably good condition Ralph AGARDE v. George VERNON, knight, and Robert FORSTER.: Refusal to complete a lease of a close of pasture in the lordship of Tong.: SALOP. Dispute between Richard Agarde and George Vernon over lease 1553-1555 ➚
C1/761/17 Dispute between William Coffyn and George Vernon over manors (1532-1538) - Document badly damaged and mutilated William Coffyn and Margaret his wife, versus George Vernon ➚
E5/18/7 Lease of Lizard Grange from Lilleshall Abbey to John Milton 1565 - Damaged sheet of vellum. Bills. Cover, Lease of Lizard grange from Lilleshall Abbey to John Milton ➚
ED49/6428 Duke of Kingston Setting up of Tong School 1805 Elementary Education Endowment Files ➚
The Shropshire Archive ➚ at Shrewsbury have a great deal of information about Tong, you can search the archive online. Here are some of the papers available:
1781/2/446 Printed illustrated particulars of sale and plans of the Tong Castle Estate.
1781/4/70 No. 1781/1 plan and section of an intended improvement in the Albrighton Turnpike Road, near Tong.
1781/4/71Plan of the road from Kingswood to Hales Heath from Weston to Newport of Sheriffhales Common, through the parishes of Boningale, Albrighton Donington, Tong, etc. etc.
1781/5/59 Notebook of Daniel Jones on the local history of Donington including a copy of a manuscript account of Donington written by the Rev. Joseph Dale in 1848, lent to Daniel Jones by Miss Dale, Joseph's sister, in March 1867. Cuttings. At the other end, copy of a book at the Vicarage - description of the monuments in Tong Church.
4629 Records of the Bridgeman Family
4629/1/1874/41 Letter to William Clive from Bridgeman
4629/1/1876/61 Bishop coming to open Church on 4 Jan. Mr. Lawrence sent his bat in a leathern cover to W.C.B. when he left. Uncle Newport has given the living at Tong to Mr. Wilson.
4629/1/1878/67 Had successful harvest thanksgiving - raised nearly £12. Report of cricket match Weston v. Tong.
5735/9 Album of photographs of the Brooke family from about 1860-90; also of their friends and relations such as Rev. Robert Eyton and Robert Aglionby Slaney; also views of Haughton Hall and other Shropshire houses such as Condover Hall, Woodcote Hall and Tong Castle.
DP339 From the Trent Valley Railway at Lichfield to Shifnal, with junctions with "Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railway" and "Shrewsbury and Grand Junction Railway" and also junction with the "Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Dudley and Birmingham Railway" in the parish of Tong.
HB1/I/1 Albrighton and Tong Turnpike Trust
P94/V/1/4 O.S. map of Tong & part of Boscobel. Shropshire sheet XLIV N.E. First edition
P281/B/3/3 Bundle of letters relating to Tong church restoration: mainly correspondence between Lord Bradford, Weston, and others and the Rev J H Courtney-Clarke. Architect: Mr Ewan Christian, 8a Whitehall Place, London. Work carried out by Wm. Bowdler of Shrewsbury, builder. Bundle includes letters and plan from Joyce of Whitchurch re church clock; and correspondence re chancel window restoration by Pepper & Boyes, stained glass painters, Euston Road, London.
P281/B/3/4 Architect's plans and sketches of the interior and exterior of Tong church.
P281/E/3/1 Notebook with sketch maps of parish, houses numbered and names of occupants listed. Lists of church officers, invalids who have private communion, Tong school managers, school and charity trustees, charity beneficiaries, local tradesmen [Prepared for the benefit of a new incumbent?].
P281/P/1/1 Copied (by John Boden) from a manuscript by the Rev R G Lawrence (Vicar of Tong from Oct 1870 to Oct 1876). Includes notes on Tong church, its monuments and tombs, parish charities and the Durants of Tong etc. (The other end has been used as an arithmetic book)
P281/R/2/6 Report by H M Inspectors on Tong Parochial School.
P281/U/1/1 Has been used as a scrapbook - press cuttings, Boer War and political cartoons c. 1900-1918, and local Tong news. Also photographs (mainly Tong area). Book apparently compiled by G H Boden with the back pages used as a child's school rough work book.
P281/V/2/2 Map of Tong parish 1759
1781/2/439 Letter from Celeste Durant
1781/4/65 Docketed: Map number 3; No. 1781/3 Exchange with G. Durant Esq. in order to straighten brook. Map number 3 describing the land purchased from Lord Stafford in 1831, showing course of the brook.
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Ferry accident in Bangladesh - level 1
An accident happens in Bangladesh. A ferry hits a boat. The ferry turns over. There are 150 people on the ferry. Seventy people die. People save fifty people. Police arrest the captain of the boat.
In Bangladesh, accidents like this happen often. The boats there are not good. Also, the boats are often overcrowded.
Difficult words: ferry (a boat which transports people), arrest (to take to a police station), overcrowded (there are too many people on the boats).
You can read the original story and watch the video in the Level 3 section.
Does it shock you when people die?
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The price of Brent crude oil yesterday dipped by $0.80 to $69.83 per barrel, representing 1.13 per cent decline at 15:09 hour.
The fall followed the United States President, Joe Biden’s plans to pressurise the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its associates to increase their production.
CNBC reported that the decision came on the heels of rising gas prices.
The US believes that competitive energy would guarantee reliable and stable energy supply.
According to him, OPEC must work harder to boost the recovery.
In a statement, U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said: ”We are engaging with relevant OPEC+ members on the importance of competitive markets in setting prices . Competitive energy markets will ensure reliable and stable energy supplies, and OPEC+ must do more to support the recovery.”
The OPEC Secretary-General, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo had on July 28, 2021 told the 14th Nigerian Association for Energy Economics Annual International Conference in Abuja that oil would remain the largest contributor in energy mix till 2045.
Energy transition has been on the front burner in the industry with countries and companies instructing their operators to suspend investments in oil industry.
The receding investment has followd the climate change and its resultant 2050 zero carbon measures.
Presenting his position, Barkindo said: “It is vital for us to remember that oil will remain the largest contributor to the energy mix to 2045 with more than 27 per cent, according to the latest OPEC.’’
He however noted that renewables are developing most rapidly, but at the same time, the world’s economy is set to double and all resources will be required to meet this growing need.
He said cumulative investment of $12.6 trillion in the upstream, midstream and downstream is crucial through to 2045 in order to meet this need.
He recalled that investment in 2020 dropped by more than a whopping 30 per cent in the face of COVID-19, even worse than the dramatic declines seen in the severe 2015-2016 industry downturn.
Continuing, the OPEC scribe said the ”energy security risk that would result from too little investment would heavily impact both producers and consumers. Oil-producing developing countries, like Nigeria, would be particularly hard hit.
“History has shown that energy insecurity brings with it economic insecurity and geopolitical instability.
“All OPEC Members, including Nigeria, will have to re-strategize to maintain their positions in the new global
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[alsa-devel] What does 0dB refer to? (Logitech USB Speakers)
tiwai at suse.de
Mon Apr 21 15:32:57 CEST 2008
At Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:00:51 +0200,
Lennart Poettering wrote:
> On Tue, 15.04.08 12:17, Takashi Iwai (tiwai at suse.de) wrote:
> > > Now the thing is, this mostly works fine, however on one of my
> > > devices, a pair of external Logitech USB speakers (ID 046d:0a04
> > > Logitech, Inc. V20 portable speakers), the dB scale seems to be
> > > totally bogus. According to ALSA volume ranges from -41 dB to
> > > +3dB. However, Every setting > -41 dB makes audio awfully
> > > loud. Really, really fucking loud that is. Disco loud. As loud that
> > > the speakers start jump around centimeters due to the massive
> > > vibrations. Setting the volume to 0dB with those speakers really makes
> > > you fear you are trashing them.
> > This is typically a problem of your usb hardware. The USB descriptor
> > gives the dB level information and the usb-audio driver simply passes
> > the given data as dB scale information. But, the hardware actually
> > doesn't behave as it states. Unfortunately a frequent problem with
> > cheap USB audio devices.
> > So, it's definitely no universal ALSA problem. Please don't mix up.
> My understanding is that the dB values of this USB device are relative
> to its maximum gain, and as such consistent in itself. Does the USB
> spec define the reference level for the dB values?
Not clearly. IIRC, it's against the line level...
> If not there's probably nothing wrong with the USB device. However,
> then I guess I am doomed with my task to find good defaults in a
> generic way for mixer controls.
I'm afraid so, too.
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To inflict wounds or a wound on.
To wound by tearing; lacerate
To pierce or wound with or as with a knife, etc.
To cut into strips
To cut off as in a slice or slices
To tear (one's garments or hair) in anguish or rage.
To cut or pass through with or as if with a sharp instrument; stab or penetrate.
Mangle is defined as to destroy by tearing, crushing or bruising.
To cut or stab with a knife
To break or tear, as with a harrow; to wound; to lacerate; to torment or distress; to vex.
To make a long deep cut in; slash deeply.
To cause sorrow, misery, or suffering to; pain
To mow, reap, or harvest:
To do harm to; hurt, damage, etc.
To cut or wound with a sweeping stroke or strokes, as of a knife
To cause injury, damage, or pain
To cut through or penetrate (silence, darkness, etc.)
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Researchers developed a way to coat bacteria with polymer layers that protect them from the acids and bile salts found in the digestive tract. When the microbes reach the intestine, they attach to the intestinal lining and begin reproducing.
Scientists develop a new method that predicts the way in which proteins move to exert their biological functions. They have demonstrated that protein movement is governed by the general shape of these molecules, thereby providing new data on how proteins work - a key step for drug development.
For (probably) the first time ever, plants modified with the 'genetic scissors' CRISPR-Cas9 has been cultivated, harvested and cooked. Although the meal only fed two people, it was still the first step towards a future where science can better provide farmers and consumers across the world with healthy, beautiful and hardy plants.
Goats, sheep, and other herbivores eat many types of plants, and in the animals? guts, fungi digest the plant material. Researchers characterized several fungi involved in this digestion process and identified a large number of enzymes that work synergistically to degrade the raw biomass.
Researchers have succeeded in producing cells which offer new insights into properties of the heart. They installed a molecular sensor into the cells which emits light, and not only makes the cells' electrical activity visible, but also makes it possible for the first time to quickly identify cell types.
In order for cells to function properly, cargo needs to be constantly transported from one point to another within the cell, like on a goods station. This cargo is located in or on intracellular membranes, called vesicles. These membranes have a signature, and only those with the correct signature may fuse with the membrane of another organelle into one compartment.
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The three monkey story clearly depicts three biggest thoughts which was said by our ancestors.
1. The first monkey always used to close his eyes when ever he sees bad things that tempts people to get addicted. It may be of drugs, racing, gambling, theft, smoking, drinking and many such acts.
This is done because it teaches us to have the control over ourselves when we see such things and move away from these instead of getting addicted to it.
2. The second monkey always used to close his mouth. It shows that we must not speak bad things and say anything bad that hurts others.
This is done widely everywhere. We sometimes do not think of the person in front of us and just try to explore our views which may end up hurting them so bad. This happens because of our uncontrollable nature and having thoughts as they are the majestic one. This kind of attitude must be completely avoided and people must treat everyone equally and try to please others instead of hurting them.
3. The third monkey always closes its ears when ever he hears bad things. This is the most important one which is base for the above two.
When we hear people speaking about drugs, racing and all such bad acts which may ruin our life, we must keep our ears shut. Once if we started hearing them we probably might want to do it once which will be tempting us till we get addicted to it. In the same way we should not hear the advice of people who speak ill of others and when we are hearing those we might not realize its bad and we might start using those ways to hurt our near and dear ones. Its better to keep away from such people and not hearing to their speech.
When a person follows all these three thoughts he might be the god’s gifted person and a real human being of this world.
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Japan’s trade deficit nearly doubled last month as a weaker yen sent the nation’s energy import bill soaring, despite a brightening export picture, official data showed yesterday.
The Ministry of Finance reported a bigger-than-expected deficit of ￥1.024 trillion (US$10.5 billion) last month, from ￥528.55 billion a year earlier.
That was the 13th straight month of shortfalls in what is the longest deficit spell in more than three decades.
The gap came even as the value of exports jumped 12.2 percent last month from a year earlier, powered by strong demand in the US and China, as well as Europe.
HIGHER ENERGY COSTS
“The deficit was much bigger than expected because the weak yen sent costs of energy imports up and contributed to the larger deficit,” Japan Research Institute analyst Hideki Matsumura said.
“But the data showed that exports are on course to recovery thanks to the weaker yen and strong demand in the US market,” Matsumura said.
“The deficit will likely shrink going forward as exports are expected to outpace imports due to the impact of the yen,” he added.
The yen has declined by about 20 percent against the US dollar since late last year, boosting exporters’ competitiveness overseas and inflating the value of their foreign-earned income.
The value of shipments to the key US market jumped 18.4 percent from a year earlier, while the data showed an upturn in exports to the troubled eurozone with a 16.6 percent year-on-year increase.
Exports to China rose 9.5 percent after a territorial dispute between Tokyo and Beijing that flared anew last year, hurting the Asian giants’ trade ties.
However, Japan’s energy import bills have surged since Tokyo shut down the country’s nuclear reactors following the crisis at Fukushima Dai-ichi in March 2011, as it turned to fossil fuel alternatives. Unusually hot summer temperatures likely contributed to pushing up demand for electricity, observers said.
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Maybe it’s just me, and/or being English (with so many variations of grey & green, and rain, and the landscape romanticism of Turner & Constable et al in my bones and soul) - but I do love the subtleties of grey, green and other colours which sometimes break through to differentiate the otherwise generally wonderful Australian coastal climate (so beautiful but sometimes a little overdoing primary colours and bright starkness?). Rain too is often all or nothing. Today however there is that kind of gentle drizzle which is so healing and refreshing - such that, like a tender massage, it illuminates the natural beauty of Jellurgal (aka Burleigh Heads) and exfoliates it afresh. Sea and sky, beach and bush, meeting and merging with one another in different ways. Why, even the brazen towers of Surfers Paradise are washed in mist and disappear from view!...
The English have traditionally been some of the least inclined to celebrate their own identity with a national day . This is due to a number of historical features, including the way in which my native land has been buried in the complications of British, imperial, and other identities. At best, and excepting the national game of football, there is also something 'un-English', distasteful and concerning about nationalistic enthusiasms and wrapping oneself in a flag. In addition, it opens up the huge question of what kinds of England and Englishness are to be valued and affirmed. On this St George's Day, I am therefore reminded of Billy Bragg's song 'Between the Wars' and a whole host of English inspirations to seek:
Not the iron fist but the helping hand
Not a land with a wall around it
but a faith in one another
Not a land of hope and glory
but the green field and the factory floor
Not skies all dark with bombers
but the peace and justice for which the best have always striven
With deep thanks and huge pride in/with all others who have come from, sung and celebrated, prayed, written, worked, embodied and partially created 'other' Englands from those which often prevail.
One of my most fascinating distant ancestors (on my mother's side) was William Bartholomew, who was Vicar of Chipping Campden between 1636 and 1660. As such he lived through many of the epic events of 17th century England: remarkably holding his living from the age of the 'Personal Rule' of Charles 1, even in the upheavals of civil war, the Commonwealth and Protectorate, through to the return of the monarchy. So was he like the fabled 'Vicar of Bray', a by-word for holding on to his ecclesiastical office irrespective of principle? Or was there something more at play in his career? The immediate historical records themselves can be confusing. On the one hand, some have portrayed him as an 'ardent Puritan', perhaps on evidence which suggests he was a major player in the suppression of Dover's Games on the Cotswold downs after 1643. Yet he also appears to have been harassed by the Committee of Plundered Ministers and forced to spend 200 pounds of his own money to avoid trouble. Indeed the memorial in Chipping Campden Church records him as a 'fearless advocate (even in the worst of times) of the Royalist cause.' The latter seems the most likely, as, on Charles II's return from exile, he had the honour of preaching the Restoration sermon in Gloucester Cathedral (see front page pic above right), as well as speedily restoring to his parish the Church of England's Prayer Book which had been proscribed. What then went on in his ministry which enabled his stabilitas through such dramatic changes? The answer needs more research (!), which my beloved late aunt Molly began with my parents a few years ago and which I would love to follow through with at some point soon. My historical hunch however is that, like Jesus' words in the story of Mary and Martha, William Bartholomew effectively continued with 'the one thing necessary': waiting on God in Christ even in the toughest circumstances, continuing to read and expound the Scriptures, and exercising a deeply appreciated 'cure of souls' (earning 'the love and praise and admiration of all', according to his church memorial). As such, his life tells us both something about the complexity of English religion in that tumultuous period (much broader, more localised and even less ideological than simplistic history might assume?) and also that the essence of Christian priesthood (lay or ordained) is not defined by obvious externals (such as the presence or otherwise of episcopacy or authorised liturgy, helpful though they may often be). That may point us to the deepest mystery of all.
From my early childhood, I have always been engaged in exploring what liberty means. I grew up fascinated by history for that reason and it is not for nothing that the pictures over my office desk resonate with some of the mightiest of English struggles for liberty: a copy of the Magna Carta, photographs and records of female suffragists, and, most poignantly of all, a facsimile of the Leveller Anthony Sedley's scrawled protest on the font of Burford Church (see picture to the right). Such epic battles, mixed in as they often were with religious identity and aspiration, both challenge and inspire. They are in parts a record of gruesome hurts but also witness to the Christ-like 'courage to be', to re-imagine, and to 'turn the world upside down' Imagine then my frequent puzzlement and dismay, when some people, in comfortable places, speak about religious liberty as merely the right to hold and publicise curious opinions and practices or to protect privilege. Of course I would not wish to deny others the first of those things. Yet liberty is so much more...
Forget the UPF anti-Muslim banner stunt at the MCG. Australians are generally much more civilised than most in dealing with religious and cultural diversity. This afternoon in Toowoomba was a case in point. Our Toowoomba Garden City Mosque is in serious need of re-building, following the fire almost a year ago. What to do? Why not, said our local Muslim community, ask the neighbours round for a cup of tea to talk it through? - and not with the slick presentation and glossy leaflet plans some groups might effect. So it was that, as chair of the Toowoomba Goodwill Committee, I also joined a goodly gathering of people from the immediate vicinity of the mosque for a meet and greet and disperse any heat. After all, I am an ethnically English Australian, and what is more English than a cup of tea (especially when you can be the vicar popping round)?
This kind of holy humdrum action is typical of community life in Toowoomba and further afield. Sadly, such widespread generous connections rarely get the attention the hotheads do. It is certainly very much representative of Muslim-wider community relationships in our city here. In one sense, it is simply just another step in the journey. Yet every stage matters, not least when there may be concerns about new local construction and the footprint it may provide. In this case, the plan is to remove the old de-mountable and extend the mosque (previously an old church building), widen the roof space but retaining the existing height limits, add three metres to the front to provide space for genuinely appropriate toliets and washing facilities, and put in a mezzanine level to enable women's space.
It was a delight to see and be part of the warm and genial conversations (even over parking), and to hear of the generosity of other locals, like one of our (other than Muslim) city lawyers who has provided legal advice towards the rebuilding for free. All of us enjoyed our time together and look forward to the next steps which will bring fresh community as well as physical environment pride to us all.
As an English Australian Christian, ANZAC Day has been, and remains, somewhat enigmatic. I appreciate, and am sometimes deeply moved, by aspects of it. Yet it often feels a little alien, particularly in its more recent forms: adding, as they do, extra nationalistic and even militaristic overtones to a developed myth which is itself somewhat sub-Christian, and at times even anti-Christian (when, that is, it over-exalts the very elements of blood-sacrifice and trajectories of human violence which Christ's work transfigures and ends). Generally therefore, I tend simply to let ANZAC commemorations pass by, except when I am forced to confront them: such as at the SCG one day at an AFL match, where the invasion of the pitch by a military parade and ritual was a powerful reminder of the sometimes problematic relationship between sport and violence (indeed I wondered what it would take, and what reaction there would be, to a peace march and peace ritual in the same space in a similar manner). As a proud and happy Australian citizen, I believe strongly in the right of my fellow Australians to hold and practice ideas and behaviours different from my own. I also rejoice in the virtues and outstanding stories of courage, resistance and mutual support in the ANZAC myth and I pray that these may indeed flourish in positive ways in our lives and world today. However I still often feel somewhat distanced. Are there, I wonder, ways forward to a more inclusive commemoration?...
It ill behoves an Englishman, and an Australian citizen, to advise Scots how to vote on their future. How exciting it is however that this debate is happening, both for the future of England (and Wales and Northern Ireland) as well as that of Scotland. Which ever way the vote goes, Britain as a whole will never be quite the same - thank God - as the Scots reflect on what it means to look to a post-Imperial future, and, hopefully, encourage the rest of the British to do likewise. For it is good that the British PM David Cameron tells us that he has a heart, at least for some things which have been good about the United Kingdom's structure. Even better though if he were to have a real heart for those things which are at the core of this debate: the longing of people everywhere to be taken seriously for who they truly are; to claim freedom and full responsibility for their lives, their land, and all that lives within it; and to seek a people's vision based on values of genuine democracy, justice and care for all, including free and fair partnership with the rest of the world. Generations of heartlessness by the English elites towards the poor and marginalised throughout Britain (not least to the Celtic so-called 'fringe'), have led us to this pass. A 'United Kingdom' which is still essentially a Union of ancient Crowns can never be enough. With the Scots, the English (the Welsh and maybe many Irish too) also deserve a forward-looking 'Community of Peoples'. My own Scottish friends remain divided on how that may best be immediately furthered: is full independence a help or a hindrance? I sympathise with them in their dilemma. Yet whatever the outcome, they agree that it at least begins to engage Britain's contemporary, post-imperial, identity. So may the spirit of my greatest Scottish hero, James Keir Hardie, thus prevail...
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Biological or Clinical Significance:
YKL-40, also known as human cartilage glycoprotein 39 (HC gp-39), is a 40 kilodalton glycoprotein first described in whey secretions of nonlactating cows. Subsequently, its production by chondrocytes, synovial cells, activated macrophages, neutrophils, and osteosarcoma cells has been reported. Though the role of YKL-40 is unknown at present, its pattern of expression and observed associations with various disease activities suggest it plays a role in tissue remodeling. It has both heparin and chitin binding domains and appears to be an auto antigen in rheumatoid arthritis.
The YKL-40 assay is a sandwich enzyme immunoassay in a micro titer stripwell format. The Fab fragment of a monoclonal anti-YKL-40 antibody conjugated to biotin binds to streptavidin on the strip and captures YKL-40 in a standard, control, or sample. A polyclonal anti-YKL-40 antibody conjugated to alkaline phosphatase binds to the captured YKL-40. Bound enzyme activity is detected with p-nitrophenyl phosphate as substrate.
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Contact Carnegie’s Dr. Gregory Asner, at 650-380-2828, [email protected],
or Stanford’s Peter Vitousek, at [email protected]
The Asner Lab Website is located at http://asnerlab.stanford.edu/index.shtml
Stanford, CA – By applying novel measurement techniques from a high-altitude aircraft, scientists detected two species of invading plants that are changing the ecology of rain forest near the Kilauea Volcano in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lead author, Dr. Gregory Asner of the Carnegie Institution’s Department of Global Ecology, explained: “We found chemical fingerprints from the plant leaves and used them to tell which species dominated specific areas. We employed the recently upgraded NASA Airborne Visible and Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS) to measure leaf nitrogen and water content from the aircraft, and corroborated the data on the ground. The fingerprints showed where the native dominant tree 'ohia' (Metrosideros polymorpha) has been taken over by the invading Canary Islands tree, Myrica faya, and more importantly identified areas where Myrica invasion is in its early stages. The aircraft imagery also showed us how the forest canopy chemistry is changing as a result of the invader.” The study is published in the March 7-11, 2005, early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The new methods are exciting because they detect effects of biological invasions on ecosystems, not just the presence of an invader. Islands like Hawaii are vulnerable to biological invasion; new species can wreak havoc very quickly. The fact that the new techniques allowed the scientists to detect an invader before it dominated the landscape is important to future management strategies. As a result of the findings, the group has expanded to include collaborators from federal, state, and private organizations. Scientists and resource managers from Carnegie, Stanford University, the U.S. National Park Service, NASA, and The Nature Conservancy have teamed up with an unprecedented plan to map the chemical and structural composition of Hawaiian ecosystems and to find invasive species and track their ecological impacts. This month, Carnegie global ecologists and engineers from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory are flying an upgraded version of the AVIRIS airborne spectrometer on a more nimble Twin Otter turboprop aircraft, not only to find invasive species, but to develop the next generation of ecosystem monitoring capabilities.On Kilauea Volcano, the native Metrosideros tree typically has a low concentration of nitrogen in its leaves ( .6% to .8%), while the invading Canary Islands tree has relatively high nitrogen concentration (1.5% to 1.8%), because it can acquire nitrogen from the atmosphere.
“The high leaf nitrogen associated with the invading tree means that it is basically fertilizing the forest with more nitrogen,” commented Asner. “The leaves turn over faster and there is more nitrogen in the soil. However, the invader shades out nearly all other species, so this excess nitrogen is not available to other species. Although we don’t know exactly what the domino effects of this invasion will be, we are in a good position to predict them as we learn more about the chemical changes the forest is undergoing.”
The scientists also had a big surprise using the new aircraft-based techniques: they located another invader, the Kahili ginger plant (Hedychium gardnerianum), growing under the forest canopy. Ginger cannot be detected from above the forest canopy using traditional aircraft or satellite approaches, but the new methods are sensitive to its high water content. In addition, the aircraft-based analysis discovered that ginger reduces the amount of nitrogen in the Metrosideros forest canopy—a discovery that was later corroborated by ground-based sampling.
Peter Vitousek from Stanford University, who coauthored the paper, commented: “This is the first time where remote sensing showed me something new concerning how an ecosystem works. Up to this point, remote sensing has been invaluable for understanding how features or processes that have been observed in one or a few places are distributed in space and time. These new methods discovered a consequence of biological invasion that had not been detected before AND showed how it varies across the landscape.”
“These findings are valuable to resource managers on two levels,” remarked Tim Tunison, Chief of Resource Management of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. “We need to understand the ecological effects of invasions over the landscape to develop effective control strategies, and the Asner/Vitousek work gives us valuable insights about this problem. On a more practical level we need to know the distribution of invasives. Weeds are often difficult to find in dense, wet forest in Hawaii. This study has helped us with a particularly difficult-to-map species with confusing signatures, Myrica faya. This is the first time in my experience that remote sensing has detected an understory species, kahili ginger, one of the most disruptive weeds in Hawaiian rain forests."
Asner commented on the expanded effort with the multi-institutional team: “Because Hawaii contains so many different types of ecosystems, from desert grasslands to tropical rain forests, Carnegie's ecological remote sensing program has focused on the area as the ideal outdoor research laboratory for devising the next generation of aircraft and spacecraft observations. Now we've added a major focus on the application of our techniques to invasive species problems in the Hawaiian Islands. It is a win-win combination for all involved.”
Funding for this study was provided by the National Science Foundation, the NASA New Investigator Program, The Mellon Foundation, and the Carnegie Institution.
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Salt is essential to life. Sodium is one of the seven macrominerals (along with calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur) and is used for a multitude of biochemical processes such as fluid and acid-alkaline balance and electrical signaling in the nervous system. It is also necessary for adrenal gland function.
All salts are mainly made up of sodium chloride. Table salt is manufactured by cooking to 1200°F, which removes the other trace minerals. Chemicals and anti-caking agents are then added and it is bleached to make it white. This type of salt has almost no benefits and plenty of drawbacks; in many cases it is positively toxic, causing high blood pressure, kidney problems and impaired muscle and nerve function. It should be avoided at all costs.
While sea salt is a far better option than table salt because the other minerals are still present, sea pollution means that producers are having to refine their products, meaning that some of the natural goodness is taken away. Probably the purest sea salt available is from the salt marshes in Brittany where it is still produced using ancient methods.
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High Efficiency Toilets (HETs)
Save water and money! Install a WaterSense labeled, high efficiency toilet.
Information for Homeowners
Homes built before 1992 may have high water use fixtures. In 1992, Congress passed the Energy Policy Act which set national standards for plumbing fixtures to promote conservation. By replacing your older fixtures you can save water and money!
If you have an older toilet (pre-1992) you could be using up to 30% of your indoor water for toilet flushing. Older, less efficient toilets are responsible for most of the water wasted in American homes, using up to 7 gallons per flush. High efficiency toilets (HETs) use only 1.28 gallons per flush for an incredible water savings.
When shopping for a new, water efficient yet high performing toilet, look for the WaterSense label. WaterSense, a program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is helping consumers identify high performance, water-efficient toilets that can reduce water use in the home and help preserve the nation's water resources. Replacing older toilets with WaterSense labeled toilets could save nearly 2 billion gallons per day across the country.
Estimated Water Savings (per 5 gallon flush toilet):
3.72 gallons per flush at 10 flushes per day = 37.2 gallons per day
13,578 gallons (or 1,815 cubic feet) saved per year
(100 cubic feet = 748 gallons)
Toilets have two basic operational elements:
The intake of water used for flushing
The discharge of waste water
There are different types of toilets based on the way they perform these operations. Identify types of toilets currently in your home and which are appropriate replacements before you purchase.
Gravity Tank Toilets
Gravity tank toilets, which have a bowl and a tank, are most commonly found in residential settings. They depend on volume of water in the tank and usually require water pressure of 10 - 15 pounds per square inch (psi) to operate properly. The tank and bowl are usually two separate pieces but one-piece toilets are available. Gravity tank toilets are relatively inexpensive.
Pressurized Tank Toilets
This design uses water line pressure to achieve a higher flush velocity. Water is not stored inside the tank, but in a tank that compresses a pocket of air and releases pressurized water into the bowl and out the trapway. They require a minimum water pressure of 25 psi to operate well. Retail prices for these toilets are generally higher than gravity tank toilets.
Choosing the Right Toilet
This information is not a substitute for the professional judgment of a licensed plumber; it is intended as a guide so you are better informed for discussions with your plumber or retailer. Prices vary, but some newer models retail for $100 and higher at home centers.
Ask About References
Manufacturers can provide names of plumbers or users who have installed their products. A good performance record is the single most important indicator of quality. Manufacturers have changed HET models since their introduction. Don't be misled by reports of poor performance by old toilet models which have been discontinued. Make your decisions based on current models.
Ask About Performance Tests
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) designs minimum performance tests and standards for HETs. If you have any doubt about a model's performance, ask to see the manufacturer's performance testing data.Visit the EPA's website to find a WaterSense labeled HET.
Ask About Guarantees & Returns
Some manufacturers may offer product performance guarantees. Before purchasing, ask about the seller's return policy.
Shop Around for the Right Toilet
The cheapest toilet may not be the best but many inexpensive models work well. You want a toilet that does not clog easily, clears the bowl with a single flush and is largely self-cleaning. Ask for references on the performance of specific models from other customers who have installed low-consumption toilets in their buildings.
Choosing a Licensed Plumber / Contractor
Choose a licensed plumber / contractor if you are not installing the toilet yourself. Ask prospective plumbers to perform a proposal inspection of your bathroom and related plumbing prior to your selection. The proposal should include any accessory jobs which need to be part of the project and any extra work items that could develop during the job. The proposal should also include the total number of hours, the plumber's rate per hour and an itemized list of direct expense costs so that a comparison between proposals can easily be made.
Anticipate Possible Additional Work Required
While some toilet replacement jobs will proceed as simple "drop-in" replacements, there are a number of small and large additional tasks that could arise. These may include:
Floor tile work
Faulty shut-off valve repair
Repair or modification of water supply lines
Repair or modification of the drain line pitch
Repair or modification of the venting system
Plan for the Legal Disposal of Old Toilets
Talk to your plumber about a plan to dispose of the old toilets. Most internal toilet parts can be removed and sold as recyclable scrap metal.
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Unformatted text preview: Garg, Pallavi Homework 3 Due: Oct 23 2007, 11:00 pm Inst: Donna C Lyon 1 This print-out should have 46 questions. Multiple-choice questions may continue on the next column or page find all choices before answering. The due time is Central time. This HW assignment is due Tuesday, Oc- tober 23, by 11PM. DO NOT WAIT UN- TIL THE LAST HOUR TO TURN IN YOUR HOMEWORK ANSWERS. KEEP UP WITH THE MATERIAL BY ANSWER- ING QUESTIONS AS THEY ARE COV- ERED IN CLASS. 001 (part 1 of 1) 10 points Bonding orbitals 1. are filled after anti-bonding orbitals. 2. hold all valence electrons. 3. are less stable than anti-bonding or- bitals. 4. are lower in energy than anti-bonding orbitals correct 5. hold non-bonding electrons. Explanation: Bonding orbitals are lower in energy and more stable than anti-bonding orbitals. 002 (part 1 of 1) 10 points Antibonding orbitals 1. lend instability to a molecule when popu- lated with electrons. correct 2. are higher in energy than bonding orbitals and are therefore populated with electrons prior to bonding orbitals. 3. are responsible for dipole moments in molecules. 4. are responsible for high ionization ener- gies in atoms. 5. are lower in energy than bonding orbitals and are therefore populated with electrons prior to bonding orbitals. Explanation: Antibonding orbitals have nothing to do with dipole moments or ionization energies. They form from the overlap of atomic or- bitals, are higher in energy than bonding or- bitals, are populated with electrons after the corresponding bonding orbitals are populated andlendinstabilitytothemolecule whenpop- ulated with electrons. 003 (part 1 of 1) 10 points A node on an antibonding molecular orbital 1. is the region in which the probability of finding an electron is zero. correct 2. always passes through the atomic nu- cleus. 3. only exists for a ? 1 s . 4. is the region in which the probability of finding an electron is the highest. Explanation: The elctron density is zero in the nodal plane of antibonding molecular orbitals. 004 (part 1 of 1) 10 points Consider the diatomic molecules CO, which has a bond order of 3, and O 2 , which has a bond order of 2. One can state that O 2 would be (easier, harder) to break apart than CO, and would also have (longer, more, shorter) bonds than CO. 1. easier; more 2. harder; longer 3. easier; shorter 4. harder; more 5. easier; longer correct 6. harder; shorter Explanation: Garg, Pallavi Homework 3 Due: Oct 23 2007, 11:00 pm Inst: Donna C Lyon 2 The larger the bond order, the more stable the molecule. This corresponds to stronger and shorter bonds. 005 (part 1 of 1) 10 points Which species has the highest bond order? 1. CO + 2. NO + correct 3. CO- 4. NO- 5. CO 3+ Explanation: The corresponding bond orders are CO 3+ : 1.5; CO + : 2.5; CO- : 2.5; NO + : 3; NO- : 2 006 (part 1 of 1) 10 points Based on MO theory, we would expect the order of increasing bond length for O 2 , O- 2 , and O + 2 to be 1. O- 2 , O 2 , O + 2 ....
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We have had problems over the years of our GFCI often. Mostly tied to rain and I think our outdoor lighting. This is on a 15 amp circuit breaker.
Now it appears that Christmas lights are causing a problem (raining today).
Here is a scenario. Yesterday, for instance, let's say 10 strands of lights worked just fine (dry out), today, if I plug is say 5, the five strands work fine, Then, I unplug that 5 and plug in the other 5 it again is fine (so no short in either set of 5)if I go with all 10, it the GFCI is triggered.
My question, if there was some kind of a short due to the water, apparently the draw on the line can impact this? In other words, a short is more likely to occur the larger the draw????
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Canada’s quest for compensation from Iran for shooting down a Ukrainian airliner is fraught with obstacles because Tehran’s lead investigator is a mass executioner who belongs in prison, says a former Canadian justice minister.
“A person, who in fact should himself be in prison, is now making the determination of what would be a just and transparent inquiry,” Irwin Cotler said in an interview.
The lawyer and longtime advocate for human rights, who served as justice minister under Liberal prime minister Paul Martin, represents several current and former Iranian prisoners.
Iran has appointed its chief justice, Ebrahim Raisi, to oversee the investigation of the Jan. 8 shootdown of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. The plane was hit by two Iranian missiles shortly after takeoff from Tehran airport, killing all 176 on board, including 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents.
Cotler said Raisi has escaped justice himself because he was complicit in the mass execution of thousands of Iranian political prisoners in 1988.
Raisi was named as a conspirator in the killings two decades later by another Iranian politician but he is not known to have spoken publicly about the allegations. The killings targeted Iranian opposition figures at the end of its eight-year war with Iraq.
In the intervening decades, Raisi has risen through Iran’s judicial ranks, working as a prosecutor during which time he presided over an escalating number of executions that made Iran the world leader on that front, said Cotler.
The Trudeau government has appointed another ex-Liberal cabinet minister, Ralph Goodale, to be its special envoy on the Ukraine crash as it grapples with the COVID-19 crisis.
Iran promised to turn over the plane’s flight recorders to Ukraine during a March 11 video conference meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal, but that has yet to happen.
A spokeswoman for Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said Canada continues to push Iran to release them in the ongoing international effort to find “transparency, accountability, justice and closure” for the families of those who died in the crash.
Cotler said Goodale remains a “good friend” and that he is as good a bet as any to getting answers out of the Iranians on the crash – including prying free the black boxes. But he faces formidable odds.
“Iran has a pattern in negotiations to just wait you out, until the other side will cede to their demands or the issue goes away,” said Cotler.
“They are very good at procrastination and withholding information.”
Susan le Jeune d’Allegeershecque, the British high commissioner to Canada, said the fact that Iran was hit hard by COVID-19 may have delayed their response. But Britain, Canada, Ukraine, Afghanistan and Sweden – the countries that lost citizens in the crash – will continue to press for answers.
“The most important thing is those black boxes are looked at, and investigated by an organization that is accredited and in accordance with the rules ICAO has set down,” she said.
“We will continue to support them to get justice for the victims, eventually compensation, but certainly to find out what happened on that awful day.”
Cotler said his long association with trying to help free dissident Iranians offers him a “looking glass” into the obstacles that Canada and the four other countries pushing for answers on Flight 752 now face.
After leaving politics in 2015, he founded the Montreal-based Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights and has continued working as the lawyer for political prisoners in Iran, China and Saudi Arabia.
Though Iran deserves credit for recently releasing scores of prisoners because its overcrowded prisons and jails are breeding grounds for the novel coronavirus, Cotler said political prisoners are not among then.
Female political prisoners, he said, are also being kept behind bars, and are particularly vulnerable.
The centre is calling for the release two female prisoners, both Cotler’s clients.
He said the physicist and human rights defender, Narges Mohammadi, was recently beaten by the warden of Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison and is facing additional threats of sexual abuse.
Nasrin Sotoudeh is a celebrated human rights lawyer who has been called the “Mandela of Iran.” Cotler said she’s spoken out for female inmates, juveniles, journalists, and has been a death penalty abolitionist. A year ago, she was imprisoned and given a sentence of close to 40 years and more than 140 lashes.
For a woman in her mid-50s, Cotler calls that a death sentence.
Cotler represented Sotoudeh in 2010 when he was a sitting in MP, and she was quickly released from an Iran jail back then after York University gave her an honorary doctorate.
Queen’s University planned to bestow a similar honour on Sotoudeh next month, he said, but that commencement ceremony is on hold because of the pandemic.
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More than 2,000 years ago, at a time when Egypt was ruled by a dynasty of kings of Greek descent, someone, perhaps a group of people, hid away some of the most valuable possessions they had — their shoes. Seven shoes were deposited in a jar in an Egyptian temple in Luxor, three pairs and a single one. Two pairs were originally worn by children and were only about 7 inches (18 centimeters) long. Using palm fiber string, the child shoes were tied together within the single shoe (it was larger and meant for an adult) and put in the jar. Another pair of shoes, more than 9 inches (24 cm) long that had been worn by a limping adult, was also inserted in the jar....
Originally published 01/24/2013
(Phys.org)—By looking at someone's shoes, you can tell a lot about the person wearing them. That old adage certainly rings true when looking at children's shoes from ancient Rome. Just ask Elizabeth Greene, a Classics professor, who, at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America this month, presented research showing children of Roman military families wore footwear that reflected their social status."For a really long time, until the 1990s, really, no one thought about or studied families in the Roman army because soldiers weren't legally allowed to marry," Greene said."It was a bastion of masculinity – this masculine, male-dominated environment and no one placed women and children there. But when you look at the material and historical record, there's a lot of evidence of women and children there. One piece of evidence is these children's shoes, and we have shoes from the very beginning," she said....
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Wodeyar kings first built a palace in Mysore in the 14th century. Later the Mysore Palace was demolished and constructed multiple times. The current palace construction was commissioned in 1897 that is the time of British rule, and it was completed in 1912 and expanded later around 1940.
It is a tradition in Mysore to worship dolls during Dasara festival, a tradition which was inherited from the Vijaynagar times. In many parts of India, Dasara is known as Navaratri. In Karnataka, Dasara is celebrated in the month of October with great festivity. People from all over the state take part in this amazing festival. Mysore is the city of silk and sandalwood and till date it remains the centre for traditions, culture and art. The city is often referred to as the 'City Royale' and Dasara is considered to be a Royal festival celebrating the victory of good over evil.
In Karnataka, Dasara is celebrated as Nadahabba. The celebration has its roots in the royal family of Mysore. They perform a special puja during this festival. During these festivities, in every house, dolls were tastefully arranged. This tradition continues even today. During the time of Wodeyar kings, this area was opened to public. Today, the bays of the western part of Gombe Thotti or the Dolls Pavilion house a collection of various objects of art including European marble sculptures acquired by the royalty. All the dolls displayed here are from the Maharaja's personal collection. Most of the items were acquired in the 1920's.
At the left there is neo-classical marble structure from Europe. At the centre is sitting a lavish wooden pavilion decorated in mirror work of Rajasthan with Lord Ganesha the elephant- headed god. Ganesha Veena is portrayed playing a "veena". This instrument is widely used in Carnatic Music.The southern and the northern parts of the Gombe Thotti, are separated by a passage leading to Mysore Palace courtyard. It has a brass gate consisting of two parts. It is known as Ane Bagilu or Elephant Gate.
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Other Federal Financial Resources Clackamas Community College offers a wide variety of financial aid opportunities to assist you in achieving your educational goals. How do I Apply? Apply to CCC. You must include your Social Security Number on the CCC application. Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov. FAFSA Página Web en espaňol: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/es_ES/index.htm Contact the Office of Financial Aid located on the CCC Oregon City Campus for more information. It is important to complete and file FAFSA application as soon as possible after January 1. See Cost and Financial Aid for a complete listing of financial aid application steps. Possible Resources for Aid Federal Pell Grants You may be eligible for up to $5,645 a year, depending on the amount of federal funding available. Awards are based on eligibility and enrollment status. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants You may be eligible for up to $1,050 a year. Part-time students (taking 6-11 credits a term) will receive smaller grants. Oregon State Opportunity Grants You must be enrolled for six or more credits to be eligible for Oregon State Opportunity Grants. Oregon Opportunity Grants are funded through the Oregon Student Assistance Commission. If you are not an Oregon resident, contact your home state for eligibility requirements for your home state program. Federal Work-Study You may be eligible to receive an award to fund a paid part-time job through CCC. Jobs are available both on campus and in the community. Part-time students (taking 6-11 credits a term) receive fewer dollars than full-time students. Federal Work-Study Process Federal Direct Loans Most students are eligible to apply for Federal Direct Loan funds. The Federal Direct Loan is a Federally guaranteed loan. First year students (less than 45 credits completed) are eligible to borrow subsidized amounts up to $3,500, and second year students may borrow up to $4,500 (Actual amount is dependent on student budget criteria.). The Financial Aid Office provides information on unsubsidized Direct loans. Students who wish to receive their loans must complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note. You will need to sign in using your FAFSA pin number. Students receiving loans must complete Exit Counseling when they leave school and to receive transcripts. Federal Parent Loans to Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Your parents may be eligible for Parent Loans to Undergraduate Students. Commercial banks and other participating lenders offer these loans. Parents may borrow the cost of education minus any financial aid. | <urn:uuid:fcd73476-3142-4817-b086-565fab0b3be4> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://clackamas.edu/Other_Federal_Financial_Resources.aspx | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280292.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00344-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.919019 | 535 | 1.570313 | 2 |
A study warns that apart from duping consumers, mislabeling poses a health risk for people with allergies to certain fish and for pregnant women and children who should avoid high-mercury fish
LOS ANGELES (US): Next time you order halibut, red snapper or yellowfin tuna at a sushi restaurant in the Los Angeles area, you may want to ask for proof of what’s on your plate.
According to a four-year study published on Wednesday by researchers at the University of California Los Angeles and Loyola Marymount University, nearly half of the fish served at more than two dozen highly-rated sushi restaurants in the city is mislabeled.
“Half of what we’re buying isn’t what we think it is,” said Paul Barber, a UCLA professor who led the study published in the journal Conservation Biology.
“Fish fraud could be accidental, but I suspect that in some cases the mislabeling is very much intentional, though it’s hard to know where in the supply chain it begins.”
Demian Willette, a researcher and co-author of the study, said that while mislabeling of food is nothing new, what was surprising was that it would be so prevalent, especially in a food-conscious market like Los Angeles.
“We didn’t really expect that because Los Angeles is a very foody culture and in general people are very conscious about what they eat,” he told AFP.
Willette said the study, conducted between 2012 and 2015, looked at 26 sushi restaurants that were highly rated on the reviewing sites Yelp and Zagat.
Biology students at UCLA were sent out to the restaurants over the four years to collect samples of 10 popular varieties of fish used for sushi. The samples were then tested for DNA.
Willette said of 364 samples tested, 47 percent showed that the sushi was mislabeled.
About the only sure bet was salmon, which was mislabeled only about one in 10 times, and bluefin tuna which was never swapped for a different kind of fish, according to the study.
“But out of 43 orders of halibut and 32 orders of red snapper, DNA tests showed the researchers were always served a different kind of fish,” the study says.
Yellowfin tuna was also swapped on seven out of nine orders, usually for bigeye tuna, a vulnerable and overexploited species.
“In some cases, the same restaurant was substituting multiple fish on menus,” Willette said. “So say they would propose three types of tuna when they actually served the same type.”
He said halibut was often swapped for cheaper species of flounder considered overfished or near threatened while red snapper was substituted for sea bream.
He added that while price was a factor in the apparent fraud that likely involving wholesalers, attempts to skirt fishing policies also played a part.
“Some of it is price, and some of it is regulations,” he said.
The study warned that apart from duping consumers, the mislabeling posed a health risk for people with allergies to certain fish and for pregnant women and children who should avoid high-mercury fish.
“A common parasite found in raw olive flounder … has caused ‘rampant’ food poisoning in Japan,” the study noted.
A spokeswoman at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which was made aware of the study, said her office had no immediate reaction.
As for Willette, he had one piece of advice.
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George W. Bush now has less than 100 days left before he packs up and leaves the White House, while the country takes stock of his presidency, particularly in terms of foreign relations, to see what kind of a legacy he is leaving behind.
President Bush launched the war in Afghanistan less than two weeks after the September 11 incident and then extended US firepower to Iraq in 2003. If the Afghan War managed to win understanding from the rest of the world, invading Iraq without legal or moral support only proved an extreme example of the US' unilateralism and aptness to launch preemptive strikes against another independent state.
The war in Iraq threatened to split the alliance between the US and its European allies and eroded the US' moral integrity as it dragged on. It also cost the country several hundred million dollars a day in addition to more than 4,000 US troops killed there. Today over 100,000 American military members remain in Iraq and there is no sign the war will end any time soon.
The Bush administration made some changes during its second term in office. As a policy it admitted the war on Iraq was a wrong move based on faulty intelligence. And, in terms of government lineup, several prominent "hawks", including former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, former Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz and a former US Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton, were sacrificed as scapegoats and taken off the official list of foreign and security policymakers.
It also sought to increase cooperation with other major powers. However, as the problems caused by the war on Iraq continued to worsen, it became apparent to many that the war was dragging the US down and making it difficult for Washington to handle other major issues as effectively as it wanted to, apart from damaging its international status. The Republican Party lost its Senate majority in the mid-term elections two years ago. This was seen as the American public's way of declaring it had had enough of a seemingly never-ending war.
Most of the Bush administration's major problems were created in the first term of its eight-year rule. But Bush should not be blamed for all of them, as changes in the country's internal political climate and external environment also played their part.
Bush winning the presidential election was a triumph of neo-conservatism. Therefore it was probably crazy to expect him to repeat what the Bill Clinton's administration did. The tremendous psychological damage caused by the September 11 attacks kept the War on Terror on top of the political agenda as a national consensus, giving Bush no choice but to charge ahead, mindful that any retreat would allow terrorism to fight back, an unthinkable political price to pay.
All in all, Bush's two-term presidency has not been entirely without merit in terms of foreign affairs.
First, the war on Iraq will be a Bush legacy in the history of US foreign strategy. The nation fought on two fronts after 9/11 – fighting two wars overseas – in its global war on terror while beefing up homeland security. The American public, though obviously annoyed, managed to put up with the wartime inconvenience of heightened security measures.
The Bush administration should feel quite good about the fact that no terrorist attacks have happened on American soil since the 9/11 incident despite repeated alarms over such threats.
Fighting on two fronts has cost the US a great deal but its homeland is safer than before. The Iraq War got rid of Saddam Hussein and established a democratic government in that country under US control. Though terrorist and extremist suicide attacks continue to shake the Gulf nation, the Iraqi government has not become a sympathetic umbrella for terrorism.
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On Christmas Day 886, King Alfred, exasperated by the attacks of the Danes, finally decided to abandon the undefended ‘open’ site of Lundenwic, and to return to the safety of the old Roman walls. At Bullwharf, evidence of this very first return has been discovered, on a site already recorded in the documents as ‘Queenhythe’.
What happened when the Saxon returned to the old Roman city, surrounded by the ghosts of old?
A sacrifice had to be made, and down by the river, two bodies were discovered, buried on the open foreshore. Here we see one of them, a young woman covered by moss. The hole in her head from which she died is clearly visible.
The new, or rather the revived town, grew rapidly. Wharves were gradually pushed forward out into the river. Here we see one of these wharves being excavated, re-using timbers that had evidently come from an elaborate timber hall. The archaeologists were able to reconstruct this late Saxon hall, based on these re-used timbers.
In Saxon and medieval London, the wharves were continually bring rebuilt further out into the river, to reclaim more land for the warehouses.
Because this land has always remained waterlogged, the timbers have been preserved. Here we see a wharf of 1026/7 – the date being given by tree-ring dating.
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Heron Ridge Golf Club in Virginia Beach proves a cornfield can also be a golfer's field of dreams
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- If you build it, they will come, -- or so the ghostly voice whispered to Kevin Costner's corn-farming character in the movie "Field of Dreams." Costner had it easy, though -- all he had to do to fulfill the specter's prophecy was plow down some maize, grow a little grass, put up some bleachers, and the dream was reality.
Not so for Heron Ridge Golf Club.
"We were faced with the prospect of converting a pretty bland landscape into a workable golf course," said Heron Ridge's co-designer, Gene Bates, when I asked him what challenges he faced when they first started work on the property. "Half the property was used as farm land prior to our arrival, and the other half was a wonderful stand of hardwoods with some real nice variation and contour to the land. A real split personality."
Similar to Costner, Bates and design partner Fred Couples were called out of the blue by a higher power (in Couples/Bates' case, a land developer) to turn a corn and soybean farm into a sports facility -- but the similarities end there. A pancake flat Iowa cornfield is perfect ground for a baseball diamond -- not so for a Virginia golf course.
We had to move an awful lot of dirt to create some variation and contrast that a good golf course provides," Bates said.
That's not to say the project looked impossible from the start -- it didn't.
Bates explains: "Once we looked over the land, we saw several positive aspects. Sure, we had a lot of flat ground to try and move around, but we also had quite a bit of 'border' to the property, which provided some wetlands and woods to work into the design. We also noticed on what's now the back nine that there was some natural elevation changes, which is pretty rare in Virginia Beach. All in all, I think the finished product shows we were successful in our attempts to turn former farmland into an extremely playable but challenging layout."
Heron Ridge's Head Golf Professional, Glen Pierce, agrees that the property showed some promise from the start.
"The 'Ridge' part of our name comes from the fact we sit on top of Pungo (the name of the Indian tribe that once inhabited the land) Ridge -- which isn't exactly a mountain, but still provides some contrast in the land that's not usually found in this area. We've also got very sandy soil, so Couples/Bates were able to use a lot of the soil they dug out when constructing the lakes to build mounding and contour around the greens."
Upon opening in April, 1999, you couldn't tell what the land once was. Heron Ridge joined Westfields Golf Club in northern Virginia as another classic Couples/Bates design in the state, featuring generous tee landing areas, ample bunkering, and very puttable greens. Bates says "it's hard enough to get to the greens in the first place -- we definitely try to make the putting surfaces fairly tame when you actually get there."
Bates also says it's a goal of the firm to make every course they design a real challenge from the tips.
"From the 'Boom Boom' tees, it needs to be a test of golf that Fred would be pleased to bring his fellow tour players out to play. So we've got to make a course reasonable enough from the forward tees to encourage folks to return, but difficult enough from the extremes to challenge the best in the game."
I think they've done it at Heron Ridge. The hazards are in plain view from all five sets of tees, and they're not taken out of play from the front group, either. Bates says the only difference between the forward and back sets in relation to hazards is they won't make the shorter hitters challenge forced carries. But everything else is fair game, and that's definitely true on this property.
I will note that Heron Ridge Golf Club is part of a housing development, but the houses are as set back from the course as any I've ever seen -- they don't come into play. The relative flatness of the acreage allows for them to be seen, but not heard from -- and that's nice.
Turning to the course, you'll start off with a good warm up hole, the first being 403 yards from the back tees and slightly downhill. We had a brisk tail wind the day we played, making the hole a driver-pitching wedge. Pierce says the wind's part of the challenge on the course, because it's almost always blowing. "It'll be calm in other parts of the area and then you come out here and we always seem to have a breeze. It provides a great complement to the links-style front nine."
The second hole is a reachable par five that calls for a tee ball over a lake to a dogleg right fairway. A large oak tree guards the left side, as does a bunker left and long, so you'll need to be accurate and long in order to have a shot at the green in two. For the second shot, wetlands are to the right of the fairway and left of the green. Nice hole.
The fifth is an aesthetically pleasing par three, 196 yards from the back tee. Wetlands and a stream lead to the front of the green and a sizeable bunker lies in back -- but the putting surface is a big target. Very fair.
Heron Ridge's ninth is another terrific par 5, 554 yards from the 'Boom Boom' tees. Pierce adds: "Number nine is one of the best holes on the Tidewater. It's a true risk-reward. If you have the long ball you can cut it down the left side and possibly get there in two, but if you lay-up to the right it's still not an easy three-shot hole. The second shot is very challenging, and you'll have to think about the best path."
Holes 11-15 leave the wide-open spaces and meander through the hardwoods Bates mentioned. Eleven is a monster par 5 at 585 yards, a dogleg left that will bring wetlands (on the left) into play on the tee and second shots. The more you challenge the wetlands, the more distance you'll save. Think about it.
Twelve is a Couples/Bates signature -- Bates says they always try to include one or two potentially driveable par fours (no. 14 at Westfields). At 312 yards from the tips, you'll even save some distance if you hit a high fade over some trees that guard the right side of the fairway. No doubt you'll still have to wave a big stick to get there, but it's fun to try.
Thirteen's a reachable par 5 with a steep slope and water down the right side on the second shot. Fourteen and 15 bring the aforementioned elevation changes into play. Fourteen's only 367 yards, but it's two uphill shots to a well bunkered green. Fifteen's a nice 182 yard downhill par three with water on the right and in back. A fun hole with the wind -- but again, the green's a big target. Bail out short left if necessary, but stay out of the huge bunker that guards that side pin-high.
The final three holes at Heron Ridge return you to the open spaces. Eighteen's only 401 yards, but I'm guessing plays into the wind a good deal of the time and calls for an accurate second shot to an elevated, well bunkered green.
All in all, a nice, varied round of golf, with nary a corn stalk in site. After playing at Heron Ridge, you'll definitely realize that it's very possible to turn a cornfield into a golfer's field of dreams.
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Signal analysis of an actively generated cavitation bubble in pressurized pipes for detection of wall stiffness drops
Due to the increasing production of volatile new renewable energies as solar and wind, storage hydropower plants have to operate under harsh operation conditions in order to stabilize the electricity grid. As a result, highly transient water pressures occur in pressure tunnels and shafts more frequently. Non-intrusive monitoring techniques are therefore of special interest for these critical infrastructures. The propagation of a pressure wave generated actively by a cavitation bubble was experimentally investigated in a steel test pipe divided in several reaches. A local wall stiffness drop was simulated by replacing steel pipe reaches with less stiff materials as aluminum and PVC. Through the analysis of the pressure wave reflections due to the cavitation bubble explosion, recorded by two hydrophones placed at the extremities of the test pipe, the location of the weak reaches could be detected. An underwater spark generator was developed to produce cavitation bubbles in the pipe resulting in very steep shock waves. This allowed identifying very precisely the wave front and correspondingly the wave speed and the weak reach location. Compared to the wave analysis from water-hammer signals, the active cavitation bubble generation in the pipe is an innovative method that significantly increased the effectiveness of the detection of wall stiffness drops. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | <urn:uuid:f9be3536-079f-4149-b11e-2f50c268dca3> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://infoscience.epfl.ch/record/221386 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279650.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00429-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.929442 | 273 | 2.40625 | 2 |
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