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WikiLeaks has returned roughly six hours after it was forced offline, but it's got a new address. The website's primary host in the United States pulled the plug after "mass attacks," according to WikiLeaks. Now the organization appears to be back online as WikiLeaks.ch instead ofWikiLeaks.org. This is a developing story. Follow the latest WikiLeaks updates below…. Anyone Who Believes The US Government About Anything Is The Epitome Of Gullibility. I am tremendously concernced [sic] about the puerile eruptions of Julian Assange. . . . If a single foreign national is rounded up and put in jail because of a leaked cable, this entire, anarchic exercise in "freedom" stands as a human disaster. Assange is a criminal. He's the one who should be in jail. What about the most destructive "anarchic exercise in 'freedom'" the planet has known for at least a generation: the "human disaster" known as the attack on Iraq, which Klein supported? That didn't result in the imprisonment of "a single foreign national," but rather the deaths of more than 100,000 innocent human beings, the displacement of millions more, and the destruction of a country of 26 million people. Are those who supported that "anarchic exercise in 'freedom'" -- or at least those responsible for its execution -- also "criminals who should be in jail"? How about the multiple journalists and other human beings whom the U.S. Government imprisoned (and continues to imprison) for years without charges -- and tortured -- including many whom the Government knew were completely innocent, while Klein assured the world that wasn't happening? How about those responsible for the war in Afghanistan (which Klein supports) with its checkpoint shootings of an "amazing number" of innocent Afghans and civilian slaughtering air strikes, or the use of cluster bombs in Yemen, or the civilian killing drones in Pakistan? Are those responsible for the sky-high corpses of innocent people from these actions also "criminals who should be in jail"? I'm not singling out Klein here; his commentary is merely illustrative of what I'm finding truly stunning about the increasingly bloodthirsty two-minute hate session aimed at Julian Assange, also known as the new Osama bin Laden. The ringleaders of this hate ritual are advocates of -- and in some cases directly responsible for -- the world's deadliest and most lawless actions of the last decade. And they're demanding Assange's imprisonment, or his blood, in service of a Government that has perpetrated all of these abuses and, more so, to preserve a Wall of Secrecy which has enabled them. To accomplish that, they're actually advocating -- somehow with a straight face -- the theory that if a single innocent person is harmed by these disclosures, then it proves that Assange and WikiLeaks are evil monsters who deserve the worst fates one can conjure, all while they devote themselves to protecting and defending a secrecy regime that spawns at least as much human suffering and disaster as any single other force in the world. That is what the secrecy regime of the permanent National Security State has spawned. We viscerally saw the grotesque realities of our war in Iraq with the Apache attack video on innocent civilians and journalists in Baghdad -- and their small children -- as they desperately scurried for cover. We recently learned that the U.S. government adopted a formal policy of refusing to investigate the systematic human rights abuses of our new Iraqi client state, all of which took place under our deliberately blind eye. We learned of 15,000 additional civilian deaths caused by the war in Iraq that we didn't know of before. We learned -- as documented byThe Washington Post's former Baghdad Bureau Chief -- how clear, deliberate and extensive were the lies of top Bush officials about that war as it was unfolding: "Thanks to WikiLeaks, though, I now know the extent to which top American leaders lied, knowingly, to the American public," she wrote. In this latest WikiLeaks release -- probably the least informative of them all, at least so far -- we learned a great deal as well. Juan Cole todaydetails the 10 most important revelations about the Middle East. Scott Horton examines the revelation that the State Department pressured and bullied Germany out of criminally investigating the CIA's kidnapping of one of their citizens who turned out to be completely innocent. The head of the Bank of England got caught interfering in British politics to induce harsher austerity measures in violation of his duty to remain apolitical and removed from the political process, a scandal resulting in calls for his resignation. British officials, while pretending to conduct a sweeping investigation into the Iraq War, were privately pledging to protect Bush officials from embarrassing disclosures. Hillary Clinton's State Department ordered U.N. diplomats to collect passwords, emails, and biometric data in order to spy on top U.N. officials and others, likely in violation of the Vienna Treaty of 1961 (see Articles 27 and 30; and, believe me, I know: it's just "law," nothing any Serious person believes should constrain our great leaders). Do WikiLeaks critics believe it'd be best if all that were kept secret, if we remained ignorant of it, if the world's most powerful factions could continue to hide things like that? Apparently. When Joe Klein and his media comrades calling for Assange's head start uncovering even a fraction of secret government conduct this important, then they'll have credibility to complain about WikiLeaks' "excessive commitment to disclosure." But that will never happen. One could respond that it's good that we know these specific things, but not other things WikiLeaks has released. That's all well and good; as I've said several times, there are reasonable concerns about some specific disclosures here. But in the real world, this ideal, perfectly calibrated subversion of the secrecy regime doesn't exist. WikiLeaks is it. We have occasional investigative probes of isolated government secrets coming from establishment media outlets (the illegal NSA program, the CIA black sites, the Pentagon propaganda program), along with transparency groups such as the ACLU, CCR, EPIC and EFF valiantly battling through protracted litigation to uncover secrets. But nothing comes close to the blows WikiLeaks has struck in undermining that regime. I suspect that there is no scheme of government oversight that will not eventually come under the indirect control of the generals, spies, and foreign-service officers it is meant to oversee. Organisations such as WikiLeaks, which are philosophically opposed to state secrecy and which operate as much as is possible outside the global nation-state system, may be the best we can hope for in the way of promoting the climate of transparency and accountability necessary for authentically liberal democracy. Some folks ask, "Who elected Julian Assange?" The answer is nobody did, which is, ironically, why WikiLeaks is able to improve the quality of our democracy. Of course, those jealously protective of the privileges of unaccountable state power will tell us that people will die if we can read their email, but so what?Different people, maybe more people, will die if we can't. The last decade, by itself, leaves no doubt about the truth of that last sentence. And Matt Yglesias is right that while diplomacy can be hindered without secrecy, one must also consider "how the ability to keep secrets can hinder diplomacy" (incidentally: one of the more Orwellian aspects of this week's discussion has been the constant use of the word "diplomacy" to impugn what WikiLeaks did, creating some Wizard of Oz fantasy whereby the Pentagon is the Bad Witch of the U.S. Government [thus justifying leaks about war] while the State Department is the Good Witch [thus rendering these leaks awful]: that's absurd, as they are merely arms of the same entity, both devoted to the same ends, ones which are often nefarious, and State Department officials are just as susceptible as Pentagon officials to abusive conduct when operating in the dark). There’s no scandal here and there’s no legitimate state secret. It’s just routine for the work done by public servants and public expense in the name of the public to be kept semi-hidden from the public for decades. But we have completely abandoned that principle; we've reversed it. Now, everything the Government does is presumptively secret; only the most ceremonial and empty gestures are made public. That abuse of secrecy powers is vast, deliberate, pervasive, dangerous and destructive. That's the abuse that WikiLeaks is devoted to destroying, and which its harshest critics -- whether intended or not -- are helping to preserve. There are people who eagerly want that secrecy regime to continue: namely, (a) Washington politicians, Permanent State functionaries, and media figures whose status, power and sense of self-importance are established by their access and devotion to that world of secrecy, and (b) those who actually believe that -- despite (or because of) all the above acts -- the U.S. Government somehow uses this extreme secrecy for the Good. Having surveyed the vast suffering and violence they have wreaked behind that wall, those are exactly the people whom WikiLeaks is devoted to undermining. On the issue of the Interpol arrest warrant issued yesterday for Assange's arrest: I think it's deeply irresponsible either to assume his guilt or to assume his innocence until the case plays out. I genuinely have no opinion of the validity of those allegations, but what I do know -- as John Cole notes -- is this: as soon as Scott Ritter began telling the truth about Iraqi WMDs, he was publicly smeared with allegations of sexual improprieties. As soon as Eliot Spitzer began posing a real threat to Wall Street criminals, a massive and strange federal investigation was launched over nothing more than routine acts of consensual adult prostitution, ending his career (and the threat he posed to oligarchs). And now, the day after Julian Assange is responsible for one of the largest leaks in history, an arrest warrant issues that sharply curtails his movement and makes his detention highly likely. It's unreasonable to view that pattern as evidence that the allegations are part of some conspiracy -- I genuinely do not believe or disbelieve that -- but, particularly in light of that pattern, it's most definitely unreasonable to assume that he's guilty of anything without having those allegations tested and then proven in court. Finally, as I noted last night: I was on Canada's CBC last tonight talking about these issues; it can be seen here. I'll also be on MSNBC this morning, at roughly 10:00 a.m., on the same topic. UPDATE: The notion that one crime doesn't excuse another has absolutely nothing to do with anything I wrote; it's a complete nonsequitur, merely the standard claim of those who want to propound moral standards for others that they not only refuse to apply to themselves, but violate with far greater frequency and severity than those they're condemning. Dose This Remind Anyone Of Nazi Germany? Click here to listen to Jason Leopold discuss this story on The Peter B. Collins Show. The drug was administered to Guantanamo detainees without regard for their medical or psychological history, despite its considerable risk of exacerbating pre-existing conditions. Mefloquine is also known to have serious side effects among individuals under treatment for depression or other serious mental health disorders, which numerous detainees were said to have been treated for, according to their attorneys and publishedreports. Dr. G. Richard Olds, a tropical disease specialist and the founding dean of the Medical School at the University of California at Riverside, said in his "professional opinion there is no medical justification for giving a massive dose of mefloquine to an asymptomatic individual." Mark Denbeaux, the director of the Seton Hall Law Center for Policy and Research, who looked into the 2006 deaths of the three Guantanamo detainees, said in an interview "almost every remaining question here would be solved if the [detainees'] full medical records were released." In September 2002, Roche sent a letter to physicians and pharmacistsstating that the company changed its warning labels for mefloquine. For three years, Manofsky said he had to walk with a cane due to a loss of equilibrium. Numerous other accounts like Manofsky's can be found on the web site lariaminfo.org.

http://lecafpolitiquedecamusdecaf.blogspot.com/2010/12/wikileaks-returns-website-takes-new.html

We do so much to keep ourselves physically healthy. We exercise, we eat the right kind of things, and we eat the right amount. Still, we do become sick from time to time. What do we do in this situation? We either self medicate (not a good idea) or we go to a doctor. He/she asks gives us medicines and asks us to do or not do a few things and before we know it, we are fit again. On most occasions, its is simple. Adult usually go to the doctor all by themselves in case they are not extremely sick. We know its important to do so. Sometimes, our family and friends advice us to go to a doctor. In extreme cases, they take us to the doctor. We do all of this for our physical well-being. What about our mental well being? How many times have you heard someone share that they are going to a doctor? Now compare it to the number of times someone has shared that they are going to a psychiatrist? For most of us, the answer to the second question would be in single digits or even zero. Why is that the case? 1. No one things mental health is something that needs to be treated - A lot of times, depression or anxiety is something that is disregarded as being sad or just disturbed. When people tell others that they are feeling depressed or are feeling anxious without any reason, they are often given answers like "do something that you like", "go travel a little", "take a break". These might come from a good place but are not really solutions to a mental health problem. 2. Social stigma attached to mental health issues - Tell someone you have a physical ailment and you get sympathy and sometimes empathy. Tell someone you have a mental ailment and usually you get contempt or misguided sympathy. Admiting that you have a mental ailment gets you branded as 'damaged'. It is as if there is no cure. Mental ailments are not seen as disease which have a cure. They are seen as defects. This results in people hiding their mental ailments which in turn makes them worse or struggle even more to recover from mental ailments given the additional societal pressure. 3. Lack of awareness about mental health issues - Sometimes, people aren't even able to recognize that they have a mental illness. When it not identified, it is definitely not going to be treated. It results in the situation getting worse. Unfortunately, awareness about them is really low and there are very few opportunities where they can be identified and worked on. 4. Lack of professionals in the field - Finding a psychiatrist is not easy. The number of psychiatrists in any place will be much lower than the number of physicians and this in a country where we already have very few physicians doctors. Thankfully this part is changing in India with a lot of professionals coming into the field in the recent years. Peer recommendation has increase both the trustworthiness and availability of psychiatrists. Mental health is as important if not more important as physical health. It affects our work, our minds and our way of life as much as physical health. It does a lot of damage in the short term and the long term. Couple if with the issues mentioned above and you have yourselves a potential epidemic which if it happens will not be talked about openly. What are some of the things we can do until the time that someone does something? 1. If we come to know of people who are facing mental health issues, encourage them and support them to go seek professional help. Provide every kind of support that person needs. 2. Create safe spaces to give people the opportunity to discuss mental health issues. 3. Talk about mental health issues openly from time to time so that more people are aware of what they are and what to look out for. It will probably help people identify the illness. It might also inadvertently encourage someone to either open up about it or seek professional help. I am sure there might be a lot of things that we can do. A lot has happened over the last few years and I am sure that a lot will happen over the coming years as well. I just keep thinking about the people who suffer in these situations just because society's understanding of their situation has not evolved. I know it is not easy but it is really really important. I think the aim should be make going to a psychiatrist as okay as it is to go to a physician. P.S. - I am not a mental health professional. If you have a curated list of psychiatrists then do share it in the comments. I have never been to a psychiatrist. I have known and know people who have faced above mentioned situations and other situations like these. I know how much it can take out of a person and how deeply it can affect everything that person does. I sometimes feel frustrated that I don't know anything that I can do. P.P.S. - If there are any factual inaccuracies in the above post, please do let me know. I have written the above post from limited experiences I have had or have read about. I am reading more about it and my knowledge and understanding on the above subject will keep changing. It is not unusual to find young couples in India hiding in corners of roads which even Robert Frost would avoid. They are not looking for an adventure. They are only looking to do 'adventurous' things without spoiling their image in the society! What adventurous activities you ask? Well, they try to 'cover all the bases'. IYKWIM. Now my question is, why do people go to such secluded areas for all these 'adventurous' activities? Its true what they say "In foreign countries, you can kiss in public but cannot urinate in public but in India, you can urinate in public but cannot kiss." Society 'judges' you whenever they see a guy and a girl sitting alone and chatting. These kind of societal restriction are bound to frustrate youngsters who are bubbling with hormones and still don't understand the 'logic' behind society's arguments. This has given rise to the growth of Khopchas. Like everything offbeat, I decided to check the meaning of this word on Urban Dictionary. Khopchas are used to describe an isolate place/ seclusion especially to conduct nefarious activities. Nefarious activities? Hmm. Ofcourse something like holding hands and chatting should not come under nefarious activities. But unfortunately, it does. Such crazy restrictions on display of affection by our society is the reason for a lot of our problems. Imagine this: A girl cannot be seen sitting alone with a guy in a public place because of societal restructions, she agrees to meet him at a secluded location or perhaps at the guy's home when no one is around. It is a date. All good, right? Nope. We are assuming an ideal situation. Imagine something outward starts to happen on the date. The girl has no where to go because she chose to meet at a place where not many people will be able to see her. She compromised her safety on her own. In an ideal situation, two people could meet anywhere they want to. Public or private. This would give both the girl and the guy enough freedom to plan their safety without sacrificing on their romantic ambitions. They could decide the level of interaction and intimacy on their own. This would make Khopchas irrelevant. Hence increasing the overall safety of all the citizens. Lets not be two faced. Lets hold on to our values even when no one is watching. Lets not force people into Khopchas for activities which are not nefarious. Once we eliminate the need of a Khopcha, we will reduce the frustration that has crept into youngsters, be able better understand what the situation is and help them make an informed decision about what is right and what is wrong and thus start building a more mature society.

http://www.mytwocents.co.in/2017/

Beijing is a city with nine lives, having survived wars, fires and other destruction that suecessive dynasties have inflicted on this thousand-year-old capital. Palaces, imperial gardens, city walls and other monuments were still intact when the last imperial dynasty of Qing fell in 1911. Now, the ancient metropolis and its architectural gems are facing the greatest threat ever, a new building craze that threatens to radically and permanently change the look of the city. Beijing has undergone much development since economic reform began in the 1980, with new ring roads, flyovers and stadiums being built each year. Howeser, the historical 62 sq km inner city did not change much because of building restrictions and a shortage of funds. But under an ambitious plan introduced in the early 1990s to modernise the city, developers and bureaucrats joined hands to demolish tens of thousands of century-old courtyard houses and the surrounding little alleys, or ?hutong.? On what were formerly quiet little residential districts with attractive local flavour suddenly rose large, colourless concrete blocks that look all alike from a distance. In the process of Beijing's frantic development, many millionaires have been made from lucrative, and often behind-the-scenes, property deals. The losers are Beijing residents who have been relocated from the inner city to shoddy apartments in faraway suburbs. Numerous cultural relics have also been destroyed, as developers knocked down everything that stood in the way of the bulldozer. With many parts of Beijing looking increasingly alien, the public has voiced its concern. Scholars, artists and other concerned citizens have urged the government to slow down the pace of development. Professor Wu Liangyong, a nationally renowned authority on cultural preservation at the Chinese Academy of Science, compares Beijing today to a flea-infested scalp, with ugly-looking patches spread all over the city. Mr. Ye Tingfeng, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Science, concurs: "The big new buildings are architectural rubbish. They are ugly, permanent scars on the beautiful face of the imperial city." The press, too, has become bolder in exposing developers' failure to resettle evacuated residents and to protect cultural relics as promised. Meanwhile, affected citizens have taken developers to court, seeking compensation and reasonable resettlement. As discontent intensifies, the government has become more careful in knocking down old houses and preserving cultural relics. The first such serious attempt was made in 1998, when it built Pingan Avenue that runs parallel to Changan Avenue. Certain parts of the east-west, six-lane road were made to bend or narrowed to steer away from certain historical homes and monuments. Residents affected by the construction were also given relatively generous treatment in settling them into new homes. Still, a few fine examples of architecture have been destroyed, including the premises where a group of well-known social reformers of the late Qing dynasty used to meet. Many evacuated residents also are unhappy, with at least 200 of them suing the developers for unsatisfactory resettlement. This year, the government is building another huge thoroughfare that it describes as the third Changan Avenue, after Pingan Avenue. Affected residents are already up-inarms against what they claim to be unfair compensation. Architects, art critics and other social activists are also busy lobbying the government to protect the relics found along the proposed Guangan Avenue, which is south of and parallel to Changan Avenue. It will run from Guangqumen Bridge in the south-eastern district of Chongwen district to Guanganmen Bridge in Xuanwu district in south-western Beijing. Some critics say it is too late to try to save old Beijing, as only 7 sq km, or 11 percent of the inner city is under official preservation. The rest has either been turned into modern blocks or been levelled flat for future development. Chinese historians argue that the seed of Beijing's destruction was planted in the 1950s when the party rejected a proposal to build a new capital in the western part of Beijing. For ideological and economic reasons, the government decided instead to stay in the old city and turn the `feudal, consumption-driven' capital into a `socialist, industrial' city. Based on the Soviet model, Beijing set up factories and brought in workers to raise the `proletariat population' from 4 percent in 1949 to 25 percent. It also poured money into heavy industries. Between 1949 and 1982 nearly half of Beiiing's budget for urban development was spent on local production of steel, petrochemicals, electronics and other industrial goods. Little was left over for improving the living conditions of the local population. Residents in once-spacious courtyard houses were forced to share their homes with other families. A standard, 300 sq metre courtyard house built for one family is now shared by 10 families, with newcomers turning gar-dens, halls and any empty space available into separate housing units. A public kitchen is usually built in the corner of the garden, while the toilet is nothing more than a small shed with a hole in the ground. There is no gas or sewage treatment, and tenants continue to rely on a primitive drainage system that was built a century ago. The municipal government promised to improve such poor housing conditions but made little headway. The turning point came in 1992, when the communist party gave the green light for the first time to land transactions. Almost at the same time, the Beijing government announced an ambitious target to upgrade all sub-standard housing by the end of the century. It also offered preferential treatment to developers willing to take part in such redevelopment. These policies immediately led to the emergence of hundreds of new property firms scrambling to submit plans to develop old urban areas. Such plans usually involve the demolition of traditional houses, the resettlement of evacuated residents and building new commercial blocks on the site. Mr. Fang Ke, a researcher at the architecture faculty of Qinghua University, believes many of these property firms are merely shell companies set up to secure land leases for sale to genuine developers at a later date. Fees for such transfers average Yn2,500 per sq metre for most plots in the inner city, says Fang, who has written a doctoral thesis on the subject. In theory, property firms are required to compensate evacuated residents an average of Yn6,000-8,000 for every square metre of land they used to occupy. But without strong official supervision in the resettlement process, developers use all ways to cut corners. They move residents to sub-standard apartments in faraway counties, uprooting them from lifestyles they had enjoyed for decades. One worker has to spend four hours every day to travel to his workplace in the city centre since his relocation to the Shijingshan area in western Beijing. Another old man, who was moved from downtown Dongxi to outside the fourth ring road, has to spend four hours and change bus three times to get to the hospital where he needs regular treatment. Commuting headaches aside, relocated residents also have to endure problems such as contaminated water, power cuts and a lack of sewage treatment in their new homes. Frustrated residents have sued developers for compensation but no individual has yet won a case against these politically well-connected companies. Another casualty of the building spree are cultural relics. The inner city is filled with ancient temples, sculptured gates and carved walls. There is, however, no powerful official body to protect these treasures from being destroyed or damaged in the development process. Fang can mention dozens of examples of monuments being demolished, including those declared officially as `protected relics'. The inner city has seen a lot of mindless destruction, but there are still 25 historic sites intact covering a total area of 7 sq kin. Some scholars suggest that the government should have learned from its past mistakes and adopt an incremental approach in its development of these treasured plots. They say the upgrading of old houses in these areas should be done on a small-scale, avoiding levelling off large tracts of land at one stroke. The government seems to be listening to such advice and has invited the public to offer proposals on how to develop these areas. "This could he a mere political gesture. We will have to wait and see how committed it is in slowing down the flood of development that is turning Beijing into an ugly town," says Ye of the Chinese Academy.

https://chinaeconomicreview.com/people-pressure/

Q: We recently completed a grant proposal that required verification of how administrative staff has supported local technology initiatives. I've not seen this requirement before, and we scrambled a bit to find specific documentation. Is this a common request? A: The importance of administrative support in successful technology programs is well established in several studies. As a result, increasing numbers of technology-related requests for proposals ask for specifics about how administrators will support the proposed project and how they have backed previous initiatives. One effective method for documenting this is through your own annual professional growth plan. If your district does not require a specific technology goal for administrators, incorporate your support of appropriate use of technology within existing goal areas. Next time you need this information, it will be easy to access and report! Q: With increasing competition for dwindling funds, we're finding that our fundraisers for technology are bringing in less money. This is especially true when our feeder elementary and middle schools are running fundraisers at the same time. Do you have any suggestions? A: In a perfect world, technology budgets would not rely on fundraisers or grants just to pay for basic needs. In reality, schools' choices about how to spend funds are often limited; however, your community can handle just so many Jog-A-Thons or gift wrap sales before wallets are tapped out. Since it appears that one issue for your school is the fact that younger siblings are participating in competing fundraisers, you might explore the possibility of a partnership with your feeder schools. Would it be possible to conduct one or two large fundraisers where profits were shared among participating schools? If not, perhaps you could at least coordinate calendars to avoid direct competition and to vary the type of fundraiser or the products being sold. Either solution requires some time and planning, but you should see a pay-off in the form of more profitable fundraisers all around. Q: Our district has decided to contract with a grant writer. What are some of the qualities we should seek in candidates? A: Experience and a good track record for writing winning proposals are obvious needs, but you'll want to look at the underlying skills that make grant writers successful over a period of time. Almost anyone who can follow an outline, do some basic research, and write well is able to generate a successful proposal, but you don't want someone who regularly approaches grant writing as an 11th hour exercise in beating deadlines. Organization, attention to detail, the ability to manage complicated proposals, and good people skills are all critical attributes of a grant writer who has staying power. You will also want to make certain that the person you select has the time to devote his/her full attention to your project. Finally, some grant writers will offer to write on a contingency basis, where they are not actually paid for writing the grant, but then recoup these fees by writing themselves in as the project evaluator. Think carefully before accepting such a proposal. While it may appear to be a good deal initially, the fees written into the grant may be higher than the cost would have been to pay separately for the proposal writing and evaluation. Also, in these cases you don't have the option of changing evaluators if a problem occurs down the road, because you've traded upfront costs for an agreement that runs the life of the project. Q: I want to start budgeting for total cost of ownership expenses, but I'm not sure where to begin. Can you recommend a resource that would help me project some actual figures? A: Experts say that whether you plan for it or not, a well supported technology program requires annual expenditures of 30 to 50 percent of the original investment to keep things up and running. The Consortium for School Networking offers schools and districts a free, online tool they can use to determine their total cost of ownership for technology, available at classroomtco.cosn.org. Q: I know that other districts are experiencing the same kinds of budget cuts faced by my district. However, I hear that many are continuing to provide technical support and upgrades, which we are thinking of reducing. How are they managing to do this? A: Declining technology funds do impact support and expansion of instructional technology initiatives in education. However, results of a survey conducted by the Consortium for School Networking and Grunwald Associates showed that there's more to the story than just available dollars. According to the survey report, Digital Leadership Divide: Without Visionary Leadership, Disparities in School Technology Budgets Increase (www.cosn.org/resources/grunwald), those schools and districts whose leaders have a vision for technology use plus strong support from the community and parents are more likely to sustain or even expand technology initiatives-more so than schools and districts that lack this visionary leadership and support. Yes, funding remains an issue; however, these leaders tackle the problem by finding ways to raise additional funds or to re-purpose existing dollars. Q: Our technology coordinator has an opportunity to bring a large grant to my site, but the proposal is really her personal project and she doesn't have the staff's support. Should I encourage her to proceed and hope for the best? A: It's difficult to turn down a funding opportunity, particularly in bad financial times. However, a large one-person project will probably be sustained only as long as that one person is involved. As the school's leader, you need to take a step back and look at the big picture. Is this a project that can truly benefit students if it has such limited support? What would happen if the coordinator left your site before the funding period ended? Why isn't the staff supportive? Before encouraging her to proceed, you need to hammer out the answers to these questions and others that will probably arise in your conversations with her. If she cannot develop a support base for the project, it may be best to walk away from this grant and find another opportunity that is a better match for your school. Susan Brooks-Young, author of 101 Best Web Sites for Principals, is an educational consultant and writer. Her weekly Leader's Edge tips are available at www.techlearning.com/edge.

https://www.techlearning.com/news/dear-administrator2

I'm not gonna lie when I say life has been rough this year. Personal stuff aside, it has been the longest winter (actual weather wise) that even the cherry blossoms that usually bloom in mid March didn't start popping until the middle of April. Hey guys, you're late. I've been waiting. I don't blame them though, it has been a perpetual rain machine here and I was starting to doubt if the sun was actually still a thing that existed in the world. So long stretches of time like this is when I tend lose hope in... well, a lot of things. I feel like I've been driving with the brakes on, and that this blog is one of the only things that has kept me grounded from week to week. I love it, really really love it -- and it has been the best safety net that has prevented me from spiraling into deep negativity. So when the cherry blossoms finally decided to appear, I decided it was time to put together an outfit that was an homage to something else that used to be a safety net when I was younger -- Sailor Moon! Strap in, kids, we're going back to the 90's when TV was my babysitter and best friend, because I had no real life friends in those days. But wait, you may be saying to yourself, that sounds depressing! Well, that might be true, but listen here, let me tell you a thing about the 90's lady heroes that I grew up with. Sailor Moon was something I was enamored with for a long time -- for those of you who don't know what it is, the TL;DR version is this: it's an anime in which a whiny teenager meets a talking cat who tells her she has the power to transform into a hero to fight evil. Together, they track down other Sailor Scouts (each is a guardian of a planet in our solar system,) they all become bffs and kick baddie booties. It was kitcshy, cheesy, juvenile, and everything I ever wanted for myself: friends, magic powers, and talking cats. And at the same time for a girl feeling powerless, I lived vicariously through this fictional group of friends who went from mundane high school students to saving the world. I've always been quite obsessed with the design of Sailor Moon, and still am today. While their uniforms were anything but tactical nor practical, it didn't matter because they were magical girls, and I needed some magic in my life. For the integral part of this outfit, I cross stitched Sailor Moon's transformation brooch onto a plain old t-shirt. It was a time consuming craft that took entirely way too long, but paid off immensely in terms of crafty satisfaction and well, it looks pretty badass if you ask me. Nowadays, I have a lot of time on my hands and a lot of need for magic. I have friends now. (It's an achievement! Please clap.) And they are individually fantastic, and each person is invaluable to me. They are collectively the Sailor Scouts I wished I was a part of when growing up and feeling lonely. So here is a huge thank you and shout out to all who are reading this who may have helped me with this blog in one way or another. (If I'm forcing you to read this, you know it means I love you~) We might not be saving the world, but we're fighting something a lot more bleak, and tenfold more annoying -- adulthood. While yes, we might have aged out of the range of Sailor Moon's target audience, but we are all magical girls (and boys) in some way. 6 comments on "Magical Girl 101" <33 Thank you so much!! I LOVE PINK and was so happy with this set of photos!! Haha no worries about the novel, I really really appreciate it and love reading your thoughts! I think the thing with a lot of bloggers is that we need an outlet that's not fulfilled in some way in life -- and being a huge introvert means that I can't get myself to talk about a lot of things irl, so this is truly a life saver. Ahhh! I remember My Girl!! It was one of those movies I taped on VHS (OMG A RELIC) and re-watched over and over. And don't get me started on Xena HAHAHAHA I can go on for DAYS. Well, my first tip is get some rain proof shoes!! I just recently discovered that platforms will help you stay above water! I don't think Portland is as bad as it is up here, but when you look out the window and see a little bit of sun, RUN GIRL RUN, soak it up as much as you can before the clouds come back! It sounds kinda awful LOL but trust me you'll get used to chasing the light and sometimes even getting joy out of it.

http://legacy.nextgarden.se/2017/05/magical-girl-101.html

Ina May with the filmmakers and their families. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the birthplace of the documentary Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and The Farm Midwives with filmmakers Sara Lamm and Mary Wigmore. <p>SUMMERTOWN, Tennessee – The Farm sits on 1,750 acres of Tennessee heartland. Formed in 1971, the community hosts environmental workshops, agro-tourism experiences, and spiritual retreats all year long, but its official population registers under 200. Its most famous resident is Ina May Gaskin, the mother of modern midwifery. The new feature-length documentary:Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and The Farm Midwives traces her journey from idealistic hippie youth to champion of women all around the world. And what better setting for watching nature at work than the wild Tennessee landscape? LA-based filmmakers Sara Lamm and Mary Wigmore give us a glimpse of what life is like on The Farm today. A dwelling from the '70s on The Farm in Summertown, Tennessee. Ina May and Stephen Gaskin. Mary shooting Ina May planting broccoli in her garden. During the height of The Farm, 72 people lived here. The home was known as Long House. Inside the Long House kitchen. Ina May teaching midwifery students. Mary's son in the window of the trailer where the filmmakers stayed. Mary shooting an old bus in the woods. Most people grow their own food (and make their own scarecrows). Sara shooting in the apple orchard. The road to The Farm. The creek that leads to the swimming hole. Birth Story premieres June 16th at the Los Angeles Film Festival. For showtimes and tickets, go to lafilmfest.com. Sara is a writer, director (Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox), and performer whose work has appeared on NPR, at MASS MoCA, and the American Visionary Art Museum. She travels for the fresh perspective, and to get out of her own head. Mary directed the documentary Ashtanga, NY, the short film Dealbreaker, as well as films for Google, MSN, Goop, Ogilvy and Mather, and Amnesty International. She travels for the new smells, tastes, and tag sales.

https://fathomaway.com/focus-ina-may-gaskin-farm/

LONDON (AP) Is it too soon to ask? Usain Bolt, please come back. The superstar who made athletics fun - and watchable - for the past decade returns to the track for the final time Saturday to run on Jamaica's 4x100-meter relay team. It will give fans a well-deserved break after five days at world championships that they can only hope isn't a look into the sport's long-term future. The biggest headliner since Bolt left the track last Saturday with an unfathomable bronze medal in the 100 meters: Stomach flu. In between the drama involving norovirus and Botswana's Isaac Makwala have been a series of strange races, favorites who didn't come through and unknowns who did. Lacking in all that has been someone, anyone, who could at least pretend to enjoy the spotlight that Bolt occupied all alone for nearly a decade. Certainly not Andre De Grasse, at least not at this meet. The Canadian basketball player-turned-sprinter started making a name for himself at last year's Olympics when he had the temerity to challenge Bolt during the 200-meter semifinals, and Bolt wagged his finger at him . But De Grasse never made it to the starting line in London, pulling out a few days before the meet with a hamstring injury. Some of the big names who did race have underwhelmed - or found themselves in awkward circumstances. -Justin Gatlin, who won the 100 meters where Bolt finished third, was greeted with boos every time he stepped on the track - residue from two doping positives that are far in his past. ''I know you have to have the black hat and the white hat, but guys, come on,'' said the 35-year-old American, who will be long gone when and if the ''next Bolt'' ever does show up. -Allyson Felix left frustrated again, finishing in third place after being unable to find the closing kick in a 400-meter final. The woman who beat Felix in a firecracker of a race at last year's Olympics, Shaunae Miller-Uibo, was far in the lead this time but inexplicably lost it when she looked at the big screen and lost her balance. -Jamaica's Elaine Thompson , the favorite in the women's 100, was a non-factor, finishing fifth. The winner, Tori Bowie, crashed hard into the track at the finish line and was so dinged up, she had to pull out of the 200, where she would have been a contender. -Even one of the meet's more entertaining competitions, the men's triple jump, ended with a twinge of disappointment. Christian Taylor beat his buddy, American teammate Will Claye, but failed in the quest he really wanted - breaking the world record. ''Honestly, I have just been chasing this number,'' Taylor said of the 18.29-meter mark that he fell well short of on Thursday. Can Bolt - the man who owns the world record at 100, 200 and the 4x100 relay, along with eight Olympic and 11 world championship gold medals - bring a little joy back to the track as the meet reaches its last weekend? Odds are, yes. He is, after all, an entertainer at heart. In keeping with this week's theme, though, the expected gold-medal showdown between Jamaica and the United States is fraught with uncomfortable realities: Jamaica's sprinters are clearly not what they once were, and after his third-place finish, there's now some question as to whether Bolt can make up for the flaws. Meanwhile, the U.S. team has failed to get the baton around the track as often as not at the biggest meets over the past two decades and needs to overcome that Achilles heel to have any chance of breaking through. Mostly, there's the finality of the moment. This really is the finish line. Bolt insists he kept running this season for the fans, and no result can change either his mind, or what he's accomplished in his career. ''It's time for me to pack it up,'' he said. And after Saturday, the Star Search is officially on. The Tokyo Olympics are three years away.

https://www.si.com/2017/08/11/ap-ath-worlds-please-come-back

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Given the name of the site, I can not fail to dedicate a backpack page. Going up and down the mountains, we need to take with us all the essentials, both outputs of a day and those of several days. For essential not mean the radio to hear the news, nor the slippers for the shelter nor the book of Henry Potter, which are devouring the last chapter. Obviously the more days it is on trails, the greater the load that we carry us on his shoulders, but it holds true to a certain point, and soon you’ll see why. The capacity of a backpack it is measured in liters: backpacks for day excursions should not be larger than 35 liters. For outputs of several days in shelters charge normally is enough a backpack of 40-50 liters. Something different if you go around in a tent, because you have to take with you the tent, sleeping bag, the mat, stove, various pots and pans, etc., So you use backpacks XXL size (definitely from 60 liters up) . The backrest must be suitable to you (a bit ‘as the boots) and possibly let her back breaths.Once the backrest was made by a rigid structure (internal or external), on which was placed the bag. Today there is no need for gimmicks like, which are among other things heavy. Thinks my backpack I can crumple to throw it in your washing machine and wash it comfortably. Also the shape has its importance: if you go on climbing, climbing or even walking and you have to pass in narrow rocky crevices is good that the backpack is “thin”, that is, his profile should not go out from that of your body, or else backpack should be constantly banging. External hooks. You’ve surely seen that many backpacks are equipped with traps and snares that make it seem like the backpack of a Christmas tree. But they have a well-defined function, the use of which depends on what you go to do in the mountains. We are the leading ice axes, the laces where to attack snowshoes, tapes that allow to tie the tent outside. It is not easy to understand at first what they do, so ask your dealer. These laces also have the function to keep the compact backpack. The camel bag: it is the sort of bag provided long straw, which has the function of water bottle. The camel bag, once filled with water, should be placed inside the backpack and a straw out of a special hole, allowing you to quench your thirst while walking, without having to stop and remove the bottle. Personally I have never used it, so I can not tell you anything about its real utility. Backpacks for multi-day trek (those from 40 liters up) often supplied additional clamp, which closes at chest height.It serves to increase the stability of the backpack, so that if you move sideways, the backpack begins to rotate around your body. For girls the clamp can be a problem, because it can crush the breast. For this reason, the clamp should also be adjustable in height. For their purchasing decision, the same recommendations that I gave you for your boots. First of all you get an idea as accurate as possible of what we want to do with the backpack that you’re getting ready to purchase: 1 or multi-day trips? Only hiking or snowshoeing, glacier climbing? In tents or without? Use it only in summer or winter? Then go to your local store (armed with patience because you will need to spend a bit ‘of time) and tells the clerk your needs, asking to try 2-3 different backpacks. Do not be fooled by the color, the sberluscenti inserts, from 5000 zipped pockets (remember, the more extra stuff is present, the greater the likelihood that one of these breaks, so simplicity is always a good rule of thumb). Then you have to fill the backpack, because you have to simulate a real excursion. Infilaci inside his coat, sweater you wear, ask the clerk to give you the other material present in the store to make the backpack into operation. You wear it, you adjust the shoulder straps and take a ride to the store. Repeat the game with other backpacks that you want to test: the end of the year you should have understood what is the backpack for you. This is a typical backpack by a day. usually the shoulder straps and cummerbund are quite small, so we must not bring quintal of things with us. Here is a backpack from multi-day trek. The capacity is increased, is equipped with top cover and the cummerbund and shoulder straps are much more padded.

https://www.baglib.com/how-to-choose-a-backpack-for-the-mountains/

1. Disconnect the battery from weight, remove the internal panel of a door. 2. Disconnect draft from the lock (it is shown by shooters). 3. Unscrew screws of fastening of the lock (are shown by shooters). 4. Remove the lock together with the electric drive (if it is provided). 5. The lock is put upside-down. Grease screws with the fixing structure. 2. Disconnect draft from drive levers. 3. Turn off nuts and get the handle (shooters showed nuts of fastening of the door handle). 4. Disconnect draft from the switch, remove a bracket and get the switch. 5. The switch is installed upside-down. 1. Remove a decorative overlay of the handle. 2. Unscrew screws and remove the handle. 3. Disconnect draft from the handle. 4. The handle is installed upside-down.

http://24-lexus.ru/13-12-zamok-dveri-vyklyuchatel-zamka-i-detali-rukoyatki.html

Find out about some of the famous names associated with English at the University of Leicester. The poet Philip Larkin worked in the college library between 1946 and 1950 and was a long-term companion of Monica Jones, a lecturer within the School. In prose, the English at Leicester has long been associated with the campus novel. Kingsley Amis, who invented the genre, visited his friend Larkin in Leicester; Larkin was living in Dixon Drive, and it was this address that supplied the surname of Jim Dixon, the protagonist of Amis' Lucky Jim. The novelist Malcolm Bradbury was an undergraduate in the 1950s, and while still a student he began to write his first campus novel, Eating People is Wrong. This novel is a fiction, but, as Professor Bradbury was happy to acknowledge when writing an afterword decades later, was rooted in his experience as a student at Leicester. The fictional characters of the novel are not representations of those who taught Malcolm Bradbury, but are nonetheless given traits that recognisably have their origins in the teaching staff in English. English at Leicester has continued to inspire students with literary ambitions. Adele Parks, author of several bestselling novels, is a one of our graduates. Will Tudor is an actor and graduate of English at Leicester. Perhaps best known for playing Olyvar in the popular HBO TV drama Game of Thrones, Will also plays Odi in Channel 4's Humans and has a forthcoming role in the film Tomorrow, executive produced by Martin Scorsese. Hear Will talking about his time at Leicester.

https://le.ac.uk/english/about/famous-names

The aim of spiritual development is to eliminate the lower self so that the higher self becomes free again of all outer layers it has acquired. In your own life, you will be able to sense quite easily, with yourself or others, that certain parts of the higher self are already free, while other parts are still hidden. How much is free or hidden, and how thickly it is hidden depends on the overall development of the respective person. The lower self consist not only of the common faults and the individual weaknesses that vary with each person, but also of ignorance and laziness. It hates to change and conquer itself; it has a very strong will that may not always manifest itself outside, and wants its way without paying the price. It is very proud and selfish, and always has a great deal of personal vanity. It is the ego with all its manifestations. All these characteristics are generally part of the lower self, regardless of other individual faults. There are many shades and possible forms however, in which the lower self can display these general trends. Such manifestations depend on various other factors, such as the personal faults which can have different effects on these common traits of the lower self. The qualities of the higher self, as well as various other circumstances, also influence the outer manifestation, intensity, degree, and direction that these general trends may take. There is another layer that is, unfortunately, not yet recognized sufficiently among human beings for its full significance, and that is what I might term the mask self. The mask self is created in the following way: When you recognize that you may get into conflict with your surroundings by giving in to your lower self, you may still not be ready to pay the price for eliminating the lower self. This would mean first of all that you would have to face it as it really is, with all its motives and drives, since you can conquer only that which you are fully aware of. This means taking the narrow path, the spiritual path. Many people do not want to think that deeply; instead they react emotionally without thinking about facing the lower self. The subconscious feels it necessary to present a different picture of the self in order to avoid certain difficulties, unpleasantness, or disadvantages of all sorts. Thus people create another layer of the self which has nothing to do with reality, either with that of the higher self, or with the temporary reality of the lower self. It is what you might call phony or false; it is unreal. I will return to the above example. The lower self dictates to the person to be quite ruthless about a selfish desire. It is not difficult for anyone of even the most limited intelligence to realize that by giving in to this desire he or she will be ostracized, or disliked by others — an outcome no one wants. Instead of overcoming selfishness by the slow process of development, people often act as though they were already unselfish. But they actually are selfish, and feel the selfishness. They hate the pressure of their higher selves to act contrary to the desires of their lower selves, but feel compelled to put on an act, which disturbs their inner peace, since it does not agree with their still predominant lower-self feelings. Their giving and their generosity are just a sham. In other words, the right act is entirely unsupported by the unpurified feelings, and therefore the person is at war within. The proper act becomes an act of necessity, of compulsion, instead of free choice. With such superimposed goodness does not count in the real sense. While you may give something, you may hate the idea. Not only do people remain convinced that they need to be selfish, but are also untrue to their nature, violating their reality and living a lie. I am by no means suggesting that it is advisable to give in to one’s lower nature; one must fight for enlightenment and strive for development in order to purify one’s feelings and desires. But if this is not accomplished, there should at least be no self-deception. One should have at least a clear and true picture about the discrepancy between feelings and actions. In this way, no mask self can form. However, too often people try to believe in their own unselfishness and in that way fool themselves about their real feelings and motives by not showing them, and not wanting to look at them. After a while the evil will sink into the subconscious where it will ferment and create forms that have their effect and cannot be eliminated, because the person is unaware of them. The example of selfishness is merely one instance; there are many other traits and tendencies that go through the same process, my friends. When people are emotionally sick, it is always a sign that in one way or another a mask self has been created. They do not realize they are living a lie. They have built a layer of unreality that has nothing to do with their real being. Thus they are not being true to their real personality. As I said before, being true to oneself does not mean that you should give in to your lower self, but that you should be aware of it. Do not fool yourself if you still act according to the necessity to protect yourself and not out of enlightened vision and inner conviction. Be aware that your feelings are still unpurified in this or that respect. Then you have a good basis from which to start. It will be easier for you to face yourself in this manner when you realize that underneath the layers of your lower self lives your higher self, your ultimate and absolute reality which you must eventually reach. In order to reach it, you must first face your lower self, or your temporary reality, instead of covering it up, because that puts an even greater distance between you and absolute reality, or your own higher self. To face the lower self you must at all costs tear down the mask self. You can bring yourself to do so when you visualize the three selves I am presenting here. To lie to oneself and not think about one’s emotions and true motives at all, but merely let the emotions react without thinking, may appear at times adequate, but it is not. The person who wants to become happy, healthy, and at peace inwardly, needs, in order to truly fulfill this present life and be in harmony with God and thus with the inner self, to find the answer to these questions once and for all: What is the actual me? What is my higher self? What is my lower self? Where may there be a mask, a falsehood?

http://www.pathworklectures.com/pathwork/atlas-of-wisdom-pathwork/pathwork/higher-self-lower-self-and-mask

How witty and tongue-in-cheek can one get? This is a delightful novel written in 1938. It is a satire on the field of journalism, conveyed through the experiences of William Boot, a naive nature writer with no ambition who is hired in error as a foreign correspondent by the Daily Beast (now I know what inspired Tina Brown) and then sent to the fictional east African country of Ishmaelia. The confusion begins when William Boot is contacted instead of fiction writer John Boot by the foreign editor, Salter, and the managing editor, both incomptents who are beholden to their authoritarian publisher, Lord Copper. The confusion lasts until the very end, when John is rewarded instead of William and Uncle Theodore is accepted to replace William. But not only are the Beast people incompetent, so are the competing papers and fellow foreign correspondents that William meets in Ishmaelia. These correspondents are easily road-blocked and then sent on wild-goose chases by the local government of Ishmaelia, whose own actions are arbitrary and incompetent. Waugh, of course, is having fun with all of these people—with London society which fumbles it influences, with the newspaper editors out to please their boss, with the gullible foreign correspondents, and with the doctrinaire Ishmaelia government, a country run by one family, the Jacksons. Some today will look back at the description of the men who run this country, and accuse Waugh of racism. Actually, however, he is having the same fun with these incompetent blacks as he is with London society and the journalistic profession. Such satire in those days, the thirties, was acceptable; but we look at such matters differently today. The bitterest comment on the press is when both the bosses and the correspondents think that nothing is happening in Ishmaelia, so they had better come up with something to justify their time there. William, however, is too naive to understand this, and has to be taught by friendly companions both the hidden political life in that country and the meaning of the cables that he is receiving from his London bosses. Until the Scoop of the title—the scoop of what is really happening in Ishmaelia—has to be explained to him by others. A great example of his incompetence is when he meets the British ambassador and fails to inform him of what he has just learned about the plot against the Ishmaelia government—and fails to get his own resulting scoop in return. This is Waugh at his finest, as he looks down on all these people, turning them into incompetent fools. It is perhaps characteristic of this author, who will later be revealed to be secure in his conservative faith, that here he writes with the smug attitude of a self-satisfied member of society. Unlike Greene. Which may help to explain why Greene used his faith as the core of his early novels, because he had doubts about it; and these doubts provided the (internal) conflict that is at the heart of literature. Whereas, since Waugh had no doubts about his faith, he turned to society for his subject matter. And so, where Greene is deeply involved with his characters, Waugh is quite aloof. The greatest fun with this novel is at the beginning, when the confusion sends the unprepared William to Africa, and at the end, when the Beast tries to reward him for his success. My favorite scene, in fact, is at the end, when Salter travels to rural England to William’s home in order to persuade him to continue working for the Beast and to attend Lord Copper’s banquet in his honor. His hike from the railroad station, his arrival unkempt (the family thinks he is drunk), and his meeting of this eccentric family—all this is delightful, Waugh’s devastating portrait of rural English society. William’s success abroad is, of course, none of his doing. The result is a lot of byways in the early portion of his travels in Ishmaelia; and it slows the novel until the revolutionary activity is revealed. In the meantime, we are introduced to Katchen, a Polish girl without a country who is married (sort of) to a German who has disappeared into the interior of Ishmaelia. Katchen is the “love” interest for William, who thinks he loves her but is not really interested in love. Neither is she, of course, except to get the Beast’s money she can finagle through William. Interest picks up when her husband returns, and they escape uproariously in a canoe William gives them. Her presence works, however, because her husband is involved in the search for minerals that interests both the Germans and the Russians and motivates the basic story, their attempts to take over the government of Ishmaelia. And then there is the mysterious “Baldwin,” who travels incognito with William on his way to Africa, is helped by William, and then parachutes into Ishmaelia to save the day for the government—and William. He also provides an opportunity for Waugh, through exaggeration, to needle the Soviets. Waugh spent time in Africa covering the Italian invasion of Abyssinia, and this novel is said to be inspired by that experience. Further speculation relates many of these fictional characters to real journalists, from Lord Beaverbrook (Lord Copper) to John Gunther (Jakes). Waugh wraps up the fate of his various characters in the final two pages. It is clever and somewhat arbitrary, but it works, not least because it is in keeping with the aloof style of the rest of the novel.

https://aliterarycavalcade.net/2013/06/17/scoop-1938/

Both firms are owned by consumer 1, and consumer 2 owns 200 units of labour. (a) Find the production possibility frontier for this economy. (b) Find the competitive equilibrium. (d) Find the Pareto efficient allocations for this economy. (a) A production&ndash;possibility frontier (PPF) is a graph representing production tradeoffs of an economy given fixed resources. The graph shows the various combinations of amounts of two commodities that an economy can produce (e.g., number of guns vs kilos of butter) using a fixed amount of each of the factors of production. Graphically bounding the production set for fixed input quantities, the PPF curve shows the maximum possible production level of one commodity for any given production level of the other, given the existing state of technology. (b) In this case, the competitive equilibrium can&#039;t be found, as there is not enough data. (c) If every consumer owns 100 units of labour and owns one firm, the competitive equilibrium will change. (d) We can&#039;t find the Pareto efficient allocations for this economy, because there is not enough data.

https://www.assignmentexpert.com/homework-answers/economics/microeconomics/question-51670

Culture & Society Blog: BREAKING NEWS - US: Our Court System Is Divided On Party Lines! BREAKING NEWS - US: Our Court System Is Divided On Party Lines! This last part of the video covers a new case, involving the singer Cher, where swearing is not allowed, even as an accident. There are less and less room for mistakes and this may affect people's first amendment rights of free speech so decisions that create new laws have to be examined carefully. ASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a federal prohibition on the one-time use of expletives in a case arising partly from an expletive uttered by Cher at a Billboard Music Awards show in 2002. The ruling, by a 5-4 vote and written by Justice Antonin Scalia, endorsed a Bush administration Federal Communications Commission policy against isolated outbursts of, as Scalia said from the bench, the "f-word" and "s-word." The ruling does not resolve a lingering First Amendment challenge to the 2004 policy that is likely to be subject to further lower court proceedings. Tuesday's decision reversed a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit that had said the FCC's decision to sanction "fleeting expletives" was arbitrary and capricious under federal law. That lower court had agreed with Fox Television Stations, which broadcast the Billboard awards, that such isolated utterances are not as potentially harmful to viewers as are other uses of sexual and excretory expressions long deemed "indecent" and banned by federal regulators. Other broadcast networks had joined in the challenge, saying the policy was especially chilling for live awards shows and sporting events. "Even isolated utterances can be made in … vulgar and shocking manner, and can constitute harmful first blows to children," Scalia wrote in the opinion that was signed by his fellow conservatives. The decision was joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Anthony Kennedy, Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. One judge grabbed another by the neck with all the judges present and they are still divided on what happened! No wonder they passed the 'eyewitness testimony can't be trusted', act. Context: The political divide in the US covers the whole country including the courts! Example 2: Courts are divided along party lines - "The 11th Circuit Court sided with 26 states -- mostly led by conservative governors and attorneys general -- who are asking for the law to be blocked in its entirety." Note: The policy to ban one time expletives is supported by, "Family-friendly organizations such as Parents Television Council, Morality in Media, Inc., National Religious Broadcasters and Focus on the Family and Family Research Council have all come out in support of the FCC". The funding and information sources of these groups need to be outlined. It's possible that the experts with the most evidence have different views on how this should be handled?

https://www.culturesocietyblog.com/2014/08/us-our-court-system-is-divided-on-party.html

This article pertains to an event that occurs near or in one area. The news stated here may not be relevant to all readers. A decade of Pikachu will be celebrated at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this November. A balloon shaped like the franchise mascot will participate in the parade for the tenth straight year. This year's parade, held as usual on Thanksgiving Day (this year Thursday, Nov. 25), will begin at 9am EST. Included in the lineup, as it has been since 2006, will be a balloon styled as Pikachu chasing a huge Poké Ball. Pikachu has been part of the 86-year-old parade since 2001; it is now onto its second design. The first balloon style featured a "Flying Pikachu", which ran from 2001 through 2005. It was officially retired at the "Party of the Decade" Pokémon tenth anniversary event at Bryant Park in August 2006. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in Manhattan and will be telecast on NBC (except in the Houston and Detroit markets) at 9am in all time zones.

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Science has long puzzled over why a baby's brain is particularly flexible and why it easily changes. Is it because babies have to learn a lot? A group of researchers from the Bernstein Network Computational Neuroscience, the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen, the Schiller University in Jena and Princeton University (USA) have now put forward a new explanation: Maybe it is because the brain still has to grow. Using a combination of experiments, mathematical models and computer simulations they showed that neuronal connections in the visual cortex of cats are restructured during the growth phase and that this restructuring can be explained by self-organisational processes. The study was headed by Matthias Kaschube, former researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization and now at Princeton University (USA). The brain is continuously changing. Neuronal structures are not hard-wired, but are modified with every learning step and every experience. Certain areas of the brain of a newborn baby are particularly flexible, however. In animal experiments, the development of the visual cortex can be strongly influenced in the first months of life, for example, by different visual stimuli. Nerve cells in the visual cortex of fully-grown animals divide up the processing of information from the eyes: Some "see" only the left eye, others only the right. Cells of right or left specialisation each lie close to one another in small groups, called columns. The researchers showed that during growth, these structures are not simply inflated - columns do not become larger but their number increases. Neither do new columns form from new nerve cells. The number of nerve cells remains almost unchanged, a large part of the growth of the visual cortex can be attributed to an increase in the number of non-neuronal cells. These changes can be explained by the fact that existing cells change their preference for the right or the left eye. In addition, another of the researchers' observations also points to such a restructuring: The arrangement of the columns changes. While the pattern initially looks stripy, these stripes dissolve in time and the pattern becomes more irregular. "This is an enormous achievement by the brain - undertaking such a restructuring while continuing to function," says Wolfgang Keil, scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization Göttingen and first author of the study. "There is no engineer behind this conducting the planning, the process must generate itself." The researchers used mathematical models and computer simulations to investigate how the brain could proceed to achieve this restructuring. On the one hand, the brain tries to keep the neighbourhood relations in the visual cortex as uniform as possible. On the other, the development of the visual cortex is determined by the visual process itself - cells which have once been stimulated more strongly by the left or right eye try to maintain this particular calling. The researchers' model explains the formation of columns by taking both these tendencies into account. The scientists showed that when the tissue grows and the size of the columns is kept constant, the columns in the computer model change exactly as they had observed in their experimental studies on the visual cortex of the cat: The stripes dissolve into a zigzag pattern and thus become more irregular. In this way, the researchers provide a mathematical basis which realistically describes how the visual cortex could restructure during the growth phase.

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By Walter LamarWhat does it say about safety in Indian country when a television plot featuring meth distribution incorporates tribal land? Breaking Bad might give Indian country the new name of "Broken and Bad" after the brutal television series, featuring tribal lands, exemplified a continuing public safety crisis. Season 5, Episode 13, entitled “To'hajiilee,” aired on September 8, 2013 and marks the beginning of the end for the wildly popular AMC series. It's also one more example of how the media persistently depicts Indian country as the place to go to commit drug crimes, murder, and general mayhem. From the very first episode, and periodically throughout the series, the remote To'hajiilee lands have been the setting for drug manufacture, murders, and concealing evidence. To'hajiilee is a non-contiguous section of the Navajo Nation lying in parts of three New Mexico counties, about 32 miles west of Albuquerque. Despite its proximity to an urban area, To'hajiilee feels isolated and remote. A tangle of secondary roads, many both unmarked and unpaved, crisscross the reservation's 121 square miles. With only 2000 residents, you may go miles without seeing a soul. In "Breaking Bad," the series of crimes committed on these tribal lands (theft, murder, extortion, drug manufacture and distribution, assault and much else), set the stage for what promises to be a violent and action-packed series finale.'Breaking Bad' Actor Jeremiah Bitsui Shares his Thoughts on the FinaleActor Jeremiah Bitsui, Navajo and Omaha, played Victor in eight episodes of Breaking Bad, the AMC television series that is set to end on Sunday night. The character was the subordinate of drug kingpin Gus, played by Giancarlo Esposito, who ended up killing Victor at the beginning of season four. Bitsui, who has remained an avid fan of the series, took a few moments to look back on the experience and share his thoughts on the finale with ICTMN.Comment: Since I've watched only the first season of Breaking Bad, I can't say whether its depiction of Indian country is stereotypical. But Walter Lamar implies that it is. Even if crimes on the rez happen exactly as depicted in Breaking Bad, that isn't the whole story. As with recent Lakota documentaries, the question is whether the series shows a range of tribal circumstances, both good and bad. Any show that highlights the bad and ignores the good is stereotypical even if it's technically accurate. For more on the subject, see To'hajiilee in Breaking Bad.

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Back-cover blurb: "Nigel Smart's Cryptography: An Introduction provides the rigorous detail required for advanced cryptographic studies, yet approaches the subject matter in an accessible style in order to gently guide new students through difficult mathematical topics. Covering the latest developments in computer cryptography, including the Rijndael algorithm chosen for the new Advanced Encryption Standard, the OAEP padding system for RSA and modern stream ciphers, this book is a complete introduction to cryptography." "The author gives specific focus to implementation issues such as exponentiation in DSA and RSA, and to provably secure algorithms with and without random oracles." - now hey, this isn't bad, but the fact that specific focus stopped here is indeed, frowned upon. There should have been equal examination of symmetric algorithms and the analysis of such, to make this book anywhere close to "complete." This book is intended to serve as a comprehensive introduction to cryptography, but can be very misleading, just by looking at the title. This is not an introduction for those without a proficient mathematical background. It is merely an attempt at applying undergraduate mathematics to the field of cryptography, by borrowing concepts from titles such as Applied Cryptography, for example, although it is in no way, shape, or form, like it. It's a rather bland title and lacks organization whatsoever. It's caught inbetween an incomplete encyclopedic guide and gap-ridden classroom text book.The format is much too specialized for a particular course, which hints that the author based much of the content from material he specifically lectures on in his own classroom. Many important areas are touched, but with not much elaboration. Other areas contain too much elaboration. All in all, when a neophyte mathematics and/or computer science student completes this title, he will have learned a rather wide variety of cryptographic applications, in regards to undergraduate mathematics. However, much of this knowledge will gain no conventional use, as the bulk of cryptography's most important concepts are nowhere to be found. The author himself points out intentional omissions, but the stated rationale, in my opinion, isn't convincing enough to shadow the lack of substance and organization that would separate this book from any other. Now for my overview of the four parts, which will ultimately determine the overall score. First of all - why? If the book is intended for students with three to four years of undergraduate mathematical knowledge, then why spend two chapters discussing basic mathematics? These pages could have been dedicated to much more important concepts which were less traveled. I will give it a bit of credit, as it does mention the usage of modular arithmetic, groups, fields, and probability, which all make up the bulk of modern cryptanalysis. The only trouble with this is - cryptanalysis of such is hardly discussed. The next section discusses elliptic curves, which seems a bit odd, as one would expect to find this in the chapter outlining the rest of the most conventional of asymmetric algorithms. However, you will find it dispersed briefly throughout the book, so I'll mention that in its favor, as the study of elliptic curves is quite an important one, to the extended growth of modern cryptography. Nothing much here, to be honest. Not a superb use of pages, I'll say. Chiefly, this part wasn't an entire waste, but nowhere near being as informative or well-placed as I had hoped. I'll give it a 3 out of 10. This section disappointed me the most. I can't stress enough at how empty this section is. It does a so-so job at introducing classical ciphers, but contains one of the weakest guides to conventional block and stream ciphers that I have ever seen. The author has chosen to elaborate on two primary block ciphers - DES and AES. This, in itself, is a decent choice, in regards to introducing new students to the two standards we have had and have. DES is explained decently, along with the concept of Feistel network structures, while AES, on the other hand, is described as "not being a Feistel network", rather than appropriately referred to as an SPN, or Substitution-Permutation Network. Because block ciphers are the most widely deployed, I find it in bad taste to include such a small section, for a topic which most everyone can relate to. You see the brief mentioning of other algorithms, such as Twofish and Serpent, but no explanation of them, whatsoever. Afterwards, you move onto the subject of confidentiality modes, or modes of operation, as you'll commonly see them referred to as. All modes are mentioned, except one, which happens to be highly important, in terms of most secure and efficient, alongside the likes of CBC. This mode happens to be CTR, or counter mode. This was a major disappointment. One would think you could find a single complete section, in regards to symmetric systems, but I guess that's far too much to ask from an introductory text book. I was hoping to find a spark of unique interest, that would appeal to me, but I was only in for more dismay. To further validate my disgust with this part's content, the discussion of MACs was limited to an extremely thin overview. The finale stream cipher section was rather scrawny, with a small helping of shift registers, linearity, and RC4, to cap it off. Lack of abundant block and stream ciphers, as well as MACs, in terms of discussion - ouch. Sporadically isn't good enough. Nowhere near good enough. This is the cardinal sin of cryptography. You need block ciphers. You need stream ciphers. You need MACs. What you don't need is this book, if you intend to design any cryptosystem with the same emphasis on security as imposed by this section. Overall, this section contributes to much of the reason for me deeming this book as lacking in substance. Had the author given more insight as to the formal name for the structure of AES (as well as an exploration into this structure), more in-depth discussion into MACs, and a wider variety of specific algorithm discussion, I'd have favored this book much more. I'll give it a generous 1 out of 10. This section provides a decent overview of most important topics pertaining to asymmetric algorithms, be it for encryption or signatures. It also dives into the topic of hashing, which loosely defines hash-based MACs. As I believe HMAC to be the best configuration of its kind, I was relieved to see that it was actually mentioned, as it isn't even so much as breathed upon, by the introduction of MACs, in the previous part. I ran into a few suggestions of security, of which I believe to be very false and misleading, so whatever interest I had in these particular chapters would slowly fade, as I drew closer to the end. As three fourths of the book is now analyzed, I could safely conjecture that one need not base any sense of security from within the confinement of this book. Mainly, it will give you the basic mathematical outlook of house-hold names, such as RSA, ElGamal, Rabin, MD5, SHA-1, primality, discrete logarithms, et cetera. Not that bad of a section, but nothing to brag about. Because of errors and poor rationale, I'll give it a 3 out of 10. Had this section not included an overview of the above algorithms, as well as the mentioning of hash-based MACs, you could bet your bottom dollar that a "3" would be out of the question. Another disappointing section. The author states that linear and differential cryptanalysis isn't heavily analyzed, because he believes it is better suited for "background reading." Now, in my honest opinion, if the book goes as far as dedicating an entire part to "security issues", then these two forms of analysis should be included and included well. It certainly didn't stop the inclusion of analysis on public key systems, that's for sure. Not including adequate symmetrical analysis is inexcusable. This part, however, does discuss security complexity and various other important areas of security, so not all is lost by the omission of symmetric system analysis. If you find the discussion of provable security interesting (as I do), then it may be worth a quick perusal. Either way, this final part didn't strike me as unique and I certainly learned nothing from it that I haven't seen in other resources. I'll give it a hefty 2 out of 10. Well, what can I say. You rarely find a book critique that extends to an appendix, but for Java junkies and those in search of a glossary to mathematical terminology, these two appendices aren't half bad. From the cover to the content, this book isn't incredibly stylish. Some sections contain immense mathematical detail, (of which I give credit to the author for, as I love to see intense mathematical discussion), while others certainly lack in any detail whatsoever. What makes it worse, the lacking sections were the most important, in terms of modern cryptography and what most computer users have utilized, passively, through Internet transactions, to e-mail encryption, to mere web surfing. From symmetric encryption to the analysis of such, much detail is longed for, but can't be found. This is the major downfall of the book, in my opinion. A more befitting style would have been sufficient emphasis on block algorithms, their corresponding cryptanalyses, and factual security suggestions of such. Perhaps that would have been this book's saviour, but then again, this book is no textual Messiah. The style is that of no organization, for a great majority of the book, and the detail is centralized where it shouldn't be. Reading this book for the purpose of style and detail could be likened to one listening to the radio, in monotone. Not very appealing to the ear, as this book is to the eye. Even the "Further Reading" and hands-on "Review Exercises" wasn't enough to save this book from becoming a generic bookshelf placeholder. To conclude, unless you are a student of Nigel Smart, or plan to only briefly touch a portion of the mathematical concepts of general cryptography, this book isn't for you. It isn't for most people, for that matter. I find it to be much too specialized for a given methodology of teaching, of which can be gathered from the author's opinion. It isn't a regular introduction to cryptography for those interested, but rather, an introduction to cryptography for those on their way to a degree in and around mathematics or computer science. Even then, you're left with a poor introduction, as this isn't a starter's guide to becoming a cryptographer. Had it been complete, it could have been something it isn't - a uniquely informative introduction. For the price, I'd do your budget a favor and shop around for other, much better, books, of which do exist, such as titles by Schneier or the like. It's all about substance, folks. With so many available titles, you need your own unique substance, otherwise, you just drown in the rest and fail to stand apart. Nigel Smart, as a lecturer and mathematician - possibly. Nigel Smart as an unwonted author - not quite yet. Keywords: Nigel Smart, Cryptography: An Introduction, Cryptography, book, review, encryption, McGraw-Hill, Bristol.

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IT is a lasting price cut nobody wants to acknowledge. Computer programs that once sold for $500 or more are now going for around $100. The software industry claims these discounts are temporary, but they look permanent. "Word-processing, graphics - any sort of homogenous application like that - is considered more or less a commodity," says Charlotte Walker, senior managing director of Martin Simpson, a division of the investment banking firm Reich &amp; Company. "You have price pressure." "Nobody is out there wanting to pay $200 for their software anymore - not when they bought their computer for $499," adds Kevin O'Leary, president of SoftKey Software Products Inc. "The price of software in two years will be under $10." That is a bold prediction - one not shared by a majority of analysts or software vendors. But signs are emerging that, just as computer hardware prices continue to spiral downward, so will software prices. The official price of the leading spreadsheet program - Lotus 1-2-3 - is $495. But anyone who bought a previous version (or any leading competitor's spreadsheet) can get the program for $129. The strategy is known as competitive upgrade and most leading vendors use it. Borland International introduced its new $795 database in February with a 90-day upgrade price of $139.95. When the 90 days ran out, it extended the offer another 90 days. Some of the discounting is just jockeying for position, says Kathry n Roy, director of marketing for Lotus Development Corporation. But "what we've seen is our list prices having less meaning over time." ANOTHER tactic is to sell a bundle of software at a deep discount. Recently, Borland and WordPerfect Corporation joined forces to market a trio of flagship products: Borland's database and spreadsheet with WordPerfect's word-processing program. Total cost bought separately at list price: $1,785. Special bundle cost: $399.95. The upgrade is only $299.95 if a user has any one of a competitor's spreadsheet, database, or word-processor. Determining who qualifies for a competitive upgrade can be a lax process. WordPerfect is selling the latest version of its $495 word processor for $129 to anyone who owns a word-processing program. How does it know who owns a word-processing program? Apparently, it does not. The company requires no proof of ownership to qualify for the competitive upgrade, says a company order clerk reached by the Monitor. Software companies continue to discount because they are making up in volume much of what they lose in margin. Last year, North American software sales jumped 14.1 percent to $5.75 billion, according to the Software Publishers Association. But unit sales leapt 36 percent. "Manufacturers are beginning to realize that with every $10 drop in prices, sales go up exponentially," says Craig Froelich, marketing coordinator for Dustin Discount Software in Woodland Hills, Calif. "It takes a lot of $99 sales to equal $1 million dollars," adds Alan Henricks, Borland's chief financial officer. But "we can survive this." Pricing pressures will force some companies to fold or merge, says Ms. Walker of Martin Simpson. Lotus announced June 8 it was acquiring a small database company called Approach Software Corporation. Software companies are also having to pay close attention to how much free support they can afford to offer users who have questions on how to use the software. Softkey has perhaps the most aggressive pricing stance. The company, which recently announced a reverse takeover of WordStar International, introduced in 1988 a line of software products for $39.95 each. Last year, it offered a new line for $14.95. In January, it launched a third line of programs for $5.99. "It's outrageous that people should have to pay $200 for something that costs $5 to make," SoftKey's Mr. O'Leary says.

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Last fall or early winter , I saw an online article describing a situation that was setting up in the Western Pacific. It had a small map that showed an area that would have a wetter winter season. That strip ran across the Pacific just north of the Equator and looked to include Hawaii at its Eastern end. If memory serves me, it was described as not being an El Niño or La Niña event, and was called something else. I cannot find anything now that gives that description. Does anyone know what it was called? I'm still not positive about the term I'm looking for. But in looking around, I'm thinking what was said in that article was something about a Western Pacific and/or a Southern Pacific Oscillation. I'm still a bit confused as to exactly what each does and what can or will result from them. But, we seem to be in a La Niña event resulting from that. It seems to be lasting longer than that forecast predicted. I have just enough knowledge on the subject to make me dangerous. my understanding of what is going on could be way off in La-La-Land. The map that accompanied that article looks to agree with a portion of a global map of the climate variations associated with a La Niña Event.

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The Debate: Are we really living in a society where discarded food is more important than the welfare of the poor? Are we really living in a society where discarded food is more important than the welfare of the poor? Today, while browsing the Internet, I went on an online forum where I post regularly. This forum, though mainly about the football team I support, also sees various other issues discussed. One thread I viewed was related to homelessness and vagrancy. On there, aside from reading some of the stories of homelessness and near-destitution from a surprisingly high amount of people, I also found out about the Iceland Three for the first time. And I've never felt so disgusted in all my life. The Iceland Three are Paul May, Jason Chan, and William James, residents of a squat in north London. Back in October last year, the trio climbed over a wall at the back of Iceland - a supermarket chain - in Kentish Town, and took some food from a skip, to the grand value of £33. A member of the public, possibly thinking they were breaking into the store, called the police, who then came and arrested the men. Initially charged with burglary, the trio were released after spending 19 hours in a police cell. As far as everyone was concerned, that was the end of it. However, this week, a statement from the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed that the men would stand trial in a month's time. Despite the chief executive of Iceland, Malcolm Walker, publicly stating that “(Iceland) did not call police (and) did not seek prosecution”, the CPS replied by saying: "We feel there is significant public interest in prosecuting these three individuals." My question is along the lines of the one posed by Mr Walker: How? How is this in the public interest? Why do they believe that it is in the public interest to pursue a case against these three individuals? Is it in the public interest to make a public display of contempt and callousness, akin to those shown in Dickensian Britain, towards those who are destitute and homeless? Is it in the public interest to demonise and further ruin the lives of vulnerable people whose only goal that evening was to avoid starvation, by invoking a law created nearly 200 years ago? Is it in the public interest to deliberately go against the wishes of the business owners, who were happy to let the whole thing slide? And is it in the public interest to show the nation how discarded, out of date food in a skip, soon to be thrown into a landfill, is more important than human beings who just so happen to be out on the streets? A year ago, Left Foot Forward revealed how eight million people in the UK are just one missed paycheque away from homelessness. It doesn’t take anything to drive someone into destitution nowadays. And when it happens, don’t expect any favours from the Big Society. A petition has appeared online calling for Baljit Ublhey, the head of the CPS in London, to intervene in this case. Now, I’m not one for spamming people’s inboxes and feeds with petition signature requests, but this is certainly a case which I believe needs to be publicised. This is an attack not just on the poor and the destitute, but on each and every one who has, at some point, had money problems, and may have even come close to losing their home or livelihood. And in today’s Britain, that figure is much higher than you think.

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What is the best way to learn about ESRI, layers, services etc? Is there some manual or documentation that goes through this stuff. The stuff I've read so far seems to start talking about layers as if we're already supposed to know what they are. This is a very broad question. Not trying to be too snarky, but I assume it would be similar to asking you, "Is there a manual for computer science?" Your best resource will be the help, probably the Geodata section or What is a Layer?. For more JS API-geared help, try here (especially the esri/layers section). No not snarky at all, though if someone were to ask if there's a manual for computer science, I would able to point to a very large number of books, tutorials, interactive coding environments etc. The 'Geodata / What is a layer' seems to be exactly what I was looking for. Maybe I'm wrong to think this, but I would have put links to that entire help document somewhere on the first page of JS API guide. Here's a GIS Glossary - GIS Wiki | The GIS Encyclopedia with many terms defined. Check out the Esri Video | Videos Covering GIS Events, Products, People, & Topics page for many free videos with many, many topics. I found lots of thing to learn from here.Really, A great discussion is going on.Thanks to all.

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What Are The Advantages Of A Ductless Heat Pump? The duct system in your home can rob your heating/cooling system of efficiency. The problem is that ducts will absorb some of the cold coming from your AC system, and some of the heat coming from your furnace. Furthermore, ducts can develop leaks over time, which reduce the volume of air available to condition the air in your home. For these and other reasons, you should at least look into installing a ductless heat pump in your home. A ductless heat pump will have one set of coils on the outside of your home which it either uses to expel heat from your home during the summer or to absorb heat from the outside air to heat your home during the winter. It will then have up to four smaller sets of coils, which you install directly in the rooms that you want to heat or cool. A set of coolant lines connects each set of indoor coils to the coils on the outside. Thus, you don't have to worry about installing or maintaining ducts. If you live in a small home, then four sets of coils might be all you need to keep your home comfortable. If you live in a large home, you still may not need to provide heating and cooling to every room in your house. For example, you may not need to provide air conditioning to the rooms in your basement. Thus, using a ductless system allows you to condition the temperature only in the rooms that most require conditioning. Some people like their home to stay warmer than others. If you only have one thermostat in your home, then you might find yourself embroiled in a constant argument about thermostat settings. When you install a ductless heat pump in your home, each set of indoor coils will come with its own thermostat, so each person can decide the temperature for their own space. Furthermore, you can turn off or at least turn down the thermostat in a room as you leave it, so you are not paying to condition the air in a room that you are not using. This ability to heat or cool each room independently can help to target your heating and cooling needs, and thus save money. While there are many advantages to installing a ductless heat pump in your home, a ductless system may not be right for everyone. If you want to know what is right for your home, discuss your options with an HVAC professional.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Boston's plan was simple: Foul quickly and send the Pacers to the free throw line. But trailing by one with seconds ticking away, the Celtics didn't get the whistle they wanted. Instead, they got the steal they needed. Terry Rozier turned it into a go-ahead dunk with 1.5 seconds remaining that gave the Celtics a 112-111 victory over Indiana on Monday night. Following an inbound pass with nine seconds left, Boston was attempting to trap Indiana's Bojan Bogdanovic along the sideline. With 4.3 seconds left, Bogdanovic, who would have almost certainly been fouled had he simply held onto the ball, threw a high pass intended for Victor Oladipo near midcourt but Rozier intercepted it and had an open court to his game-winning slam. "Kyrie (Irving) and Marcus (Smart) had the first trap and Marcus was trying to yell to the referee, `I'm fouling, I'm fouling!' but they didn't call it. Then they threw the ball to Bogdanovic and he made the pass and I was able to get my hand on it," Rozier said. "As soon as I stole the ball I took a look at the clock and saw there were four seconds and I knew I had time." Irving scored 30 points for Boston, which trailed 107-102 after Oladipo's basket with 31 seconds remaining. Irving made a pair of 3-pointers in the final 30 seconds to keep the Celtics within striking distance. "That was one hell of a game to be a part of," Irving said. Al Horford had 14 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists for the Celtics. Jayson Tatum added 16 points and Smart had 15. Oladipo scored 12 of his 38 points in the final two minutes. With less than a minute remaining, Oladipo hit a 3-pointer that gave Indiana its first lead of the game and a layup that stretched the Pacers' lead to 107-102 with 31 seconds left. Boston began the game with a dominant first quarter, making its first 10 shot attempts, jumping out to a 12-0 lead. The Celtics led by as many as 18 points in the first quarter and went into halftime leading 62-47. The Pacers cut the deficit to single digits in the third quarter and rallied late in the fourth. Darren Collison finished with 15 points and Domantas Sabonis scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds. "It's a tough loss. It's a tough, tough loss," Oladipo said. "We've got to have a better start. It was just a crazy game. We dug ourselves the deepest hole you can imagine and again, fought our way back like clockwork, but we come up short again. We gave ourselves a chance and we competed with the best team in the Eastern Conference. We just have to continue to get better." Celtics: Boston has won five straight against Indiana. ... The Celtics have won four straight on the road against Indiana. ... Boston's 38 first-quarter points were the most points Indiana has allowed in that period this season. The Celtics topped their season-best for 3-point field goal percentage, shooting 61 percent on 16 of 26 from beyond the arc. The Celtics finished the game shooting 55 percent from the floor on 44 of 79. The Celtics were only three field goals made away from tying their season high for most baskets made in a game. Irving scored eight points during the final 1:37. Irving hit a step-back jump shot to give Boston a two-point lead with 1:37, a 3-pointer to pull within two points with 27 seconds remaining, and a 3-pointer with 10 seconds left to pull within one.

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​Forging can be dangerous. Before anybody operates forging machinery, make sure they are fully trained and have the proper safety attire. ​1. Properly maintain the hammer or press. Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight, Make sure you have proper lubrication. 2. On a press, if you have leaks, fix them. Hydraulic oil is flammable. 3. Make sure that any operator has proper training prior to using the machine. 4. Wear proper eye protection. 6. Wear safety shoes and proper clothing. 7. Verify the dies are tight before forging. 8. Always have a clear path between the forge and the hammer and in the work space round the hammer. Eliminate tripping hazards. 9. Use the proper size tongs for holding hot steel. 10. Never allow bystanders to be close to the hammer when operating the hammer. Make sure they also have proper safety equipment as hot sparks can fly. 11. Keep hands clear of the moving parts. 12. Make sure the hammer is properly secured to the foundation. 13. Keep belt guard and other safety guards attached to the hammer or press. 14. Know where the shut off switches or valves are. 15. Never "cold forge" or hit the dies together without steel at forging temperature between them. 16. Try to hold the work piece parallel with the die surface. If the work piece is at an angle, it can "kick up" and hurt you. 17. Hold the tongs to your side, not pointing into your stomach when forging. 18. Make sure your shop is properly ventilated. 20. Above all else, use common sense. Forging can be dangerous.

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What other names is Astaxanthin known by? Astaxanthine, Astaxantina, Dihydroxy-3,3' dioxo-4,4' bêta-carotène, Microalgae, Microalgue, Micro-Algue, Ovoester, 3,3'-dihydroxy-4,4'-diketo-beta-carotene, 3S,3'S-astaxanthin, 3R,3'R-astaxanthin, 3R,3'S-astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is taken by mouth for treating Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, high cholesterol, age-related macular degeneration (age-related vision loss), and preventing cancer. It is also used for metabolic syndrome, which is a group of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. It is also used for improving exercise performance, decreasing muscle damage after exercise, and decreasing muscle soreness after exercise. Also, astaxanthin is taken by mouth for carpal tunnel syndrome, dyspepsia, male infertility, symptoms of menopause, and rheumatoid arthritis. Astaxanthin is applied directly to the skin to protect against sunburn, to reduce wrinkles, and for other cosmetic benefits. In food, it may be used as a feed supplement and food coloring additive for salmon, crabs, shrimp, chicken, and egg production. Age-related macular degeneration (age-related vision loss). Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) occurs when a portion of retina becomes damaged. Early research shows that taking a product containing astaxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin E, vitamin C, zinc, and copper (Azyr by Sifi S.p.A) by mouth daily for 12 months improves damage in the center of the retina in people with AMD. It does not improve damage in the outer areas of the retina. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Early research suggests that taking a combination product containing astaxanthin, lutein, beta-carotene, and vitamin E (BioAstin by Cyanotech) by mouth 3 times daily for 8 weeks does not reduce pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Indigestion (dyspepsia). Early research shows that taking 40 mg of astaxanthin (AstaCarox by AstaReal AB) daily for 4 weeks reduces reflux symptoms in people with indigestion. It seems to work best in people with indigestion due to H. pylori infection. A lower dose of 16 mg daily does not improve reflux symptoms. Neither dose reduces stomach pain, indigestion, or the amount of H. pylori bacteria in the stomach of people with indigestion. Muscle damage caused by exercise. Early research shows that taking 4 mg of astaxanthin for 90 days does not reduce muscle damage caused by exercise in male soccer players. Muscle soreness caused by exercise. Early research shows that taking a product containing astaxanthin, lutein, and safflower oil (BioAstin by Cyanotech) by mouth daily for 3 weeks does not reduce muscle soreness or improve muscle performance 4 days after exercise compared to taking only safflower oil. Exercise performance. Research regarding the effects of astaxanthin on exercise performance is conflicting. Some early research shows that taking 4 mg of astaxanthin for 4 weeks decreases the time needed to complete a cycling exercise in trained male athletes. But other research shows that using a higher dose of astaxanthin daily for 4 weeks does not improve the time needed to complete a timed exercise. High cholesterol. Early research suggests that taking 6-18 mg of astaxanthin (AstaReal Astaxanthin by Fuji Chemical Industry) daily for 12 weeks reduces blood fats called triglycerides and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. Other early research shows that taking a combination of astaxanthin, berberine, policosanol, red yeast rice, coenzyme Q10, and folic acid (Armolipid Plus by Rottapharm S.p.A.) by mouth for 4 weeks increases HDL cholesterol levels and lowers total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol, and triglycerides in people with abnormal cholesterol levels. Male infertility. Early research suggests that taking astaxanthin (AstaCarox by AstaReal AB) daily for 3 months increases the pregnancy rates of men considered to be infertile. Menopausal symptoms. Early research suggests that taking a product containing astaxanthin, vitamin D3, lycopene, and citrus bioflavonoids (MF Afragil by Cor.Con. International Srl) daily for 8 weeks reduces menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, joint pain, moodiness, and bladder problems. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Early research shows that taking a product containing astaxanthin, lutein, vitamin A, vitamin E, and safflower oil (BioAstin by Cyanotech) 3 times daily for 8 weeks reduces pain and improves feelings of satisfaction in people with RA. Wrinkled skin. Early research shows that taking 2-3 mg of astaxanthin by mouth twice daily for 6 weeks improves skin elasticity and reduces fine lines and wrinkles in middle-aged women and men. It also seems to improve the moisture content in the skin. Specific astaxanthin products have been evaluated (Astavita Astaxanthin by Astavita; AstaReal Oil 50F by Fuji Chemical Industry). Other research shows that taking astaxanthin by mouth twice daily along with applying1 mL of astaxanthin cream to the face twice daily for 8 weeks improves the appearance of skin wrinkles. Astaxanthin is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth as a supplement. Astaxanthin has been used safely by itself in doses of 4 to 40 mg daily for up to 12 weeks. It has been used safely in combination with other carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals at 4 mg daily for up to 12 months. Side effects of astaxanthin may include increased bowel movements and red stool color. High doses of astaxanthin may cause stomach pain. Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Astaxanthin might increase how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. This might decrease the effectiveness of these medications. Before taking astaxanthin, talk to your healthcare provider if you are taking any medications that are changed by the liver. Some medications changed by the liver include some calcium channel blockers (diltiazem, nicardipine, verapamil), chemotherapeutic agents (etoposide, paclitaxel, vinblastine, vincristine, vindesine), antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole), glucocorticoids, fentanyl (Abstral, Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora, Sublimaze, others), losartan (Cozaar), fluoxetine (Prozac), midazolam (Versed), omeprazole (Prilosec), ondansetron (Zofran), propranolol (Inderal), fexofenadine (Allegra), and many others. The appropriate dose of astaxanthin depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for astaxanthin. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

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"It's not about adding because it's fashionable to sign players". Mauricio Pochettino is happy with Tottenham's squad and praised the club for keeping Harry Kane as he hinted at Brexit and Spurs' new stadium being to blame for no new signings. Pochettino does accept how the lack of activity might be viewed externally, but is happy with the club's vision. "Building a new training ground, then finishing the lodge this summer was a massive investment". Pochettino said: "I don't have news now and to do so before the deadline would be so hard". "It is hard to understand for people in football that Tottenham didn't sign or didn't sell players but sometimes in football, you need to behave different". [So is] building a stadium that is almost £1 billion - that is true, don't believe £400 million. U.S. defence secretary James Mattis has previously been against establishing a new military branch specifically for space. Vice President Mike Pence is rallying support for the Trump administration's push to develop a the Space Force. "That maybe looks bad because of the perception and because of the history of football, but that is our decision - to keep the best players and to keep the squad". Spurs failed to make an addition to their squad over the summer, meaning they will go into the new season with the same squad that finished the last one. But despite Spurs' lack of summer activity, Pochettino has refused to panic, insisting he has a very competitive squad ahead of their league opener at Newcastle - live on Sky Sports on Saturday. But Pochettino has warned that he will demand full commitment from anyone who is still at the club after the continental window closes. The Scotland global was a key man during a loan spell at Villa Park last season, but as the Villans hit financial difficulty early this summer, they were unable to put anything in place that allowed them to keep the playmaker. Tottenham are yet to add a new recruit to their ranks ahead of the transfer window closing on Thursday. The ambitious club will move into a new stadium this season. Gates testified that Manafort asked him to float Calk, who was on Trump's economic advisory council, for Secretary of the Army. Gates pleaded guilty in February and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors under a deal that could lead to a reduced sentence. Viktor and Amalija Knavs are retired, and regularly go on trips with the Trumps to Mar-a-Lago and Bedminster, New Jersey. FIRST lady Melania Trump's parents have become USA citizens today through a process that her husband has vowed to end. Sinclair owns or operates 173 broadcast TV stations in 81 markets, while Tribune has 42 stations in 33 markets. It's also suing Sinclair for breach of contract. Boone insisted this is "a test", and that his team is united and tough-minded and will persevere and be made the better for it. 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What inspired you to write about your cancer diagnosis and treatment? Is this one of a series of essays that addresses your illness, or a standalone piece? I often write to understand what I don't understand. The whirlwind of illness was so new to me. Cancer is so complex. Even as talked to others with cancer, I realized how individual my own case was. I found myself writing small vignettes and drawing them together. I am still writing, and I imagine this part of "Cancer, so Far" will become a larger piece, maybe a book. “I forget to tell him to kill me” – there are many passages where you aren’t afraid to use strong and direct language like this. Has this always been a part of your style of writing? Yes. In fact, I usually write a lot and then peel back the writing to emphasize these moments. The final passage about your disapproval for having everything we do be calculated and predicted is extremely interesting. Is this an idea that you have had on your mind for a while, or did it suddenly come up while sitting in traffic for example? Both. I have had in my mind an essay/piece about all of us knowing too much. Yet, the most disorienting (or maybe orienting?) thing about having metastatic cancer is this sense that there is less time and there is some distance you want to cover. The metaphor seemed too perfect to pass up! Was writer’s block ever an issue in this piece? For which passages? No. I rarely have writer's block. For this material, I was really inspired by The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion because of her fluidity with setting and time. In the late 1980's and early 1990's, I was a very young writer when there was a lot of writing about AIDS. I think that work touched me somewhere at my core and helped me write this. Those works include Marie Howe's poetry volume What the Living Do and Mark Doty's Heaven's Coast as well as the work of Paul Monette. A year or so before being diagnosed, I read When Breath Becomes Air, Dr. Paul Kalanithi's memoir of his diagnosis and subsequent death from lung cancer. I keep meaning to go back to that book, but I just can't yet. I am currently reading Sick by Porochista Khakpour, which is about her long-term struggle with the terror of advanced Lyme Disease. I especially like how she writes about the complexity of illness as part of our endless complexities as human beings. I took a workshop with Pam Houston a few summers ago, before the diagnosis. She offered the most obvious advice ever. Don't confuse your reader. You will alienate him/her.

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What is fankuush or whatever it is pronounced? I've found it in a comment الحمد لله مطلعش فنكوش زي ما كانوا بيقولوا كدا . Is that something like fake, empty promise ...? Yes, it is like fake , unreal. This is something new, and not the meaning intended here. The word first made its appearance in the movie واحدة بواحدة which is the Egyptian remake of the American movie Lover come back. So it's the equivalent of the American movie's usage of the word (VIP) to refer to a product/thing that doesn't exist. Like many made-up words that were created in movies, series and plays, fankuush made its way into Egyptian Arabic, and is commonly used for bogus, false promises and the like. Frankly, this is the first time I hear of the fankush as food (in Egypt or elsewhere) and I personally believe the name was taken from the movie (which was made in 84) and not the other way round, because in the movie the whole "mystery" was played on the fact that no one knew what that fankush could be. If it were known by then, then there wouldn't be possible for the story of the movie to happen. Just like in the American movie no one knew what a "vip" because there was no such thing, as the male character just read the acronym VIP off of a newspaper in front of him as a one word (فيب instead of في-آي-بي). This is just commenting on the Egyptian fankush food, I don't know of the Tunisian one. Maybe the movie writer had heard that name before from a Tunisian person, I really don't know. Adding to what you explained; Fankoosh is usually associated with fake promises that are accompanied with deafening propaganda and prolonged period of waiting. One may think of any of what are called "national projects" in any real-life setting of Orwell's I984, which ironically, the same year where the Egyptian film released .

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I've been talking about it for months - Disney on Ice coming to the Patriot Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA (Northern Virginia/DC Metro area). I may be a boy to two boys, but we all love Frozen and knowing this was coming to town, I jumped on the chance to take my family. The four of us headed out for an early dinner and made our way to the Patriot Center with plenty of time. I highly recommend aiming to arrive at least 60 minutes prior to showtime to allow time for parking - it took us about 30 minutes! When we finally got inside, we were overwhelmed with Princesses - so many little girls and even a few kids at heart - were dressed as Anna, Elsa, and even Olaf! The food stands were selling all types of food and the merchandise tables were overflowing with lighted displays of toys, dolls, and too many other trinkets that had my boys watching for a good long while! I will admit - we've definitely come home from these events with a lot of.... stuff... but this time, we held strong and said no! If you are planning, the prices ranged from $14-$40. The show started by having some of the cast come out to pump up the crowd - shortly into the warm up, they introduced the 'hosts' of tonight's show - Mickey and Minnie Mouse!! After skating around, and talking, for a few minutes, they brought out some friends: Goofy, Donald, Ariel and Prince Eric, Snow White and Prince Charming, Buzz and Woody, even Timon and Pumba! After the wonderful introduction, the show began - just as you would expect... Sven, Kristoff, and ice. Then, young Elsa and Anna played, sang, built a snowman, and skated. The lighting was not conducive to my camera skills, so it was difficult to get all the best shots, but I wanted to share some! The story is just about exactly what you would expect - a few minor changes to fit the stage and a shorter time, but it was fantastic! Disney on Ice: Frozen is visually stunning - the choreography is even stronger than in the previous Disney on Ice show that I attended last fall. The story line is stronger, yes, but it's the colors, sets, lights - the show is so incredibly vibrant! My husband, being the boy, said that Marvel Universe Live! had more fun pyrotechnics and was more exciting, but I enjoyed the bits of flash, snow, and beauty that Disney on Ice: Frozen offered! It's probably completely sold out, even with the extra shows - but if you get the chance, definitely go! This show was so much fun - I wish my boys had more energy to really enjoy it as much as I did! I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-Show events.Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine. Welcome to those of you joining me from Rolling with the Magic and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 3rd stop on our Magical Blogorail. When the topic of Disney Legends first came up for this month's Magical Blogorail Blue, I immediately jumped to one that has always stuck with me - Francis Xavier Atencio. X Atencio, as he is most well known, started working at Disney as an animator, where he worked on one of my favorites, Fantasia! In 1965, Walt asked X to work for Imagineering, then known as WED Enterprises, to assist on some Disneyland projects, specifically, the Primeval World diorama. Walt tapped into X's "untapped hidden talents" by asking him to write music - X Atencio, the man who started his career as an animator, wrote Yo-Ho, the song from Pirates of the Caribbean! I love how Disney honors the Disney Legends, with little mementos throughout the parks. Take those infamous epitaphs over at the Haunted Mansion - those are based on the Imagineers that helped create the attraction! X Atencio not only helped with the theming of the Haunted Mansion, but he can even be heard in two separate places - once coming out of the grave "get me out of here" and at the end of the attraction, leading you where to go! Also, his musical skills can also be heard in the attraction, as he co-wrote Grim Grinning Ghosts, the song heard throughout the attraction! Many of the Imagineers have specially dedicated Windows along Main Street, U.S.A. Francis Xavier Atencio has a Window of Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland! For more uncovered tombstone, windows, and trivia, check out my section on trivia! And for more Disney Legends, continue on with this month's Magical Blogorail Blue! Thank you for joining me today. Your next stop on the Magical Blogorail Loop is My Pixie Dust Diary. Disney on Ice - Extra Show Added! [FAIRFAX, VA., October 15, 2014] – Feld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in family entertainment, announces that its 34th Disney On Ice spectacular will bring to life the Academy Award®-winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney’s Frozen, in Fairfax October 22 – 27 at Patriot Center. Tickets are on sale now for all 13 shows, including a show on Monday, October 27 at 3:00 p.m.– an addition to the previously announced Fairfax schedule. For more information on the Frozen tour, please log on to www.feldentertainment.com, or connect with the Frozen updates on social media via Facebook (www.facebook.com/DisneyOnIce), Twitter (@DisneyOnIce/@NicoleFeld (show’s producer Twitter feed) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/DisneyOnIce). · Wednesday, October 22nd @ 7:00 p.m. · Thursday, October 23rd @ 7:00 p.m. · Friday, October 24th @ 10:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. · Saturday, October 25th @ 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. · Sunday, October 26th @ 10:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. · Monday, October 27th @ 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Coming to the Patriot Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA later this month! I have my tickets and I know that the show has been so popular that they've added multiple shows from the original plans! We saw a commercial for it on television the other day and both of my boys went gaga and begged to go see it. What they don't know is that we have 4 tickets ready to go! Bedtimes will not be followed that night, but I think we'll survive! We are so excited to see this show - are you?

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Use a bean bag or small ball for this activity. One person starts the game by calling out a word and then throws the bean bag to another student. That students must call out a word that relates to the previous word as quickly as they can. You should assign a time limit on how long each person can hold the bag before saying a word and tossing the bean bag to the next person. Those students who take too long are "out" of the game.

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The woman pictured to the left is Rear Admiral Michelle Howard. She took command of USS Rushmore (LSD 47) on 12 March 1999, becoming the first African American woman to command a ship in the U.S. Navy. In 2006, she was selected for the rank of Rear Admiral lower half, making her the first admiral selected from the United States Naval Academy class of 1982 and the first woman graduate of the United States Naval Academy selected for Admiral. In 2009, Howard was nominated for the rank of Rear Admiral upper half. USS BOXER, At Sea, April 5, 2009 -- Rear Adm. Michelle Howard assumed command of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 during a ceremony held on board USS Boxer (LHD 4) today and relieved Rear Adm. Terence McKnight, ESG 2’s commander since November 2007. In addition to relieving McKnight as the ESG 2 commander, Howard assumes command of several U.S. 5th Fleet task forces, including Combined Task Force (CTF) 51 and 59, as well as CTF 151, an international maritime coalition created to disrupt, deter and thwart piracy. This weekend Rear Admiral Michelle Howard had a baptism of fire when US commandos were called in to rescue the captured captain of the American cargo ship Maersk Alabama after a five-day standoff. The commandos killed three Somali pirates holding Captain Richard Phillips and a fourth pirate was taken into custody by US authorities. 'Piracy is a problem that affects all maritime nations and requires an international solution. I'm looking forward to working with naval professionals from around the world on this vital mission,' she said. Rear Admiral Howard was the first African American woman to command a ship in the US Navy in 1999 and her new role as the commander of CTF 151 brings with it unique challenges. The pirates have moved away from the Gulf of Aden into the wider Indian Ocean which is one of the world's most crucial shipping lanes, with Gulf-registered oil vessels and other merchant ships carrying billions of dollars worth of cargo. The pirates were killed by SEAL snipers aboard the USS Bainbridge, Commander Frank X. Castellano's ship, leading to the successful rescue of Capt. Rick Phillips. The Bainbridge is part of Rear Admiral Howard's command.

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So you've got the perfect apartment, your neighborhood is great and utilities are within your budget. You even managed to choose a roommate who doesn't leave the dishes in the sink until they get moldy! Still, there's a problem: your roommate has a guest that just won't leave. While we've all had friends who need a place to crash for awhile until they get back on their feet, or even a boyfriend/girlfriend that we just can't seem to spend enough time with, it's completely unfair for somebody to invite another person over for an extended stay. It's not fair for you to be exposed to a person on a day-to-day basis when that person didn't sign the lease and put no money towards a security deposit. It can be annoying on a personal level, and it has the potential to put you at risk on a financial level, as well. After all, what happens if your new guest gets mad and punches a hole in the wall? Or, more innocently, what happens if he or she accidentally breaks something? Your landlord isn't going to be particularly concerned with who damaged what, as the money to fix the problem is going to come out of your security deposit, either way. On a more probable note, having an extended-stay guest can be greatly annoying. Why should you work hard to pay your share of the rent, groceries and utilities, only to have this person come in and freeload off of you? Even in the (unlikely) circumstance that the guest chips in for bills, when you signed the lease you signed on to have a set number of roommates, not a single person more. What I'm getting at here is that even under the best of circumstances, if the guest is respectful, chips in for the bills and cleans up after him or herself, you've got every right to be peeved at the situation. So, what to do next? The first thing you should do is talk to your roommate when the guest isn't around. Be honest and forthright about your feelings on the subject. You deserve to be heard out for being inconvenienced by your roommate's thoughtlessness. While it's not a good idea to become overly aggressive, you should definitely get a little assertive and hold your ground on the matter. If it helps, print out this article and bring it with you to the conversation! Remember that the goal of the conversation is to set a time frame for getting the long-term guest out of your shared living space. While it may be frustrating, it may not be reasonable to expect the person to pick up and leave within the hour (or even day). If this is the case, try to set a time frame of two to three days. At the absolute maximum, depending on how "extended" the guest's stay has been, he or she should be out of the house within a week. If you have a good relationship and your roommate is relatively sane, this should be more than enough to get the freeloader out. Still, there's a pretty good chance that the person will come back to the house to hang out. Although it's reasonable for you to ask for the person to stop spending days at a time in your apartment, it's not within your power to outright ban the person from your mutual home (notable exceptions to this rule include stealing, hostility, etc.). Because the person will probably be coming by again, the "kick-out" conversation should end with a rule about how many nights, if any, guests should be allowed to stay.

http://www.boilerapartments.com/RentalLife/Your-Roommate-Has-a-Long-Term-Guest-Now-What

Does vitamin E and/or memantine help in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease? Alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) and dementia have had a long and confusing history. For the prevention of dementia, Vitamin E has generally been shown to be ineffective over follow-up periods that ranged from 7 to 10 years. Even more concerning, higher doses (more than 400mg a day) have actually been shown to increase mortality (in one meta-analysis the all-cause mortality risk difference in high-dosage vitamin E trials was 39 per 10,000 persons). For the treatment of dementia, Vitamin E’s story is even a little murkier. There was an Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) randomized control trial of Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) , selegiline (a monoamine oxidase inhibitor), both, or placebo in adults with moderately severe Alzhiemers disease. There was no significant differences in the primary outcomes, however the authors argued that they needed to make statistical adjustments since the placebo group had higher MMSE score at baseline. After adjustment, the authors found a delayed progression to outcome in the vitamin E group. This trial left a lot of uncertainty on what to do with Vitamin E, especially given the mortality concern. This confusion is somewhat cleared up by the TEAM-AD VA Cooperative Randomized Trial published this week in JAMA. The primary trial outcome was about function using a score on the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study/Activities of Daily Living (ADCS-ADL) Inventory. This s a 78 point score, so a 1 point improvement may be statistically significant but also may have no clinical significance. The authors suggest that a 2 point change may be meaningful as “it potentially represents, for example, a loss of dressing or bathing”. Secondary outcomes included two cognitive measures: the MMSE and the Alzheimer’s Disease Assessment Scale–Cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog), one measure of psychological and behavioral problems (the Neuropsychiatric Inventory), and a measure of time caregivers spend assisting patients with Alzheimers (Caregiver Activity Survey) (CAS), and the Dependence Scale,which assesses 6 levels of functional dependence. 613 veterans (mostly male) were randomized to the four groups and followed for a mean of 2.27 years. 256 participants didn’t complete the trial, mainly because 128 died during the follow up period, however withdrawal rates were similar among all treatment groups. Compared with individuals assigned to placebo, those assigned to vitamin E alone experienced 3.15 units less functional decline on the ADCS-ADL Inventory (95% CI, 0.92-5.39; adjusted P = .03). There was no statistically significant difference in ADCS-ADL score for memantine or the combination group versus placebo (I must say the graphs looked pretty much the same to me for most of the treatments). None of the groups differed on the ADAS-cog or the MMSE. Vitamin E did have a statistically significant improvement over memantine on the time caregivers needed to spend assisting patients with ADLs (2.17 hours less in the Vitamin E group). There was no significant increase in mortality with vitamin E compared to placebo. “Infections or infestations” occurred more frequently in the memantine and the combination group compared with placebo (although I can’t say I’m sure though what the authrs mean by an infestation). 1) Vitamin E may have some very modest benefit on daily function, but it is unlikely to improve cognition based on this study. Like cholinesterase-inhibitors for dementia, vitamin E gives at best a statistically significant but modest clinical benefit in individuals with mild to moderate disease. However, this shouldn't be generalized to others as evidence suggests that Vitamin E does not prevent dementia in cognitively normal adults or those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). 2) Don’t prescribe memantine for mild to moderate dementia. This is just one of several studies showing memantine doesn't really do anything for those with mild to moderate dementia (despite previous attempts by authors to paint some of these articles in a very positive light despite negative results). Also, in this study the combination of vitamin E and memantine was less effective than vitamin E alone. For a good review you can read this meta-analysis (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21482915). 3. The need for Advance Care Planning. Why? 1 out of 5 particants die within a median follow-up time of 2 years. I’ll leave it at that. Thank you for another wonderful blog post. Can you advise on what to do if the patient has a history of breast cancer and comorbid mild dementia? Where studies have found vitamin E to increase rates of breast cancer, do the risks outweigh the benefits in taking vitamin E to optimize function? Vitamin E is has only very modest benefits in mild to moderate AD (a 3 point improvement in a 78 point scale) so I wouldn't say it is a slam dunk for Vitamin E's clinical effectiveness. "2) Don’t prescribe memantine for mild to moderate dementia." If you do 20 trials in Dementia with Vitamin E measure 3-4 scales/outcomes per trial, eventually one will have a p value <.05 by sheer chance. My guess is that the null hypothesis is still true for Vitamin E.

https://www.geripal.org/2014/01/does-vitamin-e-andor-memantine-help-in.html

Symphony Myth No. 1: You have to be a classical music expert to appreciate a symphony performance. Symphony Myth No. 2: Tickets to the symphony cost a small fortune. (Reality: Admission to some Wichita Symphony shows starts at $20, and a mid-range ticket to a series of four classical concerts runs $126 about what one big show at Intrust Bank Arena costs). Symphony Myth No. 3: Tuxedos and formal gowns are de rigueur for the symphony crowd. (Reality: Some audience members dress to impress, but no one gets turned away for wearing blue jeans and tennis shoes). The Wichita Symphony is out to correct these and other misconceptions that might stand in the way of anybody enjoying its performances. "I think that symphony organizations in general the Wichita Symphony included sometimes suffer from a pop culture stereotype of what a symphony orchestra is: stuffy, playing old music, not for me," said Daniel Hege, the Wichita Symphony's conductor and musical director. "We certainly do play music from the past, but we can also do a wide variety of other things, like jazz and pop. Even when we play older music, we like to I don't want to say put a fresh spin on it, but put a fresh context on it by using video or other media to enhance the experience." Hegel doesn't want audience members to worry about old symphony conventions like "when do we clap?" during a performance. To make audience members feel like they're part of something, Hegel generally talks to them, giving background about composers and their music, historical context and motivations. He's all for jazzing up the visual aspect of concerts as well. Take the February 1st-2nd productions of "Cirque De La Symphonie," in which aerialists, strong men, jugglers and more will perform as the symphony plays well-known classical pieces. Or the February 15th-16th concerts, "The New World." As the renowned American Brass Quintet performs music inspired by the American west, including music from "Dances with Wolves," iconic photographs taken of native Americans by Edwin Curtis will be shown. "In this day and age, everybody has to compete in the visual sense," Hege said. "You can't just say "We're all about music, it doesn't matter how it looks." It does matter." When it comes to promoting the Wichita Symphony, conductor Daniel Hege isn't confining himself to the Century II concert hall. Twice last year he hosted "Classics on Tap" gatherings for young adults that paired good food, good beer and a "four- course lecture" by Hege between sips and bites. For more unusual symphony events, see wichitasymphony.org. It doesn't show up in the symphony's regular schedule, but the symphony each year plays to about 25,000 area schoolchildren as part of its Young People's Concerts. Hege and executive director Don Reinhold can hardly contain their excitement about the lineup for the 2014 15 season, which starts in September. Hege said he "can't let the cat out of the bag" yet, but says fans are in for a surprise and treat.

http://www.splurgemag.com/category.php?id=317&cat=Play

Each day at the same time, the team meets so as to bring everyone up to date on the information that is vital for coordination: each team members briefly describes any "completed" contributions and any obstacles that stand in their way. "Yesterday I had to do that and I thought of doing it using method A, B, and C and I've chose to do the task with method B because it had these advantages which A and C doesn't have. Of course I don't mean A and C are pointless methods, but in these circumstances they are not fit, or I should say not as fit as method B because as I've stated before..." for 10 minutes. What I'd expect is "Yesterday I managed to do task A with no blockers and today I'll do task B". We're a new team and I think my manager doesn't want to bother with these details, but it's very irritating to spend 20 minutes on two colleagues and 10 minutes on the rest of the team. How do I politely fix this? I had this issue several times in the past. Usually, it got fixed just by raising this in the scrum retrospective. Generally, if daily meetings are consuming a lot of time, every member on the team will agree. Almost every co-worker I met hates long daily meetings. People that go into too much detail in their daily reports are probably justifying their work. They feel the daily stand-up is were they have to report what they did to management. And, sadly, this is sometimes true: in lots of companies managers see daily stand-up as a some sort of interrogation. If you raise awareness about dailies being too long, this must be raised too: daily stand-up meetings reason to be is not to justify or demonstrate team job, is to prevent blockings and to allow every team member to have a global vision of the team and the project. No one should feel they are being evaluated during daily stand-ups. This is harmful and won't do any good to the team. I work in software development and it can be a common occurrence that daily stand-ups run on a little longer than they should. Oftentimes it is for the reason you described; one or two colleagues get a little too verbose about what they are doing. If you are the team leader, you can politely interrupt them in a way that does not invalidate what they have to say, but that it can be discussed afterwards. I've had to do it a few times, where someone is at risk of talking too long and I interject with "Yeah, we've got A and C as alternatives and we can go over them afterwards if you like. That was yesterday, what else are you looking at today?". By doing this, you are encouraging them to proceed without dismissing what they might want to voice ("taking it offline" I've heard some people call it). Another stricter approach I've seen is that stand-ups occur at a fixed time - say 10am - on the dot. No matter what we're doing, we dropped everything and attended the stand-ups at 10am and it went on no later than 10:15. If it continues past that time regularly, you have the opportunity to address the group to encourage them to be more to-the-point with their summaries. This can be done in a way that does not come across as if you're disciplining the team, but it also means you are not singling anyone out. If you are not team leader, it might be worth bringing this up with who is. There is a good chance that he/she is aware of the stand-ups dragging on too. Many years ago, I was a team lead/scrum master, and one of our team members was very chatty during standup. Discussing too many details and having a tendency to take his story off-topic. Gentle nudging ("Focus, $NAME" or "$NAME, time box it" or a more playful "Tick-tock, tick-tock") reminded him everyone in the team only has a few minutes to tell his story. Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged agile daily-standups or ask your own question. Is our daily meeting really useless?

https://workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/124183/agile-daily-meeting-how-to-politely-ask-coworkers-to-wait-for-questions-rather

I have never used a record clamp on my turntable. Is there an actual true benefit to securing the vinyl to the platter or is it completely a waste of money? I am asking about any sonic benefit as opposed to minimizing warpage. I am thinking of a Michell clamp which only costs $50.00 and is light which won't cause any stress on the motor and bearings. Do you think this one is a good idea (scroll down near the bottom for the price). I am thinking of ordering two of them just in case one gets misplaced in my house. Well minimizing warpage would result in possible sonic benefit. It also will reduce in most cases how much sound in the room will get picked up by the record and come back thru the LP playback chain. Whether that acoustic feedback is important is an effect that is probably borderline in level. I tried several different clamps way back when and they substantially improved the sound of warped records. A vacuum clamp system worked better but costs much more, natch. I had a little tripod clamp thingie that was cheap and worked OK but only if you could align it so as to reduce the warps -- since it only contacted at three points, it made some records worse! For many years in my vinyl days I used a record clamp. Better than the weight types, they grab the spindle with a collet and put pressure on the disc when tightened. Doesn't load the platter bearing like weights but can supply a positive interface with the mat. Normally quite inexpensive to boot. Note a weight heavy enough to counter a good warp is also likely to be heavy enough to load the motor and bearing, thrust plate, etc. Back "then" some TT manufacturers would void the warranty if they determined you used a heavy clamp. Some turntable manufacturers recommend a clamp. What kind of platter your turntable is using, do you use a rubber or felt ring mat on top? Any vinyphile has a tt clamp in his toolbox, for those odd warped vinyls. If the table is made of acrylic, wood or metal, the record can slip. * The one from your second post; get four of them if you have dogs. ...Two if you have cats. ...One if you have no dogs no cats. ...Zero if you have no job. As Don suggested, be careful your bearing can take the extra weight. IMO, third party clamps are not very effective way to minimize warps. The main reason to use such a clamp is to "couple" the LP to the platter. This is often a catch 22 situation, LP based resonance (brought on by the stylus/groove interface) can be damped by the entire mass of the platter, but In doing so ... you directly distribute any and all turntable noise to LP and vice versa. I use a clamp, but my turntable has very low noise floor and controlled resonance characteristics. I use a clamp that works like that too. My TT has a very slight conical dishing machined into the top so that the clamp pulls the centre down with the edges touching round the rim, which reduces warps much more than using a clamp or weight on a flat platter. I would love to see a photo of what you are describing if that is ok with you. This is often a catch 22 situation, LP based resonance (brought on by the stylus/groove interface) can be damped by the entire mass of the platter, but In doing so ... you directly distribute any and all turntable noise to LP and vice versa. Hey TBone, good to hear from you! Platter and mat materials, a sticky wicket we enter there. My personal thoughts on the subject was that platter material shouldn't make much difference as long as it was reasonably damped. A job that could be enhanced by a good mat material. Something along the lines of a soft rubber type substance will serve to damp resonances in both the platter and the LP's vinyl itself. The raised ribbed rubber mat supplied with my HK table seemed by design to be a good choice so I never changed. Best ideas I've seen for warpage were the weighted perimeter rings but beware when lowering stylus. Or the vacuum platters but they had the pump noise and possible pulse resonance transference into the media. Never tried either. Platter and mat materials, a sticky wicket we enter there. My LP playing days culminated with an Oracle Delphi II. That was one of the first TTs that appeared to make a massive assault on controlling vibration of the disc on the platter. It had a nice aluminum, screw down clamp with a special center washer under the mat. The spindle was threaded for the clamp. The mat was a good, compliant,soft rubber that made contact with the entire disc. A thick rubber damping ring surrounded the platter. And, it was all suspended on adjustable, damped spring towers. Did it all work? Well, it sounded pretty good, and the look was awesome. I later suggested a weighted clamp to someone with a Technics TT. We could hear the difference with/without pretty clearly. I've plenty experience with Oracles. Excellent 'tables. The screw down clamp did effectively "help" in taming warps. It is a standard Goldmund Reference, there are pictures on the internet. I measured the "height" of the "cone" machined onto the platter surface decades ago, I have forgotten the exact figure but it was around 1 or 2 mm, not noticeable to the naked eye in life or photo! So the platter was made concave, slightly lower in the middle than the perimeter? That would make sense in helping the clamp flatten any warping. My HK's mat with the recessed label area somewhat addressed the same issue. Exactly and it has a label recess too. The arm is set up to run down the cone side so the cartridge remains normal to the LP surface. The arm is a parallel tracker and the whole is engineered properly so the cartridge runs down the cone side. This is from the early 80s but I am yet to see one as well thought out from an "understanding the physics" pov rather than styling and what we old blokes called hairy-a*sed engineering prevalent today. The Continuum had a lot of good analysis done but was ridiculously expensive, as most are today. It's important to know what kind of plinth the OP has with his TT. Without knowing that we are swimming in a vast ocean of record clamps and weights. Is Vinyl Better Than It Used to Be?

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/vinyl-record-clamp.3318/

A lot of people have mission statements on their resume but does it add value to your application? I have seen an astronomical number of resumes and about 60% of them had a mission statement. Of all the mission statements I have seen, only two of them added any value to the candidates application. Two out of thousands of applications, it's pretty dismal. What made those two stand out? Both of them were extremely relevant to the role and clearly articulated what the candidate could achieve. Since it was such an anomaly, I asked these candidates about it. For every single role they applied for, they wrote a custom mission statement based on the role, company and their experience. When you think about it, that is a lot of work but if you have a mission statement on your resume, that is what it takes to make it stand out. Does it clearly articulate what you value you can add to a role/company? Would it make an employer excited to meet with you? Is it worth the first 3 seconds of the 7 seconds a recruiter will spend initially screening your resume? If you answered no to any of those questions, maybe it's time you removed it. If you are unsure about it, reach out to a recruiter that you have sent your resume to and ask for feedback, most are happy to help. Mission statements appear at the top of your resume in prime real-estate. It is the first thing a recruiter will see. If it's there, it needs to excite someone to want to read more. Personally, I don't believe a mission statement is necessary. Use the time you would spend writing this to make sure you are highlighting relevant achievements from your experience that match the position you are applying for, these are much more likely to grab attention as they demonstrate what you have done and the value you could bring to this role.

https://www.social-hire.com/blog/candidate/do-i-need-a-mission-statement/

Nintendo's suppliers believe a Switch hardware refresh is coming, but we'd be surprised to see anything other than a few tweaks to save on manufacturing costs or to extend battery life. How about replacing the 3DS first, Nintendo? It's been clear since launch day that Nintendo had an instant hit on its hands with the Switch hybrid console, helped considerably by having Zelda as a launch title. Sales of the hardware have shot past 20 million units and show no signs of slowing down, but apparently Nintendo isn't going to leave anything to chance. There's rumors of a new Switch arriving next year. You may remember back in March it was suggested we wouldn't be getting a Switch hardware refresh for a long time, but now Nintendo's suppliers disagree. As Engadget reports, they believe Nintendo is planning a refresh of the hardware in order to keep the sales momentum going. What would a hardware refresh include, though? It's certainly far too early to start talking about a Switch 2, but console manufacturers have a long history of refreshing the internals of an existing platform. It allows the hardware to be more efficient in terms of power use and cheaper to manufacture. The best guess for what Nintendo has planned is a new display. The current Switch only lasts a handful of hours before the battery is drained. If a more efficient LCD panel can be used then it will extend battery life. Nintendo may also have found a cheaper option without loss of quality. Suggestions of an OLED panel seem far-fetched as that would surely increase costs, but a more power efficient display combined with a larger internal battery would certainly be welcomed. For existing Switch owners I think there's little to worry about. I'd be surprised if this was anything other than a hardware tweak by Nintendo and therefore not worth considering as an upgrade. However, Nintendo could surprise us all by announcing a smaller or bigger Switch, but I'm sure most gamers are more eager to find out if Nintendo is going to give us a 3DS replacement.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/364208/report-new-nintendo-switch-expected-in-2019

What are bisphosphonates and why are they used in lupus treatment? Bisphosponates such as risedronate (Actonel), alendronate (Fosamax), ibandronate (Boniva), zoledronic acid (Reclast), and pamidronate (Aredia) are used to treat and prevent osteoporosis—or, bone thinning—which occurs when the bones lose calcium and other minerals that help keep them strong and compact. This condition can lead to fractures, bone pain, and shorter stature. Everyone is at risk for osteoporosis as they age, and women experience a greater risk of the condition after menopause. However, studies have shown that people with lupus are at an increased risk for osteoporosis due to the inflammation they experience with the disease. Certain medications taken by lupus patients also increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially corticosteroids such as prednisone. Your bones are constantly remodeling in a process that removes old bone cells and deposits new ones. In people with osteoporosis, the bones lose minerals faster than they can be regenerated. Bisphosphonates help prevent your bones from losing calcium and other minerals by slowing or stopping the natural processes that dissolve bone tissue. In doing this, they help your bones remain strong and intact. If you have already developed osteoporosis, these medications may slow the thinning of your bones and help prevent bone fractures (broken bones). In fact, studies have shown that alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate (Actonel) can lower your risk of fractured vertebrae—bone segments that make up your spine—by 50%. Similar studies demonstrate that these medications can lower the chance of breaking other bones by 30-49%. What are the usual doses of bisphosphonates, and what should I remember while taking these medications? Most bisphosphonates are taken anywhere from once a week to once a month. All of these medications come in tablet form except for zoledronic acid (Reclast), which is given intravenously (IV) once per year. Both women and men may take bisphosphonates. You should take these medications in the morning with a full glass of water at least a half-hour before eating, drinking, or taking other medications. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication. What else can I do to maintain strong, healthy bones and lower my risk of developing osteoporosis? It is important for you to take other steps to help keep your bones healthy and strong. Exercise and movement are important for the health of your bones, joints, and muscles and may lower your risk of osteoporosis. Walking, stretching, yoga, and other activities will help ward off bone thinning and muscle loss. Studies have shown that people who live more sedentary lifestyles are at an increased risk of developing osteoporosis. In addition, your doctor will most likely recommend that you take calcium and vitamin D supplements while taking bisphosphonates, since vitamin D helps your body to absorb calcium. It is important that you also try to eat foods rich in calcium, such as milk, light ice cream/frozen yogurt, cottage cheese, pudding, almonds, broccoli, fortified cereal, oranges, yogurt, hard cheese, soybeans and soymilk, navy beans, oysters, sardines, and spinach. Your doctor will most likely recommend that you get a bone density scan, or DEXA scan, every two years to evaluate your response to treatment. The test takes only about fifteen minutes to perform and can provide your doctor with valuable information regarding the health of your bones. What are the side effects of bisphosphonates? • Reclast may be linked to an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. In addition, some people have reported problems with bone healing (specifically, osteonecrosis of the jaw), especially after dental extractions or implants. Talk to your doctor if you plan to have this sort of treatment, since she/he will most likely recommend that you stop taking these medications before the event and begin taking an antibiotic. Also talk to your doctor if any of the side effects you experience are particularly bothersome. Who should not take bisphosphonates? • People who are currently taking parathyroid hormone (Forteo), although exceptions may be made. Talk to your doctor if you have low blood calcium (hypocalcemia), a vitamin D deficiency, kidney disease, or an ulcer in your stomach or esophagus, since you may not be advised to use these medications. Certain medications can affect how your body deals with bisphosphonates. Your lupus treatment may involve several medications, but you should still tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines—prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, supplements, and vitamins—especially NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), celecoxib (Celebrex), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), meloxicam (Mobic), and diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam). In addition, antacids and other supplements that contain aluminum, calcium, and magnesium can interfere with how your body absorbs bisphosphonates, so you should not take these medicines for at least 30 minutes after taking your bisphosphonate tablet.

https://www.hopkinslupus.org/lupus-treatment/common-medications-conditions/osteoporosis-medications-bisphosphonates/

The unfortunate soul who does the paying, what do we call him: payer or payor? Naturally, both spellings are being used, and fairly regularly, so if you're editing and haven't been asked this question before, it's coming. Editors often allow the -or spelling precisely because it's so prevalent, but a site-specific advanced Google search of JAMA reveals AMA's preference. AMA style prefers the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, which in turn lists the -or spelling as a nonstandard variant (the one not preferred). But why? I don't sit on the editorial board at Merriam-Webster, so I can't tell you. What I can tell you is that word formation in English is tricky business. Agent nouns like payer (payor) are formed from verbs (ie, to pay), but you'll notice we don't simply slap an -er or -or suffix on any verb to make a noun. Consider the verb correspond, for example: the agent noun isn't corresponder but correspondent. Thankfully, there are rules (of a sort) that govern noun formation. For example, the agent-noun suffix -or is added to classical and post-classical Latin nouns to give us author, for example, and actor, confessor, doctor, sponsor, and so on. Latin nouns ending in -ator appear in Modern English with the -or ending, like conqueror, donor, and tailor. Post-classical Latin gave us pacator, meaning paymaster, so it's perfectly reasonable to assume that payor would be the valid form of the Modern English noun. But what's reasonable is not always right since languages tend to break their own rules. When the noun expresses a pure agent—when there's no implication of office, trade, profession, or function—the -er suffix often wins. How can you be sure? Unfortunately, the precise rule, the clear and unambiguous law you're hoping for, doesn't exist here. The choice of -er or -or for agent nouns is somewhat capricious. Liar, like beggar, is an agent noun that takes neither the -er nor the -or ending, so best practice is to follow whatever your preferred dictionary tells you. At least for AMA editors, then, the noun form of the verb to pay is payer. This seriously drives me crazy. I edit compliance policies in my organization and have to use "payor" to keep in line with our other policies. It totally makes my eyes bleed. Thanks a million for this post. Yes, but the law profession prefers "payor." And don't we all want to follow the law? If the law profession prefers it, then that's how it should be -- for law content. It's not so in the medical industry, and I certainly trust the folks at the AMA. I used to work for a major newspaper that insisted on spelling employee without the last "e" (employe). Killed me. Unusual spellings may help you stand out, but not the way you want to stand out. I always side with the majority. I work in the insurance billing industry. In general (yes, not always, but in general) we use the term payer to specify a specific person eg.John Doe, and payor to indicate an organization...eg. insurance carrier. I'm guessing that is because the insurance industry likes to follow what the legal industry does. The use of Google hits is hardly conclusive and only reinforces what I believe the true shift in the spelling is - Microsoft. The phenomenon of Microsoft Word with its spell check to, over time, solidify usage to its embedded grammatical source is not unique to this one word. I was taught in grad school to use payOR, but I see most in my current company using payER simply because it makes the little red line in Microsoft Word go away. This would also explain the higher number of hits in Google since much of what gets published on the internet probably was mindlessly corrected by the author with the default spellcheck process. In graduate school, were you given a reason why [payor] is correct and [payer] incorrect? You're right, of course, that technology influences language use. You're saying that Microsoft goofed by using [payer] in its dictionary, which, over time, has popularized the incorrect form... right? I'm not so sure. In front of me now is a 1949 edition of The Consolidated-Webster Encyclopedic Dictionary; like the current Collegiate version I refer to in this post, Consolidated-Webster gives us [payer]. In other words, Webster's been using the -er spelling for over 60 years. Why is Webster wrong? I'm genuinely interested in whatever explanation you were given in grad school, Jason. And thanks, sincerely, for taking time to comment. I agree with Jason, Microsoft is the culprit. Prior to Spellcheck most definitely everyone in the healthcare industry spelled payor with the "o". I remember asking my boss once around 1999, when I was reading something she wrote, why she was suddenly spelling payor with an "e". She said, "because Spellcheck makes you correct it". Huh? The "wrong" is in the fact that Microsoft programmers didn't bother to put payor in the dictionary, and that the sheeple took the word of the software instead of just right clicking and adding payor to the dictionary. The same thing happened with advisor, which is now being spelled adviser, as if advisor just fell off the face of the earth. Thanks, Lee, for joining the discussion. In order for Microsoft to be "the culprit" in this case, wouldn't Microsoft need to be guilty of an error? I don't think anyone has yet demonstrated as much. Now, to be fair, you did say "the 'wrong' is in the fact that Microsoft programmers didn't bother to put payor in the dictionary." However, suppose [payor] wasn't overlooked but deliberately removed precisely because it is, as Webster says, the nonstandard spelling in 'American' English. In order to demonstarte Microsoft's guilt, one would need to show, not merely assume, that the [-er] form is incorrect. This used to drive me crazy until I decided I was going to do what I felt comfortable with. I use "payor" every day when filing medical appeals to the insurance companies for payment. If I owe a bill, I'm the payer. Payor for corporations, business entities, etc. I work in the insurance industry also...specifically in contracting... and "payor" is utilized because its the correct legal term. Its appropriate because of the legal documents...the physician/facility contract....that define the relationship between the "payor" and the physician/facility. The correct form should be Payor, because there is a Payee. When you have a Lessee you have a Lessor, NOT a Lesser. Microsoft's misspelling spelling program is the culprit for the large number of hits for the wrong spelling. Thanks for the comment, Unknown. I never considered whether the -ee ending (where verb + 'ee' = object) might help clarify correct and preferred usage of the -er/-or (subject) ending. It might be helpful (and would certainly be crazy interesting) to collect examples of -ee object nouns and show them in a table with their corresponding subject forms. If any of you do so and blog about it, please let us know by sharing a link to your post. I intend to make the table and blog about it, but given present circumstances... could be 2012 by then. Cheers, everyone, for your comments and feedback! Now, if there were a base/basee, it would probably be basor, as baser has some use (as in more base). English, as you have said, is a serious rule breaker, and probably that is why Francophones despise us, as Anglophones. Also why teaching English as a second language is most difficult! I love your blog, just found it, and it is a fun spot for an old guy (ex insurance) like me. Thanks, Joel, for your input and kind words. For what it's worth (very little, I know), I checked 'guarantor' and 'trustor' against 3 Webster sources: (1) a 1943 edition of Webster's Comprehensive Encyclopedic Dictionary, (2) a 1949 edition of the Consolidated-Webster Encyclopedic Dictionary, and (3) the current Collegiate version. With respect to 'guarantor', they're with you; 'trustor', however, they give as 'truster'. Teaching English as a second language—yes, difficult—ouch! I'm the father of two young children and find it plenty difficult enough teaching them! I don't think it's correct to say Microsoft is the "culprit" or that they did something "wrong" or "incorrect". Rather, they have steered convention. The dictionary indicates both spellings, -or and -er, are both acceptable. And I was taught in graduate school that by convention, the -or usage was more accepted and prevalent when referring to health insurance companies that pay claims because the -er usage had a different nuance. What I was trying to say is that Microsoft and other spell checking mechanisms have steered the convention away from the -or when referring to health insurance companies. I believe this is a direct result over time of thousands of individuals typing the word "payor" into a Word document or email, and seeing a little red line appear under the word. If both spellings are actually acceptable, and Microsoft (or others) didn't want to steer the conventional usage, they wouldn't have made it so that a red line appears when the word "payor" is typed into Word. In fact, I find the most flippant part of the original argument the "evidence" of Google hits - which would imply that because a certain spelling or convention is more prevalent on the Web, it is therefore "correct", or to use the wording of the author - Winner! That is absurd. As an example, what percentage of people correctly use the phrase, "I couldn't care less." It seems to use (without actual measure) that approximately 90% of individuals I hear use this phrase say, "I could care less", which is of course a pointless statement. My point is that a preponderance of usage also does not indicate "correctness" of spelling or grammar. So glad you have this article. . . thanks for the suggestions! Well said, Jason. I, too, learned the same things in graduate school, but having studied grammar for most of my life (son of a graduate school professor and English teacher), always enjoy it when someone else realizes the "preponderance" phenomenon in American English. I am a healthcare professional, and we in the industry do generally prefer "payor" when referring to entities such as insurance companies and Medicare. Hey Jason, I want to offer a brief response to your last comment from 2012 (obviously, I'm ridiculously late and apologize for losing touch with my blog). First, with respect to whether "preponderance of usage," generally speaking, indicates "'correctness' of spelling or grammar," I don't think we disagree. For I have not argued that editors applying AMA style should automatically consider correct whatever most people happen to use. Nor have I argued, even more generally, that the most prevalent spelling used on the web is just simply correct by virtue of its being used most often. My "original argument" you refer to, in fact, is a great deal more specific: AMA style prefers Merriam Webster Collegiate (MWC); MWC prefers "payer" ("payor" is the nonstandard variant); therefore, editors applying AMA style should use "payer." Your comments aren't, as far as I can tell, interacting with my "original argument." As to Microsoft steering convention, what you've said in your comment from November 27, 2012, doesn't really address my response from August 16, 2011. As early as 1949, at least, Merriam Webster (MW) has "payer." In his comment from November 23, 2011, David Smith generously added that his 1925 Oxford English Dictionary (OED) gives "payer" the primary entry, though it does at least include "'payor' as an occasional variant." He's right. Also, the OED identifies "payer" as "correlative to payee." In short, there's plenty of well-established convention favoring "payer" long before any Microsoft emerged. Anyway, thanks for the continued interaction, and I apologize, again, for the long silence. Gotta love six year old threads! I have been a healthcare finance professional since 1976. When I started out in healthcare, 'payor' was the absolute norm (at least among hospitals) and the term 'payer' was utterly unknown. Then in 1982 the Uniform Billing Committee came out with the UB-82 hospital billing form which strictly used the term 'payer'. To this day the Uniform Billing Committee website knows only about 'payer' and not 'payor' if you do a search on that site. Personally I resisted this change for years (for it was definitely a change and a shock) but finally gave up after decades of resistance. All of which is to say: the shift from payor to payer has nothing to do with Microsoft (at least in the healthcare finance arena). If this was an issue regarding some type of surgical procedure, or any medical related decision making, it would automatically defer to the medical professional. The ABA does not attempt to interfere in diagnosing patients. The issue being discussed here relates to the spelling of a word. I am unsure why the AMA feels they have any standing whatsoever with regards to this issue. An attorney is an expert in the law, and most are expert writers. I have read countless treatment summaries written by medical professionals, and most contain multiple grammatical errors. Until the legal profession changes the spelling of the word to "payer," I will continue to follow the appropriate spelling. In summary, the AMA has no standing with regards to how to spell a word. AAs a part-time scholar and full-time accountant with private school education and master degrees (as well as a little Latin under my belt) I was always taught Payor, is used when a 3rd party is paying on behalf of another; i.e., the obligation is being paid by an agent as the original OP said. However when one is paying something on their own behalf they're deemed the payer. I agree with those that said spell check is influencing the usage stats and those that say we're individually responsible for correcting (teaching) our spell check programs. As most of us know, spell check is not always correct.

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What is the purpose and text inscribed on the Rosetta Stone? The Rosetta Stone - How did Egyptian hieroglyphics become a 'dead language'? What is the Rosetta Stone? Definition: The Rosetta Stone is a large black stone, made of *basalt, which is nearly 4 feet long, over 2 feet wide and 11 inches thick. The stone contains a decree of the Egyptian Pharaoh Ptolemy V who ruled Egypt 204 BC-180 BC. The stone is dated as 196 BC and contains a royal decree of the Pharaoh which had the same messages written in three different languages: Ancient Greek, hieroglyphics, and demotic (the language of the ancient Egyptians). The Ancient Greek language was known by linguists and the text inscriptions on the stone gave the first clues to the decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphics. The stone was found in 1799 at Rosetta (Rashid) in the Nile Delta, hence its name - the Rosetta Stone. What was the original purpose of the inscription on the Rosetta Stone? The original purpose of the inscription on the Rosetta Stone was to affirm the royal status and cult of Ptolemy V as a deity throughout Egypt by a series of royal decrees. The text on the Rosetta Stone was duplicated on many similar stones and was made known throughout Egypt, literally set in stone, just like the Rosetta Stone, in three languages. What is the text inscribed on the Rosetta Stone? The inscription on the Rosetta Stone is a decree establishing the status and cult of Ptolemy V as a deity. The text begins with an inscription praising the Pharaoh Ptolemy V. The stone then details his victory at the siege of the city of Lycopolis, where rebel priests of the Temple of Lycopolis had refused to pay taxes to the Pharaoh in the 9th year of his reign (196BC) which had prompted the decree. The inscription on the Rosetta Stone then goes on to extol the good deeds done by the Ptolemy V for the temples. The final part of the text gives instructions detailing how Ptolemy should be worshipped - how his shrine was to be set up, when prayers should be offered, the burning of incense and days when festivals, such as the birthday of the god-king, should be celebrated. The Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics were a total mystery for many hundreds of years - people were completely unable to decipher the symbols and pictures. How did Egyptian hieroglyphics become a 'dead language'? The decline in the use of hieroglyphics began during the Ptolemaic dynasty. During this period of Egyptian history the Egyptian and Greek languages were used simultaneously. Following the decline of the Ptolemaic period Egypt was ruled by the Romans when only the Latin language was used (and occasionally some Greek). Within a period of just hundred years of the Roman Governorship, the Egyptian hieroglyphics were no longer used or understood by anyone. The Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics had become a 'dead language' - until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. History of the Rosetta Stone - Why were the French involved? What was the history of the Rosetta Stone and who found the Rosetta Stone? In 1798 Napoleon Bonaparte led a military campaign into Egypt. Napoleon Bonaparte believed that the French could defeat the British by invading Egypt and gaining control of the rich food supply. Lord Horratio Nelson, the commander of the British Navy, defeated the French navy and stranded the French army in Egypt for 3 years. During this time the French studied Egyptian monuments and history and Napoleon Bonaparte gave orders that valuable Ancient Egyptian antiquities should be transferred to Paris. The French soldiers built forts in Egypt using existing stones from old ruins. In 1799 a young French officer called Pierre-Francois Bouchard (1772 - 1832) was involved with the building of fortifications near Rosetta (Rashid) in the Nile Delta, a small Egyptian city near Alexandria. It was near Rosetta that Pierre-Francois Bouchard stumbled across a block of black basalt stone which would become world famous as the 'Rosetta Stone'. Pierre-Francois Bouchard discovered the Rosetta Stone on July 15, 1799. When Pierre-Francois Bouchard found the Rosetta Stone he realised that it might be important and contacted the French scholars who had accompanied the forces of Napoleon on his expedition to Egypt. The Rosetta Stone had been damaged over the years and the most incomplete part of the stone was the top band of writing containing hieroglyphics. The middle band was the Egyptian script called Demotic script, a forerunner of the Hieratic script, and the bottom was ancient Greek. Pierre-Francois Bouchard recognised the Greek language and the hieroglyphics but had never seen an example of the Demotic script. When Pierre-Francois Bouchard took the stone to the French scholars they realized that it was a decree written in the languages used in Egypt at the time. The French scholars including a linguist called Silvestre de Sacy began to focus on deciphering the Demotic script, the middle band of text, because it was more complete and it looked more like letters than the picture writing of the hieroglyphics. The Demotic script was compared to the Ancient Greek writing in an effort to decipher and understand the language. Silvestre de Sacy and the French scholars were able to read and understand some of the Greek script and the process of deciphering and translating the Demotic script and the Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics began by comparing the Greek and the Egyptian words. The Demotic script was the first to be deciphered and much of this pioneering work is credited to Silvestre de Sacy, the French linguist. Silvestre de Sacy identified the symbols which comprised the word ‘Ptolemy’ and ‘Alexander’ thus, establishing a relationship between the symbols and sounds. Johann Akerblad was a Swedish diplomat and linguist. Johann Akerblad looked at the Rosetta Stone with an additional knowledge of the Coptic language. Coptic was the old Egyptian language used by the Coptic church of Egypt. Coptic was written with the Greek alphabet but also contained seven additional symbols from the Demotic script. His knowledge of Coptic allowed Johann Akerblad to identify the words for love, temple and Greek confirming that the Demotic script was a phonetic script. The earliest translation of the Greek text on the Rosetta Stone into English was done by Reverend Stephen Weston in London in April 1802 before the Society of Antiquaries . In 1814, the British linguist, Thomas Young finished the work started by Johann Akerblad and Stephen Weston. Thomas Young translated the Demotic text and began work on translating the hieroglyphic alphabet. Thomas Young was successful in determining that names could not be represented by symbols because symbols are based upon the words used in a given language. Therefore foreign names had to be spelled phonetically. In hieroglyphics there are groups of encircled symbols that are separated from other symbols. This type of encircled symbol became known as a cartouche. Thomas Young realised that a cartouche contained proper names of important people - like the names of Ptolemy and Alexander. Thomas Young successfully deciphered five cartouches. Jean-Francois Champollion was a young French historian and linguist who had knowledge of many Eastern languages. In 1807 Jean-Francois Champollion went to study with Silvestre de Sacy. Jean-Francois Champollion followed in the footsteps of his tutor, Silvestre de Sacy and started work on the translation of the text on the Rosetta Stone. Jean-Fracois Champollion greatly expanded on the work of Thomas Young on the translation of the Rosetta Stone. Champollion compiled a Coptic dictionary and then studied the conclusions drawn by Thomas Young on hieroglyphics. Jean-Francois Champollion realized that what Thomas Young had proved was that all hieroglyphics were phonetic, not just those hieroglyphics that were contained within the cartouches. Jean-Francois Champollion studied the hieroglyphics from an obelisk found at Philae by Belzoni and he correctly identified the names of Cleopatra and Alexander and verified the name of Ptolemy which had previously been identified by Thomas Young. In 1822 new inscriptions from a temple at Abu Simbel were shown to Jean-Francois Champollion who correctly identified the name of the pharaoh who had built the temple as ‘Ramses.’ Utilizing his knowledge of Coptic he continued to successfully translate the hieroglyphics opening up an understanding of the Ancient Egyptians. Jean-Francois Champollion became known as the translator of the Rosetta Stone.

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CHICAGO -- A University of Illinois - Chicago student is being held Monday night on $500,000 bond on sexual assault charges. Mohammad Hossain, 19, allegedly told investigators he was acting out scenes from the movie "50 Shades of Grey". "50 Shades of Grey" is about a less-than-traditional relationship between a wealthy, controlling businessman and a sexually-naive college student. But prosecutors say Hossain, a UIC freshman studying engineering, took his interest in the film too far. Prosecutors described a violent sexual encounter, but the suspect's attorney says his client thought it was consensual. The assault allegedly took place in Hossain's dorm room in the 900-block of W. Harrison. Prosecutors said a female student, also 19, agreed to remove some of her clothing. Then, Hossain allegedly bound her hands and legs and covered her mouth with a necktie before hitting her with a belt. Prosecutors say the woman cried and asked him to stop, but he refused and began punching her, and then sexually assaulted her. Hossain allegedly told police he was re-enacting scenes from the "50 Shades of Grey" movie. "50 Shades of Grey" has been made popular by its risque themes of sexual dominance - but it's also drawn critics, who say it glorifies sexual violence. "It makes people think that this is kind of a healthy intimacy that they should try to engage in in order to spice up their relationship, but really it's just violence," said Dawn Hawkins, National Center on Sexual Exploitation. Universal Pictures, the studio that produced the film, did not respond to ABC7's request for comment. A UIC spokesperson says it was university police that made the arrest, and they're working closely with prosecutors.

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