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IhanaElo-tiimi on toteuttanut Työsuojelurahaston tukemana Työyhteisön sisäisten hyvinvointimentoreiden verkosto -hankkeen Diakonissalaitoksella ja Bilotilla. Hankkeen tavoitteena on ollut lisätä organisaation sisäistä osaamista ja kohtaamisia hyvinvoinnin tukemiseksi hyvin matalalla kynnyksellä. Diakonissalaitoksella toteutus on tehty suomeksi ja Bilotin englanniksi. Sinulla on mahdollisuus tutustua kummankin organisaation kokemuksiin ja hanketuloksiin. Aloitamme jakamalla Bilotin asiakastarinan. Bilot Oyj wanted to strengthen the work community’s know-how in supporting employee well-being through a project that builds a network of wellness mentors. The whole organization was involved, but the workshop work that developed operating models has taken place especially by wellness mentors selected from the organization. The challenges of coping in the professional services industry are significant. The job description of the majority of employees is related to project-type phasing, where workload accumulation and busy periods are formed. The work community feels the need for a stronger structure and operating models to support well-being. Strengthening well-being and community is a prerequisite for the success of every work community. Training program for wellness mentors to be built on the basis of the project will develop the necessary knowledge capital and provide tools to promote these issues. The training program will continue to flexibly take into account each organisation’s own key needs. The implementation of the training as workshops provides an opportunity to develop together. As a company, we believe that supporting well-being is so profitable that we have invested in this program. The network of wellness mentors is considered very important Wellness mentors activate staff alongside occupational health support for individual measures that support their own resources. We believe that the Wellness network strengthens a work environment culture that values well-being and creates common approaches to the workplace. The project was implemented during a corona pandemic. Despite this, the staff experience of overall well-being increased based on pulse queries before and right after the project. The number of sick leave decreased over the last year. The set indicators work as a guide and the real effects of this network will become clear later on after the skills and support of mentors have actually been utilized in the work community. The feedback collected from mentors for the final report of this project shows that the network is perceived as very important for the work community 4.5 (on a scale of 1-5). Participation in the project was nice 4.1 and committed both to wellness mentoring and to the organization 4.7. Three key points from the mentors We have learnt to focus on wellbeing also during the work hours. We have collected tools to promote well-being and especially communication. Bilot Network of Wellness Mentors is very important to the organization. We need time reserved for the mentoring work also in the future. Bilot wellness mentors have written a series of blogs on well-being. Terhi Kolari and Alisa Yli-Villamo, wellness coaches and trainers at LovelyLife Ltd. (IhanaElo Oy), acted as experts in the development project. The project has been partly funded by the Finnish Work Environmental Fund. The final report and results are published on their website. Author of the customer story is Heini Karjala, Energy and Wellbeing Specialist at Bilot

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LFA’s 2000 Steps Challenge – the story so far Physiotherapist Irene Byrne and ILFA Director Nicola Cassidy explain how the 2000 Steps A Day programme has marched from strength to strength since its inception in 2013. “Croagh Patrick, the Giant’s causeway, Mount Kilimanjaro … all can be conquered if you start with a single step and build from there. Exercise is essential for lung fibrosis patients and walking is the ideal exercise. The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA) has always encouraged patients to exercise and have taken every opportunity to promote exercise as a valuable and important treatment to patients and healthcare professionals. But we needed to provide patients with something to get them started and moving … The 2000 Steps Challenge for Lung Fibrosis Patients was based on an original idea from Irene Byrne (Senior Physiotherapist at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital). Over a cup of tea, after a patient information day in Dublin in October 2012, Irene and Nicola Cassidy (ILFA) came up with an ambitious plan – to build a novel, simple and practical exercise programme specifically for lung fibrosis patients taking their health challenges into consideration. Why 2000 steps? … well, the average person takes approximately 2,000 steps to walk one mile. Over the next few months, the two ladies discussed, planned, researched and developed the exercise resource. The aim was to deliver a programme that motivated lung fibrosis patients to set attainable goals by supporting them with the basic equipment to get started. We decided to use tools including a pedometer (step counter), instructions on how to exercise safely and manage set-backs, an exercise diary etc. The 2000 Steps a Day Challenge is s a simple concept suited to patients of all exercise levels because an individual’s exercise goal is determined by their baseline step count. This ensures that the exercise programme can be used by those with mild or limited disease who are active and able to engage in exercise, and those with more advanced disease who may be struggling with reduced physical ability. Patients begin the programme by recording their step count for few days using their pedometer and then aim to add an extra 2000 steps a day to reach a new baseline over the following days or weeks depending on their ability. The great thing about the 2000 steps challenge is that exercise is recorded over the course of the day and can be carried out indoors or outdoors. The original prototype was tested in January 2012 by a group of very eager and obliging patients from across Ireland. The January weather was not kind but our willing volunteers took their job seriously and some even did their extra steps in an indoor shopping centre. We checked in with the patients to follow their progress and they completed an evaluation questionnaire to tell us what they thought of the programme. The pilot study showed that; - 90% of patients said the written materials were clear and understandable - 70% said the programme was easy to incorporate into their daily lives - 80% were motivated to exercise every day - 90% considered the pedometer a good motivational tool - 100% felt a sense of achievement after reaching their target - 100% would recommend the programme to another patient IPF patients said the programme was practical and motivational, and helped promote a positive attitude to exercise and increase physical activity despite breathing limitations and oxygen requirements. Here’s what some patients said; - “Felt very good after walk. The further I can walk, the better I feel.” - “I felt the programme was overall excellent. The pedometer proved to be a great incentive. Not alone did the programme help physical and mental health but it helped me become more focussed on maintaining a healthy weight.” Following input and feedback from 10 patients who completed the 4-week trial period, the 2000 Steps literature was revised and finalised. We were thrilled with the end result and optimistic that the exercise programme would be embraced by patients and healthcare professionals alike. The ILFA 2000 Steps a Day walking pack includes; - The 2000 Steps a Day leaflet that explains the benefits of walking for lung fibrosis patients and gives advice and tips on how to get started and managing breathlessness. - An inspirational poem called “Promises to Yourself” and a Contract for Success for you to sign and commit to the 2000 Steps a Day Challenge. - A pedometer and exercise diary to record progress. The ILFA 2000 steps a Day Challenge was officially launched in June 2013 with a photo shoot at Fitzwilliam Square in Dublin with Senator Feargal Quinn (ILFA patron), Dublin GAA star Michael Darragh MacAuley (ILFA exercise ambassador), IPF patients; Eileen O’Sullivan, Frank Tierney and Paddy O’Mahony, Irene Byrne, Nicola Cassidy, Terence Moran (ILFA Chairman) and Eddie Cassidy. Everyone was in great form as we smiled for the camera and had fun with various poses and props as you can see in the photos. In 2014, ILFA was selected to present the ‘2000 Steps a Day Exercise Challenge for Lung Fibrosis Patients’ at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Munich. The work was presented at an educational session called “Latest insights in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles” and was a great opportunity for ILFA to showcase our work to an international audience of healthcare professionals working in respiratory medicine. There was great interest from doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and researchers alike about the 2000 Steps exercise programme. In November 2014 we were delighted when the 2000 Steps a Day Exercise Challenge was shortlisted for the Irish Healthcare Award for the Best Patient Organisation Project of the Year. Irene and Nicola got dressed up in their best fancy dresses and went to the ball at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. Our category was the penultimate award of the evening and when they called out “And the winner is the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association” … we couldn’t believe it … we won!!! We hugged each other with excitement and disbelief, and somehow managed to make our way to the stage to collect our trophy. What an amazing result and a very special honour for ILFA! This award is wonderful recognition for our hard work and the contribution of the 10 patients who helped with the 2000 Steps a Day pilot study. Since its launch in 2013 the 2000 Steps Programme has gone from strength to strength. Additional practical resources have been added to the pack including the STALL breathing technique card (2014), the ILFA Exercise DVD (2015), the hand-held fan (2016) and the ILFA Yoga DCD (2018). The programme is being used by lung fibrosis patients and healthcare professionals all over Ireland and the packs are being sent out every week. We are very proud of the 2000 Steps a Day programme and delighted to know that it is helping lung fibrosis patients to exercise well and safely. This resource is still the top item requested by patients and healthcare professionals contacting ILFA. Remember …”The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” – Lao Tzu” An article by Irene Byrne and Nicola Cassidy (2017)

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what is beer Simply put, beer is water, malt, hops and yeast; you can add lots of other stuff to it like spices, herbs, fruit etc, but it’s still beer as long as it contains the four magic ingredients listed here. Beer is made by extracting the sugars from steeping malted barley in hot water. After this, the grain is removed and the liquid that remains is called wort, simply translated as unfermented beer. The wort is then boiled for an hour or more to concentrate the flavour and kill off any bacteria; the boil is also where the hops are thrown in to add flavour and bitterness. After boiling, the liquid is then cooled and transferred to a fermenter, where the yeast is added – the yeast will then convert those extracted sugars into alcohol. After a few weeks you’ll have beer. When you go to a pub, beer will usually be served in two forms: cask or keg. There are profound differences in how these beers keep and taste, but the easiest way to tell them apart is that cask is pulled through in multiple pumps, whereas keg pours smoothly from an open tap. Cask allows some air into the barrel, meaning the beer undergoes a secondary fermentation and develops complexity – this also gives it a short lifespan of just a few days. Kegs are virtually airtight meaning the beer stays fresh and fizzy for a lot longer. Despite preconceptions, cask is not just “warm and flat” and can be wonderful if kept well. However, while cask is having a small revival in some circles, most modern craft beer is kegged. Beer comes in all sorts of colours, flavours and styles – and these styles all vary depending on the colour of the malt, the use of hops and different yeast strains. Some of the main styles include: Pale Ales, Wheat, IPAs, Sours, Stouts & Porters, Lagers, and Saisons. If you’d like to discover and learn about each style, click on the beer styles link below. If you’re not sure where to start, click the link here for a personalised beer box. We’ll ask you a few questions and then curate a box matched to your taste preferences – all delivered straight to your front door. credit where credits due. the majority of content in this part of our website has been written for us by Dan Lyons; a talented -beer writer, homebrewer and all round beer enthusiast.

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Brushing Up: Current Research and Review of Cellar Sanitation Let’s be picky about the quality and quantity of microbes we want in our wine! Join this discussion of current research on effective winery cleaning chemicals, best practices, and practical suggestions for maintaining a clean cellar, as well as identifying cleaning clinch points in winemaking and common winery sanitation needs. A great review for wineries of all shapes and sizes, whether you’re just starting out or wanting to take a closer look at your current cleaning protocols. And of course, if you don’t want to constantly be learning and talking about cleaning, then why be in the wine industry at all?! View the Session Recording Browse the Session Presentations Scott Dwyer is part of the winemaking team for Lytle-Barnett and a part-time instructor for the Chemeketa Wine Studies program in Salem, Oregon. He helps to run the Winemaker’s Research Exchange, a wine education non-profit devoted to the execution and dissemination of oenological research projects. Scott is a native of the Virginia wine industry with a passion for enology research and sparkling wine production. Dr. Anita Oberholster is a cooperative extension specialist at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on both the vineyard and the winery. In the vineyard, the influence of growing practices, disease, and environmental factors such as climate change on grape ripening and composition is investigated. In the winery, the influence of different winemaking techniques on wine composition and quality is studied. The link between grape and wine composition and final wine sensory characteristics is of great interest. Sustainability in both focus areas are important and alternative practices to enhance sustainability are investigated. Anita’s work has been cited 628 times and she has presented her research at international and national conferences, seminars, and workshops 89 times. In her extension activities she leads a team that facilitates interaction among several grape and wine industry stakeholder groups through in-person meetings, state-wide workshops and seminars, as well as electronic communication tools. She serves on the board of directors for the American Society of Enology and Viticulture (ASEV). Dr. Randy Worobo joined the Department of Food Science at Cornell University in August 1997 and is a professor of food microbiology. In 1995, he obtained his Ph.D. in food microbiology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Dr. Worobo was awarded a French Foreign Ministry Scholarship and carried out his postdoctoral work on antimicrobial peptide resistance mechanisms of Listeria monocytogenes at the Institute for Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering in France. Research areas of interest include non-thermal processing alternatives for juice and beverages, microbial spoilage of beverages, and pathogen transmission and survival on fruits and vegetables. Dr. Worobo has extensive knowledge in winery, beverage, and food processing plant sanitation and has worked with various industries on sanitation programs. He is a member of the FDA Juice Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Curriculum Committee and a certified Juice HACCP Train the Trainer.

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Workshop on Security and Privacy in Contact Tracing International experts will discuss security issues caused by the rising demand for automated contact tracing solutions. This is an online-only event. See description for details. Contact Tracing - A Safe Affair? The ongoing global pandemic has caused rising demand for automated contact tracing solutions. While it is a desirable goal to automatically notify persons who may have been in contact with an infected person, this comes with many problems for Security and Privacy. We will talk about these problems and potential solutions at our workshop, different designs of contact tracing protocols, and experiences from the development and deployment of contact tracing applications. We will have presentations by the following five international experts, followed by a panel discussion: Edouard Bugnion is the Vice President for Information Systems at EPFL, Switzerland. He is an advisor to the Swiss national COVID-19 science task force and is part of the team behind the design of the DP3T protocol which is at the basis of contact tracing applications used in multiple European countries, such as Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Vincent Roca is the leader of the PRIVATICS team at Inria, France. He and his team are designers of the contact tracing protocols DESIRE and ROBERT, upon which the French contact tracing application is built. Véronique Cortier is the research director of the French National Scientific Research Center (CNRS) at the LORIA laboratory in Nancy, France. She has co-authored a document on the risk of contact tracing apps and has spoken about risks and limitations of contact tracing applications at a hearing at the European parliament. Krzysztof Pietrzak is the head of the Cryptography Group at IST Austria. He has proposed cryptographic solutions for common weaknesses of contact tracing protocols, such as the vulnerability against replay and relay attacks. Walter Hötzendorfer is a senior researcher and senior consultant at the Research Institute - Digital Human Rights Center in Vienna, Austria. As a permanent advisor of the Austrian Red Cross in data protection he participated in the design of the Austrian Stopp Corona App. Christian Kudera is a researcher at SBA Research in Vienna and is an experienced security analyst. He is part of a team of technical and legal experts that performed a security analysis of the Austrian Stopp-Corona application. Join the online workshop here. ViSP, the Vienna Cybersecurity and Privacy Research Center, consists of researchers from IST Austria, TU Wien and Uni Wien. With these three institutes, Vienna offers an exceptional degree of excellence for research in the area of Security and Privacy. The mission of ViSP is to unlock the true potential of the location by fostering collaborations between different institutes in Vienna. Through this collaboration we strive to do impactful research and advance the state of the art, securing a pioneer role of Vienna in the research in Security and Privacy.

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Nothing lasts forever. Even the structural systems in your home will break down over time, including your plumbing, your electrical system, and your HVAC system. Some of these last longer than others, depending on their properties, and you can extend their life with the right maintenance. But eventually, you’re going to have to replace your plumbing. You decide to invest in a repipe for your house, and you talk to an Oceanside repiping plumber about your options. One question that’s likely top of your mind is how long the new system will last before you have to start repairing it or replace it again? Fortunately, the general answer is “a long time.” For a specific answer, you’ll have to think about the same issues that led you to repiping in the first place. Certain plumbing materials will last longer than others. The typical lifespan for plumbing materials is as follows: - Brass: 80-100 years - Copper: 70-80 years - Galvanized steel: 80-100 years - Cast iron: 80-100 - Polyvinyl chloride: 25-40 years If you aren’t sure whether your home needs a repipe, the first thing you need to do is figure out how old your current pipes are. Just because the pipes are nearing their lifespan – or may even have surpassed it – doesn’t mean that the pipes have to be replaced. If they have been well-maintained, the pipes can last far longer than is typical. You can expect the same from your new pipes. If you take care of the, they will last longer. If you shirk maintenance and you fail to make repairs in a timely manner, you will shorten their lifespan. If you have hard water (water that has a higher mineral content), your pipes will have a shorter lifespan. When your new pipes are installed, you should develop a plan with your plumber in Laguna NIguel for keeping them in the best shape. When you are repiping, you aren’t going to have to worry about having pipes with dangerous materials installed. These are not in use anymore. However, if you are still thinking of repiping, learning whether you have dangerous materials in your pipes should hasten that decision. If you have lead or polybutylene pipes, these should be removed immediately. Lead can leach into your water and cause serious health complications for anyone who drinks it. Polybutylene is prone to breakage, and these pipes are a disaster waiting to happen. Replace these pipes as soon as you can. Signs of Trouble No matter how old your pipes are, they can experience problems. Paying attention to these signs can help you know when you need to take action, whether it is to repipe sections or to replace the system completely. Some signs that you may need to repipe your home include: - Recurring leaks - Discolored water - Foul-smelling or foul-tasting water - Inconsistent water pressure - Rising water bills None of these issues on its own is a sign that you have to repipe your system. But if you experience these problems repeatedly, you need a plumber serving Aliso Viejo to inspect your system to determine its health. These are often signs that the system is failing. Repiping your home can give it a strong and healthy plumbing system for decades to come. When you choose the right material and maintain your system well, you can extend the life of your plumbing and experience fewer problems with it. One of the best modern options for repiping your home is PEX piping. This is a flexible, plastic tubing that is resistant to corrosion and to temperature extremes. The piping won’t become clogged with sediment, it won’t creak or break, and it won’t freeze. It will deliver consistent performance decade after decade. PEX piping is easier to install, and it is more affordable than many traditional plumbing options. It doesn’t break down as frequently as traditional plumbing options, but when it does need to be repaired, it is easier to repair. If you are thinking about repiping your home, call Integrity Repipe in California. We are experts in PEX piping, and we can help you understand how this contemporary plumbing choice can benefit your home. We work in other plumbing types, but we recommend PEX as a more affordable and higher-performing choice. Call us in California today to speak with a repiping plumber about your options or to schedule a time to get a free estimate. Published by – Integrity Repipe Inc Integrity Repipe Inc – Long Beach, CA 2201 N Lakewood Blvd, Ste D #297 Long Beach, CA 90815 Integrity Repipe Inc – Aliso Viejo, CA 27068 La Paz Rd #771 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

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Women have an opportunity to lead the way to a viable future, both locally and globally, according to Dr. Vandana Shiva, Director of the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology. Shiva, an internationally recognized activist in agriculture, gender, property rights and the environment, was on campus as the keynote speaker for The J. Jobe and Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa Lecture on April 27—an event that brings renowned women from throughout the world to UW–Madison to speak on contemporary issues of global significance, especially pertaining to international understanding and human rights. Shiva’s keynote speech, “Women Lead the Way: From Violence to Non-Violence, from Greed to Sharing, From Hate to Love,” spanned topics in agriculture, human rights, poverty and global cooperation. She highlighted not only the role of women in efforts to resist local globalization, but the need to act as a community. “We need to move away from commodification everywhere into common-sense community,” Shiva said. “We will need it very much, no matter where you are. It is not just about peasants in the south. It is about the young people in this country, it is about the workers, it is about every place.” The lectureship was made possible through the vision and generosity of Mrs. Marguerite Soffa. Mrs. Soffa, an alumna of the University of Wisconsin, earned her bachelor’s degree in 1946. Her late husband, J. Jobe Soffa, was a 1947 graduate of the Wisconsin School of Business. The Soffa lecture supports regular lectures on contemporary issues of global significance. For more than a decade the lectureship has brought renowned women from across the globe to lecture and meet with classes. Holders of the lectureship have included well-known grassroots leaders in the struggle for human rights and international understanding. “Over the years, this event has become a campus tradition that provides an opportunity for students, faculty and the community to draw inspiration and insights from the exemplary work and leadership of the holders of this lectureship,” said Richard Keller, associate dean of the International Division. “The International Division is proud to have worked alongside the family and campus partners to host these prominent human rights leaders and experts.” This year’s event was also the keynote lecture of the 2nd Annual 4W summit on Women, Gender and Well-being. The 2017 J. Jobe and Marguerite Jacqmin Soffa Lecture was sponsored by the Human Rights Program, Global Legal Studies Center, International Division, Center for Research on Gender and Women, 4W Initiative, and Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies Program (LACIS).

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“We are very pleased and thankful to all the staff at the National Gem and Jewellery Authority of Sri Lanka for giving us kind permission to reproduce articles from Gem Talk sept 2007” “Due to the efforts of National Gem and Jewelry Authority , Sri Lanka has now become one of the rapidly growing gem and jewellery trade centers in the world, we really appreciate all the hard work”What’s in a name? By Professor P.G.R. Dharmaratne,PhD,FGG,FGA Most often a name means only a word to identify a being or an object.But it is not so in gemstones. Take the case of ruby for example.The word ruby is derived from the latin word “rubens” meaning “red”.The red of rubies is in a class by itself, warm and fiery. Two magical elements associated with the symbolism of this colour; fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind.And thud ruby-red is not just any old colour, no it is the epitome colour hot passionate and powerful colour. So which red coloured corundum should be called ruby? Gemstone experts like to say “Burma colour” referring to the deep red with a bluish hue associated with rubies found in Burma (Myanmar). Some say it is the colour of pigeon’s blood red which is the colour of perfect ruby. I wonder how many have seen pigeon’s blood? So stones come from whatever source may be referred to as “Burma-colour” as the basis. Now take the case of pink sapphire. Both ruby and pink sapphire has chromium (Cr) as a colour giving element in otherwise colourless corundum. So what is the boundary between pink sapphire and ruby? It varies. What is hot pink sapphire? meaning deep pink to one, may be a ruby to another. So what does it matter? It matters a lot! the name ruby carries with it a huge prestige as the king of gemstones. So if a stone is designated as a ruby, instead of a pink sapphire, the difference in price will be many folds. Many debates have been going on about pinkish orange sapphire known in Sri Lanka as Padmaraga (Padparadscha) [Padma meaning lotus and raga meaning colour], a sapphire with the colour of oriental lotus (nelumbo nucifera). Germans corrupted this Sinhalese name as “Padparadscha” and that is what internationally used today. Subsequently stones of similar hues with a brownish tint found in East Africa, particularly Tanzania was called “African Padparadscha” .But after many discussions, it has been agreed to call them “brownish orange sapphire” and not to use the name Padparadscha. The name carries a huge price tag. If a stone is called a Padparadscha instead of pinkish-orange sapphire (referring to its appearance), it will be priced several times higher. Now look at Emerald, a beautiful green variety of beryl [Be3Al2Si6O10]. Beryl in its pure form is colourless, but when a trace of chromium is present it becomes pure green and unlike ruby, any shade of green caused by chromium is called emerald. Emerald has the most brilliant and beautiful green imaginable. Emerald green is the colour of life and eternal love. Even in ancient Rome green was the colour dedicated to Venus, goddess of love and beauty. When one wants to describe the best green, he would say “emerald green”. The name emerald is derived from the French word “emeraude” which in turn goes back via Latin to Greek root “smaragados”, meaning “green gemstone”. In South America ancient Incas and Aztecs worshipped emerald as a holy stone. Most ancient occurrences of emerald were located near red sea. These gemstone mines were already exploited by the Egyptian Pharaohs between 1500-3000 B.C, and became known as “Cleopatra’s mine”. Beryl also gets green colour due to vanadium(V). It is not called emerald but “green vanadium beryl”. Two stones of same shade could be due to either Cr or V. So what does it matter? It matters a lot! Emerald is one of those few stones considered precious stones for many years. Emerald fetches 10-20 or more times than times than an identical “green vanadium beryl”.If ruby is the king of gemstones , emerald is probably the Queen of gemstones that a lady will love to possess. This concept of emerald and green beryl has lasted many centuries, until very fine green beryls due to vanadium were discovered. There are some who argue that whatever the cause of colour of beryl ,if the colour is beautifully green it should be called Emerald. The international trade has not accepted this fully and it may take some more time to do so. The story does not end there, one of the recent entries to the trade is “Paraiba tourmaline”. An electric blue to greenish blue shades of tourmaline discovered in 1981 from Mina da Bathalha in Brazilian state of Paraiba surprised many in the gem trade. It took another ten years to find sizable amount to create an impact on the trade. Brazil is the classical tourmaline country. Usually trace elements of iron (Fe), manganese(Mn), chromium(Cr) and vanadium which are responsible for their beautiful colours. Now comes another claimant from Africa for the name “Paraiba tourmaline”,in 2001 a bluish green tourmaline from Nigeria appears in the market, similar to those from Paraiba. The features were similar and the cause of colour was also copper and manganese. The scientists were wondering how it is possible to get Paraiba Tourmaline in Nigeria. Then they looked at the continental drift. Many millions of years ago South America and Africa were together without a division and cu-mn bearing tourmaline was created under the same conditions and that may be why they look similar and difficult to distinguish. So unlike padparadscha, African Cu-Mn tourmaline is traded as paraiba tourmaline. “Gem of a Thought” “It is not so much where we are, but in which direction we are moving” Sri Lanka’s Strength’s in Precision Gem Cutting By Saman K Amarasena, Managing Director, Swiss Cut and Designs (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka has maintained high standards in gem cutting for the past 30 years. But unfortunately the world is unaware of this. The islands gem cutters have quietly come a long way since the days of the old hand-operated gem cutting machines. The evidence found at Abhayagiriya stupa and the nearby Abhayagiriya museum are examples of skills of gem cutters of ancient times. They had turned out exquisitely designed necklaces , bangles and other items even out of precious stones that are not indigenous to Sri Lanka. Whether they purchased such stones from foreigners or went abroad to select suitable stones is however not known). Currently round shaped stones are being turned out in the proportion of 8/8, 16/16, 24/16, and 32/24 in the sizes of 0.40mm diameter with 0.02 tolerance, maintaining 0.01 girdle line. Now the craftsmen have reached such a high level that they can manufacture tapered baguettes, triangles and design models and do them based on either their own technical drawings or drawings given to them, by their overseas buyers. International Standard Lapidaries coupled with a skilled workforce add luster to Sri Lanka’s reputation. Overseas programs to participate in the year 2008 The National Gem and Jewellery Authority Sri Lanka is making arrangements to organize “Sri Lanka Pavilion” at following international events in2008: |Bangkok Gem and Jewellery Fair |JCK-Las Vegas 2008 |Singapore International Jewellery Show |Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair |Hong Kong Jewellery and Watch Fair |Malaysia International Jewelex |China International Gold, Jewellery and gem fair-Shanghai |Jaipur Jewellery Show Story of the Kandyan Regalia One hundred and eighty seven years ago a collection of priceless jewellery and ornaments was sold by auction at 38, King Street, Covent Garden in London. The date was June 13th, 1820 and the jewels were described as “presented by his Majesty to his captors”. In fact they were not presented by his Majesty (Sri Wickrema Rajasinghe) but seized by his captors the British. The jewellery and ornaments formed part of the regalia of the last King of Kandy. The full regalia comprised the crown, the throne and foot stool and the sword use by kings of the Kandyan Kingdom for 122 years. The velvet cushioned throne, which incorporated traditional Sinhala designs, was presented to king Wimalladharmasuriya II by Dutch Governor Van Ree. The frame is made of wood and entirely covered with thin gold sheeting and gracefully studded with 243 precious stones. Five feet long and two feet two inches wide, its most prominent feature is a pair of golden lions, forming the arms of the throne. Their heads are turned outward in a peculiar graceful manner, with eyes formed from Amethysts. Inside the back is a large golden sun. The foot stool also with a velvet top, is an object worked with gold and studded with 49 precious stones. Two feet and one and a half feet long and 10 1/2 inches wide, it has a moulding out crystal running about its sides. The handle of the sword is of a peculiar design with a Cobra. The sword and the scepter are studded with a number of small rubies. The catalogue for the June 13th sale in London, described the jewellery and ornaments thus: “The whole of the purest massive gold comprising the crown , a complete suit of embossed armour, a great variety of armlets, bracelets, breast ornaments called padakkams, plumes of jewels for the head, chains for the neck, particularly one 23 1/2 feet in length, a magnificiant dagger and various other costly articles of regal decoration”. All of them are of elaborate workmanship and richly studded with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires, pearls etc. many of which are of extraordinary size and beauty: a cats eye of matchless grandeur , an immense mass of ruby in the rough…..” There were 93 items in the catalogue and some of the more elaborate articles, the crown inclusive, were to be broken up and sold per ounce. Fortunately in the case of the crown this did not happen. An official memorandum, which the British headquarters at Kandy drafted after King Sri Wickrema Rajasinghe’s capture, records that on March 13th 1815, the controversial Adigar (Minister) Ehelepola, who had earlier defected to the British, had sought a private audience with British Governor Robert Brownrigg. During the audience, on a signal given by Ehelepola, his servants brought three bundles containing part of the priceless collection and presented it to the Governor. But there was no sign of the crown and the Sword of the State for well over a year. They were of particular importance to the British, because a Kandyan Chieftain, Millewe Dissawe of Wellassa told Brownrigg. “The Chief’s and the people would never believe that the Government was transferred to the British until the regalia was recovered.” Suspicion lay heavily on Ehelepola and a dispatch from Sri Lanka dated November 5th 1816, records that pressure was brought on Ehelepola who finally surrendered the missing treasures, which were hidden in a forest between Uva and Kotmale. The treasures included the two missing items the Crown and the Sword of the State. The golden hilt of the sword was studded with small red stones and a diamond at the end. The sheath was made of wood carved with velvet and very much worn , with some gold work. It had a red velvet band with gold embroidery and three pieces of cloth enfolding it. A gold four cornered cap or crown with carved work at the top. The four faces and four corners studded with stones, principally red, few emeralds and blue sapphires. Eleven years afterwards on February 4th 1829, the British revenue Commissioner recorded a sworn testimony by Welegedera Appuhamy Sittamby who said that he has been a household servant of the last King of Kandy (Sittambis were a class of most trusted palace servants). According to the testimony, Sri Wickrema Rajasinghe’s personal jewellery and ornaments were kept in a room adjoining the King’s chamber. When the palace was informed that the invading British troops had crossed the Sitawaka boundary. Appuhamy (witness) and three others Pahalawela Deva Nilame, Thalagune Wannaku Nilame an Aiyagalu Unnanse had packed the valuables into two boxes and sealed them. When the King fled to Meda Mahanuwara before the oncoming enemy, he had taken four boxes full of valuables and expensive clothes. At the time of the King’s capture at Teldeniya he had in his possession only a sword and a box full of gold coins. The boxes of valuables had been handed to different people loyal to the King. They had been entrusted with the task of concealing the boxes. The throne had been handed to village chieftains of Pothdulgoda. About six days after the Kings capture, Ehelepola had sought Appuhamy’s assistance in seizing the King’s jewels and smuggling them to the Adigar’s residence. That night states Appuhamy: I was called to the inner room where the hippos (boxes) etc were opened and the articles examined. The Adigar put on the golden hat and the jacket himself. I told him the impropriety of the act. He replied that in a few days I should hear him proclaimed King by the British Authorities. But that was never to be. Ehelepola died a broken man in Mauritius to where he was banished after the British crushed the 1817-1818 Uva rebellion. The British had never the intention of Ehelepola King, much though they discouraged his treason towards Sri Wickrema Rajasingha, the last Sri Lankan ruler of the Nayakkar Dynasty. (The former King passed away in Vellore South India, to where he was exiled along with his mother, four wives and the rest of the family and relatives.) The most important of the royal items the British seized was the Kandyan throne. Nothing was heard of it after the British shipped it to England in 1815, in fact the throne was taken to Windsor Castle where it was placed in the Castles treasury room along with the rest of the valuables seized in Kandy. Also in the room were the Crown jewels seized from Tippu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore State of India. In England the British sovereign reportedly sat on it during two convocations of the most Nobel Order of the Garter an English religious and military fraternity comprising 25 Knights and members of royal families at St. George’s Chapel, Winsdor. It was more than a century later that the Sri Lanka people came to know of the whereabouts of the Kandyan throne. In 1933 British Governor Sir Edward Stubbs referred to the throne during the course of his address at the opening of an Art exhibition in Colombo. In September 1934 the Duke of Glouster son of King George V visited Sri Lanka bringing back with him the Throne and regalia of the king of Kandy. This was in response to fervent requests made by several prominent Sri Lankan’s. But over 90 priceless royal ornaments the British had seized in 1815 never never came back. They were the items that were sold by the auction in London. Sri Lanka :Pearl of the Indian Ocean By Sumith Chandrasekera, management assistant National Gem and Jewellery Authority Legend has it that when Lord Buddha visited Kelaniya, he kept his foot print on a giant blue sapphire at the peak of Samantha Koota (Sri Pada) at the invitation of God Saman, who is the diety of Sabaragamuwa. In later years the island’s gem and jewellery industry began to develop rapidly after the emergence of kingdoms that later moved towards the west following enemy invasions. Very valuable gems have been used in crafting expensive jewellery to adorn Queens and for sale. When Kingdoms face destruction or defeat due to aggression. Kings and ministers secretly buried their treasure which included large amounts of valuable gems, pearls and gold jewellery, according to folklore. The gold plated throne of the last King of Kandy, Sri Wickrema Rajasinghe was studded with gems. Ratnapura is the most well known area for gems such as blue sapphires, rubies, tourmalines, cats eyes and padmaraja. This area was the country’s gem industry from where it spread to other parts of the island. Until the arrival of European colonizers in Sri Lanka the foreigners who monopolized the trade in gems, spices and other items from this country were the Arabs. Centuries later when Queen Elizabeth II visited this country for the second time during the J.R. Jayewardene Government she was presented with a large blue sapphire by a gem dealer of Ratnapura. Later the blue sapphire that adorned the necklace of the late Princess Diana of Wales was also from Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan gem cutters are very talented and are known for turning out exquisite gold jewellery products. It is only by motivating these artisans that the countries gem and jewellery industry be developed. Gem experts believe that the worlds most valuable and precious gemstones can be found only in Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka gems and jewellery brings much needed foreign exchange to this country through tourism and exports. The country’s natural beauty, wildlife and archaeological treasures are major factors in boosting tourism here. Linked to this is the manufacture of brass items, textiles traditional masks. tea rubber coconut and spice industry. Among Asia’s developing countries, Sri Lanka with her moderate climate and many natural resources has become known as the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. Foreign tourists visiting the country are mostly drawn to areas like Colombo, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Negombo, Kandy, Trincomalee, Kataragama and Ratnapura. Places of pilgrimage for both locals and foreigners too are scattered throughout the country. A foreigner visiting Sri Lanka can experience a change of climate within less than half a day’s travel time. In the hills of Nuwara Eliya and Bandarawela he will experience cool weather while in Anuradhapura, Trincomalee and Kataragama the weather will be dry and hot. Kavadulla, minneraya, Hortain Plains, Yala, Wasgamuwa, Wilpattu, Udawalawe, and Boondala are among the most popular wild life sanctuaries and national parks. Sri Lanka’a largest natural forest reserve the Sinharaja forest has drawn the attention of both tourists and researchers. Among the sites that recall Sri Lanka’s colonial past are the forts of Galle, Matara, Jaffna and Trincomalee. The Colombo fort no longer exists. Galle, Colombo and Trincomalee have been known worldwide as harbours for several centuries. Vital Statistics 2006 Size: 65,610 Sq Km. Capital: Sri Jayewardenepura. Commercial Capital: Colombo. Population: 19.8 Million. Population Density: 317 persons per Sq Km. Human Development Index (2004) 0.755. Rank among 177 countries :93 Life expectancy at birth Male 71.7 years, Female 77.0 years Literacy Rate (Overall) : 92.5% Languages: Sinhala, Tamil, English, English is widely spoken throughout Sri Lanka, with the exception of remote villages. Ethnic Mix: Sinhalese 74%, Tamils 18%, Muslims 7%, Burghers (Descendents of the Dutch and Portuguese) and others 1%. Religions: Buddhism, 70%: Hinduism 16% : Christianity 7%: Islam 7% Climate: Lowlands tropical average 27˚C Location: Island off the south eastern shores of India. Major Exports: textiles and Garments, petroleum products, tea, rubber rubber products gems, jewellery and spices Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee. Visas: Residents from 72 countries are issued visas on arrival. Consult your local Sri Lankan Embassy, Consulate or your Travel Agent. Working week: Sri Lanka works 5 days a week from Monday to Friday Business Hours: Government Offices 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Banks: 9am to 1pm or 3 pm Monday to Saturday. Post Offices: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. 8:30 am to 1pm Saturday Source: annual report 2006, Central Bank of Sri Lanka and related Institutions.You are welcome to discuss this post/related topics with Dr Shihaan and other experts from around the world in our FORUMS (forums.internetstones.com) Page 2 of 2

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The name refers to an exquisitely crafted pearl and diamond brooch or corsage ornament, designed as a spray of orchids consisting of open flowers, flower buds and leaves, and believed to have originated in the latter part of the 19th-century around the year 1880, and belonging to a family of Spanish dukes. The brooch was one of eight lots belonging to the same ducal family that came up for auctions at the Sotheby's "Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels" sale, held in Geneva, on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, and registered a hammer price of 35,000 CHF, which was almost three times the lower pre-sale estimate and twice the upper pre-sale estimate. Pearl and diamond orchid brooch from the collection of a Spanish noble family The design of this brooch is based on a recurrent historic theme that used plant and animal motifs in jewelry designs, that began with the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, and reaching a climax during the Art Nouveau period towards the end of the 19th-century in the 1880s, and continuing well into the 20th-century. The plant motif used in this case is a spray of orchids, consisting of a stem, leaves, flowers and flower buds, and executed in silver and gold, using the ancient technique of filigree working, with silver plates and wires. The stem, leaves and perianth (petals and sepals) of the orchid flowers are set with rows of rose-cut, single and circular-cut and cushion-shaped diamonds. Silver wires run along the borders of the leaves and perianth and are also used to represent the stalk of flowers and flower buds. There are four flower buds in the brooch, represented by four large, white, natural pearls, two of which are almost spherical and the other two somewhat drop-shaped, and mounted on silver wires. The centerpiece of this brooch is a single large orchid flower, with three segments in the outer perianth (sepals), and two in the inner perianth (petals). Each of the segments is mounted with four rows of diamonds. The modified third petal, known as the lip or labellum, and the central fused male and female organs known as the "column," usually found in a natural orchid flower, is not represented. The missing parts of the orchid flower is replaced by a flower head made of pink gold and silver, whose center appears to be occupied by another white spherical pearl, mounted en tremblant, and surrounded by several smaller rose-cut diamonds. Rose gold is an alloy of gold (yellow) and copper (red) usually in the ratio 3 : 1 or percentage wise 75% to 25%, also known as 18/24 carat gold or simply as 18 karat rose gold (18/24 = 3/4 = 75%). A modified form of 18 karat rose gold contains 75% gold, 21% copper and 4% silver. When the percentage of copper increases, the red color of the alloy also increases. Normally red gold consists of 50% gold and 50% copper. Rose gold, red gold and pink gold were also known as Russian gold, as it was popular in Russia, in the beginning of the 19th-century. The alloy 76% gold, 18% copper and 6% aluminum is pink in color, and may represent the composition of some pink gold varieties. Except for the fact that the pearl and diamond brooch was part of the collection of a Spanish ducal family that originated around 1880, nothing is known about the detailed historic provenance of the brooch. The period of origin of the brooch roughly corresponds with what is known as Art Nouveau period in Europe which extended from around 1880 to 1920. In the United Kingdom this period corresponds to two distinct periods known as the Late Victorian or Aesthetic period (1890-1901) and the Edwardian period (1901-1920). Art Nouveau, that originated in France in the late 19th-century was an innovative style adopted for both fine arts and architecture, that was extended to the decorative arts including jewelry crafting. Art Nouveau, corresponds with the period of advances in Science and Technology in Europe, brought about by the Industrial Revolution. The jewelry motif of the Art Nouveau period included nude and semi-nude human female form, the female head with long flowing hair, sunbursts, crescents, natural motifs both animals and plants, inspired by the Darwinian controversy and new botanical discoveries. Animal motifs included insects such as butterflies, dragonflies, bees; birds such as swans ad peacocks; and reptiles such as snakes. Plant motifs included undulating vines, leaves, and flowers of poppies, orchids, irises and water lilies. Apart from gold, silver, and copper, which were often enameled to dramatize a design, other materials used in jewelry crafting included horn, tortoise shell, ivory, mother-of-pearl shells, crystal and carved glass. Apart from diamonds and pearls, other gemstones that were popular during this period, included opal, moonstones, chalcedony, peridot, amethyst, aquamarine, topaz, lapis lazuli, turquoise and rock crystals. The cabochon-cut was the preferred cut of this period. The design features in the Pearl and Diamond Brooch, such as the motif employed and materials and metals used can give an indication as to the period of origin of the brooch. Some of the features in the brooch that point to its possible Art Nouveau origins are :- 1) The plant motif used in the brooch that consisted of a spray of orchids, with stem, leaves, flowers and flower buds. The orchid flower motif was a common plant motif used during this period. 2) The use and diamonds and pearls, two of the popular gemstones used in jewelry during this period. 3) The use of old-cut diamonds such as rose-cut, single-cut, circular-cut and cushion-cut diamonds of 19th-century origin on the brooch. 4) The use of gold and silver only as metals in the brooch. 5) The flower head of the orchid being mounted en-tremblant, a design feature first introduced in the 18th and 19th centuries. Thus, based on the above lines of evidence we may conclude that the pearl and diamond orchid brooch most probably originated during the Art Nouveau period. The pearl and diamond orchid brooch was assigned Lot No.367, at the Sotheby's "Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels" Sale, held in Geneva, on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. A pre-sale estimate of 13,000-19,000 CHF was placed on the brooch, which was accompanied by Swiss Gemological Research Foundation (SSEF) report, bearing N0.56162. The hammer price registered by the lot that included the buyer's premium, was 35,000 CHF, which was almost three times the lower pre-sale estimate and two times the upper pre-sale estimate. 1) Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale. Geneva, May 11, 2010. Lot 367, Pearl And Diamond Brooch, Circa 1880 2) History of Antique Jewelry - www.topazery.com 3) 200 Years of Jewelry - www.bijouxjewels.com 4) Filigree - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Powered by Ultra Secure Amazon (USA) Cloud Network Dr Shihaan Larif Register in our Forums

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Did you notice? You can SEARCH IslamAwakened: Ha-Mim. (Only Allah and the Messenger [blessings and peace be upon him] know the real meaning. (It is) sent down from the Most Kind (Lord), the Ever-Merciful A Book whose signs are expounded in detail, the Qur’an, in the Arabic (language) for a people who possess knowledge and wisdom A Bearer of good news and a Warner. Then most of them turned away. So they do not listen (to it) And they say: ‘Our hearts are in covers against that to which you call us, and in our ears is heaviness (of deafness), and between us and you is a barrier. So you keep doing (your) work and we do our work. (To remove their barrier and to inspire them to listen,) say: ‘(O disbelievers!) Well, being a human outwardly, I am like you. (Then why are you so averse to me and my call?) This Revelation has been sent down to me that your God is One God, so be straight turned towards Him alone and seek forgiveness from Him. And destruction awaits those who associate partners with Him Those who do not pay Zakat (the Alms-due), and it is they who deny the Hereafter as well Surely, those who believe and do righteous works persistently, for them is endless reward Say: ‘Do you deny Him (Allah) Who created the earth in two days (i.e., two time-lengths) and set up peers with Him? He is the One Who is the Lord of all the worlds. And He placed over it heavy mountains (brought forth) from within it and treasured in it (His infinite) blessings (minerals, water reservoirs, natural resources and other substances and forces and energies) and provided and appointed in it sustenance (i.e., necessities of life for all the creatures. He) accomplished (all that) in four days (i.e., four evolutionary periods. All of this sustenance is in fact) equal for all seekers (and the needy) Then He turned towards the heavenly universe—that was (all) smoke. So He said to it (the heavenly spheres) and the earth: ‘Get in (compliance with Our system) either under the influence of mutual attraction and coordination or under aversion and revulsion.’ Both said: ‘We submit with pleasure. Then He made seven heavens in two days (i.e., two phases), and endued every heavenly universe with its (built-in) system. And We adorned the lower heaven with lamps (i.e., stars and planets), and made it secure as well (so that the system of one may not interfere with the other). This is the system programmed by the Lord of Absolute Dominance (and Might), the All-Knowing (Lord) Then if they turn away, say: ‘I warn you of a terrible torment like the destruction of ‘Ad and Thamud. When the Messengers came to them from their front and from their rear (or before them and after them and said:) ‘Worship none but Allah,’ they said: ‘Had our Lord willed, He would have sent down angels. So we deny whatever you have been sent with. As for the people of ‘Ad, they were unrightfully arrogant (and rebellious) in the land and said: ‘Who is greater in might than we are?’ And have they not seen that Allah, Who has created them, is far mightier in power than they are? And they kept denying Our Revelations So We sent upon them an appalling and violent wind during ill-omened days to make them taste the torment of humiliation in the worldly life, and the torment of the Hereafter will be far more degrading. And they will not be helped at all And as for the people of Thamud, We showed them the path of guidance, but they preferred blindness to guidance. So a blast of humiliating devastation seized them for the deeds that they used to earn And We delivered those who believed and performed acts of piety (and self-protection) And the Day when the enemies of Allah will be gathered and driven to Hell, they will be impeded (i.e., shepherded) and driven (forcefully) Until, when they reach Hell, their ears, their eyes and their skins will bear witness against them concerning the works that they used to do Then they will say to their skins: ‘Why did you bear witness against us?’ They will say: ‘Allah, Who gives speech to everything, has enabled us to speak. And He is the One Who created you the first time, and you will be returned to Him alone. (Whilst committing the sin) you did not take any cover even against this (fear) that your ears would bear witness against you and (that) your eyes and (that) your skins (might even bear witness), but you imagined that even Allah did not know many of the deeds that you do And it is this notion that you developed about your Lord which ruined you. So you became of the losers Now even if they keep patience, their abode is Hell; and if they seek to earn (Allah’s) pleasure (by turning to Him in repentance), even then they will not be amongst those who attain to Allah’s pleasure And We appointed for them companions (satans). So they made (all those deeds) fair seeming to them which were in their front and in their rear. And the same command of torment proved true against them that had gone forth against the communities of jinn and mankind that had passed before them. Surely, they were the losers And the disbelievers say: ‘Do not listen to this Qur’an, but make noises in (its recitation sessions), so that you may overwhelm (their recitation from the Qur’an). So We will most certainly make the disbelievers taste the severe torment, and will most certainly requite them for the evil deeds which they used to do This Hell is the recompense of the enemies of Allah. There is a home in it for them to dwell in forever—a requital for their denial of Our Revelations And those who disbelieved will say: ‘O our Lord, show us those of the jinn and men who led us astray, so that we may (crush) them under our feet, and so that they may become of the most humiliated ones. Surely, those who say: ‘Our Lord is Allah,’ then stick to it (firmly), angels descend upon them (and say:) ‘Do not fear or grieve, and rejoice in the Paradise that you were promised We are your friends and helpers in the life of this world and in the Hereafter (too). And there is for you every blessing that you long for. And all those things that you ask for are (available) for you there (This) is hospitality from the Most Forgiving, Ever-Merciful (Lord). And who can be more pleasing in speech than one who calls towards Allah and does pious work and says: ‘Surely, I am of the obedient servants (of Allah and the Holy Prophet)’ And good and evil cannot be equal. And remove the evil in a better (way) with the result that the one with whom you had rivalry becomes your most warmhearted friend And this (virtue) is granted only to those who observe patience. And only he who is blessed with a large share of bounty acquires this (capability) And, (O believing servant,) if an evil whisper of Satan stirs your mind, seek refuge with Allah; surely, He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing And of His signs are the night and the day and the sun and the moon. So prostrate yourselves neither before the sun nor before the moon. But fall down in prostration only before Allah, Who has created them (all), if He is the One Whom you worship Then if they show arrogance (do not care for them). So the angels that are in the presence of your Lord glorify Him night and day, and never are they tired (and disgruntled) And of His signs is also that you (first) see the earth dry (and worthless), but when We rain water on it, it becomes green and fresh and brings forth vegetation. Surely, He Who has brought this (dead earth) to life again, certainly He is the One Who will give life to the dead (on the Day of Resurrection). Surely, He has Absolute Power over everything Verily, those who turn away from the straight path with regard to (the meanings of) Our Verses are not hidden from Us. Then, is he who is thrown into the Fire of Hell better, or someone who comes safe and secure (from the torment) on the Day of Resurrection? Do as you wish. Surely, He sees all that you do Indeed, those who disbelieved in the Qur’an when it had come to them, (that is their ill fortune). And surely, it (the Qur’an) is a Mighty, Venerable Book Falsehood can approach it (the Qur’an) neither from before nor from behind. (It) has been sent down by the Most Wise, the Most Praiseworthy (Lord) (O Beloved!) Whatever is said to you are the same words that have been said to the Messengers before you. Surely, your Lord is Most Forgiving and the Master of agonizing chastisement (as well) And if We had revealed this (Book) as a Qur’an in a non-Arabic language, they would certainly have said: ‘Why have its Verses not been expounded expressly? Is the Book non-Arabic and the Prophet an Arab?’ (So, O Esteemed Beloved, We have revealed the Qur’an also in your language.) Say: ‘That (Qur’an) is guidance as well as healing for the believers, but those who do not believe, their ears are heavy with deafness, and that is blindness (as well) in their case, (as if) they are like men called from afar. And verily, We gave the Book to Musa (Moses), but disagreement was perpetrated in that (too). And had not a command already been given by your Lord, the matter would have been judged between them. And surely, they are (suffering from) a deceitful doubt about this (Qur’an as well) Whoever does pious work does it for (the benefit) of his own self, and whoever commits sin, its (resultant evil suffering) will fall back on him alone. And your Lord is not at all unjust to His servants The knowledge of the Hour of Resurrection is referred to Him (Allah) alone. And no fruits come out of their sheath, nor does a female conceive or give birth to a child but (all this) is in His knowledge. And on the Day when He will call out to them: ‘Where are My partners?’ they (the polytheists) will say: ‘We submit that none of us is a witness (to anyone being Your partner). And all those (idols) that they used to worship will disappear from them. And they will make out that they are not left with any way to escape Man does not tire of praying for good, and if an evil touches him, he loses all hope—becomes a pessimist And if We give him a taste of mercy from Us after that misery which touched him, he surely starts saying: ‘This is my privilege. And I do not think that the Last Hour will ever take place. And if at all I am returned to my Lord, even then there will surely be good fortune for me in His presence.’ So We shall certainly inform the disbelievers of the deeds which they did, and We shall indeed make them taste the most severe torment And when We bestow a favour upon man, he turns his face away and, keeping withdrawn, strides far from Us. And when distress touches him, he entreats with lengthy prayers Say: ‘Well, give your view, if this (Qur’an) is really (sent down) from Allah and you keep denying it, then who is more astray than he who is (engaged) in extreme opposition? We will soon show them Our signs all around the world and in their own selves, until it dawns on them that indeed this is the truth. Is your Lord not Sufficient (to confirm your veracity), for He alone is (also) witness to everything Beware that they are in doubt about the meeting with their Lord. Beware! He is the One Who encompasses everything (with His Knowledge and Power) Your support helps pay our hosting costs, and - with a little bit extra - lets us pay transcribers and proofreaders. If you can help, Click here to become a Patreon:

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Permissibility of praying in shoes Praise be to Allaah. Yes, that is permissible, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) prayed wearing his shoes. In al-Saheeh it is narrated that Abu Sa’eed said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) lead us in prayer whilst he was wearing his shoes, then he took them off [whilst still praying], and the people took their shoes off too. When the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said the Tasleem [at the end of the prayer], they said: “O Messenger of Allaah, you took off your shoes, so we took off our shoes too.” He said: “Jibreel came to me and told me that there was some dirt on them, so I took them off. When any one of you comes to the mosque, let him look at his shoes, and if he sees any dirt on them, let him wipe them. And they can be purified with dust.” (Narrated by Abu Dawood, no. 650). The point here is that praying in shoes is permissible. It says in the hadeeth: “Be different from the Jews, pray wearing your slippers or shoes.” (Narrated by Abu Dawood, no. 652). But the condition is that the shoes must be taahir (pure, clean). If there is any najaasah (impurity) or dirt on the shoes, then one should not pray wearing them or enter the mosque in shoes, unless he is sure that they are free of impurity or dirt. And Allaah knows best.

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Even after the full rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine, we expect people to still be wearing masks whether popping to the shops or riding on public transport. Here are five reasons why. As the Covid-19 pandemic swept across Asia and on towards Europe and North America, mask use became a health priority. The population of Asian countries were already familiar with wearing masks after previous outbreaks including SARS and bird flu, but the idea of wearing them in the western world was novel. It took a while before governments and organisations confirmed that citizens should wear masks to help stop the spread of the virus. 1. It will take a while to deliver the Covid-19 vaccine So far, a number of vaccines have been approved for use with many countries already delivering the first dose to their delighted citizens. However it is important to note that the pharmaceutical companies responsible for manufacturing the vaccine can only work so fast, and when one considers the population of the planet - 7.8 billion people (and growing!) - there is a long way to go before everyone is vaccinated from Covid-19, especially as most vaccines require two separate doses. Over 15 billion vials will therefore need to be delivered, there have been well-reported supply chain problems and until that time, wearing a mask could remain mandatory for all. 2. Not everyone will receive the vaccine The truth is that although many will opt to have the vaccine, many others will choose not to do so for various reasons. For example, as the vaccine hasn’t been tested on pregnant members of the population, current advice is for those who are pregnant to not receive it. With many continuing not to be vaccinated, it makes sense to ensure peace of mind by continuing to wear a mask to put others at ease. 3. In reality, we don’t know the protection level Although the vaccine is great news, we don’t yet know for certain the protection level that it affords. Will vaccinated people still be able to spread the virus to others despite not getting ill themselves? Will the effects of the vaccine wear off at any point? Will the vaccine continue to be successful against other strains of the virus? As Covid-19 continues to mutate, it remains to be seen how effective the vaccine really is. With this in mind, it would be prudent to continue wearing masks and enhancing the protection for every member of the population. We are all in this together! As well as protecting from Covid-19, there are a number of other reasons why we believe masks are here to stay. 4. Masks protect from other viruses In many Asian countries including China, South Korea and Japan, if someone knows that they are ill or has recently returned to work after an illness, they often wear a mask as a courtesy to others both within the workplace and elsewhere. Nobody wants to be ‘that person’ in the office who doesn’t comply and ruins the social function for everyone. Masks have proven to be effective in containing and transmitting viruses. Flu levels have in fact gone down during the pandemic. And now that the western world is used to wearing masks, it is hoped that the cultural impact of seeing their effectiveness in combating Covid will ensure enhanced use in future years. 5. Masks protect us from pollution Air pollution levels in most cities across Europe exceed WHO guidelines and are at illegal levels. As well as protecting the wearer from viruses and other illnesses, some masks also protect you from pollution, which is why masks are becoming more commonly seen on cyclists as well as on transport including underground systems around the world. A future fashion trend With Asia being something of a trendsetter around the world, their actions teach us that the face mask is here to stay. Alongside this, in research conducted by U-Earth, we found that 65% of people in the UK said that they would be happy if mask adoption stayed at its current level while 78% felt that wearing face masks should be mandatory in closed spaces during winter months in order to stop the spread of seasonal flu. The masks that work are sure to retain their appeal among those in specific situations who care about their health. Especially if they have a good look and if they can be branding, becoming part of a corporate identity. Feel free to check out U-Mask Model 2.1, the latest version of U-Earth’s biotech face mask.

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Russia’s military and political pressures on Georgia, Moldova, and the Baltic states figured prominently in discussions on the eve and the sidelines of the Bush-Putin summit in Bratislava, but there was no indication that U.S. President George W. Bush raised those issues in his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. No mention was made of those issues during the concluding joint news conference or in a White House-distributed checklist of issues that were discussed by the two presidents on February 24. On February 23, Slovak Prime Minister Mikulas Dzurinda, in his capacity as summit host, listened thoughtfully and sympathetically to a representative group of pro-democracy activists and analysts, whose concerns he was asked to pass on to Bush along with a request to raise those issues with Putin the next day. Dzurinda candidly indicated that such issues as Russian troops in Georgia and Moldova, or inflammatory anti-Baltic propaganda from Moscow, were probably not going to be raised, because this summit had other priorities. In his February 24 speech to the citizens of Bratislava in the central square, Bush included three mentions of Georgia’s democratic revolution, along with three mentions of the democratic revolution in Ukraine (White House press release, February 24). Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili commented in Tbilisi, “Never in its history has Georgia had so much [Western] support as it now has in order to be successful . . . never before has our country had such a good chance to get up on its feet” (Imedi Television, February 24). That comment is amply substantiated on many levels; but, as one speaker noted in the analysts’ meeting, Georgia’s is a “democracy under the gun,” urgently needing to be made secure against Russian military blackmail inside the country and on its northern border. In the same meeting, which was open to the press, OSCE Secretary-General Jan Kubis expressed regret over the delays in initiating a Border Monitoring Operation in Georgia, in place of the Russia-terminated BMO. One of the Rose Revolution leaders, Giorgi Bokeria, now in parliament, informed that same meeting that Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov had the preceding week in Tbilisi raised manifestly unfulfillable preconditions to an agreement on military issues, in effect turning it from an agreement on troop withdrawal into one on the open-ended presence of Russian troops. Also on February 24, just before going into the meeting with Putin, Bush held a brief reception in honor of leaders of East European freedom movements. In this meeting, Belarusians asked Bush to urge Putin to call on President Aleksandr Lukashenka to investigate the “disappearances” of opposition figures who are presumed murdered. Georgians asked Bush to convey the message to Putin that Russia should cease threatening Georgia. Baltic members of the European Parliament, who had led the liberation movements and then the restored states, asked that current Baltic concerns along with those of Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine, be raised with Putin (BNS, February 24). Clarification is now pending from the White House as to whether Bush has raised with Putin the issues of uppermost concern to those whom Bush honored as “Freedom Champions.” In Chisinau on February 23, Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin expressed hope that the next day’s summit would facilitate settlement of the Transnistria conflict, on a basis other than “federalization,” which Moldova rules out. At the same news conference, Voronin deplored heavy-handed Russian support for pro-Moscow parties in Moldova’s ongoing parliamentary election campaign (Moldpres, February 23). As in the case of Georgia, there was no indication from the U.S. side whether Bush had raised the issue of Russian troop withdrawal from Moldova with Putin in Bratislava. It was Lavrov who stated, “Putin has [received] full agreement on the part of President Bush” regarding the need for “acting with reciprocal transparency” in Moldova and in Central Asian countries (Itar-Tass, February 24). Lavrov’s obscure comment appears designed to frighten Chisinau into concluding that some sort of deal was made at Moldova’s expense. Bush, in his public speech in Bratislava’s central square, briefly reminded Moldova that it “has the opportunity to place its democratic credentials beyond doubt as its people head to the polls.”

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Understanding the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) The Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to victims of various incidents, such as terrorist attacks, mass shootings, and acts of international terrorism on U.S. soil. Established under the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, the VCF aims to support those who have suffered physical harm or loss due to these tragic events. Immerse yourself further in the subject and uncover more details in this thoughtfully chosen external source. https://911Victimattorney.com/9-11-benefits-programs/world-trade-center-health-program/, explore new details and perspectives about the subject discussed in the article. Eligibility Criteria for VCF Compensation Before applying for compensation from the VCF, it is essential to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria. The VCF considers various factors when evaluating applications, including: If you believe that you meet the eligibility criteria, it is important to gather all necessary documentation to support your claim. This may include medical records, death certificates, witness statements, and any other relevant evidence that substantiates your case. Applying for Compensation Once you have determined your eligibility and collected the required documentation, you can proceed with the application process for VCF compensation. Here are the steps to follow: Step 1: Register with the VCF The first step is to register with the VCF by submitting a claim form online through their official website. The claim form will require you to provide personal information, details about the incident, and any supporting documents you have at that time. Make sure to fill out the form accurately and provide all the requested information to avoid delays in the processing of your claim. Step 2: Complete the Full Application After registering with the VCF, you will receive a unique claim number. You must then complete the full application, which requires a more detailed account of the incident and the harm you have suffered. The full application will also ask for supporting documentation, including medical records, bills, and financial statements to establish the extent of your losses. Step 3: Review and Submit your Application Before submitting your application, carefully review all the information provided to ensure accuracy and completeness. Any inaccuracies or missing information could lead to delays or possible denial of your claim. Once you are confident that your application is complete, submit it to the VCF for review. The Evaluation and Decision Process After submitting your application, the VCF will assign a claims examiner who will carefully review your case. They may request additional documentation or contact you for further information during the evaluation process. It is crucial to promptly respond to any requests to avoid delays. Once the claims examiner completes their review, they will make a compensation determination based on the evidence and documentation provided. If approved, you will receive an offer of compensation outlining the amount and terms. It is important to carefully review the offer and seek legal counsel if necessary. If your claim is denied, you have the option to appeal the decision. The appeals process involves submitting additional information or evidence that supports your case. Consult with an attorney experienced in VCF claims to guide you through the appeals process. Find extra details about the topic in this suggested external resource. VCF lawyer https://911victimattorney.com/9-11-benefits-programs/world-trade-center-health-program/, obtain additional data and new viewpoints to expand your comprehension of the topic. Applying for compensation from the VCF can be a complex process, but understanding the eligibility criteria and following the correct steps can increase your chances of success. Remember to gather all the necessary documentation, submit a complete application, and promptly respond to any requests from the VCF during the evaluation process. Seeking legal assistance can also provide valuable guidance and support throughout the application and appeals process, ensuring that you receive the compensation you deserve. Learn more about the topic in the related posts we recommend. Check it out:

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Dear Members of The Mother Church, James J. Rome learned about Christian Science in the late 1800s after he moved from his native Scotland to the United States. He later became both a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science. By 1906 he lived just a few blocks from the construction site in Boston that was soon to be the Extension of The Mother Church, and as he later recounted, he was asked by a member of the Christian Science Board of Directors “to do a little watching at the church” when the completion of the project was in doubt. After the church building was finished and dedicated—on time—Mr. Rome wrote a letter of gratitude to Mary Baker Eddy that included these words: “But what of this magnificent structure? Whence did it come? To me it is the result of the love that trembled in one human heart when it whispered: ‘Dear God, may I not take this precious truth and give it to my brothers and sisters?’ How can we ever thank God enough for such an one,—ever thank you enough for your unselfed love” (Mary Baker Eddy, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, pp. 60–62).

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A DECISION of the Council of Synod will see the annual Lent Appeal fundraising venture expanded to provide a range of resources including educational and community building resources for children, youth and adults. In the Uniting Church, Lent has traditionally been marked by prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. While some churches still observe a rigid schedule of fasting on certain days during Lent the Uniting Church tradition has focused more on charitable deeds, especially helping those in physical need with food and clothing. The new Lent Event program will build around the appeal focus with worship resources, educational programs, comprehensive promotional materials including a DVD presentation for use in worship, and a detailed project fact sheet for each supported project. Lent Event coordinator Sarah White said Lent Event invites individuals and communities to forgo something of their choice during the 40 day Lenten period as a way to deepen personal discipleship. “Lent Event participants think about the various ‘things’ that make up their lives, and stop to consider what is really needed for a meaningful life and what they could give up,” Ms White said. “Throughout Lent, they are reminded of the difference between the comfort of our lives and the poverty of the lives of others.” Synod Justice and International Mission Advocate Andrew Johnson said funds raised by the Lent Event appeal will still go to providing sustainable support for the poorest of the poor, and will be directed through the Uniting Church’s overseas aid and development arm, UCOA. “All projects are with our partner churches in Asia, the Pacific and Africa,” he said. “They include support of water supply for the Sudan and Papua New Guinea, education and food for children in South India and Zambia, and micro-enterprise in Timor. “Each project can make a real and life changing impact in the lives of people and is part of the Uniting Church’s commitment to international mission.” From 2008 onwards gifts to the Lent Event appeal will be fully tax deductible and can be made either through the local congregations or by cheque or credit card through the mail, or online. Ms White also believes that the Lent Event can serve as an evangelistic tool as it can involve the wider community. “One participant said ‘it provided an opportunity to share my faith in a surprising way. I didn’t expect that at all’. “This was a common experience and is a real bonus to the Lent Event experience.” Photo : Lent Event Coordinator Sarah White will be on the phone to Queensland congregations between now and Lent 2008. Photo by Erica Harrison

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Transformers are important equipment in power systems, and their main function is to adjust voltage to meet different power requirements. In the construction of transformers, copper plays a vital role. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the copper materials used inside transformers and their applications. The commonly used copper materials in transformers include copper bars, copper strips, enameled wires, etc. Let's now understand where these copper materials are used in different components of a transformer. Copper bars are mainly used in transformers for current input, output, and distribution. They are typically installed at the input and output terminals of the transformer, connecting the winding and external circuits of the transformer. Due to its excellent conductivity and high mechanical strength, copper bars can effectively transmit large currents while withstanding electromagnetic forces caused by current. Additionally, copper bars can also serve as grounding connections for transformers, providing a safe grounding path to prevent electrical shocks and fires in case of equipment malfunction. In transformers, copper strips are mainly used for winding production. The winding is the core part of a transformer, responsible for the conversion and transmission of electrical energy. Winding made with copper strips can effectively improve heat dissipation, reduce temperature rise, and enhance the operational efficiency of transformers due to its larger surface area. Moreover, the high mechanical strength of copper strips can improve the mechanical stability of the winding and prolong the lifespan of the transformer. Enameled wires are mainly used for coil winding in transformers. The coil is an important component of a transformer, and its role is to transfer electrical energy from one side to the other through electromagnetic induction. Enameled wires are widely used for coil winding due to their good insulation and high heat resistance. Jintian Copper has been focusing on copper processing for over 30 years and is a well-known copper processing enterprise both domestically and internationally. In addition to producing copper bars, copper strips, and enameled wires mentioned above, we also produce copper plates, copper wires, brass tubes, fittings, magnetic steel, valves, etc. We offer one-stop procurement service. Please feel free to contact us at 0574-83005999.

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In today’s fast-paced world, it’s essential to prioritize our health and well-being. One simple yet effective way to do this is by incorporating nutrient-dense juices into our daily routine. Among the various juices benefits, beet and carrot juice benefits are amazing as this juice stands out as a powerhouse of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Many people are unaware of the incredible benefits of this juice. Additionally, some may be hesitant to try this juice combination due to concerns about taste or potential side effects. In this article, I will explore the numerous benefits of beet and carrot juice, address common concerns, and provide practical tips for making this delicious and healthy drink a part of your lifestyle. Properties Of Carrot Beetroot Juice First of all, carrot beetroot juice is a vibrant and nutritious drink that offers a multitude of health benefits. The properties of this juice are truly remarkable, making it a popular choice for those seeking to improve their overall well-being. One of the key properties of carrot beetroot juice is its impressive nutritional content. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body and is essential for good vision, immune function, and skin health. Beetroot is packed with essential nutrients such as folate, potassium, and vitamin C. When combined, these two vegetables create a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals that can support overall health. Carrot beetroot juice is also known for its potent antioxidant properties. Both carrots and beetroots contain antioxidants such as carotenoids and flavonoids, which help to combat oxidative stress in the body. These antioxidants can protect cells from damage, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. Heart Health Benefits Drinking carrot beetroot juice may also contribute to heart health. The nitrates found in beetroot have been shown to help lower blood pressure and improve blood flow. Additionally, the combination of nutrients in this juice, including potassium and fiber, can support cardiovascular function and reduce the risk of heart disease. Another property of carrot beetroot juice is its potential to aid in detoxification. Both carrots and beetroots contain compounds that support liver function and help the body eliminate toxins. Drinking this juice may assist in cleansing the liver and promoting overall detoxification processes in the body. Carrot beetroot juice can also promote digestive health due to its high fiber content. Fiber is essential for maintaining a healthy digestive system and preventing constipation. Additionally, the natural enzymes present in these vegetables can support optimal digestion and nutrient absorption. Nutritional Value Of Carrot Beetroot Juice |Carrot Beetroot Juice Benefits Of Drinking Carrot And Beetroot Juice On Empty Stomach I have personally experienced the numerous benefits of drinking carrot and beetroot juice on an empty stomach. These two vegetables are packed with essential nutrients and offer a wide range of health benefits when consumed in the form of juice, especially in the early morning. Benefits For Blood Drinking beetroot and carrot juice on an empty stomach can significantly benefit your blood health. Beetroot is rich in nitrates, which are converted into nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide helps to relax and dilate blood vessels, leading to improved blood flow and lower blood pressure. Additionally, the iron content in beetroot helps in the formation of red blood cells, thus aiding in preventing anemia. Carrots, on the other hand, are high in vitamin A, which supports the production of healthy red blood cells and improves overall blood circulation. The combination of beetroot and carrot juice can also aid in weight loss. Both vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber, making them excellent choices for those looking to shed some extra pounds. The fiber content helps to keep you feeling full for longer periods, reducing overall calorie intake. Additionally, the natural sugars present in these vegetables provide a healthy source of energy without causing a spike in blood sugar levels. The antioxidants present in beetroot and carrots are beneficial for liver health. These antioxidants help to neutralize harmful free radicals in the body, reducing oxidative stress on the liver. Regular consumption of beetroot and carrot juice can support liver function and aid in detoxification processes. During pregnancy, it’s essential to consume foods that are rich in nutrients for both the mother and the developing baby. Beetroot and carrot juice provide a concentrated source of essential vitamins and minerals such as folate, which is crucial for fetal development. The iron content in beetroot also helps prevent anemia during pregnancy. One significant benefit of drinking beetroot and carrot juice is its positive impact on blood pressure. The nitrates present in beetroot have been shown to help lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and improving blood flow. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with hypertension or those at risk of developing high blood pressure. PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is a hormonal disorder that affects many women. Beetroot and carrot juice can be beneficial in managing PCOS due to their high nutrient content and antioxidant properties. Drinking this juice can help regulate hormonal imbalances, reduce inflammation, and promote overall health. In my personal experience, I started consuming beetroot and carrot juice regularly after being diagnosed with PCOS. I noticed a significant improvement in my hormonal balance and overall well-being. The juice also helped to regulate my menstrual cycle and reduce the severity of PCOS symptoms. Beetroot and carrot juice are rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the kidneys from damage caused by free radicals. Additionally, these vegetables are high in potassium and low in sodium, making them beneficial for kidney health. Drinking beetroot and carrot juice can help maintain proper kidney function and reduce the risk of kidney stones. In my personal experience, I have been drinking beetroot and carrot juice regularly to support my kidney health. I have noticed an improvement in my overall urinary health and reduced the risk of kidney stones. Beetroot and carrot juice can be beneficial for individuals looking to gain weight in a healthy manner. The natural sugars and carbohydrates found in these vegetables can help provide the necessary energy and nutrients for muscle growth and weight gain. Additionally, the antioxidants and vitamins in the juice can support overall health and well-being. In my personal experience, I gained weight by incorporating beetroot and carrot juice into my daily diet. I noticed an increase in my energy levels and felt healthier overall, which helped me to maintain a balanced and nutritious weight gain. Beetroot And Carrot Juice Benefits For Female Beetroot and carrot juice offer numerous benefits for women, including promoting hormonal balance, supporting reproductive health, and providing essential nutrients for overall well-being. The high antioxidant content of these vegetables can help reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative stress, which can be particularly beneficial for women experiencing PCOS or other hormonal imbalances. In my personal experience, I have found that consuming beetroot and carrot juice regularly has significantly improved my hormonal balance and overall health. I have experienced fewer PCOS symptoms and feel more energetic and healthy overall. Beet And Carrot Juice Benefits For Face Beetroot and carrot juice are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that can help improve skin health and provide numerous benefits for the face. These nutrients can help reduce inflammation, promote collagen production, and protect against free radical damage, resulting in healthier, more radiant skin. In my personal experience, I have noticed a significant improvement in the appearance of my skin since incorporating beetroot and carrot juice into my daily routine. My skin looks more radiant, and I have experienced fewer breakouts and signs of aging. Is There A Downside To Drinking Beet Juice? In my experience, while drinking beet juice offers health benefits like improved stamina and blood pressure regulation, it’s essential to consume it in moderation. I found that consuming excessive amounts led to an upset stomach and a slight drop in blood pressure, making me feel a bit lightheaded at times. Additionally, the vibrant color of beet juice can stain teeth and may interfere with medications, so consulting a healthcare provider before making it a regular part of your diet is wise. How To Make Beet And Carrot Juice At Home? Making beet and carrot juice is a delicious and healthy way to consume essential nutrients. This juice is not only tasty but also provides numerous health benefits due to the presence of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals in both beets and carrots. Here, I will provide a step-by-step guide on how to make beet and carrot juice using fresh ingredients, along with my personal experience in making this juice. To make beet and carrot juice, you will need the following ingredients: - 4 medium-sized beets (with tops removed) - 6 medium-sized carrots - 1/2 lemon (optional, for added tanginess) - 1-inch piece of ginger (optional, for added spice) - Water (as needed) Before making the juice, it is essential to wash and prepare the ingredients properly. Here are the steps to prepare the ingredients: - Rinse the beets and carrots thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris. - Using a knife or a vegetable peeler, peel the beets and carrots. - Cut the beets and carrots into smaller pieces to make them easier to juice. - Making the Juice Now that the ingredients are prepared, follow these steps to make the beet and carrot juice: - Place the beet and carrot pieces into a juicer. If you don’t have a juicer, you can use a blender and then strain the juice using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. - Juice the beets and carrots together, ensuring that you extract as much juice as possible. - If you want to add some zest to your juice, you can also juice the lemon and ginger pieces. Add these ingredients after juicing the beets and carrots. - Pour the juice into a glass and mix well. - Taste the juice and adjust the flavor as needed by adding more lemon or ginger. - If the juice is too thick, add water to reach your desired consistency. Is It Good To Drink Carrot And Beetroot Juice Daily? In my personal experience, drinking carrot and beetroot juice daily had some positive effects on my overall health. I noticed increased energy levels and a more vibrant complexion. However, I also learned that moderation is key. Consuming it daily for an extended period resulted in slight digestive discomfort for me. While the blend provides essential nutrients and antioxidants, it’s essential to balance it with other foods and consult with a nutritionist or doctor to ensure it aligns with individual health needs. Is Beetroot And Carrot Juice Good For Constipation? I know constipation is a common issue for many, and from my personal experience, beetroot and carrot juice seemed to help. When I started drinking this combination regularly, I noticed a more regular bowel movement and felt less discomfort. The natural fiber content in beetroot and carrot appeared to aid in improving digestion and easing constipation symptoms. However, it’s crucial to maintain a balanced diet and consult with a healthcare provider for personalized recommendations. Is Beetroot And Carrot Juice Good For Diabetics? Lastly, I know that managing blood sugar levels is crucial for diabetics, and from my personal experience, beetroot and carrot juice had mixed results. While the juice contains natural sugars, I found that consuming it in moderation didn’t significantly spike my blood sugar levels. However, it’s essential to monitor your glucose levels closely and consult with a healthcare professional. Individual reactions can vary, so it’s crucial to find what works best for your specific diabetic management plan. In conclusion, incorporating beet and carrot juice into your diet can offer a multitude of health benefits. Both vegetables are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which contribute to improved overall health and well-being. Beet juice, in particular, has been found to support cardiovascular health, boost athletic performance, and aid in cognitive function. On the other hand, carrot juice provides a wealth of benefits for the eyes, immune system, and digestive health. To make the most of these benefits, it is essential to consume these juices in moderation and as part of a balanced diet. 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Color is culture, geography, emotion, memory atmosphere, and so much more. Color is so important to decisions on every design project we begin and is one of design’s most powerful tools. Arguably it’s the most mysterious, personal, and complex of all design decisions. Sometimes we use one color hue for an entire house such as Classic Gray, or shades of blue or green. It can be a peaceful and soothing or an exciting psychological trigger. The perplexing truth is color can, and does, change depending on the environmental factors. For instance, gray can appear blue in certain lights and different houses, I am careful to tell clients this. Some beige colors can look gray and then more yellow on sunny days. We, as designers, like to put boards on different walls at different times of the day to see what changes will happen. No matter what you do, one wall can look different than another depending on the time of day. Call a professional for help with colors.

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Del Sol Academy is a new STEAM school which opened in fall 2018. Del Sol will serve students, grades TK-8, who live in the northwest region of the Jurupa Unified School District. STEAM refers to curriculum and learning experiences which develop one's knowledge and competencies in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. From an early age, it is our mission to engage students in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, to ensure students recognize the value and applications of these content areas, while maintaining interest in STEAM related college and career pathways. Such efforts will ensure students are competitive in the global workforce, responsible global citizens, and equipped to handle global challenges. STEAM for all between the bells. Del Sol Academy will prepare students for future college and career goals by developing and implementing units of study taught through the lens of science. Curriculum will provide students with the opportunity to apply the arts while partaking in thematic, project based learning experiences which integrate technology, engineering, design, programming, inquiry, Common Core Stat Standards (CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Learning experiences will provide students with the opportunity to develop 21st Century Fluencies necessary for future jobs and global citizenship. Fluency skills include creativity; problem-solving; the ability to interpret and evaluate data; expressing ideas through artistic mediums; using media to receive and give information; and the capacity to successfully work, collaborate and interact with virtual and real partners. Del Sol Academy will embrace a culture that values taking personal responsibility; understanding world-wide issues; respecting individuals & cultures; using digital resources responsibly; servant leadership; and environmental stewardship.

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Thanks to the majestic, crescent-shaped monument complex on the square, called Millennium Monument (often also referred to as Heroes’ Square), it often appears on postcards all around the world, and has gained significant Instagram-fame in recent years. It’s adored by tourists and locals alike and serves as a popular place for get-togethers up to this day. Read on and discover more about the history and location of Heroes’ Square and get familiar with the monuments that make up the Millennium Monument. Heroes’ Square is located in the 14th district, at the end of Budapest’s Champs-Élysées, Andrássy út. Behind the square, you can find Városliget, the city’s second largest public park, which is home to Vajdahunyad Castle, the Budapest Zoo and Széchenyi thermal bath. - Is Heroes’ Square in the city center? - Heroes’ Square is really close to the city center, just about 1.7 miles away from Deák Ferenc tér. If you choose to get there on foot, make sure you walk along Andrássy út and check out the building of the Opera as well. If you want to use public transportation, just use a Hop-on Hop-off bus or metro line 1, and you can easily get there in 10 minutes from the city center. - Are there more statues on Heroes’ Square? - Inaugurated in 1849 as the first permanent bridge across the Danube in Hungary, the Széchenyi Chain Bridge (Lánchíd) is the oldest bridge in Budapest. - Can you walk on Heroes’ Square? - Absolutely. The square itself is closed off from traffic, so you’re free to move around and take picture from the perfect angle.

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Visit project website: Slovenian Australian Cook Hub – A Culinary Heritage of Slovenian Australians and its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social networking sites. The Digital Culinary Heritage of Slovenian Australians project is running within the 2015 Endeavour Research Fellowship (PDR – Postdoctoral research) at the Centre for Creative and Cultural Research (CCCR), Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra, Australia. The project explore on which way digital technologies can aid younger generations of Slovenian Australians to preserve and communicate Slovenian culinary heritage in Australia – and by this (reuse of heritage) how their active participation and creative potential can be enhanced. Bellow you can examine an interactive 3D model of a lect heart. It is posted to stimulate your imagination about the abilities of digital tools. This traditional Slovenian gingerbread was made by Slovenian women in Canberra, Australia, for a celebration of Mother’s Day. Do you think that one day we will be able to taste and smell an interactive 3D model like this? The project examine the potential of 3D and other digital technologies for heritage communication in a wider museum/heritage context with an aim to enhance active participation and creative potential of teenagers (13-19) and young adults (20-40), traditionally hard to reach heritage user groups. The project is conceived towards the establishing of innovative approaches (digital heritage) to address multicultural and intergenerational issues. As a focus group of heritage users, Slovenian Australians will be observed, since as a Slovenian, I am personally interested in mentioned population. In the 2011 Census (Australian Bureau of Statistics), 17,150 responses were towards Slovene ancestry, but according to the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Canberra, it is generally believed that a total of around 25,000 people of Slovenian descent living in Australia. Due to its small population, projects related to this target ethnic group can function well as a pilot for other similar groups in Australia. In 2014 the Slovenian Association Melbourne organised the Essay and Lego Competition I am a Slovenian Too (e-book compiled by Draga Gelt). The aim of the essay competition was for the young Slovenians of later generations to express their feelings and if they feel a Slovenian. In 70% of all essays (33) Slovenian food culture is mentioned. As an important “indicator” of identity, food is as well noted by Dr Marina Lukšič Hacin in her video interview (from 04:00) published by the Slovenia Australia channel in 2012. Culinary traditions of Slovenian Australians are well presented also in a printed book by Dr Elizabeth Tomažič, From Hands and Hearts: Slovenian Recipes in Australia (Melbourne, 2011). Unfortunately, the book is sold out and it can (if you or your friends don’t have it at home) only be borrow in a few libraries, such as the National Library of Australia and the State Library of Victoria. In a digital way, individual online publications, such as Facebook posts are addressing this topic and they are well “liked” and commented with positive thoughts by various users (e.g. visit a Facebook page of the Slovenian Consulate South Australia). However, a comprehensive hub of culinary heritage of Slovenian Australians is not available in an interactive online format. Is food therefore a way of intergenerational, cross-class and multicultural collaboration of Slovenian Australians and other migrants (mixed marriages, etc.) in Australia? As intangible heritage, how well Slovenian culinary culture is preserved in Australia? A reuse of (culinary) heritage can offer various opportunities for innovation driven society, but it needs to be communicated to the future digital generations on appropriate way. This research therefore explore on which way digital technologies can aid younger generations of Slovenian Australians to preserve and communicate Slovenian culinary heritage in Australia – and by this how their active participation and creative potential can be enhanced. To examine the potential of digital technologies for heritage communication in physical, mixed and virtual environment, especially for preserving Slovenian heritage in Australia. To make a model (a scenario for a digital platform) and recommendations for communicating Slovenian culinary heritage to younger digital generations of Slovenian Australians. The model and the recommendations will be useful for other ethnic groups in Australia as well. 6 months (16 March 2015 – 15 September 2015) Endeavour Research Fellowship is provided by the Australian Government Department of Education. If you have any idea how Culinary Heritage of Slovenian Australians can be represented digitally or you have any other suggestions, you are kindly invited to send an email to email@example.com or reach me via following contact details. Dr Kaja Antlej Endeavour Visiting Fellow (Postdoctoral Researcher) Centre for Creative and Cultural Research (CCCR) Faculty of Arts and Design (20 C18) University of Canberra ACT 2601, Australia Telephone: +61 (0) 6201 5710 Last updated: 20 April 2015

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The University of Brighton is proud of our research and knowledge exchange activity which enriches our teaching, cultivates important partnerships, and is recognised for producing significant positive societal and economic impact. Our strategy positions us to create, apply and put knowledge to work and our four core values of partnership, sustainability, creativity and inclusivity drive our knowledge exchange. Fresh thinking, interdisciplinary research and collaborative partnerships with industry, institutions and communities enable us to bring expertise from different fields to address society’s most pressing issues. Together, we address global challenges to tackle climate change, enhance equality and inclusivity, increase positive health and wellbeing outcomes, and enable creative and sustainable economies. We work to improve lives in our region and beyond. The University of Brighton is a teaching-intensive, research-active institution, with 18,000 students and 2,400 staff. 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The University of Brighton Design Archives is an accredited archive service, supported by Research England and a recipient of the Sir Misha Black Award for Innovation in Design Education, and the Screen Archive South East is a rich, historical resource, funded by £1.7m from the British Film Institute. In 2019, we launched the Brighton Centre for Contemporary Arts, welcoming over 12,000 visitors each year. In the last three years, over 1,600 SMEs have participated in our innovation and skills programmes, such as Clean Growth UK, BRITE, RISE and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) to help them to: explore ideas, by identifying barriers to growth, innovation challenges and opportunities for commercialisation develop knowledge, through direct access to the latest research, specialist expertise, peer-to-peer networks, SME innovation hubs and student placements build capacity, by enhancing innovation management capability, new skills and sector insights through workshops, masterclasses and seed-funding opportunities to collaborate unlock expertise, by providing easy access to leading academics and facilities to work directly on innovative R&D projects and supporting SMEs to secure funding to support them through their knowledge exchange journey and KTPs. UoB supports businesses to develop new products, services and processes as well as seeking to address underlying challenges. Over the last three years, we have delivered interventions to address tourism and the visitor economy that have been hit hard by COVID. We have continued to build on our outstanding reputation on net zero/low carbon SME initiatives through Clean Growth UK. Our health and wellbeing activity includes addressing adult social care, HIV/AIDS, performance sport, child health and mental wellbeing. Digital and creative industries have, for example, benefited from sharing of data secured via our partnership with Gatwick Airport. Our cross-sector interventions support innovation projects, supply chain management, decarbonisation, and peer-to-peer learning as well as small grant provision via ERDF funding. Aspect 3: Results We improved the innovation ecosystem by: We created a dynamic cluster of 1,338 SMEs new to innovation within the region. Approximately 80% of SMEs going through the innovation programmes had never worked with a university before. We created 58 graduate posts employed to support specific innovation projects. Many of these employers had never employed a graduate before (STEP-UP). 166 academics from our academic schools collaborated with SMEs on their innovation journey. Wide-ranging subject expertise supported economic growth. A growing network of 225 scale-up businesses were active members of our SME growth programmes. Kingsway Care participated in our Profitnet programme to develop a scaling strategy – this has increased their workforce by 14%. The company continues to work with UoB via student placements and is looking to innovate further. The School of Business and Law secured the Small Business Charter accreditation as a result of the depth and scope of our SME innovation and growth-led practice. UoB innovation also supported start-ups and entrepreneurs to participate in wider business support programmes such as Help to Grow. Our regionally-focused portfolio of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships continues to grow. We rank sixth within the greater south-east region for annual partnerships and have a 100% KTP funding success rate. Ranked as one of only four universities nationally featured in both high quality/high volume lists for 2020/21 KTP submissions, 90% of our KTPs completed in the last three years were graded as outstanding. Our joint programme with the Plus X Innovation Hub has supported 116 companies. We develop sustained collaborations including MarinaTex, who create biodegradeable plastic alternatives from fish waste and are furthering their academic partnership with an Innovate UK grant and private investment as well as Judge’s Choice Petfood Ltd, who by working with a variety of UoB experts have secured 9 new trademarks. Strategic engagement with West Sussex County Council and local authorities, secured £450k to stimulate innovation-led growth in three economically-challenging locations – coastal and rural West Sussex and Crawley – supporting 170 SMEs. We were the lead partner, in collaboration with the University of Sussex. We have worked with over 300 SMEs on live briefs and student internship programmes. With a core cluster of our businesses located in Brighton & Hove, our gateway approach reaches businesses engaged throughout the region. Nearly a third of these SMEs engage in other SME activity with the University. 650 SMEs and freelancers from the digital and arts sector benefited from a joint project with Gatwick Airport that exploited performance data to support projects including the 3D visualisation of Gatwick capacity, immersive arts technology and early stage creative experimentation. Elements of this continue via the UoB Connected Places Catapult Fellowship. Global challenges, regional solutions include strategic business partnerships such as the JLC Group and their sister company INDe EV Ltd, have established a partnership to develop and bring to market a new state-of-the-art, fully-electric, adaptable, modular van. The University's Advanced Engineering Centre works with INDe Ev preparing the van for production with the ambition of setting up manufacturing sites at various locations in the UK. These micro-factories are set to create a further 350 new jobs and produce over 11,000 vehicles per year. A dedicated EV lab sponsored by INDe EV Ltd is being developed with the aim of addressing the growing demand for innovation talent in the electrification and decarbonisation fields within engineering. UoB’s Clean Growth UK South East hub has supported 492 businesses in the green transition via innovation, commercialisation, net zero and funding support. Businesses have also benefited from £500k of Low Carbon Across the South East (LoCASE) grants to boost their green growth and energy efficiency. Public & Community Engagement Summary of approach A culture of engagement is in the University of Brighton’s DNA. Our distinctive approach to community-university partnership programmes is grounded in our values: inclusivity, partnership, creativity, sustainability. Our exploratory engagement practices are underpinned by a focus on co-production, social learning, and tackling disadvantage and inequalities. Our Public and Community Engagement (P&CE) Hub works alongside six engagement teams and teaching and research colleagues, to deliver a breadth and depth of activities that recognise the importance of mutual benefits for students, communities, and the University. These activities are mirrored in our dynamic, multi-layered institutional structures that, in turn, reflect our collective energies and a common purpose. Developed through review and reflection, our new P&CE ‘collaborate’ plan supports the delivery of our ambitions. Aspect 1: Strategy “The university has a distinctive culture of engagement where the value of engagement is recognised for both research and teaching; one which prioritises mutually beneficial two-way partnerships, addressing community needs and learning from partners.” Engagement consultant A culture of engagement is in our DNA. Its roots are in our history as a university that offered education by and for the area's teachers, designers, public workers, engineers and health professionals. Our education and research have a real-world collaborative ethos with a commitment to addressing global challenges by making a tangible difference to lives and environments. In 2003, the University established the award-winning and pioneering Community University Partnership Programme (CUPP). Its distinct approach to co-produced Public and Community Engagement (P&CE), published in books, reports and peer-reviewed journals, has permeated the institutional culture. A 2022 P&CE university survey of colleagues found that just over half (85/152) undertook P&CE to learn from community partners. A national survey found 24% of researchers (580/2420) chose learning from public groups as a key benefit. During 2021/22 we undertook research to develop a new institutional P&CE strategic plan including: documentary review of 100+ sources 12 Higher Education Institution interviews P&CE university survey (152 colleagues) five focus groups: community organisations; students; researchers; professional services; partners, alumni and governors Internal/external stakeholder meetings and 1-1s to test ideas. This highlighted distinctive institutional approaches to P&CE, now embedded in the plan: focus on social disadvantage and tackling inequalities community-university partnership programmes, underpinned by experimentation and co-production deep community knowledge partnerships with mutual benefits innovative research methods and tools to co-create research thinking globally and acting locally with community partners, to support social and sustainable development. Figure 1 highlights our P&CE structures and institutional approach underpinned by our values: inclusivity, partnership, sustainability and creativity. These values are core to our institutional strategy Practical Wisdom and P&CE distinctiveness. A new P&CE Hub leads on the strategic plan supported by the Research and Knowledge Exchange (R&KE) department. Associate Deans are responsible for R&KE in schools, along with academic KE and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) leads. Six professional service teams work with external partners to deliver innovative P&CE activities (Figures 3-4). The plurality of our P&CE activities is reflected in our governance structures. The institution works closely with a variety of stakeholders who identify community needs, monitor impacts and shape our work, eg community partner involvement in seed-funding selection panels. We are committed to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers; our implementation plan includes actions to review, increase and support KE and P&CE. A new governance pathway for the P&CE plan comes through the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange (URAKE) committee, along with leadership from two Pro-Vice-Chancellors and the University Executive Board. Our established institutional commitment to EDI is recognised by kitemarks. The cornerstone of the P&CE plan is underpinned by the following ambitions: continue to enable and extend opportunities for mutually beneficial relationships between students, colleagues and community partners champion collaborative ways of working, including co-creation and evaluation address local and global challenges that speak to our values, with an emphasis on EDI and community collaborations amplify and develop existing P&CE governance structures to offer further scope for dialogue and development creation of a P&CE Hub, led by CUPP and supported by R&KE and communication colleagues build the culture of P&CE practices into the support for research development, training and capacity building initiatives capture and communicate the breadth of P&CE activities. Aspect 2: Support “I thought the [community placement] was so, so valuable. I learned so much from it. […] That's really translated to my job, I don't think I'd have the skill-set I do now …if I didn't have that volunteering experience...” Alumni focus group 2.1 Central programmes The CUPP P&CE Hub, supported by R&KE, delivers a set of institutional initiatives (Figure 2). Ignite is our flagship cross-institutional programme that develops new, or extends existing, community-university partnership projects (Figure 9). The award-winning ‘Brains at the Bevy’ is a longstanding P&CE programme (Figure 5). Alongside CUPP, our six engagement teams also undertake diverse P&CE activities and their combined 2022 budget of £1.97m reflect internal and external sources, while excluding wider R&KE and School resources (Figures 2-4). Expenditure is focused on programmes/initiatives enabling long-term engagement, addressing partner-identified needs and networks to share learning (Figures 2-4). 2.2 Engaged research and learning CUPP and our engagement teams also help deliver collaborative research and learning opportunities. Eg Brighton CCA is a site for experimentation with partners and audiences through events, publications, talks and screenings, showing the value of practical research, learning through making and creating a democratic space for culture. Our survey highlighted how important P&CE is to our research and teaching. The majority of respondents agreed that P&CE helped achieve research goals (69/101) and generate impact (70/97). Nearly three-quarters (70/99) felt P&CE helped deliver high-quality teaching, providing them with networks and collaborations beneficial for teaching (66/98). Nearly half reported they developed or delivered undergraduate teaching that included P&CE. The breadth of engaged research (3.1) is also replicated within teaching (Figure 7). Student community engagement has a long history and takes place at considerable scale across the University. Community placement modules are established where research links directly to local community interest areas, eg marine pollution, urban ecology, sport media, fashion communication, hospice care, and primary school English and drama supported by the National Theatre. We continually evolve this work and respond to interest from community partners and students, eg increasing the number of ‘live’ briefs, such as co-developing a charity’s branding. During 2019/20, we developed a pilot research internship for 12 undergraduates, including a community focus, which has since been expanded. In 2020 the Inclusive Practice Partnerships (IPP) Scheme was established to co-create a more inclusive curriculum through decolonisation and diversification. Our longstanding partnership with the University of Brighton Academies Trust, through our School of Education enables sharing of ideas, expertise and good practice to support teachers and their 7700 primary and secondary school pupils. Aspect 3: Activity “This partnership is key to delivering safe and effective healthcare into the future. It [also] ensures our students have access to the knowledge and skills of practitioners at the cutting edge of clinical practice.” P&CE university survey 3.1 P&CE breadth Our values and focus on global challenges underpin the breadth of our P&CE activities. Our P&CE Hub and engagement teams deliver a range of distinctive programmes, using performance measures to monitor reach and effectiveness (Figures 2,3,4,5,6). The breadth of P&CE activities within our teaching (Figure 7) is also reflected in our research (Figure 8) that often includes a focus on young people. In collaboration with the Aquifer Partnership and the Living Coast Biosphere, colleagues will be working with schools to share learning from a UNESCO-backed programme to reduce groundwater pollution. Our Professor of Public Understanding of Science advises broadcasters on science education. Dr Lance Dann and colleagues have produced The Rez, a drama-based podcast and comic book story that engages young people with issues of mental health and ideas of kindness. The audio series has been downloaded over 300,000 times, has won top industry awards and is the first podcast to be accredited for use in UK schools. 3.2 P&CE depth An internal audit of REF impact case studies highlighted that 60% had P&CE as a core component, and 65% delivered outcomes relating to marginalisation and inclusivity, as illustrated by two REF case studies with a long history of involvement with CUPP: Boingboing is a social enterprise established in 2014 through a close partnership between the University and community partners. Its innovative Resilience Framework has been applied to an £11m, multi-partner, co-produced programme in Blackpool (2016-22), one of the UK’s most deprived towns. Led by Blackpool Council, it was one of five strategic investments by The Big Lottery Headstart and has delivered a range of social impacts, including training for over 70,000 public sector practitioners. A Manifesto for community development was published with commitment from 18 organisations. Alice Fox’s research has made a shift towards enhanced social inclusivity through collaborations between artists with and without learning disabilities. Rocket Artists Studios, co-founded in 2004 with support from CUPP, still operates today. Fox’s research has helped turn the dial on the importance of inclusive arts practice, through working with organisations across Southeast Asia. In Vietnam (2019), Inclusive Arts training with 25 participants from 13 creative hubs, led to follow-on projects including workshops for 250 marginalised children to make instruments and learn to play music. Since 2003, CUPP has pioneered programmes that support community partnerships. Brighton was one of twelve universities selected for the UKRI and NCCPE programme: Strategic Support to Expedite Embedding Public Engagement with Research. Over 2018/19 CUPP piloted Ignite 1 (Figure 9), a fast-track programme used as a platform for community-university partnerships and projects, underpinned by its rich evidence base on co-production. Outcomes for projects delivered over six months included: activities to support the mental health of children in a disadvantaged community; securing land to develop community housing; and exploring anti-racist pedagogies in museums. One innovative partnership on marine toxins has attracted £250k+ funding and featured on the BBC’s Countryfile and One Show. Since the pilot, Ignite has been further developed: Ignite 2 (2022) With a total £30k seed-funding budget, nine partnership projects over six months engaged with 350+ stakeholders across five countries (UK, Italy, Greece, South Africa and Egypt). The partnerships have escalated opportunities that continue post funding. Ignite 3 (2022-2025) Funding secured for a three-year programme focused on Arts and Humanities impact (5.3). Key to Ignite is creatively capturing learning. In collaboration with our partners, we have developed a suite of Ignite 1 films and an overarching Ignite 2 film. Aspect 4: Enhancing practice “We've got an awful lot out of the university [...] it's been really, really valuable. Particularly the impact reports and the research […] has a great influence when we make funding bids. I'm constantly recommending people to get involved with the university.” Community partner focus group Our approach to engagement and evaluation is multi-layered, recognising diverse voices and actors in the process. A dynamic approach to evaluation produces rich quantitative and qualitative data, drawing on the experience of research colleagues and partners to ensure intelligence based strategic implementation (Figure 10). 4.1 CUPP P&CE Hub Our institutional approach involves teams adopting evaluation methods customised for activities and partner needs. One key principle, ‘defining in the doing’, creates an evidence base for forward-looking improvement (Figure 10). For example, the Ignite programme (Figure 9) was evaluated using social learning spaces; interviews; self-evaluation forms and novel film productions. CUPP programmes also utilise internal expertise eg internationally-renowned social learning theorist Dr Etienne Wenger-Trayner co-developed aspects of the Ignite pilot, along with Professor of Public Policy, Phil Haynes. Ignite partner, Dr Helen Johnson, works with CUPP drawing on her participatory arts methodology and Emeritus Professor Stuart Laing, co-founder of CUPP, remains actively involved and has developed an Ignite evaluation framework. 4.2 Research and teaching Colleagues have built up research expertise into complex evaluation methodologies, including working with communities to co-design evaluation programmes eg the Audio Active ‘Room to Rant’ evaluation. Working with CUPP, Dr Mary Darking and Dr Carl Walker formed a five-year local community partnership: the Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Partnership, and findings were included in the Brighton & Hove Fairness Commission Report. A Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (MEF) guides the evaluation of our Economic and Social Engagement activity across teaching/community-based teaching modules. The MEF is part of our university Evaluation Strategy, which focuses on: increasing the volume and dissemination of evaluation outcomes internally and externally and promoting collaborative evaluation. Project evaluation and funder reporting is routine practice across research, supported by monthly reporting on grants, involving Principal Investigators, School Deans and the Associate Director of R&KE. Aspect 5: Building on success “Through careful collaboration it is possible to fully integrate multi-disciplinary research, cutting-edge teaching and partnership opportunities that generate tangible and lasting impact, build trust and form unique, memorable student experiences” P&CE university survey 5.1 Building on ambitions Where key engagement programmes were affected by COVID, we focused on the research and development of the P&CE strategic plan, delivery mechanisms, internal networks and the establishment of an overarching engagement identity: ‘collaborate’ (Figure 1). In 2022, we launched new Brains at the Bevy and Ignite programmes. These activities built the foundations to achieve our P&CE ambitions (1.4), eg enabling and extending opportunities for meaningful engagement as evidenced by the snapshot of distinct and high-quality P&CE projects in Aspects 2-3. We shifted our approach towards a P&CE Hub, centred around CUPP and supported by invested professionals and academic leads (Figures 1-4). This has helped develop a critical mass around P&CE, which filters through all aspects of the learning environment. 5.2 Engagement culture Aspect 4 highlights how teams evaluate and build learning at programme level. Our engagement teams and P&CE Hub produce internal reports with linked interim reporting to funders and stakeholders. Direct lines of reporting to senior leadership (Aspect 1) enable teams to monitor progress and utilise internal engagement routes to build capacity. The P&CE strategy development and survey (Aspect 1) helped sense check that the delivery mechanisms align with our strategic direction. It also led to improved capture and dialogue, supported through new informal mechanisms eg 1-2-1 engagement and impact surgeries. Following REF 2021, internal focus groups engaged research colleagues across disciplines and career stages to review support needs for research, KE and P&CE ambitions. Outcomes fed directly into the impact and P&CE annual monitoring process, formalised in 2021. These initiatives deliver on the ambition to capture the breadth of institutional P&CE activities. 5.3 Evolving practice Brighton has gained considerable recognition for P&CE. This continues with invitations to share learning from the Ignite model with universities and sector-leading organisations including NCCPE’s Engage (2019/2020), Praxis Auril (2022) and Research Impact Canada (2022). While we have a rich P&CE legacy, we continually evolve our practice, being mindful of changing contexts and resourcing. Ignite was a key component of our successful bid for an AHRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA). Peer reviewers highlighted the value of drawing on the successful pilot. Ignite 3 (2022-25) comprises 40% of the £450,000 grant offering opportunities for new iterations of the model, eg accelerating mature engagement projects alongside opening routes for innovative early-stage projects. Dr Lizzie Ward’s Wellcome Trust ‘Research Enrichment Public Engagement’ project with Fabrica art gallery (2018-20) commissioned an artist to use Virtual Reality to represent older people’s experience of care. It was disseminated via the touring Care(less) exhibition (2019/20), as reported in national media. Ignite 3 enables the partners to deepen engagement and evaluation of the project. While we continue to evolve our P&CE, at its heart remains the importance of mutual benefits for communities, students and universities: “It is how we connect with our community in a meaningful way that encourages discussion and the sharing of knowledge and expertise. It is also about creating and developing worthwhile opportunities for our community and students by designing and implementing enterprising ventures. It is also about offering a transparent, credible and useful public service.” P&CE university survey Note You are currently viewing the latest version of this narrative statement. View the previous version as published in previous iterations of the KEF (KEF1 and KEF2)

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In the culinary realm where tradition meets innovation, a question as daring as it is unconventional often arises: Can you microwave yogurt? As we navigate the vast landscape of kitchen myths and culinary curiosities, the microwave, once relegated to reheating leftovers, emerges as a potential game-changer for the dairy delight. Forget everything you thought you knew about yogurt consumption, because we’re about to embark on a journey that challenges the very essence of microwave taboos and invites you to explore the uncharted territories of yogurt transformation. Brace yourself for a revelation that may forever alter your breakfast routine and redefine the boundaries of microwave magic! Can You Microwave Yogurt Yes, you can microwave yogurt, but it requires careful consideration of a few factors to avoid undesirable outcomes. Microwaving Yogurt: The Contemplation When contemplating microwaving yogurt, it’s crucial to understand the reasons behind it. People might consider this option for various purposes, such as preparing warm yogurt-based dishes or simply enjoying a comforting, warm bowl of yogurt during colder seasons. Factors to Consider Before microwaving yogurt, consider its composition. Full-fat and Greek yogurts tend to fare better in the microwave compared to their lighter counterparts, as they are less prone to curdling. Additionally, stirring the yogurt before microwaving can help distribute heat more evenly, preventing uneven textures. The Art of Microwaving: Best Practices When microwaving yogurt, adhere to best practices to preserve its texture and flavor. Opt for short bursts of low heat, stirring in between to maintain a smooth consistency. Adding sweeteners or flavorings before microwaving can enhance the overall taste. Can You Cook Yogurt In The Microwave? Absolutely! Cooking yogurt in the microwave is a culinary twist that often raises eyebrows. The process involves placing a microwave-safe container with yogurt in the microwave for a short duration. However, it’s crucial to exercise caution to prevent curdling or separation. Many individuals wonder about the feasibility of this method, intrigued by the prospect of quick and easy yogurt-based recipes. Microwave cooking enthusiasts explore this alternative for its convenience and time-saving attributes. Yet, opinions on the taste and texture can vary widely. As with any unconventional cooking method, experimenting with small batches is recommended to gauge personal preferences. This unconventional approach to preparing yogurt aligns with the ever-evolving landscape of microwave-friendly recipes. Embracing innovation in the kitchen, some seek to debunk traditional norms and discover new dimensions of flavor. So, can you cook yogurt in the microwave? The answer is yes, with a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of caution. What Happens If A Yogurt Is Heated After Its Been Made? Heating yogurt after it has been made can significantly alter its texture, taste, and nutritional profile. The process of heating yogurt is often referred to as “yogurt pasteurization,” a term commonly used in the food industry. When subjected to heat, the live cultures or probiotics in yogurt may be compromised, affecting its touted health benefits. The result is a smoother and thinner consistency, resembling more of a liquid than the traditional creamy texture associated with yogurt. Additionally, the flavor profile may undergo changes, with some describing a slightly tangier or milder taste, depending on the duration and temperature of heating. It’s essential to note that heating yogurt may reduce the overall nutritional value. Why do you heat milk yogurt? Heating milk for yogurt preparation is a crucial step that significantly impacts the final product’s texture and flavor. The process involves gently warming the milk spoon to a specific temperature, typically around 180°F (82°C), to encourage the denaturation of proteins. This promotes better curd formation, resulting in a creamier and thicker yogurt consistency. The warmth also activates the live cultures present in yogurt starters, fostering a conducive environment for fermentation. Many yogurt enthusiasts emphasize the importance of achieving the right temperature, as it influences the balance between sweetness and tanginess in the final yogurt product. So, when exploring how to make yogurt, don’t overlook the significance of heating milk—a fundamental step for a delicious and well-textured homemade yogurt experience. What happens to Greek yogurt if you heat it up? When Greek yogurt undergoes the transformative process of heating, its velvety texture and rich, tangy flavor undergo a delightful metamorphosis. Elevating the temperature of Greek yogurt not only alters its consistency but also accentuates its inherent creaminess. As the heat works its magic, the proteins in the yogurt undergo denaturation, resulting in a smoother and more indulgent mouthfeel. Many aficionados describe this heated Greek yogurt as velvety, decadent, and downright luxurious. The warmth intensifies the yogurt’s natural sweetness, creating a luscious treat that’s perfect for both sweet and savory applications. Whether incorporated into sauces, desserts, or simply enjoyed on its own, heated Greek yogurt offers a palate-pleasing experience that transcends its chilled counterpart. Dive into the realm of culinary alchemy by exploring the enticing nuances that emerge when Greek yogurt meets the gentle embrace of heat. Will Yogurt Curdle In The Microwave? Microwaving yogurt is a culinary query that often piques curiosity. The burning question for many is, “Will yogurt curdle in the microwave?” This common kitchen conundrum arises when individuals attempt to expedite the warming process. Curdling, a term frequently associated with dairy, raises concerns about texture and taste. Enthusiasts and home cooks alike may wonder if the microwave, touted for its rapid heating capabilities, poses a risk to the smooth and creamy consistency of their favorite yogurt. The debate extends to phrases like “microwaving yogurt safety” and “does heat affect yogurt texture.” Exploring this microwave-yogurt dynamic reveals a delicate balance between convenience and culinary caution. So, is it a culinary faux pas or a convenient kitchen hack? Let’s unravel the nuances of microwaving yogurt and whether it will stand the heat or curdle under pressure. Can You Eat Curdled Yogurt From Heat? Indulging in curdled yogurt resulting from heat exposure may seem unappetizing, but rest assured, it’s generally safe for consumption. When yogurt is subjected to higher temperatures, it can undergo a natural separation process known as curdling. While the texture may change, the key nutritional elements remain intact. Many individuals wonder, “Is curdled yogurt still good?” The answer lies in understanding that curdling is a normal reaction to heat and doesn’t necessarily indicate spoilage. Some might describe the taste as tangier or more intense, but it’s essential to know that curdled yogurt doesn’t pose any health risks. So, if you encounter curdled yogurt after exposure to warmth, don’t be quick to discard it – it can still be enjoyed in various culinary applications. Embracing this transformation can lead to discovering new textures and flavors, making your culinary experience all the more diverse. What Happens When Yogurt Is Heated? When yogurt is heated, a transformation takes place, altering its texture, taste, and nutritional composition. As the temperature rises, yogurt undergoes a unique metamorphosis, with proteins denaturing and fats melting. The creamy consistency gives way to a smoother texture, often described as velvety. The heat activates live cultures, unlocking a burst of tangy flavors. Individuals often use terms like “curdling” and “thickening” to depict the visible changes, while “tempering” and “culturing” highlight the intricate chemical reactions within. The heated yogurt can be incorporated in various recipes, showcasing its versatility and enhanced taste profile. As discussions on heated yogurt unfold, phrases like “probiotic preservation” and “thermal modification” contribute to a comprehensive understanding of this culinary phenomenon. Whether you’re experimenting in the kitchen or exploring the science behind it, the heated yogurt experience is a rich blend of taste and transformation. How Long To Heat Homemade Yogurt? When crafting homemade yogurt, determining the ideal heating duration is crucial for achieving the perfect consistency and flavor. The process typically involves heating the milk to a specific temperature, commonly around 180 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit (82 to 85 degrees Celsius). This temperature range is essential to initiate the denaturation of proteins and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. Yogurt enthusiasts often inquire about the optimal time needed for this heating stage to ensure their yogurt turns out creamy and delicious. Achieving the desired temperature usually takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes, but the exact duration may vary based on factors such as the type of milk used and the heat source. Monitoring the temperature with a reliable thermometer is a widely recommended practice during this phase. Mastering the art of heating homemade yogurt contributes significantly to the overall success of the yogurt-making process, allowing enthusiasts to savor a delightful and wholesome end product. Will Yogurt Curdle In The Microwave? Microwaving yogurt is a culinary curiosity that often raises questions about its outcome. The query of whether yogurt will curdle in the microwave hinges on a delicate interplay of heat and dairy chemistry. Microwave-induced curdling occurs when the proteins in yogurt react to sudden temperature changes, leading to an altered texture. Many individuals wonder, “Can you microwave yogurt without it curdling?” The potential for curdling has made the phrase “microwaving yogurt” synonymous with caution in kitchen discussions. Understanding how to avoid curdling is crucial for those exploring microwave-based yogurt recipes. Precautionary measures, like stirring during the process, are frequently recommended to mitigate the risk of curdling. The phrase “yogurt curdling in the microwave” thus encapsulates a common culinary concern, reflecting the nuances of a unique kitchen experience. Can You Fry Yogurt? Absolutely! “Can you fry yogurt?” is a culinary curiosity that often sparks intrigue. While yogurt is typically associated with a creamy texture and a cool, refreshing taste, the notion of frying it introduces a unique twist to traditional cooking. The idea may raise eyebrows, as frying is commonly linked with savory and crispy foods. However, some adventurous food enthusiasts have explored the concept, experimenting with battered and fried yogurt, creating a fusion of textures and flavors. The process involves freezing the yogurt, coating it with a crispy batter, and then delicately frying it to achieve a surprising contrast between the crunchy exterior and the creamy interior. Although not a conventional culinary practice, the question “Can you fry yogurt?” encapsulates the spirit of culinary experimentation and the endless possibilities within the realm of food innovation. Why Do People Cook With Yogurt? Cooking with yogurt has become a culinary trend that continues to gain popularity for its myriad of benefits. Yogurt, celebrated for its versatility, imparts a creamy texture and tangy flavor to a variety of dishes, elevating both sweet and savory creations. The rich probiotic content in yogurt not only enhances taste but also promotes digestive health. As a substitute for traditional ingredients like cream and sour cream, yogurt adds a wholesome twist to recipes, aligning with health-conscious cooking. With an increasing focus on wellness, individuals often turn to yogurt as a wholesome alternative, creating a buzz around recipes that feature this dairy delight. The yogurt revolution in the kitchen has spawned a multitude of innovative recipes, with food enthusiasts embracing phrases like “yogurt-infused,” “probiotic-rich,” and “health-conscious cooking.” Whether in marinades, dressings, or baked goods, the culinary world is finding new and exciting ways to incorporate yogurt, making it a staple that transcends traditional boundaries. What Happens If You Cook Yogurt Too Long? When yogurt is cooked for an extended period, the texture and flavor undergo a significant transformation. Overcooking yogurt can result in a curdled and grainy consistency, diminishing its creamy appeal. The high heat breaks down the proteins in the yogurt, causing it to separate and lose its smoothness. Extended cooking times can also intensify the tanginess of the yogurt, leading to an overpowering sour taste that may be undesirable for many. To prevent this outcome, it’s crucial to monitor the cooking time carefully, ensuring that the yogurt retains its velvety texture and balanced flavor profile. Cooking yogurt too long may turn a delightful treat into a less appetizing and texturally unappealing dish. Can You Microwave Yogurt? – Is it Safe? Microwaving yogurt is a query that often perplexes culinary enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals alike. The curiosity surrounding the safety of this practice stems from concerns about altering the texture and nutritional value of this beloved dairy product. People commonly wonder, “Can you microwave yogurt?” it’s crucial to address this question with precision. Microwaving yogurt is generally considered safe, but caution is advised to prevent unintentional curdling or separation. Individuals often express uncertainty about the impact of heat on the live cultures in yogurt, which play a key role in its probiotic benefits. While microwaving yogurt won’t necessarily harm these cultures, prolonged exposure to high heat should be avoided. In essence, the verdict is that microwaving yogurt can be safe, but mindfulness and adherence to recommended guidelines are paramount. This insight aims to provide clarity on a topic that resonates with those navigating the intersection of convenience and nutritional integrity. Can You Microwave Frozen Yogurt? When it comes to the question of whether you can microwave frozen yogurt, the answer is a bit nuanced. While microwaving is typically associated with heating food, frozen yogurt is a delicacy best enjoyed in its chilled state. Microwaving frozen yogurt may compromise its creamy texture and delightful frozen consistency. The microwave’s heat can cause the yogurt to melt unevenly, leading to a less-than-ideal dessert experience. It’s essential to understand that frozen yogurt is meant to be served cold, maintaining its unique blend of smoothness and iciness. So, if you’re contemplating reheating your frozen yogurt, it’s advisable to explore alternative methods to preserve its original, delectable form. Keep your frozen yogurt experience optimal by embracing its frosty allure straight from the freezer. Can You Microwave Greek Yogurt? Discover the surprising answer to the common question: Can you microwave Greek yogurt? While the idea may raise eyebrows, it’s important to clarify that microwaving Greek yogurt is generally not recommended. The high temperatures in the microwave can alter its texture and beneficial live cultures. Greek yogurt enthusiasts often wonder about alternative methods for incorporating warmth into their yogurt-based recipes. Exploring gentle heat options or incorporating Greek yogurt into warm dishes may be more suitable to maintain its creamy consistency. Dive into the nuances of handling Greek yogurt and explore the best practices for preserving its unique qualities. Can You Microwave Yogurt In The Container? Microwaving yogurt in its container is a common query for those seeking quick meal solutions. The question often arises due to time constraints or the desire to minimize dishwashing. However, it’s crucial to note that not all yogurt containers are microwave-safe. Before attempting to microwave yogurt in its container, check for symbols like “microwave-safe” or “heat-resistant” on the packaging. Microwaving non-microwave-safe containers can lead to melting or leaching harmful chemicals into the yogurt. If the container lacks clear markings, transfer the yogurt to a microwave-safe dish before heating. This simple precaution ensures a safe and convenient way to warm up your yogurt without compromising taste or well-being. FAQ,S About Can You Microwave Yogurt Can you microwave yogurt? Yes, you can microwave yogurt, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind. Is it safe to microwave yogurt? Generally, it is safe to microwave yogurt in small increments. However, high temperatures can cause the yogurt to curdle or separate, so it’s essential to use low or medium heat and monitor the process. Can I microwave yogurt in its original container? It’s not recommended to microwave yogurt in its original plastic container as some containers may not be microwave-safe. Transfer the yogurt to a microwave-safe dish before heating. How long should I microwave yogurt? Microwave yogurt in short intervals, typically 10-15 seconds at a time, and stir between each interval. This helps to ensure even heating and prevents overheating. What happens if I microwave yogurt for too long? Overheating yogurt can lead to curdling or separation of the whey. To avoid this, use short intervals, stir frequently, and stop microwaving as soon as it reaches the desired temperature. Can I add other ingredients to yogurt before microwaving? Yes, you can add ingredients like fruits, honey, or granola before microwaving, but be cautious with ingredients sensitive to heat. Add heat-sensitive items after microwaving. Can I use yogurt in microwave recipes? Absolutely! Yogurt can be a versatile ingredient in microwave recipes, such as yogurt-based sauces or desserts. Adjust cooking times and temperatures accordingly. Can I microwave frozen yogurt? Yes, you can microwave frozen yogurt, but again, do it in short intervals and stir to ensure even thawing. Avoid using high heat to prevent uneven melting. Does microwaving yogurt kill probiotics? Yes, microwaving can potentially reduce the number of live probiotics in yogurt. If you consume yogurt for its probiotic benefits, consider adding probiotic-rich ingredients after microwaving. Can I use a microwave to make yogurt from scratch? While you can’t make yogurt entirely in the microwave, you can use it to heat milk as a step in the yogurt-making process. Follow a comprehensive yogurt-making recipe for best results. while the idea of microwaving yogurt may raise eyebrows due to its delicate nature, the process can be undertaken with caution and certain considerations. The microwave can be a convenient tool to quickly bring yogurt to a more palatable temperature, especially in chilly environments. However, it is crucial to exercise moderation and employ a gentle approach to prevent unwanted textural changes and nutrient loss. By adhering to recommended guidelines, individuals can successfully warm their yogurt without compromising its nutritional value or taste. Ultimately, microwaving yogurt is a viable option when approached thoughtfully, offering a practical solution for those seeking a warm and comforting treat.

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“Discover the answer to the common kitchen query: Can you put an aluminum pan in a convection oven? Learn the dos and don’ts for successful cooking with aluminum pans in convection ovens.” In the culinary realm, where the fusion of science and art produces gastronomic wonders, one often finds oneself at the crossroads of innovation and caution. a kitchen filled with the tantalizing aroma of a recipe about to unfold, and there you stand, aluminum pan in hand, contemplating its destiny within the convection oven’s fiery embrace. As culinary adventurers, we embark on a quest for the perfect dish, but the question lingers in the air like a suspenseful plot twist – can you truly put an aluminum pan in a convection oven? Prepare to unlock the secrets that dance between metal and heat, as we navigate the culinary cosmos where creativity meets the convection oven’s cauldron of possibilities. Can You Put An Aluminum Pan In A Convection Oven Yes, you can safely put an aluminum pan in a convection oven. Aluminum Pans and Convection Ovens Compatibility Aluminum pans are a popular choice in the kitchen due to their lightweight nature and excellent heat conductivity. Fortunately, these pans are generally safe to use in convection ovens. The even distribution of heat in convection ovens complements the conductivity of aluminum, ensuring that your dishes cook uniformly. While aluminum pans are generally safe, it’s essential to consider some factors. Ensure that the pan is in good condition without any warping or damage, as this can affect its performance in the oven. Additionally, avoid using aluminum pans when cooking acidic or citrusy foods for an extended period, as this may lead to a reaction that could affect the taste of the dish. Benefits of Using Aluminum Pans in Convection Ovens The use of aluminum pans in convection ovens offers several advantages. Their quick response to temperature changes means faster cooking times, making them ideal for busy kitchens. Moreover, their affordability and disposable options make cleanup a breeze, appealing to those seeking convenience in their cooking routine. Can You Use Aluminum Pans In Convection Oven? Absolutely! Using aluminum pans in a convection oven is a popular choice for many home cooks due to their versatility and even heat distribution. These pans are not only lightweight but also cost-effective, making them a go-to option for baking enthusiasts. The aluminum construction ensures quick and uniform heating, which is essential for convection cooking. When exploring convection oven recipes, it’s common to come across recommendations for aluminum bakeware. It’s worth noting, however, that using aluminum foil to cover dishes is also a widely adopted practice in convection baking. Overall, the compatibility of aluminum pans with convection ovens adds convenience and efficiency to the cooking process, making them a staple in kitchens around the world. Is Aluminum Safe For Convection Oven? When considering the safety of using aluminum in a convection oven, it’s essential to address common concerns and queries that individuals often have about this versatile metal. Aluminum, known for its lightweight and excellent heat conductivity, is generally safe for use in convection ovens. The metal’s thermal properties make it an efficient choice for bakeware, allowing even heat distribution and consistent cooking results. Many people wonder if aluminum bakeware is a suitable option for their convection ovens, and the answer is affirmative. The durability of aluminum cookware is often praised, making it a popular choice for both amateur and professional chefs alike. It’s crucial to note that aluminum foil is also frequently employed in convection cooking, aiding in the retention of moisture and the prevention of over-browning. What Cookware Is Safe For Convection Oven? When it comes to choosing cookware for your convection oven, safety is paramount. Opt for items labeled as “oven-safe” or “convection oven-safe” to ensure they can withstand the increased heat and airflow. Materials like stainless steel, cast iron, and heat-resistant ceramics are popular choices for their durability and compatibility with convection cooking. Avoid non-stick coatings that may release harmful fumes at higher temperatures. Look for bakeware with a high-temperature tolerance, allowing you to confidently experiment with various recipes. Prioritize terms like “oven-friendly,” “heat-resistant,” and “convection-ready” when shopping for cookware, ensuring a seamless and secure cooking experience in your convection oven. Can An Aluminum Pan Go In The Oven? Absolutely, you can confidently place an aluminum pan in the oven without any concerns. Aluminum pans are renowned for their oven-safe nature, making them a popular choice for various cooking and baking needs. The versatile properties of aluminum, such as its excellent heat conductivity and lightweight structure, make it an ideal material for oven use. Many home cooks appreciate the convenience of seamlessly transitioning from stovetop to oven using aluminum pans. The ability to withstand high temperatures ensures that your dishes cook evenly and thoroughly. When exploring oven-safe cookware options, aluminum pans consistently emerge as a reliable and practical choice. So, whether you’re roasting vegetables or baking a delicious casserole, rest assured that your aluminum pan is up for the task, simplifying your cooking experience. Can You Put Aluminum Tray In Convection Microwave? Many people wonder, ‘Can you put an aluminum tray in a convection microwave?’ It’s a common query among microwave users who seek convenience in cooking. While aluminum is generally considered microwave-safe, it’s important to note that metal in any form should be used cautiously in microwaves. Convection microwaves, equipped with a combination of microwave and convection oven features, can handle aluminum trays more effectively. However, it’s essential to ensure the tray is labeled as microwave-safe and to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Using an aluminum tray in a convection microwave can expedite cooking and baking, but always exercise caution to avoid potential risks. Why doesn’t aluminum burn in oven? Aluminum does not combust in ovens due to its high oxidation resistance. Unlike combustible materials, aluminum forms a protective oxide layer when exposed to oxygen, preventing further reaction. This inherent property of aluminum shields it from catching fire, ensuring safety in kitchen appliances. The non-flammability of aluminum makes it a preferred choice for cookware, as it withstands high temperatures without compromising structural integrity. When people discuss why aluminum doesn’t burn in ovens, terms like “oxidation resistance,” “protective oxide layer,” and “non-combustible” are commonly used. This unique characteristic of aluminum enhances its utility in various heat-intensive applications, emphasizing its safety and reliability in kitchen settings. What Cannot be cooked in a convection oven? When it comes to culinary prowess, a convection oven stands as a versatile kitchen ally, effortlessly transforming raw ingredients into delectable masterpieces. However, not all comestibles bask in the radiant glow of convection perfection. Delicate soufflés, for instance, thrive in conventional ovens, shying away from the gusty currents of a convection’s fan. Similarly, custards, renowned for their velvety textures, demand the gentle caress of still air, a preference unmet in the whirlwind of convection cooking. Intricate pastries, those flaky marvels of baking, also deem convection’s forceful demeanor as too boisterous for their fragile layers. So, while this kitchen wizardry can summon succulence from many ingredients, some culinary treasures yearn for the tranquility of a traditional oven’s calm embrace. Do convection ovens preheat faster? When it comes to the efficiency of preheating, the question often arises: Do convection ovens preheat faster? The answer lies in the distinctive airflow mechanism of convection ovens, which accelerates heat distribution. Unlike traditional ovens, convection ovens use a fan to circulate hot air, ensuring even temperature throughout. This advanced technology often results in a quicker preheating process. Many users find that convection ovens save time, with rapid preheating being a notable advantage. The enhanced speed is frequently attributed to the convection fan expediting the heat transfer, a feature acknowledged by those seeking efficiency in their culinary endeavors. If you’re looking to optimize your cooking time, a convection oven’s faster preheating capability might be the culinary solution you’ve been searching for. Can I Put Metal In A Convection Oven? Certainly! When considering whether you can put metal in a convection oven, it’s crucial to exercise caution. Most convection ovens are not designed to accommodate metal cookware due to the risk of sparking and potential damage to the appliance. Metal items can reflect microwaves, leading to unpredictable results and, in some cases, posing a safety hazard. Instead, opt for oven-safe materials like glass, ceramic, or certain types of silicone bakeware. Always check the manufacturer’s guidelines for your specific convection oven model to ensure safe usage. Understanding the limitations of your appliance prevents accidents and preserves its functionality. What Temperature Is Aluminum Oven Safe? When determining the oven safety of aluminum, it’s crucial to consider its temperature threshold. Aluminum is generally oven-safe at temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius). This temperature resilience makes aluminum a popular choice for bakeware, including cookie sheets and cake pans. It’s essential to adhere to recommended temperature guidelines to prevent any risk of deformation or damage. Many cooks and bakers appreciate the lightweight and heat-conductive properties of aluminum in the kitchen. Ensuring your aluminum cookware stays within its safe temperature range is key to maintaining its durability and functionality. Can I bake a cake in aluminum pan? Baking a cake in an aluminum pan is a popular choice among home bakers. The versatility of aluminum pans makes them an ideal option for achieving a perfectly baked cake. Aluminum conducts heat efficiently, ensuring even baking and a golden-brown crust. Many enthusiasts wonder, “Can I bake a cake in an aluminum pan?” The answer is a resounding yes! The lightweight nature of aluminum pans also contributes to easy handling in and out of the oven. Moreover, aluminum pans are cost-effective and widely available, making them a convenient choice for baking enthusiasts. So, whether you’re a novice or an experienced baker, rest assured that baking a delicious cake in an aluminum pan is a hassle-free and successful endeavor! Can I microwave aluminum tray? “Can I microwave an aluminum tray?” is a common query among individuals seeking convenience in the kitchen. The concern often revolves around potential hazards associated with microwaving metal. While it’s generally safe to microwave most aluminum trays, it’s essential to exercise caution and adhere to specific guidelines. The electromagnetic waves in microwaves can cause sparks if the tray has sharp edges or is crumpled. To mitigate risks, opt for trays labeled as microwave-safe, and avoid prolonged exposure. Users frequently inquire about the safety of reheating leftovers in aluminum containers, emphasizing the need for reliable information on this widely debated topic. To ensure a seamless and safe cooking experience, understanding the nuances of microwaving aluminum trays is crucial for many home cooks. How Do You Reheat Food In An Aluminum Tray? When reheating food in an aluminum tray, convenience meets efficiency. Start by preheating your oven to ensure even warming. Place the aluminum tray in the center rack, avoiding direct contact with oven coils. Cover the tray loosely with aluminum foil to prevent drying. Optimal results are achieved with a moderate temperature setting—around 350°F (175°C). Monitor closely to avoid overcooking, and stir periodically for uniform heat distribution. For those on the go, microwave-friendly aluminum trays offer a swift solution. However, exercise caution to prevent sparks—use microwave-safe covers or transfer to a microwave-safe container. Embrace the simplicity of reheating in aluminum, unlocking a seamless culinary experience with every bite. Why Aluminum is not used in microwave? Aluminum is not recommended for use in microwaves due to its reflective nature, which deflects electromagnetic waves. Microwaves rely on these waves to generate heat by exciting water molecules in food. Since aluminum reflects these waves, it disrupts the even heating process, leading to unevenly cooked or heated items. This metal is not microwave-safe, a term often used to caution against using materials that can pose risks in microwave ovens. While other materials like glass, ceramic, and certain plastics are microwave-safe, aluminum foil or containers can cause sparks and fire, emphasizing the importance of avoiding their use. Opting for microwave-safe alternatives ensures safe and efficient cooking, resonating with the common concern for kitchen safety and appliance usage guidelines. Can Stainless Steel Be Used In Convection Oven? Absolutely! Stainless steel is a stellar choice for convection ovens. Its exceptional durability, heat resistance, and corrosion resilience make it an ideal material for cookware in convection cooking scenarios. Stainless steel cookware effortlessly withstands the high temperatures associated with convection ovens, ensuring longevity and performance. Many avid home cooks and professional chefs alike appreciate the versatility and sleek aesthetic that stainless steel brings to their convection cooking experience. Whether it’s baking, roasting, or broiling, stainless steel pans and trays distribute heat evenly, resulting in perfectly cooked dishes. Elevate your convection oven experience with the reliability and style of stainless steel cookware. Why You Should Not Cook With Aluminum? In the realm of culinary choices, the question of cookware safety often takes a backseat. However, it’s crucial to shed light on the potential dangers associated with cooking with aluminum. Despite its popularity, aluminum cookware poses health risks that cannot be ignored. Aluminum, when exposed to heat, can leach into your food. This process is exacerbated when cooking acidic or high-alkaline dishes, leading to the ingestion of aluminum particles. Scientific studies have linked excessive aluminum intake to serious health concerns, including Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. Furthermore, aluminum cookware is prone to scratching and corrosion, allowing more of the metal to find its way into your meals. This is particularly true when using metal utensils or cleaning with abrasive materials. Choosing safer alternatives, such as stainless steel or cast iron cookware, ensures a healthier cooking experience. These options not only eliminate the risk of aluminum leaching but also offer durable and long-lasting solutions for your kitchen. By making informed choices about your cookware, you prioritize not just the flavor of your meals, but more importantly, the well-being of your loved ones. Why Aluminium Is Not Good For Cooking? When considering cookware options, it’s crucial to understand why aluminum may not be the best choice for cooking. Despite its widespread use, aluminum poses potential health concerns. Research suggests that aluminum cookware can leach into food, especially when cooking acidic or high-temperature dishes. This leaching raises questions about the long-term effects of aluminum exposure on human health. Concerns over Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological issues have been associated with elevated aluminum levels. To ensure safety and avoid potential health risks, many people opt for alternatives like stainless steel or cast iron cookware. Choosing cookware wisely is an essential step in maintaining a healthy kitchen environment. Do You Need To Use A Special Pan In A Convection Oven? When utilizing a convection oven, the necessity of employing a specialized pan often sparks queries among culinary enthusiasts. The primary advantage of a convection oven lies in its even distribution of heat, achieved through the use of a fan. Consequently, the choice of pan becomes pivotal to optimize the cooking process. Opt for pans labeled as “convection-safe” or “oven-safe,” as they are designed to withstand the enhanced airflow and heat circulation within these high-performance ovens. Non-reactive materials, such as stainless steel and cast iron, are frequently recommended, ensuring they seamlessly adapt to the convection cooking environment. By investing in the appropriate cookware, you can unlock the full potential of your convection oven and elevate your culinary creations to new heights. Do Convection Ovens Preheat Faster? When it comes to the speed of preheating, convection ovens stand out for their efficiency. Unlike conventional ovens, which rely solely on radiant heat, convection ovens use a fan to circulate hot air, ensuring a more uniform temperature distribution. This innovative design leads to quicker preheating times, a factor often praised by home cooks and professional chefs alike. The enhanced airflow in convection ovens expedites the heat transfer process, allowing users to commence cooking sooner. The accelerated preheating is particularly beneficial for time-sensitive recipes and busy kitchens, making convection ovens a popular choice for those seeking both precision and speed in their culinary endeavors. Upgrade your kitchen experience with a convection oven, where faster preheating meets culinary excellence. FAQ,S About Can You Put An Aluminum Pan In A Convection Oven Can I use an aluminum pan in a convection oven? Yes, you can use an aluminum pan in a convection oven. However, there are some considerations to keep in mind. Are all aluminum pans safe for convection ovens? Not all aluminum pans are created equal. Ensure that the pan is labeled as oven-safe, as some aluminum pans may not withstand high temperatures. What types of aluminum pans are suitable for convection ovens? Choose aluminum pans specifically designed for baking or roasting in ovens. Avoid lightweight disposable pans, as they may warp under high heat. Can I use aluminum foil instead of a pan in a convection oven? Yes, you can use aluminum foil to cover or line the oven rack, but avoid placing it directly on the oven floor as it may interfere with convection airflow. What is the maximum temperature aluminum pans can handle in a convection oven? Most aluminum pans are safe for convection ovens at temperatures up to 400°F (204°C). Always check the manufacturer’s guidelines for specific temperature recommendations. Can I use aluminum pans in a convection microwave oven? Convection microwave ovens have different heat distribution than conventional convection ovens. Check the microwave oven’s manual for recommendations regarding the use of aluminum pans. Will using aluminum pans affect cooking times in a convection oven? Cooking times may vary slightly when using aluminum pans in a convection oven. Monitor your dish closely, especially the first few times you use a particular pan. Do aluminum pans affect the taste of the food cooked in a convection oven? Aluminum pans are generally inert and do not impart a taste to the food. However, ensure that the pan is clean and in good condition to avoid any potential transfer of flavors. Can I use aluminum pans for broiling in a convection oven? While aluminum pans are suitable for baking and roasting, they may not be the best choice for broiling at high temperatures. Check the pan’s specifications and use broiler-safe pans for this purpose. How do I clean aluminum pans used in a convection oven? Allow the pan to cool before cleaning. Use a mild detergent and avoid abrasive cleaners to prevent damage to the aluminum surface. Hand washing is recommended for prolonging the pan’s life. while aluminum pans are generally safe for use in a convection oven, it is essential to exercise caution and consider specific guidelines provided by the manufacturer of both the pan and the oven. Most aluminum pans are designed to withstand the heat generated by convection ovens, making them a convenient choice for various cooking tasks. However, it is crucial to verify that the pan is labeled as oven-safe and to avoid using pans with nonstick coatings at high temperatures. By adhering to recommended guidelines and taking necessary precautions, individuals can confidently utilize aluminum pans in their convection ovens, ensuring both efficient cooking and the preservation of the pan’s integrity over time.

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Just because your colleagues in the future workplace will include artificial intelligence and bots, doesn’t mean that human leadership skills won’t be necessary. In fact, leadership skills will be vital to success. Tomorrow’s fast-moving, interconnected and technology-driven world will require leaders to adapt to the new realities of the 4th industrial revolution in order to succeed. While some individuals are born with innate leadership abilities, the leadership skills of the future workplace can also be learned by individuals with a passion for doing so. 14 Leadership Skills of the Future Workplace - Actively Agile Due to the speed of change in the future workplace, leaders will have to agile and able to embrace and celebrate change. Successful leaders during the 4th industrial revolution will see change not as a burden but as an opportunity to grow and innovate. - Emotional intelligence (EQ) Just as employees will need a healthy amount of emotional intelligence, it will be critical for leaders in the future workplace to be able to perceive, understand and manage emotions—theirs and their team’s. - Humbly Confident Tomorrow’s leaders will need to find a balance between confidence in their own abilities and decisions, and being humble about their place in the organization. Future leaders will take all the unique skills of the team working together to drive initiatives and leaders won’t be viewed as the critical cog to success. Tomorrow’s leaders will encourage others to shine. Leaders will need to earn the respect of their team by holding themselves accountable. The workplace of the future will become more transparent and collaborative. In this environment, it’s crucial for a leader’s actions to be in alignment with the company’s goals and objectives. In any organization there are multiple stakeholders and a future leader will need a big-picture vision and be able to understand how each stakeholder, whether it’s employees, suppliers, shareholders or another, will be impacted by decisions. This requires a leader to strategically determine how to meet all stakeholders’ needs effectively. There won’t be a clear roadmap to follow in the workplace of the future. This requires a leader to have the courage to face the unknown and navigate difficult circumstances. Possibly even more essential is the courage to change course in the event the situation calls for a new strategy. Leaders will need flexibility in the future to accommodate the shifting demands of workers, workspaces, and tools. What resulted in success in the past won’t be the formula for tomorrow’s success, so leaders need to flex to accommodate the new reality. And, the reality is expected to shift regularly, so leaders won’t be able to be complacent. - Tech Savvy The 4th industrial revolution fuelled by technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics, internet of things, big data, augmented reality, and more. Just about every industry and company will change because of technology. Leaders will need to understand and have conversations and make decisions about technology. The ability to understand what tech can do for an organization is essential, and leaders must continuously embrace new platforms and tech tools. As a result of the influx of machines into the future workplace, leaders will need to be even more human. A human’s intuition is the ability to “read” what’s not being said and is at the moment a uniquely human skill. A leader who is willing to have conversations around what’s not being said and to hear the good, bad and ugly from their team will be poised for future success. Future leaders won’t stay in their corner office. It will be imperative that leaders in the future work alongside their employees and get to know their strengths and weaknesses to help them acquire new skills and help drive their professional development. They will be very collaborative. - Quick learners Leaders will need to quickly assess a situation and learn what they need in order to make effective decisions. Along with this, they will need to be open to coaching and learning from the subject matter experts on their team. - Culturally intelligent Our future workplaces will be diverse and global. Effective leadership requires someone adept at appreciating and leveraging the differences every individual brings to the team from their individual perspectives. With a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, leaders will need to exude authenticity. These are the ones best able to build connections and trust. Leaders will need to be authentic in times of uncertainty and failure just as they need to be when they are excited about success. While the pace of the future workplace will be quick and it will require flexibility, a future leader will need to maintain focus on the objectives of the organization. They provide the stability employees need even when the pace of change could make it easy to pivot from one priority to another. A strong leader will be able to cut through the chaos and make sure everyone knows what’s important. Thank you for reading my post. Here at LinkedIn and at Forbes I regularly write about management and technology trends. I have also written a new book about AI, click here for more information. To read my future posts simply join my network here or click ‘Follow’. Also feel free to connect with me via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Slideshare or YouTube. About Bernard Marr Bernard Marr is an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and a strategic business & technology advisor to governments and companies. He helps organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchains, and the Internet of Things. LinkedIn has ranked Bernard as one of the world’s top 5 business influencers. He is a frequent contributor to the World Economic Forum and writes a regular column for Forbes. Every day Bernard actively engages his 1.5 million social media followers and shares content that reaches millions of readers.

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Switzerland announced a new CHF 11.5 million ($13.3 million) winter aid package for Ukraine on Dec. 20, bringing the total of Switzerland's winter assistance to Ukraine to around CHF 26 million ($30 million). The combination of cold weather and intensified Russian attacks puts Ukraine's energy sector under heavy strain, especially as Russia intentionally targets critical infrastructure. The Swiss funds will be directed towards NGOs that work near Ukraine's front lines to repair damaged civilian infrastructure, deliver heating material, and help ensure the availability of clean water supplies. Some of the Swiss government's winter aid funding has also gone directly to Ukraine's State Emergency Service and United Nations programs aimed at alleviating the combined impact of cold weather and Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. The programs offer cold-weather clothing and other supplies to Ukrainians, as well as direct cash payments to those affected by or displaced by the war. Switzerland allocated CHF 54 million ($62 million) in 2022 through the World Bank for rebuilding in Ukraine, primarily aimed at repairing energy infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks.

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By Yenibel Ruiz Theaters in the streets to relay information, chronicles in indigenous languages and unknown stories from rural communities that don’t appear on the traditional news agenda. This is what some digital native media outlets in Latin America are producing and promoting. Digital sites like La Pública in Bolivia, El Pitazo in Venezuela and global site Rising Voices are establishing relationships with low-income, rural and indigenous communities. The idea is to produce their own news agendas different from those of traditional media. The sites give voice to community problems and support the creation of media that come from the communities – led by citizens, not journalists – that will have the reach of digital news sites. “[La Pública] was born with the idea of creating an alliance, building bridges between journalism, activism and citizens,” said Javier Badani, journalist and project manager of La Pública, in conversation with the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas. “We distance ourselves from traditional media and seek our own agenda.” The journalist explained that La Pública has three areas of action: the site where it publishes journalistic work, social networks that encourage public debate and the sharing of knowledge through workshops in communities. Through this last area of action, Badani said, communities can write about themes that interest them during the workshops and later send the stories to La Pública for publication. An example of this is the project “Crónicas Aymaras” (Aymara Chronicles) that is part of the Cuyahuani 2.0 project with the Jaqi Aru community located in El Alto in the department of La Paz. Badani explained it was created with the help of the Indigenous University of Bolivia with whom La Pública had established an alliance. “We went to the Indigenous University and have given workshops to young people,” he said. He added that the young Aymara from Jaqi Aru write about topics that interest them. Since many of the stories refer to remote places that are not on maps, they created an interactive map to give geographical context to the stories. Ruben Hilare of the Jaqi Aru collective explained to the Knight Center that the La Pública project is another experience in digital media in which the collective Jaqi Aru has participated. “We organized ourselves as partners and started writing bilingual stories in Aymara and Spanish, just to bridge the gap of the Aymara language on the internet,” Hilare said. The group began exploring the web in 2007, and in 2009 started their own blog with the help of Global Voices. “More than 10 young people met in the city of El Alto, and we said, as a group: what is the situation of our language in relation to the internet and cyberspace?” Hilare explained. The Jaqi Aru community is also active on social networks and uses available digital tools like Soundcloud to keep their language alive. Hilare explained that the work has not been in vain, that the networks help to connect young people who are embarrassed to use the Aymara language to find spaces where it is used, and not only for daily activities, but also to talk about the economy and technology. It’s also to discuss issues like the possibility of a new multilingual identification card prototype from the government. “Jaqi Aru means human language in Aymara. We are all young Aymara who migrated from different rural areas, provinces to big cities,” Hilare explained. The stories of the young Aymara are published in the Aymara language and in Spanish in the community’s blog and in the project they have with La Pública. The projects of La Pública with other communities will continue this year. The site announced a new project called “Yatiyawayama, indigenous digital stories,” which will repeat the experience of the workshops with Jaqi Aru. But, this time, the project will be with 60 young people in indigenous areas known as Pilón de Lajas to the north of La Paz, and in Totora Marca, an indigenous population in the area of Oruro. Because internet access is limited, the Pilón Lajas community will have to move to the nearest town to use the internet and send their stories. By continuing these projects, La Pública is giving “the possibility, as these communities have never had before, to be protagonists of the information that comes from them, that which they want to tell, their reality,” according to Badani. Meanwhile, in Venezuela, El Pitazo (translated as The Whistle) seeks to provide and receive information from low-income communities through partnerships with non-governmental organizations working in those communities. Cesar Bátiz, director and coordinator of this digital media site, told the Knight Center about the new project “El Pitazo in the Street,” which aims to reach the country’s low-income population. He explained that although news from El Pitazo reaches economically disadvantaged communities through cellphone text messaging, the team now is establishing relationships with community leaders and nonprofits in order to bring information directly to these audiences through mobile cinemas. Javier Melera, co-founder of El Pitazo, said that the idea of the project “is to have street cinema showings with content from El Pitazo. We are the ones that go directly to the community.” “El Pitazo in the Street” not only aims to bring information to the community, but also to train people that live in the community on issues of citizen journalism, mobile journalism, video recording and how to send information to social networks, explained Yelitza Linares, editorial adviser to El Pitazo. “The idea is that they are citizen reporters, and they give us the whistle (information),” she said. Currently, “El Pitazo en la Calle” is happening in five states across the country. The challenge, Linares said, is to expand the project to eight states during the next quarter. “We are trying to go further. We want to create a transmedia process in which people of truth are incorporated and take ownership of the generation of content,” Bátiz said. “We also want the people to help us to create this content and we believe that the best way of doing this is to build confidence, to achieve this relationship of growth, of aid between the community and the media.” In the same spirit of growing relationships between digital media and communities often left out of the agendas of traditional media, digital platform Rising Voices opens a contest every year for proposals that come from communities to create citizen media. “Every year, we have a contest where communities can present their ideas so that they can empower themselves. Each year, we receive between 600 and 1,200 proposals from around the world and we finance between five and eight projects each year,” said Eddie Avila, director of Rising Voices, in conversation with the Knight Center. Avila explained that in 2007, Rising Voices began to support communities that were starting to use digital media like blogs because they noticed that bloggers only covered news from the middle class. Rising Voices helps by providing small funds to the proposals that win the competition. "They are microfunds, between two and five thousand dollars that can be used for workshops, to buy equipment. It’s not to finance a large project, but it is meant to help committed people to not spend money from their own pockets,” Avila said. For example, in 2014, Rising Voices awarded microgrants to seven citizen media outreach projects from communities of the Amazon. One of the winners, the Jatta Wöötanö project, started a blog for Yekuana indigenous youth in Venezuela. “The project will enable the youth from the community to create a team of ‘ethnocommunicators’, a term used to describe people who use social communication and have a deep understanding of their culture with a desire to share that knowledge,” the first post read. Rising Voices’ microgrant program has supported at least twenty projects from Latin America alone over the past nine years. Avila added that the idea of the microfund contest is to support the communities, which are not yet represented, to use the web. “The ideas are very diverse and it is interesting to see. There are a variety of projects, many with blogs, video, audio, online radio, even mapping projects,” Avila explained. “It is quite varied and we like that because they themselves present their ideas and it is not us who say what we’re looking for.” Rising Voices is working on a new challenge regarding language. It is looking to create a multilingual platform that goes beyond major languages. “We are now working hard with indigenous communities in Latin America so that they can use the internet in their language. We have been quite successful and we have many projects,” Avila said. "They have created a network of digital activists of indigenous languages. That's also something new for us. We learned the contexts in each community. There are different challenges for each community and we continue to learn how to help them support themselves.” Note from the editor: This story was originally published by the Knight Center’s blog Journalism in the Americas, the predecessor of LatAm Journalism Review.

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Election coverage is perhaps one of the biggest challenges in newsrooms: processing large volumes of information in a short time and with the same team that works in everyday conditions. The rapid spread of false information with a high impact on elections has become an additional factor that makes the task difficult. Therefore, having a group of fact-checkers during the electoral period has become almost a requirement for any newsroom. But verifying the amount of information circulating through social networks is impossible without excellent planning and collaboration, sometimes between media with different editorial lines and even with organizations outside the journalistic world. Reverso, in Argentina, and Verificado.uy, in Uruguay, were two fact-checking projects created in the region with the objective of verifying data exclusively during elections in their respective countries. Both were created as a result of alliances – Reverso is a collaboration of more than 120 media outlets and Verificado.uy joins media, academic and civil society organizations. Zommer considered three key lessons she was left with after months of work. The first is to always make alliances that are as plural and diverse as possible, especially in polarized countries, such as in the vast majority of Latin America. This allows you, according to Zommer, to reach a greater proportion of the population taking into account that many people will follow the outlet to which they are loyal. In this sense, it is important to include as many editorial lines as possible. “My recommendation to anyone doing it in other countries: don't focus on other points only like who has more visits or who has a more entrenched or more popular brand. But in electoral contexts pay special attention to this issue, what the audience reads, where we are perceived to be on the political map,” Zommer said. For Matyszczyk, "awareness of the importance of this initiative at the social level" was the main lesson. The work of Verificado.uy had great relevance for the community, she explained. From there appeared other lessons such as how work was coordinated “to be able to achieve efficient results,” and even the “political issues” that had to do with the way in which the coalition partners were treated. Zommer coincides in these last two points. The other two lessons were clarity in the workflow between all the organizations that were part of the project, as well as the clear establishment of rules and the people in charge of enforcing them. “It's not that we necessarily got through the first day well,” Zommer said. However, she did say that when there were violations of the agreements, they were quickly corrected. "Since that is not something usual in Argentina, it is certainly worth it that this is very clear." Zommer believes that the biggest challenge took place before starting – precisely, reaching these agreements and convincing the allied media that the project was important and necessary. "That challenge took us more than four months," she said. "The media did not convince themselves that it was not risky, that they were not exposed too much, that they would not lose." Yet, once the project started, other media started to join, the director said. In Uruguay, on the other hand, the greatest challenge was precisely to ensure that the verifications arrived on time to the indicated persons through a suitable tool. "To help separate the wheat from the chaff and for the population to have a tool available that allows them to access verified information to avoid believing in misleading or false data," Matyszczyk said. For the directors of both projects, the initiatives were very positive. Both for the work developed as a team, as well as for the awareness created between the communities. Of particular interest were some of the innovations implemented during this period, such as one in which Reverso talked to and published about the cases of ordinary people – not politicians or celebrities – who were affected by disinformation. People who went viral from false information. "They are proof that it can happen to anyone," Zommer explained. “What we were looking for was for people to increase their care when sharing content that they don't know is true. A good strategy that emphasized with people that just like them, you could be a victim of disinformation.” The team also carried out a series of chats with older adults, who it is believed that, together with teenagers, share misinformation the most. "When we think about the cure for disinformation we always say that the key is for people to know more about this phenomenon and not share things they are not sure of," Zommer said. Although Zommer does not believe that maintaining Reverso at a time when there are no elections makes a lot of sense, she does believe that it would be very interesting to rethink the possibility of replicating it when a new electoral period arrives. "Yes it is not worth it to lose what was built," she said. "The public response also left us very satisfied," Matyszczy said. “The checks of Verificado.uy managed to permeate in different social spheres, we were cited by several political actors as guarantors of information and also, from social networks, the interaction with the audience was favorable. Together we create a citizen conscience that demands quality information.” The Verificado.uy team is in an evaluation stage to determine which aspects can be improved, and from there to think about possibly continuing the project that depends largely on funders. “Learning also happens, to learn from the journey and improve in the future,” Matyszczy said. “The most valuable thing was to have created a first history of data verification at the electoral political level, which could be improved in the future, like all human activity.”

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Just as journalistic organizations in Ecuador and Paraguay are complaining about the use of laws against the press aimed at silencing journalistis, the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) released a statement expressing concern about the "deterioration of freedom of expression and press freedom on the American continent," reported La Prensa. Considering that "some Latin American governments have passed laws that restrict freedom of expression and the right to receive information, as well as the freedom and independence of news media," and that "the enemies of press freedom – organized crime and authoritarian governments – are taking actions to control information and restrict news media," IAPA called on governments to adopt specific laws aimed at fighting impunity. IAPA said governments should not "pass legislation that restricts press freedom," and "as a matter of urgency," governments should "review and abolish laws that restrict the work of journalists." The Paraguayan Journalists Forum (FOPEP in Spanish) decried the increase in lawsuits against journalists, arguing that such lawsuits threaten a free press and the right to information, according to ABC. "Charges of defamation and slander have become a kind of 'legal cudgel' or tool to intimidate the workers of the press, trying to stop or silence their reporting and research." FOPEP highlighted the cases of journalists from the newspaper ABC Color, such as Jorge Torres, sued after denouncing irregularities in the management of funds in a governmental office; Sandra López, sued by a businesswoman after publishing articles about "doubtful" payments received by her husband's company; and Omar Acosta, who is being sued by a police officer accused of subjecting detainees to torture, according to FOPEP. In Ecuador, meanwhile, the Andean Foundation for the Observation and Study of Media (Fundamedios) at the end of May filed a complaint alleging the unconstitutionality of contempt laws and other related regulations that hold journalists responsible for offending public officials. The use of such laws by officials in Ecuador has been constantly criticized by human rights and press freedom groups. César Ricaurte, director of Fundamedios, said that since 2008, the organization has received reports of 358 incidents of physical and verbal aggression against journalists. Ricaurte noted that half of the cases that occurred in 2011 have been at the hands of government and public safety officials. Note from the editor: This story was originally published by the Knight Center’s blog Journalism in the Americas, the predecessor of LatAm Journalism Review.

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Harry S. Hwang, MD, Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD, FACS, the result of “Single” vs “Double” Eyelids in the Perceived Attractiveness of Chinese Women, Aesthetic Surgical treatment Journal, amount 34, problem 3, March 2014, Pages 374–382, https: //doi.org/10.1177/1090820X14523020 Back ground: A well-defined supratarsal crease has usually been considered appealing, representing a significant component in an attractive top eyelid. About 50% of East and Southeast Asian women can be created with either a minor or missing supratarsal eyelid crease. Among individuals of Chinese lineage, the creation of a supratarsal crease (“double” eyelid blepharoplasty) is considered the most common cosmetic surgical procedure, but no relative research has evaluated the height through which an top eyelid crease is viewed as many appealing and dependent on social history. Goals: The writers assess how attractiveness is interpreted by various social teams to find out whether double-eyelid blepharoplasty enhances attractiveness according to both Chinese and observers that are non-Chinese. The photographs had been improved with computer imaging pc software to come up with 3 extra pictures, depicting low, moderate, and high top eyelid creases for each model. Via an Internet-based study device, Chinese and non-Chinese observers had been expected to speed the attractiveness of this faces with every eyelid position that is potential. (studies are available online at www. Aestheticsurgeryjournal.com, as Appendix 1 and Appendix 2. ) Outcomes: Both Chinese and non-Chinese observers considered the medium-height eyelid that is upper many appealing (P The character of peoples beauty that is facial attractiveness was pondered for many thousands of years. Attempts to define beauty either by neoclassical requirements, facial percentage, or mathematical models lack medical legitimacy, 1 and faculties of attractiveness might be impacted by social and cultural distinctions. However, more present reasoning indicates aesthetic judgment could be both more universal and comparable across different social backgrounds than formerly comprehended. 2 Facial averageness and symmetry are 2 characteristics demonstrated to be requirements of beauty both in Western and non-Western countries. Rhodes and peers 3 revealed that a facial-shape that is averaged of the identical competition and intercourse increased observed attractiveness of both Chinese and Japanese faces; decreasing averageness by going the faces out of the normal facial form reduced recognized attractiveness. The writers determined that facial form averageness influenced attractiveness and, further, had been a characteristic not restricted to Western countries. Nevertheless, averageness and symmetry don’t assist us to know exactly what certain areas that are anatomic forms, and jobs are particularly desirable. The eyes represent a defining that is potential for facial attractiveness. Improvement associated with the eyes within the pursuit of individual beauty happens to be well documented. 4 not merely perform some eyes determine ones own capability to understand globe, nevertheless they additionally perform a effective part in nonverbal interaction. Ones own thoughts, interest, and responsiveness may be communicated by nonverbal cues produced by the eye and structures that are periorbital. The periorbital areas also provide demonstrated an ability to be of vital importance in determining sex; ergo, it may be hypothesized that they’re essential in determining attractiveness also. 5 Further, a well-defined supratarsal crease is actually considered an important component within the representation of a lovely eyelid that is upper. Blepharoplasty is a very common surgical treatment done to get rid of excess skin or pseudoherniated fat obstructing the defined supratarsal crease. More or less 50% of East and Southeast Asian women can be created with a small or missing eyelid crease that is supratarsal. 6 Creation of a supratarsal crease (“double eyelid”) is considered the most common cosmetic surgical procedure among folks of Chinese lineage. 7 blepharoplasty that is cosmetic is still the most used facial aesthetic procedure in Asian Us americans. 8 In a 2012 American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) account research, 44% of user surgeons responded that blepharoplasty had been the most typical facial plastic cosmetic surgery means of Asian Americans, with rhinoplasty being the 2nd most frequent, at 41per cent for the reason that particular group that is ethnic. Double eyelid surgery is dependent on Mikamo’s initial description in 1896. 9 Due to the fact supratarsal eyelid crease is considered appealing in Western countries, wish to have this surgery happens to be considered mainly social. 10 but, we ought to be apprehensive about presuming this to end up being the inspiration of Chinese clients asking for an eyelid that is double. The desire may possibly not be for Westernization by itself; rather, the individual can be searching for a conservative normal eyelid that is chinese observable among their relatives and buddies. Kaw 11 shows that Asian people pursue aesthetic eyelid surgery not really much to “Westernize” their eyes but alternatively to seem more open-minded, energetic, and youthful. In most cases, whenever doing blepharoplasty, the superior palpebral crease shouldn’t be placed more than one-third the distance involving the attention’s pupil while the brow. 12 The white—or that is classic crease lies about 7 to 10 mm over the eyelid margin. Instead, the eyelid that is upper are set at numerous levels, commonly designated as low, moderate, and high. Liu 13 further stratified the appearance of the eyelid that is upper 4 teams. For Chinese ladies desiring dual eyelid surgery, a crease between 5 and 8 mm over the eyelid margin happens to be recommended; for guys, a lesser eyelid crease happens to be recommended as more appropriate. 14 nevertheless, inside our breakdown of the literary works, we failed to locate a relative research evaluating the height of which an upper eyelid crease is viewed as most appealing, as dependant on social history. Just before undertaking this research, we posited that Chinese and non-Chinese observers would look at the existence of a eyelid crease to be much more appealing; also, we hypothesized that the reduced eyelid crease place will be considered both natural and much more appealing, considering that the reduced crease yields the dual eyelid without searching too “Westernized. ” It really is our hope that the outcomes of the research could be used to better counsel clients on practical expectations that are surgical sensed attractiveness of specific lid levels. After getting board that is institutional approval in the Boston University class of Medicine (Boston, Massachusetts), 19 females of Chinese lineage had been recruited as models and front photographs had been taken of the faces. This research had been carried out from 2010 to May 2011 november. The participating models had been chosen from a band of student volunteers from Boston University. The criterion to be a model would be to be of Asian lineage and between 18 and 23 years old. Consent was obtained from each model. Making use of computer imaging computer pc software (Photoshop; Adobe, San Jose, Ca), the photographs had been digitally changed to build 3 extra frontal-view pictures matching to each model. Each part of any photo that is particular differed just within the height associated with the model’s top eyelid crease. The top eyelid creases had been classified to be missing, low, moderate, and full of height, according to Liu’s delineations. 14 The missing crease and high-level creases had been very very first determined, after which the reduced and middle crease amounts had been marked https://mail-order-wives.org by splitting the length between your 2 amounts. The exact same crease width ended up being drawn utilising the pen-mode for the computer imaging software. An Internet-based study device is made, by having an English variation in addition to a Chinese variation, translated with an indigenous Chinese presenter. The Chinese variation ended up being translated to the standard old-fashioned (complex) Chinese figures ideal for both Chinese and Taiwanese individuals. Demographic information had been gathered for many study individuals, which included adult people 18 years old or older, of all of the backgrounds that are ethnic. (there have been no exclusion that is geographic. ) The analysis individuals had been recruited for a basis that is voluntary different social media marketing internet sites, including both English-based and Chinese-based internet sites. The study had been available for six months. Reminders to perform the study had been sent three months ahead of the conclusion regarding the research. The non-Chinese team had been thought as all individuals whom didn’t self-identify as being either Chinese or Taiwanese in ethnicity. These Chinese and non-Chinese individuals had been then expected to check out and compare the 4 pictures of each and every model, rating each variation through the many popular with the smallest amount of attractive (numbers 1–5). Faces had been scored from 1 to 4, with a rating of just one denoting the essential face that is attractive 4 showing minimal appealing within the set. In this method, greater ratings would correlate with reduced observed attractiveness. A 22-year-old Chinese girl. Four upper eyelid crease variations: (A) missing top eyelid crease, (B) low top eyelid crease, (C) medium top eyelid crease, and (D) high upper eyelid crease.

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You may think you don’t have time for the things that you need to do, much less for the things you want to do. Starting a farm business?! Forget it. But the truth is, you make time for what’s important. Eeeeeekkk Steppin on some toes. Whether you tend towards the side of working too much and not enjoying life or you often run around like a chicken with your head cut off struggling to get things done you are still giving your time to the things that matter the most to you. The problem is, sometimes there are things that appear more important than they really are. For example, if you have a job, you probably think that your job should come first no matter what, just because you don’t want to get fired and you need the paycheck. Or there is no way you would let the dishes sit for a few hours while you go on a walk with your family. I am preaching to the choir here. This is what you’ve been taught your entire life and what is expected. Be productive, and get things done, you’re lazy if you don’t. The thought of letting work sit for just a bit is often very stress-inducing, due to the expectations that society puts on people today to be productive. But the problem is – we need more than work and putting work first all the time is not realistic or healthy. Cultivating a lifestyle you love is far more important. Never missing work to go on a picnic, taking your kids on a surprise trip to the lake, or even just meeting your spouse for lunch are the sweet moments of life that we miss out on. Because your life is about those things, not about your work, with few exceptions. If you are having issues aligning your lifestyle to meet your goals so that you can live the way that you desire, you have a little work to do. Most of it has to do with time management and reestablishing what is truly important to you in your life. You’ll want to set SMART goals for life and business, design actionable steps, schedule those actions, and then you’ll be working toward creating the lifestyle you want to live. Sound good? Establish Time-Centered Boundaries A time-centered boundary is a line you won’t cross when it comes to something being interrupted. A personal example is I won’t meet a rabbit transporter or buyer over church times. We have Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday night set aside for church. I would rather lose a sale than skip. I don’t even like having some people meet Sunday afternoons but I try to be as flexible as possible. While this is a personal boundary I won’t let my business cross it’s also important that you have boundaries around giving yourself time to work. Personal Boundry Examples For everyone, this is going to be different. What you value is going to be different than what someone else values. Not only that, what you enjoy doing is going to be different too. - If you have kids, you may feel that certain times during the day are more important. - Can date night with your spouse be interrupted or not? - Will you miss your child’s event, and if so, what reason is good enough? Business Boundry Examples - Maybe you get to work two nights a week. - Some people love editing videos, others hate it. If you like it, and it is part of your business, you may place more priority on editing videos than writing blog posts. It’s all up to you. Think about the things that are extremely important to you now. So when something demands your time over that block of time that is off limits you can say no without hesitation. Set Clear Expectations for Others While you’re making expectations for yourself, you’ll want to set them for others too. You can’t be upset with someone when you haven’t made your personal boundaries clear to them. In both your personal life and in your business life. They didn’t know that thing was important to you. If everyone knows you’re going to go to your child’s games every single time. Then your customers will expect it and will accept it. If it’s unusual, they might be annoyed if it interferes with what they wanted. Find ways to me it clear what you are doing. If you have an office and the door is closed it shouldn’t be opened. Have a way to put a sign on the door to tell them what you are doing. Everyone from your dog to your child should know when not to interrupt you and when it’s okay to do so. On my rabbitry for sale page, I put the “office hours” so they know when they can expect a response back from messages or emails. BUT it only works when you stick to those boundaries as well. Set SMART Life and Business Goals Learn how to set goals properly. When you do set goals the right way, you end up with something that can be used to track your progress. But before you set any goals you need to be clear on where you stand in your life and farm business AND where you are going. A clear picture of both points is so important or you are going to end up wasting your time. Your goals will be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. From those goals, you can create your plans to make sure the goals are reached. Create Action Steps from Your Goals The good thing about making the goals the right way is that you can create action steps from your goals. Then you can take those goals or tasks and put them into your calendar when it needs to be done or you would like to reach the goal. Don’t put just the due date in the calendar for the end goal, put the actions you need to take on the day you need to take them in your calendar as well. Work Smarter Not Harder To Reach Your Goals Think carefully about every action that you take and what jobs or tasks can you do at the same time that will help you move forward. It doesn’t have to be hard or complicated but if you were walking in one direction and you can grab the tools you need for one job as well as another why not bring them both back with you even if you’re not planning on doing that second job right now. Also, make sure that you were using digital tools that will help you get the job done faster or work while you don’t have to. Schedule your social media content, batch write your blog posts, and edit your videos the right way so they can be published on multiple platforms. Learn to Love Your Calendar (schedule everything) If having a schedule makes you feel boxed in don’t shoot me. But you need a plan and a schedule. If you just ride by the set of your paints life will just happen to you. You won’t reach your business goals and you certainly won’t get to where you want to be in life or business. Your calendar is so important because you shouldn’t only be using it when you have an appointment to keep. Each day should have its own plan. From what you need to do in the morning with farm chores, what your kiddoes have going on, date night with your spouse, to that awesome vacation you are going on, and when your animals are due to have their babies. This is my favorite planner that allows you to schedule out your day by the hour. If your brain needs paper don’t fight it trying to use digital. It also tells you what you need to do to generate income today for your farm business. It’s so easy to get stuck in the weeds and not realize you haven’t done anything to increase income. You might have even let your marketing slip and it is showing in your sales. Stick to It Every Day The main thing that is going to bring success is sticking to your plans for the long term. Having a business that runs itself takes A LOT of work, in the beginning, to set up. Make sure that what you expect of yourself is realistic. You can’t expect yourself to get 34 hours worth of work done in a 24hr day. This is why I LOVE time blocking. It helps you to SEE what you are expecting yourself to get done. Even if it is something as small as collecting the eggs you should still put it on your calendar. It still takes 10-15 minutes to put on shoes walk out to the coop gather the eggs and walk back. That’s if you don’t get distracted and do something else. Adjust as Needed It would be foolish of me to think that you could get through the day without having any interruptions. With other humans in your life, animals, and nature affecting your farm business there are going to be hiccups. BUT when you know the plan for the day you can QUICKLY reassess and adjust. Moving the things that are not as important to the next day. Notice I didn’t say urgent. That is a topic for another time. Also when you are making plans and schedules you can see where your time is being spent and in turn look to see what is affecting your success and what is working to reach your goals and what is not working. Because of this, you can change and make things better as you go. Aligning your work and to-do list to help you build the farm business and life you want requires an understanding of time management, a mindset change about what matters most to you, and how your actions affect not only today but the future. Even on the days that have gone crazy, you can find one small task to market your business. Adding one more ounce of weight to that boulder called momentum. Watch this video to see what I mean in real life.

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- Browse Items - Browse Collections - Browse Exhibits - Contact Us Created by Common Core in the University of Hong Kong for Digital and Multimedia Innovations project, this site showcases posters, photographs, artifacts, sketches, and videos that archive and promote the excellent student works. All materials are selected from various Common Core courses and exhibitions on Common Core Student Learning Festivals. Teachers and teaching assistants elected a representative sampling, and presented them here, together, in new collaborative context. A reflective video on foreign concepts associated with how Indian society deals with complex social and economic issues In this course, we will embark on an exciting journey to India. We will explore the diverse ethnic, religious, artistic and social realities of India… You have no featured exhibits.

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Provides users with a comprehensive guide to over 2,700 contemporary testing instruments, containing information essential for a complete evaluation of test products within such diverse areas as psychology, education, business, and leadership. This resource also includes the complete Tests in Print database. Tests in Print (TIP) serves as a comprehensive bibliography to all known commercially available tests that are currently in print in the English language. TIP provides vital information to users including test purpose, test publisher, in-print status, price, test acronym, intended test population, administration times, publication date(s), and test author(s). A score index permits users to identify what is being measured by each test. Produced by the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements at the University of Nebraska.

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New regulatory and legislative initiatives including the Online Safety Bill, the Digital Markets Unit, and Age Appropriate Design Code mean regulators need to be more switched on than ever to the interactions across their digital regulatory regimes. Regulating ‘digital’ brings new and different challenges: the rapid pace of change, number of interconnected and cross cutting issues, and size and scale of the players requires closer regulatory coordination than ever before. At the same time, it is incredibly important to deliver an aligned and coherent digital regulatory framework/landscape, which continues to encourage innovation and competition, and protect and benefit businesses and consumers. The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) was formed in 2020 and brings together the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the Office of Communications (Ofcom) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to work together on these issues. 1. Introduction: How regulators are working together to support growth and innovation in digital markets i. Background to the DRCF and how we work ii. Priorities for 2022/23 2. In Focus: Algorithmic Processing i. Building our understanding: the benefits and harms of algorithms ii. The landscape for algorithmic audits iii. Looking forward: improving algorithmic transparency and auditing The event will be held as a virtual presentation, with time for the speakers to take some audience questions at the end of the session.

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The Vermont Statutes Online The Vermont Statutes Online have been updated to include the actions of the 2023 session of the General Assembly. NOTE: The Vermont Statutes Online is an unofficial copy of the Vermont Statutes Annotated that is provided as a convenience. Executive Order No. 3-72 (No. 02-16) [Disability Employment Working Group] WHEREAS, the State of Vermont is committed to developing and maintaining a high-performing workforce that provides access, meaningful services, and improved outcomes for all citizens; and WHEREAS, to achieve this goal, the state workforce must include a diversity of perspectives that reflects all Vermonters, including people with disabilities; and WHEREAS, currently only 34.6 percent of Vermont’s 41,500 working-age people with disabilities are employed and, in 2014, an estimated 24.2 percent of Vermonters aged 18 to 64 with a disability lived in families with incomes below the poverty line; and WHEREAS, the State has a vested interest in preventing discrimination against people living with a disability, eliminating barriers to meaningful employment, and attracting the highest quality candidates into state employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, continued progress towards serving and employing people with disabilities requires both the commitment and participation of executive leaders throughout state government. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED I, Peter E. Shumlin, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor, do hereby order and direct that a “Disability Employment Working Group” be established under the auspices of the Governor’s Workforce Equity and Diversity Council (“GWEDC”) as follows: I. Composition and Process. The Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources (“DHR”) or designee shall chair the Working Group. The Working Group shall have up to five members, including: 1. The Commissioner of DHR or designee; 2. The Commissioner of the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (“DAIL”) or designee; and 3. Up to three members of the GWEDC appointed by its chair or co-chairs. The Working Group shall meet at the call of the Chair. The Disability Employment Working Group shall make recommendations regarding hiring practices to increase access to state employment for individuals with disabilities. The Working Group shall consider, among other strategies: 1. Partnering with employment organizations and other community groups to identify and recruit qualified applicants and promote state employment opportunities; 2. Reviewing current training programs for all state employees to ensure coverage of disability etiquette and best practices; 3. Implementing the “Progressive Employment” model, in which participants are exposed to a series of short-term work experiences, through the use of internships or trainee programs; 4. Identifying and accessing short-term skills training in high-demand areas to meet state workforce demands; and 5. Recommending further steps to bring individuals with disabilities into state employment at a rate that is as close as possible to that of the general population of working Vermonters, and comparing progress made each year to increase hiring opportunities and the integrated employment of those with disabilities, while maintaining the confidentiality of employees’ personal information. The GWEDC shall include an update on disability employment in the state workforce as part of its annual report. IV. Effective Date. This Executive Order shall take effect upon signing. Dated March 23, 2016

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Bubblesofearth wrote:The point about the El Salvador link wasn't political but technological, i.e. that few people are using BTC. If people don't use a technology then it's failed in its purpose. Gold can be used in some places around the world, including some US states, to buy stuff. Do you consider gold to be currency? I would be VERY dubious about claims that "Almost no-one in El Salvador uses Bitcoin - not even in tourism does it seem to be an attraction." How does ANYONE establish the figures to prove or disprove that claim. Forget for a moment the fact that we may both believe that bitcoin use is not the majority of transactions in El Salvador. How would you set about establishing the number of BTC transactions? I can tell you what academic studies have done, which indeed shows a picture of only modest use. They have assumed that every bitcoin transaction in El Salvador uses the CHIVO wallet. They could also get banking data of BTC conversion to USD. First point of contention. The majority of people or businesses in El Salvador don't have bank accounts. Historically it's a cash based economy. Second point: The entire movement grew out of a tourist resort calling itself "Bitcoin Beach" with it's own wallet. https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... l=en&gl=US https://apps.apple.com/ng/app/blink-bit ... 1531383905 You can download it yourself. Go on, do so, even though you will never use it. Imagine that I am feeling generous and send 30,000 satt's. Are you in El Salvador because you have that wallet? Now imagine that you do use it. Are you in El Salvador when you buy your Coffee in London or Lugano? Ok, so imagine that you are a tourist in El Salvador and use the same wallet. How is ANYONE going to know that you spent money in El Salvador rather than elsewhere? Well if the person or establishment you pay is using a Chivo wallet or a bank in El Salvador they will. But not if they are using another Blink (Bitcoin Beach) wallet! The transaction data ISN'T there to back any claims about geographic or jurisdiction use. The only link is that nobody other than El Salvador citizens are allowed the Chivo wallet, but such people can use other wallets instead. A few more questions. 1) did you know any of this. 2) do you think that the economist that you quoted does or cares? Is it not impossible that tourists visiting El Salvador might enjoy the ability to spend their BTC? According to your economist it doesn't happen! Very VERY dubious claims. Statistics of tourism also also call her claims into question. There seems to have been a tourism uptick. https://fas.usda.gov/data/el-salvador-f ... tutional-4 I think that I'll leave the subject of El Salvador there. Maybe in 5 years time we will be better able to judge the success or failure of their legal tender laws, though to be honest we would have to agree what either looked like or meant.

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I have written before about self-harm (see here) but today I want to write more specifically about what self-harm is and how you can help someone who is self-harming. What is self-harm? The National Self Harm Network (NSHN) defines self-harm as follows: Self-harm can take many different forms and as an individual act is hard to define. However, in general self-harm (also known as self-injury or self-mutilation) is the act of deliberately causing harm to oneself either by causing a physical injury, by putting oneself in dangerous situations and/or self-neglect. Nobody knows exactly what causes some people to start harming themselves, and the triggers may be very different in each case. But for many self-harming becomes a coping mechanism, for example, if someone is struggling to articulate how he/she is feeling. For some self-harming is a type of punishment, because they feel that they are bad, or not good enough. Whatever the ’cause’ or trigger, it can be extremely difficult to cope with and of course it is very tough to witness someone you love causing themselves pain and physically harming themselves. It is helpful to know what self-harm is not. It is rarely an attempt to commit suicide, and it also rarely leads to suicide, but many people who witness a loved one self-harming are afraid that their actions might lead to suicide. However, self-harm can still be dangerous to the health and may lead to death in extreme cases (most often due to complications). Nor is self-harming classed as a mental health disorder in itself, however it is a possible symptom of certain mental health conditions. It is important to understand that it doesn’t necessarily mean that someone is mentally ill if they are self-harming. Self-harming is most common among young people (both male and female), and is particularly prevalent in young LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) people and among prison/young offender populations. However, it can affect anyone, of either sex, at any age. Sometimes it can be triggered by peer pressure, or by seeing someone else who has done it. Self-harming is often done in secret, and some who self-harm are very good at keeping their activities, wounds or scars hidden. Some who self-harm do not disclose what they are doing to anyone, fearing negative reactions, and this can make them feel very lonely and unsupported. Self-harming can become an addictive behaviour. The self-harm cycle resembles that of an addiction: negative emotions cause anxiety which leads to the addictive act which causes temporary relief (in fact it is often merely the thought of the compulsive or addictive act that provides relief) however the positive effects are short-lived and are usually replaced by negative effects, negative thoughts and the cycle continues. Most people think of self-harming as involving cutting or burning oneself, which it predominantly does, but the range of behaviours is extensive and also can include: - deliberate bruising - head banging - pulling out hair - biting/nibbling/picking at skin - reopening wounds - swallowing dangerous objects or substances And in very extreme cases: - bone breaking - limb amputation Some people believe that self-harming extends to behaviours such as extensive tattooing or piercing, self-starvation or eating disorders, substance abuse (alcohol or drugs), risk taking (reckless driving, unsafe sex) and there is evidence that some self-harmers move on to more ‘acceptable’ behaviours such as these as replacement behaviours when they have stopped cutting/burning etc. Self-neglect or failure to care for oneself can also be considered self-harming in some cases. It’s important to look at the whole picture of what someone is experiencing. How can I help someone who is self-harming? You may know someone who is harming him or herself, perhaps regularly. It may be someone in your family, so what can you do to help them? Firstly, don’t judge them or be angry with them: these responses are more likely to upset the sufferer more or may result in them becoming more secretive about what they are feeling or doing Don’t act shocked or repulsed: this may be challenging, but again this type of reaction may not be helpful Don’t ask why: they may not know or fully understand why themselves. Instead ask them what is going on for them right now. Just listen: offer your ear and listen unconditionally (without judging or offering advice) Empathise: try to imagine being in their place Remember that self-harming in itself is probably not the problem – the problem is usually something that the person who is self-harming is struggling with emotionally. Offer an empathetic ear so that they can talk about what is troubling them. Being able to articulate feelings to someone else may reduce the need to self-harm. Offer to help find support: check out the resources listed below, or resources local to you, and encourage the person who is self-harming to seek support or help them to do so Read my previous blog post for suggestions of alternative coping strategies you can suggest Watch the video below for more insight and suggestions In terms of treatment, cognitive type therapies such as CBT are very helpful with self-harm, so you may want to encourage or help the person who is self-harming to seek this type of help. In some cases, medication may help to treat severe anxiety or depression; a GP can advise and should also be able to refer on to more specialist services if necessary (such as psychological treatment or psychiatric assessment). Harmless – a user led support organisation National Self Harm Network -information and advice Young Minds – The voice of young people’s mental health and wellbeing Samaritans – someone to talk to Writer Cheryl Rainfield – who writes for young adults on subjects including self-harm NICE pathways for treatment of self-harm Warning: this video contains images of simulated self-harm and of real scars

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Solid milk chocolate coins from Madeline. Interested in Gelt? Click here! Many people believe Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the glimmering net of chocolate coins at the bottom of your stocking. Inspired by the deeds of Saint Nicholas in the fourth century, who provided three women with small bags of gold coins to pay for their dowries, the chocolate coin has become a symbolic festive offering (and Secret Santa favorite!). Introduced to Europe in the sixteenth century, millions of chocolate coins are consumed in the US every Christmas. Many mimic legitimate currencies and commemorative sovereigns and are where many budding numismatists discovered their passion. The chocolate coin striking process is not too dissimilar to that of circulation coins – chocolate blanks are struck from the sheet chocolate and markings are imprinted with an equivalent coin die to create unique designs. Incorporate some Saint Nicholas Day traditions into your holiday season. * Slip a gift or surprise into someone’s shoe. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate.

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The digital transformation buzz has touched a wide range of industries, from retail to healthcare to media. But did you know that digital transformation is also sweeping the banking industry? Online banking from a desktop computer was once considered cutting-edge technology more than a decade ago, and now digital banking has taken its place. Today, most of our daily tasks can be completed through the click of a button on a mobile device, making the expectation for instantaneous results greater than ever. Digital banking — the digitization of traditional banking where activities such as deposits, transfers, account management and bill payments can all be made from an application on a mobile phone or other mobile device — is revolutionizing today’s banking industry. Secure Networking Connections are Pivotal to Digital Banking Success According to the 2016 Bank of America Trends in Consumer Mobility Report, 62 percent of consumers use mobile or online platforms as their preferred method of banking. As digital banking continues to expand in both popularity and use, the implementation of secure networking connections for these applications becomes highly critical. In fact, a study conducted by Beyond Survey 2015 found that 71 percent of consumers want an additional level of security in digital banking applications. Read More: Banking Security and the Customer Experience → The growing need for enhanced security in digital banking means that network security has become just as important as traditional encrypted application software. Although encrypted application software that encrypts data both in-transit and at rest provides a solid layer of security, a session-oriented security approach can be even more effective. The Session Security Approach What exactly is a session security approach? A session-oriented security approach provides security for private consumer data in digital banking. At its core, a session refers to a temporary network connection with two endpoints to communicate information back and forth. One of the key advantages of a session-oriented design for digital banking platforms is that it creates a more simplified, secure and dynamic network. Since session-oriented routers are software-based, they can be implemented anywhere and everywhere — even on top of existing networking infrastructures, allowing for secure networking. Session-oriented networking has the power to revolutionize the security of digital banking applications, providing a next-generation level of protection to unencrypted information. More Network Security Tips for Banks While a session security approach is key to securing the digital banking connection, here are a few other tips that are helpful for enhancing network security. Most importantly, it is critical that banks keep all their software up-to-date. “All of your software should be checked and updated as generally recommended by the manufacturer or when flaws are found. A vulnerability in one piece of software, no matter how insignificant it may seem, can be exploited by a hacker and used as a pathway into your whole computer,” explained Kathryn Weatherby, a fraud examination specialist for the FDIC. Additionally, as digital banking moves toward mobile devices, banks must prepare their network to be able to handle hundreds of devices. After all, more users mean multiple entry points for hackers. As digitalization continues to impact the banking industry, taking the appropriate steps to ensure that private and sensitive consumer data is secure in digital banking applications becomes more critical each day. Read More: Digitalizing Employee and Customer Experiences in Banking →

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by Lizzie Cope Published October 2022 What sounds do giraffes make? How do they bend down to the ground to drink? How tall is a baby giraffe? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities. Details & Specs |Title: Usborne Beginners - Giraffes

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The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season ended November 30 on a quiet note, but it was the third most active on record. There were 21 named storms with 7 of those becoming hurricanes. Of those 4 became major hurricanes – winds of 111 mph or stronger. Hurricane Ida, a category 4 hurricane, made landfall in southeastern Louisiana on August 29 – the same day as Hurricane Katrina’s landfall back in 2005. It is the fifth costliest tropical storm on record with an estimated $64.5 billion in damage. It was the second year in a row that a major hurricane made landfall in Louisiana. That 2020 storm was Hurricane Laura. Laura directly caused 47 deaths and an estimated $19 billion of destruction, destroying 100,000 homes in Louisiana alone. There were 8 U.S. landfalling storms in 2021. Tropical storm Danny made landfall near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It caused minimal damage and is the only storm to make landfall in the Carolinas in 2021. However, three other tropical storms tracked through the Carolinas – Claudette, Elsa and Fred. Although Fred was just a tropical storm when it tracked into the Carolinas after making landfall near Panama City, Florida, it caused catastrophic flooding and spawned several tornadoes – causing more than a billion dollars of damage and killing 7 people. Six of those deaths came from western North Carolina as more than a foot of rain caused historic flooding and millions of dollars of damage. It spawned 2 tornadoes within the WCCB viewing area on August 17 in Iredell and Stanly counties. Both were EF-1’s with minimal damage and no deaths or injuries.

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Skateboard and longboard decks are typically made out of maple wood that takes 40 to 60 years to mature so it can become a desk we love and shread. Considering how many decks are made per year, there is no denying that the skateboard industry is one of the largest causes of maple deforestation. In the past, the one of the answers to this problem was incorporating bamboo wood in the deck construction, as it grows faster and more abundantly compared to maple. Although it’s true that bamboo decks are more sustainable, but if you ever stepped on one, you know that they are more flexible and not really DH appropriate. The development of more sustainable skate decks continues and currently hemp is the new big deal. It is one of the strongest natural fibres, it’s recyclable and it holds numerous options of its application. Some longboard brands like Holesome and Clutch already incorporate hemp laminates into their longboard decks, Gravity Skateboards use an eco-friendly hemp replacement for fibreglass and Arbor Collective use hemp in some of their textile products. These are only some longboard brands that follow the hemp glory and try to make skateboarding more sustainable. So far, I haven’t seen a 100% hemp longboard, but there are some smaller cruising and skateboard decks emerging on the market. One of these are hemp skateboards by Rolkaz Collective currently campaigning on Kickstarter with two cruising decks made from 100 % eco-friendly materials. Hemp Skateboards by Rolkaz Collective Rolkaz Collective was created to raise awareness that more sustainable materials and responsible processes can result in a unique and fun skateboard for daily street nomads. Their two decks are made from a combination of hemp and flax seed glued together with a high performance plant based resin. All of the three components are locally grown and processed in Europe. Drifter is a 28 inch all-round cruiser deck for city shenanigans, skateparks and daily commuters. With a mellow concave and a kicktails it can offer a pleasant pop and an enjoyable ride. The Drifter’s mini sister is the Mala. This mini cruiser features a shorter wheelbase that is also suitable for kids. Both decks come in four colourways; purple, lime, blue and raw. As mentioned above, they are currently available only on Kickstarter as a complete, which includes Paris Street Trucks and 60 mm 78a stoneground wheels. Fore more information about hemp skateboards by Rolkaz Collective visit their Kickstarter campaign or head to their Facebook page. UPDATE, January 14th, 2018: Rolkaz Collective’s Kickstarter campaign failed. Only 2,332 USD was pledged of 25,000 USD goal. A team of longboard lovers that seek to bring the word of longboarding to the world. “Just skate for fun, don’t pick up a skateboard because you want to be a pro one day. Don’t forget why you started skating in the first place.” Steve Caballero

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The lack of open conversations about the vagina makes for a seemingly endless list of facts about it that most people do not know. In honor of changing that, we’ve compiled a few fun facts about the vagina and vulva (yes, they’re two different things) that could make for some great conversation starters. Fact #1: Did you guys know that the pH of the vagina is very similar to the pH of wine? The pH of wine is between 3 and 4 and the pH of the vagina is between 3.4 and 4.8. That’s what’s perfect about our pH Balancing Cleanser - it has a pH of 4.2 and maintains the good bacteria during cleansing. Fact #2: We often get the vagina and the vulva confused. The vagina is the internal genitalia: it is about 3-6 centimeters long and ends with the cervix, which is the opening to the uterus. The vulva is the external female genitalia, which includes the mons pubis (which is where your pubic hair is), the clitoral hood, the clitoris, the labia majora, and the labia minora. Fact 3: You know how guys talk about how sensitive their penis is because it has 4,000 nerve endings? The hard to find clitoris actually has 8,000 nerve endings. So there you have it. Go out and share the knowledge!

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Maintaining a clean and well-stocked restroom is crucial for businesses aiming to create a positive and comfortable environment for employees and customers. From hygiene essentials to maintenance supplies, ensuring your commercial restroom is adequately stocked can enhance user satisfaction and contribute to a positive overall impression. Loyal Hygiene Solutions will explore the essential bathroom supplies needed for commercial toilets. Hand Soap and Dispensers: Hand hygiene is a top priority in any commercial restroom. Provide liquid or foam hand soap in easy-to-use dispensers. Opt for antibacterial or moisturizing soaps to cater to different preferences. Ensure that soap dispensers are regularly refilled to maintain cleanliness. Paper Towels or Hand Dryers: Offering a choice between paper towels and hand dryers accommodates various user preferences. Keep paper towel dispensers filled or ensure that hand dryers work correctly. This promotes effective hand drying and contributes to overall restroom cleanliness. Toilet Paper and Dispensers: A sufficient supply of toilet paper is essential for user comfort. Install durable toilet paper dispensers that are easy to refill. Consider offering options such as two-ply or environmentally friendly toilet paper to cater to different preferences. Toilet Seat Covers: Provide disposable toilet seat covers to enhance hygiene and address user concerns about cleanliness. Seat covers can be offered through a dispenser mounted on the wall or as part of a combination dispenser holding toilet paper. Maintain a pleasant restroom environment with the use of air fresheners. Choose options that neutralize odors rather than simply masking them. Wall-mounted or automatic air fresheners are convenient for maintaining a consistently fresh atmosphere. Place strategically located trash receptacles to dispose of paper towels, feminine hygiene products, and other waste. Ensure that these receptacles are emptied regularly to prevent overflow and maintain cleanliness. Feminine Hygiene Products: For women’s restrooms, provide a dispenser for feminine hygiene products. Keep this dispenser well-stocked to address the needs of female users. Consider environmentally friendly options as part of your commitment to sustainability. Baby Changing Stations: Consider installing baby changing stations if your commercial restroom caters to families or includes a unisex facility. These stations provide parents a safe and convenient space to attend to their infants. Maintain a supply of cleaning products for restroom attendants or staff to perform regular cleaning. This includes surface cleaners, disinfectants, and toilet bowl cleaners. A well-maintained restroom contributes to a positive user experience. Urinal Screens and Mats: In restrooms with urinals, use urinal screens and mats to prevent splashing and reduce odors. These small but effective additions contribute to the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the restroom. Hand Sanitizer Stations: Consider placing hand sanitizer stations near restroom entrances for an extra layer of hygiene. This is particularly important when maintaining hand hygiene is a heightened concern. Equip your janitorial staff with necessary maintenance tools, including plungers, toilet brushes, and mops. Quick response to plumbing issues or spills helps maintain a clean and functional restroom. In Need of a Commercial Bathroom Supplier? A well-stocked and properly maintained commercial restroom reflects your commitment to providing a positive experience for employees, customers, and visitors. Investing in essential bathroom supplies improves cleanliness, hygiene, and user satisfaction. Contact Loyal Hygiene Solutions for regular assessment and replenishment of supplies to ensure that your commercial restroom meets the highest standards of comfort and cleanliness.

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Erik Davis, High Weirdness. Drugs, Esoterica, and Visionary Experience in the Seventies, MIT Press, 550 p. An exploration of the emergence of a new psychedelic spirituality in the work of Philip K. Dick, Terence McKenna, and Robert Anton Wilson. A study of the spiritual provocations to be found in the work of Philip K. Dick, Terence McKenna, and Robert Anton Wilson, High Weirdness charts the emergence of a new psychedelic spirituality that arose from the American counterculture of the 1970s. These three authors changed the way millions of readers thought, dreamed, and experienced reality—but how did their writings reflect, as well as shape, the seismic cultural shifts taking place in America? In High Weirdness, Erik Davis—America’s leading scholar of high strangeness—examines the published and unpublished writings of these vital, iconoclastic thinkers, as well as their own life-changing mystical experiences. Davis explores the complex lattice of the strange that flowed through America’s West Coast at a time of radical technological, political, and social upheaval to present a new theory of the weird as a viable mode for a renewed engagement with reality. Erik Davis is an American journalist, critic, podcaster, counter-public intellectual whose writings have run the gamut from rock criticism to cultural analysis to creative explorations of esoteric mysticism. He is the author of Techgnosis: Myth, Magic and Mysticism in the Age of Information, The Visionary State: A Journey through California’s Spiritual Landscape, and Nomad Codes: Adventures in Modern Esoterica. Citer ce billet Aurélie Huz (2021, 10 février). Parution : High Weirdness. Drugs, Esoterica, and Visionary Experience in the Seventies. LPCM. Consulté le 28 février 2024, à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/r2b6

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When inmates face incarceration, they still maintain rights. Even though inmates have rights that need to be protected, violations happen frequently in the prison system. Incarcerated inmates are often treated poorly and as if they don’t have any rights because they are in prison, but that’s not true. That’s why knowing the legal rights of incarcerated inmates is so important—it ensures you know when an inmate’s rights are being violated so you can make a report or take legal action about the violation. Let’s take a look at the rights that inmates maintain in prison. Prisoner’s Rights in the United States In the United States, inmates still maintain rights when they’re incarcerated. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lists many of the frequently violated rights of people in prison and the federal law that correlates to those rights. Just because a person is incarcerated doesn’t mean they deserve abuse or rights violations. That’s why it’s essential to know prisoners’ rights. While this article is a great resource, laws are always being updated, and new information comes out. It’s important to stay up to date so you’re always protected. Below are some of the legal rights that incarcerated inmates have. Freedom from Assault and Excessive Force One of the main violations that inmates face is assault and use of excessive force, which violates their Eighth Amendment rights. Although brief, the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution states that cruel and unusual punishment shall not be inflicted. When broken down, this applies to the treatment of prisoners. This means that correctional officers and other workers at prisons are obligated to refrain from using excessive force on a prisoner. Of course, this term can be subjective, but excessive force typically has malicious intent or is a used as punishment for a prisoner. Officers are also obligated to protect prisoners from assault or the risk of assault. This could be physically protecting the prisoner, or ensuring they have proper staffing, functioning locks, and reasonable knowledge of what’s going on in the prison. If officers know there is a risk of assault for a prisoner and fail to act, or if they take too long to respond to an assault, this could be a violation of a prisoner’s rights. Freedom from Religious Discrimination Inmates retain this part of the First Amendment, although much of the rest of that amendment is surrendered upon entering prison. Inmates have the right to religious freedom, and should not face discrimination based upon their religious beliefs. Inmates maintain the ability to practice their own religion. A prison cannot impose religious practices upon you, and in certain situations, they’ll be required to cater to your religious diet if you need kosher or halal meals, for example. Prisons could also be required to give you access to worship services, clergy members, religious texts, religious clothing, and grooming practices specific to your religious beliefs. Freedom from Gender Discrimination Inmates must be free from discrimination based on sex and gender. More specifically, transgender inmates have the right to be protected and have special housing placements depending on the level of danger they are in. According to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), prisons must take a transgender or intersex person’s opinion on their own safety into consideration as well when placing them in housing. Typically, to protect transgender inmates, they will be placed in solitary confinement, but they must still have access to the same programs, work, and education as much as possible. They must also be given supplies and clothing that align with a prisoner’s gender identity, otherwise it could be a rights violation. As a prisoner, you still have the right to prenatal, postpartum, and other medical care related to your pregnancy. If you choose, you also maintain the right to an abortion, but cannot be forced to have an abortion if you do not want one. Additionally, some institutions could have laws against shackling pregnant or recently postpartum inmates. It’s important to know if your facility follows this standard to know if your rights are being violated while incarcerated and pregnant. Rights of Disabled Inmates In prisons, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) still applies since prisons are federal facilities. This means incarcerated people with disabilities need to be provided with proper accommodations and facilities that are needed for their disabilities. This means appropriate housing, activity and work opportunities, modifications, and communication aids are all required for disabled inmates. Additionally, disabled inmates cannot be discriminated against on the basis of their disability. Freedom to Send and Receive Mail Incarcerated people have the right to receive publications as well as the right to send and receive mail, which is another area of the First Amendment that is maintained even in prison. While they have the right to subscribe to publications, send mail, and receive mail, it can all be inspected to ensure the contents are allowed in the facility. Most facilities have standards that outline which kinds of publications are allowed, and what kind of mail you can send and receive. All of this is subject to censorship at the facility’s discretion. This censorship could be valid because of their established policies, but sometimes it could be a rights violation if it’s unfounded. You can always challenge censorship if you believe your rights have been violated. For a legal consultation, call 612-349-2729 When Rights Have Been Violated Now that you know the rights that incarcerated people maintain when they enter prisons and other facilities and can recognize when those rights could have been violated, you should know what you can do about those human rights violations to stand up for yourself or an inmate. Many times, if you believe your rights have been violated while incarcerated, you’ll need to file a grievance. If you have experienced multiple instances of human rights violations while in prison, then you will need to file a grievance for each of these violations. That way, you are showing a pattern of behavior. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), grievance procedures could vary from institution to institution, but each must have one. You’ll need to find out what the procedure is for your prison so that you can follow the correct process. You’ll also want to file as soon as possible so that you do so within the timeline, which is typically short. If the violations persist or you have other problems, you could use the help of a lawyer to protect your rights and get you justice. Madia Newville LLC Can Fight for You Inmates deserve to have their rights maintained just as much as people who are not incarcerated. That’s why it’s important that incarcerated people have access to the legal help they need. At Madia Newville, we are dedicated to standing up for people whose rights have been violated. Our civil rights and police misconduct lawyers are here to represent incarcerated inmates whose rights have been violated. Reach out to our office today so we can get started working for you and building your case.

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Algorithms for Apes by Deirdre Kelly Orangutans at the Toronto Zoo are taking part in a novel project spearheaded by a York University postdoctoral fellow who is using artificial intelligence to monitor the health and behaviour of the critically endangered primates. Animal behaviourist Jenna Congdon employs innovative A.I. designed by Canadian machine-learning company EAIGLE to study six Sumatran apes ranging in age from 14 to 54. Funded by national research organization Mitacs and the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy, her research will help conservation efforts at the zoo. The resulting data can help scientists enhance the life experience of animals in captivity in an evidence-based way “This represents a major technological advancement in automating the data collection process, in addition to monitoring animals’ health and activities and analyzing their behaviours,” says Congdon, who has a PhD in psychology. Using A.I. in a zoo setting is part of the growing field of animal welfare science, an area of study investigating the health and well-being of animals managed by humans. But where other zoos around the world have used the technology to identify and classify species, the A.I. employed by Congdon in Toronto is unique in its ability to track location and behaviour, in addition to incorporating limb position detection, body temperature monitoring and facial recognition. The resulting data can help scientists enhance the life experience of animals in captivity in an evidence-based way. Future applications of York University’s A.I. project, which is expected to run two years, will include quadrupeds like polar bears and possibly even tigers. “With animals living in human care, it is important to understand how the animals interact with their artificial environments,” says Congdon, who – while the Toronto Zoo remained closed to the public during the pandemic – observed the orangutans remotely from her home in Edmonton by means of the A.I.’s network of cameras. Even at a distance, the technology enabled her to monitor the everyday interactions of the apes and get to know them as individuals. Budi has recently been spending quite a bit of time with Sekali, who is often seen carrying, washing and wearing her blanket “Puppe is the oldest, and beloved by patrons of the Toronto Zoo. She is a sweet 54-year-old that was originally born in Sumatra, where her species is now critically endangered. But my personal favourite is Budi, who is now a sub-adult 15-year-old whose cheek pads are developing and who spends most of his time swinging and climbing throughout the space,” says Congdon, a self-described science nerd and animal lover rolled into one. “Budi is a large, shaggy male that has recently been spending quite a bit of time with Sekali, who is often seen carrying, washing and wearing her blanket. They are now expecting! The new addition is due in the spring” – a sign the apes are thriving. ■

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Optical Semiconductors: Revolutionizing Data Transmission Hey, tech enthusiasts and curious minds! Today, let’s light up our knowledge with something sparking a revolution in data transmission – optical semiconductors. It sounds like a mouthful, but trust me, it’s as fascinating as possible! The Speed of Light, Literally! So, what’s the big deal with optical semiconductors? Imagine sending data at the speed of light. Yes, you heard that right – the speed of light! These tiny tech marvels use light, instead of electrical signals, to transmit data. It’s like comparing a supersonic jet (optical semiconductors) to a bicycle (traditional electrical semiconductors) in speed. Who wouldn’t want to fly in a plane? The Magic Behind the Scenes Now, let’s dive a bit into how they work. Optical semiconductors convert electrical signals into optical signals using materials like gallium arsenide. It’s like having a bilingual translator who fluently speaks both ‘electrical’ and ‘optical’ languages. This conversion is critical to achieving those mind-blowing data transmission speeds. Why Should You Care? But why does this matter to you? In our hyper-connected world, where we stream videos, play online games, and work remotely, data speed is everything. Optical semiconductors make these activities smoother, faster, and more reliable. It’s like upgrading your digital journey from a dirt road to a superhighway. The Ripple Effect on Technology The impact of optical semiconductors goes beyond just speed. They are more energy-efficient and less prone to interference than their electrical counterparts. This means more sustainable and consistent connections. Imagine a world where your video calls don’t freeze, and your online games don’t lag – all while consuming less power. Pretty neat, right? Challenges? Of Course! But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Every revolutionary technology faces challenges, and optical semiconductors are no different. The biggest hurdles? Cost and integration with existing technologies. It’s like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. But the good news? Researchers and engineers are tirelessly working to overcome these challenges. What’s Next for Optical Semiconductors? The future of optical semiconductors is as bright as the light they use. We’re talking about potential applications in quantum computing, deep-space communication, and medical diagnostics. It’s not just about faster internet; it’s about opening doors to new technological realms. Your Role in This Tech Revolution As consumers and tech enthusiasts, we stay informed and adapt to these changes. Embrace the new tech, understand its implications, and advocate for its wider adoption. After all, technology evolves faster when driven by informed, enthusiastic users. The Everyday Impact of Optical Semiconductors So, let’s bring this down to our everyday lives. How will optical semiconductors make a difference in your day-to-day? Imagine downloading a full HD movie in seconds or having cloud storage as quickly as your local hard drive. This isn’t just about speed; it’s about transforming your digital experience, making it seamless and hassle-free. It’s like having a magic wand that speeds up all your online activities! Revolutionizing Communication Networks Think about the broader implications, especially in communication networks. With the increasing demand for high-bandwidth internet, optical semiconductors are set to play a pivotal role. They could be the backbone of the next-generation internet, including 5G and beyond. It’s not just an upgrade; it’s a complete overhaul of the digital communication landscape. Imagine a world where internet outages and slow speeds are things of the past! The Green Side of the Story And there’s a green side to this story, too. With their energy efficiency, optical semiconductors are set to reduce the carbon footprint of our massive data centres. In a world increasingly concerned with climate change, this is big news. It’s technology meeting ecology, leading us towards a more sustainable future. Bridging the Digital Divide Let’s remember the potential for optical semiconductors to bridge the digital divide. Faster, more reliable internet can transform education, healthcare, and business in remote and underserved areas. It’s about bringing the benefits of the digital revolution to every corner of the globe. Preparing for a Bright Future As we prepare for this bright future, there’s a need for skilled professionals in this field. This might be your field if you’re a student or a young professional. The world will need engineers, technicians, and innovators who understand and can advance this technology. It’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of a tech revolution. A Call to Action For policymakers and industry leaders, the message is clear: investing in developing and integrating optical semiconductors is crucial. It’s about creating the infrastructure and policies to harness their full potential. In wrapping up, optical semiconductors are more than just a technological marvel; they’re vital to unlocking a faster, more efficient, and more connected future. At Magque, we’re committed to bringing you the latest developments in this field. Stay with us on this journey as we explore the countless possibilities that optical semiconductors offer. So, what’s your take on the role of optical semiconductors in shaping our future? Are you ready for the high-speed, efficient, and connected world they promise? Please drop a comment, and let’s keep this electrifying conversation going!

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Two-Factor Authentication: Why It’s Essential Have you ever wondered how safe your online accounts are? In today’s digital age, where data breaches seem as familiar as coffee breaks, the importance of robust security measures like Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) can’t be overstated. Let’s dive into why 2FA isn’t just a nice-to-have but a must-have for protecting your digital identity. Firstly, what exactly is Two-Factor Authentication? In simple terms, it’s like having a double lock on your door. It would help if you had both keys to get in – something you know (like a password) and something you have (like a text message code or an app notification). This duo acts as a formidable barrier against unauthorized access. Think about it: even if someone cracks your password, they’re stopped without that second key. Now, why is 2FA so crucial? The answer lies in its ability to add an extra layer of security. In an era where cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, relying solely on passwords is like using a flimsy padlock on your front door. Sure, it’s locked, but is it secure? Passwords can be guessed, phished, or even stolen through brute force attacks. 2FA, on the other hand, makes it exponentially harder for cybercriminals to breach your account. But it’s not just about stopping hackers in their tracks. Two-factor authentication also plays a critical role in protecting your sensitive data. Whether personal photos, financial information, or confidential emails, 2FA ensures that only you can access this precious data. It’s like having a personal bodyguard for your online accounts. Moreover, implementing 2FA is surprisingly straightforward. Most platforms offer it as a free, easy-to-set-up feature. It’s a small step but a giant leap for your online security. And let’s face it, the peace of mind knowing your accounts are doubly secure is priceless. Now, you might be thinking, “Is 2FA foolproof?” No security measure is 100% impenetrable, but 2FA significantly narrows the risks. It’s all about making it as challenging as possible for the bad guys, and in that regard, 2FA does an excellent job. In conclusion, Two-Factor Authentication is not just another layer of security; it’s an essential tool in your cybersecurity arsenal. In a world where digital threats lurk around every corner, 2FA acts as your digital shield. If you haven’t enabled it yet on your accounts, now’s the time to do so. It’s a simple step, but it could be the difference between staying safe and being sorry. Remember, in cybersecurity, it’s always better to be proactive than reactive. And with 2FA, you’re taking a significant step towards safeguarding your digital life. Stay safe out there!

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Mould in Your Home When we take a morning walk through a forest, we breathe in fresh air and enjoy the typical forest smell. Moulds are a natural part of our environment. In the fresh air, they pose no problems. However, in closed spaces, they are health hazards. Numerous symptoms, like itching, skin rashes and respiratory problems can occur, particularly among people with fragile immune systems, like allergy-sufferers and children. A Physical Phenomenon The growth of mould inside buildings is a physical phenomenon. All air contains a certain level of humidity (water vapour). The warmer the air, the greater its capacity for water vapour. If the air humidity comes in contact with cooler surfaces, the moisture condenses (i.e. the water vapour returns to a liquid form), mostly in the corners of rooms, near thermal bridges and around windows. This phenomenon can be demonstrated by placing a chilled glass bottle in a warm room during the summer. Condensation will soon form on the surface of the bottle. Mould is always present in homes, but water damage and thermal bridges provide the perfect conditions for its growth. Surfaces with temperatures of less than 12°C magically attract moulds. Mould is often discovered in homes after major temperature changes, like in early winter and spring, particularly on the inner surface of exterior walls or behind large pieces of furniture. Various Possibilities for Mould Growth There are various types of moulds. Black mould is the most common type that I see in homes. As the name suggests, this type of mould is greyish-black in colour. It has a texture resembling cloudy cotton wool and smears somewhat upon removal. However, what many of my customers fear is mould is actually a type of salt deposit called efflorescence. These salts are an unmistakable sign of moisture in the substrate. If efflorescence is found, the substrate should be monitored, and if the salts continue to appear, a damage analysis should be carried out. In both cases, the wallpaper could peel, the room could start to smell musty, and in the worst case, the building substance could be damaged. If you notice extensive or severe mould growth in your home, it is important to react quickly and get professional support. The aim is to remove the microbial growth and eliminate the cause. It is not enough to simply paint over the affected area. In the worst case, the wallpaper and plaster will have to be replaced. The mould must be removed with the help of an alcohol-based, mild acid-based or chlorine-based cleaning agent. My advice: Never spray on the cleaning solution, but instead wipe it carefully and repeatedly over the affected areas using a cloth The most common cause of mould growth is excessive humidity, which, in the majority of cases, can be easily avoided. “In order to prevent mould growth, make sure there is sufficient ventilation at all times. Rooms should be aired out for ten minutes three or four times daily. In addition, it is important to ensure that rooms are sufficiently heated. Thanks to our knowledge and experience in this area, we are able to offer professional mould-remediation services. © Stefan Remmel How to Reach Us Manfred Klotz KG Südstraße 127 | 53175 Bonn Tel. 02 28 / 91 76 90 We’re at Your Service Mon. – Thurs. 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fri. 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sat. by appointment We can manage all urgent or smaller projects at short notice. Just give us a call! We’ll do everything we can to support you.

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What is Black Tar Heroin? Heroin abuse and addiction can derail a person’s life, and overcoming it requires professional treatment. There are two common forms of heroin: the white powder many imagine when they think of heroin, and black tar heroin. Both forms of the drug can seriously harm a person’s health, safety, and relationships. But is there a difference between heroin and black tar heroin? And what does black tar heroin look like? If you want more information on recognizing black tar heroin or the symptoms of addiction, reach out to the Mandala Healing Center specialists today. Our holistic addiction treatment programs can give you the support, care, and skills you need to move past your addiction into a healthier future. What is Black Tar Heroin? Black tar heroin is derived from morphine–a potent opioid painkiller. Like its white powder form, black tar heroin is an illicit drug with no known medical purposes and a high risk of addiction. Black tar heroin is imported from South America, several Asian countries, and Mexico, which supplies the western parts of the United States with the drug. Black tar heroin is a solid form of the drug that users can inject or smoke. What Does Black Tar Heroin Look Like? Black tar heroin is very different in appearance from other forms of white powder heroin. As its name suggests, black tar heroin is black or dark brown in color and has a sticky texture that resembles roofing tar. Heroin vs. Black Tar Heroin: What are the Differences? Besides the noticeable differences in their appearances, there are some general differences between heroin and black tar heroin. The white powder form of heroin is considered to be purer but is often cut with other white powders before being trafficked and sold. Black tar heroin Black tar heroin is a solid instead of a powder. It is believed to be only 30-40% pure, although purity levels vary widely. It is typically cheaper to buy because it is less pure but it poses a greater danger to users. The Effects of Black Tar Heroin The effects of black tar heroin are similar to other forms of the drug. Heroin abuse has many short and long-term emotional and physical symptoms. Heroin users may experience a range of short-term effects, including: - Reduced anxiety and tension - Heavy limbs - Dry mouth - Nodding off - Clouded thinking - Flushed skin Over time, heroin abuse can take its toll on your mind and body. Long-term effects of heroin abuse include: - Collapsed veins - Tissue damage from frequent injections - Heart lining and valve infection - Liver and kidney disease - Lung disease - New or worsening mental illness symptoms - Erectile dysfunction - Irregular menstrual cycles Both black tar heroin and white powder heroin can be highly addictive. Heroin users experience euphoria as the drug binds to opioid receptors in the brain and affects dopamine production. These effects may make people want to use heroin in larger or more frequent doses. After a period of heavy or frequent use, a person’s body adapts to heroin and cannot function without it. Many find that they need more and more of the drug to get the desired effects or ward off severe withdrawal symptoms. This dependence and tolerance create a cycle of addiction that can be very hard to break out of. People living with heroin abuse or addiction require compassionate, comprehensive treatment to help them overcome this devastating condition and live the lifestyle they choose. What Happens in Treatment for Heroin Addiction? Heroin addiction is one of the most challenging addictions for people to overcome and studies show that among people aged 12 or older in 2020, an estimated 0.2% (or about 691,000 people) had a heroin use disorder. Prolonged or heavy heroin abuse changes how your brain and body work, making it very difficult to stop using the drug–even when the consequences to your health, safety, and relationships are severe. Heroin withdrawal can be brutal, with many uncomfortable emotional and physical symptoms that linger for days or weeks. It’s crucial to have the support of a medically-supported detox program so that you can have a safe, complete withdrawal and avoid early relapse. After completing a medically-supported detox program, it’s essential to participate in a comprehensive addiction treatment program that can help you address your addiction’s physical, emotional, and behavioral components. Treatment plans combine evidence-based and holistic therapies to promote overall healing and wellness during recovery. These treatments include: - Mental health and medical care - Individual counseling - Group therapy - Family therapy, if appropriate - Holistic treatments like nutrition support, mindfulness, and massage After completing heroin addiction treatment, you must create an aftercare plan that allows you to stay active and engaged in recovery and avoid relapse for the rest of your life. Find Help Today The Mandala Healing Center is committed to treating each person as a whole, integrating a healthy lifestyle that will help our patients truly heal from the inside out. At the core of healing is exceptional clinical care. Our dynamic addiction treatment methods provide a foundation for life-long recovery by addressing the underlying causes of suffering in today’s families. Our patients are empowered to reclaim their lives and restore their health, free from addiction and substance misuse. If you or someone you love want more information about the risks of using black tar heroin or require treatment for heroin addiction, reach out to the Mandala Healing Center specialists today.

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Roof out of line up with sides the yards cluttered with old chickenwire, ashes, furniture gone wrong. The fences and houses built of barrel-staves and parts of boxes William Carlos Williams The main direction in my work is based on an attempt to forge a consciousness about the self-construction of identity. One of the main metaphors for this has been inspired by the process of construction of my parents’ house in Mexico City. During the first half of my life I witnessed the slow construction of the house in which my family lives. The construction started in the mid-1960s, as part of a massive invasion of immigrants from the countryside, in a rough volcanic rock area in the south of Mexico City, not included in the original urban plans. The materials and techniques used have been almost completely improvised and dependent on the surrounding circumstances of that unstable economic and social moment, as it happened in diverse places, not only there, but perhaps around the world. Then, solutions were based on specific needs and situations, such as a new room, the modification of a ceiling, or the improvement or cancellation of some spaces. Being conceived and built without budget or architectural intervention, as it appears now, the house seems to be chaotic and almost useless, but every detail and every corner has a reason to exist. My parent’s home is an authentic labyrinth polished by the patina of simultaneous use, construction and destruction. That autoconstrucción (self-construction), as this kind of edification is called, should be seen as a warm process in which solidarity between neighbours and family members is very important—not only in terms of collaboration itself, as a shared economic capital, but as an educative and enriching environment for any individual, as someone in the community, with the others. The different series of works I’ve been making as a sculptor, regard that house as a whole, looking at some details and techniques improvised by or according to specific urgencies of family members. Instability, ‘roughness, volts, jerks, sulks, balks, out blurts and jump-overs’, in each piece are transformations of the house’s references in terms of a certain locality, as shifts of somatic awareness, as physiological presence in time and space: multiplied, simultaneous. Many of my works are evidence of my will to confront at once, two or more radically different economic systems. There is no representation of the technical details of the construction, but a reproduction of the diverse dynamics involved, viewing the economic and social environment as a sort of scaffolding through/on which I make my moves. Even when sometimes isolated pieces reference, in a figurative way, the basic structure of a ‘house’ more than just proposing models of poor architecture, my main goal is to produce knowledge about how activity becomes form, trying to renew for myself a meaningful vehicle for intuition and invention. On the other hand, and as a silent soundtrack in time and context alongside the sculptures I make, there is an equally contradictory accumulation of information translated into drawings, pictures or moving images and sounds, appropriated from music, books, other images and experiences from my life. Collections of film posters, cancelled images from newspapers and postcards, video clips, music tracks or kidnapped text fragments, compose some of the groupings I seek to share as the witnessing of my own cosmos. They are the carved pebbles forming the walls, floors and ceilings of my integrity. It was also said by Buckminster Fuller that matter is organised in nature by sympathy. This applies to my collections and to my three-dimensional work: I’m interested in developing the ability to show up the coherence, or its absence, of several elements between them as nonlinear, nonlogical organisational systems. My sculptures are arbitrary and delirious groupings of fragments, arranged as subjective, emotional, affective, magic, sensual or sensorial clumps. Referring to the specifics of material and meaning in the elements that compose each group or sculpture, I’m trying to generate a continuous tension on three different levels: the physical-material, the symbolic, and the interpretative. This tension attempts in turn, to generate a possible fracture or instability, to make readings of the work even more relative and complex. The formal appearance of the works derives from the chaotic and improvised methods of autoconstrucción, a messy dynamic of construction, linked to warm processes of participation and solidarity in the context of a community lacking services, resources, planning, money, ideas, but very rich in its needs and enthusiasm. Piling and stacking in an untidy, accumulative, stylistic promiscuity is justified in the urgency to generate spaces with anything available in the surrounding environment. Very often, this system generates cacophonies and paradoxes in the economical, social and functional structures. Sometimes, this manner of construction could be linked to vernacular architecture, in which the expressive gestures are the evidence of a communicative need, indispensable for those who have nothing to lose. So, in these cases, aesthetic taste is not an issue: there can be no visual abuse, misuse or mistake. In this context then, my work has no subject matter; there is no representation, no technique. It doesn’t try to display any special skill or virtuoso ability. As wholes, the pieces are organic clusters of fragments; their precariousness, in meaning and physicality, attempts to be coherent with the hazardous and contradictory will to join things together, as evidence of an individual experience in a very specific place. Autoconstrucción, my exhibition at CCA, includes sculptures made in nearby Cove Park during the summer. Improvising with materials from that context: wool, sheep shit, chicken wire, discarded furniture, cardboard, stones, grass or my own hair, I’ve constructed unplanned assemblages, testing new dialogues with odd and contradictory objects and prime matter. Inspired by my parents’ house as an improvised space, chaotic, ugly, made without a budget, ideas, or plans, and definitely unfinished, the room is a messy landscape overpopulated with objects; as the groups of objects and materials will be chaotic and unstable, its entirety will make people’s navigation of the room unstable as well. All the sculptures/objects hang from the ceiling or lie directly on the floor. While in Cove Park, I wrote lyrics about my own house. They were written in a hybrid combination of sources that inspire me, such as romantic popular music, folk, boleros, dub, rock’n’roll, salsa, reggae, Brazilian music, corridos, punk, ska, cumbia, trova, funk, protest music, commercial pop, norteñas, hip-hop, etc. Then I asked bands from Glasgow to create music for the 18 lyrics and we recorded 18 songs, spanning an eclectic range of musical styles. When the album was ready, I played the music in the streets and squares of Glasgow with a sound system constructed as a mobile sculpture. This street-cart was made in collaboration with John O’Hara, in a workshop in Bridgeton, which is part of a project called The Common Wheel, that presents itself as follows: ‘We exist to provide meaningful activity for people with mental illness by recycling and repairing old bicycles.’ The sound system was made with parts from used, discarded or old bikes and diverse furniture, pipes, sticks, carpets, recycled bits and pieces and refers directly to those riding the streets of Kingston in Jamaica during the 1970s and 80s, but also to the DJ and MC practices around the world, especially to the Sonidero tradition of Mexico City. Very important to this project is the collaboration and creation in a ‘contaminated’ cultural environment, which means shifting something very personal, from my own experience, to a very local platform and circumstance. For example, the appropriation of the lyrics by the bands into their own subjectivity was central to the collaboration. Earlier, for other projects, I have cooperated with people from very diverse contexts and fields: craft makers, historians, professors, physicians, builders, students and artists. In the largest gallery of CCA, the sound system plays music from the album. Visitors are welcome to ride it in the space. There is a video, showing documentation of the spaces where the music was played in the streets. This was made with a fixed camera on the vehicle, registering its transit in Glasgow, capturing people’s lives and activities, randomly. The video is projected directly onto the walls, from a projector attached to a pole on the mobile sculpture. I’ve also written the lyrics with a pencil on the walls, around the sound system. In the smaller room next door photos, plans, maps of urban growth and social inequality in Mexico City, are accompanied by a collection of books, documents, drawings and sketches (on paper and on the wall), of my house, my neighbourhood, the city, the country, music and diverse information related to the project. And all the time, a screensaver video projection randomly describes my house, inch by inch.

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Tools you will need: Creating a singlechanneled BCSTM/BFSTM To create a single channeled BCSTM/BFSTM, you need a music file, which is stereo. Export it as .wav and open Citric Composer. Go to tools and click on Isabelle Sound Editor. In the Sound Editor, go to Edit, and click on "Import File". This is how it should looks now. Here, you can set if the music should loop. If you want to loop, you have to enter the loop start and loop end in samples. If that is too difficult for you, you can also define the loop start and loop end in the track. The yellow one is the loop start, the red one the loop end. SMM3DS BCSTMS are on the version 2.3.1, so set the version to it. SMMWiiU BFSTMS are on the version 4.0.0, so set the version to it. Select DSP-ADPCM for the Output Encoding Type. After you've done with the Info for the BCSTM/BFSTM, click on "Update Project Info". You can also save this as a project file. Now you have to export your BCSTM/BFSTM by going to "File" and click on "Export Binary". Save your file as "CTR Stream" if you want to save a 3DS BCSTM, "Cafe Stream" if you want to save a Wii U BFSTM, or NX Stream if you want to save a Switch BFSTM. Don't forget to name the BCSTM/BFSTM correctly, so it can be patched. Creating a multichanneled BCSTM/BFSTM To make multichanneled BCSTMS/BFSTSMS, all you have to do is making the MONO channels. SMW and NSMBU music have 4 channels: 1st channel: Main theme left 2nd channel: Main theme right 3rd channel: Yoshi beat left 4th channel: Yoshi beat right You can create mono channels by going to "Tracks" and click "Add new". Note: If you don't want any yoshi beat, you can leave channel 3 and 4 blank. And don't forget to set the 1st and 3rd channel to left, and the 2nd and 4th to the right. Before you export, go to the Audacity preferences, Go to "Import/Export", and enable this. After you exported the .wav, you follow the Isabelle Sound Editor Part in the singlechanneled BCSTM/BFSTM tutorial. Gota7 for Citric Composer Audacity Team for Audacity

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A quote I recently read said, “Life Happens HERE, not THERE”… I read it on vacation…a classic “THERE” moment. Right? Who can’t with to get THERE…on vacation….After months of early morning alarm clocks, dragging kids to school. paying the bills ~ with too much month and not enough cash, deadlines at work, clients who love ya and hate ya…living HERE…creates a strong desire to get on vacation ~ THERE! It’s human isn’t it? To think there is something better or more satisfying about THERE than HERE… Isn’t that what dropped up Adam & Eve? Living in the HERE with God, when the temptation of THERE was presented as a “more satisfying way to live” was offered. It’s really no big deal right…? Come on man, it’s a letter difference between the two words? It’s just a letter, it’s just a word…. NO, it’s not just a letter, it’s not just a word….it’s your life! But. it’s so easy to think of “life” as in “THERE” not “HERE”…. Too often we live dissatisfied in our current context…HERE….thinking we will become satisfied when we arrive THERE.. We dream about how life will be better THERE…we fixate on it, day dream, and in our minds eye we are fully convinced that life is better THERE…and subconsciously we stop living HERE….waiting to live THERE… - teenager when I get my drivers license - graduate High School and begin college - start dating, get a better date…prettier… - move to a new city..bigger..smaller.. - move away…move back… - land a new job - make more money - different house - new president - when the kids graduate - when I retire Life gets placed out THERE and gets lost in HERE. I wonder what we’ve lost in not being fully present in the HERE? I wonder how many marriages dissolved? How many moments with children or parents? Business opportunity? Learning? Serving? Investing? Getting to know God? All lost because we thought LIFE happened THERE, rather than HERE. The only life that’s ever lived is HERE. Right now, in this minute, this hour this day. Yes we make plans, live responsibly, look forward to new opportunities and experiences; but not at the expense of losing the opportunity to live HERE…and now. Moses, a noted author and leader of ancient Israel, prayed, “God teach me to value my days and help me apply wisdom how I live those days”. That’a a good prayer for today… That’s one of the characteristics that makes Church of Hope a special place. We live HERE. We choose to TRUST God in this moment, in these circumstances…we choose to LOVE people who are in our lives now, flawed, messy, complicated because that’s what (we) people are….and we choose to INVEST our lives for God’s Glory…His fame…He is the miracle worker, sustainer, life giver… Today, suspend your THERE…and make life happen HERE! - Call a friend - Send a hand written card - Visit your parents - Write a song - Ask for forgiveness - Give forgiveness - Have vacation time? TAKE IT! - Thank you kids teachers, coaches. - Trust God - Love People - Invest your life Life happens HERE…Live it… Negative thinking is a neighborhood bully who lives in our minds; constantly comparing us to others, or shaming us in our failure, we belittle and marginalize ourselves in our thinking…STOP IT! Today we take back the streets of our mind… How can we do this? 1. Apologize to God for talking negative about His creation! 2. Apologize to yourself. 3. Replace negative with positive. Read Philippians 4v8-9, MEMORIZE IT. quote it! “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. 9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4v8-9) When you no longer make room for negative self talk, you create space to hear grace and truth. Time to kick your inner bully to the curb. I/we have a war inside us…between who we are and who WE ARE BECOMING in Jesus Christ. Paul, the most decorated missionary in the history of Christianity and the author of most of the New Testament, battled with it. Romans 7v22-23 says, “I love God’s law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me.” The question is, what are you going to do about it? If human willpower was the “secret sauce” why would we need Jesus? Willpower won’t solve the problem. Just because you want to change and put everything into making that change doesn’t mean you’ll make the change. It may work for a bit, but you’ll get tired and stop the effort. What if, instead of human willpower, we focused on Gods strength in Jesus? What if we invited Jesus into our story to be the Hero? Check out Romans 7v25 to see who won the day for the Apostle Paul: “Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.” Rivalry takes a back seat to Grace! How might our world change if we offered grace towards those we formally opposed? #Sportsmanship #HintOfTheGospel

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One way that families engage in informal estate planning is by making a child a co-owner of a bank account. As a co-owner of the bank account, the child can write checks on behalf of his or her parent(s). However, there are many reasons why it is not a good idea to make a child a co-owner of your bank account. First, the child can use the funds in the bank account for his or her own benefit. Secondly, the funds in the bank account can be garnished by the child’s creditors. Thirdly and most importantly, the balance of the funds in the jointly owned bank account will not be distributed pursuant to the parent’s Will. Instead, the balance of the funds in the jointly owned bank account will automatically become the property of the child when the parent dies. Such a distribution of assets by operation of law is problematic when there are one or more siblings, who otherwise would have inherited the bank account in equal shares. If you want your child to have access to your bank account to pay your bills, I highly recommend that you exercise a special power of attorney to make your child a “convenience person”. Maryland Financial Institution Code § 1-204(a)(5) allows an owner of a bank account to name a “convenience person” to act on his or her behalf by executing a special power of attorney. The “convenience person” does not become a co-owner of the funds in the account. Instead, the “convenience person” only has authority to withdraw funds from the account for the benefit of the owner. Stanley v. Stanley, 175 Md.App. 256, 265 (2007) (observing that the right of withdrawal does not necessarily create an ownership interest in the funds withdrawn). Most banks in Maryland can provide you with a Special Power of Attorney Form. If the bank is unwilling to provide such a form, you can have an attorney draft the legal document for you. For more information about the risk of adding a child to your bank account and the benefits of naming a “convenience person” to write checks on your behalf, see the brochure titled “What Account is Right for You” published by the Maryland Commission of Financial Regulation at https://www.dllr.state.md.us/finance/consumers/finregacctforyou.pdf

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Jan 28, 2020 Learn from Indigenous Native American Elders about their 20,000-year history, prophecy, views on Spirituality and more! http://www.mattbelair.com/ sign up for the email list and most importantly do 1 act of kindness today! 🙏👊🚀 Support the show 👉 http://www.patreon.com/mattbelair Jan 7, 2020 NASA and many other organizations are receiving mysterious signals from space that show signs of intelligence. Scientist, Mathematician, and Mi'kmaq Native American David Lonebear share some information about these signals and his high altitude balloon project called project bright star. Dec 9, 2019 Clifford Mahooty is a Zuni Pueblo Indian elder, and member of the tribal orders of the Kachina Priest hood, Galaxy medicine society, Sun Clan, and wisdom keeper of the Zuni history and spiritual practices. Nov 18, 2019 Today's guest is Mi’kmaq First Nations belonging to a community called Eskasoni but currently resides in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. He is a direct descendant of the last hereditary Grand Chief John Denny Jr. He is a motivational speaker, a champion of diversity & a role model for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal... Oct 16, 2019 A Mayan Elder in Guatemala during a private conversation reveals forgotten history of extraterrestrials, Dimensions, and Super Natural events! Coaching, Speaking & Training 📩 Matt@ZenAthlete.com

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Written by Julius Johnson, tnAchieves mentor and former Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture One hour of your time each month could change a student’s future. That’s what being a tnAchieves mentor is all about: making small investments that pay big dividends in the lives of our youth. Maury County is on the hunt for new mentors in time for the application deadline of November 20, and you’re encouraged to apply. First, let me answer a couple questions you may be asking: What is tnAchieves, and why should I get involved? tnAchieves is the partner organization to Tennessee Promise, a last-dollar scholarship program that covers a Tennessee student’s pursuit of an associate’s degree. tnAchieves mentors remind Tennessee Promise applicants of key program deadlines, answer their questions about college and serve as sources of encouragement during a challenging time of transition. Why serve as a tnAchieves mentor? That’s easy: Because each of us has an opportunity to empower area students as they finish high school and begin their college careers. The time investment is small: a one-hour training session, two in-person meetings and twice-monthly text or phone communication with the five-to-10 students assigned to you. Here are three ways your tnAchieves mentorship can change a student’s life: - Mentors keep students updated on important milestones The Tennessee Promise program carries a few requirements, including program meetings, community service hours, and college and financial aid applications. tnAchieves mentors make sure students are on track to fulfill their obligations and stay on the right path to a transformative college education. Without the help of mentors, many students would risk washing out of the program and losing out on a life-changing opportunity. - Mentors provide stability during a daunting time The transition from high school to college is exciting, but it isn’t easy. Mentors serve as sources of reassurance during a period of life that can be full of uncertainty. Regular texts and phone calls from mentors keep students grounded as they finish strong in the classroom and decide where to continue their education. Since Tennessee Promise removes the financial barriers to community college enrollment, many participants are the first members of their families to seek higher education. As a result, few people in their support systems may have attended college. That makes your influence vital. - Mentors reveal Maury County’s priorities Our schools are changing lives right down the street. Maury County Public Schools’ DIPLOMA initiative is placing a laptop in the hands of every student and teacher in the district. Mount Pleasant’s K-12 STEAM campus is the first of its kind in the nation, and the town will welcome a new branch of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in the fall. The MCPS Seven Keys to College and Career Readiness are holding students and educators accountable for new standards that will change the future of our community. tnAchieves is your chance to join the movement. You don’t have to have earned straight As in college. Nobody will ask you to teach a class or prove a theorem. You just have to care about a helping a handful of teenagers take the next step forward in bettering their futures. As a tnAchieves mentor myself, I have been inspired by the strength I’ve seen from the students I’ve counseled. You’ll gain more from the experience than you’ve ever imagined. And so will they. To learn more about becoming a tnAchieves mentor, visit tnAchieves.org. Make sure you apply by the deadline of November 20!

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Functional impairment is essentially universal among adults post-Fontan palliation. Cardiac catheterization is frequently performed in patients post-Fontan but normal resting Fontan and ventricular filling pressures are commonly recorded even in highly symptomatic individuals. Ascertaining the etiology of exertional symptoms in these individuals is further complicated by the prevalence of co-existent sarcopenia, abnormal skeletal muscle function, impaired respiratory mechanics, and deconditioning. Exercise right heart catheterization is increasingly used in acquired heart disease but the diagnostic yield of exercise at the time of cardiac catheterization in Fontan patients remains largely unknown. We report herein exercise catheterization findings in 4 consecutive adults post-Fontan referred to our laboratory. We believe this novel series illustrates several potential roles for exercise during catheterization of adults post-Fontan, with each patient having a unique constellation of hemodynamic findings to explain their clinical presentation and tailor their management. - cardiac catheterization - heart failure ASJC Scopus subject areas - Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine - Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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Upon typing ‘manic pixie dream girl’ into Google, you will immediately be presented with images of Zooey Deschanel. Deschanel has been followed by this trope throughout her career due many of her quirky characters, but most specifically due to her portrayal of Summer in Marc Webb’s (500) Days of Summer. However, Webb actually intended for Summer to be an anti-manic pixie dream girl. Why is this such a common misconception, and how can we receive justice for Zooey? On the surface, Summer appears to be the perfect example of a manic pixie. She is quirky, adorable, loves old records, and pushes Tom out of his comfort zone by shouting “penis” in public parks. However, there is one major aspect of Summer’s character that makes it impossible for her to be a manic pixie: her actions actively work against Tom’s goals. Nathan Rabin created the term as a critique of female characters who only live to serve the male protagonist. Throughout (500) Days of Summer, Tom is hopelessly in love with Summer, who he thinks is the love of his life. Summer makes it very clear from the beginning that she is not interested in a relationship with him, and in the end she gets married to someone else. Her role serves as the harsh truth to Tom’s idealized romanticization of their relationship. Summer’s actions directly work against what Tom wants, thus making her an anti-manic pixie. Whether it’s attributed to her big blue eyes or her ukulele covers, Zooey Deschanel is still the cover girl for the MPDG trope. However, she has found clever ways to comment on this undeserved label within her characters. For example, the adorably silly and sometimes-childlike character of Jess in New Girl fits many of the traits of a manic pixie with her oversized glasses and love for singing mid-conversation, but she does not qualify as a MPDG due to her place as the active protagonist of the show. In a very popular clip from Season 1, Deschanel performs an angry monologue in which she claims that you can be both girly, quirky, and strong. When it comes down to it, the manic pixie is a very tired trope. But if you think you’re tired of hearing about it, imagine how Zooey Deschanel (or Kirsten Dunst, Kate Winslet, and Natalie Portman, for that matter) feels about it.

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Short answer what time in toronto canada: Toronto, Canada is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone (EST) and observes daylight saving time. The current time in Toronto can be found on most digital devices or by searching “time in Toronto” online. Step-by-Step Guide on How to Determine the Exact Time in Toronto, Canada As anyone who lives or visits Toronto knows, the concept of time in this bustling metropolis can sometimes feel like a fluid and ever-changing concept. Between traffic that seems to never move and events that start “sometime around eight,” figuring out exactly what time it is can be a challenge. But fear not! With this step-by-step guide, you’ll be able to pin down the exact time in Toronto with ease. Step One: Check Your Phone This may seem obvious, but with smartphones being ubiquitous these days, it’s often the easiest way to get an accurate read on what time it is. Make sure your phone is set to automatic updates and double-check that it’s showing the correct time zone (Eastern Standard Time). Step Two: Look at a Clock If you’re not carrying a phone or don’t trust its accuracy, try looking for any nearby digital or analog clock displays. Many businesses have clocks in their storefront windows or signage; public transit stations also usually have visible clocks. Step Three: Use a Canadian Radio Network Another useful tool for finding the exact time in Toronto is using a local radio network such as CBC News Network where they broadcast regular weather and news updates along with current times signaling hourly slots so you could adjust accordingly. Step Four: Check Online Resources In today’s tech-driven world, there are plenty of online resources you can use to determine the exact time in Toronto. Some useful websites include The Canadian Government’s National Research Council Time Signal website, Timeanddate.com and Worldtimeserver.com which broadcasts live clock setting right from your computer screen according to your needs. Step Five: Remember Daylight Saving Times (DST) It’s important to note that during daylight saving times (DST)–the practice of setting clocks forward one hour from standard time during warmer months- occurs each year between March and November causing a shift ahead by 1-hour rendering all previous references null until DST passes. In conclusion, whether using your phone, a clock display, radio network or online resources, determining the accurate time in Toronto doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With these simple steps in mind, you’ll be able to keep track of the time hustle and bustle of the city with ease. How What Time in Toronto, Canada Affects Daily Life: A Comprehensive Overview When it comes to living in Toronto, Canada, understanding the concept of time and how it affects daily life is essential. From rush hour traffic to seasonal changes, there are numerous factors that impact Torontonians’ daily routines, work schedules, and leisure time. One of the most significant ways time influences life in Toronto is through its weather patterns. As Toronto experiences all four seasons distinctly, residents have to be prepared for the changes they bring. Winters are notoriously brutal with long nights and short days that can severely limit outdoor activities. Summers are comparatively more relaxed, with extended daylight hours encouraging everyone to take advantage of sunny afternoons and warm evenings. Toronto’s perpetual internal clock also plays a significant role in how its inhabitants go about their lives. Morning commuters from Scarborough and Etobicoke know the best way around rush hour traffic – if you’re not out before 7:00 am or if you miss your window at 4:30 pm, then brace yourself for the snarls of cars moving at a snail’s pace. People tend to schedule their day‘s routine based on this cyclical time pattern thus saving them from frustrating commutes during peak hours. Moreover, office cultures also reflect how residents view time in everyday life- meetings starting promptly at designated times or scheduling conference calls according to respective time zones around North America while balancing differing cultures and productivity needs come into play when working across virtual international teams.. Besides impacting work-life balance immensely; these scheduling habits extend into weekends as well — many restaurants close early on Sundays — ‘The Day Of Rest’ being one conventional reason — so knowing where you want to dine beforehand can pay off considerably – both monetarily as well as opportunity costs. Furthermore, travel and transportation become major determining factors while considering punctuality relating to morning commute throughout GTA area especially during extreme winters which disrupt transit systems like GO Transit trains making schedules erratic enough for employees having varying signals picked by their respective workplaces in and around the city. In Conclusion, time plays a crucial role within various aspects of Toronto’s daily life. This knowledge might help both tourists and newcomers getting up to speed with where they are living. Understanding these patterns, seasonal changes, and cultural patterns enable Torontonians to optimize their productive efficiency during busy working times while enjoying an excellent work-life balance allowing for meaningful personal or professional development beyond obligations. From Daylight Savings to Time Zones: Everything You Need to Know About What Time it is in Toronto, Canada As the largest city in Canada, Toronto is a bustling metropolis that attracts millions of visitors every year. However, if you are new to the city or simply unfamiliar with its timekeeping practices, you might find yourself confused about what time it actually is in Toronto. There are several factors that affect what time it is in Toronto at any given moment. These include standard and daylight saving time changes, as well as the city’s location within its own time zone. Firstly, you need to understand how daylight savings work in Toronto. Daylight saving time (DST) is a seasonal practice intended to extend the number of daylight hours during the summer months. The switch between standard and daylight saving times happens at 2:00 AM twice per year: on the second Sunday of March and on the first Sunday of November. During DST, clocks are set forward by one hour so that more natural light falls during waking hours. Secondly, it’s important to know exactly which time zone Toronto falls into. The city lies within North America’s Eastern Time Zone (ET), which spans from Florida all the way up to Quebec and includes major cities such as New York and Philadelphia. When it comes to calculating Toronto’s current local time during standard or daylight saving period – trouble may occur due to differentiating between international contexts. Therefore you can keep your calculations simple by adding/subtracting specific hours related to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). In winter when there is no daylight savings implemented across Canada: - UTC offset for Eastern Standard Time: UTC-5 For instance if it’s 11 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) then subtract 5 hrs from UTC (Universal Coordinated Time) which denotes exact occurring events everywhere around Earth simultaneously – 11 p.m.(EST)-5=6 P.m(UTC). However following implementation of “spring ahead” rule i.e., preparation for Daylight Saving period then clocks must be set 1 hour ahead on second Sunday of march. (i.e., “spring forward” to Daylight Saving Period) - UTC offset for Eastern Daylight Time: UTC-4 To continue with our previous example, this calculation would change during the summer months, so if it’s 11 p.m EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) then subtracting UTC time will give you different values – If it’s 11:00 PM E.D.T(-4) from the current UTC(0),then actual hours observed in Toronto at a certain time will calculated by – (11pm – 4hr =7pm ). On November first Sunday during Fall / Autumn season clocks are turned back to end daylight savings and revert local time back to standard time in reverse manner. So, whether you want to catch a flight or make sure you’re not late for your dinner reservation, understanding how these factors affect what time it is in Toronto is essential. With this information under your belt, you’ll be able to stay on top of the city’s changing timekeeping practices like

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Short answer what time in toronto canada now: The current time in Toronto, Canada can be found by checking the local time on any clock or device set to Eastern Standard Time (EST). As of right now, Toronto is in the same time zone as New York City and is six hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4). How to Easily Find Out What Time it is in Toronto, Canada Now As we continue to embrace the global community, it is important to be able to keep track of time across different countries and time zones. In this guide, we will be exploring how you can easily find out what time it is in the vibrant and diverse city of Toronto, Canada. Toronto is located in Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). Now, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty details on how you can determine the current time in Toronto: 1. Use your smartphone In today’s digital era, our smartphones are equipped with an array of tools that allow us to connect with people across borders. Most smartphones come with a pre-installed clock app that automatically updates according to the location settings. If you are someone who travels frequently or has friends and family residing in Toronto, simply go to your phone’s clock app and add “Toronto” as a location. This way, you can keep track of the current time in Toronto at all times. 2. Check online world clocks Another straightforward method would be to search for an online world clock that shows multiple cities’ current times on one screen. These types of websites allow users to adjust their view based on their preferred locations and also feature additional information such as date and weather. One recommended website for checking multiple cities’ times at once is www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/. You can either type “Toronto” into the city search bar or look through by scrolling down until you locate the EST section listed under North America. 3. Ask voice-controlled assistants Voice-controlled assistants have become increasingly popular over recent years due to their convenience and automation features that make life easier for many individuals. Most virtual assistant apps now include features such as real-time translations, music streaming services and more importantly, calling up time-zones upon request. For example, if you use Siri on Apple devices or Google Assistant installed on Android phones, simply say “What time is it in Toronto?” and you will receive an immediate response with the current time in Toronto. 4. Follow social media accounts If you are looking for daily insights and updates on life in Toronto while keeping track of time, following local official social media accounts such as @Toronto on Instagram or Twitter can be beneficial. These pages often post images within the city and update information about current events happening around town alongside the date and times they take place at. 5. Traditional method: physically checking clocks For those who prefer physical methods over technical ones, this traditional way of determining time is still relevant today. If you are outside and happen to spot a clock on public buildings such as banks or bus stations, simply glance at them for an idea of the current time in Toronto. In conclusion, there are various ways that Canadians and non-Canadians alike can determine what time it is in Toronto. With modern technology available to us today, finding out about this vibrant cultural hub’s local time-zone has never been easier! Step-by-Step Guide: Checking the Current Time in Toronto, Canada Toronto, Canada is one of the most dynamic and vibrant cities in North America. Known for its iconic skyline, diverse cultures, and bustling city life, it’s no wonder that so many people visit this great city each year. Whether you’re a local resident or just visiting Toronto, checking the current time is crucial to ensure that you don’t miss any important appointments or events. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you exactly how to check the current time in Toronto quickly and easily. Step 1: Pull Out Your Phone The easiest way to check the time in Toronto is by simply pulling out your phone. Most smartphones these days have a clock app pre-installed that will automatically update when you enter a different time zone. All you need to do is unlock your phone and look at the time on your home screen. Step 2: Check Google If for some reason your phone clock isn’t working, or if you don’t have a smartphone with you, another quick and easy option is to simply Google “Time in Toronto.” The search engine result will instantly showcase the current date and time in Toronto without requiring any significant effort beyond searching briefly on their console device. Step 3: Use World Clocks Feature on Digital Watch For those who wear digital watches can try using world clocks feature typically available as standard features across most top-branded digital watch models widely used globally. The cherished world clocks’ feature allows adding multiple cities (i.e., New York-Toronto-Mumbai) allowing quick toggle between preferred timezone of interest while keeping other components active such as stopwatch/timer functionalities. Step 4: Visit Official Time Website – NRC.CA If none of these tools are handy or don’t work for some reason? No stress! Just visit nrc.ca where “NRC” stands for National Research Council’s official website operated & run by your national Canadian government providing reliable information across developing areas in Canada. As expected, they carry a dedicated page showcasing a “Time zone(s) for major Canadian cities” section that lists out comprehensive time listings across all primary and secondary Canadian cities, including Toronto, keeping its audience informed of any speculations or deviations from the standard times during specific seasonal months. Checking the current time doesn’t have to be complicated, and with a little effort with technology available nowadays as outline herein above navigating specific features across your device(s) becomes a breeze. Whether you’re using one of these options above or another tool altogether so long its an accredited source ensuring reliability is limited in the margin of errors typically caused by power fluctuations impacting local electrical devices such as digital clocks/ wall clocks- it’s essential to make sure that you know what time it is in Toronto before starting your day itinerary. So what are you waiting for? Get excited to explore and enjoy everything this fantastic city has to offer fully! FAQs About Getting the Accurate Time in Toronto, Canada Now In the bustling metropolis of Toronto, time is of the utmost importance. Whether you’re trying to catch a flight, attend an important business meeting, or simply meet with friends for a night out on the town, knowing the accurate time is crucial. To help ease any confusion or uncertainty around getting the accurate time in Toronto, we’ve compiled some frequently asked questions (FAQs) that should hopefully clarify any doubts and set your mind at ease. Q: What’s the best way to get the accurate time in Toronto? A: The easiest and most reliable way to get the current time in Toronto would be to check your phone or computer. These devices automatically adjust their times based on your location and provide an accurate reading of local time. Alternatively, you can consult a dedicated clock app or website that displays local time for your convenience. Q: Does Toronto observe Daylight Saving Time? A: Yes, like many other parts of Canada and North America, Toronto follows Daylight Saving Time. This means that clocks are moved forward by one hour on the second Sunday of March and back by one hour on the first Sunday in November every year. Q: How do I adjust my clock for Daylight Saving Time? A: If you have a digital device such as a phone or computer, it should automatically update its clock based on your location. If you have an analogue wall clock or watch that needs manual adjustment, make sure to set it forward by one hour in March and back by one hour in November. Q: Can weather affect accuracy when checking the time? A: While weather conditions may not directly impact your device’s ability to display accurate local time, they could potentially disrupt power supply or network connections which may affect timely updates. It’s always advisable to ensure that your device has enough battery life and maintains stable connectivity for uninterrupted syncing with official sources like global positioning systems (GPS). Q: What if I need precise timing information? A: For situations where precise time-keeping is crucial, you may refer to official time-keeping sources such as the National Research Council of Canada’s Time Signal Service or the U.S. Naval Observatory’s Master Clock. These sites provide highly accurate global time that can be used to set and synchronize clocks and devices with utmost precision. In conclusion, getting the accurate time in Toronto is a straightforward and hassle-free affair thanks to modern technology and accessible online resources. By using reliable sources like your phone or computer, keeping an eye on Daylight Saving Time changes, ensuring stable connectivity, and referring to official time-keeping services for precision timing needs, you can confidently keep track of local time in Toronto regardless of where you are or what you’re doing!

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Short answer: What is the state of Toronto? Toronto, the capital of Ontario, is considered a thriving city with a population of 2.9 million people. It’s known for its diverse cultures, vibrant neighborhoods, and booming industries such as finance and technology. With continuous growth in new infrastructure and major projects over the past few years, Toronto has maintained its position as one of the top cities in North America to live and work. How has Toronto Changed over Time? Examining the Evolution of the City’s Landscape Toronto is a city that has experienced tremendous change over the years. From humble beginnings as a small settlement, it has grown into a bustling metropolis with skyscrapers dominating its skyline. The landscape of the city has also changed dramatically over time, as old buildings have been demolished to make way for new ones, and historic neighbourhoods have been transformed to accommodate modern lifestyles and tastes. To understand how Toronto has evolved over time, one must first examine its history. Originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples, Toronto was initially known as ‘Tkaronto’ meaning “the place where trees stand in the water.” By the turn of the 19th century, the city began seeing an influx of immigrants from all parts of Europe; this led to rapid growth and development particularly after 1850 when Canada began expanding westwards. Industrialization also played a key role in building up Toronto’s economy starting in the late 1800s until well into the mid-twentieth century. This increased employment opportunities leading many newcomers flocking to settle in cities’ like “Hogtown.” As more people began moving into Toronto, there was a need for housing developments that could cater to their needs. Initially houses were built out of brick or wood and offered privacy to families living inside them. As time went on however, urbanization started taking shape; suburbs wove themselves around close proximity labour centres making natural resources expandable such as Pearl Street Market (established in 1837). Hence affordable housing structures started sprawling around downtown areas constructing cramped apartment buildings serving as shelter for many immigrants. The rise of high-rise buildings was another significant change that took place in Toronto during this period. Skyscrapers became popular among builders who wanted high-density living spaces that would house thousands while maximizing space usage per square foot due to limited land size further away from city centers along major transportation routes such subway tunnels construction (1978) opening possibilities for cheaper commutes coupled with other transit systems making Torontonians easier transportation access to surrounding suburbs. However, as the city grew, Toronto’s landscape began to change drastically. Historic neighbourhoods like Cabbagetown started deteriorating and losing their heritage value due to superimposed modern development. Chinatown once in Old Town changes from Cantonese operating since 1930’s into a diverse Asian fusion cuisine hub — even Starbucks opened there! The Eaton Centre comes up in Downtown replacing much of the old shopping district character within its boundaries (though it is credited for creating the largest store underground in North America renovation). Roadways changed too: Queen Street West separated east from west while Yonge Street separates from north to south side spurring continuous remodeling of footpaths through loops that meet other at one point making more pedestrianized areas. Today, Toronto is a city that continues to evolve and undergoes significant transformations daily as more residents relocate while others discover what friends told them about this great city. From its humble beginnings as ‘Tkaronto’, Toronto has come a long way in becoming one of Canada’s A Step-by-Step Guide to Assessing the State of Toronto Today Toronto, the capital city of Ontario, is one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in Canada. There are so many things to see and do in this metropolitan area, from exploring its various neighborhoods to trying out different food options. However, if you’re new to the city or haven’t been around for a while, it can be challenging to get an accurate sense of what’s going on. In this article, we’ll give you a step-by-step guide on how you can assess the state of Toronto today. We’ll show you which areas to look into and provide you with helpful tips on how to navigate through them. Step 1: Look into the Real Estate Market The real estate market is an excellent indicator of a city’s state. It reflects the current demand for housing and reveals changes happening in a particular location. In Toronto specifically, there has been a steady increase in housing prices over the past few years. You can check online sources like Realtor.ca or Zolo.ca to analyze current property listings and see if they’re being sold at above-average prices. Additionally, browsing property sales reports will indicate whether more people are moving in or out of specific neighborhoods. Step 2: Know What’s Happening in Different Neighborhoods Toronto comprises several neighborhoods that each have their unique vibe. Keeping up with trends surrounding these areas provides insights on what type of people live there and what activities they may enjoy. For instance, places like Yorkville attract affluent folks who appreciate luxury shopping and fine dining. Younger crowds flock towards areas like Kensington Market that specialize in vintage clothing stores and street food vendors offering fresh organic products. Whatever neighborhood you visit tells its story through cafes, bars restaurants all serving up distinct ideas about what makes Toronto such an alluring place to live or travel within. Step 3: Research Employment Opportunities A city’s economy plays a significant role in its overall development as well as being able to house its population. Toronto’s job market fluctuates alongside multiple other factors, making it important to keep an eye on employment opportunities regularly. Check with local job boards or industry groups to see what sectors are in demand and which skills people need to succeed in that industry. Understanding the patterns can tell you a lot about how public policy is influencing economic activity and the issues affecting successful business practices within the city. Step 4: Stay Abreast of Cultural Happenings Toronto hosts plenty of cultural events throughout the year like music festivals, exhibits, theater performances, and art shows. These happenings expose artistic interpretations of live experiences prevalent in Toronto life. By attending these events regularly or following their social media accounts, you will get an idea of what’s trending in Toronto’s arts and culture scene while also having a great time! Using our step-by-step guide as your playbook, you’ll be able to assess Toronto’s state with ease. Remember always to pay attention to changes happening around you specifically as observing those small details can go a long way when trying to stay informed while exploring Frequently Asked Questions about the State of Toronto: Answered As one of the largest and most diverse cities in Canada, Toronto is an exciting place to live or visit. However, with such a bustling metropolis comes many questions about its various aspects. From navigating the TTC to finding the best pizza joint, there are countless inquiries that curious minds may have about this city. So, with that in mind, here are some frequently asked questions about the state of Toronto answered: Q. How do I get around Toronto? A: The TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) is an extensive public transportation network that runs buses, streetcars, and subway lines throughout the city. There are also many bike lanes and rental services available for those who prefer cycling. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are also widely available. Q. What neighborhoods should I visit in Toronto? A: Some popular neighborhoods to explore include Kensington Market for its eclectic shops and restaurants, Little Italy for authentic Italian cuisine, Yorkville for high-end shopping and dining experiences, and Queen West for its vibrant nightlife scene. Q. What’s so great about Toronto? A: Toronto is known for its diversity – both in terms of its population and cultural offerings. It’s home to world-class museums like the Royal Ontario Museum and Art Gallery of Ontario, as well as renowned theatres like the Mirvish Productions’ theaters in downtown Toronto (Prince Edward Theatre), making it a hub of arts & culture events and festivals year-round. Q: Where can I find good food in Toronto? A: With so many options available in this culinary hub we call our city there’s no wrong area hunting down something delicious! Areas to consider would be Little India where you can find amazing Indian Cuisine; Kensington Market which has a plethora of options including vegetarian fare; Greektown which offers Authentic Greek dishes; King Street West which features even more unique fresh seafood restaurants than you thought could exist. Q: Is it easy to make friends in Toronto or part of the province of Ontario? A: Yes, whether you’re new to the city or a lifelong resident, Toronto offers endless opportunities to socialize and meet new people. Joining community groups or special interest clubs can be a great way to connect with like-minded individuals. There’s also no shortage of events and festivals throughout the year, which provide ample opportunity for mingling. Q: What is there for families to do in Toronto? A: The city has many family-friendly attractions such as the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, and the Ontario Science Centre. For outdoor activities, there’s High Park which features playgrounds and hiking trails; The Humber River Recreational Trail which spans north-south across all of Toronto is another excellent option. In the colder months they even usually throw up some skating rinks. In conclusion, from transportation to food options one could argue that residents are spoiled for choice when it comes to life in Toronto as well as being able to make friends & connect with a very diverse cultural landscape. With so many things happening frequently around

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Developing anything on top of WordPress can be a bit tricky, especially if you don't know where to start. Whether it be building an actual website using the CMS platform, or developing plugins and themes for it, it's almost always needed for you to have a local instance on your machine to test things out. The Old-Fashioned Way Back in the days when you can just spin up a web server using XAMPP, I can just download a copy of WordPress, put it in the default root directory of my local Apache instance, setup the database and configure WordPress to connect, then I should be good to go. For most occasions, this would suffice. However, due to the nature of WordPress as a very robust, flexible, and dynamic content management system, having particularly the ability to extend it using plugins, complexities arise when you have different plugins that may or may not be compatible with each other or the WordPress version you have installed. Then there's the issue of working on a specific project together with other members of a team, having different machines and your own configurations. Then came containerization. While I can probably explain it in my own words, it's probably best to focus on my next topic, so here's a Yoast blog I followed when I started using Docker to create WordPress instances on my local machine about a year ago. The primary idea is to compose your development environment – primarily your web server which would house your WordPress application, and its database – using containers. You can think of containers as "packaged environments" that can run the same way on any operating system. This way, it doesn't matter if you personally have multiple different development machines, or multiple team members using different machines collaborating on your work. You can simply configure what your environments should be for different scenarios, and just share the same configuration between said machines, then just spin up the same environment for everyone. It also has an added bonus that you can now spin up multiple environments on the same machine, say for different WordPress versions that you need to test. Automate all the way A little backstory of how I was introduced into Warden. About 3 years ago, I was tasked to develop extensions for Magento, a popular e-commerce platform now owned by Adobe. Unlike WordPress, Magento is an e-commerce-first platform. Of course, I needed to have a local instance on my machine to test things, but I was having a hard time to manually set one up because of the ridiculous and tedious process. Although admittedly it was my fault for not knowing how to configure ElasticSearch not to eat up all my RAM, it took me 2 weeks just to get a local instance running – only to find out that it's way too slow for me to develop things. Stackoverflow didn't help, so I had to go as far as posting in Reddit. Luckily, I managed to get answers and one of them is Warden. A few months after finishing the Magento extension, I had to setup another local instance of WordPress on a new machine and instead of following the Yoast blog above, I tried to use Warden. However, there really wasn't much of an official tutorial on how to use it for WordPress, not even in the official documentation, so here we are. Warden is like XAMPP but on steroids as it leverages containerization technology. It's basically an automation tool to configure different platform environments using containers for the platform's components. For example, the latest Magento requires more than just a web server and database but also ElasticSearch for searching, Varnish as a reverse proxy, and RabbitMQ for queueing – among others. With Warden, all you need to do is create a directory for your Magento instance, run a command to create the configuration file for your Magento environment, then execute a command to build the environment. What Warden does is create containers for each of the services mentioned above, and tie them all together so they all know how to talk to each other within your container's network. The idea is pretty much the same for setting up WordPress. Step 1: Create a directory for your WordPress instance $ mkdir -p /path/to/your/wordpress-instance Pretty much self-explanatory. Step 2: Initialize your WordPress instance directory Assuming you've already installed Warden and ran it for the first time without any hitch, you can directly go to your WordPress directory and execute the following: $ warden env-init my_wordpress_instance wordpress where my_wordpress_instance is an identifier for your WordPress instance. No spaces, preferably snake-cased. This will create a .env file in the current working directory with default configurations for a WordPress instance. Step 3: Download WordPress into the WordPress instance directory You can just execute the following commands within the WP instance directory: $ curl -O https://wordpress.org/latest.zip $ unzip latest.zip $ mv wordpress/* . $ rm -r wordpress/ latest.zip This should download the latest version of WordPress in a zipped file to your current working directory, unzip it, move the contents to the current working directory, and remove downloaded files and unnecessary folders. Step 4: Run the WordPress environment on Warden Just execute the following: $ warden env up This should set up all necessary containers, from web server to database, tie them all up as configured in your Ideally, on first run, WordPress will let you configure the connection strings during set up, so just copy the values within the .env file and you'll be good to go. As cherry on top, Warden does not just automate the container setup for you with the containers you need for your platform environment. It also provides several services out of the box to make your development way easier. - Traefik - handles all the networking needed within your Warden services so all containers can talk to each other - DNSMasq - handles DNS and DHCP locally, which is particularly useful in conjunction with ngrok to route requests; no more localhost:port, use your environment name instead - Portainer - handle container management; pretty useful even without using Warden in general to manage other containers for development using its GUI - Mailhog - is an email testing tool which you can configure with your environment if you want to test mailing functionality of your platform (ex. order confirmation and invoice sending for e-commerce functionalities) For any developers out there who wants to take their WordPress development to the next level, Warden is definitely something worth trying.

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Health treatment is a big topic these days, so how can you locate the very best places to locate health care tasks? We have actually assembled several of the ideal areas to work and also their cost-to-quality ratios. However what regarding the company as well as procedures? Do these aspects of health treatment compare? Or are there ways to boost them? Allow’s locate out! Review on. We’ve likewise included some comments from our viewers to discover just how you can enhance healthcare solutions. The management costs of health care are substantial, making up as much as a quarter of total wellness investing in the USA. Management prices are rising at a rate that is two times as fast as the growth in health care spending. Regardless of significant research right into the root causes of these prices, there is little sensible knowledge about how to reduce administrative expenses. Inevitably, health care expenses have to be kept reduced in order to offer high-quality look after all people. In current years, high quality in wellness care has actually received boosting focus in the context of the Sustainable Growth Goals. These goals consist of the stipulation of health and wellness services and economic protection for all people, global health and wellness coverage, accessibility to safe and also cost effective medicines, as well as the production of vaccines as well as various other essential health-care products. To support these goals, the Globe Health and wellness Organization has actually launched 2 reports. One is a manual for national top quality plans. The 2nd overview is planned to advertise a typical understanding of high quality in health and wellness care. The management of procedures in health treatment has many difficulties, as well as these concerns typically obtain lost in the shuffle of audits, assessments as well as the efficiency of the treatment staff. Whether a renovation is needed in the delivery of treatment or a process enhancement to improve the performance of procedures, it is crucial to deal with teams within the system that can assist make the modification. These groups usually deal with processes around the clock as well as can offer useful understanding right into how to boost the quality of care provided in any health and wellness system. Wellness care is not arranged in one of the most reliable fashion. Inadequacies in the quality of treatment, along with the high expense of solutions, have actually resulted from the lack of planning as well as organization. Inept or ineffective service providers are encouraged to give services. The wellness treatment industry is one such example. Without a company, many healthcare services fall right into the hands of inexperienced companies. A correct strategy must assist health and wellness treatment companies and also avoid such problems. In the USA, healthcare insurance is provided by a health insurance plan or insurance provider. The plan covers wellness treatment solutions given by health centers, medical professionals, and various other healthcare providers. The insurer will reimburse a healthcare carrier for each distinct service supplied to a person. A center will maintain an account of each individual’s clinical costs for a schedule year as well as must follow government personal privacy as well as protection regulations. An individual can be signed up in an HMO to obtain more budget friendly look after particular problems. If you liked this article and also you would like to be given more info relating to Quality Health i implore you to visit the site. Associated content mentioned by viewers on the web page:

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Arctic Ice Melt Ups Fears, Opens New Shipping Lanes The Arctic Ocean’s ice cover is shrinking at a record pace this year after higher-than-average temperatures hastened the annual break-up of the sea ice. The area of ocean covered by ice shrank to 1.9 million square miles on average for a 5-day period, according to the latest data from the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center. With as many as five weeks of the annual melt season left, it’s already the fourth-lowest annual minimum ever measured. The shrinkage is the most visible sign of global warming according to Meier, and raises the prospect that the Arctic Ocean may become largely ice free in the summer. That opens up new shipping routes and is sparking a race for resources that’s led to Cairn Energy PLC and Royal Dutch Shell PLC exploring waters off Greenland for oil and gas.

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Atlanta, Michigan, is more than just a small town; it’s a treasure trove of history. This article will guide you through the historic landmarks in Atlanta Michigan that make this little town a must-visit. Nestled in the heart of northern Michigan, Atlanta is a small town teeming with a rich tapestry of history and culture. Be it little out-of-the-way spots like the Little Michigan ponds on the site of Camp Lunden or popular landmarks such as the Brush Creek Mill, Atlanta’s heritage is steeped in dynamic experiences from various periods. While the Elk Capital of Michigan provides an intriguing insight into Atlanta’s unique relationship with its abundant wildlife, treasures like the Old Bailey Schoolhouse offer a glimpse into the town’s fascinating educational past. Diving into these topics offers an enriching journey into Atlanta’s past and the vibrant threads that continue to shape its present. Table of Contents Little Michigan At Camp Lunden – The CCC Remembered Nestled along County Road 612, between Lewiston and M-33, lies a curious relic of Michigan’s past: a set of small ponds shaped like the Great Lakes. These ponds are the remnants of Camp Lunden, a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp established in the 1930s. The Birth of Camp Lunden A few months after President Franklin Roosevelt initiated the CCC in 1933, Camp Lunden was born. It was one of 103 such camps in Michigan aimed at providing employment during the Great Depression. Men arrived at the camp to train as draftsmen and civil engineers. The Making of Little Michigan In their free time, these men took to a unique project: they dug ponds at the camp’s entrance, shaping them to resemble Michigan’s iconic Great Lakes. This artistic endeavor was more than just a pastime; it became a lasting tribute to the state they were serving. The camp was eventually closed in 1936, but the dry ponds remain, along with a historical marker commemorating the site. Why It Matters The CCC was instrumental in constructing roads and maintaining forest lands in Michigan. Over 8,000 men were employed in various camps throughout the state. Camp Lunden was not just a place of employment but a hub of creativity and ingenuity. The “Little Michigan” ponds are a testament to the spirit of the CCC workers who combined their skills and passion to leave a lasting imprint on the land. Miniature Michigan – A Hidden Gem Interestingly, this miniature Michigan is not just a roadside attraction; it’s a piece of living history. If you’re ever in the Lewiston area, you can visit the site at 11022 Co Rd 612. For those who can’t make the trip, this small wonder is even visible from space, adding another layer of intrigue to its story. A Mini Great Lakes On the Side of the Road The story of Camp Lunden and its miniature Michigan serves as a poignant reminder of a challenging period in American history. It also highlights the resilience and creativity of those who lived through it. As we drive past these small, unassuming ponds, we’re not just passing a geographical oddity but a piece of Michigan’s rich history. The Brush Creek Mill The Brush Creek Mill: A Testament to Atlanta’s Past Situated within the scenic surroundings of Atlanta, Michigan, the Brush Creek Mill stands as an enduring symbol of the community’s industrious past. Throughout its long history, the Mill has played vital roles in the region’s development, initially as a grain mill and later as a power station and an electrical light producer. More than merely an industrial workhorse, the Mill exemplifies the region’s innovative spirit and the perseverance of its people. Over time, the Brush Creek Mill has transformed from a manufacturing mainstay into a cherished landmark, where the community’s history is not merely stored but actively celebrated and shared. Architecture and Restoration The Brush Creek Mill is notable for its traditional architecture, reminiscent of American milling history. It showcases a simple yet sturdy style, with a robust exterior built majorly from exceptional Midwest lumber. The structure itself bears testimony to the crafting skills prevalent in its era. Its present form symbolically reflects the perseverance and practicality of the millers past who made a living from this building. However, age and use took their toll on the historical structure, leading to the need for restoration. Over recent years, concerted efforts have been made to restore and maintain the mill. Committed volunteers and local and state organizations have heavily involved in ensuring that this piece of American history is not lost. Brush Creek Mill: A Historic Landmark with a New Role After undergoing extensive renovations, the Brush Creek Mill in Atlanta, Michigan, has been revitalized as a vibrant community center. Today, the mill hosts a diverse range of events and offers a variety of cultural and educational activities. This new purpose has enhanced its historical importance, serving as a gathering place for folks to exchange stories, learn, and honor their collective heritage. Although its function has evolved, the Mill remains an indispensable component of the town’s historic storyline, continuing to symbolize Atlanta’s tenacity, future-oriented mindset, and deep reverence for its historical origins. Elk Capital of Michigan Atlanta, Michigan: Renowned as the Elk Capital Nestled in the northern region of the state, the small town of Atlanta, Michigan is famed as the Elk Capital. This isn’t just a slick tagline. It is an acknowledgement of Atlanta’s unique bond with the elk population. Elk were initially reintroduced in Michigan in 1918, in the vicinity of Wolverine. Since then, well-managed hunting policies and sustainable resource utilization have led to an expansion in the elk count. Consequently, elk have become an integral facet of daily life for the residents of Atlanta. Elk Viewing Area and Atlanta’s Development Moreover, the presence of these large mammals has greatly influenced the town’s development. To promote tourism and give visitors a chance to catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources established the Elk Viewing Area. Located northeast of Atlanta, this viewing area draws tourists from around the world and charges no admission fee, making it both an economic and recreational asset to the community. This popular attraction not only reflects on the town’s history intertwined with the elk, but it also continues to be significant in the present, playing a key role in the local economy, cultural identity, and outdoor recreational offerings of Atlanta, MI. Fascinating History of Atlanta, Michigan’s Elk Population The abundant elk population in Atlanta, Michigan, plays a unique role in forming the city’s rich history and culture. These majestic creatures aren’t just an integral part of the region’s natural wilderness, but they also oozes with historic significance. Their recovery to formidable numbers from the brink of extinction is a testament to successful conservation and responsible wildlife management efforts. In addition to their ecological value, the elk have grown into cultural symbols and local landmarks, marked by the city’s annual Elk Festival. The unbreakable bond between Atlanta’s residents and the local elk population contributes significantly to the city’s historical narrative. The Old Bailey School Schoolhouse A symbol of Atlanta’s education history is the Old Bailey School, a time-honored landmark situated in the heart of the town. Established back in 1907, the iconic country schoolhouse instructed Atlanta’s youth, spanning one through eight grades, for over six decades until it closed its doors in the mid-1960s. This esteemed institution stands as a reminder of simpler times, representing a era when Atlanta, along with other rural Michigan towns, had a plethora of scattered schools. Over time, the evolution of educational norms and consolidation of school districts led to the closure of such small-scale institutions, making way for larger, more centralized schools. Preservation and Current Role of The Old Bailey School After the school’s closure, it remained unused and started deteriorating, until the Brush Creek Mill, a local historical society, bought the school in 2002. With years of renovations and repairs completed in 2007, the 100-year-old schoolhouse was fully restored, preserving its original structure, chalkboards, and antique student desks. Today, The Old Bailey School is listed in the State Register of Historic Sites and stands as a historical museum in Atlanta, Michigan. The museum provides visitors with a glimpse of education during the early 20th century, displaying historical educational artifacts and memorabilia. The Old Bailey School, thus, continues to educate, but this time it serves to inform visitors about Atlanta’s educational past and its role in shaping the community. As home to landmarks like the Old Bailey School and Brush Creek Mill, Atlanta, Michigan acts as a custodian of history, providing a vivid snapshot of past societal structures, industrial accomplishments, and educational ethos. Coupled with this embrace of its own past, the town’s association with elk herds underlines Atlanta’s harmonious coexistence with nature, a legacy that continues to intrigue and attract visitors. These narratives, preserved and promoted by champions like the Atlanta Area Historical Society, do more than simply recount a linear progression of events. They provide living, breathing channels of connection to the roots of the town, enhancing our understanding of how far it has traveled on its historical journey, and shaping the vision of its future. Final Thoughts About Historic Landmarks In Atlanta Michigan In a nutshell, Atlanta, Michigan, offers a rich tapestry of history through its landmarks. 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Milk is a staple in the diets of people around the world, consumed in various forms such as fresh milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter. As a primary source of essential nutrients like calcium and protein, it’s crucial that milk products are safe for consumption. One of the most significant threats to the safety of milk and its derivatives is microbial contamination. This article delves into the importance of milk testing for microbial contamination, the methods involved, and the role it plays in maintaining the quality of dairy products. Understanding Microbial Contamination Microbial contamination in milk refers to the presence of harmful microorganisms like bacteria, yeasts, and molds that can compromise its quality and safety. The most common contaminants include Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella, Listeria, and various spoilage microorganisms. Contaminated milk can cause foodborne illnesses, spoil the taste and texture, and reduce the shelf life of dairy products. Therefore, rigorous testing for microbial contamination is essential throughout the entire dairy supply chain. The Importance of Milk Testing 1. Public Health Protection: The primary goal of milk testing is to protect public health. Consumption of contaminated milk can lead to severe foodborne illnesses, ranging from mild gastrointestinal discomfort to life-threatening infections. Regular testing helps ensure that the milk reaching consumers is safe and free from harmful microorganisms. 2. Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory authorities in most countries have established strict standards and guidelines for milk quality and safety. Milk testing is a key component in ensuring compliance with these regulations. Dairy processors must meet these standards to avoid legal repercussions and maintain their reputation. 3. Quality Assurance: Microbial contamination doesn’t just pose health risks; it can also affect the taste, texture, and overall quality of dairy products. By identifying and controlling microbial contamination, dairy producers can maintain the integrity and flavor of their products. Milk Testing Methods Several methods are employed to test milk for microbial contamination: 1. Plate Count Method: This method involves plating a small sample of milk onto a nutrient agar plate and counting the number of visible colonies that develop after incubation. It provides an estimate of the total bacterial count in the milk. 2. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): PCR is a molecular biology technique that detects the DNA of specific microorganisms. It is highly sensitive and can identify even trace amounts of pathogens. 3. Lactic Acid Bacteria Count: This method measures the concentration of lactic acid bacteria, which are responsible for fermentation in dairy products. A high count is generally desired in certain products like yogurt and cheese. 4. ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) Bioluminescence: ATP bioluminescence testing measures the presence of ATP, an energy molecule found in all living cells. It provides rapid results and is useful for assessing cleanliness in processing equipment and facilities. 5. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA): ELISA is an immunological method that detects the presence of specific antigens or antibodies. It can be used to identify pathogens like Salmonella or Listeria. Milk testing for microbial contamination is an integral aspect of ensuring the safety and quality of dairy products. In addition to protecting public health, it aids in regulatory compliance and maintains the integrity of these essential food items. By employing various testing methods, dairy producers can detect and mitigate microbial contamination, thereby delivering safe and delicious milk products to consumers. As consumers, we should remain vigilant and make informed choices when it comes to dairy consumption, ensuring that the products we buy have undergone rigorous testing to meet the highest safety standards.

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Pseudomonas are a large group of aerobic, non sporing Gram negative bacilli, they are motile by polar flagella. They are ubiquitous, mostly saprophytic, being found in water, soil or other moist environments. Some of them are pathogenic to plants, insects and reptiles. A few cause human infection, typically opportunistic. It is a slender Gram negative bacillus, 1.5 – 3 x 0.5 micrometer, actively motile by a polar flagella. Clinical isolates are often piliated. It is an obligate aerobe, but can grow anaerobically if nitrate is available. Growth occurs at a wide range of temperature 6 – 42 C, the optimum temperature is 37 C. If culture on nutrient agar it shows iridescent patches with a metallic sheen. It grows on MacConkey and DCA media, forming non lactose fermenting colonies. Many strains of pseudomonas are hemolytic on blood agar. In broth, it forms a dense turbidity with a surface pellicle. Pseudomonas shows an oxidative and nonfermentative metabolism. Peptone water sugars are unsuitable for detecting acid production, since this is weak and gets neutralized by alkali reduced from peptone. Glucose is utilized oxidatively, forming acid only. Indole, MR, VP and H2S tests are negative. Nitrates are reduced to nitrites and further to gaseous nitrogen. Catalase, oxidase and arginine dihydrolase tests are positive. The bacillus is not particularly heat resistant, being killed at 55 C in one hour but exhibits a high degree of resistance to chemical agents. It is resistant to the common antiseptics and disinfectants such as quaternary ammonium compounds, chloroxylenol and hexachlorophane and may even grow profusely in bottles of such antiseptic lotions kept for use in hospitals. ‘Blue pus’ was known as a surgical entity long before Gerard (1882) isolated Ps. aeruginosa from such cases. The pathogenic importance of the bacillus was not adequately recognized till recently, when it has established itself as one of the most troublesome agents causing nosocomial infections. In the community outside the hospital, the most common infection caused by Ps. aeruginosa is suppurative otitis, which is chronic though not disabling. In the hospital, it may cause localised or generalized infections. Localised lesions are commonly infections of wounds and bedsores, eye infections and urinary infections following catheterisation. Ps. aeruginosa is the most common and most serious cause of infection in burns. It is also one of the agents responsible for iatrogenic meningitis following lumbar puncture. It frequently causes post – tracheostomy pulmonary infection. Septicemia and endocarditis may occur in patients who are debilitated due to concomitant infection, malignancy or immunosuppressive therapy. The bacterium grows readily on most media. The identification of pigmented strains of the bacillus from clinical specimens is easy. But about 10 per cent of isolates may be non pigmented. Prompt oxidase reaction and arginine hydrolysis help in their identification. It may be necessary to use selective media such as certified agar for isolation from feces or other samples with mixed flora. As Ps. aeruginosa is a frequent contaminant, isolation of the bacillus from a specimen should not always be taken as proof of its etiological role. Repeated isolations help to confirm the diagnosis. Prevention of Ps. aeruginosa cross-infection in hospital requires constant vigilance and strict attention to asepsis. Antibiotic treatment is not always satisfactory. Immunotherapy in human burns cases with antiserum to Ps. aeruginosa may be useful. Pseudomonas vaccines are being tried in cystic fibrosis patients who are highly vulnerable to pseudomonas infection. Specific antibacterial therapy constitutes only one aspect of the management of serous pseudomonas infections. Reference: The Text Book Of Microbiology

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Feb 2, 2024 Mastering Microsoft Technologies: MCSE Training Online Unleashes Your Potential MCSE Training Online: Unlocking Career Opportunities in the IT Industry In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for professionals in the IT industry. One way to ensure continuous growth and advancement is by obtaining industry-recognized certifications. Among them, the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification stands out as a testament to an individual’s expertise in Microsoft technologies. Traditionally, pursuing MCSE certification required attending in-person training sessions, which often posed challenges for busy professionals. However, with the advent of online learning platforms, MCSE training has become more accessible than ever before. Online MCSE training offers a flexible and convenient way for individuals to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their careers. Here are some key benefits of opting for MCSE training online: - Flexibility: Online courses allow you to learn at your own pace and on your own schedule. Whether you have a full-time job or other commitments, you can fit your study sessions into your daily routine without sacrificing your existing responsibilities. - Cost-Effective: Online training eliminates the need for travel expenses or accommodation costs associated with attending physical classes. Additionally, many online platforms offer affordable course options that provide high-quality instruction at a fraction of the cost of traditional classroom-based training. - Comprehensive Course Content: MCSE training online covers all the essential topics required to pass the certification exams. From infrastructure management to cloud technologies and security solutions, you will gain a deep understanding of Microsoft technologies through interactive modules, video lectures, practice exams, and hands-on labs. - Expert Instructors: Reputable online learning platforms employ experienced instructors who are not only certified themselves but also possess real-world experience in implementing Microsoft solutions. Their expertise ensures that you receive industry-relevant knowledge and practical insights throughout your training journey. - Interactive Learning Experience: Online MCSE courses often incorporate interactive elements such as virtual labs and discussion forums, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a simulated environment and engage with fellow learners. This collaborative approach enhances the learning experience and fosters a sense of community among participants. - Exam Preparation: MCSE training online provides comprehensive exam preparation resources, including practice tests and study materials. These resources help you gauge your progress, identify areas for improvement, and build confidence before taking the official certification exams. - Continuous Support: Online training platforms typically offer support channels where you can seek guidance from instructors or connect with a community of learners facing similar challenges. This ongoing support ensures that you receive assistance whenever needed, even after completing the course. Obtaining an MCSE certification opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities in the IT industry. It demonstrates your proficiency in Microsoft technologies and positions you as a valuable asset to organizations seeking skilled professionals to manage their IT infrastructure. Whether you are looking to advance in your current role or embark on a new career path, online MCSE training equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed. With the flexibility, affordability, and comprehensive resources offered by online learning platforms, taking the next step in your professional journey has never been easier. Investing in MCSE training online is an investment in your future. Embrace the convenience of online learning and unlock new career horizons in the dynamic world of information technology. Start your journey towards becoming an MCSE-certified professional today! 8 Essential Tips for MCSE Training Online - Research reputable platforms - Check course content - Read reviews - Verify instructor qualifications - Interactive learning resources - Flexible scheduling options - Seek community support - Stay updated with Microsoft resources Research reputable platforms When it comes to pursuing MCSE training online, one of the most important tips to keep in mind is to thoroughly research and choose reputable learning platforms. With the abundance of online training options available, it’s crucial to invest your time and resources in a platform that provides high-quality instruction and reliable support. Reputable platforms for MCSE training online offer several key advantages. First and foremost, they employ experienced instructors who are not only certified themselves but also possess practical industry knowledge. 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To identify reputable platforms for MCSE training online, consider the following factors during your research: - Accreditation: Look for platforms that are accredited by recognized organizations or have partnerships with reputable institutions. This accreditation ensures that the training provided meets industry standards. - Reviews and Testimonials: Read reviews from previous learners or seek recommendations from professionals who have already pursued MCSE training online. Their experiences can provide valuable insights into the quality of instruction and support offered by different platforms. - Course Curriculum: Examine the course curriculum in detail to ensure it aligns with your learning goals and covers all the necessary exam objectives for MCSE certification. A well-structured curriculum indicates a platform’s commitment to delivering comprehensive training. - Support Services: Evaluate the level of support provided by each platform, such as access to instructors, assistance with technical issues, and availability of study materials. A platform that offers robust support services can greatly enhance your learning experience. Remember, investing your time and resources in a reputable platform for MCSE training online is essential for gaining the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in your career. By conducting thorough research and choosing the right platform, you can embark on a learning journey that will set you up for success in the dynamic world of information technology. Check course content When considering MCSE training online, one crucial tip to keep in mind is to thoroughly check the course content. The success of your training largely depends on the quality and relevance of the material covered. Before enrolling in an online MCSE course, take the time to review the course syllabus and modules. Ensure that the topics align with the skills and knowledge you need to acquire for your career goals. Look for courses that cover a wide range of Microsoft technologies, including infrastructure management, cloud solutions, data management, and security. Additionally, pay attention to the depth of coverage for each topic. A comprehensive course should provide detailed explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises to help you gain a thorough understanding of Microsoft technologies. To make an informed decision about the course content, consider reading reviews or testimonials from previous learners. Their feedback can provide valuable insights into whether the course delivers on its promises and meets expectations. Remember that MCSE training is an investment in your professional growth. By checking the course content beforehand, you can ensure that you are selecting a program that aligns with your learning objectives and equips you with relevant skills for success in the IT industry. So, before diving into online MCSE training, take a moment to check the course content. It will help you make an informed decision and set yourself up for a rewarding learning experience that propels your career forward. When it comes to choosing an online MCSE training program, one valuable tip that can make a significant difference is to read reviews. Reviews provide insights from individuals who have already experienced the training and can offer valuable information about the course content, instructors, learning platform, and overall experience. By taking the time to read reviews, you gain a better understanding of what to expect from a specific MCSE training program. 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Look for patterns in feedback and consider both positive and negative aspects before making your final decision. In conclusion, reading reviews is a valuable tip when embarking on your journey towards MCSE certification through online training. It provides insights into course quality, instructor expertise, learning platform functionality, and overall user experience. By leveraging this information, you can make an informed decision that aligns with your learning preferences and sets you up for success in achieving your MCSE certification goals. Verify instructor qualifications When embarking on MCSE training online, one crucial tip to ensure a successful learning experience is to verify the qualifications of the instructors. The expertise and knowledge of the instructors play a significant role in shaping your understanding of Microsoft technologies and preparing you for the certification exams. Before enrolling in an online MCSE course, take the time to research and evaluate the qualifications of the instructors. Look for instructors who are not only certified themselves but also possess real-world experience in implementing Microsoft solutions. This practical experience allows them to provide valuable insights and industry-relevant examples throughout the training. Reputable online learning platforms often provide information about their instructors, including their certifications, professional background, and years of experience. Take advantage of this information to assess whether they possess the necessary expertise to guide you effectively through your MCSE journey. Additionally, consider reading reviews or testimonials from previous students who have taken courses with these instructors. Their feedback can give you valuable insights into the teaching style, level of support provided, and overall effectiveness of the instructor. By verifying instructor qualifications, you can have confidence that you are learning from knowledgeable professionals who understand both the theoretical aspects and practical applications of Microsoft technologies. This ensures that you receive high-quality instruction that aligns with industry standards and prepares you for success in your MCSE certification exams. Remember, investing in your education is an investment in your future career. By choosing online MCSE training with qualified instructors, you are setting yourself up for a rewarding learning experience that will propel your IT career forward. Interactive learning resources Interactive Learning Resources: Enhancing Your MCSE Training Online Experience When it comes to MCSE training online, one key aspect that sets it apart from traditional classroom-based learning is the availability of interactive learning resources. These resources play a vital role in enhancing your learning experience and ensuring a deeper understanding of Microsoft technologies. Interactive learning resources come in various forms, including virtual labs, simulations, quizzes, and discussion forums. Here’s how these resources can benefit you during your MCSE training: - Virtual Labs: Virtual labs provide a hands-on experience by simulating real-world scenarios. They allow you to practice implementing Microsoft solutions in a safe and controlled environment. By working with virtual machines and networks, you can gain practical skills without the need for physical hardware or risking any production environments. - Simulations: Simulations take your learning a step further by immersing you in interactive scenarios that require problem-solving skills. These simulations replicate actual challenges faced by IT professionals, allowing you to apply your knowledge and make decisions based on real-world situations. This practical approach helps reinforce concepts and prepares you for the complexities of working with Microsoft technologies. - Quizzes and Assessments: Regular quizzes and assessments help evaluate your progress throughout the training process. They serve as checkpoints to measure your understanding of key concepts and identify areas that require further attention. By engaging with quizzes, you can reinforce your knowledge while gaining confidence in your abilities. - Discussion Forums: Online platforms often provide discussion forums where learners can interact with instructors and fellow participants. These forums create a collaborative learning environment where you can ask questions, share insights, and engage in discussions related to MCSE topics. The exchange of ideas fosters a sense of community among learners and provides additional perspectives on complex subjects. 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Whether you prefer to dive into virtual labs late at night or participate in discussions during your lunch break, these resources adapt to your schedule and learning preferences. MCSE training online offers a rich array of interactive learning resources that empower you to master Microsoft technologies effectively. Embrace these resources as valuable tools in your journey towards becoming an MCSE-certified professional. Engage with virtual labs, simulations, quizzes, and discussion forums to enhance your understanding, build practical skills, and connect with a community of like-minded learners. Remember that interactivity is not just about clicking buttons; it’s about actively participating in your own learning process. Embrace the opportunities provided by interactive learning resources and make the most out of your MCSE training online experience. Flexible scheduling options Flexible Scheduling Options: Enhancing Your MCSE Training Online Experience When it comes to pursuing MCSE training online, one of the most significant advantages is the flexibility it offers in terms of scheduling. Unlike traditional classroom-based training, online courses allow you to tailor your learning experience to fit your unique needs and commitments. Flexible scheduling options mean that you have control over when and where you study. Whether you are a working professional, a busy parent, or someone juggling multiple responsibilities, online MCSE training accommodates your lifestyle without compromising on the quality of education. Here are a few reasons why flexible scheduling options can enhance your MCSE training online experience: - Convenience: With online courses, you have the freedom to choose when and where you want to study. This means you can design a study schedule that aligns with your peak productivity hours or fits into your existing routine without causing disruptions. Whether you prefer early mornings or late nights, online MCSE training allows you to learn at your own pace and convenience. - Work-Life Balance: Many professionals hesitate to pursue additional certifications due to time constraints. However, with flexible scheduling options, you can strike a balance between work, personal life, and training. By incorporating study sessions into your daily routine at times that work best for you, MCSE training becomes more manageable and less overwhelming. - Self-Paced Learning: Online MCSE courses often offer self-paced learning modules, allowing you to progress through the material at a speed that suits your learning style. If certain topics require more attention or if you need extra time for practice exercises, flexible scheduling ensures that you can allocate additional time without feeling rushed. - Accessibility: Online MCSE training eliminates geographical barriers and allows individuals from all around the world to access high-quality education. Whether you live in a remote area or have limited access to physical training centers, flexible scheduling options enable anyone with an internet connection to pursue their certification goals. - Continuous Progress: With flexible scheduling, you can maintain a steady pace of progress throughout your MCSE training. Rather than waiting for specific class sessions or being restricted by fixed timelines, you have the freedom to move forward as soon as you feel ready. This flexibility enables you to make consistent strides towards completing your certification requirements. Remember, while flexible scheduling options provide convenience, it’s important to establish a study routine and stick to it. Create a dedicated study space, set realistic goals, and hold yourself accountable to ensure that you make the most of your online MCSE training experience. Whether you choose to study during lunch breaks, evenings, or weekends, the flexibility offered by online MCSE training empowers you to take control of your professional development journey. Embrace the freedom and convenience that comes with flexible scheduling options and unlock new opportunities in the ever-evolving field of IT. Seek community support Seek Community Support: Enhancing Your MCSE Training Online Experience When embarking on your MCSE training online journey, one valuable tip to maximize your learning potential is to seek community support. While online courses offer flexibility and convenience, it’s essential to remember that you’re not alone in this endeavor. Engaging with a community of fellow learners can greatly enhance your learning experience and provide additional support throughout your training. Here are a few reasons why seeking community support is beneficial during your MCSE training online: - Shared Knowledge and Experience: Interacting with other learners who are pursuing the same certification allows you to tap into a collective pool of knowledge and experience. Through discussion forums or virtual study groups, you can exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain insights from others who may have encountered similar challenges or found innovative solutions. - Motivation and Accountability: Joining a community of like-minded individuals provides an excellent source of motivation and accountability. When you see others sharing their progress, achievements, or study strategies, it can inspire you to stay focused on your own goals. Additionally, being part of a supportive network helps keep you accountable for completing assignments, staying on track with your coursework, and preparing for exams. - Collaboration Opportunities: Collaborating with others in the MCSE training community can be highly beneficial when it comes to working on projects or solving complex problems. By collaborating virtually with peers who have different perspectives and areas of expertise, you can gain new insights and expand your understanding of Microsoft technologies. - Access to Additional Resources: Within the online learning community, participants often share helpful resources such as study guides, practice exams, or supplementary materials that they have found useful during their own MCSE journey. Leveraging these shared resources can complement your course materials and provide additional support for exam preparation. - Networking Possibilities: Building connections within the MCSE training community opens doors to potential networking opportunities in the IT industry. Engaging with professionals who have already obtained their MCSE certification can provide valuable insights into career paths, job opportunities, and industry trends. Networking within the community can help you expand your professional circle and stay updated on the latest developments in the field. To seek community support during your MCSE training online, explore discussion forums or social media groups dedicated to Microsoft certifications. Engage actively by asking questions, sharing your experiences, and offering assistance to others when possible. Remember that learning is a collaborative process, and together with a supportive community, you can achieve greater success in your MCSE journey. By seeking community support throughout your MCSE training online, you not only enhance your knowledge but also foster connections that can positively impact your career growth. Embrace the power of community as you embark on this exciting learning adventure and unlock new opportunities in the world of Microsoft technologies. Stay updated with Microsoft resources Stay Updated with Microsoft Resources: Maximizing Your MCSE Training Online When pursuing MCSE training online, it is essential to stay updated with the latest resources provided by Microsoft. As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, staying current with the latest developments and updates is crucial for success in the IT industry. Microsoft offers a wealth of resources that can enhance your online MCSE training experience and keep you ahead of the curve. Here are a few key resources to leverage: - Microsoft Documentation: The official Microsoft documentation provides comprehensive information on various technologies, products, and solutions. It serves as a valuable reference guide throughout your training journey, offering insights into best practices, troubleshooting techniques, and implementation guidelines. - Tech Community: The Microsoft Tech Community is an online platform where IT professionals can connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. Engaging in discussions, asking questions, and sharing experiences with fellow learners and industry experts can broaden your knowledge base and provide valuable insights into real-world scenarios. - Blogs and Newsletters: Microsoft maintains several blogs that cover a wide range of topics related to their products and services. Subscribing to these blogs or newsletters ensures that you receive regular updates on new features, releases, and industry trends directly in your inbox. This information can be invaluable when preparing for certification exams or staying informed about emerging technologies. - Virtual Events and Webinars: Microsoft hosts virtual events and webinars where experts share their knowledge on various topics related to Microsoft technologies. Participating in these events allows you to gain insights from industry leaders, learn about upcoming advancements firsthand, and network with professionals who share similar interests. - Learning Paths: Microsoft provides learning paths specifically designed to help individuals prepare for certifications like MCSE. These learning paths offer curated collections of courses, modules, practice exams, and hands-on labs tailored to specific certification tracks. Following these learning paths ensures that you cover all the necessary topics required for your MCSE certification. By leveraging these Microsoft resources, you can enhance your online MCSE training experience and stay up to date with the latest industry trends. Staying informed about new features, best practices, and emerging technologies will not only help you excel in your certification exams but also ensure that you possess the skills needed to thrive in the IT industry. Remember, technology is constantly evolving, and staying stagnant is not an option. Embrace the wealth of resources provided by Microsoft and make them an integral part of your online MCSE training journey. By staying updated, you position yourself as a knowledgeable and adaptable professional ready to tackle the challenges of the ever-changing IT landscape.More Details

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The Arnold Bolle Award Don Peters & Ron Pierce - 2018 In the 1980’s, friends of the Blackfoot River formed the Big Blackfoot Chapter of Trout Unlimited to rescue the river from years of decline. Their energy & fundraising helped direct Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks veteran fisheries biologist Don Peters to investigate the river’s fisheries and hire Ron Pierce to help lead the field work. Decades of team work & leadership by this Dream Stream Team were essential to the rebirth of the Blackfoot River as a healthy river. This visionary team realized that the river’s tributaries must be rehabilitated and that landowners must be key partners in revitalizing the river. In 1989 Don published a story in Montana Outdoors magazine calling for rehabilitation of spawning tributaries by improving grazing & irrigation practices and cleaning up old mines. The story was titled ‘The Blackfoot Challenge’. And it helped give birth to that famed organization of citizens, businesses, government agencies and nongovernment groups. The Challenge raised millions of dollars for watershed conservation, and continues to involve the community in river restoration. Funding restoration projects was easier than funding studies spanning decades to evaluate the efficacy of the projects. Ron combined funding from many sources to ensure restoration work was evaluated and published. The Blackfoot River Restoration Project is among the best documented restoration projects anywhere, and the results are used throughout the western states. Ron teamed with geomorphologist Dr. David Rosgen to ensure that project design was based on the best science. Ron initiated water leases and other instream flow projects. He maintained long-term fish population and temperature monitoring throughout the basin. This work helped direct native trout habitat conservation dollars to the Chamberlain Creek watershed which now supports the most productive cutthroat trout spawning stream in the Blackfoot. The Blackfoot River Restoration Project is acclaimed as one of the finest examples of “grassroots” conservation with most projects on private land. These efforts rely on good communication skills to convey complex concepts to sometimes skeptical land owners. A key practice pioneered in the Blackfoot was screening irrigation ditches in bull trout spawning streams to reduce mortality. The river’s North Fork has emerged as a key “core area” population for bull trout (an ESA listed species) as a result of this practice. Ron & Don contributed to remedial efforts at the Mike Horse Mine state superfund site that leaked heavy metals into the Blackfoot’s headwaters for decades. Don helped identify the movement of heavy metals down the river and up the food web. Putting his job on the line, Don fought the McDonald Gold mining project near Lincoln. Ron built on these findings with additional data, which ultimately led to a Natural Resource Damage Claim and the clean-up of the Mike Horse mine. Remedial efforts wrapped up in 2021, but the site will need perpetual care. As will the entire Blackfoot watershed. Don and Ron worked to help the watershed adapt to changing climate by proposing removal of non-native fish in the headwaters and replacing them with native fish. And they contributed to the education & inspiration of future conservationists by mentoring students. The Dream Stream Team reminds us that Watershed Keeping is forever! By Vicki Watson

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African Black Soap: Contains shea butter and palm oil for luxurious, deep cleansing, and moisturizing. It is called "Black Soap" because of the extensive cooking of the soap to the point of charcoal. Many cultures in West Africa use charcoal to detoxify and purify the skin. No chemical preservatives, color enhancers, or synthetic fragrances are used. Is naturally rich in fatty acids, and coconut oil is one of nature's best moisturizers for body care. Due to the saturated fats that help the skin stay moisturized, coconut oil prevents moisture loss through the skin's pores. These fats give the skin a healthy, glowing, smooth, and even tone texture.

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|Full text name |Madsen light automatic rifle LAR M/62 |7.62x51mm NATO / .308 Winchester |Overall length, mm |Barrel length, mm |Weight empty, kg |Magazine capacity, rounds |Cyclic rate of fire, rounds/min Famous Danish company Dansk Industrie Sindikat (DISA) “Madsen” developed a modern prototype automatic rifle in late 1950s. Apparently, early models were made in caliber 7.62×39 M43 Soviet, to participate in Finnish army trials for new assault rifle. Later on, circa 1959, same weapon was reworked to fire larger and much more powerful 7.62×51 NATO ammunition, and in this form it was offered for any interested buyer as Madsen Light Automatic Rifle, LAR M/62. Apparently, this weapon failed to attract any serious buyers, and it soon went into oblivion. Madsen light automatic rifle LAR M/62 is a gas operated, selective fire weapon which fired from closed bolt. It uses rotary bolt locking and a long stroke piston gas system, with manual gas regulator. Receiver of the gun is made from aluminum alloy, with separate trigger unit / pistol grip attached below. Manual safety / selector switch is located on the left side of pistol grip. Rifle is fitted either with fixed wooden butt or with side-folding tubular metallic butt. Special thanks to A.E.Hartink (Denmark) for photos of the Maden LAR rifle.

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In the past, getting a surprise call from someone purporting to be with the Internal Revenue Service was almost always a sign of a scam. True IRS agents typically were not allowed to call you out of the blue—even if you owe a lot of money to the feds. But that’s about to change. Earlier this month, the IRS announced that it now intends to hire outside tax collectors to go after you if you owe taxes. This move will likely make it more difficult for you to tell when calls about overdue taxes are legitimate, and when they’re a scam. Phone scams in which fraudsters pretend they’re with the IRS on the rise. The scam is so prevalent, in fact, that it tops the IRS’ “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2017. Overall, more than 10,000 victims have paid out $54 million to tax scams since October 2013, according to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. And you can bet fraudsters will attempt to take advantage of this new system. To protect yourself, understand these key elements of the IRS collection plan. It targets older, unpaid tax debts. The IRS’ new collaboration with tax collectors is targeting people with debts that are over two years old, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The program, which was authorized under 2015 legislation, is an attempt to receive unpaid taxes that have gone into delinquency. In fact, the IRS says it loses $400 billion per year in unpaid taxes. Estimates from the congressional Joint Committee on Taxation show the program could bring in $2.4 billion over the next 10 years. The program has launched with a few hundred taxpayers, the agency says, and then will expand later in spring and over the summer. It shouldn't include any cold calls. Even under the new system, there shouldn’t be surprise phone calls. “Unexpected and threatening calls out of the blue from someone saying they’re representing the IRS to collect a tax debt is a warning sign people should watch out for,” says IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. The IRS says it will always contact you by letter first before transferring the debt to a collection agency. The letter from the IRS will list the name of the tax collection company assigned to your case, the amount you owe, and a taxpayer authentication number that is unique to you. There's a limited group of companies you might hear from. There are only four companies that the IRS has contracted with for this program. They are: - CBE Group, based in Cedar Falls, Iowa - Conserve, in Fairport, N.Y. - Performant, in Livermore, Calif. - Pioneer, in Horseheads, N.Y. If the IRS does send your case to a tax collector, it will only be to one of these companies—no one else, and never more than one at a time. Once the IRS transfers your case to a collection company, the debt collector will also send you a letter in the mail before attempting to contact you by phone. So you should receive at least two letters—one from the IRS and one from the debt collection agency—with both confirming the details of the debt and listing the authentication number assigned to you. If the case does progress to a phone call, these debt collectors are prohibited from using robocalls or pre-recorded messages to contact you after sending the initial notification, according to the FTC. It will always be a live operator, who will use the authentication number that was in your letters. Your payment should still be to the IRS—no one else. If a debt collection firm does legitimately contact you following the letters, the representative is authorized to discuss payment options, which may include setting up a payment agreement. But you will never actually pay the company directly. Instead, representatives must direct you to either pay the IRS electronically, at IRS.gov/payments, or send the IRS a paper check, made out to the U.S. Treasury. If a debt collector calls you about unpaid taxes and asks you to pay over the phone using a credit card, debit card or gift card, he or she is a scammer. In that case, hang up and report the incident on the Treasury Inspector General’s website or, alternatively, call 1-800-366-4484. You have rights, even if you owe money. Even if you do owe back taxes, debt collectors must follow the law—and that means they cannot harass you. Under federal law, debt collectors cannot call you before 8 a.m. and after 9 p.m., unless you agree to those hours. And they can’t contact you at work if you tell them you can’t receive calls there. They also can’t threaten that you’ll be arrested if you don’t pay your debt. If you are contacted and you’re not sure whether you owe money, you’re entitled to ask them for a written “validation notice,” which will say what you owe and to whom. You can also check your IRS account balance online at IRS.gov/balancedue. One final note: Even if an IRS-authorized debt collector does seem to be harassing you, don't assume that you're being scammed. One of the companies hired by the IRS, Pioneer Credit Recovery, has had issues in the past. (The Department of Education dismissed Pioneer in 2015 after it found the agency’s debt collectors made “materially inaccurate representations” to borrowers about their loan.) If the debt collector is breaking any of the above rules, you will still likely have to pay the debt—but you should also report the company to your state Attorney General’s office, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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In the first part of our analysis of the Breitling 765 Avi, we stopped with the introduction of the panda dial variant in 1963. In the 1960’s, Breitling, a company almost exclusively dedicated to chronographs offered the iconic Navitimer and the Avi’s as two excellently designed chronographs that were used both in civilian and military applications. These two chronographs were doing extremely well, but the market started to change. In this second part we will examine the transitional period of this family of chronographs from Breitling. Omega introduced the Speedmaster in 1957, mainly targeting auto-racing enthusiasts; this changed when in 1965 Ed White, as an astronaut of Gemini IV, wore a Speedmaster in the first American EVA (Extra-vehicular activity). From that point on, the legend of the Speedy being an aviation/space watch was born. Rolex, a company mainly dedicated to sporty 3 hand watches (with an oyster case), decided to market the Daytona as well, with the first variation hitting the shops in 1964 (ref.6238). Zenith also produced excellent chronos with fantastic calibres (146D, 146H), but it was Heuer who decided to introduce two new chronos that truly altered the market for sport/aviation/motorsport chronographs. In 1962 we saw the introduction of the first Heuer Autavia and in 1963 of the first generation Carrera. Breitling had to reply to this attack by the other big swiss players, and decided to change the Avi series radically. In this second article we will examine how they did it and have a look at the various references up to first part of 1969. The first AVI was a large chronograph (41mm bezel diameter, 22 lug size) with a rotating 12h steel bezel. In 1965 the company decided to update it while at the same time keeping its fundamentals (case, dial, hands) the same. Firstly the designation AVI was deleted from the catalogues and official literature of the era, replaced by the acronym CP, which stands for Co-Pilot. This was actually a very clever branding move by Breitling. The changes did not stop there. The material of the bezel changed from steel to anodized aluminium, while two distinct and different types of bezels were simultaneously introduced: a full black one and a half black/silver one. The first one is the Division 12, as Breitling referred to it in its catalogues; and the second was the Double Scale (12+60) bezel, which combined two scales for 60 minutes and 12 hours. Around the same time, Breitling presented another new chronograph, using the same recipe, which was intended for timing regatta races (recommend read: IN DEPTH: The Omega Seamaster Yachting – A Luxurious & Rare Regatta Chronograph from the 1970’s). The Yachting CP had its own two major distinctions: it had a 15 minute Yachting countdown sub-dial and a specially painted aluminium dial that was highly legible and usable for those kinds of races. These watches continued to be sold -and compete with- the offerings from Omega, Zenith, Heuer and Rolex up until 1967 when yet again the Yachting CP evolves. This time the ref.765 Yachting CP received a newly designed handset which made the whole aesthetically a more colourful departure from the austere and traditional form that had thus far characterised this specific family of watches. Two years later, in 1969, Breitling decided to stop using a separate name for these models and from then on, only the reference number identified the various watches. The Co-Pilot name was no more. At this point it is deemed important to understand that all these variants right from the start had the Venus cal.178, a hall of fame caliber in its own right. However here we must make a small detour by referring to two events that influenced the industry and the family of watches we examine here. The swiss industry had experienced a massive decline in the sales of its chronograph watches in the late 1950’s due to the ever increasing popularity of the automatic and waterproof watches offered. A reaction was needed. Firstly, as Joel Pynson writes in his article about the Nivada Chronograph: “In 1960 the Swiss Federation Horlogère created a working group “Chronographs and Stop-watches”, chaired by Willy Breitling, and launched in 1962 a vast promotion campaign of the chronograph in the majority of the European countries, relayed by the manufacturers who launched new models at this time. The result was with the height of the hopes: the Swiss export of chronographs in Europe passed from 52,000 units in 1964 to more than 173,000 in 1969. It is at this time that the principal actors in the field of the chronograph inaugurate the marketing principles of the modern watch: a name, a strong design and a whole range of versions to allure a young public avid of innovations.” Secondly, in 1969, a landmark year for mankind and a landmark year for the watch industry as well, Breitling, Heuer, Seiko and Zenith announced the first automatic chronograph calibers: Heuer/Breitling/Büren with the Calibre 11, Zenith with the El Primero and Seiko with the calibre 6139. The group Breitling was aligned with, and started work in 1965 alongside Heuer-Leonidas, Hamiliton-Buren and Dubois Depraz. When representatives of these four companies met for the first time, they decided which role each of them should play, in the development of the automatic chronograph caliber. Büren would be in charge of the special automatic mechanism, Dubois-Depraz would be responsible for the chronograph module, while Breitling and Heuer would develop the other components and oversee the design of the watch dial and case. In 1967 they asked for the patent of the calibre 11, while a year later they had working examples ready. Calibre 11 beats at 19,800 vph, was a 13 ¾ ligne movement, which consists of a base movement with micro rotor, and a module unit. These two units are attached with screws, one on top of each other. The design required that the winding system with the crown had to be removed to the position of 9 o’clock – the opposite of the crown’s usual place. Also a suitable winding mechanism was required for this automatic chronograph which was a heavy microrotor that wound the mainspring and was housed in the basic movement. The automatic chronograph movement was now a reality and in the third part of our article we will see what was the impact of this in the family of the Breitling Avi/Co-Pilots.

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To safeguard our future and protect our planet so that it can be enjoyed by generations to come, we must work together. That's why, together with our partners around the world, we’re celebrating World Standards Day and the entire standards system, which is built on collaboration. In a world where differences too often divide us and obstruct progress, we stand for dialogue, building consensus, and making sure that every voice is heard. In addition to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, standards themselves provide practical solutions to real world problems, like those at the heart of the UN Sustainable development Goals. The SDGs offer a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. They cover many areas and, in almost all cases, there’s a role for standards. Achieving the SDGs will require the cooperation of many public and private partners, and the use of all available tools to disseminate best practice, including international standards and conformity assessment. That’s why ISO and it's members together with our partners in World Standards Cooperation, the IEC and ITU, are using World Standards Day to accelerate collective global action through standards.

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For decades, eyewitnesses have recorded on film and video, flying saucers, or objects believed to be alien spacecraft. While the shapes of these craft vary, one common denominator is clear: these spacecraft appear to hover and move with great velocity in any direction, seemingly without a source of propulsion. This is known as the concept of anti gravity. The latest UFO news from the Association of Science Technology Center’s (ASTC) annual conference concerns attempts by scientists across the globe to understand and decipher how this concept can be replicated. Anti gravity is also known as the science of magnetic repulsion. At the conference an Israeli physicist demonstrated how a superconducting disc could be levitated through a sophisticated series of magnets. While it was not the scientist’s objective to prove how UFOs operate, it does present one possible explanation for this phenomenon. Space ships that hover and move soundlessly at great speeds have yet to be understood, nor has a complete explanation for this technology been explained or replicated to date. Latest UFO News: Anti Gravity Patent Draws Controversy According to Newton’s Laws of Physics, motion is perpetual. Since it was founded, the U.S. Patent Office has received schematics and working models by inventors seeking to prove that it is possible to create a perpetual motion machine. What most of us might not realize is that to receive a patent does not mean that the model is viable. To prove a patented theory or machine has value, additional research and investment, which can take years, is often required to bring an idea to market successfully. Below we present an article about such a patent and invite you to post your comments. News From the Anti Gravity Underground Are lifters true gravity defying machines? While it is not the latest UFO news, NASA has been granted a patent of lifter technology and has begun exploring it as a way to propel satellites. Join the lively discussion about this concept and voice your opinion. As more credible articles regarding this phenomenon become available, MUFON will post them here and on our Latest UFO News page. If you want to know more about recent developments on a monthly basis, join MUFON and receive our monthly journal. It features the latest information about UFO and extraterrestrial encounters, sightings that have been debunked as well as those that remain unexplained. If you would like to support our cause, please donate and be sure to visit this page often to learn the latest about the phenomenon that defies gravity.

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I'm an intermediate bass guitarist, and I want to improve my left arm fingers work, and improvisation during bass solo. I think I should learn not only by simply remember some tabs by famous bass guitarists, but from some excersises. I advise you to watch video school John Patitucci "Electric Bass". John shows a lot of exercises for the left and right hands. You can find it here http://www.kat.ph/john-patitucci-electric-bass-2-video-pdf-t2949084.html Also, I recommend you a series of lessons Jamey Aebersold "Play-A-Long". This will help you understand improvisation. http://extratorrent.com/torrent/246065/Aebersold+Jazz+Play-A-Long+Vol.++1+to+Vol.++106.html Check out Scott's Bass Lessons https://www.scottsbasslessons.com/. He creates educational videos for all abilities. Most of his videos are free but he also has a paid for area with access to more resources. I have created as site that has a ton of stuff - arpeggio exercises, transcriptions, a thing called the Pentatonic Lick Factory and lots of other bass guitar related things. There are plenty of things that will challenge even an experienced player. I play guitar, not bass, but I can answer for the effectiveness of a set of daily exercises for both technique (strength, speed, accuracy) and musical knowledge. The exercises I use are those in David Mead's book "10 Minute Guitar Workout", but I'm sure others are available. The exercises work to educate your ear as well as your fingers. Unfortunately, I don't know of a bass version, or an online version.

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New Jersey hospitals are in need of blood donations New Jersey Blood Services has announced a critical shortage of blood supplies in the region. As reported by The Patch, the COVID pandemic eliminated many of the sources of blood donations; places like schools and offices haven’t been able to host blood drives for over a year now, resulting in low blood supplies. According to the NJBS Facebook page, over 3,000 blood drives were canceled, and they had 94,000 fewer donors in the past year. NJBS reports that they are down to a 4.2 day supply of blood, far short of what area hospitals need; New Jersey hospitals require 1,500 donations a day. Donors with type O and type B blood are in particular need, as the NJBS only has a two day supply of them. Andrea Cefarelli, Executive Director of NJBS told The Patch that as the pandemic wanes, the need for donations continues, "As New Jersey bounces back in strides this spring, we need everyone to make an appointment and donate blood to help save lives. While the end of the pandemic is near, our struggle to fight for those in need continues." New Jersey Blood Services is a division of the New York Blood Center and saw 33,000 new donors in the past year, and 174,000 returning donors, still far fewer than in normal years. NJBS is following all CDC protocols for safety. For a complete list of precautions ass well as eligibility requirements, visit this link. Donations are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 1-800-933-2566 or visiting www.nybc.org. The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Bill Doyle. Any opinions expressed are Bill Doyle's own.

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Park Rangers are personnel under state or federal governments who charged with securing and preserving Parklands. Their main duties include protecting, supervising and patrolling the grounds, safeguarding campers and visitors, providing maps, tour guiding, conducting presentations of the park, initiating conservation efforts and conducting search and rescue missions. For many, writing a resume can be daunting. If you are working on your own, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the amount of information you need to include and how best to present yourself. The sample resumes below provide great examples of how to write an effective resume. The Best Park Ranger Resume Samples These are some examples of accomplishments we have handpicked from real Park Ranger resumes for your reference. Park Ranger Resume Sample 1 - Handled emergency call for assistance to locate and rescue lost hikers. - Worked as a member of the military team, controlling entry into secured zones during tactical training operations/exercises. - Earned Top Secret clearance with background investigation; assisted in security and surveillance by working night shifts at Missile Silo Sites. - Provided high-level security and EPW (Enemy Prisoner of War) resettlement services by maintaining custody and control of dangerous criminals, detainees, and enemy combatants. - Resolved multiple complex 911 calls regarding crimes in progress within assigned patrol area; received commendation from Sergeant for quick response time to call for shots fired with hostages inside residence. Park Ranger Resume Sample 2 - Cooperative with other trails rangers to lead, plan, and participate in search for lost children as part of a close-knit team. - Earned appreciation from visitors for being an ambassador who presents accurate knowledge of park resources while treating all with respect. - Maintained peace and order during an historic event attended by nearly 3 million people by working closely with law enforcement and security officials. - Operated and managed rescue squad and rope teams; provided first aid to fallen persons. - Recognized as a team player after saving the life of a fellow ranger under hazardous conditions . Park Ranger Resume Sample 3 - Prepared training guidelines for presentation, conducted in-house training on all phases of field operations. - Administered, coordinated, and executed the daily activities of law enforcement support involving criminal intelligence gathering, crime patrol, surveillance operations. - Completed Bi-annually Field Training Officers Review Board with score of 98%; recommended for retention as Field Training Officer by I/O while assigned to Patrol Bureau Supervisor duties. - Gained extensive experience supervising prevention efforts at parks by creating an Emergency Preparedness Unit ensuring staff preparedness for emergencies; volunteered hundreds of hours performing Search & Rescue missions during off hours. - Recovered relics from the Civil War Battle at Antietam Battlefield resulting from a joint-effort with the National Park Service. Park Ranger Resume Sample 4 - Researched national parks to develop educational, interpretative programs in cultural and natural resources for diverse audiences. - Commanded the American flag during the National Anthem at all public events; received recognition by supervisors for outstanding performance. - Prevented vandalism of historical structures when assigned as supervisor over six months; recognized employees for their dedication, responsiveness, and unselfish engagement in achieving goals. - Played integral role in apprehending a vandal who drove into a historical site’s front gate with his vehicle; apprehended suspect through efficient communication between police units covering nearby areas. - Assisted law enforcement units in patrolling off-road trails; maintained relationships with community members to ensure park protection while fostering future generations’ opportunities to enjoy public lands. Park Ranger Resume Sample 5 - Quickly and efficiently cleared a section of park in 90 minutes to accommodate President Obama’s helicopter landing at a nearby school. - Successfully comforted an elderly woman who was having chest pains with motivational words and CPR, until paramedics arrived. - Acted with discretion when conducting child custody exchanges by ensuring privacy for both parties while notifying appropriate authorities when necessary. - Assisted visitors in finding suitable accommodations from the park delegation center when visitors’ plans fell through due to inclement weather conditions. - Interacted with many different types of people on a daily basis including children, senior citizens, local legislators, and diplomats from foreign countries over the phone or in person during the course of my employment. Park Ranger Resume Sample 6 - Effectively answered 911 E911 telephone lines, dispatched all emergency vehicles to appropriate scenes, and performed rescue operations. - Maintained a safe environment for park visitors by enforcing federal wildlife protection laws, state fish and game laws, and local county ordinances. - Served as a paralegal in the legal division of military attorneys’ office; drafted criminal subpoenas and search warrants based on evidence obtained from investigations. - Received Outstanding Civilian Service Award for planning and maintaining security at a 1D10T Transition Assistance Center (TAC). - Proficiently utilized tactical training techniques while protecting high risk government officials during foreign travel. Park Ranger Resume Sample 7 - Assisted in planning and set up for special events including concerts, festivals, and holiday celebrations. - Ensured area was safe and secure during public events such as concerts at Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame. - Undertook training to become a Public Safety Officer; received specialized police patrol duty training at Montgomery County Community College . - Gained international experience by patrolling US Consulate grounds overseas; performed searches and security checks to ensure safety and protection of American officials and employees. - Completed over 300 hours of professional development courses on key law enforcement issues addressing community policing, patrol functions, police administration, supervision, communication skills, leadership strategies , legal topics, violence prevention techniques , and crime prevention classes. Park Ranger Resume Sample 8 - Collaborated with other Park Rangers in fighting drug trafficking, illegal immigration, and poaching. - Investigated cases involving the use of firearms within park boundaries while stationed at a National Park. - Accurately documented all evidence pertaining to three homicide investigations while assigned as an Evidence Technician. - Assembled over 2,000 legible fingerprints that assisted law enforcement agencies in various ways during my stint as a Fingerprint Specialist. - Thoroughly researched the history of aquatic life introduced in rivers for management purposes after discovering new species unknown to local conservationists. Park Ranger Resume Sample 9 - Monitored and secured a public recreation site, making sure the grounds were clean and safe for visitors. - Trained park staff in proper safety precautions, protocol for emergencies, fire safety, hazardous materials management. - Searched for lost hikers and communicated clear instructions to apprehend fugitives using a two-way radio. - Led a team of five rangers to investigate illegal fishing activity along a 100 square mile stretch of river; built rapport with nearby community members through outreach programs to reduce crime. - Commanded military platoons during extensive overseas tours engaging in anti-terrorist operations as part of the Global War on Terror after September 11th 2001 Park Ranger Resume Sample 10 - Advocated for increased border security and enforcement by leading public tours designed to raise awareness of new enforcement laws. - Promoted the safety of citizens by identifying high risk park-goers; provided educational literature which led to an overall decrease in impaired driving cases. - Championed wilderness conservation, resource management, and pollution control policies with government agencies responsible for oil companies’ compliance with environmental protection standards. - Responsible for ensuring personal property was kept safe through instruction of daily exercises; successfully reduced crime rates within campgrounds during night hours. - Facilitated communication between local authorities and military officials regarding transportation infrastructure issues on federal lands related to the construction of a second interstate highway. Park Ranger Resume Sample 11 - Tracked, identified, and captured dozens of poachers responsible for state-wide criminal activity. - Honored with the Medal of Valor after saving the life of a fellow park ranger during an armed confrontation. - Discovered new wildlife species while leading field research for 6 weeks across isolated, unexplored regions. - Seized more than $40 million worth of illegal contraband by intercepting international drug shipments using advanced electronic tracking technology. - Exposed incompetent officers in high-ranking positions through extensive analysis on civil liberties issues undermining internal security efforts. Return to article. Park Ranger Resume Sample 12 - Resolved an emergency situation between a skater and a security guard at the local skate park. - Trained two dozen individuals in self-defense tactics, crowd control methods, firearms training, advanced first aid skills. - Arrested 19 suspects for various crimes committed in the Peace Park area; received appreciation letter from Mayor’s office for superior performance in protecting city assets. - Provided medical assistance to over 40 children in annual summer camp guided trips; usually scheduled when weather conditions are most severe with long hikes between locations on trails with no cell phone service available. - Led routine patrol operations throughout multi-use trails during all hours of darkness with no artificial lighting available; effectively performed traffic stops, assisted commuters in locating trailheads & restrooms, and reported dangerous or illegal activities. There is no specific requirements to work as a park ranger but experience in law enforcement, military or park operations is usually preferred. Park Rangers must demonstrate physical fitness, strong communication skills, love outdoor environment, love for wildlife, presentation skills, ability to interpret maps, be observant, decision-making and quick response abilities. Resumes are a crucial aspect of any job search. In order to make a good first impression, it is important that your resume be formatted and written professionally. To create the perfect resume, think about what skills and qualities you want your future employer to see. Hope these samples gave you an idea of what your resume should look like and some tips on how to make sure that your resume stands out from the rest.

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Endurance training (aerobic) increases your fat metabolizing machinery. Constant muscle stimulation with low-intensity training triggers mitochondrial biogenesis. Mitochondria are the organelles equipped with fat metabolizing enzymes. As mitochondria are entirely dependent on oxygen supply, endurance training adaptation comes with improved microcirculation to improve oxygen delivery and better fat burning. For this reason well-trained endurance athletes can process fats more efficiently. They have more mitochondria and mitochondrial enzymes. Keep in mind that trying to force the adaptation process by eating more fats does not increase mitochondria number. High-fat diet may increase some enzymes involved in fat metabolism, but the main fat burning machinery, mitochondria, remain at the same level. It is worth to mention that the low carb, high fat diet comes with a cost. While you may gain some ability to metabolize fats better, you lose some potential to absorb and metabolize carbs efficiently. Thus, it seems to be wise to have a balanced diet that contains both carbs and fats. Fueling your activity with those nutrients might be the most beneficial. While we store fatty acid in adipose tissue, our ability to recruit those fats as fuel is limited. Fat tissue contains predominantly long-chain fatty acids (18:1 oleic acid, 16:0 palmitic acid) that are metabolized very slowly. In contrast, short and medium-chain fats are able to travel through tissue much easier and faster. Transporting a long-chain fatty acid to its final destination, mitochondria, requires complex machinery. These mechanisms are not necessary for short and medium fatty acids. Thus, including short and medium-chain fatty acids as your fuel for endurance activities gives your cells an alternative source of fairly quickly available energy without overwhelming carb metabolism. The best sources of medium and short fatty acids in your diet: - coconut oil - whole milk What can you help with your diet? - Create a flexible system. Train your body to use both fats and carbs. Include in your diet and as your training/racing fuel both carbs and fats. Occasionally, train without any fuel. Extended starvation "wakes up" your metabolic system - Keep it healthy. Short and medium-chain saturated fatty acids are safer for your cardiovascular system comparing to long-chain FA. Include unsaturated fats in your diet along with fat-soluble antioxidants. We believe coconut is an excellent source of medium-chain fatty acids for athletes. Those fats are quickly absorbed (in a similar way to carbs) and passed through cell and mitochondrial membranes without the time and energy-consuming transportation systems (acyl-carnitine). Spring products contain coconut oil as a natural source of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) to diversify your energy sources. Speednut, Koffee and Wolf Pack are a great balanced combination of fats and carbs.

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I’m not sure quite how we know, but we’re told that while the number of bloggers is increasing, the number of reporters (people actually gathering news) is diminishing. Blogging may be part of a culture where attention is gained by the superficial – what our page looks like and how we say things rather than the content or the factual basis of our opinions. But of course we may not want to be activists or newshounds of the cyberage. Perhaps we’re content with the social aspects of blogging. I think that applications like blogs, wikis, networking sites, IM and spaces like Flickr that use folksonomies to categorise and classify could be seen (or used) in one of two ways. The first is just an extension of everyday social exchange – playful and interactive. The second is more radical and is about how knowledge is seeded, built and shared. Probably, the reality is that these are two ends of a continuum – any interactive media (eg the mobile phone) can be put to a variety of uses, some frivolous and some serious. I suppose this is just a return to the debate about whether the category “social software” is a useful term or not. Given that learning (knowledge building) is a particular kind of social exchange maybe our task is to see how the affordances of certain applications match particular kinds of learners and learning. This looks like an interesting arena for exploring these issues – there’s an extension for proposals for software related stuff – whatever they mean by that, till May 31st. That’s Vienna, alternatively there’s this in London. Could be interesting, too but certainly rather narrower in focus.

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Mobile App Wireframe Template: How To Create And How To Accelerate Before you dive into designing your mobile app wireframe template, you need to take some time to think about the overall structure of your app and how users will navigate through it. This is where wireframing comes in. A wireframe is a process of creating simple skeletal outlines of your app’s screens and the connections between them. It’s the first step in your design process, and it’s a must if you want to make sure your app is easy to use and does everything it needs to do. Why is it Important to Create a Mobile App Wireframe? Because they help you map out the skeleton of your app or website and establish the basic layout, hierarchy, and relationships between different screens and content blocks. But before anything, let’s talk about the user flow. User flow means the steps that your user takes to achieve a certain goal. The user goal is one of the most important parts of the user flow and the whole process of creating a mobile app wireframe template. A user might try more than one way to reach a certain goal. This means that the user flows might not be straight. User flows will help you figure out what wireframes you need to make and how they should be linked. Simple shapes like boxes and arrows can be used to show how things move. You can create user flows on paper or with a digital tool. The 5 Steps to Create Your Mobile App Wireframe Template Mapping/sketching the user journey in your app, from the signup tab to the logout button, is a great way to quickly come up with ideas. It’s easy to do and doesn’t require much effort. You don’t need any special equipment to start sketching. Just grab some paper and pencils and have at it. You may search for what is trending in the mobile app wireframe template design, and then choose the main layout that you will use. Identifying the Overall Layout After ending the sketching phase, now you should set your sketch into a specific mobile frame to see how your layout will look and improve it as you want. There are also a lot of user interface kits that can help speed up this process and make low-fidelity designs that look a little better. For example, a 414×736 px artboard, which is a medium-sized artboard that will fit most phone screens. You can create this with any design tool that has preset sizes built in, such as Adobe XD. Testing Content Scales After you made a prototype of your app’s layout, now is the time to test what your content may look like in your app, and if it needs any improvements, make them. Adding content to wireframes helps you understand how the page should look when it’s finished. You can use images, text boxes, tables, etc. to create a visual representation of the page. This way, you will be able to see if there are any issues with the structure of the page. Closing the Prototype Design Here, you’ll get close to finishing your mobile app wireframe template by listing some functional moves in your app wireframe: - What are your prioritized pages/screens for each section in the app? - How will you navigate your user in the total user experience? Improve Your Flow and Layouts You may stay in this phase for some time to identify any spots that need to be improved to reach the best layouts and user flows you want. After this, you might move on to the next stage, the development phase. Building your app through nandbox app builder will make this whole process of creating a mobile app wireframe template, so easy. It’s just a matter of seconds and you are ready to move forward to the following stages of building your app and your business. With nandbox, there is no need to worry about any technical hassle.

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The “Volga Region Oil” company discovered an oil and gas field in the territory of the Saratov region “Volga Region Oil” company received the official confirmation of the discovery of the deposit of common minerals in the Rovensky district of the Saratov region and is ready to start their development. The South Coastal (Yuzhno-Pribrezhnoye) field was discovered by the company in the process of geological exploration of a licensed Coastal (Pribrezhnyy) subsoil area of 12 square km in its central part. When tested in a cased column, oil and dissolved gas were obtained from reservoirs confined to the tula horizon. According to preliminary data, the recoverable reserves of the field amount to 122 thousand tons of oil and 18 million cubic meters of dissolved gas. The “Volga Region Oil” company received a certificate of the discovery of the South Coastal (Yuzhno-Pribrezhnoye) field number “СРТ 04УВС10066”.

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Bash Tips and Tricks Welcome to the world of BASH Tips and Tricks, where mastering the command line becomes a breeze. BASH (Bourne Again SHell) is the default command-line interpreter for most Linux and Unix-based operating systems, offering a powerful and efficient way to interact with your system. Whether you're a seasoned sysadmin, a budding programmer, or just a curious enthusiast, this tutorial will equip you with invaluable insights and techniques to navigate the command line with confidence and finesse. Advanced BASH topics In this tutorial, delve into a variety of advanced BASH topics that will enhance your productivity and efficiency. Start by exploring the art of executing commands within other commands, a powerful technique that allows for seamless integration and automation of tasks. From there, uncover the magic of creating aliases for frequently used commands, enabling you to streamline your workflow and save precious time on repetitive tasks. Additionally, dive into the depths of command history, learning how to leverage past commands to expedite current tasks and avoid common pitfalls. Process substitution will be demystified, empowering you to harness the full potential of commands like ping and traceroute in innovative ways. Furthermore, unravel the intricacies of job control in BASH, providing you with the tools to manage and manipulate processes with ease. Lastly, equip yourself with essential techniques for debugging and troubleshooting scripts, ensuring that you can identify and resolve issues swiftly and effectively. So, buckle up and get ready to elevate your BASH prowess to new heights!

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Concatenation Operators in VB.Net In VB.NET, there are several ways to concatenate strings, allowing you to combine multiple strings into one. Using the & Operator The & operator is the most common way to concatenate strings in VB.NET. To concatenate strings using the & operator, simply place the strings next to each other with the & operator, in between. For example, the following code concatenates the strings "Hello" and "World" to create the new string "Hello World": Using the + Operator The + operator can also be used for string concatenation. Using String.Concat Method The String.Concat() method is another way to concatenate strings in VB.NET. The String.Concat() method takes one or more strings as arguments and returns a new string that is the concatenation of the input strings. The String.Concat() method is generally less common than using the & operator, but it can be useful in some cases, such as when you need to concatenate strings from a variable number of sources. You can use String.Format to concatenate and format strings. Using Interpolation (VB.NET 14 and later) String interpolation allows you to embed expressions inside string literals. Using StringBuilder (for multiple concatenations in a loop) When concatenating multiple strings in a loop, it's more efficient to use a StringBuilder to avoid creating new string instances repeatedly. The & and + operators for simple concatenation. The String.Concat method for combining strings. String.Format for string formatting and concatenation. String interpolation (VB.NET 14 and later) for embedding expressions within strings. StringBuilder for efficient concatenation, especially when working with multiple concatenations in loops. Each of these methods has its own use cases, and you can choose the one that best suits your specific scenario for string concatenation in VB.NET.

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Al Jazeera launches ‘Mandarin’ language website in China Al Jazeera Media Network today launched a news website in the Mandarin language, coinciding with the 17th anniversary of the Aljazeera.net website. The new Mandarin website will be the first of its kind from an Arabic news provider, targeting a Chinese population of one and half billion people. The Mandarin website comes as part of Al Jazeera’s strategy to engage with Chinese audiences following the successful launch of its content on popular Chinese social media platforms Weibo, Meipai and WeChat. The project was overseen by Al Jazeera’s late bureau chief in Beijing, Dr. Ezzat Shahrour, who passed away on Saturday 23 December 2017. Commenting on the launch, Dr. Mostefa Souag, Acting Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network said “Today we are witnessing another of Al Jazeera’s milestones in expanding our services to a large Chinese audience”. He further stated, “with the launch of Al Jazeera’s Mandarin website, we continue to increase our global reach with unique editorial content, while building bridges among cultures and enhancing the exchange of information, which our late colleague Dr. Ezzat Shahrour always sought to achieve through his television reports and his work as a Bureau Chief for Al Jazeera in China.” Dr. Yaser Bishr, Al Jazeera’s Executive Director of Digital, said “The website aims to fill the media gap in China to build bridges between Arab and Chinese people. It will act as a gateway to more than 700 million internet users in China to promote values of tolerance, respect, rights, and liberties while adhering to professional principles.” He also added “This project comes as part of Al Jazeera’s digital strategy to reach our followers and audiences wherever they are.” Mohammed Al Mukhtar Al Khalil, Manager of Al Jazeera Net website, said on the launch “The Mandarin website focuses on providing its Chinese audience with news from the Middle East as well as local and regional news. In the coming days, we will be launching a website in the Bahasa Indonesian language from Jakarta. We will be evaluating the success of these projects as we consider launching in new languages.”

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Ready to Experience NMR for yourself? The Missing Link in Rehabilitation NMR accomplishes extraordinary results with complex conditions involving neuromuscular or neurological dysfunction. NeuroMuscular Reprogramming (NMR) was developed at the Alive & Well! Institute of Conscious BodyWork, and is available to the public at Healus Center. NMR is a detailed and thorough structural bodywork which uses muscle testing to assess imbalances in coordination, and advanced techniques to correct dysfunctional coordination patterns at their source: the motor control center in the brain. This work is deeply effective, extremely detailed, and gets results where all else fails. NMR gets fast, long lasting results for all kinds of structural problems, whether acute or chronic – making it one of the best values in the marketplace. It is a wonderful complement to other bodywork modalities and the perfect adjunct to chiropractic or sports injury care. NMR assists recovery from acute injury, chronic neuromuscular pain, scoliosis, postural alignment problems, mild head injury and stroke, and cognitive dyslexia. The functionality of the body mirrors the integrity of the nervous system. Physical disorganization creates mental confusion, and damage to cognitive centers shows up in the body as stress and multi-system breakdown. Reprogramming the neuromuscular network improves all levels of the body’s functions. NMR works with the body’s organizational intelligence to reprogram movement coordination, which reorganizes the brain, reducing system energy demands created by inefficient functioning and the stress of disability. Abilities are restored that were lost, and clients are able to resume normal activities they thought were lost to them. “I had continual, painful flare-ups for months after my back surgery until the work with Jocelyn returned the sense of unity, flow and aliveness to my body. I can dance again!”Sylvia Conant

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Begin your comeback with us What are Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines are used to treat a variety of conditions to include anxiety, panic attacks, muscle tension, insomnia, anxiety, and alcohol withdrawal. Usually prescribed by a physician, they are also some of the most widely abused drugs, and often mixed with other substances. Combining alcohol with a benzodiazepine is very dangerous. Examples of oral benzodiazepines are: - alprazolam (Xanax, Xanax XR) - clobazam (Onfi) - clonazepam (Klonopin) - clorazepate (Tranxene) - chlordiazepoxide (Librium) - diazepam (Valium, Diastat Acudial, Diastat) - estazolam (Prosom is a discontinued brand in the US) - lorazepam (Ativan) - oxazepam (Serax is a discontinued brand in the US) - temazepam (Restoril) - triazolam (Halcion) It is very difficult to recover from benzodiazepine addiction because these drugs change the chemistry of the brain. Onset of Withdrawal Benzodiazepines are not intended to be taken long-term, prolonged use or abuse can cause the brain to become physically and psychologically dependent on them. Withdrawal symptoms, ranging from a return of uncomfortable psychological symptoms to physical symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea, may occur when the drugs are removed from the bloodstream. Individual taking benzos for several months or in high doses are likely to experience more withdrawal symptoms that last longer than those taking smaller doses for a shorter length of time. If you stop taking these medications abruptly you may experience withdrawal symptoms that include: - Problems concentrating - Sleep problems - Increased anxiety and tension - Panic attacks - Hand tremors - Dry heaving and vomiting - Muscle pain and stiffness - A host of perceptual changes The severity of the withdrawal symptoms depends on amount and duration of benzodiazepine use. Withdrawal symptoms can be deadly. It is rare to fatally overdose on benzodiazepines unless they are combine with another central nervous system depressant such as opioids and alcohol. Misusing benzos with other central nervous system depressants increases the risk of central respiratory depression, coma, and fatality. Some of the following are symptoms of a benzo overdose: - Severe dizziness - Lack of coordination - Profound confusion and altered mental status - Blurred vision or other visual impairments - Extreme agitation - Abnormally low blood pressure - Respiratory depression Benzodiazepines are commonly used in conjunction with other drugs and/or alcohol. This is called poly-substance abuse and can heavily influence the withdrawal severity and timeline. Stopping benzos on your own without medical assistance is not recommended. Supervised detox is required for all benzodiazepine addictions. Benzodiazepine withdrawal may occur in three main phases: early withdrawal, acute withdrawal, and protracted withdrawal. The early withdrawal phase usually starts within a few hours to a few days of stopping the medication and may last a few days. An individual may experience a return of anxiety and insomnia symptoms as the brain rebounds without the drugs. Symptoms the benzos worked to suppress will come flooding back. This phase is the bulk of withdrawal. Symptoms may include anxiety, panic, insomnia, muscle spasms or tension, nausea and/or vomiting, diarrhea, blurred vision, seizures, hallucinations, short-term memory impairment, trouble concentrating, clouded thinking, mood swings, agitation, drug cravings, twitching, and weight loss due to a decreased appetite. Suicidal thoughts and actions may also occur. Studies have shown 10 percent will experience protracted withdrawal syndrome that can extend several months or even years after stopping use of a benzodiazepine. Individuals may experience tingling in their arms and legs, muscle twitches, prolonged anxiety and insomnia, and cognitive deficits as well as depression and mood swings that may be difficult to manage. These symptoms may appear randomly and without warning. Mental health services and support beyond detox include therapy and counseling to manage protracted withdrawal symptoms. When a mental health disorder is also present, called co-occurring disorders, specialized treatment that caters to dual diagnoses may be beneficial during recovery. Managing Symptoms in a Detox Facility During benzodiazepine detox, the drug and all other toxins are removed from the user’s system. Quitting abruptly can be lethal and even fatal. Grand mal seizure can occur in up to 20-30% of users going through withdrawal untreated. New Outlook Detox provides you a medically supervised environment and allows patients to remain safe and comfortable. Benzodiazepine detox can be a long, ongoing process but is necessary to overcome the addiction. If you or a loved one need help. Please contact New Outlook Detox today and speak with a dedicated treatment specialist.

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Giving Tuesday: Counseling and Prevention Services Offer Mental Health Resources for Students As NC State has strengthened its focus and commitment to supporting students’ mental health and well-being, the Counseling Center and Prevention Services have both stood out as vital services for NC State students. For this year’s Giving Tuesday, Annual Giving seeks to support this critical student resource by promoting Counseling and Prevention Services. Gifts to the Counseling Center help provide a more welcoming environment, improve direct outreach services and enhance critical training for staff and students. The Counseling Center helps students address a wide variety of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, family issues, substance abuse and more. Services include individual counseling, group counseling, psychiatry appointments and outreach programs. Prevention Services offers relaxed, informal drop–in spaces for students to connect over shared experiences. The Counseling Center and Prevention Services also collaborate with student Mental Health Ambassadors to foster peer-to-peer education efforts. NC State also partnered with The Jed Foundation to assess efforts and strengthen student well-being and mental health. Mary Chamblee (‘17), an NC State alum who manages all digital and print content for the Counseling Center and Prevention Services, is proud to support the Counseling and Prevention Services Enhancement Fund and help more students learn about the services available. “The beauty of it, in time or money, is it doesn’t have to be resource-draining for you to give,” she said.

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As Sundance and Cannes award-winner Beasts of the Southern Wild grows from festival darling to full-fledged must-see status in its platform rollout across the country, many interviews with first-time feature film director Benh Zeitlin have focused how his creative team managed to film a joyous apocalyptic story off the grid on the water during an oil spill in southern Louisiana with non-actors. Merely getting this film in the can was a miracle. My interest as a writer, however, craves to know more about how Zeitlin and his co-writer Lucy Alibar worked through the adaptation of Alibar's play Juicy and Delicious to create this Beast. Thanks to Edward Douglas at ComingSoon.net, we have some answers, straight from the co-writers themselves. Setting Guides Story Evolution Coming off his award-winning short Glory at Sea, Zeitlin wanted to continue to work in the Louisiana bayou and tell a story about a community making a final stand. At the same time, Zeitlin and Alibar (who have known each other since the age of 13) were collaborating on adapting one of Alibar's plays into a short film. Zeitlin noticed several overlaps between his ideas and Alibar's Juicy, which takes place in the North Florida swamps and also featured apocalyptic scenarios: Zeitlin: The original setting, it had several similarities. It was sort of off the grid, it was out in the woods, it was rural, it was in a Wetlands culture and alligators were part of it. There's a lot of things that connected North Florida off-the-grid Wetlands to South Louisiana off-the-grid Gulf bayou culture, so it made a lot of sense and it all came together. There was just some weird synergy where I just felt like the two things were floating around like this and they just kind of glued together. Changing Character's Gender and Age Changes Entire Story Perspective Once the location shifted, Zeitlin and Alibar decided to change the father-son dynamic of the play to a father-daughter relationship. Also, changing the main character's age from 11 years old to 6 years old altered how the writers perceived the fantastical elements of the original story: Alibar: It sort of became more grounded as it went. I think the play was much more lyrical and much more fantastical and much less attached to real things, and the process of transposing it to Louisiana and taking these Apocalyptic events and attaching them to actual environmental phenomena. When the character was played in the theater, it was a 25-year-old guy playing an 11-year-old boy. It's a much larger step away from reality so actually attaching that character to a little girl who is probably similar to the age Lucy was talking about when she was writing the show, a lot of real elements are going to come in. By the end, we stopped thinking about it as a fantasy film and it became much more a film through the perspective of a 6 year old, when reality and imagination are not necessarily different things or reality is built out of both what's actually happening and what you imagine to be there and you're not making those distinctions. For me now, it certainly has a heightened reality, but it's the heightened reality that exists when you're six. Writing Non-Actors' Lives and Emotions into the Script Working with non-actors not only presented a chance for realism on the screen, but also an opportunity for Zeitlin to work closely with his newly found talent and to incorporate elements of their own lives and emotions into the screenplay: Zeitlin: [T]he way it sort of worked was we did this first very, very quick script based on the play and then me and Lucy collaborated on three or four different story drafts, and then once we felt we had the story, that's when actors got cast and the final draft was this sort of collaborative process of rehearsing scenes, interviewing actors, bringing in elements of their lives to the characters. That last draft was sort of a lot of me in the bakery with Dwight [Henry] while he was making doughnuts rewriting scenes that he brought to the film and his language, and also interviewing Quvenzhané [Wallis] and incorporating what she said. It wasn't total rewrites, it's just sort of taking a lot of poetry of the play and then putting it in the voice of the person playing the role so they can kind of own that text, and just giving the actors room to breathe inside of the text was a process. Basically the last script was that kind of workshop process. Beasts of the Southern Wild certainly underscores the truly collaborative process necessary to create a film, and not surprisingly that collaboration found its way into the remarkably uplifting story as well. Take a few moments and read the full interview conducted by Edward Douglas at ComingSoon.net for many more insights into Zeitlin and Alibar's writing process for Beasts. Have your writing collaborations led your story ideas to evolve into something totally new and unexpected? Let us know in the Comments section. Haven't seen Beasts of the Southern Wild yet? Check out the platform release schedule to see when the film is coming to your town. Here's the film's trailer: And here's Court 13's short, Glory at Sea, written and directed by Benh Zeitlin:

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The book explains the concept of the accent (an-nabr) in the recitation of the Glorious Quran and the conditions of its use. It also defines and explains the important chapter on the characteristics of the letters, including velarization and attenuation (tafkheem and tarqeeq), as well as the concept of the two alike, the two similar, the two close, and the two far letters and the rules for idghaam and ith-haar in these different relationships. A brief introduction to grammar terms is made in this book to assist the student in understanding the last chapter, that of the connecting hamzah (hamzah al-wasl). The explanations of the different subjects are in English, and the Arabic terms are translated. This is to assist the student in understanding and encourage them to learn the Arabic definitions and terms. This book should help non-Arabs studying tajweed whether they are in a classroom with explanations taught in Arabic or in English. This book cannot replace the importance of reciting to and being corrected by a trained teacher of tajweed. Instead, it is a guide and an aid in understanding the concepts of tajweed. The application can only be refined by recitation and correction. To learn more about our Shipping Methods and estimated delivery dates Click here! Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the delay in some of our shipments, it may take longer than usual to fulfill some of the orders. However, be sure that we are always working hard to fulfill your order as quickly as possible. * Most confirmed retail orders are processed within 1-2 business days. (Confirmed orders are those that are ready to ship and do not have any unresolved issues such as payment issues, incorrect shipping address or unavailable items.) * Orders with expedited shipping services (FedEx Standard Overnight, FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx 2Day and USPS Express) are processed and shipped in the same day if we get them before 12 noon central time. (FedEx and USPS International services are NOT expedited services. Holidays and weekends are excluded) * Noorart will not be responsible for delivery delays due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our reasonable control, such as delays due to severe weather, natural disasters or strikes . * During the holidays, please be aware that the shipping might be delayed. We apologize for the inconvenience and wish you happy holidays! * Noorart has the right to upgrade the chosen shipping service to a better one whenever there is a necessity unless the customer put in the note box not to do any change on the chosen shipping service. * 1 lb. = 16 oz - Item must be purchased by the customer - You will be notified within 3 days if you earned points. - This program is for retail customers only. Wholesalers and schools are not eligible for this program. If you have a customer account, you can collect points by: - Creating an account (5 points) - Subscribing to our newsletter (10 points) - Reviewing a purchased item (20 points per valuable review) - Following us on Instagram (10 points) - Sharing on social media (5 points) - Liking our Facebook page (5 points) - Placing an order (1 point for every $1 spent) - Referral Program: where you can get 100 points (100 point = $10) for every referral that results in a sale. Click here for more information about our rewards program Click here to check your points Balance Payment & Security Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information. My Salah Mat My Salah Mat is a prayer mat designed to educate children on how to perform the Muslim prayer in a fun and enjoyable way.

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Sahara: New Draft Resolution Does not Include Human Rights Monitoring The New draft resolution on the Sahara that the Security Council is expected to adopt at the end of April is like the previous one. It focuses on the renewal of MINURSO’s mandate for another six months and does not include a human rights component as requested by the Polisario and its Algerian and South African sponsors, according to diplomatic sources. The news reported by some media outlets saying that the United States, penholder of the draft resolution on the Sahara, included human rights monitoring for MINURSO, is not true after all. The fake-news was propagated by some parties to sow confusion and stir up tensions around the new resolution, but to no avail. The ambassadors of the five countries forming the “Group of Friends of the Sahara” (United States, France, Great Britain, Russia and Spain) met on Monday at the UN headquarters in New York, to discuss the draft resolution to be adopted end of April by the Security Council. Debates are believed to have focused on the duration of MINURSO’s mandate. The members of the Group of Friends of the Sahara will have to choose between the six-months proposed by Washington or a one-year mandate preferred by France. The Security Council is expected to renew its call on the four parties to the conflict (Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and Polisario) to advance the political process for a mutually acceptable resolution of the Sahara conflict, after the two round table meetings held on the Sahara in Geneva (Dec.5-6 2018 & March 22-23 2019) at the invitation of the personal envoy of the UN Secretary General for the Sahara, Horst Köhler. At the end of the second Geneva meeting, all four parties agreed to participate in a third roundtable scheduled for this summer.

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What You'll Learn Learn to navigate the various tools and applications offered in NX CAD and get familiar with the User Interface. Essential aspects of customizing the NX CAD environment, including Command Dialogs to Toolbars, and modifying user settings will be covered in detail. From extrusions and swept geometry to blending and other detail modeling, the large and diverse collection of NX CAD Feature Modeling tools and options will be explored and applied to various operations in order to create complex and precise 3D models. Learn how to leverage NX CAD’s vast toolset to prep your models for Sheet Metal. Get familiar with setting up and creating base Sheet Metal features, adding details such as bends, blends and various cutouts, all while analyzing the design to make sure that it is manufacturable. The NX Sketch Task Environment is one of the most important aspects of designing in NX CAD. Learn how to utilize these unique Sketch tools to create lines, arcs and other profile geometry, while adding dimensions and relationships between sketch objects in order to control the geometry and foster a robust design environment. Get familiar with NX CAD’s unique approach to direct modeling with the Synchronous Modeling toolset. Allowing the user to choose to ignore the history of an existing model or work with featureless imported geometry, giving the user the power to directly manipulate any object in the design environment with minimal restriction. WAVE INTERPART LINKING Discover how to establish and manage links between components in an assembly by leveraging the power of NX CAD to create WAVE Link geometry, and design around existing components and geometry while maintaining associativity. Explore how to create and manage complex 3D assemblies using NX CAD’s specialized tools and features. You’ll get a detailed look at the interactions encountered in the Assembly Modeling environment, how to utilize the Assembly Load Options, as well as using Assembly Constraints, Arrangements, and Reference Sets to set up display states within the assembly. Learn to create high-quality 2D engineering drawings from 3D models using the NX Cad drafting tools and features. Explore capabilities such as modifying drawing layout settings, adding various views, editing dimensions and annotations, and setting up explosions, all while creating detailed multi-sheet drawings.

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Welcome to Today’s Open Pawn Shop, your one-stop destination for quick cash and great deals. In this blog post, we will explore the world of pawn shops, their history, and how they work. We will also discuss the benefits of using a pawn shop, particularly in New York City where the industry is thriving. Furthermore, we will introduce you to 212 NY1 Pawn, a trusted name in the business, and highlight the wide range of services they offer. Whether you’re in need of a pawn shop loan, looking to buy or sell items, or require jewelry and watch repair services, Today’s Open Pawn Shop has got you covered. What is a Pawn Shop? A pawn shop is a business that offers secured loans to individuals in exchange for personal property as collateral. The history of pawn shops dates back thousands of years, with evidence of their existence found in ancient China, Greece, and Rome. Pawn shops have always served as a way for people to access quick cash when they are in need. The way pawn shops work is relatively simple. Customers bring in items of value, such as jewelry, electronics, or musical instruments, and the pawnbroker assesses the item’s worth and offers a loan based on that value. The customer then has a set period of time to repay the loan plus interest. If the loan is not repaid within the agreed-upon timeframe, the pawnbroker has the right to sell the item to recoup their money. Benefits of Using a Pawn Shop There are several benefits to using a pawn shop when you are in need of quick cash. Firstly, pawn shops provide immediate access to cash without the need for a credit check. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals with poor credit or those who do not have access to traditional banking services. Additionally, pawn shops offer flexible repayment options. Unlike traditional loans, pawn shop loans do not require monthly payments. Instead, the customer has a set period of time, typically a few months, to repay the loan plus interest. This flexibility allows individuals to repay the loan on their own terms. Furthermore, pawn shops provide individuals with the opportunity to buy and sell items. If you are in need of a particular item but do not want to pay full retail price, a pawn shop can be a great place to find a deal. On the other hand, if you have items that you no longer need or want, you can sell them to a pawn shop and receive cash on the spot. Pawn Shop NYC: A Thriving Industry The pawn shop industry in New York City is thriving, with numerous shops scattered throughout the city. In recent years, the industry has experienced significant growth, driven by factors such as the high cost of living in the city and the increasing number of individuals in need of quick cash. One of the main factors contributing to the success of pawn shops in NYC is the city’s diverse population. With people from all walks of life residing in New York City, there is a constant demand for a wide range of items. Pawn shops are able to cater to this demand by offering a variety of products for sale. Additionally, the high cost of living in NYC often leads individuals to seek out alternative sources of funding when they are in need. Pawn shop loans provide a quick and convenient solution for those who may not have access to traditional banking services or who may not qualify for a traditional loan. 212 NY1 Pawn: A Trusted Name in the Business When it comes to pawn shops in NYC, one name stands out – 212 NY1 Pawn. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, 212 NY1 Pawn has established itself as a trusted and reliable source for quick cash and great deals. The company was founded by John Smith in 1999 and has since grown to become one of the largest pawn shop chains in New York City. With multiple locations throughout the city, 212 NY1 Pawn is easily accessible to individuals in need of their services. 212 NY1 Pawn has built a reputation for providing fair and honest appraisals, as well as offering competitive prices for items being sold. The company takes pride in its commitment to customer satisfaction and strives to provide a positive experience for every customer who walks through their doors. NY1 Pawn: A Wide Range of Services 212 NY1 Pawn offers a wide range of services to meet the needs of their customers. Whether you are looking to buy or sell items, in need of a pawn shop loan, or require jewelry and watch repair services, NY1 Pawn has got you covered. When it comes to buying and selling items, NY1 Pawn offers a diverse selection of products. From jewelry and watches to electronics and musical instruments, you are sure to find something that catches your eye. The company takes pride in offering high-quality items at competitive prices, ensuring that customers get the best value for their money. If you are in need of quick cash, NY1 Pawn offers pawn shop loans with flexible repayment options. Simply bring in your item of value, such as jewelry or electronics, and the experienced staff at NY1 Pawn will assess its worth and offer you a loan based on that value. Once the loan is repaid, you can retrieve your item. In addition to buying and selling items, NY1 Pawn also offers jewelry and watch repair services. Whether you need a ring resized, a watch battery replaced, or a necklace repaired, the skilled craftsmen at NY1 Pawn can handle it all. With their attention to detail and commitment to quality, you can trust that your precious items are in good hands. Quick Cash: Pawn Shop Loans Pawn shop loans are a quick and convenient way to access cash when you are in need. The process is simple and straightforward. Bring in an item of value, such as jewelry, electronics, or musical instruments, and the pawnbroker will assess its worth and offer you a loan based on that value. One of the main benefits of pawn shop loans is that they do not require a credit check. This means that individuals with poor credit or no credit history can still qualify for a loan. Additionally, pawn shop loans do not require monthly payments like traditional loans. Instead, the customer has a set period of time, typically a few months, to repay the loan plus interest. Examples of items that can be used as collateral for a pawn shop loan include gold jewelry, luxury watches, electronics, musical instruments, and designer handbags. The value of the loan will depend on the item’s worth and the pawnbroker’s assessment. Great Deals: Shopping at a Pawn Shop Shopping at a pawn shop can be a great way to find unique items at affordable prices. Pawn shops offer a wide range of products for sale, including jewelry, watches, electronics, musical instruments, and more. When it comes to jewelry, pawn shops often have a diverse selection of pieces to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a diamond ring, a gold necklace, or a vintage brooch, you’re likely to find something that suits your style and budget at a pawn shop. In addition to jewelry, pawn shops also offer a variety of watches for sale. From luxury brands like Rolex and Cartier to more affordable options, there is something for everyone at a pawn shop. The prices are often significantly lower than retail, making it possible to own a high-quality timepiece without breaking the bank. Electronics are another popular category at pawn shops. Whether you’re in need of a new laptop, a gaming console, or a smartphone, you can often find great deals on these items at a pawn shop. The staff at pawn shops test all electronics to ensure they are in working condition before putting them up for sale. Musical instruments are also commonly found at pawn shops. Whether you’re a beginner looking for your first guitar or a seasoned musician in need of an upgrade, a pawn shop can be a great place to find a quality instrument at a fraction of the cost. To find great deals at a pawn shop, it’s important to visit regularly and keep an eye out for new arrivals. Items tend to sell quickly, so it’s best to act fast when you find something you like. Additionally, don’t be afraid to negotiate the price. Pawn shops are often willing to negotiate to make a sale. Selling at a Pawn Shop: How it Works If you have items that you no longer need or want, selling them at a pawn shop can be a quick and convenient way to get cash on the spot. The process is relatively simple. Bring in your item of value, such as jewelry, electronics, or musical instruments, and the pawnbroker will assess its worth and make you an offer. Several factors determine the value of an item at a pawn shop. These include the item’s condition, brand, age, and current market demand. The pawnbroker will take all of these factors into consideration when making an offer. To get the best price for your items, it’s important to do some research beforehand. Look up similar items online or visit other pawn shops to get an idea of what they are selling for. This will give you a better understanding of what your item is worth and help you negotiate a fair price. It’s also important to present your items in the best possible condition. Clean them thoroughly and make any necessary repairs before bringing them into the pawn shop. This will help increase their value and make them more appealing to potential buyers. Today’s Open Pawn Shop – Your One-Stop Destination for Quick Cash and Great Deals In conclusion, pawn shops offer a variety of benefits, including quick access to cash, no credit check required, flexible repayment options, and the ability to buy and sell items. In New York City, the pawn shop industry is thriving, with 212 NY1 Pawn leading the way as a trusted name in the business. 212 NY1 Pawn offers a wide range of services, including buying and selling items, pawn shop loans, and jewelry and watch repair. Whether you’re in need of quick cash or looking for a great deal on a unique item, Today’s Open Pawn Shop has got you covered. So why wait? Visit Today’s Open Pawn Shop today for all your pawn shop needs. Whether you’re in need of quick cash or looking for a great deal, their friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the benefits of using a pawn shop. Visit Today’s Open Pawn Shop today! If you’re looking for a pawn shop that is open today, you might also be interested in reading this article on “Unlocking Hidden Treasures: Exploring the World of Jewelry Pawn in NYC.” This informative piece delves into the fascinating world of pawned jewelry and highlights the benefits of utilizing a pawn shop for your financial needs. Discover the value of your belongings, get free appraisals based on market trends and condition, and explore the hidden gems of Manhattan’s pawn shops. To learn more, click here. What is a pawn shop? A pawn shop is a business that offers loans to people in exchange for personal property as collateral. The pawnbroker assesses the value of the item and offers a loan amount based on that value. If the borrower fails to repay the loan, the pawnbroker can sell the item to recoup their losses. What items can be pawned? Pawn shops typically accept a wide variety of items as collateral, including jewelry, electronics, musical instruments, firearms, and tools. The value of the item will depend on its condition, age, and market demand. What are the hours of operation for pawn shops? The hours of operation for pawn shops can vary depending on the location and the day of the week. Some pawn shops may be open seven days a week, while others may have limited hours on weekends or holidays. It is best to check with the specific pawn shop for their hours of operation. Is there a pawn shop open today? It is impossible to answer this question without knowing the specific location and hours of operation for the pawn shop in question. It is best to check with the specific pawn shop for their hours of operation and whether they are open today.

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What is the role of the multilateral development banks (MDBs) in the 1990s and beyond? Are the needs perceived at Bretton Woods still relevant today? Are the roles which the banks subsequently carved out for themselves still appropriate? Are there still gaps in development financing for the banks to fill, and do they serve a useful advisory role? The fiftieth anniversary of the World Bank in 1994 momentarily brought these issues to the fore, but media attention then moved elsewhere. The Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialised countries has now endorsed less radical proposals for strengthening the role of the MDBs. Will this mean business as usual? If not, how will the impetus for change be sustained?

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The world was moving faster towards reducing its reliance on carbon intensive energy consumption in the 1970s and 1980s than in the past several decades. In fact, over the past 20 years there has been little if any progress in expanding the share of carbon-free energy in the global mix. Despite the rhetoric around the rise of renewable energy, the data tells a far different story. Policy makers around the world have frequently expressed their desire to reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide to a level consistent with stabilizing the amount in the atmosphere at a low level. Conceptually, the challenge is akin to stabilizing the amount of water in a bathtub by modulating the amount filling the tub from a spigot. If there is an open drain at the bottom letting a bit of water out, then stabilization of the water’s height occurs when the amount coming into the tub equals the amount draining out. The carbon dioxide is akin to the water filling the bathtub and the oceans and the land surface provide some take-up of carbon dioxide, serving like a small open drain at the bottom of the tub. For the stabilization of carbon dioxide, this means that emissions of carbon dioxide, which result primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels (oil, natural gas and coal), must be reduced by something like 80 percent or more. However, instead of looking at the issue through the lens of emissions, another way to look at the challenge of stabilizing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is through energy consumption. Whatever the total level of future energy supply turns out to be, to be consistent with stabilization – metaphorically stopping the rise of the water in the bathtub – the proportion of global energy that comes from carbon-free sources needs to exceed 90 percent. So how are we doing working towards that 90 percent? BP, in its excellent annual statistical report on world energy, provides data that allows us to answer this question. The figure above shows the proportion of global energy consumption that comes from carbon-free sources. These sources include nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass. The graph shows that from 1965 to 1999 the proportion of carbon-free energy in global consumption more than doubled to more than 13 percent, coincident with nuclear power increasing by a factor of 100 and hydropower by a factor of 6. However, since 1999 the proportion of carbon-free energy in the global mix has dropped slightly. In fact, 1999 was the peak year for non-carbon energy. From 1999 to 2012 consumption of nuclear power dropped by 2 percent. While solar has increased its contribution to consumption by a factor of 100 and wind by 25 from 1999 to 2012, these sources remain at about 1 percent of total global energy consumption, and are dwarfed by the resurgence of coal. Much is often made about the rise of renewable energy, but the data tells a more sobering story. In the ten years that ended in 2012, the world added about 2,500 million metric tonnes of oil equivalent (in layman’s terms, a lot) to its total energy consumption. Of that increase about 14 percent came from non-carbon sources. Compare that to the ten years ending in 2002, during which about 19 percent of the new energy consumption over the previous decade came from non-carbon sources. The figure above shows the proportion of annually added energy consumption that comes from carbon-free and carbon-intensive sources. The data shows that for several decades the world has seen a halt in progress towards less carbon-intensive energy consumption, at about 13 percent of the total global supply. This stagnation provides further evidence that the policies that have been employed to accelerate rates of decarbonization of the global economy have been largely ineffective. The world was moving faster towards decarbonizing its energy mix long before climate policy became fashionable. Why this was so and what the future might hold will be the subject of future posts in this continuing discussion. By. Roger Pielke JR of The Breakthrough

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Dreams of My Homeland works across the globe to improve access to education, support skill development, and help people achieve their potential. In Lexington, KY, DOMH provides support to immigrant and refugee families. And in Lubumbashi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, they operate a school providing primary and secondary education to young people there. We worked together in early 2020 toward a refined visual identity. Recently, Will Jones sat down with director Yamukumba Mbayo to see what they’ve been working on since. Will Jones (WJ): Thanks for sitting down to talk with me. Let’s start at the beginning: What is the origin story of Dreams of My Homeland? What was the vision back then? Yamukumba Mbayo (YM): It all started in 2016. Our founder, Katie, traveled to the Congo to visit family. It was ten years since she left. Schools there aren’t in great condition. Access to education is a huge need. Witnessing that need during her visit inspired her to build a new school. WJ: And Katie is your mom, right? YM: Yes, she’s my mom. We settled in Lexington as refugees in 2006. That first trip back was very meaningful to her. WJ: Tell me a little more about the condition of the schools. What inspired Katie to take on improving access to education? YM: School conditions are challenging environments for learning. Students, including young children, walk long distances — between 6 and 10 miles — in all conditions to get to school every day. At the beginning of our project, we consulted the community to hear their perspective. That was their main concern — walking in the heat for long distances is not easy. You are easily dehydrated. I visited this past November, and I got dehydrated a few times. Access to water and malnutrition are also significant challenges. And, most schools in the Congo are private. For parents in one of the most impoverished areas on our planet, paying for school is a financial hardship. WJ: It can be overwhelming to know where and how to start. What drove you to that school as a starting point? YM: The familiarity of the experience. I see myself a lot in what the students are experiencing. My mom does, too. She faced similar challenges as a girl trying to access education and achieve her ambitions. It’s an experience shared by students throughout central Africa. Knowing I can change something is what fuels me. WJ: Since that initial visit, what have you accomplished? YM: Our first task was purchasing land. That year, we found a location and started building. We had two classrooms the next year. We continued raising funds, eventually opening an office and six classrooms in 2018. This is the third school year. Looking back, we’ve had several major accomplishments. We installed a water tank, a well, a pump, and a generator providing electricity to the school. Before we dug the well, students had to leave to find water in the middle of the day. Most recently, we built a fence around the school. WJ: I know the lack of security was a major concern at the beginning. How has the fence helped? YM: Before, it was all open. Anyone could walk onto the property. We lost a water tank, a generator, building materials. The cost of building almost doubled because of the lack of security. Now, gates control the entrance and exit. The school is completely enclosed. It even helps the flow of students coming in — it’s easier to see who’s on time and who’s late. WJ: It is amazing how much you all accomplished in a few short years. How has your vision grown or changed since the early days? YM: We envision a better future. So we are always thinking of how to expand. We see work we’ve done as a learning process. We want to replicate this multiple times because it’s been successful. We have been able to secure key partnerships with organizations in the Congo — for projects like planting trees near the school — and with organizations here. WJ: You’re trying to replicate this at other schools in the area? YM: Yes. The need is large. During the pandemic, two schools in the community closed because of bankruptcy. This happened across the Congo. We can’t take over all the schools but hope to help manage schools getting ready to close. The majority of our funding goes to running the school. It costs $150 per year per student. That cost pays for building expenses, teachers, nutrition. Still, it’s hard for some families to meet that cost. WJ: It sounds like even a small donation would make a significant impact. $150 would go even further. YM: Yes. We’re working to build the infrastructure for donors to access that information about the impact their donation makes. Because $150 does go a very, very long way. WJ: We got connected through brand work, working together on a new logo. How important has that been in your growth? YM: It’s really changed the game. It’s easier for folks to recognize our work. We’ve been able to communicate what we do easily. Our logo is now on t-shirts, on the website. In the Congo right now, our teachers are wearing our shirts. WJ: That is so cool. So — what’s next? YM: I mentioned this earlier, but we are focusing our work in Lexington, addressing the needs of adult refugees and immigrants here. Lexington has a flourishing immigrant population — people from all over the world fueling the local economy. Recently, we were awarded a federal grant. That is really big news. We also recently announced a partnership with BCTC to support refugee career paths. We’ll provide computer and technological literacy classes, ESL classes, coaching, and more. We also conduct workshops for employers with large populations of immigrant and refugee employees to help with language and technological barriers. WJ: That sounds like good progress. We are excited to see it all unfold. How can people learn more or donate? YM: Visit our website at dreamsofmyhomeland.org. We work with two Good Works partners each year, but we are always accepting applications. If you are interested in the program, learn more about it and apply here.

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