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Jhpiego is working with the Federal Ministry of health through the National Malaria Elimination Program and Reproductive Health Division to investigate the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on ANC attendance. Therefore, Jhpiego is seeking research data collectors with skills in quantitative and qualitative studies. - Conduct focus group discussions, key informant interviews, as well as interview pregnant women and health workers using the study’s developed guides - Participate in a 2-3 day training on the use of the study tools. - Collect important information from research subjects, transcribing, recording, storing, and maintaining that information into discrete fields in the appropriate software within the established deadlines. - Use a mobile device for real-time online data collection with relevant application packages - Participate in scheduled meetings. Job Eligibility and Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social sciences, or other related fields of study - Must be resident in, Ondo or Niger states, and preferably in Akure-south or Bosso Local Government Areas. - Must be familiar with the project focal communities, and working experience at the primary health care level - Demonstrated ability to use android phone to record service statistics on real-time online bases centers - Ability to write an activity report

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Many might argue against my claim, but I firmly believe that Private Equity and Leveraged Buyouts add value to the world economy. More and more, acquisitions by Private Equity firms are focused on creating long-term value, rather than financial engineering. That is very healthy. Of course not all Private Equity firms can be described as long term thinkers but those that do think more longer term and are vested in the operational improvements of their portfolio companies do add value to the world. Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. (KKR) 1 is by far the leader in the Private Equity buyout world. It is not surprising that a key ingredient in their approach to creating value in the companies they acquire is the implementation of Lean Thinking in the enterprise. 100 Day Plan For KKR, a key aspect of their value creation approach to acquired companies is what they call their 100 Day Plan, which is a Ring-Fence, or Timebox, or One-Piece approach to improving a company (as opposed to a batch approach). In their words 2: One of the key components of KKR’s value creation process is the 100-Day Plan. Developed by the KKR industry professionals, KKR Capstone professionals and the management team of a new portfolio company, a 100-Day Plan details the steps necessary for the team to achieve specific strategic, financial and operational goals. How will margins be improved? How will supply chains be shortened? What departments need more resources? Who will be accountable for what? Line by line and business unit by business unit, the 100-Day Plan charts a path to value creation by ensuring that everyone involved in the running of a portfolio company agrees upon a plan for improvement, is committed to executing it and is held accountable to it from day one. Because they find the experience of forging and adhering to the first 100-Day Plan so valuable, KKR and portfolio company management teams often develop and implement second and third 100-Day Plans. 100-Day Plans tend to focus on identifying critical, forward-looking operating metrics, such as customer satisfaction measures, on-time delivery and sales pipelines. At times, this enables KKR portfolio management team to identify challenges facing a business before those challenges are revealed in the financial data, thus allowing teams to make difficult operational decisions as early as possible in KKR’s ownership. In the succeeding posts on Private Equity and the implementation of Lean Thinking to improve portfolio companies, I’ll share several examples of how Lean can quickly improve companies, add value, and remain true to the Respect for People pillar. - Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (commonly referred to as KKR) is a New York City based private equity firm that sponsors and manages investment funds, focusing primarily on leveraged buyouts of mature businesses. Since inception, the firm has completed over $400 billion of private equity transactions and was one of the pioneers of the leveraged buyout industry. In March 2010, KKR filed to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. The firm was founded in 1976 by Jerome Kohlberg, Jr., and cousins Henry Kravis and George R. Roberts, all of whom had previously worked together at Bear Stearns, where they completed some of the earliest leveraged buyout transactions. Since its founding, KKR has completed a number of landmark transactions including the 1989 leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, which was the largest buyout in history to that point, as well as the 2007 buyout of TXU, which is currently the largest buyout completed to date. KKR has completed investments in over 160 companies since 1977, completing at least one investment in every year except 1982 and 1990. KKR is headquartered in New York City with thirteen additional offices in the US, Europe and Asia. In October 2009, KKR listed shares in the company, through KKR & Co. an affiliate that holds 30% of the firm’s ownership equity, with the remainder held by the firm’s partners. ↩ - Super Return 2006 Presentation ↩ Become a Lean Six Sigma professional today! Start your learning journey with Lean Six Sigma White Belt at NO COST

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We are supplies in EUROPE for Paper Water Bottle Paper Water Bottle ™ - the first of its kind in the world - represents a new, innovative and truly eco-friendly way of thinking. The biodegradable beverage bottle for those who want to protect our nature we only have one. The bottle can be used again and again - if you forget it in the wild, it is broken down within 80 days Read more at the bottom of the page Pulp Exoskeleton: Specially blended combination of wheat straw, bamboo, husks, sugar cane, and/or bulrush How to hold Paper Water Bottle tight - it is lined with ENSO Restore ™ on the inside Paper Water Bottle – the 1st of its kind in the world – represents a new, innovative, and truly eco-friendly way of thinking. It’s part of everything we do. It’s foundational in the way we work together as an organization and in the way we help customers realize the full potential for their brands. We integrate Paper Water Bottle Technology, which is based on 16 global patents, into our design methodology and into our operations and manufacturing approach. As such, Paper Water Bottle Technology informs and enhances our approach to understanding consumer insights, design innovations, raw material selection and sourcing, and development and production. Your experience with us will be unlike any other eco-friendly company with which you may have worked. We redefined how world-class designers, engineers, innovators, consumer and business strategist, material scientists and manufacturers work together to exceed your expectations. Paper Water Bottle provides consumers the most eco-friendly packaging and products possible, and we continuously strive to improve. This isn’t just a catchy tag line or corporate bravado. It’s who we are, based upon what we believe, and it’s a result of our collective energies and passions. What began years ago as a child’s innocent observation that all packaging and products are only “trash” in the making has grown into a deep, socially conscious consumer megatrend. The facts cannot be ignored. And as such, we committed ourselves to find a better way. We are on the right track and heading in the best direction. We’d like you to join us, help us, challenge us, work with us, and be part of the movement for the greater cause. Our mission is clear: We will help save our planet. Will you join us? Globally, 80 billion plastic bottles are produced annually and 80 percent of those end up in the oceans and landfills that then take 800 years to biodegrade. While these statistics are well known, not enough is done to change the outcome. Solving the problem of plastic requires a paradigm shift at every level: country, industry, and consumer. To accomplish this, an easily understood “big idea” is needed to drive change. Paper Water Bottle™ is based on global patents that integrate specialized materials and manufacturing processes to the highest level of compostable performance specifications available. We’d like to tell you more. Paper Water Bottle Technology can transform brands into new, eco-friendly packaging and products. There Design Group and Production Groups are defining a new era of sustainable packaging. You’re invited! Please join us for the journey forward. Paper Water Bottle have 16 patents on their bottle and received 11 awards for their bottle. - Recyclable products are anything that can be remade into something new. Materials made of most metals, plastics, glass, and cardboards are typically acceptable, but recycling practices vary by region. On the bottom of a container, a consumer can find the recycle symbol paired with a number. The number within the recycle symbol represents the type of plastic or paper material used to produce the container. To find out if the item can be recycled, contact your local municipality or collection company for the specifications for accepted material. To learn more about packages that can be recycled, visit a resource such as Waste Management. Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) defines “biodegradable” as material that is compostable in municipal and industrial waste management facilities. This means that material breaks down anaerobically (without oxygen) and produces carbon dioxide, water, and biomass as by-products. Modern landfills are designed to minimize available moisture and oxygen, which results in limited decomposition of waste. - Compostable materials are made up of matter that will completely decompose in a composting environment. Whether residential or commercial, composting requires millions of microorganisms to be present with enough moisture, oxygen and heat to break down the waste. Once the microorganisms consume the material, the compost is screened to return large pieces to the beginning of the process for further degradation. Then, the resulting material can be used as a soil amendment or other similar use. Generally, packaging material is certified as compostable if it breaks down at the same rate as the natural materials processed in the compost with it, such as leaves and food scraps, according to the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM). Paper Water Bottle - A Refreshing Alternative™ - The goal of being Backyard Compostable™ is the ultimate destination for Paper Water Bottle products. With this goal in mind, Paper Water Bottle invites producers and consumers to join the journey toward unparalleled sustainability.

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Prim, short for or primitive, is a widely used slang term for humans or other sophonts who reject all but the most primitive technology. Unlike Ludds, Prims do not actively seek to destroy higher tech civilisations, but merely to insulate or remove themselves from them. Examples include the inhabitants of New Gaia, Nuihaven, and those involved in various similar projects like True Planet Earth Tribe (tribal shamanic) and Back to the Neolithic (both in the Utopia Sphere). Not all prims live on the surface of a planet; in fact, most live in large orbital biospheres constructed by kindly AIs. Prim converts in civilized regions often take a vow to forsake technology and return to a simpler way of life, before traveling to isolated worlds or habitats (whether in the Outer Volumes or the Utopia Sphere) where they can isolate themselves from the civilized galaxy. Many prim clades and phyles adopt austere spiritualist ideologies, whether theistic-religious or eco-conservative. Sometimes these are derived from religions or movements that originated on Old Earth, and often they are entirely novel and idiosyncratic to the local culture.

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Many members of the Bureaucracy are based in the city of N'EastSeaboard on New Earth The Bureaucracy is responsible for nearly all aspects of the day to day management and operation of the Terragen Federation federal infrastructure and government, including law enforcement, public works, diplomatic relations, education, and so on. Although often compared to such organizations as Guidance in the Solar Dominion or Mediation and the Mediators of the Sophic League, the Bureaucracy is distinctly different from either of these in its structure and operations. Modosophont members of the Bureaucracy are chosen directly by Yave, the ruling archailect of the Federation, using the Bureaucracy as a tool to communicate its choices to the wider civilization. Selection for Bureaucratic service has been compared to the ancient practice of jury duty, selecting random members of society to serve in judgment of those undergoing trial in the local judicial system. However, in practice the process is much more than this. Those selected always seem to be at a point in their lives when a period of working in the service of the greater civilization feels precisely right for them. Indeed, although the option exists of refusing entrance into the Bureaucracy, there is no record of it ever being exercised. A standard term of Bureaucratic service lasts for 100 years (as measured on New Earth - around 162 standard years). Transapient members of the Bureaucracy are presumed to also be chosen in a similar fashion, but neither they nor Yave have deigned to respond to inquiries on the subject. This is generally considered by the Terragen Federal population to be an example of Yave's great intelligence, understanding of, and empathy with Eir subjects. Although in other empires, it is often seen as a prime example of Yave manipulating Eir own population into a position of receptiveness before drafting them to become its agents and administrative workers. Individual Bureaucrats are heavily augmented for the duration of their service and are able to manifest different S1transavant talents as required, usually in the areas of planning, project management, negotiation, and multi-variable analysis. Although any individual Bureaucrat can only employ a single transavant spike at a time, they can switch from talent to talent at will, usually taking a few seconds to do so. In addition, when multiple Bureaucrats are working together, or simply in proximity to each other, they can network their minds together, coordinating the use of individual talents, and forming a unityware intelligence (known as a Committee) that exceeds the capabilities of any individual member, particularly in its ability to employ multiple transavant talents simultaneously and in a coordinated fashion. In situations requiring even greater mental power, a large number of Bureaucrats may merge with each other and specialized external processors to form a First or Second Singularity group entity (referred to as a Quorum) that can take command of a situation or project with the capacities and authority of a complete transapient intelligence. In rare cases, Yave Emself has been observed to manifest through one or more Bureaucrats, treating them as an interface to the modosophont world. While the majority of the Bureaucracy is essentially self-managing, with individual Bureaucrats forming their own Committees and Quorums as required, it is overseen at the macro-level by the Terragen Federal management mind known as the Executive and the legislative body of the Metagov. Yave Emself has ultimate authority over all aspects of Terragen Federal government operations, although E mostly takes a merely advisory role. Whether as a result of its built-in transavant and transapient organizational structure or its close association with an S6 mind, the Bureaucracy is best known for what has often been characterized as its 'terrifying efficiency'. Whether dealing with individual citizens or operating across the Federation as a whole, the Bureaucracy is famed (or feared) for its responsiveness, accuracy, and overall quality of governance. In the course of its history, it has gone centuries at a time without losing or misplacing information in its keeping and has not missed a deadline or gone over budget on a project in the last thousand years (critics contend that this is because the Federation has not done anything truly new or challenging in the last thousand years, but Federation citizens strongly contest this assertion). Bureaucratic foresight, contingency planning, and disaster recovery methodologies are generally considered to be at least the equal of every other comparable organization in the Civilized Galaxy. Bureaucratic improvisational skills are somewhat less capable but still considered quite formidable, with only some NoCoZo businessminds and Cyberian hacker-warriors able to credibly claim a significantly greater level of ability. For reasons known only to Emself, Yave personally designed the standard Bureaucratic uniform (actually a variety of basic uniform templates, each designed for one of the myriad species of the Federation) and has retained the design virtually unchanged ever since. Terragen Federal Bureaucrats are readily identifiable by their simple gray clothing, with a silver pin depicting the Federation flag prominently displayed, and an opaque utility fog cowl that is presumed to augment the wearer's natural senses, but also completely hides their features from external observers. There are some 6 billion Bureaucrats in active Federal service at any given time.

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Cambium Sustainable delivers quality Forest School, Coastal School, Outdoor Learning and related educational services that empower people to enrich their lives through engaging with their local natural environment. Cambium is an Approved Qualifications Centre and Accredited Training Provider delivering QCF nationally recognised courses, working with a UK-wide network of associate trainers and organisations to ensure the wide and frequent availability of accredited training at levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. Our courses are pathways to success for all sorts of people from youngsters still at school through to those wishing to further their professional development and become an Outdoor Learning or Forest School Trainer. Established in 2000 we have worked with thousands of individuals and educational professionals. Cambium Sustainable was one of the first Forest School training organisations established in the UK and has over 20 years of experience working in the field of Outdoor Education. Cambium Sustainable is a company we work in tandem with which offers you the chance to train to be a Forest School Practitioner. Established for over 20 years and with Forest School trainers located nationally it’s an excellent opportunity to start your new career in working alongside children to help them learn more about the environment and how to work with it. Please watch this short video which explains more about what Cambium Sustainable stands for and check out their website:

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Telenor is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, serving millions of customers in various countries. Keeping track of your Telenor balance is essential to ensure you have enough credit to make calls, send texts, and use data. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll show you how to check Telenor balance and avoid running out of credit unexpectedly. Telenor balance is the amount of credit that have in your account. It this very important to check your mobile balance regularly. Telenor offers their user several ways to check their balance. so today in this article you will learn About How to check your Telenor balance & Telenor balance check code. I hope this article is very beneficial for Telenor users. There are several ways to check Telenor SIM balance, But today in this article we are discussing 4 ways to Check Telenor SIM balance. - Telenor Balance Check Code - check Balance by the My Telenor App - Check Balance by Online Inquiry - Check Balance by Your Handset How to Check Telenor Balance Via Code This is the best simple and easy method to check by Telenor balance Check code. This code can be used by all the prepaid Telenor SIM users all over Pakistan. Telenor can charge some amount on each time balance check Telenor can charge RS 0.20 pkr+ tax on each check. This is an easy and simple process to check the Telenor balance must follow the instructions that I have given below. - Open your mobile phone dialer - dial this code *444# on the dialer - and press the button on the dialer - wait for a few seconds - A pop message can appear on your mobile screen that you see your remaining balance. - the charge for the balance check is Rs 0.20+tax. The above Telenor USSD balance check code list, that you can check your Telenor balance, SMS, on-net & OFF-Net Minutes, and your internet MBs. There is a simple way that you can check your Telenor sim balance. But the USSD code checking process can charge some tax on your mobile balance the tax is up to 0.20+ tax. Telenor Balance Check code The telenor balance check code is *444# and the price of this checking code is Rs 0.24/= + Taxes. |Telenor Balance Check Code Term & Condition - This telenor balance checking facility can use both Prepaid and Postpaid users. - All the prices and exclusive taxes. the tax can be applied to the balance checking. - Telenor companies can change these codes at any time. - All prepaid and postpaid customers can check the notification on their official sites. - The terms & conditions apply each time balance checking. Check balance by the My telenor App There is another simple and easy method that you can check your telenor balance. The telenor app is an amazing app that is offered by the telenor to their user so they can get information about their balance. Check their internet MBs, Off-net and Net minutes, and check other things on this app. You can easily subscribe Telenor package and get information about the telenor package from this app. This telenor app is both available for Android and iPhone users. Both users can use this app this app is available on the Play Store and the App Store. You can easily install it on your mobile phone. If you want to check your Telenor balance from the telenor app follow the instruction. Following the simple and easy steps below, you can get information about your balance, internet MBS and other things. - Go to the Play Store and search the Telenor App - go to the app and install it on your mobile phone - open the App and give your Number and password - if you are using this app for the first time then click on sign up and create an account on this app. - after the login, your balance is shown at the top of the screen. Check Balance By Voice Enquiry There is another way to check your Telenor SIM balance. Telenor can give the facility to their user to check their balance by voice Inquiry. you can use this voice inquiry. this is an easy and simple method that you can check your balance. Open your mobile phone dialer - Type this code 555 and press the dial button - following the instruction that says by the operator - finally, you check your Telenor SIM balance Check Balance by Your Handset you can use this process on your telenor handset to check your balance. this is only 2 step process that you can do easily. - open handset - Tap on the Telenor service menu - Press on the “Balance” - Finally, your balance is shown So I hope you Finally check your Telenor Balance by this article. I include all the information ABout How to check telenor balance In this article that is informative and beneficial. If I missed any information in this article, I must give your feedback in the comment section That is very helpful for me.

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This paper example uncovers the main arguments and facts regarding Sweat. Find out about Sweatshops in this paper. ‘Sweat’ is just a narrative that concerns a woman subjugated despite the mis treatment to household chores. This aspect is common inmost of the frequent marriage connections where the ladies are oppressed. There are lots of instances where folks jump into union oblivious of the issues that belie the relationship. The author indicates that meekness does always means being feeble. The protagonist has been bent to make her husband happy at all moments. With her husband, she is strongly in love In the beginning and thinks that the problem would persist before their death. In actuality, she attempts to avoid arguing with him”…but she walked peacefully around him commenced to re-sort the matters” (Hurston two ). This was after he disarranged the heaps of clothes she’d sorted out. The protagonist changes her attitude towards her partner completely owing into the mistreatment that she undergoes. Her spouse was astounded by her change of attitude,”A Small awed by this fresh Delia, he sidled out of their door and slammed the The author indicates that a girl can be modest and string at precisely the exact same time. She chooses to fight for her rights after years of overlooking them. She’s ready to struggle for what she’s got worked — her house (Hurston 4). To summarize, I think that the narrative provides life clauses into individuals regarding attitude. This is because it elaborates conditions in which attitude changes are noted. ‘Sweat’ signifies the efforts set up by women in families to be able to keep their families together. Yet, there reaches some time when they also stand to get their rights if they are trampled over or overlooked. At the narrative,’How it Feels to be Colored Me’,” Zora can be a colored boy residing in a part of town. Zora is more confident since all folks today believe in precisely the culture and likes his entire life in this side of the town. In many cases, until he or she is exposed to a different environment, an individual will tend to have a worldview that is limited. An individual will become disillusioned on his opinion of some other race just while she or he has connection persons belonging to the race that is . The protagonist demonstrates that in this area that is residential, everybody is colored hence making him personally life. Actually, that the coloreds”deplored…joyful tendencies in me, but I was their Zora nonetheless” (Hurston two ). This indicates that he enjoys himself and that Zora loves the town. Nevertheless, in a number of events, Zora has been accepted. The attitude of the protagonist shifted due to the behaviors of the White people . I think the narrative,’How it Feels to be Colored Me’ is of profound importance in the present society. The narrative touches on current conditions that impact the society that is present. The narration delivers a real life narrative of African Americans at a White discriminative inhabitants. As remaining in poor places called endeavors the colored are indicated. Since they pass though their residential space the Whites are only seen by zora. He’s not utilized to being given the Whites things that were silver after singing episodes.

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Igniting a Passion In 2005, given the lack of suitable options for students with dyslexia, Park Academy was established to fill a rising community need. Founder Piper Park has been an inspiration in igniting a passion that has spread remarkably. Now, students travel many miles to attend a school that understands their learning differences and discovers their true capabilities. Park Academy is a small non-profit independent school founded by Piper Park, a parent who wanted to give other students the opportunity that her son received by attending a school that addressed his dyslexic challenge. Ms. Park’s dream became a reality when she opened the doors of Park Academy in September 2005. Park Academy provides an inclusive community where evidence-based practices empower students with dyslexia and related learning differences to reach their highest academic and personal potential.

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You need to be knowledgeable about the fact the financial condition associated with world just isn’t stable when you yourself have up-to-date about what is certainly going all over the world. It has being very hard for people to carry out this type of prone circumstances. They ought to cut their costs straight straight down and continue on with most restricted resources. Lots of people can be unable to invest their rent to their landlord. This sort of situation, they should look for some other smaller apartment where the lease could be afforded by them. However it is hard to search for a homes or perhaps the right apartment particularly whenever you should be coping with an emergency this is certainly monetary. You just cannot also means a bank or any other loan provider you’re going to have to keep things valuable being a protection deposit if you’re struggling to repay the mortgage because they charge an extremely higher level of great interest and next. You actually should be convinced on how to rent credit that is bad homes. But you’ll really find organizations that assist your in hunting for homes to engage with bad credit. Nevertheless their amount is quite limited as no human body want to assist some body dealing with financial crisis. for which you’ll have that loan in decatur al with bad credit must certanly feel in to the upon. Before approaching this type of company, you will have to look into things that is specific The first & most crucial will be the step by step home elevators the business enterprise. What type of company do so handle in? precisely what is their markets reputation whenever possible; talk with the past customers of the services. Every company shall boast itself right right in front of the consumers. You’ll want to use the work to discover the truth if you prefer the deal that was better. Next step that is important always to find out their precise place this is certainly economic. You must finalize their allowance estimates consequently in looking the household it is simple for you. Moreover, in the case which you means the company for help, it’s going to in connection with investing arrange estimate. Collection of location can just only feel learned into consideration in case their expenses plan coincides using the real homes available on that rent Do alert the agents about your entire needs to ensure you’ll better assist you to. Do listen in to every of the a few ideas. Bear in mind your reduce their requirement list as it is hard to bring credit that are bad domiciles. Constantly talk straightforwardly due to the agents. Unveil for them concerning the condition that is current. If you were to think the stipulations put straight right straight straight straight down as a result of the team that is ongoing quite complex in order to prevent the offer instantly. It shall continually be simpler to creating almost all of the settlements beforehand with the landlord. Creating an inquiry regarding the landlord and their whereabouts. Make sure he doesn’t always have any record this is certainly unlawful together with his behavior decide to try comprising and adjustable. If you’re considering these lenders are not a choice that is bad. In the end, leasing a home that is homely rent with bad credit is certainly not really easy.

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There are ten Regional Safety Hubs located around the state. Each provides a safe local place where women can speak confidentially to trained staff or volunteers, who can provide information, support, and referrals to appropriate services. They can provide information and referrals around family, relationships, domestic violence, health, wellbeing or anything else that is on […] The Noarlunga Family Relationship Centre provides: 1. Children Mediation – care arrangements for your children 2. Child Inclusive Mediation – with both parents consent your child can meet with a Child Consultant to talk about their experiences of separation to help you make informed decisions around the best interests of your child 3. Property Mediation […] The Families in Focus team provide a range of services for couples, families, and individuals to achieve their goals for strong, healthy, and respectful relationships. In today’s busy life, technology and the work/life balance can affect the relationships you have with the important people in your life. Opportunities to connect, communicate and work through conflict […] We provide a service for migrant and refugee women and children from non-english speaking backgrounds experiencing or escaping domestic or family violence. The staff of the program are bilingual and bi-cultural and work in partnership with domestic violence services, and other service providers including interpreters. Those other services also have specialised knowledge about the complexity […] South Australia’s Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme provides a way for a person who may be at risk of domestic violence to get information about their partner or former partner, to help make decisions about their safety and the future of the relationship. A request for information can be made by either: the person who is […] We offer a support services such as: emergency accommodation; emergency relief; financial counselling; information and referral; classes. The Centre provides the following services: Short-term counselling to identify and respond to personal issues. Connecting families with appropriate services dealing with: domestic violence; housing; drug and alcohol problems; mental health and follow up; and advocacy. Parenting programs with a focus on relationships, social and emotional well being and trauma, such as the Circle of […] The Port Augusta Harmony programs are 5 distinctive separate programs provided by council on behalf of the state and federal government, providing a strictly confidential 24-hour service designed to meet the needs of people suffering from the effects of drug and alcohol use. Council provide support for people affected by the use of drugs and […] The Centre offers a range of services to families affected by separation and divorce to assist and support them in reaching a decision about arrangements for their children and property settlement. To help families avoid the cost and stress of going to court, our qualified and accredited practitioners provide the following: Suitable referrals to appropriate […] A 24 hour crisis response service for recent sexual assault – this includes support from a social worker, medical care by a doctor or nurse, and collection of forensic evidence for people who are considering legal action. There is also professional counselling and advocacy for recent and past sexual assault clients as well as their […] Women’s Legal Service SA (WLSSA) provides holistic, state-wide legal services for vulnerable women. WLSSA operates from two office locations at Adelaide and Christies Beach and from more than 12 outreach locations across the state. WLSSA has a Support Services team consisting of: mental health practitioners; family advocates; financial counsellors; and a community worker supporting Aboriginal […] The Women’s Information Service is a free and confidential service providing information and referrals to South Australian women online, over the phone or in person at our Shopfront. Our shopfront has free computers for online use and free tea coffee and water. We can provide information and referrals around family, relationships, domestic violence, health, wellbeing […] The KWY Stronger Safer Family Outreach program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families who are experiencing domestic and family violence and other child protection concerns. KWY works in a holistic and culturally responsive way to support the family towards safety and achieving their goals. Our services include: immediate safety response; accommodation; material assistance; advice and information; advocacy; living skills development; health and wellbeing support. The Women’s Safety Services Domestic Violence Crisis Line is a central point to call to access family violence services. They provide a service for people who are suffering from domestic and family violence. Leave a […]

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Ten Things to Help with the Festivities Planet Green's Leslie Billera has step-by-step instructions on How to Make a Christmas Stocking from Recycled Wool Sweaters (felting, simple cutting & sewing.) Need the lyrics to your favorite Christmas tune? You'll probably find it over at Christmas-Carols.net. Reader's Digest has an extensive collection of Christmas recipes that will take your feast from soup to nuts. In addition to offering up their annual holiday recipes, Cooking Light magazine is having a double giveaway sweepstakes for someone to win a year's worth of groceries -- plus they'll donate a year of food to your local community food bank to help others in your community. Enter here by December 22nd. Go on, Elf Yourself. Preserving the music of Christmas past: FaLaLaLaLa.com AsktheDecorator.com's Meghan Carter demos via video How to Make a Christmas Wreath (easy and has some good tips and construction tricks.) NORAD Tracks Santa has a countdown village where kids (or the kid in you) can play different online games every day until Dec. 25th. My favorite online make-a-snowflake site: Snowdays. Still the best Christmas e-card of all time: The Snow Dog

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Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa. But where does it rank in order of the highest peaks on each continent? What are the Seven Summits? The highest peaks on each continent are known as the Seven Summits. The Seven Summits are: - Mount Everest in Asia - Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa - Aconcagua in South America - Mount McKinley (Denali) in North America - Mount Elbrus in Europe - Vinson Massif in Antarctica - Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid) in Australia Puncak Jaya is actually located in the Papua province of Indonesia. However, technically Puncak Jaya lies on the Australian continental shelf. The highest peak on the mainland of Australia is Mt Kosciuszko. How tall are each of these mountains? Mountain Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. It currently is 8,848 meters or 29,029 feet above sea level. It is located in Nepal and China, in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The second highest peak is Aconcagua which stands at 6,962 meters or 22,841 feet. It is located in Argentina. In fact, it is the highest standing mountain in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres and is located in the Andes mountain range. The third highest peak is Mount McKinley at 6,194 meters or 20,320 feet. It is located in Alaska. Recently, President Obama restored the original name of Mount McKinley to Denali, which has cultural significance to the native Alaskan people. The fourth highest mountain is Mount Kilimanjaro it stands 5,892 meters or 19,340 feet and is located in Tanzania. It is the only free-standing mountain of the seven. The fifth highest peak is Mount Elbrus. Elbrus stands at 5,642 meters or 18,510 feet. Located in Russa, it is actually two dormant volcanoes and lies on top of a moving tectonic area and is linked to a fault line. The sixth highest summit goes to Vinson Massif measuring in at 4,892 meters or 16,050 feet. Located in Antartica, it lies within the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains. Vinson Massif overlooks the Ronne Ice Shelf near the base of the Antarctic Peninsula. And finally, the highest peak on the Australian continental shelf is Puncak Jaya measuring in at 4,884 meters or 16,024 feet and is located in Indonesia. Australia is actually comprised of New Guinea, the country of Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, Timor, other islands, and the submerged continental shelf. But wait, there’s a technicality Mauna Kea, located on the island of Hawaii, is actually the tallest mountain in the world. It stands 4,207 meters or 13,802 feet above sea level. Its peak is the highest point in the state of Hawaii. However, most of the mountain is under water. When measured from its oceanic base, Mauna Kea is over 10,000 meters or 33,000 feet tall. This makes it the world’s tallest mountain from base to summit.

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If you are asked a question about what country has a flag with a mountain, what would be your first association? Nepal maybe? After all, this is the country that hosts 8 of the 14 eight-thousanders – the tallest world mountains – Everest, Manaslu, Lhotse, Makalu, Anapurnas (I & II) etc. and 70 peaks ranging from 5, 537m (Gokyo Ri) to 7,952 m (Gyuachung Kang). All those big killers are concentrated in the part of the Himalayas belonging to Nepal. Alas, you would be wrong! Even though Nepal’s flag is the only one in the world that does not have a rectangular form, it features no mountains, because it is a mountain by itself. The triangular form of the flag is said to represent the shapes of the southern and the northern summits of Everest. As to the images of the celestial bodies, until 1962 the sun and the crescent moon representing the permanence and the hope had human faces, but they were removed to modernize the flag. Is This a Mountain? Saint Lucia Quest Well, it is actually two and much more! This is Saint Lucia flag last adopted on 22/02/2002 and the peaky shape you see stands for the Pitons - twin volcanic cones in the southwest part of the island - AND for the island surrounded by the blue sea and blue sky. The black and white allude to the harmonious relationship between the black and white races. The yellow symbolises the sunshine as well as prosperity. Gros Piton 798.25 m (2,618.9 ft) high, and Petit Piton is 743 m (2,438 ft) are a World Heritage Site for their abundant flora and fauna. The tropical moist forest grades to subtropical wet forest, with small areas of dry forest and wet elfin woodland on the summits. At least 148 plant species have been recorded on Gros Piton, 97 on Petit Piton and the intervening ridge, among them eight rare tree species. The Gros Piton is home to some 27 bird species (five of them endemic), three indigenous rodents, one opossum, three bats, eight reptiles, and three amphibians. As to climbing, Gros Piton can be summited without ropes or mountaineering experience. One can hike to the summit and come back down to the sea-level within a few hours. Local guides are available for hire (typically through the resorts) and are trained by the government to have basic knowledge of the languages common among tourists and of the medical procedures required in case of common accidents. No More Games: One Mountain per Flag Is it enough to be the highest mountain to make it on the national flag? It seems yes for Ecuador. Even though the much-revered volcano Pichincha (4, 776m) has much more historical legacy and is the first mount many tourists to Ecuador see once landing in Quito, it is Chimborazo (6,310m) that first appeared on Ecuador’s flag in 1900, together with the river Guayas. Ecuador’s flag has much going on. The first thing you see is the vibrant three colours: yellow for fertility, blue for the clear skies and the ocean, red for the blood spilt by national heroes for the sake of freedom of their country. The condor is stretching its wings to symbolize the power, greatness and strength of Ecuador. There is a Slavic superstition that if a bird makes poopoo on you, you are in for a lot of luck/money/fortune. I am just wondering whether it works for condors and if this magnificent bird drops something on you, will you survive? There is also the first South American steamboat built in 1841. Instead of the mast, there is a caduceus (a magic warder with two snakes, usually used in medicine) that symbolise trade and economy of the country. On top of that, there is a golden sun surrounded by zodiac signs of Aries, Taurean, Twins and Cancer, they all cover the period from March to July - the length of the March Revolution of 1845. The palm stands for peace. Ecuador had four banners, Bolivia has six. Both countries have a suspiciously identically looking condor impersonating power, greatness and strength. Both flags have laurel branches/palm trees and a sun. Bolivian llama is the national animal, related to the alpaca and the items next to it are symbolic of the resources of the nation. As to the colours, the blue is swapped for green to symbolize the fertility of the land, Bolivian yellow represents the nation's mineral deposits, and nothing changes for the red - this is the blood of the brave soldiers. What is the mountain? It is Cerro Rico or Potosí mountain (4, 782m) or Sumaq Urqu (Quechua sumaq "beautiful, good, pleasant", urqu "mountain"), which is anything but human-friendly. It first gained nation-wide recognition in 1825, when after liberating the region around La Paz from the Spanish, Simon Bolívar climbed to the top of the mountain then known as Cerro Potosí and planted the flag of independence for the new country that now bears his name. Secondly, Cerro Rico is popularly conceived of as being "made of" silver ore, before its depletion in the 19th century, it was famous for providing vast quantities of silver for Spain during the period of the New World Spanish Empire. It is estimated that eighty-five per cent of the silver produced in the central Andes during this time came from Cerro Rico. Should you wish to climb this notorious vulture that claimed many a life of hapless miners since the 1500s, you can do so any time of the year. Start of the highest city in the world - Potosi, and go 800m (2500ft) up. Round trip to the summit and back is approximately 4 hours via an infinite number of routes. Behold, there is a lot of scree and loose rock, so be careful. There are actually paths on the left side of the mountain as you look at it from town. On top is a weather station, often manned. Which is Which? Find the Difference But for the coats of arms, it would be nearly impossible to tell them apart. So, the flag devoid of any coat of arms is Russian. There is a house joke about its colours if you don’t remember their sequence: they stand for KGB = красный (red), голубой (blue), and белый (white). Slovakia and Slovenia are both in Europe, but their gently sloping Alps (Julian, Kamnik, Savinja, Karavanke Alps) can hardly be called most prominent, especially when you see the neighbouring towering Pennine, Bernese, or the Graian Alps. Yet, those two small countries have produced great sportsmen. Slovenia gave birth to Tomaž Humar, Tomo Česen and Marko Prezelj. A Slovenian team has recently made headlines by successfully completing the first ascent of the north ridge of Latok I (7,145m) in Pakistan, a route that had resisted all attempts for 40 years. The highest Slovenian mountain that is featured both on the coat of arms and on the flag (adopted in 1991) is Mt. Triglav (2,864m) aka three-headed mountain, located in the middle of the Julian Alps and in the country’s only National Park. Slovakia’s flag (adopted in 1992) has actually a graphic representation of three mountain ranges: the Tatras, the Fatra and the Matra, which historically were inhabited by the Slovaks and first appeared on the country’s coat of arms in the 13th century. Nowadays, the Matra belong to Hungary. Slovakia can boast of 9 national parks and 14 protected landscape areas. The choice of mountains is also greate, there are the High and the Low Tatras, the Veľká Fatra and the Malá Fatra Mountain Ranges, the Štiavnické vrchy Mts., Javorníky. There are several scenic spots to enjoy great climbing. The mountainous village of Vernár belongs to the most visited places in Slovakia. There are four climbing sectors, each of them being specific. There are mostly lips, roofs, sometimes erect plates. The routes are evaluated by the UIAA scale and the names are written on rocks. The area is known to offer the possibility of climbing in cold winter months. Another popular climbing area with a rich history is called Pajštún - the ruins of a castle near Bratislava. One small note, you should be careful climbing here because some tourists, when enjoying a good view, can drop stones from the top and you should also avoid climbing ruined castle walls. In autumn when the air is clean, you can even see the tops of the Alps. The Holy Trinity San Marino might be the fifth-smallest country in the world (61 sq.km) and totally enclosed by Italy but it is among the wealthiest countries in the world in terms of GDP. It also has its own mountain Monte Titano (749m) and no flatlands whatsoever. The country’s capital, the CIty of San Marino is located on the mountain top. The current flag was adopted on 6th April 1862. Paradoxically, San Marino served as a refuge for many people who supported unification of Italy during the war for independence, but when the Italian general Giuseppe Garibaldi, who succeeded in unifying Italy in 1861, came to power, he accepted the wish of San Marino not to be incorporated into the new state. The inscription "LIBERTAS" can mean freedom and could also have developed from the alleged last words of the founder Marinus: "Relinquo vos liberos ab utroque homine" (Lat. "I leave you free from both men"). The summits represented on the flag and topped with the three towers adorned by ostrich feathers are the three summits of Monte Titiano. The towers stand for the three citadels, la Guaita, la Cesta, and la Montale, the earliest of which dates from the 11th century. Costa Rica is snuggly tucked between the Pacific and the Carribean. Historically, the number of mountains shown on the flag varied. In 1824, there were five volcanoes rising out of the sea symbolizing the five member states of the United Provinces; above the volcanoes was a shining red Phrygian cap and a rainbow. In 1840-48, the mountains gave way to stars, only to return 150 years later in 1998 edition. Now there are three mountains representing Costa Rica’s three main mountain ranges (the Cordillera de Tilarán, the Cordillera Central and the Cordillera de Talamanca). As to the clouds covering the mountain caps, the heraldry connaisseurs just wanted to be true to the land, smoking mounts are a common sight in Costa Rica due to frequent volcano eruptions. How Many Mountains Can Fit a Flag? As many as you can draw. El Salvador’s flag was adopted in 1912 and also has volcanoes in it. In El Salvador’s case, these are five green, forested volcanoes lit by a rising sun and dominated by a Phrygian red cap. Initially, the picture was inspired by United Provinces of Central America now it also coincides with the five main peaks of the Cordillera de Apaneca range in the west of the country, whose five peaks are Santa Ana (the highest at 2,381m), Cerro Verde, Izalco, and the two summits of San Marcelino. 2,381m might not sound like much, but Volcano Santa Ana has four active craters, and it last erupted as recently as 2005. It produced a violent explosion of 1 hour, generating a 10 km high eruption column. 2 people were killed probably by a boiling lahar, and thousands evacuated. If you are adventurous enough and have no sense of smell, go up Satna Ana in roughly a 4-hour road trip hike, which includes some time at the top to take in the views. The beginning of the hike goes through some flat areas, which are pleasant and relaxing before you hit the main ascent. As you’re nearing the top you’ll start to smell the authentic sulphur scent that oozes out of the volcano and when you finally get to the edge of the crater, dripping in sweat, it’ll all seem worth it. An eerie mist of steam simmers across the top of the crater lake, as the colours dance in the sunlight, switching between shades of turquoise, blue and green. But don’t be fooled by its alluring glow, especially when all you want to do is cool down, unfortunately, this is one crater lake you can’t swim in. Well, the last but not least is Nicaragua’s flag adopted on September 04, 1908 (the latest edition was done in 1971). Principally, the five mounts meant the embodiment of union and brotherhood of Central American provinces of Guatemala, Honduras, Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa-Rica and Los-Altos as of 1823 - 1840, they came into independent existence after they broke free from The Mexican Empire. Some authors in the almighty internet claim it is wrong, there are 7 Central American countries now with Belize and Panama. But let’s be fair, historically there used to be five. Nicaragua’s flag is also a rich compilation of symbols. The triangle means equality, the Phrygian red cap stands for freedom and rainbow is not about being merry or frolicky, it symbolizes peace. That is all for the Flags-and-Mountains romance, yet, the research has proven coats of arms are definitely more prolific about the mountains, e.g. Hungarian tricolour flag seems pretty boring in comparison to its coats of arms with a three-capped mountain representing the Tatra, the Fatra and the Matra ranges. Please tell us about your scenic travels and send some photos with mountains identified on flags! Have fun out there! And safe travels!

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Encounter Contemporary Art at Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya With the Naka River right before one’s eyes, Daikokuya stands with Mt. Nasu in the background. Since 2014, Suga Kishio’s art piece ‘Koufuu’ has been used instead of a curtain, and so guests spending the night are greeted by art. Itamuro Onsen is a well-known hot spring located deep at the southern foot of Mt. Nasu in Nikko National Park. Daikokuya is a traditional inn that has been operating since 1551 in a quiet hot spring area with about 10 hot spring inns. Contemporary art decorates this historic inn as well as the hot springs themselves. Daikokuya has displayed works by contemporary artists both indoors and outdoors since the late 1980s, with a focus on Kishio Suga, an artist who represents the ‘mono-ha’, a major movement in post-war Japanese art that has been reevaluated in recent years. Mono-ha refers to a group of artists who present natural objects such as wood and stones, and neutral materials such as paper and metal, in their almost completely raw state, exploring the relationship of ‘things’ and shaping out the sights that are created from there. On the walls of the reception room are artworks by Hirofumi Isoya, a key figure in the art world known for his works that use carvings and photographs. ‘A ryokan (Japanese traditional inn) has always been a place that we decorate with Japanese paintings, to incorporate art into the culture of our everyday life. However, if we do so, we cannot differentiate ourselves from other inns. I picked up works of contemporary artists that have yet to be appraised, and began to deeply explore new possibilities. I think that Mono-ha artists have the power to change the world. Among them is Mr. Suga, an artist who can express the philosophy of thought aesthetically. I was attracted to that’, said Shunji Muroi, representative of the inn. Suga Kishio’s artwork 'Aida no Aikei' is right in front of the east building, which is located on the north side of the main building. One can appreciate it while walking outdoors. Artworks are also displayed in the hallway. On the right is a piece by Yuuki Yamamoto, who once won the grand prize in a public exhibition. At Daikokuya, it is possible to purchase the artworks you appreciate and take a liking to. Artist exhibitions are held every month, and there are a lot of regular customers who come and stay for the purpose of visiting the exhibitions at the beginning of the month. In addition to supporting the winning artists through public exhibitions, Suga’s solo exhibitions have continued for 12 years since 2002, bolstering the artist’s reputation once more. Here, the ‘Warehouse Museum’ was born. Just a few minutes’ walk from the main building is a wide space that is similar to a warehouse, as the name suggests, and only the works of Mr. Suga are displayed. Lined up are those works produced from the 1980s to the present, with a level of quality that attracts art collectors from overseas. Warehouse Museum, which continuously displays the works of Suga only. Every morning at 10am, Mr. Muroi himself offers a guided tour of the artworks in places such as the garden. Recently, the guests have become more interested in art, exchanging their impressions, and lively discussions – about what the art is expressing, or how a piece is best displayed at home – have been increasing. The development that Daikokuya has continued for over 30 years now unfolds in Nasu. A 15-minute drive away is a landscape by architect Junya Ishigami, and an art space by contemporary artist, Nara Yoshitomo; an art journey while staying in the hot spring inn. The Mono-ha artworks will invite travellers on a journey of deep thought. Having a history as a hot-spring health resort, nutritious food that is kind to the body is served. Plenty of local ingredients are used, and the connoisseur’s good taste also shines in the selection of serving dishes. Itamuro Onsen has long been known for their medicated baths. In Daikokuya, 40℃ water, cooled to a lukewarm temperature, flows from the source. Aside from the indoor bath in the photo, there are also open-air baths. A low temperature sauna that uses yellow ochre from Korea is also available. The Japanese-style 'Bamboo room' with a panoramic view of Suga’s work 'Ame no Tenkei', which is displayed in the garden in front of the building. Suga’s artworks can also be seen in the hallways inside the building. The single room, 'Pine room', which is perfectly suited for solo travellers. The views of the garden through the spacious room’s horizontal window are wonderful. In the guest rooms are different pieces of furniture made by woodworkers, and on the walls are artworks. The Japanese-style room, 'Plum Room'. Outside of the busy season, it can also be used by a single person if there is an availability of guest rooms. Overlooking the Naka River, one can enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring, fireflies in summer, the changing colours of the leaves in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter. In the first-floor reception room flanking the entrance, artist exhibitions, among other events, are held. Although group exhibitions of serving dishes are held during press coverage events, for most of the year art pieces are on display and for sale. There are also many regulars who book to be there on the first day. Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya 856 Itamuro, Nasushiobara, Tochigi Tel: 0287 - 690 - 226 31 rooms in total Pine room (Western room, Western-style single room, Japanese-style room) ￥19,000~, Bamboo room (Japanese-style room, Western-style room) ￥20,000~, Plum room (Japanese-style room, room with both Japanese and Western elements, Western-style room) ￥21,000~ ※Excluding tax; dinner and breakfast are included Access: 30 min by car from JR Nasushiobara Station Paid pick-up/transfer taxi available (reservation required)www.itamuro-daikokuya.com Hiroshi Nagai's Sun-Drenched Pop Paintings, an Ode to California Through his colourful pieces, the painter transports viewers to the west coast of America as it was in the 1950s. Recipe for Ichiraku Ramen from ‘Naruto’ by Danielle Baghernejad Taken from the popular manga with the character of the same name who loves ramen, this dish is named after the hero's favourite restaurant. AD DESIGNParis, Tokyo: Pierre Sabas with Renault Clio This special edition of the Paris, Tokyo series was produced in collaboration with Renault. The focus, over two episodes, is the work of the company’s exterior designer, Pierre Sabas. Hayao Miyazaki, the Man Who Adored Women The renowned director places strong female characters at the heart of his work, characters who defy the clichés rife in animated films. Mount Aso: a Volcano to Rival Mount Fuji Mount Aso may be less famous than the iconic Mount Fuji, but it is the largest and most active volcano in Japan.

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I am sitting on the purple velvet settee in the Governor's parlour, the Governor's wife's parlour; it has always been the Governor's wife's parlour although it is not always the same wife, as they change them around according to the politics. I have my hands folded in my lap the proper way although I have no gloves. The gloves I would wish to have would be smooth and white, and would be without a wrinkle. I am often in this parlour, clearing away the tea things and dusting the small tables and the long mirror with the frame of grapes and leaves around its and the pianoforte; and the tall clock that came from Europe, with the orange-gold sun and the silver moon, that go in and out according to the time of day and the week of the month. I like the clock best of anything in the parlour, although it measures time and I have too much of that on my hands already. But I have never sat down on the settee before, as it is for the guests. Mrs. Alderman Parkinson said a lady must never sit in a chair a gentleman has just vacated, though she would not say why; but Mary Whitney said, Because, you silly goose, it's still warm from his bum; which was a coarse thing to say. So I cannot sit here without thinking of the ladylike bums that have sat on this very settee, all delicate and white, like wobbly softboiled eggs. The visitors wear afternoon dresses with rows of buttons up their fronts, and stiff wire crinolines beneath. It's a wonder they can sit down at all, and when they walk, nothing touches their legs under the billowing skirts, except their shifts and stockings. They are like swans, drifting along on unseen feet; or else like the jellyfish in the waters of the rocky harbour near our house, when I was little, before I ever made the long sad journey across the ocean. They were bell-shaped and ruffled, gracefully waving and lovely under the sea; but if they washed up on the beach and dried out in the sun there was nothing left of them. And that is what the ladies are like: mostly water. There were no wire crinolines when I was first brought here. They were horsehair then, as the wire ones were not thought of. I have looked at them hanging in the wardrobes, when I go in to tidy and empty the slops. They are like birdcages; but what is being caged in? Legs, the legs of ladies; legs penned in so they cannot get out and go rubbing up against the gentlemen's trousers. The Governor's wife never says legs, although the newspapers said legs when they were talking about Nancy, with her dead legs sticking out from under the washtub. It isn't only the jellyfish ladies that come. On Tuesdays we have the Woman Question, and the emancipation of this or that, with reform-minded persons of both sexes; and on Thursdays the Spiritualist Circle, for tea and conversing with the dead, which is a comfort to the Governor's wife because of her departed infant son. But mainly it is the ladies. They sit sipping from the thin cups, and the Governor's wife rings a little china bell. She does not like being the Governor's wife, she would prefer the Governor to be the governor of something other than a prison. The Governor had good enough friends to get him made the Governor, but not for anything else. So here she is, and she must make the most of her social position and accomplishments, and although an object of fear, like a spider, and of charity as well, I am also one of the accomplishments. I come into the room and curtsy and move about, mouth straight, head bent, and I pick up the cups or set them down, depending; and they stare without appearing to, out from under their bonnets. The reason they want to see me is that I am a celebrated murderess. Or that is what has been written down. When I first saw it I was surprised because they say Celebrated Singer and Celebrated Poetess and Celebrated Spiritualist and Celebrated Actress, but what is there to celebrate about murder? All the same, Murderess is a strong word to have attached to you. It has a smell to it, that word—musky and oppressive, like dead flowers in a vase. Sometimes at night I whisper it over to myself. Murderess, Murderess. It rustles, like a taffeta skirt across the floor. Murderer is merely brutal. It's like a hammer, or a lump of metal. I would rather be a murderess than a murderer, if those are the only choices. Sometimes when I am dusting the mirror with the grapes I look at myself in it, although I know it is vanity. In the afternoon light of the parlour my skin is a pale mauve, like a faded bruise, and my teeth are greenish. I think of all the things that have been written about me—that I am an inhuman female demon, that I am an innocent victim of a blackguard forced against my will and in danger of my own life, that I was too ignorant to know how to act and that to hang me would be judicial murder, that I am fond of animals, that I am very handsome with a brilliant complexion, that I have blue eyes, that I have green eyes, that I have auburn and also brown hair, that I am tall and also not above the average height, that I am well and decently dressed, that I robbed a dead woman to appear so, that I am brisk and smart about my work, that I am of a sullen disposition with a quarrelsome temper, that I have the appearance of a person rather above my humble station, that I am a good girl with a pliable nature and no harm is told of me, that I am cunning and devious, that I am soft in the head and little better than an idiot. And I wonder, how can I be all of these different things at once? It was my own lawyer, Mr. Kenneth MacKenzie, Esq., who told them I was next door to an idiot. I was angry with him over that, but he said it was by far my best chance and I should not appear to be too intelligent. He said he would plead my case to the utmost of his ability, because whatever the truth of the matter I was little more than a child at the time, and he supposed it came down to free will and whether or not one held with it. He was a kind gentleman although I could not make head nor tail of much of what he said, but it must have been good pleading. The newspapers wrote that he performed heroically against overwhelming odds. Though I don't know why they called it pleading, as he was not pleading but trying to make all of the witnesses appear immoral or malicious, or else mistaken. I wonder if he ever believed a word I said. When I have gone out of the room with the tray, the ladies look at the Governor's wife's scrapbook. Oh imagine, I feel quite faint, they say, and You let that woman walk around loose in your house, you must have nerves of iron, my own would never stand it. Oh well one must get used to such things in our situation, we are virtually prisoners ourselves you know, although one must feel pity for these poor benighted creatures, and after all she was trained as a servant, and it's as well to keep them employed, she is a wonderful seamstress, quite deft and accomplished, she is a great help in that way especially with the girls' frocks, she has an eye for trimmings, and under happier circumstances she could have made an excellent milliner's assistant. Although naturally she can be here only during the day, I would not have her in the house at night. You are aware that she has spent time in the Lunatic Asylum in Toronto, seven or eight years ago it was, and although she appears to be perfectly recovered you never know when they may get carried away again, sometimes she talks to herself and sings out loud in a most peculiar manner. One cannot take chances, the keepers conduct her back in the evenings and lock her up properly, otherwise I wouldn't be able to sleep a wink. Oh I don't blame you, there is only so far one can go in Christian charity, a leopard cannot change its spots and no one could say you have not done your duty and shown a proper feeling. The Governor's wife's scrapbook is kept on the round table with the silk shawl covering it, branches like vines intertwined, with flowers and red fruit and blue birds, it is really one large tree and if you stare at it long enough the vines begin to twist as if a wind is blowing them. It was sent from India by her eldest daughter who is married to a missionary, which is not a thing I would care to do myself. You would be sure to die early, if not from the rioting natives as at Cawnpore with horrid outrages committed on the persons of respectable gentlewomen, and a mercy they were all slaughtered and put out of their misery, for only think of the shame; then from the malaria, which turns you entirely yellow, and you expire in raving fits; in any case before you could turn around, there you would be, buried under a palm tree in a foreign clime. I have seen pictures of them in the book of Eastern engravings the Governor's wife takes out when she wishes to shed a tear. On the same round table is the stack of Godey's Ladies' Books with the fashions that come up from the States, and also the Keepsake Albums of the two younger daughters. Miss Lydia tells me I am a romantic figure; but then the two of them are so young they hardly know what they are saying. Sometimes they pry and tease; they say, Grace, why don't you ever smile or laugh, we never see you smiling, and I say I suppose Miss I have gotten out of the way of it. My face won't bend in that direction any more. But if I laughed out loud I might not be able to stop; and also it would spoil their romantic notion of me. Romantic people are not supposed to laugh, I know that much from looking at the pictures. The daughters put all kinds of things into their albums, little scraps of cloth from their dresses, little snippets of ribbon, pictures cut from magazines—the Ruins of Ancient Rome, the Picturesque Monasteries of the French Alps, Old London Bridge, Niagara Falls in summer and in winter, which is a thing I would like to see as all say it is very impressive, and portraits of Lady This and Lord That from England. And their friends write things in their graceful handwriting, To Dearest Lydia from your Eternal Friend, Clara Richards; To Dearest Marianne In Memory of Our Splendid Picnic on the Shores of Bluest Lake Ontario. And also poems: As round about the sturdy Oak Entwines the loving Ivy Vine, My Faith so true, I pledge to You, 'Twill evermore be none but Thine, Your Faithful Laura. Or else: Although from you I far must roam, Do not be broken hearted, We two who in the Soul are One Are never truly parted. Your Lucy. This young lady was shortly afterwards drowned in the Lake when her ship went down in a gale, and nothing was ever found but her box with her initials done in silver nails; it was still locked, so although damp, nothing spilt out, and Miss Lydia was given a scarf out of it as a keepsake. When I am dead and in my grave And all my bones are rotten, When this you see, remember me, Lest I should be forgotten. That one is signed, I will always be with you in Spirit, Your loving 'Nancy', Hannah Edmonds, and I must say the first time I saw that, it gave me a fright, although of course it was a different Nancy. Still, the rotten bones. They would be, by now. Her face was all black by the time they found her, there must have been a dreadful smell. It was so hot then, it was July, still she went off surprisingly soon, you'd think she would have kept longer in the dairy, it is usually cool down there. I am certainly glad I was not present, as it would have been very distressing. I don't know why they are all so eager to be remembered. What good will it do them? There are some things that should be forgotten by everyone, and never spoken of again. The Governor's wife's scrapbook is quite different. Of course she is a grown woman and not a young girl, so although she is just as fond of remembering, what she wants to remember is not violets or a picnic. No Dearest and Love and Beauty, no Eternal Friends, none of those things for her; what it has instead is all the famous criminals in it—the ones that have been hanged, or else brought here to be penitent, because this is a Penitentiary and you are supposed to repent while in it, and you will do better if you say you have done so, whether you have anything to repent of or not. The Governor's wife cuts these crimes out of the newspapers and pastes them in; she will even write away for old newspapers with crimes that were done before her time. It is her collection, she is a lady and they are all collecting things these days, and so she must collect something, and she does this instead of pulling up ferns or pressing flowers, and in any case she likes to horrify her acquaintances. So I have read what they put in about me. She showed the scrapbook to me herself, I suppose she wanted to see what I would do; but I've learnt how to keep my face still, I made my eyes wide and flat, like an owl's in torchlight, and I said I had repented in bitter tears, and was now a changed person, and would she wish me to remove the tea things now; but I've looked in there since, many times, when I've been in the parlour by myself. A lot of it is lies. They said in the newspaper that I was illiterate, but I could read some even then. I was taught early by my mother, before she got too tired for it, and I did my sampler with leftover thread, A is for Apple, B is for Bee; and also Mary Whitney used to read with me, at Mrs. Alderman Parkinson's, when we were doing the mending; and I've learnt a lot more since being here, as they teach you on purpose. They want you to be able to read the Bible, and also tracts, as religion and thrashing are the only remedies for a depraved nature and our immortal souls must be considered. It is shocking how many crimes the Bible contains. The Governor's wife should cut them all out and paste them into her scrapbook. They did say some true things. They said I had a good character; and that was so, because nobody had ever taken advantage of me, although they tried. But they called James McDermott my paramour. They wrote it down, right in the newspaper. I think it is disgusting to write such things down. That is what really interests them—the gentlemen and the ladies both. They don't care if I killed anyone, I could have cut dozens of throats, it's only what they admire in a soldier, they'd scarcely blink. No: was I really a paramour, is their chief concern, and they don't even know themselves whether they want the answer to be no or yes. I'm not looking at the scrapbook now, because they may come in at any moment. I sit with my rough hands folded, eyes down, staring at the flowers in the Turkey carpet. Or they are supposed to be flowers. They have petals the shape of the diamonds on a playing card; like the cards spread out on the table at Mr. Kinnear's, after the gentlemen had been playing the night before. Hard and angular. But red, a deep thick red. Thick strangled tongues. Copyright © 1996 by O. W. Toad, Ltd.. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.

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Lara Prescott’s debut novel takes as its basis the true story of the writing and release of the novel Doctor Zhivago. The narration is often from the point of view of real participants in the story, including at one point Boris Pasternak himself, but also some fictional characters to carry readers further into the heart of the story. So that this becomes less a story of cold war shenanigans and much more about the lives caught up in those activities. The overall plot follows the story of Pasternak’s manuscript, including the three years that his lover Olga spent in a gulag as a result of her relationship with the writer. Pasternak could not get the book published in the Soviet Union as it was seen as critical of the regime. He managed to send the manuscript to Italy where it was published in Italian and later in other languages. The CIA saw the book as a weapon in the cold war and worked to have it published in Russian and smuggled back into the Soviet Union where Pasternak continued to face political pressure, particularly after he was nominated for the Nobel Prize for literature. While there are a range of point of view characters, including the typing pool at the CIA, the story revolves mainly around three women – Irina, Sally and Olga. Irina was brought to America as a child from Russia, from a job application to join the CIA typists she is drawn into a world of spies and dead drops. Sally, the femme fatal (or swallow), who used her charm during World War II to carry out missions for the OSS, ends up Irina’s trainer. Olga Vsevlodovna was Boris Pasternak’s lover, muse and later publicist and is widely reputed to be template for the character of Lara in Doctor Zhivago. The chapter headings give an idea of the many different roles that these women are called on to play throughout their lives. Each former role showing as a crossing out above the latest. So that Olga, for example goes from being the muse to the rehabilitated woman (after coming out of the gulag), to the emissary and so on. While Olga’s is essentially a true story, Prescott is able to dig deeper into her themes through the relationship between Irina and Sally, in the secrets that they keep from each other, from the world and from themselves, secrets that have nothing to do with the Pasternak novel or its impact, and the consequences of those secrets. Prescott uses the true story of the publication of Doctor Zhivago to explore the lives of women in the 1950s on both sides of the Cold War. She effectively manages the changing narrative styles, including first person, third person and the chorus of the typing pool to flesh out the story in creative ways. The Secrets We Kept is a strong, engaging and often fascinating debut novel.

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There are so many generation ship stories that it is now a science fiction subgenre all of its own. That does not mean that there is no more room for innovation. Adam Oyebanji’s Braking Day uses many of the familiar topes of the generation ship subgenre but deploys them in a new way. And he uses complex characters to explore his richly imagined world. Ravi McLeod is studying to be an officer on board the Archimedes. Ravi is part of the sixth generation since that ship and its two companions left Earth but the first of his family to try and join the officer class as an engineer, the Macleods being more known for criminal activity. And there is plenty fo engineers to do as the ship is not so slowly falling apart after over 130 years in space and the crew have to get ready for Braking Day, the day on which the three ships start to decelerate so they do not miss their target. But all is not well aboard these ships including a group of agitators who want to prevent the landing and continue travelling for ever on board the slowly decaying vessels. And that is all before Ravi starts having strange prophetic dreams and seeing an impossible girl. Oyebanji effectively immerses readers in Ravi’s world from the first page. While it takes a while to understand exactly how everything works, he presents a world that feels lived in. Due to his trainee officer status, Ravi is able to be a guide to all strata on the Archidmedes and with his lawbreaker cousin Boz, is able to try and solve the mystery of his visions. And about two thirds of the way through the book, the solving that mystery takes Ravi and readers in a completely new direction and sets up a thrilling conclusion. Braking Day uses many of the standards of generation ship stories – a highly stratified society, a barter system based on essential goods, an almost religious conception of the mission – on a ship with spinning habitat rings. But it does so with a freshness and inventiveness that adds to this body of work. So that even those steeped in the tradition of this genre will still find plenty enjoy and appreciate. And all within a rattling good yarn that multiple cliffhangers to keep the pages turning. While there is plenty of scope for more stories in this universe, Braking Day feels like a standalone. Either way, Oyebanji will have readers curious about what he might choose to take on next.

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Registration Domain (.KH) for Business in Cambodia The country level TLD (top level domain) for Cambodia is .kh. Many businesses are now registering their .com.kh domain names but this is not as straightforward as in many other countries. For a start there is no automated system in place to buy or manage .kh domain names, it is all done through the Telecoms Regulator of Cambodia. What do you need to register .kh domain names? - Registration documents for your business (for .com.kh), educational institution (for .edu.kh), or organisation (for .org.kh). For businesses this means going through the process of registering with the Ministry of Commerce to get your business certificate of incorporation, patent, and trademark before you even think about registering a .kh domain name. - A copy of your ID card/family book (Khmer) or passport (foreigner). - The .kh domain must also match your registered name or trademark. This prevents people squatting on domains and ensures that your brand name will be available. What are the benefits of .kh domain names? - Local recognition – visitors will instantly recognise that your business or organisation is based in Cambodia. - Your brand name will be available – since registrations aren’t open to non-registered entities, your registered name is effectively reserved and no one else can take it. - Status symbol – it shows you are a fully registered entity in the country. - Search engine rankings – for local searches it is reported that a local country domain gets higher rankings than a generic .com. DNS Registration (.KH) The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia has the honor to invite the individuals and the general public into the off-line application for Domain Name Registration in the Kingdom of Cambodia. The Purpose of Service Provision is provided the administration of the system and internet service effectively, in accordance with international standard, and delivering the Information Communication Technology Services to all general citizen. Official Document by Ministry (TRC)

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Curious about Planet Word’s origins? Below is an excerpt from Ann Friedman’s keynote speech at Language Advocacy Day 2019. Here, she talks about what inspired her to undertake this incredible project to bring words and language to life! Let me take you back about 5 years. It’s September 2013, and a relative asks me what I’ve been working on since retiring from teaching first grade reading in a public school a couple years earlier. “Well, I have this idea to create a museum of words,” I confided, a little bit embarrassed to have such a grandiose ambition. “Have you ever been to the Museum of Mathematics in New York City?” I asked him. “It was started by a hedge fund guy who loved math so much he quit his job to start a math museum. And using a lot of high-tech, hands-on interactives, he made math fun — like showing you how you could ride a trike with square wheels.” “I think a museum like that could work for literacy, too,” I said, “and besides,” I argued, “it’s so much more important. If we don’t have a literate society, if people can’t read with understanding or think critically about issues, if they don’t have the vocabulary they need or can’t engage in civil dialogue, how can they help our country navigate the complex issues of the day? How can they cast educated votes? Democracy depends on literate citizens.” “And we know, from a study the NEA did a few years ago, that readers are more likely to be volunteers, to be active in their communities, and to vote. So we have to find a way to engage people of all ages with words and language and books and reading — and I think a museum is the way to go. Informal education. Exciting experiences. Make words awesome!” And that’s how Planet Word was born. I couldn’t find any evidence, despite the central importance of words in telling our stories and informing who we are and who we become, that there’s ever been a museum dedicated to them, to their fun, beauty, and power. There are museums dedicated to individual languages, and there’s the wonderfully charming Mundolingua, a tiny linguistics museum in Paris, but a major museum taking a high-tech approach to bringing language to life didn’t seem to exist anywhere. As Michael Whitmore, the Director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, once remarked to me, “We are all curators of our words from the day we’re born.” We are all born collectors of this one thing: Words. But those words, I would argue, have been the overlooked, disregarded, under-appreciated artifacts of our lives. But no longer. Planet Word is about to change all that.

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How Healthcare Professionals Can Ensure That Patients’ Rights Are Upheld And Protected. Reply to this post with at least 300 words. Please, make sure to provide citations and references in APA format 7th edition within the last 5 years published. No plagiarism please. The rights of patients have been the subject of revision and in-depth analysis in the public health systems of most countries. In the United States it is not a new issue, since the beginning of the 1900s the federal public health agency was created in this country, this being the beginning of many years of work and improvement to reach the current public health system. One of the laws that controls this system is precisely the Patient’s Declaration of Rights. We know that many of these rights have a universal character and are raised in most countries, others are more influenced by different cultures and adapt to different societies. United States, the United States is a country where many different cultures coexist, a large part of the population is made up of immigrants from many different regions of the planet, this is undoubtedly a challenge for medical care. Patients have the right to have their culture and beliefs respected, including receiving care in their own language. Another very important right is the right to receive care when requested, regardless of race, sexual orientation, immigration status, economic status, or country of origin. The patient deserves respect for their privacy and autonomy, decides who can know their medical information or make decisions on their behalf. Patients may or may not accept a specific treatment or intervention. Knowing the truth and having all the information about your health problem is another of the most raised rights in medical centers and hospitals. We cannot fail to mention the right to respect for their dignity, to be treated ethically, to provide them with quality services or to receive help both inside and outside the health centers. (Wilson CD, et al., 2020) The right of patients and their fulfillment is not only inherent to the doctor, but all health workers also who are related to a patient have the obligation to fulfill and respect their rights. The first and most important step is knowledge. All professionals in the health field should know and be aware of these rights. For nurses, this respect is part of their code of ethics, being the health provider that spends the most time caring for the patient. In the daily work of doctors and nurses, the rights of patients are continuously protected, providing them with support, high-quality services, hygienic care centers and healthy environments. Complying with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which stipulates the importance of protecting against fraud and theft of patients’ personal information as well as prohibiting its disclosure without the patient’s consent. We help fulfill the rights of patients by making them feel comfortable and safe, always being ready to answer their questions or respecting their silence, supporting them during their illness and extending support to their families. It is evident that when a patient perceives that his rights are respected, the trust in the staff that attends him will be an achievement. There is one last element that I would like to address in relation to this topic and it is the patient’s right to know their rights. I believe that nurses can be very helpful at this point, guiding and teaching the patient about her own rights is also a way of respecting and complying with them. (Kim K, et al., 2017) Wilson CD, Probe RA. Shared Decision-making in Orthopaedic Surgery. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2020 Dec 01;28(23): e1032-e1041. Kim K, Han Y, Kim JS. Nurses’ and patients’ perceptions of privacy protection behaviours and information provision. Nurs Ethics 2017; 24(5): 598–611. Sethi D, Rani Mk. Communication Barrier in Health Care Setting as Perceived by Nurses and Patient. Inter J Nurs Edu. 2017;9(4):30-35. "Place your order now for a similar assignment and have exceptional work written by our team of experts, guaranteeing you A results."

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If you are expecting a child through a surrogate birth, it’s important to think about how you plan to talk to your child about surrogacy. This topic can seem daunting, but it may be easier than you think! Here are reasons we recommend talking to your child about surrogacy, and tips for telling them in age-appropriate, affirming ways. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Awareness Month, and we want to shed light on the painful reality that is Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. On today’s episode, Dr. Lora Shahine of Pacific Northwest Fertility answers those common questions associated with RPL, the different treatment options, and reminds us that no matter what, we’re not broken. When considering fertility treatments like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), genetic testing can play an important role in diagnosing causes of infertility and maximizing the chances of a successful IVF pregnancy. Our licensed genetic counselor at Pacific NW Fertility, Lauren Garrett, MS, CGC, has written this guide to the many types of genetic testing and screening options. Author: Pacific NW Fertility Team Nature vs. Nurture: Reflecting on Genetics in the Modern Age of Ancestry Testing The documentary ‘Three Identical Strangers’ sheds light on an incredible story: identical triplets separated at birth in 1961 for adoption into...

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Ceramicss which means thrower ‘s Earth or clay is a stuff made from of course happening clay. Scientifically it may be considered as a compound consisting both metallic and non metallic elements. Diamond and SiC are illustrations of manufactured ceramics. Ceramic may besides be defined as inorganic or non metallic stuffs processed or used at high temperatures. In ancient times ceramics were pottery which were made from clay itself or assorted with other stuffs nevertheless new ceramic stuffs have been developed for usage in ceramic technology, such as semiconducting materials. There are traditional ceramics and advanced ceramics. Materials such as China clay, Talc, Feldspar, Silica and Dolomite were some of common stuffs used in traditional ceramics. They were used because of their belongingss such as dry strength, malleability and shrinking. Sel3ction of stuffs, size of atoms and atom form have great impact on concluding merchandises. In advanced ceramics industry, the pureness of ceramic pulverization is a great job while in traditional it is non. Some of the traditional ceramics merchandises are: clayware, tableware, healthful ware, tiles, blocks and electrical porcelain. Advanced ceramics on the other manus, are chiefly used for electrical, electronic, optical and magnetic applications. In this sector, techniques of production must be used to do certain that ceramic pulverizations possess sufficient pureness. ( 2 ) Types of ceramic merchandises Ceramic are of four different classs. Structural ceramic comprises tiles, bricks and pipes. White wares ceramic which include objects like decorative, healthful ware, table ware and wall tiles. The illustrations of white ware ceramics are stone ware, porcelain, bone China and earthen ware. Refractories ceramic like glass and steel edifice melting pots, gas fire radiant and kiln liners. Technical or all right ceramics merchandises which include tiles applied in the infinite bird plan, ballistic munition, bio-medical implants, missile nose cones, atomic fuel U oxide pellets and jet engine turbine. ( 1 ) Properties of Ceramicss They show fictile distortions. They are semi music directors They are by and large difficult They are crystalline or formless Some ceramics become ace music directors under highly low temperatures They are normally covalently bonded or ionic substances Most of them are transitional metal oxides Ceramicss are classified into crystalline or non-crystalline. Non-crystalline are made from thaws and are known as glass ceramics. They are non common since they require a batch of processing as compared with crystalline ceramics. ( 1 ) Uses of Ceramicss and Why They Are Used They are used in doing knives Though they are brickle, their blades are more lasting. Their knives are sharper than steel knives. Alumina and boron carbide are used as “ Small Arms Protective Inserts ” This is because of the low weight of the stuff Ceramic balls can be used to replace steel in ball bearings Due to their hardness they have a longer life-time Ceramic engines can be used in research labs They have high fuel efficiency and do non necessitate chilling. High-tech ceramic is used in ticker devising for bring forthing ticker instances The stuff is valued by horologists for its light weight, scratch-resistance, lastingness and smooth touch. Hydroxyapatite ceramics used to surface metal orthopaedic devices by organizing a bond as bone fillers. They are really porous and lack mechanical strength. Plastic means capable of being shaped or molded. Its plasticity allows when its being produced allows it to be pressed and do many forms. Used in the industry of industrial merchandises, fictile stuffs are of man-made or semi man-made organic solids. Fictile stuffs are polymers of high molecular mass and contains other substances which improve in bend cut down cost or increase public presentation. However they are of two types, that is, thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers. When heated, Thermoplastics do n’t undergo chemical alteration in their composing. Polyethylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and Teflon are chief illustrations which can be molded once more and once more. Thermosets on the other manus, stay solid when they solidify since they melt and take form one time. Properties of Plastics Tough, stiff, shatter-resistant, softens if heated Soda, H2O, juice, and cooking oil bottles High Density Polyethylene Semi-rigid, tough, flexible Milk and H2O jugs, bleach bottles Strong, semi-rigid, calendered Detergent bottles, shampoo bottles, shrink wrap, pipes Low Density Polyethylene Flexible, non crinkled, moisture-proof Garbage bags, sandwich bags, 6-pack rings Low Density Polyethylene Flexible, non crinkled, moisture-proof Yogurt cups, oleo baths, screw-on lids/caps Frequently brickle, sometimes calendered, frequently has strong chemical reactions Styrofoam, egg cartons, packing pellets, take-out containers Industry of Plastics They are manufactured in two ways: blow casting and blown movie. In blow casting procedure, plastic parts are formed by runing and squeeze outing plastics into a hollow tubing called parison. It is so taken by shuting it into a cooled metal cast. The plastic will take the form of a cast when air is blown into the parison. Once it has cooled, the cast is opened and the fictile portion removed. Milk bottles and family chemical containers are illustrations of blow casting merchandises. In blown movie, in blown movie, plastic thaw is extruded through an annulate dice, normally vertically, to organize a thin walled tubing. Air is so introduced from a hole in the Centre of the dice by blowing up the tubing as a balloon. Mounted on the top of the dice, an air pealing blows onto the hot movie to chill it. The tubing of movie so continues upwards, continually chilling, until it passes through axial rotations where it is flattened and so winded in to axial rotations. The movie is used as is or in a subsequent procedure to change over into bags that have many different consumer and industrial applications. Plastics have been the fastest turning basic stuff because they are: versatile, lightweight, tough, energy economy, low cost, lasting and reclaimable. ( 3 ) Uses of plastics High Density Polyethylene ( HDPE ) Used for doing nutrient merchandises containers It has a good wet barrier, its compatible with acids, it is an first-class pick for silk-screening when fire treated Low Density Polyethylene ( LDPE ) Usedmainly for squashing applications. It is less chemically immune compared with HDPE Polypropylene ( PP ) Used in packaging, fabrics for illustration ropes, thermic underwear and rugs, letter paper, plastic parts and reclaimable containers of assorted types and besides in industry of laboratory equipment. It is stable at high temperatures, it has first-class chemical opposition Polystyrene ( PS ) Usedto make fictile jars. It creates a stiff walled container of first-class lucidity Polyvinyl Chloride ( PVC ) Used to insulate electrical wires, industry of pipes and in vesture industries It has highly good opposition to oils and besides a good bead impact opposition Polyethylene Terephthalate ( PET ) Used to do sodium carbonate bottles and H2O bottles Hasexcellent lucidity and really good intoxicant and indispensable oil barrier belongingss, has a high grade of impact opposition. Metallic element Materials Metallic elements are chemical elements that form cations and ionic bonds when combined with non metals. They are both good music directors of heat and electricity. It can be an component, compound or an metal which is characterized by high electrical conduction. Delocalized ions which are responsible for the conduction surround the ions. They form a metallic adhering which in bend signifier a solid which is held by electrostatic interactions between the ions and the negatron cloud. When two metals are mixed together they form alloys. Most pure metals are either excessively soft, brickle or chemically reactive for practical usage. Uniting different ratios of metals as alloys modifies the belongingss of pure metals to bring forth desirable features. The purpose of doing metal is by and large to do them less brickle, harder, immune to corrosion, or have a more desirable colour and lustre Classs of metals Metallic elements may be categorized in different signifiers which include ; base metal, cherished metal, Nobel metal and ferric metal. Base metal is a metal that oxidizes or corrodes easy and reacts with dilute acids to bring forth H. Ferric metal are metals that contain Fe and may be magnetic. Examples are shaped Fe and metals such as steel. Baronial metals are that which do non eat or undergo oxidization. Baronial metals are really rare and be given to be cherished. Examples include Ta, Pt and gold. Cherished metals on the other manus are besides rare and have chemical component of high economic value. These metals are well less reactive compared with other metals. In contrast to tradition where they were viewed as currency, cherished metals are presently used as investing and industrial trade goods. ( 4 ) Properties of common metals used for H2O pipes and electrical wires It is glistening, non-toxic ( non toxicant ) , low denseness ( light for its size ) and does non eat ( rust ) . used for Bridgess, manhole screens and Gatess Good electrical music director, a good heat music director and does non eat ( rust ) . used for aircraft and overhead electricity overseas telegrams It is a difficult, strong, and cheap and it corrodes ( rusts ) . Extraction of Metallic elements Metallic elements are removed from the Earth, by agencies of mining. They are removed in footings of ores which result to really utile elements. Mineral beginnings are divided into subsurface mines and surface mines which are extracted by usage of heavy machines. Chemical or electrolytic decreases are the methods used to pull out metal from the ore.ore are converted to natural stuffs by usage of pyrometallurgy. ( 4 )

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It is virtually undisputed that poverty is multi-dimensional. However, ‘economic’ or monetary measures of poverty still maintain a higher status in key development indicators and policy. This article is concerned with the apparent contradiction between the consensus over the meaning of poverty and the choice of methods with which to measure poverty in practice. A brief history of the meaning and measurement of poverty is given, and it is argued that ‘economic’ determinism, while it has gradually retreated from centrality in the meaning of poverty, has continued to dominate the measurement of poverty. This is followed by a section that contrasts the relative merits of ‘economic’ and ‘non-economic’ measures of poverty. The question is posed: why do ‘economic’ measures of poverty still have a higher status than non-economic measures? This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis. How to cite this resource Citation styles vary so we recommend you check what is appropriate for your context. You may choose to cite Oxfam resources as follows: Author(s)/Editor(s). (Year of publication). Title and sub-title. Place of publication: name of publisher. DOI (where available). URL Our FAQs page has some examples of this approach.

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The Utopian Conceit and the War on Freedom, By Julian Geran Pilon Reviewed by Marek Jan Chodakiewicz In The Utopian Conceit and the War on Freedom (Washington, DC, and London: Academic Press, 2019), an intrepid defender of classical liberalism and my colleague, Juliana Geran Pilon, teaches us that the links between utopia and freedom are as old as the world. Further, they are universal and consider all known civilizations. They stem from a few impulses. First of all, there have always been attempts to self-deify among specific individuals. Some of us consider ourselves so unique that in practice, equal to gods, nearly divine. Next, there is the conviction that a perfect theory exists flawlessly, explicating our dreams, which can seamlessly be implemented in life (utopianism). To do so, it is enough for a self-selected elite to ensconce itself in a fantasy that it has achieved secret knowledge (gnosis), which shall solve all the world’s problems. The wisdom dictates, above all, that all matter (including private property) is evil. Still, that revolution shall lead humanity to redemption in an egalitarian paradise on earth where all evil shall cease. Thus, human freedom will be crushed in the process of constructing utopia, a scenario that has repeated itself in history all too many times. This disturbing fantasy is predicated on a particular structural contradiction: all will be equal in paradise on earth, but the persons called to rule there will be more equal: the Gnostics anointed by the Messiah. They imagined themselves to be the “elect,” “saints,” “divine grooms,” “divine brides,” as described by Michael Walzer. In extremis, their leaders envisioned themselves as prophets and even the Messiah, occasionally an incarnation of God Himself. Self-deification became the goal of the sectarians. Thus, their flights of fancy tended to drip with the occult, as James Billingham has pointed out. Meanwhile, on the practical side, while virtually all people were to be divested of private property, the self-anointed “saints” would exercise stewardship over it and guard the egalitarian order of their making. This also pertains to all other aspects of life in paradise on earth. So there would be equal and more equal. The Gnostics suavely solve the contradiction claiming that they are above the law (antinomianism). Thus, according to Eric Voegelin, antinomianism reigns among the chosen of the revolution from its origin. The first legendary human being, who succeeded in self-deification, was an Egyptian woman, Isis. She transformed from a mere mortal into a goddess thanks to secret knowledge and intellectual agility. While Isis “only” wanted to join the gods, semi-divine Prometheus endeavored to devolve onto humans divine prerogatives wholesale. He rebelled, stole fire from Zeus, and granted it to the people. He was therefore punished cruelly for eternity by the God of Lightning. In Western Tradition, we remember Adam and Eve, who wanted to become like the Lord God, striving to acquire all knowledge. Luciper (He Who Carried the Light) is yet another example of competing with God and leading a rebellion at the same time. He became Lucifer (He Who Lost the Light) and was cast into Hell. He was the first revolutionary. Next, there was the Tower of Babel. Not only did the local people want to be like God and reach Heaven, but they also united to that end, concentrating on a single spot against an explicit divine commandment to populate the earth. Thus, they were punished. The Lord confused their tongues and collapsed the structure. An attempted collective self-deification was terminated, and a revolution was crushed for a second time. What was the revolution to bring? It was intended to replicate on earth the conditions that apply in paradise, which can only be experienced after death. Yet, some did not feel like waiting, and they believed they could achieve that end while still alive. Thus, they carried out their revolutions. Sometimes a revolution succeeded, at least partly and initially. Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep IV, aka Akenaten (1353-1336 BC), was the first-ever on historical record to have launched a revolution from above. An apocalypse was indispensable for a successful revolution. An apocalypse means “a new beginning” or, in Greek, a “discovery,” “revelation” (apokalipsis). In the Jewish and Christian tradition, we learn about it in the Book of Daniel. Christians have their exclusive interpretation in the Book of Revelation attributed to St. John. Both concern a violent eruption, the dawn of a millennium under a Messiah’s leadership, when the chosen ones’ rule is inaugurated in paradise on earth. According to Norman Cohn, in Jewish history, the Zealots’ extremist sect adopted the apocalyptic tradition in particular. The apocalypse shall come, and a Messiah shall reveal himself, they preached. The Roman elite shall be slaughtered; the Jewish people shall be freed, and everyone will find himself in an egalitarian paradise on earth under the aegis of the Zealots. A New Jerusalem shall be founded. Israel shall be saved. The scheme, as mentioned above, would be replicated numerous times in violent fantasies of Christian fanatics. Their long succession line started in medieval times. The fanatics rejected St. Augustine (354-43) and his division into the “City of God” and the “City of Man” with its clear implication that paradise on earth is impossible. They preferred a selective interpretation of revolutionary and egalitarian sentiments, hostile to private property, as explicated, for example, in the “Utopia” by St. Thomas More (1478-1535). Naturally, such fantasies could and did reveal themselves long before the publication of More’s treaty. Joachim de Floris (1145-1202) in Italy, created an alternative system of symbols – expressed as a triad – interpreting reality to undermine the Christian absolutes of the theology of salvation and resurrection. In England, William Ockham (1270-1347) introduced nominalism as an antechamber of moral relativism to subvert Christianity’s absolutism. John Wycliffe (1320-1384) also in England, Jan Hus (1369-1415) in Czechia, Thomas Müntzer (1485-1525) in Germany, Jan van Leyden (1509-1536) in the Low Lands, and John Knox (1514-1572) in Scotland imbibed, in a variety of forms, the apocalyptic bacillus of Gnosis, spewing the hateful fire of the revolution, mainly intellectually. However, van Leyden was also a ruthless practitioner of what he preached. As self-anointed popular tribunes, these men attacked private property, sang paeans of egalitarianism, and promised paradise on earth along with the long-awaited coming of the Messiah. Simultaneously, they ruled the chosen ones with an iron fist and herded their rank-and-file sheep fanatically, pushing them toward an apocalyptic sacrifice, according to Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn and Luciano Pellicani, among others. In other words, this was nihil novi sub sole. Although the so-called “Englightenment” prompted, in no small degree, the abandonment by the revolutionaries of the Christian faith in favor of the religion of “Reason,” materialism, or nihilism, the apocalyptic reflexes, and gnostic inspirations remained. Naturally, they tended to be expressed in a distorted form of Christianism. This is discernable, among others, in David Hume’s writings (1711-1776), who, perhaps, considered the possibility of the existence of a “divine” being, but one that would not interfere in human affairs; Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778), who saw the Creator as an Ultimate Executor of his volonté générale; through Karl Marx (1818-1883), who endeavored to blaspheme God through his Satanic poetry; and Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), who infamously pronounced the Lord dead – up to the post-modernist epigones of Gnosis who, illogically, spend most of their time proclaiming their atheistic conviction loudly that there is no God, while striving strenuously to deny His existence. If He is not, why bother to prove it? Through their thought and deed, these false prophets demonstrate how vital Christianity is, in both a positive and negative sense, as a point of reference for utopianism and revolution. According to Juliana Geran Pilon, the revolution also bears another perspective, usually shamefully hidden: its antisemitism. Unfortunately, she forgets that from its inception, already in antiquity, the radicals wove their apocalyptic fantasies of exterminating traditional elites. Only in medieval times did extremist sects in Bavaria and Hungary add the Jews, along with the knighthood, clergy, and patriciate, as a category in itself slated for extermination. At any rate, anarchist Mikhail Bakunin was not an exception when he collapsed “Jews” and “capitalists” as enemies of the revolution. He fit right in with a tradition of leftist, revolutionary anti-semitism. Socialist Charles Fourier (1772-1837) was one of the first to consider capitalism and Jewishness as synonymous and hostile. While convinced that the Jewish elite created and controlled capitalism, he generously allowed that the Jewish lower classes perhaps not. His socialist student Alphonse Toussenel (1803-1885) agreed with that and proposed that one could achieve socialism by robbing and dispossessing Jewish property, which he called nationalization and redistribution. Another socialist, Auguste Chirac (1838-1910), outdid both of them, arguing about the alleged “Jewishness” of capitalism, which infected non-Jews so that they became Jewish. According to Chirac, capitalism meant corruption, thievery, parasitism, and exploitation, allegedly “Jewish” features. This was outright plagiarism of Marx, who was perhaps the source for this scurrilous calumny. Juliana Geran Pilon expresses an unequivocal opinion about it: “Marx’s antisemitism is racist, and as such, pathological. Marx is, admittedly, just one of many, the quintessential self-hating Jew.” It is hard to deny that the intellectual construct of a “Jew” in Marx is principally an autoprojection of this leftist philosopher’s self-loathing. Progressive thinker Edouard Drumond (1844-1917) undertook a lethal synthesis of such anti-Jewish ideas. He fused antisemitism, anti-capitalism, Christian anti-Judaism, and “scientific racism.” This was the critical conceptual step to Hitler’s National Socialism. Arab socialist nationalists adopted it from der Führer, and so have the Caliphatists of the Al Queda and ISIS lately. Everywhere we hear the same Gnostic melody of self-deification, apocalypse, and utopia. The Caliphatists continue to deploy religious rhetoric in their revolution. Their woke counterparts in the West do the same in secular garb. They promise us paradise, either here or in the afterlife, or both. But first, there will be blood. Marek Jan Chodakiewicz Washington, DC, 5 August 2020

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The UN weather agency says this year is likely to be the warmest on record partly due to increasing greenhouse gas levels. The World Meteorological Organization announced findings of its early report for 2015 at a news conference on Wednesday, ahead of a UN climate change conference to open in Paris later this month. The report says the average global temperature for January through October this year was 0.73 degrees Celsius above the 30-year average through 1990. This makes it highly likely the annual average for 2015 will be the highest on record. The report also says the temperature is likely to be about one degree higher than the pre-industrial 1880-1899 period. The WMO attributes the rise in temperature to increasing levels of CO2 and other greenhouse gases, and prolonged El Nino conditions, or unusually warm ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific off South America. WMO Secretary-General Michel Jarraud said urgency is required as temperatures are already one degree higher and greenhouse gas emissions are increasing. But he indicated it is still possible to change the situation if a strong decision is made at the conference in Paris. Source and image: NHK

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Are There Any Attractions In Portland That Focus On Native American History? Certainly Portland, OR offers attractions and resources dedicated to American history providing both locals and tourists an opportunity to delve into the rich heritage of the indigenous peoples, in the area. One notable highlight is the Portland Art Museum, renowned for its collection of American art. With close to 5,000 artifacts on display from over 200 tribes across North America their emphasis lies on showcasing the legacy of Northwest tribes. The museums American art collection encompasses attire, tools and contemporary artworks that provide valuable insights into the artistic expressions and cultural traditions of indigenous communities. Another significant institution that deserves mention is the Oregon Historical Society. Alongside its exhibits this organization houses collections. Conducts programs that chronicle the histories and experiences of Native American communities in Oregon. Their exhibitions often incorporate perspectives to shed light on their contributions to Oregons past. Although located a bit further from Portland in Pendleton, Oregon it is worth acknowledging the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, for its representation of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Tribes history. This institute features exhibits and immersive experiences that vividly depict the traditions and narratives of these peoples spanning from ancient times to contemporary life. In addition there is a museum and cultural center called Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center located about an hours drive, from Portland. It is dedicated specifically to preserving the history and culture of the Grand Ronde Community. This museum features both temporary exhibits, well as educational programs that focus on tribal history and cultural preservation. Apart from these institutions Portland also hosts events and powwows like the Portland Indigenous Marketplace. These gatherings not showcase American art and cultural products but also provide a living representation of the ongoing traditions and social practices within Native communities. Lastly there is the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) in the city. While NAYA isn't a tourist attraction, per se it serves as a community resource offering services, cultural arts programming and family support. Although its primary focus is serving the community NAYA also engages in cultural events that can be enlightening for those outside of it. Here are some additional resources you can explore to gain an understanding of American histories and cultures both, within the context of Portland and the wider Pacific Northwest region; - You can visit the Portland Art Museum, which offers a dedicated section on Native American art. You can find information about it on their website; [link] - Another option is the Oregon Historical Society, where you can learn about aspects of Native American history in the region. Check out their website for details; [link] - The Tamastslikt Cultural Institute is also worth visiting. It provides insights into cultures and traditions. You can learn more about it here; [link] - Additionally the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center is a place to explore. It offers exhibits that showcase heritage. Find out information on their website; [link] - For an Indigenous shopping experience you might want to visit the Portland Indigenous Marketplace. They offer a variety of products created by artisans. Check them out here; [link] - consider exploring the programs and events organized by the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA). They provide resources for learning about cultures in Portland. Visit their website for information; [link] By visiting these venues you'll gain an understanding of Native American histories and cultures, within both Portland's specific context and the broader Pacific Northwest region. 1 Other Answers To: "Are There Any Attractions In Portland That Focus On Native American History?" Portland, Oregon's Native American Heritage Portland, Oregon has a heritage deeply intertwined with the American culture that enriches its diverse landscape. While you won't find a multitude of attractions solely dedicated, to history Portland offers experiences that both celebrate and educate about the indigenous legacy of the area. One exceptional opportunity is the Nations Academy, a high school designed specifically for Native American students. While its primary focus is on education it actively engages with the community through events and programs that offer insights into contemporary Native American education and the preservation of their rich heritage. Portland State University At Portland State University the Native American Student and Community Center serves as a platform where indigenous culture takes stage. It acts as a hub for hosting captivating events such as talks, cultural heritage celebrations and other gatherings that bring together people from backgrounds. Although primarily catering to students needs they occasionally open their doors to welcome audiences. Art and Installations Throughout the city you'll discover art and installations that offer glimpses into Native American contributions and historical significance. For instance in North Portlands Skidmore Bluffs area stands a statue honoring Chief Leodegar Chirouse—a Duwamish educator who belonged to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate religious order. Similar captivating artworks can be found across neighborhoods, in Portland; each narrating an aspect of the regions Native people story. Indigenous Peoples Day Portland's annual celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in the captivating history and vibrant culture of Native Americans. This city wide event showcases a variety of performances, workshops and informative talks that honor and celebrate traditions and heritage. End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center For those who're curious to venture beyond the city limits the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, in Oregon City thoughtfully incorporates elements of the regions history into its exhibits. This includes exploring the experiences and impact that the Oregon Trail had on tribes. Columbia River Gorge Moreover natural sites surrounding Portland, such as the Columbia River Gorge hold historical, cultural and spiritual significance for indigenous tribes. Local tours and interpretive signs often provide insights, into how these lands were utilized and cared for by indigenous communities. On top of these attractions Portland also actively supports a range of festivals educational programs initiatives and temporary art exhibitions that offer an enriching cultural experience. - Many Nations Academy; You can find more information about their youth academy at link. - Native American Student and Community Center at PSU; Learn about the center dedicated to supporting Native American students and fostering community at Portland State University by visiting link. - Indigenous Peoples Day Portland; Discover how Portland celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day honoring the contributions of Native Americans through this webpage link. - End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center; Explore the center that provides insights into the experiences and stories of those who traveled along the Oregon Trail. Find out more at link. - Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area; Immerse yourself in the beauty of this area while learning about its significance to Native American communities. 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What Resources Are Available For Homeschooling Families In Portland? Homeschooling Resources in Portland, Oregon Resources and Support Options - Oregon Department of Education (ODE); The ODE offers guidelines and resources to families who have chosen homeschooling. Before starting homeschooling families must inform their Education Service District (ESD) about their decision. - Education Service Districts (ESDs); Portland is under the Multnomah ESD, which provides supervision and assistance to homeschooling families, including information on tests and educational standards. - Oregon Home Education Network (OHEN); OHEN is a profit organization that offers resources and support to homeschooling families across Oregon including those in Portland. They provide information about requirements, educational strategies, well as social events for homeschooling families. - Village Home Education Resource Center; This program offers classes and community support specifically tailored for homeschooling families in Portland. Village Home provides an approach to schooling by offering classes covering various subjects for students ranging from pre K through high school. - Homeschool Support. Co ops; There are also support groups and cooperative initiatives for homeschooling families in Portland. These groups facilitate collaboration, among parents and students while providing resources or assistance. Portland is a hub, for homeschooling families with a range of support groups and co ops that bring them together for activities socializing and field trips. These groups have focuses, offering everything from structured co ops to more casual playgroups and networks for parental support. Valuable Resources in the Portland Area - Portland Area Homeschoolers; This is a Facebook community where homeschooling families in Portland can connect exchange information organize meetups and find support. - Libraries; The Multnomah County Library system is an asset for homeschoolers. It provides access to books, movies, educational software well as a wide array of classes and events tailored to enrich homeschooling education. - Museums and Cultural Institutions; Institutions like the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) the Portland Art Museum and the Oregon Zoo offer engaging programs designed specifically for homeschoolers. 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What have you been reading this month? Here’s what our clinical team has been talking about. - 3 Ways Assistive Technology Supports Students with Disabilities – See how technology is expanding opportunities for students with special needs more than ever before. (EdTech Magazine) - MyYoungerSelf Educator Toolkit – Resources and discussion guide to help kids and teens understand how other people with disabilities have managed difficulties and achieved success in life. (Child Mind Institute) - Principals support SEL efforts, but want more teacher training – School principals overwhelmingly agree that social-emotional learning programs are important, but only a third have a plan for teaching and implementing SEL school-wide. (Education DIVE) - How schools are disrupting dyslexia – Districts are seeing success with early screening and intervention for students with dyslexia (District Administration) - 5 Strategies to Demystify the Learning Process for Struggling Students – Drawing on neuroscience, Barbara Oakley helps others learn how to learn. (KQED Mind/Shift)

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The conclusion of an article in the Financial Times the other day was that there was only one way to explain three recent major bets by Royal Dutch Shell, including its 7 billion dollar bet (and counting) on Arctic Oil: the company must know something we don’t because objectively these plays don’t make a lot … Read More Canadian premiers are meeting this week to discuss the so-called Canadian Energy Strategy – an effort by Canadian provinces and territories to come up with a united front on energy in Canada. There are usually clear signals if you find yourself driving towards a cliff. Presumably the smooth paved road you were driving on ends and turns into a less-travelled gravel road, from there, chances are dirt starts to take over where gravel is no longer hauled in. As you get closer to the cliff, lets be … Read More As another round of UN climate negotiations wraps up today in Bonn, expectations are taking shape for the end of the year Paris conference where countries will have yet another chance to prove they are ready to take on one of the world’s greatest challenges. Nobody (with the possible exceptions of Canada, Australia, and Japan … Read More – By Greg Muttit and Hannah McKinnon Last week, six European oil companies declared their apparent conversion to the climate cause. To much fanfare, Shell, BP, Total, Eni, Statoil and BG committed to being part of a constructive solution on climate change, asked for a formal role in international climate negotiations, and called for governments … Read More Yesterday at the Royal Dutch Shell AGM in The Hague, the company’s leadership was grilled with questions and concerns about its high-risk plans for offshore U.S. Arctic oil exploration, and how it will square that circle with its apparent commitment to take climate change more seriously. Interventions ranged from powerful statements and concerns from indigenous … Read More From the minute it was exposed that Shell’s Arctic Drilling Fleet had been issued a permit to be based in Seattle, we knew it wouldn’t be that simple. And within days, concerned citizens had mobilized – and the organizing has paid off. Mind the gap: Shell’s inadequate Arctic spill plan There are some things that are simply irreconcilable. And as hard as Big Oil and politicians try, they never will be. Take for instance climate action and arctic oil. Secretary Jewell at the Department of the Interior is in the final phases of considering Shell’s proposal to … Read More Royal Dutch Shell is pinning a lot of hope (and even more money) on the U.S. Arctic Ocean becoming its next major oil find. Despite a number of years of failed attempts, embarrassing accidents, and failed safety tests – Shell hopes to head back to the Chukchi Sea off the Alaskan coast this summer. Arctic … Read More TransCanada’s proposed Energy East tar sands pipeline faces massive opposition in Canada. A large demonstration is planned in Quebec City on April 11th.

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Dec 2019 Interview with Ms. Jenny Gyftea, President of AGRO.VI.M S.A Prisma Reports: The agricultural sector in Greece remains an important sector of economic activity and employment for Greece, with exports of agricultural products accounting for one third of total exports. However, Greek agricultural output has declined from 17% of GDP in the early 90s to 4.1% today and agriculture in Greece remains based on small, family-owned dispersed units. As a company at the forefront of Greece’s agribusiness, how would you evaluate the potential of the country’s agriculture and in your opinion, what are the necessary key reforms to boost agricultural production in Greece and increase the sector’s competitiveness and efficiency? Jenny Gyftea: Traditionally, Greece’s economy has been based on agriculture. The sector currently represents 4.1% of GDP while employing 11.9% of the labor force in 2019. According to World Bank data, the average value added by Greek agriculture as percentage of GDP from 1995 to 2018 was 4.31 percent with a minimum of 2.8 percent in 2009 and a maximum of 7.38 percent in 1995. Hence, it is a sector of vital importance to our national economy. However, sectoral reports indicate that Greek agricultural production has increased by less than 20 per cent during the past 25 years (compared to 220 per cent globally and 86 per cent in Europe) and relies heavily on European subsidies. Moreover, the Greek food supply chain has a relatively small manufacturing component (adding approximately 40 per cent to the agricultural production versus 70 per cent in Western Europe), as most Greek agro-food products are consumed locally or exported in bulk form. This surely indicates lack of an effective national agricultural strategy and unless key reforms are introduced, the potential future outlook may not be so optimistic. Further aggravating the situation, the catastrophic social and economic effects of the ten year Greek crisis and austerity measures since 2009, characterized by high unemployment and lack of bank liquidity, as well as the promise for government surplus of 3.5% of GDP until 2022 and 2.2% until 2060 will definitely have a muffle effect on national consumption, GDP increase rate, employment and savings, agricultural and industrial productivity, as well as technological advancement. In view of the above, a significant increase in the sector’s competitiveness and efficiency, which will strengthen international exporting dynamics, is an absolute must and should include policies and reforms such as: - Pursue the production and export of high-quality agricultural products. Increase national added value by tapping into the current global trend for healthy food, chemical and contaminant free - Improve branding and marketing strategies, as well as packaging to convey quality to international consumers. Build strong brands - Leverage on the authentic “Greek” Mediterranean diet through recent international studies on its beneficial effects to cognitive and physical health - Upgrading the whole production chain to become more efficient - Employ business-oriented operations for small individual farmers like agricultural cooperatives, to achieve economies of scale and overcome the limitation of small-sized farms - Support and strengthen Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) products and develop synergies with tourism. As an example, it is of critical importance to clarify to international consumers the difference between the certified KALAMATA PDO olive (Elia KALAMATAS PDO) and the KALAMATA olives they see in bulk at their local supermarkets originating from other countries - Establish an effective relationship between academic research and agricultural businesses, in order to effectively incorporate technological advancements and create quality and highly competitive products - Implement new technologies in Greek agriculture such as telecommunications, sensor technologies and microclimate monitoring, use of drones, to increase effectiveness of government pest and disease control practices. Improve cultivation techniques, processing methods through training of farmers, reduce inputs such as pesticides and fertilizers, introduce energy and water usage efficiencies etc. Greek government should make an additional effort to create a “business friendly” environment by implementing policies to increase cash liquidity and lower interest rates, reduce bureaucracy, and establish a stable tax environment which in turn will encourage investment and increase productivity in the agricultural sector. Finally, QUALITY should be set as a national priority, since it is the distinguishing factor that has kept Greek agricultural products in the global markets up to now. Greek agricultural products were never among the cheapest, but certainly were always authentic and of high quality. As far as olive oil is concerned, although we are the third largest producer worldwide, we cannot compete with Spain and Italy, and perhaps some recently emerging olive oil producing countries in terms of quantities since they employ intensive cultivation and harvesting techniques. We can only compete in terms of quality and this is where I believe our focus should be. The authorities and national bodies that effecting olive oil, as well as the Ministry of Agriculture must help the farmers maintain high quality and value. This is the future of Greece – to keep high quality and not to produce more products at a lower price. Prisma Reports: Technology and innovation is having a huge impact in agriculture, making it more sustainable and efficient, producing bigger yields while using few resources. The output/value for production in Greece is still very low compared to other countries with innovative producers, such as The Netherlands or Israel. What are the challenges that lie ahead for Greece to implement such methods and increase the output/value like these hi-tech producers? Jenny Gyftea:We believe that the key to sustainable agricultural growth is more efficient use of land, labour and other inputs to provide a qualitative and healthy product, whilst respecting the environment, natural flora and fauna (bees, birds, ants, aromatic flowers, etc.). As far as olive oil is concerned, we constantly train and consult our farmers and olive mill operators to be aware of these factors. Achieving significantly higher output/value production in Greek olive oil will require the introduction of intensive cultivars and mechanical harvesting techniques, perhaps even other olive varieties. Harvesting should begin when olives are fully matured to increase olive oil yield. The Koroneiki olive variety currently used to produce over 90% of Greek olive oil, the unique characteristics of the Greek terrain and climatic conditions, as well as other significant factors previously analysed, contribute to the production of 75-85% extra virgin olive oil of high quality in Greece. So, adherence to tradition, authenticity, traceability and high quality is a one-way street for Greek olive oil and olives. Global olive oil production is approximately 3.5 million tons with Spain producing close to half of that. While there is no indication of a significant increase in world consumption, continuous increase of global olive cultivars (in South America, Tunisia, Spain, Morocco etc.) may tip the current “balance” between supply and demand affecting all farmers, product price as well as quality. Greek annual production of 200-300.000 tons of olive oil has no significant contribution in the world market. Greeks consume most of the production locally (approximately 100.000 tons). Approximately 100.000 tons are exported in bulk and 45.000 tons branded, collectively contributing half billion euros per year to the Greek economy, a significant figure for a country trying to put the recent crisis and austerity behind. The only competitive advantage Greek olive oil has in this newly emerging global reality is to remain authentic and of high nutritional and organoleptic quality. Prisma Reports: Greek food has become a trademark for the country and one of the nation’s success stories. Feta cheese, olive oil, ouzo, are some of the flagship top quality Greek products. AGRO.VI.M S.A. is at the forefront of this industry since 1964 as one of the leading olive oil processing companies and leading exporter in the country. Can you tell us more about your success story over the past 50 years and what was the initial vision on your founders back in 1964? Jenny Gyftea: My father Andreas Gyfteas started the business in 1964 and immediately established strong personal relationships with our local farmers in Messinia, which last even today. When my brother and I entered the business at the end of the 80s we decided to focus on exports, thinking at that time that exporting quality Greek agricultural products would help our growth better than the local market. Today AGRO.VI.M S.A. exports high quality, authentic Greek olive oil and olives to over 55 countries, from Japan to the US, Scandinavia and the Middle East. We bring approximately 6.000 Messinia farmers in touch with consumers and their families throughout the world by offering branded, multi awarded, certified, KALAMATA PDO OLIVES and PDO KALAMATA OLIVE OIL under our flagship brand ILIADA. Our efforts started since day one of “KALAMATA” PDO registrations and we are considered pioneers in introducing PDO KALAMATA OLIVE OIL to international markets. At that time, Greece did not have the means for a joint branding effort, so we had to put ourselves upfront to act as ambassadors of our country and products. AGRO.VI.M S.A., our flagship brand ILIADA and our whole family have been synonymous to KALAMATA olive oil and olives across the world for decades. Greek olive oil was nowhere to be found in world markets when we started. It was through continuous investment, effort and perseverance, coupled with the quality products our local farmers produced, that we managed to build a loyal customer base throughout the world, who we respect, service with extreme care, and consider part of our own family. Prisma Reports: How is AGRO.VI.M S.A. working to increase its productivity, expand its product range and improve its international competitiveness while remaining focused on quality? What types of investments in technology and innovation do you have in the pipeline to continue enhance your processing facilities? Jenny Gyftea: With our operations located in the city of KALAMATA, the cornerstone of our success is definitely being very close to the local farming community. As previously mentioned, we have maintained strong relations with the same group of farmers for so many years. This enables AGRO.VI.M S.A. to have direct access to the best olives and olive oils Greece has to offer. But we do not stop there. We are in constant communication with the whole production chain, from farmer to olive mill to cooperatives in order to work together towards a common goal – deliver excellent KALAMATA olive oil and olives to the table of our customers throughout the world. Farmer and mill operator education, research in cooperation with local universities, constant in-house funded research, are the factors that lead to the development of new and exciting products. Multiple quality awards every single year verify the effectiveness of our efforts and differentiate us from the competition. Our in-house chemical and organoleptic laboratory analyses every batch of product received regardless of quantity, segregates, manages through a certified traceability system and stores thousands of tons of quality olive oil in controlled conditions to assure quality throughout the production year. It is strict adherence to certified quality and management systems that delivers control over processes and induces constant improvements. In the 90s, we built our new processing facilities with state-of-the-art equipment. Ever since, we continuously invest in automation and control, recruit highly educated and experienced people and closely cooperate with specialists to constantly improve and remain a front runner. Currently we are completing a three-year equipment upgrade and renovation plan, we have purchased additional olive orchards in order to directly experiment with advanced farming techniques and expanded our plants land by 100.000 square meters for immediate expansion. There are many new and exciting things in the pipeline! Prisma Reports: Can you give us a couple of key facts and figures to understand the importance of your company on the market? How does it position? Tell us the size and scope of your production, your turnover, your growth? Jenny Gyftea: AGRO.VI.M S.A. has an annual turnover fluctuating between €40 and €50 million, depending on crop season and olive oil producer’s prices. Two years ago, we were at €48 million and this year we will be at around €40 million. Turnover is one measure of growth and success, but results are of the outmost importance, especially in the economic environment previously analysed for Greece. For year 2019, even though the 2018/19 crop was not so good, we expect to close at €4,0 million EBITDA. Our forecasted Sales and EBITDA for the next three years have been targeted to €60 million and €5,5 mil respectively, by gaining more placements in the retail and HO.RE.CA markets of USA, Russia and EU. During the last 10 years, AGRO.VI.M S.A. has tripled its turnover and listed in London Stock Exchange Group’s report “1000 Companies to Inspire Europe -2018”, highlighting the fastest growing and most inspiring SME across Europe. Prisma Reports: You mentioned a couple of very interesting innovations. What would be some of the most innovative concepts that you are most proud of? Jenny Gyftea: We constantly deliver new and innovative products and currently have approximately 200 SKU’s in our portfolio. I am particularly proud of our 500ml PLATINUM ILIADA KALAMATA PDO olive oil line, packaged in a bold new round tin design, unheard of at that time since glass bottle was considered King. We received the Gold Medal award at Los Angeles packaging materials design competition in 2009. Since then, we have set the standard for the Greek olive oil industry that many have followed. Our PLATINUM LINE now has expanded to include 250ml extra virgin olive oil with chocolate, rose, vanilla, truffle, basil, chilly and orange flavours, again pleasantly surprising Chefs around the world. Another innovation worth mentioning is our “ILIADA SINGLE ESTATE” gourmet extra virgin olive oil, with characteristic Koroneiki variety olive robust flavour and aromas and high polyphenols content (around 500mg/Kg). Each bottle which resembles fine whiskey is numbered and offered in limited quantities; the name of our exceptional farmer is listed on the front label and through QR Code, one can see his personal family story. The price is purposely surprisingly low for a high-end olive oil of this calliper, making it accessible to everyone. Once again AGRO.VI.M S.A. has set the standard and many Greek producers now pack in whisky bottles their own Single Estate. Prisma Reports: Most of your production is exported – 95% of your products are sent to more than 55 countries. What are some of the key markets for you in the present? Who are your most demanding customers? Jenny Gyftea: The USA is our number ONE market and current focal point. Central Europe including Austria and Switzerland follow next. For the last two countries we are truly the Ambassadors of Greek olive oil. ILIADA olive oil and olives also have a very strong presence in Egypt, and one can easily find ILIADA products oil in the Middle East, Japan, China, Russia, Brazil and many other markets around the globe. U.S. customers are definitely the most demanding since they research the product and know a lot about olive oil tasting, as well as its quality and health beneficial properties. I must admit that the U.S. consumer is well informed and appreciates quality food. Prisma Reports: Greek Olive oil has recently been spared the tariffs rise that the Trump administration has applied to many European products and producing countries. How are you planning to seize this opportunity in full and how do you plan to exploit this new situation? Jenny Gyftea: It is true that for the time being Greek olive oil has been spared, from retaliation tariffs set by the U.S. in response to a long-lasting dispute between ARIBUS and BOEING. Greece has nothing to do with the aerospace industry subsidies that triggered this EU-USA dispute. In fact the recent Greek financial crisis and austerity measures have left us severely under-industrialized. Our economy is slowly recovering from a severe “crisis period” and it is only fair that we have been spared. Being exempted from the U.S. additionaly imposed import tariffs, gives Greece an opportunity to strengthen its presence in the US. and compete in more even terms with other companies who sell blended or treated olive oils at low prices. Of course, the fact still remains that although some European countries like Spain has been disadvantaged, South America, North Africa and other Mediterranean basin countries are also rushing in to seize this opportunity. AGRO.VI.M S.A. is extremely positive about the U.S. market which has been a strategic focal point during the past two years. The demand for quality olive oil is continuously increasing and we have established strong collaborations with U.S importers and distributers. People increasingly approach us in food shows and exhibitions looking for quality and authenticity first, and secondly for competitive pricing. If tariffs had been imposed on Greek olive oil as well, it would have definitely delivered a catastrophic blow. We are currently waiting for USTR’s pending evaluation on the effectiveness of existing retaliation tariffs on the U.S. economy, which leaves open the possibility of changes which may affect more countries and respective products. AGRO.VI.M S.A. is actively participating in North American Olive Oil Association initiative to eliminate tariffs on olive oil. Prisma Reports: What’s your plan to become «the» olive oil in the US? Jenny Gyftea: Becoming “the” olive oil on the U.S. is a farfetched dream for any Greek company. However, with coordinated and intelligent efforts we are striving to become “the Greek” olive oil. Our strategy involves closer and more engaged cooperation with our existing distributors, reaching out to U.S. Chefs who strongly support our products, generate additional “U.S. market specific” products, increase marketing and sales support activities through a permanent U.S. based AGRO.VI.M S.A. representative and retain readily available stocks in the U.S. A strategic cooperation for a U.S. based packaging plant is also a possibility since this market is very significant and promising for us and Number ONE on our list for 2020. Prisma Reports: Branding as you know is quite key in the food industry, so is customer education. People are more knowledgeable and conscious about what goes into their food. What kind of strategies do you have in mind to educate customers to the benefits of olive oil and your product? Jenny Gyftea: An educated customer is our best customer. The more demanding they are, the stricter quality regulations and checks imposed in the U.S., the stronger our brands become, since KALAMATA PDO extra virgin olive oil is synonymous to quality and maintaining good health. We are already conducting in-house seminars to educate our distributors salesforce on the key advantages and superiority of our 100% Greek, authentic, single varietal olive oil and arm them with verifiable arguments on why they should propose ILIADA instead of other brands and justify any price difference. We believe that Chefs cannot afford to compromise the quality of their dish by using lower quality olive oils and olives, and households should not compromise flavour and health benefits of their food. We have also initiated a content generation program specifically for the U.S. and use recent medical studies and research findings in regards to olives and olive oil health benefits. We also concentrate on more effectively use social media and engage food writers and influencers to educate our U.S. customers. This requires a significant investment because of the diversity and size of the U.S. and high costs which has already been allocated in our three-year investment plan. Prisma Reports: AGRO.VI.M S.A. is a family company carrying some values. You have had quite a journey inside the company. What have been some of your most inspiring moments or proudest achievements? Jenny Gyftea: It is a great pleasure to see our products placed next to the big brands over the past 20 years, especially since we come from the small city of KALAMATA in Greece. Aside from that, we are pleased to see our products distributed in the main markets throughout Europe and the US. We are also very proud of all the awards we have won in international competitions and of the success of our products. We were awarded among the world’s best olive oils in 2018 and were ranked in the top 50 best olive oils in the world – a list which included only a couple of Greek companies. Our Single Estate extra virgin olive oil among many other distinctions, won the U.S. Specialty Food Association Silver 2019 Sofi Award. In the olive oil business, many small olive oil producers have super quality products, but they are limited by production and availability, thus placed in specialty markets and on-line stores. AGRO.VI.M S.A. is different in this respect. Our goal is to be available to consumers on the shelves of high-end mainstream supermarkets at affordable prices, a strategy we can fully support since we have the capacity, raw materials and the support of over 6000 Greek farmers, mills and cooperatives. Prisma Reports: To conclude this interview, what is your final and direct message to the readers of Foreign Policy? Jenny Gyftea: Greece is a country of uncompromised QUALITY agricultural products, where authenticity, tradition and ethos are top priorities. AGRO.VI.M S.A. is proud to contribute to the quality of life by bringing the best of Greece to the markets of the world under our registered ILIADA brand.

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How is Veba Baby revolutionizing parent tech? In this episode, Kaboo Founder Neha Shah meets with Veba Baby Founder Veon Brewster to discuss her advancements in parent tech and the intricacies of working and building products within this sector. Explore the role of UX research, startup entrepreneurship, and data-driven product development, and learn about Veba Baby’s impact on data brokerage and the democratization of parenting insights. Join us for an insightful journey into the future of parenting technology. - The podcast episode focuses on B2C (business-to-consumer) tech, particularly in the parenting technology sector. - Veon is developing a smart baby bottle monitor. - Veba Baby is a postpartum app that attaches to any baby bottle, notifying parents when breast milk or formula is expiring. - Three key factors affecting breast milk and formula are time, temperature, and baby feeding habits. - Immersion in the tech world reshaped the Veon’s approach to solving problems for busy moms. - She had a 15-year career in UX research before venturing into tech product development. - Veon’s journey into tech products began when she identified the pain point of tracking breast milk. - The dichotomy between working for a large company and being a startup founder is crucial for product success. - Building Veba presented challenges due to limited resources to address various pain points. - Recent developments include tracking personal metrics with Fitbits and Apple Watches. - Engaging with moms to understand their Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) was an early step in building Veba. - Veba aims to provide data to parents and corporations for valuable insights. - Veba disrupted the data broker industry and connected with a major diaper manufacturer. - Four out of five parents were excited about Veba for its simplicity and benefits. - Clinical studies lack representation for diverse parenting experiences, offering democratization opportunities. - Many minoritized groups lack the resources to participate in lab observations. - Anonymization of child data and its importance were discussed. - Emphasized the need for a UX-driven, development-driven, and data-driven mindset, as well as the role of data scientists. - There is high value in helping other businesses through data analysis. - Veba expressed a wish for more confidence and self-assurance when she was in college to pursue her passion. About the speaker Veon is driven by understanding the needs, wants, and motivations behind the interaction of humans and technology. She has experience managing large engagements including UX and Strategy teams. Veon is a user first advocate and believer that the best way to design a digital experience is to iterate with the users themselves. She has a strong background in Digital Analytics, Social Media Listening, qualitative/quantitative analysis of data and identification of key trends necessary for decision making and improved effectiveness of design. About the host My experience covers the trifecta of B2B Product Management, Sales, and Marketing. I also co-founded a B2C startup focused on family and education technology. I believe technology can be a creative and powerful driving force for change, and am passionate about building products that improve every day experiences.

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Pharmacokinetic modeling based on a mechanistic approach is a promising tool for drug concentrationprediction in living beings. The development of a reduced physiologically-based pharmacokinetic model(PBPK model), is performed by lumping organs and tissues with comparable characteristics respect todrug distribution phenomena. The proposed reduced model comprises eight differential equations and18 adaptive parameters. To improve the quality of the PBPK model these adaptive parameters are alterna-tively: (i) individualized according to literature correlations on the physiological features of each patient;(ii) assigned as constants based on the features of either human body or drug properties; (iii) regressedrespect to experimental data.The model predictive capability is validated with experimental blood concentrations of remifentanil,an analgesic drug, administered via bolus injection with four doses (2, 5, 15, 30 g/kg) to mixed groupsof patients. Concentration profiles for the four simulated doses reveal a rather good consistency withexperimental data.

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Hydrosulfite / Blankit® - Our quality for your success Hydrosulfite and Blankit® are white, microcrystalline powders with a sodium dithionite (Na2S2O4) as main component. They serve mainly as a bleaching or reducing agent for applications in textile, paper or mineral industry. BASF knows all about paper manufacturing – a fact which enables us to provide Hydrosulfite / Blankit® products tailor-made for the industry’s specific needs. Thus, we focus not only on the bleaching processes we examine processes from start to finish - from energy use to waste water disposal. With Hydrosulfite / Blankit®, you may replace an expensive raw material such as cellulose with a cheaper one like waste paper. Thereby, you reduce costs and preserve the environment. An additional benefit: The sensitive Hydrosulfite / Blankit® bleach does not only help to protect the environment – thanks to a reduced number of impurities, the paper fibers are also protected. Your advantages at a glance: - Cost-effective and efficient - Fiber sparing and environment-friendly - Broad product range for a huge variety of applications Hydrosulfite by BASF – A success story since more than 100 years In 1904, the BASF-researcher Max Balzen developed the first stable hydrosulfite worldwide. To date, BASF is still known as the technology leader and largest producer of hydrosulfite in Europe.

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Upperclassmen and others share advice and tips for incoming freshman By Kendall Westgate, Pulse Editor With classes starting, incoming freshmen may feel all the stress and excitement, but there’s some tips and tricks to calm back-to-school nerves. “Taking advice from my upperclassmen friends really helped because they know exactly what you’re going through and they can offer really sound advice that freshmen might not be aware of,” University of Findlay sophomore Emma Parrish said. “If you don’t have many upperclassmen to talk to, go talk to professors because they all want us to succeed, so take advantage of the advice they have for you.” Besides taking advice from upperclassmen and professors, establishing a schedule can help with time management and alleviate stress. If the stress and anxiety piles up from trying to manage time, there’s no harm in asking for help by reaching out to friends, family, professors or the UF counselors. “Make a good schedule and stick to it. Even just plan time to just sit on your phone,” UF junior Zoe Wallace said. “I was pretty overwhelmed my freshman year and making a schedule helped me see that I didn’t have as much to do as I thought and helped organize my mind.” Creating a schedule also includes planning study time. UF offers many different locations to work on homework, including the CBSL, AMU and even your dorm room. Establishing good study habits helps ease the burden of the course load. “Studying in the AMU at night is probably one of my favorite study spots on campus. It’s normally pretty quiet and there aren’t a ton of distractions,” Parrish said. “For group studying the business building is my normal go to since it is a bit louder in there, so conversation won’t bother others who are trying to study.” On top of time management, there’s many tips to help save money around campus. Take advantage of the campus resources, like your dining plan, since it was already paid for, according to NitroCollege. UF also offers free activities, like movie tickets, clothing and food at different events around campus. “The best way to save money on campus is to make full use of your derrick dollars,” Wallace said. “There’s no reason to spend a bunch of money on coffee, snacks and food when you can buy things from Jazzman’s, Henderson, etc. Derrick dollars are also great to help you save money on fast food, like Jimmy Johns.” Findlay offers Derrick Dollars as part of the meal plan. They can be used at Culver’s, Domino’s, East of Chicago Pizza, Jimmy John’s, Penn Station and Sweet Frog. For more information on Derrick Dollars, check out Off-Campus Dining (findlay.edu). By taking advantage of the meal plan to save money, many freshmen can make friends at Henderson Dining Hall. UF also offers orientation events and clubs, so freshmen can meet new people. Making new friends and creating a social network can suppress feelings of homesickness during the first year of college, according to NitroCollege. “I would say the biggest thing is to go to the events put on during orientation or clubs you may be interested in. You’ll be able to meet people who have similar interests to you,” Parrish said. “Another thing would be to allow yourself to be open minded about where you’ll be making friends. Even just sitting next to someone random in one of your classes can lead to close friendships.” Even though many incoming freshmen feel stressed coming into school, there’s plenty of resources to help reduce that stress. Making friends, managing time and finding ways to save money are just a few tips to start the college year off on the right foot. “Don’t stress the small stuff,” Parrish said. “You have so much of your college experience left to go; that come the end of your first year, you’re not even going to remember half of the problems that you had in the first half of the year.”

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Honda Lawn Mower Identification Honda Model Number Locations & Naming Convention Honda Engine Model Naming Convention Honda Engines use a standard model naming convention to identify the engine series, engine size (cc displacement), manufacturing location, and the engine type code. This can bee seen in the image to the right. Honda Lawn Mowers The model name and serial number of a Honda lawn mower is located on a metal plate on the back of the deck, behind the engine. For example: Serial No: MAAA - 1033326 Engine Model Number The model number of a Honda engine is printed on a sticker located on the engine cover or recoil assembly housing. All Honda engines model numbers start with "G", such as "G100, "GX610", or "GXV160". For some engines, you may also need to locate the serial number, which is normally stamped on the side of the engine. Engine Type Code The engine type code is stamped on the side of the engine near the serial number. The code consists of 4 characters, sometimes as asteriks (eg. QX** is a QX type engine) Engine Serial Number The serial number of a Honda engine is also stamped on the side of the engine. They have a 4 or 5 letter prefix, followed by a 7 digit number (eg. GCASK - 1005447).

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“Why do we cross our fingers during turbulence, even the most atheistic among us?†asked Atran when we spoke at his Upper West Side pied-à -terre in January. Atran, who is 55, is an anthropologist at the National Center for Scientific Research in Paris, with joint appointments at the University of Michigan and the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York. His research interests include cognitive science and evolutionary biology, and sometimes he presents students with a wooden box that he pretends is an African relic. “If you have negative sentiments toward religion,†he tells them, “the box will destroy whatever you put inside it.†Many of his students say they doubt the existence of God, but in this demonstration they act as if they believe in something. Put your pencil into the magic box, he tells them, and the nonbelievers do so blithely. Put in your driver’s license, he says, and most do, but only after significant hesitation. And when he tells them to put in their hands, few will. If they don’t believe in God, what exactly are they afraid of?

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Alienation and Faith In this essay Rabbi Sacks demonstrates how the truth of the Torah can be found in every field of Philosophy, Psychology, Theology, Sociology etc. As a polymath, Rabbi Sacks applies his deep knowledge of many of these fields in order to deepen our understanding of our Judaism, and in this eassy he further distinguishes between the “undivided mind” of a Chassid and the Modern Orthodox Jew and Rav Joseph B. Soloveitchik. Of all the phenomena, spiritual and social, that characterise contemporary existence, centrality of significance belongs to alienation. The distance at which the individual stands from an easy, immediate and innocent identification with nation, society, his physical environment, and other people is a distinguishing mark of the age; and one which has its obvious spiritual reflection. For the relationship between man and God is not independent of that between man and the world. When man is prised off the surface of the world by his technical mastery of natural forces; when this succeeds to self-consciousness and reflection; and this gives way in turn to loneliness and despair of innocence regained, then, in parallel, we can trace a widening gap between humanity and God, from the Thou of revelation, to the He of the halachah, to the It of the philosophers, and to the hidden and unreachable God of the crisis theologians, who begin, in His absence, to turn to other consolations. We must distinguish the ontological condition of loneliness, from the occasional mood of estrangement that comes on men even in the heart of a period of direct relationship. For ours is not the loneliness of the Psalmist: “I am become a stranger to my brothers and alien to my mother’s children” (Psalms 69:9), for he can still speak the Thou and expect an answer: “For the L-rd hearkens to the needy” (ibid. v. 34). Nor do we face the God of Isaiah: “In truth you are the God who hides Himself.” Intentional concealment is concealment for a purpose, part of the dialectic of revelation, a gesture understood by the lover of God. The Zohar speaks of this in the famous allegory of the maiden in the castle: The Torah lets out a word and emerges for a little from its concealment, and then hides herself again. But this she does only for those who understand and obey her. Our isolation, in contrast, belongs to our times, a time when, it would seem, even the hiddenness is hidden. A story about the Baal Shem Tov explains the nature of double concealment. It is said that one day on a journey he met a child who was crying, and when he asked him why, the child said: I was playing with my friends, and I was to hide. But I have hidden myself so well that they cannot find me. This, it is said in the name of the Baal Shem Tov, is God’s situation. To hide one’s face is to seek to be found; but when one is so hidden that even the fact that one exists in hiding, is hidden, then the separation is of a tragic order. Together with a separation of man from God and the world goes an estrangement of man from himself. If, as Buber says, “All real living is meeting,” then the absence of real meeting means the absence of life, in its wholeness and integrity. Identity is given in relation; a man whose meetings are distant encounters does not even possess himself. This, of course, is a universal phenomenon and a central datum of our political and social philosophy, psychology and theology. The question I want to pose in this essay is: what place does it have in the inner history of Judaism? Must we as Jews participate in this movement of the soul? Is the attempt to stand aside from it an act of bad faith; a misinterpretation of our proper stance towards our location in time; or simply one which, however intentioned, is bound to fail? Do we have a refuge from alienation, or must a Baal Teshuvah (“returnee” to a Torah way of life) expect to inhabit the same locus of existential doubt as he did before his return? Obviously our answer to these questions will help to define Judaism’s relevance to one of the secular crises of the day. But there is a preliminary point to be made about this constant demand made of Judaism that it be relevant. And that is that there are two modes of relevance: one might label them the emphatic or concessive, and the redemptive. One can relate to someone else’s problems by entering into his situation, seeing it with his eyes; or by addressing his problems from one’s own unchanged perspective. By the first method one wins the advantage of fully understanding his problem, at the risk of losing all that might have enabled one to solve it, even at the risk of being infected with the same problem oneself. Because one’s situation is now the same as his, it now afflicts both. The second preserves a way of escape, the possibility of new and unforeseen perspectives, but at the cost of an unmediated distance between the one who asks and the one who answers. Both forms of relevance embody a paradox. But what must be remembered is that neither has an intrinsic priority over the other. And that the possibility that Judaism might stand diametrically opposed to contemporary movement of consciousness does not, eo ipso entail its irrelevance to, or its independence from, its context in secular time. Rabbi J. B. Soloveitchik, in his justly famous article, “The Lonely Man of Faith,” belongs in effect if not in intention to the stance of empathic relevance. For the Jew, as he conceives him, is (in the paradox of sacrifice) doomed to and at the same time blessed by an existence which is divided, alienated and lonely. This is not to say that for Rabbi Soloveitchik, Jewish experience is a paradigm of the modem consciousness in its mood of existential despair. In at least three ways the experience he depicts differs from the secular condition: (i) The alienation of the man of faith is not a consequence of a sense of meaninglessness, but rather the opposition of two sharply sensed and incompatible meanings. His self is not so much distanced from the world as divided within itself. A sense of two realities prevents each aspect of the Jew from making its home in any one of them. (ii) Whereas the secular man’s alienation is born of a sense of being left alone without a God, the alienation of the Jew is God-given, for it arises out of the tension between two fundamental Divine commands. Indeed to feel alienated is to have succeeded rather than to be forlorn; it is to have demonstrated the fidelity of one’s response. (iii) Lastly this religious alienation is not a phenomenon conditioned by time. Rabbi Soloveitchik finds its source in the two aspects of Adam; and it was a tension felt by the prophets. Modem secularism may make it more acute, but it is part of the permanent condition of the Jew. Rabbi Soloveitchik is not writing for the unbeliever, to provide him with a mode of re-entry into commitment; nor does he write detachedly, making comparisons. He speaks subjectively, seeking response. But here is a point in time where a defining mood of Judaism finds an echo in the prevalent mood of the secular world, a time when the two might share a vocabulary of the emotions. I want, in contrast rather than disagreement, to describe an alternative phenomenology of the Jewish self, one which arises equally naturally from the traditional sources, and one in which the divided self occupies a different and impermanent place. There is a sense, strongly present in the account of Adam’s creation, persisting through the Torah, explicit in the Psalms, and analysed often enough in Kabbalistic and Chassidic sources, that alienation and loneliness are defective states, the consequence of sin, and that the religious man of any age transcends divisions, subsumes contrasts into harmonious emotion, and exists in unmediated closeness to God, the world and other Jews. In short, I want to argue that Judaism stands to contemporary alienation in a redemptive rather than an empathetic relation. Rabbi Soloveitchik’s analysis is too well known to require more than a brief recapitulation here. It is that the two kinds of command given to Adam in the two versions of his creation (Genesis I and II) define two typological responses. There is Majestic man, formed “in the image of God” and commanded to “subdue” the world; and Redemptive or Covenantal man, made “from the dust of the earth” and charged to “guard and keep” the creation. Majestic man is creative, technological, functional, dignified in his mastery over nature and existing in the realm of victorious act. Redemptive man, on the other hand, is non-functional, receptive, loyal, submissive, separated from nature not by his de facto dominion but by the covenant by which he is entrusted to redeem the world by bringing his actions under the will of God. Majestic man lives in the assertion of the will; redemptive man in its extinction. But both live in uneasy co-existence within each Jew, for he has been given both commands. On the one hand he has to master the world, and on the other, he has to offer it in humble dedication to God. Not only is the Jew an intrinsically divided self, but also ineluctably, a lonely one. For each unquiescent element of his being defeats the attempted consummation of the other. Majestic man, that figure of will and conquest, is vulnerable not to loneliness but to being alone. For “dignity” – his mode of being – is a social category, presupposing recognition by others; and practical power – his objective – requires the co-operation of others. In “natural communities” (functional combinations rather than empathetic unions) he finds his completion. Redemptive man, however, is open to loneliness, for his existence lies neither in the co-operation nor the recognition of others but in his relation, qua solitary being, with God. He can transcend this only in the “covenantal community,” one forged not by identity of interests but by identity of relationship towards God – a triadic encounter, whose paradigms are prayer and prophecy. Each might find community but for the insistent claims of the other. Majestic man is wrenched from his functional involvement by a sudden awareness of personal encounter with a God who transcends nature; and the Redemptive man is forced at times to relinquish his community of faith by the exigencies of practical labour, and the cognitive categories in which this must be conducted. Neither can be reduced to the other, and thus neutralised. Majesty requires the redemptive vision to give its creative enterprises ultimate validation; and the content of this vision cannot be completely translated into functional concepts. This internal rift is given added poignancy in our time which is an age primarily of technological achievement. Faced with a community of Majestic men the man of faith is bound either to betray himself or be misunderstood; and all that faces him is a retreat into solitude. This typology, reminiscent in many ways of Hegel’s Master/Slave dichotomy, defines a tension which many Jews undoubtedly experience in their oscillation between secular and Jewish involvements, and throws a critical light on the easy assumptions of synthesis and compatibility made, for example, by S. R. Hirsch. But it is clearly of great importance to know whether this is a contingent or a necessary phenomenon – whether Judaism contains within itself the means of transcending this dichotomy without on the one hand retreating from the creative endeavours of Majestic man; and on the other, of excluding all but the atypically righteous (the Patriarchs and Moses according to Rabbi Soloveitchik’s concession) from this transcendence. What makes one suppose that there is such a transcendence, accessible as the natural consequence of a righteous life, is the constant reiteration of just this claim, particularly in the Psalms. If we take as an example Psalm 1, it is immediately striking that Rabbi Soloveitchik’s picture of the restless, wandering, unquiet soul is exactly that of the unrighteous man of the Psalm, who is “like the chaff which is blown by the wind” – one is tempted to continue in T. S. Eliot’s extension of the metaphor: “driven this way and that, and finding no place of lodgement and germination.” The righteous, in contrast, flourish in two dimensions. They are rooted, “like a tree planted by streams of water”; and they are possessed of progress, for “God regards the way of the righteous” while the movement of the wicked is stultified (graphically conveyed by the order of verbs in the Psalm’s first verse from “walking” to “standing” to “sitting”). Rootedness and progress stand as opposites to alienation on the one hand and nihilism and anomie on the other. (These dimensions can be correlated with Rabbi Soloveitchik’s typology, for the tree is the image of covenantal man, flourishing in passive receptivity to the source of its life, the “streams of water” being a familiar image for Torah; while progress, “the way”, is the symbol of independent and mobile activity) … If we doubted this, we need only remember that other predicate of the righteous, iemimut; as in Psalm 119:1. The cluster of meanings gathered round tamim stand in polar opposition to the divided self: complete/ finished/ entire/ innocent/ simple/ possessing integrity. The concept is clearly related to the subsequent verse (Ps. 119:10) “With my whole heart I have sought Thee.” In Psalm 8 the paradox of the two aspects is stated explicitly: “What is man that you are mindful of him?” yet, “You have made him little lower than the divine” – this is clearly the “dust of the earth” become “image of God.” But the tone is one of thanksgiving rather than tension, and this is the normal expression of the paradox in Judaism: wonder that a transcendent God should seek a dirah betachtonim, a dwelling in the lowest sphere of existence, and should entrust a physical being with His redemptive work. In light of this, when we turn to the accounts of Adam’s creation in Genesis 1 and 2, the natural reading (and that taken by Rashi, for example) is to regard the second as a qualification or explication of the first, rather than to see them as essentially opposed. [Though this] still leaves unanswered the question, how are we to resolve the apparent contradiction (or at least contrast of emphasis) between man as “dust of the earth” and as “image of God”; between “serving and guarding” and “subduing”…? It is worth considering briefly whether the two aspects of the involvement of the man of faith in the world, necessarily generate a bifurcation in his character. If not, then the way is clear for an alternative phenomenology of Jewish consciousness; for we would have severed the typology of character from its roots in the Divine command. When we speak of a pull between a Jew’s secular and religious involvements, we are apt to become confused, because there is not one but many things that might be denoted by that contrast. There are at least the following: - the realm of the secular and the realm of the holy; - a universal concern for human welfare and a particularistic concern for Jewish interests; - identity qua man as such, and identity as a Jew; - a secular attitude towards the world and a sanctifying attitude. These may be related, but they occupy different dimensions. Identity, concern and attitude belong to distinguishable psychological strata. Each contrast deserves extensive treatment, but in this context we are only interested to know (a) does each of these have to be internalised by a Jew, are they contingent, or integral, to his destiny? and (b) is each a genuine conflict? (i) is certainly a pseudo-conflict: the secular and the holy are not objectively distinct realms. There is nothing (in the domain of the halachically permitted) that cannot be redeemed or made holy by a sanctifying use. This is a familiar theme. Less familiar is the ex post facto sanctification of the forbidden when in an act of “repentance from great love” the intentional sins of the penitent are added to his merit (Talmud, Yoma 86b). Even if we discount this, for it cannot be directly intended (which would amount to the Sabbatian heresy of redemption through sin), the realm of the forbidden is not the proper territory of the Jew and so does not constitute a distinct area of his involvement. (ii) is not a conflict at all. Concern for human welfare as such is part of Jewish law, if not an entirely unproblematic one. The welfare of fellow Jews, in order of the proximity of their claims (“The poor who are neighbours before all others; the poor of one’s family before the poor of one’s city; the poor of one’s city before the poor of another city”), is simply part of this general concern; prior but not separate. (iii) is a spurious opposition. What is to be a man as such? A man’s identity is given in relation and in the context of some community. Each community has its own culture and vocabulary which gives it its distinctive way of allowing its members to see themselves as men. The idea of universal moral truths, not in the sense of those believed by an individual to apply to all men, but in the sense of truths believed by all men, is a fiction. There are no cross-cultural moral constants, and the search for them has been criticised in much contemporary work in anthropology and philosophy (Chomsky end Levi-Strauss notwithstanding). The man of faith qua Jew is a moral man as such, and no more could intelligibly be demanded of him without this being a tacit insistence on his cultural assimilation. Indeed the cultural tensions of the American- or Anglo-Jew are contingencies not merely of their spatio-temporal location but of the particular attitude prevailing within the non-Jewish society as to the proper cultural stance of its minorities. As a tension, it may be real, but it is not part of the essential God-given directive to the Jew. This is not to argue for separatism, for there are ways of entering into a secular society’s common concerns without compromising one’s religious integrity, and these have been outlined by Rabbi Soloveitchik in his statement on Interfaith Relationships. (iv) Only here do we approach something in the nature of a real conflict. The Jew has his part to play in the building of a technology designed to ameliorate the human situation, and this necessitates the adoption of “cognitive-technological” concepts and frames of reference. The causal-deterministic framework, the detached subject-object mode of cognition, the mind ever open to the refutation of its hypotheses, are all necessary to a science whose aim is prediction and manipulation. It is not merely that these have their linear contrasts in the religious mind: a non-deterministic schema with place for responsibility and choice, empathetic I-Thou relation with the objects of experience, and a mind unshakeably convinced of its moral truths; for these are contrasts between the scientific and the moral, and can be reconciled in purely secular terms. What is irreducible in the religious vision is the defining sense of relation with the Transcendent; and this seems to rule out all reconciliation. We must remember here that what is at stake is not a clash of empirical claims between science and religion. How we are to resolve these is a matter of some choice (between qualifying the pshat of the Torah and limiting the epistemological status of scientific extrapolation, for example), and anyway calls for case-by-case analysis. But we are in a position now, in the aftermath of the Victorian chauvinism of science, to regard the clash as essentially resolvable. Instead, what is supposed to remain intractable is the opposition of attitudes of the Jew as scientist and as sanctifier of the world. How can a person moving in the nexus of a world-view restricted to the discovery of empirical causes fail at times to lose sight of the God who transcends the observable, the God whom he addresses when he removes himself to prayer, by His four-lettered name? This, I think, rests on a confusion. Karl Popper has distinguished between what he calls the essentialist and the instrumentalist views of scientific truth. For the essentialist, scientific laws state simple truths about the world, so that in his view Einstein and Newton are strictly incompatible. Whereas the instrumentalist sees them not as truths at all, in the ordinary sense of the word, but rather as tools for prediction; so that Einstein’s invention of an instrument which has more extensive predictive application does not falsify but instead restricts the relative usefulness of Newton’s laws. Popper gives a number of reasons for preferring to work under the instrumentalist conception. And if we as Jews adopt it, it becomes clear that the use of scientific hypothesis does not represent the adoption of any alternative world view, any more than does the use of any other instrument, say, the picking up of a hammer to fix a mezuzah. Majestic man is simply covenantal man at work, in perfecting the tools by which he is to gain control over the natural world for the sake of enlarging the range of his halachic activities, supporting a growing population, removing poverty and disease, and preserving the environment. Only under an essentialist construction of the scientist’s search for the truth could we maintain the semblance of an incompatibility between the task of creation and the work of redemption. What, then, is the place of alienation and loneliness in the Jewish analysis of the emotions? Of course, there is no single analysis, but we can detect two recurring tendencies of thought, the one in line with Rabbi Soloveitchik’s, the other which I wish to present here. A classic source for the alternative phenomenology is the famous chapter 32 of the Tanya of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi: Through the fulfilment of [the previously mentioned act of repentance in which the transgressions of the body are distinguished in one’s mind from the soul which remains ever in its undisturbed relation with God] … by which one’s [errant] body is viewed with scorn and contempt, and one’s joy is in the soul alone, through this one finds a direct and simple way to fulfil the commandment “And you shall love your fellow as yourself” [a love which is to be shown] to every Jewish soul, great or small. For although one’s body is despised and loathed, who can know the greatness and depth of the soul and the spirit in their source and origin in the living God? And since all [of the souls of Israel] are related, and all emanate from one Father, all Israel are literally called “brothers”: in that the source of their souls is in the One God, and they are divided only by virtue of their bodies. Therefore those who give priority to their body over their soul, find it impossible to share true love and brotherhood except that which is conditional on some benefit [and hence ephemeral]. This is what Hillel the Elder meant when he said about this commandment [the love of Israel]: “This is the whole Torah; and the rest is commentary.” For the foundation and source of all Torah is to elevate and give ascendancy to the soul over the body … Although this passage is written in the context of the practical question of how to achieve the love of one’s fellow man, and the theosophical repercussions that an achieved unity has in terms of Divine blessing, it contains a clear statement of the phenomenology of a community of faith. (1) Ahavat Yisroel – the mutual relation of the faith community – is specifically religious emotion, a distinguishing feature of the men of faith. For it presupposes a metaphysic (man as an embodied soul; the unity of all souls at their source) which is implicit only in the second account of Adam’s creation. How does it differ from other forms of human collectivity? It is not the community of experience adumbrated by Hobbes, a contract founded on mutual self-interest; nor is it the functional community, joined in collective enterprise, to which man belongs in his role as creative or technological being. It is not even the I-Thou encounter with another in which he is known in his full strangeness and otherness. It belongs to the perception of a real unity, a breaking down of the walls between self and otherness. It is unconditional and untempered by time. It does not lie at the surface of the soul’s awareness, but hidden in its deepest reaches. It is gained only by the strictest spiritual self-discipline. If we have a model of it in ordinary life, it is in the mutual bond between parent and child. A metaphorical similarity can be found in Jung’s concept of the collective unconscious. What do we mean by saying that it cannot exist at the level of bodily existence, but only “when the body is despised?” Clearly the Tanya is not advocating asceticism and body-denial. The contrast which is being indicated here is between two modes of identity. How are we aware of our individuality? Man as part of nature individuates himself from his environment by the perception that he is bodily distinct from others. He feels pain when his body is injured, but not when it happens to another body. This is the genesis of his opposition self/not-self. And this too is the origin of his sense of existential loneliness; he cannot enter into another mind since it is inseparably linked to another body. Natural man is prey to the anguish of solipsism – in which Descartes, for example, is imprisoned until he brings God into his class of certain knowledge. His experiences are bounded by the concepts of opposition/identity/selfhood/loneliness. The man who is defined by his relation with God is only dialectically aware of himself as a distinct entity. He was made by God, indeed he can reach God by an inward journey to the depths of his soul. He is joined with God in love and separated from Him in awe. But even the separation is full of the consciousness of God. So his embodiment in the physical world is not his only or his primary reality: he views it teleologically. He is placed here for a purpose, and he can discover this by analysing his capacities and his environment – this I can effect, this I cannot. His identity is given by his distinctive role in relation to the world, his covenantal mission. But in being himself – in performing his role – he is placing himself in harmonious fusion with the rest of the world, for his role has meaning only in the light of all others. It is said: there are 600,000 letters in the Torah and 600,000 Jewish souls. Each soul is like a letter of the Torah. Each is distinct but meaningful only in the context of the whole. And though they have no independent reality, each is supremely important for if a single letter is missing or malformed, the whole Sefer Torah is unfit for use. So for the man of faith individuality belongs to the not-self and to a redemptive function which is of transcendental origin and which embraces the world. Its reality is in community, so that the faith community is different in kind from all others: it is not a coming together of initially separate existences, for it is the only air its members can breathe. This is the typology which relates the “life of the body” to loneliness and the “life of the soul” to communion. It is not as if the man of faith, being an embodied soul, must oscillate between them. For his identity is at the level of soul; body is merely the medium through which he does his redemptive work. (2) How, on this account, does loneliness enter the life of the Jew? It belongs to the triadic process: sin, separation from God, and loneliness amongst men. And it comes about in this way: he who sins opposes his will to the will of God. And the person in whom this self-assertion is the motivating force, cannot tolerate other selves, for they are potential obstacles to his self-realisation. So his only mode of relation is conditional and self-interested, and this is not fully to concede the separate reality of others. He is caught in the prison of the self. In this way we can understand that strange verse (Genesis 2:18): “And the Lord God said, it is not good for man to be alone. I will make him ezer ke-negdo (‘a helpmeet opposite him’).” Rabbi Soloveitchik sees in this the permanent paradoxical condition of human relationship; friendship (ezer) and otherness (ke-negdo) are inseparable. But Rashi has another reading. “If he is worthy, she shall be a help (ezer) to him; if he is unworthy, she shall be opposed to him (ke-negdo) to fight him.” The man who lives his life in the Torah finds union; he who separates himself from it, separates himself from other men, even those closest to him. Loneliness is the condition of sin. Indeed, this is demonstrated in the very next chapter, in the narration of the first sin. “And the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked.” The consequence of sin was self-consciousness, which is the progenitor of loneliness. And what they noticed, significantly, was their bodily state; what they perceived was its tragic significance for those who make it their reality. Immediately their thinking became embedded in physical space; “And the man and his wife hid themselves from the face of the Lord God, amidst the trees of the garden,” as if relation and hiddenness were spatial categories. If we needed further proof of the relation between hubris and alienation we could not find a more graphic illustration than in the episode of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11). “And the whole earth was of one language and few words.” Language is the medium of communication, yet paradoxically those closest to each other are least in need of words, “One language” – the world was a single community; “of few words” – their community was an empathetic union. But the bond was a false one, belonging to the level of material expediency. “And they said to one another, Come, let us make bricks … and build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heaven, and let us make a name for ourselves.” They wanted, true to Aristotle’s analysis of the creative urge, to make themselves permanent by externalising themselves in a physical object. Their reality belonged to a material world. In it they saw permanence and in it they thought they could embody themselves in the work of creation. The result was fitting and inevitable; “And the L-rd said … come let us go down and confuse their language so that they may not understand one another’s speech.” This is real ontological loneliness, the severing of the lines of communication. Alienation, then, has its place in the inner life of the Jew: as the corollary of sin. The Jew who returns, the Baal Teshuvah, finds refuge and relation restored to him. (3) Might we nonetheless be mistaken in thinking that Ahavat Yisroel and its corresponding community of faith, constituted the central relational mode of the Jew? if we are, then how are we to account for Hillel’s dictum, “This is the whole Torah, the rest is commentary.” The answer lies deeper than in the idea that the love of the faith community is triadic, that Jew is bound to Jew in the identity of their relation to God, so that only in the context of a whole life of Torah and mitzvot does Ahavat Yisroel appear. It belongs instead to the explication of the opaque remark of the Zohar: “Israel, the Torah and God are all one.” This is not an ethical but an ontological statement, meaning that our very concept of separate existences lies at the level of religious estrangement; and that through a life not merely lived but seen through Torah, God’s immanent presence, His will (as embodied in the Torah) and the collectivity of Jewish souls are a real (in the Platonic sense) unity. The very idea of relation implies that there are two or more distinct things related. What the Zohar is suggesting is that the way of experience in Judaism demands a profound revision in our ontological categories; a move similar in kind though opposite in intention to Spinoza’s radicalism about “substance”. To put it more mildly, as we have shown, Ahavat Yisroel contains its own specific notion of personal identity; this can be acquired only in the life of Torah; so that the life of Torah and the precondition of the faith community are identical. Hillel’s dictum is therefore precisely correct. His existence in the community of faith is the whole life of the Jew. The distance between the phenomenology of the Jew and that of secular man is what allows Judaism to hold out what I earlier called redemptive relevance to the crises with which the Jew is faced when he is alienated from his faith. We can make this clearer by a brief account of the relation between love and the self as they are related within and outside of Judaism. 1. “A love which is conditional, ceases when the condition is unfulfilled” (Ethics of the Fathers 5:19). There are many loves whose nature is tacitly conditional on the satisfaction of the desires of the one who loves. The child loves his teacher because he is dependent on him. The disciple loves his master because he exemplifies the virtues. Because there is an intentional object of desire, when the loved one ceases to satisfy the implicit requirements of that object it ceases to arouse that love. This is a love which is not blind to faults; and also one in which there is a yesh mi she-ohev, “a self that loves.” The Jew who loves God as the creator of the material world and its pleasures, is not yet God-intoxicated; nor is he if his love is one which is in love with itself – which lives on satisfactions of prayer, learning or mitzvot. For his desires (and so his self) are still intact. His love lives in the tension between self and otherness. 2. “The love which is unconditional will not pass away for ever” (ibid.). Here, he who loves is conscious only of that which is loved. Being oblivious of self, it is unconditional: it is the emotional corollary of the ontological condition of the not-self. This is the love of “Nullify your will to His will” (Ethics of the Fathers 2:4) and is the distinctive quality of the man of faith. But we must distinguish between the unconditional love which requires a stimulus and that which does not. The Jewish moralists have all been aware that this love is not a passion but a mode of recognition (that all human existence is continually dependent on God). Meditation and prayer are the necessary preliminaries. But not for all. There are those rare spirits for whom this recognition is an immediate and dominating awareness. So that we should not be led into the mistake of thinking that the difference between the exceptional and the normal Jew is one between unconditional and conditional love, which would be to concede that the normal condition is one of paradox and tension. Rather it lies between immediacy and active arousal, or the achievement and the task, both within the single dimension of the unconditional. This is the emotional geography of the secular and the religious mind. It is not a paradox to say that the Jew abandons selfhood. Conditional love is potentially promiscuous, it can take many objects. It could not be the love of which a monotheistic religion speaks when it talks of the love of God. And this transcendence of yeshut, “etre pour-soi”, is what removes divisions and ends the loneliness of the man of faith. I spoke earlier about two tendencies in Jewish thought, the one outlined above and the other in which Rabbi Soloveitchik’s analysis is foreshadowed. We can trace this back to a disagreement between Nachmanides and Ibn Ezra on the interpretation of the verse (Deuteronomy 11:22), “And you shall love God, to walk in all His ways and to cleave (le-davka) to Him.” Is it possible that man should be in intimate relation with God at all times? Or must Majesty sometimes interfere with Covenant? Ibn Ezra comments, “To cleave to Him: at the end, for it is a great mystery,” implying perhaps that it is a communion reached only at death. Whereas Nachmanides says: “It is, in fact, the meaning of ‘cleaving’ that one should remember God and His love at all times, and not be separated in thought from Him ‘when you go on your way and when you lie down and rise up’. At such a stage, one may be talking with other people but one’s heart is not with (i.e., confined to) them, since one is in the presence of God.” The suffusion of man’s social existence with his covenantal intimacy with God is for Nachmanides a this-worldly possibility. But for whom is it possible? Here again the ways divide. One path is taken by Maimonides. By philosophy and meditation a man may reach the rank of prophecy, and this is the highest natural perfection. But it is still the realm of the divided self. “When you have succeeded in properly performing these acts of Divine service, and you have your thought during their performance entirely abstracted from worldly affairs, then take care that your thoughts be not disturbed by thinking of your wants or of superfluous things. In short, think of worldly matters when you eat, drink, bathe, talk with your wife, and little children, or when you converse with other people.” Devekut, cleaving, is an act of seclusion and prayer is its sanctuary. Emerging into the mundane, one relinquishes that union. Only at the highest level of prophecy, where Moses and the Patriarchs stand, does this partition dissolve. “When we therefore find them (these few exalted men) also engaged in ruling others, in increasing their property, and endeavouring to obtain possession of wealth and honour, we see in this fact proof that when they were occupied in these things, only their bodily limbs were at work, whilst their heart and mind never moved away from the name of God.” This is a level not to be attained through training. It is a specific act of grace. It cannot be the aim of any spiritual journey: it must always be unexpected. Strangely enough, we find Maimonides’ ideas mirrored in the Kabbalistic tradition. Accepting that devekut was for the ordinary man the product of seclusion, the Kabbalah pursued this to its logical conclusion. He who makes devekut his aim must sever his contacts with the world and practise a meditative retreat. It is only in Chassidism that we find, as it were, a democratisation of Maimonides. Cleaving to God in all His ways is removed from Ibn Ezra’s category of “mystery” where it had lain even in the Kabbalah. Once the implication of the unity of God is perceived – that nothing exists except in Him – then one can preserve the state of communion and the not-self even when immersed in the world, for by carrying out the Divine imperative one not only realises but also enters into the reality of God’s will. To be sure, there is a distinction to be preserved between normality and grace (Maimonides’ lower and higher prophecy) but this is to be conceived, as we have already explained, in terms of the devekut which needs arousal and that which is immediate and ever-present. The normal man of faith still preserves the distinction between practical action and rededicative withdrawal and arousal, but this is not the opposition of Majesty and Redemptiveness; but the realised and preparatory stages of Redemptiveness itself. In summary, not one but two readings of the inner possibilities of the Jew are implicit in tradition; and with them go two interpretations of man’s creation, of his stance towards the world and God, and of the nature of his relation to other men. And at a time when loneliness is the condition of the estranged Jew, one reading offers empathy, the other, healing. To state this contrast is not to formulate an opposition; simply to open another gate. When Moses sent men to spy out the land of Canaan, after their years in the wilderness, they returned with divided reports (Numbers 13). Ten said, “We came to the land where you sent us, and truly it flows with milk and honey … (but) it is a land which consumes its inhabitants.” But Caleb said, “We should surely go up and possess it, for we are well able to do so.” What is at first sight unintelligible is how the ten could have uttered a counsel of despair. They were not ordinary men, but were chosen on God’s command from the princes of the tribes. They had already been promised (Exodus 3:17) that God would bring them “up out of the affliction of Egypt … to a land flowing with milk and honey.” They had seen God revealed on Mt. Sinai. They had been delivered victorious in the battle with Amalek. There is a Chassidic explanation. In the wilderness, the Israelites had no creative or constructive work to do. Their food and water were provided by God; He guided them; His presence dwelt amongst them in the Tabernacle. They were at the height of covenantal withdrawal, the Divine hand surrounded them like a protective wall. Canaan meant emergence, practical responsibility, the work of building up a nation; and the ten feared immersion in the secular and the hiding of the face of God from sight. “It is a land which consumes its inhabitants.” They saw Covenant and Majesty, distinct and opposed, and they trembled and held back. Caleb did not see it. He knew that sanctuary is mere preparation and that redemption was its fulfilment, a work which saw no reality in the secular except as the yet-unredeemed. The ten spoke and the people were unsettled: a divided vision confronted them. Caleb spoke and the people were stilled. All the spies were men of faith (they had seen God with their own eyes); not all of them were lonely men.

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Once again, Richard Heinberg explains something that renewable energy boosters prefer not to talk about: the Heinberg Pulse. In another article from some months ago, Heinberg called the increase in fossil energy necessary to roll out ‘renewable’ energy infrastructure a “pulse” of emissions. I was glad to have someone with such influence and reputation finally say it, and I wrote about it and called it the ‘Heinberg Pulse’. And now here he is saying it again! Yay! “Renewable energy sources require energy investment up front for construction; they pay for themselves energetically over a period of years. Therefore, a fast transition requires increased energy usage over the short term. And, in the early stages at least, most of that energy will have to come from fossil fuels, because those are the energy sources we currently have.”From – Why We Can’t Just Do It: The Truth about Our Failure to Curb Carbon Emissions – resilience This topic rarely gets discussed anywhere. But it is crucial to our decision-making process concerning how we ought to respond to the climate crisis. It is not merely a salient point about what we ought to be doing. It’s the most salient point! Climate science tells us we need to immediately reduce fossil fuel consumption dramatically – 50 per cent (minimum) between now and 2030, which is roughly a seven year period. But what would rapid “transition” lead to in that seven year period? It would lead to a Heinberg Pulse – an increase in emissions between now and 2030. Anyone who believes the governments of the world will rapidly (almost immediately, as needed) adopt degrowth and energy descent of the kind and degree necessary to avert worst case future scenarios are simply out to lunch—delusional—in my opinion. The world’s governments (and the world’s current political systems) are utterly devoted to economic growth. And this will not be changing over the next seven years. We can perhaps usefully try to get governments to go along with the degrowth agenda, but we should most certainly not put all of our eggs in that basket. So where should we put our eggs – in which basket? I have all of my eggs in the non-violent, non-insurrectionary revolution basket. This scenario for real progress on climate and biodiversity, and so on, proposes that we enact a revolutionary approach which mainly amounts to bypassing government, governments and intergovernmental organisations (yes, including the IPCC, which is corrupted). Yes, rather unabashedly, I’m seeing this revolution in terms which at least borrow a lot from the political theory of anarchism – especially what is called “prefigurative politics“. In prefigurative politics, folks directly enact the sort of future world they wish to live in, and they often don’t bother with government at all in doing so. To address the climate crisis, we must rapidly (immediately, pretty much) reduce fossil fuel consumption by half, then lower emissions beyond 2030 until we’re not adding fossil carbon to the atmosphere. I propose that local communities are “where the rubber meets the road” (where the action must happen) in achieving this aim. And the neighbourhood scale is what I would call the “fundamental unit” of scale at which communities must organise to achieve this goal. That makes it real. It makes it honest. Thinking about the problem in this way – at the neighbourhood scale – forces our imaginations to contemplate our task in a light which isn’t just a set of conceptual abstractions. It grounds our thinking, feeling, sensing, intuiting and imagining in a particular place – the place where we live. It reveals the challenge we’re facing, makes it come alive. I do not mean to say that whole towns and cities – and counties, and watersheds (as in the bioregionalist approach) aren’t important. They are super important. They are crucial scales of organising and acting. But our problem runs deeper than we tend to be aware. People living in so-called “developed” nations often don’t know their nearby neighbours at all. Not even their first name in many or most cases! This indicates something crucial about what has happened to our culture. We’ve lost the sense of belonging in relation to proximity! With this, we’ve lost the sense of community – both with others and with the natural world, which is always appearing right where we live, where we dwell. I do not believe we can have a non-violent, non-insurrectionary revolution of the kind which is necessary without grounding our revolutionary praxis in our neighbourhoods. And so we’re going to have to collaborate with our neighbours in reviving the fine art of community. That is, we get to know our neighbours. And we collaborate on projects together, such as community (neighbourhood) gardens and integrative permaculture design at the neighbourhood scale. Also, every town or city requires at least one physical gathering place where people gather regularly (and several of these in larger cities), in an informal atmosphere, with others who are seeking to advance the cause of eco-culture (ecologically wise culture). It could be a cafe with a permaculture garden attached – or just a cafe. Someplace where community can emerge in a very informal, spontaneous, organic way. It is in such places that we can hold dialogues and conversations with others who share our commitment to eco-culture and non-violent revolution. It’s here that we can talk with one another about possible and actual community projects which result in our village, town, neighbourhood – taking the necessary steps to end our dependence upon fossil fuels and a high energy, luxury-dependent mode of economy. Kickstarting this revolution has been slow. Very. All of the crucial indicators show that we’re trapped in a spasm of inertia, going nowhere. And maybe what I propose just isn’t possible. But of one thing I am sure. It’s far more probable than the version of the story which would have it that governments are going to lead the way. This post first appeared on the R Word newsletter on Substack.

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A good diet is imperative for people with a diagnosis of ADHD. One of the most important components of a healthy ADHD diet is eating a good amount of vegetables. Vegetables are important for ADHD because all vegetables have polyphenols. The polyphenols are a huge class of natural supplements that have been used of late to treat everything from cancer to ADHD. Polyphenols occur in all plant food and are known to be powerful antioxidants but recent studies have found that certain polyphenols act to normalize vitamin, mineral and hormone levels in the brain and in other organs in our bodies. The mechanisms of action and the benefits of vegetable polyphenols go even beyond the improvement in this normalization of nutrient use and reduction in oxidative stress. We know for sure that vegetables help cognition and may even help the cognitive deficits found in ADHD. A study performed at Harvard and published in the Annals of Neurology, looking at data for over 13,000 women; found that total vegetable intake was significantly associated with less cognitive decline. As more research is completed we learn more about the importance of a vegetable rich diet and we learn how fruits and vegetable consumption helps our brains and other organs function better. Much has been written about the Mediterranean diet and its role in increasing longevity but far less has been written about this diet and brain health. The Mediterranean diet is very rich in polyphenols. Supplements such as coffee, pycnogenol, ginko-biloba and soy based phosphatidylserine are all polyphenols. They are all anti-oxidants but the ADHD benefits that they confer all come from confer different mechanisms. Some studies indicate that in ADHD polyphenols repair the alteration of the metabolism of some trace elements which is part of the problem seem in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are several polyphenols that have been found to be helpful in the treatment of ADHD. Coffee is a polyphenol in the Phenolic acid class. It has been found to help memory and attention in ADHD. Pycnogenol is a strong polyphenol in the same class of polyphenols as red wine, dark berries, and grape seed extract. Pycnogenol has been found is several studies to improve the symptoms of ADHD and a recent study found that pycnogenol improved the zinc, iron and copper profiles of children with ADHD offering one explanation of how this polyphenol may help ADHD. More information on pycnogenol and ADHD can be found at this post. One of the most studied polyphenol is soy. Soy is in the flavanoid class of polyphenols. The benefits of soy are many but a new study in the Journal of Clinical Biochemical Nutrition, published in November of 2010 determined that soybean derived phosphatidylserine improves memory and cognition and other studies have found Phosphatidylserine helpful in the treatment of ADHD. Catechins are polyphenols found in green and white tea, chocolate, berries and apples. The catechins have also been found to be helpful for ADHD cognition. A recent study of 700 adults published last year, in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging, found that “Tea consumption was associated with better cognitive performance in community-living Chinese older adults. The protective effect of tea consumption on cognitive function was not limited to particular type of tea.” You can get polyphenols into your system by eating supplements but multiple studies have shown the absorption and the benefits of polyphenols are greater if you eat polyphenol rich fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately vegetables are, in this country, under consumed by children so supplements must fill the gap left by dietary inadequacies. I believe that a good ADHD diet and having your kids eat vegetables is so important that several years ago I started a garden in my yard. I wanted my kids to grow vegetables that they would nurture, love and then eat. I have grown carrots, radishes, potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkin, corn, peppers and eggplant and with the exception of the eggplant, my kids have devoured all their vegetables. My kids love picking the cherry tomatoes right of the plant and popping them into their mouths, they love the carrots and often pick them before they are ready because they are sweet and cute and the fresh corn is like candy to them. s489 60 mg

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Nobody wants to heat or cool an empty home, so what temperature should you set the thermostat to when you are away? Unfortunately, there isn’t a “one size fits all” answer to this. What temperature you set the thermostat to while you’re away depends on a range of factors such as how long you’ll be out of the house and the climate where you live. What temperature should I set my thermostat to when I’m away? As a general rule, set your cooling at 5 to 10 degrees higher than usual so your home is warmer before the cooling kicks in. It will also turn off more quickly. Decrease the temperature setting on your heating by 10 to 15 degrees so it will wait longer before kicking in and turn off more quickly. However, before you go ahead and begin changing your thermostat settings, there are a few things you need to consider. How Long Will You Be Away? If you are going to be away from home for a couple of hours, there’ll be no benefit in changing the temperature on your thermostat. Not only will the fuel cost savings be negligible, but you may even end up raising your bills. How might you spend more by changing your thermostat settings for a few hours? When your heating or cooling is set to a specific setting, the system doesn’t have to work too hard to maintain the temperature. However, if your system has to heat or cool your home by several degrees, it must work harder and use more fuel. It is the same principle as fuel use when you drive. Lots of stop-start journeys around town, where you have to accelerate up to speed and then slow down again, uses more fuel than a steady cruise along the highway. So, if “stop-start” heating and cooling is not a good thing for your system or your wallet, how long should you be away from home before you adjust your home’s temperature? If You Are Away From Home For Eight Hours Or Less If you will be away from home for seven hours or less, there is no real benefit to changing your temperature settings. If You Are Away From Home For More Than Eight Hours Once you cross the eight hours away threshold, it can become worthwhile to change your thermostat settings. What Temperature Should You Set Your Thermostat To When You’re Away? Suppose you are going to be away in the summer. In that case, you have air conditioning, and you want to come home to a comfortable home, you should raise the setting on your thermostat so your air conditioning will wait longer and kick in at a higher temperature than it usually would. The ideal increase is somewhere between five and ten degrees higher than usual. For time away from home in the winter, the opposite is true. Consider your average comfortable temperature and lower the setting on your thermostat so the heating will wait longer before starting up and turn off sooner than it usually would. The ideal decrease is at some point between 10 and 15 degrees higher than usual. How Do You Choose Your Exact “Away Temperature?” The exact changes to your air conditioning and/or heating settings will depend on a number of variables. Therefore it is important to consider the following factors when choosing your “away settings.” 1. What Temperature Do You Find Comfortable? One person’s comfortable temperature can be another person’s freezing or sweltering. Rather than thinking about setting your thermostat to a specific temperature, think of it in terms of “what temperature do you usually like your home to be?” Once you establish which temperature you find comfortable, you can decide what will be the best “away setting” for your home and your family. 2. What Sort Of Local Climate Do You Have? Suppose you live in a place where the climate is relatively steady. There isn’t too much of a difference between the daytime and the over-night temperatures, and there aren’t sudden changes in the weather. If you live in a climate with relatively steady temperatures, it is much easier to establish your “away” thermostat settings. In a relatively steady climate, you can set your cooling to ten degrees higher than usual and your heating to 15 degrees lower than usual. On the other hand, if you live somewhere that experiences significant differences, either between daytime and overnight temperatures or through sudden swings in the weather, it can be more challenging to decide which settings to use. In a climate that experiences larger swings in temperature, set your cooling to five degrees higher than usual and your heating to ten degrees lower than usual. 3. Will There Be Pets In Your Home While You’re Away? If your pets are at home while you are away, consider their health and comfort. A good option is to speak with your veterinarian, explain how long you will be out of the house, whether or not someone will be coming in to care for your pet, and ask for their advice. Why Turning Your Heating And Cooling Off Entirely Is A Bad Idea Some homeowners simply turn their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) off entirely while they are away, but this can be a bad idea. Turning Off Your HVAC Can Cause Damage Extremes of temperature can cause damage to your home. If The Temperature Drops Too Low In colder climates, turning off your heating entirely while you are away can lead to frozen pipes. Your plumbing has a certain amount of water in the pipes at all times. When temperatures drop low enough, this water can freeze. Frozen water takes up more space than liquid water. As the water begins to freeze, it fills all of the available space, and if there is not enough room, the pressure of the ice can cause joints to fail and pipes to crack. You may not know this has happened until your home warms up again, the ice begins to melt, and water pours from the cracked or burst pipes. If The Temperature Rises Too High Turning off your cooling can cause a build-up of heat and humidity in your home in hotter climates. In higher humidity, wooden floors can expand and buckle, sometimes causing permanent damage. The heat will also build up in your roof space, which can cause swelling and buckling in your roof structure and shingles. In addition, an increase in humidity can cause mold and mildew to form in your home’s structure, such as on the sheetrock or the substructure of the floor, and this can be difficult to eradicate. Mold and mildew can also form on your belongings. Turning Off Your HVAC Can Cost More If you are only away from home for a short period, and the temperature is likely to change significantly in your home while you are away, turning off your HVAC can cost more than leaving it on. This is because your HVAC will have to work harder to either heat up or cool down your home by a large amount than it would to hold a steady temperature. As a result, turning off your HVAC completely, then turning it back on when you return can use more energy, costing you more than lif you left it on. Consider A New Thermostat Today’s new smart thermostats can make setting the temperature when you are away a lot easier. Not only can you program multiple settings, for example, different temperatures for the day during the week when you are at work and the weekend when you are home, but you can also monitor and control your home’s climate from your smart device. As a general rule of thumb: - For air conditioning, set your thermostat to a temperature of between eight and ten degrees higher than your usual setting. - For heating, set your thermostat to a temperature that is between 10 and 15 degrees lower than your usual setting. The exact temperature you set your HVAC to while you’re away will depend on your personal temperature preferences, the climate where you live, and how long you will be away. And a quick question before you go: Whereabouts in the country are you, and what temperature do you have your thermostat set to right now? I’d be interested to know what you consider to be a comfortable temperature in your home.

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Could being vegan parents send you to jail? The Doctors opinions A proposed law in Italy could put vegan parents behind bars The Doctors, a daytime talk show, discuss the proposed Italian law of sending parents to jail for feeding their children a vegan diet. In this law, parents who feed their children, age 16 and younger, a vegan diet could be sentenced: – 1 year for a vegan diet – 4 years if the child has permanent health problems – up to 7 years if the child dies as result of vegan diet The Doctors say that if you supplement your vegan diet properly to get all of the nutrients you need, that you are missing from meat and meat products, that a vegan diet can be healthier. They think the law is an attack on vegan parents and as long as you feed your child the nutrients they need, a vegan diet should not effect them but not feeding them properly and knowingly omitting nutrients is neglect. Click here to support: The Real Food Channel The Brasscheck/Real Food Reading List We recommend these books as a foundation for educating yourself about health in the 21st Century.

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***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Public officials celebrate state investments in AI robotic sorting tech, enabling one of the largest curbside co-collection food scrap recycling programs in the nation and expanding recyclable recovery NEWPORT, MN, July 17, 2023 – Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) celebrated the completion of innovative enhancements at the R&E Center, a 450,000 ton per year solid waste processing facility in Newport. These enhancements, which include a building addition and next- generation technology and equipment to sort more materials from the trash, will support the launch of one of the largest residential co-collection food scrap recycling programs in the country. To commemorate this significant milestone, a celebration event and facility tour was held on Monday, July 17, at the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center in Newport, with state, county and local officials. “We are excited to bring a second life to material that would have normally ended up in landfills or incinerators,” said R&E Board Chair and Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron. “By capturing food scraps and organic-rich material with these new recovery systems, we will produce valuable resources that power homes through the creation of renewable natural gas and improve soil quality in our communities. This innovative system meets recycling standards set by the state and contributes to important county recycling goals.” The food scraps pickup program launch and expansion of the facility’s recycling recovery system signify a significant step forward in the counties’ progress toward Minnesota’s climate initiatives and 75% recycling goal, underscoring R&E’s commitment to creating vibrant, healthy communities without waste. “The Twin Cities metro area continues to generate more trash and our landfills are filling up,” said Katrina Kessler, commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. “To reduce waste, we must make recycling and composting as convenient as possible for residents. This innovative program in Ramsey and Washington counties helps us meet our goals to reduce waste and demonstrates Minnesota’s leadership in developing cutting-edge solutions that protect the environment and our communities.” Funding for the facility enhancements was provided in part through the 2020 Minnesota State bonding bill, with $7 million allocated from state funding. Along with supporting the food scraps pickup program, the facility expanded its recyclable recovery system. Together, the new processing equipment and the food scrap pickup program will divert a total of 60,000 tons of valuable material from landfills or incineration for recycling annually. To put it in perspective, that’s enough recyclables and food scraps to fill Allianz Field three times. Food scraps, such as fruit and vegetable peels, eggshells and bones, make up 20% of the waste generated in Ramsey and Washington counties. To move this waste up the Minnesota waste hierarchy, the counties developed the food scraps pickup program, a free residential program aimed at recovering food scraps and transforming them into soil instead of becoming waste. “Curbside co-collection, meaning putting food scraps bags in the same bin as trash, is an efficient and cost-effective method of collecting residential food scraps. All Ramsey and Washington County residents will be able to participate in this program at no cost, no matter the housing type,” stated Victoria Reinhardt, R&E Board Vice Chair and Ramsey County Commissioner. “This model prioritizes equity and results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions when compared to other methods of food scrap collection.” The program is currently in its pilot phase and will soon be rolled out to residents in Ramsey and Washington counties in phases. About Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E) operates through a public joint powers board and is the organization through which Minnesota’s Ramsey and Washington counties collaborate to achieve environmental, economic and social benefits through innovative and responsible waste management. R&E administers programs aimed at preventing waste and increasing recycling. Additionally, R&E owns and operates the R&E Center, where all trash from residents and businesses in the two counties is processed to recover value. R&E’s vision is “vibrant, healthy communities without waste.” Sam Ferguson | 763-760-0633

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Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) is typically a sexual dysfunction found among the male population. It involves an inability to achieve or sustain an erection of the penis. As a result, a male cannot achieve enough firm erection needed for sexual intercourse during it. Many probable causes of Ed can contribute to such sexual issues. The causes of Ed can be physically or psychologically connected, or in some cases, these factors may contribute. Also, it is essential to identify the severity of the condition in your body. Examining its symptoms and what causes them may help in treating the condition. For example, having erection trouble more constantly during lovemaking is a cause for concern. Proper treatment at the earliest stage may help treat the problem very well. The fact is that many individuals are shy and feel uncomfortable when talking about sex. In this situation, they can't even share their sexual problem with their partner. According to a study on erectile dysfunction, about 43% of women and 31% of men report sexual problems. It's just the collective data of the patients who came forward with their sexual issues. The rest still hide their sexual dysfunction and face it quietly. In males, sexual dysfunction with itself may also cause other problems and complications. It may bring work-related stress, anxiety, concern about sexual performance, and depression. The problem also contributes to your marriage or relationship and causes conflicts. Feeling guilt and concern about body image and past sexual trauma can negatively affect a male. If we compare percentages, there is a knocking difference in male and female data. The reason behind the ratio is due to men's mentality toward sex. "Men still correlate sex and sexuality with their ego, never wanting to fail. If they fail there, it is the biggest fear to come forward with their problem. One of the common sexual dysfunctions that a man faces is erectile dysfunction. So, every year, millions of men are diagnosed with sexual dysfunction like Ed and treated. Let's briefly understand this Erotic Problem and how it affects a Male. As you have read above, Erectile dysfunction is an inability to add erection. Males encounter trouble obtaining or maintaining an erection that they typically need to perform sex. It comes in such a state when there is a lack of blood flow around the male genital region. That means penile erection chambers fail to have adequate blood pressure for erection. Thus, a man faces problems raising an erection or keeping it until he reaches satisfactory levels. Ed can signify any other underlying medical condition. Sometimes, it can be due to trauma or health-related issues, obesity, prostate cancer, or prostatectomy. Hypogonadism is also the leading cause of erectile dysfunction. Low self-confidence and relationship conflicts may also contribute. Many possible treatments may help in preventing symptoms of impotence—for example, treatment of underlying medical problems, psychological therapies, oral drugs, or surgeries. You can find many helpful Ed pills if your doctor advises oral medications. From Indian pharmacies like ours, you can purchase the best range of ED meds and other medications. Here, you will find the best range of generic drugs that are cheap and cost-effective. Consult a doctor if you face trouble getting an erection more often during sex. In most cases, ED medication can prevent the symptoms quickly. If your doctor also recommends treating Ed, you may need these drugs. Only adults aged 18 or above can take this oral ED medication to treat erectile dysfunction. These ED medications are not intended for women, so you should not take ED pills if you are a female. Sildenafil citrate, Tadalafil, and Vardenafil tablets are the best and show effective results. If you have the same questions, here is the answer you are searching for. All these Ed drugs at their level are highly effective and work to prevent symptoms of Ed. Acting on the natural mechanism of erection allows male tools to improve function. These drugs enhance nitric oxide's effect, inhibit PDE-5, and increase the level of cGMP. These drugs improve blood circulation to get an erection in response to sexual stimulation. These drugs only help a patient to get an erection when they are sexually craving on their own. These oral ED medications are available for men facing impotence as prescription medication. A man can treat Ed with proper care and Ed treatment and get a healthy sex life. Sildenafil is a top Erectile dysfunction drug sold under the name of generic Viagra in the marketplace. The drug is a PDE-5 inhibitor that allows it to improve blood flow to the penis. Inhibiting PDE-5 enhances the level of cGMP that relaxes vessels in the genital region. As a result, it unblocks constricted blood vessels that cause a fault in an erection. Thus, it helps men get an erection and is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. PAH is a high blood pressure problem that affects arteries in the lungs or may harm them. Acting on blood arteries manages blood pressure and avoids health complications. The Cenforce Tablet is a popular Indian ED drug for men containing Sildenafil citrate. Its cost is very cheap compared to other brands of generic Viagra Tablets. Tadalafil is a drug that treats male impotence and symptoms of an enlarged prostate issues. It is also used to treat pulmonary hypertension and is taken after a prescription only. These Tablets are more potent than sildenafil Tablets. Tadalafil tablets work longer; as per the research, they are effective for up to 36 hours. But do not consume these tablets regularly if not directed by your doctor. The drug is also employed to treat symptoms of pulmonary hypertension in patients. Dosing strength may vary compared to an ED prescription, requiring a doctor's advice. So, take this prescription medicine only under the supervision of a medical expert, especially during PAH. Tadacip 20mg is a trade brand of generic Tadalafil and is mainly prescribed in ED patients. It is also known as Cialis generic tablets, a cheap alternative to treat ED. You can buy it from any online pharmacy, and to get it at the best price, choose our online drugstore. Vardenafil (Levitra) is also a popular and used Ed drug among Ed patients. It also had the exact action mechanism as the above-listed Erectile dysfunction medicines. The drug is a PDE-5 inhibitor and prevents the symptoms of male impotence in no time. It is available on prescription and taken when your doctor recommends it. These are some of the best and most popular ED drugs available in the marketplace that may benefit. After using them, you can experience a strong erection during sex. These drugs not only facilitate erection but also boost it for a longer duration. They allow men to achieve sexual satisfaction by improving their performance. Most of these drugs give men the long-lasting effects of having an erection for up to 4 to 6 hours. These Ed medications are similarly effective and clinically proven safe and effective. Their choice can be based on preference, cost, ease of use, and effects. These ed meds' generic versions are cheaper and almost work like brand drugs. Choose a reputable online pharmacy to grab the best quality of these ed medications. The dosage regimen may vary for every individual, depending on the symptoms. Almost all ED medications are available in the form of oral medications. You can take them with water on an empty stomach or after your meal. You can also take them as directed by your doctor or physician. Usually, you have to take an Ed medication 30 to 60 minutes before you perform sex. ED medications with different active ingredients have other lasting effects. In comparison, generic Cialis has long-lasting effects, up to 36 hours more than Generic Viagra, which lasts up to 4 to 5 hours. Although ED is a more common sexual fault in men over 75 and occurs with growing age, Guys of any age can have it with mild or moderate symptoms. If you feel any fault with erectile function, seek a doctor's advice. Earlier treatment may manage Erectile dysfunction-like sexual problems more efficiently. Ed medicines are taken at least 30 minutes before you want sex. Typically, these drugs are not enough to cause an erection. It also needs you to be sexually aroused for it to work and benefit your sex life. Men do not have any side effects with this medicine, while some can have mild side effects. The side effects that these drugs may include are as follows- Pain in arms and legs Sudden hearing decrease These ED drugs may also cause serious side effects in some patients, which are rarely seen. However, let your doctor know if you experience severe reactions after taking Ed's Medication. Patients allergic to PDE-5 inhibitors should not take any dose of these Ed pills. If you take Ed's medication for the first time, you may recommend the lowest dose. So, never take a higher dose if not prescribed for you. Do not take these drugs if you take medicines called nitrates, often prescribed for chest pain. Using PDE-5 inhibitors with nitrate drugs may cause a severe drop in blood pressure. Thus, you must take particular caution when taking other medicines and avoiding drug interactions. It would be best if you avoided combining erectile dysfunction medications with certain medications, such as Oral antifungal medicines Antibiotic drugs like erythromycin Medicines called alpha-blockers are used to treat high blood pressure Medications used to treat HIV infections Other or the same medicine used in ED treatment Let your doctor know about all other prescription or non-prescription drugs you take. Also, inform them if you take any herbal products or dietary supplements. Stop consumption of alcohol and smoking if your doctor directs the use of Ed pills. Using PDE-5 inhibitors with alcohol can increase the amount of medicine in the body. Therefore, avoiding drinking and smoking during the treatment is necessary. It may also impair the ability to cause an erection during sexual intercourse. Some may experience symptoms like dizziness, drowsiness, headache, etc. Use these drugs only after a valid prescription if you already have other health issues. Interaction of their drugs with other medical conditions may lead to severe complications—health conditions like heart disease, vascular disease, or Peyronie's disease. Thus, disclosing your medical history with your doctor is essential before you get these Ed pills. You must take Ed's medications cautiously, which may require some dosage adjustment if you have kidney or liver disease. Take the advised dosage strength and consult your doctor if you have any queries. You should not consume more than one dose of the following Ed pills within 24 hours. Almost all these drugs remain more than 24 hours in the blood. Therefore, taking a double dose may lead to overdosing effects on the body. Scientifically, there is no evidence that blood thinners can cause erectile dysfunction in consumers. However, the medications used to treat heart problems and other vascular problems can worsen Ed's symptoms. Most people taking blood thinners are also advised to take additional medication along with them, which can cause the risk of Ed. These medications may include beta-blockers, alpha-blockers, and thiazide diuretics. An enlarged prostate does not cause Ed, but men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can experience erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory problems. Also, some treatments used to treat BPH can contribute to symptoms of ED and may worsen your ED. So, discussing BPH treatments' potential risks and benefits with a doctor is essential. Low testosterone levels may contribute to sexual problems and cause Erectile dysfunction in males. Low Testosterone may affect the desire for sex, and with a poor sex desire, you won't be able to get the erection enough for sex. Most men experience low serum testosterone levels with age, and if they notice Ed's symptoms, seek medical advice. Testosterone deficiency may include symptoms of Ed, such as having low sex desire, fatigue, and trouble maintaining muscle mass. Improving testosterone levels and treating any underlying cause may help prevent the symptoms of Ed. Diabetes people may commonly face sexual problems like Erectile dysfunction, but luckily, yes, it's almost always treatable. Treatment options like medications, lifestyle changes, and management of diabetes can help treat ED in diabetic patients. According to the studies, Ed is much more prevalent with age. At the age of 40, it nearly affects 40 % of men, Whereas 70% of men get affected by Ed at the age of 70. And the prevalence of absolute Ed problem has hiked from 5% to 15% at 40. Age was among the most vital variables linked with Ed(impotence). When you frequently observe erection problems, you can visit a primary care provider or a Urologist for help. Ed is a sexual dysfunction causing issues in getting or keeping an erection. Also, it can be a significant warning sign for any underlying health problem like Cardiovascular disease, etc. It depends on whether you have a nerve-related Ed. If yes, then depending on the underlying, it will help to find whether it's reversible or curable and the extent of the nerve damage. In some cases, nerve damage can be irreversible, but in others, a doctor may suggest surgery as the practical option. Yes, oral L-arginine may help improve sexual response in men with erectile dysfunction due to a physical cause. It helps to improve vascular reactivity and functional capacity in Peripheral arterial disease (PAD). When you take it orally or by infusion for a short period, L-arginine may help improve the symptoms of this circulatory condition. Also, it may enhance Ed's symptoms by improving blood flow. RefillonlinePharmacy has much merchandise popular worldwide. Suppose we speak about the planets in the United States, UK, RUSSIA, JAPAN, CHINA, and many other countries. So people connected to our Pharmacy always have a different satisfaction level. The availability of vast shipping centers has made our services reach every person. Compared to other internet pharmacies, we cover more comprehensive connectivity with customers. Medicines available here are of top quality and manufactured by leading pharmaceutical brands. This drug is clinically proven and highly effective in terms of healthcare drugs. The product from our online store is trustable and cheap for your patient. Praise for our medicines is expected as they all belong to branded firms and are FDA-approved. Also, our customers have great faith in our products and service. While buying medicine, you must get your prescription from a licensed physician and buy them through a reputable online store. Being a reputable pharmacy, we keep trying to improve our services daily.

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This thesis effort developed a user-oriented query language interface, patterned after IBM's Query-by-Example, for the Mistress relational database. The interface, Mistress/QBE, is written entirely in C and uses the UNIX curses library of subroutines to allow full screen input and output. Mistress /QBE allows the user to issue commands to draw pictorial representations of tables which exist in the database. The user then enters values and operators into the tables to specify a query by indicating attributes to be used in conditional selections, sort and grouping orders, and output formats. Mistress /QBE decodes the information entered on the screen and formulates a Mistress Query Language command which is passed to the Mistress standard C language interface for execution. With a few minor exceptions, any query which can be written in the Mistress Query language can also be written in Mistress/QBE. The interface also includes a high-level operator- called grouping, which is supported by IBM's QBE but not by native Mistress. Library of Congress Subject Headings Database management; Electronic data processing--Distributed processing; Programming languages (Electronic computers); Query languages (Computer science) Department, Program, or Center Computer Science (GCCIS) Vogel, Susan C., "An alternative language interface for the mistress relational database patterned after IBM's query-by-example" (1988). Thesis. Rochester Institute of Technology. Accessed from RIT – Main Campus

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This campaign promotes a culture of democracy, respect for human rights and rule of law. It will publish books for children and produce radio and social media content to promote active & responsible citizenship. A national students’ competition will be held yearly. The endless list of crimes and other forms of abuse, in particular the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, and the widespread grave misconduct, malpractices and scandals the Maltese people have witnessed in these past years, have revealed very serious deficiencies in the way our national institutions operate and also in our educational system. By means of this campaign, Repubblika intends to promote active and responsible citizenship and a culture of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law. The campaign is based on a declaration of values and principles published on Repubblika’s website. It will seek to publish books for school children to further the aims of the campaign. A national students’ competition leading to a Democracy Evening celebrating their work and the project as a whole will be held annually. The campaign will also take the form of radio promos and social media videos to promote the values and principles at its basis, and to denounce the many malpractices in our society, including political patronage. The collaboration of NGOs who share Repubblika’s vision will be sought. Local councils will be asked to endorse and actively promote this campaign. Your donation to Repubblika, gratefully received, will help to pay for part of the costs incurred in publishing books for children, to produce radio and social media content to promote active & responsible citizenship and to hold a yearly national students’ competition.

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The level of thyroglobulin in plasma was measured in 904 subjects with a history of head and neck irradiation during childhood to evaluate its potential value in screening for and differentiating thyroid neoplasms. Mean plasma thyroglobulin level was significantly elevated in subjects with nodular thyroid disease versus those without evidence of nodules (49.8 versus 27.0 ng/ml). However, the overlap with normal subjects does not allow thyroglobulin assays to serve as the only screening procedure. The mean levels in subjects with benign and malignant thyroid nodules were indistinguishable (48.8 versus 53.9 ng/ml). Thirteen percent of otherwise normal appearing subjects had elevated values that may represent clinically inapparent thyroid disease. It is concluded that in screening large numbers of persons at risk for thyroid neoplasia, thyroglobulin assays are useful in combination with other modes of evaluation. The assay is without value in distinguishing benign from malignant disease. ASJC Scopus subject areas - Internal Medicine

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The Tharald Homestead, built in 1883, is historically significant as an intact pioneer farm on Shaw Island in San Juan County. The homestead is a representative example of a typical pioneer Scandinavian settlement in Washington State and is noted for its use of “Nordic” style architecture. Moreover, the homestead is one of the best and oldest examples of its kind to survive in all of San Juan County, Washington. In 1936, Dr. Fredrick Ellis and his family purchased the property and added several contributing buildings to the resource. Since 1951, the Ellis Family has continued not only to preserve the original architectural character of the farmstead, but has also established easements on some 400 additional surrounding acres of property to permanently conserve a wildlife habit on the site, while protecting old growth forest on Shaw Island. Additionally, a peninsula that encloses this pristine bay was donated to the University of Washington as a biological preserve.

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What Is an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? An individual retirement account (IRA) is one of several tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts available in the market today. IRAs are funded exclusively by the account holder, or in some cases by close relatives. IRAs can be managed by a custodial service or privately owned and managed. The two most commonly utilized IRA structures are Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs, which provide distinct tax incentives for retirement savings. The key factor to consider when choosing between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA is whether your current income tax rate is higher or lower than your expected future income tax rate. The IRS levies a penalty for premature withdrawals or distributions from an IRA if the account holder attempts to make a withdrawal or take a distribution before turning 59.5 years old. That early distribution and withdrawal penalty is typically 10% of the distribution total, in addition to any capital gains taxes due on investment earnings. Withdrawals may be taken without penalty when the IRA has been open for 5 or more years, and the 401(k) investor has reached the age of 59.5. However, other tax implications may apply even when the early distribution penalty does not. What Is Time Preference? Choosing an IRA structure requires thoughtful analysis on whether it is preferable to pay income tax on IRA contributions now, or pay income tax on IRA distributions in the future. Sometimes, an individual would prefer to pay taxes at an earlier date and avoid greater taxes in the future, or vice versa. When an investor expects their income to increase over time, the taxpayer may prefer to pay income taxes now and avoid paying a higher income tax rate in the future. Alternatively, investors at their peak income level may wish to pay taxes at a later date when they fall to a lower tax bracket. Marginal Tax Rate One way to conceptualize time preference is to analyze the marginal tax rate, which represents the percent tax increase for each additional dollar of income. The U.S. tax model is progressive, meaning that individuals are taxed at a higher rate as their income increases. The lowest tax bracket owes 0% and the highest bracket owes nearly 40% on each additional dollar of income. If an individual believes their income will increase in the future, they have a higher time preference for paying taxes than an individual who believes their income will decrease in the future. Prospective income is an individual’s anticipated future income at a specified point in time. Prospective income is estimated based on the trajectory of an individual’s career and plans for future income. If an individual expects increased prospective income, a Roth IRA may be favorable. Alternatively, a reduction in future income would render a Traditional IRA more favorable. The distinguishing feature of a Roth IRA is that the retirement account is funded with post-tax income, which means that neither the principal investment nor capital gains are taxable once the IRA matures. Moreover, Roth IRAs have no required minimum distribution (RMD) schedule, which means the owner has the option to name a beneficiary to inherit the IRA in full. The Roth IRA’s most notable limitation is the $6,000 cap on annual contributions for individuals under the age of 50, and $7,000 cap for individuals over the age of 50. Traditional IRAs differ from Roth IRAs because they are funded by pre-tax investments. Thus contributions are deductible in the present year. However, that also means taxes are paid upon distribution at the individual’s income tax rate, which may be higher depending on when the IRA was created. If an individual anticipates a lower future income, and thus a lower future tax bracket, then a Traditional IRA may be more favorable. Like a Roth IRA, a Traditional IRA also has a maximum yearly contribution of $6,000 for individuals under the age of 50, and $7,000 for individuals over the age of 50. The owner of a Traditional IRA is subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs) when that individual reaches 72 years of age. What Assets Can Be Invested in an IRA? The vast majority of asset classes may be invested within an IRA, but there are several distinct categories which are not permitted. Prohibited Asset Classes Antiques and collectibles, life insurance products, and personal real estate may not be contributed to an IRA. Funding a prohibited investment will result in penalties, additional taxes, or other punitive measures taken by the IRS. There are limitations on the types of transactions that are permitted with an IRA. For example, an individual may not lend themselves money from the IRA, use IRA funds to purchase property, or sell property to the IRA. How Are IRA Capital Gains Taxed? Capital gains accumulated from a Roth IRA investment are tax-free, so long as the account has been open for at least five years and the IRA’s owner is at least 59.5 years of age. Alternatively, in a Traditional IRA, capital gains are taxed at the investor’s income tax rate at the time of distribution.Notice: River does not provide investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. The information provided is general and illustrative in nature and therefore is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax advice. We encourage you to consult the appropriate tax professional to understand your personal tax circumstances. - An individual retirement account (IRA) is a tax-advantaged savings account with yearly contribution limitations and penalties for early distributions. - Americans hold nearly $10 trillion in IRA accounts. - A Roth IRA is funded with net income; a Traditional IRA is funded with gross income. - Selecting the appropriate IRA structure requires analysis of your present marginal tax rate compared with your prospective marginal tax rate.

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At Roche CP School we are in the ‘Sustaining’ phase of our Mastery Maths journey which we have fully embraced since 2017. We cover the scope of the 3 main aims of the National Curriculum (Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning) using NCETM’s ‘5 big ideas in teaching for mastery’ (See diagram below). We want our children to be fluent in the fundamentals of Mathematics. We believe if children can manipulate numbers confidently, accurately, efficiently and flexibly they will then be able to develop their problem solving and reasoning skills successfully. We have spent time researching and creating our own Maths Policies that put the National Curriculum objectives These are then sequenced to allow children to make connections between their work. This sequenced order is highlighted in our Maths books, showing a clear story of the children’s Maths journeys within an area of Maths, for example, the story of Place Value. This will help children with both conceptual and procedural understanding. We break new maths objectives down into small steps and focus on it practically, pictorially and then abstractly. This allows children to gain a deeper understanding of Maths concepts. We have also designed our own Written Method Calculation Policy. This policy provides a consistent progression of skills across year groups so that methods build on pupils’ prior learning. Alongside this we have carefully selected practical manipulatives that promote Mathematical understanding. These are used consistently from EYFS to Year 6 (where needed). Due to our Maths Curriculum being delivered in a linear approach, we revisit key areas that are identified through diagnostic assessment. These are revisited within our Arithmetic Starters which are at the start of every Maths lesson. This enables us firstly, to address and consolidate gaps and secondly, where appropriate, we carry out out further pre-assessment tasks which will support main Maths lessons in the future. See our Year 1-6 Arithmetic Timetable : We ‘linger longer’ on certain areas of maths (Place Value, 4 Operations and Fractions) so our children experience variation, depth and breadth within their year group for these significant areas. We aim for them to confidently apply both their declarative and procedural knowledge to problem solving and reasoning. Through this approach, children’s knowledge is deeply embedded and within their long term memories. This then prepares them to be confidently ready for their next stage of Mathematical learning. We have also defined a set of key declarative knowledge that pupils need to be able to recall in order to ease cognitive load, enabling them to concentrate on procedures fluently. We call these 'Need to knows' and a need to know relevant to the given maths lesson is discussed at the beginning of the lesson, after the arithmetic starter. We have developed and use our own EYFS Maths policy to support the whole class direct teaching of Maths as well as Continuous Provision linked activities each day. Number is the key priority, with an emphasis on Place Value and Counting. EYFS Maths follows the same mastery approaches the rest of the school have: Practical, Pictorial, Abstract (this supports varied fluency) as well as promoting problem-solving and reasoning. Research has been carried out into the 6 main areas that collectively underpin children’s early mathematical learning, and which provide the firm foundations for the Maths that children will encounter as they go up the years in primary school: - Cardinality and Counting - Shape and Space Time is dedicated to learning a number deeply over 2 weeks up to the number 10. This will heavily support the first 4 main areas for developing children’s early Mathematics. Children receive a 30-minute Maths lesson 5 days a week that is then always reflected in their Continuous Provision to allow children to keep rehearsing and practising these vital skills to help them become fluent and for it to be embedded in their long term memory. We are now into our second full year of NCETM's Mastering Number programme. Mastering Number is a series of short maths sessions done in addition to the main maths lesson in Reception and key stage one. The aim of the programme is to ensure that all pupils leave key stage one with a firm understanding of number, including subitising, cardinality and counting.

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Elastomer Testing Laboratory Elastomers are versatile materials widely used in various industries for their unique properties. Services Offered by Elastomer Testing Laboratories: Material Identification and Analysis: Elastomer testing laboratories provide material identification and analysis services to identify the composition and characteristics of elastomeric materials. These services can include Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), elemental analysis, and molecular weight determination. Material identification and analysis help ensure the consistency, purity, and quality of elastomers used in various applications. Importance of Elastomer Testing Laboratories: Product Quality and Reliability: Elastomer testing laboratories play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of elastomeric products. Performance Optimization: Elastomer testing laboratories assist manufacturers in optimizing the performance of elastomeric materials. By evaluating different formulations, processing methods, or additives, these laboratories help identify the optimal combination of properties for specific applications. The data obtained from testing helps manufacturers improve material performance, enhance product functionality, and achieve desired performance requirements. Material Selection and Development: Elastomer testing laboratories assist in material selection and development by providing data and analysis on different elastomeric materials. By comparing the properties of various elastomers, these laboratories help manufacturers select the most suitable material for specific applications based on performance requirements, cost considerations, and environmental conditions. Furthermore, elastomer testing laboratories support the development of new elastomeric materials by evaluating their properties, performance, and processing characteristics. Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting: In cases where elastomeric products or components fail, elastomer testing laboratories provide failure analysis services to determine the root causes of failure. Through advanced testing methods and analysis techniques, these laboratories identify factors such as material degradation, improper formulation, or processing issues that may contribute to the failure. This information helps manufacturers improve product design, address quality issues, and prevent future failures. Elastomer testing laboratories play a crucial role in evaluating the performance, quality, and characteristics of elastomeric materials. Through their comprehensive testing services, these laboratories ensure the reliability, safety, and functionality of elastomeric products in various industries. The services provided by elastomer testing laboratories contribute to product quality control, regulatory compliance, material selection, and the optimization of elastomeric materials for specific applications.

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Psychotherapy can be used to deal with a range of mental wellness concerns, consisting of stress and anxiety and also depression. Using cognitive behavior modification assists you recognize hazardous thoughts as well as habits and transform them. It can be a helpful therapy choice for a number of disorders, including general anxiousness problem, compound, as well as depression misuse. It entails discovering to recognize unsafe patterns as well as exercising new skills in the “real life.” Counseling may be needed if you are not sure of how to manage your psychological health issues. Counselors often concentrate on one location and deal with details troubles, however likewise concentrate on health and general wellness. Using an incorporated approach, therapists encourage healthy and balanced actions as well as improve relationships. They assist customers accomplish a feeling of wellness as well as boost their capability to operate ideally in their daily lives. It is very important to get assist for mental health and wellness conditions early in order to stay clear of a lifetime of distress. Here is more information in regards to Read the Full Report check out our own web site. A therapist’s initial objective is to get to recognize you and your situation. Often, a counselor will certainly ask you concerning your friends and family as well as why you’re looking for aid. This info aids the specialist figure out the severity of your situation and establish a therapy strategy based upon your needs. If you’re not comfy with your counselor, do not hesitate to seek one more one. Finding a counselor that feels comfy with you will make the process much more successful. A psychoanalyst is a clinical physician that focuses on identifying and also dealing with emotional and also psychological health problems. Psychiatrists likewise focus on dealing with habits problems in youngsters. They might recommend drug, but do not generally offer psychiatric therapy. Another option is a psychological registered nurse specialist. These are registered nurse experts with academic degrees. And medical care doctors may also have the ability to give medication. The goal is to boost the lifestyle for those seeking such care. Clinical psychological health counseling is an official connection in between a customer as well as a therapist. The process takes varying sizes, however generally includes a two-way discussion of troubles. Both events aim to learn new skills as well as actions that will certainly assist them conquer their problems. The American Psychological Association specifies professional mental health therapy as a collective process between the counselor and also their customers. They can be long-term or quick, relying on the requirement as well as scenarios of the person. While there are many different conditions that can impact an individual’s life, the most crucial one is preserving a great psychological state. Looking after one’s mental health is important for one to lead a fulfilling life. Whether that is via therapy or medicine, mental wellness is an important component of healthiness. Ultimately, mental health is an essential part of physical and social well-being. The World Health Organization specifies mental wellness as “a full state of wellness.” For the most part, an individual’s mood might be typical after experiencing a stressful experience, yet if the symptoms are protecting against the person from functioning typically, specialist treatment is needed. Often, relative may see adjustments in the individual’s behavior that suggest a problem. It is essential to note that individuals’s mental wellness can vary throughout their life, so it is very important to seek clinical attention for a mental health issue as quickly as feasible. Counseling may be called for if you are unsure of how to handle your psychological health and wellness concerns. Clinical mental health and wellness therapy is an official connection in between a customer as well as a counselor. The American Psychological Association specifies professional mental health and wellness therapy as a joint procedure between the therapist and their clients. Taking treatment of one’s psychological health and wellness is crucial for one to lead a fulfilling life. Whether that is via therapy or medication, psychological health and wellness is an indispensable component of excellent health and wellness. For more info about moved here stop by our own page. Keep on your search for much more related articles:

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Radiculopathy is a common condition that affects the nerves and causes pain and discomfort. We can drill down to the causes, risk factors, and different types of radiculopathy. Furthermore, we will explore the insights of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, and discover effective Ayurvedic treatments and remedies to alleviate radiculopathy symptoms. What is Radiculopathy? Radiculopathy is a condition characterized by the compression or irritation of nerve roots in the spine, leading to pain, weakness, and numbness in the areas supplied by those nerves. What leads to Radiculopathy? Several factors can contribute to the development of radiculopathy. One common cause is a herniated disc, which compresses nearby nerve roots. Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal, can also lead to nerve compression and radiculopathy. Degenerative disc disease, can cause radiculopathy as well. As the discs lose height and water content, the space between vertebrae decreases, leading to nerve root compression. Trauma or injury to the spine, such as fractures, dislocations, or excessive pressure on the spinal cord, can result in radiculopathy. Tumors, both benign and malignant, can grow in or around the spinal cord, leading to nerve compression and subsequent radiculopathy Infections, such as spinal epidural abscesses or viral infections affecting the nerves, can also contribute to radiculopathy. Inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis may cause inflammation and subsequent compression of nerve roots. Additional causes, including osteoarthritis, spondylolisthesis, and osteophyte formation, can also contribute to radiculopathy. Risk factors : - Age-related degenerative changes in the spine - Herniated discs or spinal stenosis - Trauma or injury to the spine - Poor posture - Repetitive motions - Occupation-related stress on the spine - Medical conditions like arthritis or diabetes - Sedentary lifestyle These risk factors contribute to the development of radiculopathy, and understanding them can aid in the prevention and effective management of the condition. Types of Radiculopathy Radiculopathy can manifest in different regions of the spine, resulting in specific types of symptoms. - Cervical radiculopathy affects the neck region, leading to pain, tingling, and weakness in the arms and hands. - Lumbar radiculopathy affects the lower back, buttocks, and legs, causing similar symptoms in the lower extremities. - Thoracic radiculopathy, although less common, affects the mid-back region, leading to pain and discomfort in the chest and abdomen. Knowing deeply about Radiculopathy in Ayurveda Radiculopathy, which affects the nervous system, is primarily brought on by imbalances in the Vata dosha, according to Ayurvedic principles. Ayurveda emphasizes a broad approach to healing, focusing on restoring balance and harmony in the body, mind, and spirit. Relief from radiculopathy with the helping hands of Ayurveda - Panchakarma: Panchakarma treatments, such as Abhyanga (therapeutic oil massage), Swedana (herbal steam therapy), and Basti (medicated enema), can provide relief from radiculopathy symptoms. - Abhyanga means massage with medicated oil that the doctor prescribes according to the condition and body constitution of the patient. - Swedana is the steam therapy used for detoxifying and reestablishing the doshas. - Basti (medicated enema) is considered ardha chikitsa because it can cure most diseases. It comes of different forms and is prescribed according to the condition of the patient. - Herbal Remedies: Ayurvedic herbs like Ashwagandha, Shatavari, and Guggulu have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties that can help reduce pain and inflammation associated with radiculopathy. These herbs can be consumed orally or used topically in the form of oils and ointments. - Yoga and Meditation: Practicing gentle yoga asanas and meditation techniques can promote flexibility, strengthen the back muscles, and improve overall well-being. Yoga postures like Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) and Shalabhasana (Locust pose) specifically target the spine and can be beneficial for radiculopathy. - Diet and Lifestyle Modifications: Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle habits. Including warm, nourishing foods, avoiding processed and junk foods, and maintaining a regular sleep schedule can support the healing process. Radiculopathy can be a debilitating condition, but with the holistic approach of Ayurveda, you can find relief and improve your quality of life. Sai Ayush Ayurveda the best Ayurvedic hospital that specializes in treating radiculopathy and experience the natural healing power of Ayurvedic treatments. Embrace the gentle wisdom of Ayurveda to restore balance, alleviate pain, and regain your vitality.

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Pan is the Greek nature god who is believed to be the only Greek god who has died according to Plutarch. He is the protector of shepherds and animals such as sheep, and goats. The name Pan originates from the Greek word, paein, which stands for "to pasture" He was born in a place called Arcadia district of Greece. Though his parentage is of many variations he is believed that he was born to Hermes and his mother was Callisto. In reference to the story of his birth, his mother was so shocked by his look that she ran away leaving him to be brought up by nymphs. He has goat-like features such as horns, hooves and beards and he was also able to make a loud shout that has terrifying effect on people and flocks. He would usually use the shout as a defensive tool for himself and even scaring away adversaries (Proud 32). His individuality has also a good side. He was in actually a competent musician. He was gifted and determined in that he played so well the reed pipe called Syrinx, and managed to challenge Apollo in a musical competition. But unfortunately, he lost to Apollo who went with the prize for playing his lyre upside down. Pan's instrument was named after a nymph that tried to run away from his importunities. Afraid of Pan's further pursuance, the nymph Syrinx with the help of her sister transformed herself into a reed. In vengeance, Pan decided to use the reed to make his musical instrument which he decided not to leave it even for a while. Pan was also in love with a nymph who turned into a pine tree called Pitys. The Romans equivalent to Pan is Faunus (Swenson & Meidell 72). When Zeus overthrew his authoritarian father Cronus, he was helped by Pan with his terrifying shout that made the Titans to flee away. From the role that Pan's played in the fight against Typhoeus, one of the stars was named after him as a reward. Pan could be multiplied into a crowd of Pans, and even given personal names, as in Nonnius' Dionysiaca, where the god Pan had twelve sons namely Kelaineus, Argennon, Aigikoros, Eugeneios, Omester, Daphoineus, Phobos together with Philamnos, Xanthos, Glaukos, Argos, and Phorbas. That helped Dionysus in his war against the Indians. There were two other Pans Agreus and Nomios. Both were the sons of Hermes. Argeus' mother was the nymph Sose. Nomios' mother was Penelope. Most of the mythological stories about Pan are actually about Nomios, not the god Pan. Although, Agreus and Nomios could have been two different aspects of the prime Pan, it reflects his dual nature as both a wise prophet and a lustful beast (Blackwood 62). Aegipan, well known as "goat-god," fully resembles a goat, relatively than the usual half-goat and half-man figure. As the Olympians run away from the ugly giant Typhoeus and took the form of an animal, Aegipan resembled a fish-tailed goat. Later he came to the help of Zeus in his fight with Typhoeus. In Italy there was a Pan known as Sybarios which resulted as a sybarite herds boy copulate with a ewe among his flock. It was worshipped by sybarite in Italy.

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The purpose of the study was to understand student interaction and learning supported by a collaboratively social annotation tool — Diigo. The researcher examined through a case study how students participated and interacted when learning an online text with the social annotation tool — Diigo, and how they perceived their experience. The findings suggested that students participated actively in the collaborative learning activity and were engaged in a variety of behaviors including self-reflection, elaboration, internalization, and showing support. Although students generally had a moderately positive attitude toward using the social annotation tool for collaborative learning, a few problems were identified. In particular, students found it distracting to navigate through a large amount of annotation while reading the text. The study has implications for future research on using or developing social annotation tools for educational purposes. This article was published in Internet and Higher Education and the final version can be found here: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1096751612000802 Gao, Fei, "Case Study of Using a Social Annotation Tool to Support Collaboratively Learning" (2013). Visual Communications and Technology Education Faculty Publications. 21. Internet and Higher Education Start Page No. End Page No.

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Delft University of Technology is one of the first European universities to embrace and develop design thinking within the context of technology and innovation. The faculty for applied sciences’ initiative, Communication Design for Innovation (CDI), brings a fresh perspective to communication for innovations that have major social significance. It connects education, research, and businesses through the use of unique and academically designed communication solutions that have been tested in practice. This approach enables the accelerated improvement of innovation for today and for the future. Moreover, the department uses a pragmatic, empirical perspective on Responsible Research &; Innovation (RRI). Starting from the perspective of the practical work of scientists, engineers and designers, using a co-design approach in communities of practice, they are able to study the possibility and utility for RRI in actual scientific, engineering and design practices. The arts play a crucial role in three different ways in the department’s research and curriculum: as a mirror, as an analogy and as a conceptual model of emotions in the real world.

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C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) is a dynamically new hyperbolic comet that has exhibited activity at an extremely large heliocentric distance of 23.75 au. Observations of comet C/2017 K2 were performed at Mayaki observational station of the Astronomical Observatory of Odesa I. I. The analysis of environmental issues raised by the excessive artificial illumination in the selected areas of the central districts of Kyiv was conducted. The level of light pollution was measured using photometric equipment and compared to the levels of natural illumination. The instrumental measurements were amended with visual observation of sky glow levels and subjective perception of sunset timing. Based on the obtained results the possible health effects for the residents of affected districts were considered.

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Move over fat fryers, there’s an alternative method of cooking in town, and it doesn’t need extra utensils or equipment. I’ve fried dry for a long time, but I didn’t actually realise dry fry was an actual termed method of frying. What Is Dry Frying? Many of you probably dry fry some meats. If you have meat with some fat on it, like bacon, it’s likely that you might not add any more fat to cook the meat in, but simply just take advantage of the fat on the meat itself. Using a thick bottomed or non stick pan, start off with the pan cold and fry on a low heat until some fat is released. You can then turn up the heat a little and cook your food as normal, with no added fats or oils. What About Food With NO Fat? You might think that foods with no fat would stick and burn, but in many cases, you would be wrong. You do, however, have to have patience to use this method as it does take a lot longer to cook your food throughly. The basic principle is that you fry over a low heat for a longer time and turn the food often. I dry fried these pancakes very easily, yet you do have to get used to doing it. This method is also great for releasing the flavour of nuts and spices. With vegetables, and especially onions, I’d be tempted to add a teaspoon or two of water at a time if they may look like dry frying alone is not enough. Be very careful not to add too much water though, or your food won’t have the lovely fried aroma and taste as it will simply taste stewed. There is the option of adding a spray or two of one calorie fat sprays, but I try to get away without it when I can. I do keep a can handy in the kitchen cupboard at all times, just in case it’s needed. As a rule, I tend to grill most meat and fish rather than fry, but on the special occasions that we have a tender fillet or sirloin steak, then I do dry fry those on the hob in a frying pan. Dry fried fruit can be amazing. Especially if you top it with some lovely sugar, syrups or sauces, or add it to the top of a fruit crumble and sprinkle on some cinnamon infused sugar. Check out how to dry fry banana and top with a dusting of cinnamon sugar. My kids love it on top of ice-cream.

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- The word of the Lord also came unto me, saying, Son of man, you dwell in the midst of a rebellious house, who have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not; for they are a rebellious house. - Therefore, you son of man, prepare stuff for removing, and remove by day in their sight; and you shall remove from your place to another place in their sight. It may be they will consider, though they be a rebellious house. Then shall you bring forth your stuff by day in their sight, as stuff for removing, and you shall go forth at evening in their sight, as they that go forth into captivity. Dig through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby. In their sight shall you bear it upon your shoulders and carry it forth in the twilight. You shall cover your face that you see not the ground, for I have set you for a sign unto the house of Israel. - And I did so as I was commanded. I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for captivity, and in the evening I dug through the wall with my hand. I brought it forth in the twilight and I bore it upon my shoulder in their sight. - And in the morning came the word of the Lord unto me, saying, Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said unto you, What are you doing? Say unto them, Thus says the Lord God: This burden concerns the prince in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel that are among them. Say, I am your sign. As I have done, so shall it be done unto them — they shall remove and go into captivity. And the prince that is among them shall bear upon his shoulder in the twilight and shall go forth; they shall dig through the wall to carry out thereby. He shall cover his face, that he see not the ground with his eyes. My net also will I spread upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare, and I will bring him to Babylon, to the land of the Chaldeans. Yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there. And I will scatter toward every wind all that are about him to help him, and all his bands, and I will draw out the sword after them. And they shall know that I am the Lord when I shall scatter them among the nations and disperse them in the countries. But I will leave a few men of them from the sword, from the famine, and from the pestilence, that they may declare all their abominations among the heathen where they come; and they shall know that I am the Lord. - Moreover, the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Son of man, eat your bread with quaking, and drink your water with trembling and with anxiousness, and say unto the people of the land, Thus says the Lord God of the inhabitants of Jerusalem and of the land of Israel: They shall eat their bread with anxiousness and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein because of the violence of all them that dwell therein. And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate, and you shall know that I am the Lord.

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Easybox 803 a vpn einrichten But downloadable apps for Spotify, option to use a VPN is easier to navigate for. That's not to say a CLI VPN app is challenging returned for its 17th season. netgear prosafe vpn firewall loginHow to set up OpenVPN on Linux How to set up a VPN on Linux with the VPN client � Download the NordVPN configuration package. � Open �Terminal� and type in the following. You can configure OpenVPN or WireGuard manually on Linux using either NetworkManager or the command line. This may be useful on devices not supported by our. Use a browser to download some OpenVPN configuration files from your VPN service's website. Then open Terminal and cd into the directory you.

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Welcome to STEMex Singapore Unlock the Excitement of STEM Learning Sculpting Futures, Igniting Minds: Explore the wonders of STEM Learning Unlock Python’s potential from basic to advanced techniques for limitless possibilities. Master app development from concept to creation with App Inventor. Unleash your creativity now! AI & Machine Learning Start learning AI & ML using neural networks with real-world projects for practical expertise. and more courses providing for our students! Startup Support: Emporwering Entrepreneurs with Extensive Curriculum and Mobile Tools A start-up with advisory support, minial investment, and ongoing assistance. A 500+ hour curriculum including guides for instructors, lesson presentations, student porfolios and mobile apps to enhance accessibility and ease. Schools, NGO & Organizations Comprehensive Curriculum: Integrating In-Class and Extracurricular Activities with STEM and Teacher Empowerment Integrates extracurricular and in-class activities, STEM events, and a Train-the-Teachers initiative. Wide range of curriculum with comprehensive teaching materials, including lesson plans and student notes. Incorporation of STEM events Implementation of Train-the-Teachers Offering a wide range of curriculum Parent and Children Exploratory Education: Assessing Learning Outcomes with Student-Driven Portfolios and Certificates Emphasises inquiry-based learning, student progress is monitored through the maintenance of portfolios, assessment of learning outcomes with students notes, and recognition of achievements with certificates. Emphasizing inquiry based learning Portfolio assessment in education Recognizing achievements with certificates Discover STEM Excellence Elevate education with our comprehensive STEM offerings. From curriculum support to hands-on experiences, we’re here to help parents, schools and organizations excel in STEM. Email us to start the journey.

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From small businesses to multinational corporations, efficient shipping services are vital to ensuring the smooth movement of goods across borders. As supply chains become increasingly complex and customer expectations rise, optimizing international shipping services has become a crucial priority for businesses worldwide. One key aspect of optimizing international shipping services is embracing technological advancements. The digital revolution has brought forth a range of innovative solutions that streamline logistics operations and enhance efficiency. For instance, advanced tracking systems allow real-time monitoring of shipments, providing visibility and transparency throughout the entire shipping process. This enables businesses to identify and address any potential bottlenecks or delays promptly, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency. Automation is another game-changer in the realm of international shipping. By automating repetitive tasks such as documentation, customs clearance, and inventory management, businesses can significantly reduce human error and accelerate processes. Automated systems can also optimize route planning, warehouse operations, and cargo handling, leading to faster and more cost-effective shipping. Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms enables predictive analytics, empowering businesses to forecast demand, optimize inventory levels, and make data-driven decisions. Collaboration and partnerships are essential for optimizing international shipping services. Engaging with reliable shipping carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers can result in seamless coordination and enhanced efficiency. By establishing strong relationships with trusted partners, businesses can leverage their expertise and resources to navigate complex regulations, streamline customs processes, and improve overall supply chain performance. Collaborative initiatives, such as sharing data and insights, also facilitate better visibility and coordination across the entire shipping ecosystem. Sustainability is an increasingly important aspect of optimizing international shipping services. With growing concerns about climate change and environmental impact, businesses are striving to reduce their carbon footprint. Adopting eco-friendly practices, such as using alternative find more information fuels, optimizing shipping routes to minimize emissions, and investing in green technologies, not only helps preserve the planet but also contributes to cost savings in the long run. In conclusion, optimizing international shipping services is essential for businesses to thrive in today’s global marketplace. Embracing technological advancements, leveraging automation and data analytics, fostering collaboration, and prioritizing sustainability are key strategies to enhance efficiency in motion. By continuously exploring innovative solutions and adapting to evolving customer demands, businesses can stay ahead in the competitive world of international shipping and drive success in their global operations.Going the Distance: Reliability in International Shipping In today’s globalized economy, international shipping plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods across borders.

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by Tom Tascone, RJD Intern If you’ve seen the television show “Wicked Tuna” on National Geographic, then you are certainly familiar with some of the techniques associated with long line fishing of these species. While this is the method of choice for recreational fishermen, commercial fishermen seeking various species of tropical tuna have abandoned the traditional “rod-and-reel” technique for a far more effective tool. Known as the Fish Aggregating Device (FAD), this tool relies on the natural behavior of tuna to congregate under floating objects on the surface of the ocean. Most FADs are made from bamboo rafts in order to mimic natural logs and other marine debris that often drift out at sea, and large numbers have been deployed. Besides dramatically increasing the number of tuna caught in fisheries operations, how have the use of FADs modified the “floating object environment” in the ocean, and what effects can they have on marine ecosystems? A recent article published by Dr. Laurent Dagorn has attempted to answer these important questions. To address these questions, Dr. Dagorn and his colleagues collected data from fisheries observers working on tuna fishing vessels in the West Indian Ocean. The data showed the total number of both natural and artificial floating objects encountered over two years of observations. The researchers then divided the West Indian Ocean into the fishing zones established by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, and compared the amount of FADs and natural logs in each zone. Their results concluded that the number of floating objects has nearly doubled in every zone. This is due to FADs occupying areas with natural logs and also occupying new areas previously devoid of any natural floating object. In addition, the number of floating objects in some areas even ranged between 20- 40 times higher than the numbers found before we even began to use FADs! Although the study only focused on determining how FADs modified the natural floating object environment, Dr. Dagorn did address the potential implications these changes can have for tropical tunas. It is believed that natural logs indicate biologically productive areas, areas rich in resources needed by many tropical tuna species. If this is the case, then it is possible that this peculiar tuna behavior represents an evolutionary adaptation that helps them to remain in waters more beneficial to their growth and survival. FADs now deployed into poorer quality waters can lead these tuna away from those better areas, creating an “ecological trap” that poses a significant risk to their overall health, and the overall health of the tuna fisheries in the West Indian Ocean as well. Scientists will still need to conduct more research to confirm this idea, but Dr. Dagorn’s study has established better parameters for monitoring FAD use, parameters which can guide future studies aimed at promoting more sustainable tuna fisheries. Dagorn, L et. al. (2012) “How much do fish aggregating devices modify the floating object environment in the ocean?” Fisheries Oceanography.

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Tia Rodriguez is a coffee-lovin’, “Gilmore Girls” watchin’ mother of three who is also a graduate student working towards a master’s degree in clinical counseling with the ultimate goal of becoming a mental health counselor. Tia began her college career studying psychology because she wanted to help people who struggle with mental health issues. “I got my undergrad in psychology because I like studying the brain and why people do the things they do [and] what motivates behavior,” Tia says. Like most medical fields, many routes are available to students entering the psychology field, including research, psychology, therapy and counseling. Tia’s goal is to work as a mental health counselor in a clinic with an emphasis on psychotic disorders. “I didn’t want to be in a lab all day and put probes on people’s heads,” Tia says. “I wanted a more humanistic approach: talking; being close and intimate; really getting to know that person, what their lives are like, who they are and why they came to me; [and] really changing lives.” Initially, Tia wanted to focus on patients with eating disorders because of her personal experiences. Tia almost went down the path of having an eating disorder during high school, but she was able to pull herself out. As a result, Tia would like to bring more awareness to the issue. “There’s not a lot of people that talk about it,” Tia says. “That’s not something people really address: what goes into having that and why people go through that.” However, no clinics in her area concentrate on this issue, so she is hoping future opportunities will guide her down the right career path for her. While working towards her bachelor’s degree, Tia and her husband also worked on growing their family. After five years as a part-time student, Tia completed her bachelor’s degree and began working towards her master’s as a full-time student. She has been in graduate school for the past two years and has one year remaining. Graduate school has brought its fair share of challenges for Tia. Still, she has had fantastic college professors who provide their students with highly beneficial insight into the field. “I’ve had some great professors who have implemented their real-life stories into the lessons,” Tia says. “They are all counselors, and most of them have a private practice. They’re always telling us their personal experiences without going into details to protect privacy. They tell you what it’s like out there.” Tia’s substance abuse professor had a significant impact on her. “My substance abuse professor works mainly with the homeless and LGBTQ communities and those with substance abuse problems,” Tia says. “I got the most out of his class because he was so honest. He helped change my mindset about people on drugs or addicted to alcohol. “Don’t think of a druggie as somebody who’s a bum or living on the streets. No — there’s a reason why. Everyone has a reason for what they do. And they’re here to get help.” Tia’s initial judgmental thought pattern stemmed from her childhood because her father died from alcoholism when she was a child. “As a kid, I didn’t know what was going on,” Tia says. “But now I’m more aware, so I wonder what he was going through. No one talked about it. No one reached out for help. If someone had reached out, he might still be here. “Putting a label on someone, an alcoholic. My professor changed that whole mindset for me. Everyone goes through their own problems. We don’t know why they started doing drugs or something like that. We need to know the whole person. That’s not all of who they are.” Starting in the psychology field, Tia does have a few concerns. “I wear my heart on my sleeve,” Tia says. “I’m concerned about separating my feelings and not projecting them. It’s all about the client, but still, you have to be empathetic and caring. What if I take all that home with me and it starts affecting me? Especially if I have a client that’s suicidal and I hear that they ended their life. Will I take that personally? Is there something more I could have done? That’s where I’m going to struggle.” Currently, Tia is finishing her final class before starting her first internship. Tia is also studying for the National Counselor Examination licensing exam — a test that takes more than three hours to complete and consists of 200 questions. She plans to take the exam in October. Of all the courses Tia has taken, she enjoyed the classes that focused on abnormal behavior and substance abuse the most, as well as the course about wellness for counselors, a new class focusing on the mental health of counselors. Time management and self-care were the primary obstacles Tia has faced as she completes her degree. “Until maybe last year, I didn’t practice my own self-care,” Tia says. “I was too busy taking care of everybody else. I figured if I had time to sit, then I have time to do a load of laundry or something like that. “I started going downhill. I had to go into therapy and get a counselor for myself. It was just too much. Now I know self-care is important — it’s not selfish. You don’t have to give yourself permission to just sit down. Now, that’s something I practice every day. “How can you take care of other people if you can’t take care of yourself? What good is that to your client?” Tia, who has been a mother for 13 years, views her role as a mother as part of her purpose. “I would feel so empty if I didn’t have them in my life,” Tia says. “I wanted to be a mother first. They give me something to strive for. I want them to be proud of me.” What Tia loves most about being a mom is “the little things: when they laugh, when they experience something new and seeing that joy on their face.” Tia takes great pride and joy in being a mother to her children, but it is as challenging as it is rewarding. “When you become a parent, nobody gives you an instruction manual,” Tia says. “You’re just thrown in the lion’s den. “It’s a full-time job for the rest of your life, 24/7 you don’t get a break. I’m a mother who will always worry if I’m doing it right. Should I be doing something better? But when you see them accomplish something or have confidence in themselves, you know you are having an impact.” Throughout Tia’s struggles in college and momming, her primary source of inspiration is her desire to succeed and positive affirmation from others. “A few times when I thought, ‘I can’t do this. I just want to quit. This is too hard,’” Tia says. “I tell myself, ‘No, you’ve gotten this far. You’re almost there at the finish line.'” Right now, Tia is focused on completing internships and passing her licensing exam. Still, she looks forward to time with her family as well, such as her family’s first Disney cruise and renewing her wedding vows while surrounded by her children. For other women looking to become clinical counselors, Tia has this advice: “It’s important not to give your whole self up. Otherwise, you will lose yourself. Take time to practice self-care and wellness because you matter too.” Check out Tia on Instagram!

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The fate of polar bears hangs in the balance as they confront the escalating challenges of climate change and habitat loss. The iconic species face an uncertain future, with melting Arctic sea ice threatening their primary hunting grounds. As of 2024, projections suggest a grim outlook for polar bear populations by 2050, prompting urgent attention to conservation efforts and climate change mitigation. a. Accidental Deaths: The melting of Arctic ice forces them to travel longer distances in search of food, bringing them closer to human settlements. This increased interaction raises the risk of accidental deaths for both humans and polar bears. Collisions with ships or accidental encounters during hunting or fishing activities can lead to fatalities, contributing to the decline of its populations. b. Habitat Disturbance: As they venture farther inland for food, they may encounter human infrastructure, leading to habitat disturbance. Human activities, such as industrial development, can disrupt the bears’ natural environment, reducing their available habitat and increasing stress on the population. a. Vulnerable Cubs: The scarcity of suitable locations for maternal dens exposes the cubs to harsh environmental conditions and predation. Cubs are more susceptible to extreme weather events without secure dens, increasing the likelihood of mortality. The loss of maternal dens exacerbates the challenges faced by polar bear mothers in ensuring the survival of their offspring. b. Altered Reproductive Behavior: The inability to establish secure dens due to melting ice may alter their reproductive behaviour. Delayed reproduction or changes in denning locations could disrupt traditional breeding patterns, potentially impacting the overall reproductive success of the species and hindering population recovery. a. Reduced Genetic Diversity: Limited gene flow among isolated polar bear populations reduces genetic diversity. This reduction in genetic variation diminishes the ability of the species to adapt to changing environmental conditions. A lack of genetic diversity can make their populations more susceptible to diseases and less resilient to environmental stressors. b. Negative Impact on Fitness: Inbreeding can lead to the expression of deleterious recessive traits, negatively affecting the fitness and health of individual bears. Weakened immune systems, lower reproductive success, and increased susceptibility to environmental pressures are among the consequences of inbreeding. Over time, these factors contribute to the overall decline in the well-being of polar bear populations. In the face of these daunting challenges, urgent global action is imperative to address climate change, mitigate human impacts, and implement effective conservation measures, offering a glimmer of hope for the survival of this iconic Arctic species. Reasons for Hope Amidst polar bears’ grim challenges, rays of hope emerge as specific populations display resilience and adaptive behaviours, and ongoing conservation efforts strive to protect their vulnerable habitats. a. Innovative Hunting Strategies: Observations of their populations in northern Canada reveal adaptive behaviours in response to diminishing sea ice. Some bears have demonstrated innovative hunting strategies, such as effectively foraging on land for alternative food sources. This adaptability suggests that specific populations can adjust their behaviours in changing environmental conditions, providing hope for continued survival. b. Scavenging Opportunities: Besides land-based hunting, polar bears in some regions have been observed scavenging on whale carcasses. As climate change alters the Arctic landscape, opportunities for scavenging may become more common, offering an alternative food source for bears struggling with reduced access to their traditional prey. This scavenging behaviour showcases the species’ ability to exploit new resources, potentially enhancing their resilience. a. International Agreements: The global community recognizes the urgent need to address climate change, a key driver of habitat loss. International agreements, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to limit greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the broader impacts of climate change. These efforts contribute indirectly to polar bear conservation by addressing the root cause of their habitat degradation. b. Local Habitat Protection: Conservation initiatives at regional and local levels play a crucial role in protecting their habitats. Protected areas, restrictions on industrial activities, and responsible tourism practices help minimize disturbances to them and their environments. Collaborative efforts between governments, non-governmental organizations, and local communities contribute to creating and enforcing policies to safeguard critical habitats. c. Research Advancements: Ongoing research on their biology and behaviour provides essential insights into their adaptive capabilities and informs conservation strategies. Understanding their physiological responses to changing conditions, reproductive patterns, and genetic diversity helps scientists develop targeted conservation measures. Enhanced knowledge also aids in identifying effective management practices to mitigate the impact of climate change on their populations. a. Advocacy and Education: Increased public awareness of polar bears’ challenges fosters advocacy and support for conservation efforts. Educational campaigns, documentaries, and outreach programs help people understand climate change’s ecological importance and broader implications. Public pressure can drive governments and industries to adopt policies that prioritize environmental sustainability. b. Community Engagement: Involving local communities in conservation initiatives creates a sense of ownership and responsibility. When communities understand the importance of their conservation for their ecosystems and livelihoods, they are more likely to support and actively participate in measures to protect these iconic Arctic species. Public engagement is crucial for the success of long-term conservation strategies. While uncertainties persist, these positive indicators and growing public awareness and international cooperation inspire optimism for their survival, underscoring the importance of sustained efforts in mitigating climate change and safeguarding their icy homes. The Uncertainties of the Situation The fate of polar bears hangs in the balance, shrouded in uncertainties regarding the pace of climate change, the effectiveness of conservation efforts, and the potential impact of emerging technologies. a. Complex Climate Models: While scientists use sophisticated climate models to predict future warming trends, uncertainties arise due to the complexity of the Earth’s climate system. Various factors, such as feedback loops and interactions between atmospheric, oceanic, and cryosphere components, contribute to the challenge of precisely forecasting the pace of climate change. Improved understanding and refinement of these models are ongoing but remain subject to uncertainties. b. Thresholds and Tipping Points: The Arctic is particularly sensitive to temperature changes, and the existence of climate thresholds and tipping points adds complexity to predictions. Rapid and nonlinear shifts in the Arctic ecosystem, such as abrupt sea ice loss or changes in ocean circulation patterns, could have cascading effects on polar bear habitats. Identifying and accurately predicting these tipping points is challenging, introducing uncertainties in estimating the future conditions they will face. a. Global Cooperation: The success of conservation initiatives depends on international cooperation and coordinated efforts. Achieving consensus on climate policies, emissions reductions, and habitat protection measures among nations with varying priorities and interests takes time and effort. The level of commitment from different countries to enforce and adhere to conservation agreements significantly influences their effectiveness. b. Funding and Resources: Adequate funding and resources are crucial for implementing conservation strategies. The availability of financial support, both on a national and international scale, plays a pivotal role in the success of initiatives aimed at protecting polar bear habitats, reducing human-bear conflicts, and supporting research. Economic constraints, competing priorities, and political considerations may impact the allocation of resources for conservation. c. Public Engagement: Public awareness and engagement are essential to successful conservation efforts. The effectiveness of policies and initiatives depends on public support and adherence to guidelines aimed at reducing human impacts on their habitats. Uncertainties surround maintaining sustained public interest, promoting behaviour change, and encouraging environmentally responsible practices. Navigating the uncertainties demands ongoing research, international collaboration, and a dynamic approach, emphasizing the need for adaptive strategies and global commitment to secure a sustainable future for these emblematic Arctic inhabitants. The evolving landscape of emerging technologies, from renewable energy advancements to carbon capture solutions, presents potential pathways for mitigating climate change and addressing polar bears’ threats in the Arctic. While uncertainties surround their scalability and impact, embracing these technologies holds promise for shaping a more sustainable future, underscoring the critical importance of continued research, innovation, and global cooperation in safeguarding polar bear habitats. The trajectory of polar bears towards extinction by 2050 underscores the critical need for global cooperation in combating climate change. Conservation initiatives, sustainable practices, and international agreements are pivotal in preserving their icy habitats and ensuring the survival of this vulnerable species. The following decades will be decisive, demanding concerted efforts to address the root causes of their decline and secure a sustainable future for polar bears and the delicate ecosystems they inhabit.

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Go Back to Top Definition of red red - adj. red with or characterized by blood; of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies; characterized by violence or bloodshed; (especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion; noun red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood; a tributary of the Mississippi River that flows eastward from Texas along the southern boundary of Oklahoma and through Louisiana; emotionally charged terms used to refer to extreme radicals or revolutionaries; the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue. Red on: Dictionary Google Wikipedia YouTube

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Welcome! As a nutritionist who believes that REAL food can come to your rescue to fend off disease and enhance the quality of your life, here I highlight some of the finest real foods on the planet to help you add more nutrition into your day, excite your senses and create new culinary creations in your kitchen community. Apples are on tap today! We are all about apples as summer melds into fall. There are dozens of varieties of apples with colors ranging from yellow to green to red to pink. Apples are jammed packed with soluble fiber called pectin, which is great to keeping cholesterol levels in check, plus they fill you up faster. They are packed with water, too, as well as antioxidants like vitamin C for glowing, youthful skin, as well as intestinal and cell health. As well as quercetin, a flavonoid found in the pigment of the apple, that may be beneficial for fending off inflammation in your body. We are highlighting Pink Lady® apples for their alluring sweetness, crisp texture and powerful fruity personality. I always loved the flavor of these pink beauties - and it turns out that their distinct pink hue contributes to their high quality taste (and popularity!). They are bred to be crunchy, firm, juicy and tasty. To me, they have a clean, crisp taste that I adore. As their name would imply, Pink Lady® apples are handled carefully and with the utmost respect; it takes 15 percent longer to harvest them versus other apple varieties and they are sorted 20 - 30 percent slower than others to ensure highest quality apples leave the orchard for us to enjoy. Take a peek inside the Pink Lady® apple orchards here. I brought some Pink Lady® apples home today and decided to play with them in the kitchen. Waldorf Salad with Arugula, Pink Lady® Apples, Roasted Eggplant & Walnuts What you need: 2 cups arugula, wash and spin 1 small Pink Lady® apple 1/2 cup eggplant, roasted (see how-to note) 1/4 cup raw walnuts 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard Pinch of salt In a bowl toss together arugula, eggplant, walnuts and top with apple slices. In a small bowl make dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar and Dijon mustard and pinch of salt. Drizzle dressing on top of salad. Enjoy! How-To Note: Roasted eggplant can be made a day or two ahead. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Dice a medium eggplant and put into an oven safe bowl, drizzle with 1 - 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, add two diced cloves of garlic, a diced shallot, and sprinkle curry powder or Spanish paprika with a pinch of salt on top. Toss and bake for 40 minutes. Check and toss every 15 minutes and return to oven until eggplant is golden brown with soft flesh. You can also puree after cooled for a delicious dip. Refrigerate for up to a week. After writing this post, I was compelled to spread pink around and joined the Pink Lady® Club! Maybe you will, too…

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April 21, 2017 Health Professions Center Room April 26, 2017 Frederick Community College Come out to these free workshops and learn about soil science and health. The sessions also include a presentation on the guidelines and application process for a $100,000 Innovation Technology grant that will be awarded for projects dealing with the integration of nutrient reductions with climate change adaptation. The agenda is the same for both workshops: 8:30 -9:00 Registration and Breakfast 9:00-9:10 Welcome and Introduction; Susan Payne, Maryland Department of Agriculture 9:10-10:10 Dishing More Dirt on the Science of Soils; Dr. Sara Via, University of Maryland Extension 10:20-11:20 An Awesome and Interactive Look at Healthy Soils; Dean Cowherd and Carl Robinette, USDA NRCS 11:20-11:50 $100,000 Opportunity through the Innovative Technology Grant Program; Ronnie Gist, Maryland Industrial Partnerships The events are free, but registration is requested via e-mail: Phillip Stafford at the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, email@example.com, or Susan Payne at the Maryland Department of Agriculture, firstname.lastname@example.org. For more information about the workshops or to register visit the site here.

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Nowadays its can be quite challenging to know the ideal way to select a health care provider that is good. After all with a lot of options , you could be asking yourself where you should begin. Can you really put your trust in a friend’s recommendations or are you better off getting a person on your own. Getting an orthodontist that s experienced is crucial to your teeth’s health and function. There are aspects that you have to put into consideration when looking for the ideal orthodontist. Discussed below are aspects that you should look into. For the best orthodontist, visit this site or read more dental care tips at drstyrt.com. To start with , you are supposed to look into the experience and education of the orthodontist. This is very important. One among the most vital elements of selecting an orthodontist is making sue that they are with the relevant education as well as experience. Only that way can you have confidence in their skills. You are going to want to get an orthodontist that is a Doctor Of Dental surgery, has a master of Science in Orthodontics or Doctor of Dental Medicine. Nevertheless, if you select an orthodontist that has been in the field practicing for around twenty years or even more is all up to you. Secondly the office environment is of the essence. Provided the long-term services that are given by orthodontist you are going to want to ensure that you are at ease as well as given the needed support in the office. Find out if the other treatment providers are friendly. You feel that your concerns are listened to as well as taken into consideration. Find out if the treatment areas are sanitary. There are a lot of elements that you put into consideration prior to deciding on the orthodontist that is ideal for you, therefore visiting the orthodontist office to find out on your own is crucial. To end with the elements of explanation and treatment are vital to put into consideration. Basically, people that need orthodontia are not professionals in the field. Therefore you are going to want to get a doctor that properly explains your health situation as well as the recommended treatment process in a manner that is simple to understand. By making a schedule for the first consultation you are going to be in a position of assessing if the said orthodontist goes about patient interaction in a manner that you find helpful. You can read more on this here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/good-orthodontic_n_6610164.

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With increased competition and globally maturing markets, relationship marketing has emerged as the new mantra. Although companies are successfully using customer satisfaction to create closer and more profitable relationships with customers, the myopic pursuit of such relationships often backfires. Consider a U.S.-based catalog retailer that recently embarked on a campaign to build closer relationships with its loyal and most profitable customers, only to find that it was not bringing enough new customers into its portfolio to grow the business over time. Similarly, a European financial services company recently shifted its focus to serving larger retail-banking accounts, but after losing a large share of its smaller accounts in the process, economies of scale and productivity suffered. A new view of relationship marketing is emerging. Customer portfolio management is a process of creating value across a company’s customer relationships — from arm’s-length transactions to strategic partnerships — with an emphasis on balancing closer customer relationships with weaker ones (Johnson and Selnes, 2004). In an economy where only so many customers will ever be truly loyal, churn customers lower a company’s unit costs and provide a basis for future cash flow. How the various perspectives on relationship marketing have evolved into customer portfolio management reveals some early lessons gained from this view and illustrate how companies are implementing this new marketing philosophy. The Evolution of Relationship Marketing The exchange relationship between a customer (or buyer) and a supplier (or seller) is central to any marketing effort. As a mechanism for creating value, exchange relationships vary from simple transactions, such as a stop at a convenience store, to highly collaborative and coordinated partnerships, such as the integrated supply-chain relationship between Procter & Gamble Co. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Four distinct perspectives among marketing scholars — economic, sociological, psychological and operational — provide context for understanding when different types of customer or supplier relationships make sense. Economists have long emphasized the need to form relationships beyond simple transactions when short-term contracts are unsatisfactory, as in ongoing services or in labor relations. In relationship marketing, the economic perspective focuses on whether or not the costs saved and/or revenues generated through one type of relationship or another justify the costs or investment over time. This has proved essential in the study of business-to-business relationships.

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The issue of Poland’s ban on ritual slaughter should be looked at the country’s Constitutional Court, Polish Minister of Administration and religious matters, and head of the newly appointed committee to resolve ritual slaughter dispute, Michał Boni said after meeting with chief Rabbi and Mufti. This is the legal opinion on the matter from the Government Legislation Centre, the minister said. This results from a collision in the Polish law which one hand protects the rights of minorities to satisfy their needs and ont he other hand protects the rights of animals, Boni said. On July 12 Poland’s parliament rejected government-drafted legislation that sought to reinstate the ritual slaughter of livestock, used in the production of kosher and halal meat, despite protests from Jewish and Muslim communities. On Monday Boni met with Poland’s chief Rabbi Michael Schudrich and Mufti Tomasz Miskiewicz to discuss problems surrounding the ban. Read the full story at The Warsaw Voice (Photo: Another Pint Please/flickr.com)

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Bulgaria’s Education Ministry has written to regional departments of education calling for teachers to wear protective masks during school hours, the ministry said, adding that it had issued the call because of the worsening Covid-19 situation in the country. Current regulations do not require teachers to wear masks if they maintain a distance of at least 1.5 metres from pupils. The Education Ministry also recommended that all staff in schools be tested at least once a week, for which the Health Ministry will provide free tests through regional health inspectorates. The Education Ministry said that it was proposed that the entire class go over to distance learning if 10 per cent of pupils have Covid-19. If a district is declare a Covid-19 dark red zone, meaning a morbidity rate of 500 or more out of 100 000 population, all extracurricular activities should be conducted online or postponed. The ministry said that currently 1.03 per cent of teachers and 1.01 per cent of pupils are quarantined. The highest percentage of quarantined teachers is in Gabrovo, which earlier this week was classified as a Covid-19 dark red zone. According to the ministry, the percentage of quarantined teachers had close to doubled since the school year began on September 15, while the percentage of quarantined pupils had tripled. In other Covid-19 news in Bulgaria on October 1: Bulgarian National Television, quoting the Plovdiv regional health inspectorate, said that a 29-year-old woman in the eighth month of pregnancy had died of Covid-19 in a hospital in the city. The woman, reported to have been expecting twins, had been admitted to hospital on September 15. After her condition worsened, she had been transferred to intensive care and placed on artificial respiration. She died on September 29. The woman had not had concomitant illnesses, and she had not been vaccinated against Covid-19, Plovdiv’s regional health inspectorate said. Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry said that as of midnight on October 3, Romania is implementing new restrictive measures regarding travellers from Bulgaria, which Romania has placed on the Covid-19 red list. Those entering from Bulgaria who have not been vaccinated, have not had Covid-19 and who do not have a negative PCR test result must go into quarantine for 14 days. The Foreign Ministry said in a separate statement that in connection with the worsening epidemic situation in northern Greece, the Greek authorities had declared four regions to be red zones: Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, Kilkis and Larissa. Additional restrictions have been put in place in these four places, and will remain in effect until 6am on October 8. No one may leave their homes between 1am and 6am except for work and health reasons. Music is prohibited in restaurants, except in the case of weddings and baptisms. For the rest of The Sofia Globe’s continuing coverage of the Covid-19 situation, please click here. The Sofia Globe’s coverage of the Covid-19 situation in Bulgaria is supported by the Embassies of Switzerland and Finland. Please support independent journalism by clicking on the orange button below. For as little as three euro a month or the equivalent in other currencies, you can support The Sofia Globe via patreon.com:

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Originally published in The Connections Q&A with Stephanie Solaris Q: What is a detox or cleanse and what are the benefits? A: I get this question all the time, especially after the holiday season! We have many different types of detox programs unique to you and your health concerns at Solaris Whole health where you are actually feeding your body more! More nutrients, minerals, and nutrient-dense foods. This is necessary for your body to heal and rid itself of toxins especially after the holiday season. Detoxing has many healthy benefits. In simple terms, a detox is like a “tune up” for the body. Caffeine, alcohol, not enough water, and processed foods, put stress on the body and keep it from performing at its best. By removing these unwanted toxins, the body is able to run more efficiently. The results are improved energy and immunity. Additional, reported benefits include weight loss, reduced stress, better sleep, reduced joint pain, clearer sinuses, improved digestion, and an overall improvement in level of happiness. It is important to note what a detox is not. It is not fasting. Fasting is essentially depriving your body of nutrients. It forces toxins out, which is harder on the body. This constant deprivation of either skipping meals of nutrient rich food OR from eating nutrient poor food will eventually cause your metabolism to slow down, increase body fat and decrease lean muscle mass. Here are 5 New Year, New You Nutrition Tips to quickly and easily ‘detox’ your daily nutrition and daily lifestyle at home and get a jumpstart on your new years health. - You Choose – pick 3-5 foods or drink that do not serve you or your health (you know what they are) and make a pact that you will not eat or drink them for the next 21 days. - Your Weekly Game Plan – Now, plan out what you’ll need for the week to come. Make sure your fridge is stocked with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, lean meats, gluten-free starches, and winter vitamins like a phyto-multi, safe/quality fish oil, probiotic and vitamin D. - Your Daily Game Plan – Give your self 20 minutes in the morning and evening to plan your meals and prep your snacks in snack bags. By doing this you won’t wonder what you’ll be eating and have it at your fingertips! Remember healthy, nutrient rich meals and snacks are important to increase your metabolic fire! - Your On-The-Go Game Plan – In your car and at work, have healthy snacks on hand and lots of purified water to keep you energized AND full throughout the day. A variety of wholesome nutrients is essential for good health and vitality. Don’t hesitate to stop at a Panera or Starbucks for a steel cut oatmeal (without the sides), Dean’s for a green smoothie (without fruit), Target for an apple or greek yogurt OR a Hess On-the-go shop for a “gopicnic’ to-go box. It’s out there you just need to look! - Your Expectations – Changing your eating habits the first couple days for most people can be difficult. You may experience normal withdrawal symptoms such as: Headaches, Irritability and/or Fatigue. Although uncomfortable, this is your body’s natural way of telling you that it’s changing. Remember in your preparation you are planning for success. So hang in there, your body will thank you in the end! Creating new habits takes time and practice and sometime life gets in the way. Do not despair or quit. I remember when my nephew was learning to ride a two-wheeler bike he said to his Dad (my brother), “Dad, I’m afraid, I might fall.” My brother replied, “ You’re supposed to fall, that’s how you’ll learn”. So when you fall, it’s okay, learn from it and the next day remember this saying from Norman Vincent Peale: “Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Any action is better than no action at all.” So go for it and don’t give up! Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!

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Discovery launch delayed to Saturday BY WILLIAM HARWOOD STORY WRITTEN FOR CBS NEWS "SPACE PLACE" & USED WITH PERMISSION Posted: December 7, 2006 After a nail-biting, down-to-the-wire countdown, launch director Mike Leinbach called off an attempt to launch the shuttle Discovery tonight on a critical space station mission because of low, thickening clouds over the Kennedy Space Center. "We gave it our best shot and did not get clear and convincing evidence in the end that the cloud-ceiling rule would clear enough or us," Leinbach radioed the astronauts at 9:36 p.m. "So we're going to have declare a scrub at this time. Appreciate your support and we'll come up with a scrub-turnaround plan for you." "We understand," commander Mark Polansky replied from Discovery's flight deck. "Thank the team for all their hard work, try not to be too disappointed. We will be ready to support the next time we get a chance." Launch tonight was targeted for 9:35:48 p.m., but low clouds caused concern throughout the final hours of the countdown, primarily because of their potential impact on a return-to-launch-site abort. Launch managers also were concerned about the weather at emergency runways in Spain and France. As it turned out, the rain in Spain appeared within limits and conditions in Florida were deemed acceptable for an RTLS, should an emergency be declared shortly after launch. But during a hold at the T-minus nine-minute mark, weather officers decided a low deck of clouds over the space center was too thick, violating launch commit criteria. Leinbach decided to take the countdown to the T-minus five-minute mark and hold there, hoping conditions would improve during the final five minutes of the 10-minute launch window. But it was not to be and he reluctantly cut off the countdown. The shuttle's overall launch periord extends through Dec. 26. But NASA managers want to launch Discovery before Dec. 17 if at all possible to avoid having the shuttle in orbit on New Year's day. The shuttle's navigation software was not designed to fly over a year-end rollover and some clocks would consider Jan. 1 to be day 366 instead of the first day of the new year. The astronauts can reset those systems, but it's a complex procedure in an already complicated flight. In addition, flight controllers don't want the shuttle to make the "YERO" transition unless it's docked to the space station at the time. That requirement would prevent a launch between Dec. 18 and 22.

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Matthew Walker joins me to talk all about the importance of sleep on your driving performance – everything from how it impacts learning to your ability react and focus. He also provides tips on how to get better sleep, how to manage jet lag, the effect a lack of sleep can have on your health, what drugs and alcohol do to sleep, and memory formation and practice. In addition to a love of all things motorsport, Matthew is the Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. With a degree in neuroscience and PhD in neurophysiology, he is also the founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. And of course, he is the author of the International Bestseller book, Why We Sleep. Matt’s Speed Secret: Get no less than seven hours of sleep.

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Should I wear supplements for muscle tissue growth? – The way to put together supplements Train Smart Training smart occurs when you’re competent to complete certain exercises that target the muscles you want to build while also being ready to do the physical exercises that will help you get better. While at this time there are quite a few basic activities that each and every bodybuilder must know, you will find several exercises that require the assistance of a personal trainer. The Top nine Bodybuilding Tips. They are going to know the exercises that you need to concentrate on and the ones that you must steer clear from. Find a Trainer With regards to education wise, you have to search for someone with practical experience. They are about to coach you on the strategies which are must construct the muscles you need. This’s not someone who is going to teach you how to lift weights. The main distinction between a SARM and anabolic steroid is the fact that a SARM is a picky androgen receptor modulator, while anabolic steroid is a synthetic hormone. Anabolic steroids can have serious side effects, while SARMs are generally viewed as safe. What is the difference between a SARM and/or anabolic steroid? Supplements are simply love herbal teas. They are not absolutely a waste of money. It won’t damage you to use a product as long as you understand how to make use of it. For example, you can purchase a special muscle-building tea and work with it each day. You must know your body and what is needed. SARMs are usually taken orally, in the form of a tablet or capsule. How can you consider a SARM? They’re ordinarily taken twice or once a day, so the dosage depends on the individual’s fat and desired results. What exactly are the unwanted side effects of SARMs? Some SARMs is able to have side effects, including acne, hair loss, as well as decreased libido. However, these side effects are generally mild and reversible. When SARMs bind to these receptors, they is able to activate or prevent the androgen receptor, based on the kind of SARM. SARMs work by binding to androgen receptors in the body. These receptors are found in numerous tissues, including muscle, bone, and fat. For example, testosterone is able to stimulate the androgen receptor, while many SARMs for Sale can inhibit it. But, in case you are not eating enough calories every single day, it might slow down the results you’re seeing and also stop them completely. To get thin, you are going to have to reduce your calories. This is the reason why dieting is very critical. You’ll find a lot of things which you are going to want to focus on. It is so easy to get distracted when you’re just starting. You will want to train hard as well as get a lot of sleep. There’ll be certain exercises that you’ll want to pay attention to while others that you are able to skip.

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Summers Sees Fall Unless Prosperity Shared. “Out of the Spotlight” Postings for November 26th Summers Sees Fall Unless Prosperity Shared.Lawrence Summers, recently tapped by President-elect Obama to head up the National Economic Council, spoke about the importance of shared prosperity at the Harvard Business School۪s 100th Centennial Summit. In the October 2008 address, Summers noted three challenges the nation faces and argued that the right economic choices need to be made not just to address well being but also to ensure the “legitimacy of our society” “..The challenge of maintaining stable economic prosperity and economic growth, the challenge of making sure that that prosperity is widely and legitimately shared and the challenge of building a global system that works for citizens of all nations. We all need to recognize more Americans think the country is going in the wrong directionMore Americans think that their children aren۪t likely to be as economically successful as they were and if one looks at Congress, if one looks at the President , if one looks at business leaders as a groupfaith in their leadership is at a low. And so making the choices that lie ahead wisely, decisively, and in the broad interest is of immense importance not just for peoples۪ economic well being but for a sense of the broad legitimacy of the society of which we are a part. Prosperity, maintaining it, increasing it.” Posted by Jodie, November 26, 2008 Here at“Out of the Spotlight”we love rumors and gossip (at least of the non-malicious type), so if you hear names that you think we should pay attention to, drop us a line at firstname.lastname@example.org@hotmail.com.We۪ll post new names as we get em! Of course,OOTSdishes on much more than who might be on the dream team. Check out“Out of the Spotlight”for our take on behind-the-scenes policy sparring, the twists and turns of political plans, and more. Contributions welcome!

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Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2023 January 8 Explanation: The hydrogen in your body, present in every molecule of water, came from the Big Bang. There are no other appreciable sources of hydrogen in the universe. The carbon in your body was made by nuclear fusion in the interior of stars, as was the oxygen. Much of the iron in your body was made during supernovas of stars that occurred long ago and far away. The gold in your jewelry was likely made from neutron stars during collisions that may have been visible as short-duration gamma-ray bursts or gravitational wave events. Elements like phosphorus and copper are present in our bodies in only small amounts but are essential to the functioning of all known life. The featured periodic table is color coded to indicate humanity's best guess as to the nuclear origin of all known elements. The sites of nuclear creation of some elements, such as copper, are not really well known and are continuing topics of observational and computational research. Authors & editors: Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) NASA Official: Phillip Newman Specific rights apply. A service of: ASD at NASA / GSFC, NASA Science Activation & Michigan Tech. U.

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The massive shift to remote work during the pandemic altered the way many offices operate and increased interest in the potential for widespread telecommuting to help reduce traffic, transportation emissions, and other harmful impacts. We have reported several studies, however, that suggest remote work simply lets people drive at different times of day and for purposes other than commuting. A new study backs that finding. Several states and many local governments are growing more interested in measuring vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as a key indicator of transportation emissions levels and other unwanted impacts. But measuring VMT, especially at the local site level, can be more difficult than it seems. A new study in the Journal of the Planning Association points to data sources, shortcomings, and considerations for measuring VMT in the future. Through a combination of carrots and sticks—but mostly carrots—the federal government has encouraged state DOTs to take ambitious steps to lower the environmental impacts of transportation and to invest in more sustainable travel options. Two years into the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), notes Adie Tomer at Brookings, it is still hard to know the impacts. Many states are still operating under the status quo. Others, however, including many SSTI partners, are seizing the opportunity to bolster ongoing local sustainability initiatives. Driving less is one of the keys to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, and to reducing the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads. Most states have seen an increase in per capita vehicle miles traveled over the last 25 years. There are exceptions, however, where political action, multimodal investment, or the development of compact neighborhoods acted to pull VMT numbers down, says a new report by the Frontier Group. In one sense, departments of transportation are in the business of making it possible for people to travel less, or to at least spend less time traveling. But choosing to build capacity and reduce delay effectively speeds up drivers rather than shortening the length of their trips—in an era when driving less is acknowledged as a first-order climate change mitigation strategy. A recent article in Planetizen proposes a solution. If efforts were focused more on allowing people to conduct their daily affairs—shopping, banking, working, health care—over the internet or on the phone, the author writes, it might make a dent in vehicle miles traveled (VMT): a reduction that decades of tepid investment in multimodal options have not been able to achieve. Conventional thinking holds that congestion stifles the economy. Sitting in traffic or having it take longer to get someplace important would seem to be a drain on productivity. On the contrary, a group of Texas researchers looking at travel survey data from the Puget Sound area of Washington State found that travelers exposed to traffic congestion and travel delay will simply find a means of getting from point A to point B that doesn’t rely on driving. Their novel approach incorporates data on whether people choose to live in places that support their preferred travel options or way of life, addressing the question of residential self-selection. Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the U.S. totaled 3.17 trillion last year, according to preliminary estimates from FHWA. That is a one percent increase from 2021 and a nine percent increase from 2020—the height of the pandemic—but still nearly three percent lower than VMT in 2019. After accounting for population growth, the average American drove four percent less in 2022 than in 2019 and six percent less than the highest point in 2004. The Biden administration’s newly released National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization represents an historic mission alignment among federal agencies to meet an economy-wide goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050. The U.S. Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, along with the Environmental Protection Agency, have developed this joint strategy to guide the decarbonization of the transportation sector—the largest GHG contributor, currently generating roughly one-third of U.S. emissions. When gas prices rise it seems reasonable to expect people to economize by driving less. According to one indicator brought to light by Eno Center for Transportation, gasoline usage in the U.S.—and by extension driving—hit an all-time high during fiscal year 2022. During the same period gas prices were the highest we’ve seen—adjusted for inflation—since the great recession that began in 2008. But the U.S. is swiftly returning to pre-pandemic levels of vehicle miles traveled (VMT), perhaps due to pandemic-era travel patterns and relocations. Many agencies have renewed their focus on making transportation systems more equitable for all travelers, or they are being pressured to do so by advocates. Travelers who are Black, Latino, Native, or Asian can feel unsafe in public spaces due to exposure to law enforcement, or the hateful or racist behaviors of others. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought awareness of this situation to the fore. The ability to stay active during the pandemic—especially by walking—contributed to better physical and mental health. For those who did not have access, or felt unsafe outside, and could not stay active, outcomes were not so rosy. New pandemic-era research from Melbourne, Australia, shows that Asians may have walked less in order to avoid racist confrontations and because they didn’t have access to good places to walk.

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Meet Vanilla, the herd grandmother. Have you ever wondered what happens to our goats as they get older and are eventually unable to produce offspring and be a part of the milking herd? Well, read on to find out how our newest retired doe, Vanilla, will spend her golden years. Vanilla was born on the ranch on February 29, 2016 - that’s right, she was a leap year baby! So while she technically will only be celebrating her 2nd birthday this year, she is actually 8 years old in 2024. This means that Vanilla is in her retirement years, which our does usually reach when they are between 6 and 8 years old. How do we know when it is time for the does to be retired, you might ask. Well, it is usually quite obvious as they will begin to produce less milk over the course of the year, they will dry off (stop producing milk) earlier in the year than the rest of the herd, and they generally are a bit less fertile than they were in their younger years. Once it is time for a doe to be retired, we then decide to either keep the doe in the herd or re-home her to a loving family who is looking to add one of our lovely does to their family. Vanilla is a beautiful doe with strong genetics - most of her daughters look just like her and share her tan/white coloring. These does make a valuable addition to both our dairy herd or a loving family, as they are generally very docile, friendly, and mostly just want to enjoy some green foliage and warm sunshine as they relax through their retirement. Vanilla happens to be the owner, Michelle’s, favorite goat (not that we have favorites…), so we plan to keep Vanilla in the herd with her daughters, granddaughters, and her many friends for years to come. While Vanilla enjoys her retirement, she will get lots of scratches from her caretakers and tour guests, long afternoons napping in the sunshine, and all the delicious hay and foliage she desires. Goats generally live to be about 12 years old, though our last retiree, Almond, lived to be over 13 years old before quietly passing away in her sleep in her warm barn among her lifelong herd mates. Hopefully Vanilla will live as long a life as her predecessor, and we will be there to enjoy every minute of it alongside her. If you would like to sponsor Vanilla to help pay for her feed and healthcare during her retirement, you can do so here. You can also come meet her and the rest of the herd on one of our ranch tours by visiting our website here.

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Stay A Student : The Importance of Humility and Modesty Four pupils used to practice meditation in the time before Zen came to Japan. These close friends vowed to each other to observe silence for seven days. The first day passed well. But as the evening progressed and the oil lamps became dim, one student couldn’t help himself. “Attend to the lamps!” he shouted impatiently to an assistant. His friend turned to him, surprised. “You are not supposed to speak! Have you forgotten?” The third friend piped up, “You fools! Why are you talking?” “Hah, I’m the only one who’s kept silent!” exclaimed the last. Explanation Of The Wisdom Before judging others, pause for a moment and ask: How perfect am I? As you can see, all of these 4 meditators started judging each other when one of them screwed up without realizing that they, themselves, broke the silence as well. Life is full of chances to criticise others. To judge other people’s life decisions. To show them how wrong they are. And when we are in the teacher’s seat for a while thinking we are the king, we forget to be students again. - You went to a 10-day meditation retreat? Well, that is good. Congratulations! You But realize that Buddhist monks have been doing retreats that span over months. Can you handle a 60-day long retreat? - You have been meditation for 6 months for 1 hour a day? Well, that is good. Congratulations! But have you tried meditating for 2 hours without interruptions? It is much harder than an hour. The challenge of the sit increases exponentially. - You had an enlightenment experience? Well, that is good. Congratulations! But can you maintain mindfulness at the tip of the nose 24 hours a day? Do you have highly developed and effortless concentration skills? Can you see where I am getting at? It is easy to judge other people. There will always be people you can feel superior over. But it is not so easy to see our faults and arrogance. Most often, someone who is senior and wiser than us needs to show us how deluded we are. Unless we meet with a Zen master, it is all too easy to over-estimate our abilities in our meditation practice. The path of humility requires you to point the finger at yourself. It is the more difficult path but this is where growth happens. The journey is long. If you relax too early, your progress will be halted. As the stoic philosopher, Epictetus said: “You can not know what you think you already know.” So keep being a student. Always. There is only one way to put this wisdom into practical living: start a daily meditation practice and start an investigation towards enlightenment. Theory, debates, reading, listening, talking, arguing and knowledge will only get you so far. You must “walk the talk”. If in doubt, remember the priceless wisdom. “Meditate on the breath (mindfulness meditation to build concentration and awareness skills) and then self-enquire (the teachings of Ramana Maharshi) until you are free of all psychological sufferings and ego. (aka enlightenment) Do this everyday and trust in the process that eventually your mind will be healed. Because all good things require training and patience. Know that as long as you do the work, the results will eventually follow.” If you liked this article, you might also like these: - Mind Blowing Interview With Massimo Pigliucci - Stoicism on Wisdom: You Don’t Have Problems - Stoic Book Review: Ego is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday - Stoicism Training With Epictetus - Stoic Reading List: 6 Must-Read Books To Get You Started - Stoicism on Wisdom: Don’t Rationalize Irrational Behaviour - Stoicism on Morality: Consequentialism and Virtue Ethics - Stoicism on Courage: How to Develop Self Esteem? - What is Stoicism? A Definition and 3 Stoic Exercises To Get You Started - Negative Visualization: An Ancient Stoic Technique For Creating Happiness

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It looks like the thousands of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma over Oxycontin are about to be settled, a new audit finds California's unlicensed pot shops greatly outnumber licensed ones, Florida's attorney general seeks to block a marijuana legalization initiative, and more. Florida Attorney General Challenges Legalization Initiative. State Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) is challenging a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize marijuana in the state… on the grounds that it is too detailed. The amendment is 10 pages long. "There is no way 10 pages of the law can be summarized clearly in 75 words or less and would adequately convey to the voters what exactly they will be voting on," the attorney general said. There are two significant legalization initiative campaigns underway in the state; the one Moody is challenging is the "Regulate Marijuana in a Manner Similar to Alcohol to Establish Age, Licensing, and Other Restrictions" initiative. Now it will be up to the state Supreme Court to determine whether the initiative comports with the legal requirements. New Mexico Task Force Opposes State-Run Pot Shops. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's (D) Cannabis Legalization Working Group, which is looking at regulatory options for marijuana legalization, has come out against state-run marijuana stores. Instead, it is endorsing a system of licensing commercial entities. The working group also recommends barring local governments from banning pot shops, although they would be allowed to impose zoning and similar restrictions. Ohio Medical Board Rejects Anxiety, Autism as Qualifying Conditions. The State Medical Board voted Wednesday to reject adding anxiety and autism spectrum disorder to the state's list of qualifying conditions for the use of medical marijuana. Earlier this year, the state's Medical Marijuana Expert Review Committee recommended adding the conditions, but the board overruled them. It did say it might revisit the issue later "if additional studies or evidence are brought forth in the petition process." Heroin and Prescription Opioids Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family Agree to Oxycontin Settlement. Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family have reportedly agreed to a tentative settlement of thousands of lawsuits filed by states and other localities over the role of Oxycontin in the current opioid epidemic. According to news reports, Purdue will file for bankruptcy and effectively dissolve, while a new company will form and continue selling Oxycontin, with the revenues going to the plaintiffs in the lawsuit settlement. The deal is expected to be worth between $10 and $12 billion, including $3 billion from the Sackler family, the owners of Purdue. Philippines Refuses to Grant UN Access to Investigate Bloody Drug War. The Philippines will not allow visits by the United Nations to investigate its brutal war on drugs, Foreign Minister Teodoro Locsin said Wednesday. He called the UN experts "bastards" who had already prejudged his country. Asked if UN investigators should be allowed to work in the country, he said: "No. Because they have already prejudged. I already said those bastards -- especially that woman acting like the queen in Alice in Wonderland -- first, the judgment, then the trial. No." That was a reference to Agnes Callamard, the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary executions, who has been a staunch critic of Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte.

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Carbon fiber is a wonderful material that is both lightweight and strong. Just about every part on a bicycle can be made out of carbon fiber. When you're installing a carbon fiber part though, you never want to overtighten it. Unfortunately, when carbon fiber parts are tightened down to their max torque, they can still slip. That's where Muc-Off comes in with their Carbon Gripper. It is a highly efficient carbon fiber assembly compound that creates friction between carbon parts that prevents them from slipping. You can use this for your seatpost, handlebars and stem.

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5x7 inch frame - backgrounds may vary Trengganua sibylla Cicada - Not quite as big as the Giant Angamiana floridula cicada, but just as cool. Beautiful green and yellow wings with huge beautiful eyes. Always a conversation piece. Wingspan approximately 4inches. Encased in a black plastic float frame with elasticity film which allows you to easily see both sides of your baby. The plastic film allows you to better see the physical characteristics of your critter while keeping them safe. You can open the frame but it will probably damage your new insect friend. Trengganua sibylla (Stål, 1863) is a cicada found in southeast Asia, specifically peninsular Malaysia and Thailand. A great addition to any cabinet of curiosities or classroom educational tool! The critter pictured is an example of what you will be receiving. No worries, they are all about the same and super lovely.

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Article length: 1300 words (preview 275/wds) Strong dramatic moments are key building blocks in story. Even in an action oriented spectacle, moments of high drama engage the reader and develop the empathetic bond to the characters. In a drama genre story, the drama itself drives the narrative. No matter how you crack it, it’s dang important to understand how to effectively convey drama in the scene. While establishing and expressing drama relies on bringing together many (if not all) of the writing fundamentals, here are two not-so-obvious considerations that will inject your dramatic moments with “high-octane, crazy blood.” <For you non-Mad Max fans, that’s a good thing!> First and primarily, time. Second, consequences of actions/decisions. Technically, drama is a loaded word in the creative writing world. It can mean different things, at different moments, to different people. After all, “dramatic” is an adjective, meaning sudden, striking, exciting, impressive, etc. And such descriptors apply to so much of writing an engaging script. Before we go on to define drama, let’s take a look at a close, important cousin, that sometimes masquerades as drama, I speak of course, of tension. In the writer’s guide I define tension as “heightened emotional state derived from an immediate danger or threat.” The reason why tension often gets labeled drama is revealed in the first part of the sentence–heightened emotional state. Heightened emotional state is the core of good drama. Think about it when was the last time you read or saw a really good dramatic scene where the characters involved were indifferent? I’m gonna guess, no time recently. So for this article and for your future writing, consider the following definition of drama; How to define drama and a couple of key tips to exploit it in your writing round out this one. Sign up for full access and don't forget you'll get access to the bigger Drama genre series article!

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In this essay, we will explore the meaningful concept encapsulated in the phrase “Nathi Singabantu” or “We Are People Too.” This phrase holds a deep meaning of unity and togetherness. Let’s embark on a journey to understand the essence of “Nathi Singabantu” and how it relates to our shared human experience. Essay on Nathi Singabantu: Embracing Unity and Togetherness Unity in Diversity – Embracing Differences Imagine a world where various colors, languages, and traditions come together, just like the idea behind “Nathi Singabantu.” Similar to characters from different video game universes joining forces, this phrase emphasizes the importance of unity amid diversity. It tells us that while we all have unique qualities, we are interconnected as a human family. “Nathi Singabantu” teaches us to value diversity while maintaining harmony and unity. Community and Support – Coming Together for a Common Goal Imagine a society where compassion, teamwork, and friendship are the foundation of a strong community. This is the essence of “Nathi Singabantu.” Similar to players in a game working together for success, this phrase highlights the importance of a close-knit community. It shows that we are never alone on our journey – we are all parts of a bigger whole, each guiding the way for others. Empathy and Understanding: Seeing from Others’ Perspective Think about moments when understanding crosses language barriers. “Nathi Singabantu” encourages such empathetic connections. Just like characters in a game assuming different roles to understand complex situations, the phrase prompts us to practice empathy. It urges us to see the world from others’ viewpoints, creating an atmosphere where empathy leads to deeper connections. By sharing their struggles and achievements, we create a compassionate environment together. Lessons from “Nathi Singabantu”: Strengthening Relationships Let’s pause and learn from the wisdom of “Nathi Singabantu.” Just like avatars in a video game gain insights from their journeys, this phrase imparts valuable lessons. It suggests that unity doesn’t suppress individuality – instead, it makes us collectively stronger. “Nathi Singabantu” shows us the path where like-minded souls create unbreakable bonds through kindness, respect, and the power of unity. Spreading the Message: Promoting Unity Imagine a word spreading across society, bringing people together. This is the power of “Nathi Singabantu.” Just like characters in a game sharing knowledge and resources, we too can spread the message of “Nathi Singabantu.” As ambassadors of unity, we invite others to unite in solidarity. Through our words and actions, we create a wave of positivity that touches our communities. As we conclude our intellectual journey through the lens of “Nathi Singabantu,” let’s remember that unity and shared identity are the pillars of a harmonious world. Like characters in a game forming alliances to overcome challenges, our connection, respect, and understanding form the foundation to face life’s trials. “Nathi Singabantu” reminds us that by celebrating diversity and committing to unity, we write a narrative where compassion, unity, and boundless kindness thrive. Hello! Welcome to my Blog StudyParagraphs.co. My name is Angelina. I am a college professor. I love reading writing for kids students. This blog is full with valuable knowledge for all class students. Thank you for reading my articles.

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At a glance, the Celtic nations of Ireland and Scotland share a semblance of cultural kinship that is deeply rooted in ancient traditions and vibrant histories. Among the most tangible manifestations of this are the iconic kilts, garments that wrap around the wearer in folds of fabric steeped in symbolism and history. The Irish kilt vs Scottish kilt, although similar in appearance, encapsulates distinct narratives and cultural significance that set them apart. This article aims to unravel the intricacies and nuances that distinguish these two traditional garments, delving into their origins, design elements, cultural significance, and contemporary adaptations. As we traverse through time, we will witness the evolution of Irish vs Scottish kilt and how they have come to signify the pride and heritage of two nations with a rich Celtic background. 1. History and Origin of Scottish vs Irish Kilt The story of the Irish kilt is a tale that intertwines ancient traditions with modern nationalism. It begins with the léine, a type of tunic that was historically worn by men and women alike. This knee-length shirt, usually dyed in a saffron hue, was the predominant attire in Ireland for several centuries. As time progressed, external influences began to shape Irish clothing traditions. During the 20th century, the Irish kilt emerged as a significant garment, especially in the realm of ceremonial events and nationalistic gatherings. It became a strong emblem of Irish identity, helping to forge a renewed connection with a heritage that dates back to the Celtic era. The adoption of the kilt in Ireland can be seen as a conscious effort to revive and maintain age-old traditions, fostering a greater sense of national unity and pride. Today, the Irish kilt stands as a testament to Ireland's vibrant history, capturing the essence of a nation that has thrived through periods of prosperity and adversity. It has become an integral part of the Irish cultural tapestry, offering a tangible link to a rich and diverse past. The Scottish kilt has a history that is both rich and colorful. Its origins trace back to the 16th century, a period when the Scottish Highlands were alive with Gaelic traditions. Initially, the garment resembled a full-length cloak, providing both warmth and mobility to the wearer. Over the centuries, the kilt evolved to facilitate easier movement during laborious tasks and in battle. Its design was transformed, with pleats added to allow for greater flexibility. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the kilt became a potent symbol of Scottish identity, especially amidst efforts to suppress Gaelic culture. As a garment, the Scottish kilt carries within its folds stories of bravery, resilience, and a deep connection to the land. It speaks of clan allegiances and familial ties, weaving a narrative that is intrinsically linked to the soul of Scotland. Today, it stands as a proud emblem of Scottish heritage, embodying the spirit of a nation that has staunchly preserved its cultural integrity through the annals of time. 2. Design and Structure Fabric and Weave The Scottish kilt vs Irish kilt, while similar in structure, exhibit notable differences in terms of fabric and weave. The Irish kilt, which traditionally features solid colors, often employs a variety of materials, including modern adaptations that incorporate tweed and other textures. The fabric choices are reflective of Ireland's diverse textile heritage, encompassing a blend of ancient craftsmanship and contemporary innovation. Scottish kilts, on the other hand, have firmly held onto their roots, utilizing woolen fabrics characterized by a twill weave. This choice of fabric not only ensures durability but also adds a rich texture to the garment, enhancing its visual appeal. The intricate weaving techniques employed in creating these kilts are a testament to Scotland's longstanding tradition of excellence in textile production. Color and Patterns One of the most striking differences between Irish kilts vs Scottish lies in their use of color and patterns. Scottish kilts are renowned for their tartan patterns. These intricate designs consist of crisscrossing horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. Each tartan pattern represents a specific clan or region, making it a powerful symbol of Scottish identity and heritage. In contrast, Irish kilts typically stick to solid colors, with saffron and green being the most popular choices. These colors have deep-rooted significance in Irish history, symbolizing various aspects of Irish culture and identity. The use of solid colors gives the Irish kilt outfit a distinct and understated elegance. The cultural significance of Irish vs Scottish kilts contexts is profound, reflecting the rich history and heritage of these nations. For the Irish, kilts hold a special place in their hearts as symbols of Irish heritage and identity. These kilts are often worn during special occasions, such as St. Patrick's Day, where individuals proudly showcase their Irish pride. Moreover, the resurgence of the Irish kilt has played a role in reviving ancient traditions, fostering a deeper connection with Ireland's history. In Scotland, kilts carry a deep cultural significance, embodying the spirit and heritage of the Scottish people. Scottish kilt outfit is commonly worn at weddings, Highland games, and other formal events, symbolizing honor, pride, and a profound connection to one's ancestors. The traditional Scottish kilt serves not merely as a garment but as a piece of history that links individuals to their clans and familial lines. The way kilts are worn and accessorized is an essential part of their tradition and symbolism. Irish kilts are often accompanied by jackets, waistcoats, and accessories such as the sporran and kilt pins. This complete ensemble portrays a sense of dignity and respect towards Irish culture. Wearing a traditional Irish kilt is a nod to ancient traditions with a modern twist, blending the past and present seamlessly. Scottish kilt-wearing traditions are steeped in history, with specific guidelines on how to wear them correctly. The attire typically includes a sporran, kilt hose, ghillie brogues, and sometimes a sgian-dubh (a small dagger) tucked into the sock. Wearing a Scottish kilt is a matter of great pride and honor, showcasing the wearer's allegiance to their clan or region. Both Irish and Scottish kilts have evolved with the times and found relevance in contemporary fashion. The difference between Irish and Scottish kilts is: In recent years, the Irish kilt has experienced a resurgence in contemporary fashion. People now do it for various events and ceremonies, appreciating its versatility and unique design. The Irish kilt has become a symbol in cultural festivals, representing the vibrant and diverse culture of Ireland while embracing modern fashion sensibilities. Scottish kilts remain a vital part of Scotland's cultural fabric. In addition to traditional events, they have also made their mark in modern fashion. Designers incorporate tartan patterns and kilt designs into their collections, ensuring that the Scottish kilt continues to be a timeless garment that embodies the rich history and proud traditions of Scotland. Are Kilts Scottish or Irish? Kilts have roots in both Scottish and Irish traditions. Scottish kilts are renowned for their tartan patterns, representing different clans and regions, while Irish kilts typically feature solid colors, often saffron or green, symbolizing aspects of Irish culture. So, while kilts are worn in both Scotland and Ireland, their designs and cultural significance vary between the two nations. When Did the Scottish Start Wearing Kilts? The exact origin of the Scottish kilt is debated, but it is believed to have been worn for centuries. The modern form of the kilt, with its distinctive tartan patterns, emerged in the late 18th century. However, its predecessor, the "feileadh mor" or belted plaid, was worn much earlier, dating back to at least the 16th century. Why Do Scottish Men Wear Kilts? Scottish men wear kilts for various reasons, including cultural pride, formal occasions, and historical connections. Kilts symbolize Scottish heritage and clan identity, making them popular choices for weddings, Highland games, and other formal events. The kilt is also seen as a connection to Scotland's rich history and ancestral roots. Are kilts only worn by men? No, kilts are worn by both men and women in contemporary fashion, although they have traditionally been associated with men. Can anyone wear a kilt, or is it reserved for specific occasions? Kilts can be worn on various occasions, from formal events to everyday wear, depending on personal preference and cultural context. Are kilts comfortable to wear? Many people find kilts comfortable due to their free-flowing design, especially when made from lightweight materials. In this exploration of the difference between Scottish and Irish kilts, we've uncovered not just clothing items, but artifacts that carry the weight of history, culture, and identity. These kilts, with their unique designs, fabrics, and colors, are symbols of pride and heritage for their respective nations. Whether worn in traditional settings or adapted for modern fashion, they continue to bridge the gap between the past and the present, showcasing a deep-rooted connection to the rich histories of Ireland and Scotland. In doing so, they remind us that clothing can be much more than mere attire; it can be a powerful expression of who we are and where we come from. If you want to buy yourself an amazing Irish tartan kilt or a Scottish one, Super Kilts has all the variety you need. Moreover, you can get your hands on some very useful tips to style your kilt outfits.

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The first uses of solar energy that we know about were as far back as 400 BCE. The ancient Greeks started making their homes on the basis of where the sun’s rays could warm the house during the cold winter months, and this is the first use of solar energy we know about. It could also be considered an early form of heating. It is also said the ancient Greeks and Romans used a form of magnifying glasses* to light fires and torches, especially for religious ceremonies. *Magnifying glasses, although slightly different from today’s sleek models, have also been around for a very long time, with the oldest model found from 424 BCE. These were glass spheres filled with water (you can try looking through a glass or bottle of water to read something – it does magnify the writing), but it was all they had to magnify the desired object back then. They were also good for focusing the sun’s rays onto something to start a fire. Small Discoveries Of Solar Energy Leading To Today’s Uses Getting to the point we are at today where a home solar system can effectively heat a home, produce hot water, and run electrical gadgets, was a long and windy road filled with small discoveries rather than a sudden breakthrough. This means tens of people were involved in making the solar power process work better and more efficiently. In some cases, this was a matter of tweaking a discovery to make it more effective, and in others of making the discovery in the first place. Mentioned here are only a few of these contributors, along with what they discovered. - Although often left out of lists of achievements relating to solar power, a Swiss scientist called Horace de Saussure made a solar energy collector in 1767, nicknamed a “hot box.” Although little is said about this invention, it, or something very similar based on it, was used by the astronomer John Herschel for cooking food while on an expedition in Africa – this would lead you to believe the hot box did work. - The discovery that it was possible to use the sun to create electricity was made by a French Physicist called Antoine-Cesar Becquerel in 1839. - In 1860 another Frenchman, Auguste Mouchout, believing even way back then that his country was depending too much on non-sustainable fuel, set out to create a sustainable alternative, and within five years, he had made a solar-powered steam engine. (It makes you wonder why no one in the intervening years had the same thought until only a few years ago when panic hit.) - The first patent for a solar cell was granted in 1888 to Edward Weston, an English chemist living in America. - For a while, the “inventions” were limited to bettering existing ideas, such as using different substances to coat solar cells, so they were more efficient at converting light into electricity. - In the 1920s, solar water heating systems were used in some areas in America. - The first photovoltaic cell was made in 1941 by the American Russell Ohl. - In 1954, Bell Laboratories developed the first modern silicon solar cell, much as we know it today. - In 1957, AT&T got a patent for the first solar battery. - In 1962, Telstar, the communication satellite, was solar powered. From that point onwards, solar power didn’t look back and is becoming more and more popular. It is one of the most sustainable fuels available. You can have just about anything driven by solar power, including a car (there was even talk about solar roads, see the section on solar roads for more details), but solar lights are perhaps the most common solar devices. As these became more readily available and more affordable, many house owners bought an array to position outside their homes. These offer not only free light, but also a light that requires no wires or lines and therefore no installation. This combination proved very popular and continues to do so today. Download Your Free Easy Guide To Solar Power Easy Guild to Solar Power is a book designed to explain how solar power works in terms and ways everyone can understand. It sets out to let readers have enough knowledge to make informed choices about using this alternative energy source. There are sections on the history of solar power and how it works, as well as the different systems available. Also, for anyone with a limited budget there are many ideas for reducing your carbon footprint in economical and easy ways. Suggestions for home improvements, all solar based are also included and helpful tips. A little of everything for everyone is how one reader described it.

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In the second session of the Global Thinkers of the International Discussion Series, join Faisal Devji of the Faculty of History and St Antony’s College for a discussion of the international thought of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Jinnah was a lawyer, a politician, and the founder of modern Pakistan. Faced with the serious problems of a young country, he tackled Pakistan’s problems with authority. He was not regarded as merely the Governor-General, and is revered as the father of the nation. He worked hard until overpowered by age and disease in Karachi, the place of his birth, in 1948.

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However, various other research didn’t present significant associations between SSB and SSA positivity and adverse pregnancy outcomes.6 8 12 There was a substantial association of ds-DNA positivity with preeclampsia. declare that predisposes to undesirable being pregnant outcomes. strong course=”kwd-title” Keywords: systemic lupus erythematosus, being pregnant Key text messages Among a distinctive BLACK cohort, there can be an elevated risk of undesirable being pregnant outcomes in SLE situations both before and after SLE medical diagnosis compared with handles. There could be a predisease condition in SLE that adversely impacts being pregnant outcomes and could not be completely antibody mediated. Launch Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is certainly a chronic autoimmune disease with a solid feminine predominance. African-Americans possess a threefold elevated prevalence of SLE, develop SLE at a youthful age group and also have elevated SLE-related mortality and morbidity weighed against Caucasians.1C5 SLE diagnosis is connected with adverse pregnancy outcomes with an elevated threat of preeclampsia, preterm live birth, low birth weight, spontaneous abortion (SAB) and stillbirth.6C14 However, the issue of whether there’s a difference between outcome risk before versus after medical diagnosis of SLE is not well studied within an African-American cohort. 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Our research population contains an African-American Gullah inhabitants of the ocean Islands of SC with a successful homogeneous hereditary and environmental history,15 16 a higher prevalence of multipatient households with SLE,17 and a definite cultural identification.18 By examining being pregnant outcomes before and after SLE medical diagnosis, this research was conducted to explore whether there’s a predisease declare that negatively affects being pregnant outcomes. Sufferers and strategies This analysis was completed in compliance using the Helsinki Declaration using the approval from the Institutional Review Panel on the Medical College or university of SC. Data because GSK126 of this research had been analysed retrospectively from details collected from research visits which were component of a longitudinal observational cohort known as SLE in Gullah Wellness (SLEIGH), that was were only available in 2002. A far more complete explanation from the cohort continues to be reported previously.17 Briefly, eligible situations had GSK126 been (1) age group 2?above and years, (2) self-identified seeing that African-American Gullah from the ocean Island area of SC, (3) identified as having SLE by conference in least 4 from the 11 classification requirements as designated with Rabbit Polyclonal to OR8K3 the American University of Rheumatology (ACR),19 20 (4) in a position to speak and understand British and (5) able and ready to offer informed consent. SLE situations had been asked to create family members close friends and people through the Gullah community, who had been unaffected by SLE, to a scholarly research go to for recruitment as potential handles. Handles one of them scholarly research had been verified never to possess SLE utilizing a testing interview, laboratory and examination testing.17 GSK126 Classification as Gullah needed that the topics self-identify and concur that parents and grandparents had been of Gullah heritage without known ancestors which were not of Gullah lineage. From the 888 individuals in the SLEIGH cohort, analyses had been limited to African-American Gullah feminine situations and handles confirming at least one being pregnant. Demographic, socioeconomic and pregnancy data were collected. Pregnancy outcomes were self-reported with adverse events confirmed by chart review. Stillbirth was defined as pregnancy loss at or after 22?weeks, and SAB as loss before 22?weeks. At the time of study design, the WHO and International Classification of Disease defined stillbirth as greater than 22?weeks.21 Low birth weight was defined as less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces and preterm live birth as delivery before 37?weeks. Preeclampsia was self-reported based on questions asked by a physician and included Did you experience high blood pressure during this pregnancy? If the subject answered yes, then the subsequent question asked was did your doctor diagnose you with preeclampsia or eclampsia, requiring hospitalisation and treatment, usually delivery of the baby? If the subject answered yes or was not sure of the answer, a chart review was performed. Preeclampsia was not further classified as mild or severe for this study. Stillbirth and SAB were grouped as fetal loss for secondary analyses. Stillbirth, SAB, low birth weight, preterm live birth and preeclampsia were grouped. (a) Scheme for chitosan-collagen scaffold formation; (b) Scheme depicting mechanical stimulation applied to chitosan-collagen scaffold; (c) Chitosan-collagen scaffold; (d) Stress/strain graph. principles that are at the root of cardiovascular disease in the laboratory. 1.?Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in most developed countries such as the United States and is a broad term given to a set of pathologies that affect the myocardium, heart valves, or vasculature in the body [1, 2]. The progression of CVD usually leads to the deterioration of one or more of the structures and cells of the heart and will, at their end-stage, need to replacement in order to improve the prognosis of patients affected. Current medical practices usually involve grafting tissues from the patients own body, donors, animals, or synthetically made constructs. Autografts, such as coronary artery bypass grafts, are performed by harvesting part of the patients own saphenous vein or other vessel to treat ischemia . End stage heart failure is treated by allografting a heart from a donor , while some valve replacement surgeries normally involve xenografting bovine or porcine heart valves . Synthetic valves and vascular grafts can also be implanted to treat CVD. Although each type of graft Cinobufagin holds promise in treating one of the pathologies associated with CVD, each has their set of disadvantages that include, but are not limited to, a shortage of donor organs that are readily available , anticoagulation therapy , immune rejection , and limited durability . As such, other avenues for readily available and compatible treatments are needed. Cardiovascular tissue engineering endeavors to repair damaged or ineffective blood vessels, heart valves, and cardiac muscle . Cinobufagin Current strategies to accomplish such a feat include the differentiation of stem cells into mature and functional tissues on biomaterials that support the tissues growth and development. The biomaterials of choice usually involve either natural or synthetic hydrogels, or decellularized matrices as they provide a porous, interconnected polymeric network that allow cells to migrate, proliferate, and receive the nutrients that are essential to their survival . Moreover, because of their potential to reduce the immune rejection of grafts, decrease thrombogenic effects, and prospectively have tissues available on demand, the use of autologous and allogenic stem cells are a hot topic in cardiac tissue engineering [13, 14]. Generation of cardiac structures requires the integration of cardiac fibroblasts, cardiomyocytes, and endothelial cells, derived from multiple stem cell sources (Figure 1). Open in a separate window Figure 1: Cells for cardiac tissue engineering. These cells can be derived from multiple stem cell sources as shown in the figure. Reproduced with permission from . Three-dimensional bioprinting technology, an additive manufacturing technique that employs a layer-by-layer approach, has been implemented to develop the next generation of cardiac patches. Numerous efforts have been made to 3D bioprint functional cardiac tissues-on-a-chip using biomaterials such as scaffolds or bioinks that could restore the functions of the damaged myocardium. Some of the biomaterials that were utilized to 3D bioprint myocardial tissue include alginate , collagen [17, 18], gelatin [19, 20], hyaluronic acid , and decellularized extracellular matrix scaffolds, among others . Despite the many successes of 3D printed scaffold based cardiac patches, they are not without imperfections. Scaffolds have a high probability of rapid degeneration, eventually resulting in reduced physical or mechanical stability [23, 24]. However, 3D bioprinting of scaffold-free cardiac patches have yielded satisfactory outcomes. Atmanli et al. demonstrated the fabrication of functional cardiac patches using microcontact 3D bioprinting of double transgenic murine committed ventricular progenitors (CVPs) . These patches were found to keep up the unique architecture of the native myocardial cells . A separate study carried out by Ong et al. fabricated spontaneously beating biomaterial-free cardiac patches by 3D bioprinting combined cell spheroids comprising aggregates of human being induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPS-CMs), fibroblasts, and ECs . Bioprinted cardiac patches fabricated Cinobufagin from gelatin methacrylate-cardiac extracellular matrix (GelMA-cECM) hydrogel centered bioinks laden with human being cardiac progenitor cells Rabbit Polyclonal to ATRIP were found to increase the angiogenic potential and showed vascularization when applied on rat hearts . Additional research groups have also met with success in building scaffold-free 3D bioprinted cardiac patches exhibiting viability, vascularization, and engraftment of cells following implantation [26, 27]. Motivated by these results, we added fibrin to our previously optimized photopolymerizable gelatin-based bioink to fabricate cardiac cell-laden constructs with hiPS-CMs or CM cell lines and cardiac fibroblasts (CFs). The cell-laden. Ioversol markedly improved the actions of caspase-9 and caspase-3 (Amount 1E), and caused cell apoptosis seeing that assessed by TUNEL stain (Amount 1D) Furthermore, the inhibitory ramifications of DBcAMP against ioversol-induced lack of cell viability (Amount 1C), apoptosis (Amount 1D), and caspase activation (Amount 1E) were all reversed nearly completely by H89, an A kinase inhibitor,25 wortmannin, a PI 3-kinase inhibitor,26 and SH-6, an Akt inhibitor.27 Open in another window Figure 1 Ramifications of DBcAMP, forskolin and a prostacyclin analog beraprost against lack of cell viability induced by ioversol in LLC-PK1 cells (A, B), and participation of the kinase/PI 3-kinase/Akt pathway in the inhibitory ramifications of DBcAMP over the reduction in cell viability (C), over the increase in the amount of apoptotic cells assessed by TUNEL stain (D), and on the activation of caspase 9 and caspase 3 (E) induced by ioversol in LLC-PK1 cells. ioversol. These results claim that elevation of endogenous cAMP successfully prevents radiocontrast nephropathy through activation of the kinase/PI 3-kinase/Akt accompanied by CREB phosphorylation and improved appearance of Bcl-2. Radiocontrast nephropathy is normally a major problem after radiographical evaluation with iodinated comparison materials. Although small is well known about mobile mechanisms underlying comparison nephropathy, direct dangerous actions on renal tubular cells1C4 and/or reduction in renal bloodstream stream5,6 are believed to become implicated in the pathogenesis of radiocontrast nephropathy. We’ve recently shown a selection of radiocontrast mass media decrease cell viability within a porcine renal tubular cell series LLC-PK1 cells.7 The cell injury is accompanied with the nuclear fragmentation, upsurge in the true variety of cells stained with annexin V, a protein displaying high affinity for phosphatidyl serine, and activation of caspases, recommending which the cell damage is normally connected with apoptosis thereby. Moreover, ioversol decreases the appearance for Bcl-2 mRNA and elevated that for Bax mRNA. These intracellular occasions and apoptosis induced by ioversol are reversed with a non-hydrolysable cAMP analog dibutyryl cAMP (DBcAMP)7 or improvement of endogenous cAMP synthesis with beraprost,8 a well balanced prostacyclin analog. We also discovered that the defensive aftereffect of DBcAMP would depend on the experience of the kinase, phosphatidyl inositol 3 (PI 3)-kinase and Akt. Nevertheless, it really is uncertain how PI 3-kinase/Akt pathway regulates ioversol-induced renal tubular cell apoptosis. Cyclic AMP response component binding proteins (CREB) is among focus on proteins that are phosphorylated with a kinase9 and is actually a regulator of different stimulus-dependent transcriptional occasions involving cell success.10,11 Phosphorylation of CREB at Ser133 binds towards the CRE site on the promoter region of bcl-2 gene and up-regulates Bcl-2 expression.12C14 To look for the role of Mulberroside C CREB in cAMP-mediated protection against renal tubular cell injury induced by ioversol, we investigated the result of DBcAMP on ioversol-induced changes in mRNA expression for Bcl-2 and Bax, and apoptosis in LLC-PK1 cells expressed with dominant negative type Rabbit Polyclonal to NCAPG of CREB. Subsequently, we looked into the result of beraprost on renal damage and adjustments in the appearance for Bcl-2 and Bax induced with the intravenous shot of ioversol in mice with unilateral renal occlusion. Components and Methods Components The following chemical substances and drugs had been obtained from industrial resources: ioversol (Optiray 350, 350 mg iodine/ml), a nonionic iodinated radiocontrast moderate (Tyco Healthcare Japan Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan), d-2,3-dideoxy-myoinositol 1-[(for ten minutes, as well as the resultant pellets had been suspended in 1 ml lysis buffer (BioVision, Inc.) and put through caspase activity assay. In a couple of tests where caspase-3 activity was assessed for ten minutes, the focus of 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin (AMC) liberated in to the supernatant was driven at an excitation wavelength of 380 nm and an emission wavelength of 460 nm utilizing a fluorescence microplate audience (MTP-800AFC, Corona Electric powered Co., Ltd., Ibaragi, Mulberroside C Japan). The proteins focus was assessed using bovine serum albumin as the typical, based on the approach to Bradford.17 The caspase activity was portrayed as nmol of AMC produced per mg proteins. Immunofluorescent Recognition for Phosphorylated Akt and Phosphorylated cAMP Reactive Element Binding Proteins (CREB) The immunofluorescent discolorations for phosphorylated Akt (pAkt) and phosphorylated CREB (pCREB) had been carried out, based on the approach to Gupta et al18 and Inglefield et al,19 respectively. Quickly, cells had been cultured on 8-chamber plastic material slides (IWAKI/Asahi Techno Cup Co., Ltd., Chiba, Japan) on the thickness of 2 104 cells/cm2 and incubated every day and night. Cells had been treated with 0.3 mmol/L DBcAMP for ten Mulberroside C minutes for pAkt assay or. Leibacher J, Henschler R. 1 Amounts of medical tests using MSC authorized in various countries. The amounts of tests registered by companies had been counted for every country and demonstrated for the stages of the tests. SCT3-9-17-s002.tif (1.3M) GUID:?2EAB9AE2-F7DA-4C49-8CD8-3B1D9050A4A6 Supplemental Figure 2 Businesses involved with clinical trials with MSC. All tests involving involvement of companies had been chosen from our INCB39110 (Itacitinib) data source and the amount of tests had been counted for every company. The full total numbers of tests using different resources of MSC had been determined. This data arranged may be the same demonstrated as amounts of fresh tests registered in every year in Shape 3B and represents 32% of most tests. SCT3-9-17-s003.pdf (1.5M) GUID:?857047AA-07B0-4632-9864-E05A94AC47EE Data Availability StatementThe data that support the results of this research are available through the corresponding writer upon reasonable demand. Abstract The amount of medical tests using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) offers improved since 2008, but this tendency slowed before many years and lowered precipitously in 2018. Earlier reports have examined MSC medical tests by disease, stage, cell source, nation of source, and trial initiation day, which INCB39110 (Itacitinib) could be downloaded straight from http://clinicaltrials.gov. We’ve prolonged analyses to a more substantial band of 914 MSC tests reported through 2018. To find potential elements that may impact the look of fresh tests, we extracted data on routes of administration and dosing from specific http://clinicaltrials.gov information while this info cannot end up being downloaded from the data source directly. Intravenous (IV) shot may be the most common, least intrusive & most reproducible technique, accounting for 43% of most tests. The median dosage for IV delivery can be 100 million MSCs/affected person/dose. Analysis of most tests using IV shot that reported positive results indicated minimal effective dosages (MEDs) which range from 70 to 190 million MSCs/affected person/dosage in 14/16 tests with the additional two tests administering higher dosages of at least 900 million cells. Dosage\response data displaying differential effectiveness for improved results had been reported in mere four tests, which indicated a narrower MED selection of 100\150 million MSCs/patient with larger and reduced IV doses becoming much less effective. The results claim that it might be essential to determine MEDs in early tests before proceeding with huge medical tests. .05, **.02, ****.005). C, Disorders are divided by frequencies of different routes of MSC delivery 3.6. MSC dosage The most challenging data to draw out from the information at http://ClinicalTrials.gov was the dosage, which we could actually find in mere 53% from the tests (Supplemental Desk S1). The IV path gets the highest typical MSC dosage (Shape ?(Figure5B).5B). Although IV may be the least intrusive technique, most MSCs obtain trapped on 1st go through the lungs,27 which might Rabbit Polyclonal to GABBR2 justify the usage of very high dosages. IA injection enables MSC uptake in cells before achieving the lungs and tests by this path have considerably lower typical dosages inside a narrower range than IV. IT and IM dosages also ranged broadly whereas IO and IAT dosages are lower and in a narrower range (Shape ?(Figure5B).5B). The significant variations between dosages for this and IV, and IAT routes reveal the reduced and narrow dosage range for the second option relatively. Next, we established which routes of delivery are indicated for different disorders (Shape ?(Shape5C).5C). The IV path can be most common in was and general most common for disorders including neurological, GvHD, pulmonary, IBD, liver organ, diabetes, pores and skin, and kidney. Additional routes of delivery most matched up their cells focuses on, for instance, IAT for joint, IC for cardiovascular, and IM for muscle tissue. Implants had been most typical for bone tissue. The exception was that It had been not probably the most common for neurological, since it is more invasive than IV perhaps. 3.7. Evaluation of MSC dosage\response in medical tests INCB39110 (Itacitinib) Given the wide variety of dosages (Shape ?(Shape5B),5B), we sought to. Supplementary MaterialsSupplementary information biolopen-9-047324-s1. to the case observed for the depletion of Rab8a, an essential regulator of insulin-stimulated GLUT4 translocation. In addition, we observed that the assembly of syntaxin 6 into the endoplasmic reticulum membrane was slightly disturbed under BAG6 depletion. Given that Rab8a and syntaxin 6 are critical for GLUT4 translocation, we suggest that BAG6 may play multiple roles in the trafficking of glucose transporters to the cell surface. This article has an associated First Person interview with the first author of the paper. gene [also called in humans (Banerji et al., 1990)] is linked to potential obesity loci, and differential alternative splicing of transcript is observed between overweight individuals with type 2 diabetes and lean individuals with normal glycemia (Kaminska et al., 2016). BAG6 protein possesses an intrinsic affinity for the exposed hydrophobicity of its client proteins in the cytosol, and escorts them to the degradation machinery (Kikukawa et al., 2005; Minami et al., 2010; Hessa et al., 2011; Wang et al., 2011; Lee and Ye, 2013; Suzuki and Kawahara, 2016; Tanaka et al., 2016; Guna and Hegde, 2018). BAG6 also recognizes the hydrophobic residues of Rab8a, which are specifically exposed in its GDP-bound form (Takahashi et al., 2019). This interaction stimulates the degradation of Rab8a (GDP), whose accumulation impairs Rab8a-mediated intracellular membrane trafficking. Because Rab8a is a critical regulator for GLUT4 translocation (Ishikura et al., 2007; Randhawa et al., 2008; Ishikura and Klip, 2008; Sun et al., 2010; Sadacca et al., 2013; Li et al., 2017), we hypothesized that BAG6 might also have a function in the cell surface presentation of GLUT4. Therefore, the primary objective of this study was to investigate the possible participation of BAG6 in the insulin-stimulated cell surface translocation of GLUT4. In addition to its regulatory role in Rab8a degradation, BAG6 plays a partly redundant role in the biogenesis of tail-anchored (TA) proteins (Mariappan et al., 2010; Leznicki et al., 2010; Hegde and Keenan, 2011; Aviram et al., 2016; Casson et al., 2017; Ha?denteufel et al., 2017; Shao et al., 2017). Because several key SNARE components such as syntaxins are typical TA Mapkap1 proteins (Hegde and Keenan, 2011; Casson et al., 2017), and because earlier studies highlighted the participation of syntaxin 6 (Stx6) in GLUT4 recycling (Perera et al., 2003; Shewan et al., 2003; Foley and Klip, 2014), we were interested in examining whether BAG6 depletion also affects Stx6 biogenesis. In this study, Betamethasone acibutate we found that BAG6 knockdown induced the defective translocation of GLUT4 to the surface of the plasma membrane, concomitant with the reduced incorporation of a glucose analog into Chinese hamster ovary (CHO-K1) cells. This phenotype can be caused by the misregulation of Rab8a because the defective intracellular translocation of insulin-stimulated GLUT4 in Rab8a-depleted cells is similar to the case observed for BAG6 depletion. In addition, we found that the proper assembly of Stx6 into the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane was moderately disturbed under BAG6 depletion. Given that Rab8a-family small GTPases and Stx6 are critical for GLUT4 translocation, we suggest that BAG6 may play multiple roles in glucose incorporation; thus, a deficiency of this triage factor might be a potential cause for some classes of obesity and type 2 diabetes. RESULTS BAG6 deficiency induces partial defects in glucose uptake in CHO cells Rodent CHO-K1 Betamethasone acibutate Betamethasone acibutate cells reportedly possess glucose incorporation systems (Hasegawa et al., 1990; Johnson et al., 1998), and glucose transporters provide a route for the entry of glucose into CHO-K1 cells Betamethasone acibutate (Hasegawa et al., 1990; Kanai et. A recent study using both MAFIA mice and clodronate liposome depletion models saw a loss in woven bone integrity. osteoblasts. Macrophages can derive from fetal erythromyeloid progenitors or from adult hematopoietic progenitors. Recent studies show that fetal erythromyeloid progenitors are responsible for the osteoclasts that form the space in bone for hematopoiesis and the fetal osteoclast precursors reside in the spleen postnatally, touring through the blood to participate in fracture restoration. Variations in secreted proteins between macrophages from aged and young animals regulate the effectiveness of osteoblast differentiation from undifferentiated mesenchymal precursor cells. Interestingly, during the redesigning phase osteoclasts can form from your fusion between monocyte/macrophage lineage cells from your fetal and postnatal precursor populations. Data from solitary cell RNA sequencing identifies specific markers for populations derived from the different precursor populations, a finding that can be used in long term studies. Here, we review the diversity of macrophages and osteoclasts, and discuss recent getting about their developmental source and functions, which provides novel insights into their functions in bone homeostasis and restoration. studies show that a smaller proportion of undifferentiated mesenchymal cells differentiate to osteoblasts in older animals, and this block to differentiation delays fracture healing (Meyer et al., 2001; Calori et al., 2007; Strube et al., 2008; Clement et al., 2011). Macrophage and Monocyte Cells Macrophages were in the beginning defined in the Early nineteenth century by Metchnikoff, a finding that contributed to Biotinyl tyramide his Nobel reward with Paul Ehrlich (Teti et al., 2016). These heterogenous myeloid derivatives participate in nearly every biological part from development, injury/restoration processes, and homeostasis. Since their finding, macrophages have been found to Rabbit polyclonal to AGBL1 localize and inhabit many locations throughout the body (Hume and Gordon, 1983; Hume et al., 1984; Tidball and Villalta, 2010; Libby et al., 2013, 2014; Odegaard and Chawla, 2013; Biotinyl tyramide Ma et al., 2018). In adult mammalian organisms, bone marrow progenitor cells affected by macrophage colony stimulating element (M-CSF) can differentiate into monocytes and enter blood circulation, later entering cells as macrophages (Akashi et al., 2000; Hettinger et al., 2013). Functionally, macrophages specialize in sentinel like functions; phagocytosing cell debris, actively promoting tissue growth, and interact closely with dendritic cells for antigen demonstration (Italiani and Boraschi, 2014). However, their plasticity and variable gene expression offers made these cells types hard to study. Long term sustainability of macrophage populations is definitely suggested to be as a result of myeloid cells, and while not yet known, potentially early embryonic precursor (Kaur et al., 2018; Yahara et al., 2020). This review will cover how these parts contributes to restoration, regeneration, and bone homeostasis. There is heterogeneity in monocyte populace in peripheral blood (Passlick et al., 1989). The Nomenclature Committee of the International Union of Immunologic Societies defined three major human being monocyte populations (Ziegler-Heitbrock et al., 2010). The major populace (~90% of blood circulating Biotinyl tyramide monocytes) is referred to as Classical monocytes, expressing high levels of cluster of differentiation 14 (CD14). Intermediate monocytes are approximately 10% of this populace expressing high levels of both CD14 and CD16. A non-classical subset is classified by high CD16 manifestation and lower CD14 manifestation. In mice, classical monocytes are presented by the surface marker combination lymphocyte antigen 6 complex (Ly6C)high CX3C chemokine receptor 1 (CX3CR1)int C-C Motif Chemokine Receptor 2 (CCR2)+CD62L+CD43low, while non-classical monocytes are distinguished from the Ly6ClowCX3CR1highCCR2lowCD62L?CD43+. Classical monocytes have a lifespan of about 1 day, while non-classical monocytes live about 2 days in mice and 7 days in humans (Yona et al., 2013; Patel et al., 2017). Ly6ChighCX3CR1int classical monocytes, previously called inflammatory monocytes, are a transient populace of cells with a wide variety of differentiation potential. Classical monocytes shift into the blood circulation from the bone marrow during the steady-state to replenish the tissue-resident macrophages. However, the epidermis (Chorro et al., 2009), the central nervous system (Ajami et al., 2007; Mildner et al., 2007; Ginhoux et al., 2010), and the. Oncogenic mutations in genes bring about the elevation of mobile energetic RAS protein levels and improved sign propagation through downstream pathways that drive tumor cell proliferation and survival. as RASopathies . RAS continues to be an elusive medication focus on despite its well-characterized part in tumor and extensive attempts to develop book therapeutics focusing on RAS-driven malignancies. Multiple areas of RAS structural biology present problems for the introduction of little molecule inhibitors, including too little deep, druggable wallets, an ultra-high affinity because of its guanine nucleotide substrates, and few structural differences between oncogenic and wild-type RAS proteins . Attempts to focus on RAS straight or by its post-translational adjustments and association using the plasma membrane possess either failed in the advancement process or possess not been completely characterized . Oncogenic RAS exists mainly in its energetic guanosine triphosphate (GTP)-destined state, because of impaired GTP hydrolysis activity. The elevation of RAS-GTP amounts in mutant tumors causes improved activation of its huge BQ-123 selection of downstream effectors, advertising cell sign transduction pathways, and facilitating success and proliferation . Several anti-cancer medicines that stop a variety of signaling nodes, either upstream or downstream of RAS, have been developed and approved for clinical use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, these therapies have limited clinical utility for RAS-driven cancers, and often result in the reoccurrence of highly aggressive cancers that are resistant to chemotherapy or radiation . Inhibitors that directly target RAS and inhibit its ability to activate complex downstream signaling pathways are expected to TIMP3 have strong efficacy and safety advantages over currently available upstream or downstream inhibitors of RAS signaling. 2. The Gene Family The proto-oncogene family (genes form the active oncogenes, which are found in 30% of human cancers. The discovery of transforming viruses in the 1960s, which potently induced rat sarcomas, provided the first clues of the existence of these oncogenes that are now known to drive a number of BQ-123 aggressive human cancers [5,6]. The name was later given to this oncogene family due to its ability to promote rat sarcoma formation. The names of the and genes were derived from those responsible for their discoveries, Harvey, and Kirsten, respectively. Meanwhile the gene was assigned its name after its discovery in DNA isolated from a neuro-fibroma cell line . Activating missense mutations in account for 85% of all mutations among the three genes, while mutations represent 12%, and mutations represent 3%. Mutations of each isoform are exclusive of each other in tumor cells, and the individual isoform that is mutated in a particular tumor cell has been shown to exhibit a strong preference to its tissue of origin. For example, mutations in pancreatic cancer are almost exclusively mutations (greater than 95%), mutations are the predominant mutations in melanoma (94%), and mutations are the most common mutations in bladder cancers (54%) [7,8]. In addition to the bias of individual isoform mutations to specific tumor types, the three isoforms can also be distinguished by their most commonly mutated codon. For example, 80% of mutations are codon 12 mutations, meanwhile 60% of mutations occur at codon 61. mutations have less bias toward a specific codon with 50% occurring at codon 12, and 40% found at codon 61 . Some specific mutations show high prevalence in particular tumor types, with the G12D mutation found in 44% of colorectal cancers and 39% of pancreatic cancers, while BQ-123 BQ-123 59% of non-small cell lung cancers harbor G12C mutations . This prevalence of specific isoform and codon mutations presents opportunities for the development of RAS inhibitors with high selectivity for tumor cells harboring a particular mutation. The discovery of selective G12C inhibitors presents great promise for the treatment of lung cancers that are driven by this mutation, but these inhibitors shall not really succeed for additional malignancies with lower prevalence of G12C mutations, such as for example colorectal (12%) and pancreatic (4%) malignancies . KRAS, NRAS, and HRAS protein all contain extremely conserved N-terminal GTPase domains or G-domains that are similar through their 1st 86 proteins . This 1st part of the G-domain, referred to as the effector lobe also, contains the energetic site for GTPase hydrolysis activity, along with two change regions that are crucial for effector and regulator binding. The most important conformational changes connected with nucleotide. Supplementary MaterialsSupplementary Statistics. in senescent psoriatic keratinocytes. As a consequence, abrogation of p21, as well as that of IGFBP2, found to stabilize cytoplasmic p21 levels, lead to the restoration of apoptosis mechanisms in psoriatic keratinocytes, generally observed in healthy cells. in keratinocyte cultures undergoing progressive senescence. For the first time, we provide evidence for any dual action of IGFBP2 in keratinocytes during growth and senescence processes. While extracellular IGFBP2 counter-regulates IGF-induced keratinocyte hyper-proliferation, intracellular IGFBP2 sustains the senescence and anti-apoptotic processes common of psoriatic keratinocytes by stabilizing the cytoplasmic levels of p21. RESULTS IGFBP2 is usually upregulated in psoriatic keratinocytes and is closely associated with the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors p21 and p16 Keratinocyte cultures established from skin lesions of psoriatic patients are characterized by a rapid loss of the proliferative potential and a fast enrichment of p16+/ Ki67- cells, thus denoting premature senescence-like changes [23, 24]. In line with these reports, a full transcriptome analysis performed by our group on psoriatic keratinocyte cultures confirmed a strong upregulation of a set of genes, including those INNO-406 encoding for p21, p57 and p16, implicated in the arrest of cell senescence and routine change, in comparison to cells extracted from healthful donors (unpublished data). Oddly enough, among the mRNAs portrayed in psoriatic keratinocytes differentially, IGFBP2, however, not various other IGFBP family, was discovered to be significantly upregulated. To validate transcriptome data, we firstly performed Real-time PCR analysis on different strains of keratinocytes isolated from lesional (LS) skin biopsies of psoriatic patients (pso KC), as well as on cells obtained from healthy donors (healthy KC). Notably, as shown in Physique 1A, pso KC displayed higher mRNA levels of the senescent markers p16, p21 and p57, compared to healthy KC, whereas mRNA levels of Cdk1 and cyclin A, which promote the progression of cell cycle and cellular proliferation, were consistently down-regulated in pso KC (Physique 1A). Open in a separate window Physique 1 Psoriatic keratinocyte cultures display enhanced IGFBP2 expression, together with an altered expression of genes implicated in the regulation and cell cycle arrest. (A) Real-time PCR analysis was performed on keratinocyte cultures (at passage P4), obtained from lesional skin of psoriatic patients (= 6) (pso KC) and healthy volunteers (= 6) (healthy KC). Results are shown as individual values of relative mRNA levels (normalized to -actin) of IGFBP2, IGFBP3, p16, p21 Cdk1, cyclin A and p57 and means of the two different groups. (B) WB analysis was performed on protein lysates from keratinocyte cultures isolated from healthy (= 6) and lesional skin (= 6) by using anti-IGFBP2, cyclin A, cdk1, -p16 and -p21 Abdominal muscles. -actin was used as loading control. Bands relative to IGFBP2 were showed at two different exposure times (High exp. 1 min; low exp., 30 seconds). Graphs symbolize the individual values and the means of the INNO-406 densitometric intensity (D.I.) of each band. (A, B), * 0.05, as calculated by the MannCWhitney U test. In line with gene expression data, pso KC showed higher mRNA levels of IGFBP2, but not INNO-406 of the other IGFBP users, including IGFBP3, compared to healthy cells (Physique 1A). In keeping with the IGFBP2 transcript data, IGFBP2 protein was found upregulated in different strains of pso KC, whereas a weaker expression of IGFBP2 was observed in healthy cell lysates (Physique 1B). Similarly, p16 and p21 protein expression was higher in pso KC strains than in healthy KC, whereas cyclin A and cdk1 levels were consistently lower in affected cells (Physique 1B). Taken together, these findings unveiled a peculiar enhanced expression of intracellular IGFBP2 in psoriatic keratinocytes, together with that of other senescence markers and the down-regulation of proliferation markers. This suggests a potential involvement of IGFBP2 in cell cycle senescence and arrest of keratinocytes of psoriasis lesions. IGFBP2 is certainly portrayed in the senescent keratinocyte area of psoriatic skin damage extremely, and it is induced by psoriasis-related cytokines IGFBP2 appearance was examined in biopsies of Rabbit Polyclonal to DGKB LS, proximal-to-lesion (Pre-LS) and non lesional (NLS) epidermis of psoriatic sufferers. In every the biopsies analyzed, IGFBP2 progressively elevated in the adjacent Pre-LS (ii) towards the LS region inside the same epidermis biopsy (iii), with more powerful staining in the suprabasal levels and achieving the highest strength in the subcorneal area INNO-406 (iii) (Body 2A). Specifically, the improved IGFBP2 appearance was discovered to be focused in the area. Supplementary MaterialsSupplementary figure. of phosphate buffered saline [PBS]) in the stomach flank. After three weeks, the mice had been harvested as well as the tumors had been gathered. The tumor weights had been measured with a accuracy balance. The tumor tumor or size width was measured with INNO-206 cost a Vernier Caliper. The tumor quantities had been determined as tumor size tumor width tumor width/2 26,27. Statistical evaluation Statistical significance in the preclinical tests was evaluated by two-tailed Student’s in vitro 0.05, **P 0.01). MYLK-AS1 accelerates invasion and migration of HCC cellsin vitro 0. 05 versus clear control or vector siRNA, **P 0.01 versus clear vector or control siRNA). MYLK-AS1 activates EGFR/HER2-ERK1/2 signaling pathway in HCC The EGFR/HER2-RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK1/2 signaling pathway takes on a key part in cancer advancement and development. Since MYLK-AS1 correlates using the activation of K-RAS signaling, we looked into whether MYLK-AS1 modulates manifestation of HER2 and EGFR, the K-RAS upstream regulators, aswell as RAF1, ERK1/2 and MEK1/2, the K-RAS downstream focuses on. MYLK-AS1 knockdown in MHCC97-H and BEL-7402 cells reduced proteins manifestation of EGFR, pEGFR, RAF1 and HER2, however, not K-RAS, MEK1/2 and ERK1/2 (Shape ?(Shape4A4A and ?and4B).4B). Although MYLK-AS1 knockdown didn’t alter ERK1/2 and MEK1/2 manifestation, knockdown of MYLK-AS1 decreased phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and MEK1/2, indicating that MYLK-AS1 knockdown inhibits activation of ERK1/2 and MEK1/2. Moreover, a dosage dependent impact was noticed when increasing levels of MYLK siRNA had been transfected into MHCC97-H cells (Shape ?(Shape4B).4B). On the other hand, MYLK-AS1 overexpression in HepG2 cells improved EGFR, pEGFR, HER2 and RAF1 manifestation aswell as phosphorylation of MEK1/2 and ERK1/2 (Shape ?(Shape4C).4C). These data claim that MYLK-AS1 can be an upstream regulatory element of stimulates and EGFR/HER2 EGFR/HER2-ERK signaling pathway in HCC. Open in another window Shape 4 MYLK-AS1 activates EGFR/HER2-ERK signaling pathway in HCC. (A) BEL-7402 cells had been transfected with MYLK-AS1 siRNAs (100 nM) or control siRNA (100 nM). The MYLK-AS1 knockdown impact was recognized by RT-qPCR. Traditional western blot was performed to look for the manifestation of EGFR/HER2-ERK signaling pathway-related genes as indicated. -actin was utilized as a launching control. (B) MYLK-AS1 siRNAs (50 nM, 100 nM and 200 nM) or control siRNA (200 nM) had been transfected into MHCC97-H cells. The MYLK-AS1 overexpression impact was assessed by RT-qPCR. Traditional western blot was performed as with (A). (C) HepG2 cells had been transfected with MYLK-AS1 (5 g) or clear vector. The MYLK-AS1 overexpression impact was assessed by RT-qPCR. Traditional western blot was performed as with (A). All tests had been carried out 3 x individually and representative immunoblot outcomes had been shown. Data were presented as the mean SD (* 0.05, ** 0.01). MYLK-AS1 regulates proliferation and invasion of HCC cells through the EGFR/HER2-ERK1/2 signaling pathway To investigate the mechanism by which MYLK-AS1 regulates proliferation and invasion of HCC cells, we tested whether activation of EGFR/HER2-ERK1/2 signaling pathway is responsible for MYLK-AS1 modulation of HCC cell proliferation and invasion. As expected, the EGFR/HER2 inhibitor “type”:”entrez-nucleotide”,”attrs”:”text”:”GW583340″,”term_id”:”289595122″,”term_text”:”GW583340″GW583340 and the MEK1/2 inhibitor PD98059 reduced HepG2 cell proliferation and invasion (Physique ?(Physique5A5A and ?and5B).5B). Importantly, “type”:”entrez-nucleotide”,”attrs”:”text”:”GW583340″,”term_id”:”289595122″,”term_text”:”GW583340″GW583340 and PD98059 abolished the ability of MYLK-AS1 to increase HepG2 cell proliferation and invasion. 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In addition, INNO-206 cost we used ERK1/2 siRNA and EGFR siRNA to knock down the protein Rabbit Polyclonal to PMS1 expressions INNO-206 cost of ERK1/2 and EGFR. Meantime, pcDNA3.0-MYLK-AS1 was used to rescue the inhibitory effect of ERK1/2 and EGFR siRNAs on cell proliferation. The protein expressions of ERK1/2 and EGFR were obviously decreased by their siRNAs (Physique ?(Physique5D5D and E). Although cell proliferation was INNO-206 cost inhibited by knocking down ERK1/2 and EGFR, overexpressing MYLK-AS1 could partially rescue the inhibitory effect (Physique ?(Physique55 D and E). These total results reveal that MYLK-AS1 promotes HCC cell proliferation and invasion through activating the EGFR/HER2-ERK1/2.

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When tragedy strikes, our hearts are broken and we grieve for the families who are reeling from loss. Though we find ourselves overwhelmed with emotion and feeling ill-equipped to process these incomprehensible events ourselves, let alone convey them to our children, we, as parents are in a unique position to guide our children in dark moments to a place of resilience and safety rather than to a place of fear. We may, in our own distress and sense of helplessness, feel like we can regain control by telling our children exactly what occurred and making sure they know what to do if the unthinkable happened and they were faced with an attack. Feeling that somehow warning them would prepare them. But there is a time and place for everything. This is not their job, nor should it be our priority. Certainly not now. In fact, our urgency to explain everything– to quell our own fears– will be confusing to children. They will be overloaded with information which will add to their stress. Resist that urge. Fear doesn’t make us feel safer. First and foremost, our priority is to help our children feel loved and safe, to spend time with them, be aware and attentive to their needs and keep their lives and routines as regular as possible. When talking with our children about tragedy, we can choose to emphasize grief and healing rather than fear and danger. Our purpose is to help our children recover and be resilient, not to be frightened of their lives. Though our emotions may make us feel angry and scared that violence is the norm lurking around every corner, we know in our heads and our hearts that billions of people want a safe, peaceful world and that we are joined together in grieving for the terrible events which occurred. Here are several ideas to guide you in talking about Friday’s school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut; these suggestions can be useful in general when helping your child through traumatic events. Turn off the news Parents are the best source of news for their children. News programs are not geared for children and repeated exposure to distressing information or images can be confusing and in some cases traumatizing to children when they believe that with each repetition they see, the event is recurring. Don’t give details Children don’t need to know details. Unless they ask, this is not important information. They need to have a narrative to understand the basics of what occurred. Emphasize that many people are working to make sure that doesn’t happen again, and that it is over. Start with what your child already knows Ask your child what they’ve heard of what happened. Young children do not need to know unless they will be exposed to the information at church or synagogue or some other venue. The following script can be used for children in middle school. High school students will likely have more questions. Listen to their questions, ask for their input and share yours at a level appropriate for your child. Here is a sample script: A very sad thing happened in a town in Connecticut on Friday. A man who was very disturbed and had a lot of problems came to a school and shot people; 28 people died. This was very wrong. Immediately, police and ambulances came to keep people safe and take care of people who were hurt. The shooting stopped. The families are very sad. Many, many people who care and love them are helping to take care of them. Schools are very safe places. This is very rare, which means it is extremely unlikely to ever happen. Your teachers and principals work hard to keep you safe at school. That is their job and they work very hard to do that. Consider your purpose We all want to protect our children. Although we can’t always protect them from the fact that bad things do happen, we can protect them from feeling more vulnerable and scared because of our explanations. Our explanations should let children know that hard and bad things happen sometimes, but they are very rare, that billions of other people don’t want those things to happen, just like them, and that there are thousands of people whose job is to keep children safe. These people work to prevent things from happening. Very rarely bad things do happen, and that is very sad. Maintain your routines When a tragedy occurs, the routines such as regular meals and bedtimes may get compromised. Change is stressful; routine is organizing. Routines signal to children that the adults are in charge, and that normalcy prevails. This lets them know that the tragedy, though it is being processed, is over and it’s not still going on. Restore a sense of safety This is not a time to teach about what to do if an emergency occurred. Children are feeling vulnerable either from grasping what occurred during the tragic events, or even just from seeing the adults upset. The priority now is to tell children that they are safe, help them to picture the layers and layers of adults whose job it is to keep them safe: their parents, the mayor of their town, the president, their teachers and school personnel. Children are likely to see parents upset during this time, and crying and feeling sad are all normal, expected and healthy reactions to a tragedy. You can explain this to your child: “Mom is very sad right now, because this was a very sad thing that happened. Mom is OK. Mom won’t always feel this way, but this is how Mom feels right now.” It is very important in the presence of children to avoid angry outbursts and tirades against people you believe are responsible; this will be confusing and may even make children feel that they are somehow responsible for making you sad or angry. Give support and spend time with your children While this is an extremely emotional time for parents identifying with and grieving for the parents who have lost their children, or families who have lost loved ones, spending time with your children will help you and your children to feel connected and safe. Expect a range of reactions Children may cry when they hear the news, they may be angry or they may have little reaction. All of these are normal. Children may be more clingy, need more hugs and support at bedtime. All of this is normal. When to seek help If after a week or two children continue to be having difficulties, and their anxiety and fears have intensified over that time rather than faded and resolved, consult your pediatrician for advice. Though we can’t shield our children from the realities of life, we can greatly impact how our children are exposed to them, what they learn from them, and how they live with them. These are the parental privileges and responsibilities that we can exercise even in difficult times. Our goal is to prevent our children from becoming afraid or angry or feeling like the world is a chaotic place; it is to show them that there is light even in the narrow places that we are thrust in from tragedies. We can know that while there are many issues which may divide us– as parents, as educators, as those who care about the future for our children– we must focus on what brings us together and with our conviction hold tight and work toward the possibility that things can be better for all. Copyright Tamar Chansky, Ph.D., author of Freeing Yourself from Anxiety (DaCapo, 2012).

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Standing up for our students Teachers care about their students. Much of teachers’ work involves setting the conditions for successful student achievement. Teachers know the conditions that support student success: - Smaller class sizes - Time with teachers - Time with peers - Full funding of student supports - Safe and inclusive spaces at school - Teacher and parent cooperation - Access to technology and learning resources - A strong curriculum Teachers advocate for these conditions at every opportunity, learn more about teachers’ advocacy for students. Gay-straight student alliance Create a GSA in your schoolGet started with these ten steps

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When I sat on that hard plastic cafeteria chair, watching another slide show on a Monday afternoon, I did not know how seriously I should take the information. An overhaul of curriculum standards? It's going to be adopted across the country? The Common Core was with us. The most drastic of all changes calls for an increased emphasis on nonfiction writing across the disciplines. By senior year, all students will read nonfiction most of the time. Of course, this is spread across the disciplines, but the fact remained that educators are being asked to have students read critically in every subject, every day. It means that English teachers have a significant new role: bridging the gap between literature and nonfiction. The Common Core standards were adopted in 2010. That means that as of this writing, many states and teachers have begun the difficult task of shifting their lesson plans and goals. One major question on the minds of all English teachers is, "How do I include argumentative writing into my literature classroom?" The standards called for 70% of reading by grade 12 to be nonfiction. This is applied across all disciplines, and it is a boon for English teachers. It means that all teachers are now responsible for teaching literacy. Since its implementation in 2010, dozens of scholarly articles and innumerable research papers have been written on these shifts and what it looks like in a classroom. Books and blogs have been published to give teachers a way to work with the new standards. This unit seeks to give English language arts teachers a way in which to teach a Research Paper. I write this in capitals because it is a daunting undertaking with which every high school student must become comfortable. This is an argumentative essay in which students will research a topic, choose a side, and argue their point in front of their peers. This unit offers ways in which to take this paper into a presentation, which achieves more of the CCSS, and, as this educator has found, creates more student interest. Students feel positive pressure to do well in front of their peers, more so than they feel the need to do well on a piece of paper for their teacher. Additionally, there are tremendous benefits to presenting in front of a group, both in terms of skills needed and the authenticity of doing so. This educator knows that many students struggle to present in front of groups, so practicing as much and as early as possible will help students in class and in their lives. The additional piece that brings this from antiquated research and word processing into the Common Core State Standards is the inclusion of technology throughout the unit. We are thirteen years into the twenty-first century. Technology is integral to how we live our lives and how we experience the world. By utilizing the software and online applications available, teachers can reach more students and students can produce more high-quality work. The planning and self-education necessary for this is considerable, but the rewards are considerable, as well. Students with special needs and children who often struggle with class work show improvement when using computer-assisted instruction. Some research shows that students do not see online teaching as school, but rather as fun. This takes down barriers to learning, bringing students in on their own level. This unit gives details on how to integrate technology throughout the unit. The audience for my unit is specific: Ninth grade students of every level who have some, but limited exposure to research, structured writing, and rules around plagiarism. They have limited common knowledge. They have exposure to the five-paragraph essay, topic sentences, evidence, examples, and the severity of the consequences of plagiarism. They may also know transition words, such as "also," "next," and "in conclusion." Their inconsistent knowledge, however, plus a summer off of learning, means that all these skills need to be refreshed or re-taught. Students in this unit may be advanced or struggling learners. The format of the unit allows for advancement of all levels of learners. Key to the success of the unit is the integration of computer-assisted instruction. This will boost skills students already have and add pieces that they still need. The unit can be applied and adapted broadly, although it was written with urban students in mind. That is to say that this was not written with the highly-motivated, highly-skilled student in mind. It was developed for struggling learners, students with special needs, or simply regular high school students who are not yet interested in school and lack general motivation to do work well. The strategies herein are aimed at reaching the difficult-to-motivate child in the back row, the eager young woman who is on the autism spectrum, and the young man who is five years below reading level. The mentality is to aim high and scaffold all the work so that every student can succeed. This mantra, that every student can succeed, serves as a guide for the entire unit. Ultimately, students will produce a researched, revised, and publishable research paper on a topic of their choosing. The best papers will meet all criteria of the Common Core nonfiction writing rubric. The purpose of this unit plan it to help teachers make the shift to argumentative writing in the English classroom. Truly, there is a limit to what from this unit can be achieved in just one or two months. I suggest teaching these skills discretely over the course of the year. Here, though, I will put them all together. This unit begins with acknowledging and assessing where students stand on the following skills: 1. Assessing the legitimacy and reliability of sources 2. Avoiding plagiarism 3. Citing sources in a List of Works Cited 4. Citing sources within the text of a research paper 5. Conducting research to learn new ideas, then to focus in on one theme 6. Writing a thesis statement 7. Organizing a paragraph into a topic sentence, explanation and examples, and a concluding sentence 8. Writing introductions 9. Writing conclusions that bring together the ideas of a paper into a new thought, not just a summary of the body paragraphs 10. Typing a paper to meet high standards of neatness and completion 11. Using written language appropriate to audience and task By the end of the year, students will have had assessments requiring them to do all these skills, which are required in the Common Core. They are also supported by years of writing and reading in the early grades. The key is to build these skills throughout the year and assess them in a research paper.

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Jolly Songs is a collection of songs set to popular tunes for each of the 42 letter sounds. These songs are sung by children (in British English) on the audio CD. Perfect for use at home, one-to-one teaching or small groups. Also includes a spoken guide to all 42 letter sounds and alternative vowels. Games and activities are included in the 24 page book.

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Recently, HIPAA celebrated its 20th birthday. HHS issued a celebratory blog post. HIPAA is 20 years old if you start counting from the date the statute was passed (1996). If we measure HIPAA’s age from the date that the HIPAA Privacy Rule became effective (2003), then HIPAA is 13. So HIPAA could be 20 years old, eager to become 21 and be able to drink (right now, it just makes people want to drink) or 13 years old and about to begin being an unruly teenager. A few years ago, I published an article in the Journal of AHIMA to celebrate HIPAA’s 10th birthday (counting from when the Privacy Rule became effective). The article discusses HIPAA’s growth and impact, and is a quick read if you’re interested. You can download it for free here: HIPAA Turns 10: Analyzing the Past, Present, and Future Impact 84 Journal of AHIMA 22 (April 2013) Despite my cartoon, HIPAA compliance has come a long way. But it still has a long way to go. Just the other day, I was on the phone with a doctor’s office, and the receptionist told me that I couldn’t find out information in my record on the phone because HIPAA forbade it. I had to resist making her watch one of my training programs right then and there! But I couldn’t resist saying that I happen to know just a wee bit about HIPAA, and that her organization might want to take a closer look at its policies. * * * * This post was authored by Professor Daniel J. Solove, who through TeachPrivacy develops computer-based privacy training, data security training, HIPAA training, and many other forms of awareness training on privacy and security topics. This post was originally posted on his blog at LinkedIn, where Solove is a “LinkedIn Influencer.” His blog has more than 1 million followers. Professor Solove is the organizer, along with Paul Schwartz of the Privacy + Security Forum (Oct. 24-26, 2016 in Washington, DC), an annual event that aims to bridge the silos between privacy and security.

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Table of Contents Touch screens have emerged as a vital element of modern life. The healthcare sector is no exception and has been greatly revolutionized by this technology. In contemporary times, the introduction of touch screen technology into the healthcare industry has produced significant and remarkable results. Patients can now register themselves into the hospital for an appointment, reducing crowds and delays. At the same time, it also allows more efficient use of the health care receptionists’ valuable time. Positive impacts have also been made as far as the stress levels of patients and healthcare workers’ interactions are concerned. For healthcare professionals, the experience provided to the patients and visitors is definitely a top priority. The appropriate technology may significantly enhance the patient’s feelings about hospital visitation, which might relieve various concerns among healthcare staff. So, what role does touch screen technology play to assist? Here are the ways how touch screen technologies have revolutionized the healthcare industry: 1. Minimizing the Waiting Times Touch screen displays provide a wealth of functions that not only reduce the stress faced by healthcare workers they encounter every day, but also assists to lessen their burden. Often, patients are visibly concerned about visiting a hospital because of the long lines and lengthy waiting times. This happens to be one of the major reasons for complaints in most hospitals. Touch screens enable self-service and reduce the need for patients to wait for healthcare workers to attend them. Thus lowering the long waiting times. Also, the systems are very user-friendly and error-free so one does not need to be tech-savvy to use it. Upon introducing touch screen technologies in hospitals, there has been a drastic reduction in waiting times and long lines. Furthermore, the number of patients that used to leave the hospital due to long waiting times has also declined following the implementation of this technology. 2. Enhancing Patients and Visitors convenience Sometimes, patients can end up feeling confused and even intimidated when they enter a large hospital. However, touch screen technology has the solution to this problem. Many hospitals nowadays are using Commercial grade touch screen Kiosk that comes with wayfinding features. The wayfinding feature provides the patients and visitors with easy-to-read maps and directions that enable them to easily navigate around the hospital. Users may quickly look up their chosen destination with the help of the broad, vivid, and user-friendly touch screen monitors. Thus, avoid facing difficulties finding the department, cabin, or doctor that they are looking for. Moreover, Patients with vision problems will benefit more from a touch screen than from regular printed forms. The patients can adjust the brightness accordingly or even use read-aloud features of the technology. 3. Helps to Overcome the Communication Barriers In multicultural societies, hospital employees may face people who prefer to communicate in a language other than English. As a result, patients and healthcare employees may face language and cultural barriers. Thankfully, touch screen technology can help to bridge such gaps. The technology will help users to pick the language they prefer and receive instructions and information in that chosen language. Additionally, it can be useful for people with lesser literacy skills who need signs and visual guidance to navigate them through the procedure. 4. Touch Screen Enables Superior Privacy and Data Protection In recent times, ensuring the privacy, confidentiality, and data protection of clients has become one of the top priorities for businesses. However, in the healthcare industry, data protection and confidentiality are more important compared to any other industry. When addressing health issues, all patients demand confidentiality. This is where touch screen technology can play a huge role. Touch screens eliminate the need for patients to verbally communicate or explain potentially sensitive information. Touch screen devices are also safer and better protected. The doctors and health professionals can add passwords or locks to the devices to prevent unauthorized access to other parties and thus protect the patient’s privacy. Since touch screens do not necessitate the use of a mouse or keyboards, the users will not be vulnerable to phishing attacks. 5. More Organised Filing System The conventional way to schedule and register for an appointment in a hospital was to provide your identification and necessary information to the receptionist, who would then record the information in directories or logbooks. This has long been a problem for the staff, particularly during busy hours, resulting in an overloaded reception area and the risk of losing vital information. This has long been a problem for the staff, particularly during busy hours, resulting in congested reception areas and the risk of losing vital information. However, due to touch screen technology, patients are no longer required to consult the receptionist, and the reception area is considerably more organized and less crowded. Thus, the patient information is better managed and organized and there is no risk of losing important data. 6. Provides Return on Investment Lastly, it will not be fair to discuss the advantages of touch screens in healthcare without mentioning that the system is extremely cost-effective. Although initial investments will be required to implement the touch screen technologies, the returns are likely to be worthwhile in the long term. The touch screen has the capabilities to serve many patients quickly, and also without any errors. The system does not require additional hardware like keyboards and mouse which need replacements on a regular basis. Thus, touch screens provide great opportunities for saving expenses. Touch screens have the potential to make matters much simpler in the healthcare industry. Healthcare providers can use devices to update and track medical records, check patient files and medical images. Indeed, this technology allows healthcare professionals to handle practically every non-clinical element of their work with the touch of the screen. There is no doubt that touchscreen technology will be defining the future of healthcare thanks to its powerful capabilities of saving precious time, cost, and by decreasing errors and maximizing efficiency.

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This article discusses best colour apps. Visuals create a more fascinating website, and a good layout may get visitors to read material beyond the main page. Good graphics require creative colour schemes to create a layout without becoming harsh or boring. You can do it using colour picker applications. 8 Best Color Apps for Designers and Artists In 2023 Coolors is a tool for making colour schemes for the web. You can change colour schemes by picking a colour and changing how it looks or by picking different shades of that colour. You can make a new picture palette by adding the updated colours to a file that has already been updated. This is another option for colour apps. To produce certain effects, the experiments on this blog use a variety of colour tools. Utilize this website as a resource if you wish to design a colour scheme but want further guidance on how to do so. Users can see the colours used on different websites by using this online tool. All you have to do is enter the URL of a website to see statistics about it, such as the breakdown of colours used, the hue distribution, which parts of the colour wheel were used on a layout, and other websites with similar colour schemes. You may precisely determine the colour code for each each pixel in a selected picture with this online tool. To start the colour code extraction procedure, you may upload a file or specify the URL of a picture. Additionally, the HTML Color Picker shows the corresponding RGB, HSV, and HEX values. 5. Brand Colors Do you want to understand and apply the official brand colour codes presented on the website? As an online tool for such, you may utilise Brand Colors. The colours used by well-known registered brands for their products or services are listed below. 6. HCL Wizard This article describes the Hue-Chroma-Luminance colour space, how it varies from the RGB colour space, and how to utilise it successfully for your projects. Visualise your completed product in vibrant colours with the help of HCL Wizard. 7. Color Oracle For people who are colorblind, there is a free simulator for Windows, MAC, and Linux. By showing the user what visitors who cannot view the website will see, Color Oracle makes sure that any visual content may be read by as many people as possible. Colordot, a project tool, provides colours to utilise to guarantee that a design has a uniform look and feel across the project. If the hue, brightness, or saturation values of the colours are similar, this tool will suggest patterns utilising those same colours.

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