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Experts & Advocates Explain What Women Would Get Out Of Medicare For All The United States, despite paying the most for health care worldwide, still had 28 million people uninsured in 2017, according to the Census Bureau. Even more are underinsured, and don't have the savings required to deal with a medical emergency, as evidenced by the number of crowdfunding campaigns that regularly go viral. Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, two Democratic presidential candidates, want to change that with Medicare for All, a government-regulated health care system that would extend health care to everyone. But the proposal has faced criticism for its potential price tag and the effect it could have on taxes. Experts and advocates tell Bustle that higher taxes are inevitable under Medicare for All — but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Most people don’t want their taxes to increase, but advocates say it would mean that the costs of health care, especially for women and marginalized people, would ultimately go down. For patients in the U.S. who are forced to crowdfund their care, for example, this kind of change would be literally life-saving. The Urban Institute, a think tank that conducts policy research, produced one of the highest estimates for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All plan: about $32 trillion over the first decade. But that would come with benefits to most families. One oft-cited study by the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that, under the Medicare for All bill Sanders proposed in 2017, net health care costs for middle income families would fall by between 2.6% and 14% of their income — that's between $1,560 and $8,400 for a family making $60,000 a year. Though the PERI study didn't break down savings by demographics other than economic class, women, LGBTQ people, and people of color are likely to see savings on the higher end of that spectrum because they often face higher mental health care costs, higher costs for reproductive health care, and costs associated with chronic illnesses, which they're more likely to have due to stress, violence, and other factors. Still, the Medicare for All conversation has focused mostly on plans to pay for it, at the expense of the uninsured and underinsured people who can't access care. Warren has faced criticism for hedging on whether taxes on the middle class would go up to help pay for Medicare for All. At the last Democratic primary debate on Oct. 15, she said, “Costs will go up for the wealthy, for corporations. But for middle-class families, it will go down,” according to CNBC. Katherine Baicker, dean of the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, tells Bustle that the question isn’t whether taxes will have to go up under Medicare for All, it’s whose taxes will it be, and the answer is complicated. She says that some funding would likely come from a very high progressive tax on the wealthy. And that means very, very high — in the range of 70%. "If you wanted to avoid exorbitantly high tax rates, you would have to tax more people," she says. Under Sanders’ plan, the richest 0.2% of Americans would get hit the hardest by tax increases. The plan taxes the richest Americans through a marginal tax rate of 50% on income between $2 million and $10 million. He also proposes making the estate tax more progressive, and instituting a wealth tax on the top 0.1%. In addition to taxes on the wealthy, Sanders' plan requires employers to pay a payroll tax, imposes a fee on large financial institutions, and eliminates accounting methods that currently allow corporations to pay less in taxes. His plan calculates that a family of four earning $50,000 a year would save over $4,400 a year under that tax, because they'd no longer be paying premiums or the other out-of-pocket costs they pay in the current health care system. Baicker says that people's health care costs would go down, "but their taxes in the aggregate overall would go up," depending on how much money they make. She says some people’s total spending, when you add together premiums and cost-sharing and taxes, would go down, but for other very high-income people, costs would go up. "Women spend a disproportionate amount of their economic resources on health care, so, expanding universal coverage is really essential to women's health and economic security." Advocates point out that the current conversation about paying for Medicare excludes who exactly will be paying less: women, people of color, lower-income people, LGBTQ people, and other marginalized groups. Sarah Coombs, senior health policy analyst for the National Partnership for Women & Families, which advocates for gender equality through policy and public education, tells Bustle that universal health care like Medicare for All would be particularly important for women. "Women spend a disproportionate amount of their economic resources on health care," she says. "So, expanding universal coverage is really essential to women's health and economic security." Medicaid, the government health insurance program for low-income people, is the largest single payer of pregnancy-related services in the United States, funding 43% of all births in 2016, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. But Coombs points out that Medicaid coverage expires in most states 60 days after a pregnant person has given birth, despite the current maternal mortality crisis in the U.S. "We're seeing that women are facing mortality and severe maternal morbidity up to a year postpartum, so it's essential to keep that coverage up to a year," Coombs says. Universal health care like Medicare for All would allow anyone to have insurance regardless of reproductive status or income, meaning that new parents wouldn't lose access to life-saving postpartum care. Gillian Branstetter, media relations manager for the National Center for Transgender Equality, tells Bustle that easier access to health care would help transgender people in a number of ways. Trans people are more likely to live in poverty due to employment and housing discrimination, among other factors. And poverty, in addition to making it harder to afford care, can create and exacerbate health problems. "When you're living in poverty, you're also more likely to face a variety of health issues ranging from psychological distress to substance abuse, to HIV, to a sedentary lifestyle, to diabetes," Branstetter says. Trans people more often living in poverty means they're more likely to experience those health problems, "which means we are even more likely or even more desperately in need of a health care system that is affordable," she says. Stephanie Nakajima, the director of communications at Healthcare-NOW!, which advocates for single-payer health care, says the question of how the country would pay for Medicare for All is too often "framed around a fear-mongering around taxes, and not necessarily about a crisis that focuses on marginalized people who don't have health access." She says Americans are going to have to confront their "anti-tax bias" if they want to stop people from dying simply because they can't afford care. "If we want to have robust public services, and we want to have a fair economy, then we're going to have to accept that taxes are part of that," Nakajima says. "I think owning the fact that we're going to have to raise taxes is an important part of the conversation as well." She points out Medicare for All would also raise taxes most substantially on those who can afford it, rather than those who would most benefit from its extended coverage. A health care system that’s progressively funded through taxation “alleviates the burden of health care costs on those who can least afford it, those people who are the sickest, who need the most care, and increases the burden on those who can,” Nakajima says. She also notes that the United States spends more on health care than countries with universal care, like Switzerland or Australia. But the costs to implement such a system would be high, and Baicker notes that there's still a lot we don't know about what Medicare for All will or should look like. She says providing adequate health care is much trickier in reality than it is in theory, especially when people who were previously un- or underinsured get health care under Medicare for All and start using it more. "People want to say, 'Oh, the health insurance plan would cover all possible care that people might want,' but that's an infinite amount of care," she says. And with modern medicine, there is a lot of care available with fewer health benefits. "If we don't have a serious conversation about where we want to draw the line on those diminishing benefits, we're going to have a health insurance system that we just can't afford," she adds. Branstetter says that policy discussions are important and inevitably messy, but that most Americans aren't paying attention to the ins and outs of policy and how something will be paid for. "Most Americans ... want a health care system that is not torturous, that is not arduous, that is not full of needless barriers that serve little purpose but to create profits," she says. "If you ask most people, they just want health care. They just want to be able to know that they can go to their doctor when they need to."

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Genetic Programming The first portion of the assignment is to implement the GP for symbolic regression. I strongly encourage you to use an already created GP system for this assignment (although, if you want, by all means make your own from scratch). Two popular ones are ECJ 1 (Java) and DEAP2 (Python), but feel free to use any system you like, but please do check with me if you want to use one implemented in a language other than Java, Python, C, C++, C#. If you want, you can use mine3 , but note that it will only work on symbolic regression and it is not that well documented (but it is very good at symbolic regression). Any academic misconduct will be investigated fully and I will push for the maximum allowable penalty. I have provided you with a collection of data in CSV format. For the most part, this data was generated by me by randomly generating data points, pumping it through a function, and then adding a little bit of noise to the output. See if you can reverse engineer the functions I used to create the data. All the data is formatted such that the first n-1 columns are the independent variables and the n th (last) column is Get Free Quote! 282 Experts Online

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Have you ever fretted about developing hearing loss because of exposure to loud noise? Whether it’s from your work environment, a live concert, recreational activities, or other circumstances in life — such as accidents — understanding how exposure to loud noise can damage our hearing is essential. This blog post examines the background of this process and explains how long-term exposure to excessive sound levels can cause permanent hearing loss. With an understanding of the mechanism behind noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), we can ensure that we are taking appropriate steps for prevention and protection. Hearing Loss and Its Causes Hearing loss is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Various factors can cause it, including age, exposure to loud noise, certain medications, and genetic predispositions. Hearing loss can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life, affecting their ability to communicate effectively, participate in social activities, and enjoy hobbies and interests. It’s important to understand the various causes of hearing loss and seek professional help if you suspect you or a loved one are experiencing this condition. With the proper diagnosis and treatment, individuals with hearing loss can manage their symptoms and still lead fulfilling lives. How Does Loud Noise Impacts Hearing Loss? Exposure to loud noise can have a significant impact on our hearing ability, causing hearing loss or damage. It’s essential to understand the risks associated with noise exposure, especially for those who work in noisy environments, attend concerts, and sporting events, or use loud machinery or equipment regularly. When the ears are frequently exposed to loud noise, the tiny hair cells in the inner ear can become damaged, resulting in temporary or permanent hearing loss. To prevent hearing damage, it’s important to wear ear protection when working or attending loud events, take frequent breaks from noise exposure, and limit time spent in noisy environments whenever possible. Remember, protecting our hearing is essential for maintaining a high quality of life. What is a Decibel Scale and How Can It Help Me Measure Noise Levels Around Me Understanding the decibel scale can be incredibly helpful in measuring noise levels in your environment. The decibel scale is a logarithmic measurement of sound that ranges from 0 dB (the quietest sound a human can hear) to 194 dB (the loudest sound possible before it becomes painful). By utilizing this scale, you can accurately measure the sound around you and determine if it is at a safe level or potentially harmful to your hearing. With the knowledge of the decibel scale, you can take precautions to protect your hearing and create a safe and comfortable environment for yourself and those around you. Common Sources of Loud Noise Around You In today’s world, noise pollution has become a significant problem that affects our physical and mental health. We often encounter loud noises around us, which may cause discomfort, hearing problems, and even chronic stress. Common sources of loud noise include traffic, construction sites, concerts, and noisy machines in our workplace. Traffic noise, especially during peak hours, can be unbearable in urban areas, often contributing to hearing loss and high blood pressure. Construction sites are another significant source of noise pollution that can last for months, if not years, leaving nearby residents with no respite. Loud music at concerts and events can also contribute to hearing problems if attended regularly or for extended periods. Lastly, noisy machines in the workplace, such as motors, drills, or power tools, can also lead to hearing loss and fatigue over time. Protecting Your Ears From Damage Caused By Loud Noises Protecting our hearing is an essential part of maintaining overall health and well-being. Exposure to loud noises can cause permanent damage to the delicate structures of the ear, leading to hearing loss and other related issues. To safeguard our hearing from such damage, one must take precautionary measures, such as wearing earplugs, limiting exposure to loud noises, and maintaining a safe distance from sources of high-decibel sounds. With the rise of noise pollution in many environments, such as concerts, construction sites, and even our daily commutes, protecting our ears has become more critical. Therefore, it is crucial to take proactive steps to protect our hearing and preserve our quality of life well into the future. Tips for Reducing Exposure to Unnecessary Noises Noise pollution is everywhere, and it can impact our health and well-being significantly. Whether it’s the construction noise outside your window or the constant chatter of coworkers, unnecessary noise can be a significant source of stress and distraction. Fortunately, there are practical steps you can take to reduce your exposure to unwanted noise. One simple tip is to invest in a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones or earplugs. Another is to establish quiet zones in your home or office where you can work without distraction. It’s essential to be mindful of your noise levels, as well as the noise levels of those around you. By taking these simple steps, you can help create a more peaceful and focused environment for yourself and those around you. At Carlisle Hearing Center, we are dedicated to providing quality care toward improving your hearing health and quality of life. Hearing-related issues can often make you feel alone, but with our technologically advanced, affordable hearing aid solutions and top-notch advice, you can confidently live your life, assured that we are always looking out for you and your loved ones! Contact us today to schedule your free hearing test, or visit our website to learn more about our fitting and dispensing hearing aid solutions.

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Who is Responsible for What in Condo Maintenance? Understanding the responsibilities of condo maintenance is crucial. This goes for both condo owners and condo managers. You should know who is accountable for specific tasks and areas of upkeep. This ensures a well-maintained and functional living environment. Today, we will go into the details of who is responsible for what in condo building maintenance. This should provide clarity and guidance for condo owners and condo managers. This can also be for anyone interested in the intricacies of maintaining a condo. Let’s break down the responsibilities of maintenance duties in a condominium community! What are the Different Condo Management Jobs, and What are Their Responsibilities? There are several jobs involved in managing and maintaining a condo building. They each have their own responsibilities. But, they ultimately all result in the maintenance of the property. A well-maintained condo property can keep up its real estate value. More importantly, it will keep residents happy. Here are some of the different jobs involved in condo property maintenance: Condo Owners’ Responsibilities: - Regular Unit Maintenance: Condo owners are responsible for regular maintenance and repairs. This, of course, is solely for their individually owned units. This includes keeping the interior in good condition and addressing plumbing issues. This usually also includes maintaining appliances and fixtures. - Compliance with Condo Corporation Rules: Condo owners must stick to the rules and regulations. The condo corporation sets these. They often include guidelines for noise levels, pet policies, and exterior modifications. - Payment of Condo Fees: Condo owners are responsible for paying regular condo fees. These contribute to the maintenance and management of the building. This includes common areas and shared amenities. Condo Managers’ Responsibilities: - Common Area Maintenance: This job handles the maintenance and upkeep of common areas. This includes hallways, lobbies, elevators, and parking lots. It also includes tasks like cleaning and repairs. This ensures the proper functioning of shared facilities. - Building Repairs: Condo managers oversee and coordinate necessary repairs. They also oversee the maintenance of the building’s infrastructure. This includes the roof, HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical systems. - Contracting and Vendor Management: Condo managers hire and manage contractors. Also, maintenance personnel and service providers for various building-related tasks. - Budgeting and Financial Management: They handle the budgeting and finances of condo maintenance. This includes collecting condo fees, paying bills, and maintaining financial records. Condo Corporation’s Responsibilities: - Setting and Enforcing Rules: This position handles establishing and enforcing rules and bylaws. These govern the condo community, ensuring a safe and harmonious living environment. - Building Insurance: The condo corporation handles obtaining and maintaining adequate building insurance coverage. It also protects the building structure and common areas from unforeseen events. An appraisal is done first to ensure the correct value of the property. - Long-Term Planning: The condo corporation handles developing and implementing long-term maintenance plans. This includes reserve fund studies and capital expenditure projections. This ensures the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the building. Are Monthly Condo Fees Negotiable? One ongoing expense when purchasing a condominium is monthly condo fees. Many condo owners wonder if these fees are negotiable. They may be hoping to reduce their financial burden. Here are some facts to know about condo fees: Factors Influencing Condo Fees: - Size and Type of Unit: The size and type of your condo unit can impact the fee. Larger units or those with more bedrooms and bathrooms may have higher fees. This is due to increased square footage and potential additional amenities. - Amenities and Facilities: Amenities such as underground parking, fitness centres and swimming pools can affect maintenance fees. These may also include concierge services and shared spaces like rooftop gardens or party rooms. The cost of operating and maintaining these amenities is included in the monthly fee. - Building Age and Condition: Older buildings may require more frequent repairs and maintenance. This can contribute to higher maintenance fees. Whereas newer buildings with modern infrastructure and energy-efficient features may have lower fees initially. - Location: The location of the condominium can also influence maintenance fees. Property taxes, insurance costs, and local service rates can vary. Non-Negotiable Elements of Condo Maintenance Fees: - Shared Expenses: Condo fees cover shared expenses. These include the maintenance and repair of common areas, landscaping and garbage disposal, insurance and much more. These costs are typically non-negotiable. They are necessary for the upkeep of the condominium community. - Reserve Fund Contributions: Part of your monthly fees go towards the reserve fund. This is set aside for future major repairs or replacements. These contributions ensure the long-term financial stability and sustainability of the building. They are non-negotiable. Factors to Consider for Negotiation: - Unique Circumstances: Condo owners can sometimes request a review or change maintenance fees. It is advisable to consult with the condo board or condo management. You may be able to discuss any exceptional circumstances. - Sometimes boards or owners can volunteer their time to reduce some costs (i.e. landscaping, cutting grass, and weeding). - Assessing Value and Comparison: When purchasing a condo, it is essential to assess the value and amenities offered. This can be in comparison to similar properties in the area. Negotiation of condo fees may not be possible. But, understanding the value proposition can help make an informed decision. Make Sure Your Condo in Alberta is in the Right Hands From Calgary to Edmonton, we specialize in professional condo management in Alberta. Do you need help with your condo’s overall maintenance? Reach out to the condo management experts at Catalyst today for more info.

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This tip sheet is for employers and workers of places of worship including all religious spaces where people gather. It provides an overview of potential hazards and risks due to COVID-19 and guidance regarding control measures. COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. Infected individuals can spread the virus through respiratory particles when they cough, sneeze, breathe, etc. People can become infected when they inhale particles that contain the virus or by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching their face with unwashed hands. Communicate (e.g., using posters, by email, or verbally) to all workers (including students and volunteers), worshipers, and visitors that people who are sick (or may be sick) with COVID-19 should not enter the facility. Require all workers to continuously self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms. If symptoms are reported, ask the worker to isolate according to their workplace policy or local public health authority isolation requirements, if applicable. Have workers work at only one facility, if possible. Consider having work cohorts (groups of workers that have the same work schedule, work in the same areas, and take breaks at the same times). Keep cohorts separate as much as possible. Consider using transparent physical barriers between workers and worshipers, where appropriate (e.g., during religious ceremonies, when serving food, etc.). Implement measures that promote physical distancing and reduce indoor crowds: Remind everyone to maximize the distance between themselves and others (e.g., during prayer sessions, while in hallways or elevators, in communal areas, etc.). Stagger worker meal and break times. Rearrange (or remove) furniture in worship areas, meeting rooms, entrances, activity rooms, and similar spaces to create more space. Evaluate job tasks and modify as many as possible to be single person tasks (if safe to do so). Encourage people that arrive together to stay as a group and keep physical distance from others while indoors. Identify areas that may be crowded (e.g., entrances, elevators, washrooms) and modify practices to avoid crowds from forming. Avoid planning large indoor gatherings, if possible. During services avoid singing together as a congregation, play pre-recorded performances or have individual singers perform instead. Avoid having food at gatherings. If food is served at gatherings, modify practices to minimize the sharing of utensils and close physical contact (e.g., serve food to attendees instead of allowing self-service, use disposable dishes and cutlery, prepackage some or all options, encourage attendees to stay seated when eating, host gatherings outdoors or in large indoor space, etc.). Avoid performing religious practices that requires the sharing items that cannot easily be cleaned and disinfected between people. Install sanitizer dispensers in high-traffic areas (e.g., main entrance, at entrances to lounges, outside washrooms, break rooms, etc.). Provide alternate ways to collect cash donations (e.g., ask donators to deposit cash into a stationary container instead of passing a dish or bag). For additional safety, consider quarantining cash donations for several days before use. Reduce the amount of paper documentation or other items being exchanged between individuals. Consider exchanging documents electronically. If this exchange cannot be avoided, wash or sanitize hands after handling items. Consider removing hymn books, musical instruments, ceremonial objects, magazines, newspapers, and other shared objects from circulation in communal spaces (e.g., worship areas, break rooms, etc.). Consider limiting the use of equipment and items (e.g., computers, tools, books, etc.) to one worker, especially when the equipment is difficult to clean and disinfect. If equipment must be shared, clean and disinfect it between users. Make sure workers are trained on proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques. Consider the Risks The risk of COVID-19 transmission is increased when individuals are exposed to several risks at once, such as: When person-to-person interactions are longer and more frequent. In crowded spaces, especially when people cough, sneeze, or exhale forcefully. In poorly ventilated spaces with other people. When people have inadequate hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, or do not have access to cleaning facilities and products. When shared surfaces and objects are touched frequently. When community COVID-19 hospitalizations or cases are high or increasing. When sick individuals are allowed to stay in the workplace. When individuals are exposed to several risks at once. When other risks are high and workplace health measures are relaxed (e.g., dropping indoor mask wearing requirements, requiring all workers to return to the workplace, etc.). Consider all possible COVID-19 exposure scenarios in your setting and perform COVID-19 risk assessments. Develop or use an existing risk assessment form to document and evaluate all work setting characteristics, activities, and job roles. It is good practice to review your assessment on a regular basis to make sure your control methods are effective. Sample questions to ask during a COVID-19 risk assessment: Are indoor spaces properly ventilated? Where do individuals gather? What activities require interactions, communication, or touching shared objects? How long, frequent, and physically close are interactions between people? Are people able to maintain adequate physical distance from each other? Which workers are at higher risk? What are the high-touch surfaces and shared objects? Do individuals normally participate in activities that create respiratory droplets (e.g., singing, shouting, etc.). Are people expected to stay in an enclosed space for an extended duration? Meet your legal occupational health and safety obligations by doing everything reasonably possible in the circumstances to protect the workers and ensure the health and safety the workplace. To provide the highest level of protection to workers, use multiple public health measures and workplace controls in a layered approach. No single measure is completely effective alone. Be careful not to create new hazards or negatively impact existing safety controls. Review and adjust measures as necessary in consultation with the health and safety committee or representative. Create and implement a written workplace COVID-19 safety plan supported by the risk assessment. A written plan may be legally required by the jurisdiction in which you operate. Refer to local authorities for details on what must be included in the plan, if it needs to be posted, etc. Implement policies and programs to accommodate workers, particularly those who are at high risk of severe disease or outcomes (i.e., immunocompromised, have chronic medical conditions, or are older) from a COVID-19 infection. Communication and Training Communicate new and updated workplace controls and applicable public health measures to all workers in languages they understand. Specific training requirements and recommendations may vary depending on your jurisdiction. Allow workers the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns. Respond to questions and provide feedback within a reasonable time. Train workers on COVID-19 specific topics such as: Screening: keeping individuals who may be infected with COVID-19 out of the workplace. Contact tracing: identifying and notifying people exposed to the virus and offering advice. Screen individuals who enter the workplace, if required by your local jurisdiction. Consider having a screening program even when it is not required as an additional measure to protect your workers. Determine which type of screening your worksite requires: passive or active. Passive screening requires individuals to self-monitor and self-report possible illness or exposure to COVID-19. Active screening requires individuals to respond to questions about signs or symptoms of infection, recent possible COVID-19 exposures, or recent travel outside of Canada. Allow individuals that pass the screening to access the workplace. Deny access to anyone who does not pass the screening. Have workers who do not pass the screening contact their supervisor. The supervisor should instruct them to return (or stay) home and follow local public health guidance which may include isolation, testing for COVID-19, or contacting their healthcare provider or public health authority. Determine if you are required to implement contact tracing. If so, maintain a list of all individuals (for which contact tracing applies) entering the workplace, including their names, contact information, and time spent in the workplace. This information should be provided to the local public health authority if requested for the purpose of contact tracing. All information must be safely stored and destroyed as required by privacy legislation. For additional information on screening and contact tracing, refer to: Ventilate indoor spaces appropriately according to the number of occupants and types of activities. Open windows and doors to the outside, if possible. Maintain ventilation systems and seek advice from a ventilation specialist on possible improvements (e.g., increasing air exchanges per hour, reducing or eliminating recirculated air, or upgrading to air filtration and disinfection). If possible, run ventilation systems continuously or for two hours before and after buildings are occupied. Run local exhaust fans that vent to the outside to help remove contaminated air. Make sure that air circulation or cooling fans do not direct air flow from person to person. If ventilation cannot be improved, consider using portable air filtration units with high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) filters. Keep indoor humidity between 30% and 50%. For additional information on indoor ventilation, refer to: PPE includes such items as respirators, medical masks, eye protection, gloves, and safety footwear. Eye protection (safety glasses, goggles, or face shields) may be worn in addition to a mask when in close physical contact with others. Note: face shields do not provide respiratory protection and cannot replace masks. COVID-19 PPE policies must not interfere when a higher level of protection is needed for a task. Workers may need PPE for COVID-19 protection if they are: Performing tasks that require them to be less than 2 metres from another person. Using cleaning and disinfecting products (refer to the manufacturers’ safe handling instructions). Follow the mask wearing requirements of your local jurisdiction. If not required, mask wearing should be encouraged as an additional measure when there is a high risk for COVID-19 spread, or when physical distancing is not possible. Masks should be comfortable, well-constructed and well-fitting, covering the nose, mouth, and chin. Consider using masks with a transparent window when communicating with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Masks should not be worn by anyone who is unable to remove it without assistance (e.g., due to their age, ability, or developmental status). Allow workers to wear masks, even if not required, based on their discretion (e.g., being at risk of more severe disease, working in crowded setting, etc.). Immediately have them wear a mask (preferably a respirator or medical mask, or if neither is available, a well-constructed and well-fitting non-medical mask). A respirator used in this way (i.e., as source control) may not need to be fit tested. Have them leave as soon as possible. If they cannot immediately leave, have them isolate in a designated area, away from others, until they can leave. Call 911 for medical assistance if symptoms are life threatening. If it is a worker, notify their emergency contact. Complete an incident report and begin an investigation. Refer to guidance from your local public health authority to determine when the worker can return to work. Consider updating your sick leave policy to provide support to workers who are or may be sick. Support may include paid or unpaid sick leave, long-term disability, and information on government programs, if available. Note that this guidance is just some of the adjustments organizations can make during a pandemic. Adapt this list by adding your own good practices and policies to meet your organization’s specific needs. For further information on respiratory infectious diseases, including COVID-19, refer to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Disclaimer: As public and occupational health and safety information may continue to change, local public health authorities should be consulted for specific, regional guidance. This information is not intended to replace medical advice or legislated health and safety obligations. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency, and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the information provided is correct, accurate or current. CCOHS is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information.

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Verizon's insights from their analysis of over 16,300 incidents and 5,200 confirmed breaches from around the world. Help Net Security is an independent site, focusing on information security since 1998. Besides news, it has tons of interesting (and recent) security resources such as videos, expert analyses, white papers and more. Recommended! CSO targes enterprise security decision-makers with a broad overview of cyber security management topics. CSO is from the Foundry Group (ComputerWorld, NetworkWorld, InfoWorld). The Register is one of the oldest IT news resources in this list. They have a very decent news section dedicated to cyber security The Daily Swig has a slightly different approach than most other news sites, which we like a lot. They give a clearly structured overview in security news by category : (latest) hacking news, data breaches, cyberattacks and vulnerabilities. Bleeping Computer is around for nearly 2 decades and provides information about the latest cybersecurity threats and technology advances to protect networks, devices, and data. Although there's a focus on computer security, there's a good amount of news and insights on other cybersecurity topics as well. Dark Reading offers enterprise security staffers and decision-makers insights into new cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and technology trends. Other than breaking news, news analysis, and special reports, Dark Reading also organises (virtual) events and webinars. One of the best cyber security websites around. You'll find the latest a bit more technical cybersecurity news and in-depth reports on current and future Infosec trends. Quite a broad selection of hot "off the press" cyber security news, with a focus on North America. Brian Krebs is an investigative journalist (writing among others for the Washington Post). Starting in 1995, he authored more than 1,300 blog posts on cybersecurity topics. He runs his own popular blog KrebsonSecurity. For those who prefer to listen to content rather than reading, the Security Weekly offers (free) weekly podcasts on specific cybersecurity for almost 2 decades. Topics range from IT security news over vulnerabilities to hacking and CS research. The London, UK-based IT Security Guru website offers a good selection of breaking IT security news stories, written in a digestible way. Infosecurity Magazine provides knowledge and insight into the information security industry. Its editorial content focuses on hot topics and trends in the cybersecurity industry, in-depth news analysis and opinion columns from industry experts. The ENISA Threat Landscape (ETL) report is the annual report of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, ENISA, on the state of the cybersecurity threat landscape. The report identifies prime threats, major trends observed with respect to threats, threat actors and attack techniques, and also describes relevant mitigation measures. Independent survey of+5,000 IT professionals in 27 countries. Key question asked to respondents: what are the key drivers of cybersecurity program success? Yearly KPMG International research surveying +1,000 senior TPRM professionals across 6 industries and 16 countries. With the study, KPMG takes a closer look at incidents, budgets, technology and key challenges. Annual reporting by Verizon with mobile security insights from our in-depth survey and analysis of 632 mobile security professionals around the world. Long-running annual survey among companies that have been impacted by a successful attack. The report not only delves into the costs, but also the causes of attacks, with comparisons per sector and per country.

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Vaccination Services for Puppies and Dogs Hooray! You are now the proud new parent of a sweet puppy. This is such a precious time and we hope you enjoy every minute of it. Please do not forget to stay on top of your must-do tasks as an owner. Getting your puppy vaccinated should be at the top of your To Do List. Call us at 250-376-7208 so we can discuss the options that will be optimal for your puppy’s unique needs and situation. When should I vaccinate my puppy? Here at Central Animal Hospital, we suggest puppies get their first round of vaccines at 8-weeks-old. At that time, they should receive their core vaccines, which must be boosted at 12 weeks and again at 16 weeks. Your veterinarian will assess if your canine friend needs the vaccine against kennel cough at around 12 weeks. Then, the rabies vaccine (which is required by law) is usually administered at 16-weeks-old. How do I know which vaccines my pet needs? The thing to remember is that vaccines are given based on lifestyle. During a one-on-one consultation at the hospital, your veterinarian will be able to determine which vaccines your pet requires (in addition to the core vaccines that all pets need regardless of lifestyle.) How often should I get my dog vaccinated? Our team here at Central Animal Hospital strongly suggests that your dog comes in for a booster vaccine once a year. Your pet will also most likely receive a full wellness exam during these annual vaccinations, which is another important must-do in making sure they stay healthy in the long-term. Fewer visits may be needed as the years go on, depending on the specific vaccine. The rabies vaccines, for example, only need to be boosted once every three years after the first-year booster. What type of vaccines can my dog get at your hospital? Our team is able to administer the following vaccinations that protect against Distemper, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Canine Hepatitis Virus, Lyme disease, Leptospirosis, Bordetella. Of course, we also provide the Rabies vaccine, which all dogs must get according to law.

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Every house, home or building needs to have a few things in order to make it look nice and appealing continue reading. This is not only important for guests and visitors but also all residents. Rugs, carpets and other materials are used to decorate a home. The carpets that cover the floor are made with thick materials such as animal skins. The carpets completely cover the floor but not the rugs. You can add beauty to your room with a designer rug or carpet, but cleaning them is a challenge. Most rooms have floor coverings that they are accustomed to. The more people who walk on the floor, the greater the chance of it being untidy. The floor coverings are constantly covered in dust, grime, food particles, and other contaminants. Cleaning the floor coverings at home is not recommended. This can damage the product quality. What is your best carpet cleaning method? The methods of cleaning carpets vary depending on what type of carpets or rugs are being used. While different companies use different methods, most professionals follow the same basic techniques. Cleaning with hot-water extraction Clean carpet or rug Bonnet cleaning Dry cleaning etc. Hot water extraction or steam is used for cleaning under high-pressure. The hot water used in this process is designed to dissolve dirt while agitating carpet fibres. Shampooing was originally used on heavily stained carpets or rugs. This method was replaced by encapsulation. On drying, synthetic detergents that are used in encapsulation as base materials will transform into powder. Powder will capture loose dirt when it dries. Motorized heavy duty machines are used to clean the surface rugs and carpets. Hotels and resorts use this quick fix. Dry cleaning, which is the latest in cleaning technology, can be used to clean rugs. To begin, you must first identify the type(s) of rugs in your home. Then, consult with professionals to determine your cleaning criteria. Choose the best solution. Steam Star Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Cleaning 1a/802 Pacific Hwy, Gordon NSW 2072

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The policy approach called Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus – also known as the Triple Nexus – envisions a closer collaboration and coordination among aid actors of the development, humanitarian, and peace realm to tackle overburdened aid systems more effectively and efficiently. Given the frequent exposure to recurrent climate-related and man-made disasters as well as extensive experience in civil-military cooperation, Pakistan offers an interesting case to study the Triple Nexus approach in practice. This study traces contingencies of previous humanitarian interventions and how they shape today’s relations among different stakeholders critical for effective collaboration under a Triple Nexus framework. Interviews conducted in Pakistan, contribute to an understanding of current perceptions, practices and challenges that humanitarian actors face in delivering a Triple Nexus approach. Research findings indicate that due to the restricted and militarised context, a considerable threat exists that principled humanitarian action could be subsumed under a state-led framework and could thus be instrumentalised for political purposes. The vagueness of the peace element in practice results in a blurring of concepts of peace and stabilisation, potentially disfavouring positive, bottom-up approaches for peace. Lastly, the study focuses on the role of civil society actors in the United Nations Triple Nexus pilot process in the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.

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A fundamental discovery into how the Fischer-Tropsch process works could improve control of both its reaction rate and yield. Researchers at Washington State University (WSU), Pullman, Washington, have discovered the catalytic reaction at the heart of the more than 100-year-old process to convert syngas into hydrocarbons doesn’t have one steady state but rather undergoes self-sustained oscillations between high and low activity states. They also discovered why this happens. “Usually, rate oscillations with large variations in temperature are unwanted in the chemical industry because of safety concerns," said Norbert Kruse, Voiland distinguished professor in WSU’s Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and bioengineering and corresponding author in a recent Science article about the work. Kruse has been working on oscillatory reactions for more than 30 years and says the discovery of the oscillatory behavior with the Fischer-Tropsch reaction was very surprising because the reaction is mechanistically extremely complicated. For the study, the researchers demonstrated the Fischer-Tropsch reaction in a lab using a frequently used cobalt catalyst, conditioned by adding cerium oxide, and then modeled how it worked. Experimental and theoretical oscillations were in agreement over an extended range of reactant pressure ratios, and phase portraits for hydrocarbon production supported a thermokinetic origin of the rate-and-selectivity oscillations. What’s happening is that as the temperature of the reaction goes up due to its heat production, the reactant gases lose contact with the catalyst surface and their reaction slows down, which reduces the temperature. Once the temperature is sufficiently low, the concentration of the reactant gases on the catalyst surface increases and the reaction picks up speed again. Consequently, the temperature increases to close the cycle. According to Kruse, his researchers’ current work focuses on showing that oscillatory behaviors can also be obtained for cobalt-based catalysts using supports/promoters other than cerium oxide. “The goal is to reach a consensus on the mechanistic scenarios governing the Fischer-Tropsch reaction. “This knowledge is indispensable when it comes to designing new process variants of the reaction,” he said. While using oscillatory states to boost selectivities of the Fischer-Tropsch reaction in process applications is still in its infancy, Kruse notes that from the viewpoint of already developed non-linear physics theory, this should be possible. “The Fischer-Tropsch reaction, with its large variety of process variants, would be a marvelous example for passing the test. Other reactions similarly complicated as Fischer-Tropsch might follow and leverage non-linear theory in catalysis science and its applications,” he concluded.

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Most people have heard of seasonal affective disorder, or the winter blues. However, some people experience similar symptoms in warm weather months. Researchers are investigating reverse seasonal affective disorder, or summertime depression, in more detail. New studies in chronobiology suggest that there is a very real biochemical basis for this common health problem. The Link Between Summer and Depression Professor of psychiatry Dr. Alfred Lewy at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon believes there are two links between summer weather and depression: one is related to humidity and temperature and the other to sunlight levels. This observation is borne out by doctors at Georgetown University Medical School and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. While many people have observed that they felt more depression in summer months, this was long ignored by researchers until the issue was studied by those who themselves experienced mental anguish as a result of relentless summer sunshine. However, researchers estimate that 4 to 6 percent of the population suffer from reverse seasonal affective disorder. How Can Summer Cause Depression? “I always felt kind of yucky and listless in the summer and full of energy in the winter.” Too much sunshine, according to researchers in circadian biology, may lead to deficits in melatonin. People who need higher levels of dark to produce this hormone, which is essential for quality sleep and good cognitive function, may suffer in the summer when the sunshine lasts until late at night. Melatonin is created and released by the pineal gland when the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus puts out signals in response to a lack of light. However, too much light can prevent the brain from making enough melatonin for healthy sleep patterns, causing a variety of unpleasant symptoms. The symptoms of summer depression extend beyond trouble sleeping. Because melatonin dictates a variety of biochemical processes, these people may suffer from weight loss or gain, anxiety and depression and loss of appetite in addition to the difficulties with sleep. Summertime Routines and Summertime Blues In addition to problems in building high enough melatonin levels to sustain healthy sleep, summer also presents another major challenge to the circadian rhythm: changes in schedules. Building healthy routines is one major approach to treating depression because it helps to normalize neurochemicals such as melatonin and serotonin that support healthy brain chemistry. In summer, children are home from school, vacations are taken, and many people adjust work schedules or take time off to enjoy the warm weather. This can disrupt eating schedules, sleep schedules and other important schedules that help to cue melatonin production in the body. This can create depression and a variety of symptoms. Sunrise: The Cure for Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder? Several doctors are suggesting that the cure for summertime depression may be simple: watching the sunrise. Most of the hypotheses center on the effect of light on circadian rhythm, or our internal 24-hour clocks. The phase shift hypothesis holds that light and dark cycles fall out of rhythm when day and night are not perfectly attuned to a person’s internal clocks, as is the case in summer when sunrise occurs early and sunset later. Indeed, studies in circadian biology have supported this hypothesis. When people with reverse seasonal affective disorder get up early and expose their face to bright sunrise light, the symptoms of reverse seasonal affective disorder are often reduced or even go away altogether. Morning light shifts the body clock earlier and evening light shifts the body clock later. In a 2006 study, researchers established that a mistimed body clock plays an important role in winter depression, which suggests it may have a role in summertime depression as well. This reverse seasonal affective disorder can be felt by some people like a five-month bout of jet lag. Light therapy at the correct time of day, such as at 5:45 a.m., may reset this circadian rhythm to a healthier rhythm and alleviate many of the symptoms of this disorder. This may put an end to summer depression. In addition, getting up early to see the sunrise may help many people to keep a more stable schedule in the summer. Depression, seasonal affective disorder and other mood disorders can be difficult to treat. However, research in chronobiology is helping doctors to more effectively treat patients with these and other health problems. In many cases, common sense and cost-effective treatments such as watching the sunrise can help people to feel better and enjoy the warm weather months.

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Keynote 3 – Reimagining megapolises of tomorrow to cope with climate change Reimagining megapolises of tomorrow to cope with climate change 12 Sep 2023 Tuesday 09:15 With estimates suggesting that cities are responsible for 75% of global carbon dioxide emissions, the urgency to explore innovative approaches and strategies in urban design and planning is evident. The impact of climate change is already being felt in megapolises worldwide, with rising sea levels threatening coastal cities and extreme weather events disrupting urban life. It is imperative to address these challenges head-on and reimagine how our cities can adapt, mitigate, and thrive in the face of climate change towards long-term sustainability. This session explores best practices, transformative ideas, and practical solutions for creating resilient and sustainable megapolises while highlighting the invaluable role of philanthropy in driving change. Co-host of “Outrage + Optimism” and Former UN Climate Chief Award Winning Author (Jnanpith Award, Dan David Prize and more) Former Secretary for Environment and Former Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government

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Because peaches that look perfectly ripe and flavorful in the supermarket often end up being hard, mealy or tasteless. If your last peach wasn’t memorable (and in a good way), you didn’t get it FARM FRESH. When a peach has been ripened properly, you are treated to that fresh, mouth-watering aroma from 10 feet away. And the taste...don’t even get us started! It’s a lean-over-the-sink-because-the-sweet-goodness-drips-down-your-chin-and-you-don’t-care kind of fabulous. And it’s why places like CJ Orchards in Rutledge, GA have such a loyal following. It’s important to pick peaches at the height of ripeness. Although peaches get juicier and softer as they ripen on your counter, they won’t get any sweeter. They only have the amount of sugar it had when it was picked. Grocery store peaches are picked before they’re ripened, so they are firm enough to hold up during shipping. Depending on the transport time, peaches can be held in cold storage for several weeks. Harvesting too early means that the sugar-rich taste of a ripe peach is never attained, and worse, their extended time in refrigeration causes the fruit to be dry, mealy or hard. The result? A very disappointing taste and texture. Growing practices have an effect on flavor as well, and it’s quite an extensive labor of love. Too much (or too little) irrigation can result in a bland flavor, as can imbalances with fertilizer and nutrition throughout the life of the tree.

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Summer ELA Information These packets are created for students to review English Language Arts (ELA) concepts and reinforce skills learned this year. We encourage students and parents to spend time over the summer thinking and talking about ELA concepts, to help them stay sharp in their ELA skills. We suggest that students set a goal and complete at least 15 days each month. The attached packets consist of 3 calendar pages, one for June, July, and August. Our goal is for our students to love ELA and see it as a part of their daily lives. By having an opportunity to read and write each day during the summer, we hope our students will return with the solid foundation teachers have provided them with from the previous year.

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CMC work shared by increasing number of members Several companies, universities and associations have decided to continue contribution to CMC ‘Next’. Ducati is now the seventh motorcycle manufacturer to support the consortium as Regular Member. Also academia and associations confirmed their continuous membership, such as ACEM, FIM, IKA University Aachen, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt, Würzburg Institute for Traffic Sciences GmbH and VUFO GmbH. New: Computer simulation of motorcycle accidents The first work projects for 2021 have been started. VUFO GmbH is currently scrutinizing the most frequent accident scenarios. Intersection collisions are the predominant scenario, where usually the car driver does not see or perceive the oncoming motorcycle. So these key scenarios are investigated more deeply now. The GIDAS database provides the basis for the study. Among the databases on accidents that are available worldwide, this German database is one of the most detailed ones available. Not only does it include the basic items like the scenario, impact, speed, etcetera, but there are also descriptions to understand the situation, which are acquired through interviews. "As basis for our application definitions this is very useful.” says Masaru Mamiya (Suzuki), Leader of the Accidentology Expert Team. “Of course, we know this is based on German accidents only and we will have to check differences with other countries or regions too.” These detailed reconstructed accidents are analysed with a special software to better understand their dynamic, trajectory, speed, etc. in detail. With this methodology we could generate use cases for a testing environment. In a later step it is planned to make different variations to answer several important questions. For example: what would have happened if participants braked earlier? Can we compare different trajectories of the same accident? The purpose of this is to find common denominators in these different scenarios and simulation that can help our technical teams to consider possible solutions. These solutions may include the sender (motorcycle) side, for example by means of improved positioning accuracy or path prediction; and also the receiver (usually car) side, for example by improved warning strategies. Difference between car and motorcycle scenarios “We need to understand in detail what is going on during collisions. Speeds, trajectories, vehicle movements and so on, will help us to define better requirements for safety applications”, says Yasuhiro Okada (Honda), Leader of the Applications Requirement Expert Team. CMC is often asked where the ‘technical’ difference lies between accidents where motorcycles are involved compared to accidents between cars only. Therefore particular attention is paid to the difference of motorcycle collisions compared to car-only collisions. For example, it may happen that the impact speed at accidents between cars and motorcycles is relatively high because the car driver had not seen the motorcycle and did not apply any braking at all. In that case, an application based on car-only accident studies may have less-than-ideal parameters to address accidents with motorcycles involved. CMC expects the first results of the computer analysis by the middle of this year. Then our expert teams will follow up with their work on technical solutions in order to improve applications that may help to avoid accidents.

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China’s latest message to its people: The United States is evil – don’t go there. In recent days, the government has issued two new travel alerts for citizens heading to the US, while state media has ratcheted up its fiery anti-American rhetoric. It is latest indication of Beijing digging in for a prolonged trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The administration of US President Donald Trump raised tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods on May 10, and later threatened Chinese technology giant Huawei with a potential export ban. In response, China increased tariffs on $60 billion worth of US goods last Saturday and has pledged to launch other “necessary countermeasures.” On Tuesday, China’s Culture and Tourism Ministry warned its citizens of the risks of traveling to the US in an alert, citing frequent recent cases of “shooting, robbery and theft.” On the same day, the country’s Foreign Ministry – along with China’s embassy and consulates in the US – issued a security alert for Chinese citizens, alleging “repeated harassment” of Chinese nationals in the US by local law enforcement officials. Both notices advise Chinese citizens to “raise safety awareness” in the US, and came shortly after an Education Ministry alert on Monday that warned Chinese students and scholars of the perils of studying in the US due to growing visa issues. ‘Enemy of the world’ The new travel advice did not come in isolation. China’s ruling Communist Party has launched a trade war propaganda campaign, with recent efforts – delivered via state media – focusing on US “trade bullying” and “hegemony.” In one noteworthy article, published Tuesday in party mouthpiece the People’s Daily, the US was labeled the “enemy of the world.” While scathing anti-US editorials and commentaries quote everyone from French President Emmanuel Macron to 18th-century philosopher Adam Smith, state media has also begun to reference a very specific and bloody battle between US and Chinese forces during the 1950-53 Korean War. Little known in the West, the 1952 battle of Triangle Hill – or Shangganling in Chinese – has been glorified in China for decades as a turning point in the war when the Chinese soldiers’ endurance and sacrifice led to the “defeat” of American invaders. Although casualty figures remain in dispute, both the Chinese military and the US-led UN forces suffered thousands of deaths after more than 40 days of intense fighting. In Chinese articles, textbooks and movies, however, the outgunned Chinese soldiers emerged as the undisputed victors. “The US military paid such a heavy price … that Triangle Hill became their ‘Heartbreak Hill,’” said a commentary posted Monday on Chinese social media by an account under the country’s cyberspace authority. “It was a watershed moment when the world recognized (the strength) of China and its military.” Claiming the decades-old Chinese movie of the battle was enjoying a surging popularity, the online post contained a video interview with a veteran from the combat, calling her the “backbone of New China.” State broadcaster CCTV has also been airing an old documentary series titled “The Great War to Resist the US and Aid North Korea,” complete with historical footage and patriotic narration. In a lengthy commentary published Wednesday in the party’s Study Times newspaper, the author reviewed US-China negotiations during the Korean War and left little doubt on the intention of the article. “Over two years of negotiations has shown the world: What the US government failed to obtain at the negotiating table, they still failed to obtain though the use of warplanes and cannons,” he said. Stay calm and rational Some China watchers are skeptical that Beijing’s hardened media strategy will yield positive results. “Does the Chinese side think they can use increasingly vitriolic propaganda for domestic purposes without also angering the Trump administration and even further reducing the prospects for a near-term return to negotiations?” Bill Bishop, who publishes the popular online China newsletter Sinocism, wrote to his readers on Wednesday. Even before Beijing issued the new travel alerts, US government statistics showed Chinese visitors to the US fell more than 5% to 2.99 million in 2018, when the year-long trade war began, marking the first annual decline in Chinese travel to the US in 15 years. And of all international students studying at American universities, who contributed $39 billion to the US economy in the 2017-18 academic year, more than a third came from China, according to New York-based NAFSA: Association of International Educators. With the latest warning from the Education Ministry, some analysts are already predicting a drop in Chinese students attending US universities, while others say much of the anxiety and panic is overblown. “I can’t speculate on what each government is thinking or may do, but I don’t see any of (the US visa issues) across hundreds of our students,” said Tomer Rothschild, co-founder of Elite Schools of China, an educational consultancy in Beijing that helps about 150 Chinese students enroll in top American universities every year. “I tell the parents to stay rational and stay calm,” he said.

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Basketball Drills - Basic Half-Court Passing DrillsBy Dr. James Gels, From the Coach’s Clipboard Basketball Playbook "Helping coaches coach better..." Passing Drill #1 - One-Ball Rapid Fire Passing DrillHave your players line up facing a solid wall, about two feet from the wall (or a toss-back rebounding device). Each player begins rapid fire passing against the wall, moving back about two feet with each pass until 10 feet away (5th pass). Then he/she starts moving closer to wall by two feet with each pass, until 10 passes are completed. Repeat this 10-pass cycle until each player has made a total 20 passes. Make sure good passing technique is used, and passers step-into the pass. Players might also be able to do this at home. Passing Drill #2 - Two-Ball Rapid Fire Passing DrillUse groups of four or five players. There is one passer about 6 feet away from and facing a line of receivers (the rest of the group). The passer has a ball and so does one of the receivers. On "Go", the passer passes quickly to any receiver, and the receiver who already has a ball passes simultaneously back to the passer. The passes keep going back and forth to any receiver who does not have the ball. Do as many chest passes as you can in 60 seconds and then rotate. Use good passing technique while keeping your eyes focused forward and not directly at the receiver. Have your hands up and ready to receive the pass. Use your peripheral vision to see the incoming pass. Passing Drill #3, Simple Partner Passing and Catching DrillHave each player get a partner, and each pair has a ball, so they can "play catch" with each other. Have the partners separate about 12 - 15 feet (comfortable passing distance), and face each other. Have the players practice each of the three basic passes, starting with the chest pass. Next, work on the bounce pass. Next, work on the two-handed overhead pass or outlet pass. Have the partners move a little farther apart, so that you are working on a longer pass. Players should snap their passes with some arc, but be sure that they are not lobbing their passes too high. The arc should be just enough to get over the extended hands of a defender, but not so high that the pass "floats". This pass can be thrown hard, and is effective as the outlet pass after a rebound, to start the fast break. It is also good for throwing over zone defenses ("skip passes"). To simulate the outlet pass, after receiving the ball, have the passer turn his back to the receiver, then simulate pulling the ball in, pivot, and make the overhead pass. Passing Drill #4 - "Monkey in the Middle"Form groups of three. Each group has a ball. Line up the passers about 15 feet apart (comfortable passing distance). The third man in each group is the "monkey in the middle" and tries to steal or deflect the ball, while the two outside players try to pass to each other. No dribbling is allowed, except for a one-bounce sideways dribble to open a passing lane. No easy lob passes over the defender are permitted. Passers should be in triple-threat position and work on pivoting and ball fakes to clear the passing lane. For example, the passer can fake an overhead pass to get the defender to raise his hands, then make a bounce pass, or "curl" bounce-pass. Rotation:There's a couple ways of doing this. One easy way is to simply change the middle man every minute, when you blow the whistle. Each person takes a turn in the middle. Or, whenever the defender deflects the ball, the passer now becomes the "monkey in the middle". If no deflections in 30 seconds, switch defenders. (1) Defender plays up tight on the passer (Diagram A). After the pass is made, the defender sprints to the receiver and again tries to deflect the pass. The new passer may not pass until the defender is in position and the defender says "go". (2) Defender plays tight on the receiver, trying to deny the pass. The group is confined to a given area on the floor. The receiver must try to get open by V-cutting, back-cutting, making contact with the defender and "bouncing off", etc. Passing Drill #5 - Triangle Passing DrillUse this triangle passing drill for some variety. This drill can be done well by younger players who are not yet adept at full-court drills, such as the weave drill. Use both baskets and divide the squad into two groups. At each basket, create three passing lines about 12 to 15 feet apart. One line is at the top of the key, another in the right short corner area, and a third in the left short corner area. As an option, you can use cones or marks on the floor, so that the lines don't "creep" inward. To run the drill, start with the ball at the top of key (point) and either pass to right or left (can go either direction). The players step out to receive the pass and then pass to the next station in same direction. After making the pass, players sprint to the next line in the same direction as the ball, following their pass - no walking. After a few sequences, change direction and also alternate between chest passes, bounce passes, and overhead passing. This drill goes quickly and keeps them moving, providing a lot of touches in a short amount of time. Make sure correct passing techniques are used, that the players step out to meet the pass, and that the players receive the ball in triple threat position. Passing Drill #6 - Drive and Dish Passing DrillUse three guards and three post players. You can divide your 12-man squad into two groups and use both ends of the court. O1 is at the point. Place two defenders just above the elbows (like against a 2-3 zone). Put a defensive post in the middle of the lane, and two offensive post players half way up the lane on each side. Your point guard (O1), dribble penetrates and splits the two defenders and passes to either post player. The X3 defender tries to deny this pass. The receiving post player can either shoot, make a power move to the hoop, or dish off to the opposite post, who finishes the lay-up. Passing Drill #7 - 2-Man Passing, Find the ReceiverSometimes I see players make a bad pass because they threw the ball before first locating their teammate (especially against a full-court press). Players must learn to see their teammates - look before they pass! With this drill, the passer must first find the receiver before making the pass. Use both baskets. Have a line under each basket. The first player in line (player #1) speed dribbles out to the three-point line, makes a jump stop and a reverse pivot. Meanwhile, the next player in line (player #2) sprints out to either corner and yells "ball, ball, ball" (mix it up so the passer has to look to find the receiver). The passer makes the crisp chest pass to #2, cuts to the hoop, receives the pass back from #2, and finishes the lay-up. #2 rebounds, and now becomes player #1 and dribbles out and repeats the drill. Passing into the Low Post DrillsPassers must learn to read the post defender and make a one-dribble adjustment in order to create a better passing angle. If the post defender is playing on the high side, the perimeter player should take one dribble toward the baseline and feed the post. If the post defender is on the low side, our perimeter player should take one dribble toward the top and feed the post. See Feed the Low Post Drills 3-on-3 Half-Court Passing Drill (Bennett Drill)Bad passing, turnovers a problem? Use this drill. Playing in the half-court, teams go 3-on-3. The offense must make 10 passes without losing the ball, or making a turnover (double-dribble, traveling, etc). Offensive players must pass, cut, dribble, screen, move, maintain spacing, etc. The offense does not shoot or attempt to score, but maintains control of the ball for 10 passes. Rotate offense to defense. If the offense completes 10 passes, they don't have to play defense that rotation. This drill helps teams prone to turnovers and bad-passing. Use this drill every other practice and your team should see it's turnovers/game decrease. Coale Passing DrillHere's a good team passing drill used by Sherri Coale (former University of Oklahoma Head Women's Basketball Coach; back-to-back NCAA Final Four appearances in 2009-2010; 10x Big 12 Championship Coach; Women's Basketball Hall of Fame). Also see the video below. Diagram A shows how the drill is started. Two balls, each top player (O1 and O4) pass to the wings. The wings O2 and O5 first V-cut and receive the pass in triple-treat position. They then make a curl bounce-pass into the low post (diagram B). The post player chins it and then skip-passes to the opposite top player. And from here, the drill constantly repeats, with the pass from top to wing, wing to low post, post to opposite top (diagram C). Player rotation - use two assistants as post defenders. Place extra players at the top spots. After passing to the wing, the top player goes to the wing line. The wing player moves to the low post and the post player moves to the opposite top position. Players just follow their passes to the next spot. Points of emphasis - we want 25 "clean" catches. Wing players must make good sharp V-cuts and catch in triple-threat position. Everything must be game-speed. Wings make a good step-around bounce-pass into the post. Perimeter passers should use this drill to also practice pass-fakes. Receivers should call for the ball. Practice with good habits.

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When budgets are tight and staff time is already stretched between collection maintenance tasks and serving patrons, a marketing plan can be regarded as “nice to have” rather than an essential function in public libraries. Why make marketing a priority? Introducing a plan of measurable and cost effective marketing activities can help public libraries to increase circulation, attract new users, and build relationships with existing patrons. Benefits of a marketing plan Flexible: Public libraries are dynamic and your marketing plan should reflect this. Plan to experiment with activities until you find what works well for your library and what can be maintained long term. A great example is social media. Short of time? Don’t add more pressure by creating a page to be maintained for every social media platform, focus on 1 or 2 and keep content engaging to create maximum impact. Audience Targeted: Public libraries attract a diverse audience and marketing activities can be tailored to target different groups of patrons. Consider patron communications: while email may be an effective tool to reach certain demographics, traditional mail via a library newsletter may be better suited to others. Cost Effective: With some imagination, public libraries can make use of marketing tools at little or no cost. Examples include posting news on social media, developing a set of style guidelines so that promotional posters can be created in house, and encouraging patrons to opt in to email notifications and newsletters. Easy to Monitor: The most important part of any marketing activity is the evaluation of its success. There are a number of tools that can be used at no charge to monitor website visits and social media success, helping to better plan future campaigns based on learnings from past experiences. collectionHQ’s Marketing Module offers an extensive range of tools which allow customers to experiment with new collections and displays, then evaluate their performance. What are other libraries doing? collectionHQ Marketing Module: collectionHQ’s Marketing Module enables customers to create and monitor promotional displays, generate posters, experiment with new collections and merchandising. Libraries using this tool have achieved increased interest in specific collections and as a result increased circulation. Experimental tools within the Marketing Module have offered valuable insight into collections and the success rate of promotional displays. Events: National events such as Summer Reading Challenge or National Library Day offer public libraries the opportunity to join in with social media trends and conversations across the country. Many libraries use the public interest generated by these events as an opportunity to attract new members or to promote certain collections. Blogs: Blogs provide the perfect platform to share news directly with patrons. Many public libraries use blogs to write reviews and announce upcoming library events. By enabling “shares” on blog pages, posts can be shared with a larger audience and potentially attract new users. Social Media: Like a blog, social media allows libraries to communicate directly with patrons and share news in real time. As with all marketing activities, plans should be put in place to monitor social media success and evaluate which posts have been most engaging. Most social media platforms offer free reports to track engagement with certain content: from links to a relevant news article, to photos. PR and Newsletters: Keep patrons up to date on what is new at your library by joining with local press to release library announcements, or circulating your own library newsletter. Keep costs down by offering an electronic newsletter that can be emailed to patrons regularly. Marketing at your library The options are extensive. So how do you decide which marketing activities should be included in your plan? Introducing some metrics to your marketing experiments will help to suggest which activities provide the most return from your efforts. collectionHQ’s Marketing Module offers readily available metrics that can be applied to marketing experiments to monitor and evaluate their success. Other metrics to consider are the impact of your marketing practices on the number of new registered users, level of footfall, and frequency of visits from existing patrons. Surveys are another useful way to assess your patrons’ experience and expectations. Marketing is a proven way of enhancing patron relationships and keeping the public library current. We hope the blog has helped to provide some food for thought to support your existing marketing plan, or to introduce a new one!

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Essay by Martha And Ed Quillen March 1994 – Colorado Central Magazine That might be where Central Colorado is bound, now that the national media have changed us from “America’s Outback” into “Boom Time in the Rockies.” Which gives us a choice. We can sit back and allow the national media to define us and our landscape, with predictable consequences — consider what happened to Santa Fe after Esquire devoted a cover story to that small, idyllic place in 1979. Or we can use the same tools to define ourselves and our region, to refine and cultivate our own visions of life in Central Colorado, so that we can preserve and enhance those qualities that make this a unique and special place. With that in mind, we’re starting this regional monthly magazine. We’ve decided to focus on this part of Colorado because, even though its population is dispersed, the communities have much in common — they’re not in the resort belt, but they’re facing a new real estate boom. All around, there’s a feeling that something is happening here to cause rapid change and widespread confusion. Political boundaries don’t describe our region with any precision, but they’re easy to find on a map: All of Chaffee, Lake, Custer, and Saguache counties, as well as Park County from Kenosha and Wilkinson passes westward, Fremont County west of Parkdale, and the eastern fringe of the Gunnison Country. This area extends from Leadville and Fairplay on the north, to Crestone on the south, and from Gunnison on the west to Westcliffe and Texas Creek in the east. It includes all of the northern segment of what Spanish Explorers once called the Finger of God, a vast passage of linking valleys cutting right through the highest of the Rockies. We have also included those communities which modern people have connected to that historical passage with highways. For the most part, we have old towns, timeworn, but well-preserved — and proud of their history. These towns are located in counties where mining, logging, ranching, tourism and commerce have managed to co-exist — albeit not always without sparring. Ours are the towns Denver newscasters chronically mispronounce — towns sitting right in the center of Colorado, but separated from the rest of the state, and from each other, by monumental geography. Stringtown lies a mere twenty miles from Aspen, Leadville a similar distance from Fairplay, and Crestone an equal distance from Westcliffe. But that certainly doesn’t mean it’s easy to get from one place to another. For our towns, geography has been destiny. They were more connected with the outside world in the 1880’s than they are today. Now, scheduled air service into this area is virtually non-existent, and even the bus lines miss most of our towns. But times are changing. Better phone service, fax machines, cable television and satellite dishes are putting us back into the picture. Throughout this region, a boom is underway. Like prospectors after gold, newcomers are rushing in and staking claims. People are drawn to this area because of what it has to offer — relatively undeveloped vistas surrounding picturesque small towns with historical integrity, reasonable real estate prices, and moderate taxes. But Aspen, Sante Fe, Crested Butte and Telluride prove that such assets can be as ephemeral as the golden aspen leaves. Generally, Colorado’s history has been one of boom times followed by decades of damage assessment and repair. Past booms have left us with mine dumps, contaminated soil, displaced native populations, substandard water and sewage systems, dangerously overcrowded highways into once remote towns, environmental damage, and due to spiraling taxes and prices, more and more cities incapable of providing adequate housing for laborers, teachers, firemen, policemen and those people who were born there. With Colorado Central, we want to keep people informed about developing problems before they’re insoluble. Central Colorado is where we’ve lived and worked for the past 15 years, and it’s a region that was exploited by outside mining and meat-packing industries for a century, then basically abandoned by mainstream America in the 1980s when commodity prices plunged. Those of us who were here went through some hard times together, and now we need to find ways to cope with changing times. In the 90s, we’ll be seeing the “New Economy” of telecommuters and “lone eagles” — people who can make a living in a community without relying on the local economy. Right now, second-home sales are booming, along with the risk of turning wide open spaces into sprawling suburbs. Often newcomers see underpopulated areas as essentially empty, and therefore seek to fill them — showing little regard for the citizens who already live there. With Colorado Central, we want to make our culture visible. We intend to explore our rich blend of population by examining different viewpoints, including the newcomer’s, the rancher’s, the artist’s, the outfitter’s and the businessman’s. Tourism has been a mainstay of this region for more than a century. Long before the brothels closed and the trains quit stopping here, tourists came to see our breathtaking mountain realm, rich in gold and scenic wonders. But tourism has its drawbacks. It’s a low-paying service industry, which increases the population needing public services without proportionally increasing the number of taxpayers. Tourists want a place that’s fun to visit — so they worry more about the parks than the schools, more about the golf course than the library, and more about the hiking trails than the sewer lines. Recreation is coming to the forefront, but if it grows unchecked, we could become a theme park where tourists expect to be treated as honored guests by citizens reduced to little more than animated entertainment. Such a fate has beleaguered northern New Mexico, causing both racial strife and economic disparity. Even though our area doesn’t share New Mexico’s unique blend of Spanish and Indian heritage, our population does include cowboys, loggers, miners, and outdoorsmen who sometimes seem equally exotic to urban tourists. Unfortunately, exotic people are often viewed as both attractive and repulsive, and thus, in Aspen, development has led to fierce political battles pitting vegetarians against hunters, ranchers, and trappers, and environmentalists against loggers and miners. In the years to come, one of our major challenges will be learning how to extend a hearty welcome without encouraging invasion, because personally, we don’t want to be wearing Disneyesque costumes in a derivative Frontierland or Adventureland or Main Street, U.S.A. Nor do we want to see our region turn into an elite enclave, with all of the old-timers pushed out the way the Indians once were. We want an interesting, diverse population who share our “sense of place,” working in a diversified local economy where we have recreation and lone eagles, but also an honest rural economy which includes some ranching, logging, farming, and mining. To achieve that goal, we need to build a sense of community in Central Colorado — in other words, a local culture. What do we mean by culture? Frank Browning, author of Culture of Desire, came closest when he said “That’s what a culture is. It’s a dream of a place on earth. That’s all it is.” We all have our dreams of a place on earth, and we try to fulfill those dreams amid the peaks and valleys of Central Colorado. Colorado Central will provide a way for us to communicate among ourselves, to share our visions and make this a better place to live and work. It’s important to consider both. Places where people only “live” are suburbs. Places where people only “work” are factories. A place where people commit to both is a community, and that’s what we need. What will happen if we don’t build that sense of community? Recent water wars are a good example. While Aurora went after Union Park water on the upper Gunnison, AWDI was after groundwater in the San Luis Valley, and Colorado Springs announced plans to dam the Arkansas. Local opposition staved off those water projects for the time being, but new water diversions will be proposed — and they will be proposed before any meaningful conservation methods have been adopted by the front range cities. Meanwhile, the ranching, fishing, and rafting industries need that water to stay right where it is. So why don’t the Front Range cities use zoning and economic incentives to discourage their overuse of water for its primary purpose — lawns? As Randy Russell, a rural economic planner, points out, “Real conservation measures never go into effect until a crisis is reached.” And that is the crux of the matter. Whose crisis matters? Surely not ours. Unless a tornado runs down one of our Main Streets, destroying everything in its path, the governor is not likely to notice such small towns. And why should he, when we so rarely notice one another? Some of the towns in Central Colorado have been rivals since the beginning, and they still play out their ancient feuds. An argument between Salida and Buena Vista over the placement of the county courthouse started in the 1880s and still comes into play today — even though the courthouse has now been in Salida for over half a century. Such factionalism weakens us politically, and makes it possible for water grabbers, developers and exploiters to divide and conquer. Besides, we have much in common. History, scenery, recreation, Victorian architecture and a new prosperity — these are what we should share. In general we feel the towns in Central Colorado have been well served by local newspapers and radio. But standard journalism focuses on incidents, not trends, patterns, visions, causes and culture. They cover the meetings, but don’t provide a perspective. Or, as George Bernard Shaw said, “Newspapers cannot tell the difference between a bicycle accident and the end of Western Civilization.” Shaw was unfair, because a bicycle accident might be more final than the end of Western Civilization — to the person on the bike. Thus, local events are important. But the immediacy of newspapers and radio does distort news. A newspaper’s devotion to timeliness tends to make whatever happened most recently, be it Jennifer Flowers or Dan Quayle’s spelling of potato, rise out of all proportion. (Just through curiosity, does anyone else remember Gerald Ford’s shrunken trousers?) At a national level a plethora of periodicals even out this tendency. On television there are Nightline, and many magazine-format shows like 60 Minutes. In print, there are news magazines and journals offering political commentary, such as The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Harper’s, National Review and The Nation. Such supplementary publications are needed, because small daily and weekly newspapers haven’t the time nor the staff to look at stories in depth. We know, because we’ve been there. There’s just too much to handle — school lunch menus, car wrecks, city and county meetings, births, weddings, obituaries, calendars, school sports, bake sales, service clubs, awards, commemorations, holidays, crime reports, businesses, and legal announcements, until the big picture gets lost, since there’s no way to fit it in anyway. We don’t want to compete with the existing media; we want to complement them. There are things they can do very well that a regional monthly magazine can’t do, and conversely, there are things we can do that just won’t fit into their formats and deadlines. 1 To provide an overview. To take an in-depth look at some of the issues facing our region, and to offer a forum for the people living here. Since we share many of the same problems, we need to get to know our neighbors, then maybe we can also share some solutions. 2 To build a sense of community across 8,000 square miles. All too often, there’s an interesting lecture, play or concert in Westcliffe, Crestone, or Leadville, but we don’t know about it in Salida, Coaldale, or Saguache. All too often, there’s a water grab or a mining scheme where nearby residents could use some help in preserving their community — except we don’t know about it. 3 To get a handle on the changes in the New West. We know real-estate prices are rising rapidly — but why? We really don’t have anything we didn’t have ten years ago, when low-priced property stayed on the market for years. Who’s moving here? Is it really cashed-out Californians, or burned-out Boulderites, or is it even safe to generalize? What do the new residents expect from local institutions like schools and law enforcement? What is their vision of this place on earth? Is our new prosperity here to stay, or could it leave us struggling once again, as it did after the Silver Panic in 1893, and after the collapse of several mining ventures in the 1980’s. That’s why we’re launching Colorado Central. We keep hearing that “this area really needs a good regional magazine, something like the Texas Observer, Northern Lights, or High Country News, but focused on our part of the world.” And there’s a saying that “Those who can, must.” Well, we can. Our editor, Ed Quillen, came to Salida in 1978 to serve as managing editor of The Mountain Mail, where he worked until 1983, when he began to write full-time. Ed is an award-winning regular op-ed columnist for The Denver Post. He’s written, co-written or ghost-written 15 books, and No. 16, Is Denver Necessary?, will be published in the next year by University Press of Colorado. Ed’s work has appeared in dozens of national and regional magazines, and he knows the computers and desktop-publishing systems that produce Colorado Central. Our publisher, Martha Quillen, has been married to Ed for almost 25 years. She and Ed owned the Middle Park Times in Kremmling for three of those years, and she has worked as a newspaper production manager and classified advertising manager. She’s strong on details and bookkeeping, places where Ed is weak, her work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, and she’s written several pseudonymous Westerns for the Trailsman series. Others will certainly be a part of this enterprise; we’ve already been pleasantly surprised by the willingness of so many to contribute their talents to help us get started. Colorado Central will be an attractive magazine, but not a slick one. For one thing, the only slick aspect of Central Colorado is the condition of our highways in the winter. For another, we’re starting on a shoestring that doesn’t allow for expensive coated paper and costly color separations. And we want Colorado Central to be a showcase for local talent, which means using the resources available here, rather than shipping it to a distant printing plant. During its start-up phase, the New Yorker defined itself as “not for the little old lady in Dubuque.” We define Colorado Central as “the magazine that we, ourselves, would like to read about the part of the world we call home.” With that as our guiding principle, Colorado Central should serve readers and advertisers in Central Colorado well. More importantly, it will help us create and nurture a regional culture that will make this an even better place to live and work.

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Whitepaper: Three Key Risks & Opportunities of GDPR This white paper explores three key risks and opportunities that information security and risk management professionals should consider when developing an overall GDPR strategy. While some of the threats posed by GDPR are obvious, such as the fines for non-compliance, there are some other noteworthy risks that should also be taken into account. These include being held liable for non-compliance of partners and vendors and the trend of GDPR-like legislation spreading to other major economic zones across the globe. On the other hand, a well-rounded GDPR strategy should also take into account that there are a number of opportunities that can be associated with GDPR as well. In fact, some risks can be turned around and made into opportunities. Keeping both risks and opportunities in mind is necessary to create a balanced and informed strategy. Learn about the key risks: - Fines for non-compliance - Similar regulations catching on elsewhere - Liability for suppliers and vendors that handle personal data And the key opportunities: - More meaningful and productive engagement with potential customers - Framework for common sense data security - Uniform data privacy and protection standards for international business

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How can Americans actually experience interracial partners? Whenever asked, nine per cent of People in america state it is a poor thing. But could more biases lurk beneath the study information? By Allison Skinner Posted July 9, 2021 9:27AM (EDT) This informative article had been initially published regarding the discussion. Based on the many U.S. that is recent census about 15 per cent of most newlywed partners are interracial. More relationships that are interracial additionally showing up into the news — on tv, in movie as well as in marketing. These styles claim that great strides were made into the approximately 50 years because the Supreme Court struck straight straight down anti-miscegenation laws and regulations. But as being a psychologist whom studies racial attitudes, we suspected that attitudes toward interracial partners is almost certainly not because good as they appear. My work that is previous had some proof of bias against interracial partners. But i desired to understand just how extensive that bias is really. So what does each battle think? To respond to this concern, my collaborator James Rae and I also recruited individuals from through the U.S. to look at implicit and explicit attitudes toward black-white couples that are interracial. Psychologists typically differentiate between explicit biases — which are managed and that is deliberate implicit biases, that are immediately triggered and are usually hard to get a handle on. So a person who clearly states that people of various events should not be together will be evidence that is demonstrating of bias. But an individual who reflexively believes that interracial partners is less responsible renters or higher more likely to default on that loan could be showing proof of implicit bias. In this situation, we evaluated explicit biases simply by asking individuals the way they felt about same-race and couples that are interracial. We evaluated implicit biases something that is using the implicit relationship test, which calls for individuals to quickly categorize same-race and interracial partners with good terms, like “happiness” and “love,” and negative terms, like “pain” and “war.” That they likely possess implicit biases against interracial couples if it takes participants longer to categorize interracial couples with positive words, it’s evidence. As a whole, we recruited about 1,200 people that are white over 250 black individuals and over 250 multiracial individuals to report their attitudes. We unearthed that general, white and black colored individuals from throughout the U.S. revealed statistically significant biases against interracial partners on both the implicit measure therefore the explicit measure. On the other hand, individuals whom defined as multiracial revealed no proof of bias against interracial partners on either measure. The figure below shows the results through the implicit relationship test. The lines suggest the discrepancy that is average how long it took individuals to associate interracial partners with good terms, compared to associating same-race partners with good terms. Observe that for multiracial individuals, this discrepancy that is average with zero, which shows too little bias. within the implicit relationship test, black colored and white individuals took much longer to associate individuals in interracial relationships with good terms, like ‘happiness’ and ‘love.’ Allison Skinner and James Rae , Author provided Upcoming is a figure detailing the outcome through the explicit bias test, with lines calculating typical degrees of explicit bias against interracial partners. Good values suggest bias against interracial partners, while negative values suggest bias and only interracial partners. Remember that multiracial individuals actually reveal a bias in support of interracial partners. into the bias that is explicit, black colored and white individuals indicated a significant degree of disquiet with interracial relationships. Allison Skinner and James Rae , Author provided We believe that the lack of bias observed among multiracial participants may stem from the fact that they’re the product of an interracial relationship although we cannot know for sure from our data. Then there’s the truth of the very own relationships that are romantic. Multiracial individuals have few intimate choices that could perhaps not constitute a relationship that is interracial Over 87 % of multiracial individuals within our test reported having dated interracially. We additionally wished to know very well what might anticipate bias against interracial partners. Both for white and black colored individuals, this can be exactly what we discovered. There is one catch: Ebony individuals that has formerly held it’s place in an interracial relationship had been in the same way expected to harbor explicit biases as people who hadn’t held it’s place in one. Next, we wished to test whether having contact that is close quite simply, investing quality time with interracial couples — was related to good attitudes toward interracial partners. Emotional proof indicates that connection with users of other teams has a tendency to reduce intergroup biases. To access this, we asked participants questions regarding exactly how many interracial partners they knew and exactly how time that is much invested using them. We discovered that across all three racial teams, more contact that is interpersonal interracial partners meant more positive implicit and explicit attitudes toward interracial partners. Finally, we examined whether simply being subjected to couples that are interracial such as for example seeing them around in your community — will be related to more positive attitudes toward interracial partners. Some have actually argued that visibility to interracial as well as other status that is“mixed couples can act as a catalyst to cut back biases. Our outcomes, nonetheless, revealed no proof of this. Generally speaking, individuals whom reported more contact with interracial couples within their district reported no less bias compared to those whom reported really small contact with interracial partners. In reality, among multiracial individuals, people who reported more contact with interracial partners within their district actually reported more explicit bias against interracial partners compared to those with less visibility. The perspective for future years According to polling data, only a small % of men and women when you look at the U.S. — 9 per cent — say that the boost in interracial wedding is really a thing that is bad. Yet our findings indicate that a lot of within the U.S. harbor both implicit and biases that are explicit interracial partners. These biases were quite robust, turning up among those that had had near individual connection with interracial partners as well as some who’d as soon as been tangled up in interracial intimate relationships. The only real people who didn’t show biases against interracial partners were multiracial people.

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Types of Home Heating Systems Which one is best? Are you on the lookout for the best heating systems for your home, but you’re not sure which central heating systems are best suited to you? Fear not, as we’ve got you covered in our home heating guide; a fully comprehensive guide to the best heating system for your home, plus some insights into the best alternative heating methods for homes as well. Types of heating systems UK How you choose to keep your home warm is an important decision to make; not only do you want to choose a house heating system that ensures your home is kept nice and warm, you also want to ensure that your home heating system is affordable, too. One of the most common and cheapest forms of heating in the UK is gas central heating. Alternatives to gas central heating, especially if your home is considered to be a bit more “off-grid”, include LPG central heating, oil and electric heating solutions. Whether you’re looking for renewable heating methods, heating options for homes without gas or the best heating system for a new build, there’s an option to suit your needs, wants and budget. Gas central heating As we mentioned above, gas central heating is one of the cheapest and most common heating systems in the UK. Your home must be connected to the National Grid Gas Transmission in order for you to use this method of heating your home, and as long as you opt for an energy-efficient boiler, you can enjoy the cosiness of your home thanks to a gas central heating system. Learn more: The Free Boiler Replacement Grant Explained LPG central heating If your home isn’t on the main gas grid and you live in a more remote area of the country, then you likely won’t be able to use a gas central heating system. A popular alternative is to use LPG (liquid petroleum gas) central heating which must be delivered to your home by an LPG company and then stored safely and securely at your home. It’s usually delivered by a huge tanker and then must be stored safely in a tank in your garden. LPG is typically quite a bit more expensive than mains gas central heating, but it’s not quite as expensive as electric systems. Oil central heating Another method of heating your home if you’re not connected to the main gas grid is to use oil central heating; a heating system that’s most commonly used in homes in Northern Ireland. Similarly to the LPG system, the heating oil must be delivered to your home and stored safely in a tank. It works by heating water via an oil-fired boiler, which then circulates hot water around your home and central heating to your radiators. Biomass heating systems Biomass heating systems are considered to be a little more old-fashioned than some of the other home heating systems featured in this guide, but they’re still pretty popular in some homes in the UK. They work by burning materials such as logs and wood which in turn heat your water and your home. Wood-burning stoves are more common in living rooms, just to heat that room, but they can also be a good way of providing heat and water to the rest of your house, too. Renewable heating systems involve you generating your own energy in order to heat your home and provide hot water throughout your house. There are several types of renewable heat sources that you can use to heat your home, such as: Solar water heating systems You can also use things like wind turbines and solar panels in order to generate your own electricity and heat. While it’s more common to use them for electricity rather than heat and hot water, it is still possible to do so. The initial cost of these appliances is usually pretty expensive, but after that, you’ve got your own source of renewable energy. Using renewable ways of heating your home not only means that you’re helping to save the planet by reducing the use of fossil fuels to heat your home, but it can also help you to save money as you’re not paying a gas or electric company to heat your home, for example. Electric central heating Electric central heating systems can work in different ways. You can simply buy electric heaters (like radiators) that can be plugged into sockets around your house to provide heat or you can entirely replace your gas-powered boiler with an electric one that will provide heat and water to your home. While electric heating systems are typically considered to be more energy-efficient than gas-powered for example, they can also be a little more expensive to run. In terms of their advantages, it’s really up to you to decide what’s more important; efficiency or saving money? Immersion heaters are just another type of electric heating system. They’re also often referred to as unvented hot water systems or megaflow boilers and they work by heating the water in your home. One of the biggest advantages of immersion heaters is that even if your boiler fails, you should still be able to generate hot water as they work by heating the elements found in water cylinders in order to heat water; think of them almost like a kettle. Storage heaters are another form of electric heating but instead of heating the water in your home, they provide the heat to keep your home nice and warm in the winter. Storage heaters store and use thermal energy that heats up internal ceramic bricks overnight and then releases the heat that they generated throughout the day to keep your house warm. These types of heating systems are usually used by people who are on a time-of-use electricity tariff such as Economy 7 or Economy 10. They pay a cheaper rate for energy overnight, which means they can benefit from using a storage heater as it enables them to use “off-peak” electricity throughout the night. For more advice and information regarding how to save money on your gas and electricicty bills, take a look at our useful guides below.

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Concrete Scanning is the process of checking the concrete in a building for cracks or other damage. This is done using specialized equipment that can detect even the smallest cracks. What Is Concrete Scanning? The term "concrete scanning" is used to describe the use of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and other techniques to survey subterranean structures such as pipelines, water mains, and sewer lines. Concrete scanning can be used to locate potential problems with these underground systems before they cause significant damage or loss of life. Concrete scanning is the use of ground-penetrating radar and other equipment to detect materials or voids within a concrete slab. Concrete scanningis used to inspect concrete slabs or columns prior to drilling or coring in renovations and new construction projects. ACS Underground Solutions' concrete scans are completed using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology for fast and accurate inspections. GPR is safe and non-invasive; using transmitted waves and their reflected signals, we can analyse the subsoil for embedded objects. Concrete scanning is a non-destructive method of concrete evaluation that uses ground-penetrating radar, or GPR, to assess the integrity of the structure in place and locate embedded utilities prior to concrete cutting, coring, drilling, etc. Because GPR uses reflected radio waves, this method of imaging concrete is safe, non-invasive and more effective and versatile than X-rays for concrete assessment of columns, slabs and walls. Concrete Floor Penetrating Radar (also known as Concrete X-Ray) is a form of non-destructive testing that records features and objects within concrete structures. We use the latest technology, developed by the world's leading GPR manufacturer, to locate and record details of ducts and services. Our specialist technicians use a range of antennas that enable us to accurately locate rebar, post-tensioning, ducts and voids within and beneath slabs, as well as detect utilities, subsidence, services, data, stormwater and sewerage to a depth of up to 5m. We also carry out concrete testing. Concrete cutting, hole drilling, demolition of structures and hole drilling are activities that contain a high level of risk. What reinforcement are you cutting into? Are there post-tensioned cables? Is there live energy in that slab you are going to cut? What can be done to minimise this risk? That's our job. A slab scan can provide detailed and accurate information about structural reinforcement, services and ductwork within concrete structures, enabling informed decisions to be made. Slabtec's concrete scanning service is the best way to reduce risk on your site and maximise the safety of personnel, services and structures. Whether it's a small or large construction project, you need to get the best concrete scanning services to minimise risk and scan concrete structures using the best methodologies available. At Slabtec we offer high-quality concrete scanning and GPR concrete scanning services. Our services include destructive testing and extensive use of GPS technology to ensure a quality core examination. Most of the hazards that exist are the result of improper use or transport of the concrete scanner, which an experienced and properly trained technician will ensure are avoided. A concrete scanner is critical to site safety and can locate and identify objects within the concrete. A relatively quick scan of a single house foundation slab on the ground will take much less time and be less costly than a walk-through of a two-storey industrial building with concrete columns, walls and decks that need to be attended to. So, if you are in the construction industry and need concrete scanning, why not contact us? A member of our professional and experienced team will be happy to help. X-ray imaging requires access to both sides of the concrete service, which makes it difficult to use in many circumstances, as well as emitting harmful radiation to operators and the environment. To avoid delays during construction, reduce unforeseen risks and avoid additional costs during construction, schedule a concrete scan. Often, scan results can be quickly and easily exported to a variety of software packages, including Word and CAD, allowing the operator to provide user-friendly and intuitive reports, often containing an accurate representation of what is hidden within the concrete. Ensuring it is safe before cutting, drilling and sawing concrete slabs is a priority for anyone operating in the construction and demolition industry. ACS Underground Solutions provides services in CT, NY, NJ, MA and RI to find hidden objects or abnormalities before drilling or sawing concrete. Slabtec is a team of seasoned professionals with decades of experience in concrete scanning and related repair services to assist you in your construction project. Again, regardless of the methodology selected, scanning is a relatively quick and painless process; a process that generally only requires access to one side of the concrete and often provides real-time in-situ imaging. Prior to drilling, boring or cutting a concrete structure, a concrete scan helps identify the location and depth of embedded objects with high-resolution ground-penetrating radar (GPR). What Are The Benefits Of Concrete Scanning? Concrete scanning is a method of inspection where concrete is analyzed for defects using various types of sensors. The benefits of concrete scanning include: -Less time spent on inspection, as defects can be detected quickly -Reduced need for replacement or repair due to defective concrete -Reduced potential for accidents, as defective areas can be identified before they cause any damage -Increased safety for workers due to the identification of potential hazards What Are The Limitations Of Concrete Scanning? There are a few limitations to concrete scanning that should be considered when using this method of inspection: -The equipment used to perform concrete scanning is expensive, and may not be available in all locations -The sensors used to detect defects can be sensitive, and may not work in all conditions -The method of concrete scanning is not always accurate and may result in the identification of false defects How Is Concrete Scanning Done? Concrete scanning is a process of detecting the presence or absence of objects or materials within a confined space using imaging technology. The technology is based on the principle that when light travels through a medium, its waves are scattered in all directions. This type of scattering can be used to create an image of the inside surface of an object. By using a series of overlapping images, it is possible to create a three-dimensional image of the inside surface. Concrete scanning is commonly used in security applications, such as monitoring the inside surfaces of buildings for unauthorized access or detection of explosives. The technology can also be used to detect objects hidden beneath layers of concrete, such as pipes and cables. What Types Of Equipment Are Used In Concrete Scanning? What is concrete scanning? Concrete scanning is the use of equipment to detect flaws in concrete such as cracks, voids, and lumps. The equipment used in concrete scanning includes lasers, cameras, and sensors. Lasers are used to measure the size and shape of cracks in concrete. Cameras are used to capture images of the surface of the concrete for analysis. Sensors are used to detect any defects or irregularities in the surface of the concrete. The information gathered by the equipment is then used to generate a detailed report that can help identify potential problems with the structural integrity of the concrete. Concrete scanning can help avoid potential accidents and repairs that could result from structural flaws in the structure. Concrete scanning is a process that helps ensure buildings are safe and sound. It provides information about any cracks or other damage in the concrete. This allows professionals to take action before any problems develop into more serious issues.

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with contributing author Richard Sharpe After years of a traditionally isolated approach, the indications are that the PRC is embracing international law enforcement cooperation in the anti-corruption arena. Has the Panda finally come in from the cold, and if so, why? In May of this year, Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption hosted its 6th International Symposium (“the Symposium”). The Symposium was attended by anti-bribery and corruption enforcement agencies from around the world, and its theme was “A future without Corruption: One Vision, Multiple Strategies.” At the heart of the event was the notion that without increased international cooperation between anti-corruption agencies, corruption (which is increasingly international) will never be brought to heel. There has long been both formal and informal cooperation amongst the enforcement agencies of certain countries (notably those within the common law and EU worlds), and this trend has been increasing in recent years. Law enforcement officials in different jurisdictions share tips with one another and regularly host training seminars with the aim being to create “more cooks in the kitchen” during investigations (according to the U.S. SEC’s Chief FCPA enforcer Kara Brockmeyer). This has been recently highlighted with the investigation into allegations of bribery at FIFA. A U.S. DOJ official, Marshall Miller, recently said, “We’re frequently working in parallel with foreign prosecutorial law enforcement and regulatory partners. And through those relationships that we’ve developed with our foreign partners, we are able to ensure that the fact multiple jurisdictions are engaging in parallel investigations doesn’t somehow render the investigation either unfair in some way or slow it down by having conflicting requests.” Historically, however, there has been a perception that the PRC has not fully embraced the concept of international cooperation, despite having ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption in 2005. This appears to have changed in recent years. The Deputy Director General of the PRC National Bureau of Corruption Prevention, Fu Kui, gave one of the keynote speeches at the Symposium. He noted: “the fight against transnational corruption crimes has become a serious challenge faced by the international society. China has attached great importance to international anticorruption cooperation and included it into the overall strategy of fighting corruption and building clean governance.” Mr. Fu highlighted that the Communist Party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and Ministry of Supervision had carried out friendly exchanges with anti-corruption and oversight agencies in 89 countries and regions and established anti-corruption law enforcement cooperative mechanisms with its counterparts in the U.S. and Canada. On November 8, 2014, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ meeting endorsed the “Beijing Declaration on Fighting Corruption” (which was signed by the PRC, U.S., Australia and Canada, amongst others) and launched the APEC Network of Anti-Corruption Authorities and Law Enforcement Agencies (ACT-NET). The Declaration states that the ACT-NET was to be developed as “an informal network for sharing information and exchanging best practices and techniques between anti-corruption and law enforcement authorities in the Asia-Pacific region, to assist in the detection, investigation and prosecution of corruption, bribery, money laundering and illicit trade.” In connected meetings with U.S. President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, President Xi Jinping specifically mentioned international cooperation in anti-corruption measures such as hunting down fugitives and recovering their assets. In November 2014, at the G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Brisbane, Australia, G20 leaders (including President Xi Jinping) endorsed the Anti-Corruption Action Plan, pledging to build cooperation and networks, including enhancing mutual legal assistance, recovery of the proceeds of corruption and denial of safe havens to corrupt officials. Observers expect China to steer the G20’s agenda toward anti-corruption when it holds the group’s presidency in 2016. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) The PRC announced in June 2015 that it is considering joining the anti-corruption panel of the OECD. It has recently taken part as an observer in the OECD anti-corruption panel’s meetings, but joining as a full member would highlight its commitment. China and the USA During the seventh China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue that took place in June 2015 in Washington D.C., the two sides agreed to enhance communication on anti-corruption work and reaffirmed their G20 commitments to tackle foreign bribery, denial of safe haven and asset recovery. China and the UK In one of the few publicly confirmed examples of the PRC authorities assisting a western agency in an anti-corruption case, the head of the UK’s Serious Fraud Office, David Green, confirmed that his agency had been working with PRC prosecutors in relation to the GlaxoSmithKline investigation. He said: “Certainly, so far as I am aware, it is the first time we have had cooperation with the Chinese on an SFO case.” What is the rationale for the PRC’s new approach? While it is clear that the PRC has taken significant steps forward in terms of entering the sphere of global cooperation against corruption, their motivation is less clear. Some have said that the PRC’s focus seems to be on fugitive repatriation and asset recovery in relation to its own citizens. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party in November 2012 (at which Xi Jingping became General Secretary of the Party), the PRC has instigated a well-publicized anti-graft campaign, with the stated intention to “hunt tigers and swat flies,” under “Operation Fox Hunt.” This operation saw the arrest of 680 officials in 2014. In April 2015, Interpol (which the PRC joined in 1984) launched “Operation Sky Net,” issuing arrest warrants for the 100 most wanted Chinese officials, who had allegedly fled overseas. In the pursuit of its “tigers,” the PRC has engaged in efforts to return them to the country by negotiating extradition treaties with 39 countries and mutual criminal and judicial assistance treaties with 52 countries. It has also signed 124 agreements or memoranda of understanding in cooperation with 91 countries, regions and international organizations. In addition, the PRC has entered police cooperation with 189 countries and sent 62 police liaison officers to 36 PRC embassies in 31 countries. Most of this cooperation has been with countries in Asia. However, most of the PRC’s highest profile targets are believed to have fled to the U.S., Australia and Canada, none of which have extradition treaties with the PRC. In the absence of any extradition treaty, the PRC has resorted to alternative measures such as repatriation or suing suspects in foreign courts. Since many fugitives reportedly fled using counterfeit identity documents, China may be able to appeal to the USA or Canadian authorities on the grounds that the fugitives are illegal immigrants. The mutual law enforcement cooperation in which many nations are now engaged, by way of informal information, training exchanges and formal assistance, highlights the need for multinationals to take a global approach in developing their compliance systems. This approach should take the PRC into consideration. The PRC’s interest in securing the return of their overseas “most wanted” may further incentivize the PRC to engage more fully in genuinely mutual cooperation going forward, including assisting foreign countries with investigations involving PRC nationals. When this happens, then it may truly be said that the Panda has finally come in from the cold.

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Menopause is a period in a woman’s life, sometimes referred to as the “change,” that can become extremely problematic. Menopause, or the earlier stage known as perimenopause, can be troublesome. During this time, there is a dramatic shift in the production of hormones, specifically progesterone and estrogen. When these hormones are no longer in balance, patients may notice a shift in their overall health and well-being. Symptoms of menopause Below are some of the most common symptoms associated with those who are going through menopause: - Urinary incontinence - Vaginal infections and dryness - Changes in mood/mood shifts - Memory problems - Irregular periods - Sleep pattern changes - Hot flashes - Reduced sex drive How to get through menopause Perimenopause and menopause can last months or years, depending on how long it takes the body to complete the process. For some women, it is relatively minor and few symptoms are noticed, while others may experience any or all of the symptoms above and may find it greatly impacts their day-to-day life. Instead, the team at Craig Ranch OB/GYN encourages women to visit with their doctor to get through the process with as little interruption to their life as possible. Treatment for menopause While there is no way to actually avoid menopause altogether, there are ways of reducing the problematic symptoms that can occur. One of the best, most recommended solutions for menopause includes hormone replacement therapy. Because the levels of estrogen and progesterone are often greatly reduce, the introduction of these hormones into the body can bring the body back in balance. Hormone replacement therapy is typically a viable option for many of our patients. Women come in to have their hormone levels checked, and then with the help of their doctor, they can bring them back in balance and greatly reduce the symptoms they are experiencing during this season of change. Call the team at Craig Ranch OB/GYN today Women in the area of McKinney, TX who are faced with the unwanted problems associated with menopause are welcome to work with Dr. Craig Ranch to discuss solutions. The practice is located at 7900 Henneman Way, Ste. 100 and can be reached by phone at (214) 544-6600.

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Libraries and Crossref are a winning combination. Our shared goal is to improve discoverability of content for researchers. For our part we look after our members’ metadata and run a registry of persistent links. We also offer services that help systems and people to make connections. We currently look after over 155702663 records from theses, dissertations, preprints, grants, and reports– through to journal articles and books/book chapters. Enhance your metadata and connect your discovery and linking services with these records, they’re all available through open APIs and [search] (https://search.crossref.org/). If you are a librarian and you need to use OpenURL with your library link resolver e.g. Alma, an email address should be supplied in queries that the link resolver sends to Crossref. This will be configured in your link resolver. You can find more information in our OpenURL documentation. Our members register records with us including as much metadata as possible, they then use each others’ metadata to link their references and commit to maintaining these links for the long-term. Increasingly we are being asked to take in other scholarly outputs such as grants, peer review reports, videos, blogs, and other. Watch our blog for news of these additions or sign up to our newsletter via the link in the footer of this website. One of our responsibilities is to make metadata available to the systems and people who need it. The benefits to libraries in using our metadata are that you can ensure persistent links, which lead to increased discoverability of your resources. And it also means you don’t have to sign individual linking agreements with each publisher or keep track of their different ways of linking. We have a number of metadata retrieval options, in addition to OpenURL. The most visible is search.crossref.org (for humans!) which uses our REST API (for machines!). Both interfaces are open and free to use without registering. From search.crossref.org you can search for a DOI, an article, an author, an ORCID iD, etc. You can search right from our homepage on the second tab ‘search metadata’ or go directly to search.crossref.org. We have a browsable title list of all titles registered with us, by journal, book series, or conference proceeding. A growing number of libraries are publishers themselves. Many of the approximately 180 members that join every month are, for example, a scholar-publisher or a library-publisher. If you’d like to register content and contribute metadata please take a look at the member terms and if you can meet them, apply to join. Contact our outreach team to set up an account or ask any questions. Technical support is also available from our metadata experts.

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Twinkle, twinkle, little ball Sputnik caught the world off guard 44 years ago today Sputnik I - Earth's first artificial satellite - was only a shiny beach-ball-size aluminum sphere with a radio beeper inside, but the entire world was bemused by its presumption. Consternation would be a better term to describe American public reaction. Soviet officials and American science writers had reported that the Soviet Union, as well as the United States, was preparing to launch satellites as part of a global study of Earth and Sun called the International Geophysical Year (IGY). Most Americans discounted the reports or ignored them altogether. After all, launching satellites really is rocket science, and they didn't think the mid-century Soviet Union was any good at it. But in 1957, they watched in jaw-dropping wonder as sunlight glinted off the highly polished beeping sphere. The realization that it took awesome rocket-science capability to launch that taunting beeper hit most Americans with such force that frenzied commentators spoke of a scientific "Pearl Harbor." Contempt for Soviet technology turned to fear. There was talk of American scientific backwardness and of a (nonexistent) military missile gap. Never mind that the US was expected to launch its own satellites. Americans felt thoroughly humiliated when the first US launch attempts failed while the rest of the world cheered Soviet space prowess. Realizing they had an unexpected propaganda coup, the Soviets trumpeted their satellites as evidence of the superiority of their communist system. It's easy to laugh at such silliness now. We know the US recovered its balance and won the race to put humans on the Moon. We know that Russia and the US now are partners in advancing manned space flight and scientific exploration. What may not be widely known is what was going on behind the scenes when Sputnik orbited exactly 44 years ago today. Declassified Russian and American documents and comments by Russian space veterans put that event into a new perspective. They show that American rocket technology was strong and not significantly lagging that of the Soviet Union. The Eisenhower administration knew for a fact that there was no missile gap but couldn't make public the secret intelligence. Moreover, Sputnik helped fulfill one of Dwight Eisenhower's strategic goals. Werhner von Braun and his Army rocket team could have orbited a satellite with one of their missile-launching rockets many months before Sputnik left the pad. But Eisenhower did not want to use military hardware or make a race out of humanity's first step into space. He wanted to establish the principle that near-Earth space - like the high seas - is a common area where satellites of any nation can freely go. The Soviets loudly proclaimed that principle when Sputnik went up. That point established, there could be no objection to orbiting the spy satellites that the United States already had under development. Eisenhower then allowed von Braun to launch the first US IGY satellite, compensating for the early failures of the civilian rocket developed for IGY work. If this information had been available 44 years ago, Americans would not have been so alarmed nor the Soviets so cocky. Paul Dickson skillfully puts the story of Sputnik and its aftermath into this new perspective in his informative and readable book. Readers should be warned that my enthusiasm for the book is fed partly by a sense of vindication. Reporters covering rocketry and space science knew enough to warn that panic over Sputnik was unwarranted. Had we known then what Dickson details now, we could have made a more persuasive case. This is not to say that American science and technology were without problems. Agency rivalry hampered rocket development. Serious underfunding threatened the vitality of basic scientific research. Sputnik shocked the US into getting its act together. Rocket development was re-organized. Science and education suddenly received high priority. A meaningful space program was established. This saga is the core of the book. The author does carry the story forward to show what followed the Sputnik shock - the Moon exploration program and beyond. However, that sketchy account serves mainly to reinforce the book's main point, which is a lesson for our own time. It was a mistake to sell the United States short in October 1957, and it would be a mistake to sell it short in October 2001. Robert C. Cowen writes about science for the Monitor. By Paul Dickson Walker & Co. 272 pp., $28

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'It's not just about the stuff': How to get organized at the start of a new decade (Sander / pexels.com) TORONTO -- As January rolls around, many of us will be facing the daunting task of trying to get organized not just for a new year, but for the start of an entirely new decade. To help you start off on the right foot, CTVNews.ca talked to Dennise Conforti, president of the Professional Organizers in Canada, to get some tips on how to become more organized. While your goal might be to reorganize your entire home, Conforti said it’s best to start small. “Start with a drawer, see how you feel after cleaning out one drawer,” she said. “If you have the energy and you feel good, move on to something a little bit bigger and work your way through.” In a multi-level home, she recommends starting on the top floor and working your way down. If you live on one level, she said her instinct is to “start with the furthest room from the front of the door.” But sometimes people need to start “with whatever’s bugging them the most,” she said. This is often a room or basement that has turned into a catch-all “storage” room over the years -- the kind of room you can’t walk through without tripping over piles of detritus and boxes of forgotten magazines. In order to sort through the debris that may have accumulated in a room or closet you want to organize, try placing items in three categories: things you want to get rid of, things you want to keep, and things you want to give to other people. She recommends starting with one category and then moving through the others. But this isn’t always as straightforward for some. She said people often get stuck at some point while categorizing their clutter. “They look at a pile of stuff and they're like, ‘OK, now what do I do? I'm not sure I want to get rid of it, but I really don't know what to do with it.’” There’s no one answer to the clutter question, Conforti said, but there have been numerous trends attempting to address it. For instance, those who preach minimalism believe that we should have very few possessions, and only buy what we need to live and function. One of the most popular organization trends this year came from tidying up guru Marie Kondo, who visited families in a new Netflix show and helped them work through their mess. Her method of working through clutter is to only keep things that “spark joy” in the owner. The philosophy isn’t about hoarding every single baseball card you’ve saved since you were 10 years old -- a spoon can “spark joy” because it is useful, Kondo believes. The concept is that by thinking more deeply about how we connect to our possessions and how they have a role in our lives, we may be able to let go of guilt or anxiety about giving away or throwing out things. Conforti said that different methods work for different people, and that the KonMari method is not the only way to organize. “Each generation kind of has somebody (who) pops out within the industry and kind of comes up with their own method of organizing. But there’s no one-size-fits-all.” “There's no race to organizing,” Conforti said. “Make sure you're making really good decisions with the stuff that you want to keep. And then once you're left with the stuff that you cherish and you want to keep, then you look at how you're going to store them long term.” Things you want to keep can be further categorized by use and by whether they need to be easily accessible. Conforti gave the example of treasured objects that you want to display now -- which could find a good home in a display case -- versus treasured objects that you may want to pass on to future generations. Something you’ve been holding onto to give to a future child could probably be labelled and packed away for safe keeping until the time comes, whereas things used on a day-to-day basis need to be within arms’ reach. PLAN BEFORE YOU BUY One mistake people often make, she said, is purchasing items intended to help with organizing — shelves, boxes, sets of mini drawers and containers — before they make a plan for them. “You can't just go out and buy product and say, ‘OK, I'm going to get organized,’ ‘cause you really got to know what you have in order to know if you're really going to need to go out and buy [containers] at all,” she said. “We don't necessarily get rid of anything. Sometimes it could just be rearranging what you currently have to better fit the space.” Buying organizing shelves, boxes or containers may be a good idea if you’ve looked at what you have, and you know how you would use the containers, but Conforti said that without that plan, people can sometimes just end up adding to their clutter with more boxes. WHY IS ORGANIZING SO HARD? Conforti said one of the reasons that some people hire professional organizers is that living in the “modern world” is complicated. “I do think that our ever busy schedules make it really hard for some people to just really sit down and work out certain routines or work out some systems that are going to make life easier for them,” she said. “A lot of people struggle with it.” It’s very common for busy, working adults to put off organization projects because of the pace of their lives, she said. Organization is sometimes thought of as an innate trait, something that a person just has an affinity for. But even those who see it as a natural trait often also see it as a basic skill, something so simple that a person who struggles with it could just get better if they tried a little harder. Neither of those is the full truth, according to Conforti. Organizing is a complicated skill that can and should be taught, she said. Some people may bring a natural talent to it, but there are still new things to learn. She added that she’s observed that schools are starting to emphasize organization from an earlier age, and she believes it is important to cement those habits. “When people go into homes now, you know, when you're working (with) families, you're starting to see some of (those skills) in the younger kids that they have.” Others have additional hurdles to climb over on the path to getting organized. Conforti said that physical disability and mental illness can contribute to a person having a hard time getting organized and staying so. A person with depression may struggle with motivation, or a person with ADHD could have trouble staying on track. Conforti said that as a professional organizer, she works with a person’s strengths and limitations in order to “personalize the system” to them. Although it’s easy to keep putting off cleaning out that disorganized back room, Conforti emphasized that people see important benefits in all areas of their lives when they start attempting to get organized, no matter how small that first step is. “It's sort of like a ripple effect,” she said. “It affects so many different aspects of your life, your relationships, your work to your mental health, your physical health. It touches so many things. It's not just about the stuff.”

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Determining if a wetland is present on a property — and, moreover, understanding all the potential impacts of a building project — is a complex process that involves a detailed analysis. It’s for this reason that municipalities, wetland commissions or wetland agencies usually turn to either a soil scientist or to a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) for help in reviewing complex wetland permit applications. What to Look for in an Expert When starting on your journey to selecting an expert, you might be wondering, “What are the most important attributes to consider?” The fact is that you need a combination of several items that include training and extensive expertise in the area of wetlands. Your expert should be a soil scientist, since under state law, only a soil scientist can determine the exact boundaries of a wetland. Your expert should also be credentialed as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS), since these professionals are the only ones fully trained to analyze environmental impacts to wetlands. Your expert should also have some prior work experience as a wetlands officer or wetland agent, since that gives them the best understanding of the municipal process and the regulations. Your expert should also have experience in court proceedings, and be versed in the latest in wetland law, so that any documents produced will be of the highest quality. Expert Wetland Reviews A soil scientist and professional wetland scientist can assist municipalities with determining the impact of a potential project, which is information that is required before granting a permit. A variety of needs can be addressed, including: - Wetland permit application review; - Wetland impact assessment and expert testimony; - Wetland boundary verification; - Vernal pool identification; - Habitat restoration plans; - Mitigation plans; - And much more. Does your municipality need help with planning, building, construction, or improvement projects that require a wetlands review? If so, we can help. For more information, call us at 203-451-8319, contact us online or email us at [email protected].

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One day, while walking through the Williamsburg neighborhood, we happened to stumble upon a sign that read, “World’s Largest Sketchbook Collection”. Naturally, we were intrigued so we decided to take a step inside. They really were not kidding. From wall to wall, floor to ceiling, there were endless shelves packed with sketchbooks of various colors and sizes. Without any expectations nor explanations, we stood there in awe. After the initial jaw drop, any person’s natural instinct was to go and pull a random sketchbook from the wall. But, of course, the minute you do that, a staff member will stop you midway to tell you more about the actual rules of the Brooklyn Art Library. Oh, right… we just walked into a library. There is indeed a whole system to this grand collage of bookcases. Each sketchbook has been categorized by the artist into various themes. Once you sign up for a library card, you can check out a sketchbook by selecting a category of interest. The catalogue will automatically select a sketchbook at random within the category of interest. The “librarian” will fetch the sketchbook along with another completely random sketchbook for you. When both books have been pulled from the shelf, they sit at the front desk for pickup, ready for your viewing pleasure. In this library, already set with the right mood lighting and comfortable tables and benches, you are welcome to sit and discover what’s inside your sketchbooks. The whole beauty of the process is that you really don’t know what you’re going to get. The crowd sourced library is comprised of over 30,000 sketchbooks at this permanent location alone created by artists from 135 countries around the world. They also have a mobile collection that travels between and is showcased in major cities. Some of the books are available for viewing in their digital library. Each book is an opportunity to peer inside an artist’s world. So, what are you waiting for? Whether you’re in the neighborhood or not, check out what this library has to offer! It is an incredible source of inspiration, imagination and just total awesome-ness. Brooklyn Art Library 103A North 3rd St. Brooklyn, NY 11249

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Planning and zoning functions are directly related and pertain to the review and analysis of potential development. Whether you need a variance, a rezoning, or are considering annexing or developing property within the Village of Carpentersville, the Planning and Zoning personnel will guide you through the process. Planning and Zoning personnel of the Village of Carpentersville focus on current and future land uses, their locations within the Village, and the administration of the Village Zoning Ordinance and the applicable zoning district regulations. Planning and Zoning personnel also review applications relating to new developments and businesses such as: These personnel focus on site plan review for compliance with Village Ordinances and Development Standards and providing the Village Staff recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Board on these applications. The Comprehensive Plan was adopted in September 2022 and sets forth long-range recommendations for the future growth and development within the community and for the maintenance of and enhancement to the existing image and character of the Village. Click below to access the planning document: Planning and Zoning staff also review patios, decks, garages, swimming pools and other similar such permits to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and the applicable zoning district regulations, such as setbacks and lot coverage.

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Turkey has been carrying out active and strong diplomacy at the table and on the ground to help Rakhine Muslims, Turkey's Ambassador to Myanmar Kerem Divanlıoğlu said. "Turkey is one of the countries implementing projects with its own resources," Divanlıoğlu told Anadolu Agency (AA). Divanlıoğlu stressed that Ankara pioneers support for Rakhine Muslims in the international arena in three fields: keeping their problems on the agenda of international organizations, such as the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC); providing humanitarian support for urgent needs; and dialogue with Myanmar's government on the issue. The Myanmar government has long been blamed for genocide against the minority Muslim Rohingya community in the western Rakhine State. The exodus of Rohingya began in August 2017 after Myanmar security forces launched a brutal crackdown following attacks by an insurgent group on guard posts. The scale, organization and ferocity of the operation led to accusations from the international community, including the U.N., of ethnic cleansing and genocide. Rohingya Muslims are the most persecuted minority in the world, according to U.N. figures and continue to suffer from oppression under the Myanmar government, the army and Buddhist extremists. The Turkish ambassador said the priority should be the return of the nearly 1 million Rohingya Muslims living in dire conditions to their homeland in Myanmar. "Rohingya Muslims don't want to return Myanmar without security guarantees and the determination of their legal status," Divanlıoğlu said. Over the past decade, thousands of Rohingya have been killed since violence broke out in 2008, causing hundreds of thousands to flee their homeland for Bangladesh, Malaysia and other countries in the region. At least 9,000 Rohingya were killed in Rakhine State between Aug. 25 and Sept. 24, 2017, according to Doctors without Borders (MSF). Turkey geared up efforts to revive the lives of the persecuted Rohingya as the country has so far reached out to at least 700,000 Rohingya Muslims with humanitarian aid. Charities, state-run organizations and individuals set up camps, hospitals and water wells and distributed aid to the community. In one year, more than 2,000 tons of food packages were delivered to the displaced Rohingya Muslims. Some 165,000 people received free medical treatment and more than 300,000 others received psychiatric treatment to cope with what they suffered at the hands of poverty, military oppression and other misfortunes in Myanmar.

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Citronella Oil | Cymbopogon Winterianus: Citronella oil is a volatile oil, which is distilled using steam distillation process from the greenish blue, lemon-scented leaves and stem of the plant Cymbopogon nardus (Ceylon citronella) or Cymbopogon winteratus (Java type citronella). The leaves of citronella plant (Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt) are distilled to obtain valuable oil. This aromatic oil has a citrusy, lemon-like fragrance and is used for a variety of therapeutic and medicinal purposes.This fragrant oil is a popular choice for its insect-repelling properties, making it ideal for use in outdoor activities and natural bug repellents. Additionally, Citronella oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and promote relaxation, making it beneficial for use in aromatherapy and massage. Citronella Essential Oil is a source of important perfumery chemicals like citronellal, citronellol and geraniol, which find extensive use in soap, perfumery, cosmetic and flavoring industries. Citronella Essential Oil Properties : - Botanical Ref - Cymbopogon Winterianus - Plant Family - Poaceae (Gramineae) - Aroma -Sweet, fresh, lemony, grassy, sweet some what woody dry out. - Plant Part Used - Grass - Color Tone - Pale Yellowish - Origin - India - Grade - Therapeutic - Production Process - Steam Distillation - Usage - Insect repellent, Aromatherapy, Astringent & Perfume Industry - Mixes well with - Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Lemongrass. - Main Constituents - Citronellal, Citronellol, Gerniol, Esters Our 100% pure and natural Citronella oil is carefully extracted and rigorously tested for quality and potency. Discover the endless possibilities in our 100% Pure Citronella oil. Here is a detailed description of the benefits and usage of Citronella oil: Citronella Oil Benefits: - Acts as a natural insect repellent: Citronella oil is known for its insect-repelling properties, making it a popular choice for use in candles, sprays, and lotions to keep mosquitos and other bugs away. - Helps reduce inflammation: Citronella oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and swelling, making it beneficial for those with arthritis or other inflammatory conditions. - Promotes relaxation and relieves stress: Citronella oil has calming properties that can help reduce stress and promote relaxation, making it a popular choice for use in aromatherapy and massage. - Acts as a natural deodorizer: Citronella oil can help eliminate unpleasant odors, making it a popular choice for use in natural cleaning products and air fresheners. Citronella oil Usage: - Insect repellent: Citronella oil can be used in candles, sprays, and lotions to keep mosquitos and other bugs away. Simply mix a few drops of Citronella oil with a carrier oil such as coconut or olive oil, and apply to the skin or clothing as needed. - Aromatherapy: Citronella oil can be used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Simply add a few drops of Citronella oil to a diffuser or humidifier and allow the aroma to fill the room. - Massage: Citronella oil can be used topically for massage to help reduce inflammation and promote relaxation. Mix a few drops of Citronella oil with a carrier oil such as coconut or jojoba oil and apply to the skin. - Natural deodorizer: Citronella oil can be added to homemade cleaning products or air fresheners to help eliminate unpleasant odors. Overall, Citronella oil is a versatile and powerful essential oil that can provide a range of health benefits when used correctly. As with any essential oil, it's important to use Citronella oil in moderation and under the guidance of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

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Many trainings have five or more teachers, all with a range of expertise and from different backgrounds. The content of the program may be diffused and the methodologies inconsistent. Students will still get benefit but they will unknowingly miss out on the power of a more concentrated thread of teachings. How many instructors ought to be in a yoga teacher training? When taught as an integrated system, the power of yoga practice is much greater than the sum of its parts. If you just want to know about asana, a singular thread of teaching is less important. However, if you want to study yoga as a holistic practice for physical, mental and spiritual well being, a focused approach helps greatly. If you just want to know about asana, a singular thread of teaching is less important. Imagine that yoga is like a flower. Each petal represents a different aspect of practice, together the individual petals have a combined magic effect. Recall the serene image of a lotus…. Some programs have just a few petals (asana and student teaching). Other trainings have more petals but they are disjointed, with no common or integrated shape to the program. It’s a more “grab bag” approach with an amalgamation of teachers who have studied at various places. Nonetheless, some people naturally feel more drawn to variety and a wide array of teachers may speak to them. It really comes back to what you want in a training – a more broad approach, a more focused approach, or something in between. In my experience, two to three teachers should be more than enough to present an integrated training. Anymore than that and it can become diffused. Ideally, those teachers have studied under a similar master and have a similar philosophy. To go one step further, it helps if the staff has worked together for at least three years, and had time to hone their message and understanding of one another’s content. To assess how many instructors ought to be in a yoga teacher training, reflect on what kind of experience you want to have and how deep you want to go.

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My husband’s a firstborn and I have a firstborn son. For the record, I’m a firstborn myself. Do I need to fast on Ta’anit Bechorot? Marked as spam Ta’anit Bechorot, the fast of the firstborns on erev Pesach, is mentioned in Masechet Soferim (21:1) and in Talmud Yerushalmi (10:1). It is observed in commemoration of the salvation of the Jewish firstborns when all the Egyptian firstborns were killed in the tenth plague (Tur OC 470). In general, the fast is treated with great leniency, and many have the custom of making a siyyum or otherwise participating in a seudat mitzva (eg a a berit mila) in lieu of fasting (Mishna Berura 470:10). There’s actually a difference of opinion regarding whether a female firstborn should fast: There is also a widespread custom for a father of a firstborn son to fast on his son’s behalf, from when the son is thirty days of age until he reaches bar mitzva (Rema 470:2). Just as in Egypt the firstborn children bore God’s wrath towards their parents, so should Jewish parents fast to acknowledge that their children were spared (Gera ad loc). In theory, for those whose practice it is for a female firstborn to fast, a father would also observe ta’anit bechorot on behalf of his daughter, but this seems not to be in practice. When a woman’s firstborn is a son and the father will not be fasting solely on his son’s behalf (because he himself is a firstborn or for some other reason), there is debate as to whether the mother should fast on her son’s behalf. When Erev Pesach falls on Shabbat, that, too, has an effect. Though the fast is typically observed in this case on Thursday, some say that it need not be observed at all (Shulchan Aruch 470:2). Given that the fast is moved, given that its status is in doubt, and given that we treat this fast leniently, Rav Ovadya Yosef (Yechaveh Da’at 1:91) has ruled that: (1) A woman does not fast for herself in this instance and (2) a father does not fast on behalf of his son in this instance. It follows that a woman need not fast on behalf of her son in this instance either. I.e., according to Rav Yosef, a woman need not make an effort to attend a siyyum when erev Pesach falls out on Shabbat. See more Q&A here. Marked as spam

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In this blog post, we are going to highlight the relevant legislation and show you how Digital Sense can help you remain secure and compliant. As a business owner, you will over time start to accumulate a large amount of information regarding your customers and you have a legal obligation to secure and protect the privacy of your customer’s information. Not only is protecting the privacy of your customer’s data law but, it is also good business. Relationships are built on trust and as we all know trust takes a lifetime to earn but only a moment to lose. One only needs to follow the news to see how common data breaches are in today’s online world. Companies which suffer a data breach not only need to answer to the authorities, they need to answer to their customers as well. A data breach means they have broken the sanctity of the trust their customers have placed in them. This is most definitely not something any organisation wants or needs. Organisations should always be proactively looking to add more security to protect their customer’s data. If you choose to migrate your IT systems to Digital Sense’s secure cutting-edge data center, your systems and data will enjoy the physical and virtual protection our leading data center has to offer. There are two pieces of legislation which enact the laws regarding the processing of electronic financial transactions. The Queensland Electronic Transaction Act 2001 and the Australian Electronic Transaction Act 1999. These laws stipulate that there is no difference between online transactions and real-world transactions and that your online security must comply with national and state laws. A subsection of these laws states that there are certain safeguards you must have in place when keeping these financial records. Firstly, these records need to be kept in a secure environment and secondly, they need to be kept for a prescribed period of time. From an IT operations point of view, these legal requirements translate to secure storage for your data and the retention of backups for the period of time stipulated under the relevant law. Utilising the Digital Sense cloud-based backup service will aid you in being compliant to these pieces of legislation. Organisations in Queensland are expected to put certain risk management measures in place to ensure their business and their customers are protected from online threats. These security measures include items such as encrypting online traffic, ensuring their online services are protected by firewalls, implementing a robust password policy and managing and maintaining an anti-malware solution to protect their systems. Over and above these basic security measures, businesses are also expected to have a business continuity plan. This plan needs to have policies, procedures and tools in place to ensure an organisation can minimize damage and interruption to its business in the event of an incident which negatively affects IT operational infrastructure. Digital Sense and Veeam® can help you with your IT risk management and business continuity by assisting you in creating a hybrid cloud for disaster recovery and business continuity. This enterprise-grade yet affordable solution aids organisations in simplifying their data protection strategy while saving costs and improving their compliance. Our business continuity solution is both cost-effective and offers superior features such as built-in compliance and data protection best practices when compared to a traditional on-premise solution. Instead of creating an expensive on-premise solution for your business continuity, leverage the tools, standards and practice we have already implemented in our data center data protection solutions. For more information, download our informative whitepaper Data protection needs in Queensland – What to look for. Digital Sense, a Queensland IT enterprise that provides world-class IT hosting infrastructure, teams up with Veamm, a specialist in data backup and disaster recovery solutions, to offer the best data protection services to clients. Find out more in our article: Need Data Security and Backup in Queensland? Digital Sense has leading solutions which are able to manage data protection across all environments, be they ON-PREMISE, HYBRID, DEDICATED AND PUBLIC CLOUD. They are proficient in delivering high availability for mission-critical environments, whilst protecting customer IP and confidential information. Find out more about how Digital Sense and Veeam are working together to ensure your businesses digital is always on:

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Request a Callback Adam is the family member who is 13 years old and suffering from Autism is the key focus to understand the way his needs can be fulfilled on the basis of the current family condition. One of the wider triggers acting for this family member is lack of autonomy in taking decision and executing own task. This is evident as Adam due to his autistic condition do not have effective cognitive ability in analysing complex situation and take his own decision. Thus, the parents of Adam do not allow him to take his own decision and make him dependent on them in making care decision such as the mother decides the way he is to travel to school without asking about his preferences. The children suffering from autism on entering puberty require enhanced attention as they develop confusion and fear with the altering changes in the body and emotions (Muscatello and Corbett, 2018). In case of Adam, it is seen that he is 13 and is going to enter puberty. However, due to the uprising condition in the family, where Rachel is suffering from breast cancer along with trying to cope with her husband’s accidental situation and Alison’s self-harm action that led her to be hospitalised it is seen to led her being anxious and stressed to cope up with the situation. Thus, the emotional condition of Rachel may has acted as a trigger for not being able to holistically care for Adam during puberty which may have led him to develop disturbed mental state as expressed. In the accident, it was seen that Adam faced minor injuries, but experience of the accident acts as emotional trigger for him to remain emotionally confused and fearful of the condition. This is because autistic individuals have ineffective emotional and cognitive stability which leads them unable to easily accept accidental situation and remain fearful of the situation. McConkey, R., Cassin, M.T. and McNaughton, R., 2020. Promoting the Social Inclusion of Children with ASD: A Family-Centred Intervention. Brain Sciences, 10(5), p.318. Muscatello, R.A. and Corbett, B.A., 2018. Comparing the effects of age, pubertal development, and symptom profile on cortisol rhythm in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Autism Research, 11(1), pp.110-120. Trzmiel, T., Purandare, B., Michalak, M., Zasadzka, E. and Pawlaczyk, M., 2019. Equine assisted activities and therapies in children with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review and a meta-analysis. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 42, pp.104-113. It is observed that students are stressed when completing their research proposal. Now, they are fine as they are aware of the Dissertation Proposal, which provides the best and highest-quality Dissertation Services to the students. All the Literature Review Example and Research Proposal Samples can be accessed by the students quickly at very minimal value. You can place your order and experience amazing services. DISCLAIMER : The research proposal samples uploaded on our website are open for your examination, offering a glimpse into the outstanding work provided by our skilled writers. These samples underscore the notable proficiency and expertise showcased by our team in creating exemplary research proposal examples. Utilise these samples as valuable tools to enhance your understanding and elevate your overall learning experience.

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Always Open. All Day. All Night. Hmmm. What to eat today? If you're like most people, you probably give some thought to what you'll have for breakfast (or lunch or dinner or SNACKS!). But, your cat, well he doesn't have the luxury to decide - he gets what you put in front of him. And how did you come to that decision? Was it a recommendation from a friend? Did you see an advertisement? Well, here's something to chew on: recent studies have uncovered that wet food is likely the BEST form of food to feed your cat. Now, why is that? Well, take a moment to think about what an undomesticated cat would eat. His diet includes primarily animal protein. Unlike dogs and humans, cats are optimally adapted to metabolize protein and require fewer carbohydrates of which dry cat food contains heaps. Grains and other starches which are high in carbohydrates are used to bind the kibble ingredients in order to make those cute kibble shapes. And those unnecessary and unwanted (for cats) carbohydrates turn into sugar that he can't efficiently process (because he's a cat), which can lead to a slew of feline health issues. There's much more to the topic of why a wet food diet is best for your cat and with this article we wanted to at least plant the seed that maybe you should consider changing his diet, for his sake (and yours). If you want to read much more about it, including all sorts of supporting evidence, download this: Wet Food for your Cat - The Better Choice Advantages of Wet Food Break? Board? 30% Off? Why not! From 1 November to 15 December 2013, you'll get a 30% discount on all new boarding bookings. We've got a few unoccupied rooms at the "Inn" at this time of year and you've got gorgeous cooler weather, so here's a mutually satisfying snouty nudge. So go on, take that break! Tell us you saw our 30% offer in 7 Days and just go man, GO! Love... and other stuff too

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Worms in dogs are usually caused by the digestion of rotten or contaminated foods. Dogs also become infected with roundworms by eating eggs from contaminated soil or stool, or by eating infected rodents like rat and mice. Hookworms are contracted by ingestion of microscopic larval by mouth or from larval entry through skin, usually on the feet. Once these worms get hooked to the stomach, they will live and reproduce if not properly treated. What are the different types of intestinal worms in dogs? It then will move up into the airway where it is coughed up by the dog and then swallowed again. Then the cycle of this roundworm continues. This worm may cause serious illness in your dog or worst, your puppy. When you feed your dog which is infected with roundworm, you are basically feeding the worm also because it interns feed off the food of it's host. This can lead to diarrhea in your puppy and other ailments which can be fatal to your pup. The Toxascaris leonina do not move around the body of the infected dog and have a far simple and shorter life cycle. Heartgard Plus is a heart worm preventive treatment that also controls and treats various other worm infections. It also treats hookworms and roundworms. Don't wait till it's too late. Well, one has to remember that puppies are born with worms and must be dewormed early. Puppies are much more vulnerable to worms and other illnesses due to low immune systems, they will need to be dewormed much more often than large or adult dogs. Waiting until 6-8 weeks of age to worm puppies and kittens allows them to spread worm eggs that will contaminate the soil and re-infect them. Puppies should be dewormed once every two to three weeks up to age 3 month. After they pass the three month period, deworming should be slown down to to once per month until age of 6 month. Sanitization for Homes From Zoonotic Infection If the home has residents of immune compromised persons, small children or baby. Pets must be dewormed according to schedule to prevent the spread of Zoonotic infection. Zoonotic infections are occur in pets and can be transmitted to people. A zoonotic disease is a disease spread between animals and people. Zoonotic diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. People with zoonotic infections can be very sick but for some people, they exhibit no symptoms and do not ever get sick. Symptoms of a Zoonotic infection includes: - muscle aches Revolution is a multi parasitic preventative, which kills fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, eliminates gastrointestinal worms and prevent heart-worms. It also controls tick and reduces the chances of the occurrence of tick borne diseases. These are the most common signs that your dog has worms. - Pot Belly - Low Energy - Weight Loss - Lost appetite - Dull Coat Clean up feces immediately. Don't let dog poop fester in the ground and lay eggs in and under the dog's feces. Dogs will become reinfected with worm even after a deworm simply because these worm eggs are living in the dog's environment. If you suspect that worms are living in the soil. Dig up and use hot water to pour in the area where you think worms are breeding. Or use bleach to destroy the infected area. Ensure that your puppy or adult dog is not prone to swarms of mosquito bites. Get a good deworming treatment and deworm your large dogs once every three months to prevent infections and reinfection. Get the right worm protection: You can get the right worm protection for your dog to mitigate against becoming infected or simply getting rid of worms in dogs.

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In the world of martial arts, kata competitions hold a significant place. Kata, a set sequence of movements, serves as a representation of traditional techniques and forms. However, beyond the technicalities, the importance of presentation and form in kata competitions cannot be undermined. This introduction explores the role of presentation and form in these competitions, highlighting its impact on judges’ assessments, audience engagement, and the overall effectiveness of the performed kata. The Significance of Presentation in Kata Competitions In the realm of martial arts competitions, kata holds a prominent place as a demonstration of skill, technique, and discipline. Kata, which translates to “form” or “pattern,” is a structured sequence of movements performed with precision and fluidity. While the execution of the techniques is of utmost importance, the presentation aspect cannot be overlooked. The way a kata is presented can greatly enhance or diminish its impact on the judges and spectators. Therefore, presentation holds a significant role in kata competitions, contributing to the overall assessment and appreciation of the performance. Visual Impact and First Impressions When a competitor steps onto the mat to perform their kata, the first few moments are crucial in capturing the attention of the judges and establishing a positive impression. Visual impact plays a vital role in this regard. A well-presented kata immediately catches the eye and commands attention. This visual appeal can be achieved through various aspects, including proper posture, sharp and precise movements, and a commanding presence. The competitor’s demeanor, facial expressions, and overall aura also contribute to the overall presentation, conveying confidence and focus. Expressing the Essence of the Kata Kata is not merely a sequence of movements; it embodies the essence of the martial art style it represents. Through presentation, competitors have the opportunity to express this essence, bringing life and meaning to their performance. The way techniques are executed, the timing and rhythm, and the intensity and focus all contribute to conveying the intended message of the kata. The presentation should reflect the philosophy and principles of the martial art style, allowing the judges and audience to connect with the deeper aspects of the performance. Engaging the Judges and Audience Presentation in kata competitions extends beyond the technical aspects of the performance. It also involves engaging the judges and the audience on an emotional level. A well-presented kata has the power to evoke emotions, captivate the attention, and create a lasting impression. Through their presentation, competitors can convey the intensity, passion, and spirit of their martial art style, leaving a lasting impact on those observing. This engagement enhances the overall experience of the competition and showcases the beauty and artistry of kata. The Role of Form in Kata Competitions While presentation encompasses the overall visual appeal and engagement, form is a fundamental aspect of kata competitions. Form refers to the precise execution of techniques, proper body alignment, and adherence to the prescribed movements of the kata. The significance of form lies in its contribution to the authenticity, accuracy, and technical proficiency of the performance. Accuracy and Authenticity In kata competitions, judges assess the accuracy of the techniques performed and their adherence to the specific requirements of the kata. Form ensures that each movement is executed correctly, maintaining the integrity and authenticity of the kata. Deviating from the prescribed form can result in point deductions and may diminish the overall score. Therefore, competitors must strive for impeccable form to showcase their mastery of the techniques and their respect for the tradition and history of the kata. Form also plays a crucial role in showcasing the technical proficiency of the competitors. Precise execution of techniques, proper stances, and controlled movements demonstrate the mastery of the martial art style and the depth of training. Judges evaluate the competitor’s ability to maintain balance, coordination, and control throughout the performance. Flawless form reflects years of dedicated practice and highlights the competitor’s skill level. In kata competitions, judges rely on their expertise to assess the performance based on a set of criteria. These criteria often include elements such as stance, posture, power, speed, and accuracy. The competitor’s form is evaluated against these criteria, and points are awarded accordingly. A strong focus on form ensures that the performance is evaluated objectively, providing a fair assessment of the competitor’s skill and technique. Striking a Balance: Presentation and Form in Kata Competitions While both presentation and form hold significant importance in kata competitions, striking a balance between the two is key to achieving a successful performance. A well-presented kata with captivating visual appeal can draw the attention of the judges and audience, leaving a lasting impression. However, without proper form, the performance may lack authenticity and technical proficiency, ultimately affecting the overall assessment. Competitors must strive to excel in both presentation and form, as they are intertwined and complement each other. A powerful presentation enhances the impact of the techniques and conveys the essence of the martial art style, while impeccable form showcases the mastery of the techniques and ensures accuracy and authenticity. By focusing on both aspects, competitors can deliver a captivating and technically proficient performance, leaving a lasting impression on the judges and audience. What is kata in martial arts? Kata is a structured sequence of movements that simulates fighting against multiple opponents. It is an essential part of traditional martial arts such as karate, taekwondo, and judo. Kata allows practitioners to practice techniques, stances, and transitions in a prearranged pattern. It serves as a way to refine and perfect movements, develop muscle memory, and demonstrate proficiency in martial arts techniques. How important is presentation and form in kata competitions? Presentation and form are crucial aspects of kata competitions. They play a significant role in determining the overall score and success of a competitor. Judges assess the execution of techniques, stances, and transitions, along with the overall appearance and stage presence of the performer. Clean and precise movements, proper posture, controlled breathing, and focus contribute to excellent presentation and form. These elements demonstrate the practitioner’s mastery of the kata, their attention to detail, and their ability to convey the correct intent and spirit of the martial art style. Why is presentation important in kata competitions? Presentation is vital in kata competitions because it showcases the practitioner’s understanding and connection to the martial art style they are performing. It represents the embodiment of the martial art’s principles, philosophy, and tradition. Excellent presentation captivates the audience and judges, allowing them to appreciate the beauty, grace, and power of the kata. It also reflects the dedication, discipline, and commitment that the competitor has invested in their training. How does form impact the outcome of a kata competition? Form directly affects the outcome of a kata competition as it forms the basis for evaluating the performance. Judges closely observe the practitioner’s execution of techniques, stances, and transitions to determine the accuracy, precision, and quality of their movements. Flawless form significantly improves the chances of receiving higher scores and winning the competition. It demonstrates the practitioner’s technical proficiency, attention to detail, and ability to perform the kata with proper alignment, speed, power, and control. Is presentation more important than form in kata competitions? While both presentation and form are essential in kata competitions, it is challenging to prioritize one over the other. The ideal scenario is to excel in both areas to maximize the overall score and chances of success. Form provides the foundation, ensuring technical accuracy, precision, and proficiency, while presentation complements it by adding dynamics, aesthetics, and the practitioner’s personal interpretation. Excellent presentation can enhance the impact of a kata and leave a lasting impression on the audience and judges. Ultimately, striking a balance between presentation and form is key to achieving the highest scores in kata competitions.

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From February 11 until April 30, Marloes ten Bhömer and Melissa Coleman in “CODED_COUTURE” at the Pratt Institute. CODED_COUTURE is an exhibition that proposes a new interpretation of couture where coding is the ultimate design tool for creating customized garments and accessories. The works displayed range from forward-looking garments and accessories to video projections, objects, drawings, photographs, and interactive applications that provide the public with greater insights into what the future of fashion may hold. The exhibition, which will open during New York Fashion Week in February 2016, is curated by Ginger Gregg Duggan and Judith Hoos Fox of c2-curatorsquared and features work by 10 international designers. Critically acclaimed designer Marloes ten Bhömer produces shoes that are both provocative and otherworldly. Her work fuses artistic and technological experiment in order to discover shoes anew. Ten Bhömer’s work has been exhibited in museums and galleries internationally and she gives lectures about her work worldwide. She takes on challenging commissions from galleries and private clients. Melissa Coleman is a wearables artist working in The Hague, the Netherlands. Melissa’s work focuses on the relationship between the human body and technology. Her key areas of interests are electronic textiles, old media, the performative body and sense augmentation. Melissa teaches do-it-yourself electronics and electronic textiles at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and interaction lab at the Willem de Kooning Academie in Rotterdam. Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is a global leader in higher education dedicated to preparing its 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students for successful careers in art, design, architecture, information and library science, and liberal arts and sciences. Located in a cultural hub with historic campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan, Pratt is a living lab of craft and creativity with an esteemed faculty of accomplished professionals and scholars who challenge their talented students to transform their passion into meaningful expression.

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At EasyTechJunkie, we're committed to delivering accurate, trustworthy information. Our expert-authored content is rigorously fact-checked and sourced from credible authorities. Discover how we uphold the highest standards in providing you with reliable knowledge. A light-emitting diode (LED) backlight combines a liquid crystal display (LCD) with an LED light source to generate color on computer and TV screens. LED backlighting is needed to produce light and color from behind the screen of a device. This technology is able to produce a wide array of colors and comes as either an edge-lit or local-dimming LED backlighting system. The use of LEDs makes it easier for consumers and workers to look at a screen without eyestrain, though eyestrain will still occur if the screen is looked at continuously for several hours. Uniformity of color is easy to maintain when LEDs are new, but LEDs tend to age at different rates, so color may change in one section of the screen. In most screens, backlighting is needed to produce light and color. This simply means there is a light behind the screen, and it is being pushed through the LCD. LCDs cannot produce light, and whatever is producing the light changes the properties of the screen. In LED backlighting, an array of small diodes are used that are either white — really blue with yellow phosphor to create white, because there is no white LED — or Red Green Blue (RGB) LEDs. White is used in cheaper screens, while RGB can produce a higher variety of color. LED backlights are used mostly for smaller screens such as TVs and computers, because LEDs cannot produce the necessary amount of brightness for larger displays. LED backlighting comes in two varieties: edge-lit and local dimming. Edge-lit runs LED strips along the edges of the screen, meaning the light’s glow is directed toward the center of the screen. This is cheaper, but causes black to appear gray. Local dimming uses a grid of LEDs across the entire screen, which means better color control — and black actually appears black. In older screens, especially computers, an incandescent light bulb and filament were used to generate light. This approach lit up the entire screen indiscriminately and made closed sections of the LCD light up anyway, so it caused massive eyestrain for computer users and anyone else looking at a screen. LED backlighting only lights a portion of the screen, making it easier to look at a screen for a prolonged amount of time. This can still cause eyestrain, but the chances are reduced. The problem with LED backlighting is that a large number of different diodes are used at once. Each diode ages at a different rate because of color usage or differing factors during manufacture, so some lights will age quickly, while others will age slowly. This means a section of the screen may appear dimmer because the LEDs there are worn, causing color uniformity to be unstable.

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Survival measures the share of people diagnosed with cancer in a certain year and who are still alive after a certain period of time (usually measured as 1-year and 5-year survival). In Europe, there have been continuous increases in 5-year survival rates for the most common cancer types in all countries. These improvements are driven by a number of factors, including effective prevention and screening programmes as well as advances in diagnostics and surgical techniques. In addition, a recent step-change in treatment (with three distinct periods over the past two decades with particularly high numbers of new treatments being approved) has paved the way for further improvements in cancer outcomes. However, variation in cancer outcomes continue to persist. In colon cancer, for instance, if every European country were to achieve the survival rates of the best performing country – Iceland - then an additional 15,706 people across Europe would survive at least five years following diagnosis. To find out how many additional lives could be saved for each individual country if they were to achieve the colon cancer survival rates of Iceland – hover over the map to access the individual figures. For more information on cancer survival in Europe, you can access the report here. For cancer-specific survival, please click on the cancer-specific icons below. Variation in 5-year cancer survival persists across Europe. Over 30% more people are alive in Sweden five years following a cancer diagnosis when compared to Bulgaria. In 2010–2014, breast cancer 5-year survival ranged from 74% in Lithuania to 89% in Finland, Iceland, and Sweden. Survival rates between different countries are more uniform than in colon cancer, as 16 countries are in the relatively small range of 85% to 89%. There is a clear pattern of higher survival rates in countries with a higher GDP (except Ireland) and lower survival rates in countries with a lower GDP. However, several countries with a lower GDP (Estonia, Latvia, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia) achieved significant improvements between 1995–1999 and 2010–2014. The 5-year age-standardized survival for lung cancer between 2010 and 2014 ranged from 7.7% in Bulgaria and 20.4% in Switzerland. In 2010-2014, colorectal cancer 5-year survival rates ranged from 51% in Croatia to 68% in Belgium and Iceland. There is quite a clear pattern of higher survival rates in countries with higher GDP and lower rates in countries with lower GDP. Noteworthy exceptions to this pattern include the UK, Ireland and Denmark, which recorded lower rates than Slovenia. Between 1995 and 2014, all countries recorded improvements. The biggest improvements were in Slovenia and Latvia (from a relatively low level) and in Germany (from a relatively high level). In 2010-2014, prostate cancer 5-year survival rates ranged from 68.3% in Bulgaria and 94.3% in Lithuania. In 2010-2014, melanoma 5-year survival ranged from 61.2% in Romania to 93.6% in Switzerland. The 5-year age-standardized survival for lymphoid cancers between 2010 and 2014 ranged from 40.4% in Romania and 72% in Switzerland. The 5-year age-standardized survival for ovarian cancer between 2010 and 2014 ranged from 28% in Malta and 46.5% in Sweden. Survival data not available

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When is silicone rubber the right choice for sealing and insulation? Silicones have many desirable properties, but can cost more than other polymers. That’s why some engineers avoid them – even though silicone prices have fallen. At the same time, newer materials such as thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are interesting but even more expensive. If you’re wondering whether silicone rubber is the right choice for your application, Elasto Proxy invites you to take a fresh look at these synthetic elastomers. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we’ll examine the advantages of silicone rubber, cover some basic chemistry, and then focus on silicone gasket materials. Next, we’ll categorize silicones in different ways so that you’ll be ready to understand the applications. (more…)

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For valuable results and statistics, all experiments require well defined and reliable targets and here comes the role of the TargetLAB. The main goals of the TargetLAB are fabrication, characterization, handling and assembly of various types of targets being investigated during experimental research campaigns within ELI Research Programs. Dedicated personnel is responsible for high quality micro and nano fabrication together with delivering full characterization of the samples, especially key features like, topography, uniformity, structure, defects, homogeneity etc. Available instrumentation in the area includes: – Digital optical microscope with optical profilometer – Glove box for manipulation in inert gas and low vacuum conditions – Analytic weigh sensor with accuracy +/- 1 microgram and stability below +/- 10 micrograms – Tools for assembly

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Deliciously nutty in texture and taste, Meridian’s speciality organic nut butters are packed with nutrients, making a healthy and versatile choice as a basis for snacking, enjoyed as a spread, used in cooking… and much more! Peanuts (technically not a nut, but a legume) and nuts are nutritionally superior; they are an excellent source of protein, healthy mono and polyunsaturated fats and dietary fibre. They also deliver valuable minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and iron; vitamin E, B vitamins and phytochemicals (variance depending on the nut, respectively). All Meridian organic nut butters are made using 100% peanuts or nuts, which are lightly roasted, and then ground into a delicious nut butter, so you can enjoy all the nutritional benefits and flavour of nuts, with nothing else added, and nothing taken away! The range includes Organic Peanut, Cashew and Almond butters, all available in Smooth and Crunchy varieties, depending on your preference.

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Land appraisal is an important process for housebuilders. It helps you determine the value of a piece of land before purchasing it for development. This is essential because as a housebuilder, you need to know whether a piece of land is worth investing in and whether it is a profitable option. This is where land appraisal software comes in to assist. Here are some reasons why land appraisal software is important for housebuilders Helps determine the fair market value Land appraisal software helps builders determine the fair market value of a piece of land. This enables you to make informed decisions about whether to purchase the land, and how much you should be willing to pay for it. Enables accurate financial planning Housebuilders need to be able to accurately plan their finances when developing a piece of land. Land appraisal helps you to do this by providing you with a realistic estimate of the costs involved in development, including the cost of purchasing the land, the cost of obtaining planning permission, and the cost of construction. Better informs land purchase decisions Housing development is a very capital-intensive business, that needs one to be able to cash flow forecast several variables accurately, such as company overheads, pipeline project costs, project funding and deal equitable contribution. In the UK affordable housing is treated differently on a cashflow forecast, getting this right is important to see the true costs of development. Land appraisal software can be used to negotiate with landowners. For example, if a housebuilder wants to purchase a piece of land, but the landowner is asking you for a high price, an appraisal can help you to negotiate a more reasonable price based on the true value of the land. Land appraisal is a crucial aspect of a house build process. Helping you to make quick, informed decisions on future land opportunities. The Eque2 Land module, either as a standalone module or as part of the Eque2 Housebuilding suite, offers a highly configurable and dynamic budgeting and monitoring tool for development projects – guaranteed to give your business a competitive edge. To learn more about how the Eque2 Housebuilding suite can benefit your business, click here. Alternatively, you can arrange a free online demonstration tailored to your specific requirements by emailing us at [email protected] or phoning us on 01628 702702.

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Black text This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 23 , number 2 (2001). For further information about the Christian Research Journal, click here. It’s clear that modern church music, as a rule, is vastly inferior to the classic hymns that were being written 200 years ago. This is not, for the most part, a complaint about the style in which the music is written. Rather, the lyrics are what most graphically reveal how low our standards have slipped. Hymns used to be wonderful didactic tools, filled with Scripture and sound doctrine, a medium for teaching and admonishing one another, as we are commanded to do in Colossians 3:16. More than a hundred years ago, church music took a different direction, and its focus became more subjective. Songs emphasized personal experience and the feelings of the worshiper. Modern musicians have pushed this trend even further and often see music as little more than a device to stimulate intense emotion. The biblically mandated didactic role of music is all but forgotten. The effect is predictable. What we have sown for several generations we are now reaping in frightening abundance. The modern church, fed on insipid lyrics, has little appetite for Scripture and sound doctrine. We are also in danger of losing a rich heritage of hymnody as some of the best hymns of our faith fall into neglect, being replaced with banal lyrics set to catchy tunes. It is a crisis, and the church is suffering spiritually. Both pastors and church musicians need to see the severity of the crisis and work diligently to reform. Recently, I collaborated on a book about some of the greatest hymns of the Christian faith.1 My task in the project was to write a doctrinal synopsis of each selected hymn. This exercise was fascinating and enlightening, causing me to delve deeply into the rich heritage of Christian hymnology. In my research, I was reminded that a profound change took place in church music around the end of the nineteenth century. The writing of hymns virtually stopped and was replaced by “gospel songs” — songs generally lighter in doctrinal content, with short stanzas followed by a refrain, a chorus or a common final lyric line repeated after each stanza. Gospel songs as a rule were more evangelistic than hymns. The key difference was that most gospel songs were expressions of personal testimony aimed at an audience of people, whereas most of the classic hymns had been songs of praise addressed directly to God. The style and form of the gospel song was borrowed directly from the popular music styles of the late nineteenth century. The man commonly regarded as the father of the gospel song is Ira Sankey, a gifted singer and songwriter who rode to fame on D. L. Moody’s coattails. Sankey was the soloist and music leader for Moody’s evangelistic campaigns in North America and Britain. Sankey wanted music that would be simpler, more popular, and better suited to evangelism than classic church hymns; so he wrote gospel songs — mostly short, simple ditties with refrains, in the style of the popular music of his day. Sankey would sing each verse as a solo, and the congregation would join each refrain. Although Sankey’s music provoked some controversy at first, the form soon caught on worldwide. By the early part of the twentieth century most of the new works were gospel songs in the genre Sankey had invented. It is noteworthy that in most hymnbooks even today, the only well-known hymn with a copyright date after 1940 is “How Great Thou Art.”2 To classify that work as a twentieth-century hymn is stretching things a bit. It includes a refrain, which is more characteristic of gospel songs than of hymns. Moreover, it is not even really a twentieth-century work. The first three stanzas were originally written in 1886 by a well-known Swedish pastor, Carl Boberg, and translated from Swedish into English by British missionary Stuart Hine not long before the outbreak of World War II. Hine added the fourth stanza, which is the only verse in the popular English version that was actually written in the twentieth century.3 In other words, for more than 70 years, virtually no hymns have been added to the popular repertoire of congregational church music. Few true hymns of enduring quality are being written. My remarks are by no means meant as a blanket criticism of gospel songs. Many familiar gospel songs are wonderfully rich expressions of faith. Although Ira Sankey’s most popular song, “The Ninety and Nine” is almost never sung as a congregational song today, it was the hit of Sankey’s era. He improvised the music on the spot in one of Moody’s mass meetings in Edinburgh, using the words from a poem he had clipped earlier that afternoon from a Glasgow newspaper. Those lyrics, written by Elizabeth Clephane, are a moving adaptation of the Parable of the Lost Sheep from Luke 15:4–7.4 A more enduring favorite from the golden age of gospel songs is “Grace Greater than Our Sin.”5 The song celebrates the triumph of grace over sin. Its refrain is familiar: Grace, grace, God’s grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God’s grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin! Songs like these have enriched the church’s expressions of faith. In general, however, the rise of the gospel song in congregational singing signaled a diminishing emphasis on objective doctrinal truth and a magnification of subjective experience. The changing focus clearly affected the content of the songs. It is worth noting that some of the archetypical gospel songs are as vapid and vacuous as anything that opponents of the current generation of contemporary Christian music could ever legitimately complain about. As a matter of fact, traditionalist critics who attack contemporary music merely because it is contemporary in style — especially those who imagine that the older music is always better — need to think through the issues again. The concern I am raising has to do with content, not merely style.6 Judging from lyrics alone, some of the most popular old-style music is even more offensive than the modern stuff. I can hardly think of a contemporary song that is more banal than the beloved old standby, “In the Garden”:7 I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses, And the voice I hear, Falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses. And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own; And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known. He speaks, and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing, And the melody That He gave to me, Within my heart is ringing. I’d stay in the garden with Him, Tho’ night around me be falling, But He bids me go; Thro’ the voice of woe His voice to me is calling. Those lyrics say nothing of any real substance, and what they do say is not particularly Christian. It’s a mawkish little rhyme about someone’s personal experience and feelings. Whereas the classic hymns sought to glorify God, gospel songs like “In the Garden” were glorifying raw sentimentality. Numerous gospel songs suffer from such weaknesses. In fact, many of the “old-fashioned” favorites are practically devoid of any truly Christian substance and are thick with sappy sentimentality. “Love Lifted Me,” “Take My Hand, Precious Lord,” “Whispering Hope,” and “It Is No Secret What God Can Do” are familiar examples. Obviously, neither the antiquity nor the popularity of a gospel song is a good measure of its worthiness. The fact that a gospel song is “old fashioned” is clearly no guarantee that it is suited for edifying the church. When it comes to church music, older is not necessarily better. In fact, these same gospel songs that are so often extolled by critics of modern church music are actually what paved the way for the very tendencies those critics sometimes rightly decry. I’m not suggesting the music Sankey introduced had no legitimate place. Gospel songs have played an effective evangelistic and testimonial role, and therefore they do deserve a prominent place in church music. But it was unfortunate for the church that by the start of the twentieth century, gospel songs were virtually all that was being written. Church musicians at the end of the nineteenth century (like the theologians of that era) were far too enamored with anything “modern.” They embraced the new style of congregational music with unbridled aggressiveness. Sadly, by the twentieth century, the gospel song had muscled in and elbowed out the classic hymn; and so the trend Sankey began all but ended the rich tradition of Christian hymnology that had flourished since the time of Martin Luther (1483–1546) and even long before. Prior to Sankey, the dominant hymn writers had been pastors and theologians — men skilled in handling Scripture and sound doctrine.8 With the shift to gospel songs, just about everyone with a flair for poetry felt qualified to write church music. After all, the new music was supposed to be personal testimony, not some kind of lofty doctrinal treatise. Prior to Sankey, hymns were composed with a deliberate didactic purpose. They were written to teach and reenforce biblical and doctrinal concepts in the context of worship directed to God. Those hymns aimed to praise God by proclaiming His truth in a way that enhanced the worshiper’s comprehension of the truth. They set a standard of worship that was as cerebral as it was emotional; and that was perfectly biblical. After all, the first and great commandment teaches us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind (Matt. 22:37). It would never have occurred to our spiritual ancestors that worship was something to be done with a subdued intellect. The worship God seeks is worship in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). These days worship is often characterized as something that happens quite outside the realm of the intellect. This destructive notion has given rise to several dangerous movements in the contemporary church. It may have reached its pinnacle in the phenomenon known as the Toronto Blessing, where mindless laughter and other raw emotions were thought to constitute the purest form of worship and a visible proof of divine blessing. This modern notion of worship as a mindless exercise has taken a heavy toll in churches, leading to a decreasing emphasis on preaching and teaching and an increasing emphasis on entertaining the congregation and making people feel good. All of this leaves the Christian in the pew untrained and unable to discern, and often blithely ignorant of the dangers all around him or her. THE ERA OF THE PRAISE CHORUS In the late twentieth century, another major shift occurred. Gospel songs gave way to a new form — the praise chorus. Praise choruses are pithy verses set to catchy music, generally shorter than gospel songs and with fewer stanzas. Praise choruses, like hymns, are usually songs of praise addressed directly to God. With this recent shift came a return to pure worship (rather than testimony and evangelism). Unlike hymns, however, praise choruses generally have no didactic purpose. Praise choruses are meant to be sung as simple personal expressions of worship, whereas hymns are usually corporate expressions of worship with an emphasis on some doctrinal truth.9 A hymn usually has several stanzas, each of which builds on or expands the theme introduced in the first stanza.10 By contrast, a praise chorus is usually much shorter, with one or two verses, and most of these choruses make liberal use of repetition in order to prolong the focus on a single idea or expression of praise. (Obviously, these are not absolute distinctions. Some praise choruses do contain doctrinal instruction, and some hymns are meant to be wonderfully personal expressions of simple praise.11) There is certainly nothing wrong with the simple, straightforward personal praise that characterizes the best of today’s praise choruses. Neither is there anything wrong with the evangelistic and testimonial thrust of yesterday’s gospel songs. It is a profound tragedy, however, that in some circles, only contemporary choruses are sung. Other congregations limit their repertoire to hundred-year-old gospel songs. Meanwhile, a large and rich body of classic Christian hymnody is in danger of being utterly lost out of sheer neglect.12 SONGS, HYMNS, AND SPIRITUAL SONGS The biblical prescription for Christian music is found in Colossians 3:16: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (KJV). That verse plainly calls for a variety of musical forms — “psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.” Regarding the meaning of those expressions, Charles Hodge wrote, “The early usage of the words psalmos, humnos, ode, appears to have been as loose as that of the corresponding English terms, psalm, hymn, song, is with us. A psalm was a hymn and a hymn a song. Still there was a distinction between them.”13 A psalm spoke of a sacred song written for accompaniment with musical instrument. (Psalmos is derived from a word that denotes the plucking of strings with the fingers.) The word was used to designate the psalms of the Old Testament (cf. Acts 1:20; 13:33), as well as Christian songs (1 Cor. 14:26).14 A hymn spoke of a song of praise to God, a religious paean. A song, on the other hand, could be either sacred or secular music, so the apostle specifies “spiritual songs.” Distinctions between the terms are somewhat hazy, and as Hodge pointed out, that haziness is reflected even in our modern usage of those words. Nevertheless, determining the actual forms of the early church’s “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” is not essential. Otherwise, Scripture would have recorded those distinctions for us. The greater significance of the expression “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” seems to be this: Paul was calling for a variety of musical forms and a breadth of spiritual expression that cannot be embodied in any one musical form. The strict psalms-only view (which is gaining popularity in some Reformed circles today) allows for none of that variety. The views of fundamentalist-traditionalists, who seem to want to limit church music to the gospel-song forms of the early twentieth century, would also squelch the variety for which Paul called. More significantly, the prevailing mood in modern evangelical churches — where people seem to want to binge on a steady diet of nothing but simplistic praise choruses — also destroys the principle of variety Paul set forth. I believe the Protestant evangelical community erred a hundred years ago when the writing of hymns was almost completely abandoned in favor of gospel songs. Christian songwriters today are making a similar mistake by failing to write substantial hymns while purging the old hymns from our congregational music repertoire and replacing them with trite praise choruses and pop song look-alikes. TEACHING AND ADMONISHING ONE ANOTHER Writers of praise choruses and other modern church music too often forget the biblically mandated didactic role of church music. Most modern praise choruses are written to stir only the feelings. They are too often sung like a mystical mantra — with the deliberate purpose of putting the intellect into a passive state while the worshiper musters as much emotion as possible. The Vineyard paradigm of worship was virtually built on this principle, and churches worldwide have adopted the model. Music…is limited exclusively to praise choruses — with lyrics shown on overhead projectors rather than sung out of books, so that the worshiper will have total freedom to respond physically. Each praise chorus is repeated several times, and the only signal that we’re moving on to the next chorus is when the overhead changes. There is no announcement or spoken remarks between songs — indeed, no song leader, so the singing has a spontaneous feel to it. The music starts slow and soft and builds gradually but steadily in a 45-minute crescendo. Each successive chorus has a more powerful emotional tone than the previous one. Over the course of 45 minutes, the emotional power of the music increases by almost imperceptible degrees from soft and gentle to a powerful, driving intensity. At the beginning everyone is seated. As the feeling of fervor increases, people respond almost as if on cue, first by raising hands, then by standing, then by kneeling or falling prostrate on the floor. At the end of the worship time fully half the congregation are on the carpet, many lying face-down and writhing with emotion. The music has been carefully and purposefully brought to this intense emotional peak…. Yet in all this there is no particular emphasis on the content of the songs. We sing about “feeling” God’s presence among us, as if our rising emotions are the chief way His presence is confirmed and the force of His visitation is measured. Several of the songs tell the Lord He is great and worthy of praise, but none ever really says why. No matter; the goal clearly is to stir our emotions, not to focus our minds on any particular aspect of God’s greatness. In fact, later in the sermon, the preacher cautions us against following our heads rather than our hearts in any of our dealings with God. In other words, the worship here is intentionally and purposefully anti-intellectual. And the music reflects it. While there is nothing overtly erroneous about any of the praise choruses that were sung, there is nothing of substance in most of them either. They are written to be vehicles of passion, because passion — deliberately divorced from the intellect — is what defines this concept of “worship.”15 Not all contemporary church worship goes that far, of course, but the most popular trends are decidedly in that direction. Anything too cerebral is automatically suspect, deemed not “worshipful” enough, because the prevailing notion of worship frankly gives little or no place to the intellect. That’s why, in the typical church service, sermons are being shortened and lightened and more time is being given to music. Preaching, which used to be the centerpiece of the worship service, is now viewed as something distinct from worship; something that actually intrudes on the “praise and worship time,” in which the focus is music, testimony, and prayer — but mostly music, and music whose main purpose is to stir the emotions. If music’s proper function includes “teaching and admonishing,” then music in the church ought to be much more than an emotional stimulant. In fact, this means music and preaching should have the same aim. Both properly pertain to the proclamation of God’s Word. The songwriter ought therefore to be as skilled in Scripture and as concerned for theological precision as the preacher; even more so, because the songs he or she writes are likely to be sung again and again (unlike a sermon that is preached only once). I fear this perspective is utterly lost on the average church musician these days. As Leonard Payton has observed, “So extreme is the case now that anyone who knows half a dozen chords on a guitar and can produce rhymes to Hallmark card specifications is considered qualified to exercise this component of the ministry of the Word regardless of theological training and examination.”16 Payton points out that the leading Old Testament musicians, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan (1 Chron. 15:19), were first of all Levitical priests, men who had devoted their lives to the Lord’s service (cf. v. 17), men trained in the Scriptures and skilled in handling the Word of God. Their names are listed as authors of some of the inspired psalms (cf. Ps. 73–83; 88:1; 89:1). Payton writes, It was Asaph who thundered that God owns “the cattle on a thousand hills” (Ps. 50:10). If the modern church musician wrote a worship text like Psalm 50, he would probably not get it published in the contemporary Christian music industry, and he might be on the fast track to getting fired at his church. Heman’s Psalm 88 is incontestably the bleakest of all the Psalms. All this to say, Levitical musicians wrote Psalms, and those Psalms were not obligated to the gnostic, emotional demands of twentieth-century evangelical church music.17 First Kings 4:31 says of Solomon, “He was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman” (KJV). Payton observes the significance of that statement: If Solomon hadn’t been in the land, two musicians would have been the wisest men. In short, musicians were teachers of the highest order. This leads me to suspect that Levitical musicians, being scattered through the land, served as Israel’s teachers. Furthermore, the Psalms were their textbook. And because this textbook was a songbook, it may well be that the Levitical musicians catechized the nation of Israel through the singing of psalms.18 (emphasis in original) Like it or not, songwriters are teachers as well. Many of the lyrics they write will be far more deeply and permanently ingrained in the minds of Christians than anything pastors teach from the pulpit. How many songwriters are skilled enough in theology and Scripture to qualify for such a vital role in the catechesis of our people? The question is answered by the paucity of expression found in the most popular modern praise choruses — especially when compared to some of the classic hymns. Compare the lyrics to “Shine Jesus, Shine” with “O Worship the King, All Glorious Above”; or compare “Something Beautiful” with “O Sacred Head Now Wounded.” I chose those examples not because I see anything erroneous or antibiblical in those particular modern praise choruses, but because they are the best of the genre. If the very best that modern songwriters can do looks insipid by comparison to our spiritual ancestors’ music, it might be appropriate to ask if the church of today is collectively guilty of cursing God with our faint praise. It would be hard to think of any more feeble expression of praise to offer God than “Heavenly Father We Appreciate You”; but “Our God Is an Awesome God” comes close — partly because the adjective awesome has been plundered by the current generation to turn it into the favorite all-purpose compliment, applicable to everything from skateboard maneuvers to body piercings. In the mouth of a modern young person “Our God Is an Awesome God” is tantamount to singing about how “cool” God is. At least “Our God Is an Awesome God” makes passing reference to God’s “wisdom, power, and love,” giving actual biblical reasons why He is awesome and worthy of praise. It’s better in that regard than the hoard of modern praise choruses that express vague worship toward God but never bother to mention what it is about Him that makes Him deserving of our worship (and it’s certainly better than the other popular variety of praise chorus — those which focus almost completely on the feelings of the worshiper). Now read the final stanza of a classic hymn of worship, “Immortal, Invisible.” After reviewing a fairly comprehensive list of the divine attributes, the lyricist wrote: Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All praise we would render; O help us to see ‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!19 Both the poetry and the sense are superior to almost anything written today. Modern songwriters clearly need to take their task more seriously. Churches should also do everything they can to cultivate musicians who are trained in handling the Scriptures and able to discern sound doctrine. Most important, pastors and elders need to exercise closer and more careful oversight of the church music ministry, consciously setting a high standard for the biblical and doctrinal content of what we sing. If those things are done, we’ll begin to see a dramatic qualitative difference in the music that is being written for the church.. Meanwhile, let’s not throw out the classic hymns. Better yet, let’s revive some of the great hymns that have fallen into disuse and add them once again to our repertoire. John MacArthur is pastor of Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA. He is president of The Master’s College and Seminary. His popular radio broadcast, “Grace to You,” is heard worldwide five days a week. - John MacArthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, Robert and Bobbi Wolgemuth, O Worship the King (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2000). - Many new hymns have been written and published since 1940, of course, but few of them has become standard church fare. - Robert K. Brown and Mark R. Norton, The One Year Book of Hymns (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House), 1995. - J. C. Pollock, Moody: A Biographical Portrait of the Pacesetter in Modern Mass Evangelism (New York: MacMillan, 1963), 132–33. - Written by Julia H. Johnston (music by Daniel B. Towner). - I do think the style must be appropriate for the content, and for that reason I would object to some contemporary Christian music on stylistic grounds, but my first concern has to do with content, not style. - Lyrics by C. Austin Miles (1868–1946). - Isaac Watts, John Rippon, Augustus Toplady, and Charles Wesley are a few of the well-known hymn writers, who were first of all pastors and theologians. - The familiar hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy,” for example, is a recitation of the divine attributes, with a particular emphasis on the doctrine of the Trinity. “Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts,” an ancient but familiar hymn, is a hymn of praise to Christ filled with teaching about Christ’s sufficiency. - In Luther’s best-known hymn, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” each stanza builds on the previous one, and the stanzas are therefore so inextricably linked that to skip a verse is to destroy the continuity and the message of the hymn itself. - “How Great Thou Art” would be a prime example. - This concern is precisely what provoked Joni Tada, the Wolgemuths, and me to write O Worship the King (see n. 1). - Charles Hodge, Ephesians (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 1991 reprint), 302–3. - Those who argue for exclusive psalmody (the view that no musical forms should be employed in the church other than metrical versions of the Old Testament psalms) often claim that the expression “psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs” is a reference to the various categories of Davidic psalms in the Septuagint. But if the apostle Paul’s intention had been to limit music in the church to the Old Testament psalms, there are many less ambiguous ways he could have made the point. On the contrary, what he is calling for here is a variety of musical forms — all employed to honor the Lord by admonishing and teaching one another with the truths of the Christian faith. If we were to allow no lyrics in church music to go beyond the Old Testament psalms, then some of the most glorious truths at the heart of our faith — such as Christ’s incarnation, death on the cross, and resurrection — could never be fully expounded upon in our music. - Taken from the unpublished notes of a friend who was researching church growth and worship styles in a few representative megachurches. - Leonard R. Payton, “Congregational Singing and the Ministry of the Word,” The Highway, July 1998 (http://www.gospelcom.net/thehighway/articleJuly98.html). - Lyrics by Walter Chalmers Smith (1824–1908). 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St Pancras station is one of the most distinguished railway termini in Europe, and from November 2007 has been the gateway between the railway systems of Great Britain and continental Europe. It was opened in 1868 as the London terminus of the Midland Railway, originally a consortium of provincial railway companies whose hub was at Derby. From 1857 the company’s trains reached London by a route south from Leicester through Bedford to Hitchin, from where they used the tracks of the Great Northern Railway. The 80 km direct route from Bedford to St Pancras was built after frustration over delays to trains caused by the rival company. The platforms are located beneath a 75 m span iron train shed designed by William Henry Barlow (1812-1902) and Rowland Mason Ordish (1824-86). The train shed has been thoroughly restored and since November 2007 has been used by Eurostar trains to and from Brussels and Paris. Trains to and from the East Midlands, following the original routes of the Midland Railway, now use four platforms in an extension beyond the train shed. At the head of the platforms is a building designed by George Gilbert Scott as the Midland Grand Hotel, which opened in 1873 and closed in 1935. It is a spectacular polychrome brick building, whose true qualities have only emerged since a process of cleaning began in the early 1980s. The hotel, after use as offices, has long been empty but is being restored, partly as apartments and partly as a component of a Marriott hotel due to open in 2011.

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One of them no longer exists; the other has many glorious days ahead. Both are part of the country's heritage. I have no doubt you will visit a hammam and wander around an ancient harem on your trip to Turkey. Ojects of fantasy in the West, the only harems you will get to see during your stay in Turkey are void of young girls. Nowadays, a visit to this place, so full of myth and mystery, will certainly titillate your imagination. Most Westerners must have at some point dreamed of being in charge of their own harem. Picture yourself Sultan, sole master of a harem filled with hundreds of women reserved entirely for you. Before you take yourself too seriously, know that the reality of it is nothing like what you may have fantasized. In fact, the harem was run by the Queen Mother and by the "Agha", chief eunuch. The Sultan himself did not have exclusive dominion over his harem. He was though, the only man allowed in. Life in a harem was not so pleasant. Military-like discipline was observed. Jealousy and hard knocks made life hard for the women. When a new woman took the Sultan's fancy, the Queen Mother would transfer her to the Favourite's Quarters. Others, jealous of the new arrival, would not hesitate to have her assassinated or poisoned. Most of these women were slaves. White women were meant to stay 9 years, black ones 5 years. Those chosen by the Sultan became odalisques. Those who bore a son were promoted to "kadin". They all had the supreme ambition of becoming "Valide Sultan". Upon the Sultan's death, the women left the harem for the seraglio. The only ones who remained were the Valide Sultan and her son, who then became Sultan. A new harem would be constituted. That was the tradition until 1909, when it was abolished. Inspired by Roman thermal baths, the Turks created the Turkish bath, more commonly known as a "hammam". You will find this institution still present in every Turkish town to this day. As a matter of fact, you cannot overlook going to a hammam while on holidays in Turkey. First of all, you get undressed in a hall where you can stretch out and drink a glass of tea. Then you proceed to a room where you will wash yourself with a horsehair face cloth. Perfect for getting rid of dead skin cells. Finally, you will enter the last overheated room. If you choose to have a massage, get ready for a unique experience. Forget about the gentle, sensual massage; over here, it is done in a very vigorous manner. Once you're in the hands of the merciless brute, there will be no use screaming, twisting and turning, crying out for help (no one will dare interfere) or even attempting to escape. You cannot get away from him, and he will not stop until he is satisfied that you are sufficiently relaxed. Be strong! One consolation: hammams are not mixed, so your other half will not witness you begging for mercy. You can always let her believe you went through this ordeal without a squeak.

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There’s a lot of pressure to spend during the holidays, and it’s easy for that spending to spiral out of control. If you create a holiday budget in Microsoft Excel, you’ll be able to minimize the stress of the holiday season. With an Excel spreadsheet, you’ll be able to track your spending and stay within your budget. Step One: Create Row Headings You’ll want to open up a spreadsheet in Excel and create row headings. You’ll want to create headings that cover your standard expenses, and you’ll also want to create headings for your expenses during the holidays. Gifts are likely to be a major expense, and you may have to cover the cost of travel as well. You’ll want to build headings for every major expense category. You’ll want to make sure you look at how your money is going to be spent during the holidays. Step Two: Create Categories Once you’ve entered in your headings, you’ll want to move over to row B3 and add some categories under these expenses. For example, you might want to give each person that’s on your shopping list their own category. You’ll also want to create categories for specific expenses, such as your mortgage payment. Organizing your expenses under both headings and categories will make it much easier to track how all of your money is being spent. You’ll want to look at where every last dollar is going if you want to maximize your money during the holidays. Step Three: Create Headings For Pay Periods Normally, when creating a budget spreadsheet, you would want to create a heading for each month. However, because a lot of people don’t start their holiday shopping until November, you’ll find that it’s easier to see the money that you have coming in if you create headings for each pay period. Track every paycheck that you have coming in between now and the days when you’ll be completing the last of your holiday shopping. You can make sure you spend every paycheck wisely. Step Four: Enter Figures In The Appropriate Cells Once you’ve built the bones of your spreadsheet, you’ll want to add figures to the right cells. There are many cells that you’ll be able to fill in right away. For example, it’s likely that you already know what your mortgage payment is going to be. When you’ve tracked all of your expenses for a pay period, you’ll be able to see how much money you have leftover. This will allow you to calculate how much you can spend on gifts, food, travel, and other holiday expenses. A lot of people put themselves into debt during the holidays. Holiday spending could put you in a financial situation that it’s hard to get out of. However, if you create a holiday budget in Microsoft Excel, it will be easier for you to plan how you’re going to spend your money. You’ll easily be able to organize all of your expenses and see how much you can afford to spend.

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Did Indian attacks disrupt construction of the Central Pacific Railroad as they did the Union Pacific? No, Indian attacks on the Central Pacific Railroad were not a problem, as they were for the UPRR. “The problem had never seriously affected the C.P. Charlie Crocker had made sure of that by issuing lifetime passes to Shoshoni, Cheyenne and other local chieftains permitting them to ride the passenger cars, and had also decreed that tribesmen of lesser rank might ride the freight cars free for 30 years.” Also, “many Native Americans were employed in the [CPRR] construction across Nevada. *Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.

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Russia TV host warns 'everything destroyed in nuclear strike' With the war in Ukraine now exceeding 100 days, international condemnation has flooded in against Moscow and its brutal assault on Ukraine. With diplomacy all but exhausted, thinly veiled threats of nuclear weapons being used have circulated on Russian media, with Putin’s mouthpieces staging elaborate models of how many missiles would be needed to destroy western allies. Yet a damming report surrounding Putin’s highly provocative stance on nuclear weapons suggests the Kremlin’s bark may be worse than its bite. The notion of “nuclear rocket diplomacy” is nothing new in global politics. In fact, the threat of nuclear weapon use ironically maintained peace during the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union. Yet for Putin, critics suggest his use of threats is nothing more than the boy who cried wolf, as audiences targeted by the threats become accustomed to Moscow’s cries of nuclear war. Defence and Political experts Lawrence Korb and Stephen Cimbala argue: “Russia’s overreliance on nuclear threats may lead to an eventual numbing effect on the part of listeners. “As the frequency of threats increases, they become part of the accepted rhetorical and policy backdrop to military events. “Russia’s nuclear arsenal is the world’s largest. “The last thing Russia’s government should want to do is to use nuclear weapons as a stage prop for diplomatic detours into absurdity, given the fact that the United States has almost as many nuclear weapons as Russia and both the United Kingdom and France are nuclear powers.“ Threats made against the UK by Russian state media have stoked tensions between London and Moscow, with Britain’s nuclear deterrence programme, Trident, no doubt on high alert. Russia’s threats also defy the official doctrine of Kremlin protocol. It states Russia will only use nuclear weapons in response to a nuclear or other attack using weapons of mass destruction (WMD) against Russia or an ally; or in the event of an invasion of Russia by conventional armed forces that threatens the very survival of the state. On a wider scale, Russia’s continual use of nuclear threats could be seen as a bad example to other nuclear-armed states, in particular, those not aligned with global protocols and agreements. Russia tries to hijack satellite orbiting Earth [REVEAL] UK makes £265m upgrade to Royal Navy's Tomahawk missiles [INSIGHT] Russia 'forced to accept risk' of new assault [REPORT] Mr’s Korb and Cimbala state: “If other states conclude that Russia succeeded in deterring Ukraine or NATO by nuclear coercive diplomacy, they may be more willing to escalate their own nuclear rhetoric, or to resort to nuclear first use, in future crises. “One of the features of the new international system of the 21st century is that the armed forces of new or rising nuclear powers such as China, India, Pakistan, and North Korea are supported by technologically advanced conventional forces and command-and-control systems. “This raises the possibility of nuclear war fought within the context of a conventional war of high-tech weapons and fast-moving operations over which leaders have lost control. “Hypersonic weapons and massive drone strikes are two examples of technologies that could destabilize the conventional battlefield since they can be fired from distances a thousand miles away and prompt nuclear escalation.” Follow Defence and Security Correspondent James Lee on Twitter by using the handle @JamesLee_DE Finally, there is the notion of a nuclear arms race. Mr Korb and Mr Cimbala, writing for “Just Security” state: “States that feel threatened by regional adversaries that already possess nukes could decide that even a small nuclear arsenal can provide a great deal of deterrence in an uncertain world.” Such an arms race could be seen in global hotspots, such as Australia in the Indo-Pacific region, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the Persian Gulf area, and South Korea responding in kind to Pyongyang on the Korean peninsula.

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FACE’s policy requests for CAP post 2020 European hunters are aware that the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is a crucial support mechanism for agriculture and rural areas in Europe. However, hunters and national hunting associations are also aware of the significant impact of agriculture driven by the CAP on the environment, biodiversity and the status of many huntable species in Europe. Hunters are particular concerned about the populations of many small game species, which are declining dramatically. For FACE, the CAP post 2020, which will be voted in October by the European Parliament, should support farmers and farming systems that enhance habitats, sequester carbon, improve water quality and maintain soil health. This kind of farming will be able to deliver landscapes that improve quality food as well as biodiversity and mitigate climate change. For this reason, FACE believes that the CAP post 2020 should provide for: 4, paragraph 1. A broader definition of agricultural area which includes landscape features such as trees, hedgerows, riparian woody vegetation, stone walls (terraces), ditches, ponds. These elements must be considered as eligible components of the agricultural area together with arable land, permanent crops and permanent grassland. 4, paragraph 1, point b. iii. An inclusive definition of permanent grassland, which should include land used to grow grasses or other herbaceous forage naturally (self-seeded) or through cultivation (sown) and that has not been included in the crop rotation of the holding for five years or more, as well as that has not been ploughed up for five years or more. The definition shall include other species such as shrubs and/or trees which can be grazed and other species such as shrubs and/or trees which produce animal feed, provided that the grasses and other herbaceous forage remain predominant. 86.2. Adequate funding to fight climate change and biodiversity loss. At least 50% of the total EAFRD contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IX shall be reserved for interventions addressing the specific environmental- and climate-related objectives set out in points (d), (e) and (f) of Article 6(1) of this Regulation, excluding interventions based on Article 66. At least 30% of the total EAGF contribution to the CAP Strategic Plan as set out in Annex IV shall be reserved for schemes for the climate and the environment set out in Article 28. ANNEX III, GAEC no.9. Space for nature which can really be effective in reversing biodiversity loss. GAEC no. 9 shall include a minimum share of, at least, 7% of agricultural area devoted to semi-natural vegetation features or areas where no synthetic pesticides, phytosanitary products, insecticides and herbicides are used.

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Nothing says nostalgia quite like TV dinners. Many of us have vivid memories of watching our favorite TV shows and enjoying those hot meals food in an aluminum tray containing sections with an entree, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, and maybe even a brownie. Okay, not the healthiest way to have dinner, but it certainly was a way of life. Ever wonder when and how our cultural and culinary obsession with TV dinners began? With National TV Dinner Day celebrated on September 10th, it’s a great time to dig in! Flash! Freeze, That Is… No history of TV dinners would be complete without a look into the origins of frozen food. If you like to preserve your own food, then you know that there is one problem when it comes to freezing foods: they develop large ice crystals, which, once you thaw the food out, causes the food to lose its consistency and flavor. That’s one reason why we go to great lengths to wrap food in airtight packaging before we freeze it. Thanks to Clarence Birdseye, a Canadian fur trader, he had a different idea. In 1924, he was working with Inuit fishermen, and he happened to notice that their catches, which froze almost immediately after being caught, tasted much better than fish that were frozen slowly. After this observation, he began working on a way to flash-freeze foods, a technique that was soon adopted by food producers around the world. The 1950s brought a lot of changes to society. One of those changes was the influx of women in the workplace. With families in which both parents held full-time jobs, there was (and still is) less time to do things like cook balanced meals. So how do you prepare your family a balanced meal in record time? Enter Swanson™, an already well-known food producer who, in 1953, made a terrible mistake. At Thanksgiving, the company vastly overestimated the American need for turkey. Once the holiday was over, they were left with 260 tons of turkey — and no idea what to do with it. Gerry Thomas, a salesman for the company, came to the rescue. At the time, airlines were known to serve trays of pre-made food on flights. He combined that idea with Clarence Birdseye’s flash-freezing technique to create the world’s first TV dinner. He ordered aluminum trays, put together an assembly line, and before long, his turkey dinners complete with cornbread stuffing were available in supermarkets around the nation for 98 cents apiece. By the time 1954 came to a close, more than ten million of these turkey dinners had been purchased by busy families and bachelors all over the United States. Fun Fact: According to the American Frozen Food Institute, the average American eats approximately 72 frozen meals a year. This includes desserts, pizzas, breakfast items, and more. TV Dinners Are Born Thanks to Of course, we know that in the early 1950s, the brand new and exciting household fixture, the television set, was taking center stage in American living rooms, and our love affair with it was intensifying. So much so, families often multitasked by eating their meals in front of it. These meals, because they were confined to an aluminum tray, were easily portable and thus easy to eat in front of the TV on specially-designed trays. Of course, the majority of today’s TV dinners aren’t made from Swanson’s leftover Thanksgiving turkeys. Over time, the food industry took the idea of frozen meals and ran with it. By 1960, Swanson was selling frozen desserts. By 1973, there were dinner options for every hungry appetite, and in 1986, foil trays were replaced with plastic, and the first microwavable TV dinners were introduced. As we moved into the new millennium, TV dinners evolved even further, with changes toward more healthier options (in fact they were soon referred to as “frozen dinners” rather than “TV dinners” to disassociate with a sedentary lifestyle). Do you have a favorite? Tell us in the comments below. Amber Kanuckel is a freelance writer from rural Ohio who loves all things outdoors. She specializes in home, garden, environmental, and green living topics.

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The world of translation is something we obviously feel very passionate about at Ferris Translations, and we keep an eye on global translation records and ideas. One interesting idea that caught our attention recently was the massive increase in bible translations, particularly in Papa New Guinea. A country which is still finding its feet in many ways, this increase of translated bibles could help to spread positivity across the country. The people of Papa New Guinea are beginning to see major progressive change thanks to the Wycliffe Bible Translators, or the WBT. The WBT are working tirelessly to create translated versions of the bible, and are doing this using high-end software, otherwise known in the translation industry as a CAT tool. Improving the Process One of the major problems with translation for many people is the time. While many projects can be translated fairly quickly, larger projects – such as the Bible – take a lot longer to manage and consistency is an absolute must. With the advanced software being used by the WBT, though, this is changing rapidly. This software is making a major improvement to the accuracy and consistency as it catches out things, including errors, that had slipped under the radar in the past. Creating the Context The main problem tends to be creating context for terms that otherwise may not exist in a different language. Terms clearly have to make sense within the confines of the local culture, which greatly slows down the translation process in many languages.When this happens, it is not only a great challenge for any translator, but making sure that term remains consistent within the scope of the entire work or group of works is paramount. Using the new computer-aid-translation (CAT) tool, once a suitable term in the target language is found, it is possible to find all the other areas this term is used in order to keep it consistent. While translation is always handled best by hand and mind, it helps to have these supporting tools to make things easier! © 2016, Ferris Translations e.U. All rights reserved.

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Washington, D.C., September 14, 2023 – Bipartisan legislation that would eliminate financial barriers to prostate cancer screening was introduced in the U.S. Senate. Sponsored by Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Boozman (R-AR), the Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men (PSA Screening for HIM) Act would waive cost-sharing requirements for men with the highest risk of prostate cancer, focusing on Black men and those with a family history of the disease. The Senate introduction of the PSA Screening for HIM Act comes several months after the bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY) with Representatives Neal Dunn, M.D. (R-FL) and Troy Carter (D-LA) as original cosponsors. If the legislation is passed, men at high risk of developing prostate cancer would be able to get prostate cancer screenings with no out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles, copayments, or coinsurances. "Costs shouldn’t impose a barrier between people and lifesaving health screening services,” said Sen. Booker. “Prostate cancer is a serious health concern, especially for African-American men and men with family history of this disease as they are more likely to face diagnosis and mortality. This bipartisan legislation would make prostate cancer screenings are more accessible to all high-risk men, so we can reduce health disparities and increase early detection to save lives." Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men in the U.S. When the disease is found early, the 5-year survival rate is nearly 100%. When the disease is found in its advanced stages, however, the likelihood of survival drops to just 32%. “Diagnosing prostate cancer early is imperative to successful treatment. I know from personal experience in my own family the impact this disease has on patients and their loved ones. Increasing access to early screening for at-risk men will save lives. I am proud to be a voice in Congress for all those affected, because together we can help keep prostate cancer treatable and raise needed awareness,” said Sen. Boozman. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), ZERO Prostate Cancer, the American Urological Association (AUA), and the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) support the PSA Screening for HIM Act and are working to pass legislation at both the state and federal levels that will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for patients and improve access to prostate cancer screenings. "Every step towards eliminating financial barriers to prostate cancer screening is a win for men and their families, particularly those at the highest risk for the disease. We applaud the introduction of the PSA for HIM legislation aimed at making prostate cancer screening accessible to all," said Courtney Bugler, President and CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer. "By ensuring that every individual has the opportunity for early detection and timely intervention, we are advancing significant progress to safeguard the health of our communities." “The introduction of the Senate companion to the PSA for HIM Act is a tremendous win for prostate cancer patients,” said Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA, chair of the American Urological Association’s Public Policy Council. “This legislation will ensure that people who are at a higher risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer are able to access screenings without cost-sharing barriers. Receiving regular PSA screenings can be the difference between catching this cancer early and being diagnosed with metastatic disease. Patient advocacy is vital to our work in public policy and we stand together with ZERO on behalf of urology practices across the country.” The PSA Screening for HIM Act could also be critical for reducing prostate cancer disparities and improving health outcomes for those at the highest risk of prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the incidence of prostate cancer among Black men is more than 70% higher than in White men. Black men are also more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer when compared to White men. Moreover, having a first-degree relative (father or brother) with prostate cancer more than doubles the chance of developing the disease. “We know that financial barriers can impact a person's ability to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer,” said Lisa A. Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “The PSA Screening for HIM Act will help remove a major obstacle that can prevent those at high risk for the disease from getting the screenings they need to find prostate cancer at the earliest, most treatable stage. We urge the House and the Senate to pass this legislation to help reduce prostate cancer disparities and save more lives.” "Increasing the rate of prostate cancer early detection screening for Black men is vital to reducing the death rate disparity which is the largest for any of the major cancers. The PSA Screening for HIM Act will be a strong catalyst to increase screening by removing the financial barrier that is faced by many. PHEN emphatically supports this legislation that will save countless lives and lead the way in addressing the prostate cancer racial disparity," said Thomas A. Farrington, PHEN President and Founder. ACS CAN, ZERO Prostate Cancer, AUA, and PHEN are also working to improve access to prostate cancer screenings at the state level. Legislation is pending in California, New Jersey, and Washington, DC that would ensure screening is available without co-pays or other cost-sharing. Last year, Illinois passed legislation to make prostate cancer screening available without co-pays or other cost-sharing, which will go into effect in 2024. Illinois will follow New York, which became the first state in the country to pass a law that supports full insurance coverage of the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test, along with Maryland and Rhode Island, all of which have eliminated co-pays or cost-sharing fees for prostate cancer screening.

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The mix seems quite insensitive to shock and friction but its complete safety profile remains to be investigated. The loose powder burns very fast but not as fast as benzoate whistle mix. Source: AFN #64, Jan. 1987, Dave Bleser Small pumped stars (3/16″x5/8″) were made using 1% nitrocellulose binder in acetone. Their burning rate was measured on the ground to be 3.8 mm/sec which is quite fast, as normal color compositions burn around 1.5-2/5 mm/sec. The small stars burned with a beautiful blue large flame with no red tip and darted around the pan they were burning in. Ed.: I used dextrin at +5% to bind these with no issues.

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The term marketplace is commonly used for a web-based module where any vendor can register and start offering their products. In this way, visitors or consumers can get different rates for the same product, while the e-commerce company running the marketplace usually earns commission out of each sale. We are familiar with international e-commerce marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, Alibaba as well as the domestic platforms like Flipkart, Snapdeal, Shopclues, etc. Well, this might be the digital way to offer standard products with heavy discounts, and, at times create exclusive launch offers on a particular site. For example, Motorola launches its smartphone on Flipkart; this way, users can only acquire it online and not from physical stores. We have seen online shopping / e-commerce portals as being the best platforms for bargain deals, heavy discounts, and buy-now-and-pay-later schemes. While facilities such as cash-on-delivery, return policy, etc. might work well in the long run to attract unconventional buys online, for now, people are habituated to ordering standard products like apparels, electronics, furniture, medicines, footwear, books and so on. Mostly, even these are offered at heavy discounts and with other bundle offers. After this brief about a standard marketplace, let us try to replicate this scenario for the printing marketplace, wherein few vendors are promoting it as a major tool to earn large print orders. Several trade printers want to offer this online printing service to their reseller and designer, while many software companies want to offer the web to print based mechanism for printers to upload their print product and earn commission on every sale. They will list not one printer but all printers across the country and display printing rates for the users to select the lowest possible rates offered in their locale. Lastly, the so-called w2p online editor selling company wishes to integrate its web to print solution with the marketplace. Their primary interest is to push their US$ 6999 editor, and charge thousands more to present customers with magneto-based open source marketplace for print. While the idea sounds good and sells, the print product often does not. In most cases, the printer gets carried away and spends millions for this type of open source print marketplace. However, he does not foresee how it can be implemented for print, as it is not a standard product with standard specifications and fixed price. The w2p online editor is offered to the printer with an idea that their re-seller too can run an online printing site and generate orders, which is finally sent to the printer for printing. This could give them the liberty to key in their own print product and fix print rates with suitable margins as agreed between the two parties. In some cases, it is offered to investors as an idea to run online printing marketplaces where they expect to get registration from printers across the world and offer their print rates. When the user selects a particular item and area of residence, he will see a list of registered printers. For example, if someone in India searches for business card printing, hundreds of printers offering a variety of templates and style at competitive rates will show up. In both cases, we fail to think that unlike standard e-commerce marketplaces, here, printing products are not standard; each of them need multiple variable options like paper quality in form of GSM, cuts, lamination, front / back printing, quantity, etc. Once an order is placed, the product is not shipped directly. It first needs to be printed. There cannot be money-back guarantee or cash on delivery unlike standard product returns, since a dissatisfactory print order involves the risk of being a total waste if the requirements are not adequately met. Overall, the entire printing industry is struggling to generate new print ideas and more print orders. This being the focus, they neglect the need of creating competition among themselves for products that have wide scope for variation, not limited to cost factors. Consequently, it affects their margins. Those printers who offer online printing to their resellers initially spend millions to build a marketplace solution, which cannot be used easily by their resellers. The re-seller's margin is further reduced as they start passing the discount from their margin to procure online printing orders. This entails that the trade printers indirectly create competition among their own resellers. The bait that whoever grabs the order finally comes to the trade printer to get it printed at their B2B fixed rates fuels the unwanted competition. The crux of this topic is to create awareness in the printing industry that standard marketplaces cannot be blindly replicated for printing. This holds true, especially when aiming to encourage people to earn more instead of offering printing at discounted rates.

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In this blog on the eagerly awaited Supreme Court judgment in the case of Owens v Owens, Family Law in Partnership director James Pirrie examines the case itself and the wider implications of the judgment. When marriages end spouses focus on their family and, more often than not, their finances. Along the way they will also need a divorce or a dissolution. Without that, the Court cannot (currently) make an order to formalise the finances and pensions cannot be shared. Divorces are granted only when a marriage has “irretrievably broken down”. This is established by showing one of five facts: - the spouses have lived apart for five years - they have lived apart for two years and both agree to end the marriage - there has been adultery and the one asking for a divorce (“the petitioner”) finds it intolerable to live with the other (“the respondent”) - the petitioner cannot reasonably be expected to live with the respondent because of their behaviour (“the behaviour petition”); or All of which brings us to Mr and Mrs Owens who married in 1978 (when Anna Ford had just become the first female newsreader and James Callaghan was PM (with Margaret Thatcher leading the Opposition)). The Owens were aged 28 and 40 respectively and were, according to Mr Owens, never emotionally intensely connected but had learned how to rub along. Thirty four years later Mrs Owens wanted a divorce. Six years of litigation later she still wants a divorce but can’t have one on the basis of Mr Owens’s behaviour. For many years family lawyers have sought to ameliorate the out-dated law with which this jurisdiction is encumbered. We prepare simple petitions which seek to avoid hurt and upset so that the parties can focus on the transition that they face from married to separated and can engage their best selves as regards perfecting post separation parenting and financial arrangements. In line with that culture, Mrs Owens prepared a simple divorce petition. Her lawyers no doubt advised her that the Court would back her and, if push came to shove, would apply pressure to Mr Owens and ultimately make findings that would permit the divorce to advance (without which financial orders dividing up the resources could never be made). But that is not the law and, however reluctantly, the Supreme Court has today in their judgment in the Owens case first applied the law and secondly reminded Parliament that it – and it alone – has the power to amend the law in a way to better meet the needs of families in the 21st century. One of the real difficulties is that findings of fact usually stand so when the first judge to consider the case appeared to have applied the correct tests and concluded that the expectation that the parties continue to live together was reasonable (or to apply the law’s instinctively convoluted thinking “not unreasonable”), Mrs Owens would be stuck. The Supreme Court was uneasy about whether everything had been managed correctly but there was not enough to permit interference. So Mrs Owens might be stuck only because of the way she presented her evidence or was advised to run her case. No doubt the profession will benefit from this lesson expensively learned by Mrs Owens and, with the threshold thus clarified, family lawyers are reminded how to present cases which clear it safely. So what is the impact of the Owens judgment? Firstly, most divorces will proceed as they always have, with one spouse presenting a pretty simple divorce petition and the other spouse letting it through on the nod. Secondly, the way is open for an ambush on tactical grounds, perhaps, defending a petition and knowing that the Court will have to apply the law meticulously. Where this is done and there are no clear events that tick the boxes of the law and the case is about the cumulative effect of behaviour, then there will be long-listings in open court when witnesses will be called and detailed analysis will be undertaken as regards: - what specifically has been alleged - whether it actually happened - what were the susceptibilities of the petitioner to the behaviour; and thus: - what were the effects of the respondent’s behaviour on the petitioner; and then, standing back - whether it is unreasonable to expect the petitioner to continue to live with the respondent. Only if the answer is that it would be unreasonable, can the divorce be granted and any financial settlement structured. Thirdly, Mrs Owens will in 2020 (after 5 years separation) presumably issue a petition on the basis of having lived apart for five years and at last bring this sad chapter to a close. Fourthly, we may start to call our “unreasonable behaviour” petitions “unreasonable expectation” petitions – all of which leaves one wondering about storms in teacups. As Lady Hale puts it “it is not for us to change the law laid down by Parliament – our role is only to interpret and apply it”. We have all hoped for many years that Parliament would squeeze something into its busy timetabling to change the law. When this was done in 1996 eventually Parliament cried off because of a backlash headed by the Daily Mail. Hopefully seeing the pointless process through which the Owens have advanced, those reactions will be more muted on this occasion. We are left wondering whether, if Mrs Owens had managed the process differently, she might have avoided this whole sorry tale. Her first solicitor’s letter was the service of the divorce petition. Perhaps more time was needed to listen to Mr Owens and understand his perspective. Apart from a dogged resistance to a divorce, we still do not understand his motivations. Change is more likely to be achieved when someone first feels heard – but it is easy to be wise after the event. There are over one hundred thousand divorces a year; most do not come off the rails quite as tragically as this one. For further information on the Owens case and divorce and separation more generally, contact Family Law in Partnership director James Pirrie at E: [email protected] or T: 020 7420 5000. If you have enjoyed reading this blog and would like to learn more about this case, please take a look at these related blogs: James Pirrie is a director at Family Law in Partnership. He specialises in complex financial issues and non-adversarial and cost effective approaches to divorce and separation including mediation, arbitration and collaborative law. He helps clients take control of the issues that affect them, clarifying priorities, exploring all the options and identifying the best way forward. Contact James at E: [email protected] or T: 020 7420 5000.

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The Advantages Of CBD Products for Aging You surely know the health benefits of CBD. It is a neuroprotectant, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory, and its effect on senior citizens is well known, as it hides the aging signs too. CBD is beneficial for old age conditions like onset of wrinkles, stiff joints, chronic pain, and delayed diseases. How CBD works CBD or cannabidiol interacts with the endocannabinoid system, a network of receptors of the body. The system regulates feelings like inflammation, mood, and pain etc. CBD and affects these receptors work. CBD for Aging CBD interacts with free radicals found inside the body as well. The onset of metabolic processes like the sun, radiation, smoking, and pesticides are the origin of free radicals. They are tantamount to anti-aging or skincare because they break down collagen, resulting in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You will retain healthy levels of collagen when CBD decreases the amount of free radicals, thereby reducing fine lines or wrinkles. Puffiness of the skin also causes wrinkles. Thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD, the fine lines will decrease too. Drying up of oil glands also leads to the formation of wrinkles and age lines. The endocannabinoid system can regulate these glands. The sebum gland that is responsible for secretions of oil is affected by CBD. You will notice an overall reduction in wrinkles and dryness when your body secretes healthy amounts of oil. CBD and Aging Diseases Older people suffer from conditions and diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and arthritis, in addition to skin deterioration. Chronic pain frequently increases with age. • Alzheimer's: - Neuroinflammation in the brain primarily causes Alzheimer's. Based on studies, the anti-inflammatory effect of CBD is effective at reducing it. CBD reduces the signs of dementia by interacting with the central nervous system. • Parkinson's - Common symptoms of Parkinson's disease include sleeping problems, tremors, and psychosis. CBD can treat them all by acting as an inverse agonist in the brain. CBD calms the severity of these common side-effects of Parkinson's by working against specific neuroreceptors. • Glaucoma -- Glaucoma, an eye condition, occurs due to increased intraocular pressure (IoP). CBD reduces IoP too. • Osteoporosis -- According to a recent study, CBD helps heal bone fractures faster and strengthens bones too. CBD, apart from reducing inflammation that causes stiff joints and achy bones is active in the promotion of cell regeneration, which supports bone health too • Arthritis -- Symptoms of arthritis can be treated by CBD. The anti-inflammatory effects of CBD, apart from acting as a nerve protectant, help deflate problem areas. It prevents damage of nerves and also provides effective pain relief for this condition. • Cardiovascular conditions -- Over time, inflamed lungs and blood vessels can cause a wide range of cardiovascular issues. CBD can lower high blood pressure by reducing inflammation in these systems, decreasing heart attack risks. This natural antioxidant by reducing the death of cells, works positively against oxidative stress. CBD for pain CBD is also successful at addressing two other age related issues: chronic pain and insomnia. In a recently conducted study amongst seniors, 61% of the participants cited `better sleep quality' and 'pain relief' as the biggest benefits of CBD. That being said, let us evaluate the rise in the use of CBD amongst seniors and how they are using it to treat common age-related ailments. More Seniors are Using CBD As a plant-derived and natural source of healing, many adults are switching to CBD's health benefits for aging. It is in direct contrast to other prescribed drugs that can cause internal damage and have debilitating side-effects when used over extended periods. Medicare reported a decrease in written prescriptions in states that have legalized cannabis use. Recently, fewer prescriptions were prescribed for chronic conditions like anxiety, pain, and depression. There was a decrease in the number of opioid prescriptions too. Mikhail Kogan, M.D., who prescribes CBD to patients said that cannabinoids are tenfold safer than caffeine or Tylenol and 10,000 safer than opiates. Cannabis can provide health benefits without the high of THC, which is why more seniors are turning to CBD. The increase in ingestion and increase of availability have helped too. According to a survey senior citizens initially ingest CBD via capsules, edibles, and tinctures, as such methods do away with the stigma of 'vaping' or 'smoking'. The popularity of topicals as a popular application is also increasing, especially among individuals addressing pains and aches like arthritis and other skin issues. Growing Old with CBD Irrespective of our age, research and scientific studies are increasingly proving the health benefits and positive effects of CBD. With its power to improve the health of your skin, address common ailment systems, and relieve pain, it is not surprising why aging adults are using CBD more than ever before. Check out Natures Pure full line of high-quality CBD products now If you are interested in soothing or healing your issues with natural CBD qualities.

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The success of your website is dependent on several key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure things like traffic, conversion rates, and customer engagement. Understanding and optimising these core KPIs is essential for the success of your website. Let’s take a look at how you can take your website to the next level by improving core KPIs. - What KPIs should you be looking at - Start with Analytics - Look at Conversion Rates - Reduce Bounce Rate - Optimise for Mobile Devices - Not sure how well your website is performing? What are the core KPIs you should be looking to improve? Generally speaking, common KPIs to monitor around your website are… - Traffic by source - Conversion rate - Bounce rate - Average time on page Start with Analytics A great first step in understanding your website's KPIs is to review web analytics data. This data will give you an overview of traffic sources, user activity, and other important metrics that will help you understand what areas of your website need improvement. Additionally, it will help you identify potential opportunities to further optimise your website for better performance. You should be able to access this data in Google Analytics, or some CMS platforms provide this data, like HubSpot. Look at Conversion Rates The most important KPI for any website is its conversion rate—the percentage of visitors who complete a desired action on your site. Improving this KPI should be one of your top priorities when optimising your website. To do this, you'll want to review user behaviour on your site and make sure that there are no major impediments preventing visitors from completing their desired tasks. You'll also want to look at the overall usability of your site and see if there are any areas where visitors may experience difficulty navigating or understanding how to accomplish their goals. A tool like HotJar can really help with this, with heatmaps and surveys that can show you where users are dropping off or struggling to complete the desired action. Once identified, these issues can be addressed by adding helpful instructions or simplifying navigation paths across the site. Reduce Bounce Rate Another important KPI for websites is the bounce rate. The bounce rate measures the percentage of people who leave a page within a certain amount of time without completing any action on the page (such as clicking a link, making a purchase, etc.). A high bounce rate could indicate that something about the page isn't appealing to users – maybe it’s too long, too complicated, or doesn’t have enough information about what they are looking for. To reduce this number, it can help to make sure the content on each page is clear and concise with relevant images and calls to action throughout. Additionally, it may be beneficial to add other forms of media such as videos or infographics that appeal to different types of audiences in order to keep them engaged with your content longer. Optimise for Mobile Devices You should also make sure that your website is optimised for mobile devices as well as desktop computers. As more people use mobile devices to access websites, it's essential that yours looks good and functions properly on all platforms. This means taking into account factors such as page speed, image size, and menu structure when designing a mobile-friendly version of your site so that users can easily navigate through it without experiencing any delays or errors. Additionally, you should consider using responsive design techniques so that pages automatically adapt to different device sizes and orientations without requiring manual intervention from developers or designers every time an update needs to be made. Image source: Envato Not sure how well your website is performing? Core KPIs are one of the most important aspects in measuring a successful website’s performance; they provide insight into how well the website engages with customers and how much revenue they generate over time. By taking a closer look at web analytics data, improving conversion rates, and optimizing for mobile devices; marketing teams can ensure their websites are always performing optimally in order to maximise ROI from digital marketing efforts. Optimising core KPIs is essential for staying ahead of the competition in today’s ever-changing digital landscape - make sure yours isn't left behind. Not sure how well your website is performing? Try our free Website Grader Tool to understand more about your current website performance, looking at things like SEO, security and speed. You’ll get an instant score out of 100 – most websites only score around 60, so there’s plenty of room for improvement!

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Different Types of Flowers in Nigeria Nigeria has several climate zones that range from savannah grasslands and deciduous forests in the central part of the country to tropical rain forests near the coast. With these three climate zones, the flowers of Nigeria are very similar to flowers in other parts of west and central Africa. Several flowers that grow well in Nigeria are well known as indoor tropical plants in the U.S. Many will grow well in warmer parts of the U.S., like Florida and Hawaii. Amaryllis is a tropical and sub-tropical flower that grows from bulbs. In the spring, amaryllis flowers grow on stalks 2 to 3 feet tall. Each stalk supports two or more large, trumpet-shaped flowers. Amaryllis flowers can be white, red, bright pink, orange, light pink, rose and salmon. Amaryllis leaves are 1-1/2 inches wide and up to 18 inches long. Amaryllis grows well in partial sun, and will do well with several hours of direct sun, followed by indirect shade. Amaryllis soil needs to be constantly damp, but not soaking wet. Amaryllis is indigenous to Nigeria. - Nigeria has several climate zones that range from savannah grasslands and deciduous forests in the central part of the country to tropical rain forests near the coast. - Amaryllis is a tropical and sub-tropical flower that grows from bulbs. Calla lilies grow to between 18 and 24 inches tall. Calla lilies grow well in full sun, but can still do well in places that receive about 25 percent shade. Calla lilies are commonly white, but can also flower with pink, red, purple or yellow flowers. Calla lilies flower in late spring or early summer and are often used as cut flowers. Calla lilies are indigenous to Nigeria and neighboring countries. The gloriosa lily is sometimes called flame lily, climbing lily, or glory lily. Indigenous to Nigeria, the petals of these flowers look very much like flames, with curved red and yellow petals. Gloriosa lilies grow from tubers and do best in sunny locations. However, like calla lilies, they can do well in partial shade. Gloriosa lilies need rich, well draining soils and will not do well if the soils are allowed to dry out. - Calla lilies grow to between 18 and 24 inches tall. - Calla lilies are commonly white, but can also flower with pink, red, purple or yellow flowers. Bird of Paradise Although commonly thought of as a native of South Africa, the bird of paradise also grows well in west Africa. The bird of paradise has unusual flowers that look very much like a bird’s head. A bird of paradise plant will grow to between 3 and 5 feet tall. Bird of paradise grows well in most soils, but needs soils that drain well. It does best in full sun, but is tolerant of partial shade. Although he grew up in Latin America, Mr. Ma is a writer based in Denver. He has been writing since 1987 and has written for NPR, AP, Boeing, Ford New Holland, Microsoft, RAHCO International, Umax Data Systems and other manufacturers in Taiwan. He studied creative writing at Mankato State University in Minnesota. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese, English and reads Spanish.

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Green Bioactives, a startup that sustainably biomanufactures plant-derived bioactives, has raised £2.6 million ($3.1 million) in seed financing. Their platform can identify, isolate, and cultivate plant vascular stem cells—which can differentiate into distinct plant tissues—for different purposes, allowing the production of bioactives used in pharmaceuticals in a more sustainable and cost-effective way. Eos Advisory LLP led the funding round, which included investments from Regenerate Ventures’ Agtech Fund in London, Milltrust International Group (offices in London and Singapore), and Scottish Enterprise, which also gave the company advice. The financing will enable the company to grow its management, production, and research team capabilities, allowing the company to demonstrate its biomanufacturing approach at a larger scale. “Our vision is to become the world’s leading supplier of plant cell culture-derived natural products,” said CEO David McElroy. Manufacturing plant-based bioactive ingredients The plant kingdom is a treasure trove of different molecules that could be separated and used for various commercial purposes. But suitable plants are often growing in remote locations. The supply chains to get them are often unstable either because of climate effects or political instability. For example, the chemotherapy medication paclitaxel is isolated from a slow-growing yew tree, so sourcing it is an ongoing sustainability concern. Also, the biochemistry of how these products are synthesized in the native plant isn’t always clear, so they can’t be easily moved into a yeast system or Escherichia coli. Using its platform, Green Bioactives can make paclitaxel with a much higher yield than the way it is currently purified. “What we are doing is taking the cells responsible for making these valuable molecules and growing them up in large bioreactors, and then isolating the target molecule from the cells, similar to brewing in yeast,” said McElroy. The molecules are frequently produced in the plant in response to an attack or stress. While the plants are different depending on which one makes the target molecule, the cells that Green Bioactives isolate, primary meristem cells, are similar. The trick, McElroy says, is to expose them to a molecule that mimics the stress they would normally feel to produce the target molecule, to induce them to make the molecule in culture. “For example, we have a customer we’re working with on an insecticide molecule that comes out of cells of the bark of a Colombian rainforest tree in response to insect predation. We’ve isolated cells from that plant and subjected them to mimics of the stress from insect gradation, and then they make the molecule on demand for us to purify.” This seed funding is an essential step for Green Bioactives to scale up. “We are a startup out of the University of Edinburgh, and we are culturing cells at less than 50 liters—so, on a small scale,” McElroy explained. “This funding allows us to do three different things: focus the company on addressing opportunities in specific markets; innovate and protect our IP through various patent applications; but the most important thing that future investors see is us scaling the technology beyond lab scale and getting into 200,000-liter production. We’re not going to get there with the first round of funding, but it allows us to get to a place where future investors can see there’s a chance that we’re going to be able to scale with attractive economics.” The funding will also allow Green Bioactives to focus on the most accessible high-value opportunities rather than the highest-value opportunities. “The company really got started because customers were coming to the founder, Professor Gary Loake, and asking him to do work for them, because they couldn’t find someone that looked like us to do this work,” said McElroy. “So, absent any business development, we’ve managed to secure some world-leading customers that are currently working with us, and we hope to expand our relationships with them going forward.” According to McElroy, there is a huge market because people are interested in naturally sustainable products. For example, molecules used in cosmetics are currently made from petroleum, and customers want to get these types of functional molecules from more sustainable sources than petroleum. “We have the capability of developing sustainable plant-derived natural products for various applications,” McElroy said. “And although we haven’t been actively out there sourcing customers today, we’re open for business.”

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Modern lamps inspired by Greek mythology. Based in London, German designer Mathias Hahn has built an impressive portfolio of award-winning designs. His work often combines simple mechanical systems with traditional materials and a minimalist aesthetic, providing fresh twists on classic concepts. The Theia lamps follow the same pattern but they also integrate a more poetic idea in their refined design. Created for Marset, the two lamps draw inspiration from Greek mythology. More specifically, they reference Theia, the goddess of the sun, moon, and dawn. The design explores the relationship between light and shadow in a creative way. Two half-spheres swivel on a central axis. One turns horizontally, while the other moves on a vertical plane. As they intersect or swivel away from each other, they change the brightness of the light. The opaque metal lampshade can hide the light bulb, while the transparent shade that boasts a smoked finish softens its glow. Thus, the dynamic lamps easily transform the mood of a room. The user can focus the light on a specific point – on a desk or a book – or turn the light towards the wall to create a warm atmosphere. Available in two versions, the sculptural Theia lamps offer a stylish lighting solution for modern interiors. Now, you can find both the Theia Table Lamp and the Theia Floor Lamp in the Gessato shop.

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Yosemite National Park is a protected area located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California, USA. Established in 1890, it is one of the oldest national parks in the United States and is known for its breathtaking scenery, diverse habitats, and rich cultural history. Yosemite covers an area of over 1,200 square miles and includes several distinct regions, including Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, Hetch Hetchy, and the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias. The park is home to an array of iconic landmarks, including El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Glacier Point. Yosemite is also home to a diverse array of flora and fauna, including black bears, mountain lions, deer, and numerous bird species. The park offers many recreational activities such as hiking, camping, rock climbing, and fishing, and provides ample opportunities for visitors to connect with nature and experience its beauty. In addition to its natural beauty, Yosemite has a rich cultural history, with evidence of human habitation in the area dating back thousands of years. Today, the park attracts millions of visitors each year and remains a beloved destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Here’s a suggested itinerary for a five-day trip to Yosemite National Park: - Arrive in Yosemite Valley - Visit Yosemite Falls and hike to the top (7.2 miles round trip, strenuous) - Explore Mariposa Grove, home to hundreds of giant sequoias - Drive to Glacier Point and take in panoramic views of the park - Hike the Four Mile Trail (4.8 miles round trip, strenuous) - Visit the Ansel Adams Gallery to see his famous photographs of Yosemite - Take a scenic drive on Tioga Road to Tuolumne Meadows - Hike to Cathedral Lakes (6 miles round trip, moderate) - Visit Olmsted Point for more breathtaking views - Visit Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, a picturesque lake surrounded by granite cliffs - Hike to Wapama Falls (5 miles round trip, moderate) - Visit the historic park museum at Hetch Hetchy - Take a leisurely hike to Mirror Lake (2 miles round trip, easy) - Visit the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center to learn more about the park’s geology, history, and wildlife - Depart Yosemite Note: This itinerary assumes that you have your own transportation and are in good physical condition for hiking. Make sure to check the park’s website for trail conditions, as some trails may be closed due to weather or other reasons. Related Article about Yosemite National Park: – Crowds in Yosemite Summer 2023

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In rural Rajasthan, India, poverty and vulnerability to climatic changes (drought, famine) are common. Villagers depend on their sacred forests (orans) for wood for fuel and timber, fodder for their animals, water and medicinal plants. However, orans are in decline due to industrial development and changing government laws. We help villagers revive their orans and empower them to manage the forests sustainably. Healthy orans mean less poverty and more livelihood security. For these 10 orans we are raising and planting 100,000 trees and renovating 10 key water harvesting structures. This means there is more food and water for 8,000 humans and 20,000 livestock. Restore "orans" to their pristine, sustainable green environment; develop better management practices of the rural ecosystem; secure the rural livelihood of millions; preserve endemic/endangered species and variety of cultivars found within orans.

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By Juan Medina and Elena Rodriguez Spain’s brown bears, once nearly extinct, stray into the mountain villages in the north of the country so often these days that the regional government of Castile and Leon has set up a patrol for locals to report animals on the prowl. The patrol, which has nine rangers, protects residents and their crops in the mining town of Villablino, in the nearby province of Palencia, and other surrounding areas, aiming to keep the endangered Iberian brown bears safe and healthy and allow humans and animals to coexist. Reuters was granted exclusive access to the patrol over the past three years, accompanying rangers on their nocturnal call outs. Adult bears can weigh as much as 150-250 kg and can measure up to 2 metres. They can live for up to 30 years. Three decades ago there were only 60 bears left in Spain but today their population numbers over 400. The higher number of bears is leading to a greater number of encounters with humans, however. For some, the bears are unwanted intruders, but others welcome them and the increased numbers of tourists they attract. If locals spot a bear they are advised to call the rangers and keep calm. To ease locals’ concerns, the patrol must act fast. As soon as staff receive a call to their 24-hour phone line, they grab their radios, rubber ball shotguns and tracking devices and rush out the door. Their mission is to deter the bears from the villages by firing warning shots, while following a strict protocol. “The increase in the bear population leads to an increase in conflicts (with humans),” said patrol coordinator Daniel Pinto. The bears now approach the villages more often as they struggle to find enough food up in the mountains, he added. Villager Angeles Orallo, 73, is one of those who finds the bears’ presence challenging. “We are older people… the fact that we can’t go out for a quiet walk is sad,” she lamented. She has been struggling to keep the bears out of her vegetable garden. But while some locals feel unsafe and worry about their crops, the patrol is proving a boon for the Iberian brown bear population and is providing an income for locals from tourists who come to the region to spot the bears, still considered endangered, in the Cantabrian mountains. Thanks to more awareness, strong surveillance and compliance with conservation rules, the Iberian brown bear population is growing. Historically, brown bears roamed much of the Iberian peninsula but hunting and loss of habitat had a significant impact on the species. They received protected status in 1973, although hunting was allowed to continue. The patrol also wants to improve understanding of the bears’ behaviour. To that end, a team of veterinarians, biologists and mountain rangers developed in 2021 a new satellite system to monitor the animals, as well as an innovative, remote-controlled cage that can trap the bears without trapping other species. Once caught, the bears are anaesthetised and a GPS collar is placed around their necks to make it easier to locate them in the future. Rangers have so far trapped 12 bears that were then released far from the villages, preventing them from eating crops, and garden fruit and vegetables. Knowing the bears are further away reassures locals they won’t bump into one. “The aim is to seek solutions to the conservation challenges we face with bears, mainly in urban environments,” said David Cubero, coordinator of the brown bear capture and radio-tagging plan. “What we want is to monitor at all times, in real time… to be able to act quickly, always to improve the bears’ coexistence with humans.” FILE PHOTO: People watch the solar eclipse on the lawn of Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 21, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo By

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Details of the number of times the road (the A90) under Low Carse flyover has been re-surfaced (or any work done to repair the road surface), in both directions, during last 10 years and dates of same works/repairs. Details of the number of times the height of the flyover/bridge has been measured (date, method used to measure, confirmation of where the measurement is recorded and whether the measurement prompted any change of signage) and what those recorded measurements were during the last 10 years. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We are applying the exemption at section 39(2) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), so that we do not also have to deal with your request under FOISA. This exemption is subject to the ‘public interest test’. Therefore, taking account of all the circumstances of this case, we have considered if the public interest in disclosing the information outweighs the public interest in applying the exemption. We have found that, on balance, the public interest lies in favour of upholding the exemption, because there is no public interest in dealing with the same request under two different regimes. This is essentially a technical point and has no material effect on the outcome of your request. 1. The number of times the road (the A90) under Low Carse flyover has been resurfaced (or any work done to repair the road surface) in both directions? Resurfacing/road repairs have been carried out 3 times under the bridge within this period, dates are shown in the following table – 2. Number of times the height of the flyover/bridge has been measured? In the last 10 years the available height (headroom) under the bridge has been measured three times. 3. Confirmation of where the measurement is recorded. The minimum headroom measurement is recorded within Transport Scotland’s Asset Management Performance System. 4. Did the measurement prompt any change of signage? No, this did not result in a change of signage. 5. What were the recorded measurements (and dates and methods used to measure)? 1. The minimum headroom recorded at the Principal Inspection of 16/08/2013 was 5.12m and this was measured using laser distometer and was located above the northbound carriageway. 2. At the subsequent Principal Inspection of 17/10/2019 the minimum headroom was 5.13m and this was again measured using laser distometer. 3. On 28/03/23, immediately following the most recent bridge strike, headroom measurements were taken using laser distometer above the southbound carriageway (side of bridge strike) and the minimum of the readings was 5.265m. The Scottish Government is committed to publishing all information released in response to Freedom of Information requests. View all FOI responses at http://www.gov.scot/foi-responses. Please quote the FOI reference Central Enquiry Unit Phone: 0300 244 4000 The Scottish Government St Andrews House There is a problem Thanks for your feedback

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This year is an important year for the children in terms of their times tables knowledge. They will be sitting the statutory Multiplication Check Test in the summer term which will test their ability to recall times table facts up to the 12x tables. In preparation for this, I will be encouraging the children to logon to TTRockstars as much as possible. The soundcheck game on TTRockstars best reflects the actual Multiplication Check so I will be asking the children to play a soundcheck as much as possible. We will also do daily activities to practise our times tables including playing games and learning times table songs. Our maths focus this half term will be Place Value. It is important that the children have a firm grasp of basic number skills and number recognition up to 4 digits. We will be continuing to use White Rose Maths to support our maths lessons.

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Any pets, including Greyhounds can be terrified of loud noises. Fireworks, storms, thunder and lightening may scare your dog. Don’t leave them alone if possible. During firework season, take your greyhound out for their walk before dark. Draw the curtains at dusk and put the radio or television on. Your greyhound will look to you for your response to the sounds so try not to react. Let your dog go to where it feels safe and do not keep pampering them – they will only respond more to the noises around. DAP™ diffusers, available from your local vets are very good at calming your greyhound. This is a plug-in device which emits ‘dog appeasing pheromones’ similar to those produced soon after a puppy is born by it’s mother. The pheromones create a ‘safe feeling’ for your dog and are very effective. Alternatively seek medication from your vet, if the firework season causes undue distress. Prior to the firework season, you can also prepare your greyhound by buying a ‘Noise Phobia CD or cassette’. This imitates the sounds of fireworks and should be played at a very low level for a couple of days. Gradually increase the volume of the CD over a few days and your greyhound will become used to the strange noises and hopefully begin to show no fear when hearing them. There are also Homeopathic remedies such as Kali-Phos, Bach Rescue and Serenity.

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Common in oak woodland, woodland and heaths throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight well distributed and reasonably common throughout. Wingspan 14-18 mm. A species associated with deciduous oak woodland, while the very similar A. notana feeds on birch. Fresh males of A. ferrugana can be distinguished by the presence of distinct scale tufts, a feature lacking on A. notana , but otherwise dissection is generally required to fully establish identity. Larva feeds on Oak and Goat Willow, living between leaves spun together with silk.

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Learn more about Hart Energy Conferences Get our latest conference schedules, updates and insights straight to your inbox. A shift in attitudes emerged regarding oil supplies during the past couple of years that should benefit Canadian barrels, Cenovus Energy CEO Alex Pourbaix said at CERAWeek by S&P Global. Over the course of COVID-19 and Russia’s war in Ukraine, countries prioritized oil derived from nations with a track record for human rights, Pourbaix said during a panel with top Canadian oil sands E&Ps. Already the fourth-largest source of global supply and top exporter to the U.S., an emphasis on Canadian oil has only grown as the West increasingly shuns Russian oil. Bringing an ESG focus to Canadian crude — particularly oil sands that emit more than 1,400 known pollutants — might seem a hard row to hoe. But E&Ps are touting their efforts to lower emissions and implement carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) — as well as Canada’s environmental policies and international reputation. “If we have the best human rights record, the best relationship with Indigenous communities, the best regulators, we think demonstrably we should be that preferred choice for oil,” Pourbaix said. Pourbaix and other top executives meet at 7 a.m. every Friday to grapple with the challenges associated with achieving net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050. The group is formally called the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero Alliance. Initially started three years ago, the Pathways Alliance is comprised of six companies accounting for 95% of Canada’s oil sands production. Three participated at the CERAWeek panel: Pourbaix; Bij Agarwal, president of ConocoPhillips Canada; and Kris Smith, interim president and CEO of Suncor Energy. The other member companies are Imperial Oil, MEG Energy and Canadian Natural Resources. Their overarching goal is to decarbonize every barrel they produce. The Pathways Alliance works closely with the Canadian federal government and the Alberta provincial government, as well as key stakeholders. Net zero strategy Their strategy for net zero involves two phases—the decarbonization of members’ core business and a focus on new investments and energies, Smith said. Milestones have been set in the form of interim targets to 2030. Suncor’s investments are complementary to its existing portfolio after having divested out of wind and solar, Smith said. Instead, Suncor is dedicated to low-carbon fuels and hydrogen, such as producing blue hydrogen as a feedstock for refineries. While each company has individual emissions initiatives, Pathways allows them to collaborate on technology and projects to achieve shared goals. Together, the Pathways Alliance is focusing on CCUS, building a carbon storage hub in Alberta that would connect to a trunk-line transporting captured CO2 from roughly 14 oil sands facilities, with plans to eventually include more than 20 facilities. By 2030, the hub will lessen 22 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of CO2 emissions and, by 2040, 25 mtpa. The group has started an evaluation of the hub through a carbon sequestration evaluation agreement made with the government of Alberta to assess geological characteristics of a deep underground CO2 storage formation, Pathways announced in January. The hub would be one of the largest carbon capture and storage projects in the world. Along with environmental evaluations, the Alliance is also having conversations with local communities affected by the transportation line and storage network, including First Nation and Métis communities and local stakeholders, the press release said. Not ‘dirty’ oil By joining Pathways, ConocoPhillips saw an opportunity to implement its climate risk strategy without having to compete with producers that would otherwise be rivals, Agarwal said. “We’re not competing against each other for labor,” said Agarwal. “We’re actually working together… to make sure that as we phase our projects in. We’re taking advantage of the market and being able to put the right labor in the right place.” Another focus is addressing misconceptions that Canada produces “dirty oil” and adding to Canada’s economy and innovating the industry, Pourbaix said. 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Take Charge of Your Health with Preventive Screenings An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but you should make it a point to see your primary care physician (PCP) at least once a year to help manage your overall health. “You may not need a complete head-to-toe physical, but you should touch base with your physician and make a plan to keep you healthy,” says Dr. Anne Dempsey, an internal medicine physician with Kauai Medical Clinic. “These visits are a valuable tool to establish a relationship with a physician and to develop trust and an open line of communication should issues arise in the future,” Dempsey explains. “Should medical problems occur or new symptoms develop, patients are more likely to see a physician whom they know rather than make the effort to establish care with new physician. This is also the time to review and update preventive care issues that are due for that individual patient.” While physical exams are not a one-size-fits-all test, most patients can expect the following during their yearly checkup: - Blood pressure screening – Every three to five years beginning at age 18 through age 40. Annually after age 40. - Pap smears – For women starting at age 21. Every three years for ages 21-29, and every five years for those ages 30-65 if an HPV test is done at the same time. - Chlamydia screening – For sexually active women ages 15-25. - Reproductive health counseling. - Annual mammogram – For women starting at age 40. - Colon cancer screening – For both men and women starting at age 50. - Cholesterol and diabetes screenings – Periodically for both men and women, depending risk factors, starting by age 45 at the latest. Your PCP also will review your immunization records during these visits. “Flu shots are recommended annually, as there is good evidence that they prevent complications of influenza, which include secondary bacterial infections, hospitalizations and even death. Also, flu shots decrease sick time, and thus lost time from work or school,” Dempsey says, noting that there is no standard panel of tests that is applicable to every patient. “It is all dependent on the age of the patient, his or her family history and current medical issues,” Dempsey says. “A good site to check is the United States Preventive Services Task Force,” she advises. “Here, you can download an app, put in your age and health conditions, and find a list of what you might be due to have checked. It is best to go over this list with your primary care physician.” Another helpful website for patients seen at Hawaii Pacific Health’s network of medical centers is MyChart® by Hawaii Pacific Health. Here, patients can have online access to their health records, as well as their family members’ records, and receive reminders of when their next vaccinations are due. “The best prevention is to establish a relationship with a primary care physician who you trust,” Dempsey says. “With all of the research being done in medicine these days, the recommendations for preventive screenings change frequently. Your physician is your best resource for determining the screenings that are right for you.” Published on: April 26, 2017

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Organizational Challenges to OT Cybersecurity Success We have all heard the term “cybersecurity,” but do we recognise the risk potential to our organizations and the public? For many, cybersecurity is recognised as an “Internet” risk which is only one specific area of focus. Did you know that nearly any programmable device is hackable? This includes operational technology systems and internet of things systems where the result of a cyberattack may result in a physical response. Operational technology is a term that describes automated control systems and IoT which are an integral part of our everyday lives. OT systems enable manufacturing, power production, water treatment, building control systems (HVAC, elevators, etc.) and many others in all market sectors. Time and time again, our adversaries have successfully infiltrated OT systems: - 2019, 2000% Increase in Attacks Specific to OT - 2020, 25% increase in identified known vulnerabilities - 2021: Oldsmar water treatment plant, Miller-Coors, Ellsworth County Kansas water treatment plant, Colonial Pipeline Generally, the number of successful attacks is underreported. There is no regulation of private industries which requires reporting, and many organisations will not share information in an attempt to protect shareholder value, attack methods and overall reputation. With frequent attacks, we ask the question “What challenges are organisations facing to lower their OT Cybersecurity risks?” Traditionally, OT systems have not been treated similar to other organisational assets. These systems were put in place with an expectation for high availability for an extended service life (15+ years, or longer) and generally were run until failure. OT Cybersecurity events can be traced into the late 1990s, however, the 2010 Stuxnet attack was the epoch which triggered the revolution of OT cybersecurity. In the early 2010s the industry began to release updated security standards (e.g. IEC-62443), and new vendors, services and products were released in response to the newly recognised risk. For many organisations, the equipment installed today is still within the planned service life, will not support modern security controls and suffers financial limitations to modernise for cybersecurity. Return on investment calculations for modernisation tend to focus on the cost of technology in comparison to returns in efficiencies rather than the consequences of a cybersecurity event. As a child of the 1980s, I’m reminded of many school board budgeting votes for new computers which were denied since the district had computers that worked (or were available as related to the OT systems). Cybersecurity is risk management, and risk management is not one size fits all. Overcoming organisational challenges related to OT cybersecurity begins with recognising OT cybersecurity risk and its potential consequences. The likelihood of a cybersecurity event is 100%, the conversation has shifted from not “if” but “when” and therefore unlike other risks we cannot quantify the likelihood so we assume the event will occur. You cannot defend what you do not know and therefore best practices recommend that organisations begin with a risk assessment which includes the development of a comprehensive asset inventory, and creation or updating of network diagrams for all OT assets (both those networked to other systems and isolated systems). The result provides organisational leadership with a comprehensive view of the risk profile, potential consequences and mitigation techniques. OT cybersecurity requires a balance of return on investment (consequence vs. mitigation), operability and maintainability to achieve the organisation’s defined risk tolerance and operational goals. Management’s support and commitment to cybersecurity is critical to success. Cybersecurity mitigations are based on the concept of defence in depth which provides many abstract layers of defence including people, processes and technologies. There is no one product or solution that will make your organisation secure from OT cyber threats. We will cover detailed mitigations in future articles but offer the following top 5 for people, processes and technologies for consideration in maturing organisational cybersecurity. - Manage the human element — establish expectations, hold accountable and train - Establish a cybersecurity risk management leadership team - Commit to standards and best practices - Incorporate staff into decisions on cybersecurity — collaboration is key. Mitigations will impact operations and maintenance. - Train employees on role specific cybersecurity expectations: - What should an operator do if the mouse moves without their control? - What should maintenance do if the program doesn’t match his last backup? - Who is responsible and how do they respond in an event? - Train on cybersecurity disaster response Processes (Get Organised and Establish a Vision) - Develop policies and procedures for system interaction - Establish vendor and procurement requirements - Define risk assessment methodologies and frequency - Develop disaster response and business continuity plans that include OT systems - Utilise recognised standards and best practices - Implement defence in depth techniques - Secure software and hardware - Provide tools for staff to monitor and maintain - Treat control systems as an asset that includes maintenance and replacement plans - All connected devices must have a business purpose Remember, you have to be right 100% of the time, the cyber criminals only have to be right once! 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There are almost a million species are present on this Earth. There may be an The amount of time any animal lives depends upon its biological clock or the metabolism rate. The slower the metabolism rate is, the higher the life cycle goes. Take plants for example. Some plants can live over 1000 years! But what about animals? Which animal has the longest lifespan in the world? The answer lies in the deepest portion of the sea. The Humpback whale can live for almost 200 years, while the Bowhead whale can do it for 250 years. Even there are Atlantic sponges that can go on 15,000 years. The reason Atlantic Sponge can sustain that long is its extremely slow metabolism rate thanks to extreme cold and dark waters in the deeps. But what if I tell you there is a superior species when the lifespan is in question. Yes, there is. For this animal, 'age' doesn't hold a dime. This animal belongs to the elusive cadre of the 'Undying' or 'Immortal'. This 'legendary' animal is the Turritopsis dohrnii or the Immortal Jellyfish. This fish lives in tropical waters around the world. This jellyfish reproduces just like any other mammal does - sperm and eggs. But recent research in 1993 has shown that at the time of deprivation, physical harm, or at the time of need, "instead of sure death, this species tends to transform all of its existing cells into a younger state," - making them biologically 'Immortal'. As the research further showcases, the jellyfish turns itself into a bloblike cyst, which then develops into a polyp colony, essentially the first stage in jellyfish life. But the most amazing fact about this polyp colony is that it can asexually reproduce hundreds of clones of the original one, kind of like the nine-headed Lernaean Hydra, that mythological legend Hercules once slew.

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I’ll never forget the night I woke up with a throbbing toothache that felt like a tiny hammer was tap-dancing on my nerves. Desperate for relief, I dipped a cotton ball in clove oil, a remedy I’d heard about from a friend. The numbing sensation was a godsend, but it didn’t last long. Turns out, there’s no magic bullet for tooth pain—and that includes the misleading idea Kill Tooth Pain Nerve in 3 Seconds Permanently. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in a similar boat. Tooth pain is incredibly common, affecting nearly 20% of adults annually. The article will share ways to kill tooth nerve permanently at home, with natural way to kill tooth nerve such as using vanilla extract kill tooth nerve and more. But before you reach for drastic measures, let’s explore what’s really going on and how to find lasting relief. Do Read the People Also Ask (FAQs) about this topic. - it’s not possible to kill tooth pain nerve permanently in 3 seconds. Tooth pain, often caused by dental issues, requires professional diagnosis and treatment. Temporary relief can be achieved with home remedies and over-the-counter medications - Trauma, gum disease, cavities etc. are some of the common factors that cause tooth pain. - Through immediate alleviation techniques, home remedies, and expert dental care, the tooth pain nerve can be killed. - Future tooth pain can be avoided by following preventive steps and being aware of when to see a dentist. Understanding Nerve Tooth Pain Tooth pain, also known as odontalgia, is a distressing sensation that occurs when a tooth or its surrounding tissues are damaged. This discomfort can range from mild to severe and can significantly disrupt daily life. Common causes of tooth pain include gum disease, tooth decay, and root canal infections. - Gum disease: Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. It often results in tooth pain. Good oral hygiene practices can help prevent gum disease. There are many natural remedies by which you can cure gum disease without a dentist. - Tooth decay: Tooth decay, a bacterial infection that destroys the tooth’s enamel and dentin, is another common cause of tooth pain. Regular dental checkups and cleanings can help prevent tooth decay. - Root canal issues: Root canal issues can also lead to tooth pain. The root canal, which houses the tooth’s nerves and blood vessels, can become infected, causing severe pain. A root canal treatment may be necessary to treat the infection and alleviate the pain. However, there are many natural alternatives for treating root canal treatment. Still, if there is an emergency or your tooth pain nerve is not getting cured using these natural alternatives, it is important to consult a dentist. While there are natural remedies like peppermint tea, garlic, clove oil, and saltwater rinses that can provide temporary relief, they should not replace professional dental care. If you’re experiencing frequent toothaches, it’s crucial to seek professional help. In conclusion, good oral hygiene and professional dental care can help prevent and treat tooth pain caused by gum disease, tooth decay, and root canal problems. Symptoms of Nerve Tooth Pain Nerve tooth pain isn’t a single note, it’s a discordant orchestra of agony. It can be a throbbing drumbeat, a searing trumpet blast, or even a persistent, gnawing ache. The intensity and character can vary from person to person, but some common themes emerge: - Sharp, stabbing pain: Like a tiny ice pick drilling into your tooth, this jolt of pain can make you jump. - Sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures: Hot, cold, even the slightest breeze – your teeth suddenly become divas, throwing tantrums at any hint of temperature change. - Swelling around the tooth: Your tooth may become the star of its own puffy-cheeked drama, a sign of inflammation and underlying trouble. - Pain that comes and goes: Sometimes it’s a constant companion, other times it vanishes only to return with a vengeance, leaving you in a state of nervous anticipation. The Experience of Nerve Tooth Pain Imagine a sudden, sharp stab of pain shooting through your tooth, or a constant throbbing ache that pulsates with every heartbeat. This is the reality of nerve tooth pain. It’s an extremely unpleasant experience that can be as unpredictable as it is intense. The pain may be a constant companion, or it might come and go, appearing at the most inconvenient times. It could be triggered by everyday activities, such as savouring a hot cup of coffee, enjoying a cold ice cream, or even just biting into an apple. The descriptions of the pain vary from person to person – some liken it to a relentless throbbing ache, while others say it feels like a sharp stab that takes their breath away. Impact on Daily Life Nerve tooth pain doesn’t just cause physical discomfort – it can disrupt your entire life. The intensity of the pain can make everyday tasks like eating, sleeping, or even talking a challenge. It can be so overwhelming that it becomes the only thing you can focus on, pushing everything else to the background. The pain can disrupt your daily activities, making it hard to concentrate on work, enjoy time with family, or even get a good night’s sleep. It’s not just a toothache – it’s a significant obstacle that can hinder your quality of life.” Is it Possible to Kill Tooth Pain Nerve Permanently in 3 Seconds? The short answer is no. Tooth pain, often caused by dental issues such as tooth decay, infections, gum disease, or dental trauma, involves complex tissue and nerve structures in the gums and teeth. Instantly and permanently eliminating this pain in just 3 seconds isn’t feasible. To accurately diagnose and treat tooth discomfort, consultation with a dental expert is typically necessary. However, there are natural home remedies that can provide immediate relief. Remedies such as Saltwater Rinse, Clove Oil, Garlic, Peppermint, Ice Pack, Turmeric Paste, Hydrogen Peroxide Rinse, Ginger Root, Vanilla Extract, and Cucumber can offer relief in about 30 to 60 seconds. Some remedies may take 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the type of tooth pain experienced. It’s crucial to remember that without understanding the underlying issue, attempts to kill tooth pain nerve in 3 seconds permanently could lead to severe consequences and tooth damage. If you’re experiencing tooth pain, it’s essential to consult a dentist. They can perform a comprehensive examination, diagnose the problem, and recommend the best course of action. Depending on the severity of the issue, the dentist will identify the source of the pain and suggest appropriate treatments, which may include dental procedures like fillings, root canals, or extractions.” Types of Nerve Tooth Pain Depending on the underlying reason, tooth pain can present itself in a variety of ways and intensities. Following are some typical causes of dental pain: - Sharp, Sudden Pain - Throbbing Pain - Sensitivity to Temperature - Achy or Dull Pain - Pain when Chewing - Radiating Pain - Intermittent Pain - Pressure Pain - Gum pain - Jaw Pain - Sinus-Related Pain Brief details for each cause of dental pain are as follows:- - Sharp, Sudden Pain: When biting down on something hard or eating hot or cold food, this kind of pain is frequently felt. It can be a sign of dental deterioration (dental decay), a loose filling, or a broken tooth. - Throbbing Pain: A serious infection or an abscessed tooth can also cause throbbing tooth pain, which is typically persistent. The pain usually comes in the form of Intensity waves which frequently come and go. - Sensitivity to Temperature: When exposed to hot, cold, sweet, or acidic stimuli, teeth become sensitive. It can be caused due to exposed dentin, receding gums, or enamel erosion. - Achy or Dull Pain: Pain that is dull or aching may be a sign of bruxism (tooth grinding), gum disease, or a low-level infection. It can be uncomfortable, but it’s usually not too serious. - Pain when Chewing: Pain or discomfort experienced during chewing or biting is frequently an indication of a dental issue, such as a broken tooth, decay, or a loose filling. - Radiating Pain: Tooth discomfort can spread to other regions including the jaw, ear, or head. This can happen when there are specific dental issues, including impacted wisdom teeth. - Intermittent Pain: Certain triggers, such as pressure, temperature fluctuations, or sweet foods, might result in intermittent or sporadic dental pain. It might be caused by a developing dental problem. It could be caused by a tooth problem that is developing. - Pressure Pain: Pain that worsens when pressure is applied to the tooth, such as when you tap it with an item or an object, may be a sign that the tooth’s nerve or pulp is in trouble. - Gum pain: In some cases, pain near the gums may be misinterpreted as tooth pain. Gum disease, infection, or inflammation are all possible causes of gum pain. - Jaw Pain: Aches and pains in the jaw region, especially those in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), may occasionally be caused by dental problems which can be misinterpreted as tooth pain. - Sinus-Related Pain: Pain and pressure in the upper teeth caused by sinus infections or sinusitis might be misinterpreted as tooth pain. You should be aware that depending on the underlying reason and individual factors, tooth pain can vary in form and degree. To find the root of the problem and choose the right course of action, a dentist’s accurate diagnosis is essential. It is advised to get dental care right away if you have severe or ongoing tooth pain to address the issue and reduce discomfort. To precisely identify the source of tooth discomfort, dental practitioners can utilize a variety of diagnostic techniques, including X-rays and examinations. Causes of Nerve Tooth Pain Many dental and oral health conditions can lead to tooth pain. Effective therapy depends on determining the root of your tooth pain. Here are a few typical reasons why teeth hurt or what causes tooth pain: - Tooth Decay (Cavities) - Gum (Periodontal) Disease - Dental Abscess - Tooth Fractures or Cracks (Broken or Cracked Teeth) - Tooth Sensitivity - Dental Fillings or Restorations - Dental Pulp Infection - Impacted Wisdom Teeth - Orthodontic Appliances - Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) - Sinus Issues - Teeth Whitening - Injury or Trauma - New tooth emergence (Eruption of New Teeth) - Oral Cancer Details of each cause of tooth pain is provided below:- - Tooth Decay (Cavities): Cavities and tooth decay are two of the most frequent reasons for dental pain (Tooth Pain). Acids created by bacteria that destroy the tooth’s enamel (outside layer) can cause sensitivity and pain, especially when eating hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods. - Gum (Periodontal) Disease: Gum inflammation and recession can be caused by periodontal (gum) diseases like gingivitis or periodontitis. This could make the tooth’s delicate root surfaces visible, which would be painful, sensitive, and uncomfortable. - Dental Abscess: A dental abscess is an uncomfortable infection that can develop at the tooth root or in the space between the gum and the tooth. If neglected, it frequently produces excruciatingly painful throbbing pain, and swelling, and can result in more significant health problems. - Tooth Fractures or Cracks (Broken or Cracked Teeth): A broken or cracked tooth can hurt suddenly and intensely, especially when biting or chewing. The extent of the fracture determines how painful it is. - Tooth Sensitivity: The dentin, the layer under the enamel, can become sensitive if it is exposed. This can happen as a result of tooth grinding (bruxism), enamel degradation, or gum recession. With sensitivity, eating hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods might be uncomfortable. - Dental Fillings or Restorations: On occasion, dental fillings or restorations may deteriorate over time by becoming brittle, broken, or damaged. As a result, the person suffering from the filling might need to be fixed or changed, which could be painful or uncomfortable. - Dental Pulp Infection: Deep cavities or trauma that infects or inflames the dental pulp, the tooth’s deepest layer, can cause excruciating tooth pain. In order to solve this problem, root canal therapy is frequently required. - Impacted Wisdom Teeth: Impacted wisdom teeth can cause discomfort, pressure, and even infection since they do not fully erupt through the gums. In such circumstances, surgical removal is frequently advised. - Orthodontic Appliances: As the teeth shift, people using braces or other orthodontic appliances may experience temporary discomfort. Typically, this soreness or pain may be tolerated and is expected throughout orthodontic treatment. - Teeth Grinding (Bruxism): Grinding or clenching the teeth, frequently as you sleep, can cause migraines, dental discomfort, and jaw pain. Changing one’s lifestyle or using dental equipment may help manage bruxism. - Sinus Issues: Especially in the upper teeth, sinus infections or sinusitis can occasionally lead to severe tooth pain. Other sinus-related symptoms frequently coexist with this pain. - Teeth Whitening: Both over-the-counter and professional teeth whitening procedures may cause temporary tooth sensitivity or discomfort. - Injury or Trauma: A hit to the face or other physical injury to the mouth can harm the teeth or the tissues around them, causing tooth discomfort. - New tooth emergence (Eruption of New Teeth): In children and newborns, the emergence of new teeth can result in slight discomfort and irritated gums. - Oral Cancer: Although less frequent, lesions or malignancies (cancer) of the mouth (oral cancer) can cause ongoing oral pain or discomfort. For rapid treatment, early detection is crucial. The presence of tooth discomfort should not be ignored as it is frequently a sign of a dental issue that needs to be examined and treated by a specialist. Ignoring tooth pain can result in more serious problems, so it’s best to see a dentist right away to find out what’s wrong and get the right care. The cause of tooth pain can be correctly determined by a dental professional, who can also advise on the best courses of action for recuperation and pain alleviation. 2 Ways To Kill Tooth Pain Nerve in 3 Seconds Permanently Dealing with tooth pain can be a daunting experience. However, there are various methods available that can help alleviate this discomfort. These methods range from natural home remedies to over-the-counter medications, each offering a unique approach to pain relief. In this section, we will explore these different methods, providing you with a comprehensive guide to managing tooth pain. Remember, while these methods can provide temporary relief, it’s crucial to consult a dental professional for persistent tooth pain Temporarily relieving tooth pain with natural remedies is possible, but a dentist’s diagnosis and treatment of the underlying dental problem are necessary. This section will guide you on how to permanently kill a tooth nerve at home using natural remedies. Following are some all-natural treatments (Natural Home Remedies) for tooth pain: - Saltwater Rinse - Clove Oil - Ice Pack - Turmeric Paste - Hydrogen Peroxide Rinse - Ginger Root - Vanilla Extract Brief Details for each of these natural remedies are as follows:- - Saltwater Rinse: - Mix eight ounces of warm water with half a teaspoon of salt and dissolve it. - Spend 30 seconds gargling with the saltwater mixture while concentrating on the afflicted area. - Then spit it out. You should repeat this numerous times throughout the entire day. Saltwater can assist in destroying bacteria (microorganisms) and reduce inflammation. This could lead to killing a tooth nerve. - Clove Oil: - Put some clove oil on a cotton ball. - For many minutes, gently press the cotton ball against the plagued area. - Eugenol, a natural anaesthetic with antibacterial properties found in clove oil, can temporarily reduce pain. - Make a paste by crushing a clove of garlic. - Apply the paste to the tooth that is damaged. - Natural antibacterial and painkilling qualities exist in garlic. - Peppermint Tea Bags: - After using a peppermint tea bag, allow it to cool. - For a few minutes, apply the tea bag that has cooled to the sore tooth (tooth that is paining). - The numbing and anti-inflammatory properties of peppermint can provide comfort. - Ice Pack: - In a thin cloth, wrap an ice pack or a bag of frozen vegetables. - For 15 minutes, apply it to the outside of your cheek. - Cold can numb the area and assist in reducing inflammation, providing relief. - Turmeric Paste: - To form a thick paste, combine turmeric powder with a small amount of water. - Apply the paste to the area that is damaged, then leave it for some time. - Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties are present in turmeric. - Hydrogen Peroxide Rinse: - Combine water and 3% hydrogen peroxide in an equal amount. - For 30 seconds, swish the mixture around in your mouth before spitting it out. - After that, rinse your mouth with normal water. - By doing so, you can exterminate microorganisms (kill bacteria) and relieve inflammation. - Ginger Root: - Slice up some fresh ginger root. - On the side of the sore tooth (the tooth side that is hurting), chew it slowly. - Ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce tooth pain. - Vanilla Extract: - A cotton ball should be dipped in a small amount of vanilla extract. - For a short amount of time, place it on the sore tooth (the affected tooth). - Vanilla extract can provide a relaxing or cooling effect to your affected teeth. - Slice a fresh cucumber, then apply a cool slice to the sore spot (the area that is affecting pain). - Cooling and soothing properties are present in cucumber that can ease discomfort (helps you reduce tooth pain) Keep in consideration that these treatments are not a replacement for expert dental care. A cavity, infection, or gum disease are examples of more serious dental problems that might manifest as tooth discomfort and need to be treated by a dentist. Consult a dentist right away if your tooth pain doesn’t go away or gets worse as it could be a sign of a more serious issue, such as the need to kill nerve in tooth. Use of Medication When tooth pain strikes, over-the-counter pain medications can provide temporary relief from tooth nerve pain when used properly. Here’s a look at some common options: - Oral Anesthetic Rinses Brief Details for each of these Use of Medication are as follows:- - NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs): Medications like Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or Naproxen (Aleve) work by reducing inflammation that can put pressure on tooth nerves. It’s important to follow dosage instructions carefully to avoid stomach irritation. - Acetaminophen: Drugs like Paracetamol/Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can effectively block nerve pain signals, providing relief. However, they do not reduce inflammation. Always adhere to the directed dosage and avoid exceeding the daily maximum. - Aspirin: As a mild analgesic and anti-inflammatory, Aspirin can temporarily alleviate low to moderate tooth pain. It should not be used by individuals with bleeding disorders. - Lidocaine: Available over-the-counter in gel form, Lidocaine can numb the gums and tooth surface when applied topically, providing temporary relief. However, it does not address the source of the pain. - Oral Anesthetic Rinses: Medicated numbing rinses with Benzocaine can be swished around the mouth to numb tooth pain. These should only be used as a short-term remedy until you can see a dentist. While these oral pain medications can provide temporary relief, they do not address the underlying problem causing the tooth pain. It’s crucial to consult a dentist for a diagnosis and treatment plan for lasting relief. Relying solely on medications without professional dental care is not recommended. Always inform your dentist about any medications you are taking to avoid potential complications. Pros and Cons: Natural Remedies vs. Medications |Pros Vs Cons |– Widely available ingredients – Avoid side effects of medications – Provide temporary numbness and pain relief – Anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling – Can enhance healing when used alongside dental treatment – Generally more affordable options |– Effectively block pain signals to the brain – Can provide rapid and powerful pain relief – Convenient to take as oral medications – Dosages can be adjusted as needed – Combining drugs with different mechanisms can enhance pain relief |– Do not treat the underlying cause of pain – Results are often mild and temporary – Finding the most effective remedy may require trial and error – Some people may be allergic to certain ingredients – Relying solely on natural remedies can worsen the condition |– Do not address the source of pain – Potential for adverse side effects and reactions – Risk of dependency with stronger opioids – Incorrect use can damage the stomach, liver, kidneys – Using medication without professional treatment can worsen the infection – Finding the most suitable medication may require trial and error Immediate Relief Methods For Nerve Tooth Pain Finding immediate (quick) relief when you are dealing with tooth pain is really important. Here are a few ways to temporarily relieve tooth pain. - Use of Cold Compress - Pain Relievers (over-the-counter painkillers) - Trying out Natural Remedies (Home Remedies) Use of Cold Compress Within 15 minutes, a cold compress can relieve tooth pain. The area may feel numb and the cool temperature may assist in reducing inflammation, offering momentary comfort. Apply a cold compress to the injured region by wrapping a bag of ice or a cold pack in a towel. With 15-minute pauses in between, press the compress against the affected area for 15 minutes at a time. Pain Relievers (over-the-counter painkillers) Ibuprofen and paracetamol are two over-the-counter medications or pain relievers (painkillers) that might temporarily ease tooth pain. These drugs reduce inflammation and stop the brain from receiving pain signals. It’s important to adhere to the suggested dosage and not go over the daily limit. It is advised to seek professional dental care if the pain persists or worsens. It’s important to remember that while these procedures temporarily relieve tooth pain, they don’t deal with the underlying problem. It is advised to get professional dental care to treat the pain’s underlying source and avoid subsequent issues. can we use painkillers as natural remedies for killing tooth pain? Painkillers, especially over-the-counter medicines like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil), are not natural treatments for tooth pain. They are pharmaceuticals that consist of anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Although using these painkillers can relieve you from tooth pain, they are not included in natural remedies. Natural tooth pain relief often involves the use of ingredients or procedures that are obtained from nature, such as herbal therapies or DIY solutions like warm seawater rinses, clove oil applications, or cold compresses. These herbal treatments may provide tooth pain relief, and they can be combined with medications (painkillers) to provide more effective and long-lasting relief. The underlying reason for the toothache may not be resolved by natural remedies, so it’s important to keep in mind that expert dental care is necessary to identify and resolve the base of the problem. Dental issues shouldn’t be disregarded because, if untreated, they might result in more serious concerns. It is usually preferable to prevent tooth pain rather than try to treat it. To reduce the possibility of tooth pain, the following precautions can be taken: - Good Oral Hygiene - Regular Dental Checkups - Avoid Sugary and Acidic Foods - Wear a Mouthguard - Numb the Area - Home Remedies (Natural Remedies) Good Oral Hygiene To avoid tooth decay and gum disease, it is crucial to practise proper oral hygiene. Plaque and bacteria that might result in tooth pain or even killing tooth nerve can be removed with the help of mouthwash, daily flossing, and twice-day brushing. Regular Dental Checkups The detection and prevention of gum disease and tooth decay are both made possible by regular visits to the dentist. Additionally, before a problem arises, your dentist can spot any potential problems that could cause tooth pain and offer treatment. Avoid Sugary and Acidic Foods Eating sugary and acidic meals can make you more likely to develop gum disease and tooth damage which can potentially kill exposed tooth nerve. Avoiding certain meals and beverages can reduce the likelihood of developing tooth pain. Wear a Mouthguard Injuries to the teeth that can cause tooth pain can be avoided by using a mouthguard when engaging in physical activities like sports. Numb the Area An area that has been numbed might temporarily ease tooth pain. Pain and swelling can be reduced by applying a cold compress or utilizing over-the-counter numbing gels. Home Remedies (Natural Remedies) Some natural therapies can also aid in relieving tooth pain. Pain and inflammation can be reduced by gargling with salt water, applying clove oil to the affected area, and applying garlic paste. Overall, maintaining good oral hygiene, avoiding foods high in sugar and acid, using a mouthguard, and visiting the dentist regularly can all help to prevent tooth pain. Using home treatments and numbing the area can offer temporary relief from tooth pain. When to Consult a Dentist While home remedies and over-the-counter medications can provide temporary relief from tooth pain, they are not a substitute for professional dental care. If you’re experiencing persistent tooth pain, it’s crucial to consult a dentist. A dental professional can perform a comprehensive examination, diagnose the underlying cause of the pain, and recommend an appropriate treatment plan. It’s particularly important to seek prompt dental care if you have a fever, swelling, or severe tooth pain, as these could be signs of a more serious condition. Remember, early intervention can prevent further damage and help preserve your oral health. The presence of tooth pain may indicate a major issue. Even if there are numerous over-the-counter medicines and home therapies, certain medical conditions necessitate dental care. A dentist should be consulted in the following circumstances - Gum Disease - Root Canal A frequent issue that can hurt your teeth is gum disease. If gum disease is left untreated, it can cause infection in the gums and might result in tooth loss. Bad breath, swollen gums, and bleeding gums are all signs of gum disease. Consult a dentist as soon as you can if you think you might have gum disease. They can offer you therapy to stop further harm to your gums and teeth. An infected or damaged tooth can be treated using a dental procedure known as a root canal. The dentist fills the tooth with a particular material after removing the tooth’s infected or broken pulp. Despite being a common dental function, root canals can be uncomfortable and you might even need specialized dental treatment. It may be necessary to get a root canal if you suffer from severe tooth pain. To decide on the best course of action, consult a dentist. In general, it’s essential to see a dentist if you have severe or ongoing tooth pain. They are able to identify the underlying source of your discomfort and treat it to make you feel better. Waiting till your discomfort is intolerable is not advisable. Looking for expert dental care can stop further harm to your teeth and gums and help you maintain good oral health. Dealing with tooth pain can be a daunting experience. While the idea of how to permanently kill a tooth nerve may seem appealing, it’s simply not feasible due to the complex anatomy of our teeth and gums. Professional diagnosis and treatment are essential to safely address the root cause of the pain. There are various methods that can provide temporary relief as you seek dental care. Cold compresses, over-the-counter pain relievers, and natural remedies may offer a brief respite. However, for lasting relief, it’s crucial to consult a dentist. They can identify the source of discomfort through x-rays, exams, and testing, and recommend appropriate treatments to resolve issues like cavities, cracked teeth, abscesses, or gum disease. With proper treatment, tooth pain does not have to be a permanent part of your life. Regular dental checkups, good oral hygiene practices, a healthy diet, and prompt treatment of injuries can help prevent many dental problems and reduce your risk of experiencing painful dental issues. While the notion of rapidly alleviating tooth nerve pain may seem like a dream, in most cases, it’s very treatable with professional care. Don’t endure constant discomfort—seek help to keep your teeth and gums healthy, pain-free, and functioning properly for years to come. And remember, there’s no magic solution to kill tooth pain nerve in 3 seconds permanently at home, but with the right care and treatment, you can manage and even eliminate tooth pain. People Also Ask (FAQs) Q) how to deaden a tooth nerve A) There are several ways to temporarily deaden a tooth nerve at home, including using clove oil, garlic, ice packs, salt water rinses, whiskey, and over-the-counter numbing gels or medicines. However, these methods only provide short-term relief. For permanent tooth nerve relief, you’ll need to see a dentist for procedures like root canals or extractions which remove the nerve entirely. Q) how to kill a tooth nerve A) Killing the tooth nerve requires professional dental work like a root canal or extraction. During these procedures, the dentist drills into the tooth pulp and nerve and then removes it completely. Once the nerve is taken out, you’ll no longer feel any pain or sensitivity from that tooth since the signals can’t fire. Q) how to kill tooth nerve A) Some at-home remedies like clove oil, vanilla extract, and whiskey can temporarily kill tooth nerve pain. But they don’t permanently kill the nerve. For that, you need a root canal or tooth extraction performed by a dentist to fully remove the tooth’s nerve. The procedures stop the nerve from sending pain signals by removing it entirely. Q) what kills tooth nerve A) Root canal treatments and tooth extractions are the only ways to permanently kill a tooth nerve. During these dental procedures, the dentist drills into the tooth pulp, extracts the nerve, and cleans out any infected tissue in the root canal network. This completely removes the nerve so it can no longer transmit pain signals. Q) vanilla extract tooth pain treatment review A) Applying vanilla extract to an aching tooth can provide temporary pain relief because it contains alcohol that numbs nerves. However, it doesn’t kill the tooth nerve. User reviews indicate it works for a short time but the severe pain eventually comes back. For permanent tooth nerve pain relief, dental procedures are needed to fully remove the nerve. Q) How do you stop nerve pain in your tooth ASAP? A) Getting emergency dental treatment is the fastest way to stop tooth nerve pain right away. The dentist will numb the area around the tooth and may start a root canal procedure to remove the inflamed nerve. At home, rinsing with very cold water or numbing gels/medicines might provide temporary relief. Q) What kills the nerve in a tooth? A) The only ways to permanently kill the nerve in a tooth are root canal treatment and tooth extraction performed by a dentist. These procedures remove the tooth’s pulp and nerve completely so it can no longer transmit pain signals. Damaging the nerve won’t kill it, so professional dental work is required. Q) How do you get rid of a toothache in 5 minutes? A) It’s very difficult to permanently get rid of a toothache in just 5 minutes at home. Numbing gels, painkillers like ibuprofen, or cold compresses may temporarily relieve pain in 5 minutes. But for permanent relief, you need to see a dentist for treatment of the tooth’s damaged nerve. Q) Does salt water kill nerve pain? A) Rinsing with warm salt water can help reduce tooth nerve pain temporarily by soothing inflammation. However, it doesn’t kill the nerve or address the underlying cause. For permanent pain relief, you need to see a dentist to remove the tooth’s nerve with a root canal or extraction. Q) Can a painful tooth nerve heal itself? A) Unfortunately, once a tooth nerve becomes damaged or inflamed, it usually won’t heal itself. The severe pain is a signal that the nerve needs professional dental treatment. Left untreated, the pain will likely get worse over time as the nerve becomes more irritated. Q) Why is tooth nerve so painful? A) Exposed tooth nerves cause severe pain because the nerves send signals to the brain that something is wrong. Damage, inflammation, or temperature changes irritate the nerve and trigger pain signals. As the nerve becomes more irritated over time, the signals intensify. Q) How can I heal my tooth nerve naturally? A) There is no way to truly heal a damaged tooth nerve at home. You need professional dental treatment like a root canal or extraction to remove the nerve and stop the pain signals. Some home remedies may temporarily relieve symptoms but won’t treat the underlying problem. Q) What is the best painkiller for a toothache? A) For severe tooth pain, dentists often recommend ibuprofen or prescription-strength painkillers containing hydrocodone or codeine. These medicines can temporarily numb pain while you wait for dental treatment. Just don’t overuse them as they come with risks. Q) Can a tooth survive without a nerve? A) Yes, a tooth can remain healthy and functional even after its nerve is removed with a root canal treatment. The tooth pulp and some nerves are removed, but the surrounding root, tissues, and bone stay intact so the tooth can still anchor into the jaw.

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Honey is a common name in every household. It has been used as a natural sweetener from ancient times. It has plenty of antioxidants, vitamins, and other nutrients that make it extremely useful for your overall health. Honey, because of its laxative benefits, is often used to help constipation. With many different enzymes and probiotic composition, it provides your gut with a healthy balance of good bacteria. Honey is proven to boost metabolism and digestion. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of honey in treating constipation and improving bowel movement. Related Article: Does A Heating Pad Help With Constipation? Is honey a laxative? Laxatives are substances that somehow help you pass stool easily. These make bowel movements easy and loosen the stool. Honey is known for such laxative properties. Honey has a naturally sweet taste with many medicinal properties. It helps prevent bacterial growth and reduce oxidative stress. There are many ways honey helps better digestive health. Research conducted by NCBI found that honey makes you poop by drawing more water in the stool. It loosens up the stool and makes it soft to pass through your colon. Besides that, honey also contributes to balancing good bacteria in your gut, making better digestion and bowel movement. Another reason for honey being a laxative is that it is a high FODMAP food. FODMAP is a special group of carbs that are not absorbed by our body properly. The bacteria generally ferment these foods in our gut. Honey contains a high amount of fructose, a type of sugar classified as high FODMAP. Different people show different tolerance towards fructose. However, incomplete fructose absorption from honey does help in easy stool passing. Is honey good for constipation? Constipation could be very frustrating. It makes you try so hard for a satisfying poop. Although there could be several reasons for your constipation, one of the very common reasons underneath is poor digestion. Poor digestion makes it difficult for your colon to push out the stool easily. Honey is well known for its natural laxative effect. Apart from being a laxative, it also has several enzymes and prebiotics. It makes your digestion easy, resulting in ease while passing poop. Raw honey contains oligosaccharides, a type of sugar that is known for its prebiotic nature. Prebiotics serves numerous benefits for good bacteria in our gut. Oligosaccharides travel through the stomach to the large intestine without being broken by digestive enzymes. Prebiotics in your large intestine helps good bacteria, results in stool consistency and better bowel movement. Related Article: Can Peanut Butter Cause Constipation? Probiotics in honey and constipation Honey is not only prebiotic, but it is also a good non-dairy probiotic product. Probiotics are good bacterias found in food. It helps enhance the gut microbiome- the collection of good bacteria in your digestive tract. The increase in the good bacteria population in your stomach eventually improves your immunity and digestion. As being a good probiotic, honey helps in digestive disorders too. It is often linked with better bowel regularity and stool consistency. Daily consumption of honey could help you with increased stool frequency and constipation. The effect of honey as a probiotic is still not very much studied. There needs to be more research to understand how much quantity is required to improve healthy bacterias in our gut. Honey contains potassium As all honey can not be treated the same, their potassium content may vary depending on the plants the hive’s bees have been collecting nectar from. Honey does not contain too much potassium content, but it does contribute a good chunk if you are potassium deficient. Potassium is very important for your body. It helps in muscle movements. When your body is not taking the required potassium intake, you might have difficulty passing poop. As being a source of potassium, Honey helps your intestine with improved muscle contraction. The contraction in your intestinal muscles leads to better passage of food and waste. Can you get diarrhea from honey? Honey does offer many health benefits. It helps make your gut healthy, relieving you from constipation, and a lot more than that. But with tons of benefits, it has some cons too. One of the major side effects of honey is that it can cause diarrhea. Honey is an excellent laxative. It also contains fructose which our body is not able to digest properly. This incomplete digestion of fructose in some cases may cause diarrhea. Honey contains microbes naturally. These come from bees’ digestive tract, dust, air, dirt, and flowers. However, these do not cause any harm to your body, but in some cases, they also can upset your stomach resulting in diarrhea or loose stool. Honey is very effective in constipation. It is a natural laxative and also contains prebiotic/probiotic properties. Taking honey regularly helps improve your digestion and bowel movements. To enjoy its maximum benefits in constipation, mix few tablespoons of honey with a cup of warm water and a few drops of lemon. However, be cautious as honey could cause diarrhea in some individuals.

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Bambo Nature Eco Disposable Nappies (5packs) You can now choose a baby nappy which provides optimum comfort to your child without compromising your concern for the environmental impact of such products. The nappy features environmentally friendly state-of-the-art raw materials enabling ABENA to produce a slim and comfortable baby nappy without compromising it's absorbency or functionality in general. BAMBO NATURE holds the prestigious Nordic Swan Eco label - the only baby nappy brand in the world to hold this label. - No optical brighteners or perfume used: No known substances that are harmful to baby's health or the environment: Phthalates, Organotins, Heavy Metals, Chlorine, Formaldehyde, AZO Pigments, PVC. BAMBO NATURE are the only brand to declare what their nappies contain. - No use of moisturizing lotion usually associated with a concoction of harmful chemicals. - A maximum level of renewable raw materials used. - A minimum level of production waste created in the manufacturing process. There are criteria on factory emissions into the air, water and land and reducing carbon dioxide pollution. - Approximately 80% biodegradable - this is more than 3 times as much as regular brands (disposable nappies on average take over 500 years to degrade and never fully). - FSC labels means that the fluff in BAMBO NATURE comes from sustainable forestry. - ABENA is a member of the clean shipping project. - All their packaging is recyclable and their carrier bags use recycled plastic. - Abena has designed an absorbent core with less SAP by using new technology with a wheat starch absorber.

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The Heritage Hemp Trail and the Kentucky Hemp Heritage Alliance (KHHA) would like to make a statement in regard to the recent events that have shed light on the deeply disturbing realities of institutional racism and systemic racial oppression that continues to plague our nation. We are devastated for the families whose loved ones had their lives taken unjustly due to police misconduct. We're aching for black communities and those who feel unsafe because of these horrendous acts and subsequent attacks. We are heartbroken for our country which continues to experience the systemic impact of slavery due to years of suppression and lack of reparation. We support Black Lives Matter and the protests that are taking place around the globe to demand racial equality. We stand in solidarity with you. As preservers and promoters of hemp history, the KHHA recognizes all aspects of the industry's past which are heavily intertwined with slavery and black culture. In his book, "A History of the Hemp Industry in Kentucky," James F. Hopkins even suggests that without hemp, slavery might not have flourished in Kentucky. On the farm, the crops were grown by the enslaved, tended to and harvested by the enslaved, shocked and broken by the enslaved, and in the factories, further processed into rope and bagging by the enslaved. Even after the Civil War until WWII, hemp labor was done primarily by African American males who were well-accustomed to the work. Hemp history is black history. Understanding the past is how we ensure a better future. We talk about this history to acknowledge, empathize, and empower. According to the USDA Agriculture Census, Black farmers make up less than 2 percent of all farmers in the country, owning just 0.4 percent of all U.S. farmland. In Kentucky, Black farmers represent just 1.4% of primary farm operators, accounting for less than 600 of the 76,000+ agricultural operations across the state. Yet, our state and national economy was built on the backs of Black farmers and laborers. The KHHA is committed to sharing hemp history in an effort to educate Americans on the travesties of our past, while inspiring Black Americans to retrace and embrace their agri-cultural roots. We are proud to be partnered with several of our historic affiliates and organizations, such as Black Soil: Our Better Nature, Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, Hopewell Museum/Historic Paris-Bourbon County, and Farmington Historic Plantation on initiatives which aim to highlight the integral role of African Americans within the hemp industry. Please consider supporting Black Soil: Our Better Nature whose mission is to reconnect black Kentuckians to their legacy and heritage in agriculture. Black [hemp] History Program at the Hopewell Museum in Paris, Kentucky hosted by the KHHA on February 16, 2020.

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The world is facing an increasing number of humanitarian crises due to conflicts or natural disasters. In 2015 alone, the sum invested in humanitarian assistance at global level reached a total of 28 billion US dollars (Synthesis of the Consultation Process for the World Humanitarian Summit, Executive summary p. 2). However, the needs are growing faster than the means available to meet them. Humanitarian aid professionals are therefore under pressure to evolve their practices. They must be more effective, more transparent, and put affected populations at the center of solutions more than ever. The World Humanitarian Summit of 2016 recommends that “crisis-affected people should have a greater voice in humanitarian action, including better structures for communication and feedback” (Synthesis of the Consultation Process for the World Humanitarian Summit). To implement this recommendation, humanitarian actors must be able to address credible media with a strong local presence. Indeed, in humanitarian crisis contexts, information is itself a necessity for affected populations. Through reliable and real-time information made accessible to the masses, the media facilitates the response of humanitarian actors to other essential needs such as food distribution, health care, protection measures, and reconstruction of social ties. Professional media deal with major security incidents, providing fact-checking to defuse rumors and calm the atmosphere. They inform about the development of the general situation and the possibilities of moving to safe zones. The media can also contribute to the reorganization of everyday life, the provision of public services, and call for expertise. They alert the local authorities, follow up on their initiatives and those of the international community. They participate in rebuilding the social bond, and play the role of companion against feelings of isolation. They release the ability to speak of traumas and facilitate the expression of solidarity. In the contexts of humanitarian crises, Fondation Hirondelle’s activity revolves around two central elements: - Media as a response to the need for public information: We produce and broadcast public service messages to affected populations in local languages on topics such as food, health, displacement of populations, security, humanitarian law and human rights. - Media as a response to the need for broad-based information and dialogue: Factual, reliable, and general interest information is essential in humanitarian crisis contexts. It enables affected populations to better understand the context in which they live, to combat rumors and to reinforce their resilience. Interactive media programs that promote dialogue and give voice to the affected population, enabling them to put their distress and needs into words. These programs help to respond to psychological distress and reduce suffering. They also promote the flow of bottom-up information by giving the people concerned a voice on how humanitarian aid is provided, strengthening their participation. Fondation Hirondelle creates or supports media that embody humanitarian values, particularly those of humanity, impartiality, and independence. These values are embedded in our charters and codes. We implement them by adapting our informative approaches according to the most urgent needs of the affected populations. We practice grassroots journalism based on verification of information, diversity of sources, a strict distinction between facts and comments. Our inclusive dialogue programs are governed by strict rules on speaking time and representing diverse viewpoints to ensure balance and impartiality. Fondation Hirondelle has more than 20 years of media experience in conflict, post-conflict, or humanitarian crisis situations such as the ones in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Mali and, in the past, South Sudan, Liberia, and Kosovo. We assess the media environment and the information needs of local populations. Based on these assessments, we can deploy multimedia capabilities from a local level to a global level, through the support or creation of radios, production studios linked to our partner radio or TV networks, dedicated websites, and management of associated social networks. For example, in the Central African Republic, a country with recurrent crises, we have for 17 years been supporting Radio Ndeke Luka (RNL), a mainstream radio promoting dialogue, serving the public and considered the country’s media of reference. Radio Ndeke Luka is an independent radio covering the whole of the Central African territory 24 hours a day, live on FM in the major urban centers, shortwave for two hours a day, and via the Canal Satellite Afrique packages. RNL also relies on a community radio network that rebroadcasts its programs for one hour a day. In addition, RNL has a unique capacity to inform on-line about events in the country, and to promote humanitarian actions in CAR. Its programs are available in French and Sango. Results / Outcomes - The needs of affected populations are better taken into account by authorities and humanitarian actors; - The messages of humanitarian aid actors are better taken into account by the population through media channels in which they trust; - Spaces are created for dialogue between humanitarian actors and representatives of affected populations on the adequacy of responses and strengthening the participation of local actors.

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The origins began on a cold, rainy evening in Geneva while Mary Shelley, her not yet husband Percy Shelley, Lord Byron, and John Polidori sat around a fire sharing old German ghost stories. As a dare, the four writers embarked on a journey of self-discovery to create the most horrifying story that their minds could imagine. And so, in 1816 Mary Shelley began her work that would one day be known to all the world. The book “Frankenstein” was first published in 1818 as an anonymous author, it wouldn’t be for another 5 years that Mary Shelley’s name would be associated with the work. A new discovery about the creative mind behind the monster was revealed when Shelley revised the preface in the third edition published in 1831 to add how the idea had come to her. It was a dream. A terrifyingly haunting dream where she said she saw a pale student kneeling beside an invention he created, and stretched out in front of the student was a “hideous phantom of a man” who showed signs of life. There has been debate whether Shelley fabricated the story in order to generate sales but there is a ring of truth to the dream as it related directly to what the 4 writers would discuss over that fire in Geneva. During the early part of the nineteenth century there was a large serge in the interests of the sciences through new developments and inventions, thanks to the industrial revolution. The group would discuss a new and interesting development in biology called Galvanism where the scientist Luigi Galvani tested the effects of electricity on animals that resulted in the reanimation of the muscles within the animals, rats specifically. With the discussions ranging from philosophy, anatomy, religion, biology and a variety of other subjects, it would be of no surprise that Shelley would dream of the image she saw in her sleep. The dream became a reality when in 1818 the book, which appeared over the course of 3 volumes, was printed at 500 copies. While her success was not immediate, as she only made 41 pounds, 13 shillings, and 6 pence, it would be after Shelley’s death that Frankenstein would become a household name. More specifically, it would be the silver screen that brought the monster to life. The most common misconception about the story of Frankenstein is that he is the monster, which is of no wonder considering most of the movies made were about the monster and not the doctor. Dr. Victor Frankenstein was the mad genius who created the monster whom we know so well today. Unfortunately, with movie titles such as “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein”, “Bride of Frankenstein”, or “Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman”, it is plain to see that Hollywood saw Frankenstein as the monster. Sadly, Mary Shelley did not see any of this success during her life. Fifty-nine years after Mary’s death in 1851 would see the first real explosion of her masterpiece when “Frankenstein” became a major motion picture, if you consider a 16 minute long silent film major. The movie that was released in 1910 sparked a new generation of those intrigued by Victor and his monster that would start a new fascination to last for decades. This Frankenstein movement is still going strong today with the most recent film having been released this year aptly named “Frankenstein”. The end of the intrigue behind the man and his monster may never stop as history has proven that mixing both science and horror together creates the perfect villain who is both fiction and inside all of us at the same time. This combination has been repeated and used successfully in stories ever since. Mary’s did not enjoy an easy life, especially after her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, died on December 30, 1822. His death left Mary to care for herself and their son with only a small income provided by Percy’s father until her son came of age to inherit Percy’s fortune and title in 1844. At 53 years old, after several years of battling illness which caused her health to severely deteriorate, Mary died on February 1, 1851. The physician attending to Mary had suspected that the cause of death had been a brain tumor, which explained her frequent headaches and recurring partial paralysis that would come and go, part of the battles she experienced prior to death. What was found after her burial at St. Peter’s Church, Bournemouth seemed to be something straight out of a book as opposed to actual events. While searching her home, Mary’s family opened up the desk that Mary wrote at to find the locks of her dead children’s hair, along with a poem written by her husband which had been wrapped around a piece of silk containing Percy’s ashes, as well as the remains of his heart. While this is a romantic notion of how Mary kept her husband’s heart close to her, the story has never been confirmed as fact or fiction but he was supposedly buried with his son in 1889. Another part of Percy’s story that sounds more fiction than fact is that he was cremated after his death. Once his ashes were gathered, it was discovered that his heart didn’t burn at all, it was completely in tact and it was a friend of Percy’s who took the heart and gave it to Mary to keep. A rational explanation to the probable cause of this occurrence was given in 1955 after The Journal of the History of Medicine published an article suggesting that it may have been that Percy had a heart that was calcifying, which would cause the heart to react to flame the same as bone.

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Write a composition entitled How to Deal with Depression.You should write at least 120 words according to the outline given below in Chiness. How to Deal with Depression In recent years,with the increasingly fierce competition,more and more people are bearing great pressure from study,work and life.Under great pressure,many people begin to become sad,hopeless and finally suffer from depression. Depression has brought great bad influence on one's study,work and life.In fact,depression affects not only one's mind but also his body. Those with severe depression even are unable to continue their work or carry out normal activities.The symptoms mainly include feelings of sadness,hopelessness,not wanting food and trouble sleeping. Besides, depression is linked to many other diseases,like heart disease.What's worse,depression is one ofthe main courses of people's suicide. Considering the bad effects of depression,it must be taken more seriously.For those patients with depression,first of all, it is important to accept treatment timely instead of covering or ignoring the disease. Besides,people should learn to release pressure and keep a pleasant mood.ActuaUy,the best treatment is a combination of medication and psychological help.Only in this way can people reduce the chance of suffering from depression or get rid of it. In recent years 近几年; 最近几年中

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Play faster and better with this 1 weird old trick! Well, actually it’s a couple of weird old tricks. With intention and careful attention. Be kind to yourself. The most important parts: Practicing with intention is not the same as just playing through the music or working the forms or throwing the ball or whatever you’re practicing. Take a minute before you start and use it to choose some things to notice and work on during this session. Focus your intention on the specific things you’re choosing to practice this time. Check in periodically to make sure you’re still bringing careful attention to your practice. If you’ve lost focus, that’s fine—just bring yourself back to attention and get back into it. Be kind to yourself. None of us are perfect at this; that’s why we practice. Learning and improving are unpredictable processes, and progress isn’t linear. Be gentle with yourself on the days when nothing works. Stay at it. And remember to keep practicing. It’s easy to spend a lot of time researching practice techniques—and there’s nothing wrong with that!—and forget to actually spend any time working on what you learned. Put the time in, with careful attention, focused intention, and a gentle spirit, and you’ll be repaid. Actually, this is true in many parts of life. I think most people can make big strides in practicing this on their own, but if you’d like help with it, please ask. I teach private lessons and am happy to offer them over Skype or Google Hangouts to people who don’t live in northern NY. If you’re interested, please get in touch.

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Crush Weekend Boredom with 8 Fun Kid ActivitiesNovember 25, 2020 In this age of digitization, social media, and full schedules, boredom is something that you’d think we wouldn’t experience. Yet, children are always wanting a challenge and even more so on the weekends! This is the perfect time to do kid activities together as a family! Don’t waste your time with boredom, try these 8 ideas to make memories and engage the kids this weekend! Take Care of Indoor Plants Every parent wants to spend time with their kids, and simultaneously watch them accomplish things and get independent. Taking care of a plant instills such a sense of accomplishment. Weekends are a great time for plant and growing lessons since there is more time. The very act of planting a seedling and caring for it until it blooms into a fully-grown plant can be very fulfilling. You should get some plants that are easy to take care of and you can relate to. You will be surprised by how much fun a child can have nurturing them. Besides, indoor plants help to remove toxins from the air, thus cleaning the air. (There’s a fun science lesson in itself!) In addition, being around greenery helps calm the mind and relieves stress. And, plants simply make a cozy addition to any room. If you don’t have sufficient natural light indoors, you can always supplement it with an LED Grow Light. This one is made with all plants’ lighting needs in mind; your plants will thrive as though they are outside growing under the sun. Read or Listen to a Book Books have a good way of evoking the child’s imagination and nurture their brains with interesting and new stuff which in turn improves their creativity. In addition, they help build vocabulary and increase general knowledge. There are lots of books that are suitable for kids that help them widen their imagination and enhance their thinking. This can be a kid activity, where you can give them something fun to read and then make a competition to test their knowledge. Reach out for a book the next time that your kids get bored and facilitate a learning environment. If your kids are still a young age and can not read, then read alouds are always a fun way to pass the time. Keep a Journal Journaling provides a way of expressing your thoughts or jotting down your life experiences as you reminisce on your journey. Being a parent, helping our children express themselves is very important. For them, keeping a journal and writing things about their daily activities, can help them deal better with their surroundings. Everyone has a story to tell, and there are curious ears out there waiting to listen. Help them turn their journals into blog posts which they can share and simply feel good about it. Figuring out a puzzle up to the last piece has a way of making us feel accomplished. In addition, this activity is a great way to work our children’s minds and improve their problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Even crossword puzzles or word search puzzles are perfect for this! Motivate them with a challenge by turning it into a competition which will make it more fun. Learn a New Language The world is slowly becoming a small global village with technology. You might as well encourage your child to become bi-lingual and have them learn a new language. You will find this kid activity exciting as you learn new words each day and start forming some sentences. If you are planning to send them to college elsewhere, this can come quite in handy as it will prepare them for the new culture. Paint the Walls If you have been planning to repaint your walls, you don’t need a contractor to get that job done for you. This kid activity can kill your boredom with a brush and paint as you bring out your creativity on the walls. What’s more, it can also be quite fun. Buy the necessary equipment for you and your kids and start working on them together. Start choosing the colors that you want and purchase the supplies. Your walls will appreciate a new coat of paint or you can engage them in other easy, hands-on tasks, such as putting new furniture together, or integrating ready to assemble cabinets in the kitchen. This might not seem like the most fun activity to do, but the end result is always gratifying. Not to mention you’re teaching your kiddos life skills to use in the future! Tour the World Virtually Traveling the world is always exciting. Unfortunately, it’s not all the time that you get the opportunity to get on a plane and travel to your favorite destination, especially when you are a parent and have obligations. However, that is not to say that you should give up on your dream altogether. Take yourself and the kids on a virtual tour around the world on Google earth. Learn about the people, the culture, and the food at the comfort of your homeschool. To make that as real as possible and not let any noise distract you, make sure you also soundproof your room. Finally, you can tie this experience to what you are studying in history and geography! Have the kid write a paper or create an authentic craft, or even make cultural food as a project. Start a Challenge on Social Media You have probably seen some challenges on social media and maybe have participated in one. How about starting one to bring your loved ones together? You can start a pushup challenge to raise awareness on a certain topic. You will find it exciting as more and more people join, and as you read the conversation that it has sparked. In addition, you will feel accomplished that you started something that ended up successful. Don’t let the holidays or the weekends make you and the kids crazy with boredom. We all know we start getting on each other’s nerves when we sit around with nothing to do. Add in some planned activities and you’ll make new memories and avoid making each other crazy! This article was contributed by Heidi Rosenberg.

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What Is A Voided Biaxial Slab? Properties Of Voided Biaxial Slabs What Is A Voided Biaxial Slab? Voided biaxial slabs, also known as biaxial slabs or voided slabs, are a type of concrete slab that has air-filled voids in order to reduce the amount of concrete needed and decrease the environmental impact of construction. These voids also make the slab lighter allowing for up to 50% of the slab volume to be removed. This not only lowers the load on structural members but also allows for increased weight or span due to the reduced self-weight of the slab. One of the main problems with traditional solid slabs is their weight, which can cause strain on the slab itself and also put a lot of pressure on the building and its foundation. To address this issue, voided slab systems have been developed which include engineered voids within the solid slab structure. These voids help to reduce the overall weight of the slab system. Voided slab systems offer the potential to reduce costs and environmental impact while still maintaining the structural performance of the building. Void formers are used to create the voids within the slab which helps to remove excess concrete and reduce the weight of the slab. This also increases the structural capacity and span length of the slab. How Does Voided Biaxial Slabs Works? A voided slab is a type of concrete slab that contains air-filled voids, or empty spaces, within it. These voids are created by using rigid materials, such as plastic or recycled materials, called void formers. The void formers are placed in a grid pattern using temporary supports and steel mesh to create an optimal geometric balance between the voids, concrete, and reinforcement. The resulting array of hollow boxes within the slab supports the flat surface and helps transfer the load to the vertical members, making it a biaxial slab. There are several types of void formers that can be used in the construction of a voided slab, including Bubble Deck, Cobiax, U-Boot Beton, Bee Plate System, and Airdeck. These systems differ in the shape and material of the void formers, as well as the span limit of the slab. The use of void formers significantly reduces the weight of the slab. Properties Of Voided Biaxial Slabs Voided biaxial slabs have several properties that influence their performance. These properties include shear strength, bending strength, deflection, and punching shear. The shear strength of voided slabs is typically lower than that of solid slabs, with the effective mass of the concrete typically being 72-91% of the shear capacity of a solid deck. Bending stress in voided slabs is typically 6.43% lower than in solid slabs. Deflection in voided slabs is typically 5.88% higher than in solid slabs due to the lower stiffness of the hollow portion. Punching shear is a particular concern in voided slabs due to their reduced weight. If the applied shear is greater than the capacity of the voided slab, voids may need to be omitted in certain areas and the design recalculated for a solid section. If the required shear value is still not met, additional shear reinforcement may be necessary. Advantages Of Voided Biaxial Slabs? Voided slabs are a type of concrete slab that have hollow spaces, or “voids,” within them. There are several advantages to using voided slabs in building construction: - Weight reduction: The presence of voids in the slab allows for a lighter overall structure, which can result in longer spans, lighter foundations, and smaller columns. - Design freedom: The voided slab system allows for more open floor plans with fewer columns and beams, giving architects more flexibility in the design process. - Reduced material and cost: The voided slab system uses less concrete and steel reinforcement, leading to savings in materials and cost. - Simplified formwork: The elimination of beams in the voided slab system simplifies the formwork process, saving time and improving project schedules. - Sustainability: The void formers used in voided concrete slab construction are often made of recycled materials, which can contribute towards LEED certification. - Life-cycle benefits: The flexibility of voided slab construction allows buildings to adapt to changing demands and extend their useful life. Additionally, the structural depth of voided concrete slabs can be reduced through the use of post-tensioning systems. Applications Of Voided Biaxial Slabs Concrete slabs with a large thickness are in high demand due to the need for sound and vibration resistance in buildings with a growing number of occupants. However, these thick slabs also increase the dead weight of the building, requiring larger foundations and columns, and using more concrete and steel reinforcement. An alternative to traditional solid concrete slabs is the voided slab system, which reduces the weight of the slab without sacrificing structural strength, and allows for the design of a thicker slab that can support a greater load over a longer span. Additionally, traditional slabs have a limited span due to their high density but the use of voided slabs can help overcome this limitation by requiring less reinforcement. In conclusion, voids in biaxial slabs are an important element of modern building construction. They can offer increased strength and flexibility to the structure, while reducing cost and labor by using less material. Voided biaxial slabs also have a stronger bond than traditional pre-stressed concrete structures. With the proper design, these slabs can provide a strong yet economical foundation for any structure.

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The Power of Visual Communication Communication, as we all know is the exchange of information, thoughts, ideas and emotion. There are two types of communication, the verbal communication and nonverbal communication. Under nonverbal communication is visual communication which is said to be as the most powerful tool to inform and present information to people. It is very efficient when it comes to informing, educating and persuading a person. This has been proven by Dr. Albert Mehrabian, a psychologist who demonstrated that 93% of communication is nonverbal. Also, the 3M Corporation concluded in their research that an individual can process visuals 60,000 times faster than text. Using visual materials is a very important method of communication that we have available as human beings. Why Visual Communication Has Better Impact? The use of visuals continues to grow. Statistics also show that by 2018, 84% of all marketing communication is going to be visually presented. There are a number of reasons why visual communication is known for having the better impact to a person’s senses. Let us get into a human’s brain. A human brain can decipher image elements simultaneously. It enables us to relay messages faster which means it saves us time. Verbal communication involves language which is decoded in a linear, sequential manner. And because of that, receiving the message takes more time to process. Communication is a broad subject matter. Many people think that they have reached the depth of its meaning. But the truth is, not yet. Communication is a word that we hear daily, but it is something that we never get to understand it real meaning. There are numerous aspects involved which are needed in this one single process. And to be able to get the right comprehension, a continuous learning process can be very helpful. Communication is not constant. One clear proof is the textual ubiquity which is brand new. Millions of years have passed by and the evolution of things reached the edge of communication. Today, people are more genetically wired to respond interestingly to visuals than texts. For example, we would all agree that a picture is worth a thousand words. It is because our own imagery or perception of things though what we see visually has grown exponentially. A person would always want to communicate his messages effectively. And since there is a higher average number of interactions today, an individual can easily evoke an instant sense of well-being and contentment. More Helpful Information on Visual Communication According to a media theorist John Berger, in his book ‘Ways of Seeing’ (Penguin Books, 1972), he stated that “Seeing comes before words. The child looks and recognizes before it can speak.”. It goes just like the same with what Dr. Lynell Burmark, Ph.D. Associate at the Thornburg Center for Professional Development and writer of several books and papers on visual literacy, said, “…unless our words, concepts, ideas are hooked onto an image, they will go in one ear, sail through the brain, and go out the other ear. Words are processed by our short-term memory where we can only retain about 7 bits of information (plus or minus 2). This is why, by the way, that we have 7-digit phone numbers. Images, on the other hand, go directly into long-term memory where they are indelibly etched.” Therefore people think using pictures. It is easier for a person to understand what a circle is, if the circle is being shown as an image rather than being explained. Using visuals when trying to communicate is more effective than using texts. There is a difference when it comes to human perception. An individual can easily understand what he is receiving by looking at clear images. Aside from effective and efficient means of sending and communicating data, visual materials can emotionally affect an individual as well. Research results show that exposure to the color red can heighten our pulse and breathing rates. Take for example, this image below. Upon looking at the sample image, how did you feel? How fast was that feeling got into your senses? So now you are thinking that seeing such image can promptly give you a strong emotional response or in other words, you are easily affected by it. If the image sample will be described using text or words verbally, the reaction would be different. In return, the mental digestion of the information is not as fast as how a clear image gets into your mind you. This fact was proven by J. Francis Davis, an adult educator and media education specialist. This is what he said, “…in our culture pictures have become tools used to elicit specific and planned emotional reactions in the people who see them.” Therefore visuals, aside from being excellent communicators, it can also affect a person psychologically and physiologically in fast time. Don Norman, author of Emotional Design, said in a Discover magazine article, “Beauty and the Beastly PC: The Graphics on Your Computer Screen Can Affect the Way You Feel—and Think,” “I started out as an engineer, and I thought that what was really important was that something worked. Appearance—how could that matter? And yet for some reason, I would still buy attractive things, even if they didn’t work as well as the less attractive ones. This puzzled me. In the last two years, I’ve finally come to understand that it’s a result of the extremely tight coupling between emotion and cognition. Emotion is about judging the world, and cognition is about understanding. They can’t be separated.” Visuals can be very persuasive as well. One clear proof is that we often hear people saying, “I didn’t believe it until I saw it.” and “seeing is believing”. The Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab asked 2,440 participants how they evaluated the credibility of Web sites they were shown. Almost half (46.1%) said that the Web site’s design look was the number one criterion for discerning the credibility of the presented material. The following are some of the captured participant comments: “This site is more credible. I find it to be much more professional looking.” -M, 38, Washington “More pleasing graphics, higher-quality look and feel …” -F, 52, Tennessee “Just looks more credible.” -M, 24, New Jersey “I know this is superficial, but the first thing that struck me is the color difference. The … site is a soothing green (sort of like money) while the [other] site is a jarring purple.” -M, 56, Virginia More and more in today’s ever changing, highly visual world, success becomes much easier to achieve. Another example to be cited is when it talks about promoting a company’s brand. Through visual communication, a company’s brand or message is conveyed to the viewer and establishes an emotional connection to the company. This makes the audience connects to the company internally without hassle and stressful activities. Once the visual communication rules of a strong brand strategy have been established, success is almost there. It is never hard to accomplice something with the power of visual communication. Allen Ginsberg, poet and author, stated, “Whoever controls the media—the images—controls the culture.” Yes, you read it right. As early as the late nineteenth century, advertisers were convinced that illustrations sold goods faster that goods with merely texts on them. There were clear proofs of World War II propaganda posters that were effectively manipulating popular opinion. We must realize that seeing the situation is very different from reading or just hearing about it. Again, this fact has been proven way back many years ago when the Sunday New York Times was published, “Good as a Gun: When Cameras Define a War,”. In this book, readers were greatly influenced with the images that photojournalists captured. In 1986, a 3M-sponsored study at the University of Minnesota School of Management found that presenters who use visual aids are 43% more effective in persuading audience members to take a desired course of action than presenters who don’t use visuals. There was an experiment that took place. Its goal was to persuade undergraduates to commit their time and money to attending time management seminars. There were many presenters who participated and they have various skill levels. That time, researchers were able to prove that average presenters who used visual aids were as effective as more advanced presenters using no visuals. The audience were also seen expecting the advanced presenters to include professional, quality visuals in their presentation. Will you do the same if you are the presenter? Visual communication is a very broad category that tracing its history become difficult for experts to tell. Although there was an evidence found that suggest the oldest form of communication, there were no exact answers of when this visual communication started. But there were clear indications that visual communication was already preferred by early people when it comes to sending messages and data. For example, in regions around the world there are cave paintings from thousands of years ago. Cave paintings were drawn or etched into cave walls and ceilings. It is a primitive form of visual communication. Textual communication is new because it has been with us in one form or another for only 3,700 years. Today, because of the innovation in technology, graphic communication became more ubiquitous. It can easily affect us both cognitively and emotionally: 1) Cognitively: Graphics expedite and increase our level of communication. They increase comprehension, recollection, and retention. Visual clues help us decode text and attract attention to information or direct attention increasing the likelihood that the audience will remember. 2) Emotionally: Pictures enhance or affect emotions and attitudes. Graphics engage our imagination and heighten our creative thinking by stimulating other areas of our brain. It is no secret that emotions influence decision-making: “(Emotions) play an essential role in decision making, perception, learning, and more … they influence the very mechanisms of rational thinking.” Larry Tracy, who now trains corporate executives to make oral presentations for government contracts, headed the Pentagon’s top briefing team and worked for years with the Department of State. He was aware that graphics were so influential in the government’s decision to purchase goods and services that bad buying decisions were made based on the quality of the visuals in the presented materials. Today, businesses spent millions of dollars just to find the perfect imagery to sell a product, service or idea. The promotion of a brand depends on how the graphic is well created. And this has brought huge advantage to people who are skilled in such a talent of creating visual and graphic materials. People are becoming more and more dependent on what they see, than what they hear or feel. The strong effect of visual perception is there. And as the technology continues to evolve at this very present time, the discoveries of greater imageries continue. The combination of graphics and words has a communicative power that can easily persuade someone who has a fix mind and behavior. But communication is still best with graphics and words. Without graphics, an idea may be lost in a sea of words. Without words, a graphic may be lost to ambiguity. The perfect idea is to build using both communication materials together. Language is a strong word. It is very powerful that it can affect people’s lives, it can affect how the world evolves in totality. People should learn how to value it more and make greater discoveries on how language and communication can make things turn better. Since there is greater information today, the ability to take all the messages is vital. It is what each of us need to internally contemplate. There should be proper means of communication to ensure that this privilege is not being abused. Language will continue to grow but the means of communication may die if people will not exert effort to saving it from fading. Language is priceless but it can have its barrier. Each and every person must be involved in keeping the means of communication open. There are many ways. What we need is the action.

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Next Level Art - Wednesday 9-10:30AM Patricia Swanson - Exploring a simple set of rules that encourage your mind to see outside the box. - 45 US dollars$45 - IDAL Convention This class will explore how fractal geometry (no math involved) helps us to create more realistic abstract shapes and organic artwork. How to compose a better faux finish? Join Patricia as she shares rules first given to her in 1987, and used continuously in her successful business every day since then. Patricia says these concepts have been the greatest gift ever given to her in her years of painting. By utilizing these concepts you will enhance your faux marble, faux stone, basrelief, wall glazing, fine art composition, abstracts, and when arranging your furniture. Patricia will share how she employed these rules in designing her swimming pool, they will energize your work and blow your mind. Tools To Bring: Just bring yourself.

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Your planning project probably doesn’t need its own website. At MUSE Community + Design, we believe in building on what’s already happening in the communities where we work, and that includes our approach to communication and outreach. Project-specific websites remain common requests for projects of all scales. As our industry strives to “meet people where they are”, we can rethink communications strategies to better connect with key stakeholders and community members and keep our energy and budgets focused on the work of planning. Your website is enough. Your constituents and stakeholders are already in the habit of checking your municipality or agency website for the information they need. Leverage and reinforce your website as the primary information hub by adding a project page to your website with content the consultant team develops, including regular updates. Your project needs a comprehensive digital hub for information about the planning process, and the good news is you already have that in place! This holds true even for more complex projects where there may be multiple entities serving as the “client”. MUSE is working with the Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA), an economic development organization for a Chicago neighborhood, and the City of Evanston to develop a corridor plan for Howard Street, which is the boundary between Chicago and Evanston. There is a project page on both RPBA’s and the City of Evanston’s websites, with mirrored content provided by our team. Social media is the connection point. Your project team is likely already developing a social media strategy to promote key project milestones and opportunities for feedback. Social media content that points to the project page on your existing website will do the trick. If the team is already developing social media content, pointing to yourcity.gov/newplan or using a URL shortener is just as easy as pointing the content to newplaninyourcity.com. A social media strategy that leverages community partners and plan champions who amplify the message will increase traffic to the project page. Our team recently worked with HNTB to support Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability’s efforts to site public electric vehicle chargers in priority communities across the southern and western parts of the county. By not developing a plan-specific website, our design and communications team focused on developing easy-to-deploy media kits for dozens of partners to increase awareness and engagement for the project. Prioritize the potential of your project’s impact. The hours a consultant spends building and updating a project-specific website might be better spent on the actual work of planning. This could look a lot of different ways: more community or stakeholder engagement, a more nuanced and tailored market analysis, higher-fidelity renderings to help communicate a vision to stakeholders, and more. For a lot of planning projects, a project website simply may not be worth the cost to design and host it. Photos of various MUSE community engagement activities. Enjoy a smoother hand-off when your project wraps. A smooth project closeout process is just as important as a well-organized kickoff. Depending on your agency’s capacity, transferring the domain, hosting, and editing access to a website from the consultant to the client can be a bit of a headache. What happens to the content after the domain expires? When the project information lives on the agency website as its own page or series of pages, you are in full control from kickoff to closeout, and into the implementation phase. Planners and government leaders are taking strides to do things differently than they’ve been done in the past in the name of equity and people-centered policies. While a website may seem like a drop in the bucket of systems change, even small scoping decisions can have a big impact on the final result of a planning process. MUSE Community + Design specializes in creating plans, policies, and processes that help communities set and achieve their goals. MUSE excels in providing a fun, people-focused approach to draft and implement realistic, tailored solutions that celebrate communities’ assets. Our team is well-versed in land use, zoning, mobility, economic development, historic preservation, and more – and has worked on behalf of communities across the Chicago region, nationally, and internationally. Interested in more urban planning hot takes? Follow MUSE Community + Design on social media @planning_muse The APA-IL thanks MUSE Community + Design for being a 2022-23 Tier II Sponsor and supporting Great Communities for All in Illinois! Authors: Ally Brisbin, Director, MUSE Community + Design Images: All images on this page courtesy of MUSE Community + Design Cover photo: Scrabble Tiles photo by Brett Jordan from Pexels

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Association of rs182429 variant in TAGAP with rheumatoid arthritis in Pakistani population Arshad M., Bhatti A., John P., Jalil F., Williams RO. © 2017 Elsevier B.V. Variations in T-cell activation Rho-GTPase activating protein (TAGAP) have been associated with various autoimmune diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The gene is involved in T cell activation and is therefore of particular interest in context of T cell-driven autoimmune diseases. Genome-wide association studies suggest association between TAGAP and RA in various populations. This study sought to investigate any association of TAGAP with RA in Pakistani population. For this, two variants in TAGAP (rs182429 A/G and rs212389 A/G) were investigated because of their high implication in RA liability of European patients. The variants were genotyped in 186 Pakistani RA patients and 185 controls. No significant difference was observed in distribution of rs212389 between patients and controls (P = 0.87 for genotypic frequency and P = 1.000 for allelic frequency) which differs from findings in European subjects. Conversely, statistically significant difference was observed in rs182429 (P = 0.0026 for genotypic frequency and P = 0.0373 for allelic frequency). Heterozygous genotype AG and allele A were found to be disease susceptible genotype and allele respectively, because of their higher frequency in patients. While higher frequency of genotype GG and allele G in healthy controls suggests them as protective genotype and allele, respectively, in Pakistani population. This is the first TAGAP association study with RA in Pakistani cohort and its results suggest that the distribution of alleles regarding contribution to RA is actually population specific. In future, novel therapeutic targets for RA can be identified by exploring functional significance of these SNPs.

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Butterflies and Buddleias Buddleias (Buddleia) or buddlejas are commonly referred to as Butterfly Bushes due to their attractiveness to butterflies. The first variety of buddleia, Buddleia americana, was sent to England from the Caribbean in 1730. There are around 100 species and almost all of them are shrubs around sixteen feet tall. A few species qualify as trees with the largest ones reaching more than ninety feet. There are both deciduous and evergreen varieties, but all have leaves arranged in opposite pairs that are up to twelve inches long. The flowers grow in panicles from four to twenty inches. Individual flowers are small and tube-shaped with the corolla divided into four spreading petals. The flowers come in a variety of colors from shades of white, pink, and red to oranges and yellows. They are usually strongly scented due to being rich in nectar. Plants in the buddleia genus are native to the southern United States down to Chile and also Africa and Asia. Since their introduction to Europe in the late 18th century, buddleias have become common garden shrubs and are staples to a modern butterfly garden. Some South American species have longer red flowers that are pollinated by humming birds. The most popular species is probably the Summer Lilac (Buddleia davidii) or Orange Eye, which originated in central China. It has an arching habit and grows to fifteen feet in height. The blooms are scented like honey and range from light purple to darker purple. It has become an invasive species in a number of countries and is considered a weed in Oregon and Washington. The Orange Ball Buddleia (Buddleia globosa) is another popular variety, native to Chile and Argentina. It is larger than the Summer Lilac and has deep-yellow to orange flowers, which are also heavily scented. It is relatively frost-hardy and is not invasive. In folk medicine, the Orange Ball Buddleia has healing properties. Another notable species is the Fountain Butterfly Bush (Buddleia alternifolia), which is a weeping variety. It originated in China like the Summer Lilac, but it was not introduced to Europe or North America until 1915 and since then it has become very popular in large gardens. When it is not flowering, it resembled a weeping willow due to its long pendulous stems. The flowers are a bright lavender and in very dense clusters. It flowers throughout summer and is very hardy, but prefers a sunny position and loamy soil. Unfortunately, it is less fragrant than the previously mentioned species. In the wild, buddleias grow in rocky ravines, so they do not tolerate soils that retains too much water, especially in winter. They perform best in alkaline soil, but most varieties are otherwise very hardy. Faded flowers need to be deadheaded and they do need pruning, particularly the taller species. Pruning should occur in late-spring and never in the fall. They can be propagated from cuttings. The cuttings should be taken at the end of spring when the soft stems begin to harden. Seek out the newest looking shoots of about six inches in length and trim below the leaf node then snip the top. Insert the cuttings into a horticultural sand and compost mixture for the best results. They root quickly and then can be transplanted. The majority of buddleia varieties are most suited for USDA zones 5 through 10.

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Heavy Metal Control and Savings When automaker Mitsubishi Motors began buying directly from steel mills, a logistics challenge loomed. It found a metals specialist to keep the coils rolling. Mitsubishi Motors North America uses a lot of steel to produce 240,000 Eclipses, Gallants, and Endeavors a year at its state-of-the-art, 2.4-million-square-foot plant in Normal, Ill. With the steel market so volatile in recent years, the automaker faced some serious logistics challenges. To help control its supply chain and protect against market volatility, Mitsubishi launched a steel resale program in partnership with ADS Logistics LLC, Homewood, Ill. The program shifts its steel purchases from service centers to steel producers. Flat-rolled steel is the commodity at the heart of the resale program. “After it goes through a stamping process, flat-rolled steel is used for auto parts such as fenders and hoods,” explains Gordon Gustafson, chief commercial officer for ADS Logistics. Mitsubishi runs six stamping machines at its Normal plant, and 25 outside stampers supply parts. Mitsubishi buys steel and resells it to those stampers. “We want the stampers’ final price to be based on a consistent price per pound of steel,” says Greg Neville, senior buyer, materials and services procurement and supply for Mitsubishi. “In the past, we worked solely with steel service centers, which are essentially distributors; the steel mills are the manufacturers,” Neville explains. Mitsubishi turned to a steel resale program for two main reasons: cost and stability. “We are now able to control the cost of the steel we send to the stamping supplier,” Neville says. “And the program helps us stabilize supply. When material gets tight at steel mills, they generally favor original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Mitsubishi.” Moving steel from mills to processors, to “roll-and-hold” warehouses, and finally to stampers, is no small logistical challenge. Mills produce flat steel in long strips up to 50 inches wide. Those strips are then rolled into cylinders called master coils. Because some stamping machines require smaller widths, service centers may cut master rolls into usable widths before transporting them to their vendors. (Mitsubishi cuts master rolls at its own stamping operation.) Further complicating matters, rolled steel also comes in different grades. “We realized we needed a partner to help us manage our steel program,” says Neville. “We tapped into ADS Logistics’ expertise.” Steeling the Show ADS Logistics is a metals industry specialist that operates a fleet of 400 trucks and a network of 18 warehouses, two of which are active in Mitsubishi’s steel resale program. The company has provided just-in-time steel delivery to the Normal plant since 1995, so Mitsubishi was comfortable working with the logistics provider. “We had a relationship with ADS. We were familiar with its people, its expertise, and its technology systems,” Neville explains. The Mitsubishi steel resale program was officially announced in November 2005, and today ADS Logistics is responsible for managing the program end to end. “When a steel coil has to move from mill to processor to parts maker to Mitsubishi, we coordinate the process,” says Gustafson. The company also acts as a single point of invoice for Mitsubishi. “Mitsubishi invoices ADS for those services, and it’s our responsibility to pay the individual suppliers,” Gustafson says. The logistics provider, however, plays no part in negotiations or transactions between Mitsubishi and its many suppliers. Mitsubishi selects its steel sources and chooses service providers such as trucking companies and warehouse facilities. “Once they’ve made the specifications and entered into agreements, ADS comes in,” Gustafson explains. ADS also helps Mitsubishi manage logistics via a metals-based information and supply chain management system called LoMaS. LoMaS is a software solution that enables shippers to conduct transactions and control metals shipments from the point of production to processor, warehouse, and to the final user. ADS staff presently use LoMaS on Mitsubishi’s behalf while they develop customized screens and data collection processes specific to Mitsubishi’s business model. Mitsubishi staff will use the LoMaS system directly via the Internet once this customization is complete. Mastering the Process Through its partnership with ADS Logistics, Mitsubishi gained a greater understanding of the processes involved in the mill-to-OEM supply chain, enabling it to improve logistics efficiency. Buying steel in master coils from the mill, for example, creates the opportunity to use the product more efficiently, says Al Hudson, managing director, international for ADS Logistics. “The steel specification of a master coil may be appropriate for more than one auto part. There may be minor differences, but the gauge, width, and chemical makeup of the steel might be the same,” he explains. “Mitsubishi is now able to do cross application, taking parts of that master coil—once processed—to more than one stamper.” This gives Mitsubishi better product control. “It can plan ahead for maximum use of master coils, minimizing scrap loss,” Hudson explains. To help further control material quality, ADS does a final inspection of Mitsubishi’s steel coils before they are shipped. “We make certain what is delivered to Mitsubishi is 100-percent usable material that can go on its stamping lines,” says Gustafson. This means Mitsubishi doesn’t have to inspect the steel shipments coming into its plant. As a result of the new solution, it also doesn’t have to worry about keeping on top of inventory. “We’ve automated the order process significantly,” Gustafson says. “Every time Mitsubishi orders parts, our system drives the replenishment order to the stamper, which in turn drives a processed coil replenishment from the service center, triggering an automated master coil replenishment order from the mill.” This automation helps Mitsubishi keep its steel coils—and its entire auto production process—rolling.

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Bicycle rental schemes save lives by increasing physical activity levels among city dwellers and should be expanded across Britain's cities, according to research in the British Medical Journal. A study of the Barcelona equivalent of London's "Boris bikes" found that short, regular cycle rides by users have reduced the number of annual deaths – despite the increased risk from accidents and exposure to air pollution. The increase in cycling also reduced greenhouse gases as fewer people travelled by car, the study found. Low-price urban bike rental schemes are increasingly popular in countries as far-flung as France, China and Canada. The trend has largely been motivated by a desire to reduce traffic congestion. The Spanish study analysed the health impact of the Barcelona scheme by comparing cycling with driving. It found that 12 deaths were avoided every year as a result of the benefits of increased physical activity, which decreases the risk of obesity, stroke and heart disease. Barcelona was one of the first cities to introduce the scheme, in 2007, and has more than 180,000 regular users. In London, there are 128,000 registered users of the scheme, who on average cycle for 16 minutes per weekday journey. The main motivations are speed, exercise and saving money, according to research by Nicolina van der Merwe at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford. Her research suggests people have taken up cycling in London in place of the Tube and bus, rather than cars. The Barcelona study is the first to demonstrate the positive health benefits to individuals as the result of a cycling scheme. It adds support to a 2009 Lancet analysis which found the potential for huge public-health benefits if more people walked and cycled to get around cities instead of driving. Dr James Woodcock, from the UKCRC Centre for Diet and Activity Research, who conducted the Lancet study, said: "Short, regular cycling trips provide health benefits to individuals and society, so people should be encouraged to get out of cabs and cars." Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

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As the Northern Ireland peace process lurches into another crisis, PAUL DIXON asks, what next? When the IRA announced its ceasefire in September 1994 it was always difficult to see what kind of agreement could be reached between loyalists and republicans. The propaganda war and real (physical) war between unionists and nationalists over the years has created a gulf between people’s expectations and a politically realistic settlement. The 1998 Good Friday Agreement could have been quickly sketched out on the back of a match box in 1994 (it was very similar to the settlement of 1973/74), the problem was bringing parties and people to such a compromise and making it stick. There had been no shift in public opinion towards moderation before the 1994 ceasefire, either in opinion polls or voting behaviour. In fact there had been some appalling violence, created partly by the uncertainty which accompanied attempts to bring Sinn Fein into the peace process. Loyalist terrorists were killing more than the IRA, fired by the belief that the Union was being betrayed. During the peace process the leaders of Sinn Fein and the Ulster Unionist Party have attempted – with varying degrees of success – to drag their supporters towards an accommodation. The decommissioning issue has been there from the start, even before the first ceasefire in 1994. Contrary to republican claims, the issue was raised by both the British and Irish governments. However, over the years, both governments allowed the issue to slide in the interests of accommodation. Decommissioning was supposed to be a prerequisite for all-party talks. Then the original Mitchell report in 1996 favoured some decommissioning in parallel with all-party talks. In 1998 Tony Blair led unionists to believe that decommissioning would take place before republicans entered government. In the summer of 1999 Tony Blair attempted to spin the parties in Northern Ireland into agreement. In The Way Forward document the two governments wanted the UUP to support the transfer of power and the establishment of the executive in return for assurances that IRA decommissioning would follow shortly after. Blair claimed that there had been shifts within the republican movement which represented an “historic and seismic change in the political landscape”. There would be decommissioning within days of devolution and weapons would be handed over within weeks. Unionists – suspicious after Blair’s failure to deliver on assurances given at the time of the Good Friday Agreement – felt that Blair had offered no guarantees about decommissioning or evidence of a “seismic shift” in republican thinking. David Trimble offered to “jump together” with Gerry Adams – the UUP would sit in the executive if the IRA simultaneously decommissioned. Power was devolved to the assembly and executive, but the UUP boycotted the procedure and the DUP refused to nominate any members, so there was insufficient cross-community support for the institutions to work. As The Times commented: “Having felt duped by the referendum promises Unionists were not going to allow themselves to swallow soundbites again.” In November David Trimble took a leap of faith and entered government with Sinn Fein on the understanding that the IRA would make a start on decommissioning. This was probably the only way he could have won the support of his party for entering government. It was expected that the republicans would decommission after power had been devolved. However, the “seismic shift” in the republican movement that Blair perceived last summer has not resulted in the surrender of any weapons. And Trimble’s leadership of the UUP would probably have been destroyed unless devolution had been suspended. The SDLP’s Seamus Mallon has asked the vital question: will the IRA decommission and, if so, when? This is not to underestimate the problems facing the Sinn Fein leadership. Gerry Adams has also had difficulty in sustaining his leadership of a notoriously fractious republican movement. Security sources have in the past reported that it is among the grass roots – and particularly in South Armagh and South Down – that the Sinn Fein leadership have had most difficulty in persuading republicans to pursue the peace process. What is of concern is that recent reports have suggested that even in the Sinn Fein leadership there are those who do not see the need for decommissioning. Where do we go from here? There are several options. - Trimble could jump again into government with Sinn Fein. However, without a clear timetable on decommissioning the likelihood is that he would lose the support of his party and the prospects for the Good Friday Agreement would deteriorate rapidly. - The IRA could decommission some weapons or explosives. This could be done in response to serious British demilitarisation which has already been publicly suggested. The British government would be able to resurrect devolution and the Unionists could re-enter government with Sinn Fein. This may well provoke a substantial split in the IRA with significant numbers of republicans – particularly in hardline areas – picking up the gun and restarting their bombing campaign in Britain and Northern Ireland. The Provisionals would want to minimise any such split. Such a campaign is unlikely to have significant popular support among nationalists but may be able to sustain itself for some time. The Provisional IRA might attempt to police such a breakaway – there is some evidence that they intimidated the Real IRA into ceasefire after the Omagh bombing – and this could result in serious intra-republican violence. - Sinn Fein could leave the executive and form an opposition to the executive in the assembly. Eamonn McCann has made this suggestion – the IRA would not have to decommission any weapons but the assembly would be able to continue. The hope would be that over time the question of decommissioning would cease to have political importance. It may be difficult for Sinn Fein to sell this strategy to the grassroots because it leaves republicans without any share of power. - The ‘pan-nationalist front’ (Sinn Fein, SDLP, Irish government, US government) could dump Sinn Fein. The SDLP would then enter a cross-community government with the UUP. There is no indication, yet, that the SDLP would be willing to do this (although the SDLP would want every alternative avenue to be seriously pursued before they considered this path). The problem might be that the IRA would re-start the armed struggle but the benefit would be a working executive with support among majorities of both nationalists and unionists. However, a similar power-sharing arrangement in 1974 failed. - The unionists could be coerced. The unpopularity of unionism means that this is always an attractive option for British and Irish politicians. The demise of unionism has been regularly predicted throughout ‘the troubles’. This is part of the propaganda war designed to convince the British to stand up to or facing down the unionist veto. Notoriously English politicians have failed in their attempts to coerce unionists. Their threats and ambiguity about Northern Ireland’s constitutional future have regularly undermined moderate unionism and provoked a violent loyalist response. Coercion failed during the first peace process 1972-74 and again after the Anglo-Irish Agreement, when unionist mobilisation was far greater than anything British ministers had anticipated. The violence which has surrounded the marching season, particularly at Drumcree, is a reminder of the danger that Northern Ireland could explode into all-out civil war. After the ‘Seige of Drumcree’ in 1996, the Secretary of State Patrick Mayhew was forced to admit that his assumptions about the moderation of people in Northern Ireland was misplaced. “For my own part, and I think for a great many people, the wish had been father to the thought that on each side ancient fires of hostility and fear had greatly diminished. They had not.”

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Horticulture Teacher Elizabeth Garvey Retires After 34 Years at ISBVI By: Seth Johnson Since joining the staff at Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ISBVI) in 1989, Elizabeth Garvey has transformed the school’s grounds while also cultivating the ISBVI horticulture program. Now after 34 years, though, Garvey is set to retire, leaving behind a storied legacy of introducing students to the art of gardening. A graduate of Purdue University, Garvey truly embraced her love of working with people and plants in college, where she majored in horticulture and minored in therapeutic horticulture. While earning her master’s degree from Ball State University in landscape architecture, Garvey became enamored with the ISBVI campus as she was working on her thesis, which focused on the school’s connection with the Monon Trail. After finishing her coursework at Ball State, Garvey approached then-ISBVI superintendent Michael Bina about coming on board to head up the school’s grounds crew, but Bina had an alternative proposition. “He said, ‘No. I don’t think that’s a good idea. I think I’d like to use your undergraduate degree in horticulture to start a horticulture program,’” Garvey says. “I said okay. When they hired me, they hired me as a year-round position, so I got to work with the kids during the school year. And then, in the summer, I stayed on to maintain the flowerbeds and do all the maintenance that needed to be done in the summer.” When she first started working at ISBVI, Garvey says the greenhouse had not been built yet. Instead, she teamed up with her mentor teacher to find other ways that she could introduce students to horticulture. “When they hired me, my mentor teacher was Marc Reynolds, who was the industrial arts teacher,” Garvey says. “So I had a room over there in D dorm out of his wood shop. He got a few light stands, and we just started propagating plants. Then, we had higher aspirations, so we started growing perennials, and we built some cold frames. It was wonderful because we had this opportunity to put our classes together. So his students and my students built cold frames, and we built the soil bench that’s in the greenhouse right now.” After the greenhouse was built in 1995, Garvey and Reynolds continued working together to make sure it was fully equipped for future ISBVI horticulture students. “When we finally got the greenhouse, our classes were once again together, and we built all the benches in the greenhouse,” Garvey says. “We poured the concrete sidewalk, and we did the landscaping.” Since the early days of her class, Garvey says she has also coordinated plant sales featuring plants grown by ISBVI students. As she’s been able to recruit more and more volunteers to help at the greenhouse over the years, ISBVI plant sales have blossomed into beloved Broad Ripple-area events. With help from the Indiana Blind Children’s Foundation, Garvey was also able to start a website for the ISBVI greenhouse, allowing even more people to be informed about upcoming plant sales. “We got our website back when the pandemic hit, and we ended up having our first online plant sale,” Garvey says. “We couldn’t have done it without IBCF because the state doesn’t allow us to use credit cards. I think that really put us on the map, and people took notice.” In reflecting on her time as ISBVI horticulture teacher, Garvey is ultimately grateful for the opportunity she’s had to help students grow closer to nature. “I’m just passionate about helping kids get out into nature because if you don’t see something you might not be curious about it or maybe even a little intimidated by it,” she says. “I think that plants and gardening have so much to offer our students when it comes to work skills and team building. I really think what drives me and keeps me going is seeing the kids embrace and enjoy learning about plants.” Looking ahead to the future of ISBVI’s horticulture program, Garvey expresses confidence in her successor. “Through a friend of a friend of a friend, we found Carmen Breedlove,” Garvey says. “She was a teacher in Westfield-Washington Schools, where she’s been teaching developmental preschool. She knows IEPs back and forth, so she has a lot of experience working with kids with disabilities. That makes me feel so good because I know the kids are going to be in good hands with her.” At the end of the day, Garvey hopes Breedlove can find as much fulfillment in the role of ISBVI horticulture teacher as she did during her 34 years at the school. “I just hope that I can be around to be a mentor to her and support her with whatever she needs,” Garvey says. “I hope she falls in love with our kids the way I did.”

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Dispatching Crisis Workers When 911 is called the police often become the default first responders to the scene. These calls include people experiencing a mental health crisis. Although the intentions of the police may vary, for individuals such as Daniel Prude and Patrick Warren Sr., calling 911 led to further tragedy. They are only two out of the 6,000 individuals that were fatally shot in the six years of 2015 to 2021 after police responded to a mental health crisis or an erratic behavior call. A person who calls 911 when facing a mental health crisis is more likely to face jail time than getting proper mental health aid. This has unfortunately turned jails into behavioral health facilities for many while not receiving much assistance. While police are equipped to do their jobs they do not have much training in the area of mental health. Advocates across America have urged states to have an alternative service that responds to mental health-related 911 calls in place of the police. While cities look to move toward this proposal many take inspiration from Eugene, Oregon, and its Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets (CAHOOTS) program. The town of Eugene, Oregon took initiative and started the CAHOOTS program in 1989. When 911 is called relating to a mental health crisis CAHOOTS sends out a unit equipped with a Paramedic, EMT, or Nurse and a crisis worker. This unit can go out and provide basic care, crisis intervention, referrals, and more. Eugene’s CAHOOTS program is funded with two million dollars annually. But in return, this program has saved the city of Eugene an estimated 22 million in ambulance and emergency room costs, and public safety costs. In 2019 alone, CAHOOTS responded to around 17,700 calls while only calling for police backup 311 times. Denver, Colorado has become another state to incorporate this type of system into its EMS. They started the Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program in 2020. This program sends healthcare workers to mental health crises along with cases of homelessness and substance use. In 11 months alone STAR responded to 1,323 calls without requesting police backup a single time. Health care workers, EMS workers, and even the Denver Police Chief have accredited this program to a decreased number of mental health-related tragedies and said that this program “saves lives”. A consultant with Eugene's CAHOOTS program, Time Black, realizes that in their predominantly white city more people have a better relationship with the police and are more likely to call the police when facing a mental health crisis in the first place. So in an area such as Harlem, New York where only 9.5% of the population is white not only does the city face the obstacles of starting the program but they also face the issue of getting people to trust and call them when needed. In 2020, Harlem, New York started a similar pilot program and officially started Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division (B-HEARD) program in July 2021. In the first month alone they faced 110 calls, 95% of which their three-person teams successfully helped. However, New York as a whole faces an estimated 170,000 calls annually related to mental health crises or erratic behavior but the city suspects that the number of people who face such events is much higher. As B-HEARD became more known throughout Harlem, the city kept seeing an increase in the number of calls they would get. Chirlane McCray, who is the leader of this initiative announced at a program, "This is the first time in our history that health professionals will be the default responders to mental health emergencies, an approach that is more compassionate and effective for better long-term outcomes”. As these programs become more common, more calls in addition to mental health-related calls are being added to their list. In July of 2020, Portland, Oregon started its system slightly based on Eugene's CAHOOTS program. They respond to mental health-related calls, suicide prevention, grief and loss, housing crises, and substance abuse issues. Commissioner Chloe Eudaly stated that the main target of their Portland Street Response was to help the homeless population. People facing homelessness, mental health crises, or drug use are often sent to jail for committing a crime. Commissioner Chloe Eudal wants to enforce through this program that “being homeless is not a crime, having a mental illness is not a crime, and addiction is not a crime”. These programs have been a step towards providing proper care to those facing mental health crises. As more cities such as Charlotte, Long Beach, Phoenix, and San Francisco begin to implement similar systems, we can see a future filled with programs such as these that properly promote public safety. Cities also recognize that along with starting these programs, reform of the police system is needed. The Mayor of San Francisco, London Breed acknowledged that “San Francisco has made progress reforming our police department, but we know that we still have significant work to do,”. She also stated in a later interview, “we know that a lack of equity in our society overall leads to a lot of the problems that police are being asked to solve”.

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Presence Of Oxygen Might Not Indicate Life On Alien Planets: Here's Why What is the one most important scientists look for to ascertain scope of life on an alien planet? Yes, it's oxygen! And while oxygen may be intrinsic to human survival, it appears that oxygen might not be the best sign of life on other planets. Oxygen on Earth is produced after organisms absorb carbon dioxide, sunlight, and water to create sugars and starches for energy. Oxygen is just a byproduct, but without it, none of us would be breathing comfortably. Oxygen may be perceived as indication of life in an exoplanet's atmosphere, but that's only if we're able to completely rule out other pathways that created oxygen, scientists claim. Based on what we know about Earth, the discovery of oxygen in an exoplanet's atmosphere would imply that organisms on the planet might be at work. This doesn't mean that life has to be as sophisticated as human beings, oxygen could be getting produced by simpler life. Why oxygen might not mean life A new research titled "Abiotic molecular oxygen production—Ionic pathway from sulfur dioxide" published in Science Advances paints a new picture. Researchers claim to have found an abiotic source of oxygen - stemming from sulphur dioxide. Sulphur is not uncommon for planets, and volcanoes produce sulphur and then release it into the atmosphere. This means that many volcanic exoplanets might have oxygen in their atmospheres. But this might or might not involve life. Chemical processes on many planets may be creating molecular oxygen without involving lifeforms - the same kind of oxygen that's vital to life on Earth. This might help explain the presence of oxygen on Io, Ganymede, and even Europa. What does this research imply? Quite simply, that, oxygen might not be the ideal sign of life on other planets. In fact, it could only represent the chemical complexity of such planets. Today, U. (2022, October 19). Oxygen Might Not Be an Ideal Sign of Life on Other Planets After All : ScienceAlert. Retrieved October 19, 2022, from https://www.sciencealert.com/oxygen-might-not-be-an-ideal-sign-of-life-on-other-planets-after-all

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When Professor Jeffrey Sachs, the leading economist and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, asked for the help of infrastructure asset class professionals in saving the planet, it didn't seem absurdly disproportionate to the capabilities of those present. Sachs was speaking at the 2014 version of the Infrastructure Investor Berlin Summit and was addressing a packed room – a very large and packed room. The sea of faces listened intently as Sachs spoke of the “unmet challenges” of sustainable development as unprecedented global temperature rises jeopardise our collective way of life. Infrastructure could be a vital force for good, he insisted, in a new global economy primarily driven by investment-led rather than consumer-led growth. At this, heads were nodding – this was a confident crowd up for a challenge. “Save the world? Sure! Where do I sign up?” It wasn't until the opening panel that just a little anxiety seeped into the Hilton Ballroom. Giving it the title “Bubble trouble” was a test of nerve. All present were suddenly being invited to consider the practical implications of the wall of capital that appears to have descended on the asset class. Thankfully, those up on stage offered some soothing balm for those now worried that the prospect of an overheated market would prove to be that rarest of things – a Berlin party pooper. Peter Taylor of Australia's Hastings Funds Management highlighted the need to tie governments to contracts where there is a risk of negative interference. He specifically referenced his own firm's negotiations prior to its investment in Sydney Desalination Plant, where the historic ability of the New South Wales government to change terms of reference was removed. The basic point being that, whatever the pressure on returns, never be tempted to compromise on risk as a compensatory factor. Another antidote to more intense competition was put forward by Charles Woodhouse of superannuation fund QSuper when he referred to the organisation's ambition to move quickly when the right deal comes along. QSuper has taken a practical step towards the realisation of that goal by boosting its tax and structuring resource to allow it to be better placed to meet deadlines. Others alluded to the exploitation of niches as a counter-measure to the perceived flocking to core infrastructure opportunities. Talk of niches may prompt entirely healthy sceptical responses. Nonetheless, when Gavin Merchant of UK pension fund USS referred to his firm's positioning as a partner of choice for foreign groups wanting to invest in the UK, it sounded perfectly reasonable given recent regulatory unpredictability in a market long perceived as a relative safe haven. A few examples of sensible-seeming strategic manoeuvres do not of course mean that everyone has a convincing response to the challenges posed as capital allocation hikes support a larger and more competitive infrastructure asset class. 2014 has the feel of a watershed year. And that's both exciting and scary.

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Until the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything, the office as the center of work appeared to have won the day. Organizations that had moved toward a remote workforce in the 1990s (think Yahoo! and IBM) were starting to claw back their employees, making many of them return to work in physical offices. As further evidence of the reign of the physical office, the world’s most dominant and valuable tech companies have been building campuses that not only encourage workers to spend their working hours together, but increasingly their personal hours as well. Google, Apple and Facebook have provided WIFI-enabled bus service from San Francisco to ferry employees to their Silicon Valley campuses. Goodbye solitary morning commute. While on campus, other bennies might include meals in the company cafeteria, free snacks and drinks throughout the day, massages, gaming stations, ping-pong and foosball, even dry cleaning. The personal errands and diversions that once constituted mental or physical breaks have now been woven into the office workday. The underlying theory is compelling: with employees working in a single location, culture-building is easier, and collaboration is both far more likely and more effective. Leaders of these organizations believe informal collisions between employees will spark casual conversations, which will lead to cross-functional collaboration and, ultimately, new heights of organizational creativity and productivity. The “open office” concept – no walls, desks on wheels, open collaboration spaces – grew in parallel. While it is impossible to draw a straight line from organizational theory to these benefits, it is also difficult to argue with the booming success of the Silicon Valley giants who champion them. But the pandemic changed all of that. As the lights winked out in offices across the country, the default mode of work changed almost overnight: everyone who could work from home was asked to do so. In-person meetings became video conference gatherings (I struggle to find the right word for this; calling them calls or meetings seems inaccurate). Casual lunches with friends and colleagues have become Hollywood Squares-like virtual happy hours. This new way of connecting is re-igniting a debate about the future of work. Some organizations are scrambling to get their employees to return to physical offices. I wonder if the push to get back to the office, the “return to normalcy” that everyone seems to be talking about, is a desire to go back in time to the “good old days” before the pandemic blindsided us. If we can just get back to the office, the thinking goes, we can put the genie back in the bottle, and the world can return to how it was before, just with masks and 6 feet of physical distance. Other organizations are proclaiming that their employees may never return to the office. This new workforce will be digital nomads, free to roam the earth as long as they have laptops, smart phones, and reliable WIFI access. Some are predicting the death of the open office, and even the death of cities, as fearful knowledge-worker-citizens flee to suburban neighborhoods, rural retreats, or smaller metropolitan areas to escape urban hot-spots and the casual collisions that drive higher infection rates. I suspect most organizations will end up charting a hybrid path, one that is more flexible and responsive to the needs of customers and employees. Like most organizations, Inkinen Executive Search responded to the pandemic by having all employees work from home. Before all of this, I believed that working from the office was vastly superior to remote work. I believed that in-person meetings with clients and candidates were indispensable. I’ve been pleasantly surprised that so much of our work can be done as effectively via video conference as it can in person. As a result, I haven’t encouraged our people to return to the office. Our current plan (subject to almost constant revision, as most plans should be), involves creating a distributed office that can accommodate both in-person and remote work. Some of our team members will continue to work from home in the interest of personal safety. Some will choose to work from home through the summer until their children return to school in the fall. Some will choose to split time between the office and their homes. At least one can’t wait until the office reopens so she can get back to her desk. I trust them to make choices that are right for their individual mix of productivity, safety, and desire for physical proximity. I’m confident this will work, because we all want the same thing: to do great work for our clients while taking care of ourselves and our community. I think we can have it all.

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