COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A U.S. military laboratory has helped Swedes confirm what was suspected for years: A woman was among those who died on a 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage, the museum that displays the ship said Tuesday.
The wreck of the royal warship Vasa was raised in 1961, and was remarkably well-preserved after more than 300 years underwater in the Stockholm harbor. It has since been place at the Vasa Museum, one of Stockholm’s top tourist attractions where visitors can admire its intricate wooden carvings.
Some 30 people died when the Vasa keeled over and sank just minutes after leaving port in 1628. They are believed to have been crew members and most of their identities are unknown.
For years, there were indications that one of the victims, known as G, was a woman, because of the appearance of the hip bone, Fred Hocker, research leader at the Vasa Museum, said in a statement.
Anna Maria Forsberg, a historian with the Vasa Museum, told The Associated Press that women were not part of the crew in the Swedish navy in the 17th century, but they could be on board as guests. Seamen were allowed to have their wives with them onboard unless the ship was going into battle or going for a long journey.
“We know from written sources that around 30 people died that day,” Forsberg said. “It is thus likely that she was a seaman’s wife who wanted to come along on the maiden journey of this new, impressive ship.”
She said the exact number of people on board that day was not known “but we think there were around 150 people. An additional 300 soldiers were supposed to board further out in the archipelago,” she said.
Since 2004, the Vasa Museum collaborated with the Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University, which examined all the skeletons on Vasa in order to find out as much as possible about the various individuals on the doomed vessel.
“It is very difficult to extract DNA from bones that have been on the seabed for 333 years, but not impossible,” Marie Allen, professor of forensic genetics at Uppsala University said in the statement. “Simply put, we found no Y chromosomes in G’s genome. But we couldn’t be completely sure and we wanted to have the results confirmed.”
So they turned to the Delaware-based Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory. And thanks to the forensics laboratory specializing in DNA profiling at the Dover Air Force Base, “we have been able to confirm that the individual G was a woman, using the new test,” Allen said.
The Vasa which was supposed to go to a naval base outside Stockholm to wait for the boarding of the soldiers, is believed to have sunk because it lacked the ballast to counterweigh its heavy guns.


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In many dynamic systems in classical physics, as well as quantum mechanics, the equation of motion can be derived from a variational principle (VP), i.e. minimizing an action integral of some sort.
I am wondering what the structure is that is already built into a system by merely assuming that it is derived from a VP?
It seems that stationarity of the action under variation must imply some kind of symmetry and henceforth a conserved quantity. What is it?
Since VP often leads to a Hamilton formulation that implies Liouville’s theorem, could it be that the conserved quantity is the conservation of phase space? (In quantum mechanics it would correspond to unitarity) . Hence information can never get lost in systems where the dynamic is derived from a VP?


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This resource has drawn together a selection of materials on quantitative research that could be helpful to educational researchers at different stages of their careers. The resource was produced as part of the ESRC Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP)'s commitment to research capacity building. TLRP itself has now developed a more comprehensive suite of resources on research approaches designed to help develop researcher expertise. However, it was felt that the different way this set of resources was put together may still be of interest to those who want an insight into educational research methods rather than a more comprehensive set of resources. The intention is to illustrate a range of quantiative methods in use in educational research.
The 'Longitudinal Data Analysis for Social Science Researchers' project, funded under the ESRC Researcher Development Initiative, produces a range of resources: for example, Paul Lambert (2006) has produced The British Household Panel Survey: Introduction to a longitudinal data resource [Working Paper 2 of ‘Longitudinal Data Analysis for Social Science Researchers’, ESRC Researcher Development Initiative training programme]. The paper is intended to familiarise social scientists with the BHPS survey resource, to introduce the main practical issues as they are typically experienced by researchers new to the survey, and to provide some brief examples of analyses using the BHPS over a range of its data resources.
The Centre for Multilevel Modelling has a range of resources on Multilevel Modelling made available as part of an ESRC funded initiative whose aims include " ... the development of statistical models for the analysis of hierarchically structured data, training in the use of such models, and the provision of appropriate software."
Steph Gray (2003) of MORI raises interesting questions around the implications for researchers of mixing quantitative survey methodologies: Is It Safe To Combine Methodologies In Survey Research?. Given different groups use different communication modes, one common approach is to use different modes of research for different audiences, combining the results from telephone, face-to-face, or self-completion postal/online questionnaires among the different survey populations. But what are the implications of combining different modes of research on the validity of the data that is gathered? How comparable are telephone and online surveys, and can the results of one ever be reliably combined with the other?
King's College London have produced quantitative materials that use a series of datasets (from questionnaire-based research, from experimental work, etc) and take the learner through the analysis of this material using SPSS (the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences): see Quantitative research methods and SPSS by Peter Skehan.
The use of large scale data-sets in educational research
TLRP researchers Kirstine Hansen and Anna Vignoles have provided a guide to the use of large-scale data sets: Widening Participation in Higher Education: A Quantitative Analysis.
British Household Panel Survey (BHPS) data analysis
Paul Lambe's guide to BHPS data analysis looks at the way panel data (longitudinal data or cross-sectional time series data) is used in educational research.
Survey design and analysis
Alan Felstead and colleagues (2004) Surveying the scene: learning metaphors, survey design and the workplace context discuss the results of a survey of 1,943 employees carried out in February 2004.


Obituary of Stanley Irving Whitney
Stanley I Whitney, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; aged 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Indian Harbour Beach, FL on March 14, 2023, with his devoted wife, Sharon, by his side. He had been battling a degenerative neurological disease for the last few years.
Born on July 7, 1937, in North Yarmouth, Maine, Stan was one of Alphonso and Laura Whitney’s 10 Children. He graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1955 and joined the US Air Force in August of the same year.
After returning home to Maine in May 1960, Stan met the love of his life, Mary Sharon Catterson, and they married on June 24, 1961. They were blessed with two sons.
Stan worked, starting as a line mechanic at Fairchild Semiconductor in the 1960s and advanced to Quality Manager, later deciding to pursue a career in real estate and worked as a Realtor for Harnden Realty. In retirement, he worked for Walmart in Melbourne, Florida.
Having grown up on a farm, Stan never lost his love for gardening and his passion for making things grow is reflected in the flowers and landscaping of every home he has had. He loved to tease, and no one he cared about was beyond his reach. His sense of humor was infectious, and all his family inherited his love of laughter and quick wit. He was a mentor, teacher, role model, advice giver, and a man of the strongest faith.
Raised as a Baptist, Stan converted to Catholicism late in life and was an active member of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community, where he was confirmed in 2016 at the age of 79. He frequently spoke at the Men's groups and served as a sponsor for candidates seeking conversion.
Stan is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Sharon, and his two sons, Thomas Scott Whitney and his wife Maureen Pyne Whitney of Indian Harbour Beach, Fl., and Timothy Charles Whitney and his wife Nawshi Islam Whitney of Lewisville, Tx.
He is also survived by his sister Nellie Campbell, his brother Warren F. Whitney, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters Bertha McLellan, Thelma Croteau, Lucille Johnson, Marian Whitney, and his brothers Herbert, Elmer, and Alton Whitney.
Grampa will be greatly missed by his family who were always at the center of his life. Lovingly remembering him are his six grandchildren, Corinne E. Jagger (Robert Jagger) of Saco, Me., Laura M. Sargent (Joseph Sargent) of Merritt Island, Fl. Thomas Scott Whitney, Jr. (Cristina Rodrigues Whitney), Erin Whitney and fiancé Maxwell Villwock, of Melbourne, Fl., Dominique Whitney and Gabrielle Whitney of Whatley, Ma. and six great-grandchildren, Rose Jagger, Ruth Jagger, Elizabeth Sargent, Joshua Sargent, Danielle Sargent and three-week-old Matteo Whitney.
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January 19, 2024
Over the past ten years, the growth of wind energy has been significant. Wind power uses the kinetic energy of the wind to produce electric energy without generating green house gas emissions. However, when considering the whole life cycle of wind turbines it is obvious that wind energy is not totally clean. With a lifetime of 20–25 years for a wind turbine, it is predicted that the cumulative composite waste from blades will be needed to be recycled will be in the tens of thousands of tons worldwide by 2050. This poses a potential significant waste legacy that must be addressed. Solutions to deal with waste from wind turbine blades currently involves the three different pathways, direct deposit in a landfill, incineration, and recycling. Unfortunately, only 30% of fibre-reinforced plastic material commonly used in wind turbine blades can currently be reused to form new composite materials, with most going to the cement industry as filler material. It is important that all involved stakeholders work towards regulations that will address the management of waste coming from wind turbine blades. Fortunately, legislations exist in various jurisdictions which can be used as a model for the creation of a regulative framework for the end-of-life management of wind turbine blades.
Peter Majewski, Nick Florin, Joytishna Jit, Rodney Anthony Stewart
Peter Majewski, Nick Florin, Joytishna Jit, Rodney Anthony Stewart. (2022), End-of-life policy considerations for wind turbine blades. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 164. Doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112538


CDB Launches Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE) Programme 2023 to support inclusive and equitable development in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Development Bank, (CDB) on June 13, 2023, launched its 2023 Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE) Programme aimed at supporting inclusive and equitable development in the Region through youth empowerment and engagement. The launch was held at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Saint Lucia.
Scheduled to run from June 13 – 16, the Programme includes the Youth FIRE Forum, a one-day event targeting young persons, aged 15-35; the inaugural meeting of the Bank’s Future Leaders Network (FLN), where the 17 Network members and two advisers will take part in two days of personal and professional development and capacity building; and the Youth FIRE Expo, which will showcase the work of young innovators and entrepreneurs across Saint Lucia at the Constitution Park, in Castries on Friday, June 16.
The Youth FIRE Programme forms a core part of the CDB’s strategy to reach youth; support strategic career guidance and life skills training and gather insights from young people regarding its programming and policy for youth development and broader sustainable development. Speaking at the launch, CDB's Director of Projects, Mr. Daniel Best emphasised that the Bank remains committed to creating seats at the table for youth.
“While many young people excel, far too many continue to face uncertainty. Across the CDB’s programming and through the work informed by our 2020 Youth Policy and Operational Strategy, we have increased our youth engagement and our focus on ensuring that all investments -in areas including education and training; citizen security; and agriculture; among others, recognise, utilise, and support the building of young people’s capacity,” he said.
“In these trying times for us as Small Island Developing States, we must take the future into our hands. We must be bold and augment or refashion solutions to fit the Caribbean’s reality. You, our young people have the ingenuity and creativity for this mission. You remind us that you are not just the future, you are the now,” Best added.
Saint Lucian Minister of Youth Development and Sport, Hon. Kenson Casimir, noted that the country had taken the lead in the Region in youth innovation and inclusive empowerment for young people, instituting a youth economy agency to deal with every social ill within communities in the Caribbean nation. “It is a novel idea that says to young people that we believe in you. A novel idea that says to young people (sic) that your ideas can change the landscape of Saint Lucia. With this idea, we have seen over 200 applicants in less than six months of the establishment of this agency (and) it says to us that young people were ready and waiting, wanting to be productive to the economic development of their country,” Minister Casimir said.
The CDB’s youth engagement programme was rebranded ‘Youth for Innovation and Resilience (Youth FIRE)’ in 2022, with a greater focus on inclusion of participation by, perspectives of, and support to capacity building to ensure meaningful participation of, youth with disabilities, youth from underserved communities, migrant youth and indigenous youth and reflect the Bank’s commitment to respond to recommendations from young people regarding branding, content, and methodology.
The 2023 programme formally introduces the Bank’s FLN – an institutional mechanism for youth engagement and empowerment and to promote youth mainstreaming in the Bank’s Operations.


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Oakdale Cemetery's establishment coincided with one of Hendersonville's most prosperous periods between 1879 and the early twentieth century, when the Spartanburg and Asheville Railroad reached Hendersonville from the east and the railroad connected Hendersonville to Asheville in 1886. This railroad line linked Hendersonville to the Ohio Valley and opened the local business community to national markets.
The cemetery's establishment reflects the city government's recognition that there was a need for a public burial ground on the outskirts of the city for both white and African Americans that would be supervised and professionally maintained by white and African American organizations. After the cemetery's establishment, the city drafted an ordinance prohibiting people from being buried within the city's corporate limits, and specifying that they were to be buried only at Oakdale Cemetery. Preventing burials within city limits was an attempt by the city to protect the general health of its citizens, the value of surrounding properties, and prevent any potential nuisances created by these cemeteries. This was a common practice beginning in the 1840s as part of the Rural Cemetery Movement, when cemeteries were "established around elevated viewsites at the city outskirts" and "operated by voluntary associations which sold individual plots to be marked and maintained by private owners according to individual taste."


Cambridge Scholars Guest Edited Collections
I am pulling together an edited collection called Human Capital Incubator: The Household and I would like to invite you to consider submitting one or more chapters.
The abstract/call for the Collection is here:
This book will be amplifying how modern families develop their socio economics needs through their young and adult human capital performance. It also goes over the most frequent family issues that limit their functionality as a socioeconomic organization to achieve their daily basics that permits them to reach their basic needs.
About the Editor
Sandra Velez Candelario is a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a sub-specialization in family organizational psychology. Her PhD research has been published in 2016 (2009 defended). She has a book named Family Organizational Basics:Leadership, Communication, Environment, and Culture. Otherwise, two chapter's books were published from her authorship. She also has many scientific journal publications. Today she works as a Researcher and Family Organizational Psychology Advisor/Consultant, through her own USA registered trademark FAMILY ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY building productive and functional families.
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dhobi is a Washerman Caste a dhobi ironing Cloths
August 2, 1870
Humayun II 1858-1877
Dhobi (transl. 'washerman'), known in some places as Dhupi or Rajaka ('remover of dirt'), is a group of castes in India and the greater Indian subcontinent whose traditional occupations are washing and ironing clothes.
They are a large community, distributed across northern, central, western and eastern India; as well as in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. A majority of the community associate themselves with Hinduism. Many religiously follow Sant Gadge (Gadge Maharaj), whose jayanti (birth anniversary) they celebrate every 23rd of February.
The word dhobi is derived from the Hindi word dhona, which means 'to wash'. As such, Dhobi communities in many areas today come under the status of schedule caste (sc). In 2017, Supreme Court of India noted calling people dhobi was offensive. Throughout India and south-central Asia, dhobi ghat is to refer to any laundry- or washing-place where many launderers or clothes-washers (either as ordinary people or professionals) wash clothes and other linen. The most notable of these is Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai.
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Yes, Platys can change color. Platys are a type of freshwater fish that are popular among aquarium enthusiasts. They are known for their vibrant colors and patterns, which can range from bright orange and yellow to blue and green. However, their coloration can change depending on a variety of factors.
One of the main factors that can affect the color of a Platys is their environment. If the water quality in their tank is poor, their colors may become dull or faded. Conversely, if the water is clean and well-maintained, their colors may become more vibrant and intense.
Another factor that can impact the color of a Platys is their mood or state of health. If they are stressed or sick, their colors may become muted or even change completely. For example, a normally bright orange Platys may turn pale or even white if they are suffering from a disease or infection.
In some cases, Platys may also change color as part of their natural breeding behavior. Male Platys, for example, may become more brightly colored during mating season in order to attract females. Similarly, female Platys may change color during pregnancy or when they are ready to mate.
Overall, the ability of Platys to change color is a fascinating aspect of their biology. By paying close attention to their environment and behavior, aquarium enthusiasts can help ensure that their Platys remain healthy and vibrant for years to come.
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In response to the decision by the National Institute of Migration (INM) to temporarily suspend access by all religious associations and NGOs to the country's migration detention centers, which was denied hours later by the Ministry of the Interior, Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas director at Amnesty International, said:
“The uncertainty generated by the government’s contradictory statements regarding the prohibition of access to migrant detention centers for civil society organizations is very grave. The authorities must not jeopardize the lives and rights of thousands of people in need of protection who are detained in these places.”
“This arbitrary decision by the National Institute of Migration hinders the fundamental work of legal assistance and verification of the situation of migrants and asylum seekers, and increases the vulnerability of these people, making clear the Mexican government’s intention to evade scrutiny of its compliance with its international obligations to protect human rights.”
“The Mexican government should promptly provide clear information about the measures taken to protect the rights of migrants and asylum seekers, and publicly recognize the work of organizations that defend their rights, granting them immediate access to all migrant detention centers.”
Last Friday, in light of the repeated difficulties that several organizations reported in entering migrant detention centers on the southern border and in Mexico City, Amnesty International published an open letter asking the INM commissioner to guarantee all civil society organizations access to all migrant detention centers, in compliance with the recommendations made by various United Nations mechanisms and procedures.
However, on Monday, the INM decided to formally suspend the admission of all organizations to the country's migrant detention centers. Hours after this information was published, the INM warned that new dates of entry would be “rescheduled”, but shortly afterwards the Ministry of the Interior distanced itself from that statement, generating further concern about the lack of coordination and the situation of migrants. The INM took this unilateral decision without clarity about its implementation, just days after the Mexican government stopped the recent migrant caravan, mostly comprised of Hondurans, from entering Mexican territory. Mexican authorities have reportedly deported more than 2,000 people to this country in just nine days.
For years, Amnesty International has documented the Mexican authorities violating the human rights of people in need of protection, including violations of their right to seek asylum, through forced returns to their countries of origin, as well as prolonged detentions and the arrest of children in violation of Mexican law.
For their part, in recent decades migrant rights organizations in Mexico have repeatedly denounced the ill-treatment, overcrowding and inhumane detention conditions in migrant holding centers that impact on people’s physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as the harassment of asylum seekers aimed at making them abandon their appeals and accept deportation. The situation has not changed in this time.
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In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed by the constant demands of work, family, and everyday life. However, finding joy in the ordinary is essential for our well-being and happiness. One way to do this is by pursuing hobbies that bring fulfillment and a sense of purpose.
Hobbies are activities that we engage in for pleasure and relaxation, and they can range from creative pursuits such as painting and writing, to physical activities like gardening and hiking. No matter what the hobby is, it can have a positive impact on our mental and emotional well-being.
One of the greatest benefits of hobbies is that they allow us to escape from the stresses and worries of our everyday lives. When we are engrossed in a hobby, we are fully present and in the moment, which can be incredibly therapeutic and calming. Whether it’s knitting a scarf, playing a musical instrument, or cooking a new recipe, hobbies provide a much-needed break from the constant hustle and bustle of modern life.
In addition to providing relaxation, hobbies can also bring a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment. Engaging in a hobby allows us to develop new skills and talents, which can boost our confidence and self-esteem. Whether it’s completing a challenging puzzle, mastering a new yoga pose, or growing a successful vegetable garden, hobbies can give us a sense of pride and satisfaction in our abilities.
Furthermore, hobbies can also provide a sense of purpose and meaning in our lives. They allow us to pursue our passions and interests, and can be a source of joy and creativity. Whether it’s writing a short story, building a model airplane, or learning a new language, hobbies can spark our imagination and broaden our perspective on the world.
It’s important to note that finding joy in the ordinary doesn’t require our hobbies to be grand or extravagant. In fact, some of the most fulfilling hobbies are often the simplest. Whether it’s going for a walk in nature, baking a batch of cookies, or working on a puzzle, it’s the act of engaging in the activity that brings us joy, not the size or complexity of the hobby.
In conclusion, finding joy in the ordinary through hobbies is a powerful way to bring fulfillment and happiness into our lives. By taking the time to pursue activities that bring us pleasure and relaxation, we can escape from the stresses of everyday life, develop new skills and talents, and find meaning and purpose in our passions. So, whether it’s gardening, painting, or writing, take the time to indulge in a hobby and reap the benefits of finding joy in the ordinary.


The moustache twiddling decadence caused by extended aristocracy is an issue central to the narrative of Berserk. Regardless of social standing, we all like to dream that we are destined for greatness, to achieve something worthwhile. Aristocracy exists to elongate wealth and protect respect no matter what the cost, and that often includes suppressing the common mans talent to protect one’s position.
The beauty of Berserk, and especially the Band of the Hawk, is that these are classic underdogs who dare to have ideas above their stations, chasing their dreams, doing something important with their lives. The truth, as Berserk is clearly documenting, is that anyone can do anything with their lives provided the right amount of skill and desire. It’s such a romantic concept.
Griffith, the symbolic wings of the Band’s hawk, is talented and has an unquenchable desire to conquer. Despite his peasant roots, he is the future, he is brave enough to fight for his dreams, and others are attracted to that, feel inspired by it or fear it. Most are just content to jump on his back and enjoy the flight; the Hawk that soars ever higher, the view from up there is beautiful, but Guts is different, even now it’s clear that he is a punk, and like Griffith, can never be tamed.
Guts and Griffith are at once the same and totally different, they enjoy true social freedom and unerring self belief, but Guts is a blood thirsty warrior, only looking at what stands in front of his sword, while the elegant Griffith conducts his army like one would a game of chess, his mind calculating ten moves ahead. The early fight in episode 3 between these two is particularly revealing, especially in Guts case – he is completely direct, willing to throw mud, bite, kick and punch his way to victory. He refuses to give up, and in the end Griffith is forced to dislocate Guts shoulder to win the fight, Guts could have surrendered, but replies “Go to hell”. Win or bust.
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Williamstown Town Hall Open Day
Plottel + Bennett 1919, Gibbs Finlay + Morsby 1926, Theo Kerlidis K20 Architecture 2016
As the largest building of its kind in Melbourne’s west, Williamstown Town Hall, built in 1927 by prolific architect Joseph Plottel, is an original example of an interwar municipal complex. It is an important part of Williamstown’s identity and was recently restored and upgraded.
Historically significant as the first municipal offices constructed by the City of Williamstown, the site demonstrates the growth and development of the city over a long period until its amalgamation with the City of Altona in 1994. It is an original example of an interwar municipal complex that includes both offices and a town hall and is an important work by architects who had an extensive career in Melbourne.
It comprises the front building, municipal offices and council chamber designed by Plottel + Bennett and constructed by RL Phillips in 1919, and the town hall ballroom and stage designed by Gibbs, Finlay + Morsby, constructed by Weavell + Keast in 1927.
The historic Town Hall will be open from 11am-2pm with self-guided tours available, and open access for those who wish to explore without curated content.
Images: (1) Williamstown Town Hall, internal staircase. Photo: Peter Bennetts.; (2) Williamstown Town Hall, forecourt. Photo: Peter Bennetts.; (3) Williamstown Town Hall, forecourt. Photo: Peter Bennetts.
Time & Date
Sunday 30 July
Open access 11am-2pm
Enter via library access adjacent to the Town Hall
Fully wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking nearby, Elevator access
104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown VIC 3016


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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Technologies Market Segmented By products include consumables, reagents, software and services
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University of Nottingham researchers created an AI system that scanned routine medical data to predict which patients would have strokes or heart attacks within 10 years. The AI system beat the standard method of prediction, correctly making calls in 355 more cases than traditional means. Predicting cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks is a notoriously challenging task. In fact, the researchers note in their recent paper that around half of all strokes and heart attacks occur in patients who were never identified as being “at risk.”
The records included a decade of health outcomes, lab data, drug information, hospital records, and demographic information. The team identified the distinguishing characteristics of patients who experienced strokes and heart attacks using 75 percent of the records. They then tested their models against the standard guidelines using the remaining 25 percent of the records. The standard guidelines scored 0.728 out of 1.0, with the latter signifying 100 percent accuracy. The machine models scored between 0.745 to 0.764, with the neural network making 355 more accurate predictions than the standard guidelines, therefore earning the best score. Had those predictions been made in real time, the patients could have been provided with preventative care.
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According to lead researcher researcher Stephen Weng, within five years the AI medical tools they are testing in labs will be improving the accuracy of clinicians’ diagnoses and the prognoses of patients. In practice, Weng envisions busy doctors making the most of their time with AI tools that are essentially masters of pattern recognition. “[T]he algorithm can look through the entire patient list, flag this up, and bring this to the attention of the doctor,” he said to IEEE Spectrum. “This could be done with the patient sitting in front of them during a routine appointment, or in a systematic screen of the entire list.” Although there is already clinical decision support software available, none of it uses AI pattern recognition — which is at the crux of these more accurate results.
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Bratislava, August 12 (TASR) – Cardinal Jozef Tomko was a great spiritual figure and one of the most important personalities in Slovakia, stated President Zuzana Caputova, who came to pay homage to the late cardinal as his coffin was displayed in St. Martin’s Cathedral in Bratislava on Friday.
Tomko was also commemorated in the cathedral by Parliamentary Chair Boris Kollar (We Are Family), Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) and hundreds of other people.
“He was a person who enjoyed the trust of four popes, and Slovakia will miss him,” said the head of state, noting that Tomko did a lot for the Church and was always interested in the present and future of Slovakia. She also highlighted his ever-present humanity and empathy. “I express my sincere condolences, to his loved ones, but also to the whole of Slovakia because it’s really a great loss for all of us,” said Caputova.
According to Kollar, both the Church and Slovakia have lost a great personality. “He was a wonderful person, our highest church authority, who worked for so long in the Vatican. We were able to approach him, he knew how to advise us, help us, he always stood behind us,” stated the parliamentary chair, adding that the cardinal will be given a state award on September 1.
Heger in particular highlighted Tomko’s humility, but also his contribution to the development of the Church and the good name of Slovakia. “He was an exceptional personality, and, as an important church representative working in the Vatican, he never forgot where he came from,” he said, stressing that the cardinal was a wise and humble man, full of love, who carried Slovakia in his heart. “The greatness he achieved came precisely through his humility, love and hard work,” said the premier. According to him, Tomko’s personality is a great role model for current and future generations in Slovakia.
Tomko, who was the oldest member of the College of Cardinals, passed away at the age of 98 on Monday (August 8) in his flat in Rome. He will be buried in a tomb in St. Elizabeth’s Cathedral in Kosice.


Guy Carpenter has unveiled the next generation of its catastrophe analytics platform, GC AdvantagePoint.
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The foundation for acquiring the national professional qualification NPK for Hop growers is based on two key documents: the professional standard and the catalogue of standards of professional knowledge and skills. These documents were developed by our team as part of the aforementioned project and are available for viewing on the website of the National Reference Point for Occupational Qualifications – Slovenia (NRP SLO).
With these standards in place, hop growers who possess existing knowledge and competencies in the field of hops may undergo additional education and then participate in a formal recognition and certification process to obtain the national professional qualification for Hopper. This certification is a publicly valid document that serves as official confirmation of the individual’s knowledge and skills and is recognized across all EU countries.
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Furthermore, as part of the Hop industry lifelong learning program (LdV Hop school) project, the institute has updated and published a professional learning resource for the field of hop growing – the book entitled Hops – from seedlings to cones (pdf [18,85 mB] (in Slovene language). This comprehensive resource consists of 135 pages and covers the fundamentals of hops, all technological tasks, instructions for cultivation, and advice for business decision-making. The book includes numerous colour photos, pictures, and tables, and represents a significant upgrade to the previously published Handbook for Hop Growers (pdf [1,44 mB]), which was originally released by the institute in 2002 (in Slovene language).


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Friendship and creativity come together when three girls open their own styling studio in this new graphic novel series that’s perfect for fans of Click and Smile.
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AbstractThis Socio-Political and Economic study is concerned with the influences of traditional path-dependency, networking, and rent-seeking as theoretical concepts giving rise to anti-policy as the major contributing cause hindering the progressive development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Sultanate of Oman. The New Institutional Economy (NIE) Theory provided the theoretical framework for the primary research methodology, while reviews of the literature constituted the secondary research. The primary research included qualitative as well as quantitative data from interviews with SME stakeholders (players and actors) and mainly quantitative data from the responses of business owners to SurveyMonkey.
Powerful centralised control by the institution (government) was found to reinforce the pervasive influences of path dependency, networking and rent-seeking that impede the progress of the SME ecosystem. A restrictive environment unintentionally created by the institution pervaded the SME ecosystem giving rise to informal policy which in part supplanted formal policy. While this is a single case study, where possible the findings are contextualised in the literature on the Gulf states and the broader Middle East and North African region. The analysis of outcomes of the study and insights from the literature include suggestions on the sensitive introduction of change in the context of the embedded cultural practices in the institution and the SME ecosystem.
Keywords: SMEs, NIE, path dependency, networking, rent-seeking
|Date of Award
|1 Nov 2023
|Jeremy Jennings (Supervisor) & Mark Pennington (Supervisor)


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(Bessang Pass Coffee Table book turnover granted by Hon. Mayor Mario Sugaban to Experience Travel and Living team and Ms. Susan Cardenas)
The Battle of Bessang Pass was a major battle during the Philippines Campaign of World War II. It was fought from January 9 through June 15, 1945, in Cervantes, a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, located 382 kilometers (237 mi) north of Manila.
The area serves as a gateway to the Cordillera mountains and the city of Baguio. Bessang Pass was a stronghold of the Japanese imperial forces under Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, known as the “Tiger of Malaya” and conqueror of Singapore. It was part of the triangular defense of General Yamashita in the north, namely the Balete Pass, Villaverde Trail, and Bessang Pass, guarding the Ifugao-Benguet-Vizcaya borders. Its fall at the hands of the United States Army Forces in the Philippines - Northern Luzon (USAFIP-NL) on June 14, 1945, paved the way for the entrapment of Yamashita’s forces in the Cordillera until the general’s surrender in September 1945.


Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to three scientists for tiny, colorful quantum dots
Updated October 4, 2023 at 8:06 AM ET
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Louis E. Brus of Columbia University, and Alexei I. Ekimov of Nanocrystals Technology Inc. in New York for the discovery and development of quantum dots.
The three scientists each contributed to a "fundamental discovery in nanotechnology," according to officials from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards several of the prizes each year. The work they've done has already led to new technology in television screens and in bioimaging.
Reached by phone during a press conference early Wednesday morning, Bawendi offered a stream of reactions: "Very surprised. Sleepy. Shocked. Unexpected. And very honored."
In a rare event, the winners' names were leaked to the Swedish media before the official announcement. But Bawendi said he'd been sound asleep, "so, no, I didn't hear anything about it."
Quantum dots are particles that are so incredibly small that their size actually starts to affect their properties. For example, blue quantum dots and red quantum dots can be made from the exact same material, with the only difference being the size of the particle itself. (The blue quantum dots are smaller than red ones.)
In fact, changing the size can alter many different properties beyond just color – which means that quantum dots could be useful for a variety of applications, including building better solar panels and perhaps even creating fuel by using sunlight (something that plants do to generate sugars).
While it may sound like a subject closer to physics, officials said that it was chemists who did much of the fundamental research in this field.
The three scientists will share the prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor (close to $995,000) in equal parts.
This is the third science-focused Nobel Prize to be awarded this week. On Tuesday, the physics prize was awarded toAnne L'Huillier, Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz for helping to create super-short pulses of light that offer a glimpse into the incredibly fast and tiny world of electrons.
And on Monday, Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman won the prize in physiology or medicine for discoveries that were key to the development of mRNA vaccines, which proved crucial in the fight against COVID-19.
Officials plan to announce the literature prize on Thursday, followed by the peace prize on Friday. The economics prize will be awarded on Monday.
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The day prior, Russian occupation forces launched an X-59 missile at the Mykolaiv region, likely as a form of «reconnaissance by combat». This strategic move involves testing the Ukrainian air defense system, scouting new routes, and preparing for future missile attacks.
Natalia Humeniuk, the Head of the Joint Press Centre of the Operational Command «South», shared these insights during a telethon, stating, ‘The overall situation remains tense as the enemy seeks ways to counteract our effective resistance. They aim to enhance their effectiveness by diversifying tactics, such as ongoing shelling of Chaykivska and Kutsurubska communities to divert the attention of the Defence Forces. Yesterday, the enemy executed a precise missile attack in the Mykolaiv region using tactical aircraft from the Black Sea. The firing of an X-59 missile suggests a form of battlefield reconnaissance, testing the readiness of air defense systems. Despite the general pause maintained by the enemy between massive missile attacks, targeted strikes in these intervals indicate a deliberate preparation for further attacks. Such attacks serve as a form of terrorism, identifying air defense systems and plotting future routes for assaults.’
Humeniuk noted that the enemy, realizing the genuine risk of losing Russian aircraft in the south, is assessing a more acceptable line of approach from the Black and Azov Seas.
Addressing the previous day’s shelling in the Kherson region, Humeniuk highlighted the sustained pressure on Kherson residents, extending beyond the regional capital to coastal settlements.
While the enemy’s use of aviation is less active, Russian occupiers persist in inflicting substantial damage on civilian infrastructure, targeting crowds, as well as special vehicles of the State Emergency Service and police.


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Often we see people with an estate plan file it away for safekeeping and never think of it again. There are important reasons to periodically review your estate planning documents and ensure that they are current. Typically purchases or sales of real estate, business and other assets, as well as births, deaths, marriage and divorces should be reflected in your updated estate documents.
Marriage and Divorce
Generally, it is a good idea for married couples to have an estate plan. You will want to ensure that your new spouse is addressed, and any children or stepchildren. With separation comes the time to change your estate plan. It is important to at least have a will that directs how your want your estate handled and by whom, otherwise if you die, your spouse is likely to manage your affairs and inherit the bulk of your estate. Once divorced, failure to remove your old spouse from all of your estate documents, could mean that even though you are divorced, your ex may still manage your affairs and take title to your property.
The internet has improved our lives in many ways. We have an incredible amount of information at our fingertips. You can now find legal templates online that at first glance may appear cheaper than hiring a lawyer. While tempting, we recommend that you just don’t do it. You are unique and so is your estate plan. Those forms are not. You have no way of knowing if the form is right for your situation or if you completed it properly. You can’t ask detailed questions of a website, and a website won’t ask questions to help you either. Your estate and the loved ones you will leave behind are too important to leave to chancer. Unintended errors and omissions could unravel your intentions. For instance, certain assets left unaddressed may be held up in probate court. Using an online template may appear cheaper, but having an incomplete estate plan, or worse, could result in unintended consequences, your wishes not being met and significantly more time and money incurred at the expense of your heirs.
Typically, people want to avoid it! Probate can be a very long, stressful and expensive process. The length of time involved in resolving issues can drain the estate of resources, so less money is left to your heirs. The time following your death will be difficult and emotional for those who survive you.If you can eliminate probate with your estate plan, that may be the best gift you can leave your family. An experienced estate planning attorney can help you avoid probate and additional expenses, preserving the value of your estate for those who you really want to have it.
What Should I Update?
If you are separated or getting a divorce, you may be wondering what needs to be updated. If you already have a comprehensive estate plan, you need to review your Last Will and Testament and, Revocable Living Trust if you have one, Health Care Directive, Power of Attorney, deeds and more. Some other important items to consider may include retirement plans, life insurance policies, bank and financial accounts and perhaps business-related documents. An experienced attorney will help you identify what needs to be changed and how to update it most efficiently and cost-effectively.


Crowdfunding while black: Inventrify’s new crowd sourcing platform breathes life into entrepreneurs
Photo credit: Founder of Inventrify, Brandon Brooks, Linkedin
There’s a new “kid on the block” in the crowdfunding platform space: Inventrify.
What is “crowdfunding”?
Crowdfunding is a financing method for raising funds. The funds are generally sourced from everyday people, including investors. The entrepreneur sets a goal to raise a certain amount of money, utilizing crowdfunding platforms to help promote their projects.
The benefits of crowdfunding?
Entrepreneurs can receive access to funds much quicker than applying for bank loans or other debt related instruments.
It’s a great way to validate your business idea, to test to see if there is a market for what you have to offer more importantly, customers willing to purchase the items and or service.
Crowdfunding can help you gain traction, including visibility for your project, as many investors and potential customers utilize the platforms to search for business ideas to invest in.
Inventrify has turned the term “crowdfunding” into a much more meaningful, intentional movement, one that is based on the foundation of community and networking.
Inventrify launched in 2016 by founder Brandon Brooks. Brooks’ vision, is to facilitate in enabling community members to invest in something greater than the Founder behind the brand. The goal, is to invest in the growth and prosperity of local communities.
The Platform encourages both entrepreneurs and investors, to utilize Inventrify to share resources and talent as a means to empower one another.
Crowdfunding has its many benefits, from using the platform as an alternative financing option, to utilizing the space to validate entrepreneurial business ideas. Inventrify is a great place to start with funding your next project.


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Measurement of treatment adherence with antipsychotic agents in patients with schizophrenia
Xinhua S Ren1,2,3, Lawrence Herz4,5, Shirley Qian1,2,3, Eric Smith3,4, Lewis E Kazis1,2,3
1The Center for the Assessment of Pharmaceutical Practices (CAPP), Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA; 2Department of Health Policy and Management, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA; 3Center for Health Quality, Outcomes, and Economic Research, Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bedford, MA, USA; 4Division of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA; 5Mental Health Service Line, Bedford VA Medical Center, Bedford, MA, USA
Abstract: The importance of medication adherence in sustaining control of schizophrenic symptoms has generated a great deal of interest in comparing levels of treatment adherence with different antipsychotic agents. However, the bulk of the research has yielded results that are often inconsistent. In this prospective, observational study, we assessed the measurement properties of 3 commonly used, pharmacy-based measures of treatment adherence with antipsychotic agents in schizophrenia using data from the Veterans Health Administration during 2000 to 2005. Patients were selected if they were on antipsychotics and diagnosed with schizophrenia (N = 18,425). A gap of ≥30 days (with no filled index medication) was used to define discontinuation of treatment as well as medication “episodes,” or the number of times a patient returned to the same index agent after discontinuation of treatment within a 1-year period. The study found that the 3 existing measures differed in their approaches in measuring treatment adherence, suggesting that studies using these different measures would generate different levels of treatment adherence across antipsychotic agents. Considering the measurement problems associated with each existing approach, we offered a new, medication episode-specific approach, which would provide a fairer comparison of the levels of treatment adherence across different antipsychotic agents.
Keywords: medication adherence, antipsychotic agents, schizophrenia
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The Radford 15.2m Fast Cruising Yacht was designed for a client living in Malaysia who wanted a very unusual yacht! He developed the concept of the "helicopter" rig and needed an easily driven hull design which would be compatible with the rig.
The end result is a very easily driven yacht with a very long waterline, narrow beam and light displacement. The different rig meant that the yacht did not require the same stability as that needed for a conventional rig so a reduction in form stability because of the very narrow beam was not a disadvantage. The lifting bulb keel with a low centre of gravity helps compensate for this reduced form stability and gives a reasonably high point of vanishing stability. It should be possible to safely sail the yacht with the keel in the half raised position and access shallow waters when fully raised.
The construction drawings are for a cedar strip hull and an FRP / foam sandwich deck. The yacht was built at Peter Milner's yard in Perth, Western Australia. The R15.2 has an aft boarding platform, tiller steering and long trench cockpit. It is noticeably clear of the usual deck hardware with a simple bridge containing the rig and engine controls. The 38HP sail drive engine is located aft of the accommodation watertight bulkhead with access from the cockpit. Under power it will achieve a speed of 9.4 knots. The companionway is recessed into the house and has an overhanging sliding hatch.
The accommodation is very simple with two double quarter berths forward of the engine, galley and chart table in way of the keel compartment; settees adjacent to the companionway; galley and chart table in way of the keel case and a head / shower and stowage area forward of the mast. The sail stowage area is quite small! There is an anchor locker forward of the collision bulkhead.
Overall the R15.2m has been a very interesting project!
The rig as since been converted to a conventional rig.


Scottish National Party leadership candidate Humza Yousaf, the member of Scottish Parliament who forced through the 2021 Hate Crime Act that made misgendering a potentially criminal offense, has apparently been reported to Scottish Police for a potential breach of his own law after he said trans-identified rapist Isla Bryson is "not a genuine trans woman" in a televised debate.
The apparent complaint made by a "concerned citizen" explains that Mr. Yousaf’s comments could be considered insulting and could potentially stigmatize transgender individuals by suggesting that Bryson is not a "genuine" trans woman, and is instead "seeking to exploit her gender identity for personal gain."
The apparent complaint states that the Hate Crime Act 2021 criminalizes conduct that is threatening, abusive, or insulting, and is intended to stir up hatred against an individual or group of people based on their protected characteristics, which includes gender identity.
As the Hate Crime Act allows for such crimes to be reported on someone else’s behalf, this concerned member of the public reportedly felt it their duty to report the incident and highlight the potential harm caused by such comments, "particularly when made by a member of the Scottish Parliament."
An article published by Wings Over Scotland goes into more detail about the nature of the possible hate crime, pointing out that under Scotland’s controversial Gender Recognition Reform bill, currently blocked by the UK government, a person has the right to self-declare a transgender identity and no one is allowed to question it.
“The central mantras of self-ID are not "acceptance with some exceptions" or "people are mostly who they say they are, subject to verification by Humza Yousaf. There are no ifs or buts with self-ID," Wings Over Scotland explains.
The article goes on to explain that the entire point of self-ID is that "no one else gets a say in the matter." So if serial rapist Isla Bryson identifies as a woman, then Isla Bryson is a woman, and crucially, disputing that is, under the Hate Crime Bill forced into law by none other than Humza Yousaf, a criminal offense.
The Scottish National Party’s own definition of transphobia includes "using phrases or language to suggest [a transgender person’s] gender identity is not valid," which is exactly what Yousaf did during the leadership debate.
The Scottish National Party leadership race got underway after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation last month following a plummet in her popularity over the controversy of male rapists being housed in women's prisons and the proposed Gender Recognition Reform Bill that was blocked by the British Parliament. However, Sturgeon claimed in her resignation speech that her decision to step down was not a "reaction to short-term pressures."
The Scottish Police were reached for comment.


May 15, 2019
Political science professor and alumnus win Conflict Management and Peace Science's Article of the Year Award
Political Science professor Carla Martinez Machain and alum Leo Rosenberg, a 2015 master's in political science graduate, have been selected as the recipients of the 2018 Glenn Palmer Prize for the best article in Conflict Management and Peace Science. Martinez Machain and Rosenberg's paper "Domestic diversion and strategic behavior by minority groups" and was published in 35(5) issue of the journal.
The article is summarized with the journal award committee as "address[ing] an under-appreciated facet of international relations and diversionary theory: minority groups' engagement in tactics of strategic avoidance when governments hold incentives to repress. Martinez Machain and Rosenberg revisit diversionary theory through the lens of often-neglected minority constituent groups and present persuasive evidence via a series of robust multivariate tests at the rather novel state-minority group dyad level."
Conflict Management and Peace Science is the flagship journal of the Peace Science Society, an international organization that advances social science theory as it relates to international relations. Kansas State University will host the 53rd Peace Science Society International North American Meeting in November.


Paintings by Teresa Cox
"My technique involves breaking down form, distilling shape and using color in an emotive way."
From a series of impulses driven by rhythms, love, shapes and forms, Theresa Cox builds an idea until it becomes a distinct work of art. Her paintings in oil, acrylic paint and pastel reveal a spirit of play driven by her love of color and shape.
The paintings are remarkably vibrant with brilliant colors, formal juxtapositions and outrageous energy. Filling each surface with movement and paint, Cox has created a body of work that is explorative and innovative, universal and alive.
Teresa is on the faculty at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.


Anna Gebert enjoys a broad career as a chamber musician, concertmaster and pedagogue.
Her areas of competence range from early baroque to contemporary music. She performs at chamber festivals around the world and is in high demand as guest leader of major European symphony, opera and baroque orchestras.
Her violin education started with her mother Grazyna Zeranska and her teacher Zoria Chikmurzaeva as well as Zinaida Gilels and Igor Bezrodny, Magdalena Rezler, taking her to Munich to Ana Chumachenco and Indiana University to Miriam Fried and the study of baroque violin with Stanley Ritchie. After completing her education in the Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic and a year as a full time player in the orchestra, she was appointed concertmaster in the Cologne Gürzenich Orchestra in 2007 and 1st concertmaster in Trondheim Symphony Orchestra in 2011, a position which she held until 2019 along with an associate professorship at the Trondheim University NTNU Institute of music.
Since 2020 Anna is professor of violin at the Zurich University of Arts and professor of chamber music at the Musik Akademie Basel. She also gives masterclasses and online teaching around the world.


This massive variety of objects makes the belief that bookkeeping is barely wanted by giant firms. Despite the fact that small companies additionally actually need it due to the numerous advantages of bookkeeping that these companies can get.
Despite the fact that the transactions are nonetheless small, the advantages of bookkeeping might be felt in new and small companies who are sometimes confused and missed within the allocation of capital and funds.
Due to this fact, the issue that happens in the present day is that many small companies are out of enterprise as a result of they haven’t realized the advantages of bookkeeping so they aren’t constant in recording and even don’t do it. There are a lot of the reason why many small enterprise homeowners don’t hold the books of their enterprise.
Once you’re operating a enterprise, micromanaging each nook and cranny might be laborious. Regardless of how environment friendly your employees is or what financing plans you might have, you will get derailed in the event you miss one little element. Bookkeeping may help you keep a report of your online business’s capital and bills and make higher choices. You’ll find extra choices to develop your enterprise, save your cash and keep confidence. The extra organized you might be, the extra you possibly can accomplish.
Balances, shareholder’s fairness, money move and different essential financial issues are simpler to maintain observe of with monetary statements Mesa AZ. You’re going to get a transparent concept of how your online business is bettering, what must be labored on and the way correct the information is. Funds might be daunting for any enterprise proprietor, however a very good bookkeeping technique can hold all the pieces so as.
Establishing a enterprise can’t be separated from revenue and loss issues, so easy bookkeeping is required to observe the monetary efficiency of a enterprise.
This guide merely accommodates capital, bills and revenue obtained in an accounting interval to calculate how a lot revenue is earned. Enterprise homeowners can even discover out the quantity of capital that has been used, capital that has not been used, and the quantity of debt owned.
Having your bills and revenue clearly documented all year long could make taxes simpler to file. Shuffling via invoices and receipts shouldn’t be solely a problem however dangerous in the event you miss one thing that would have gotten you a write-off or deduction. You’ll make life simpler for each your self and your accountant when you’ve got a stable bookkeeping technique main as much as tax time.
It’s no secret that fraud is on the rise, particularly within the digital panorama. Bookkeeping may help you verify for suspicious discrepancies and flag something that doesn’t look proper. The extra time it takes so that you can discover one thing, the more durable it is perhaps to search out the foundation of the issue. Additionally, sincere miscalculations might be mounted earlier than they result in bigger issues later.
Whether or not bookkeeping is completed in-house or outsourced, it should be dealt with with care and precision. Whereas the method might be meticulous, it’s important for long-term enterprise success.


In a typical sense, a coupling factory is a product or mechanism made use of to link two independent objects or components with each other. Couplings are commonly made use of in a variety of fields, these types of as mechanics, engineering, and electrical systems, to sign up for or website link diverse elements.
Here are a handful of examples of couplings:
one. Mechanical Couplings: Mechanical couplings are utilised to join two rotating shafts in equipment and products. Some popular illustrations include:
a. Sleeve or Muff Coupling: This form of coupling is composed of a hollow cylindrical sleeve that matches in excess of the finishes of two shafts, with keys or splines supplying a protected relationship.
b. Clamp or China coupling Break up Coupling: Clamp couplings have two halves that are tightened all over the shaft finishes using bolts or clamps, building a rigid relationship.
c. Equipment Coupling: Gear couplings use interlocking tooth on the coupling halves to transmit torque while allowing for a sure quantity of misalignment.
two. Electrical Couplings: Electrical couplings are used to hook up and transmit electrical signals in between unique elements or units. Examples involve:
a. Wire Connectors: Wire connectors, such as twist-on wire nuts or crimp connectors, are applied to join electrical wires securely.
b. Plug and Socket Connectors: These couplings consist of male and female connectors that allow the relationship and disconnection of electrical products, this kind of as electricity cords or audio cables.
c. Terminal Blocks: Terminal blocks give a convenient way to join a number of wires or electrical conductors within a command panel or junction box.
3. Fluid Couplings: Fluid couplings use hydraulic rules to transmit power concerning two components. Examples include:
a. Hydraulic Couplings: Hydraulic couplings, these types of as swift-disconnect couplings, make it possible for for uncomplicated and secure relationship and China coupling distributor disconnection of hydraulic lines.
b. Pneumatic Couplings: Pneumatic couplings are used to hook up and disconnect air source strains in pneumatic systems, these as in air compressors or pneumatic resources.
four. Optical Couplings: Optical couplings are applied in optical methods to be a part of or align optical fibers or elements. Illustrations consist of:
a. Fiber Optic Couplers: Fiber optic couplers permit the link of optical fibers, permitting indicators to be transmitted involving them.
b. Lens Couplings: Lens couplings are made use of to align and link lenses in optical techniques, making sure good focus and light-weight transmission.
These examples illustrate the assorted range of couplings and their programs throughout distinctive fields. Couplings enjoy a essential position in connecting and integrating various parts, enabling the productive transmission of electrical power, signals, or fluids concerning them.