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As the weather heats up, it's important to remember how your hair reacts to the change in climate and environment. All of those sun rays can be harmful for not just skin but for your locks as well. To get you started on summer hair care, we've compiled a list of our favorite tips and tricks that will keep your hair healthy this season!
Summer is now in full swing, which means our hair may be in and out of the water more than usual. Natural minerals and other ingredients can cause hair color and extension color to change.
It is essential to be aware of what your hair comes into contact with to prevent hair discoloration. If your hair does change colors, it is important to figure out what it came into contact with, this will help to determine how to correct it.
Did you know that avobenzone is a chemical sometimes used in sunscreens? This chemical can cause hair extensions to turn a peach/salmon color that sometimes may be extremely difficult to remove.
It is important to check the ingredients of your sunscreens to ensure avobenzone is not one of them. The Bare Republic is a great brand that offers mineral sunscreens without avobenzone.
Bare Republic sunscreens will help you with both your skin and hair protection.
Chlorine starts causing damage once the hair dries off. At this stage, the chlorine crystallizes and oxidation takes place, causing damage and the green effect on some hair types.
If you cannot wash your hair immediately after leaving the pool, keep it wet for as long as possible.
When you are able to shampoo your hair, you will need a chelating shampoo such as Malibu’s Swimmer shampoo to help remove the chlorine from your hair.
Hard water contains a buildup of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. This produces a film on the hair, making it difficult for moisture to penetrate. As a result, the hair is left dry and prone to breakage. Leave these issues unresolved and it could even lead to hair loss.
Calcium and Magnesium of high volumes make blonde hair brassy, and toners fade quickly.
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Silica forms a hard and insoluble deposit on surfaces.
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According to figures released by IBM opine that no less than 2.5 quintillion bytes created on a daily basis. Also it is worthwhile to note that a whopping 90% of the total data in the world have been created only in last two years.
In simple terms data is just pieces of information. The highly prominent concept of our times owes its origins to large data amounts which are derived from all sorts of computing devices. This data is then stored, collated and combined with the sophisticated tools for analytics available today.
Big Data is helpful to a broad spectrum of people from marketers to researchers. It helps them to understand the world around them and take optimized action through insights. Students too stand to benefit from Big Data a great deal and in this post we look at two ways through which Big Data may affect the lives of students.
Teachers have always been an informed lot, using data in order to optimize the practices and methods, Big Data facilitates the creation of far more powerful ways through which teachers and students may connect. As the focus shifts towards personalized learning, teachers are in a position to utilize more data than ever before.
This may be achieved through monitoring of study materials and how they are used by students in order to deliver more targeted instruction. With Big Data teachers will be able to better understand the needs of students and adapt lessons effectively and swiftly and in the end make decisions about enhanced learning for students, driven on the basis of data.
Data Science was dubbed as the sexiest job of this century by Harvard Business Review and with good reason. People are just beginning to explore the possibilities enabled by Big Data and the need of skilled people in the field will only continue to increase in the years to come. Data Scientists have the ability to mine through data to the benefit of their employers including but not restricted to governments, businesses and of course, the academia.
McKinsey Global Institute reported that by 2018 there will be a shortage of no less than 190,000 persons with skills in deep analytics in the United States of America alone. There is no shortage for opportunities in this field and there are numerous programs all over the world that smooth out the career transition to Big Data. Work arrangements that display flexibility, more than decent compensation packages and the opportunity to make a significant impact are the added bonuses that go along being a data scientist.
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The phone hacking scandal that has swamped Rupert Murdoch’s
The Murdoch media empire is being whipped and humiliated for the actions of staff at some of its British newspapers. Drastic measures such as closing News of the World and ditching the company’s long-held ambition to own all of British pay television company BSkyB are only the start of the price News Corp will pay.
The residue of the mountains of mud that are being thrown at News Corp will stick for years. But suggesting the hacking scandal should lead to a wide-ranging review of media ownership and regulation rules in Australia is a very long bow to draw.
Gillard’s comments on Thursday that the federal government’s convergence media review – which, among other things, is looking at how the rise of the internet has affected Australia’s antiquated media laws – could somehow be extended to cover the print medium and media practices and standards in general were a half-baked response to a scandal that is generating an inordinate amount of media coverage (proving, again, the media industry’s obsession with reporting on itself).
Never mind that there is no evidence phone hacking is used by Australian newspapers: journalists are an easy target for politicians and Murdoch-bashing is the new black.
But if Gillard’s comments were puzzling, Greens leader Bob Brown’s utterances were bizarre and disturbing in their naivety.
Never one to miss a media moment, Brown declared his party would push for a full Senate or independent inquiry into media ownership and regulation in Australia.
Do people want such an inquiry? Who cares. Climbing on his moral high horse, Brown said News Corp’s dominance of the local print media sector (it accounts for about 70 per cent of all newspapers sold here) required – no, demanded – an inquiry to examine media ownership concentration, the need to curb foreign ownership of media companies, and if there should be new “fit and proper" character tests for the owners of media companies.
He also raised the idea of bringing in licensing laws for newspapers, setting up an independent body to enforce a journalists’ code of conduct, and giving the Australian Communications and Media Authority “some oversight of newspapers".
The laundry list of media “reforms" were delivered with a straight face. Brown knows research shows many people have the same respect for journalists as they do for used-car salesmen and real estate agents. Like Gillard, he also knows News Corp’s deepening woes have made the media a soft target.
The list of areas the proposed inquiry would cover was, to be frank, silly. Take the idea of restricting foreign ownership of media companies. Yes, the government could stop foreigners controlling, say, News Corp’s Australian newspapers or Seven West Media’s television and magazine divisions.
But, as News Corp’s local newspaper boss, John Hartigan, points out, how would it police global media businesses such as Google, Facebook and Twitter? Would they be exempt because their core products emanate from overseas?
Brown and others are half-right when they say media ownership in Australia is highly concentrated. A handful of companies own old media such as newspapers, TV and radio stations. But the rise of the internet has increased – and will continue to increase – the number of media voices.
No one is condoning the illegal activities at News Corp’s British newspaper division. No one is saying all Australian journalists are angels.
But the self-serving, predictable calls for media industry inquiries are simply designed to score political points. If Gillard and Brown have serious concerns about the structure and conduct of Australian media companies, they should suggest some serious solutions.
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Question;A person is considering buying the stock of two home health companies that are similar in all respects except the proportion of earning paid out as dividends. Both companies are expected to earn $6 per share in the coming year, but company D (for dividends) is excepted to pay out the entire amount as dividends, why company G (for growth) is expected to pay out only one third of its earning or $2 per share. The companies are equally risky, their required rate of return is $15 percent. D?s constant growth rate is zero and G?s is 8.33 percent. What are the intrinsic values of stocks D and G?Medical Corporation of America (MCA) has a current stock price of $36 and its last dividends (Do) were $2.40. In view of MCA?s strong financial position, its required rate of return is 12 percent. If MCA?s dividends are expected to grow at a constant rate in the future, what is the firm expected stock price in five year?A broker offer to sell you shares of Bay Area Healthcare, which just paid a dividend of $2 per share. the dividend is expected to grow at a constant rate of 5 percent per year. the stocks required rate of return is 12 percent. a. what is the expected dollar dividend over the next three years? b. what is the current value of the stock and the expected stock price at the end of each of the next three years? c. what is the expected dividend yield and capital gains yield for each of the next three years? d. what is the expected total return for each of the next three years? e. how does the expected total return compare with the required rate of return on the stock? does this make sense? explain your answer.4. Lucas Clinics last dividend (Do) was $1.50. its current equilibrium stock price is $15.75 and its expected growth rate is a constant 5 percent. if the stockholders required rate of return is 15 percent, what is the expected dividend yield and expected capital gains yield for the coming year?
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It always seems that no matter what a proponent of size or fat acceptance may post on their own blog, there are always those who feel the need and/or RIGHT to argue against a fat person loving themselves and bucking the media-craze fear-mongering in regards to the Obesity Crisis.
Anytime that I try to address some of the issues that are brought up it seems that I always forget to touch upon or address each of the particular arguments. I wanted to try and get ONE post out which addresses or at least touches upon all of the arguments that get tossed out by those concerned or “concerned” with the health and existence of fat people; particularly with fat people who accept and love themselves as they are.
This is a long post; one which I hope will show where I’m coming from and where I would like to see the dialogue lead.
Obesity: What it is
Obese vs. Overweight
- Aside from the reality that there are SEVERAL BMI cutoff schemes in the world; it is generally viewed that Overweight and Obese are both categories from the ever-changing BMI (Body-Mass Index) calculators and are used to indicate a person’s relative position on the spectrum of weight from “Underweight” to “Obese”.
- Underweight = <18.5
- Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
- Overweight = 25-29.9
- Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
- So when people reference the “War on Obesity” they are indicating that they are fighting a category of weight. Obesity is not a person. It is a CATEGORY of a weight-range spectrum.
- Aribitrary measurement relating height to weight. Does NOT measure fat. It measures only your weight divided by you height in meters squared.
- Limits for each of the categories have changed, so using it as a definitive measure of ANYTHING is laughable; akin to declaring that dividing your arm length by your nose size tells you how well you can smell.
- No one really understands what a particular range of a BMI actually LOOKS like.
- *Edited to Add* Also, the assumption is that BMI measures fat and that FAT is bad. However, as Sandy points out in the comments, “FAT is not bad – adipose tissue is actually surprisingly benign.”
- The simple belief that people are at-fault (and to be blamed) for their fat is hinged on the idea that you BECOME fat by overeating.
- Yet, evidence points to the simple truth that fat or thin, most people eat roughly the SAME amount of food regardless of size.
- Anecdotal evidence or media portrayals of what an overweight or obese individual eats does not a proof-in-concept make. So, saying you’ve seen your fat aunt “pack it away” doesn’t PROVE that this is WHY she is fat or that this is a behavior that she exhibits EVERY DAY or that by extrapolation if SHE does it, so does EVERY fat person.
- The general perception, especially from those looking for a fight, is that being overweight or obese is directly related to the amount of exercise a person lacks. We all watch too much TV, and fat people must be fat from watching WAAAAY too much TV.
- Contrary to the above cited belief, fat and thin people all spend the same amount of time engaged in physical activity; whose levels haven’t actually dropped drastically across the globe as proponents of the Obesity Epidemic would have you believe. In fact, physical activity levels may have actually increased over the decades.
- A person can be fat and fit JUST as easily as they could be thin and un-fit. The assumption that a person’s size indicates fit or not does a disservice to EVERYONE by overly focusing exercise initiatives on the overweight while ignoring thinner folks who might not be getting physical activity; all based on the ASSUMPTION that you can know a person’s level of activity based on appearances alone.
- Exercise CAN BE FUN. You do not have to run like a gerbil in a wheel for physical activity to “count”.
- Anecdotal evidence of overweight or obese individuals exercising or NOT exercising does not a proof-in-concept make.
Stupid or liars:
- The perception is that the categories of obese and overweight are not understood by those who ARE overweight and/or obese; that if ONLY the message were loud enough, clear enough, filled with enough shameful guilt, maybe the fatties would “Get it” and see that they are fat. In reality, we know. Trust me. Delusion does not somehow run rampant in those who are “overweight”.
- Even if a person KNOWS their size and where they fit into the BMI standards, they can still be accused of being a stupid liar.
- Since fat is vilified as the “harbinger of doom” or “bringer of untimely death”; those found to be overweight or obese (which, as seen above, is NOT a true indication of their level of fatness) are told to diet.
- This “prescription” is doled out again and again despite the fact that diets DO NOT WORK. No, not even if you call it a “life-style change” (Anything that focuses on increased physical activity and decreased calorie consumption is buying into the “Body as a Bunsen Burner” theory and IS STILL A DIET).
- Your body is NOT a simple machine in which “Calories IN Calories OUT” works in a straight-line calculation.
- NOTHING will work to permanently lower your body’s weight below your own body’s set weight-range. Genetics take far more control of your body size than any amount of calorie restriction.
- In fact, diets may ONLY work to do the complete OPPOSITE of what they are intended to do. Evidence suggests that diets work to make sure you GAIN weight.
- Studies show a correlation as well between improved health and non-dieters.
- FAILING a diet is also not a demonstration of a “lack of willpower”. I don’t care if you have “Worked Hard” to get the weight loss you might have now. Chances are it won’t last and it won’t be because you don’t WANT it enough.
- Calorie counting is NOT part of a normal and “healthy” relationship with food.
- I personally feel that people of any size should consider a more relaxed and normalized relationship with food and physical activity; but learning to eat intuitively when all you’ve known all your life is DIET and NOT ON A DIET eating habits is difficult to say the least; far more difficult than it would be had dieting not occurred in the first place. However, that DOESN’T mean that the moment you try to eat the way that your body wants that you will devour the world!
- Saying you’re ON a diet does not make you somehow intrinsically better than someone who ISN’T altering their daily intake of vital nutrients.
- Since even some of the diet-pushers are starting to acknowledge that diets don’t work, Weight Loss Surgery is seeing more and more screen time of late as The Way to CURE Obesity!
- Yet the risks of WLS are pushed under the carpets as it is “obvious” that having a BMI of 43 is FAR WORSE than the multitude of health troubles that patients experience post-surgery; from an inability to eat without throwing up to in increased risk of premature death.
Obesity: Why we Care
Obesity kills/Contributes to all manner of disease or Ill Health:
- Even the best experiment, done with the most stringent test methods and following the most rigid adherence to proper scientific procedures, can never “Prove” anything; it can merely show correlations. Yet proponents of “Obesity Kills” (ie. Pharmaceutical companies which fund a majority of these studies or those marketing expensive weight loss schemes) will use even the tiniest hint of a CORRELATION (a possible relationship) to claim that there is really a CAUSATION effect between obesity and the latest health issue to which the studies wish to link “fat”.
- The arbitrary BMI categories of “Overweight” and “Obese” are actually linked with IMPROVED health benefits. “Fatness isn’t the only “paradoxical” association among favorable clinical outcomes.”
- Fat people are not a New Invention. Fat has been around forever so saying “There were no fat people ‘Before'” is completely silly. Before what? Before Industrialization? Before the Renaissance? Before Jesus???
- Obesity is NOT a disease; it is a CATEGORY of weight ranges which have been arbitrarily decided upon. You can not SOLVE a category. You can not “FIX” a category; unless by “Fix” you mean “do away with the SYSTEM by which these categories exist”.
It’s an EPIDEMIC/CRISIS!:
- Contrary to the popular common belief that somehow obesity rates are skyrocketing; the reality is just the opposite. When taking into account the lowered BMI category limits; the actual average weight gain over the decades has been steady: at zero. “Obesity Among Adults in the United States — No Change Since 2003–2004.”
- An epidemic is useful to those who stand to profit from it; NOT to those who would be a part of it.
- There has NOT been a drastic increase in Childhood obesity either.
- The health costs of overweight and obese patients are not somehow “magically lifted” if a person loses weight; no, not even if they get Weight Loss Surgery.
- Poor nutrition (which is NOT THE SAME AS overeating) and sedentary lifestyles are not optimal for people of ANY size. Declaring that only people who fall into the categories of Overweight and Obese need to worry about nutrition and physical activity is counterproductive.
- Rather than focus on FAT as unhealthy, the focus should be turned to activities and behaviors that ALL people could benefit from. Governments could work on providing safe parks or sidewalks for pedestrians or recreation instead of focusing on calorie consumption reduction weight-loss programs as the be-all, end all solution to “Obesity”.
- Assuming the level of a person’s health based upon appearances is not only prejudiced but detrimental to those who are overweight or obese but also to those falling into the categories of “Normal” and “Underweight”.
- “Healthy” is not even a term that is universally defined; so to try and hold only two categories of people to a wobbly list of what “healthy” means is silly to say the least. So when someone claims to be “concerned” with someone else’s health, I call shenanigans.
- Waiting until you have reached some size deemed as “Optimal” for your height is NOT a good excuse for avoiding doing things you like. You don’t need to reach some ubiquitous level of “Healthy” (read: THIN) to dress as you want or to be who you are.
- 10% of your body weight is an ever moving target. Saying that losing “Just 10% of your current body weight will make you healthier” is a VERY TRICKY and nasty way to say that you will NEVER be good enough.
- Judging a person, before they even open their mouth, by ANY physical characteristic is wrong. You know NOTHING about a person’s life, lifestyle, habits or health simply by looking at them. NOTHING gives a person the right to make judgements about another person based on perceived ideas of their health based on size.
- Size-ism is by NO MEANS the “Last Acceptable form of Prejudice”. Yet I find that many of the “isms” do overlap: size-ism, sexism, racism, class-ism, able-ism, age-ism; none of them are mutually exclusive. And yes, they are all still WRONG.
- You have no more right to judge a person based on their size than you do to judge a person for the shape of their eyes or the tilt of their nose or the width of their feet.
- Acting towards all people with common courtesy; treating ALL people with basic human respect is not a bad idea.
- EVEN IF a person actually fits into every nasty stereotype you have ever heard about them, that STILL does NOT give you permission to judge or harass them. No, it doesn’t.
- No one who declares that they feel you have NO RIGHT to judge their life by their body is trying to say that you MUST find a particular sized body attractive. No one is saying you have to find any particular physical size (or shape or appearance) attractive and worthy of your sexual attentions; we are not all here on this planet solely as fodder for your sexual desires. Rather, focus instead on treating everyone as human beings, regardless of your personal desire for a particular person as an object of your sexual appetite.
- Attraction is subject and attraction is NOT the same as basic human respect.
- NO ONE, regardless of size or any other attributes, owes it to ANYONE ELSE to be pretty.
- Studies have found that having children diet works to make them GAIN weight.
- It has also been found that no identifiable dietary patterns during childhood or adolescence could explain their BMIs; meaning that fat children aren’t just donut-hording little monsters hoping to become the next fat Santa.
- Forcing programs upon children that encourage dieting behaviors at younger and younger ages is NOT going to remove the non-existent Obesity Epidemic.
Dirty, Smelly, TAKING UP TOO MUCH SPACE:
- Not all overweight or obese persons are dirty or smelly. Not all “normal” or underweight persons are starved anorexics waiting to lecture you on their diets. Making absolute statements just makes you look ignorant of the reality that we are ALL different.
- Public transportation is not a pleasant experience for anyone. But to insist that people are the ones who should change their BODIES rather than to insist on larger accommodations for a population which IS NOT actually getting larger (see “It’s an Epidemic” above) is asinine.
- Similarly, forcing anyone over an equally arbitrary size of clothing to shop in “specialty shops” or on-line, as if that will SHAME a fat person into taking the drastic measures to fit into the current society trend of acceptable size and shape, is completely inane. Also inane is charging $3 dollars extra for a larger size that amounts to a total of a few extra inches of material.
- The size of your pants has NOTHING to do with your worth as a human being.
- No one has the right to tell someone that they are taking up “too much space” in the world. None one should ever feel that they are supposed to “disappear” from the planet in order to appease the world.
- “If fat people accept themselves for who and what they are, they might NEVER lose weight!” And then what? You might have to SEE a happy fat person once in a while? You might have to recognize someone you don’t find attractive as a human being? You won’t be able to feel superior without a fatty to lord it over? What?
- Self acceptance is vital to people of any size; and it is NOT a right or privilege owed only to those fitting into the current media trends.
- Finally, there is no straight path to self-acceptance either. There ARE days when yes, you might WISH you were the size/shape/color/age/etc of the current ideal. That doesn’t mean you hate yourself; just that you might imagine yourself as something else. “Wishing for something doesn’t make it an IMPERATIVE. Nor does it make it an objective good.”
This is all a lot to take in but perhaps just for my own understanding of things I needed to get it all down on “paper”. What we believe is always shaped by our own life experiences and it is possible that some of what I’ve stated is tinted by my own levels of privilege in the world.
However, until we can get a dialogue going between those who follow the panic (whipped up by the media and those who stand to profit from our “concern”) and those of us who are trying to fight against the overlapping effects of “ism”s; then I feel that the myths of obesity and weight loss will CONTINUE to be perpetuated; to ALL of our detriment. | <urn:uuid:b7c0c1fe-0cdb-4bb1-84f0-c2dbaaaf7e51> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://roundshape.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/obesity-what-it-is-and-why-we-care/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560283008.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095123-00084-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956288 | 3,632 | 2.203125 | 2 |
Protein is a major building block of muscle, so not eating enough of it may actually lead to your losing muscle, which defeats the whole purpose behind bulking up. A good measure for your muscle building diet is a gram of protein every day for every pound of your weight.
Only when you get fitter, around after 3 months of regular exercise, go all out and exercise at a high intensity level. Your body will be conditioned by then and will use fats from the fat cells.
For example, instead of doing 30 minutes of cardio activity and 20 minutes of resistance training - you do 20 minutes of mixed cardio/resistance cross training and a quick 5 minute stretch. Or maybe you just pick one thing, such as getting on treadmill for 20 minutes at a higher than normal intensity (increased speed and/or incline) or strength/resistance training for 20 minutes.
These are THE most effective form of the bodyweight squat for all you who want to pack on muscle mass in your legs. They are definitely more tasking than conventional bodyweight squats, and they fire more muscle fibers in the hamstrings and quads. They are also good for developing explosive power for jumping. There are 2 variations of one-legged squats:
This isn’t actually new. President Eisenhower first recognized that children were less physically fit than the children in Europe and established the President’s Council on Youth Fitness in 1955. The name and format of the program changed with subsequent administrations. First Lady Michelle Obama has taken this on as one of her main projects with a goal of ending childhood obesity.
The health benefits of exercise are well documented. Regular exercise helps us to maintain a healthy weight and protects us against serious diseases and health problems. People who take regular exercise are less likely to be overweight because exercise burns calories. Regular activity also decreases blood cholesterol levels and reduces your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart problems and arthritis.
In recent times, one of the most popular modes of vacationing amongst Australians is fitness holidays. A fitness holiday is a planned getaway taken for the improvement in one’s fitness and health, while at the same time getting some well-deserved relaxation. At times, Australians join fitness camps to attain a better health and a fitter body. Numerous such fitness camps are available in Western Australia (WA), Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW). But the locations of these fitness camps, the facilities on offer, the different therapies and courses provided along with wonderful accommodations makes one wonder if actually these are fitness camps or luxurious retreats. | <urn:uuid:197c7ad3-c8ba-4475-afaf-65094ff97575> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://stateoflocal.com/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719286.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00499-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.954841 | 525 | 1.71875 | 2 |
Text Parsing - character at a time...
peter at engcorp.com
Fri Jul 9 13:58:21 CEST 2004
> I'm parsing character by character and adding the characters of the
> input string to the output until I come to ones I want to modify.
> What's an efficient equivalent in python ?
I think the answer might depend on information you haven't provided.
How are you 'parsing' this? In other words, how do you know
when you've gotten to the "ones you want to modify"? Are you sure
there isn't a way of avoiding the one-by-one manual scan? If
there is, you can probably add characters whole sequences at a
time to a list, as you suggest, by slicing from the input string
once you know where a sequence of "kept" characters starts
For that matter, could you use string.replace or re.sub to do
the job even more efficiently?
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Chennai, June 18 (IANS) Seeing huge potential for its cloud computing business among small and tiny units in Tamil Nadu, Microsoft Corporation India will train around 10,000 entrepreneurs in information technology, a senior official said here on Thursday.
“As per our study, companies that used technology grew their revenue over 20 percent while non-users of technology logged lower growth rate,” Meetul B. Patel, general manager, said.
Tamilnadu Small and Tiny Industries Association (TANSTIA) and Microsoft Corporation India hope to train and enable 10,000 small and medium sized business (SMB) in the state to adopt information technology and cloud computing.
“Today many of the government services like payment of taxes, tenders have gone online. So small business have to embrace information technology to stay in business,” C.K.Mohan, vice president of TANSTIA, said.
According to him, the association would inform its members about the training progamme through various modes so that they can benefit.
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O3DEST: Ozone Destruction Flux Experiment
The Ozone Destruction Flux Experiment (O3DEST) utilized the QueenAir, A-80 aircraft to make direct eddy flux measurements of ozone with fast response ozone sensors. The measurements were used in two ways: first, as a tracer in the study of boundary layer dynamics and, secondly, to investigate the sources and sinks of ozone in the boundary layer. Project support was divided into two phases. Phase one consisted of several flights originating from Jefferson County Airport (Jeffco - now Rocky Mountain Municipal Airport) and overflying a site in the Pawnee Grasslands in Northeast Colorado. The area was close to Jeffco yet relatively far away from anthropogenic sources of trace constituents. Also, it was possible to find a relatively uniform surface from which to make surface measurements. Phase two consisted of ferrying the aircraft to a site along the Gulf of Mexico, collecting data during the flight. A single over water flight was then conducted with the flight back to Jeffco again being a sampling mission.
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Wallet is an income and expense tracking mobile app that helps you budget, track your spending, and reach your goals. If you are ready to get in control of your finances, this guide will help you get started with Wallet.
Step 1: Install the Wallet Mobile App
Step 2: Create a New Account With Wallet
Creating an account with Wallet is easy. To get started, sign up using Google, Facebook or email. As soon as you sign up, you have access to your account for free.
Note: Wallet will work with any email address, however it has to be an email that is associated with your phone. It must be added in your phone's Settings > accounts > email.
Step 3: Set Your Default Currency
Select your default currency. You can also add multiple currencies.
Note: It is not possible to delete/change the default currency once set (unless you delete all user data and start over completely).
Step 4: Track Income and Expenses
Tracking your income and expenses helps you understand how much money you have to work with and where your money is going. Adding a new record (transaction) is quick and easy. You can manually add cash transactions, assign a category and create custom sub categories.
Step 5: Add widgets
Pick and choose the charts and graphs you would like displayed on your dashboard. You can add a widget and display multiple charts and graphs on the dashboard to help you visualize your data. Choose from the balance chart, cash-flow chart, pie chart, recurrent payments calendar, and more.
Note: Some charts and graphs are available on paid plans only.
Step 6: Connect Your Accounts
Adding your bank account is simple. Search for the name of your financial institution, click on the name, and use your bank login credentials to sync accounts. Once linked you will be able to see all your transactions at a glance. ATM withdrawals will not show up in your transactions, so be sure to add these transactions manually to track your spending.
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Kids can be great for your focus. I find myself listening much more deeply from all the exercise I get trying to track what two five year-olds are saying to me at once, and from remembering all their demands in the precise order they are issued.
"How about, I'm a dog, and you tell me run like a baby lion and practice jumping and rolling over. TELL ME!!" Okay baby. Doggy? Can you run like a baby lion and practice jumping and rolling over? "Yes!" "Grape juice! I want grape juice!"
Lately, I've taken to asking for three things to put in their bedtime story. Tonight I got four: a little girl, a leprechaun, a lion, and an old jump rope.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl. And she loved riding on her lion. Everyday before breakfast, after school, and after dinner until bedtime, she'd ride and ride her lion. And she and the lion were happy. They did everything together. One day, her mommy decided that little girls weren't supposed to ride lions, and she sent the lion to the circus. Instead, she gave the little girl an old jump rope.
"Why did the mommy sent the lion to the circus?"
Because lions belong in the circus honey. They're not for little girls to ride around. So the little girl started learning how to skip rope.
"And it would go around once, and the rope would get stuck."
Well, that's what happened at first baby, but soon she could do it once, and then twice, and then ten times, and soon a hundred. And then she could do it backwards, and criss-cross, and soon she hardly ever missed. But she was still sad. She missed her friend the lion. She thought that maybe she could join the circus too. But she didn't know where it was.
"So she went to the zoo to get a map."
That's right honey. But on the way to the zoo, she met a leprechaun, and it seemed easier to just ask him. Mister leprechaun? Do you know where the zoo is? I miss my lion friend and I want to find him. And the leprechaun wiggled his nose and his ears and suddenly, she was in the circus. I mean, she was in the circus.
Twin B's eyes go big. "And mommy was in the audience."
That's right honey. And there were lots and lots of people. She was right in the center ring, and a lion was running toward her as fast as he could. And the audience was scared, because they didn't know what was going to happen. But the lion ran up to her and she jumped on his back and rode faster than she'd ever rode before.
And then, she started skipping rope, right on the lions back.
"On the lion's back!?!"
Yeah baby. She was really good at riding the lion, and she was really good at skipping rope, so she could do both at the same time. And the crowd was cheering and cheering. And afterwards, the circus owner asked her and her mommy if they could travel with the circus, so the girl and the lion could be the stars. And her mommy said yes. And the girl and the lion were happy, and rode together all the time.
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THE WORLD BEFORE AND AFTER COVID-19. THE NEW BOOK BY MASSIMO D'ALEMA ON GLOBAL SYSTEM.
«The world has been shaken by the coronavirus storm. In particular the West has come out of it weaker, and we need to ask ourselves why the impact has been so devastating for the most advanced and richest societies. The fact is that over twenty years of globalisation and neo-liberalist hegemony have rendered our societies incredibly fragile. This is not restricted to a weakening of universal health care systems, nor is it simply a case of a reduction of welfare and social spending. It is the growth in inequalities and areas of marginalization. The crisis has thrown a harsh light on another, no less worrying, aspect. Fragile and scared societies without intermediate bodies and impoverished in terms of their cultural foundations produce increasingly casual and improbable ruling classes».
What are the origins of the chaos that rules the international system today? Who are the new and old players that will take their place on the global chessboard in the coming decades? In which crisis hotspots and contexts will the fight to conquer the leadership of the multipolar world of the XXI century unfold? To answer these questions Massimo D’Alema traces a clear analysis of the current geopolitical landscape. With the crisis of liberal democracy and of the market economy, which after 1989 seemed destined to dominate unopposed, we have entered a phase of Gramscian interregnum, where the old order has disappeared and the new one is struggling to come to life. A phase loaded with instability and characterised by the loss of the hegemony of the United States and of the West and the emergence of new global players. An enlightened global leadership, which will no longer be a single power nor a single cultural and political model, must emerge from an awareness of the plurality of the world. By examining in six incisive lessons Trump’s America, Putin’s Russia and Xi Jinping’s China, Europe’s uncertainties, Africa’s new role, the Mediterranean chessboard and the unresolved Middle East question, D’Alema reflects on the crisis of the neoliberal international order and the scenarios that mark our time. The coronavirus crisis has not only failed to contradict this analysis, quite the opposite, it has strengthened it.
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Massimo D’Alema was national secretary of the FGCI from 1975 to 1980. He was amongst the young leaders of the “turning point” that in 1989 transformed the Italian Communist Party (PCI) into the Democratic Party of the Left (PDS), becoming its National Secretary in 1994. He was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1987. From 1998 to 2000 he was the Prime Minister of Italy. In 2006 he was elected a member of Parliament and appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. | <urn:uuid:9de12641-a4fe-4133-9803-0230caff9ad5> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.newitalianbooks.it/everything-under-heaven-is-in-utter-chaos-2/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573744.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819161440-20220819191440-00470.warc.gz | en | 0.939874 | 636 | 1.84375 | 2 |
A lot of talk about Obama’s speech already; was it more like Roosevelt’s or Kennedy’s?
I have a weird one to throw out there -- how about Jimmy Carter’s "malaise" speech?
Carter never actually used that word, but back in July of 1979, with the country in crisis, President Carter spoke of the dour national mood:
"The erosion of our confidence in the future is threatening to destroy the social and the political fabric of America."
And somewhat surprisingly, to me at least, today President Obama said America is suffering from: "a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights."
Boy, sounds like he is saying America is suffering a kind of malaise. Carter was pounded in the press for his speech. Obama will not be. Perhaps it shows how times have changed. | <urn:uuid:143c0c8a-6bc3-473c-afe3-073726defabe> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://blogs.abcnews.com/liveblogging/2009/01/obamas-malaise.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281746.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00290-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96642 | 187 | 1.515625 | 2 |
Representing Wildlife at COP22
Fostering international partnerships to be a voice for wildlife
On Saturday, November 19th, the 22nd Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) came to a close in Marrakech, Morocco. During the two-week conference, NWF’s International Conservation Team was there as a voice for wildlife, closely following critical issues related to land use (agriculture, forestry, and efforts to reduce deforestation) – not only in the negotiations, but also during countless side-events and conversations with our international partners.
Overall, COP22 achieved what many hoped it would: accelerating the momentum of global climate action while transitioning to implementation of the Paris Agreement, which entered into force earlier this month. Work Programmes were set in motion to finish the Paris Agreement rulebook by 2018 – two years ahead of schedule – which will include further guidance for governments on accounting (how they measure reductions in carbon pollution) and transparency (how they report on these reductions), both of particular importance for the land sector.
The Parties also issued the Marrakech Action Proclamation, which sends a strong signal for urgency, ambition, and solidarity, and affirms that the Paris Agenda will move forward – independent of what any one Party decides to do. This was in part a response to the election of Donald Trump – who had earlier vowed to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement.
While the election cast an air of uncertainty across the venue, the message of COP22 was clear: there is a global consensus – among nations, civil society, business, indigenous groups, and private citizens – that we will continue our efforts to combat climate change and that more action is needed to reach our climate goals. This message was repeated heavily throughout the conference.
Remaining steadfast in their optimism about both American and global momentum, the U.S. delegation released its Mid-Century Strategy to remind us that trends in markets, policies, and financing all favor progress towards the transition to a low-carbon economy, reduced deforestation, and increased innovation for climate change solutions. On Friday, NWF stood together with civil society to take the biggest UNFCCC “family photo” ever to say: We Will Move Ahead.
While the high-level diplomats sent the strong signal that the Paris Agreement is unstoppable, many of the most moving moments came from civil society and the private sector. Throughout COP22, NWF participated in many forums that showcased exciting innovations and announcements on climate action. NWF co-hosted an official side event exploring opportunities to improve management practices on farms and ranches around the world as a means to improve rural livelihoods, reduce the impacts of climate change, and protect wildlife habitat.
During the three-day Low-Emissions Solutions Conference, International Team Manager David Burns, took part in a panel on low-carbon fuels. To begin the event, the Below50 initiative was launched as a collaboration platform for sustainable fuels that produce at least 50% fewer CO2 emissions than conventional fossil fuels. This was an exciting stage for David to then speak about the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), which is a core partner of the Below50 campaign and an integral part of finding solutions for low-carbon transport that also protect wildlife and wild spaces.
The International Team spent much of COP22 connecting with existing and new potential partners for our work in Southeast Asia and Latin America during events focused on conservation of these key tropical forest areas, including the annual Global Landscapes Forum. We engaged in inspiring conversations and exchange of ideas on topics ranging from REDD+ implementation, zero-deforestation supply chain monitoring, and innovative nature-based solutions, to public-private financing initiatives, and the role of forests and agriculture in achieving the Paris Agreement.
Armed with new ideas and new tools, such as the launch of the traceability tool called Trase, NWF can continue our fight to protect the diverse wildlife that call tropical forest landscapes home, such as Sumatran and Bornean orangutans that continue to be threatened by oil palm expansion.
Despite the overall air of excitement and momentum — building at the venue, progress at COP22 was in many ways quite slow on important issues for the land-use sector. The NWF team closely followed negotiations surrounding COP’s technical work on issues relating to agriculture. Heading into Marrakesh, agriculture seemed like an area where some much-needed guidance could be issued due to substantial areas of agreement among Parties about climate-friendly agricultural practices. However, the negotiations stalled after several days of working through a draft decision text, and the issue will be discussed again at the next technical meeting in 2017. NWF and our partners will continue to call for action and share our knowledge of solutions that work for agriculture, forests, and the climate.
Thus, at “the COP of Action” the story became clear that while Parties complete the necessary, yet tedious, work to implement the Paris Agreement, a big part of the arena for pre-2020 action has moved to civil society, the private sector, and countries with high ambition. Unexpected leaders emerged, such as the Climate Vulnerable Forum – an international partnership of forty-some countries highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change – which issued their Marrakech Vision. The business-case for climate action got even stronger, as 360+ major global companies urged President-elect Trump to honor the Paris Agreement.
Post COP, NWF will continue to work on toward solving the climate change challenge, together with public and private sector alike, to not only make sure the Paris Agreement works for wildlife, but also to step up our ambition to protect wildlife and wild spaces. | <urn:uuid:3aafcb81-dc97-4523-bcd0-88a80cde3ed5> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://blog.nwf.org/2016/11/representing-wildlife-at-cop22/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280310.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00187-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.949093 | 1,168 | 2 | 2 |
Secure random number generation from parity symmetric radiations
Authors Toyohiro Tsurumaru, Toshihiko Sasaki, and Izumi Tsutsui
Abstract The random number generators (RNGs) are an indispensable tool for information security. Among various approaches, the radioactive decay has been considered as a promising candidate of RNGs for over half a century, on account of its seemingly unpredictable decay timings as quantum phenomena. However, the security of these radioactive RNGs has not been proven so far. Here we prove the security by a change of tactics, that is, by rewriting decay timings into decay directions, which allows us to ensure the secrecy with the help of the parity invariance deeply rooted in the fundamental law of nature. Our result demonstrates that the foundational properties of particle physics, such as the symmetry of interactions, can be used as a firm basis for the RNGs. | <urn:uuid:f1eea516-1981-49e2-9ac4-1ffdd110189c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/press/pr2022-07-07-002 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572043.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814143522-20220814173522-00473.warc.gz | en | 0.915827 | 184 | 1.945313 | 2 |
Google already spends a lot of money deploying and maintaining its massive network of undersea fiber cables that it uses to help handle the enormous amounts of traffic it generates every day. And Network World reports that Google really does have to plug a lot of money into protecting its investment because apparently sharks are very fond of eating through undersea cables.
According to Network World, Dan Belcher, a product manager on the Google cloud team, recently revealed that Google actually wraps its trans-Pacific fiber cables in kevlar to make sure they’re 100% shark-proof. While Network World doesn’t give any dollar figures for how much this costs, we imagine it’s pretty expensive since Kevlar isn’t cheap and Google is covering thousands of miles worth of cables that span the Pacific Ocean.
But why are sharks attracted to Google’s fiber cables in the first place? One theory flagged by Network World posits that “unlike short-haul terrestrial fiber cables or old copper cables where the fiber did not emit noticeable fields, undersea cables must carry high voltage power to the undersea repeaters,” which means that they’re emitting electric fields that the sharks are mistaking for “distressed fish.”
Either way, it’s good to know that Google is covering its bases in the deep blue sea, even if it does mean tricking sharks out of a prospective meal. | <urn:uuid:4d9b8d4c-33f5-4055-90e5-0a246ae48bb6> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://bgr.com/2014/08/13/google-underwater-cable-network/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281450.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00171-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.93728 | 292 | 2.453125 | 2 |
When the carmakers come forward to announce gitches in their car, there are at least 2 effects. Firstly, consumers will start building up concern on the latest and greatest technology that are introduced into the model. It may hurt the sales of the model for sometimes. Secondly, the honesty proves to the public that the automaker value the importance of safety.
As the industry moving towards "intelligence" - smart car, smart city, smart everything, electronics and software become a crucial component. There will more models of car that will be equipped with different kind of electronic system in the coming years. On the other hands, there seems to be no bug free software. Question is how the automakers be able to put the process together better to identify the potential bug earlier and what they can do as a precaution to mitigate any bugs that slip through the system test. Similarly, shall the safety test be revised and improved in the government side?
I was very interested in this article, given that I drive my Honda Insight pretty much every day. It sounds like there is a good chance that it will also be seeing a recall at some point.
That being said, I can't say that I have ever experienced anything like this. I have noticed an anomaly in the transmission - under very specific circumstances it gets stuck in "first" gear. The quotes are there because the car actually has a continuously-variable transmission. I learned very quickly to shift when that happens, and it drops into the correct range.
Does this recall mean that I should not drive the car? I already have close to 100,000 miles on it. The point that was made by others regarding relative risk is one that I second wholeheartedly. People drivers do random stupid things. Computer drivers may also do random bad things, but the probability of them happening is orders of magnitude lower. We evaluate the risk as being higher because we fear the lack of control involved.
Your suggestion is useful: forewarned is forearmed. My recent article on Sudden Acceleration in IEEE ACCESS, downloadable as a PDF file, PART V sets out to answer the question: "What practical measures might either minimise the risk of sudden acceleration incidents occurring or reduce their severity if they should occur?"
I suggest that drivers should have the Cold Charging Ampere (CCA) rating of their vehicle's battery measured regularly. If it falls too far from the rated value, they should replace the battery with a good quality battery of the same or higher CCA rating. A battery in good condition and fully charged will minimise sudden voltage dips when heavy current loads come on and therefore will minimise the magnitude of any glitches that might upset the sensitive vehicle electronics. I also suggest changing brake fluid regularly because this keeps the moisture content low and maintains the boiling point at a sufficiently high temperature to avoid the formation of vapour locks. This would give the driver faced with a SA incident a better chance of bringing the vehicle under control by braking. Drivers should not pump the brakes because they will lose vacuum assist very quickly.
"Put the car in neutral. No matter the RPMs of an engine, a car cannot accelerate without being in gear. If putting the car in neutral fails, shut off the engine (NOTE, shutting off the engine while a car is moving can be dangerous, as you will lose power-steering and brake-assist.... this method should be a last resort only). Once you have the car under control, shift it to park and turn off the engine. This should clear the fault. In many cases of sudden acceleration, the brakes alone are not enough to stop a car at wide open throttle. As a result, shifting to neutral is always the best option."
In my opinion, this advice, or something similar, should be provided in the owner's manual.
I also suggest in my paper (1) that learner drivers should be informed about the potential risks of sudden acceleration and should be trained how to react (2) Pedestrians should be warned that any stationary vehicle should be approached with caution because of its latent potential to suddenly accelerate(3) Traffic controllers and traffic police should be trained in how best to deal with runaway vehicles. The Police in the United Arab Emirates seem fairly well organized in this respect
"In a similar incident in Saudi Arabia last month, police triggered the automatic brakes of a Toyota Land Cruiser stuck in cruise control at 210kph by shooting out the rear windscreen, according to the Saudi newspaper Al Rayat."
In my opinion we would be well advised to treat the modern car fitted with an electronic throttle with the respect that our forebears used to treat a team of horses. If a car should get an electronic hissy fit it will have the potential kick of several hundred horses and might well kick us to kingdom come! And there must surely be a better fail safe of last resort than shooting out the rear windscreen!
It obvious that you haven't had the pleasure of being in one of these death traps! As My Mums corolla had it happen once to her , and another time to my brother 5 weeks ago! His experience was it took off as he was coming into a busy roundabout, got the picture, was in the right lane couldn't hold it as hit was hitting peak revs and had to veer to left lane as he would have
Ran up the back of the car in front...he got it around and got off side off road , by putting it in to neutral and turning the ignition off . Was in shock as you would be! Checked his pants! Turned the ignition on Car went in to peak revs even harder then the spin around the circle, with no foot on break or the accelerator peddle..And all the time the accelerator peddle was up, so wipe out sticky peddle or the other lie as the mats are killers !
Oh then the driver error bullshit! Then you have a case call unintended acceleration might add the sudden there to.Know at the moment we are trying to get the manufacturer to take its lemon back! But they are telling us their tests are fault free and the car has never suffered that.But I can tell you that my Mun and brother thought they were going to die! And
Toyota are telling us it never happened ! They are pulling the wool over
their customers eyes as we are not ediots as what they are making out! SO in other words Go away and kill your self and wipe a family out! Then come back! Oh thats if your still alive and not in prison for mansaluter! And the oly way wr could win this
"It's not nearly as simple as you make it, however."
Not surprising given that the above "comment" appears to be plastered over the comments sections of numerous other sites that happen to mention "Toyota" and "recall" etc. The words "spam" and "troll" come to mind...
"So, does anyone doubt that driver error is at least a contributing factor?"
Sure: conspiracy theorists, publicity seeking "consumer activists," and expert witnesses/consultants and lawyers who see big $$$ in potential lawsuits against big corporations.
It looks like that these types of problem will recur. It will be nice to have drvier's trained for this type of problems to mitigate the risk, just like other driving lessons. Are there suggested list for this?
Here is another example (albeit for buses) of a software recall for unintended acceleration, it is also quite recent from May 2014.
Report Receipt Date: MAY 28, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V303000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
Manufacturer: Champion Bus, Inc.
SUMMARY: Champion Bus, Inc. (Champion) is recalling certain model year 2014 Defender shuttle buses built on Freightliner M2 chassis, equipped with Eaton-brand hybrid automated transmissions. The software controlling the affected transmissions may improperly raise the vehicle's engine speed during downshifts without the driver's input.
CONSEQUENCE: The increase in engine speed may result in unintended acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
It's not nearly as simple as you make it, however.
The first cases of unintended acceleration that made a big news splash occurred in the 1980s, before electronic throttle controls, and Audi was the bad guy. The best anyone could determine then was that that drivers were planting their foot on the accelerator rather than the brake, in spite of their denials. Audi moved the pedals further apart, and the news blitz seemed to die down. At the time, I think it was Car and Driver magazine that took comparative measurements of the positioning of pedals in different cars, and the Audi ones were a little bit shifted to the left. So that's a possibility.
So, does anyone doubt that driver error is at least a contributing factor? I don't. Is it still the major contributing factor, as it must have been before electronic thottles were introduced? Well, we simply don't know.
Any time driver error is involved in any accident, which I'll bet a fair sum of money is the staggeringly vast majority of times, an autonomous vehicle would most likely have avoided the accident. I mean, just imagine all the cases of driver inattention that lead to rear end collisions or collisions through intersections. Easily solved with more automation.
This problem of software glitch causing unintended acceleration is fairly easily solved by mandating a mechanical override, so that any application of the brake closes the throttle. Yes, there may be some corner cases where some will claim you need to apply brakes and accelerator simultaneously, but you know what? As manual transmissions gradually disappear from the scene, even those corner cases will become mostly irrelevant. Not to mention that there are other, more clever ways of managing that starting-up-a-steep-hill-without -rolling-back problem, oh yeah, with control algorithms.
The idea that manual driving is somehow the only "safe" way of moving a vehicle is fairly absurd, just looking at drivers day in and day out. As much as these software-induced glitches occur, their incidence has to be minuscule compared with what we face every day on the road. (Not saying that the problem should be ignored, of course.) Think about it.
Another fine article from EE Times, one of the few publications that has dared to expose the facts about electronic issues associated with unintended acceleration. And right on for Charlene Blake's commentary.
What are the engineering and design challenges in creating successful IoT devices? These devices are usually small, resource-constrained electronics designed to sense, collect, send, and/or interpret data. Some of the devices need to be smart enough to act upon data in real time, 24/7. Specifically the guests will discuss sensors, security, and lessons from IoT deployments. | <urn:uuid:6ea6e225-a57b-4def-96f2-f0204c800909> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.eetimes.com/messages.asp?piddl_msgthreadid=45546&piddl_msgid=306432 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988718285.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183838-00107-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.965538 | 2,230 | 2.109375 | 2 |
The shale gas boom in the US has led to a big drop in its carbon emissions, as power generators switch from coal to cheap gas.
According to the International Energy Agency, US energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, fell by 450m tonnes over the last five years – the largest drop among all countries surveyed.
Fatih Birol, IEA chief economist, attributed the fall to improvements in fuel efficiency for transport and a “major shift” from coal to gas in power supply.
“This is a success story based on a combination of policy and technology – policy driving greater efficiency and technology making shale gas production viable,” Mr Birol said.
Shale gas has transformed the US energy landscape, with surging production reducing prices to ten-year lows and raising hopes of an industrial revival.
But it is also the subject of a heated environmental debate, with critics alleging that the production process can pollute groundwater.
Gas is fast becoming the fuel of choice for US energy. In the last 12 months, coal-fired generation has slumped by 19 per cent while that using gas has increased by 38 per cent, according to the US Department of Energy. A gas-fired plant produces half the CO2 emissions of a coal-fired one.
Overall, however, the IEA said 31.6 gigatonnes of CO2 were released into the atmosphere last year, mainly through the burning of fossil fuels. This was one gigatonne more than in 2010 and much higher than the average annual increase of 0.6 gigatonnes between 2006 and 2010.
“The impact of this increase is going to be catastrophic,” said John Sauven, Greenpeace executive director . “We’ve really got to act now, with a real sense of urgency, which up till now has been completely lacking.”
China’s carbon dioxide output increased by more than 700m tonnes last year, a 9.3 per cent rise. India overtook Russia to become the world’s fourth largest CO2 producer, after China, the US and the European Union.
While China pumps out more CO2 than any other country, its per capita emissions are only two-thirds of advanced countries. Mr Birol said China was making “major efforts” on energy efficiency, which had improved by 15 per cent in the past five years. Without these, he said, global carbon emissions would have been 1.5 gigatonnes higher. | <urn:uuid:302f3905-442e-43de-b3e6-d4af098e086f> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.ftchinese.com/story/001044706/en | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279224.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00485-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.96449 | 510 | 3.171875 | 3 |
A tumor is a mass of abnormal tissue. There are two types of breast cancer tumors: those that are non-cancerous, or ‘benign’, and those that are cancerous, which are ‘malignant’.
When a tumor is diagnosed as benign, doctors will usually leave it alone rather than remove it. Even though these tumors are not generally aggressive toward surrounding tissue, occasionally they may continue to grow, pressing on organs and causing pain or other problems. In these situations, the tumor is removed, allowing pain or complications to subside.
Malignant tumors are cancerous and aggressive because they invade and damage surrounding tissue. When a tumor is suspected to be malignant, the doctor will perform a biopsy to determine the severity or aggressiveness of the tumor.
Metastatic cancer is when cancer cells of a malignant tumor spread to other parts of the body, usually through the lymph system, and form a secondary tumor. | <urn:uuid:ec68c85f-de5b-457b-9fb5-156888776b0b> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-tumors | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280128.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00391-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.941181 | 195 | 3.421875 | 3 |
Apoptosis is a form of cell death that has gained enormous
attention during the past few years, and its mechanisms, important to
biology and medicine, are being unraveled at an accelerating pace.
Apoptosis of lung cells occurs during lung infections and may be either
a host defense mechanism or reflect the pathogenesis of the infection.
In the first part of this review, the biochemistry and physiology of
apoptotic pathways and its regulators are discussed. This is followed
by an overview of apoptotic mechanisms in selected lung infections. The
implications of apoptosis in host immunity, pathogenesis, and treatment
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Math lesson for 6th grade for teaching negatives. Video instruction, worked examples, guided practice, and instructor notes.
To download all of Grade 6 for Windows or Mac, see https://guzintamath.com/downloads/guzintamath6.html.
For one-on-one or whole-class mathematics instruction, use this Guzinta Math lesson as a supplement for teaching about negative numbers and composite areas--all key concepts in 6th grade.
NEW 5.0 version has a slicker look and includes the popular Practice Meter feature, which can keep track of each student's practice level for this app across sessions. The purpose of the Practice Meter is to motivate students to come back and revisit this content and complete modules at regular intervals. Revisit the lesson app to keep your Practice Meter out of the red (or in the blue). It becomes easier over time to maintain your practice level above the key levels of 80 or 25, because the meter depletes much more slowly after a week, then a month, then 3 months, has passed.
This lesson app also includes a NOTES feature: helpful tips for students, self-explanation questions, further information, and even suggestions for extension or family involvement--for every question and example!
Guzinta Math: Negative Numbers focuses on understanding negative numbers as the opposites of positive numbers--reflections across 0 on the number line. Students also work with describing the meaning of 0 on a number line by changing its position and describing how the values of fixed points change accordingly. In Module 2, students use an interactive game to compare negative and positive numbers and write inequalities using negative numbers. Finally, in Module 3, students revisit area and determine the areas of complex shapes using an interactive grid.
For one-on-one or whole-class mathematics instruction, use this Guzinta Math lesson as a supplement for teaching about negative numbers--a key concept in 6th grade. The app includes detailed instructor notes for each guided practice problem, with notes about extending discussion around each worked example and problem.
Instructors and/or students can turn on and use the new canvas feature (with improved writing functionality) in the app to write all over the screen--take notes, highlight key terms and ideas, show work, etc.
The second module features a simple practice game students can play to gain fluency with representing negative numbers on the number line and comparing negative integers. | <urn:uuid:137cffe4-ac8b-402b-899e-00bc8bd9e1c7> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/guzinta-math-negative-num/nmenjnfhepkeoemaahbdhialhfgbnlml | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573029.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817153027-20220817183027-00270.warc.gz | en | 0.903644 | 503 | 3.953125 | 4 |
Some people choose recipes by their ingredients while others, like Little Chef D, choose recipes by their pictures. For her first recipe Little Chef D wanted a “brown cookie” and found Top Secret Chocolate Cookies by Christy Hyer. The first thing we always do is measure out all the ingredients. I have found this makes the mixing/cooking/baking process go a lot smoother. The prep time seems to be long and sometimes hard if there is cutting involved, but when we are really ready to start following the recipe it is short and easier.
When we got to the eggs Little Chef D said “You have to learn me how to crack eggs.” (It is bad English, but Little Chef D is very young.) We got out another bowl just to crack the eggs in so that we can fish the shells out before adding it to the mixing bowl. After cracking the second egg I heard, “I did it all by myself!” I love how proud my Little Chefs are of their accomplishments! Next was to measure out the vanilla. We like to smell all our ingredients for fun. As we were measuring out the vanilla Little Chef D smelt it and said, “Oh I just love vanilla!”
The measuring was done and it was time to really begin. We got out the stand alone mixer because we thought it would be easier for Little Chef D to push the start/stop button then to hold the hand mixer and keep all the ingredients in the bowl, not flying all over the kitchen. Even more exciting was cleaning up. She said, “You let me put things in the sink all by myself.” “We have to wipe off the counter.” You would think this was the first time I allowed my Little Chef to do these tasks, when in reality it is done daily.
Little Chef D’s attention span was gone when it was time to put the dough in the wax paper so I did that. After an older Little Chef came home from school we just HAD to bake the cookies. The two hour time had not past, perhaps one hour, but alas patience had run thin, and excitement was high. The dough was unrolled, sliced, rolled into balls ,which really made a mess in their hands. It took all my convincing for the now two Little Chefs to roll ALL the cookies and THEN wash their hands. The cookie balls were then dipped into sugar and placed on the baking sheet. For safety I was the one putting in and taking out of the oven.
I didn’t need the first batch to come out of the oven before knowing we would have a problem. At the end of the mixing I mentioned the attention span of Little Chef D was done. The dough could have used another minute in the mixer, but this isn’t mine to make so I left it alone.
Sure enough, as you can see, the cookies are not worthy for a bake sale. See the butter chunks that weren’t properly mixed in? See the larger and smaller cookies? Some were rolled carefully in balls, some didn’t have a lot of rolling and have very organic shapes. They all taste pretty much the same (if you throw out the butter chunks). Very chocolatey. The Little Chefs missed having chips inside the cookies, they were non eventful. For my review, they were alright, but nothing to write home about. Sadly, I would not choose to make them again.
Top Secret Chocolate Cookies
- 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- White Sanding sugar, for garnish
Roll the dough into 2 logs that are about 2-inches high and 1-foot long. Wrap them in waxed paper and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Once thoroughly chilled, slice the cookies into 1/2-inch thick rounds and cover with sanding sugar. Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove to a wire rack to cool.
A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results. | <urn:uuid:5f950a15-4e26-4440-b752-82580905ad2d> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.fivelittlechefs.com/recipe/desserts/top-secret-chocolate-cookies.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280364.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00028-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.973937 | 920 | 1.617188 | 2 |
Sharing your Netflix password, or any password for that matter, is now considered a federal crime after three judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a ruling last week.
According to Fusion, the case doesn't directly involve Netflix, but does criminalize all password sharing.
United States v. Nosal involves David Nosal, a headhunter who worked for a company before leaving in 2004, according to Fusion.
When he left, Nosal "recruited former colleagues who used the password of a person still with the company to download information from Korn/Ferry’s database for use at the new firm," Fusion reports.
Judge Stephen Reinhardt, who was the dissenting judge in a 2-1 decision, said the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and sharing passwords "does not make the millions of people who engage in this ubiquitous, useful, and generally harmless conduct into unwitting federal criminals," according to Fusion. | <urn:uuid:5b924bda-cb0a-468f-a313-d67551b04677> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/sharing-your-netflix-password-is-now-a-federal-crime-court-rules | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571909.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813051311-20220813081311-00274.warc.gz | en | 0.961702 | 195 | 1.75 | 2 |
Condensate Recovery System
Reducing CO2 Emissions and Recovering Condensate
LP-CRS is designed to enhance condensate recovery from associated gases (typical recovery ranging from 50 to 100 bbls per MMSCFD of gas). The main objective of the technology is to reduce CO2 emissions by 20%-30% by means of recovering condensates (C4+ components) from the associated gases which will be otherwise flared or vented. The system uses the Evaporative Dew-Point Control Unit (EDPCU) which employs the Joule-Thompson cooling effect coupled with evaporative cooling to enhance condensate recovery. While particularly advantageous for low pressure systems operating at < 20 barG, the technology is operable for higher working pressures.
Since its commercialization, the technology has been successfully implemented in four different fields in Malaysia and Philippines, with many more prospects in progress. The implementation has been adapted to a variety of facilities; wellhead platform, FPSO, and central processing platform.
LP-CRS technology is the winner of the "Spotlight Technology Award" of OTC Asia 2018.
IChemE Malaysia Awards 2018 for "Oil and Gas" category.
Patented Technology (International Application No.: PCT/MY2020/050014) with a readiness level tier TRL-9 (System Adequacy Validated in Field).
Relative Business Impact
Do you have experience with this technology that you want to share?
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ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – Two of the biggest ads featured in Sunday’s Super Bowl have quite the New Mexico connection, including one that’s stirred up controversy online for its version of “America the Beautiful.”
It’s one of the most talked about Super Bowl commercials: A Coca-Cola spot highlighting different towns, faces and voices of America in several different languages. The different languages have sparked outrage by some who say “America the Beautiful” should only be sung in English.
But one of those voices came from Albuquerque. Native American Christy Bird, 16, attends Del Norte High School. She was asked to sing a portion of the song in Keres, her family’s native language.
“Translating the lyrics of ‘America the Beautiful’ was difficult because Keres is not a written language,” Bird said. “So we had to go back to our elders to help us translate.”
Bird said she doesn’t know what all the outrage is about.
“America is not just one ethnicity,” Bird said. “It’s, there’s a lot of mixed cultures here.”
Her voice was recorded in New York. She is also featured in the commercial, blowing cornmeal into the air. That portion was shot in New Mexico.
And so was a Chevy commercial. The Chevy ad supporting cancer survivors showed the high desert surroundings and breath-taking sunrise in the village of Galisteo, N.M., located south of Santa Fe.
The “road to recovery” in the commercial was actually Highway 41.
A New Mexico restaurant was also featured in a part of the Coca-Cola ad you didn’t see during the big game. The ad that aired during the Super Bowl was a 60-second spot.
However, there is a 90-second version that’s supposed to hit the airways Friday. It shows Española’s Stop and Eat. The restaurant opened in 1967.
“The location manager remembered Stop and Eat when she was living up in Albuquerque,” Martinez said. “So when they asked her for a location she remembered … that’s what she picked.”
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An RGB LED has 4 pins, one for each color (Red, Green, Blue) and a common cathode. It has tree different color-emitting diodes that can be combined to create all sorts of color! Any color is possible depending on how bright each diode is.
In this tutorial you will learn how to use an RGB LED with Arduino and create unique color combinations.
What you will need - Hardware
We will use code from SparkFun Inventor's Kit - SIK Guide, Example sketch 03. This is the best sketch to learn how an RGB LED works. The code is pretty self-explanatory, and the comments do a better job than me explaining how it works.
Download the code from here and open it with Arduino IDE.
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She stepped out of the open window, and walked rapidly across the wide gravel sweep.
Dorothy went into her own little cubicle, drew her white dimity walls tight, and, standing before the window, looked out at the summer landscape.
Janet was never known to lose her temper, but she had a sarcastic tongue, and people did not like to lay themselves open to the cutting remarks which often and unsparingly fell from her lips.
Such as it was, however, supper was a much-prized institution of Mulberry Court; only the fifth-form and sixth-form girls were allowed to partake of it. To sit up to supper, therefore, was a distinction intensely envied by the lower school. The plain fare sounded to them like honey and ambrosia. They were never tired of speculating as to what went on in the dining room on these occasions, and the idea of sitting up to supper was with some of the girls a more stimulating reason for being promoted to the fifth form than any other which could be offered.
Referral and earn bonus.
"When will that be?"
"Yes, I will love you," she replied; "but please go to bed now, dear. You really will get into trouble if you don't, and it seems such a pity that you should begin your school life in disgrace."
On this particular day the world ceases to speak in those gentle and submissive tones. With all its grays and its blacks turned full in view, it says: "You are only an atom; there are millions of other human beings to share my good things as well as my evil. After all, I am not your slave, but your mistress; I have made laws, and you have got to obey them. Up to the present I have treated you as a baby, but now I am going to show you what life really means."
"That I was to take you round and introduce you to a few companions," continued Janet hastily. "Miss Collingwood, Miss O'Hara—Miss Moore, Miss O'Hara—Miss Bury, Miss O'Hara. Now I have done my duty. If you like to see the common room for yourself, you can go straight through this folding door, turn to your left, see a large room directly facing you; go into it, and you will find yourself in the common room. Now, good-night." | <urn:uuid:7c0c58d8-3901-4703-8a2a-c1405e08a49c> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://mnots.com/98074899636.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573667.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819100644-20220819130644-00074.warc.gz | en | 0.987023 | 507 | 2.171875 | 2 |
Not actual borrowers
Frequently Asked Questions About Reverse Mortgages Loans
What is a Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a loan that enables homeowners who are at least 62 years old to convert some of their home equity into cash, or to finance a home purchase with the freedom of no monthly mortgage payments. The borrowers cotninue to live in and own their home. Unlike a traditional home equity loan or home equity line of credit, a reverse mortgage doesn't have to be repaid until the last surviving borrower no longer lives in the home, or the home is sold* The homeowners remain responsibile for keeping current with property taxes and hazard insurance, and maintaining the condition of the home.
Am I Eligible?
To be eligible for a reverse mortgage loan:
All titleholders must be age 62 or older.
The home must be the borrowers' primary residence, and must meet Federal Housing Authority (FHA) minimum property standards.
You Must have sufficient home equity. A Reverse Mortgage Specialist from RTC Mortgage can tell you if you have enough home equity to qualify.
Will the Bank Own My House?
No. Just like a traditional mortgage, as long as the terms of the loan are met, the borrowers retain full homeownership and can sell the home at any time.
How Much Money Can I Get?
This is determined by the age of the youngest borrower, your home value, the amount of equity, FHA lending limits, the current interest rate, and the reverse mortgage product and payment option you choose. RTC Mortgage can provide you with a quote that's tailored to your specific situation, with no cost or obligation.
How Do I Receive My Proceeds?
You can take your funds as a lump sum; monthly payments for a specified period, or for as long as you live in the home; a line of credit; or a combination of these.
Am I Spending My Children's Inheritance?
A reverse mortgage loan may help you plan for a more comfortable retirement, lived with greater financial independence. We encorage ou to involve family members in your decision process-so you can make the choice that's right for you. When the home is sold or is no longer your primary residence, the loan must be repaid. Any remaining equity belongs to you or your estate, and can be transferred to heirs.
What Are The Costs Associated With A Reverse Mortgage Loan?
In addition to interest, the costs can include a property appraisal fee, orgination fee, closing costs, mortgage insurance premium, servicing fee and a modest charge for HECM counseling. While closing costs vary based upon the type and size of the loan, they're the same as those for any traditional mortgage. You can roll most of the up-front costs into the loan, so out-of-pocket expense can be minimized. A RTC Mortgage Reverse Mortgage Consultant will be pleased to give you a detailed cost breakdown.
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Tackling poor oral health in children: local government's public health role
published by LGA
15 April 2016
Tooth decay is the most common oral disease affecting children and young people in England, yet it is largely preventable.
This publication has been updated for 2016 following the successful transfer of commissioning responsibilities of the Healthy Child Programme for 0-5 year olds to local government in October 2015. This includes the commissioning of Health Visitors who lead and support delivery of preventive programmes for infants and children including providing advice on oral health and on breastfeeding and reducing the risk of tooth decay. Local authorities also have a statutory responsibility to provide or commission oral health improvement programmes to improve the health of the local population, to the extent that they consider appropriate in their areas.
Price For Non-Members: FREE
Price For Members: FREE
Reference Code: L16-83
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Expressive children's photography by art director and photographer Jonathan Hobin: This project, title as In the Playroom, aims to bring an important rising issue of this little people world. You might think these are cute pics of playing children but on the other side of picture it shows the impact of what is shown on televisions. We think that children don't understand what television is reporting as we do. But in this photo project Hobin shows how children are suffering from this freedom of modern media. Each picture shows the set of past scene shown on television for number of days. This really is a thinkable point.
"Just as children make a game of pretending to be adults as a way to prepare and ultimately take on these roles in later life, so too do they explore things that they hear or see, whether or not they completely understand the magnitude of the event or the implications of their play," Hobin says.
A Boo Grave
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It is often said that innovation comes from the confluence of several existing technologies. Today, we have such an event occurring now in smartphones, with the de facto inclusion of accelerometers, the addition of personal wireless technology (NFC and Bluetooth), and a powerful computing platform that is (almost) always connected. Voila!
This is a perfect recipe for disruptive innovation in the access control market. Mobile access control, or using one’s NFC-enabled smart phone to access buildings, makes it possible for you to use your smartphone in the same way you use a mechanical key or smart card to open a door. Thanks to NFC and HID Global, a smartphone can now securely house “digital keys” with a user’s identity data. These smartphones with digital keys can be incorporated into the business infrastructure not only to open doors, but also to login into computer networks and to perform many other traditional smart card applications.
This shift – that is, the corporate identity badge and access card moving onto NFC-enabled smart phones – ushers in an entirely new level of user convenience. It will also enable new forms and additional factors of authentication for increased security of a user’s identity in a world where security threats continue to grow and privacy assurances are increasingly critical. Mobile access control allows users to add GPS (where you are) as well as biometrics to traditional authentication methods (something you know, such as a password and something you have, such as phone). The addition of gesture-based access control to this model will take authentication a step beyond by enabling a user to define a series of hand-motion sequences or gestures to be used to control the operation of an RFID-based device.
This means that when gesture-based access control is incorporated into an NFC smartphone, users will be able to define gesture-based passwords that can work in a two-dimensional mode similar to a combination lock. Users will also be able to utilize 3-D motions such as moving their phone to the left, right, forward and backward to trigger a door to open. So in the future when you see someone waving their phone at a secure door and it opens, don’t be surprised. “Open Sesame” has arrived! | <urn:uuid:e8d8f189-c50b-443c-98ba-7f6a366beb69> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.hidglobal.kr/blog/could-mobile-phone-signal-end-pocketful-keys-and-cards | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281331.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00219-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.933374 | 458 | 2.28125 | 2 |
£1.6bn Stonehenge road and tunnel project to enter further consultation
The controversial plans to tunnel near ancient UK landmark Stonehenge will enter a new phase of consultation, with amended proposals to be put before the public and other stakeholders.
Approval for the A303 scheme was granted in September 2017 but faced bitter competition from the archaeological community, who claim it will undermine the monument.
However, Highways England says its new proposals will allay these concerns and not deter from the appeal of the 6,500-acre World Heritage Site.
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Derek Parody, Highways England Project Director for the A303 Stonehenge scheme, commented: “We had a great response to our earlier consultation and have acted on the feedback. We now want to get people’s views on our proposed changes to our original consultation.
“The further feedback we get will allow us to make sure we have got the best scheme before we make our application later this year to build the scheme.
According to the AA, the current 35-mile single-carriageway stretch of the road adds an hour onto journey times, something which would be markedly reduced with the new highway in place.
The next phase of consultation will run until 14 August.
Parody added: “Meanwhile we continue to work with heritage groups including Historic England, English Heritage, the National Trust, and experts in the field, including the Stonehenge Scientific Committee – a body of leading independent archaeologists – to ensure a new route is built sensitively to the World Heritage site.”
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What is it?
Pau D'arco is an herbal medicine used to treat cancer. It may also be used to treat an overgrowth of yeast in the bowels and vagina (yeast infections).
Other names for Pau D'arco include: Lapacho, Trumpet Bush, and Roxo.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
Tell your doctor if you
- are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement)
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine
- are breastfeeding
- have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease
Talk with your caregiver about how much Pau D'arco you should take. The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Pau D'arco. If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.
To store this medicine:
Keep all medicine locked up and away from children. Store medicine away from heat and direct light. Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work. Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need. Never share your medicine with others.
Drug and Food Interactions:
Do not take Pau D'arco without talking to your doctor first if you are taking:
- Blood thinning medicine (example: warfarin (Coumadin(R))
- Vitamin K
- Before taking Pau D'arco, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Pau D'arco may cause thin blood which can make you bleed more
Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects. Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.
- Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest
- Chest pain
- Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin
Other Side Effects:
You may have the following side effects, but this medicine may also cause other side effects. Tell your doctor if you have side effects that you think are caused by this medicine.
- You may have mild dizziness
- You may vomit (throw up) or have a stomach ache
- You may have diarrhea (loose stools)
- Your urine may turn a pink color
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2. Awang DVC: Commercial taheebo lacks active ingredient. Can Pharm J 1988; 5:323-326.
3. Block JB, Serpick AA, Miller W et al: Early clinical studies with lapachol (NSC-11905). Cancer Chemotherapy Reports 1974; 4(part 2):27-28.
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Creator: Valentine, William D., b. 1806.
Collection number: 2148
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Abstract: Valentine was a lawyer practicing in the courts of a four-county area of northeastern North Carolina (Hertford, Bertie, Gates, and Northampton). A bachelor, he kept a full diary which touched on almost every aspect of the public life of the area. Many entries concern his evaluation of the personalities and characters of his fellow attorneys and judges. He was fascinated by politics and wrote in much detail of events on both the local and state level. Other subjects discussed include the activities of the local Baptist and Methodist churches, especially the establishment of female colleges in the area; slaves and free blacks; the local fishing industry; local opinions on national politics; farming practices; and mores, gossip and scandals.
Repository: Southern Historical Collection
Collection Highlights: The 15 volumes contain discussion of rape charges brought against a black man by a white woman and the man’s subsequent hanging (1838); abolition (1840, 1849, 1850); the shooting of a runaway slave (1845); a case of miscegenation which appeared in the Gates County Court (1846); slavery, slaves, and free blacks within various communities in eastern North Carolina (1850-1853); a prayer meeting of blacks (1851); the legal rights and community status of free blacks (1853); and the impact a large number of free black residents had upon the community of Winston (1853). | <urn:uuid:b4c1d336-c690-4432-8d4b-d40bbf054ebc> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://blogs.lib.unc.edu/afam/index.php/william-d-valentine-diary-1837-1855/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281424.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00339-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.931846 | 311 | 2.875 | 3 |
GBTS, Ground Based Training System
The modern concept of training is not limited to aircraft, but extends to a complete range of Ground-Based Training and Llarning systems, designed in parallel with the aircraft.
Today these systems are based on Modeling & Simulation technologies. The virtual reproduction of aircraft systems and operational use translates into high fidelity simulation and high quality, which in turn allows the simulator to be used to prepare flight sorties with great accuracy, to reduce the overall number of expensive flying hours or to concentrate them on crucial skills. The synthetic learning environment makes it possible to learn to operate and maintain aircraft while reducing overall training costs.
Leonard's Aircraft Division has over 50 years of experience in this field. Early Modeling & Simulation applications for design engineering have been transferred to the design and operation of flight training devices. Today the Division offers customers a product portfolio comprising interactive courseware, Flight Training Devices, Full Mission Simulators, mission planning and de-briefing systems, which together constitute the Ground Based Training System.
These capabilities, together with the specific experience of the Division in the training field, translate into functionalities and products fully integrated with the actual aircraft. These include academic software applications to transfer content and knowledge to students, as well as those which allow them to review study materials and assess progress.
Full Mission Simulator
Full Mission Simulators (FMS) represent the highest level of simulation available in terms of fidelity and complexity. This allows FMS to duplicate tactical scenarios for fighters and airlifters, engaging students even on the emotional and sensory dimensions.
This allows reducing the flying hours required to reach the desired proficiency, cutting costs and increasing fleet availability for operational use.
The M-346 Full Mission Simulator is a state-of-the-art simulator that delivers high performance for tactical training leading in to new generation combat aircraft.
Its characteristics include high maneuverability, formation (2-4 ship, including low, medium and high altitude, all-weather and night), in flight refueling (all-weather and night), basic maneuvers, dogfighting, and advanced combat tactics, attack and fighter tactics. All FMS night missions are flown with actual, unmodified Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
The M-346 GBTS system cannot be considered a mere tool to reduce costs replacing the flight hours. In fact, thanks to the integration of the ground simulator with the aircraft ETTS throughout the datalink, the concept of Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) simulation can be implemented by networking via datalink the aircraft (Live), the simulator (Virtual) and the ETTS (Constructive) within a distributed operating environment, the so-called DMO (Distributed Mission Operations environment).
In concrete terms, during a DMO session, the student pilots at the simulator “see” and interact with the actual aircraft in the virtual environment, while the ETTS presents on the aircraft Multi Function Display the tracks of the virtual aircraft and the simulators.
The last upgrade of the ETTS allows the student pilots to visualize the virtual aircraft entering their visual field through the Helmet Mounted Display.
The C-27J Full Mission Simulator is the Level C simulator supplied by the Leonardo's Aircraft Division its customer forces.
The simulator is built using actual equipment (thus ensuring a full fidelity human-machine interface). Its aeromechanical model uses actual test flight data and a six-axis motion system, which allows for a fully immersive experience for pilots in training.
Flight Training Devices
Flight Training Devices (FTD) are part-task simulators that offer a high-quality graphic simulation of the human-machine interface but are optimized for specific tasks such as familiarisation with aircraft systems, normal and emergency procedures and tactical scenarios.
By simulating radar and weapon systems FTDs teach pilots how to manage the sensor, maximising the effectiveness of the actual flying lessons. These simulators are also used to teach general flying subjects, aerobatic maneuvers, formation flying, normal and emergency procedures, instrument flying (for both VFR and IFR), navigation, armament and management of self-protection systems.
Eurofighter – Enhanced Aircrew Cockpit Trainer (E-ACPT)
The Eurofighter E-ACPT FTD offers Euurofighter pilots the best possible training in both initial and recurrent training.
The system includes a faithful reproduction the aircraft cockpit, with virtual touch-screen operated multifunction displays driven by an aeromechanical simulation model based on actual flight test data.
The use of computer-generated adversary forces and ability to network with other simulators under the HLA protocol translates into additional tactical training opportunities.
The simulator, which is certified by many official evidence-based certifications, also allows pilots to fly many emergency situations.
Interactive Coursewares are computer applications designed to transfer course matter to students in the classroom. Students can learn aircraft systems and procedures interactively, supervised by an instructor or in self-paced independent study sessions. The learning path is managed and recorded by a Learning Management System, which also includes dedicated modules that assist instructors in evaluating students.
M-346 CBT / CAI Classroom
The M-346 Computer Aided Instruction/Computer Based Training covers topics including advanced aerodynamics, tactical navigation, aeronautical systems, normal and emergency procedures.
Each predefined lesson covers a specific system or aircraft activity. After each lesson students are offered revision and self-test sessions that allow them to assess what has been learned and, if necessary, go over material again.
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It’s more-or-less bone-shaped, but the manufacturer has tweaked the design somewhat bit to make it simpler for canines to hold with their paws and mouth. These forms of toys normally feature uncommon shapes or designs, which are sometimes designed to handle particular wants. They won’t only maintain up to put on and tear better than most alternate options , they’re safer than tennis balls, and lots of will work with ball-launching units. They’re too heavy to work as throwing toys, and so they don’t work very nicely for tugging games either. Skinny Peltz can be found in small and enormous versions to match your pooch.
To hold your own sanity, you have to make certain you are well outfitted to handle the battle of wills that’s positive to ensue. The Zogoflex Tux is made within the USA, and is also dishwasher protected. It’s BPA free and and assured by West Paw against dog injury, which is a big plus. This is a good chew toy that may maintain your pup occupied for hours and likewise help fulfill their needs as they develop. Giant and huge breeds sadly will probably need a wide selection of toys.
Before You are Put Aside what You Have To Do To Learn About Best Chew Toys For Puppies
Made in the USA, this beef flavored chew toy is sure to spark your dog’s curiosity. For many energy chewers, sticks can break and get lodged on the roof of their mouth or splinter, inflicting lots of ache in your dog. Ask your veterinarian concerning the security of things like bones, hooves, pig’s ears and rawhides. Teach your canine to release the toy by offering a treat or better toy in trade. Do not start taking half in tug along with your dog till he’s persistently releasing the toy on command. If you’re looking for some psychological stimulation to maintain your pet busy and entertained, dog puzzles are an ideal option.
If you don’t just like the Petite or the Wishbone design of the Nylabone in your pup, then possibly the Small Puppy Teether and Tug Toy ought to be more interesting. Think of it as a rubber ring that has been slightly deformed to produce an elongated rubber chain link. The idea is that it replaces your rope toy or some other canine plaything you could best thing for teething puppy play tug with your pooch. Unfortunately, taking part in tug-of-war with a pup is not actually really helpful. Nevertheless, as Nylabone says, the Teether and Tug is very constructed for early socialization of pups while aiding of their teething course of.
Watch your canine the primary few instances they play with a new toy to make sure it’s right for a way they chew. The Petstages Small Crunchcore Bone Dog Toy contains a crunchy outer layer and durable inner layer that keeps canines chewing for hours. Ball Launchers are a few of the brand’s best-selling toys, but as all small dog homeowners know, our tiniest canines require a miniversion.
This will maintain it from breaking into tiny components which may pose a severe menace to your pet, especially when these elements get into his digestive tract. When hunting down the most effective chew toys for teething puppies, think about this list of what to search for vs. what to avoid. Chew toys are an effective way to assist your pet ease the ache of teething. Moreover, chewing is a fundamental perform and natural conduct that all puppies and canines show. Bully sticks are an okay treat to supply your dog as lengthy as you accomplish that in a secure way.
Check in along with your vet before shopping for rawhide, as it’s additionally not for all canines. Banfield Pet Hospital states you must buy high-quality rawhide and monitor your dog whereas he’s chewing it. Rawhide tends to crack and can get lodged in throats or stomachs. If you want to try some for your pup, strive Tartar Shield’s chews (be certain to purchase the proper measurement for your dog!). This model has earned a seal of approval from the Veterinary Oral Health Council for tartar control, which is a large plus. StarMark Training and Behavior Solutions develops dog products based mostly on the preferences of the 1000’s of dogs its specialists observe and train yearly. This Bob-a-Lot deal with dispenser is ideal for entertaining Olly and rewarding him with a snack.
Once your pooch realizes that chewing is allowed solely when it’s toys which might be being gnawed, he’ll haven’t any hassle steering clear from your individual things. Positive reinforcement and slightly persistence go a good distance, and enticing your pet to focus his chew on toys will definitely pay off in the lengthy run as properly. Around 12 to 16 weeks of age, puppies start shedding their milk enamel and you’ll notice a few of the permanent ones starting to erupt.
These distinctive squeaky plush toys are a great reward concept for that friend who has a favorite beverage. From vodka and beer to La Croix, canines can be part of their proprietor for a “dogmestic” or “impawted” drink. There are 1000’s of dog toys on the market to choose from, and here are 10 of our favorites. Check Price Fill this reasonably priced and durable pick with peanut butter to maintain your pup coming back for extra. We trust by now you could have a strong understanding of probably the most durable and stimulating toys to keep your dog’s enamel and gums on level while additionally keeping him occupied and stimulated. In our opinion, nothing comes close to the Kong Extreme canine toy.
We stored a detailed eye on our pups when they performed with Mr. Bill. We obtained a number of of these leather-based toys when Archer was a puppy. We love the leather-based texture, however its lifespan left a lot to be desired. West Paw Zogoflex Hurley Durable Dog Bone Chew Toy for Aggressive Chewers – That’s a mouthful!
Pups will love the yummy bacon taste of the Nylabone Puppy Teething Pacifier. The design is quite intriguing, though because it seems more like a cross between a baby pacifier and a set of keys held by a plastic O-ring. The O-ring permits for attachment to any bag or device or even poet carriers so you can bring the Nylabone wherever you go. The pacifiers come with dental nubs to assist soothe infected gums whereas also eradicating tartar and plaque that will have already begun to build up. It comes in blue and pink colours, too, though we’re not sure if the pink color is a proper alternative contemplating canine can only differentiate gray, blue, and yellow in varied shades. A true all-in-one toy, this chew has a rope for tooth and gum massaging, a stimulating foam stomach, and a deal with for tug-of-war gripping. And for extra adorable pups, take a glance at these 33 Photos That Prove That Dogs Are Such Delightful Weirdos. | <urn:uuid:09d0cb7f-937d-4ec2-934f-8686240c53a6> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://cracovieavecagnes.com/2021/05/09/the-best-chew-toys-for-puppies-trap/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571090.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809215803-20220810005803-00069.warc.gz | en | 0.946576 | 1,523 | 1.632813 | 2 |
I Am Not Perfect is a simplestatement of profound truth, the first step towardunderstanding the human condition, for to denyyour essential imperfection is to deny yourself andyour own humanity. The spirituality ofimperfection, steeped in the rich traditions of the Hebrewprophets and Greek thinkers, Buddhist sages andChristian disciples, is a message as timeless as it istimely. This insightful work draws on the wisdomstories of the ages to provide an extraordinarywellspring of hope and inspiration to anyonethirsting for spiritual growth and guidance in thesetroubled times.
Who are we? Why sowe so often fall short of our goals for ourselvesand others? By seeking to understand ourlimitations and accept the inevitably of failure and pain, we being to ease the hurt and move toward agreater sense of serenity and self-awareness.The Spirituality Of Imperfection bringstogether stories from many spiritual andphilosophical paths, weaving past traditions into aspirituality and a new way of thinking and living thatworks today. It speaks so anyone who yearns to findmeaning within suffering. Beyond theory andtechnique, inside this remarkable book you will find anew way of thinking, a way of living that enablesa truly human existence.
About the Author
ERNEST KURTZ is the author of Not-God: A History of Alcoholics Anonymous, A.A.: The Story, and Shame and Guilt. He holds a Ph.D. in the history of American civilization from Harvard and is currently affiliated with the Center for Self-Help Research at the University of Michigan. KATHERINE KETCHAM is the co-author of five previous nonfiction books, including the bestseller Under the Influence: A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism (Bantam) and Witness for the Defense: The Accused, The Eyewitness, and the Expert Who Puts Memory on Trial, which was a Book-of-the-Month Club selection.
"An inspiring guide, offering comfort...to those who want to stop striving for perfection and start living."--Publishers Weekly
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Whenever Beijing adjusts – or even talks about the possibility of adjusting – its one-child policy, the development prompts media headlines predicting its end, but Women’s Rights Without Frontiers president Reggie Littlejohn said that this was misleading.
“The Chinese Communist Party periodically modifies the one-child policy, but the coercion at its core remains,” she said. “Reports of these tweaks – especially when mischaracterized by western media – throw the human rights world into confusion and blunt genuine efforts to end forced abortion in China.”
On Friday a spokesman for China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) told Chinese media that the state body was deliberating whether to adjust the policy to permit a couple to have two children if one of the parents is an only child.
Current rules allow a second child if both parents are themselves only children. There are also other specified exceptions, for example some rurally-based or ethnic minority couples are permitted to have a second child if their firstborn is a girl.
NHFPC spokesman Mao Qun’an “reaffirmed that China must adhere to the basic state policy of family planning for a long period of time,” the Xinhua state news agency reported.
“To improve population policies, Mao said, China must maintain the current low birth rate while also taking into consideration the public's needs, social and economic development, and changes in the population structure,” Xinhua reported.
Economists and demographers have been warning for years about the long-term consequences of China’s birth restrictions.
When the one-child policy was introduced in the 1970s, Chinese aged 60 and over accounted for around eight percent of the total population. The proportion climbed to 12 percent in 2010, and according to United Nations projections it will reach 34 percent by 2050.
As that occurs, a shrinking workforce will be supporting a growing elderly population.
“China is on the eve of a demographic shift that will have profound consequences on its
economic and social landscape,” two International Monetary Fund economists warned in a report early this year. “Within a few years the working age population will reach a historical peak, and will then begin a precipitous decline.”
Social scientists also have predicted massive social upheaval in the coming years, as growing numbers of young men are unable to find women to marry: In a society where male children are still preferred for traditional and economic reasons, the one-child policy has led to mass-scale sex-selective abortions of baby girls, even though the practice is illegal.
A 2009 study in the British Medical Journal found that there were 32 million more males than females in China under the age of 18, and that “[s]ex selective abortion accounts for almost all the excess males.”
The researchers found a national average ratio of 124 boys to 100 girls, rising in some provinces to 140 boys to 100 girls. The international norm is 103-107 boys for every 100 girls.
Consequences of the skewed gender ratio already seen include a rise in cross-border trafficking of women and girls into China from Southeast Asia and elsewhere, according to the State Department.
Chinese media periodically report on another likely linked phenomenon – an illegal trade in babies. Just this week Xinhua reported on claims that an obstetrician was telling parents their healthy newborn babies had incurable congenital diseases, and was then allegedly selling them to other couples.
Forced abortion, sterilization, infanticide
Beyond the economic and social impact of the birth-limitation policy, human rights activists draw attention to mass-scale abuses against those who contravene the regulations, ranging from punitive fines and loss of jobs to forced abortions and involuntary sterilizations carried out by family-planning officials.
For campaigners like Littlejohn of Women’s Rights Without Frontiers (WRWF), government-enforced restrictions on family size are wrong, however the system may be adjusted from time to time.
“The problem with the one-child policy is not the number of children ‘allowed,’” she said. “Rather, it is the fact that the CCP is telling women how many children they can have and then enforcing that limit through forced abortion, forced sterilization and infanticide.”
“Regardless of the number of children allowed, women who get pregnant without permission will still be dragged out of their homes, strapped down to tables and forced to abort babies that they want, even up to the ninth month of pregnancy,” she said.
Littlejohn also argued that a two-child policy will not stop the sex-selective abortion of baby girls. She noted that the 2009 British Medical Journal study had found that, when it came to second births for parents whose first child was a daughter, the gender ratio was even more lopsided, rising in the case of two provinces to above 190 boys for every 100 girls.
A definitive 2004 Center for Strategic and International Studies report on China’s demographics said the particularly male-heavy ratio for second children reflected “the desperation of couples who didn’t produce a son the first time around.”
WRWF last week filed a complaint with the U.N.’s Commission on the Status of Women, urging it to confront the Chinese government over the coercive enforcement of the one-child policy.
If Beijing does change its policies to permit a larger group of parents to have second children without breaking the law and risking punitive measures, the move will be welcomed by many Chinese couples.
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Coffee for the birds: connecting bird-watchers with shade-grown coffee
Since 1970, bird populations in North America have declined by approximately 2.9 billion birds, a loss of more than one in four birds. Factors in this decline include habitat loss and ecosystem degradation from human actions on the landscape.
At the same time, enthusiasm for bird-watching has grown, with more than 45 million recreational participants in the United States alone. Now, researchers are looking into how to mobilize these bird enthusiasts to help limit bird population declines.
Enter bird-friendly coffee.
Bird-friendly coffee is certified organic, but its impact on the environment goes further than that: it is cultivated specifically to maintain bird habitats instead of clearing vegetation that birds and other animals rely on.
Researchers from Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment, Cornell University, and Columbia University explored whether bird-friendly coffee is on the radar of bird-watchers: are they drinking it and, if not, why not? The study results were published in the journal People and Nature.
“We know bird-watchers benefit from having healthy, diverse populations of birds, and they tend to be conservation-minded folks,” explained Assistant Professor Ashley Dayer of Virginia Tech’s Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation. “My colleagues and I wanted to dig into this key audience to determine their interest in bird-friendly coffee.”
Bird-friendly coffee is shade-grown, meaning that it is grown and harvested under the canopy of mature trees, a process that parallels how coffee was historically grown. But with most farms in Central and South America and the Caribbean converting to full-sun operations, crucial bird habitats for migrating and resident bird species are being lost.
“Over recent decades, most of the shade coffee in Latin America has been converted to intensively managed row monocultures devoid of trees or other vegetation,” explained Amanda Rodewald, the Garvin Professor and senior director of the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. “As a result, many birds cannot find suitable habitats and are left with poor prospects of surviving migration and successfully breeding.”
Purchasing shade-grown coffee is one of seven simple actions that people can take as a step toward returning bird populations to their previous numbers. “But even simple actions are sometimes not taken by people who you would expect to be on board. Human behavior is complex — driven by knowledge, attitudes, skills, and many other factors,” explained Dayer, an affiliate of the Global Change Center housed in Virginia Tech’s Fralin Life Sciences Institute.
The research team surveyed more than 900 coffee-drinking bird-watchers to understand bird-friendly coffee behavior among bird-watchers.
“One of the most significant constraints to purchasing bird-friendly coffee among those surveyed was a lack of awareness,” said Alicia Williams, lead author and former research assistant at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Virginia Tech. “This includes limits on understanding what certifications exist, where to buy bird-friendly coffee, and how coffee production impacts bird habitat.”
“I was surprised to see that only 9 percent of those surveyed purchased bird-friendly coffee and less than 40 percent were familiar with it,” Williams added. “It was also interesting, though not surprising, that a large number of our respondents reported that the flavor or aroma of coffee was an important consideration in their coffee purchases, which could be a useful attribute of bird-friendly coffee to stress going forward.”
Dayer, who leads the Dayer Human Dimensions Lab, focuses on how to apply social science research to engage people in conservation efforts. “A lot of the work I do brings together a diversity of players who are really passionate about a conservation issue, and it’s been great to participate collaboratively with researchers from a range of backgrounds. This is a biological story, but it is also an economics story and a social psychology and communications story, and any solutions are going to require multiple perspectives.”
The next step to increasing awareness about shade-grown coffee and its potential impact on bird populations may include increased advertising for bird-friendly coffee, more availability of bird-friendly coffee, and collaborations between public-facing conservation organizations and coffee distributors.
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The “Grodzka Gate – NN Theatre” Centre
In 1990, a group of enthusiasts walked into the derelict ruin which the Grodzka Gate was at the time. The first NN Theatre premiere took place on 11th May.
From then on, the Grodzka Gate and its neighbouring tenement houses have become completely renovated, and in 1998 the theatre was renamed the “Grodzka Gate – NN Theatre” Centre. Currently the Centre's acrivities are spread between three locations: the Grodzka Gate, the Underground Trail (Tribunal) and the House of Words (Żmigród Street). All of these places are connected through their mission of telling the history of Lublin.
To better understand the genesis of the “Grodzka Gate – NN Theatre” Centre's activities, one must keep in mind that the location of the Grodzka Gate is directly in the centre of where the Lublin Jewish quarter once had been. | <urn:uuid:db104443-328b-4794-90c2-475c48008488> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://teatrnn.pl/en/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280835.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00466-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.955727 | 214 | 2.046875 | 2 |
Chives distributed by an upstate New York company have been recalled for possible listeria contamination. They were sold in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and six other states.
The Associated Press reports the chives were packaged in clamshell containers, one-pound bags and twist tie bunches under lot No. 0201111 and dated May 6.
Listeria is a bacterium that can cause fever, abdominal illness and infection for those with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported, and consumers can return the chives to their retailers for refunds. | <urn:uuid:db498a3e-1949-4b0d-b5c6-c5189915308d> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://whyy.org/articles/chives-recalled-for-possible-listeria-contamination/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572063.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814173832-20220814203832-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.973333 | 115 | 1.648438 | 2 |
Oligonucleotide Assembly In Yeast to Produce Synthetic DNA Fragments.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.). 2012 Jun 01; 852: 11-21.
The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae can take up and assemble at least 38 overlapping single-stranded oligonucleotides and a linear double-stranded vector in one transformation event. These oligonucleotides can overlap by as few as 20 bp and can be as long as 200 nucleotides in length to produce kilobase-sized synthetic DNA molecules. A protocol for designing the oligonucleotides to be assembled, transforming them into yeast, and confirming their assembly is described here. This straightforward scheme for assembling chemically synthesized oligonucleotides can be a useful tool for building synthetic DNA molecules. | <urn:uuid:5beba1c0-6f23-400c-82e1-c2397aacc9d7> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.jcvi.org/cms/publications/listing/abstract/article/oligonucleotide-assembly-in-yeast-to-produce-synthetic-dna-fragments/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281450.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00180-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.902111 | 173 | 3.015625 | 3 |
The teacher protests currently taking place in Wisconsin are clearly significant for a variety of political and educational reasons. The events unfolding in Madison have amplified ongoing debates about unionism, the crisis in U.S. education, and the politics of state budgeting. The protests arrive after several years of escalating public criticism of teachers. And the outcome will potentially impact the contours of our national debate about education policy. What is happening in Wisconsin is also significant for cultural reasons. It is important to remember just how rare it is for Americans to see photographs and television footage of tens of thousands of teachers gathered together in one place. The uncommon images coming out of Madison are profoundly disruptive to our common sense about teachers and schooling. From a cultural perspective, the portraits of teacher protest now circulating in the mass media are especially striking for the ways in which they challenge traditional representations of the teacher in American society.
Historically, the teacher has been depicted in American culture as one of three types: the schoolmarm, the bumbling pedagogue, or the lone hero. The schoolmarm is typically an older, unmarried, rural woman who dedicates her entire life to her pupils. She is the Miss Dove character, or the prairie schoolteacher, or the imagined head of the classroom in the little red schoolhouse of yore. The bumbling pedagogue is usually male, often effeminate, and either clownish, pedantic, or otherwise socially awkward. He is the Ichabod Crane of our popular memory, the Mr. Kotter, the Scott Guber of Boston Public. Finally, the lone hero is the renegade who operates in isolation. He or she employs a nontraditional pedagogy—often in opposition to an unsupportive administrator—in an effort to educate the students everyone else has given up on. From Blackboard Jungle to Stand and Deliver to Dangerous Minds, the lone hero is a staple of many Hollywood films.
Throughout the years, these stock images have mostly served to denigrate the profession of teaching, depicting it as a lonely, all-consuming, non-specialized career. These fictional teachers rarely if ever complain about wages, benefits, or the excessive demands placed on them. They seem to willingly sacrifice their personal lives for the sake of their students. And they are almost never imagined as members of a teacher union. Such popular depictions also tend to suggest that teaching requires little if any formal training; in fact, many of these iconic pedagogues become teachers because they can’t do anything else. Most importantly, these images have worked to normalize the idea that public schools are crisis-ridden environments in which teachers must act in solitude, as outsiders, if they hope to accomplish anything.
Interestingly enough, these three dominant representations of teachers have subsided from view in recent years, supplanted in the media by images of tough, pragmatic, business-minded reformers. I am thinking in particular of Michelle Rhee, former chancellor of public schools in Washington D.C. For a while, Rhee became a media darling who was profiled in Newsweek and Time (where she was photographed holding a broom) and was featured in the pro-charter school documentary Waiting for Superman. In a similar vein, business luminaries Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg have been spotlighted as the new philanthropic saviors of U.S. education (the Facebook CEO recently donated $100 million to Newark public schools). The media celebration of these corporate reformers has conveniently dovetailed with broader calls to privatize public schooling and introduce more business-inspired models of incentive pay and accountability into school systems.
At the same time that our iconography of school reform has been crowded with the likes of Michelle Rhee for the past few years, U.S. popular culture has propagated a more deviant image of the classroom teacher. Television shows in particular have featured teacher protagonists who presumably mean well but who must of necessity supplement their educator salaries with illegal activities. Take, for example, the cancer-stricken chemistry teacher who cooks and sells methamphetamine on Breaking Bad, or the history-teacher-turned-male-escort on Hung. Just this past week, the trailer for the forthcoming film Bad Teacher, starring Cameron Diaz as an apathetic, pot-smoking, foul-mouthed schoolteacher, went viral (curious timing, to say the least). Teachers like these reinforce the perception that we need no-nonsense leaders like Michelle Rhee to sweep schools clean of them.
All of this explains why the images coming out of Madison are so culturally significant. First, these images show thousands of teachers united together in solidarity. Here we see not one teacher working alone, but a mass of teachers, a community, working together toward a common end. Second, these depictions of non-elite, everyday people taking to the streets in the name of public education contrast sharply with the lone power suit administrator or the billionaire philanthropist imposing top-down reforms on supposedly inept teachers. To best illustrate this second point, I can’t help but compare the pictures of thousands of teachers protesting in Madison with the Time magazine cover of Rhee standing alone with a broom back in 2008. The new imagery overwhelms the old, draining the Rhee photograph of its symbolic power.
Finally, these many iconic images of Wisconsin teachers project strength—not bumbling hesitancy, or shoulder shrugging resignation, but conviction and fortitude.
Without question, these cultural representations matter. As the editors of the 1994 book Schooling in the Light of Popular Culture remind us, education in the United States is “likely to be understood in ways that are at least in part beholden to popular images and ideas embodied in widely disseminated texts.” The cultural stories we tell ourselves about schooling can shape how we discuss education, debate policy, and perceive teachers. Today, at least, the quaint faces of Ichabod Crane and the frontier schoolmarm have been replaced by a bold faculty of thousands. Long after the impasse in Wisconsin is resolved, the images emanating from there are sure to resonate in our popular imagination. | <urn:uuid:8bec64e3-d9d1-4eaa-bdea-7e8bb87126c8> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | https://andeverydaylife.wordpress.com/2011/02/25/the-american-teacher-from-sleepy-hollow-to-the-streets-of-madison/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719646.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00128-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956377 | 1,243 | 2.921875 | 3 |
On 28th November 2016, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry announced that the elements 113, 115, 117, and 118 are now formally named.
The name nihonium with the symbol Nh for element 113 was proposed by the discoverers at RIKEN Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science (Japan); the name came from Nihon which is one of the two ways to say “Japan” in Japanese, and literally mean “the Land of the Rising Sun”.
The claims for four new elements have been validated in two new reports from the IUPAC/IUPAP Joint Working Party (JWP) and accepted for publication in Pure and Applied Chemistry. The addition of the four, namely elements 113, 115,117, and 118, represents a significant milestone because it completes the seventh row of the Periodic Table. The new elements add to the remarkable progress in extending the periodic table following 114 and 116 validated in 2011, and element 112 validated in 2009. | <urn:uuid:ecae41db-0352-4b36-8e92-b22e8922092e> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.epsnews.eu/tag/periodic-table/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560284405.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095124-00044-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.912812 | 208 | 2.921875 | 3 |
Coverage of the German election up until last week was mainly focused on one question: How did Germany turn out to be the most stable European country facing a general election this year?
But Johanna Schuster-Craig, assistant professor of German at Michigan State University, says the election results point to populist radical right undercurrents, which many journalists had thought no longer posed a danger to German politics.
Merkel's party was re-elected, but the more profound changes to Germany's political landscape lie in the future - the CSU, the AfD and the FDP are rewriting the rule book for conservative parties. The SPD has refused to participate in a new Grand Coalition. Merkel faces an uphill battle to build a coalition, assume the chancellorship and maintain political stability.
This election was not a sigh of relief for many Germans - it was a signal of the difficulties to come, says Schuster-Craig.
An expert on Germany, Angela Merkel and German politics, Schuster-Craig can be reached at (517) 355-4760 or [email protected]. | <urn:uuid:7aa0b930-9c61-4f38-a298-69b0bcb63694> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.newswise.com/politics/german-election-signal-of-difficulties-to-come | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572286.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816090541-20220816120541-00272.warc.gz | en | 0.974033 | 219 | 1.867188 | 2 |
School is out for the summer, and you may be planning to take your children with you when you do your mystery shopper jobs. Stop for a moment before you do so, and make sure you are not making a mistake.
Although you may take your children with you while doing some secret shopping online on sites like 3000store.lk, you should not assume that it is always a good idea.
Do not take it personally if the guidelines say that no children are allowed. The fact is that children can be a distraction and create disruptions. Your children may be the best-behaved in the world, but other people’s children are not. Rather than saying that you may bring your children if they are well-behaved, the client chooses to say you may not bring your children.
However, even well-behaved children can be a distraction. If you have to keep one eye on them, or your toddler starts asking for food, or needs to use the rest room in the middle of the sales person’s presentation, you will be distracted. The employee may also be distracted by your children, affecting his performance on the mystery shop, and timings and other measures may be thrown off.
Some shoppers argue that sales people and waitstaff have to deal with children, so taking your children along just tests how they handle that situation. That is not the point. The idea of mystery shopping is to test specific aspects of service in a consistent way. If Shoppers A, D and F have children with them, and Shoppers B, C and E do not, the circumstances of the shop will be different.
There is also the possibility that your children will “out” you as the mystery shopper. When they know about your mystery shopping, they may blurt out something about it or ask inappropriate questions (e.g., “Mommy, did he do that right?”). Even if they are blissfully unaware of mystery shopping, they may blow your cover by asking things such as, “Mommy, how much more coffee are you going buy today? You didn’t even drink the other ones,” when you are in your fifth coffee shop of the day.
It is not the mystery shopper’s job to decide the circumstances of the secret shop. That is up to the client. It is our job to carry out the shop as set out by the client. Keep these guidelines in mind about when you may (or may not) have children along on a secret shop.
You may take your children with you when:
- It is explicitly stated in the secret shop guidelines;
- They are needed to complete the shop; and/or
- It is a place that is appropriate for children.
Never take your children on a mystery shopper job when:
- It is prohibited by the guidelines;
- It is not a place that is appropriate for children;
- They may give away your identity as the mystery shopper; and/or
- They will be a distraction to you.
By the way, these rules apply to taking anyone with you on a mystery shop, not just children. Do not take your best friend if your friend will be a distraction, or your mother if she is likely to inadvertently give away the fact that you are mystery shopping. Never take anyone else if the shop guidelines say to go by yourself. | <urn:uuid:278b886b-ffdf-4c2c-95a9-26c7ae80a714> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.mysteryshoppersmanual.com/secret-shopping-and-kids | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00477.warc.gz | en | 0.968702 | 700 | 1.546875 | 2 |
Google+ History Is Your Oyster
The History functionality in Google+ is an interesting answer to a pretty common question of "where's the write API?" It allows creating moments in a user's (private) history, which can then be reshared. It's currently in developer preview, for the express purpose of getting feedback on the API.
One of the bits of feedback that has been acted on recently is support for setting the date of a moment, instead of just using the date on which the moment was submitted. This is done by setting a startDate field in the main JSON structure submitted to the API:
This means that things that happened in the past can now be added to a users history, which is quite convenient some application. As I happened to be renewing my Oyster (London's RFID transport card) season ticket when this was added to the API, I figured it might be fun to see if it was possible to push moments based on my Oyster journeys.
It turns out that the Oyster site does give you a view on your journey history, and allows exporting it via CSV, from the Journey History page.
The CSV itself contains the same data that is displayed - a date with start and end time, a string describing the journey, the charge, and the existing balance on the card.
Date,Start Time,End Time,Journey/Action,Charge,Credit,Balance,Note
05-Aug-2012,14:30,,"Bus journey, route 36",.00,,13.95,""
04-Aug-2012,10:52,11:19,"Kew Bridge to Clapham Junction",.00,,10.35,""
This seems like a workable set of data, so the next step was to get it into the History service. Because History is in preview at the moment, the released versions of the existing Google API clients don't necessarily include code for it, so instead I checked out the PHP version from the repository. It's worth mentioning that there is ongoing work on the structure of the client, so it may be that any code here needs some tweaking if anyone tries using it in the future.
The basic boiler plate can come straight from the various sample apps, but when creating the project in the API console be sure to add the Google+ API and the Google+ History API - and remember that at the moment you need to have signed up for the developer preview group to have access do so. Then, we request access for the scope in our OAuth setup.
Do actually do the authentication, we then redirect the user to the auth URL we can get from the client: with $client->createAuthUrl()
And when they're returned to us we can store their authentication token in the session:
For pushing the Oyster CSV I downloaded from their site I just used a simple upload form and passed the file location to the following function, which does all the actual work.
First thing we need to do is create classes for the services we're going to use, and open the uploaded file for reading.
Then, we loop over the rows of the file, using fgetcsv to parse the data into an array for us. Each moment needs to be represented as a new object, so we create that, and set the type to CheckInActivity. There's a list of the currently available activities in the documentation, and it seemed to fit best in this case to have the entry check in at the end station, or the bus route. That said, it might be nice to track the duration of the trip, or perhaps to check in to both start and end locations. Bus routes also add some slight trickiness as they aren't exactly a place - and we can't see from the data where someone got on to the bus, or where or when they got off, just that they were on a certain route.
Next up we grab the fields we care about. Each record has a single date, and associated in and out times (for train/underground journeys) or just a start time (for bus trips). Using strtotime we parse those into unix timestamps.
Now we have to setup our moment's target URL. Moments in History are private events (by default), but generally will be referencing a generally available URL. In this case I initially used the TFL bus route pages, but decided to switch to the Wikipedia pages for routes and stations as they are a bit more visual. Because the journey string is a standard format, we can detect what type of journey it is, as change our URL appropriately, in this case looking for the "route XXX" string and using that to build the wikipedia URL. We also set the startDate of our moment to the start date and time, which should be the time the person tapped in to the bus.
If the journey was on the train we get a little bit more information. The stations listed can, but don't always, contain other useful notes. For example, for London Victoria (one of the main train and underground stations in London) we get: "Victoria (platforms 9-19) [National Rail]". In this case we want to try and extract the [National Rail] part to allow us to distinguish between railway stations and underground stations, as they have a slightly different Wikipedia URL structure. For underground stations, we could also generate a url on the TFL site, but that does require maintaining a mapping between the station IDs and names.
In this case we log the journey against the arrival time, as we are checking in to the end station. Finally, we insert the moment, and check for exceptions.
At that point we can run the script and get the results in the Developer Preview UI! There's definitely many more interesting things to do with the data, but it was easy to play with! | <urn:uuid:e05b6f54-9bfe-4903-a0d3-a566765eec23> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.riskcompletefailure.com/2012/08/google-history-is-your-oyster.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573029.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20220817153027-20220817183027-00277.warc.gz | en | 0.942115 | 1,282 | 1.632813 | 2 |
Denis Yegelsky´s Russian Ballet exhibition at Gallery D137 is a celebration of such stars of the Russian ballet as Natalia Makarova, Alla Sizova, Natalia Dudinskaya, Rudolf Nureyev and Konstantin Sergeyev. A professor of the New Academy of Fine Arts, Yegelsky addresses the photography of Mikhail Gershman, which captures the elegant plastics of famous ballet dancers in elegant images frozen forever in a moment in time.
Mikhail Gershman was a leading Russian photographer from the 1930s to the 1970s. Undeservedly forgotten following his death, he was rediscovered in the early 1990s by Timur Novikov, who publicised his archive of photographs, retouching negatives bearing the personal autographs of internationally acclaimed stars. Gershman captured the personal idiosyncrasies in the faces of his famous compatriots, creating remarkable portraits of supple ballerinas and alluring actresses.
Denis Yegelsky comes from a ballet family and studied under Konstantin Sergeyev at the Agrippina Vaganova Academy of Dance in St Petersburg. The ballet theme is a logical continuation of such works of the 1990s as the Ballet cycle (Mus. of History of Ballet). The poetic images and sharpened mastery of the more recent series of Russian Ballet works demonstrate the evolution of the artist´s creative ego.
Yegelsky´s paintings of ethereal ballerinas create illusory images soaring through the mythical world of ballet, dominated by the proud silence of plastic art. Working in a monochrome style, the artist´s subtle chiaroscuro modelling draws the whittled figure and gracious pose of the ballerina out from the shadows. The flickering, diffuse light, terse composition, monochrome colour scheme, chilly tones and the domination of line help to create richly laconic images, appealing to the aesthetics of refined expressiveness and hovering on the verge of narcissism. Yegelsky´s artistic style is intensely graphic. His subtle grace and strong emphasis on line are derived from Botticelli and the ephemeral femininity of his artistic ideal. Yegelsky´s intimate works invoke the lyrical side of ballet. The mute sensuality of the dance does not so much exude passion as spout elegiac sorrow.
The austere image, the scrupulous interpretation of the textures of the ballet costumes, the inner movement of the figure and its static pose in space evoke an allegory of the art of ballet and a fusion of the languages of music and the body. The dynamically developed rhythmic movements of the static figures convey the emotional tension of the dances of Odette, Odille, Giselle and Albrecht. These captivating, intimate works incorporate the motif of representativeness, expanding the borders of portraiture. The image - an allusion to the role of the artist - presents a fairytale hero caught in the grip of passion, alarm and sorrow.
The Neo-Academicists and adherents of New Seriousness are naturally drawn to classical ballet, which traces its roots back to Ancient Greece. In St Petersburg, where Terpsichore, muse of music and dance, has reigned for several centuries, Denis Yegelsky´s one-man show cannot fail to capture the hearts and minds of all lovers of Russian art. | <urn:uuid:2199eb18-0005-4cd4-88bb-8188b486bb63> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.artfacts.net/en/exhibition/denis-yegelsky-russian-ballet-gum-arabic-print-painting-10693/overview.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279650.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00439-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.895852 | 705 | 1.671875 | 2 |
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Ant-Man is the name of several fictional characters appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. Ant-Man was originally the superhero persona of Henry Pym, a brilliant scientist who invented a substance that allowed him to change his size. This subreddit is for discussion of Ant-Man comics, movies, and anything else related to him.
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Job hunting is not that different than dieting. Every couple of months there is a new trend. The latest development: employers are putting personal qualities first when hiring. In a recent survey of more than 400,000 students and professionals, 88% of employers said personality traits matter more than skills.
How do you brush up your social skills so that you’re in tip-top shape for a job interview? Here are three tips.
1. Talk to Strangers. It can be nerve wracking to chat up people you don’t know, especially if they’re in a position to hire you. But practice can make you much more at ease. Strike up a conversation with someone you don’t know. Even if it’s a short exchange while getting coffee, the experience – repeated often — will help you learn how to talk to and engage others.
2. Master Body Language. The next time you’re in a situation that makes you uncomfortable, study how you are using your body to make yourself feel more at ease. Are you crossing your arms? Are you breaking eye contact? Make an effort to change. People will notice a difference when you change your body language from timid to confident.
3. Stay Curious. According to the study, employers love a candidate who is intellectually curious. When explaining how you solved a problem at a previous job, give examples of how you used your curiosity to fix it. This shows employers that you are not only an inquisitive individual, but that you know how to use it to your advantage, and most importantly, to their advantage.
What part have personality and culture fit played in your job interviews? Please share with us what you know!
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February 15, 1941; Pages 212-213.
FLUORINE IN THE AETIOLOGY OF ENDEMIC GOITRE
By DAGMAR CURJEL WILSON, M.D. Glasg., M.R.C.P., F.R.C.O.G., D.P.H.
WOMEN’S MEDICAL SERVICE, INDIA (RETD.)
MANY different factors leading to relative or absolute deficiency of iodine may cause changes in the thyroid gland. May (1935) found that the administration of fluorine to rats produced hypoplasia of the thyroid epithelium with altered staining reaction of the colloid. Having experimented with over 800 patients, he advocated internal fluorine therapy in the treatment of toxic goitre. The evidence of alteration in thyroid structure in the experimental production of chronic fluorosis in animals is conflicting (Roholm 1937).
OBSERVATIONS IN INDIA AND ENGLAND
In making a clinical investigation of the occurrence of human dental fluorosis (Wilson 1939) I obtained a history of the existence of endemic goitre associated with cretinism in many areas where the presence of fluorine was recognised geologically. In North India a focus of endemic goitre has long been known in the Punjab plains (McCarrison 1913). The report of the Punjab government hospitals and dispensaries (1939) showed how numerous were the cases of goitre seeking treatment from this area. Macnamara (1880) studied the distribution of goitre in the Punjab plains before the introduction of the present extensive system of canal irrigation, at a time when the majority of the townspeople were dependent on local wells. In certain towns he found nearly all the inhabitants with goitre, and saw numerous cretins and dwarfs. Dogs and goats also had goitre. He observed that poverty and bad food led to increase in the size of the goitre, but noted that a colony of river fishermen did not show any thyroid enlargement. In this goitrous area of the Pubjab I observed a high degree of human dental fluorosis, as evidenced by mottled enamel among villagers still using well-water in the neighbourhood of Hundewali, where Heron (1913) found that the older Aravalli rocks emerge through the alluvium. Samples of these rocks were found to have a wide range of values for fluorine content, varying from 30 to 3200 parts per million. Geodetic investigations suggest that these older rocks extend between the Chenab and Ravi rivers, in an area coinciding with the downward extension of goitre in the Punjab plains.
In England the decrease of endemic goitre in recent times has been attributed to the improvement of village water-supplies and the closing of wells (Ash 1926). Cretinism was formerly associated with areas where the incidence of goitre was high (Norris 1848), but Joll, in 1932, found no focus of endemic cretinism remaining. Stocks (1928), reviewing the results of the Board of Education survey of goitre amongst English school-children, concluded that there was a belt where goitre was comparativelv prevalent, extending, chiefly in rural areas, from Cornwall north-eastwards through Somerset, into Oxfordshire between the Cotswold and Chiltern hills, on into Northamptonshire, thence northwards to Derbyshire and up the Pennine chain. Orr (1931) named places in Cornwall, Somerset, Gloucester, Buckingham, Cumberland and Durham which were conspicuous in this respect.
The geological outcrop of rocks containing fluorine has been described in England in Cornwall, Derbyshire, Cumberland and Durham (Carruthers and Pocock 1922), Somerset (Kingsbury 1939) and Buckingham (Bromehead 1940). The known distribution of fluorine in the soil of England, therefore, corresponds closely with the present or former distribution of endemic goitre, and I was interested to know whether the distribution in England of mottled enamel, as further evidence of the local occurrence of fluorine in the water, had any association with the distribution of endemic goitre. Inquiries were therefore made, and cases of dental fluorosis detected among rural school-children using well-water in the neighbourhood of all known fluorine deposits. Mottled teeth were also found in villagers using well-water associated with the Oxford clay and to a less extent with the lias clay in Northampton, Oxford and Gloucester. In all those areas where dental fluorosis was present it was ascertained from the inhabitants that goitre still occurs.
I made a more detailed investigation of the state of the teeth of Somerset village children in a part of the rural district of Langport, in the neighbourhood of the villages of Charlton Mandeville and Long Sutton, two of the areas of high goitre incidence described by Stocks and by Young (1936), where the water-supply has remained unchanged from the time of their observations. In this area all the 378 children attending the seven local schools were examined. An adjoining area, the village of Somerton, not included by Stocks or Young in the area of endemic goitre, was selected as control, and all the 103 children in the two schools examined. The degree of dental fluorosis as manifested by mottling and staining of the enamel was recorded and graded according to the scale of Dean (1939).
In the control area the breadth of the thyroid gland of the school-children was measured as suggested by Stocks (1928), but in the goitrous areas treatment with iodides had been given, so that measurements of the thyroid were worthless as evidence. The breadth of the gland in the control area never exceeded 42 mm.; the normal breadth of the gland for children of comparable age always lies below this measurement. Thus there were no signs of endemic goitre among the control children.
Of the 378 children examined in the area previously mapped as goitrous, 55 showed some degree of dental fluorosis, while of the 103 children examined in the control area, none was affected (see table). Taking the occurrence of dental fluorosis among the children as evidence, it can be concluded that fluorine is present in the drinking-water in two of the places in Somerset found by Stocks and by Young to be areas of high goitre incidence. The evidence identifying the presence of fluorine in drinking-water as one factor in the causation of endemic goitre is thus strengthened. I do not suggest, naturally, that this is the only factor, and fully realise that the intervention of other factors operating against the production of goitre may completely overcome the action of fluorine in promoting it. For instance, Young and others (1936) noticed that a weekly call by a fish-monger’s van at an isolated village might completely counteract the effects of a local deficiency of iodine an observation of interest in connection with the low incidence of goitre found in the coastal areas of Essex where a high degree of human dental fluorosis has been described (Ainsworth 1933, Donaldson 1936).
|INCIDENCE OF DENTAL FLUOROSIS IN TWO GROUPS OF RURAL SCHOOL-CHILDREN, AGED 5-14 YEARS, IN A GOITROUS AND NON-GOITROUS AREA OF RURAL SOMERSET|
|Number showing dental fluorosis||Control Area. No thyroid enlargement|
|Children Examined||F2||F3||F4||F5||Total||Children examined||Showing dental fluorosis|
|Fluorosis is graded according to Dean (1938). F1 = normal; F2 = doubtful; F3 =,very light; P4 = light; P5 = moderate (mottled); F6 – moderate (stained brown); F7 – somewhat serious; F8 = serious.|
The distribution of endemic goitre in the Punjab and in England is related to the geological distribution of fluorine and to the distribution of human dental fluorosis (mottled enamel).
Inquiry showed the presence of dental fluorosis among school-children in two areas of Somerset where two previous observers had recorded a high incidence of goitre, and the absence of dental fluorosis in an adjoining area selected as control where endemic goitre was absent.
Observations in India were made during the course of nutritional investigations towards which financial assistance was received from the Royal Society. I am indebted to Mr. C. E. N. Bromehead, of the geological survey, and to Mr. Evans, geological department, Burmah Oil Co., for assistance on questions of geology; Dr. H. H. Green kindly analysed Kirana rock samples for fluorine; and Sir William Savage provided information about Somerset water-supplies.
This is the first of a series of studies of fluorosis.
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10 Reasons Why India MUST be on your List of Holiday Destinations
Never thought of India as a Destination you just HAVE to see and experience before you die?? Well…think again! As the seventh largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia by it’s earthy charm and geographical diversities. With so many variations and diversities, there is so much to explore in India. Traveling through this ancient land is an experience that is beyond description. If you love looking closely into the way of life of the people, enjoying ethnic culture,resplendent colors, magnificent monuments, historic cities, forts and palaces, beautiful coasts and the giant snow-capped Himalayas, then India is the place for you!!
1) Natural Landscape
Bordered by the world’s highest mountain The Great Himalayas in the north, India stretches southwards and at the Tropic of Cancer, tapers off into the Indian Ocean between the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west.
In between the seas and the mountains you have a land of rolling hills, snaking rivers, vast plateaus & plains, palm fringed beaches, rich deltas, majestic deserts, untamed jungles, tropical rain forests, sunny islands and snow capped mountains that touch the infinite skies! To explore India is to discover a land gifted with everything that makes for a perfect travel spot whatever your preferences from a mountain destination to a beach vacation.
2) Sights and Attractions Of India
Apart from what Nature has to offer, India has a range of man made sights to see and experience. India’s exotic cultural treasures and historic monuments are mesmerizing, each having it’s own story to tell.
Apart from the Taj Mahal,India also has the allure of Qutub Minar, a 5-story prodigious legacy of the Delhi regime and the magnificent Red Fort the foremost monumental structures built by great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The Jama Masjid, the divine shrine of Muslims, one of the largest mosque in Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, the erstwhile capital of the Mughal Empire built by Akbar are the epitome of Mughal architectural splendor. The princely state of Jaipur with all its majestic forts and palaces, Charminar with its 4 willowy pilasters, the Konark Sun Temple a unique specimens contrived in the shape of a chariot, all are the affirmation to the affluent Indian culture and heritage. The Ajanta, Ellora and the Elephanta caves are marvelous specimens of exquisite artifacts.
From the Majestic Taj Mahal to countless heritage monuments, architectural structures, temples, churches, mosques, forts, palaces and ancient cities, India has attractions and sights reflecting the diversity of Indian culture, history and religion.
3) A Mountain Destination
The arc-shaped Himalayas extend along the entire northern boundary of India and carve just as far across the Indian subcontinent as they do deeply into the life around them.
The Majestic Himalayas that are full of lush green, towering trees, snow clad mountains and hundreds of icy lakes, house some of the most breathtaking hill stations and tourist destinations. These destinations offer various Adventure activities like forest trekking, mountain climbing, hang-gliding and para-gliding, snow- skiing and heli-skiing on the snow covered mountains as well as white water rafting.
If not a big adventure buff…it’s still a perfect place to kick back those shoes, relax and breathe in the clean mountain air scented with those sky high trees of the mountain forests.
4) A Beach Vacation Destination
India has a coastline of 7,517 kilometers (4,671 miles), so when it comes to beach holidays in India the choice is unending. Beaches in India provide the most tempting combination of sun, sand, sea and surf that is hard to resist for any beach lover and water sport adventurer.
The West Coast with the Arabian Sea and the East Coast with the Bay of Bengal offer many a verdant vistas to the traveler. The foremost choices of beach travel in India include the beautiful sea shores of Goa, where the tropical sun bathed beaches of Anjuna, Baga & Dona Paula have something for every visitor. With the long coastline lined with swaying coconut palm trees dotted with an occasional fishing hamlet, Kovalam in Kerala is fast developing into one of the world’s finest string of beaches.
The beach holiday to beat them all though is off the mainland in the Tropical Isles of the Andaman and Nicobar and the Coral Islands of Lakshwadeep, where you can see the myriad colours of the flashy fish in the coral reefs from above the aquamarine waters.
Whether it’s the isolated horizons of the Konkan Coast or the Arabian Sea; the golden sands or the water drenched seashores, every beach in India makes a picture perfect holiday destination.
5) The Grandeur of the Desert
The world’s seventh largest The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large, arid region in the northwestern part of India mostly in the state of Rajasthan, and extends into the southern portion of Haryana and Punjab as well as into northern Gujarat. Desert safaris on camels have become increasingly popular around Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The tourism industry here ranges from cheaper backpacker treks to plush Arabian night style campsites replete with banquets and cultural performances. During the treks tourists are able to view the fragile and beautiful ecosystem of the Thar desert.
Thar desert provides the recreational value in terms of desert festivals organized every year. Rajasthan desert festivals are celebrated with great zest and zeal. This festival is held once a year during winters. Dressed in brilliantly hued costumes, the people of the desert dance and sing haunting ballads of valor, romance and tragedy. The fair has snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers. Camels, of course, play a stellar role in this festival, where the rich and colorful folk culture of Rajasthan can be seen.
6) Jungle,Tropical Rainforest & Wildlife Destination
Because of its size and range of latitude, topography, and climate, India is home to a great diversity of ecoregions, ranging from permanent ice and snow to tropical rain forests.
India’s lush green forest cover ranges from the tropical rain forest of the Andaman Islands, Western Ghats, and North-East India to the coniferous forests of the Himalaya. Between these extremes lie the sal-dominated moist deciduous forest of eastern India; the teak-dominated dry deciduous forest of central and southern India; and the babul-dominated thorn forest of the central Deccan and western Gangetic plain. Also acres and acres of tea and coffee plantations both in the south and the east of India, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views are places not to be ignored.
The Wildlife in India has to offer any nature enthusiast is not to be left out. India is home to several well known large mammals including the Asian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Leopard and Indian Rhinoceros. These large mammals are important for wildlife tourism in India and several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries cater to these needs. Other well known large Indian mammals include ungulates such as the Water Buffalo, Nilgai, Gaur and several species of deer and antelope. Some members of the dog family such as the Indian Wolf, Bengal Fox, Golden Jackal and the Dhole or Wild Dogs are also widely distributed. It is also home to the Striped Hyaena.
Apart from the 410 species of mammals in India, there are about 2546 species of fishes (about 11% of the world species) found in Indian waters and about 1250 species of birds, accounting for about 12% of the world species.
7) A Budget or Luxury Travel Destination
India is a destination that caters to all kinds of travel right from Backpacking to Luxury Travel. So tourists won’t have to look hard to find accommodation, travel and activities according to their pockets. There are numerous tourist agents and tour operators as well to save you the hassle of finding your best options.
Accommodation ranging from 5 Star Deluxe Hotels, Business Hotels, Holiday Resorts to non-starred budget hotels, Home stays(Inns) right down to lodges and hostels there’s a place to suit every tourists budget.
Major cities in India are well connected by Air while smaller destinations can easily be reached by Train or buses(both privately run and public transport. Trains have different classes of travel, for the tough and cheap regular sleeper coaches and for the more comfortable option air-conditioned sleeper coaches and Fist Class sleepers. Luxury Trains that visit places of tourist interest are also available for a package tour.
A host of activities to indulge in are also part of India’s charm. Right from hard core adventure sports to spiritual centers, yoga centers, Ayurveda and Spa resorts, you’ll never fall short things to do either whatever your interests.
8) Adventure Travel
Blessed with snow-clad peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows and ski slopes, beautiful valleys, meandering and roaring rivers, gushing waterfalls, thick forests rich in wildlife, swampy deltas, long coastlines and magical moonscapes – India has something for everyone looking for adventure.
The Himalayas offer you some of the toughest and most exciting river runs in the world for white water rafting. The innumerable fresh water streams and lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are ideal for angling and trout fishing. The coastal regions provide excellent opportunities for water sports like water skiing, wind surfing yachting, snorkeling and scuba diving. The islands of Andaman and Nicobar in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep in the Indian Ocean are virtually untouched and are some of the best spots for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Be it ballooning, hang gliding or para gliding, India offers excellent locations and facilities for Aero sports as well. Float over the mountains … soar higher on every current of air… hang-glide in the mountains and valleys of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, the Nilgiri hills of Tamil Nadu, the Chamudi hills of Karnataka and the hills of Shillong in Meghalaya.
The awesome height and spread of the snow clad mountains, with the added advantage of powdered snow are tempting enough to magnetize the adventurous spirits of the avid skier, providing all the thrill and excitement attached to the game. Realizing the immense prospect for tourism, India has developed some of the most modern and also the cheapest ski resorts in the whole world.
The Himalayas, a dream for any mountaineer and the most cherished mountain system in the world. With more than 100 peaks above 6000 meters (some of them yet unclimbed) the Himalaya promises every climber their share of adventure, which lures them to the mountains.
Other Activities India has to offer includes, Trekking, Rock climbing, Biking, Bungee Jumping, Safari’s, Bird watching and lots more.
9) The People & Culture
The 2nd highest in terms of population India is home to over 1 billion people from diverse backgrounds, religions and cultures. India is the second most culturally, linguistically and genetically diverse geographical entity after the African continent. Almost 70% of Indians reside in rural areas, although in recent decades migration to larger cities has led to a dramatic increase in the country’s urban population.
In a country as diverse and complex as India, it is not surprising to find that people here reflect the rich glories of the past, the culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations and the numerous distinctive manners, habits and food that will always remain truly Indian. All these factors add up to rich and vibrant culture of India.
Hospitable and colorful are two words that best describe Indians. Friendly but inquisitive about foreigners, don’t be surprised to attract a small crowd where ever you go….but don’t worry they don’t mean any harm and are not out to get you. You’ll often be asked to sit and have a cup of Chai (Indian spiced tea) to hear their story or to answer their questions about where you’re from and what you think of India.
In a Land of 1,652 dialects, surprisingly language doesn’t often pose as an obstacle as a huge number of Indians speak and understand English…broken English…but English none-the-less.
10) Indian Cuisine and Food
The Cuisine of India is characterized by its sophisticated and subtle use of many spices and herbs and it a treat to any Food Lover. Being so diverse geographically, each region has its own cuisine and style of preparation. Indian Food is wide ranging in variety, taste and flavour. Indian cuisine is renowned for its exotic gravies and curries which may seem complicated to any newcomer.
Generally, Indian cuisine can be split into four categories: North Indian, South Indian, East Indian, and West Indian. Though a significant portion of Indian food is vegetarian, many traditional Indian dishes also include chicken, goat, lamb, fish, and other meats. Beef and Pork are not very common, but can be found in certain states like Goa, Kerala or in the North East.
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An perpetual state of grievance
Back in the day, when hunting was the major source of food, hunters often used stalking horses as a means of sneaking up on their quarry. They would walk on the opposite side of the horse until they were close enough to place a good shot on whatever they were hunting. A stalking horse not only concealed them but also, if their target was an armed man and they were discovered, would take the first shot. That’s what blacks are to liberals and progressives in their efforts to transform America — stalking horses.
Let’s look at some of the ways white liberals use black people. One of the more obvious ways is for liberals to equate any kind of injustices suffered by homosexuals and women to the black struggle for civil rights. But it is just plain nonsense to suggest any kind of equivalency between the problems of homosexuals and women and the centuries of slavery followed by Jim Crow, lynching, systematic racial discrimination and the blood, sweat and tears of the black civil rights movement.
The largest and most powerful labor union in the country is the National Education Association, with well over 3 million members. Teachers benefit enormously from their education monopoly. It yields higher pay and lower accountability. It’s a different story for a large percentage of black people who receive fraudulent education. The NEA’s white liberals — aided by black teachers, politicians and so-called black leaders — cooperate to ensure that black parents who want their children to have a better education have few viable choices.
Whenever there has been a serious push for school choice, educational vouchers, tuition tax credits or even charter schools, the NEA has fought against it. One of the more callous examples of that disregard for black education was New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s cutback on funding for charter schools where black youngsters were succeeding in getting a better education.
That was de Blasio’s way of paying back New York’s teachers union for the political support it gave him in his quest for the mayor’s office.
White liberals in the media and academia, along with many blacks, have been major supporters of the recent marches protesting police conduct. A man from Mars, knowing nothing about homicide facts, would conclude that the major problem black Americans have with murder and brutality results from the behavior of racist policemen. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there are about 200 police arrest-related deaths of blacks each year (between 300 and 400 for whites). That number pales in comparison with the roughly 7,000 annual murders of blacks, 94 percent of which are committed by blacks. The number of blacks being murdered by other blacks is of little concern to liberals. Their agenda is to use arrest-related deaths of blacks to undermine established authority.
Liberals often have demeaning attitudes toward blacks. When Secretary of State John Kerry was a U.S. senator, in a statement about so many blacks being in prison, he said, “That’s unacceptable, but it’s not their fault.” Would Kerry also say that white prison inmates are also faultless? Johns Hopkins University sociologist Andrew Cherlin told us: “It has yet to be shown that the absence of a father was directly responsible for any of the supposed deficiencies of broken homes. ... (The problem) is not the lack of male presence but the lack of male income.” The liberal vision is that fathers and husbands can be replaced by a welfare check.
Liberals desperately need blacks. If the Democratic Party lost just 30 percent of the black vote, it would mean the end of the liberal agenda. That means blacks must be kept in a perpetual state of grievance in order to keep them as a one-party people in a two-party system. When black Americans finally realize how much liberals have used them, I’m betting they will be the nation’s most conservative people. Who else has been harmed as much by liberalism’s vision and agenda?
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Without seeing what you have already written, it's hard to say. Please repost, including what you've written so far. Then someone here will be able to comment.
I miss you, son
I miss you, father
You were taken
I never stop thinking about you.
That was unfair.
Life is unfair.
I miss your laugh
You will here it again some day.
Someday when I
am free of this
Someday when my
soul shall rest at
This is the beggining of the poem.
Does your teacher want the beginning (note the spelling!) of your poem to be more obvious about who's who? That is, more dramatic, perhaps? More clearly connected with the holocaust?
As it is, it's clearly a two-voice poem, but it could be from any child whose father has died. How can you make it more clearly on-topic?
Also -- make sure you use the correct word in line 9 -- hear, not here.
To make the change of speaker more obvious, I would suggest that you leave a space between lines or indent when the father speaks.
Also, shouldn't the line " Someday when I am free of this horrible world" end with a question mark?
Regarding the beginning, I like it; however , a more dramatic beginning would be ,Father! I miss you!
My dear son, I miss you.
Can you think of a more vital word that "taken" for the third line? Check the Thesaurus to see if you see one that grabs your attention. You have a great idea here!
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When your stomach cries for help
If you think that this is not correct conclusion, listen to your body. Maybe it will tell you what it means about your behavior. First signs that we are likely to ignore are lost of appetite, feeling of weakness, exhaustion, dry mouth, pressure behind breastbone, belching, bloating, heartburn, and feeling of full stomach, diarrhea, or constipation. That all goes hand-to-hand with stress.
Sometimes we can fight it alone, but sometimes if that signs repeat when you are not under pressure you must take it seriously and consult physician. Remember, any constant pain in stomach or any other part in body is a message that your body needs help. Don't ignore it.
For the start, follow your habits through the days. Maybe you eat very fast, maybe you starve your organism through the day, and when you start to eat you eat like nuts. Or you just don't chew food up good enough. If this is the case, change you habits because such behavior can lead you to ulcer, gastritis, damage of epithelium and inflammation of small and large intestine.
Some of those symptoms may happen only in specific occasions - when you know that you will be under the stress. For example, when you expect some important conference or when you are aware of conflict situations at your workplace, you can prevent it with herbal drugs. On the other hand, if symptoms continue five to seven days after stress situation, this is the time to visit your internist. He will speak with you, take data and examine a stomach by palpation. Maybe you have enlarged liver or ulcer. Depends of her opinion you will do blood picture, stomach X-ray and abdominal ultrasound. After results came, physician may send you to some examination like gastroscopy or colonoscopy.
In case that primary data shows that your problems are not organic but psychological she will advise you to visit your psychiatrist. She will calm you down and give you a suggestions how to overcome difficulties in your life. If you have a good friend, that's even better. Open your heart and after a good chat you will be brand new.
And while we are speaking about friends I bet that you rarely spend the time with the best one - yourself. If you are used to make the appointments, reserve an appointment with yourself and spend the day listening what your body says to you. And like a responsible person that you are - act. ■
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What Is Woodworking?
Woodworking suggests a lot of points, however right here’s fairly dull meaning I came up with that most enthusiasts will possibly agree with
Woodworking is an efficient craft that includes cutting, shaping, and also joining timber to produce ornamental and/or beneficial woodworking project paper plan to build moonshine still shadow things.
There is absolutely nothing literally demanding concerning woodworking as well as you can develop at your own speed. The standard concepts are easy to discover, yet it’s a pastime that will certainly always remain fresh and also challenging as your skills progress. If you like analytical, you will like woodworking. I’ve been at this for over 40 years and encounter brand-new difficulties with every task I construct.
It’s part of the procedure. It’s also rewarding to create really great things for your home utilizing your hands and also mind. In general, woodworking is a very solitary experience: if you are a little bit introverted and also love tackling tasks throughout, you will certainly love woodworking.
That Are Woodworkers?
There utilized to be 2 stereotypes of woodworkers. The cranky shop educator that instructed a truly uninteresting class to kids who really did not want to be there, and the retired grandpa that puttered about in his garage with a great deal of time to develop an occasional birdhouse.
Luckily, those stereotypes are no longer true. There is even more diversity in woodworking now than ever before, thanks to on-line areas and also the price of devices and products.
In the past ten years there has actually been a big increase in two groups of people making woodworking a leisure activity. Initially, ladies. It had not been that long ago when a women woodworker was uncommon. Today, women woodworkers are widespread. There is nothing regarding woodworking that anyone can not do.
The second big market spike has been amongst millennials, individuals in their 20s as well as 30s. I learn through individuals all the time who operate in silicon valley or just have some kind of workplace work as well as feel the need to make things with their hands.
What’s The Distinction Between A “Manufacturer” As Well As A “WoodWorker”?
A maker is a reasonably new term that has turned up in the past years or two. It’s a comprehensive term for people who like to dabble in different crafts. This can suggest a little woodworking, metalworking, epoxying, concreting, computer system programs, electronics, 3D printing, cooking, embroidery, knitting, precious jewelry production, sculpting, porcelains, robotics, also having fun with Legos. So generally, we are all manufacturers.
A woodworker is a maker who is primarily thinking about finding out as well as fine-tuning the craft of producing points out of timber. Sometimes we bring other products into our jobs, however the emphasis gets on the wood. It’s an economical, classic material that’s very easy to construct with.
Ted’s 16,000 Woodworking Plans
I’ve had my eye on Ted’s 16,000 woodworking plans for a long time.
It seemed too great to be true. Although I’m not a serious woodworker, I figured if I made one or a few of the tasks from the set it would be cash well spent.
My curiosity obtained the best of me. I bit the bullet and also bought it. They supply a reimbursement so I figured if it was entirely pointless I could ask for my cash back.
Is is as well good to be real?
Not really. It’s respectable. It’s not perfect, yet it’s great.
A few of the plans are so bad however are included just to boost the sales pitch of “16,000” plans.
And then some of the plans are great. Some are all right. I’m not surprised it’s not excellent. It’s an enormous collection and also combination of different prepare for all type of items.
Right here’s the frame of mind you should have if you purchase Ted’s Woodworking. Accept the fact you will not like every plan. In fact, accept you will probably refrain from doing 90% or even more of them for any kind of number of reasons such as the strategies are bad and/or they aren’t projects you desire to build.
BUT, the few plans that you simulate and that are respectable high quality, if you develop them, will certainly be make the expense of this electronic collection of woodworking strategies worth it.
That should purchase Ted’s Woodworking?
This is for individuals that such as do it yourself jobs. Most of the strategies are labeled “newbie”, “intermediate” or “sophisticated” which is helpful.
Even if you’ve never built anything or done any kind of woodworking, this is a pretty good set of strategies to start with since there are beginner tasks consisted of.
You can build all type of things for your residence. See the checklist of strategy categories listed below.
At the end of the day, if you do the weird DIY job or meddle woodworking, this is a suitable collection of plans to have in your supply.
Concerning the Item
I haven’t counted to see if there are 16,000 strategies, yet I verify there are a great deal of them.
Thankfully they are well organized so you can find precisely what you’re trying to find.
Ted’s Woodworking is delivered as a PDF download. It’s really a collection of PDF downloads (see plan categories above).
Nonetheless, you can additionally get the DVD version yet it sets you back an added $19.95 (I really did not pay $19.95 for the DVD variation).
Some wonderful woodworking plans: Clearly if a strategy is something you intend to construct as well as the strategy is described sufficient to ensure that you can complete the project it’s great.
Nonetheless, some of the jobs are old and the strategies are poor high quality … so poor you’ll most likely just ignore them.
On the PLUS side, there are many excellent tasks worth building. For instance, the loft space bed plan over is outstanding (among several).
Well Organized: I was soothed after acquiring Ted’s Woodworking that I really did not have to sift via hundreds of PDF pages. Instead, Ted at the very least put some initiative into arranging the plans in lots of groups. This made discovering some suitable plans very simple.
In fact, the members’ area is truly easy to use and also well arranged.
Good value for cash: One or two completed tasks from this item makes it worth the money. I have no doubt I’ll obtain my cash’s well worth over time and I have actually yet to check out each and every single plan included. I’ve discovered enough quality tasks that I’m satisfied with the item value provided it’s relatively inexpensive.
Price: It’s not extremely pricey. Given that it’s an electronic download, you do not have to pay for an expensive publication, which is great.
Ideas: One advantage of there being many strategies is just by brushing through the strategies I developed new project ideas I hadn’t thought of previously.
Some awful strategies: Sadly some of the plans are dreadful which suggests you have to invest time filtering through the bad plans. I would certainly favor an item with fewer strategies with every one be excellent quality.
Woodworking Videos: These are a joke. Luckily it’s just a bonus so I really did not care. I think these compromise the item. The video clips are mostly from YouTube. Ted simply brushed through YouTube seeking woodworking video clips and also put them in the members’ location. I checked out a few of the videos as well as they weren’t worth viewing.
Generally, I’m satisfied. I discovered a number of jobs worth doing as well as the plans were sufficiently described that I would certainly be able to build them.
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INDYCAR director of engineering Jeff Horton tightens the safety harness and pats THOR’s helmet before giving the green light to proceed with the high-speed crash. The process is repeated again and again at the Center for Advanced Product Evaluation in Westfield, Ind.
THOR doesn’t respond audibly to the multiple high G forces hits, but he’s a wealth of information as Horton and CAPE technicians continue to seek ways of enhancing the protection of IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights drivers through evaluation.
THOR (Test Device for Human Occupant Restraint) has been a part of INDYCAR’s safety program since 2005. It is able to replicate human body movements and can record more than 130 items of data in a single crash test through sensors and accelerometers located on five body parts.
On this particular day, Horton and company are validating the upgrade of energy-absorbing Expanded Polypropylene (EPP) foam panels built into the cockpit of the Dallara chassis that is entering its second season of action over Expanded Polystyrene (EPS).
A 3-inch-thick EPP panel was placed behind the seat, while a 1.2-inch-thick panel is under the seat. One-inch-thick panels are on either side of the arms, and those are complemented by Zylon panels built into the tub. It all works in conjunction with the helmet, floating headrest and frontal head restraint system.
No concussions or serious injuries were recorded during 41 racing incidents recorded in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series season.
“A lot of that speaks to what has been done in the car,” Horton said. “Underneath the driver, beside the driver and in back of the driver are panels that have more EPP foam than the 2011 car before they even pour their custom seat. The foam allows the driver to decelerate at a slow rate and prevent injuries.
“The headrest with the sliding rear panel worked nicely in the old car and carried over to the new car. What we’ve done to improve the headrest in the new car is to use EPP foam on the sides as well, which is more consistent density-wise and doesn’t break down, like the Expanded Polystyrene foam that was used in the past. We can tell the headrest is working well by comparing the Gs from ear accelerometers to the car Gs, both are recorded simultaneously by the accident data recorder.”
On the sled testing docket are frontal and sideways impacts.
“There are different things to try on the forward part of the seating area to see if any of those make a difference to protect the driver (in a frontal impact),” Horton said, “and then turn our attention to sideways impacts to get a baseline of how THOR reacts.”
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “Act”) may well spell the demise of American health insurance as we know it. I elaborate on this in the concluding section of this chapter, but my premise is simple: When you can wait until you are sick to buy health insurance, you have effectively eliminated the concept of insurance. Organizations we call health insurance companies or health plans will ultimately be relegated into the category of utilities.
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10. Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) An antidepressant which affects both serotonin and noradrenaline, this drug is 7.9 times more likely to be associated with violence than other drugs.Related information about fluoride is found here as well, and now you know mainstream media is finally suggesting you have been getting too much. Here are the 8 top true "conspiracy theories". It is not just that fluoride harms your teeth, but it is wise to look at all the fluoride dental products you've been using in addition to your fluoridated water, drugs, foods, agriculture, home and garden products...
9. Venlafaxine (Effexor) A drug related to Pristiq in the same class of antidepressants, both are also used to treat anxiety disorders. Effexor is 8.3 times more likely than other drugs to be related to violent behavior.
8. Fluvoxamine (Luvox) An antidepressant that affects serotonin (SSRI), Luvox is 8.4 times more likely than other medications to be linked with violence
7. Triazolam (Halcion) A benzodiazepine which can be addictive, used to treat insomnia. Halcion is 8.7 times more likely to be linked with violence than other drugs, according to the study.
6) Atomoxetine (Strattera) Used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Strattera affects the neurotransmitter noradrenaline and is 9 times more likely to be linked with violence compared to the average medication.
5) Mefoquine (Lariam) A treatment for malaria, Lariam has long been linked with reports of bizarre behavior. It is 9.5 times more likely to be linked with violence than other drugs.
4) Amphetamines: (Various) Amphetamines are used to treat ADHD and affect the brain's dopamine and noradrenaline systems. They are 9.6 times more likely to be linked to violence, compared to other drugs.
3) Paroxetine (Paxil) An SSRI antidepressant, Paxil is also linked with more severe withdrawal symptoms and a greater risk of birth defects compared to other medications in that class. It is 10.3 times more likely to be linked with violence compared to other drugs.
2) Fluoxetine (Prozac) The first well-known SSRI antidepressant, Prozac is 10.9 times more likely to be linked with violence in comparison with other medications.
1) Varenicline (Chantix) The anti-smoking medication Chantix affects the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, which helps reduce craving for smoking. Unfortunately, it's 18 times more likely to be linked with violence compared to other drugs — by comparison, that number for Xyban is 3.9 and just 1.9 for nicotine replacement. Because Chantix is slightly superior in terms of quit rates in comparison to other drugs, it shouldn't necessarily be ruled out as an option for those trying to quit, however.
#1 High Levels Of Fluoride In Our Drinking Water Is Bad - Amazingly, the U.S. federal government has now come out and is lowering the "recommended amount" of fluoride in our drinking water for the first time in 50 years. Of course it would be great if they just banned fluoride in our drinking water altogether, but for the government to even admit that high levels of fluoride could be a problem is a huge step. In a recent article on CNN, it was reported that the federal government is now saying that high levels of fluoride in the water has now officially been linked with fluorosis.... Read the complete list here -Good coverage of the Worst Pills of 2010 include more of the same as in the aforementioned articles. Many of the drugs on this list have been reported here at Natural Health News in our effort to keep you educated and aware.
Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, SSRIs
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) antidepressants like Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft and Lexapro probably did more to inflate drug industry profits than Viagra. But many say the drugs have also inflated police blotters. In addition to 4,200 published reports of SSRI-related violence, including the Columbine, Red Lake and NIU shootings, SSRIs can cause serotonin syndrome and gastrointestinal bleeding when taken with certain drugs. Paxil is linked to birth defects.
Effexor, Cymbalta, Pristiq, SNRIs
Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are like their SSRIs chemical cousins except their norepinephrine effects can modulate pain, which has ushered in your-depression-is-really-pain, your-pain-is-really-depression and other crossover marketing. SNRI's are also harder to quit than SSRIs. 739,000 web sites address "Effexor" and "withdrawal."
Seroquel, Zyprexa, Geodon, atypical antipsychotics
The antipsychotic Seroquel tops 71 drugs on the FDA's January 2010 adverse event report and is linked to unexplained troop deaths and many research scandals. But it's the fifth biggest-selling drug in the world. Atypical antipsychotics cause weight gain and diabetes, the tardive dyskinesia they are marketed to prevent and death in the demented elderly. Yet FDA approved Zyprexa and Seroquel for children last year and the new atypical antipsychotic, Latuda this year. Maybe the FDA is bipolar.
After 397 FDA cases of possible psychosis, 227 domestic reports of suicidal behaviors and 28 actual suicides, the government banned pilots, air-traffic controllers and interstate truck and bus drivers from taking the antismoking drug Chantix in 2008. Its neuropsychiatric effects were immortalized when New Bohemians musician Carter Albrecht was shot to death in 2007 in Texas by a neighbor after acting aggressively on the Chantix. | <urn:uuid:5a7bc25c-7405-483f-8849-dd7ce30420cd> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://naturalhealthnews.blogspot.com/2011/01/top-10-drugs-violence-and-more-fluoride.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279650.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00431-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.927291 | 1,264 | 2.5 | 2 |
The community photosynthetic quotient and the assimilation of nitrogen by oceanic plankton
A high precision technique for measuring dissolved oxygen was used in conjunction with the coulometric back titration for total inorganic carbon in seawater, to make observations of the photosynthetic and respiratory quotients in a culture and an open ocean environment. The relationship between the PQ and the nitrogen source utilised was assessed by the concomitant measurement of nitrogen assimilation by the 15-N mass spectrometric technique, with the aim of resolving some of the uncertainty surrounding the calculated and observed PQ values. For the most part the PQ values were found to lie within the constraints set by theory. A complete resolution of the exact relationship between the PQ and the nitrogen source was limited by the analysis of the ambient NH3 concentrations. Measurements of community production and respiration were made in the N.E.Atlantic as part of the BOFS programme. concomitant 14-C rate measurements were made, enabling a comparison of the methodologies. The comparison of the oxygen and 14-C technique was found to be affected by the magnitude of the respiration rate, resulting in elevated PQ values. The in vitro techniques employed in this study were compared to in situ techniques for the analysis of the fluxes of oxygen and carbon dioxide. It was confirmed that the in vitro techniques were not a serious or overriding cause for concern. The productivity rate measurements from the oxygen technique were used to assess the critical depths which are consistent with the development of the phytoplankton bloom. A relationship was observed between the critical depth and the net community production rate. | <urn:uuid:1f27643f-8dba-4f1c-838b-449ecaeae421> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.316726 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282140.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00126-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.961981 | 334 | 2.125 | 2 |
Wikijunior Europe: Portugal
Portugal is a country in south western Europe. It shares borders with Spain only. The capital city is Lisbon. The other big city in Portugal is Porto. Portugal has been a member of the European Union since 1986 and uses the Euro as its currency.
The history of Portugal is much intertwined with Spain's except for a few but important differences. The Romans first ruled Iberia (the peninsula that is now the main territory of Portugal and Spain), one could attribute first nationalistic movement of that part of Iberia to a group of tribes that lived on what is today Portugal and Galicia (a region of Spain) that actively opposed Roman occupation over that territory, their leader was called Viriathus, he was later assassinated and Rome was then able to take over, until collapse of the Roman Empire. Iberia, especially what is now Portugal due to the large coastline, was then prey to a succession of invasion by barbaric tribes. The Visigoths took control of Iberia but it was then invaded by the moors (a group of North Africans, mostly Muslims) in 711. They completely conquered Portugal but they did not conquer Northern Spain (mostly Christian). Soon these tiny kingdoms would start to push into Moorish Spain this reconquest would be called “la Reconquista”. Portugal was created by his first King, Afonso Henrique Henriques in recent reclaimed territory, by revolting against his mother Queen Teresa, finally leading to Portugal's independence in 1139, but the Reconquista didn't end till 1492. Due to the close family tree of the monarchs, Portugal was several times under the same ruler as Spain (most leading to active opposition and armed conflict). Between 1595 and 1663 it was one of the greatest empires. In 1663, Portugal was again independent. Later its colonies would gain independence. First Brazil in 1825 then Angola, Guinea and Mozambique in 1974 followed by East Timor in 1975 and finally Macao was returned to China in 1999.
Portugal has a Mediterranean climate with warm winters and hot summers.
Mount Pico at 2,351 metres is the country's highest mountain. It is located on Pico, one of the islands of The Azores. There are a number of mountains in the north of the country and the Portuguese like to go skiing in the region during the winter months.
Animals which exist in Portugal but are rare in the rest of Europe include the Iberian lynx and the Iberian wolf.
The majority of people living in Portugal are ethnic Portuguese but nowadays there are small minorities of people from Brazil, Ukraine, Romania, Russia as well as many people from former Portuguese colonies in Asia and Africa (Cape Verde, Angola).
The language of Portugal is Portuguese.
Although Portugal has one of the lowest incomes in the European Union (lower than many newer EU countries), it has a very high standard of living. The majority of people in Portugal are Christian, mostly Roman Catholic.
Portugal is a very popular tourist destination partly because of its hot summer climate. Over 12 million tourists visit the country every year with most coming from Spain, the United Kingdom and Germany. The Algarve region and the capital, Lisbon, are the country's most popular destinations for foreign visitors. Lisbon is Europe's second most popular city for tourists (after Barcelona in Spain).
Portugal has thirteen UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites are considered places that are especially important in the world for cultural, scientific, historical or geographical reasons. Some of the sites include the historical centres of Évora and Porto and the Monastery of the Hieronymites in Lisbon.
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In an effort to right the wrongs of its past, Alabama legislation is seeking to exonerate the nine Black Scottsboro boys who were convicted of gang-raping two white women in 1931, the Associated Press reports. Proposals from two Democrats and two Republicans were unveiled Monday calling for their posthumous pardons.
The nine boys, ages 12 to 19 from Georgia and Tennessee, were arrested while hoboing on a freight train and accused of raping two white women who were also riding the train. An all-white jury convicted them and sentenced all but the youngest to death. In a new trial, one woman recanted her story and five had the charges dropped. Clarence Norris, who passed in 1989, received a pardon in 1976, but this exoneration would extend to those who died before him: Andy and Roy Wright, Haywood Patterson, Olen Montgomery, Charlie Weems, Ozie Powell, William Roberson and Eugene Williams.
The Associated Press writes:
"A resolution labels the Scottsboro Boys as 'victims of a series of gross injustices' and declares them exonerated. A companion bill gives the state parole board the power to issue posthumous pardons.
Republican Sen. Arthur Orr of Decatur said Alabama can't change history, 'but that does not mean we should not take steps today to address things that we can here in the 21st century that might not have been as they should have been.'
Gov. Robert Bentley's press secretary, Jennifer Ardis, said he supports the effort to pardon the Scottsboro Boys and believes 'it's time to right this wrong.'"
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Whitney, Mount (Calif.); Mountains--California; Streets--California--Lone Pine; Stores & shops--California--Lone Pine; Automobiles; Storefronts; Water rights--California--Owens Valley; Water rights--California--Los Angeles
View of street intersections looking toward stores, cars, and Mount Whitney.
Earthquakes--California--Compton; Earthquake damage--California--Compton; City halls--California--Compton
Exterior view of Compton City Hall after the 1933 earthquake; large portions of wall have fallen away, a portion of the roof has collapsed, and piles of rubble surround the building. A man in uniform stands in front of the building, looking away.
Earthquakes--California--Long Beach; Long Beach Earthquake, Calif., 1933; Earthquake damage--California--Long Beach;
Earthquake damage on the Pike. The facade of a building in the foreground has fallen away completely, and fallen bricks cover the street. On the right is a street lamp whose large central bulb has come off, and is on a bench in the foreground. ...
Courthouses--California--Los Angeles; Public buildings--California--Los Angeles;
Hall of Records; partial view of Courthouse to right; commercial buildings on both sides of civic buildings; American flag on flagpole rises from top of Hall of Records; automobiles and horse-drawn carriages; pedestrians on sidewalks; lawn; palm... | <urn:uuid:fe781726-40c7-43ac-9a4b-03a966600456> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://digitalcollections.lmu.edu/cdm/search/searchterm/earthquake/mode/all/order/title/ad/desc | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560280483.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095120-00297-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.882121 | 294 | 2.171875 | 2 |
Implementation and compliance
The implementation of the Protocol on Water and Health requires setting firm targets in the areas defined by paragraph 2 (a) to (n) of the article 6 of the Protocol.
Theprocess of target-setting entails analyzing the national situation, streamlining and harmonizing responsibilities and commitments in water and health. A realistic plan for improvement, with prioritized time-bound targets adapted to the national situation, must be elaborated. When complying with Protocol’s provisions, Parties are encouraged to tailor their targets accordingly to the country-specific problems.
The progress in setting targets and implementing the Protocol is assessed on the basis of summary reports provided by Parties. According to the article 7 of the Protocol, Parties shall collect and evaluate data on their progress towards the achievement of the targets and on indicators designed to show how that progress has contributed towards preventing, controlling or reducing water-related disease.
To assist Parties in setting targets, a Task Force on Indicators and Reporting was established in 2007, renamed Task Force on Target Setting and Reporting in 2010. The Task Force elaborated the Guidelines on the setting of targets, evaluation of progress and reporting under the Protocol. Moreover, the Task Force developed the format and reporting mechanism under the Protocol.
Article 15 of the Protocol on Water and Health on review of compliance, requires the Meeting of the Parties to establish arrangements for reviewing compliance with the Protocol.The first Compliance Committee was elected in 2007 with the objective to facilitate, promote and secure compliance with the obligations under the Protocol, with a view to preventing disputes.
One important feature of the Protocol’s compliance mechanism is that it provides for the possibility of members of the public to make communications to the Compliance Committee on cases of alleged non-compliance with the Protocol, which the Committee is then required to deal with. To help the general public understanding the compliance mechanism the Committee elaborated Guidelines on communications from the public (Текст на русском языке доступен здесь).
The first reporting exercise under the Protocol was conducted during autumn 2009/spring 2010. It showed that a number of Parties were facing difficulties in implementating the Protocol, in particular with its core obligation to set targets and target dates. To respond to this situation, the Compliance Committee decided at its fifth meeting in June 2010 to enhance its facilitation and assistance functions, and agreed to enter into consultations with a number of Parties. At its sixth meeting in March 2011, the Compliance Committee outlined the main features for a new consultation process geared to help Parties implement their obligations under the Protocol. To help Parties in implementing the provisions of the Protocol, the Committee will, under the auspices of the new consultation process :
- Assist Parties in developing an accurate analysis of their situation (enabling them to set targets under the Protocol),
- Provide recommendations to the Parties on how to improve their situation
- Assist Parties in seeking support from donors, specialized agencies and other competent bodies
Consultations do not have an inquisitive nature, and will be initiated by a request from a Party. Sessions can be held in confidence, if so requested. More information is available at the Terms of Reference of the consultation process adopted by the Committee at its 6th session.
The second reporting exercise in accordance with article 7 of the Protocol was held based in 2012/2013 on the decision of the Working Group on Water and Health at its fifth meeting (see ECE/MP.WH/WG.1/2012/2−EUDCE/1206123/3.1/2012/2).The outcomes of the reporting cycle demonstrated increased compliance with the guidelines and template for summary reports and improved overall quality of submitted reports as compared with the pilot reporting exercise conducted in 2009−2010. | <urn:uuid:cf56f35f-e846-4009-8887-d2a543917600> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.unece.org/env/water/pwh_implementation.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281353.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00072-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.938838 | 780 | 2.5 | 2 |
I have worked with mothers to be in pregnancy for more than 30 years and helped many hundreds of them to successfully access their mammalian instincts and to give birth naturally.
As humans we have the disadvantage of our over-active rational brain and cultural conditioning to be afraid of giving birth. We are giving birth in a culture where birth is largely perceived as a medical event, difficult, painful and even potentially an emergency.
For this reason we are the only mammals who can benefit from preparing for birth. We can use the pregnancy to reverse this conditioning and discover confidence and trust in our bodies. We also need to seek or create an environment where we have the necessary sense of privacy, safety and seclusion that all mammals, including ourselves need to give birth.
Supportive birth attendants such doulas, midwives and doctors who understand are an important part of the birthing circle and environment that surrounds the mother – available but not intrusive on her privacy – always giving her the message that she can do this – especially when she thinks she can’t!
If you are interested in preparing for your labour and birth by attending one of Janet’s Antenatal Classes click here. | <urn:uuid:680a44a4-2e0c-499e-b5a5-adca7e953881> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.activebirthcentre.com/birth-2/labour-love-part-2-value-preparing-birth-pregnancy/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572581.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20220816211628-20220817001628-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.963593 | 237 | 2.046875 | 2 |
|Abstract Title:||Blood mercury levels in women of childbearing age in a population of the Atrato river basin, Colombia|
|Presenter Name:||Dixon Erazo Carre¤o|
|Company/Institution:||Faculty of Basic Sciences, Universidad de C¢rdoba, Carrera 6 No. 76-103, Monter¡a, C¢rdoba, Colombia|
|Session:||Human Exposure and Risk Assessment of Hg|
|Co-Authors:||Dixon Erazo Carre¤o,Clelia Rosa Calao Ramos,Roberth de Jesus Paternina Uribe,Jsus Marrugo-Negrete|
Abstract Information :
Introduction. Mercury (Hg) is a toxic element that has generated worldwide concern due to its effects on the environment and human health. In many countries, Hg is still used in gold mining processes during the amalgamation process to obtain or extract gold. In order to protect human life and the environment, the Minamata Convention seeks to reduce and monitor mercury concentrations in the environment. One of the areas in Colombia with a high level of mercury contamination from artisanal and small-scale mining activities is the Atrato River basin, which is home to large mining settlements that have played an important role in gold extraction. Objective. This study evaluated blood mercury concentrations in women of childbearing age from 18 to 38 years in the Medio Atrato municipality (Choc¢ Department, Colombia). Materials and methods. 40 whole blood samples were collected from the exposed population of the Medio Atrato municipality, and blood mercury concentrations were measured using the EPA method 7473. Results. Blood mercury concentrations with an average of 12.4ñ10.7?g/L with a maximum value of 43.3 ?g/L were obtained, exceeding in many cases the permissible limit (5 ?g/L) established by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2008). The concentrations were related to the frequency of contaminated fish consumption with Hg. Conclusion. Women of childbearing age with high contaminated fish consumption are at risk of affecting their health since this metal is a potent toxic for humans and can affect the central nervous system; in the case of pregnant women, it affects the developing fetus months after the mother's exposure. Funding: grant 849-2018, University of Cordoba-Minsciences. | <urn:uuid:7800bed8-7f16-4dd1-9d9d-ab7de4aaa4bc> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.ilmexhibitions.com/mercury2022/ondemand-presentation/Blood+mercury+levels+in+women+of+childbearing+age+in+a+population+of+the+Atrato+river+basin%2C+Colombia/118/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572021.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20220814083156-20220814113156-00069.warc.gz | en | 0.902358 | 496 | 2.859375 | 3 |
What is a strike price? How does it differ from the market price of the stock?
Answer to relevant QuestionsWhy do put and call options have expiration dates? Is there a market for options that have passed their expiration dates? Prepare a schedule similar to the one in Table 14.1 (on page 544) for the call and put options listed in Figure 14.4 (on page 556). Briefly explain your findings. A stock trades for $45 per share. A call option on that stock has a strike price of $50 and an expiration date 1 year in the future. The volatility of the stock’s returns is 30%, and the risk-free rate is 2%. What is the ...Hector Francisco is a successful businessman in Atlanta. The box-manufacturing firm he and his wife, Judy, founded several years ago has prospered. Because he is self employed, Hector is building his own retirement fund. So ...Explain how margin trading is conducted in the futures market. a. What is the difference between an initial deposit and a maintenance deposit? b. Are investors ever required to put up additional margin? If so, when?
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Ken starts by looking at the World Cup dudes and then CSIA instructors- this section starts at about 16 minutes in and is just the most concentrated voodoo of his vids yet...
Pardon my miss quotes... there is a lot of stuff here.
"Legs are too long as the skis pass underneath. Legs should be long as the ski is out to the side and shortening as the skis come underneath the body. The result is too much up and loss of ski contact with the snow."
" Too far forward stance looses the back of the ski. You can see this is the result of hip rotation.. " ( or something like that )
" Lack of foot separation shows up in too much of a tall stance and the femur is too upright. The inside foot should be forward to accommodate the bend in the legs."
... If you are just going skiing to work on your skiing ...you won't change. You gotta do the exercises of bracquage, javelins, power-plows and hockey stops. "
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The book explains:
. The objectives to be achieved by a system in terms of environmental control.
. The description of a system – including primary equipment, means of distribution, space and load
determination, and operating strategy.
. The basic function of components that form HVAC systems.
. The layout and functioning of common HVAC systems, including all-air systems, air-water systems, and
. The strategies for operating systems and their basic means of control.
. Identifying the most suitable type of system for different types of application.
* Air-conditioning is a major growth industry, this introduction to how systems operate and how to select, design and operate them effectively
* Endorsed by, and developed with ASHRAE, the leading trade body and recognised technical experts
* Provides a thorough introduction to how HVAC systems function in controlling temperature, air quality, and air circulation in a controlled space.
- Introduction to HVAC.
- Introduction to HVAC Systems.
- Thermal Comfort.
- Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality.
- Single Zone Air Handlers and Unitary Equipment.
- Multiple Zone Air Systems.
- Hydronic Systems.
- Hydronic System Architecture.
- Central Plants.
- Energy Conservation Measures.
- Special Applications
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Using sampling frequencies in place of population probabilities leads to a bias in the uncertainty measurement H(Basharin, 1959). Here we discuss two methods to find the correction factor when estimating Hfrom a few examples. The first method uses an exact calculation of the average uncertainty for small samples. The probability of obtaining a particular combination of n bases, nb, can be found from a multinomial distribution. The information for the combination, Hnb, is calculated and weighted by the probability of obtaining the combination. The weighted information summed for all combinations is the desired result, the expectation of Hnb, E(Hnb). The second method uses a formula to approximate the correction factor. | <urn:uuid:d675be1d-ee30-489e-8bc5-6f10bdf77fd9> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://users.fred.net/tds/lab/paper/schneider1986/latex/node27.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00276.warc.gz | en | 0.863775 | 137 | 2.640625 | 3 |
They perform statistical analyses on numeric data, including the computation of location measures such as the median and the average, the computation of statistical dispersions such as the inter quartile range and the range.
- Mean: computes the average of the records.
- Median: computes the value separating the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution from the lower half.
- Inter quartile range: computes the difference between the third and first quartiles.
- Lower quartile (First quartile): computes the first quartile of data, that is the lowest 25% of data.
- Upper quartile (Third quartile): computes the third quartile of data, that is the highest 25% of data.
- Range: computes the difference between the maximum and minimum values.
When using the summary statistics indicators to profile a DB2 database, analysis results could be slightly different between Java and SQL engines. This is because indicators are computed differently depending on the database type, and also Talend uses special functions when working with Java.
The following table shows the indicators that you can select in any database:
|Analysis engine type||Java||SQL||Java||SQL||Java||SQL||Java||SQL|
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It looks simple and ragged.
The calligraphy group won one “third prize”.
Although this humble equipment and dry food bag are insignificant, they are the source of soldiers’ life and the symbol of our hard years.
Good news according to the announcement notice of the Guangdong Provincial Department of education on the list of awards for the collection and performance of artistic works in Colleges and universities across the province in 2021, the works of three students from the Department of architecture of Guangdong Xin’an vocational and technical college stood out in this exhibition and performance activity, and won one “first prize” and one “second prize” in the painting group respectively.
At the same time, it also reflected that the Department of architecture implemented the fundamental task of Building Morality and cultivating people, integrated aesthetic education into the process of education and teaching, educated people with aesthetics and culture, Guide teachers and students to actively innovate and create all kinds of cultural and artistic works while inheriting excellent traditional culture, forming a strong cultural and artistic atmosphere.
This military coat tells us not to forget the past, not to forget the bullying we suffered because of poverty and weakness, not to forget the bitter blood of generations of predecessors.
Congratulations to these award-winning students and instructors! Let’s take you to appreciate the style of these works! First prize painting: “marching memory” Author: Huang Zhihao Instructor: Yang Xiaoyu, Ren Chaoyu Description: bugle: whether in the Red Army’s Long March or the war of resistance against Japan, the bugle led the soldiers to launch charge after charge, which represents the spirit of fearing sacrifice, charge and sword.
Second prize painting: military coat Author: Chen Dongyong Instructor: Yang Xiaoyu, Ren Chaoyu Description: This is a military coat that has been dusty in the museum for more than half a century.
The cotton wool lining is stitched up and covered with patches.
Calligraphy works of the third prize: do not forget the original heart and remember the mission Author: Zheng Haoming Instructor: Ren Chaoyu and Yang Xiaoyu work description: “do not forget the original heart and remember the mission” is an important magic weapon for the party to remain young forever.
Marching pot: it is one of the necessary items for every soldier on the military road.
Horse Lantern: the horse lantern symbolizes light and hope, engraves the deep love between the Red Army and the masses, and lights up the people’s belief that the revolution will win.
The student works of the Department won a good prize in the competition, which fully demonstrated the Department’s teaching characteristics of attaching importance to practical teaching and results oriented in the process of curriculum ideological and political teaching reform.
Editor: Lu Chao data: Yang Xiaoyu reviewed by: Director Chen Bin..
As a student, we should learn with our faith in the party, with our initial thoughts, feelings and self-confidence, so that we can think, understand and gain from learning.
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- 1 What is smaller atom or DNA?
- 2 What is smaller than a quark?
- 3 Which is smaller virus or atom?
- 4 Are electrons smaller than protons?
- 5 What is Nanobacterium?
- 6 Is DNA bigger than a cell?
- 7 Is an electron smaller than a quark?
- 8 What’s bigger a cell or molecule?
- 9 What’s the smallest living thing?
- 10 Is tissue smaller than a cell?
- 11 How do I get rid of nanobacteria?
- 12 What is smaller than macromolecules?
- 13 Is red blood cell The smallest cell?
- 14 These Insects are Smaller than a Single Cell…How?!
- 15 Are Nanobes alive?
- 16 Are macromolecules smaller than molecules?
- 17 What is the smallest thing?
- 18 Is there anything living smaller than a cell?
- 19 Which one is smaller a cell or a molecule?
- 20 What is the smallest cell?
- 21 What’s smaller than a Preon?
- 22 What is smaller than a cell?
- 23 What is a nano organism?
- 24 What is smaller than an electron?
- 25 What is the second smallest cell?
- 26 Who is organ?
- 27 What are the smallest cells in the body?
- 28 Is nucleus smaller than a cell?
- 29 Cell and molecular Size Comparison
- 30 What is smaller than a neutron?
- 31 Is organelle smaller than organ?
- 32 Which is the smallest cell with cell wall?
What is smaller atom or DNA?
One nanometer (1 nm) is equal to 10–9 m or 0.000000001 m. A nanometer is 10 times smaller than the width of your DNA and 10 times bigger than the size of an atom. Even though nanoscale is very small it is at least 109 or 1 000 000 000 times bigger than a quark. Quarks are really really really small.
What is smaller than a quark?
In particle physics preons are point particles conceived of as sub-components of quarks and leptons. The word was coined by Jogesh Pati and Abdus Salam in 1974. … More recent preon models also account for spin-1 bosons and are still called “preons”.
Which is smaller virus or atom?
The flu is a pretty typical virus. It’s just a chunk of RNA wrapped in a bit of protein measuring about 120 nanometres (nm) across which makes it about a thousand times bigger than an atom. Atoms are the basic units of matter.
Are electrons smaller than protons?
Electrons are much smaller than protons or neutrons. Despite being so small their charge is as strong as a proton which means that one proton and one electron will balance each other out. … The opposite can also occur where the nucleus of an atom can absorb an electron changing a proton into a neutron.
What is Nanobacterium?
A nanobacterium is by definition one billionth of a meter in diameter (1/10 the size of bacteria) leaving some to question whether or not an organism of this size has enough room to house necessary cell components such as DNA RNA and plasmids. Nanobes are small features found in organisms and rocks.
Is DNA bigger than a cell?
Within a cell a DNA double helix is approximately 10 nanometers (nm) wide whereas the cellular organelle called a nucleus that encloses this DNA can be approximately 1000 times bigger (about 10 μm). See also what causes the demand curve to shift to the right
Is an electron smaller than a quark?
In terms of mass the electron is smaller its mass is roughly one fifth that of the lightest quark. In terms of geometric size to the best of our knowledge they are both fundamental particles hence point-like.
What’s bigger a cell or molecule?
Cells are bigger. Cells are made up of molecules which are made up of elements that are made up of atoms of that element. a molecule is the basis of everything.
What’s the smallest living thing?
Mycoplasma genitalium a parasitic bacterium which lives in the primate bladder waste disposal organs genital and respiratory tracts is thought to be the smallest known organism capable of independent growth and reproduction. With a size of approximately 200 to 300 nm M.
Is tissue smaller than a cell?
The smallest unit of organization is the cell. The next largest unit is tissue then organs then the organ system. Finally the organism is the largest unit of organization.
How do I get rid of nanobacteria?
Nanobacteria are also resistant to heat and various conditions that would normally kill other bacteria. Present data suggest that nanobacteria are only killed by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and tetracycline.
What is smaller than macromolecules?
The atom is the smallest and most fundamental unit of matter. … Many molecules that are biologically important are macromolecules large molecules that are typically formed by polymerization (a polymer is a large molecule that is made by combining smaller units called monomers which are simpler than macromolecules).
Is red blood cell The smallest cell?
Most scientists suggest that sperm is the smallest cell in terms of volume. Sperm cell head measures about 4 micrometers in length just slightly smaller than a red blood cell (RBCs). The RBC’s size was found roughly 5 micrometers. The largest cell is the ovum in the human body.
These Insects are Smaller than a Single Cell…How?!
Are Nanobes alive?
It is a living organism (contains DNA or some analogue and reproduces). Has a morphology similar to Actinomycetes and fungi.
Are macromolecules smaller than molecules?
The molecule is the smallest unit of the substance that retains its characteristic properties. The macromolecule is such a unit but is considerably larger than the ordinary molecule which usually has a diameter of less than 10 angstroms (10−6 mm).
What is the smallest thing?
Protons and neutrons can be further broken down: they’re both made up of things called “quarks.” As far as we can tell quarks can’t be broken down into smaller components making them the smallest things we know of.Dec 6 2019
Is there anything living smaller than a cell?
All living things are made of cells the cell itself is the smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms. (This requirement is why viruses are not considered living: they are not made of cells.
Which one is smaller a cell or a molecule?
The simplest smallest unit of matter is the atom. Atoms bond together to form molecules and molecules come together to form cells the smallest unit of life. Cells group together to form tissues such as muscle or intestine.
What is the smallest cell?
MycoplasmaThe smallest cell is Mycoplasma (PPLO-Pleuro pneumonia like organims). It is about 10 micrometer in size. The largest cells is an egg cell of ostrich. The longest cell is the nerve cell. See also what does headright mean
What’s smaller than a Preon?
What is smaller than a Preon? Preons are hypothetical particles smaller than leptons and quarks that leptons and quarks are made out of. The protons and neutrons weren’t indivisible – they have quarks inside.
What is smaller than a cell?
Organelles are the substructures (such as mitochondria and chloroplasts) inside cells that perform particular functions. They are therefore smaller than cells. … Tissues are groups of cells that perform a common function such as skeletal muscle tissue or fat tissue. They are therefore larger than cells.
What is a nano organism?
Abstract. Nano-sized and filterable microorganisms are thought to represent the smallest living organisms on earth and are characterized by their small size (50–400 nm) and their ability to physically pass through <0.45 μm pore size filters.
What is smaller than an electron?
And then those atoms are made up of protons neutrons and electrons which are even smaller. … And protons are made up of even smaller particles called quarks. Quarks like electrons are fundamental particles which means they can’t be broken down into smaller parts.
What is the second smallest cell?
RBCsRBCs are thought to be the second smallest cells in the human body. See also what is an example of extinction
Who is organ?
= In biology an organ (from the Latin “organum” meaning an instrument or tool) is a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit specialized to perform a particular function. Your heart kidneys and lungs are examples of organs.
What are the smallest cells in the body?
The Cerebellum’s Granule Cell is the smallest cell in the human body that is between 4 micrometres to 4.5 micrometres long. The RBC’s size also found roughly 5 micrometres. Most scientists suggest that sperm is the smallest cell in terms of volume.
Is nucleus smaller than a cell?
The units that are smaller than cells are the organelles such as the nucleus and mitochondria.
Cell and molecular Size Comparison
What is smaller than a neutron?
Quarks the smallest particles in the universe are far smaller and operate at much higher energy levels than the protons and neutrons in which they are found.
Is organelle smaller than organ?
All the systems of the body comprise the organism. An organism is a living thing. It can be as tiny as a microbe or a complex as a human. When referring to a multicellular organism the correct order from smallest to largest is– organelle cell tissue organ system organism.
Which is the smallest cell with cell wall?
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A serial book thief who used a Cambridge degree and a tweed jacket as a "shabby cloak of respectability" to mask his deeds was jailed for three-and-a-half years today for stealing books worth £40,000 from the Royal Horticultural Society's library. There was, as the prosecution pointed out, little sophistication in the strategy employed by William Jacques, who had already been given a four-year sentence for plundering £1m-worth of rare books in the late 1990s.
Armed with his scholarly jacket and a pair of glasses, the man dubbed "tome raider" began frequenting the RHS's Lindley library in Vincent Square, central London, and signing in under the false name of Santoro. But his regular visits and limited wardrobe soon caught the eye of staff, who grew suspicious.
On one occasion, Southwark crown court heard, the defendant "was seen to place something inside his jacket and walk away with his left arm stiff against his jacket as if holding something".
"It was rather crude," noted Gino Connor, prosecuting. "But it was effective."
He also told the jury that Jacques always signed in at the library, when he had both arms free. But he never signed out.
Over the course of nearly three years, from June 2004 to March 2007, 13 rare volumes of the Nouvelle Iconographie des Camellias by Ambroise Verschaffelt disappeared from the library, which holds books, journals and art on gardening, garden history, plants and design dating back to 1514.
On 2 April 2007, however, the police were called and the book thief's luck ran out. When challenged by staff and officers, Jacques replied: "I do not know nothing [sic] about this," adding: "Do you have any evidence?"
Unfortunately for Jacques, they did: not only did they find a piece of paper bearing the names of 70 volumes of rare books, all kept at the library, along with their precise locations, there were also notes on the books' valuations and whether they included maps and plates that could be removed and sold separately.
They then came across a card for London's Senate House library, also in the name of Santoro.
"This tends to suggest that there was a great deal of pre-planning," said Connor.
Jacques' crime, he said, was a "systematic, carefully planned theft committed by a man who knew precisely what he was doing". He also endeavoured to impress the scale of the theft on the jury of seven women and five men: "We are not dealing with Penguin books. We are dealing with very valuable books."
After deliberating for five hours and 40 minutes, the jury found Jacques, who is 41 and of no fixed address, guilty of theft relating to the 13 volumes missing from the library. They also unanimously found him guilty of going equipped with the Senate House card to commit theft.
Because he has never revealed his true address, investigators believe he may have stashed the rare books he stole in a secret location.
In mitigation, Julia Smart agreed that Jacques had no remorse, but said he had lost his livelihood and reputation following his conviction in 2002. He was in effect an odd-job man who relied on the charity of friends to survive, she said.
However, the judge told Jacques there was no excuse for his actions. "You are a Cambridge graduate and should know better, I suppose," said Recorder Michael Holland QC. "This was a systematic and carefully planned theft and you had prepared what, in my view, was a target list, from your research at that library, of books that were worth stealing.
"This was a theft in progress and the list referred to books worth tens of thousands of pounds more."
Jacques' entire motivation, he added, had been perniciously commercial. "The effect of your criminality was to undermine and destroy parts of the cultural heritage that's contained within these libraries and make it more difficult for those who have a legitimate interest in these books to gain access to them, because libraries have to take inconvenient and expensive steps to stop thefts of this kind."
The thief, who failed to pay the £56,327 demanded when he was last before the courts, faces confiscation proceedings next January. With interest, the amount outstanding now totals £93,000.
Before Jacques's conviction in 2002, his former tutor at Jesus College, Cambridge, remarked: "What he did was equivalent to daubing paint on the Parthenon."
Works stolen by Jacques include:
• A copy of Galileo's Sidereus Nuncius, published in 1610, worth £180,000
• Johannes Kepler's Astronomia Nova published in 1609, worth £75,000
• Two copies of Sir Isaac Newton's Principia Mathematica published in 1687, worth £135,000
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Maybe a one foot accuracy?
The article talks about bringing more birds online, not keeping them as hot spares so much, and adjusting orbits to spread birds out in orbit and have more birds over particular spots on the globe (such as those ending in -stan) more of the time.
Anything under 2 meters for consumer equipment is superb. WAAS in many areas of the country already improves accuracy quite a bit.
The next big jumps come with the new birds (and new receivers for us) that add an additional frequency for improved accuracy. That's still a few years off.
Another possibility are receivers that combine Galileo (the EU system) with (Navstar) GPS. Those are also a few years off, but I'd expect them to hit the market as Galileo comes on line.
If you're dealing with stuff that isn't moving, such as in surveying and similar applications, you can already get solutions that give accuracies on the order of inches.
so much for the chicken little theory circulating about this time last year.
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4 cups peaches or apples (apples cored), peeled and sliced
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces (1 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C).
1). Combine the peaches (or apples, if using), 1 cup of the sugar, the ground cinnamon and water in a saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2). Put the butter in a 2 quart 9 x 13-inch rectangular or oval "deep" baking dish and place in oven to melt.
3). Slowly mix together (to prevent clumping) the remaining 1 cup sugar, the self-rising flour, and the milk. Pour mixture over melted butter. Do not stir. Spoon peach mixture (or apple mixture) over batter, gently pouring in syrup. Batter will rise to top during baking. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 C) for 30 to 45 minutes.
To serve, scoop onto a plate and serve with your choice of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Makes 8-10 servings.
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The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)—a not-for-profit alliance of 21 cancer centers—has released guidelines for lung cancer screening. The guidelines recommend screening with helical low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for selected patients at high risk of the disease.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women in the United States. The disease is often detected at an advanced, difficult-to-treat stage.
Cancer screening involves the use of tests to detect cancer at an early stage in people who don’t have any symptoms of the disease. For cancers such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and cervical cancer, screening has contributed to decreased rates of cancer death. Understandably, there has also been a great deal of interest in whether lung cancer screening with tests such as CT scans could reduce lung cancer mortality.
Promising results for screening with helical low-dose CT were published earlier this year in the New England Journal of Medicine. The National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) enrolled current and former heavy smokers. Study participants were screened with either chest x-rays or low-dose spiral CT. People in the CT group were 20% less likely to die of lung cancer.
Based on review of the NLST and other studies, the NCCN guidelines for lung cancer screening recommend screening with helical low-dose CT for selected individuals at high risk of lung cancer. Specifically, the NCCN panel recommended annual screening for people between the ages of 55 and 74 who have a history of at least 30 pack-years of smoking (a pack-year is equivalent to smoking a pack per day for a year), and who, if they are no longer smoking, quit within the last 15 years. Some other high-risk people may also be candidates for screening, but with less evidence to support screening.
The NCCN does not recommend routine lung cancer screening for people at low or moderate risk of lung cancer.
Other organizations—such as the American Cancer Society—have still not completed their review of the most recent lung cancer screening data. People who have questions about the potential risks and benefits of screening are advised to discuss the issue with their physician.
NCCN press release. NCCN announces new addition to library of guidelines: NCCN guidelines for lung cancer screening. November 9, 2011.
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I love J&H, but I'm rather stumped with an essay question we were given:
"Choose a novel of which a main character is important in conveying a writer's theme.
Explain what you consider the theme to be, and how effective the fate of a character conveys it. (25 marks)".
I got that the theme is duality...but I just don't understand what it means by "how effective the fate of a character" conveys Duality. Jekyll's fate? I can't be Hyde as he's pure evil...do you know what I could write? :S | <urn:uuid:45493426-7d9d-451c-96f7-188cde275ddc> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | http://www.gradesaver.com/dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/q-and-a/fate-of-a-characterurgent-27339 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560281162.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095121-00540-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.980823 | 129 | 1.867188 | 2 |
Date: October 25, 1991
Creator: Browne, Marjorie Ann
Description: This report lists the 12 adopted United Nations Security Council resolutions relating to the Iraq-Kuwait situation through October 1991. The texts of these resolutions, along with the votes by members of the Council, are included in this report.
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From Derry, New Hampshire, USA:
My almost eight year old son has had typeá1 diabetes since the age of four, and my 11 year old daughter was recently (the past three months) diagnosed. What are some ways to help a single mom cope and handle it all? Sometimes the stress is overwhelming.
There are really two aspects to the issue of 'coping'. The first is material, and I expect that you may already have contacted the State's Department of Social Services to see if you are eligible for Medicaid or the State CHIP program (Child Health Insurance Program) [ED: that is, if you don't have private health insurance to cover costs]. The next step would be to see if the children might be able to get their routine care from special Diabetes Care Team which includes not only a doctor but a dietitian, a nurse educator, and a medical social worker. The local office of the American Diabetes Association may be able to assist in finding such a team. and it helps if there is 24 hour 7 days a week hour telephone support and a fax system for reporting blood sugars. If this is not possible, you might consider at least an annual visit to a diabetes center.
Another step is to have a good reference manual. Several of these are listed on this site. We also offer opportunities to join other parents in the Chat Rooms, and indeed this may be possible on the local scene.
Finally, I think that you should take some comfort from the immense research effort that is being made to expand islet cell transplantation with a variety of surrogate cells such as genetically modified or stem cells and to explore the ways for achieving tolerance with the need of long term immunosuppression. In the interim, there continues to be new insulins, new regimens of administering insulin, and new ways of measuring blood sugars that are making the burden a little easier.
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If you’ve felt the subtle yet unshakeable pull towards or away from a place, you’ve felt the tug of home.
Home is a fluid concept. It’s more feeling, than place. It doesn’t come to you complete. It needs to be discovered and built over a life. Even a childhood house, or the house where you’ve always lived, isn’t home. Home is a sense of the right place, of being connected to life in a meaningful way. It’s something we build with others and must defend with our whole hearts. It’s not “out there,” it’s a way of life.
I moved too often as a child to connect house and home. Family members moved in and out of my life just as often. I didn’t think much of it at the time, because I always felt loved and supported. But when I look back, I can’t ignore how often I sought the comfort of my best friend’s house. I didn’t know it then, but to this day my friend’s given me the most long-lasting sense of home. This is how I first came to know home as a feeling, not a place.
In my twenties, I was trying on so many versions of myself that I didn’t even feel at home in my own skin. It took at least those ten years for my sense of identity to settle around the person I am today. This is how I learned that home is also a feeling of knowing who you are and knowing the elements that support you in being the best version of yourself. The people who really know you and inspire you, the lifestyle that sustains you - these are the pillars of home.
Three years ago I quit a job that I knew couldn’t be a home for me. Since then, I’ve drifted from place to place. I’ve studied yoga, meditation, philosophy - all in search of building a sustainable lifestyle that will keep me healthy, at peace, inspired, waking up each day with a sense that I’m in the right place doing the right thing. I’ve spent three years in search of home.
Reflecting on my journey, this is what I’ve learned. Home is not where you are from, or grew up, or live now. It may not be your family. It’s not the environment, the weather, the mountains, or the beach. It’s a place you build, inside your heart and together with others. It’s a way of life that supports you in connection to the world in the right way. You know it when you feel it because you are feeling a place that knows you. It gives you what you need.
Take stock of your life and sort what belongs in your home from what doesn’t. Who gives you what you need? Who leaves you feeling drained? Which activities lift you up and which bring you down? What are you doing and who are you with when you feel most yourself?
Give your energy to those that honor it and give you the same. Put your life into spaces that can hold and nourish it. Once you’ve built a little bit of home, defend it with everything you got. Make the boundaries around your home impenetrable. Turn down the job, the housemate, the family obligation even, if it threatens your home. You are too important.
These boundaries may even come between you and your family, as they have for me. Accepting and enforcing this is difficult and painful, but allowing them to disrupt your home will be even more painful. It doesn’t mean you love them any less. It only means you have different needs and chosen lifestyles. Seeing you at home is what they want too, and it's the only way you’ll be able to fully express your love for them.
Protect your home. Discover its essential elements, build them into your life and protect it with your whole heart. Commit yourself to the practices that help you do this, like meditation, therapy, service, a healthy lifestyle and a good amount of fun. Commit yourself to the people that share your sense of home. Then watch it expand naturally and beautifully into community: a space without borders in which you can move freely and feel its support all around you, helping you grow into your highest self.
At 38, home is only now coming into focus for me. I write this so your journey can be shorter than mine. Accepting the hard parts of me took time: the severe anxiety and the things that soothe or heighten it, the boundaries with family that I need to feel like myself. Work towards accepting the whole of who you are and tending to the places you’ve rejected, hidden or denied. This is a first step to home. Commit yourself with me now to knowing who you are, what you need, and the people that support and expand you. That’s home. Build it, and protect it. | <urn:uuid:ad3bafa1-3ccb-4293-a84d-80232be137df> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.25onehundred.com/post/in-search-of-home-blue-mango-blog | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573760.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819191655-20220819221655-00678.warc.gz | en | 0.970706 | 1,059 | 1.5 | 2 |
Special Issue: Magnetic Reconnection in Space and Laboratory Plasmas
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Magnetic reconnection and relaxation phenomena in Spherical Tokamak
Earth, Planets and Space volume 53, pages 561–564 (2001)
Reconnection is a transient process in essence, and causality is a key point in dealing with reconnection. The driven concept came from this viewpoint. Computer simulation is a powerful tool to understand the overall processes in a self-consistent manner. One example of global scale nonlinear processes observed in laboratory plasmas, where the driven magnetic reconnection plays important roles, is described.
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Hayashi, T., Mizuguchi, N. & Sato, T. Magnetic reconnection and relaxation phenomena in Spherical Tokamak. Earth Planet Sp 53, 561–564 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1186/BF03353270
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Conversations with Calvin: Daily Devotions provides extracts from the commentaries of John Calvin. The short devotion that follows explains the meaning of Calvin’s quotation in light of his overall writings. It also explores the meanings of Calvin’s thought for contemporary Christian living. The goal is to introduce readers to Calvin’s theology so it can be readily understood, and also to see ways Calvin’s theological insights—expressed in the initial quotation—can shape our beliefs and the living of Christian faith in today’s world. | <urn:uuid:3a963c18-6144-4a6e-a64f-b60d809f37ef> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | http://christian-book-store.christiansunite.com/650971/Conversations-with-Calvin.shtml | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573623.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819035957-20220819065957-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.913331 | 149 | 1.625 | 2 |
BRUSSELS (AP) — Eurozone finance ministers on Monday gave unemployment-ridden Spain some more wiggle room in cutting its big deficit, signaling that new, tighter rules against overspending in the currency union retain some flexibility for hard-hit countries.
The ministers from the 16 other states that use the euro said Spain had to make further cuts worth 0.5 percent of gross domestic product, which indicates that the country is now expected to slash its government deficit to around 5.3 percent of GDP this year from about 8.5 percent last year.
That is still below the 5.8 percent deficit target Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced earlier this month, but significantly softer than the 4.4 percent deficit the country had originally promised to its partners in the euro.
Jean-Claude Juncker, the prime minister of Luxembourg who also chairs the meetings of eurozone finance ministers, said it was "of the utmost importance" that Spain brings its deficit down to below 3 percent of GDP — and back in line with European Union rules — by 2013.
Many economists have warned that cutting spending too quickly could do more harm than good in a country like Spain. Spain's debt level is below the eurozone average, but unemployment is running at a record high and a shaky housing market risks piling huge losses on an already weak banking system.
However, ahead of the meeting, several ministers had worried that easing the pressure on Madrid risked undermining almost two years of work by the currency union's leaders to tighten rules against overspending. The currency union has chosen tough austerity as its main tool in fighting off a worsening debt crisis, hoping that it will convince investors to lend to struggling countries like Italy and Spain.
But Olli Rehn, the EU's economic affairs commissioner who is in charge of policing the bloc's debt and deficit limits, said giving Spain a bit more leeway this year did not violate the new rules.
"The Stability and Growth Pact is not stupid," Rehn said.
He said that this year's target had to be eased because Spain's 2011 deficit had come in so much higher than expected — at 8.5 percent of GDP instead of 6 percent — and because the country is falling deeper into recession.
The important thing, he said, was that the 2013 goal will be met and that Spain gets its public finances back on a sustainable path.
But Sony Kapoor, the managing director of the economic think tank Re-Define, said that even the softer target could damage Spain's weak economy and push up unemployment even beyond the current 23 percent.
"It's too hard an adjustment in too short a time, when the Spanish real-estate market is too weak and unemployment is too high and rising," Kapoor said. He added that a boost from exports was also unlikely amid low growth or recession in most other euro countries.
The stricter budget rules are also causing some problems in countries that have always presented themselves as fiscal hard-liners. The Netherlands, which has spent much time lecturing Greece and other struggling states about the importance of deficit cutting, also risks overrunning its budget targets this year.
Dutch Finance Minister Jan Kees de Jager stressed Monday that while his country would take the "appropriate measures," it was unfair to group it together with some of the other overspenders.
"You cannot of course compare us to other countries, because when you see the confidence on the financial markets, confidence is very high," he told reporters before the meeting.
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Insulating Wall Ties helping to deliver sustainable, energy-efficient structures
Ancon TemloTie are a low thermal conductivity wall tie, manufactured from pultruded basalt fibres set in epoxy resin.
Wall Ties are an essential element in the strength and stability of a masonry wall, but by crossing the cavity they act as a thermal bridge between the internal and external leaves. Ancon TeploTie should win the WAN Product of the Year award because it is the most thermally efficient wall tie on the market. It has a thermal conductivity of just 0.7W/mK. This extremely low conductivity minimises heat transfer, thereby improving the energy efficiency of the wall. Fixings with a conductivity rating below 1.0W/mK are excluded from U-value calculations to EN ISO 6946 as the effects are negligible. Ancon TeploTie has been independently tested by the CERAM laboratory to the performance requirements of EN 845.
It is approved by the British Board of Agrément and meets the technical requirements of the National House Building Council. Although a new product, TeploTie has already been used on many super energy-efficient projects including a certified Passivhaus and a zero carbon retrofit. | <urn:uuid:d00c0f31-5aec-43d5-9cbe-ad8f44130272> | CC-MAIN-2016-44 | http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/project/2010/14960/ancon-building-products/ancon-teplotie.html | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-44/segments/1476988719079.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20161020183839-00035-ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.91012 | 267 | 2.25 | 2 |
The Like button is older than you think. Well, sort of.
Back in the 1930s, Dr. Nevil Monroe Hopkins, a research engineer at NYU, had an idea: He wanted to allow consumers of the mass medium of the time—the radio—to offer feedback about the stuff they were hearing on their newfangled machines. He wanted people to be able to do what the average user of Facebook or Pandora or Instagram takes for granted today: to express pleasure at something. Or dissatisfaction, for that matter. Hopkins was looking for a way for people to vote about the stuff on their radios. Using their radios.
And thus was born … the "radiovota."
Gizmodo's Matt Novak discovered the ahead-of-its-time device in a 1934 issue of Radio-Craft magazine. It was essentially a primitive form of a Nielsen box—a box, literally, that you attached to your radio. Except: It didn't just passively register consumption habits. It allowed people to vote—actively, if primitively—on what they were hearing. The radiovota contained three buttons (Present, No, and Yes) with which people could register their reactions to songs. And possibly to more than just songs, the thinking went. As Novak notes, a 1937 edition of the Laurens Sun newspaper in Iowa eagerly awaited the day when the "president of the United States may step before a microphone, ask a question of his radio listeners concerning some question of public policy and receive an immediate reply from millions."
The insta-poll! For the radio! Which was a revolutionary idea at the time ... and one that was, given the technological affordances Hopkins was working with, sadly ahead of its time. The image above suggests why the thing didn't take off: Once a user pressed a button on the radiovota, it would take nearly 7 hours for that vote to register at a monitoring station. The information had too far to travel, over too complex a path. The idea was a good one; it would take a different technology, however, to make it take off. | <urn:uuid:d6b36cba-6939-40ec-83da-f0cec6eeced0> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/03/before-there-was-the-like-button-there-was-the-radiovota/284560/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00671.warc.gz | en | 0.975948 | 429 | 2.65625 | 3 |
In the not too-distant past I was involved in helping secure the information infrastructure of a major EDI “VAN”.
How’s that for gibberish? Some definitions are in order:
EDI = “Electronic Data Interchange”. Effectively, a collection of standards for the encoding of documents such as invoices, purchase orders, bills of lading, medical information, and – it seems – information pertaining to the business of buying, selling and moving natural gas.
EDI dates from the 1970’s. It took advantage of pre-Internet communication mechanisms but quickly was adapted to the Internet and likely will be to blockchain.
EDI “trading partners” can communicate directly, but often they rely on third-party EDI specialists to handle communication with their various trading partners. These are the EDI “Value Added Networks” (VAN).
EDI is the unsung hero of modern commerce.
Everything we buy or sell has a secret life as an EDI document. Usually a number of them.
Not surprisingly, natural gas pipeline companies use EDI in the running of their business, communicating information about availability and pricing to their customers and government. A few months ago, the business of some natural gas pipeline companies was disrupted by the sudden unavailability of those EDI services.
The attack, in March 2018, was directed against a central provider of EDI services to several major natural gas pipeline operators. Although it did not affect actual in-field operations, it did stop all normal business traffic for several days, causing confusion and a fall-back to alternate communication mechanisms.
Of greater concern was the loss of potentially sensitive information about internal business structure, all of which can be inferred from the ebb and flow of EDI data. Such information can be invaluable to an attacker and in this case can be an aid in eventually attacking actual pipeline operations.
The point here is that it is easy to view such operations as strictly an ICS security concern, and that with proper segmentation of business from ICS infrastructure all will be well.
I’ve had some experience in that ICS world over the last few years and know that segmentation is often incomplete at best. Even when segmentation is present, your business can still be vulnerable to attacks on exposed business systems that have process flow links to ICS.
What to do?
- Know how you use EDI and what your supporting infrastructure is.
- Know who your EDI providers are and what security measures they employ
- Do a business impact analysis of your EDI environment. What happens if it goes away?
- Ensure you really do have segmentation of your business and ICS worlds. Make sure the places they touch are known, secured, and monitored.
Natural Gas Industry Usage of EDI:
Quote: “The NAESB wholesale natural gas cybersecurity standards facilitate an infrastructure of secure electronic communications under which the electronic transmission of data via EDI or browser based transactions is protected. There are more than fifty separate transactions identified for nominations, confirmations, scheduling of natural gas; flowing gas transactions including measurement, allocations, and imbalances; invoicing related transactions including invoices, remittances, statement of account; and capacity release transactions.”
Quote: “EDI security appears at several interrelated stages:
- The user/application interface,
- EDI applications and value added services,
- The processing (both batch and interactive) and storage of EDI messages,
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Part One of a Three-Part Series
Private keys: An overview
In many ways, owning cryptocurrency comes down to merely holding a private key. Unlike in the “real” world, where owning physical property usually involves possessing a deed with your name on it or having a receipt of sale, owning is equivalent to knowing in the crypto world. In simpler terms, knowing a private key is equivalent to owning crypto assets, since private keys are what enable you to authorize transactions with them.
In the real world, transactions are usually authorized with your signature. However, in the crypto world, only private keys can authorize them, cryptographically, granting access to funds. Although anyone can generate a transaction involving your crypto assets, only the person in possession of the private key can sign, and thus validate, the transaction.
Although fake signatures are a problem in the real world, the crypto world is protected by its underlying cryptography nature. As of today, no known hack allows someone to sign transactions on your assets without your key.
What are private keys, and how are they generated?
Private keys are numbers within a specific range, usually very large. From a mathematical perspective, a private key is just a random positive integer. A more technical and accurate description, however, would be: A private key is a cryptographically strong random number that has been obtained using a random number generator given a defined positive range.
Most of the time, computers use pseudorandom number generators (PRNGs) to generate these random positive integers. (True random number generators are hard to come by; these generators often require specialized hardware and use physical sources such as thermal noise in electrical circuits or the precise timing of Geiger counter clicks.) PRNGs are cryptographically strong functions seeded with a value that has enough entropy. Entropy is a complex concept, but its objective is simple: to provide unpredictability to functions. By using secure entropy sources, PRNGs can create numbers that are extremely unlikely to not be random (within a given, acceptable range).
The range given to a PRNG to securely create a valid Ethereum or Bitcoin private key is 2^256–1 (imagine a combination lock of the numbers 0–9, which is 78 digits long). Due to the size of this range, the probability of generating two private keys with the same number is negligible. The set of integers your key is selected from is a massive number—it is roughly the same as the total number of visible atoms in the universe.
Public keys, addresses, and their relationship to private keys
Since private keys are meant to be kept . . . well . . . private, we need a different mechanism to allow other individuals to find our assets and for us to find theirs. As a result, all blockchains use the concept of addresses—unique numbers derived from your private key. These addresses are the location of your crypto assets and can be shared with whomever you need to know your crypto assets’ balance (if you want to).
A blockchain address is created using your public key to ensure you are the owner of the address in question. In turn, this public key is generated from your private key. This process is unidirectional, which means you can use a private key to create an account, but not an account to guess a private key.
Private keys can derive public keys, and public keys can derive blockchain addresses. However, blockchain addresses cannot be used to derive their public keys, and public keys cannot be used to derive their private keys.
This unidirectional process is done via cryptographic trapdoor functions. A trapdoor function is a one-way function that can only generate its value based on a specific input, and it cannot be used to derive the original input from it. It’s like knowing how to bake a cake and having a rough idea of what is in a cake; yet it’s impossible to tell the exact ingredients of a specific cake from tasting it alone.
Depending on the blockchain ecosystem, these one-way functions vary. For instance, most popular blockchain systems use elliptic curve-based algebraic constructions to generate their public keys. Independently of these characteristics, the outcome is always deterministic: a public key is unique to its corresponding private key, and the private key always generates the same public key.
Blockchain addresses also use one-way functions, called hash functions. Bitcoin and Ethereum addresses are created from one or more cryptographically strong hashing functions over your public key, in addition to specific mathematics depending on the particular blockchain. Because of how these hashing operations work, you can be confident to an almost absolute degree that your blockchain address is unique to your public key, and thus, to your private key.
The universal language of math keeps our secrets
The cryptography and mathematics behind private keys are the reason why our crypto assets are safe—as long as we keep our keys secure. As of today, it is impossible to find and brute force any blockchain address connected to your private keys due to the fact that it would cost more energy than is stored by the sun.
In our next blog, we will look at popular blockchain ecosystems and some of the math behind public key generation. We’ll provide some code examples for you to try calculating the keys from the process each blockchain describes and using existing libraries that make the generation process easier. Stay tuned! | <urn:uuid:8cac3f5e-af12-4a83-bb69-6fca3c100b57> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://shapeshift.com/library/unlocking-the-mysteries-of-private-keys | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571147.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810040253-20220810070253-00474.warc.gz | en | 0.928039 | 1,097 | 3.453125 | 3 |
PORTLAND, Maine – Chris Kast and Byron Bartlett already consider themselves married after a 2010 ceremony overlooking Portland Harbor, but now they're doing it all over again – planning to be among the first to get a marriage license when Maine's same-sex marriage law goes into effect at midnight.
After waiting years for the opportunity, gay couples in Maine's largest city won't have to wait a moment longer than necessary to get married, with Portland City Hall opening at midnight when the law goes into effect to issue the first marriage licenses under the new law.
With their four daughters home for the holidays, Kast and Bartlett, both formerly married to women, decided they would wed on the spot after getting their marriage license. They didn't see the need for another big ceremony.
"This is putting a period on an important sentence for us," said Kast, 52, who has been with Bartlett, 42, for more than six years. "We're going to finish it, and put it behind us."
Voters approved gay marriage in November, making Maine and two other states the first to do so by popular vote. The law is already in effect in Washington state; Maryland's takes effect on Tuesday, the first day of 2013.
Gay marriage was already legal in New York, Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and the District of Columbia, but those laws were either enacted by lawmakers or through court rulings.
The Maine Legislature had once approved same-sex marriage, but it was overturned by a statewide referendum three years ago, crushing couples who had already made wedding plans. Gay marriage supporters collected signatures to put it on the ballot again, and this time it was easily approved.
Gov. Paul LePage signed off on the certified election results on Nov. 29, so the new law was to go into effect 30 days from that date. In addition to gay marriage becoming legal, same-sex marriages in other states will now be recognized by the state of Maine.
Nobody knew exactly how many couples would be rushing to get their marriage licenses early Saturday. Falmouth joined Portland in opening at midnight. A handful of other communities including Bangor, Brunswick and Augusta planned to hold special Saturday hours.
Suzanne Blackburn and Joanie Kunian, of Portland, were among those hoping to get their license at midnight, but they didn't plan to wed immediately. One of their grandchildren wanted them to get married on Valentine's Day.
"I don't think that we dared to dream too big until we had the governor's signature," Blackburn said. "That's why it's so important, because it feels real."
At least one other couple, Donna Galluzzo and Lisa Gorney, planned a midnight wedding with all the trappings. They were dining Friday night with friends, and then planned to take a limo to City Hall. They had their rings, flowers, wedding vows and a friend to perform the ceremony.
They realized that they would have to be good-natured and go with the flow, because they didn't know how many other couples might have the same thought. But they didn't want to wait.
"We decided it's a historic day and we thought it would be awesome to be a small part of history, to say we got married on the first day it's legal," Galluzzo said.
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Gita's Human Rights
Sivaya Subramuniyaswami recently brought up the interesting issue of what connection, if any, exists between religion and human rights [Publisher's Desk, March `95]. It is important to keep in mind that Hinduism and Hindu culture are the world's oldest. As such, we should not expect to find clear and distinct enumerations of individual rights that we might find in other modern documents like the US constitution or Bill of Rights. Rather, we should seek to understand the overall world view espoused by the religion and derive what relevance this world view has to the concept of human rights. Specifically, Hinduism advances many tenets which can be construed to uphold a broad spectrum of human rights, and we must be awed that it accomplishes this in exalted and poetic religious language. The slokas in Chapters 4 and 6 of the Bhagavad Gita are perfect examples: "A yogi who has equanimity of mind will look at all forms of life as equal and will identify in himself others and all other forms of life in himself." Another example: "A pandit will consider a scholar or an illiterate both as his equal. He will have equanimity of mind when it comes to a dog, and elephant or a cow." This sloka absolutely and positively prohibits discrimination based on birth, education, knowledge, food habits or any such silly things. While Hindu scriptures argue for the dignity of man, some unscrupulous people still invoke these scriptures to justify hatred and violence. But the scriptures are not to blame.
Yasoda Eranky, M.D., Helotes, Texas, USA
Used & Abused Priests
Just this past week I learned about the sorry predicament of a priest whose contract with a major metropolitan temple was summarily not renewed, leaving him no recourse but to vacate the temple-provided living quarters where he lived with a wife and infant child. Due to the nature of such contractual agreements-where the customary benefits accorded to both secular and clergical American employees are purposely not given to Indian priests-he now finds himself with no unemployment insurance, medical coverage, etc,. He is sorely desperate to find work for himself and a new home for his family. Where is the logic in this? How can such a situation like this be anything but adharmic? I strongly suspect that the "leaders" of such communities purposely seek out relatively uninformed priests who have little, if any idea, of what to expect, regarding the full-scale of both their responsibilities and rights once they come to this country. An uninformed priest is one that can be kept in the dark, intimidated, exploited and cast aside once these "leaders" have exhausted him. As a member of the Veda Agama Sudha Advisory Committee, I, for one, plan to speak out strongly against such a state of affairs. Does any other religion in this country treat its clergy so shamefully? And how will this affect the growing presence of Hinduism in the US? We need to take a long, hard look.
Ganapati S. Durgadas, Veda Agama Sudha, Loudonville, New York, NY, USA
If more and more people like your correspondent Rajiv Malik write about the "Exploitation of Child Labor" [March, `95] India can expect to take heed and bring about the necessary changes. Children are the most marvelous of God's creations. To exploit and dehumanize them is a great shame for India. All forms of child labor are bad. Prime Minister Rao has recently announced a US$2.5 billion program to eliminate child labor in hazardous industries beginning by the year 2000-that's five years too late.
Mac Lakhani, Sacramento, California, USA.
I have been following the great work Hinduism Today is doing in upholding the cultural heritage of sacred Bharat. You published a detailed article on our work abroad. Another time you gave a wonderful sketch of Lakshmi Kumariji, president of Vivekananda Kendra. On December 23-27, 1995, in Bangalore, India, we are holding our III International Conference on Yoga Research and Applications. We have been recognized as a pioneering yoga institute in India. For details your readers can contact us.
N.V. Raghur Ram, Vivekananda Kendra, Eknath Bhawan, 19 Gavipuram Cr., Bangalore 560-019, India.
After reading the Publisher's Desk on human rights [March, `95] I had these thoughts. Even though we have all been programmed from early childhood to discriminate and see ourselves as separate, we are not separate. We are one with all people, animals, plants, and much more. The deeper that modern science delves into answering the fundamental questions of the mechanics of life, the more apparent our connectivity becomes. You can think of yourself as a single cell in a large living body and everyone else around you as cells in that same body. Love is the unifying power that can transform our deeply held beliefs of separateness and replace them with beliefs and perceptions of our connectivity and unity. I call upon all of us to sacrifice our prejudices: racial, religious, national, social, economic environment and personal. Peace, joy and abundance on earth are a matter of choice. What choice are we making now?
Mahesh Subrahmanyam, Fairfield, Iowa, USA.
At Cross Purposes
The editorial "Hiding Behind the Cross" was excellent and it hit the bull's eye. It shows the swamiji has a very good perception of the modern day Hindu behavior.
That Hindus are cowardly in upholding the Vedic dharma in the context of the world is well known. But it is disgusting to see this behavior on the part of those who are perceived to carry the torch of Vedic dharma. Then again, who knows how really developed is their spiritual fiber. Professorial knowledge is often mistaken by the masses for spiritual advancement just because these teachers happen to wear a saffron robe. They behave like ordinary materialists, fearful of the hostile forces around. In their eagerness to please the basically hostile Christian crowds, they not only water down Vedic dharma but completely pollute it with popular western philosophy and scientifically acceptable ideas that are in vogue today.
How long will this hiding behind the cross continue? As long as we have teachers who seek fame and comfort abroad. Truly, such boneless jellyfish have been the curse of Hinduism for the last several centuries. Otherwise, who knows that Hinduism would have become truly a worldwide religion with billions of people on this planet living in peace and joy.
C. Viswanathan, S. Hayward, California, USA.
Aum Shinrikyo Fallout
I am concerned about the negative publicity our precious symbols "Aum," "Supreme Truth" and Lord Shiva are receiving lately by virtue of being constantly invoked in connection with the religious sect Aum Shinrikyo in Japan.
As members of the global family we wish to express our sorrow and condolences to our brothers and sisters in Japan who have become victims of the latest terrorist attack [poison gas on a Tokyo train]. We are very concerned about the way our precious symbol "aum" and words such as "Supreme Truth" are being smeared while the media covers the "religious sect" suspected of poisoning the commuters in Japan. Practitioners of yoga recognize aum as the sound of creation vibrating in every atom. Supreme Truth is the essential truth of all existence common to all humanity. We do not want these words or names of any traditional religion used to identify or describe any suspect practices. We will not allow ignorance, hatred and anger to contaminate our sacred symbols and names.
Buddhists, Christian, Hindus, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Zoroastrian or whatever faith we may belong to, we stand together to guard our precious symbols, names and values.
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BC: By: Patience Bryant
FC: Fungi Project | By:Patience Bryant
1: Amanita phalloides | Amanita phalloides are commonly referred to as the "Death Cap" due to it's toxicity if eaten. This type of mushroom lets off a deadly poison and if just half of the mushroom cap is eaten it could kill you in a matter of days. They are native to Europe and have made their way to different parts of the world including Australia. They closely resemble the commonly eaten Caesar mushroom making the possibility of consumption even greater. Amanita phalloides consumption has been the result of many deaths. There was a family in Oregon who ate these mushrooms causing all of the members to have a liver transplant. | This type of fungus is part of the Phyla 'Basidiomycota'. This type of fungus is known as club fungi.
2: Sarcoscypha coccinea | The Sarcoscypha coccinea is known as the "Scarlet Cup" or the "Scarlet Elf Cup". It is commonly found on the twigs of the European Hornbeam plant. This mushroom closely resembles a cup with ridges on the top and it can be a deep red color or a an orange color. Some people say that it is edible others say it is not. However, in Jura children eat it on bread and butter, raw! | This mushroom is part of the phyla Ascomycota.
3: Penicillium | Penicillium is very common in the medical field. You may be scratching your head on this one, but it is what Penicillin is produced from! Penicillium are soil fungi. They prefer cool climates and are usually found wherever organic material is available. Penicillium is also found in cheeses such as, Brie, Blue cheese, and Camembert. The purpose of Penicillium in medicine is important. It makes antibiotics which help fight off viruses that are in your body and kill them. Without this fungus we may never have penicillin or delicious cheeses! | This is part of the Deuteromycota phyla. It is also known as the imperfect fungi!
4: Rhizopus stolonifer | Rhizopus stolonifer is what most people call black bread mold. This fungus draws the nutrients from bread and literally sucks the life out of the bread. This mold can be very harmful to humans if consumed. It can cause opportunistic infection, which is a infection caused by pathogens. However if you have a healthy immune system it will not harm you but if you a have a compromised immune system thats a different story. This fungus lives in closed up humid places or if food is left out it could also dwell there also. | This is part of the Zygomycota phyla. It is also known as Zygote fungi
5: Flavoparmelia caperata | Flavoparmelia caperata is a type of lichen found in North America. They are known as the "Common Greenshield Lichen". This Lichen is a pale greenish yellow on the upper cortex of the lichen. It is found on bark of trees and sometimes on rock. It is not harmful to humans. Some types of lichen such as the Wolf lichen is poisonous. indigenous people make arrowheads out of this to kill their enemies. | This is part of the Lichen phyla. It is a combination of two organisms.
6: Dermatophytosis | Otherwise known as ringworm, Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection that lives feeds on keratin which is on your nails, outer layer of skin, and hair. Though you may think this is caused by a parasitic worm,it isn't! it caused by different types of fungi. This fungus causes a ring to show up on humans, cats, sheep, and cattle. Signs and symptoms of ringworm are a red ring that will enlarge, change color, crumble, and fall off eventually. | Ring worm is part of the Deuteromycota phyla. it is also known as the imperfect fungi. | <urn:uuid:b66cb29a-ddb9-47de-b7ad-b9d70d03cd26> | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | https://www.mixbook.com/photo-books/education/fungi-project-6108545?vk=LGBU5FzZIZ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282935.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00245-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | en | 0.956686 | 855 | 2.84375 | 3 |
Ruth Berry (born circa 1910) was born with the condition called phocomelia which resulted in stunted limbs with fused digits, resembling flippers. Short and stout with a waddling gait she began to exhibit herself in the early 1930s as Mignon the Penguin Girl (“mignon” is French for “cute”). To give the act a little pizzazz she played the marimba. In addition to sideshows, she worked the world’s fairs that were held in New York and Chicago during the 30s. She married twice; once to a man named Largo, and then to Hoppy the Frog Boy (Earl Davis) with whom she performed for the last decade of her career. She left the sideshow life around 1965.
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UTC CHILDREN'S CENTER
* How many attend?
The center, with a staff of 26, enrolls 104 children from newborn to kindergarten, and the waiting list is nine months long.
* How much does it cost?
Tuition is between $550 and $680 each month.
* Where is the center?
In 2005, the center, which opened in 1979 on the UTC campus, expanded to two downtown sites -- Brown and Battle academies.
Source: UTC Children's Center
WAITING LIST INTACT
Since the Children's Center is expanding classroom space, no local families with children on the center's waiting list, typically nine months long, will be bumped out of place, officials said.
"No one who was on a wait list will lose any kind of opportunity," said Dr. Rutledge.
To accommodate an expected surge of international families, UTC's Children's Center will open two new classrooms in Brown Academy and hire a German-speaking teacher.
About 20 families considering a move to Chattanooga for work at Vokswagen's assembly plant have toured the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Children's Center location at Brown Academy, said Cindy Hornsby, coordinator.
International families employed through Volkswagen are interested in the Children's Center because its methods for educating young children closely mirror those used in Germany, said Valerie Rutledge, department head for the UTC Teacher Preparation Academy.
The center's curriculum exposes children to the arts and provides them with the basic knowledge they would need to move into an international baccalaureate curriculum, she said.
"We want to make sure their language and culture are sustained while they are here," she said.
Children in Germany begin formal instruction around the age of 3, while informal child care is more popular in the United States, Ms. Hornsby said.
The Children's Center is one of only three day-care centers in the Chattanooga area accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, she said.
The German-speaking teacher, who will be shared with the Hamilton County school system, will help translate for German-speaking parents and teach the language in the classroom.
"The exposure to the diversity will be great for all the families and the kids," Ms. Hornsby said.
Most of the German or international families considering the Children's Center plan to return overseas eventually, so having an education for their children that will allow a smooth transition back to another educational system is important, Dr. Rutlege said.
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Upper Kula water now disinfected with chlorine
The Department of Water Supply changed its water distribution disinfectant from chloramines to chlorine in an attempt to clear away the last trace amounts of total coliform bacteria and E. coli from the Upper Kula water system. The change went into effect on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
For the chlorine to reach the furthest points of the water system, it may take up to seven days. Chlorine is already used as a disinfectant in the Lower Kula and Makawao water systems. Upcountry customers in Olinda, Lower Kula and Makawao are not affected.
“The department’s ongoing efforts to rid the Upper Kula system of trace amounts of E. coli have included flushing the system, cleaning lines and water sampling sites, clearing/replacing pressure-reducing valves, standpipes and fire hydrants and collecting water samples for testing. Although progress has been made, E. coli remains in the system,” county officials said in a press release.
Boil Water Advisory continues for certain areas:
The Department of Water Supply continues to recommend boiling tap water as a precaution for residents of Lepelepe Place, Malamahale Place, Malia Uli Place, Waipoli Road, Naʻalae Road, Kawehi Place, Polipoli Road and Lower Kula Road between Naʻalae and Waipoli roads.
Affected residents are advised to use bottled water or bring water for consumption to a boil and let it boil for a minute. Let it cool before using. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms possibly in the water.
Potable water tankers remain in the following areas: Fong Store, Ching Store, ʻUlupalakua Ranch Office, Kula Community Center, Rice Park and Copp Road at Kula Highway.
The boil water advisory will continue until repeated daily water sample testing shows that tap water meets public health standards. Despite ongoing waterline maintenance and flushing since mid-December of 2021, lab test results continue to show trace amounts of E. coli bacteria in affected areas.
How chlorine could impact customers
The Water Department is also asking affected residents to assist ongoing disinfection efforts by flushing their water fixtures, cleaning faucet aerators, water heater tanks and any water filters in and around their homes during the week of Jan. 17-23, 2022. This should help move chlorinated water through household fixtures. The department anticipates using chlorine at least through January, 2022, and will provide updates as soon as they are available.
When the switch to chlorine is done, customers might notice a chlorine taste and smell to the water. This is normal. Boiling water will accelerate chlorine dissipation and should reduce any chlorine smell or taste.
For kidney dialysis patients: The processes already in place to remove chloramines in the water will remove chlorine. If you have been advised to boil your water, please continue to do so.
For fish tank owners: If you have a filter that removes chloramines, no change or adjustment is needed. For fish tanks without filters, you may want to let the water sit for a few hours before adding it to your fish tank so the chlorine can dissipate. If you have been advised to boil your water, please continue to do so.
The department has posted maps of boil water areas, answers to frequently asked questions, and other updates on its website at https://www.mauicounty.gov/126/Department-of-Water-Supply.
Questions about water quality can be directed to the DWS Laboratory at 808-270-7550, or go to www.mauicounty.gov/water. Adam Mundy is also available during regular working hours at 808-270-8046; and the Water Supply 24-hour service line is also available at 808-270-7633 for water service problems. | <urn:uuid:05d43dae-eabc-41c9-bc21-4256d6c11aae> | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | https://mauinow.com/2022/01/11/upper-kula-water-now-disinfected-with-chlorine/ | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571150.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810070501-20220810100501-00665.warc.gz | en | 0.942225 | 847 | 2.25 | 2 |
FEATURE – In this roundup, we discuss the obeya room and use some of the best articles on the topic to explain why it’s such a powerful tool to drive improvement in your organization.
Words: Roberto Priolo, Editor, Planet Lean
Does it ever feel like, in your lean transformation, many of the difficulties you encounter are linked to the dichotomy between the horizontal flow of value across departments and the vertical silo-based organization of your company?
That’s understandable. This is a bit of a head-scratcher. Forget that customers don’t care about your internal processes and simply expect your process to flow quickly and smoothly (which require tight collaboration among business functions), and you will be in real trouble really quickly. In the same way, it’s naïve to expect to be able to create a completely flat organization that ignores the specialized knowledge each department is a repository of. So, what to do?
A way to solve this dilemma is to use an Obeya. In Japanese, obeya means “big room” – often translated as “war room” because of its function. This is a very powerful tool for facilitating teamwork and better managing projects (it is particularly popular in product development environment, but it can be used anywhere – often as “control center” for the deployment of your strategy).
In this great Gemba Coach column, Michael Ballé writes: “An obeya is clearly a tool of teamwork: helping managers in various functions solve problems across their borders. As part of a project or management team, what the obeya should give you is a clear idea of what your colleagues are working on and why (as well as why they think what they’re doing is helping) so that you can see for yourself where your own efforts help them or cause them additional trouble.”
A condition for the effectiveness of an obeya is mastery of visual management. A typical obeya room will be covered in charts, graphs, photos, and of course A3s – displaying the plan and its milestones, tracking progress against the expectations, and listing potential countermeasures to the problems identified.
In a great article for Planet Lean, Sandrine Olivencia and Régis Medina tell us about the origins of this tool: “In the early 1990s, Takeshi Uchiyamada, a Toyota Chief Engineer, was given a difficult challenge: designing the car of the 21st century, with very aggressive fuel consumption targets. In less than three years, the first hybrid car, the Prius, was brought to market – 15 years ahead of the competition. To pull off such a feat, the Chief Engineer also had to invent a new product and process development approach. He designed a new kind of visual management, which has since spread across Toyota engineering offices: the obeya.”
THE OBEYA MEANING
In their piece, Sandrine and Régis offer a new interpretation of why the obeya is such a powerful tool. They write: “An obeya is not another project management tool. The goal is neither to review progress nor to prioritize features. The goal is rather to think deeply, to talk, to argue about the main issues of the project. It’s a space for discovery.” (Discovery meaning learning how our product creates value for the customer and, subsequently, how to produce in the most efficient way.)
They go on to give us four answers that an obeya must answer in order to be considered effective. Check out the article to read about this.
In reflecting on the purpose of an obeya in another Gemba Coach column, Michael Ballé says this tool “keeps the management team’s eyes on the ball and develops teamwork”.
What should an obeya focus on, though?
Michael recommends three main topics that any obeya should explore:
- Customer complaints – “The obeya is there to create space to think about our customers and the value we offer.” (Which is perfectly in line with Sandrine and Régis’s point of view that the obeya is a tool for discovery.)
- Key performance indicators and improvement objectives (in particular, look out for a dynamic objective and completed A3s) – “Any team needs a clear way to score points collectively in order to fight the match together – any sport has devised a scoring scheme.”
- Coming changes that will affect us all – “By posting the planned changes in the obeya rooms we can start thinking about obstacles and specific issues in order to prepare teams for the change.”
- A description of key systems or technologies that must mesh together to create a full product or service: the obeya must help us understand how value is truly built-in and where the interface problems lurk, and in particular, root out the “Hail-Mary” passes hidden in our thinking that will lead to unnecessary costs and waste.
A FEW OBEYA ROOM EXAMPLES
Check out these three articles to learn how different organizations are creating and leveraging their obeyas.
- Here, Nike shares a few tips on how to create an obeya room – emphasizing the importance of trial-and-error.
- In this interview, Malika Mir tells us how Ipsen is using the “big room”
- Finally, in the video below, Dr Frederico Pinto from a Brazilian cancer treatment center shows us their Green Room and explains how it works.
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Teen arrested for sharing exploit that almost brought down 911
He inadvertently flooded emergency services with fake calls.
Exploit can attack secure websites through ads
OS X update fixed 'simple' bug that could leak your iMessages
Web code hints at what it's like to read with dyslexia
'Operator' is a font designed to make coding easier
The idea is to put an emphasis on how certain characters appear in a programming environment.
New Android exploit can hack any handset in one shot
Firefox has a new security hole, but you can already patch it
Yesterday, someone noticed that an ad from a Russian news site was exploiting a serious vulnerabil...
Internet pictures can hide code that leaves you open to hacks (update: criticism)
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Breast cancer metastasis progresses during sleep, this was revealed in a new study carried out with 30 patients and mouse models, a discovery that may have important advances for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
The research, which was published in the journal Nature, found that more circulating tumor cells (those that detach from the primary tumor and directly metastasize) are generated when the body is resting and divide more rapidly at night, increasing the potential for spread of the cancer focus to other organs, compared to circulating cells that leave the tumor during the day.
“When the affected person is asleep, the tumor wakes up,” says study director Nicola Aceto, professor of Molecular Oncology at the Federal Polytechnic School (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland, in a statement from the institution.
The “surprising” discovery “was accidental,” the scientists explain, as several researchers work different hours and test blood at unusual hours. What initially caught their attention was that samples taken at different times of the day had very different levels of circulating cancer cells, RT says.
“Our research shows that the escape of circulating cancer cells from the original tumor is controlled by hormones such as melatonin, which determine our day and night rhythms,” added Zoi Diamantopoulou, lead author of the study and postdoctoral researcher at ETH.
Another clue was the higher number of cancer cells found per unit of blood in mice compared to humans. Specialists point out that the reason is that mice, as nocturnal animals, sleep during the day, which is when most samples are collected.
Until now, it was thought that tumors constantly emit cancer cells into the blood, so the study suggests the need to take into account the time at which the samples are taken for diagnosis, since it can influence the conclusions of oncologists.
Experts also point out the importance of their discovery for a possible incorporation in cancer treatments in order to optimize the results of the therapy depending on the time they are applied. In addition, they seek to carry out further research to find out if the different types of cancer behave in the same way.
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Almost half of adults in the U.S. are projected to be obese, not just overweight, by 2030, according to estimates published in December 2019 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Nearly one in four people will be morbidly obese, meaning carrying about 100 pounds over one’s normal body weight.
In the age of a coronavirus pandemic, this is especially worrisome as obesity, which decreases lung capacity, may triple the risk of hospitalization due to a COVID-19 infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
24/7 Tempo analyzed county-level data from the 2020 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report (CHR), a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute to determine the 50 most obese cities in the U.S. We aggregated county-level statistics to metropolitan statistical areas.
Many of the metro areas with high obesity rates also tend to have low-income populations. People with lower incomes are less able to afford proper medical care as well as a healthy lifestyle and have less access to healthy foods or gyms. Only one of the 50 cities with the highest obesity rates on this list has a median annual household income that is higher than the U.S median of $65,712.
Though the underlying causes of obesity are many, some are within one’s control and others, like genetics, are not. The health outcomes of being obese are clearer. One of them is diabetes. All but three of the most obese cities on our list have an adult diabetes rate lower than the U.S. rate of 10.3%. Click here for 10 warning signs you may have diabetes.
Obesity is associated with a reduced quality of life, chronic conditions such as hypertension, and diseases such as heart disease and cancer that are among the leading causes of death. Only seven of the 50 metro areas on the list have a lower share of adults reporting being in poor or fair health than the U.S. average of 17.2%.
Health experts have pointed to several lifestyle factors that are likely contributing to the excess weight problem, among them a sedentary lifestyle and the consumption of high-calorie diets, including large sugary beverages — here are 45 popular fast-food single items with more than 1,000 calories.
Keeping active has been shown to help people maintain a healthy weight. Nationwide, 23.0% of adults report exercising on a regular basis. Of the 50 most obese cities on our list, only two metro areas have a lower share of adults who don’t exercise regularly.
To determine the most obese cities in the U.S., 24/7 Tempo reviewed obesity data for all 384 metro areas in the country. The obesity rates — the share of adult residents who report a body mass index of 30 or greater — came from the 2020 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR), a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
The age-adjusted percentage of the total population 20 years and over diagnosed with diabetes in 2016, the latest year for which data is available, also came from the 2020 CHR.
Age-adjusted rates of diabetes were provided at the county level, which were then aggregated to the metropolitan level using a weighted average, based on the percentage of the 2019 one-year population of each county within each metro area. Population figures, as well as median household income and poverty rate, came from the American Community Survey 2019 1-Year Estimates.
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We've all seen them — those white, powdery spots that coat cardboard boxes stashed in a damp basement or black gunk that lives in the corners of the shower. It's mildew — a mold that feeds off fabric, wallpaper, ceiling tiles, wood, or any organic surface exposed to excessive water and in areas with poor ventilation and no direct sunlight.
A small amount generally won't make you sick, but if you don't stop it in its tracks, the mold is guaranteed to spread. "It can ruin household valuables and even trigger an allergic reaction," says Carolyn Forte, director of the Good Housekeeping Research Institute Home Appliances and Cleaning Products department. Here's how to tackle it in a few common places:
Musty Towels, Shower Curtains, and Other Washable Fabrics
Is that wet towel you left in your gym bag speckled? First, take it outside, brush off the mildew spores (a stiff brush works best), and sun-dry the item for about three hours. Then, machine-wash whites with chlorine bleach or presoak colored fabrics for 30 minutes in liquid nonchlorine bleach. Rinse and launder. (This method also works on plastic shower curtains and liners; just skip the first step and launder in warm water using the gentle cycle.)
To rescue old books, air the pages outside on a sunny, breezy day for three (or more) hours. Once they're dry to the touch, brush off the mildew with a dry cloth. To remove any remaining stains on books, wipe gently with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach to 4 parts water (wring it well first). Repeat the process using another soft cloth dipped in clear water to gently sponge away the chlorine; don't rub or oversaturate the paper. Pat or fan-dry the pages. You can speed up the drying process by sprinkling cornstarch (or baking soda) on each page to absorb remaining moisture, then wipe it off with a soft, clean paintbrush.
Mattresses and Upholstery
To remove that musty smell caused by mildew, try this simple four-step plan:
1. Vacuum the entire item and toss the vacuum filter and the bag when you're through. (Mildew spores can escape into the air the next time you vacuum.)
2. If any stains remain, sponge the surface with a cloth moistened in 1 cup rubbing alcohol and 1 cup warm water. (Note: First do a spot test on a hidden area to make sure the fabric won't be damaged.) To rinse, do a second wipe-down with a water-dampened sponge.
3. Sun-dry the sofa or mattress for several hours to remove odors, or use a fan.
4. Spray with a disinfectant like Lysol to kill spores that can linger in thick padding. If your furniture still smells musty or stains reappear, throw the item out.
Mildew can quickly take root on walls, especially if the ventilation is poor. At the first sign of growth, mix 3/4 cup bleach with one gallon of water. Wearing rubber gloves, apply with a soft scrub brush. Let the solution penetrate for 15 minutes before rinsing with clear water. Dry thoroughly with a fan for about a half hour. If stains reappear, you may have to replace the wallboard.
Cabinets, Furniture, and More Wood Surfaces
To remove mildew from wood cabinets, paneling, or furniture, vacuum the loose spores with the soft brush attachment. Then clean small areas using a well-wrung cloth dipped in a few squirts of dishwashing detergent and a gallon of water. Rinse with a clean water-dampened cloth and dry immediately with a fan. (Don't oversaturate the wood; it could warp and damage the finish.) If a cloudy film forms, wipe the area with mineral spirits. Otherwise, apply a thin coat of paste wax to restore the shine and protect the finish.
Pro Tip: To reduce moisture — and prevent mold buildup — install a dehumidifier in your home.
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