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Build the Reef Grow a meaningful Legacy Our fully engineered 'all-in-one' artificial reef design allows an array of marine species to thrive such as corals, shellfish, fish and crustaceans. The design is made from a specialist eco-friendly concrete which best mimics a natural reef foundation which ensures robustness in some of the harshest conditions for centuries to come. Improvement of the biological diversity characteristics of the coast due to the artificial reefs providing structure for the growth of hard/soft corals, sponges, seaweed, sea anemones, molluscs etc. In short, the foundations of a reef ecosystem. Improvement of fish & shellfish proliferation due to artificial reefs being a place of hatchery as well as protection to crustaceans and juvenile fish while they mature to adulthood. Overall this is compensation for habitat loss due to destructive fishing practises such as unregulated, unsustainable trawling and dredging in the North Sea. Increased ocean richness due to artificial reefs providing a food source due to concentration of microorganisms such as Plankton and Zooplankton. This plays a vital role in the ecosystem that stems from this process. Carbon Biosequestration via marine growth. This is the process where atmospheric greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide are captured and stored biologically. Carbon biosequestration is currently the only way to permanently store carbon on a large scale through carbonate formation. This occurs when organisms such as shellfish transform the carbon in the atmosphere to form and grow their shells (calcium carbonate). Enhancement of biodiverse stock resources (shellfish & fish) through habitat creation and enhancement. The overspill from this stock increase is likely to both directly and indirectly support the UK fishing industry. Scientific/academia/conservation research and educational opportunities. Coral reefs are often known as the medicine cabinets of the 21st century. They are important sources of new medicines being developed to treat cancer, arthritis, human bacterial infections, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, viruses and other diseases. Potential use of industry waste bi-product materials such as PFA (Pulverised Fly Ash from Quarries, crushed shell from shellfish industry) for partial mixture of the marine friendly concrete. These waste products otherwise cost the consumer money to dispose. Increase in tourism due to recreational activities such as scuba diving, nature preservation opportunities, fish angling and eco-tourism. Example – dolphins/whales visiting coastal areas due to rise in food source derived from the artificial reefs.

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Nowadays, everyone seems in a hurry to live. But when you stop for a moment and look at the bigger picture, you will see that being in complete agreement with yourself is crucial for true happiness. Fortunately, mind-body balance is best achieved by healthy lifestyle practices, which have other amazing benefits as well. Follow these 5 Major Pillars of a Fully Balanced Body and Mind Through Fitness and discover the importance of living a healthy balanced lifestyle! Living in a total state of both inner and outer equilibrium is the key towards a successful existence. To help you accomplish this, here are the five major pillar of a fully balanced body and mind through fitness. 1. Appropriate Diet It’s no secret that what you eat is reflected both inside and out. For this reason, maintaining an appropriate diet is the most important principle of a balanced lifestyle. And to achieve this, you need to first and foremost rely solely on natural, organic ingredients. Therefore, fresh produce and free-range meats need to become a staple in your kitchen. In addition, never forget the importance of regular interval meals. Although many people believe that you should eat three meals a day consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the reality is a bit more different. It is indeed important to have three meals, but you can also have four or five smaller ones too. As long as they’re at the same time each day, you’re set. Furthermore, your meal plan needs to be in tune with your exercise routine. For example, if indoor cycling is your workout of choice, you need to find out more on what to eat before spin class so that you balance your physical activity with your nutrient intake. In the same way, if you’re a weightlifting enthusiast, that should reflect on your plate. 2. Sufficient Hydration Drinking plenty of water is essential in the field of fitness, and it is also a direct companion of any healthy diet. Hydration is important because it regulates all your bodily functions. It helps eliminate waste and toxins through urine and perspiration, it lubricates your musculoskeletal system, it promotes tissue elasticity and it maintains a steady core temperature. Thus, the perfect mind-body balance cannot exist without it. Depending on your gender, age, height, and weight, you should ideally drink 2 to 4 liters of the stuff daily so that your well-being is preserved at all times. Generally, the average woman needs a 2.7-liter daily intake, while men should drink as much as 3.7 liters to support themselves. 3. Regular Workouts Although it’s true that diet lies at the base of any balanced lifestyle and is a focal point of reaching any fitness goal, let’s not forget about exercising. Regular workouts are also an essential part of finding the middle ground between your body and your mind. But how can you find something that you enjoy that also promotes your interior equilibrium? According to Harvard Medical School, a good way to approach this is by having a go at Eastern-influenced physical activities that are both engaging and soothing at the same time. Yoga is perhaps the number one choice, but you can also choose the path less traveled and practice tai chi or qigong. Classic standing balance exercises are also an amazing alternative. 4. Reasonable Timing An essential part of your routine has to do with duration. Exercise for too long and you’ll be left feeling completely drained. On the other side of the issue, if you don’t do it enough, you won’t see any progress. Determine what the best timing is for you and your personal needs. A personal trainer can help you with that if you need further assistance. 5. Feeling Good There is a common misconception that toning and slimming down-related objectives are achieved through imposing limitations, undertaking the most difficult exercises, restricting what you eat and monitoring everything closely. While there is some truth to that, the most important part of the entire journey is actually ensuring that you feel good. Not feeling pressured in any way keeps up your motivation, which in turn is beneficial to how much you engage with your workout routine. After all, the key to keeping balance and reaching goals is not what you do, but how well you do it. So, what are you waiting for? Throw your scale into the garbage and focus on what you’re experiencing. At the end of the day, true balance needs to start with you. But paying attention to these practices is something that will surely further you down the path towards progress. And when you also manage to stay fit in the process, it’s a win on all sides. All you need is a little ambition and a lot of self-confidence. Image Source: Unsplash.com

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Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM), a modern and unique method of constructing shafts and walls, will allow Metro contractors to increase productivity and safety. By mixing and stabilizing loose soil, then using it to support excavation, building the underground stations of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project should be quicker and safer. The Cutter Soil Mixer rig, an impressive machine that measures over 100-feet tall, actually mixes the soil while it cuts into the ground. The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project will employ a rig with two rotating, toothed wheels to loosen soil; each wheel can rotate in opposite clockwise directions. A nozzle located between the wheels injects fluid, a chemical named bentonite, to mix with the loosened soil, creating a plasticized and uniform soil mass which allows easier ground penetration. Once it has cut to its assigned depth, the mixing tool is slowly raised and cement slurry, a mixture of cement, water and other additives, is poured into the mixing tool, adding to the bentonite slurry, a mixture of bentonite and water. The rotating cutter wheels then mix the soil-bentonite slurry with the cement slurry. After 72 hours the soil-cement mixture hardens into a weak concrete-like material, offering more support of the new excavation than more traditional techniques. This method allows Metro’s contractors to build earth retaining CSM panels in areas that have higher water tables. This process strengthens the area around the underground station structures, including the endwalls, temporary structures used to support the earth prior to it being penetrated by the Tunnel Boring Machine. When building the 7 ½ foot-wide panels, for example, instruments inside the cutter heads relay exact coordinates of the mixing tool to a computer display inside the rig operator's cab. These real-time updates assure complete mixing of slurry and mixed-soil, the material used to construct the CSM panels in the excavated area. Once all of the panels have been formed they make up the retaining walls around the shaft the tunnel boring machine will enter. Once the walls have been constructed in the excavated area, the Cutter Soil Mixer rig design allows for placement of reinforcing beams at every five feet along the length of the newly constructed walls which reinforce their structural integrity. Once the walls have fully been erected around the excavation, either a mud mat or a soil plug (used interchangeably) can be used to seal the hole from any water seepage. The CSM Cutter Wheels The type of wheel used in the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project matches the soil located near the underground tunneling. For locations with cohesive soil, a four-tooth cutter wheel is typically used, as it excels at mixing soil and slurry. Locations with dense non-cohesive soil, such as soil with stones, usually require a three-tooth holder wheel, as it excels at cutting. Benefits of Cutter Soil Mixing - Easier cutting through difficult soil - Faster stabilizing of newly dug shafts - Safest method for high water table geography - Quicker driving into underlying bedrock - Faster tunnel construction For more information on constructing the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project, visit metro.net/crenshaw on Twitter at @crenshawrail , or Facebook at crenshawrail or call us at 213.922.2736. To join our email list and receive daily lane reductions, write us at firstname.lastname@example.org .

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The debate as to whether or not robots will completely replace menial and low-skill jobs has been going on for a long time now. However, China is now saying that AI and automation will indeed replace some jobs, but it will not be as catastrophically damaging as speculated. This statement comes from a report published by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a national think tank. The report is also cited to state that low-skilled workers won’t be directly rendered obsolete, but will instead be transferred to other jobs. As a nation that aspires to be the world’s strongest manufacturing power by 2020, China has been developing and adopting robots in different industries at an accelerated rate. Another factor that is driving this adoption is the fact that China is now facing the issue of an aging population and a shrinking workforce. Certain e-commerce and logistics companies such as Alibaba and JD.com have constructed high-tech warehouses that accommodate automation and robotics to allow for more efficient storage and delivery robots. Restaurants and hotels throughout the country have also installed service robots, delivering food to people’s tables and rooms. Some cities also started using police robots, which patrol the streets, snap photos of dangerous drivers, and alert people who are jaywalking. Industrial robots that help boost manufacturing power are also widely used. In 2018 alone, China had installed 154,032 industrial robots according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). This is quite a number more than the combined total of industrial robots in Europe and the Americas. However, due to a relatively outsized workforce, China still lags behind in terms of robot density; which is the number of industrial robots deployed for every 10,000 manufacturing workers. In 2019, China had 97 robots for every 10,000 industrial worker. This is far behind the US which has 200 and South Korea’s 710, according to the IFR. By the end of 2020, China hopes to raise its numbers to 150. A good number of China’s population believes that there are huge benefits to a more automated workforce. Many also believe that more jobs would be created than jobs being lost. In a 2019 survey, UK digital marketing firm Dentsu Aegis Network found that 65 percent of Chinese respondents think that AI and robotics will help create more jobs instead of taking them. Unfortunately, this is not always true. Foxconn, a key manufacturing partner for electronics manufacturers such as Apple, cut around 60,000 jobs in a factory in the eastern city of Kunshan in 2016 while installing robots. The southern city of Dongguan, one of China’s manufacturing hubs, has cut its manufacturing workforce by 280,000 and installed 91,000 robots in the past five years. Another report by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences also said that during China’s 13th Five-Year-Plan (which ends this year), robots and other AI applications will have taken roughly 8 million to 10 million manufacturing jobs from migrant workers, averaging 1.6 million to 2 million per year. Overall, the long-term outlook remains relatively positive. Economists are estimating that by 2037, AI and related technologies could create up to 12 percent more jobs, according to a PwC report from September 2018. That would mean an additional 93 million jobs. PwC also predicts that AI related technologies could displace up to 26 percent of existing jobs in the country over the next two decades; but that the income generated from the increased efficiency of robots will generate an additional 38 percent in jobs. But even positive projections point to one possibly glaring problem: Inequality. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences suggests levying a tax on the use of robots to fund retraining workers threatened by automation. It’s an idea promoted by Bill Gates and already in place in South Korea.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It's a bird … It's a plane … It's a plane-size bird! If humans had lived 67 million years ago in what is now Texas, they would've had a hard time missing the giant flying pterosaur called Quetzalcoatlus, which was the size of an F-16 fighter jet. The biggest animal ever to fly in the history of the world, this pterosaur dominated the sky with its 34-foot (10 meters) wingspan. Fossils of the creature have been found in Big Bend National Park, in an area that was heavily forested in the late Cretaceous. But this presents a puzzle: How did it fly? The region lacked the cliffs that make flight for such large birds easy to conceive. A new computer simulation has the answer: These beasts used downward-sloping areas, at the edges of lakes and river valleys, as prehistoric runways to gather enough speed and power to take off, according to a study presented Wednesday (Nov. 7) here at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America. First the animal would start running on all fours, Texas Tech University scientist Sankar Chatterjee, a co-author of the study, told LiveScience. Then it would shift to its back legs, unfurl its wings and begin flapping. Once it generated enough power and speed, it finally would hop and take to the air, said Chatterjee, who along with his colleagues created a video simulation of this pterosaur taking flight. "This would be very awkward-looking," he said. "They'd have to run but also need a downslope, a technique used today by hang gliders. Once in the air, though, they were magnificent gliders." Chatterjee's past research revealed the likely flight trick of another hefty prehistoric aviator, Argentavis magnificens: It relied on updrafts to help lift it into the air. Chatterjee said the flight and landing of Quetzalcoatlus probably looked like that of an albatross or the Kori bustard, the heaviest modern-day bird capable of flight.[Avian Ancestors: Dinosaurs That Learned to Fly] The pterosaur likely weighed about 155 pounds (70 kilograms), which is near the maximum that an animal could weigh and still fly, he said. Other scientists have estimated it weighed more, but from a biophysical perspective, that would be simply impossible, he said. Landing was an ordeal for this creature, involving a lot of flapping, followed by a touchdown with the hind legs, leading to a four-legged run. Quetzalcoatlus had very light, air-filled bones — which were strong for their weight — but its wings were relatively fragile. "It was a marvel of engineering," he said. These pterosaurs likely fed on fish or scavenged dead animals, like modern-day buzzards. When standing, they were about as tall as modern-day giraffes, Chatterjee said. They were named after Quetzalcoatl, the Mesoamerican feathered serpent god.

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We’re all familiar with the obvious benefits of exercise—regular physical activity can keep us looking and feeling fit and healthy, increase our energy levels and confidence, and help us maintain high levels of self-esteem. Staying active can also help us fight off a wealth of potentially life-threatening illnesses, including strokes, diabetes, and heart disease. What’s more, conquering the often overwhelming “exercise obstacle” and overcoming excuses, apathy, and laziness can remind us that we’re capable of bravely facing any challenge that life throws our way. In contrast, avoiding exercise and all forms of physical activity like the plague can have the reverse effect. Embracing laziness and inactivity can leave us feeling unhealthy and unfit, send our confidence and energy levels plummeting to the basement, and eat away at our self-esteem. Letting the “exercise obstacle” win the day will surely not inspire and motivate you to set and go after major life goals. It may seem clear by now that exercising on a regular basis is in your best interest. However, if you’re still not sold, perhaps this will help seal the deal—not only does exercise help fuel and maintain a healthy body, it can actually improve your ability to think and retain information. It’s true—your mind and body are interconnected in amazing ways, and nurturing one will benefit the other. What exercise does Although research regarding how exercise and brainpower work together is continual and ongoing, recent studies have shown the following exciting cognitive benefits. Boosts brainpower: If you’re looking to take your brain’s ability to the next level, you can’t do much better than regular exercise. Studies have shown that exercise can actually increase the volume of key areas in your brain—how’s that for a real boost? Enhances thinking ability: Regular workouts will help kick away the dreaded “brain fog” that keeps you from thinking clearly and keep your mind and thoughts razor sharp all day long. Helps you process and remember new information more effectively: If you’re trying to acquire a new skill or task, like learning a new language or tackling a new job responsibility, combining it with regular exercise can be an unbeatable combo. New research suggests that physical activity can increase the size of the medial temporal and prefrontal cortex of your brain, key areas that regulate and control thinking and memory—so you’ll be able to master that new skill faster than ever before. Improves ability on cognitive tasks: Do you have an important test for work or school coming up? Or maybe you just want to perform better on puzzles and board games? Whatever your mental goals are, you better believe that exercise will help you succeed on all sorts of cognitive tasks that test your intelligence and brainpower. Keeps away the negatives: Yes, it’s true—regular exercise will help keep your mood positive and upbeat, help you achieve more restful sleep at night, and help reduce anxiety and stress—all things that can help your brain work at its absolute best. Now that you know all about the many benefits, both physical and mental, that exercise will bring to your life, put the excuses aside and get up and get moving towards your successful future! Source: The Job Network

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Writing a biography of Andrew Carnegie, back when I still worked almost entirely for textbook publishers, I was impressed with how his impoverished youth influenced the way he later spent the huge fortune he earned. He started working at age 12, shortly after his family arrived in the United States in 1848. He was a “bobbin boy” in a weaving factory. He worked hard, but he understood that the most important thing for getting ahead was education. He read constantly and went to night school. The efforts paid off, and he found himself with increasingly important jobs. By his mid-20s, he was superintendent of railways in Pittsburgh. He used his income to invest in new technologies and inventions, including sleeping cars for trains and steel mills. He recognized the potential of steel and bet everything on the belief that steel would become vital in the U.S.—which it did. The Carnegie Steel Company made him fabulously wealthy. The rags-to-riches story was delightful, but it was what Carnegie did with his money that made him so memorable for me. He believed that “A man who dies rich dies disgraced,” and he set about giving away most of his fortune. He set up charitable agencies, museums, and child-welfare centers, both in the U.S. and the British Isles. He never forgot the lesson of the importance of books and learning, and so much of his fortune went to aiding colleges, funding scientific research, creating museums, and building libraries across the United States, Canada, Britain, and even farther afield—thousands of libraries. (I recently read the wonderful book Up from Slavery, by Booker T. Washington, and learned that Carnegie contributed a library to Tuskegee Institute, as well.) Today, Carnegie Libraries and Carnegie Museums make up the single largest group of related historic buildings in the country. And why do I mention this here? Because there is a Carnegie Library in Mitchell, SD. The 109-year-old library in Mitchell is now home to a combination of Corn Palace memorabilia and books, tools, mementos, and records tracing the history and genealogy of the Mitchell area. The dome of the library was painted by Oscar Howe, the Sioux artist about whom I posted earlier. The building is also notable for being one of only three surviving buildings in Mitchell built of local red quartzite. Here are two of the many displays, one a memento from the Corn Palace and one about local history—the country’s first flour mill was built here. Note on the poster about the mill the reference to the Jim River—because even in something as serious as a museum display, folks are too laid back up here to call the river by its formal name, the James River. (And if you get to Carnegie’s hometown of Pittsburgh, PA, don’t miss the Carnegie of Natural History Museum. I posted last year, on my World’s Fare blog, about my favorite part of the museum: the Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems.)

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Many of us have heard doctors say, “Don’t put anything smaller than an elbow in your ear!” And while it sounds like a joke, it’s not – audiologists, physicians and general practitioners advise people to avoid putting anything in their ears at all costs, including fingers, cotton swabs or – much worse – “ear candles.” Here’s the scoop: Protect your ears and hearing Inserting anything in your ear can damage your hearing or cause an injury by puncturing the eardrum. Additionally, pushing something into the ear is also counterproductive – it can cause earwax to be pushed even deeper into the ear canal, defeating the purpose of cleaning your ears and possibly even exacerbating hearing loss. Additionally, some people have tried an unsafe practice called ear candling that they falsely believe can clean their ears. Aside from having no scientific proof that ear candling works, it can also cause very serious injuries. Ear candles are tapered cones typically made of cloth and beeswax. The funneled end is put in the ear and the opposite side is lit on fire. The individual lies on his or her side and “earwax” comes out through the cone. However, most experts agree that this is not earwax but simply wax from the candle! Aside from being unproven, ear candling can cause burns to the ear canal, face, middle ear or eardrum, or a plugging up of the ear with wax. Earwax is actually a self-cleaning mechanism of the outer ear canal. Sometimes dust and debris can enter the external ear canal, but usually, the particles in the ear are tiny dead skin cells from our skin’s renewal process. But the amazing body has a way to take care of that. The glands in our ears secrete substances that protect the ear by keeping the ear canal lubricated and killing bacteria and fungi to prevent infection. Along with the skins cells, these secretions form cerumen, or earwax. How to safely clean your ears While it’s never advised to put anything in your ears, the good news is that earwax actually moves out of the inner ear canal and toward the outer ear on its own through miniscule movements such as when we swallow, speak or chew. The lower jaw produces these actions that propel earwax very slowly toward the outer ear. Thus, there’s no need to go digging around in your ears. As the wax is moved toward the outer ears, you can wipe it out with a warm, wet cloth. Earwax and hearing loss One interesting thing to note is that how much earwax our inner ear cells produce is largely dependent on genetics. Some people have a lot of earwax and might want to consider having their ears professionally cleaned by an audiologist or other health care professional. This is because sometimes, when too much earwax is produced, a plug forms in the inner ear as it can no longer by properly pushed out by natural movements. In fact, this is why it’s so important to visit the audiologist or a doctor as soon as possible if you are living with hearing loss: It could just be the result of too much earwax, rather than needing hearing loss solutions. Removing an earwax plug can actually improve hearing by around 10 decibels. Additionally, because some styles of hearing aids and other assistive listening devices block the ear canal, they can can cause the buildup of wax. Talk to your audiologist to see if you have or could have an earwax buildup and he or she can regularly schedule cleaning appointments for you.

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Piggy Bank Counting Game Students will be able to count with one-to-one correspondence. Students will be able to recognize numbers. Students will be able to match correct numerals and their quantities. - Begin the lesson by showing your students a piggy bank. Discuss the purpose of piggy banks. For example, What do you think goes in a piggy bank? - Explain to your students that each of the piggy banks needs a different amount of money in them, so they will need to read the number on each bank before they begin placing money inside. Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling(10 minutes) - Have 10 piggy banks, each with its own number from 1-10 listed with the cent sign next to it and the corresponding number of pennies drawn on the front of the piggy bank. - Next, show your students the brown construction paper pennies, each with 1 cent on the front. - Show your students that the number of pennies on the front of the piggy bank matches the number on the piggy bank. - Tell your students that if they aren’t sure of the number, then they can count the drawn pennies to figure it out. - Demonstrate placing the pennies one by one into the slot and counting at the same time. Guided Practice(10 minutes) - Separate your students into small groups. - Have each group choose one piggy bank. Ask each group to identify the number on the front of the piggy bank. - Support students who are having trouble recognizing numbers by reminding them to count the pennies on the front of the piggy bank. Once they have counted, state the number the student counted, and ask them to place that amount of pennies in the bank. Independent working time(10 minutes) - Have your students continuing playing, and ask them to exchange piggy banks by dumping out the pennies and switching with other groups. - Enrichment: Offer additional piggy banks with higher numbers for identifying and counting. Encourage adding and subtracting. For example, take the piggy bank with 1 cent, and add the piggy bank with 3 cents. Ask how much money the student has all together. - Support: Help your students count pennies on the front of the piggy bank, and point out what the written numeral looks like. Encourage them to place the pennies in the bank independently. - Observe which students are counting with one-to-one correspondence. Make sure they are demonstrating their understanding by placing the correct number of pennies into the piggy banks. Review and closing(5 minutes) - Ask which piggy bank had the most and least pennies. - Have your students place the piggy banks in order from one to 10, and count them together as a group.

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After twenty years of working with families to keep them together and loving each other, we have nearly become immune to the blame that is tossed around a room. It’s easy to blame when you feel hurt, wronged, or (especially) angry. It is so common it has become part of our culture. There is one rule when it comes to relationships. You can be right or you can be in relationship. Which is more important to you? This can be difficult because often we just want to have the other person recognize the hurt they may have caused us and are willing to do much in order to justify our case. We forget that we tend to have a huge bias towards ourselves and that even our well intentioned actions can be painful for others. Another thing that people forget is that if you were that other person, you would do just what they did. Really! If you were someone else you would have all their issues. So you would do what they do. What’s interesting is that we causally say “If I were (person in question) I would have done ______.” The thing is, we wouldn’t. Because we would be them and we would do exactly what they are doing. The Native American Proverb is a tough one, “Do not judge a man until you have walked a mile in his moccasins.” When we can step back and feel the feelings, without blame, we can begin to see more options. Feelings are just feelings and trying to work out strong feelings like anger and frustration in the moment, with the person who may be the source of these feelings, is a bad idea. Pressure and stress constrict our brain power like revving a care in neutral, you use plenty of gas but your not getting anywhere. Realizing that you are responsible for your own feelings and not other peoples is an easy concept to understand and a difficult one to practice. And the self-bias is another kicker. Back to walking in moccasins. We have an innate difficulty in empathy because we tend to give ourselves credit where we tend to put blame on others. So we tend to be viewing life through a paper towel cardboard center (or maybe, more appropriately, a toilet paper one). In order to open up this view and see the entire horizon we have to stop the blame. This comes back to forgivingness. Only in forgiving the hurt that may have been caused by the other person can be begin to see the facts (+ love). The facts + love = the real truth. And the truth will lead us to setting better and healthier boundaries. Healthy boundaries are difficult and require nearly constant maintenance, which is generally why most people lack good boundaries. For me, this took several years. It doesn’t have to take this long, but I was really invested in denying the fact that only I was responsible for my own feelings. I wasn’t consciously blaming anyone else, instead I was just really invested in not being responsible for anything that might be negative. It turns out that the most negative emotions we have experienced again and again happen because our subconscious is trying to figure out how to resolve that first conflict (which that may not have even been our own conflict). So we do things to poke other people. Back again to walking in another persons moccasins. Taking that step back and asking “If I take all blame out of this situation, what would be different?” This allows us to start a new process where we do not have to be right because we value the relationship more than our own self protection. At Passion Provokers, we often say “you can be right or you can be in relationship.” The question really is: which is more important to you? Want More? Contact Us to Schedule Your Free Consultation.

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So what are marine phytoplankton? The oldest known food in the world, Marine phytoplankton is a well known super food providing amazing nutrition for sea animals, but also for humans. Marine phytoplankton is micro-algae. These single-celled plants, are the basis of all other life forms on planet Earth and are the ‘vegetation’ of the ocean. Marine phytoplankton contains just about every single source of vitamin, mineral, and amino acid that our body needs in order to survive. The FIRST, BEST and FINAL say in Health and Wellness! • The FIRST food on Earth. •Tom Harper’s FIRST sea farm of its kind on Earth. • ForeverGreen is the FIRST to market it exclusively! • The base of the plant kingdom, in and out of the ocean. • NASA declared that marine phytoplankton is the major source of all the Earth’s oxygen. • We know that many whales, the largest mammals on the planet, live on marine phytoplankton up to 200 years. • Has 400 times the energy of any known plant • Boasts a nutritional analysis that is second-to-none. Marine phytoplankton is the “check mate” in the conversation of health and wellness! Here is a list of the nutrients contained in marine phytoplanktons Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) Biotin (vitamin H) Cyanocobaltamine (vitamin B12) Essential Fatty Acids (vitamin F) Gamma linolenic Acid Niacin (vitamin B3) Omega-3 Fatty Acid Omega-6 Fatty Acid Pantothenic Acid (vitamin B5) Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) Riboflavin (vitamin B2) Ribose Nucleic Acid Super oxide dismutase Thiamine (vitamin B1) Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E) Here are some of the great Forevergreen products that contain Marine phytoplanktons Pulse-8 , Frenquensea, Pure, Immuneyes, AIM transfer factor, ZMP 400, AZUL , INSPIRIN http://hemp4wellness.myforevergreen.org/ – check the above product an many more at this site, FREE membership gets you direct prices And let’s not forget that Marine phytoplanktons are one of the 5 technologies engineered into our FG Xpress Powerstrips. Imagine getting these nutrients entering your body via transdermal delivery (through the skin) http://www.fgxpress-yourself.com/Products.html – for more information on Powerstrips As you can see marine phytoplankton is an amazing source of nutrition, in closing I would like to share a video ANOTHER DAY – Tom Harper’s story of health & marine phytoplankton.

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Michael Villaire, MSLM Michael Villaire gave an introduction to the field of health literacy. He began by defining health literacy. His favorite definition is the one from the 2008 Calgary Charter: “Health literacy allows the public and personnel working in all health-related contexts to find, understand, evaluate, communicate, and use information.” Villaire prefers this definition because “it puts the onus for health literacy on the provider, as well as the consumer.” The healthcare system is bewildering to many people, Villaire said. He gave the example of the challenges people face in signing up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Villaire talked about the components of health literacy: reading and writing, listening and verbal communication, numeracy, and self-efficacy. He gave some illustrations of how challenging numeracy is for many of us. Villaire talked about the relationship between health literacy and culture. He noted that there is often a mismatch between provider demand and patient skill level, as well as between reading level and materials. And he discussed health literacy’s strong relationship with safety, quality, and health disparities. It can be hard to move an organization forward to health literacy. But “there are certain terms that will help you move forward with your goals. Two words: safety, quality,” Villaire said. Examples were shared of how patients can be harmed when providers fail to give clear instructions. He put the burden on providers to improve their communication. “The fact that someone does not understand the way we choose to communicate is not their problem. It’s a barrier. It’s something we need to address,” Villaire said. “Health literacy is about dealing with the barriers.” Villaire discussed health literacy myths and listed the barriers to health literacy. He also offered health literacy statistics and noted that people don’t like to admit they don’t read well because they are ashamed, therefore limited literacy is under-reported. He closed the session by explaining why health literacy matters and discussed the impact of low health literacy. From left to right: Jann Keenan, EdS, Janet Ohene-Frempong, MS Jann Keenan and Janet Ohene-Frempong explained how to integrate health literacy into your organization. They listed issues to consider along the way. They noted that health literacy reform has worked in pharmaceutical companies, the insurance industry, state health departments, hospitals, and government agencies. They believe that this is “a golden age for organizational change”. A health literate organization makes it easier for people to navigate, understand, and use information and services so they can take care of their health, the presenters said. They listed the Institute of Medicine’s implied action steps for becoming a health literate organization: - Make health literacy integral to your mission, structure, and operations. - Integrate health literacy into planning, evaluation measures, patient safety, and quality improvement. - Prepare your workforce to be health literate and monitor your progress at doing so. - Include populations served in the design, implementation, and evaluation of health information and services. - Meet the needs of populations that have a range of health literacy skills, while avoiding stigmatization. - Use health literacy strategies in interpersonal communication and confirm understanding at all points of contact. - Provide easy access to health information and services and navigation assistance. - Design and distributes print, audiovisual, and social media content that is easy to understand and act on. - Address health literacy in high-risk situations, including care transitions and communications about medicines. - Communicate clearly what health plans cover and what individuals will have to pay for services. The presenters discussed some common roadblocks to integrating health literacy into an organization: - A lack of compassion and commitment - A lack of time and money - Legal and regulatory requirements - The need to hire, train, and retain staff - The need for industry specific guidelines - The challenge of including marginal readers - The challenges of health system complexity They offered detailed strategies for how to navigate these roadblocks, based on the IOM’s guidelines.

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Plunging home values and swinging stock markets have hit Americans’ finances hard. But a much bigger threat to your long-term financial health is inflation, which slowly but surely destroys the purchasing power of your hard-earned money. Since things like Social Security benefits are pegged to inflation rates, it’s important for the government to measure it accurately. Unfortunately, gauges like the Consumer Price Index don’t always reflect economic reality for ordinary Americans. That’s why one organization wants to create a more accurate inflation yardstick. The American Institute for Economic Research recently published its latest findings on its Everyday Price Index, which it argues is a better way to measure inflation than the CPI. By looking at how people change the mix of products they buy over time in response to price movements and other factors, the AIER says, the EPI gives a much more realistic picture of what you actually pay for the things you buy. According to its latest revised figures, the everyday price index rose 8% in 2011. That’s much higher than the 3.1% increase in the CPI, as price hikes for gasoline and food played a much bigger role in the EPI’s rise. A Widening Gap Between CPI and Reality When the AIER looked back at the last 25 years, however, it found an even more alarming trend: Until around 2002, the CPI and the Everyday Price Index tracked each other fairly closely. But over the past decade or so, the CPI has risen much more slowly than the EPI. One key reason, the AIER says, has to do with technology products such as computers, smartphones and TVs. While prices for these products are factored into the CPI, AIER ignores them in calculating its inflation index because they aren’t everyday purchases. Moreover, the CPI methodology incorporates adjustments for technological advances that further depress reported price increases. Of course, no two people are alike in what they buy, so the inflation you’ll see will be a bit different from that affecting someone else. But everyone has to look at the prices they pay in order make sure the money they save and invest will be enough to let them live comfortably in retirement. If you don’t, inflation could take a bigger bite out of your savings than you think. More on inflation and retirement: - Why Inflation’s Higher Than It Looks - Do the Rich Deserve Social Security? - Social Security Is Failing Faster Than We Thought

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Combining eco-friendly low rolling resistance with tenacious road grip was a problem for tyre designers until they discovered the magic ingredient silicone Designing a tyre to assist fuel economy by minimising friction while providing the road grip required for optimised braking and cornering would seem to be mutually exclusive objectives. Yet that is the dilemma facing tyre companies as the focus of the auto industry in recent years shifts to assuage growing concern for the environment. On the road, tyre distortion generates heat and adds to rolling resistance. Energy loss from this heat build-up is responsible for 90 per cent of a tyre’s rolling resistance, so anything that minimises this heat improves fuel efficiency and performance. But although low rolling resistance tyres have been around for a long time it has been, until recently, accepted that such tyres might be good for saving fuel (and consequently reducing CO2 emissions) but they were not brilliantly effective in terms of road grip. Acceptable on a low-performance car but less so on a performance vehicle – which is undoubtedly the reason for low rolling resistance tyres, until recently, being relatively uncommon. However in the 1990s the introduction of silica to replace the carbon black used in tyre compounds swung the balance and enabled tyre-makers to factor both low rolling resistance and road grip into a compatible mix. Hey presto, a seemingly impossible problem was solved. Using silica as part of the tyre compound has brought higher degrees of flexibility and elasticity at lower temperatures, which result in improved grip and braking capabilities in cold weather. In a general sense, rolling resistance is typically reduced by about 20 per cent over a conventional tyre, with fuel economy benefits of as much as 12 per cent. Other factors come into play of course when designing an eco tyre. For example Continental’s EcoContact 5 tyre has had a lot of design attention paid to the grip, flexing and load zones. The tread pattern is flatter than normal to reduce deformation in the contact area, and there are extra-thin sipes in the tread lugs that help remove and channel water to improve wet-weather performance. The bottom line is noteworthy. According to claims made by eco tyre manufacturers, there are not only the emission reductions, but also a tangible effect on the wallet. For example Goodyear claims its Assurance Fuel Max tyre has the potential to save up to 320 litres of fuel during the life of the tyre (which is extended because of the design in the first place), equating to 320 litres, or as much as $480 at current petrol prices.

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One of the biggest choices an expectant mother faces is how to handle the pain of childbirth. More than 60 percent of American women choose relief in the form of an epidural, a combination of local anesthetic and narcotic administered into the epidural space surrounding the spinal cord. Although most doctors believe that the injections are safe, a new study suggests that they may increase the risk that a mother will develop a fever during labor, which could, in rare instances, pose risks to her baby. Epidurals have long been controversial. Some studies have suggested that women who ask for them are more likely to have emergency cesarean sections, but a 2011 review reported that epidurals do not increase C-section risk compared with other forms of pain relief. The same study did find, however, that epidurals make it more likely that doctors will have to deliver with the help of forceps or a vacuum. Now mothers have new findings to factor into their decisions. In a study published in February in the journal Pediatrics, researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School followed 3,209 women with low-risk pregnancies who were giving birth to their first child. Of those receiving epidurals, nearly one out of five developed a fever of at least 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit during labor compared with only 2.4 percent of those receiving other drugs or no pain relief. The higher the mother’s fever, the more likely the baby was to have low Apgar scores after birth—an indicator of overall newborn health—as well as low muscle tone and breathing difficulties. And the 8.6 percent of women receiving epidurals who developed a fever of greater than 101 degrees F were more than six times as likely as nonfebrile moms to have babies who had newborn seizures, although the overall seizure risk was only 1.3 percent. No one knows why epidurals appear to be associated with fevers, but senior author Ellice Lieberman, a biologist and obstetrician at the Harvard School of Public Health, believes that the drugs might be invoking an inflammatory response. The big remaining question is whether these fevers might have more permanent health effects. “We don’t really know,” Lieberman says, but most effects “seem to be transient.” Nevertheless, because a fever takes an average of six hours to develop after an epidural has been administered, women who want to minimize their risk could consider asking for pain relief only when baby seems well on its way.

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This local environment is defined as a LAN (Local Area Network) and it connects multiple devices so that they can create, store and share information with others in the location. As stated previously, Ethernet cables come as; – Coaxial cable (which is not very common except in older installations) – Twisted pair – Fiber optic – Category 6 with speeds up to 1 Gbps. – CAT6a and CAT 7 with speeds up to 10 Gbps. – Category 5 and 5e cables are both still used in many existing applications but handle the lower speeds between 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps but are more susceptible to noise. “Full-duplex” in Ethernet can be achieved by using two pairs of wires to allow data to travel both directions simultaneously. “Gateway” connects two “dissimilar” networks together. “Bridge” connects two “similar” networks together so that you only see one network. – The Logical Link Control (LLC) – The Media Access Control (MAC) The “Media Access Control” uses hardware addresses that are assigned to Network Interface Cards (NIC) to identify a specific computer or device to show the source and destination of data transmissions. CSMA/CD is used as a standard for Ethernet to reduce data collisions and increase successful data transmission. The algorithm first checks to see if there is traffic on the network. If it does not find any, it will send out the first bit of information to see if a collision will occur. If this first bit is successful, then it will send out the other bits while still testing for collisions. If a collision occurs, the algorithm calculates a waiting time and then starts the process all over again until the full transmission is complete. When you use the faster Ethernet in full-duplex modes and incorporate switches, then you are utilizing a star topology between the switch ports and the devices. This allows for more direct transmission paths and fewer collisions as compared to a bus topology where all devices share the same paths. 5 ACTIONABLE TIPS FOR GETTING A PLC PROGRAMMING JOB WITH NO EXPERIENCE The mindset that helped me find my ideal job as a PLC programmer with NO experience. Working as a PLC Programmer is one of the most attractive and highest paying jobs in the engineering industry.... In the previous article, What are the SQL INNER Join, And, OR, Having and Between Clause statement language elements, we learned about some of the more advanced SQL statements and clauses such as, AND, OR, BETWEEN, INNER JOIN and HAVING. We also learned about the SQL... Today we’re going to talk about actuators. There’s probably not a day that goes by where you don’t use or encounter an actuator at home, or at work. In this article, we’re going to: - Explain the purpose of an actuator - Discuss the 2 types of actuators - Look at the... RealPars is the world's largest online learning platform for automation engineers. +31 10 316 6400 Mon - Fri 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (CET) Rotterdam Science Tower, Marconistraat 16, 3029AK Rotterdam, The Netherlands © 2020 RealPras B.V. All rights reserved. Created with coffee and tea in Rotterdam.

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Would it have been possible to predict the New Zealand volcano eruption? The agency that monitors geological activity in New Zealand, GeoNet, had issued warnings that a volcano off the country's North Island was showing signs of "moderate volcanic unrest" but it might not have been possible to predict that it would suddenly erupt on Monday, according to Daniel Douglass, a geologist at Northeastern. Douglass, an associate teaching professor of marine and environmental sciences, cautions that it's difficult to know for certain what happened, but says that indications of an imminent eruption "might not have shown up in the data" because it may have been too small. At least five people were killed and dozens were injured when a volcano erupted at a popular tourist destination on White Island, off the coast of New Zealand on Monday. Police officials say several people are still missing, but that reconnaissance flights over the island early Tuesday had found "no signs of life at any point," according to The Washington Post. Scientists use three major indicators to monitor volcanic activity, Douglass says. Volcanologists look for gases coming out of the vents around the volcano, evidence that magma is moving underground, and take measurements of the ground surface elevations around the volcano, he says. The movement of magma creates seismic activity that a seismometer (the instrument that's also used to measure earthquakes) can detect, Douglass says. And, the pooling of magma closer to the earth's surface causes the surface to swell in a way that scientists can track, he says. Agencies such as GeoNet use the combination of these metrics to determine the likelihood that a volcano will erupt and issue a threat level that's usually ranked on a color-coded or numeric scale. On Nov. 18, scientists at GeoNet raised the threat level of the volcano on White Island from a Level 1 to a Level 2 after observing the crater lake level rising and "geysering-type activity" at the edge of the lake near active vents, according to a bulletin posted by the organization. According to bulletins posted on Nov. 25 and Dec. 3, the organization continued to monitor unrest on the island, but didn't raise the threat level. Scientists at GeoNet described Monday's eruption as "an impulsive, short-lived event," and another scientist told the New York Times that the eruption was akin to the volcano "clearing its throat." It could be the case, Douglass says, that a small, fast-moving eruption such as this simply didn't appear in the data beforehand. While warning systems for natural disasters have been effective in the past (such as the evacuation of Mount St. Helens in 1980), this wouldn't be the first time that a fatal eruption has occurred unexpectedly. In 2014, Japan's Mount Ontake volcano erupted without warning, trapping hundreds of nearby hikers.

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Khao Lak-Lamru National Park, Phangnga, Thailand: covers parts of Takua Pa, and Phang-nga Town (Muang in Thai) districts, and lies about 33 kms. south of Takua Pa Town on Route 4. In the past this national park is only the sea shore forest park of Khao Lak, until Mr. Somchit Suksanga, village chief of Mu 3, Kapong sub-district, Kapong, Phang Nga, had proposed to the assistant minister of agricultural and cooperative on September 26, 1984 for considering to declare the forest of Amphoe Ka Pong and nearby forest to be the conservation forest for conserving the origin or source of water of Phang Nga province which still be the perfect forest and has a lot of wild animals. Moreover, this area still has a colorful tourist attraction, especially many small waterfalls. This area became the 66th national park on August 30, 1991 namely "Khao Lak -Lam Ru Natitonal Park and covers 125 square kilometer. Guesthouses are available in the park's headquarter and hotel accommodation and resorts can be found in the General geograhy consists of many moutains such as Lak mountain, Lam Ru mountain, Sang Tong mountain, Mai Kaeo mountain and Prai Bang Toa mountain. The highest peak is about 1,077 meters about the sea level which is the origin of the important rivers of Phang Nga province, namely Ta Kua Pa river and Phang Nga river and also consisting of many small canals and streams. The Khao Lak - Lam Ru national park office is located in the shore area nearby sea covering the rock beach ecological system, sand beach and coral ecological system. The Khao Lak - Lam Ru national park is located in the western coast of Andaman sea, let it get an influence of southwestern monsoon wind and northeastern monsoon wind which induce to have raining for almost all year round. It's two seasons, hot season starting from January till April and raining season starting from May till December which would have a lot of rainfall. Flora and Fauna The majority of the park is covered by Tropical evergreen forest, some is still pristine, whereas in other areas human encroachment has altered the forest structure. In some places the original forest has been completely replaced by fruit trees or rubber plantations. The park also has some small areas of coastal habitat and small secluded sandy beaches. Tropical evergreen forest, this occurs on the forested hills of Khao Lak. In places with little human disturbance this forest is highly differentiated with; a ground flora, an undergrowth of seedlings, then a canopy of three levels, lower, intermediate and upper and above this a few emergent forest giants. The principle tree species recorded include; Dipterocarpus sp., Alstonia scolaris, Anisoptera costata, Michelia champaca, Syzygium sp., Hopea odorata, Mimusops elengi, several palm (Palmae) species and Bamboo (Gramineae). This forest is also very rich in epiphytes such as Orchids and ferns, and snaking between the trees are Lianes and many climbers including Rattans. In small patches near the coast the forest includes many marine tolerant species including; Barringtonia asiatica, Anacardium occidentale and Pandanus odoratissimus.

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Within an hour of waking up, the average woman covers her skin with hundreds of chemicals and toxins. Everyday beauty products like facial cleansers, toothpaste, body wash, lotions and shampoos contain dangerous chemicals. This is so disheartening. Most of us are trying to live a cleaner, healthier lifestyle. That means making better choices like eating healthier and exercising more. Most of us don’t think twice about our beauty and personal care products. I had always heard about harsh chemicals in soaps and toothpaste but wasn’t aware of the danger. My mother had me use Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap and Thom’s toothpaste as a child. When I grew up and was on my own, I splurged on products from department stores and Bath and Body Works. The smell of those body butters, shower gels, sprays, candles and hand sanitizers seemed irresistable. I thought I was being a great mom by buying the same products for my three daughters. I literally spent hundreds of dollars before finding out how unhealthy these products were for me and my family. Labels are not required Toxic chemicals are in most beauty products. That includes those that are labelled natural or hypoallergenic. Product manufacturers don’t even have to list all of the ingredients in their products. When you see fragrance listed as an ingredient, beware. Fragrance is considered a trade secret and the individual ingredients do not have to be disclosed. As a result, the public can be completely unaware of the unsafe chemicals lurking in products. The average fragrance product contains 14 chemicals not disclosed on the label. Whatever we put on our skin eventually makes its way into our bloodstream and lymphatic system. Most cosmetics and lotions are a toxic stew of harmful chemicals. The preservatives, color and fragrances of these products result in unnecessary exposure to carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and allergens. Other Countries Ban Toxic Chemicals Why these products are allowed on our shelves? In countries outside of the United States, many toxic ingredients are already banned. The cosmetic industry has been successful in avoiding US regulation and continues to market toxic products to an unknowing public. Information is power. Read the labels on your products and look for non-toxic alternatives. Young Living recently developed the Savvy Minerals line of make-up. Other companies like Lush, are offering self preserving cosmetics. There are other alternatives that use organic ingredients. You just have to do your research. Chemicals to Avoid When reading labels, avoid products that use these ingredients and their variants. - Triclosan is found in antibacterial products is a endocrine disruptor that can impact fertility and has been linked to breast cancer and thyroid problems. Antibacterials have been found to be no more effective than plain soap. - Formaldehyde is typically used in shampoos and soaps, the chemicals prevent microbes from growing in water based products but can easily be absorbed through the skin and has been linked to cancer and allergic skin reactions. Japan and Sweden banned Formaldehyde from use incosmetics and personal products. Canada and the EU restrict concentration. - Parabens are known endocrine disruptors that mimic estrogen and are linked to breast and ovarian cancer. Lotions, shower gels, scrubs and shampoos contain parabens. - Phthalates are synthetic preservatives which can cause cancer and harm reproduction including lowering sperm count, causing birth defects and early breast development. - Benzyl Alcohol – neurotoxin which can cause liver damage and allergic reactions - Dimethicone – a petroleum derivative that harms the environment - Disodium EDTA – neurotoxin made from formaldehyde causes endocrine damage, fetal damage, and birth defects in animals Now you know You can be sure that most products sold in stores like Bath and Body Works or other large retailers will contain chemicals. Start to identify products that have only natural ingredients. Opt for handmade, organic products and check the history and integrity of the supplier. Essential oils are a great alternative. Many beauty products can be made using essential oils like Lavender or Frankincense. Young Living, for example, has a Seed to Seal guarantee that ensures products are organically grown and are chemical free. Say no to toxins in your beauty and personal care products. It’s not worth the danger. What to know more? Come to a quick and easy class on non-toxic living with essential oils. There is no pressure to buy, just view and learn how I avoid harmful chemicals in personal care and household products. You’ll also learn why I choose Young Living over other brands of essential oils. Click here to sign up for the online class.

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Our kids throw tantrums sometimes . It is a pretty normal (if sometimes embarrassing) part of being a parent, dealing with meltdowns both in public and at home. The expectation is that over time these tantrums stop, but really they just lead to a different kind of fight later on as our children head into the tumultuous teen years. For some teens, this is a simple matter of hormone-driven outbursts of anger and usual sullenness. Others may have legitimate behavioral issues that can be difficult to manage. In both cases, we have very little control over what our children do or say. What we have to be worried about is what we do and say. When faced with a tense or emotional argument we can have a tendency as parents to give knee-jerk reactions. Occasionally those reactions will not be the ones we wish we would have given into. But there is some good news: you can backpedal and it is perfectly acceptable. Yes, really. The Difficult Task Of Changing Our Minds Science says we are bad at changing our minds. Studies have proven that human beings as a whole are stubborn, set in their ways and have actual neurological reasons that they struggle with the act of the backpedal. This can be even more difficult when we are under stress or worried. Letís say you are having trouble with your teenage son. He has been acting out , getting into trouble and you found out that he got into yet another fight. Your reaction is probably to start shouting, to let him know how exasperated you are, to ask him why he canít just be good for once. Is that productive? No. Is it a hard habit to break? Absolutely. The good news is that we are not slaves to our impulses. Learning to backpedal is within every parents reach and it just might improve your overall parenting. How To Backpedal Gracefully - Stop, even if in the middle of a sentence, and ask yourself, ďIs what I am saying productive? Is it patient? Is it right?Ē - Ask yourself, ďDo I have all the information? Could something else be at play here? Do I understand my childís position?Ē - If you flew off the handle, take a deep breath and apologize for your reaction. - Offer your child a chance to explain their actions, thoughts, and feelings. - Use the opportunity to add new information to find a better solution to whatever problem you are facing. Your child hasnít developed fully yet and their brains are wired differently. They may not be capable of controlling the conversation but you are. So next time you find yourself spiraling, step back to a more thoughtful position. It will be teaching your child a valuable lesson in the process. Tyler enjoys going to the mountains near his home in Draper, Utah to connect with his wife and children through camping, hiking, and quality time together. When he isnít rebooting in the outdoors, he shares his fatherly experiences with the world through writing and creative work. Tyler shares the ups and downs of family life and the solutions heís found through lengthy research and involvement in the industry and his own experiences to help parents everywhere. Editor will add in a couple of related articles here. If you have an article you want linked in at the end, please let your Editor know. Copyright 2012,2013,2014 On Topic Media PTY LTD. ABN 18113479226.

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In 1999, the US Institute of Medicine’s Immunization Safety Review Committee released a report examining the effect of the mercury preservative thimerosal, commonly contained in certain vaccines, notably, the triple DPT jab and DT booster in the UK, and most vaccines in the US. The IOM concluded that there was not enough evidence to prove one way or the other whether mercury can cause learning disabilities in children. It did, however, find enough evidence that mercury can damage the brain to recommend that all mercury preservatives be removed from vaccines and over-the-counter products. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered drug companies to remove mercury from childhood vaccines that year. Also, according to the law firm of Walters & Kraus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assembled a confidential report, still unreleased, showing that exposure to significant amounts of mercury during the first months of life can significantly increase a child’s risk of developing autism. The report – obtained by SAFEMINDS, the American advocacy group – discovered a 2.48 times increased risk of autism in children exposed to more than 62.5 mcg of mercury before the age of three months. The law firm, representing parents in at least 25 states, has filed lawsuits attempting to force drug companies to investigate the link between mercury in vaccines and developmental disorders. Animal studies, among the few to examine the effect of agents like thimerosal on living things, have found that seven of the most commonly used substances can produce tumours (Clin Toxicol, 1971; 4: 185). Another study found that patients given immunoglobulin preserved with thimerosal, as found in vaccines, had raised mercury levels (BMJ, 1979; ii: 12). Other studies have shown that thimerosal has a negative effect on white blood cells (Am J Public Health, 1940; 30: 129). The question of hypersensitivity is also important. One study showed that more than a third of allergic patients undergoing allergy desensitisation with shots containing thimerosal developed hypersensitivity to the mercury salt (Contact Derm, 1989; 20: 173-6). This ‘hypersensitivity’ has been shown to be a direct effect of initial exposure to the salt via vaccination. Indeed, high sensitivity to thimerosal is due to previous exposure to the agent in vaccinations (Contact Derm, 1980; 6: 241-5). In animals, mercury salts can cause immune suppression (Toxicol Appl Pharmacol, 1983; 68: 218-28), although this may not apply to humans.

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This post is part of the Biodesign's Jugaad series following a group of Stanford Biodesign fellows from India. (Jugaad is a Hindi word that means an inexpensive, innovative solution.) The fellows will spend months immersed in the interdisciplinary environment of Stanford Bio-X, learning the Biodesign process of researching clinical needs and prototyping a medical device. The Biodesign program is now in its 14th year, and past fellows have successfully launched 36 companies focused on developing devices for unmet medical needs. The first step in solving a medical challenge is identifying a problem in need of a solution. This seems intuitive, but often people start from the other direction – they’ve developed a technology and go looking for some way to apply it. Learning that workflow is one thing that brought Shashi Ranjan to the Stanford Biodesign program from Singapore. “I was making devices but didn’t see them going into people,” he told me. “I wanted my technology to go into the real world.” As the fellows encounter patients and doctors, they are compiling a list of existing medical needs. Ranjan, along with Harsh Sheth, recently visited the Stanford South Asian Translational Heart Initiative run by Rajesh Dash, MD, PhD, to witness first-hand cardiovascular needs encountered by South Asians in the Bay Area. (The third member of their team, Debayan Saha, was at a different clinic that day.) After observing some patients, what became clear to the two is that lifestyle changes are a major barrier to improving cardiovascular disease risk in South Asians, just like in any other population. Some of the problems they encountered appear obvious: How do you help people get more exercise and maintain a healthy weight? Develop a device to solve that and the team would help many more people than just patients with cardiovascular disease. The two had also observed that many people who are overweight have sleep apnea, or short pauses in breathing during sleep, which can contribute to heart disease risk. The devices that exist to help sleep apnea look like cumbersome gas masks and aren’t conducive to a restful slumber. Several patients they observed don’t use the device regularly despite knowing that it could lower their risk of having a heart attack. After observing patients, the pair added to their growing list of 300 plus medical needs a better air mask for sleep apnea, along with simplified screening for people who are at risk of heart disease. Patients at Dash’s clinic are asked to make routine visits for specialized bloodwork and other screenings. “Can we make the tests simpler but still effective, and available at the point of care?” Sheth asked. I asked Dash why he wanted to work with Biodesign fellows like Ranjan and Sheth – their presence in the office visit certainly made the room tight and patients perhaps a tad uncomfortable. He told me that training people to make better medical devices is critical to providing good care. The fellows from India are particularly valuable he said. “They learn how we are approaching the problem here then help find solutions that are effective in India.” Over the next few weeks, the team will stop visiting clinics and will begin the arduous task of narrowing down their list of more than 300 observed medical needs to the one that will become the focus of their fellowship. (Four other teams are going through a similar process, and they'll all present their prototypes at a symposium in June.) Previously: One person’s normal = another person’s heart attack? and Biodesign program welcomes last class from India Photo, of Shashi Ranjan and Harsh Sheth observing as Rajesh Dash, MD, meets with a patient, by Kurt Hickman

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Clifton, Greater Manchester facts for kids Housing on Rake Lane near the railway station |Clifton shown within Greater Manchester| |OS grid reference| |Sovereign state||United Kingdom| |EU Parliament||North West England| Clifton is a small town within the metropolitan borough of the City of Salford, in Greater Manchester, England. Historically in Lancashire, it lies alongside and in the Irwell Valley in the northern part of the City of Salford. Clifton, a former centre for coal mining, once formed part of the Municipal Borough of Swinton and Pendlebury. Clifton is derived from the Old English clif and tun, and means the "settlement near a cliff, slope or riverbank". Clifton was mentioned in the Pipe Roll of 1183–84. Clifton Hall Colliery was situated a few yards to the west of Lumns Lane on a site currently occupied by a domestic refuse and recycling site, run by the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority. It is thought that the colliery was operating by 1820, and its tramway is shown on a parliamentary plan from 1830 and an 1845 map. The colliery closed in 1929. On 18 June 1885, an underground explosion at the colliery killed 178 men and boys. It is thought the explosion was caused by firedamp igniting on contact with a candle. Blacksmith George Hindley (aged 16) and fireman George Higson, were part of a band of men who descended into the mine immediately after the explosion. They received an Albert Medal (2nd class) in recognition of their heroism. Wet Earth Colliery was another early coal pit located in Clifton. Having closed in 1928, its remains can still be seen in Clifton Country Park, very close to the River Irwell, the Manchester-Preston railway line, and near the bottom of Clifton House Road which runs uphill from the valley to its junction at the top with the A666, Manchester Road just opposite Clifton Cricket Ground. The Pilkington's Lancastrian Pottery was established in 1892. The Chloride Electrical Storage Company opened its battery factory at Clifton Junction in 1893. Magnesium Elektron Ltd built a large factory at Clifton Junction to produce magnesium metal in 1936. Clifton lies five miles north west of Manchester on the A666 road (Manchester Road) to Bolton. The township covered 850 acres in the valley of the River Irwell, which forms the north east boundary. The Manchester-Preston railway line passes through and there was a junction with the line to Bury and Rossendale which opened to Rawtenstall in September 1846. The highest land rises to over 300 feet above sea level in the west of the township near the Worsley boundary and is moss land. The underlying rocks are New Red Sandstone between Clifton and Ringley while the rest of the township lies on the Middle Coal Measures of the Manchester Coalfield. Much of Clifton's boundary with Pendlebury is defined by Slack Brook which flows eventually into the Irwell not far from where Agecroft Power Station once stood. Slack Brook has been largely culverted for many years under landfill tipping since the 1950s. Clifton is served by Clifton railway station on the Ribble Valley Line. In earlier times, the station was known as "Clifton Junction" from its location at the junction of the Manchester and Bolton Railway and Manchester, Bury and Rossendale Railway lines. The Bury line left the station/junction and passed over Clifton Viaduct, known locally as "the thirteen arches" and is preserved as a Grade II listed building. There are plans to restore the canal for leisure use at a cost of over £50M. Clifton Library is located on Wynne Avenue (formerly part of Rake Lane) in the Clifton Community Centre. It is open three days each week on Mondays (2.00pm-7.00pm), Wednesdays (2.00pm-5.00pm) and Fridays (2.00pm-5.00pm). There are currently three public houses within Clifton. These are the Oddfellows Arms, the Goldon Lion and the Robin Hood, all along the same side of Manchester Road. On Rake Lane, at the junction with Queensway, stands the Holyrood nursery which was until recent times, the Beehive public house. The British Army's Territorial Army Centre is located on Manchester Road very close to junction 16 of the M60 motorway. It is known locally by its informal title of "Clifton Barracks". Clifton, Greater Manchester Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.

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HOW WE DEFINE ENRICHMENT the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of an experience. en: the width of a unit of measurement ment: expressing the means, or a result, of a species-typical behavior in a way that strengthens each individual dog in their behavioral well-being Why Enrichment and Not Daycare? FOR TOTAL WELL-BEING, DOGS NEED: guidance, more than supervision games and activities access to the great outdoors to be in the company of great role models people who love him/her as much as you do a healthy outlet for play a place to be safe a place to call his/her second home freedom to make choices the company of other friendly dogs home away from home robust movement opportunities opportunities to grow What Enrichment is NOT How Enrichment Saves Lives Animal advocates have been interested in providing enrichment to the animals in their care for many, many decades. Zoos and Aquariums have been using the term “enrichment” for many years in an attempt to describe the things they do, provide, add, and enhance, to captive living conditions of wild animals. Fundamentally, the purpose of providing enrichment is to achieve the first step in the humane treatment of all animals living in captivity in conditions that impose restrictions for them to behave in a way that is normal, wild, and natural. While the term enrichment has existed in use to describe “higher-level care” offered to animals in Zoos and Aquariums, it has only gained popularity in the dog world in the last three years. Domestication of animals (and plants) has served humans in more ways than we can clearly describe. Is this relationship mutually beneficial? How do we know with certainty? We were the first to recognize that dogs too, need enrichment. We searched worldwide for a working model of canine enrichment to no avail, which led to the birth of Doglando – A Canine Enrichment Center and Working Laboratory For Dog Care Professionals. Doglando was founded on the principles of honoring domestic, companion dogs (also known as domesticated restricted pet dogs) in some of the same ways people respect street dogs. “The process of domestication modifies a species genetically through selective breeding and ultimately allows humans to have control over an animal’s behavior”. At Doglando, our goal from Day One, has been to give our companion dogs access to the types of freedoms they would have without our: - poor judgement, and - control over them. Over the last nearly two decades, the creation of the concept “Canine Enrichment” has evolved into a framework that can be easily implemented by anyone, and its results are clearly observable and measurable, lessening ambiguity amongst providers, caregivers, curators, and trainers. The impact enrichment has had on the learner, in our case the domesticated restricted companion dog, has been life-saving. Despite many attempts of behavior modification and training, our dog parents have experienced much relief and freedom for themselves as well, because of our whole dog approach, Doglando’s Canine Enrichment program offers. Enrichment is not something you do for the dog. It’s an opportunity you create by giving your dog access to an environment that is carefully, thoughtfully, and strategically created to allow a dog to behave in the most species-normal way. Free of judgment, reckless, and faulty interpretations of their behavior – which often results in control and diminishing environments – we have taken our field research of documenting street dogs and free-roaming dogs in developing countries over the last two decades, and applied it to create an environment that provides the fundamentals of living standards for dogs. As a result, our Enrichment program has saved the lives of countless dogs by: - better understanding them - providing conditions that are conducive to their well-being - giving dogs an alternative to a restrictive, sedentary lifestyle More than “ditching the bowl” and offering dogs a fun and more stimulating way to feed, our Whole Dog Approach functions in three essential ways: - Training: Teaches key behavioral responses to specific signals; develops Skills. - Canine Skill Building: Generalizes skills to different scenarios and conditions, for mastery and fluency. - Enrichment: Where Training and Skill Building come together and where total wellness is achieved using the 8 Spheres of Enrichment framework. Ready to join our family? Tell us about your dog and we'll recommend our best programs for you!

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Indeed, the world wars that happened in history were two events which claimed millions of lives, stained interstate relationships, damaged billions worth of properties, and other possible injuries inflicted to humankind. Those were among the dark ages of the world. Though it happened years ago the scars left to its victims remain to be felt until this modern time. On the contrary, during the height of the entrance of the United States to the Second World War, a drastic change occurred within American society which can be considered as a phenomenon. One of the disregarded sectors of the society was given a wide variety of opportunities to participate actively which helped the American situation in times of war. Need essay sample on We will write a custom essay sample specifically for youProceed In the city of Beaumont in Texas, the people have actively engaged themselves in the campaign to do their share for the war. This campaign was to attract women into entering war jobs to be able to fill the labor shortages caused by the Great Depression and by the budding war itself. When Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1941 Beaumont, together with the whole populace of the United States rigorously campaigned in making helping to win the war. The incident on Pearl Harbor forced the United States to participate in the Second World War which required them to have massive recruitment of soldiers. Since all members of the armed forces were males, the mass recruitment left the industries with insufficient manpower. This became the turning point to embrace the main character of the household into the business world – the women. Cities like Beaumont immediately launched the campaign to fill in the essential careers which are vital for the war. Most of the jobs there were needed at that time involved wartime jobs such as in building weaponries and constructing war transportation. Most of the women were left behind at their homes by the time the males embarked on the battle zones and the American government found women as one of their hope in maintaining a breathing economy amidst the destructive and costly war which U.S. was actively participating. Two important themes were presented to be able to encourage women to partake in war jobs. The first one was the patriotic aim, in which the campaign stressed that by means of taking war jobs, it will be considered as the women's share of fighting in the war together with the soldiers risking their lives. It was followed by the aim of earning real wages which most of the women at that time could not experience since employment was either limited or they were restricted to do household works. "Women were encouraged to step out of their traditional roles as wife, mother, and homemakers and become war workers for the duration" (Holliman, 1995, p. 52). These themes successfully brought women into the war industries and actively took training and did jobs such as welding, metal work, marine electricity, and other works that were once dominated by men. Beaumont was successful in training and employing around 17,000 women since 1941 (Holliman, p. 54) and even dominated men in some areas of these works. Women's role has been definitely changed in this period of the American society. It can be considered that the case of the Beaumont women and the rest of the American women, who took part in this campaign, prompted the start of career-oriented women that the modern time have. Though they were not completely stripped off of their traditional roles, women were given an extended duty of serving the country by means of their service in the industrial world. The government was able to see them as an essential asset that makes up a productive American labor force and will help in the continuous process for the economical growth of the United States. The irony of it all, this particular 'phenomenon' of women in the U.S. brought positive drastic changes amidst the bloodshed that the country was submerged on at that time. With the patriotic and economic motivations, women took advantage of this campaign to be able to assert their capabilities and at the same time to play a significant role in the society where there skills will be valued and their will be protected. It became the path to the passionate American fight for women empowerment. Do You need a paper on this topic?Order Your Essay Order your paper now! I asked Essay Lab to write an essay for me and received paper the next day after I ordered it! Thank you! Awesome WORK! If I ever need to write my essay – I will use only EssayLab! These people are lifesavers! Just ask – “write me an essay” and they will start right away! We would be happy to write itJoin and witness the magic

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In a bid to combat marine litter, Norway has submitted a proposal to restrict exports of plastic waste, by amending the Basel Convention. The proposal aims at submitting exports of ‘green listed’ plastic waste for recovery and in most cases also for recycling to a notification procedure. FEAD, as representatives of the private Waste Management Industry, would like to warn against this proposal which would do much more harm than good as it would thwart the development of an EU market for plastic recycling. The Basel Convention – shorthand for the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal – came into force in 1992. It currently consists of two main procedures for waste shipment which are called “Amber Listed” and “Green Listed”. “Amber Listed” waste is hazardous waste, submitted to restrictions. “Green Listed” waste” is non-hazardous waste, and the Basel Convention aims to facilitate their trade on the commodities markets, with the aim of promoting recycling and recovery. Controls and traceability must ensure that hazardous waste is not illegally traded. This proposal is bound to miss its objective In June, the Norwegian government proposed that scrap plastics be added to Annex II of the Basel Convention, as a list of wastes for ‘special consideration’ that requires notification by exporting countries and consent by importing countries prior to export. In their eyes, this would address the marine litter crisis. FEAD firmly believe that this proposal is bound to miss its objective. To combat marine litter, countries need to work on preventing illegal waste dumping, improving and expanding their respective waste management and particularly collection and recycling capabilities. To reduce the amounts of refuse going into the world’s oceans, we need an effective enforcement of waste management legislation, an expansion of waste treatment infrastructure, dissemination of information and best practice, as well as educational measures. The notification procedure would seriously hinder the development of an EU market for plastic recycling. It would raise the administrative burden and the costs of shipping plastic waste to EU countries where they are further prepared, or it would make shipping simply impossible. The proposal is unclear, with classifications subject to confusion and varying interpretations. This will result in delays, costs, legal cases. FEAD is opposed to a revision making major plastic flows destined for recycling or recovery operations no longer benefit from the green procedure. As experts in environmental services, FEAD is deeply concerned about the global scourge of marine plastic pollution, but does not see how the proposal, in the absence of any impact assessment, would help reduce global marine pollution. It would with certainly hinder the development of the EU recycling markets, while preventing waste operators from shipping collected waste to duly licensed destinations where they find their market. In view of Norway’s proposal, FEAD has reacted with a position paper which calls for: - A robust impact assessment since the Norwegian proposal could negatively impact plastic recycling and recovery; - Complementing measures to stimulate European demand for recycled materials and investment in recycling capacities (e.g. Packaging and WEEE plastics); - Sufficient lead in time to allow new recycling infrastructure to be built; - A clear commitment by the EU to limit delays for notified shipments; - Consideration to be given to intra EU trade.

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An article this week in the New York Times highlighted the push for coding education in public schools, starting as young as kindergarten. One featured nonprofit, Code.org, has the goal of getting every public school in the U.S. to teach computer science—and has the support of industry giants like Microsoft, Facebook, Google, and Salesforce. The idea of using a nonprofit to advance a particular subject of education is not novel. However, this particular push has caused some debate over the extent to which industry should influence educational policy. In other words, are the needs of particular companies for skilled and reliable coders shaping education to be more narrowly tailored than it should be? In tax speak, this type of potential self-interest is covered under the private benefit doctrine—which generally requires 501(c)(3) organizations to operate for the benefit of the public rather than private interests. However, the private benefit doctrine does recognize that some degree of private benefit is inherent in many charitable and educational activities. This type of permissible private benefit—which is a necessary part of the activity that provides larger public benefit—is called incidental private benefit. In the coding context, the concern is that perhaps too much private benefit is going to industry, since it will reap the benefits of a population that is better educated to suit its needs and improve its bottom line. However, the benefit going to students and the general public is clear as well; students are being trained in an area where jobs are available, and the public in general ostensibly will benefit from increased and improved services and innovation. A particular concern discussed in the article was a new Idaho law that reads in part that “It is essential that efforts to increase computer science instruction, kindergarten through career, be driven by the needs of industry and be developed in part with industry.” Critics are concerned that prioritizing industry demands could sway schools to teach specific computer programming languages that certain companies needed, rather than broader problem-solving approaches and skills that students could use more generally throughout their lives. Like many other tax issues, private benefit analysis is very dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. The more it looks like a nonprofit is operating to benefit a particular company, or even a specific sector of industry, the more it looks like private benefit could be an issue. However, the IRS has ruled favorably in the similar area of self-dealing in circumstances involving a nonprofit that operated an engineering program that could benefit a particular industry donor, as that donor company would seek to hire graduates of the program. The IRS held there was no self-dealing (or improper benefit to the company) where the company was participating to a wholly incidental degree in the fruits of a charitable program that is of broad public interest in the community. The IRS emphasized that the company was one of many manufacturing businesses that could benefit from the skills acquired by the students in the program and that, because the corporation did not get preferential treatment, its benefit was incidental. All in all, there is a good deal of flexibility for nonprofits that want to be involved in advancing coding education. While there clearly is an area of risk in providing special treatment to particular companies, there is a good argument to be made that benefit from this type of education primarily benefits the public and not private interests.

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Every industry has a collective responsibility to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in order to combat the toxic air pollution crisis prevalent in urban areas worldwide, and the municipal sector is no different. FACTS spoke exclusively to Graham Howlett, UK Sales and Marketing Manager at Johnston Sweepers, to learn how the company places environmental considerations at the very centre of its design philosophy. FACTS (F): What can you tell me about Johnston’s history with alternative fuels? Graham Howlett (GH): We first started looking at alternative fuels back in the noughties, developing a sweeper to run on CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) for Paris in 2005 and going on to work with Freightliner in the USA to introduce the same technology for California. We have been investigating CNG in particular for some time and until very recently saw it as the most likely fuel source for the future – and certainly as a solution for trucks, for which batteries were not then a viable option. It is the cleanest burning transportation fuel available, and last year we launched the VS651 CNG truck mounted sweeper, driven by a single 210Hp engine, which we engineered in collaboration with Iveco to be powered solely by CNG. The City of Paris immediately brought in 26 of the CNG sweepers, with more orders following, ahead of the legislation being brought in this year banning diesel vehicles manufactured before 2005, as part of the city’s campaign against air pollution, with a total ban coming into force in 2024. Leeds City Council was the first UK authority to introduce our CNG machine to its fleet as part its Clean Air Initiative, which aims to have all vehicles on its fleet running on CNG or other alternative fuels by 2020. The CNG option had already been tried and tested by Leeds, with a number of its refuse collection vehicles running on the fuel. F: What about hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) options? GH: We had also been looking at HVO as an alternative fuel option and in 2017 we were the first sweeper company in the UK to be granted approval to use HVO across our entire range. HVO is a fast and immediate fix for local authorities and fleet operators looking to cut out or cut down on their diesel usage within their current fleets, and needs no engine modifications or cleaning of tanks, and does not affect warranties. It is a drop-in fuel that can be mixed with diesel if necessary and is fully interchangeable from fill to fill. F: What do you see as the most viable way forward for the mainstream? GH: We now see electric power as the mainstream way to go, with most chassis manufacturers developing this option. We already had an electric-powered Compact sweeper available as part of our range, the City Cat EV, and have now developed what we believe to be Europe’s first full-size fully electric truck mounted sweeper, the VE652, otherwise known as evie (Electric Vehicle/Intelligent Electronics). It is a full-size truck sweeper mounted on a specially modified 16 tonne chassis, and driven by a high-performance 350kW electric motor, powered by a 200kWh Lithium Ion Phosphate battery-pack. Our engineering team first started developing this as a proof of concept vehicle to see if it was possible for a 16-tonne fully electric sweeper to perform a complete work shift on an overnight charge – and it has proved that it can. The result is a zero-emissions, low-noise, low-maintenance full-size sweeper – which we see as industry-changing going forward. It is all very exciting because it is the first sweeper of its kind in Europe – and we believe it is probably the first commercially available in the world – and it is going to give authorities the opportunity to make a real difference to air and noise pollution. A first production batch is currently being built at our manufacturing plant in Surrey, and there has already been huge interest from cities all over the world. F: What does the future hold for the Johnston range in terms of alternative fuels? GH: Bucher (Johnston Sweepers’ parent group) are investing heavily in alternative fuels and plan to electrify the whole product range. We already have a 2m3 compact sweeper, a truck mounted road sweeper, a truck mounted spreader and demountable spreader available to purchase today. For more information: Johnston Sweepers

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Rapid Eye Therapy (RET) Many new forms of energy medicine are beginning to make their way into the mainstream. Rapid Eye Technology (RET) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are among them. Having trained and practiced many of these techniques, Rapid Eye Therapy as developed over 25 years ago, by Ranae Johnson has proven time and time again to be the most comprehensive and advanced of the techniques in current use. - RET is a method for releasing negative beliefs and emotional stress, on all levels of ones being empowering individuals to live a happy, productive life - RET simulates REM sleep, your body’s own natural release system. - Powerful quick release happens without necessarly reliving trauma. - Accessing the whole mind/body system while in an awake state allows you to be in control of your own journey. - Where once it was accepted that psychotherapy often took years, RET is astonishingly rapid. Clients of Integrative Therapy Irl., utilising RET have found that problems that were resistant to years of psychotherapy were being resolved in a very short amount of time, sometimes, within a few sessions. - RET by releasing negative belief systems, negative thought forms, and emotions—all of which contribute to emotional stress. Typically, RET sessions are conducted in 1 to 1.5 hour blocks. Why is RET so effective? Neurologically RET replicates the deep processing, ordering and discharging that we do naturally each night during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of dreaming. By using blinking, breathing, eye movement, and specific verbal cues REM sleep is simulated (Rapid Eye Movement) in a wide awake state. This cause the left and right hemispheres of the brain to communicate and “wide awake dreaming,” which characterises’ rapid eye therapy, takes place. This type of dreaming is our body’s natural discharge mechanism. During REM sleep we process, clear and integrate our day’s experiences; the eyes move rapidly under the eyelids and the eyelids blink or twitch. Too often REM sleep is unable to deal with all the information we need to process and a large portion of the night sleep is spent trying to process a bombardment of past, present and future fears. Although you may have slept all night you wake exhausted having done a hard nights work. RET, physiologically and psychologically, opens up the neuropathways where the energetic memories of our personal and inherited traumatic experiences are trapped. For instance, being trapped in the birth canal, trapped in a car accident, or trapped in a relationship, are all on the same neuropathway. We believe neurons in the brain stem switch on the same way they do in REM sleep, causing communication at the cellular level throughout the body. Energy confined at the cellular level by emotional or physical trauma is thus accessed allowing energy discharge through a fast eye blinking process. Clients release issues and emotions at a comfortable rate without reliving incidents.

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By Jeremy Hsu, , Published May 16, 2015 Ancient water may lie hidden within the largest volcano on Mars, researchers now say, and they speculate that such a setup could also harbor life. While there is no firm evidence that Mars does or ever has hosted life, one of the prerequisites would be water. The surface of the red planet is bone dry, but several studies have shown liquid water may once have flowed on Mars and could still exist in pockets below the surface. The Martian volcano Olympus Mons is about three times the height of Mount Everest, with gentle slopes that sprawl across more than 150 miles of the planet surface. The widespread volcanic material suggests the presence of water-formed clay which can reduce friction — an effect seen on Earth at volcanoes in Hawaii. "What we were analyzing was the structure of Olympus Mons, why it's shaped the way it is," said Patrick McGovern, a geophysicist at the NASA-affiliated Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston. "What we found has implications for life — but implications are what go at the end of a paper." NASA's hard-digging Phoenix lander uncovered water ice last year on Mars. So some researchers think it's reasonable to suspect water that may lie trapped underneath the largest volcano in the solar system, although many suspect that it remains ice-locked. McGovern and Julia Morgan, a Rice University geologist, used computer models to simulate how Olympus Mons might have formed. They concluded that only ancient clay sediments could account for the volcano's asymmetric shape. And where there's sediment, water must have been involved at some point. The European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft has in recent years found abundant evidence of clay on Mars. This supports a previous theory that where Olympus Mons now stands, a layer of sediment once rested that may have been hundreds of meters thick. What may be trapped underneath is of great interest, said the researchers. Fluids embedded in an impermeable, pressurized layer of clay sediment would allow the kind of slipping motion that would account for Olympus Mons' spread-out northeast flank — and may still exist in deep, trapped pockets within the volcano. "This deep reservoir, warmed by geothermal gradients and magmatic heat and protected from adverse surface conditions, would be a favored environment for the development and maintenance of thermophilic organisms," McGovern and Morgan write in this month's issue of the journal Geology. Such primal organisms already thrive deep in Earth's ocean near geothermal vents. Finding a source of heat would be the main challenge. "We'd love to have the answer to that question," McGovern said, noting evidence of methane on Mars is considered by some to be another possible marker for life. Spacecraft have yet to detect a true thermal event on Mars, such as a magma flow or active volcano. "What we need is 'ground truth' — something reporting from the surface saying, 'Hey, there's a Marsquake,' or 'Hey, there's unusual emissions of gas,'" McGovern added. "Ultimately, we'd like to see a series of seismic stations so we can see what's moving around the planet." Copyright © 2009 Imaginova Corp. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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To cite this page, please use the following: · For print: . Accessed · For web: Figs. 114, 115. Worker. Dark brownish red to black with legs and antennae paler; body hairs sparse; microsculpture on head and alitrunk dense, giving somewhat opaque appearance; gaster shining. Clypeus not projecting forward beyond mandibular insertions, middle of front border incised; in the larger examples the cleft is deep, giving a bidentate appearance. Mandibles broad with five distinct teeth. In profile dorsum of alitrunk rather flat, propodeum with steep descending basal face; petiole broadly oval in front view. Length: variable 4-9 mm. Queen. Similar in appearance with long steeply descending basal face of propodeum. Length: 8-10 mm. Male. Brownish black; clypeal emargination shallow, sometimes indistinct; petiole shallowly emarginate, low and thick in profile. Wings pale except for yellowish front border and stigma of fore-wing. Mandibles with apical tooth only. Length: 7-8 mm. Distribution. Sweden: Vastmanland, where Forsslund (1957) found it locally in old oak trees. Very rare. - Range: Central and South Europe, Portugal to Ukraine and Morocco to Poland. Biology. This species lives in small colonies of 30-50 individuals under bark or in dead wood of old trees up to 2 m or more above ground in open deciduous woodland or parkland. Workers forage singly and are fugitive. Alatae have been recorded in early summer, May and June. Found most commonly in these habitats: 1 times found in Pinar, 2 times found in Estanque rodeado de Q. Pyrenaica, 2 times found in garden, 1 times found in Q. pyrenaica, C. sativa, 1 times found in Quercus forest, 1 times found in semi-open garden, 1 times found in Encinar (Dehesa), 1 times found in stone wall near lake, 1 times found in trees along river, 1 times found in village, ... Found most commonly in these microhabitats: 1 times Troncomuerto de pino, 2 times Agalla de cinípido, 2 times on shrubs, 1 times On wooden construction, 1 times on stones under tree, 1 times Nest under bark (Q. Pyrenaica), rotten log, 1 times in large log, 1 times in grass nr. Tree, 1 times foraging on plant, 1 times Corteza de Pinus Pinea, 1 times Sobre encina, ... Collected most commonly using these methods: 8 times Hand, 7 times search, 1 times pit-fall trap. Elevations: collected from 30 - 1300 meters, 583 meters average Type specimens: syntype of Camponotus marginatus ruzskyi: casent0905398

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A water bug is a general term for bugs like cockroaches or palmetto bugs that gather around water sources. They are attracted to food and water, so the best way to prevent them is to make sure food and water are not left out in the open. Find out how to get rid of water bugs. Clean the Area Look for areas around your home that have food or standing water exposed to the air. Remove pet food if possible. Cockroaches and other bugs can live off of your pet’s food. If possible, organize meal times so that the dog or cat will eat all of their food immediately and you can wash the bowl. Place food in the refrigerator whenever possible. If it cannot be refrigerated, place them inside airtight containers. Use trash cans with very tight fitting lids. Trash cans and compost piles that are open to the air will attract, feed and hatch more bugs. Take out trash daily during roach infestation. Pick up around your house and yard. Water bugs live in places that are rarely cleaned and moved. Recycle newspapers and food containers every week. Make sure your recycling containers have tight fitting lids over them. Remove old cardboard boxes. These are popular hiding places. Look for standing water in and outside of the house. Pet water bowls, tarps, glasses of water, plant saucers, bird baths, and rainwater can produce inviting places for water bug hatching. Place a lid over the container of water. Turnover bird baths, pots, and other containers during the rainy season. Deep clean the kitchen with a disinfectant. Make sure you include kitchen appliances like the toaster, food processor, juicer, grill and other areas where food particles become trapped. Try Natural Pesticides Identify where the nest or nests are located. This will help you get rid of the water bug problem in a quick and targeted manner. Pour 2 to 4 cups (0.4 to 0.9l) of distilled white vinegar down all of your drains. Include your dishwasher, bathtub, and toilet as well as sinks. Pour several tbsp. of liquid dish detergent into your pool, if you notice an infestation. Turn your pump off. Allow them to die and float to the surface when they get stuck. Remove them with a pool skimmer several hours later. Turn the pump back on. Create a mixture of half powdered sugar and half baking soda. Sprinkle a thin dusting in the area of the water bug infestation. Wait for the bugs to die and remove them. Image Credits: Simple Pool Tips

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Egalitarianism has been part of the Australian scene since the 'Currency Lads and lasses' - the first born 'white' Australian children from English and Irish convicts, soldiers and immigrants – asked for payment for work, rather than being used as slaves. It was reportedly a feature of WWI Australian soldiers in both Palestine and the Western Front where they refused to salute British officers, but this may be exaggerated 'myth', and probably only happened in isolated cases where the soldiers felt no allegiance to a particular individual or in protest when, due to perceived incompetence, those in authority had lost respect. In Australian History, the Convicts who survived their captivity, being penniless and realising that they were trapped here forever, began families and either started businesses or accepted Land Grants, and tried to make a go of it generally. Their free born children developed the first uniquely modern Australian Culture. They were called the Currency Lads and Lasses because their curious habit of demanding payment in money for their work. This was most unusual in the Colony at that time. The military and their civilian attachments were paid from London, and the Convicts, the overwhelming majority of the population, were subjected to "forced, unpaid labour", today's definition of Slavery. Even so, at that time, 'correct' forms of address would have been used when speaking to superiors, even if the Aussies had no respect for them. I have noticed, however, in my lifetime, that it has only been in the past few decades where the nature of addressing someone with a title has taken a different twist. I often see this manifest in the media where interviews of prominent Australians are common - for example the television programs 7.30 Report, 4Corners, Lateline, Insight, 60 Minutes and others. The TV journalists all address leaders and leading personnel, including the Prime Minister, by their name only, such as: 'Julia Gillard', or scientist and Australian of the Year, 'Tim Flannery' (not even Dr Flannery, which he is entitled to be called.) The only reference to a title or position is in the introduction – for example, the presenter may introduce the prominent person by explaining that Tony Abbott is the 'The Leader of the Opposition', but once the face to face interview commences, only the person's name is given. Something similar has happened during the past generation of students at our learned institutions. When I was a student, we would always call our lecturers by their title – such as Dr Smith or Prof Brown. My adult children report that now, most lecturers ask the students to call them by their first name. The Australian church has also moved in this direction. It may be partly due to the impact of Pentecostalism where church leaders take the role of the Pastor as their function and anyone within Pentecostalism can hang up their shingle and call themselves a Pastor; and hence they may be called by their first names, such as Bill – or they may be called Pastor Bill. However, it is equally as likely that the Church in Australia is just following Australian cultural norms. Significant Australian non-conformist churchmen follow this same model – eminent churchmen such as Gordon Moyes, Rowland Croucher, Tim Costello, Ross Clifford, Keith Garner prefer to use their name rather than 'Reverend X' or 'Dr Y'. The Sydney Anglican Archbishop consistently refers to himself as 'Peter Jensen'; and if you happen to read the Sydney Catholic Archbishop's newspaper columns, it always simply signed off as George Pell. Following this trend, I simply call myself Mark Tronson although, like most Christian Ministers, there are a variety of titles (academic) Ministers can utilise. During the time Gough Whitlam was Prime Minister, 1972-75, we even 'did away' with the English titles of 'Sir', 'Lady' and 'Dame' (with the notable exception of Dame Edna Everage, who accepted a real English title from the Queen). Although those with the Australian honours may use a variety of letters after their name, such as AM for Member of the Order of Australia), they do not come with an 'honorific' such as 'Dr' or 'Sir' that is used as part of their title. It is interesting to note, as a Christian sociologist by the name of Tony Campolo has noted, that although Biblical leaders such as Jesus and Moses did not have titles, notorious rulers such as the Pharaohs and Caesar did. Perhaps Australian customs are closer to those of ancient times than we realise; where mere words and forms of address do not matter, but where we really honour leaders in our hearts, as long as they first earn our respect by their actions.

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Learn digital skills to enhance your everyday life Digital technology is becoming more and more commonplace in our lives, from communicating with family and friends to controlling the lights and heating in our homes. Advances in technology can have a positive impact on our lives, but can be difficult to keep up with. From sending emails and online banking, to carrying out tasks around your home or playing Scrabble with friends online, you can choose what skills you would like to learn to help make your everyday life simpler, easier and more fun. Learning new digital skills can also have a positive effect on your mental and physical health and general wellbeing and enable you to live independently for longer. You will be helped by our Digital Buddies – local people who are happy to share their own digital skills with others. As a learner, you will be paired with a buddy who can help you gain new digital skills at one of our regular events. Experimenting with technology can be daunting, but Digital Boomers makes it fun to explore and play with technology in a safe and supportive way. There are many more benefits to becoming a Digital Learner: Connecting with friends and loved ones Knowing how to use digital technology can help you stay connected with people in your life, regardless of where they are in the world. Through digital technologies you could use video calling to not only hear, but see, your friends and loved ones. Or, you can keep in instant contact with them through exchanging emails, mobile phone messaging or social media. Carrying out regular tasks Digital technology can help you carry out regular, everyday tasks such as food shopping, keeping track of appointments, controlling the temperature in your home, checking the weather and getting repeat prescriptions. You can even play games with friends and family, which many of our Digital Buddies tell us is a great way of keeping in touch with their loved ones. Many of our Digital Learners report that they feel more connected to loved ones, safer at home and more confident in exploring technology as a result of getting involved in our informal and fun training events. Meet new people and have fun Our Digital Buddies are from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds across Essex. They all want to share their digital skills to improve people’s lives, but they also want to enjoy doing it too! By becoming a Digital Learner you will meet new people and make new friends. Some of the skills you could learn include: - Social media - Using smartphones, tablets or computers - Navigating the internet - Using WhatsApp, Skype etc - Using email - Online banking - Online shopping - Smart speakers - Playing online games - TV (e.g. Netflix etc) - In-home technology

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With 3D printers making their way into classrooms around the world the addition of a standards driven curriculum is vital to teaching high quality lessons. With our lessons being taught in 13 countries to thousands of children, learnbylayers has gained a international reputation since we launched late 2017. Today we are pleased to announce we have expanded into Malaysia by partnering with leading stem providers Cuberlab. Cuberlab provide STEM solutions to schools in Malaysia and are a leading provider of 3D printers in the region. Supporting schools in Malaysia One of the key factors to learning about 3D printing, is how to teach children to create their own models and how to slice their and prepare their designs for printing. With learnbylayers and Cuberlab working together, teachers in Malaysia can now fulfil this aim. As part of the partnership schools who purchase a 3D printer will get the Beginners and Intermediate bundle along with a joint accreditation certificate from learnbylayers and cuberlab certifying them confident in 3D printing once they have completed the lessons. The lessons include TinkerCAD tutorials and Fusion 360 lessons, alongside theory lessons teaching children about where 3D printing is used in society and why it is used. Also as part of the curriculum they will learn about sustainability and how 3D printing compares to other more traditional manufacturing techniques. Phil Cotton our founder says, “I am extremely pleased to partner with Cuberlab and expand our network of resellers into Malaysia. With Cuberlab, Malaysian teachers will be well placed to hit the ground running and make a real impact in teaching 3D printing to children. STEM education is expanding rapidly in South East Asia and this partnership will help teachers educate children that are digitally literate in 3D printing.” Kumar Cuberlab representative said, “At Cuberlab we focus on 3D printing technology, STEM educational tools as well as engineering. With our new collaboration and endorsement from Learnbylayers, the leading 3D printing curriculum resource hub from UK will actually strengthen our 3D printing education initiatives in Malaysia. Learnbylayers partnership with has the potential to not only change the game for the education industry, but also will provide all Malaysian teachers and students’ access to quality curriculum of 3D printing which is growing as a fundamental technology to master in STEM fields.” Interested in partnering with us and becoming a reseller? Want to join some of the biggest brands in the world such as Kodak? Complete the form below and we will get back to you.

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Not everyone gains weight when they stop smoking On average, people who quit smoking gain only about 10 pounds You are more likely to gain weight when you stop smoking especially if you stop smoking when you have smoked for 10 to 20 years or smoked one or more packs of cigarettes a day. You can control life. Although you might gain a few pounds, remember you have stopped smoking and taken a big step towards a healthier life. What causes weight gain after quitting? When nicotine, a chemical n cigarette smoke, leaves your body, you may experience: Short-term weight gain. The nicotine kept your body weight low, and when you quit smoking your body returns to the weight it would have been had you never smoked. You might gain 3-5 pounds due to water retention during the first week after quitting. A need for fewer calories when quitting to smoke. After you stop smoking, you may use fewer calories than when you were smoking. Will this weight gain hurt your health? The health risks of smoking are far greater than the risks of gaining 5 to 10 pounds. Smoking causes more than 400,000 deaths each year in the United States. You would have to gain 100 to 150 lbs after quitting to make your health as high as when you smoked. The health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting are listed below. The Health Risks of Smoking **Your Heart Rate Increases **You expose yourself to some 4000 chemicals in cigarette smoke and 40 of these chemicals cause cancer. **You are much more likely to get lung cancer compared to a nonsmoker. Men are 22 times more likely to develop lung cancer, while women who smoke are 12 times more likely. **You are twice as likely to have a heart attack as a nonsmoker. **You increase your risk for heart attack as a nonsmoker. **You increase your risk for heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer (lung especially), emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and other lung diseases. The Benefits of Quitting When you quit smoking your body begins to heal from the effects of the nicotine within 12 hours after your last cigarette. Your heart and lungs start repairing the damage caused by cigarette smoke. You breathe easier and your smoker’s cough starts to go away. You lower your risk for illness and death from heart disease, stroke, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, and other types of cancer. You contribute to cleaner air, especially for children who are at risk for illnesses because they breathe others cigarette smoke. Adapted from the National Cancer Institute’s “Smoking:Facts and Tips for Quitting”

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Sequels are all the rage these days… even for NASA, apparently. At the American Geophysical Union 2012 convention in San Francisco today, NASA’s associate administrator for science John Grunsfeld revealed the agency’s plans for another Mars mission. Slated to land in 2020, it will be a rover based on the same design as Mars Science Laboratory. Estimated cost of the mission was announced to be $1.5 billion. This news brought mixed reactions from many of those in attendance as well as followers online, as while more exploration of the Red Planet is certainly an exciting concept, we have all heard — and seen — countless tales of budget cuts and funding problems throughout NASA over recent years, and many proposed missions and collaborations have had to be shelved or cut short due to lack of funds (remember ExoMars?) Even though the budget for this mission is supposedly “not being taken from other areas,” it’s clearly not going to them either. It will be interesting to see how this plays out across the agency. The full press release from NASA can be seen below: Building on the success of Curiosity’s Red Planet landing, NASA has announced plans for a robust multi-year Mars program, including a new robotic science rover set to launch in 2020. This announcement affirms the agency’s commitment to a bold exploration program that meets our nation’s scientific and human exploration objectives. “The Obama administration is committed to a robust Mars exploration program,” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. “With this next mission, we’re ensuring America remains the world leader in the exploration of the Red Planet, while taking another significant step toward sending humans there in the 2030s.” The planned portfolio includes the Curiosity and Opportunity rovers; two NASA spacecraft and contributions to one European spacecraft currently orbiting Mars; the 2013 launch of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) orbiter to study the Martian upper atmosphere; the Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport (InSight) mission, which will take the first look into the deep interior of Mars; and participation in ESA’s 2016 and 2018 ExoMars missions, including providing “Electra” telecommunication radios to ESA’s 2016 mission and a critical element of the premier astrobiology instrument on the 2018 ExoMars rover. The plan to design and build a new Mars robotic science rover with a launch in 2020 comes only months after the agency announced InSight, which will launch in 2016, bringing a total of seven NASA missions operating or being planned to study and explore our Earth-like neighbor. The 2020 mission will constitute another step toward being responsive to high-priority science goals and the president’s challenge of sending humans to Mars orbit in the 2030s. The future rover development and design will be based on the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) architecture that successfully carried the Curiosity rover to the Martian surface this summer. This will ensure mission costs and risks are as low as possible, while still delivering a highly capable rover with a proven landing system. The mission will constitute a vital component of a broad portfolio of Mars exploration missions in development for the coming decade. The mission will advance the science priorities of the National Research Council’s 2011 Planetary Science Decadal Survey and responds to the findings of the Mars Program Planning Group established earlier this year to assist NASA in restructuring its Mars Exploration Program. “The challenge to restructure the Mars Exploration Program has turned from the seven minutes of terror for the Curiosity landing to the start of seven years of innovation,” Grunsfeld said. “This mission concept fits within current and projected Mars exploration budget, builds on the exciting discoveries of Curiosity, and takes advantage of a favorable launch opportunity.” The specific payload and science instruments for the 2020 mission will be openly competed, following the Science Mission Directorate’s established processes for instrument selection. This process will begin with the establishment of a science definition team that will be tasked to outline the scientific objectives for the mission. This mission fits within the five-year budget plan in the president’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request, and is contingent on future appropriations. Plans also will include opportunities for infusing new capabilities developed through investments by NASA’s Space Technology Program, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, and contributions from international partners. NASA and John Grunsfeld will be hosting a follow-up press conference later today at AGU, which will be streamed live online at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST. Stay tuned for more information.

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Zozen boiler mainly specializes in the industrial gas fired boilers, coal fired boilers, biomass fired boilers, thermal fluid Heaters, oil-fired boilers etc. 2019-2-7 · A boiler or steam generator is a device used to create steam by applying heat energy to water.Although the definitions are somewhat flexible, it can be said that older steam generators were commonly termed boilers and worked at low to medium pressure (7–2,000 kPa or 1–290 psi) but, at pressures above this, it is more usual to speak of a steam generator. 2019-2-11 · A thermal power station is a power station in which heat energy is converted to electric power.In most of the places in the world the turbine is steam-driven.Water is heated, turns into steam and spins a steam turbine which drives an electrical generator.After it passes through the turbine, the steam is condensed in a condenser and recycled to where it was heated; this is known as a Rankine cycle. Boiler & Industrial Plant has for many years been a leader in steam and condensate reticulation, and we are proud to add the Steam Trap Survey Division to our range of services. What does a leaking steam trap mean for your business? Directly linked, this will mean a loss in steam, a loss in electricity, a […] 1997-9-1 · Electric Water Heaters. The typical electric unit is wired to a 220-volt circuit. To heat the water, the current passes through electrical-resistance heating elements—usually two, one at the 2019-2-11 · Application of this regulation. 3 (1) This regulation applies in respect of every boiler and boiler plant, every pressure plant, every pressure vessel, every pressure piping system, every fitting, every plant and all refrigeration equipment and refrigeration plants. (2) Despite subsection (1), this regulation does not apply to any of the following: 2010-12-17 · 2 Benefits of Nalco programs such as TRANSPORT PLUS ® include: • boiler cleanliness for optimized heat transfer, lower fuel bills, and fewer tube failures The RS 10 from Star Born by Andre Norton, 1957.Artwork by Dean Ellis.Judging from the size of the people, the ship is approximately 128 meters high (420 feet). 2008-10-21 · Expanding the tubes into the tubeplates. I tried using a commercial tube expander, but its bulky head prevented its use around the edges, especially the tubes near the crown sheet. Buy solar bargains now. Both kinds: solar PV and solar water heating (PV pumped, of course) from a nationwide UK solar supplier! Get a solar quote instantly! Solar panel electricity (PV) systems with FIT subsidy OR £600 RHPP discount off solar panels installed for PV pumped solar hot water heating! The one stop solar PV / solar thermal systems solar panel shop in GB. GO CARBON NEUTRAL BIOMASS BOILER SYSTEMS GO Carbon Neutral with a Hurst Biomass Boiler System Reduce Carbon, Reduce Emissions, Reduce Operating and Fuel … Copyright © 2019.ZOZEN Boiler All rights reserved.

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URBANA, Ill. — Researchers from the University of Illinois and the Illinois Natural History Survey have published their 2019 field research results related to crop pests and diseases in Illinois. Report author Nathan Kleczewski, a plant pathologist in the Department of Crop Sciences and University of Illinois Extension specialist, says the report serves multiple purposes. “This annual publication is a nice one-stop-shop for applied research results for the season. It’s not just diseases — it’s weather, production and insects,” he says in a university news release. “In the future, we hope it can continue to expand to include other areas and crops. “Having these data published annually and stored for posterity is extremely important. You might forget that a year was particularly wet or dry, and that is why certain diseases were problematic or non-issues.” Kleczewski notes the report also includes information on management practices that didn’t work. “In applied research, the lack of an effect of a management practice is just as important as if a practice has an effect,” he says. “Why? Because management costs money and we want our producers to be as profitable as possible. If something doesn’t work, we want that information out there just as much as if something works.” According to the report, the wet 2019 spring favored fusarium head blight in some areas, and late planting resulted in pockets of corn impacted by southern rust. Tar spot, a major player in the 2018 season, was not impactful due to dry conditions in the middle of summer, increased prevent-plant acres in the northern part of the state and other environmental factors. Although diseases in soybeans were not a major issue, soybean cyst nematode was still present in the majority of fields to some degree. “In this year’s soybean nematode survey, we saw that soybean cyst nematode is really starting to adapt to the commonly used PI88788 source of resistance. This means that this nematode is not being controlled as efficiently as it was in the past,” Kleczewski says. “This first year of data really shows that producers need to be monitoring their fields for this nematode to ensure that their yields are not being impacted. Often you don’t see the damage caused, and fields suffer ’hidden’ yield losses. Routine sampling and implementation of integrated management practices can help keep this pathogen in check.” The report also contains evaluations of Bt trait packages and soil insecticides in corn, as well as foliar insecticides in soybean. Nick Seiter, an entomologist in the Department of Crop Sciences, headed up the evaluations for western corn rootworm, bean leaf beetle and others. “With these field experiments, we continue to monitor trait and insecticide performance for rootworm control every year to document resistance development and provide efficacy comparisons to our clientele,” Seiter says. The report is available online at https://bit.ly/36lhSvh and includes evaluations of plant varieties, management practices and products for insects, nematodes and diseases in corn and soybean, as well as results of statewide pest surveys.

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Helping Kids Become Independent Learners Series Helping Kids Become Independent Learners Series - Projects for You and Your Children to Do Together (while they take the lead) Make a bird house - There are many pre-made templates out there you can purchase either online or at a big box store. Many times, the pieces for these are precut and ready to assemble - it’s just a 3D puzzle you put together, which is absolutely fine! If you’d prefer to start from scratch, especially if you have older children, you can find birdhouse plans online, which is a great place to start, especially if this is your first time building something together. Take out the guesswork! After you’ve found your plans or purchased your template, make sure you have paints and brushes so that once the birdhouse is assembled, you can paint it together. Once your birdhouse is ready to go up, make sure you read about the best places to put the house so that it actually gets used by birdies this spring and summer. Make dinner together - This is a fun weeknight activity you can do together as a family. Have the kids pick out what they’d like to make for dinner some evening (plan for a future evening so there’s plenty of time to shop for ingredients). Once the recipe has been determined, sit down together and make a list of ingredients you’ll need to purchase for the meal. Head to the store together and have the kids do all of the shopping, making sure they’ve planned ahead so they purchase enough of each ingredient that the recipe calls for. Once you get home, let the kids do most of the prep work for the recipe, as long as it’s safe. Make sure they have freedom to make mistakes, and then have the opportunity to correct them. Cooking and baking together can be a very bonding experience, as well as being a great learning opportunity for your kids, not only in measuring and the technical side of cooking, but also helping them to learn independence and build self-confidence. Paint their room - Kids love to express themselves and since their room is their personal space, it’s filled with opportunities to tell the world and themselves where they’re at at the present moment. Maybe your child likes muted tones, or bright colors, or maybe they’d like to paint a mural on their wall. Whatever they enjoy most can be reflected on the walls of their room. First, have your child decide on a theme, color or a specific design. If they are designing a mural or want to paint a character on their wall, have them draw it out on paper first, then it’s easier to replicate on the wall. Next, head on over to your nearest paint store and get everything you’ll need to paint away! Work together as a family to achieve the desired look. If your child is old enough, maybe they can design and create the entire thing themselves. This gives them an excellent opportunity to practice doing a project from start to finish independently. Plant a Garden - It’s a great time of year to start thinking about planning and planting your herb, flower or vegetable garden! Sit down together and draw out a garden plan. Where are you going to plant it? How big will the garden be? What are you going to grow in your garden? Do you need to have a shaded area? These are all things to consider when planning your garden layout. Head outside with a shovel and rake and start to turn the area where your garden will be. Mix in some nutrient rich soil and turn again. Next, grab some seeds! Once your soil is ready, you can start to plant your seeds! Make sure to follow the instructions on the back of the seed packet so that you don’t plant them too close together. You can work as a family to maintain the garden, water it, weed it and eventually harvest it. Do a cool STEM project together - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) projects are fun and educational, and a great way to spend family time together. Choose a project where the kid(s) can take the lead and be the ‘teacher’. The activities for STEM are virtually endless. If you’re not sure about an activity, you can always Google ‘STEM activities for kids’ and you’ll have all the choices in the world that you could ever need. There are projects as simple as making a bird feeder out of peanut butter and seeds to creating a volcano to making robots. Giving kids the opportunity to be independent creatively while learning is one of the most important skills we can give to them. We’ll be featuring many ways to help your kids become independent learners in the coming weeks.

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The chairman of the Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) has told Network that 2020 will be a key milestone on the road to net-zero, when it plans to "build a significant coalition for the decarbonisation of heat through electrification". Bean Beanland argued that electricity-powered heat pumps are the most viable low carbon heat solution for new homes or retro-fits today, while widescale conversion of the gas grid to hydrogen is at least ten to 15 years away. Beanland told Network: "If we can get it right with government, if we can persuade them of the merits of electrification of heat in the built environment in the absence of other technologies that are technically and commercially viable, it could be a defining year. "We don't have hydrogen at scale - it's still some way off in terms of availability and commercial viability - we don't have biofuels at scale, heat pumps is all we have. "There's a danger we do nothing to 24 or 25 million homes on the gas grid for the next 10 to 15 years - that's how long the commercialisation of hydrogen might take - then we only have 15 years to decarbonise the built environment. So we have a job of work to do." The GSHPA has begun 2020 by unveiling a new logo, with a design that represents systems for ground and water source heat pumps. The GSHPA, which represents installers, consultants and suppliers, has also emphasised its GSHPA Standards, which ensure good customer outcomes, and its technical CPD programme. The association says that ground-source heat pumps can be installed anywhere in the UK, using a borehole or shallow trenches or by extracting heat from a pond, a lake or even the sea. On hydrogen Beanland emphasised that all low-carbion heat options would need to be exploited to reach net zero by 2050. "We're not looking to shut down the development of the hydrogen sector, we are absolutely convinced we will need all of these technologies to hit net zero. It's not a question of either/or, but both. "But at the moment, the electrification of heat is the only game in town. So we need policy that allows us to get that going and then bring on other technologies as they become viable." Such a policy environment would include measures in the Future Homes standard and the next iteration of the Renewable Heat Incentive. "The long-term strategy needs to signal that fossil fuels are on the way out and that alternatives need to be supported. At the moment we have no visibility that the market will be supported, so there is no investment and training." The GSHPA's plans for 2020 include pressing the government on its plans to replace or redesign the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme, which is set to close at the end of March 2021. "At the moment there's no visibility of what comes next. All stick and no carrot puts us at a hazardous cliff edge. Will they modify it? Go with something different? Will they continue support for low emissions heat? We could do with some visibility from government on what comes next." An indication of government policy could come in the budget on 11 March, he said, or the long-awaited energy white paper and the government's heat strategy. Beanland also hoped that the final version of the government's Future Homes Standard, which is currently out for consultation, would retain the heat-pump friendly policies of the draft. "There are several elements that could make a difference to the heat pump sector. It mentions a "return to [hot water] storage", which also suits other technologies - you can store excess heat from solar PV for hot water with an immersion heater." As well as hot water storage, it suggests mandatory flow and return temperatures, which will play towards the heat pump sector, as they are efficient at lower temperatures. "It also ought to be supported by the fossil fuel industry, as low flow temperatures mean that [today's gas-powered] combi boilers actually do condense [and operate more efficiently] - so it should get industry support. He also emphasised that heat pumps offer summer cooling as well as heating. "The majority of the energy load in the commercial sector is actually for cooling, not heating, and housebuilders are now getting more complaints about new homes overheating than being hard to heat. Passive cooling via a heat pump is very efficient. "It can all be done - it just needs a policy environment that allows us to do it." The GHSPA also said that its work in 2020 would draw on "increasing public interest in preventing climate change, kindled by Greta Thunberg and David Attenborough".

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Juniper and Sycamore Classes Mrs L Stafford Carroll Mrs P Nunn This year’s topics: Autumn term – “Why do some creatures no longer exist?" & "Has there ever been a better time to live here?” Spring term – “Mysterious materials” & "The Lady of Shalott" Summer term – “The Great British Take Off and Changes” All children are expected to read every day and to provide evidence of this in their blue homework diaries. They need to learn to read and spell the relevant word lists for their year group. They should also practice their multiplication and division facts so they are able to recall these fluently. Click below to visit our Homework page for year group spelling lists and guidance on supporting your child's reading. In addition, older children are able to choose the homework tasks they complete from the grid below. It is expected that each child will achieve at least 36 points over each half term. Additional homework tasks may be set for children to access through DB Primary. Pupils in Year 6 also receive a maths slip every Friday, allowing them opportunities to rehearse and embed their learning. These are always due to be returned the following Monday. Every class has a weekly library session during which time they can exchange their reading books and ask for guidance and support for their individual book choices from our School Librarian. Library days are Tuesdays for Sycamore Class and Thursdays for Juniper Class. Please ensure your child has all the correct clothes for PE in school at all times. These must all be labelled clearly with your child’s name (including their shoes). Click below to visit our Uniform page for more information about sports and PE kit. If your child wears earrings it is easier to remove them before school on these days. Children will be asked to take out their own earrings for PE. If they are unable to do so, they must be covered with micro-porous tape during PE. All children in Year 6 have the opportunity to participate in gardening during the year. The children are divided into groups of 15 and each group completes an hour of gardening once a fortnight on a Thursday. A letter will be sent home to parents explaining exactly what is required when it is your child’s turn to take part. All children are encouraged to bring a water bottle to school each day to drink regularly in their classroom and maintain good hydration. Please ensure your child’s name is written clearly on their bottle. Please provide your child with a piece of fruit or vegetable to eat during their mid-morning break. Parents have the option of ordering a small carton of milk. Click below for more information about fruit and milk. A healthy and nutritious lunch will help to boost your child’s energy levels for learning throughout the afternoon. We encourage all our children to eat a hot meal each day. However, if you choose to provide a packed lunch for your child, please remember that Northgate is a ‘nut-free’ school.

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Tip of the Week For many parents, you buckle up your kids and off you go to daycare, school or the park. You trust their car seat or booster seat will keep your child safe should something happen, but are you sure the seat you installed months or years ago is truly secure? “I am deeply concerned that nearly half of all car seats are not used correctly,” says Heidi King, deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “You don’t have to be a parent to play a part in protecting children. I urge everyone to follow these simple tips to ensure kids stay safe in the car at every age.” The right car seat is the best protection in a crash Every 33 seconds, a child under 13 years old is involved in a car crash, according to NHTSA data. Even more startling: Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1-13. One of the most common mistakes parents and caregivers make is moving children to the next car seat too soon. No matter their age, you need to make sure that the car seat you use is the right one for your child’s age, as well as their size (based on their weight and height). Newborn to 3 years (infant and rear-facing car seat) The youngest passengers should remain in a rear-facing car seat until they reach the maximum weight or height of their seat. This positioning better absorbs the force of an impact, making it a better option for small passengers whose necks and spines are still developing. In fact, car seats have been shown to reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants (under one year old) in passenger cars. Keep in mind, even if your child’s feet touch the back of the vehicle seat, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re ready for a forward-facing seat. Parents shouldn’t move their toddlers into a forward-facing car seat until they’ve hit the maximum height or weight limit of their current car seat. 4-7 years old (forward-facing car seat) At this age your child will likely use a forward-facing car seat with a harness. One critical step for installing this car seat correctly is making sure to secure it with its tether, not just a seat belt. The tether is an adjustable strap with a hook that can be found at the top of most forward-facing car seats. When you secure the tether to the tether anchor in your vehicle, it keeps the car seat from moving forward in a crash, helping protect your child from head and neck injuries. Additionally, always make sure the chest clip is secured across the chest rather than on the belly. These clips have a tendency to move down, so it’s up to caregivers to align it properly. Make it a habit to always slide the clip up to the appropriate place after buckling your child in to their seat. 8-12 years old (booster seat) After a child exceeds the age and size limits of their forward-facing seat, they can transition to a booster seat. A booster seat lifts a child up and helps their body properly align with the vehicle’s existing seat belt. Kids should stay in a booster seat until they are big enough to sit properly with the lap and shoulder belt securely buckled. That means the lap belt is snug across their upper thighs, not their stomach, and the shoulder belt is snug across their shoulder and chest, not their neck or face. “Tweens” and preteens (seat belt) Once your child is big enough to ride safely without needing a car seat or booster seat, keep in mind the back seat is still the safest place. All kids 13 and under should ride in the back, even if they try to convince you the front is the “cool” place to be. For more advice and to find a car seat check location near you, visit NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat. Researchers for the the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that nearly 80 percent of drivers with blind spot monitoring systems were unaware of limitations or incorrectly believed the system could accurately detect vehicles passing at very high speeds or bicycles and pedestrians. Did you know Some vehicles come equipped with systems that allow parents to monitor their child’s driving or control things like top vehicle speed and sound system volume. For example, Ford’s MyKey allows vehicle owners to program a key for their teen driver to set the top vehicle speed (65, 70, 75 or 80 mph, with chimes sounding at 45, 55 and 65 mph), limit audio volume and give low fuel alerts. However a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study found that a third of respondents didn’t know their Ford vehicle was equipped with technology. — More Content Now Auto Bits: Car safety tips for kids of all ages Tip of the Week

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We have yet another entry to the massive list of diseases that respond well to cannabis (as detailed at this very website): psoriasis. This is a skin condition with red patches covered in silvery scales forming as a result of a problem with the immune system where an excess of skin cells develops and manifests on the surface of the skin before the cells mature. Usually, psoriasis affects the back, elbows, knees or scalp. About a third of those afflicted have a family history of the condition. Over 650,000 people in the United Kingdom suffer from psoriasis, with one being pop star Liam Gallagher. Black people are around 50 percent less likely to get psoriasis than whites. The condition is much less common in tropical countries, possibly because there’s more sunshine; it is believed that a trip to the tropics might alleviate psoriasis for as long as a person remains there. What psoriasis does to you Skin might crack and bleed. There may be inflammation elsewhere on the body. Affected people can feel an itch or outright pain. 30 percent of sufferers develop psoriatic arthritis, with joints becoming stiff or inflamed. Psoriasis is incurable but can be managed. Existing treatments have side effects, including diarrhoea, fever, increased chance of infection and liver dysfunction. Treatments sometimes become less effective with time as the body develops resistance to them. What you can do about psoriasis The human body makes endocannabinoids, which play a part in appetite, eye pressure, fertility, inflammation, immunity and mood. The active ingredients of cannabis are cannabinoids. Studies, such as a 2009 effort by the University of South Carolina, have shown that taking cannabis reduces inflammation. More studies, like the 2007 job by Nottingham University’s School of Biomedical Sciences , found that cannabinoids can slow the growth of skin cells, namely keratinocytes, and reduce their accumulation on the surface of the skin. Cannabis reduces pain, with a 2015 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association admitting that taking cannabis ?may be an effective treatment? for pain. Even more studies have found that cannabinoids can relieve itching. A review of these studies published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology in 2017 stated that the relief of itching was ?the most promising role for cannabinoids.? One of the worst aspects of psoriasis is the cracking and bleeding of affected skin. Yet more studies, like the one of mice by China Medical University in 2016, found that cannabinoids assist with wound repair. Stress can cause psoriasis flare ups. Taking cannabis lessens stress, and you probably don’t need a study to convince you. A 2010 study published in the Archives of Dermatology shows that people with psoriasis are 39 percent more likely to experience depression. Depression can cause inflammation. Cannabis is effective in the treatment of depression. Take cannabis NOW! But … Except for depression, inflammation and pain, the best method of taking cannabis in response to psoriasis is as a tincture or oil which is put on the skin. This doesn’t get you high. Boo!

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The Rudiments of Written Arithmetic: Containing Slate and Black-board Exercises for Beginners and Designed for Graded Schools Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Company, 1877 - 200 σελίδες Τι λένε οι χρήστες - Σύνταξη κριτικής Δεν εντοπίσαμε κριτικές στις συνήθεις τοποθεσίες. Άλλες εκδόσεις - Προβολή όλων 13 leaves 50 cents 9 cents acres acres of land ANALYSIS annex barrels of flour bushels of corn bushels of wheat butter cents a bushel cents a pound ciphers column common denominator common fraction contained cords of wood currency decimal places decimal point dimes dividend division divisor dollar a yard dollars a barrel Dry Measure equal EXAMPLES FOR PRACTICE expressed factors farmer figure following numbers fºr fractional unit gallons given number grocer bought hogshead horse hundred hundredths improper fraction inches integer long ton lowest terms Measure miles mills minuend mixed number molasses month multiplicand Multiply paid pints pounds of sugar quarts quotient Reduce remainder right hand simple numbers ſº sold square miles Subtract subtrahend tens tenths thousand thousandths weighing whole numbers worth Write yards of cloth Σελίδα 142 - Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November ; All the rest have thirty-one, Except the second month alone, Which has but twenty-eight, in fine, Till leap year gives it twenty-nine. Σελίδα 114 - RULE. Divide as in whole numbers, and from the right hand of the quotient point off' as many places for decimals as Che decimal places in the dividend exceed those in the divisor. Σελίδα 41 - The number thus added to itself, or the number to be multiplied, is called the multiplicand. The number which shows how many times the multiplicand is to be taken, or the number by which we multiply, is called the multiplier. Σελίδα 81 - To reduce a mixed number to an improper fraction, — RULE : Multiply the whole number by the denominator of the fraction, to the product add the numerator, and write the result over the denominator. Σελίδα 60 - PROOF. Multiply the divisor and quotient together, and to the product add the remainder, if any ; if the result be equal to the dividend, the work is correct. Σελίδα 156 - Write the subtrahend under the minuend, so that units of the same denomination shall stand under each other. II. Beginning at the right hand, subtract each denomination separately, as in simple numbers. III. If the number of any denomination in 1he subtrahend exceed that of the same denomination in the minuend, add to the number in the... Σελίδα 144 - TABLE. 12 Units = 1 Dozen . . . doz. 12 Dozen = 1 Gross . . . gro. 12 Gross = 1 Great Gross . G. gro. 20 Units = 1 Score . . . sc. Σελίδα 195 - The Liter is the unit of capacity, both of Liquid and of Dry Measures, and is a vessel whose volume is equal to a cube whose edge is one-tenth of a meter, equal to 1.05673 qt.

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“We must educate citizens about what they can do to help with environmental issues if we are to be good stewards of our environment,” said Lehi Director of Environmental Sustainability and Recovery, Todd Munger. In an interview with the Lehi Free Press, Munger explained the necessity of educating residents about what they can do in this effort. A five-member committee has been established to serve as an advisory group to learn, advise, and make recommendations concerning energy consumption, water conservation, clean air, open space preservation, and waste disposal. The five members are Steve Roll, Melynda Cummings, Curtis Payne, Susan Wilson, and David Bonner. According to Munger, many initiatives can be encouraged, “We can educate citizens about the harm to our air if we leave our cars idling. Citizens can turn off the water when brushing their teeth. We can encourage citizens to use recyclable grocery bags rather than plastic, single-use bags. We need to educate people about recycling food waste. Food that ends up in landfills rot, and produce methane, a strong greenhouse gas, that pollutes our air.” He went on to explain, “When we over-fertilize our lawns, the fertilizers leach into the soils where groundwater carries the nitrates into rivers and lakes causing seriously harmful effects of nitrification, and in extreme cases, Algae Bloom.” Munger said he intends to immerse himself in the numerous local committees created to address environmental concerns, including Utah County Clean Air Task Force, Utah County Sustainability Committee, Recycling Coalition of Utah, EPA Region 8 Sustainable Materials Management, and UCAIR. “There is a mountain of information out there. We need to create a community of awareness,” Munger continued. He explained, for example, solar panels wear out, and need replacing after years of use. “They are very large and have about a fifteen/twenty-year life span. How do we dispose of them when they no longer work?” Munger said technology is getting better. There are now small solar tiles used in building construction. These solar tiles are more efficient than the panels in use today. He added, “Citizens can use electric lawnmowers, and string trimmers instead of gas-burning ones. Every little bit helps.” Munger went on to explain that the City is forming a “Green Team.” This group will include one member from each of the City’s departments. Their job is to find ways to learn what that department can do to be environmental stewards. Lehi City has recently opted into C-PACE, an organization administered by the Governor’s Office of Energy Development (OED). The C-PACE program provides financial incentives to upgrade existing and new buildings for energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy projects. According to Munger, “These financial incentives will go to owners of old, and new commercial/industrial buildings who go above code requirements. These incentives are facilitated through a voluntary energy assessment lien on the property. “There are resources available but there must be a collective effort between citizens and businesses. We must get everyone on board. The new term used is ‘circular sustainability’ and we are engaged wholeheartedly in this effort.” Mayor Mark Johnson expressed excitement about the new committee and Munger’s efforts, “Todd is doing a great job and I’m excited about our committee members as well.”

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With seniors now outnumbering children in Canada, an increasing number of families are caring for aging loved ones. Often, this involves difficult decisions about whether to place an elderly relative or loved one in a care facility. UBC faculty of medicine’s Dr. Roger Wong, the executive associate dean, education and clinical professor in the division of geriatric medicine, believes that some seniors are entering facilities too soon. In a recent TEDx talk, he argued technology can go a long way to helping seniors lead independent, healthy lives—even in the face of early dementia. Why are seniors moving into facilities too soon? As a geriatrician, I have seen thousands of seniors and their loved ones over the years. People often ask, “Dr. Wong, my loved one has reached a certain age. Does that mean they should automatically be going into long-term care?” My answer is absolutely not. What I say is that age is a number. Life is more than a number. Every person’s story is different, and there are going to be situations when the right thing to do is to consider long-term care. But moving into long-term care is always a significant life change. There’s a loss of autonomy, a loss of familiarity, and even a loss of memories. Many times, seniors have lived in the same place for many, many years. It could be the home where they raised their family, where they saw children or even grandchildren being born. To many of them, moving out of that environment is a significant loss, and people can grieve over that. Inevitably, families and loved ones may feel guilty when seniors move into long-term care. Can seniors with dementia really live independently at home? By and large, someone with early dementia or newly diagnosed dementia does not need to move into a care facility, at least not right away. I think people make assumptions about dementia, and there is a negative stigma associated with it, particularly with Alzheimer’s disease. We need to remember that there are things we can do that can help seniors stay safe and longer at home, including those who are living with early dementia. In addition to safety-proofing the home to avoid falls, technology such as smartphones and smart watches can also be very helpful. They can provide medication reminders, and can act as a fall detector, sending a signal if someone has an impact on the floor. The GPS tracking function on a smartphone or smart watch can be helpful for those who are at risk of wandering. Home appliances can also be connected through the Internet of Things, which sends information about everyday devices and appliances wirelessly to a computer or smartphone, allowing family members or caregivers to check in virtually. They can see, for instance, if the electric stove is turned off, if the doors are locked at night, or who might be knocking at the door. Of course, you have to be mindful of privacy issues, but a lot of things are now possible, even at great distances. What function can social media play in seniors’ lives? There’s a lot of literature about the negative effects of social isolation and loneliness on health. For seniors, being socially isolated can be as harmful to their health as smoking; it can shave years off their life expectancy. Technology and social media can help with this. As an example, take mealtime, which traditionally is a very sociable time. But for seniors who live alone, they may be quite lonely during mealtime. Now, you can use an application to connect family members face-to-face around the world together, virtually, and have a meal together. Apart from technology, what precautions can be taken to help an aging loved one remain at home longer? I try to impress on people that there are straightforward and simple things that we can do to help maintain safety. For example, falls are very common among the elderly, but they don’t have to be a normal part of aging. They can be prevented with some simple steps. Look at whether there are loose rugs or floor mats, which can catch on a foot or cause slips. Consider whether the flooring is hardwood or carpeted, because a walking aid, like a walker, will be difficult to manoeuvre across thick carpeting. In the bathroom, are there raised toilet seats, and grab bars? These are simple, yet important things that can make a big difference. Above all, it is important to show compassion. Embrace technology before it is too late, but remember, technology cannot replace a real hug.

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How We Treat Schizophrenia As one of the nation's top treatment centers for schizophrenia, Skyland Trail provides expert, evidence-based psychiatric treatment for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder in our mental health residential treatment and day treatment programs Skyland Trail has expertise in treating individuals with complex diagnoses including first episode psychosis (FEP), chronic or persistent psychosis, schizophrenia and alcohol or substance use, schizophrenia and anxiety, or schizophrenia and depression. Note that we currently do not offer schizophrenia treatment for adolescents or individuals younger than 18. What is Schizophrenia? Approximately 2.5 million Americans are diagnosed with schizophrenia. An individual with schizophrenia may have difficulty distinguishing between what is real and what is imaginary. This often manifests in socially unresponsive and withdrawn behavior, including trouble with emotional expression in social settings. While the illness may develop over months or years, symptoms usually emerge between the ages of 15 and 25 and often earlier in males than females. Symptoms may come and go in cycles. Signs and Symptoms of Schizophrenia The "positive symptoms" of schizophrenia are things that are "extra," or present to those with schizophrenia but not present to everyone else. For example, someone with schizophrenia may see or smell things that other people do not see or smell, or hear voices or sounds that other people do not hear. Positive symptoms also include fixed false beliefs (sometimes called delusions). Someone may believe that they are being followed by the FBI or have been chosen for a special role in their faith community or government. Because they are struggling with these positive symptoms of schizophrenia, individuals with schizophrenia who do not receive effective treatment often are unable to develop the skills needed to live independently or thrive in society. Some of the most serious symptoms of schizophrenia may be hard to see. Known as "negative symptoms," these include "losses" such as the loss of: - Emotional expression - Logical communications - Ability to experience pleasure and even cognitive abilities. Because the first episode of schizophrenia typically appears at a time when young people are learning how to be adults, the long-term effects of these negative symptoms can have the greatest impact. Causes of Schizophrenia Like most mental illnesses, scientists believe schizophrenia is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. This is called the "stress-diathesis model." For individuals with a genetic predisposition for schizophrenia, experiencing stress, particularly trauma, can trigger the development of symptoms. Some potential risk factors for schizophrenia include: - a family history of schizophrenia - an autoimmune disease or "over active" immune system - father of advanced age - prenatal exposure to toxins or viruses that may impact brain development - early use of marijuana and other psychoactive or psychotropic drugs Effective Treatments for Schizophrenia While no cure for schizophrenia has been discovered, with proper treatment, many people lead productive and fulfilling lives. Early treatment can mean higher remission rates and better long-term outcomes. At Skyland Trail, our first priority is to identify an appropriate medication strategy to reduce the symptoms of psychosis, to control the hallucinations and delusions. But medication is only the first step. We then work to help clients manage their illness and develop skills they need to feel safe and healthy in the world. As part of our residential treatment program for schizophrenia, clients receive guidance and encouragement to manage their own hygiene and nutrition. A significant focus of individual and group therapy sessions is social integration, relationship building and emotional coping skills. All clients with schizophrenia or experiencing psychosis participate in computer-based cognitive training to prevent cognitive decline and improve cognitive functioning. Speak to a counselor at Skyland Trail to learn more about the symptoms and signs of schizophrenia and to learn more about treatment options.

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By AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NEWS As Florida patients and residents prepare for Hurricane Irma’s landfall this weekend, they already are employing lessons learned from medical teams and experts who treated victims of Hurricane Harvey’s Category 4 force, after it slammed the Texas coast on August 25. Florida will also face a Category 4 storm impact. And based on the projected path of this latest storm through Florida’s heavily populated coastline, Irma could cause one of the largest mass evacuations in U.S. history. Meanwhile, two other hurricanes are looming—Jose in the Atlantic Ocean and Katia in the southern Gulf of Mexico. The impact of natural disasters on cardiovascular disease patients can be unrelenting. Studies of Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, as well as the magnitude 9 earthquake in Japan in 2011, found an uptick in heart attacks and strokes, and in some studies more deaths from those causes, following the disasters. Those who are managing heart disease and diabetes—along with their caretakers—are advised to carry with them at least a summary of their medical history along with their evacuation packs, snacks and water. Emergency medicine doctors advise these “go” packs contain medicines, portable medical devices as needed, electronic medical records stored on portable drives, and prescription histories and dosages on USB drives or on paper, all encased in waterproof plastic bags or containers. As with Hurricane Harvey, Irma’s expected large path of destruction and flooding will markedly hinder exits of evacuees. This impacts chain of survival efforts and recovery after cardiac events. Houston authorities received 60,000 to 70,000 calls for help during Harvey while much of the city was underwater and lifesaving logistics were imperiled. Ambulances and EMS couldn’t quickly access homes, and getting patients to the nearest hospital—let alone the hospital best equipped to treat their particular emergency—was at best a struggle. “These are all things we normally do routinely,” said Joaquin Cigarroa, M.D., professor of medicine and chief of the OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute in Portland. “But they were calling from rooftops. Coupled with the disruption of the infrastructure, there is an expected increase in heart attacks, stroke and sudden death.” With special caution to those who have had recent procedures, Anand Irimpen, M.D., chief of cardiology at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, said: “Patients who have had recent stents are particularly vulnerable for their stent closure if they stop their aspirin and/or Plavix or its equivalent. When these medications are stopped, cardiac patients are prone to heart attacks, particularly in these stressful conditions.” Eating healthily may also be a challenge in shelter or temporary conditions, added Irimpen, also an associate professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. During Hurricane Harvey, large mobile pharmacies built inside 18-wheelers rolled into Houston quickly to provide medication to shelter populations and patients. According to James J. McCarthy, M.D., chair of the department of emergency medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, the city led both large-scale shelter and clinic operations, bolstered by local medical school staffs of the University of Texas and Baylor University and affiliated departments and federal disaster teams. In order to quickly triage and dispense medications for high blood pressure, diabetes and other conditions, Disaster Medicine Assistance Team squads of 20 to 40 people were deployed in various outposts across the city within 36 to 48 hours, he said. “The mental health burden of a natural disaster is difficult to overstate for patients, for citizens,” McCarthy said, “which is why we had psychiatry [staff] at these shelters as well. We have to make sure it’s not their heart, but anxiety and stress are major components of a medical response like this. They certainly go hand-in-hand with hypertension and the increased risk of all the cardiac events.” As McCarthy tended to patients at UT Health and coordinated the center’s physician response at area shelters, his fishing buddies took their 16-foot flat-bottom boat and joined other civilian volunteers who ferried residents to safety. “My fishing partners spent the week rescuing over 100 people from homes,” he said. As doctors and patients affected by Harvey focus their attention on the storm’s short-term and long-term health consequences, Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful storms on record, has Florida in its sights. As of Friday, the entire Florida National Guard, some 7,000 members, will be deployed in the state.

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In this crucial sense, the theory of punctuated equilibrium adopts a very conservative position. The theory asserts no novel claim about modes or mechanisms of speciation; punctuated equilibrium merely takes a standard microevolutionary model and elucidates its expected expression when properly scaled into geological time. The formation in geological time of the human body by the laws of physics (or any other laws of similar nature), starting from a random distribution of elementary particles and the field is as unlikely as the separation of the atmosphere into its components. The complexity of the living things has to be present within the material [from which they are derived] or in the laws [governing their formation].kurt gödel We always thought the living earth was a thing of beauty . It isn’t. Life has had to learn to defend itself against the planet’s random geological savagery.arthur c. clarke Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice.will durant The vigorous branching of life's tree, and not the accumulating valor of mythical marches to progress, lies behind the persistence and expansion of organic diversity in our tough and constantly stressful world. And if we do not grasp the fundamental nature of branching as the key to life's passage across the geological stage, we will never understand evolution aright.stephen jay gould Finally, the claim that we equated punctuated equilibrium with saltation makes no sense within the logical structure of our theory so, unless we are fools, how could we ever have asserted such a proposition? Our theory holds, as a defining statement, that ordinary allopatric speciation, unfolding gradually at microevolutionary scales, translates to punctuation in geological time.stephen jay gould When we walk along a beach, we tread upon millions of years of biological and geological history.Gary Greenberg No geological difficulties, real or imagined, can be allowed to take precedence over the clear statements and necessary inferences of Scripture. Geology has joined biology in lowering mankind's self-esteem. Geology suggests how mankind's existence is contingent upon the geological consent of the planet.George Will The theory of punctuated equilibrium, proposed by Niles Eldredge and myself, is not, as so often misunderstood, a radical claim for truly sudden change, but a recognition that ordinary processes of speciation, properly conceived as glacially slow by the standard of our own life-span, do not resolve into geological time as long sequences of insensibly graded intermediates (the traditional, or gradualistic, view), but as geologically “sudden” origins at single bedding planes.stephen jay gould

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Here on the ‘Towards Dolly’ team we couldn’t let the 05 July go by without celebrating our namesake, who was born on this day in 1996. To most people, Dolly the sheep (1996-2003) needs no introduction. The first mammal to be cloned from adult cells, Dolly was produced at the Roslin Institute, Edinburgh as part of research into producing medicines in the milk of farm animals. The creation of Dolly met with public acclaim and outcry, fuelling the continuing debates surrounding the ethics of cloning. Most people know the basics about Dolly (including, of course, how she acquired her name), but here are a few facts that may surprise: Dolly’s birth was kept under wraps for seven months Dolly’s birth was announced to the world in Nature (385, 753-844) on 27 February 1997, when Dolly was already seven months old. (This time delay was so that the research could be properly prepared for presentation.) Although the journal featured ‘Dolly’ on the front cover, the ‘announcement’ was couched in somewhat muted terms: ‘Viable offspring derived from fetal and adult mammalian cells.’ It is only towards the close of the article that the phrase ‘The lamb born after nuclear transfer from a mammary gland cell is, to our knowledge, the first mammal to develop from a cell derived from an adult tissue’ suggests the importance of the event. Even so, few people at Roslin realised what the strength and duration of public interest in Dolly would be. Of course, there are naturally occurring clones in nature, such as in bacteria. In terms of laboratory cloning, transgenic frogs, mice and cows have been available from the 1980s onwards. The difference with Dolly was that it is so much more difficult to clone from an adult cell. Dolly was the only live lamb to emerge from 277 attempts. Ever heard of Megan and Morag? Megan and Morag were identical twin sheep cloned from the same embryo and were the first mammals to have been successfully cloned from differentiated cells. They were born at the Roslin Institute in July 1995. Although Megan and Morag never got the same level of publicity as Dolly was to have, there was a lot more resting on their birth. Crucially, Megan and Morag demonstrated that viable sheep can be produced by nuclear transfer from cells which have been cultured in vitro. The technical breakthrough which produced them made Dolly the sheep possible. Polly and Molly the sheep Since Dolly, other sheep have since been cloned from adult cells, as have cats, rabbits, horses, donkeys, pigs, goats and cattle. In 1997, two ewes were born at Roslin which were the first mammals to have been successfully cloned from an adult somatic cell (like Dolly) and to be transgenic at the same time. Scientists used cells into which a new gene had been inserted so that the animals produced a therapeutic protein in their blood. Polly and Molly built on the work that had been done with Dolly to demonstrate the therapeutic potentials of recombitant DNA technology combined with animal cloning. Read more about Dolly and the work of the Roslin Institute here: http://www.roslin.ed.ac.uk/public-interest/dolly-the-sheep/ Over the next two years, I will be cataloguing the papers of Professor Sir Ian Wilmut (part of the team who cloned Dolly), Professor Grahame Bulfield (former Director of Roslin) and the Roslin Institute itself as part of the second phase of our Wellcome Trust-funded project. I look forward to discovering more about Dolly the sheep as well as the work of the Roslin Institute from its inception in 1993 until the early 21st century. Photograph reproduced with kind permission of Murdo Macleod.

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Naturally occurring clay from Kisameet Bay, B.C. — long used by the Heiltsuk First Nation for its healing potential — exhibits potent antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant pathogens, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. The researchers recommend the rare mineral clay be studied as a clinical treatment for serious infections caused by ESKAPE strains of bacteria. The so-called ESKAPE pathogens—Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species—cause the majority of U.S. hospital infections and effectively 'escape' the effects of antibacterial drugs. “Infections caused by ESKAPE bacteria are essentially untreatable and contribute to increasing mortality in hospitals,” says UBC microbiologist Julian Davies, co-author of the paper published today in the American Society for Microbiology’s mBio journal. “After 50 years of over-using and misusing antibiotics, ancient medicinals and other natural mineral-based agents may provide new weapons in the battle against multidrug-resistant pathogens.” The clay deposit is situated on Heiltsuk First Nation’s traditional territory, 400 kilometres (250 miles) north of Vancouver, Canada, in a shallow five-acre granite basin. The 400-million kilogram (400,000 tonne) deposit was formed near the end of the last Ice Age, approximately 10,000 years ago. Local First Nations people have used the clay for centuries for its therapeutic properties—anecdotal reports cite its effectiveness for ulcerative colitis, duodenal ulcer, arthritis, neuritis, phlebitis, skin irritation, and burns. “We’re fortunate to be able to partner with UBC on this significant research program” says Lawrence Lund, president of Kisameet Glacial Clay, a triple bottom line business formed to market cosmetic and medicinal products derived from the clay. “We hope it will lead to the development of a novel and safe antimicrobial that can be added to the diminished arsenal for the fight against the ESKAPE pathogens and other infection-related health issues plaguing the planet.” In the in vitro testing conducted by Davies and UBC researcher Shekooh Behroozian, clay suspended in water killed 16 strains of ESKAPE bacteria samples from sources including Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul’s Hospital, and the University of British Columbia’s wastewater treatment pilot plant. No toxic side effects have been reported in the human use of the clay, and the next stage in clinical evaluation would involve detailed clinical studies and toxicity testing. Loretta Li, with UBC’s Department of Civil Engineering, is conducting mineralogical and chemical analyses of the clay as well. MITACS, Kisameet Glacial Clay Inc. and the Tally Fund supported the work.

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Genetically transmitted lysosomal storage disease resulting in accumulation of acid mucopolysaccharides in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues characterized by coarse facies (gargoyle-like), profound mental retardation, considerable hepatomegaly, hernias, enlarged tongue, skeletal disorders (kyphoscoliosis), dwarfism, and respiratory and cardiac impairment. Alpha-l-Iduronidase Deficiency Syndrome; Dysostosis Multiplex; Dysostotic Idiocy; Johnie McL Disease; Hurler-Pfaundler Syndrome; Gargoylism; Lipochondrodystrophy; Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IH; Pfaundler-Hurler Syndrome; Thompson Syndrome; Hurler-Scheie Syndrome. Inborn error of metabolism of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). First described in 1919 by Gertrud Hurler, a German pediatrician (1889-1965). 1:10,000 to 100,000 live births. Autosomal recessive. Defective gene responsible for the production of alpha-l-iduronidase is located at chromosome 4p16.3. No sex predilection. Deficiency of alpha-l-iduronidase leads to tissue accumulation of dermatan and heparan sulfates. The disease leads to severe disorders within the extracellular matrix, which is made up of several proteins and sugars, including proteoglycan, the catabolism of which yields dermatan and heparin sulfates. Typical phenotype. Increased urinary excretion of dermatan and heparan sulfates. Deficiency of alpha-l-iduronidase activity in leukocytes and cultured skin fibroblasts. Prenatal diagnosis available (deficiency of enzyme activity in cultured chorionic villi or amniocytes, increased GAGs in amniotic fluid). Carrier detection possible using 4-methylumbelliferyl-α-iduronate. Infants appear normal at birth but develop typical phenotype by the end of first year of life, including coarse facial features, large, deformed skull, short stature, kyphoscoliosis, multiple skeletal abnormalities, clouded corneas, hernias, and hepatosplenomegaly. As the disease progresses, there may be narrowing of the coronary arteries and thickening of the cardiac valves and myocardium leading to heart failure. The course of the disease is associated with a progressive deterioration with mental retardation. Death from cardiorespiratory failure commonly occurs in the early teens. Hurler Syndrome: Almost 4-year-old boy shows the typical facial features of Hurler Syndrome. Precautions before anesthesia Assess cardiorespiratory status carefully and obtain appropriate investigations, for example, chest radiograph, echocardiogram. Assess airway and degree of cervical spine instability. Check medical history for evidence of airway obstruction during sleep. Treat intercurrent respiratory infections. Children with Hurler Syndrome frequently present difficulties with airway management that increases with age. About half of direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubations are very difficult, and securing the airway may fail in 10%. The airway is compromised by accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in the soft tissues of the head and neck. Airway obstruction may occur during induction of anesthesia, and face-mask fit may be poor. The trachea may be narrowed or flattened, necessitating the availability of ...

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Azalea "Pink Ruffles" is an ambiguous designation that refers to two varieties of the rhododendron family, the evergreen Rutherford hybrid azalea and the deciduous Exbury hybrid azalea. Both are hardy in the Mediterranean climate of United States Department of Agriculture's hardiness zone 8, and the Rutherford hybrid is also hardy in zone 9. To propagate Azalea "Pink Ruffles," the gardener must first determine which cultivar she is working with as the evergreen variety is best suited to propagation by cuttings while the deciduous variety works better from seed. Both prefer partial shade conditions with filtered light three to six hours per day and regular even watering to keep the soil moist. Rutherford Hybrid "Pink Ruffles" Take a 3- to 6-inch-long cutting from the new wood of the healthiest, most mature plants in June or July using a sharp, clean knife. Strip the lower half of the cutting of its leaves. Moisten the woody end and dip it in a rooting hormone to encourage root development. Moisten the rooting medium -- such as perlite and peat or bark, perlite and peat s -- thoroughly and spread it in flats or single pots. Place the cuttings 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep into the medium. Place the trays or pots in shady, outside areas when humidity is high or in a humid greenhouse. Use a mist system if available or water frequently. Shade and humidity help start the roots before the cutting dries out. Wait for the cuttings to root in four to eight weeks. Gradually expose the cuttings to outdoor conditions if started in a greenhouse before transplanting them into pots or flats filled with peat moss, sand and leaf mold. Protect them from freezing temperatures for the first year until they are well-established. Exbury "Pink Ruffles" Azaleas Collect seed capsules as they turn brown in October to November. Store the capsules in open-air containers at room temperature. Shred sphagnum moss and immerse it in water. Wring it out and fluff it. Sterilize a 3-inch-deep plastic container with a bleach solution and poke drainage holes in the bottom. Fill the container with sphagnum moss. Distribute the seeds evenly over the surface of the moss. Moisten them lightly with a spray water bottle but do not cover the seeds. Place a clear lid on top and place the container in a location with indirect light or under fluorescent lights to maintain the temperature between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait two to four weeks for germination. Transplant into separate pots or flats at eight to 10 weeks. Things You Will Need - Exacto knife - Healthy, mature "Pink Ruffles" azalea specimen - Rooting hormone - Perlite and peat rooting medium (bark optional) - Flat planting trays or pots - Spray bottle - Mist system - Plastic storage container - Sphagnum moss - Planting tray with clear lid - Fluorescent lights - Keep the soil moist but not soggy by ensuring good drainage. - With patience, deciduous azaleas can also be propagated by layering. Select a low hanging branch and bend it to the ground. Make a 1- to 1 1/2-inch upward cut on the underside of the branch. Dig a 3- to 4-inch hole at the site of the wound and plant the branch. Bend the branch top up and secure the buried part with wire or rock. Spread a layer of mulch over the planting site. It can take up to a year or more for the start to reach independent maturity. - Backyard Gardener: Rhododendron (Pink Ruffles Exbury Azalea) - Backyard Gardener: Rhododendron (Pink Ruffles Rutherford Hybrid Azalea) - All Season's Garden Shop: Azalea, 'Pink Ruffles' - Alabama Cooperative Extension System: Azaleas - University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services: Azaleas for Florida - North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service: Azaleas for North Carolina - Azalea Society of America: Propagation - North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service: Plant Propagation by Stem Cuttings: Instructions for the Home Gardener - University of Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture: Hybrid Azaleas - Thinkstock/Comstock/Getty Images

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Jan. 4, 2000 -- ASSOCIATED PRESS King Tut's Clothes Recreated By displaying re-creations of tunics, jackets and underwear found in Tutankhamen's 3,300-year-old tomb, creators of a museum exhibit in Sweden are hoping to breathe some life into the most famous of all Egyptian kings. "Tutankhamen is not just a death mask, he was a living person. When you see somebody's clothes, you get a feeling for that person," exhibit director Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood says. The exhibit is the result of a first-of-its kind effort drawing on artisans from Japan to Italy to re-create some of the clothes, which were in pretty bad shape after three millennia. Most of the originals, some of which are on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, have lost their colors and the fabric is badly deteriorated. "Some of the garments are just totally black," says Christina Rinaldo, an instructor at Boraas College's weaving school who helped create the exhibit. "Nobody would understand it. For the lay person (the exhibit) is one of the best ways to see Tutankhamen's clothing." Experts like Rinaldo and Vogelsang-Eastwood, who is from the Stitching Textile Research Center in Leiden, Netherlands, were able to interpret the blacks and browns of the deteriorated textiles to discern their original colors. The exhibit, which opened in October in Boraas, 260 miles southwest of Stockholm, travels to the Netherlands in April. Showings are also planned for San Diego; Chicago; Newark, N.J.; and Washington, D.C., as well as the European cities of Athens; London; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Leeds, England. The garments on display range from elaborate, gold-ornamented tunics to a simple loincloth, a triangular fabric piece worn as underwear. All are made of hand-woven linen, simulating methods used in King Tut's times. Rinaldo says modern machines weren't able to make thread thin enough to reproduce the fine linen needed, but she finally found Italian specialists who had the know-how. The exhibit features 36 copies of the several hundred garments found in the tomb, Vogelsang-Eastwood says. To Rinaldo, it's striking how modern King Tut's clothes look. "It's so close to what we do today," she says. "It's so modern. It's the same embroidery technique we use today. The gloves are shaped like those we have today. The underwear look like fabric diapers from before the 1950s."

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Geoengineering aims to slow global warming by manipulating climate, but risks are unknown Experts meeting in Berlin this week to discuss promise, pitfalls of climate manipulation methods In the race to slow global warming, science has been exploring ways to manipulate the climate, but until recently the conversations have been confined to laboratories. While the growing field of geoengineering offers promise, it also comes with all kinds of potential pitfalls, and that's what experts and policy-makers are discussing at a conference in Berlin this week. Geoengineering can be as simple as planting trees to remove CO2 from the air or as complicated as trying to use giant mirrors to reflect the sun into space or using wind-powered pumps to refreeze parts of the Arctic that have been impacted by global warming. The thinking is that simply reducing CO2 emissions may not be enough to slow climate change so there should be supplementary approaches researched and ready to deploy. "I'm extremely frustrated by how slow it's been to get real action on cutting emissions," said Canadian scientist David Keith, who is an expert in solar geoengineering. The idea behind his research is that fine particles scattered in the upper stratosphere could reflect some of the sun's rays and reduce or maintain global temperatures. It's a concept that's similar to how big volcanic eruptions are able to lower global temperatures, such as the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Phillippines, says Keith, a professor of applied physics and public policy at Harvard University. "If you reduce the solar input a little bit — we're talking one per cent or less than one per cent — you might reduce some of the climate risks, like global warming, like extreme storms, that come from the accumulated carbon dioxide," he said. 'We don't live in a risk-free world' Finding ways to hit the global temperature targets set by the Paris climate accord is a significant challenge. "We have the risk of accumulated carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, we can't wish that away … even if we eliminated all emissions tomorrow, it's still there," Keith said. "We don't live in a risk-free world." The risks are exactly what others are worried about. Once you begin a solar geoengineering process, can you stop it? What happens if things don't go as planned? And what about the repercussions of CO2 emissions not related to global temperatures, such as ocean acidification? Pat Mooney is concerned not only about the unforeseen impacts of geoengineering but also about the potentially reckless way governments and big businesses might leverage technology like Keith's solar interventions. "These governments haven't done what they should have done for the last 40 years," said Mooney, of Ottawa-based ETC Group, a non-profit that looks at the impacts of emerging technology. "We're just giving them another reason not to do it. So, I don't see the plus side of that. I don't see the logic of letting them off the hook." Maximize benefit, minimize risk In New York, the Carnegie Climate Geoengineering Governance Initiative (C2G2) is trying to bring governments and policy-makers into the conversation. "It's too important to leave to scientists alone," says Cynthia Scharf, senior strategy director with C2G2. "There are huge implications for almost any endeavour in society by using geoengineering." She says those implications range from land use to ethical and religious concerns to debates about who should bear the brunt of the unintended consequences of climate manipulation. Leaders, from heads of states right down to local politicians, need to be part of conversations addressing those issues, she said. "They need to be aware that these things are coming and look specifically at what it will take to maximize benefits — but, more importantly, minimize risks," said Scharf. Those conversations are underway now at the second Climate Engineering Conference, where 250 experts have gathered to discuss, among other topics, a code of conduct for research, international rules governing the field and how climate policy should deal with fake news. Keith says he recognizes the science of solar geoengineering is unproven, and it might not yet be the time to use it. But he is in favour of researching its potential. "It's nonsense to claim we have to do it," he says. "But I think knowing more about something that is potentially really useful for reducing climate risks is very important."

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Hi! We are Shelly Engelman, Kristin Patterson, Brandon Campitelli, and Keely Finkelstein of the Texas Institute for Discovery Education in Science (TIDES) at the University of Texas, Austin. The mission of TIDES is to promote, support, and assess innovative, evidence-based undergraduate science education. A large part of our work entails working with STEM faculty to evaluate the efficacy and impact of education programs on students. At the beginning of every project, our tendency as evaluators is to generate a logic model to visually represent how a program is intended to work and bring about change. Recently, however, faculty and staff’s reactions to logic models forced us to change directions and create a new, more useful and palatable format. Here are a few quotes from faculty highlighting some of the impediments to using logic models with STEM faculty: This [logic model] is really hard to digest and full of jargon. What’s the difference between an output and an outcome? Wow…this is over my head. I’d like to see this summarized in a table format. Cool…but, I don’t know how useful this will be. It would helpful if I saw a timeline with clearly delineated roles and responsibilities. How does this logic model relate to the evaluation plan? I’d like to see the logic model and evaluation plan on one page…in one figure. Where are my program’s goals in this model? Can we emphasize them more? Using a ‘who, what, when, why, and how’ approach, we re-designed our logic model to use terms, concepts, and a format that is more familiar to STEM faculty and staff. This approach not only captures the program essentials, but also assigns roles and responsibilities to staff members, establishes a timeline of events, integrates the evaluation component, and emphasizes the program’s goals. Instead of nebulous concepts framing the logic model (e.g., outputs), our re-designed approach is organized by the following questions; note how they are aligned to components of a logic model/evaluation plan: Questions aligned to… Why (are we doing this?) Impact/Outcomes What (are we doing?) Activities Who (is responsible?) Inputs When (will it be done?) Timeline How (will we evaluate Evaluation methodology it to know if it was done effectively?) Cool Tricks: Use a table format to rearticulate a classic logic model Guided by these questions, it is fairly straightforward to rearticulate a logic model into a table format. We found that non-evaluators gravitate to a table because they can clearly see the alignment between their program’s goals, activities, timeline, and the evaluation methodology. Here is an example below: Contribute Your Own Best Practices We appreciate that the evaluation community has more to learn about effectively communicating logic models to non-evaluators. Previous AEA 365 blog posts by Corey Smith and Matt Keene suggest that there is a need to explore alternative approaches to logic models. We invite you to share your best practices. For those interested, we could put together a panel presentation at a future AEA conference! Do you have questions, concerns, kudos, or content to extend this aea365 contribution? Please add them in the comments section for this post on the aea365 webpage so that we may enrich our community of practice. Would you like to submit an aea365 Tip? Please send a note of interest to email@example.com. aea365 is sponsored by the American Evaluation Association and provides a Tip-a-Day by and for evaluators.

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Plastic shopping bags have been banned in San Francisco and other cities around the world. Some municipalities are slapping on taxes and fees in an effort to cut waste. Even individual companies are taking a stand on the environmental debate over plastic bags, with some shopping centers requiring their tenant stores to stop handing them out. In Sweden, about a billion plastic shopping bags are used each year, most for a one-way trip from a store to the home and straight to the trashcan. One argument against plastic bags is that they are made from polyethylene, which in turn is produced from non-renewable petroleum raw materials. Another is that disposable containers of all types add to society’s enormous waste mountain. And when they get thrown away outdoors, plastic bags often add to long-lived litter since they aren’t readily broken down by micro-organisms and sunlight. And even when properly disposed of, plastic is often burned in municipal incinerators, where it contributes to the carbon dioxide emissions believed to cause global climate change. Early adopter of bioplastics It’s been 30 years since chemical engineer Gerth Jonsson began thinking about developing biodegradable plastics. But it wasn’t until about five years ago that a real market emerged. Noting an interest in green alternatives among its customers, the Swedish grocery chain ICA was looking for a more environmentally sound plastic bag. By the time Jonsson and his son, Magnus Jaeger, founded Tenova Bioplastics AB in 2003, compostable bags had been around for a few years. Tenovas production of bioplastic has now grown to about 2500 tons per year. ICA, still the company’s largest customer, buys about 100 million biodegradable plastic bags per year, about one-third of the number it hands out to its shoppers. In 2009, Tenova was acquired by the Swedish packaging giant Billerud. Based on polylactic acid Tenova’s plastic for shopping bags contains about 45 percent polylactic acid (PLA) combined with an added polyester known as Ecoflex, which is supplied by the German chemical manufacturer BASF. PLA is derived mainly from corn, though sugar beets and grasses may also used as raw materials. If the ratio of PLA is increased in creating the composite substance, the mechanical performance of the resulting plastic suffers, but Tenova and BASF are working together to develop a new formulation of Ecoflex that will reduce cost by allowing an increase in the amount of PLA in the mixture to over 60 percent. For the time being, however, bags made from bioplastic are considerably more expensive than traditional polyethylene bags. Bioplastic breaks down naturally, and can be added to industrial composters, although smaller home composters cannot handle the material in large amounts. Left outdoors, the bags will break down within a few months in warmer weather. The material meets EU requirements for compostability, and measured over the entire lifecycle, bioplastics release less carbon dioxide than traditional polyethylene. Conventional plastics made from polyethylene can also be more environmentally adapted. Derived from ethylene, the most-produced organic molecule in the world and an important industrial raw material, polyethylene is used in the synthesis of many chemical products. Ethylene is conventionally produced through chemical reactions that utilize oil as a raw material, but “greener” alternatives are emerging, for example starting with ethanol and removing a hydrogen molecule through a process known as dehydration. Several plants for dehydration of ethanol have been built or are under construction in Sweden, with a combined capacity of 550,000 tons per year. However, current methods for producing “green” polyethylene are 30 to 40 percent more expensive than conventional processes. One of the driving forces behind Billerud’s acquisition of Tenova was a plan to develop renewable plastic films that can be laminated with paper and cardboard. The company believes bioplastics have an important role to play in the future of packaging. Article published in July 2009

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SharingStories Digital Storytelling program is one of the major programs run as part of the SharingStories Foundation. It works with young people in remote indigenous communities, transferring digital media skills in order to support a creative digital storytelling practice. This process enables children to develop a creative voice with which they can explore, tell and share their own stories as well as participate in the creation of cultural recordings with their own elders. The program not only builds confidence in new technologies, it strengthens identity and builds community capacity through workshops that engage young participants with Elders, Country and Culture. Workshops run in Jilkminggan, Wugularr, Maningrida, Manyallaluk, Amanbidji, Kalkarindji, Pigeon Hole, Yirrkala and Elcho Island in the Northern Territory, Bidyadanga and Jarlmadangah in the Kimberley, Wilcannia in NSW and Lockhart River and Palm Island in QLD. It runs overseas in Tikari Tarapur and Buddha’s Smile School in Varansi, India and also with a group of children in Iquitos, Peru. SharingStories Digital Storytelling program involves a continuous refreshing and extending of skills. It also involves, where possible, the training of community facilitators. We provide selected content to Indigenous Community TV (ICTV) and Indigitube for distribution and screening. The program provides equipment that remains in communities for the purpose of ongoing content production. SharingStories Foundation maintains a moderated platform for young indigenous people in remote areas to upload and share their content and engage in creative dialogue both with each other and viewers of their stories. We also employ a curricular consultant who works closely with teachers in participating schools to design tailor made curricular units. These units focus on culturally relevant learning to achieve a broad range of curricular outcomes through implementation of digital storytelling practices. Outcomes include IT, Learning Technologies, Standard Australian English, Essential Learnings & Society as well as Environment objectives, amongst others. SharingStories directors would like to thank all those who have so generously given time and energy to the realisation of this program, particularly our sponsors who have made it possible, in particular Jeff McMullen and Michelle Flaskas from The Ian Thorpe Fountain for Youth have been essential to the programs growth and development. Clare Cahill from Adobe who has offered ongoing support and guidance, Moshe Rozenzveig from Head On Foundation who has been a great help with securing cameras for workshop participants. Kate Merrifield, Deborah Johns and Darren Fittler from Gilbert and Tobin for their legal assistance in the securing of Deductible Gift Recipient Status (DGR) for SharingStories Foundation. We would also like to thank those that have given and continue to give huge amounts of their time, creative ideas , thoughts and skills with little or no renumeration. Mick Hennessey, Jason Matthews, Nina Howard, Krista Scott, Mervin Mulardy, Roy Wunyumbi Ashley, Patrick Butcher, Johnene Watson, Djungadjunga Yunupingu and Murray Butcher for their role and contribution as members of the advisory council. We would also like to thank all those cultural facilitators who guide SharingStories trainers and participants on the ground and make the work possible. Thank you also to Simon Green who was actively engaged in creative dialogue and technical development during the projects conception and to Simon Coate for ongoing support . Thanks also to Professor Sisir Basu and the students at Banaras Hindu university for maintaining the Tikari Tarapur element of the site, to Daisy and Rajan Kaur Saini Ajan for all their work at the Buddha’s Smile School , to Carlos, Juan Carlos and Justin Touyz for maintaining and developing the Iquitos content and to all the staff, teachers and principles that have supported and assisted and continue to assist in the creation of content in the indigenous Australian communities that are involved in the SharingStories Digital online project.

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In adults, only about 20 percent of specific phobias go away without treatment, and agoraphobia gets worse with time if untreated. I developed agoraphobia and couldn't leave the flat. Anxiety disorders include agoraphobia and other phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and panic disorder. While experts believe the tendency to develop phobias runs in families and may be hereditary, a specific stressful event usually triggers the development of a specific phobia or agoraphobia. When agoraphobia accompanies panic attacks, it also responds to cognitive-behavioral treatment for panic disorder, often in conjunction with anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications similar to those prescribed for other phobias. For this reason, people with agoraphobia avoid places where they might not be able to escape if a panic attack occurs. Phobias belong to a large group of mental problems known as anxiety disorders and can be divided into three specific types: specific phobias (formerly called simple phobias), social phobias, and agoraphobia. The result can be severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms include agoraphobia, inability to communicate, uncontrollable anger and distress. I have agoraphobia - I can't leave the house without a " safe person " . Medication can block the feelings of panic and, when combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be quite effective in reducing specific phobias and agoraphobia. School phobia is often associated with other anxiety disorders such as agoraphobia or other mental health disorders such as depression. Treating agoraphobia is more difficult than other phobias because there are often so many fears involved, such as fear of open spaces, traffic, elevators, and escalators. At other times (e.g. agoraphobia, social phobia) avoiding the feared situation limits their life severely. CRD summary This review assessed (cognitive) behavioral therapy (( C)BT) and pharmacological treatment for panic disorder and/or agoraphobia. Kim Basinger - This southern belle and ex-wife of Alec Baldwin has agoraphobia, a fear of open spaces. Agoraphobia is the intense fear of being trapped and having a panic attack in a public place. An episode of spontaneous panic is usually the initial trigger for the development of agoraphobia. In severe cases, people with agoraphobia can no longer leave their homes for fear of experiencing a panic attack. A person with agoraphobia may have a panic attack at any time, for no apparent reason. Paxil and Zoloft are used to treat panic disorders with or without agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is the intense fear of feeling trapped and having a panic attack in specific situations. The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historial usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.

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120s Gold Medals Scaffolding the 120s Chart Just like Making 10 Go Fish, we pulled out our Making 120 playing cards. It was the perfect chance to practice skip-counting by 10s to find pairs of 120. This simple game will stay in our math-center rotations on and off for the rest of the year. Chart to Number Line – Say What?!? Noticing Patterns on the 120s Chart Another great game for recognizing number patterns on the 100s chart, as well as, ‘before’ and ‘after’ is SPLAT online! We played as a class on our SMART Board. Using different paint colors, students can visualize patters on the chart. We also played that students would take turns making number puzzles, “I’m think of a number that is one more than 15.” Everyone would circle it on their 100s chart (at their desk using a dry erase marker) and then, one special friend would SPLAT a number on the board. After highlighting patterns on our 120s chart, we turned our charts into number lines! This was a Lightbulb Moment for so many of my friends. “The 120s Chart is actually just a number line?? Say what?!?!” If you try any activity in this post with your friends, this is the ONE! I blogged about it earlier in the month; you’ll definitely want to check it out here. Real Life Splat A partner-version of SPLAT, 4-in-a-Row offers students practice in saying and identifying numbers on the 120s chart. Students take turns pulling a number, saying it out loud, and finding the number on the 120s chart. Students ‘win’ the game by pulling 4 numbers in a row (horizontally, vertically, diagonally). Using some partner games, we practiced adding and subtracting to 100. The best part? I was able to copy these games and send them home for families to play together. It was a perfect home-school connection. We’re also loving our 120 Puzzles. I snagged a 120s chart from online, quickly cut each puzzle into 10-12 pieces, and placed each puzzle in a Ziploc bag. During our whole-group time, students worked with their table to make the puzzles (each player taking a turn placing a piece before the next partner could go), and during centers, students had the choice to work individually or with a partner. If you have multiple puzzles going, make sure to print each puzzle on a different piece of cardstock so you can easily sort the sets if they get mixed up! Also, a highlight of our day is always Jack Martmann’s “Count to 100 Everyday” Song. It is a blast and gets my first-grade friends up and moving. Each decade is accompanied with a different exercise (windmills, running in place, shoulder shrugs). Since Jack’s song only goes to 100, we finish the last 20 numbers acapella. 😉 What are your favorite 120s activities? We’re always looking for ideas for our RtI groups, as well as, centers, so please do share! Join me for weekly classroom updates and free resources that are just-right for your guided math classroom!

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John Charles Leach was one of the soldiers that stood guard at the casket of Abraham Lincoln after the president’s assassination in 1865. Leach was picked because of his height, well over six feet. Leach was born on this date in 1947 in Crossingville, Pennsylvania. He served with the 103rd Pennsylvania infantry regiment in the last days of the Civil War. After guarding President Lincoln’s casket, he mustered out of the army in June. After his time in the army, Leach found his way to North Dakota – one of 42 men brought to the upper reaches of the Missouri River to build the Fort Yates Agency. Next, he started cutting wood near Fort Rice for the steamships that plied the Missouri. Strong in heart and muscle, no one could outwork him. He could cut 6 cords or more in one day. During the fall of 1872, John and his partner, Don Stevenson, with 30 teams of oxen, hauled 3000 cords of wood 6 miles to Fort Rice. During the following 3 years, the partners worked at cutting and bringing in hay for the military. John was involved in several skirmishes with the Lakota when they objected to the taking of the hay. During one incident, Leach shot No-Two-Horns in the leg. Another time, at the Grand River, Rain-In-The-Face shot at John and missed. It was said “Rain” was just playing with John and missed him on purpose. In 1876, during the gold boom in the Black Hills, Leach and Stevenson ran a large freight operation on the Bismarck-Deadwood trail outfitted with 60 wagons. Leach finally settled down, building a house at the Parkin Ranch on the lower Cannonball and ran a ferry on the Missouri river 3 miles east of the ranch. In the fall of 1883, John was invited by the Lakota nation to participate in the final great buffalo hunt that brought the species nearly to extinction. When the railroad ran its line south of Mandan to the mouth of the Cannonball and west to Mott, the town of Solen was established on the line just west of the Missouri. John moved to Solen, started a general store and did very well. In 1914, after Sioux County was organized, he was appointed County Commissioner. John Leach passed away in 1929 and is buried in the Union Cemetery in Mandan. Dakota Datebook by Scott Nelson Book, “Which Chosen People? Manifest Destiny Meets the Sioux” by Robert Dodge. John Leach, Forest Stream Magazine, June, 1921. Frank Fisk obituary, Welchdakotapapers.com

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Inactivity contributes to a laundry list of health issues, including obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other lifestyle diseases. Have you ever thought about how it impacts your mental health? Most countries in the developed world are facing soaring rates of anxiety and depression. We may have modern life to blame for this – our diets are poor, the cost of living has risen, and thanks to the internet there is a growing issue of social isolation. Inactivity is something else that modern life has brought us to. The sun is shining, but you’d rather binge the latest Netflix original. It’s a pleasant day, but you’re caught up on social media. You may have noticed that taking a long walk or enjoying a hike provides you with a temporary mood boost. Well, exercise is known to boost the body’s feel-good hormones. Suddenly, you’ve gotten a bit of exercise in and the problems in your life feel a bit more manageable. Yet, do you now follow up with more exercise? If you don’t, you’re missing out. A simple exercise is enough to give you a break from your worries and quiet your negative self-talk. Additionally, people can benefit from a variety of activities. There are certain exercises known to be calming, while others are good for boosting energy. So, you can choose the right types of exercises for your mental health situation. Of course, there’s also the benefit that exercise has on your physical health. It ties in with your mental health because poor health can contribute to mental health problems. Exercise isn’t just helpful for maintaining your mental health. It can actually be used to help improve a chronic mental illness. Exercise reduces the risk and severity of depression, and it helps you maintain your mental health as you get older. As far as mental health treatments go, exercise (in addition to pharmacological assistance) can help improve mild (to moderate) depression. It can also improve symptoms of anxiety. How Does Exercise Improve Mental Health? It affects your brain directly. Exercising regularly increases blood supply and oxygen flow to your brain, which improves the health and wealth of your cells, neuron signaling, and beyond. The hippocampus is vital to mental health. It controls learning, memory, and the regulation of emotions. There have been numerous studies which find that exercise triggers the growth of new neurons in the hippocampus. Why does that matter? Well, the evidence is mounting suggesting that many of the mental health illnesses and conditions that we deal with are linked to neuron reduction in the hippocampus. In particular, depression. How much exercise do you need to enjoy the benefits? Experts recommend 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. You should be sure to include cardio, as well as strength training. You can tackle a 30-minute session five days a week, you will see improvement in no time, but typically at least 10 weeks before you see the great effect on your mental health. By that point, you will have built it into a healthy habit and it’s something that you are likely to continue. You will enjoy the benefit of improved mental health, as well as improved physical health and wellness.

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Myths, truths and between-lines about the commercial use of drones By Carlos Marcelo Cardoso Fernandes and Dane Avanzi Increasingly, drones are used by companies and government entities worldwide for the most diverse types of activities. It is important to remember that the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), an international organization that is part of the UN structure and of which Brazil is one of the founding members, considers drones as an aircraft, even without a pilot on board. In this way, drones are applied, in professional use, the rules, rules, laws and international good practices of Civil Aviation, in favor of the security of society and aviation. In Brazil, there are three federal agencies responsible for the regulation of ARP (Remotely Piloted Aircraft), another nomenclature used for drones. They are: ANAC, DECEA and ANATEL. ANAC (National Aviation Agency) is responsible for the airworthiness and systems requirements of the aircraft, its remote pilot and the pilot workstation. In short, she is responsible for registering the aircraft and its pilots. This register has criteria related to the class of the aircraft and its purpose, a resource that guarantees the efficiency and legal security necessary for the operation. Another important point is that the operator is linked to the aircraft – in cases of disconnection or transfer of the user to another function, the registration must be updated. DECEA (Airspace Control Department) is responsible for the flow and control of aircraft in Brazilian airspace. With the advancement of drone technology, air space will soon be shared by manned and unmanned aircraft. Today, this is already happening in a test environment in several locations around the world, including Brazil. Thus, it is recommended that all flights for professional use be reported to DECEA and carried out with their prior authorization, subject to the specific rules of places where the flight cannot occur. Aeromodelling practitioners are exempt from reporting flights, as they already have predetermined locations for the practice of the sport. ANATEL (National Telecommunications Agency) is responsible for controlling the radio frequencies that control drones. There is a group of frequencies destined worldwide by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) for the link between the operating table and the aircraft. In cases of loss of the telecommunications link, the drone may experience problems and, eventually, lose control, with the possibility of accidents and incidents. Thus, it is worth mentioning that some drones have the approval certificate from ANATEL and others do not. Those that do not have it can be approved by their owners in a long and complex online form that, to have adherence and effectiveness, must be correctly filled out. Another factor that few pay attention to is the routine maintenance of drones. Just as an automobile has a review routine, a drone needs the same care, especially regarding critical items, propellers, batteries and the engine. The preventive and corrective maintenance of these items cannot be neglected, under the risk of putting the lives of third parties at risk, in addition to total or partial loss of the aircraft. Another legal requirement little observed is the contracting of insurance for the aircraft, provided that it is properly approved and authorized for that specific flight, under penalty of non-payment of the amount by the insurer in the event of an accident. Just like registering with ANAC and regularizing flights at DECEA, the look of a specialist can make a difference. For managers and public administrators in general, ANAC granted the right to use drones to support essential services to the community, such as surveillance, rescue, combating the dengue mosquito, Public Security, among others. To this end, the public administration must prepare an Operational Risk Assessment and Management Plan. This plan aims to prevent the rules of ANATEL, ANAC and DECEA from being breached, in addition to preventing and mitigating risks in operations with drones in populated areas. Given the above, it can be noted that there are many advantages of drone technology, which need to be used with awareness and discernment when its use is commercial or for the purpose of serving the population. Such awareness must begin with the entity’s manager or administrator, who is even responsible for all acts practiced by agents and collaborators, as well as for aircraft operators who need to know the least about the national legislation that regulates the service. Dane Avanzi is a lawyer and Legal Director at Grupo Avanzi. Carlos Marcelo Cardoso Fernandes is a Business Administrator and Colonel Intendente of the FAB Reserve. Both are authors of the book “Operation of Drones: responsibilities, duties and precautions of individual and business operators“.

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You want to be healthy. I want to be healthy. Everybody wants to be healthy. One way to get in that zone, of course, is to eat healthy foods. But what makes a food healthy? That's a much more difficult question and one the Food and Drug Administration recently took up when it opened a public comment period asking for suggestions on how to redefine the way food companies can label their product as "healthy." Right now, foods must contain at least 10 percent of the daily recommended value of at least one of the following: vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, protein or fiber. They also must be low in sodium, cholesterol and both total and saturated fat. These guidelines could allow such nutritional anomalies as a simple bowl of guacamole not to qualify because it is high in fat (albeit the healthy kind), while a fat-free cookie loaded with sugar could meet the definition. "As it stands now, the term is pretty meaningless," said Jan Tilley, a San Antonio registered dietitian nutritionist and author. In a move to raise that bar just a bit, the FDA is seeking input from experts in academia, industry and from the general public on how to make the term "healthy" more meaningful. FDA is seeking input on dietary terms. Comments are being accepted until Jan. 26, 2017. Visit regulations.gov and search for regulation FDA-2016-D-2335-0001. The request is, in part, a result of recent changes to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and most dietitians welcome the effort. "As a registered dietitian, it's my job to make healthy eating easier," said Angela Lemond, a Plano-based registered dietitian nutritionist and an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokeswoman. "Anything the FDA can do to make health claims clearer and more concise should be applauded." No one knows how this will all shake out, of course. The process is just beginning. But if I had to guess I'd say any new definition the FDA decides on probably will de-emphasize individual nutrients in a food in favor of something that more directly reflects current scientific consensus. In other words, the food might have to contain minimum amounts of nutrient-dense, whole foods such as nuts, whole grains, legumes, seeds, fruits and vegetables. It likely will have to have high-quality fats instead of simply little or no fat. And there probably will be a limit on added sugar. Comments are being accepted until Jan. 26, 2017, so if you want to add yours, visit regulations.gov and search for regulation FDA-2016-D-2335-0001. In the meantime, I am wondering what other label claims the FDA should take up next. I asked dietitians where they'd like to see more government guidance: There's no official definition for the term, but the FDA has not objected to its use in foods that contain no added color, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances. This creates a loophole that allows high fructose corn syrup - found nowhere in nature - to be called all-natural, as can chicken injected with a saline solution. "I'd like to see all-natural refer only to foods that have not been changed from their original state," Tilley said. "But I'm not too optimistic that'll happen." The U.S. Department of Agriculture regulates this label and it means that foods are made with a minimum of 95 percent organic ingredients. If that's not good enough, look for products labeled "100 percent organic." Zero trans fat Even foods that contain up to 0.5 grams of this heart unhealthy fat can currently claim to contain none. "Fortunately, the FDA is proposing to banning trans fats completely," said Michele Simon, a food advocate and executive director of the Plant Based Food Association. "Made from … " This is a real bugaboo, especially for parents. Those rolled fruit snacks may claim to be "made from real fruit juice," but that's only a small fraction of the ingredients. The rest is mostly sugar. Perhaps there should be a minimum percentage before a single ingredient can be hyped on the front of a package? Vegetarian and vegan food manufacturers long have struggled with how to label their products to comply with regulations requiring, for example, "cheese" to contain dairy. Attempts such as "cheeze," "cheese alternative" and "nondairy cheese" all have their drawbacks, according to Simon, so her organization is working to eliminate or change such labeling restrictions. In the end, it's important to remember that there's not one perfect food. The best way to eat healthy? "Establish patterns of eating good foods most often and treats less so," Lemond said. You may want to be healthy, but no one ever said it was going to be easy.

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Definition Trichomoniasis is a genital infection caused by the protozoa, Trichomonas vaginalis. What is going on in the body? Trichomoniasis is a common infection that affects men and women all over the world. It is almost always acquired through sexual contact. What are the signs and symptoms of the infection? Women can be infected and have no symptoms. But the infection can be associated with vaginal discharge, painful sexual intercourse, pain with urination and discomfort of the lower stomach. In men, this infection can cause urethritis, or an inflammation of the urethra. The urethra is the tube or canal that carries urine out of the bladder. The infection is also associated with epididymitis in men, which is an inflammation of the epididymis. The epididymis is an oblong structure in the back of the testis where sperm mature. And infection can result in penile ulcers, or open sores on the penis. But most often infection is without symptoms. What are the causes and risks of the infection? Trichomoniasis is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. Sexual activity increases the risk of acquiring this infection. What can be done to prevent the infection? The best way to prevent this infection is to use a latex or plastic condom during sexual intercourse. Some types of condoms also come with the spermicide nonoxynol-9. Spermicide nonoxynol-9 helps kill some organisms that cause sexually transmitted diseases. How is the infection diagnosed? A doctor can diagnosis this infection by looking at a sample of genital secretions under a microscope. What are the risks to others? An infected person can spread trichomoniasis to others through unprotected sex. What are the treatments for the infection? Metronidazole is the antibiotic of choice for treatment of this infection. All sexual partners should be treated. Anyone with trichomoniasis should also be checked for other sexually transmitted diseases and treated appropriately. What are the side effects of the treatments? Nausea, bad taste in the mouth, and vaginal infection in women are the most common side effects of taking the medication. Also, because Metronidazole blocks the breaking down of alcohol after it is ingested, alcohol or alcohol-containing products, should not be consumed while taking this medication. Author: Danielle Zerr, MD Reviewer: eknowhow Medical Review Panel Editor: Dr John Hearne Last Updated: 7/03/2005 Contributors Potential conflict of interest information for reviewers available on request This website and article is not a substitute for independent professional advice. Nothing contained in this website is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice. All Health and any associated parties do not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information.

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I did research on these power plants and it was astounding what I found out. I found that these power plants were built in the 1950s. When they were built they didn’t know what to do with the toxic waste that’s leftover once the plutonium and all the other ingredients that are filtered after production and accumulate as toxic waste. So they made a pact to store the toxic waste where it was created. It is too dangerous to transport the toxic waste in fear of accidents and spills, this includes train travelling. It takes Thousands of years for the natural environment to clean up nuclear power toxic waste. At the same time nature and the living sol can amalgamate and adapt to any environment. The combination can morph with and into any form of atmosphere, given time. Each one of these power plants has literally tons and tons of toxic waste stored in the basements. Due to the processing of the chemicals, these plants are located on river banks by majority rule. There are others that are inland. Regardless they are all filled with tons of waste collectively its 50,000 mega tons spread out throughout America. Whats interesting is a chemical that is found in the toxic waste. This chemical is called Depleted Uranium. Depleted Uranium can deform a human embryo beyond rcognition. It relocates limbs, creates Siamese babies, and completely retards the human anatomy and its functions. This chemical can travel up to 4000 miles being airborne. There are pictures of its effects on humans that come from the Iraq war. During the war the military mandated that they filled all the tips of the bullets with depleted uranium instead of led. This poisoned, deformed, and killed many people. So when the flooding occurs in America, this depleted uranium will be in the water. It gets worst when we think about the flooding. Going back to the tilting of the axis there was much talk about the plates inside the earth and their grinding which makes Earthquakes. Around this time there was a humongus earthquake in Haiti that was 7.0 on the scale and killed 300,000 people. There were Earthquakes going off everywhere. So I researched once again and found that the majority of earthquakes are on what they call Fault lines. The major fault zones are in 3 different locations in America. That’s the San Andreas that’s located in California. The Ramapo fault line that is located underneath the New Jersey – New York area. The most dangerous which is the Madrid fault line that is located at the bottom of southern Illinois, the western part of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Arkansas. Damn near smack dab in the middle of the country. The Black Mans Bible by THEGOD720 www.TheBlackMansBible.com for $25.00 The RAWDOG Edition 440 pgs 64 pix Signed w/ The Mon$ter Sndtrck (2 Disc) Stream The Monster Album: @Spotify, @ITunes, @AmazonMP3Music, @GooglePlayMusic, @iHeartRadio, @TIDAL, @Pandora, @SoundCloud, @ReverbNation, @Napster, @Bandcamp,@MicrosoftGrooveMusic, @EMusic, @AWAMusic, @7Digital The Black Mans Bible Has Been VALUED AT $2,500.00 by Amazon This is the first book of it’s kind. The Black Man’s Bible details a young black males struggles with the world, religions, drugs, crime, money and sex. Throughout his life he studies advanced scholarly material which changes his view of the world over and over again as he matures. He battles health issues after he goes through a traumatic experience with the delivery of his first child. So he delivered his second son at home. The video of the home delivery can be seen at TheBlackMansBible.com. In the book he details how he finds himself in history repeatedly in different times periods. He also gives vivid descriptions of his experiences with Love and Women. Then, after becoming an online Entrepreneur, he travels to Germany and China for free. He has struggles with finding a career and ends up becoming an Author. He covers many subjects that are not popular to the modern day world. He has compiled a multitude of experiences that are dissected through the abstract different types of black males. THIS IS THE BOOK OF THE CENTURY. THE TRUE GUIDE FOR BLACK MALES LOST IN THE WESTERN WORLD. Gizmodo: RIP Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant, 1974-2019.

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Abstract Specific I Specific Abstract Abstraction is a precondition of perception as we always focus on some details or properties of what we perceive while filtering out the majority of the information hitting all our senses constantly. As the metaphor from the field of vision suggests – when we focus on something everything else gets blurry, almost invisible, because it is insignificant at that moment. Often times the relation between what we see in focus and what is around us can be described as the relation between a simple line drawing and the (visual, olfactory, accoustic, haptic) complexity of the world as such. While this process of abstraction is essential for perception, we also produce abstractions in a more active way in order to solve problems, to investigate difficult questions, to understand the world, to gain insight etc. The polymath Charles Sanders Peirce (1839–1914) even claimed: “Reasoning is dependent on Graphical Signs. I do not believe one can go very deeply into any important subject without using space as a field in which to arrange mental processes and images of objects.” Drawings of specific abstraction / of abstract specificity are traces of this process which entails an aesthetic as well as an epistemic dimension which are interwoven in complex and yet to be analyzed ways. The phenomena which are investigated in this way can be very specific, almost hermetically subjective, hence the graphic artefacts are very specific too, but they are highly abstract at the same time as they are not meant to represent the phenomenon as such but specifically those properties which are relevant at exactly this moment. So, also here the majority of potentially available information is excluded. This is in short the idea of the specific abstract and the abstract specific. “Finding the right level of abstraction is the highest art”, Peirce wrote in the context of discussing the epistemic efficiency of diagrams. The main function of this graphic practice he described as “exhibiting reasoning”. He gained this insight not from thinking about sign theory but from drawing myriads of abstractions. That those inscriptions are highly specific and abstract is illustrated by the fact that some of these “immutable mobiles” (Bruno Latour) migrate between seemingly unrelated disciplines. They become “actants” (Latour) in aesthetic / epistemic processes whose functioning we have probably not even begun to understand. Abstract Specific / Specific Abstract consists of a series of mostly visual hypotheses and related text pieces from different disciplines (humanities, sciences, art etc.) and different eras by Walter Benjamin, Jonathan Bragdon, Dora García, Nils Hoff, Charles Sanders Peirce, Philippe van Snick. The utopian claim to produce infinite knowledge on the basis of a drawn world formula is balanced by the humble attempts to find the right shape for a simple idea or the simple shape for a complex idea. But also those simple shapes can in turn become representations of something much larger than the subject who inscribed them might have realized. Utopia and dystopia encounter specificity and abstraction in a wide range of modes as the artefacts’/actants’ reference moves back and forth between the universe and an insignificant particle right in front of our eyes – “moving images of thought” as Peirce called this kind of graphism, and moving they are, in every possible meaning of the word. Autor des Textes

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Chris Roberts, a Level 4 Rehabilitation Therapist and Sports Conditioning expert, has provided the below tips on behalf of cryotherapy brand Biofreeze on avoiding and treating tennis elbow. What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is a condition that causes pain around the outside of the elbow. It’s clinically known as lateral epicondylitis. It often occurs after strenuous overuse of the muscles and tendons of the forearm, near the elbow joint. How can you avoid it? It’s not always easy to avoid getting tennis elbow, although not putting too much stress on the muscles and tendons surrounding your elbow will help prevent the condition from getting worse. If your tennis elbow is caused by an activity that involves placing repeated strain on your elbow joint, such as tennis, changing your technique may alleviate the problem. Compression items such as compression cuffs or elbow sleeves can also help minimise the risk of tennis elbow. What are the best treatments for it? Tennis elbow is a self-limiting condition, which means it will eventually get better without treatment, However, there are treatments that can be used to improve your symptoms and speed up your recovery. It’s important that you rest your injured arm and stop doing the activity that’s causing the problem. Holding a cold compress, such as a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel, against your elbow for a few minutes several times a day can help ease the pain. Taking painkillers, such as paracetamol, may help reduce mild pain caused by tennis elbow. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, can be used to help reduce inflammation. Cryotherapy such as Biofreeze can also be used to help reduce pain. Physiotherapy may be recommended in more severe and persistent cases. Massaging and manipulating the affected area may help relieve the pain and stiffness and improve the range of movement in the arm. Surgery may be used as a last resort to remove the damaged part of the tendon. Most cases of tennis elbow last between six months and two years. However, in about nine out of 10 cases, a full recovery is made within a year. Who is most likely to be affected by it? Tennis elbow is a common musculoskeletal condition. It’s estimated that as many as one in three people have tennis elbow at any given time. Each year in the UK, about five in every 1,000 people go to see their GP about tennis elbow. The condition usually affects adults and is more common in people who are 40-60 years of age. Men and women are equally affected. What are other injuries you are at risk of when playing tennis? Other injuries commonly occurring in tennis are Rotator Cuff Tears, Stress Fractures in the Back Patellar Tendonitis (aka Jumper’s Knee) and Ankle Sprains. All of which can be minimised through thorough warmups and pre-event preparation.

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This is the third in a five-part series on Ayutthaya, Thailand about Wat Phu Khao Thong, a restored Buddhist temple dating back to the Ayutthaya Kingdom period (1350-1767). The first article described the historic City of Ayutthaya; the second, the temple ruins of Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Upcoming posts will feature the ruins Wat Mahathat and the Wat Yai Chai Mongkon temple. Wat Phu Khao Thong, or the “Temple of the Golden Mount” in Ayutthaya, is a large Buddhist complex located about two kilometers (one mile) northwest of the city center. The restored temple was built in 1387 during the reign of King Ramesuan (1339-95) of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. In 1991, UNESCO designated it a World Heritage Site within Ayutthaya Historical Park. Its famous chedi or stupa (pagoda) that rises more than 30 meters (100 feet) above the Chao Phraya River offers one of the best views in Ayutthaya. Following his capture of Ayutthaya in 1569 at the end of the first Burmese-Siamese War, Burmese King Bhureng Noung began to construct a large Burmese Mon-style chedi on the site to commemorate his victory. The structure was not completed until 1587, when then-Prince Naresuan of the Ayutthaya Kingdom (1590-1605) finished it as Thai-style chedi to honor Ayutthaya’s independence from Burma in 1584. The chedi was renovated in 1744 to its current form, a large square Burmese Mon-style base that rises at a moderate angle to a smaller base supporting a Thai-style chedi with a steep point. The entire hybrid structure is considered a single chedi. Four sets of stairs, one on each side, ascend to the second base. A nondescript passageway on the upper base leads to a sacred Buddhist shrine in the heart of the structure. The chedi dominates Ayutthaya’s landscape and offers great views of the countryside west of the city. A contemporary Buddhist temple built on the ruins of its predecessor lies to the south. The remains of a canal that once linked the temple to the Chao Phraya River borders it to the east. Now accessible by road, the canal fell into disuse following the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767. To the north is a monument dedicated to King Naresuan with a statue of the legendary king mounted on horseback. Large, colorful statues of chickens surround the monument, reportedly paying homage to the king’s fondness for the bird. While not as famous as other historical sites in Ayutthaya, Wat Phu Khao Thong is worth a visit to climb the great chedi and enjoy the view. It’s one of the few places where you can bestride a remnant of ancient Ayutthaya. More About Ayutthaya, Thailand Click here to read about the City of Ayutthaya and the Ayutthaya Historical Park Click here to read about Wat Chaiwatthanaram, the ruin of a former Buddhist temple Click here to read about Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, a historical Buddhist monastery Click here to read about Wat Mahathat, the ruin of a former Buddhist temple M.G. Edwards is a writer of books and stories in the mystery, thriller and science fiction-fantasy genres. He also writes travel adventures. He is author of Kilimanjaro: One Man’s Quest to Go Over the Hill, a non-fiction account of his attempt to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain and a collection of short stories called Real Dreams: Thirty Years of Short Stories. His books are available as an e-book and in print on Amazon.com and other booksellers. He lives in Bangkok, Thailand with his wife Jing and son Alex. For more books or stories by M.G. Edwards, visit his web site at www.mgedwards.com or his blog, World Adventurers. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.org, on Facebook, on Google+, or @m_g_edwards on Twitter.

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Stop the Erie Canal Clear Cut Find us on Facebook at "STOP the CANAL CLEAR CUT" The New York State Power Authority and the Erie Canal Corporation (CC) removed acres of trees from the Canal towpath from Medina to Brockport in fall and winter of 2017/18. The CC initiated this work without performing the required environmental review, and a legal challenge by the towns of Brighton, Pittsford, and Perinton has stopped the clearcutting for now. However, in all public statements, the CC continues to assert that all of the trees on raised embankments of the Canal should be removed. (See our Media page for news stories about the project and its aftermath) We believe that trees belong on the towpath, and the bulk of the science supports this position. We continue to ask for a public process to develop a plan that addresses the concerns of the CC AND protects and restores the values of this unique, historic wooded trailway. Why are we challenging the clearcut? The trees lining the Erie Canal towpath have a variety of values. These include: - Providing shade, a windbreak, and scenic beauty for Canal users. - Providing high quality habitat for wildlife, especially thanks to proximity to a water source. - Providing privacy to homeowners and properties bordering the Canal path. In addition, replacing trees with grass will have a negative effect on the carbon footprint of the Canal, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide that can be absorbed and necessitating regular mowing of 100+ new acres of lawn. The CC is using outdated guidance to insist that these 10,000+ trees over 125 acres must come down to ensure safety on the Erie Canal -- a structure that has no historical record of breaches caused by trees. In fact, the historical record indicates that prior Erie Canal embankment collapses have been associated with physical disruption of the embankments by digging and tunneling near by or the failure of culverts that deliver smaller waterways under the canal. What Can I Do? We need the Governor and the NY Power Authority Trustees to direct the Canal Corporation to develop an embankment management plan that preserves and restores the natural vegetation along the historic, unique, and beautiful Erie Canal. Tell them how much you value the trees and remind them that the stewardship of this internationally significant resource requires a sensitive and well-vetted management plan, and not the application of generic and outdated guidance. 1) Contact Governor Cuomo's Office. You can call at 1-518-474-8390 from 9:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays, or you can contact his office via a website contact form: https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form 2) Contact the NY Power Authority Trustees: email at firstname.lastname@example.org 4) If you belong to a local or statewide environmental group, please encourage them to contact the Governor and the NYPA. Keep checking here for any updates!

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With the SportPesa Racing Point Formula One team having recently passed its mandatory FIA-supervised crash test, the team can now focus on the vitally important work of homologation and development of the RP20 ahead of the 2020 season. As reported by F1i, Racing Point is believed to be the first team to have passed the stringent and important crash test at the Cranfield Impact Centre in Bedfordshire, England and receive official certification. But how does this most important of tests work? EVOLUTION OF THE CRASH TEST Prior to 1985, there were fewer safety regulations and no crash tests, but since then every team’s car must pass a series of stringent tests to adhere to the FIA’s regulations. These are now updated frequently, as car design technology constantly evolves and lessons are learned. Indeed, the tragic events of the San Marino Grand Prix weekend in 1994, where Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger were killed, as well as those in Italy, in 2001 and Melbourne in 2002, where marshals lost their lives, all provided vital impetus into Formula 1’s safety movement. — F1 in the 2000s 🍨🏎️🧊🍻7⃣ (@CrystalRacing) February 12, 2018 In modern grand prix racing, safety is the paramount concern for everyone involved, from car designers right through to race officials. There are five dynamic tests comprising of two frontal impact, one side impact, one rear impact and one steering-column impact and a number of static tests to evaluate the ability of the chassis to support the massive forces experienced in a high-speed crash. For the frontal dynamic test, the chassis is mounted onto a trolley and fired at a solid wall and for the side and rear tests a heavy trolley is run into the chassis at force and a crash test dummy is also used to measure what happens to a driver in extreme deceleration. The dummy’s chest must not exceed 60g for more than 3 milliseconds. The side of the cockpit is also subjected to a 30-tonne load which it must resist with no evidence of structural failure. Fires in accidents used to be one of the biggest factors in driver fatalities but the fuel tanks are now also subject to stringent load tests and the cell is made of the same rubberised penetration resistant Kevlar material that is used on armoured cars. Thanks to this, the potential of injury due to fire is now almost zero. FROM CRASH TEST TO THE CIRCUIT The crash test, of course, provides the vitally important role of best preparing a race car for the trials and tribulations of the gladiatorial arena of the race proper. And, due to the very nature of the sport, crashes in every formula of racing are not uncommon. Following any accident, the car is ideally restored from new spare parts but it’s not unusual practice that a skilled mechanic can mill a new part on a small manual lathe in the garage and composite technicians can also make remarkable repairs to carbon fibre components. Most of the time with a big accident, however, if the component is not available it will have to be flown out on the next flight. Cars also carry data recorders similar to those used in aircraft and cars also carry these ‘black boxes’. After any serious accident, data is sent to the FIA institute for analysis and several improvements have come about as a result, including new crash tests and innovations such as wheel tethers, the HANS (head and neck support) device that helps support the neck and head from the G-force of a crash and, of course, the new HALO, which was introduced for the 2018 F1 season and is now mandatory in all European open wheel formulae. It’s very similar to system crash and data loss. With a reliable backup, such as Racing Point uses from tech partner Acronis, data can be restored and systems brought back to life in time for when you need it. And it’s not just the car that has adapted in accordance for the need for improved safety in F1. Circuit designers such as Hermann Tilke must adhere to strict guidelines such as minimum criteria for the amount of run-off area and types of barriers that must be present. The newest TecPro barriers are now so efficient that they absorb the energy of the car upon impact and displace it along the length of the barrier. All crucial factors in protecting a driver piloting a fully fuelled car at speeds approaching 190mph.

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What should I do if my child gets a tooth knocked out? If the tooth is a permanent tooth, time is extremely crucial. Immediately stick the tooth back in the socket. Don't worry about getting it in straight or having it turned backwards, just get it in the socket and immediately call your dentist. If you are uncomfortable placing the tooth in the socket, put it in a glass of milk and get your child to the dentist as quickly as possible. If the tooth is a baby tooth, do not put it in the socket because damage to the permanent tooth can occur. When in doubt, put the tooth in milk and see your dentist immediately. What causes gum disease? Gum (periodontal) disease is caused by bacteria. These bacteria, if left along the gumline, will irritate the gums and cause an inflammation reaction. The gums then begin to bleed and swell allowing the bacteria to go deeper under the gumline. If the inflammation is allowed to continue, the bone will begin to demineralize and dissolve. As the bone dissolves around the teeth, the teeth become unsupported and will fall out. Unfortunately, pain does not occur until the final stages of the disease and treatment at that time has very little chance of being successful. If your gums bleed regularly, seek treatment as soon as possible. Do water irrigation systems replace the need for flossing? Water irrigation systems should not be used as a substitute for brushing and flossing. These devices are effective in removing retained food from hard to reach areas, but do not remove plaque. Dentists frequently recommend these devices with the addition of antibacterial solutions to maintain the oral health of periodontal patients. What is root planing and why is it done? Root planing is a technique performed in a dental office to stop the adverse affect of periodontal disease. The procedure cleans below the gumline and smooths the roots. When the roots are smoothed, the gums will usually reattach to the root stopping the bacteria from spreading. This stops and reverses some of the damage done by periodontal disease. My gums bleed when I brush, what does it mean? Bleeding gums is an early indicator of gingivitis, or swollen gums,usually caused by plaque and/or calculus accumulated under the gumline. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to bone loss and eventual tooth loss. Gingivitis can be reversed by proper brushing and flossing within a few weeks. If bleeding persists two to three weeks, consult your dentist. How often should I see my dentist? You should visit your dentist at least every six months or more frequently to get your teeth cleaned. By seeing your dentist twice a year, your dentist can monitor your oral health and help you prevent any problems that may arise before they became uncomfortable or require more comprehensive or expensive treatment. The dentist may suggest more frequent visits, depending on the diagnosis.

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It is important to keep the activity of coloring fun and interesting. This requires being imaginative and creative. For example, every kid shows interest in a particular thing like vehicles, animals or machines. Parents need to identify the interest and provide them all the particular sketches related to that subject. By learning proper color coordination, kids are able to develop better perspective towards their surroundings. In fact, kids activities – kids coloring page is recommended during therapeutic treatments. Earlier, parents had to purchase color pages from shops. That option was not only expensive but the choices were also limited. However, with the arrival of internet, it is now possible to get coloring pages on a variety of subjects. For kid’s activities – this method is a great way to express ideas and thoughts in an artistic way. The printable coloring pages can be downloaded for free. It is necessary to provide to the kids all the tools that will help them grow into a better person. Coloring pages allow children to learn lots of things in a way they like most – playing with colors. They also get to know and understand the usefulness of colors in life. Coloring Web pages Create Interest - Basic narration of Biblical floors may not create interest in them. But stories accompanies by simply colorful visual medium just like Biblical coloring pages will strike their imagination and they would be able to related the intrigue well with pictures. The type pages usually make excellent alphabet games as they come in funny shapes or linked to things children love like doggy, monkey, fairy, plants, garlands, cartoon characters and other wines. Children love such vision medium and the Biblical web pages too can be used to teach all of them various things. The different types of Biblical coloring webpages are - Abraham Dyes Sheets, Cain and Abel Color Pages, Adam and Eve Color Pages, Creation Color Pages, Easter Color Pages, David (and Goliath) Color Pages, Jacob and Esau Color Pages, Hannah and Samuel Color Internet pages, Noah's Ark Color Webpages, Moses Color Pages, Ruth and Naomi Color Pages, Samson and Delilah Hue Sheets, Old Testament Color Pages and to name a handful of. Do you want some suggestions for web sites that you can go to so you can find Thanksgiving color pages? Well, I think I can help you. As a school teacher, I am quite familiar with many places that have free printables. Here are some of my most favorite sites. Coloring pages for kids are a popular item, because they can be found in any library or store for kids. They can also be printed out from the internet in any size and can be used as posters or wallpapers for a room. These coloring pages for kids can be of many different types. With cartoon characters from famous cartoons, such as Disney's cartoons, Pixar and many others like it. They can also represent famous children's stories and fairy tales. Printable coloring pages for kids are even more popular because they can be downloaded free from the internet and even bought online. We can even go to a print shop to make the pages look somewhat professional. These kinds of pages can be used to make your own coloring book for your kids. If you'd like to join your kids while they are coloring, and I strongly advise that you do so. Luckily, there are a few great strategies to engage your children. They are a bit possessive and they may want to paint the same thing again and again. Teaching your son or daughter at an early age to color may lead to a productive artistic life. The mother might be introduced to look after plants or Dad can teach you the way to manage the motor vehicle. It isn't too important whenever your kid is at a young age. Involving children in household activities may also be a great way.

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The chikungunya virus has officially arrived in the United States. On July 17, public health authorities confirmed the first 2 cases of local transmission of the virus in the United States in Florida. An abrupt onset of a fever higher than 102°F and severe pain or swelling in multiple joints are hallmarks of chikungunya infection, said Anna M. Likos, MD, MPH, state epidemiologist and director of the division of disease control and health protection at the Florida Department of Health. Patients may also develop a rash, muscle pain, or headache, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On average, symptoms appear 3 to 5 days after exposure but can occur 1 to 12 days after exposure. The spread of chikungunya virus within the continental United States was not unexpected, said health authorities. On December 2013, the World Health Organization reported the first local transmission of chikungunya virus in the Western Hemisphere, in the Caribbean. Within months, the disease spread through much of the Caribbean and Central and South America. Reflecting this spread, the number of US travelers who became infected with the virus during travel to affected regions also has rapidly climbed, with 234 as of July 15, according to the CDC. The species of mosquitoes that spread the virus, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, live in the southeastern United States and parts of the Southwest, and A albopictus can also be found in the Mid-Atlantic states and lower Midwest. Amy Vittor, MD, PhD, an infectious disease physician at the University of Florida, noted that the currently circulating strain of chikungunya in the Americas is spread more easily by A aegypti, which is less common in the United States than A albopictus. However, chikungunya is unlikely to spread as extensively in the continental United States as it has in the Caribbean and other parts of the Americas. J. Erin Staples, MD, PhD, medical epidemiologist with the CDC’s division of vector-borne diseases in Fort Collins, Colorado, noted that US individuals spend far less time outside and typically have air conditioning and door and window screens. The spread of chikungunya infection in the United States will likely be similar to the spread of dengue virus, which is transmitted by the same mosquitoes. Staples noted that during 2013 there were about 2.4 million cases of dengue reported in the Caribbean and Central and South America, 773 travel-related cases in the United States, and 48 cases of local transmission in the continental United States. However, in contrast to dengue, for which many infections are mild or asymptomatic, an estimated 80% of people infected with chikungunya will likely develop symptomatic disease. Most recover, but some have lasting joint pain. During the last large-scale chikungunya outbreak in 2006 in Africa and Southeast Asia, a single mutation caused a change in the virus that allowed A albopictus to spread it more efficiently. Vittor explained that if a similar mutation occurs in the currently circulating strain, the United States will be at greater risk of local transmission. “It will be a game changer,” she said. Public health officials in Florida are working to quickly curb spread of the virus. The department has reached out to public health directors and physicians throughout the state and is trying to identify every travel-associated and locally transmitted chikungunya case. Once a case has been identified, the department works with local mosquito control agencies to prevent local transmission by stepping up mosquito abatement efforts. “We are taking steps to ensure we are finding every case,” said Likos. The Florida Department of Health recommends that individuals living in or visiting areas where chikungunya infection is spreading take steps to prevent mosquito bites throughout the day (because the mosquitoes that carry the virus are active and bite during the day), by using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves, and making sure window and door screens are intact and closed. The department also recommends that Floridians be careful to remove standing water from boat covers, pots, and other places water collects to eliminate potential breeding sites for chikungunya’s mosquito vectors. Updated information about chikungunya is available on the CDC’s website.

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Read this free white paper to find out more about UPS capacitors, why they are prone to failure, and what can be done to minimise the risk of breakdown. Capacitors are an integral part in any UPS system, smoothing, filtering and storing energy. But they are also amongst the components in an uninterruptible power supply that are most likely to fail (along with batteries). We’ve put together an informative white paper that looks at UPS capacitors in detail. It explores their integral role, how long a typical capacitor should last for, the factors that affect lifespan, what happens when a capacitor fails, and what preventive steps can reduce this likelihood. What Are The Main UPS Capacitors? Every UPS includes dozens of capacitors ranging in size from a mini drink can to a large tube of Pringles. These components are found in the printed circuit boards and the main power section. It’s the latter our white paper focuses on: - AC input capacitors: these are part of the UPS input filter and/or power factor correction process. They smooth out transients in the incoming mains supply, which reduces output switching noise and harmonic distortion. - AC output capacitors: these are found in the output filters and they connect to the critical load output. This provides reactive power and controls the waveform of the UPS output voltage. - DC capacitors: these form part of the rectification system and energy storage and have the role of voltage supply filtering (smoothing voltage fluctuations). They also provide the short-term energy storage for mains to battery transitions that ensure a no-break supply to the critical load. UPS capacitors naturally age over time, degrading physically and chemically. Even though a capacitor can deliver up to 10 years of service life, best practice advises replacement between years 4 and 8 to reduce the threat of serious failure. Excessive heat, current and overuse can all shorten a UPS capacitor’s lifespan. When Will UPS Capacitors Fail And What Happens When They Do? There are numerous signs a capacitor may be about to fail. Service engineers can spot most of these during a Preventive Maintenance Visit (PMV): - Leaking oil - Burnt valve cap protrusion - Increase in temperature - Scorched wires Capacitors generally fail in two ways. Firstly, there’s failing in “open” condition. This is where they basically stop working, which can be quite hard to detect as there’s little visible evidence of malfunction. The alternative is “short” failure, where there’s an obvious leak of the dielectric medium. Sometimes the capacitor even “pops” like a firework. There is a third condition too, where the capacitor fails gradually and falls out of tolerance. Capacitor failure has a negative impact on the wider uninterruptible power supply. Its filtering ability will suffer, so harmonics and electrical noise will be more of a problem. Energy storage volume decreases too, while it can also damage battery strings. The worst-case scenario of a major capacitor failure will switch the UPS to bypass mode, which obviously leaves the critical load unprotected.

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Should I offer backyard magpies food? Offering backyard magpies food is not recommended. Magpies are frequent visitors to the urban backyard and are often encouraged with food. Magpies are also quite clever in asking for food with various cheeky methods, which increases our willingness to provide food. However, feeding human food can lead to nutritional imbalances, increase the risk of disease and lead to a disruption in natural animal behaviour. Human food is not natural for magpies and can make them sick. A natural diet for these birds consists of insects and small animals such as lizards and mice. Food sources commonly offered to magpies include bread, mincemeat, bird seed and pet food, all of which can lead to nutritional imbalances and life threatening complications. Feeding magpies bread can cause stomach problems, raw meat and sausage lacks the calcium requirements of these birds and may lead to weak bones and beaks, and bird seed is only a minor part of the magpie diet. Magpies are also considerably smaller than humans so the amount of food supplied is often in excess of the required daily intake for these birds. This chart is best viewed in Chrome or Safari. Spread of disease Feeding magpies (or any wildlife) raw meat can expose them to parasitic disease such as the potentially fatal parasite Toxoplasma gondii. In addition, regular feeding stations where numerous birds congregate to feed can increase the risk of disease transmission. Disrupting animal behaviour A constant supply of ‘easy’ human food can disrupt the natural population density within an area. Magpies can out-compete many smaller birds for food and effectively force them out of the area. An increased population of magpies may also occur resulting in greater pressure on natural food sources. What can I do instead to help magpies living in my garden? There are plenty of things you can do to encourage magpies in your area without the risk of causing harm. - Ensure magpies are safe from pets on your property. - Keep cats indoors, or contained within an outdoor enclosure. - Avoid using plant and insect poisons, which can be fatal to birds – either by eating the poison, or by eating poisoned bugs. Additionally, killing insects will remove a natural food source for these birds. Feeding magpies is not recommended. However, if you must feed them, you should aim to minimise the risk of harm: - Completely avoid unhealthy (and potentially life-threatening) foodstuffs such as bread (and other baked goods) and processed meat. - Offer very small portions of safer foods, and not everyday. - Mealworms are a preferred option for omnivorous birds such as magpies. - If you are feeding raw meat ensure that: - it is high quality mince. - It has been frozen (-20°C) for at least three days to ensure Toxoplasma gondii is not transmitted. - you add additional sources of protein and calcium such as Insectivore or InsectaPro and calcium carbonate. - Offer food in ways that minmises the risk of harm. - Offer food in elevated locations, to avoid predation by cats and foxes. - Ensure the feeding station is routinely cleaned to prevent the spread of disease. Download the ‘Magpie feeding’ information sheet. 1Nagy, K.A., Girard, I.A., Brown, T.K. 1999. Energetics of free-ranging mammals, reptiles and birds. Ann. Rev. Nutr. 19: 247-277

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2.14. LOCAL FREIGHT BUILDUP Handling local cars and building up local trains is almost identical to the method used by a post office in gathering, sorting, and delivering mail. Assume that a city street is 89 blocks long. Bundles of mail come to the sorting table and a clerk sorts the mail into the various pigeonholes in a mail rack. One pigeonhole may be devoted to this particular street and for several hours all mail addressed to this street is put in the appropriate pigeonhole without regard to house numbers. Before the carriers are scheduled to leave, the mail in the box is sorted again, and now, according to house or block numbers. If 6 letter carriers cover 15 blocks each, the mail would be sorted into 6 pigeonholes, each representing 15 blocks. Each carrier would then receive the mail for his particular route. However, if one carrier covered the entire 89 blocks, as many as 9 divisions might be made in the resorting. Each would represent groups for roughly 10 blocks each, namely, 1001000 block, 11002000 block, 21003000 block, and so on. When the mail sorter consolidated the 9 stacks, he'd have to be careful that the 8900block mail was on the bottom of the pile, and that the 100 block was on the top. Moreover, the successive order of all mail in between would have to be correct. As the carrier walked along his route, the mail would come off the top of the pile and match the house numbers of the area. This system is almost identical to that used in switching and delivering local freight. The cars must likewise be in successive order when the train arrives at each station. It would be just as impractical for a conductor to switch his train at each new station as it would for a postman to reshuffle his stack of mail every time he entered a new block. a. Description of a local train. Most rail yards make up one or more daily local trains. These trains, generally called for the same time each dayand frequently occupying a place in the timetable handle carload freight for the smaller stations along the line, which are generally not served by the through trains. The crews on these locals do switching work at each station, and sometimes they switch freighthouse tracks and public and private team tracks and sidings en route. Frequently, the locals carry a way caralso called a peddler or a pool carwhich is one containing individual less carload shipments for consignees at the various stations along the way. The names for this car derive from the fact that it is unloaded along the way, and that the crew, in unloading the individual shipments, is reminiscent of a peddler unloading and delivering his wares. The following subparagraph presents

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by Maria Maybee Great Lakes United Residents of the Scajaquada Creek Watershed can tell you a lot of stories about this urban stream in Erie County, New York. They’ll talk about the floods, and the flood control projects of the 1970s and 1980s. They have accounts of deer in their backyards, looking for food sources that development has taken away. They recall stories about their parents swimming in the Black Rock section (Someone would call 911 and the haz mats crews would have to hose you off today.) And some folks who have been around for many years can tell you about when the creek disappeared, and that’s no tall tale. A three and one half mile section of Scajaquada Creek in the City of Buffalo was routed through an underground tunnel in the late 1920s in response to health concerns. The spring-fed Scajaquada Creek is a local link with green space, outdoor recreation, and wildlife. Five municipalities, primarily Buffalo and Cheektowaga, share the responsibility of managing this watershed. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has identified impairments to Scajaquada Creek from sediments/silt, nutrients, pathogens, salts, thermal changes, oxygen demand, organics, water level/flow, and unknown toxicity. The sources of these pollutants are combined sewer overflows, storm sewers, contaminated sediment, land disposal, stream bank erosion, construction, chemical leaks/spills, and hydro-modification. Land use of the Scajaquada Creek Watershed has demonstrated little concern for species that depend on the creek or for the creek itself. Municipalities have tended to view the creek more as a bother than as an asset. Aquatic species fall victim to traffic, pesticides, litter, industrial runoff, and loss of access due to sections being piped underground. “All successful watershed management plans have grassroots support from those with an interest in the watershed,” stated Ellen Ilardo, Water Quality Technician from the District and Chair of the SCWAC Technical Committee. “Our goal is to gain valuable input from the people who interact with the stream every day and incorporate their concerns into a plan that will be feasible to put in place.” Recently, people have been concerned enough about the creek to become involved in solving its many problems.The Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District (SCWAC) obtained funds to develop a Watershed Management Plan and establish the Scajaquada Creek Watershed Advisory Council. The SCWAC is comprised of citizens, businesses, educators, environmental organizations, community groups, and government officials who are cooperatively working to develop the watershed management plan. The SCWAC surveyed watershed residents and identified priority environmental concerns to use in developing watershed management strategies and goals. The SCWAC recently received a grant from the Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Network and Fund to develop and distribute educational brochures for riparian landowners to protect and restore aquatic habitat in Scajaquada Creek. The brochures will highlight natural resources conservation practices such as stream bank vegetation maintenance, composting, Integrated Pest Management, roof water management, rain gardens, creating wildlife habitat, and more. Also included in the project will be a presentation and poster for nursery and garden center professionals so they may be better equipped to assist landowners in making plant, materials, and product choices. “We need to inform people living next to streams that there are ways to manage the streams so that they can better utilize them for recreation, and at the same time make them healthier for wildlife,” stated Ilardo. Citizens have it in their power to create and enforce open space plans that set aside and protect wildlife and environmentally sensitive aquatic habitats that surround the Scajaquada Creek. Friends of Scajaquada Creek, a local citizens group, looks forward to collaborative efforts that bring real solutions to their backyard. Environmental groups like the Friends of the Buffalo-Niagara Rivers and the Scajaquada Pathway Committee promote green space corridors that will protect and connect them regionally. But it is finally up to us, the citizens of the region and residents of the towns and cities through which rivers run, to learn about threats to the places in which we live and to ensure that our elected officials do their part to protect the rivers and special places. |“From its source to its mouth, the whole of Scajaquada Creek is recognized as a living system, a recreational and health benefit to city and suburb, and a tribute to both the restorative powers of nature and the restorative wills of the water-loving people of Buffalo.” – Margaret Wooster, Great Lakes United

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What do you do if your computer has a virus In this article we will answer the following virus questions, how to tell if your pc has a virus and what do you do if your computer has a virus. How to get rid of a computer virus and how to remove viruses from your system? There are a number of common symptoms between viruses and spywares. And if you feel that your system is infected, you need to diagnose the problem and cure it as soon as possible. How to deal with viruses – Symptoms? It is important to note that your computer might behave in an unusual manner but not have a virus. It is not necessary that computers behave strangely only when infected with viruses or spyware; it can be some other hardware or software problem as well. But if you suspect that your computer has been attacked by a virus or spyware, it is always better to diagnose it. Hackers have developed viruses and spyware which are difficult to detect. They do not make their presence visible, at all. The only way to find them is by running a complete system scan. How to get rid of a computer virus – Signs of a virus infection: In most of the cases, viruses do show signs of their existence and presence. It is easy to detect them and it is always recommended to cure your system as soon as possible and take precautionary measures next time. Here are some of the signs of virus infections: - Viruses usually announce themselves. - Your antivirus software gives you a warning. - Your computer and internet speed gets slow. - Your computer begins to crash often and behaves in an unusual manner. - When you open an email attachment, strange things begin to happen. - Antivirus programs get disabled automatically. - Strange messages appear on screen and dialogue boxes appear. - Installing an antivirus program becomes difficult, and even if you manage to install one, it does not run. - Your contact list gets strange emails from your email id. - New icons begin to appear on your PC desktop. - Unexpected and strange sounds begin to play from speakers. - Applications and software get deleted on their own. - Windows do not start and display some error. - You will receive messages regarding low memory of your PC, even if you have a lot of empty space on your hard disk. - New applications do not install properly. - You will receive disk errors. - Microsoft Office products begin to crash. - You will not be able to start the Windows Task manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc will not open the task manager) Sometimes viruses do not have any symptoms because they have been carefully designed and are only made for criminal purposes. How to remove malware such as a virus, spyware, or rogue security software You will need malicious software-removal tools in order to get rid of viruses and spywares. Some viruses re install themselves when deleted once, so you will have to update our computer and use special virus removal software in order to delete the viruses permanently.

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While young people often seem to bounce back quickly after sports injuries, it’s important to make sure they are properly treated. Tissue injuries, joint problems and broken bones do not manifest in children and teenagers the same way they do in adults. Pain is not always the best way to measure the severity of an injury as it is the end result of the dysfunction – which means the injury is still there before the pain starts. Also, children and teenagers won’t necessarily complain when they are hurting. Sometimes they simply don’t understand or can’t communicate the problem well. Or maybe they don’t want to attract attention. Or perhaps they simply want to keep playing, and they are afraid they’ll be told they can’t participate while they heal. Getting your young athlete treated ensures that injuries do not result in dysfunctional movement patterns as the body tries to compensate for the injury—causing more problems in the long run. Also it ensures athletic performance is optimal because there is no irregular movement pattern. Young athletes are still growing, so young bodies are constantly adapting. It’s important that your child or teenager is checked regularly—particularly if they are injured. Have questions? Want to know more? We’re here to help. Call us today. While cracking you back or neck may create temporary relief from tightness or stiffness, you are likely causing more problems than you are solving. Cracking your neck or back stretches your ligaments, which will not return to normal if stretched excessively. As a result, your spine can become unstable, which can cause a host of problems from spinal arthritis to decay or degeneration to damage. If you feel like you need to crack your back or neck, there’s an underlying problem that needs to be addressed. The body’s natural reaction to misalignment of the spine is to tighten the muscles around the area to protect itself. Pain or tightness is your body sending the message that the spine is out of alignment. The cracking noise you hear is the joints releasing fluid or gas within the joints. If you hear a cracking noise during normal stretching, it’s fine as long as there’s no pain. But if you crack your back regularly on purpose, you can damage the area even more. A properly aligned spine shouldn’t feel like it needs to be cracked. If you do feel the need continuously, it’s time to get professional help. Our goal at Hands On Health Care is to find the core problem of your back and neck pain, so you can take steps to relieve and eliminate it with proper exercise and treatment. Don’t live your life in pain. Call us today to learn more. Maybe you’ve heard about the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), but you aren’t sure what it means for you. In a nutshell, the McKenzie Method is a way for healthcare providers to assess musculoskeletal problems. That means if you have pain in your back, neck, shoulder, knee, ankle or other extremity, the McKenzie Method of MDT can help you take control of your health. The McKenzie Method is a cost- and time-effective method of treatment that seeks to find the root cause of the problem. The goals are to: - Accurately understand the patient’s presentation and behavior of symptoms. - Determine the most appropriate and effective treatment plan. - Eliminate symptoms and restore full function. - Empower the patient to self-treat and prevent recurrences. Most musculoskeletal pain is typically mechanical in origin, which means it’s the result of abnormal mechanics in the tissue, usually caused by some movement or activity that causes the pain. The McKenzie Method of MDT seeks to find the core of the problem and use a correlated mechanical force to improve or correct it, thereby eliminating the pain and related problems. Health providers educated in the McKenzie assessment evaluate different positions and movements, how the patient performs them, and the response to these movements—and then determines which corresponding movements and posture become the treatment or therapy. The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy is a post-graduate training program that many healthcare providers voluntarily elect to study after they have received a degree in their field of study. These healthcare providers may include physiotherapists, physicians, chiropractors, osteopaths, and physician assistants Dr. John LeGat of Hands On Health Care is certified in the McKenzie Method. Have questions? Want to know more? Contact us. We’re here to help.

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The effects of alcohol misuse and how hypnotherapy can help Alcohol is commonly used as a ‘coping’ strategy, to help us feel calmer and more relaxed. A glass of wine to “warm up” for a social event or “wind down” after a stressful day for example, or a drop of whisky to “get me off to sleep”. Occasional use of alcohol in these situations is rarely harmful, but if you’ve found yourself starting to rely on alcohol to cope with your day, hypnotherapy can help. What effect does alcohol have on the brain? Alcohol is a depressant, which means it can disrupt the careful balance of neurochemicals in the brain, affecting thoughts, feelings and actions. The relaxed feeling you can get when you have that first drink is due to chemical changes alcohol has caused in your brain. For many of us a drink can help us feel more confident and less anxious. That’s because it’s starting to depress the part of the brain we associate with inhibition. However, as we drink more, more of the brain starts to be affected. Even if we are in a good mood when we have our first drink, when high levels of alcohol are involved, instead of feeling happier, what happens is that the part of the brain where anxiety is created (the primitive emotional brain) becomes activated and anxiety, anger and depression can occur. Alcohol interferes with the neurotransmitters in the brain that are needed for good mental health – serotonin, noradrenalin and dopamine. Because alcohol acts as a sedative it can help you to feel more at ease. It may be used to help forget worries or to help with specific situations such as feeling more socially confident at a party or feeling less anxious when boarding a plane. These affects wear off fast however and the pleasant feelings fade. If alcohol is being used to mask anxiety problems then you will soon become reliant on it to relax. A likely side-effect of this is that the more you drink, the greater the tolerance for alcohol will be. Over time you may need to drink more alcohol to get the same feeling. In the long term this pattern of drinking may effect your mental health. The way the body processes alcohol can have a direct effect on mood. As the body processes alcohol, the sedative effects wear off and alcohol withdrawal symptoms kick in. These symptoms can include feeling anxious and many people feel like this the morning after drinking alcohol. For some, these feelings of anxiety or agitation may be barely noticeable, but if anxiety is already an issue, experiencing withdrawal from alcohol can make symptoms feel worse. Alcohol and sleep Drinking alcohol also affects our quality of sleep. It disrupts the sleep cycle and interferes with REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, a phase when dreaming occurs and which is vital for learning, memory and replenishing mood enhancing hormones. Drinking alcohol before bedtime may result in you falling into a deep sleep quicker, but it can also cause you to wake up in the night during the less restful REM stage of sleep or leave you feeling tired the next day. Lack of quality sleep can cause more anxiety and so we can find ourselves in a vicious cycle. How can hypnotherapy help? Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can help you take back control of your drinking and target the triggers so that you can make positive changes to your habits. The solution focused approach helps you to confidently build more useful strategies for coping with negative emotions, without using alcohol. To find out more about hypnotherapy and how it can help call 07514 931 096 or email me using the contact form. For further information on alcohol and its effect on the mind and body visit:

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LAST year 140,000 houses were built in Britain. One-fifth were put up by housing associations—private, non-profit organisations regulated by the government, of which there are about 1,500 in England. With a view to easing a shortage of homes, the government is mulling big changes to how housing associations work. George Osborne, the chancellor, is likely to set them out in his autumn statement, a mini-budget, on November 25th. Housing associations got going in the mid-19th century but became really important in the 1980s, when Margaret Thatcher’s government seized upon them as an alternative to council-owned housing. Responsive to local needs, they could also borrow without adding to the public debt. Housing associations now own one-tenth of the housing stock, most of which they let out at below-market rents. This is made possible by state funding of about £1 billion ($1.5 billion) a year; the government’s total stake is worth about £45 billion. In recent years this happy public-private relationship has looked less healthy. In 2014/15 ground was broken on 32% fewer new affordable homes (defined as those sold or let below market rates) than in 2009/10. Reduced funding from the government may be partly to blame, says Neal Hudson of Savills, an estate agent. From 2008-11 the grant for social housing covered 40% of the cost of development, but in 2011-15 it accounted for just 14%. According to Policy Exchange, a think-tank, some housing associations get around this problem by taking on extra debt—£100,000 for each new affordable rented house, up from £70,000 a decade ago. But it is tricky to do this on a large scale: banks are loth to extend much credit to housing associations. Government regulation may also hobble building. Housing associations own plenty of valuable homes: roughly one-fifth of all social houses are priced above the median. Selling them and investing the proceeds in cheaper areas would boost housebuilding. But shunting stock around is hard. Councils have long waiting lists for social housing—1.4m households in England are in the queue—and they do not much like the thought of selling off houses and then waiting for new ones to be built. In response, they block such sales. What can be done about all this? Greg Clark, the secretary for local government, talks of a “package of deregulatory measures”. Mr Osborne may be keen on a more radical plan: to sell the state’s £45 billion stake in housing associations to investors and thus free them from Leviathan’s clasp. Chris Walker of Policy Exchange estimates that with freedom to set rents and manage their stock, housing associations could build 100,000 homes a year; that would allow the government to hit its informal overall target of 200,000 a year. Deregulation could indeed boost housebuilding, but with it might come a change in the kind of people that housing associations serve. With less government help, some housing associations are already turning to wealthier tenants, says Anna Clarke of Cambridge University. “Affordable rent” dwellings, which are let for up to 80% of market prices, form a growing chunk of new-builds, at the expense of “social rent” houses, which are let at about half the market rate. Mr Walker’s estimates show that any increase in housing-association construction linked to deregulation would be driven largely by greater provision of housing at market prices. The chancellor’s plan to impose cuts in social rents of 1% a year for the next four years (which may soon increase to 2% a year) will eat into housing associations’ margins, making them less likely to offer cheap tenancies. And the Tory manifesto commitment to build 200,000 “starter homes” for first-time buyers, which would sell at about 80% of the market price, may crowd out the construction of new rented accommodation, which is more widely used by people on low incomes. All this will squeeze Britain’s poorest, with no sign of house prices falling any time soon. This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline "Shaking the foundations"

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Advocates for assisted suicide continually cite the importance of individuals having a “choice” to end their lives, but they often overlook the fact that end-of-life decisions are not made in a vacuum. Though there are influences that effect all individuals faced with end-of-life decisions, research is showing that women are especially susceptible to assisted suicide due to multiple factors, otherwise known as “gendered risks.” The first of these factors is the typically longer life span of women. Because they live longer, women are more likely to suffer from disease and disability, as well as elder abuse. The Australian Law Reform Commission has found that women are much more likely to suffer elder abuse than men- as many as 20% of Australian women are victims. Women are also more likely to have lost their spouse and live alone. The resulting loneliness is a major factor in older adult suicides as shown in this 2013 Australian psychological study. Without their spouse, women may lose the will to live. Economic disadvantage is another factor affecting women. Women have fewer economic resources when they are older, the time when decisions about assisted suicide are most likely to occur. This entrenched economic disadvantage limits their options for care and means they are more likely to face other financially related adversities. Women are also more likely to have to pay for care than men due to their male partners and families being less likely to care for them. Even if they have family members to take care of them, women may feel that they are a burden because of their physical deficiencies or because of the drain they put on their family’s finances. In a study of assisted suicides where the majority of cases were women, the fear of being a burden was a prominent reason for deciding for death. The ethic of self-sacrifice was summed up by a friend of one of the suicides, who said: “She felt it was a gift to her family, sparing them the burden of taking care of her.” Legalising assisted suicide could prove a dangerous risk for elderly women, because: It is clear that increasing numbers of women decide to die when offered the more passive options of assisted suicide. The rate of assisted death of women in the Netherlands, Oregon and elsewhere is nearly four times that of the usual female suicide rate. Instead of giving elderly or terminally ill women the option to end their lives, we should give them the support they need to live the rest of their lives to the fullest. Assisted suicide does not help women, but turns them into victims.

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Bahamas Dolphin Facts Dolphins are believed by many to be one of the most intelligent mammals around. They are also one of the most social animals. They typically live in small groups called pods that can include up to about 12 dolphins. These smaller pods are known to temporarily meet and form into superpods that can include over 1000 individual dolphins. These groups of dolphin have a rather complex system of communication that includes various noises including clicks, whistles and other forms of vocalizations. It is typical for dolphins to move from pod to pod. Dolphins are known for their altruistic behavior and when a member of a pod is hurt or sick, they will never get left behind. Another curious fact about dolphins is that they have been observed to demonstrate cultural behaviors not too unlike those of humans. A pod of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, for instance, teach the younger dolphins to make use of tools. Adult male dolphins can prove to be quite aggressive. And though most pods of dolphins are very tight knit, losing a battle with another male dolphin can send the losing male dolphin into exile. Dolphins are known to be some of the friendliest animals around. They seem to enjoy every interaction with humans. They are also excellent learners. Dolphins make a wide variety of noises. Some research has suggested that dolphins use specific noises as identifiers, much in the same way that names work for humans, though how extensively their noises are used for this and other types of communication with each other is not fully known. Dolphin behavior can be observed in various ways. Many tours in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico offer dolphin watches. These tours take you out to a spot on the ocean where wild dolphins live and congregate. This is an interesting way to observe from afar how the dolphins interact, play, behave, and socialize. Another great way to see dolphin behavior for your self is on Dolphin Encounters. These dolphin encounters, of which there are many in the Bahamas, allow you to come face to face with these fascinating creatures. They will demonstrate the extent of their intelligence and behavior right in front of you. Many tours also allow you to actually swim with the dolphins. Fun Dolphin Facts - Training dolphins is a fun but effortful task. Dolphins have very unique and varied personalities and training depends very much on the dolphin itself, as well as on the trainer. Therefore, there really is no set amount of time for dolphin training. Dolphins are similar to humans in that they learn at different paces. - Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins have 76 to 98 conically shaped teeth. They use these small but sharp teeth for feeding and for defense. - The dolphin’s diet consists primarily of fish and sometimes crustaceans. When it comes to fish, they do not really discriminate and will eat whatever type of fish is available in the region in which they live. They typically feed on schooling fish including herring or mackerel. - While dolphins do not have a sense of smell, they do have an excellent sense of hearing and can hear an impressively wide range of frequencies. They can also produce some really high frequency sounds that are used for various reasons. Their sounds can be used to process the size, shape, density, distance and even the speed of an object. Their noises can be so loud that they can be used to stunt fish and aid the dolphin in hunting. Dolphins also use a signature whistles for recognition purposes, much like a human name. - Dolphins are highly sociable creatures and they live together in groups called pods. For hunting, they also work in teams to optimize their success at feeding. When raising a calf, there will usually be one dolphin who helps the mother dolphin in the care of the infant. - The Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin is one of the largest of dolphin species, reaching over 9 feet in length and often weighing over 440 pounds.

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The Equus Beds aquifer in south-central Kansas, which is part of the High Plains aquifer, serves as a source of water for municipal and agricultural users in the area. The city of Wichita has used the Equus Beds aquifer as one of its primary water sources since the 1940s. The aquifer in and around Wichita’s well field reached historically low water levels in 1993, prompting the city to adopt new water-use and conservation strategies to ensure future water supply needs were met. Part of the plan was to initiate a managed aquifer recharge program called the Equus Beds Aquifer Storage and Recovery project. The goal of the managed aquifer recharge program is to artificially recharge the Equus Beds aquifer with treated water from the Little Arkansas River. As part of the Equus Beds Aquifer Storage and Recovery project, the city of Wichita and the U.S. Geological Survey have partnered in a long-term cooperative study to monitor and describe the quantity and quality of the water in the Equus Beds aquifer and the Little Arkansas River. The city of Wichita, the Equus Beds Groundwater Management District No. 2, the Kansas Department of Agriculture–Division of Water Resources, and the U.S. Geological Survey collected groundwater levels in numerous wells screened in the Equus Beds aquifer in the area in and around Wichita’s well field in January 2016. The measurements were used to interpolate potentiometric surfaces for shallow and deep parts of the aquifer in the study area. These potentiometric surfaces were compared with potentiometric surfaces from previous years to estimate changes in water levels and storage volume in the study area. Groundwater levels were generally higher in January 2016 than they were in January 2015. On average, in January 2016, groundwater levels in the shallow part of the aquifer were about 3.4 feet higher and groundwater levels in the deep part of the aquifer were about 3.8 feet higher than in January 2015. The volume of water stored in the study area decreased by about 74,000 acre-feet between predevelopment (the time period before substantial pumpage began in the 1940s) and January 2016; increased by about 121,000 acre-feet between the historic low in 1993 and January 2016; and increased by about 61,000 acre-feet between January 2015 and January 2016. About 62 percent of the storage volume lost between predevelopment and 1993 has been recovered. The increase in storage volume from January 2015 to January 2016 can probably be attributed to less pumping by the city of Wichita and irrigators, more recharge due to higher-than-average precipitation, and higher volumes of artificial recharge in 2015. Klager, B.J., 2016, Status of groundwater levels and storage volume in the Equus Beds aquifer near Wichita, Kansas, January 2016: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2016–5165, 15 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20165165. ISSN: 2328-0328 (online) Table of Contents - Potentiometric Surface Maps, January 2016 - Groundwater-Level and Storage-Volume Changes in the Equus Beds Aquifer - References Cited Additional publication details |Publication Subtype||USGS Numbered Series| |Title||Status of groundwater levels and storage volume in the Equus Beds aquifer near Wichita, Kansas, January 2016| |Series title||Scientific Investigations Report| |Publisher||U.S. Geological Survey| |Publisher location||Reston, VA| |Contributing office(s)||Kansas Water Science Center| |Description||vi, 15 p.| |Online Only (Y/N)||Y|

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There is a nondescript building in the north end of Saskatoon that produces live organisms that are shipped around the world to help plants feed themselves and produce grain. It takes some management to make sure the live organisms make it to their destination – farmer’s fields – healthy and vibrant, so they can get to work helping farmers feed the world. RealAgriculture’s Dale Leftwich stopped in at the BASF Agriculture Specialties plant, donned a pair of spiffy glasses, and chatted with Mark Timbres, plant manager, about what the facility makes, and how its special product is transported around the world. The plant produces nitrogen-fixing inoculants for various types of pulses and soybeans. According to Timbres there are two types of inoculants produced at the plant. “We make something called self-adhering peat, which a grower applies to their seed before they plant, and then we make another product we call solid core granule which the grower applies in furrow with the seed.” For all concerned – the farmer, the retailer, and the manufacturer – it is important to have plenty of lead time. “For the self-adhering peat the process is typically about a six month process to go from raw material to an actual finished good that the grower uses, so planning and forecasting is really important for us,” he says. Because these are living organisms, special care has to be taken with the product when shipping it around the world to make sure that it arrives fit for use. The manufacturer and the transportation companies have to be careful and so does the farmer. Timbres says that temperature is important. “In the manufacturing facility we typically keep things at 15 degrees C so it definitely has to be kept at that in a grower’s location as well.” Other things that might not be top of mind matter too, like stacking, “We have to make sure the pallets aren’t stacked because if you stack the material you can get compaction on the bottom and that’ll give you lumps when the grower is adding it to their air seeder,” Timbres says. It is quite remarkable that this live organism can be made in the centre of the North American continent and then shipped around the world to farmers, and arrive live thousands of miles away. Remarkable indeed, but not by accident, as these bacteria require some special care and attention. (See the entire interview below): See more Pulse School episodes here

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Something that’s caught our eye this week is this BBC News article about a primary school in Boston, England, which has set up their own school bank. Pupils are rewarded for good work and their contribution to school life by being given ‘Kirts’ (the school’s own currency) which they can save in the school bank. Once they’ve saved enough, they can withdraw the currency from the bank to spend at the school store, both of which are staffed by pupils. The aim is to develop children’s financial literacy and help them learn how to manage money. This got us thinking about how else children could be supported to become more aware of money matters. We know of early years settings that operate a play-money token system for snack time, where children exchange tokens of differing amounts for different morning snacks. Wood and Attfield (2005, p.204) share a similar case study where some children were involved in preparing sandwiches and then acted as café owners as their peers came as customers to ‘buy’ their goods with pretend money. The authors use the example to show how children can develop their mathematical skills in a play-based context but certainly activities like this would be beneficial in developing children’s financial awareness as well. The school bank and store and the snack time café are both real, tangible practices that help children make sense of saving and spending in an authentic, meaningful way. It is experiences like these that Whitebread and Bingham (2013) think are more beneficial for developing children’s financial habits than talking about money in an abstract sense. They argue that opportunities to delay gratification, like saving ‘Kirts’ in the school bank, are also important for the development of self-regulation (that is, the ability to manage and control one’s behaviours and emotions). Yet above all, Whitebread and Bingham believe that it is role-modelling from parents and other significant adults that shape children’s attitudes towards financial decisions. One way that parents can role model financial responsibility to children is through using pocket money as a pedagogic tool. The UK’s Money Advice Service give several reasons why this can be beneficial, including that “the sooner kids are familiar with coins and notes, the quicker they begin to appreciate the value of money”. Similarly, a 2014 survey by ING found a correlation (note – not causation) between those who had been given pocket money as children and those that “show greater financial competence” and more regular saving habits as adults. However, we know that providing pocket money isn’t financially viable for all families, which is why schools and early years settings should be playing a role, too, in modelling good financial habits. We’d like to know what other strategies you think might help children’s financial literacy, whether that’s at home or in schools and early years settings. Have you got any ideas or examples of good practice?

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“Parabens,” the term for a group of preservatives used in mainstream beauty products, wasn’t always a dirty word. In 2004, Dr. Philippa Darbre, a research scientist at the University of Reading in the UK, published a small but pioneering study that showed high concentrations of parabens in human breast tumors. Women everywhere flipped over their moisturizers to read the list of ingredients. “That first paper shocked people because it was the first time intact parabens had ever been measured in the human body,” says Dr. Darbre. And while the study did not show that the chemicals cause cancer, it sounded a serious alarm. Why? Parabens, which prevent bacteria from growing in beauty and personal-care products, are able to mimic or interfere with estrogen in the body, and exposure to estrogen is one of the primary influences on the development of breast cancer. Since then, several studies have detected and reported parabens in human urine and tissue. In response, many beauty companies have eliminated them from ingredient lists, though they’re still used in many mainstream products. Now, Dr. Darbre has published two new studies that shed even more light on the ways parabens enter our bodies and how they affect our health. Here’s what you need to know about the latest research (and before refilling your beauty bag): 1. Parabens are getting into your body. In March, Dr. Darbre and her team published the results of a study that replicated the original study done in 2004, with a much larger sample size. They looked at the concentration of five parabens in breast tumor tissue. One or more types were found in 99 percent of the tissue samples, and all five were measurable in 60 percent of the samples. “The take-home message was that we validated the earlier study with a much more substantial study. Parabens are getting into the breast, and they’re getting in in significant amounts,” she explains. 2. Yup, your skin is letting them in. The parabens identified in the study were primarily intact, meaning they’ve bypassed the liver. What does this mean? You’re not getting them from your food, they’re being absorbed through your skin. 3. Deodorants and antiperspirants aren’t the only bad guys. For a long time, Darbre thought deodorants and antiperspirants were most likely delivering parabens into breast tissue. (She cited close proximity and the fact that many breast cancers start in the area closest to the armpit). But seven people in the new study had never used deodorants or antiperspirants, and their concentrations of parabens wasn’t any lower. So, anything from moisturizer to sunscreen to eye makeup could be to blame. “I had to change my mind,” says Dr. Darbre. “I think it’s more about the total load on the skin across the body. What we still need to try to understand is how they can move around the body.” 4. Parabens are carcinogenic. Past research has focused on how parabens fuel the growth of existing cancer cells through their estrogenic activity. But in a second study published earlier this year, Dr. Darbre found that parabens may be carcinogenic, meaning they can transform healthy cells into cancer cells. The takeaway, says Dr. Darbre, is that parabens are only a tiny slice of the problem. They’re just one of many chemicals we’re all exposed to in our day-to-day environment. “We’re going to see that the problem is long-term, low-dose exposure to a cocktail of chemicals,” she explains. “But the reason I’m keen on the personal-care products [issue] is that women have the option to stop using these things. I want to empower them to be able to make their own decisions.”

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British Rail Network transports 3 millions passengers and 400.000 tons of fright today and is the safest mode of transport in Britain. Signalling is the control process Network Rail uses to operate train safely over the correct route and to the proper timetable. The 2 key features of this process are line side signals and the block system. Network is divided in section (known as blocks) in order to avoid train collision, normally only one train is permitted in each block any one time. British Rail Network uses line side signals to advise the driver the state of the track ahead. Most line side signals are in colour-light form but a significant number of semaphore signals remain on secondary lines. The most modern signals have four colour aspects: – green indicates clear – double yellow indicates that the next signal will be a caution – yellow indicates caution and that the next will be red – red means stop/danger. Is prohibited to overpass a signal at danger. Signalling control was originally exercised via a decentralised network of control points that were known by a variety of names (including signal box). The next peak leap in signalling control came with the electronic age and the advent of power signal control boxes. Is very easy to work around, the signalling system is very user friendly and is very easy to see the layout of trains and where they are coming from and going to. Power signal boxes are regulated by a relay room, a little like a giant mechanical computer. Power signal boxes are effective and safe but network rail is now introducing an even more efficient form of signalling control: the Integrated Electronic Control Centre (IECC). IECC consists of a number of operator’s workstations with VDU/LCD displays which depict the control area and is semi-automatic using Automatic Route Setting (ARS) – a computer based route setting system driven from a pre-programmed timetable database. ARS can also handle severely disrupted service patterns and assist the signaller in the event of train or infrastructure failures. Did you like this post? Would you like to be informed about the last railway signalling technical and commercial news? Join us on LinkedIn and stay updated! railwaysignalling.eu | walk the rail talk ADIF Alstom Transport Ansaldo ATC Automatic train Control Bombardier Business CBTC Community Computer Deutsche Bahn Eco Friendly ERTMS ETCS European Union GE Transportation Green Mobility GSM-R High Speed Hitachi Infrastructure Interlocking Interoperability Interview Labor Market level crossing Metro Moving Blocks Network Rail News PDF Public Transport Rail Rail Station Reliability Safety Siemens Sustainability Systems Engineering Technical Writing Thales Tram Trenitalia UNISIG Urban Mobility

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Deeg Palace is the luxurious summer place of the erstwhile rulers of the princely state of Bharatpur. This historic Palace is at around 32 kilometers away from Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Deeg Palace was constructed by the Jat King Badan Singh, who reigned from 1722 to 21st May 1755. He is the founder of the princely state of Bharatpur, As Deeg is situated close to Agra, the capital of Mughal emperors, the palace faced repeated attacks by invaders. Prince Suraj Mal, the son of the King, started construction of a massive fort with moat around the palace in 1730. Later-on, the prince was crowned as the king, on his father’s demise. He was known as Maharaja Suraj Mal who reigned from 1755 to 1763 AD. Deeg Palace complex has many other prominent buildings. Other than the Deeg Palace and Deeg Fort, some of the other structures in the Deep Palace complex are Gopal Bhavan, Suraj Bhavan, Keshav Bhawan. The different buildings in the complex are interlinked with Persian style gardens and water gardens. Deeg is one among the most historical places. It was the site of the legendary battle between Maharaja Suraj Mal and the combined Mughal and Maratha army. Maharaja Suraj Mal won that historic battle. He captured the Mughal capital of Delhi in 1753. (This happened after the Mughals and Marathas were weakened, after the death of the mighty Mughal emperors like Shah Jahan and his son Aurangzeb and Maratha emperors like Chhatrapati Shivaji and his son Sambhaji.) Maharaja Suraj Mal’s men plundered ‘Red Fort‘, the seat of power of the Mughals. They looted all valuables including entire marbles and reconstructed the palace at Deeg. In September every year, there is a three day fair held in the palace complex. Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park,which was previously known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is situated in the same district. How Do I Go to Deeg Palace? Deeg Palace is at around 32 kilometers away from the Bharatpur city, the headquarters of the district with the same name. Deeg is well connected to nearby cities like Agra, Alwar, Mathura and Bharatpur. Alwar is at around 73 kilometers away. Agra is at around 92 kilometers distance. Mathura is at around 36 kilometers from Deeg. Deeg railway station on the Alwar-Mathura line, is the nearest railway station. This line has only very few trains. Mathura Junction railway station is the nearest major railway station at around 36 kilometers distance from Deeg Palace. Deeg Palace opens at 9 am and closes at 5 pm. The Palace is closed on Fridays.

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From the Age of Exploration to the present, the seas around Latin America have been known for its strong winds. These winds are partly responsible for every hurricane that enters the Gulf of Mexico and for giving Cape Horn (South America’s southern tip) it’s reputation among sailors. After a few hundred years of fearing the potential devastation that can be caused by these winds, it now appears that Latin America could harness these winds as an important source of domestic energy. In the United States and Canada wind energy is nothing new, and indeed, it has become rather commonplace as it has matured and is increasingly beccoming a reliable domestic component of our overall energy portfolio. In the emerging Spanish-speaking markets of Latin America, however, wind is just starting to be considered as a substantial part of any country’s energy plan. According to MAKE consulting, for every gigawatts of production capacity that will be put into place in the Americas more than half will be found in Latin and South America. The reasoning behind the increasing interest in wind and solar power is easy to understand: clean domestic energy promotes socially responsible investment, insulates a population and economy from global energy price spikes, and can serve to level the playing field with “conventional” energy-rich countries, like Brazil and Venezuela. To date, many Latin American countries have been experiencing double-digit growth rates in wind power capacity – notably Mexico (57%), Argentina (48%), Chile (19%), and Nicaragua (64%), but in order to maintain this level of growth and expansion, reaching out for guidance and assistance will become a necessity. Obviously, the best equipped to handle these needs is the United States, which not only headquarters two of the largest turbine manufacturers worldwide, but also boasts production facilities from 7 of the top 10 manufacturers. From the perspective of aspiring Latin America wind energy producers it would only make sense to continue to grow domestic capabilities by partnering with North American companies. What about business? Conversely, no self-respecting business is or should be “sitting by the phone” and simply wait for a client to come to them, especially in a case like this where million dollar development projects could be the norm rather than the exception. A wind energy boom in Latin America could easily translate into a boom for a myriad of related industries. However, any possible advantage that a company might be able to leverage is predicated on the ability to first make initial contact with interested parties. This can be difficult when considering that the majority of companies in this field are concerned about their field of expertise, not Spanish interpreting or Spanish-English translations. In business, simply having a demand and a ready supply is not enough: there must be a workable relationship between both. For this specific case, the obvious barrier is communication, specificly language. Businesses need to partner with a translation company that can efficiently and seamlessly handle both Spanish interpreting and English-Spanish translations. EVS Translations is your expert partner in the alternative and sustainable energy sector; providing high quality Spanish market translations and Spanish interpreting services that enable your company to play an important part in the emerging Spanish-speaking markets of Latin America. Contact us today, to find out how EVS Translations can help you as an expert for English-Spanish and Spanish-English translations in the wind energy sector.

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How Know-how Impacts Sleep High quality June 30, 2018 Expertise articles describe the design and implementation of latest or significantly improved reagents, tools, applied sciences, and methods that are (or will likely be) broadly useful to the fields coated by the journal. That is the analysis of giant quantities of data, and is incredibly highly effective This power, however, isn’t within the fingers of ordinary individuals, because it requires substantial resources to collect and analyse. Facebook even has an inside database that tells it when a aggressive app is gaining traction with its users, in order that the social community can either acquire the firm (as it did with Instagram and WhatsApp) or kill it by mimicking its features (as it’s attempting to do with Tales and Bonfire, which are geared toward Snapchat and Houseparty). When beginning blogging, one of the largest errors you can also make is giving up. This type of stuff writing articles, sharing your world with others, or data you suppose individuals could need to know about, etc. This text is not worth reading. Even as you’re reading this topic, the importance of Science and Know-how is what makes it attainable. In case you do not need fun writing your articles, your readers won’t have fun studying them. One of many essential advantages of studying magazines as a mode of time move is that you don’t know which bit of data may keep in your memory. Facebook is the most well-liked social networking web site of all time. The power of blockchain’s distributed ledger technology has functions across every type of digital document and transaction, and we’re already starting to see main industries leaning into the shift. No know-how remotely as highly effective has existed earlier than for the manipulation of the human genome. In his article, Jared Bernstein , a Senior Fellow at the Middle on Budget and Coverage Priorities , 67 questions the widespread concept that automation , and more broadly, technological advances, have mainly contributed to this rising labor market downside. Many E&C corporations have begun incorporating new building technologies into their every day activities, however most of their efforts have focused on software program instruments for digital collaboration. Interactive tools are an important a part of inquiry-based mostly studying as a result of they naturally fuel students’ curiosity. I need to say you’ve gotten good data about writing articles. Theories of technology usually try to predict the future of technology primarily based on the excessive technology and science of the time. Back-workplace integration, involving functions resembling accounting, finance, and human sources, might help companies to access and exploit precious venture information on finances, prices, and schedules.

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While many adults face spinal pain and related injuries because of work-related incidents or a computer-oriented lifestyle, it’s a somewhat surprising and unfortunate reality that many teenagers also face chronic back pain. It’s a problem Ideal Spine is focused on bringing awareness to. Remaining sedentary in school for hours on end can contribute to poor spine health. Additionally, school athletic activities may cause students to sustain overuse injuries. Many teenagers also carry an unhealthy number of books in their school backpacks, many of which are district-issued and not designed with ergonomics in mind. It goes without saying that poor spinal health in adolescents will lead to a long, painful adulthood. That’s why it’s exceptionally important that parents and chiropractic care professionals do everything possible to help students overcome spinal issues and maintain a healthy back for the duration of their childhood. Investing in spinal health now will allow them to lead more enjoyable lives down the road. Spinal dysfunction in teenagers There are several common spinal dysfunctions that teenagers, their parents and their healthcare providers should be aware of, including the following: - Disc injuries: When teenagers frequently make hard landings on their feet, the pressure is transmitted up the spine. During a teen’s formative years, this can result in permanent, serious disc damage. - Scoliosis: Curvature of the spine is a relatively common ailment that affects younger children and teens. It’s important to regularly have a teenager’s spine analyzed for signs of scoliosis. - Spondylolysis: This condition is commonly associated with sports injuries. It occurs when teenagers overextend their back. It’s most common in students who belong to gymnastics teams and other similar sports. Protecting teen spines There are a number of steps that both parents and healthcare practitioners can take to help teenagers make good decisions about spinal healthcare. Here are just some of the ways that kids can improve their spinal health outcomes: - Sit less: From a very young age, children are taught to sit. Whether they’re in school, watching television or working on homework, children and teenagers spend much more time seated than they should. Encourage the teenagers in your life to stand, walk and move as much as possible to protect their spines. - Ensure proper posture: If a teen learns how to exercise proper posture at a young age, they’ll be capable of exercising it throughout the rest of their life. It’s important to instill a proper posture in your children and patients from a very young age. And be sure to always lead by example. - Insist on sports safety: Playing sports is a healthy part of growing up. Unfortunately, there is a certain amount of risk associated with most teen sports. You should encourage your teenagers to play safely. Additionally, you should educate yourself about sports injuries, so that you know how to address them in case they occur. At Ideal Spine, we’re committed to helping young adults and adolescents avoid spinal injuries that might otherwise stick with them forever. It’s why we’re continually working to develop our Chiropractic BioPhysics (CBP) approach. CBP is a renowned spinal care technique that chiropractors from across the globe can use to provide pediatric patients with the best possible chiropractic care. CBP is also a holistic approach to healthcare that accounts for a wide range of spinal health concerns. Chiropractic BioPhysics® corrective care trained Chiropractors are located throughout the United States and in several international locations. CBP providers have helped thousands of people throughout the world realign their spine back to health, and eliminate a source of chronic back pain, chronic neck pain, chronic headaches and migraines, fibromyalgia, and a wide range of other health conditions. If you are serious about your health and the health of your loved ones, contact a CBP trained provider today to see if you qualify for care. The exam and consultation are often FREE. See www.CBPpatient.com for providers in your area.

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Bio-dynamic farming is a form of organic farming that originates from the teachings of Dr. Rudolf Steiner, founder of the Waldorf education system and leader of the anthroposophical movement. Demeter is the world’s only internationally recognized brand which certify products produced following bio-dynamic farming practices. Bio-dynamic farming ensures the health of both local and global ecosystems. Independent research conducted over 20 years has shown that bio-dynamic practices continuously increase the fertile humus layer of the soil, important for ecosystems long-term health. Likewise, humus acts as a carbon sink, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide found in our atmosphere, thus helping counteract the greenhouse effect. Bio-dynamic farming produces healthy and tasty products. Long-term soil fertility is enhanced through the bio-dynamics preparations made from manure, medicinal plants and minerals. Bio-dynamic agriculture aims to nourish the human being by providing foods for a balanced physical, emotional and spiritual life. The history of bio-dynamic farming The bio-dynamic farming method was developed based on a series of lectures, known as the “Agriculture Course,” given by Dr. Rudolf Steiner in 1924. According to Dr. Steiner, the starting point of bio-dynamic agriculture is the anthroposophical understanding of nature and man. The bio-dynamic approach considers a farm as an independent living entity, as a “farm organism” able to produce and re-produce the necessary ingredients to its sustenance. At the same time the farm is seen as an integrated part of the world and the universe. A number of exchanges take place between the farm and the environment. The farm, including the people living on it, it is seen as a microcosm in harmony with the macrocosm (the universe) The themes of coexistence of Earth and the cosmos, and the planetary effects on the earth and its inhabitants, are central to bio-dynamic practices. These relationships are supported by the application of bio-dynamic preparations that stimulate harmonizing life processes. Since Dr. Steiner’s lectures in 1924, bio-dynamic farming has spread around the world as the agricultural arm of the renowned anthroposophical philosophy. Anthroposophy (translated “knowledge of the nature of man”) seeks to understand and recognize the multi-dimensional nature of the world and its people, offering a more holistic view than dominant materialist philosophies. The brand for bio-dynamic products was founded in 1929. Today, Demeter controls and certify the production of agricultural products worldwide.

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What are these gigantic balls of jelly in the sea? Observations have been made of large gelatinous spheres in the ocean off the west coast of Norway. Many have seen them this year. Scientists want to know what these are. “Divers have seen more of them this summer than ever.” “We are a group of marine researchers who really want to find out what these are,” says Professor Gro I. van der Meeren. She and her colleagues in Bergen and Trondheim have no research funds for finding and studying them, so they are asking for help from divers, diving clubs and others. Seven in July and August Divers have seen the huge balls of jelly in several sites. They are nearly transparent and about a metre in diameter. Fortunately, a few divers have had cameras and managed to photograph the mystery objects. Scientists initially assumed these were extremely rare, but just how rare is still an unanswered question. In the course of the summer discussions about them have flourished in web fora. It seems that many people have seen them. Researchers have counted 15 observations of the jelly balls in the past 15 years. In July and August this year, seven of these observations were made off Norway’s coast. Two similar observations were made off the coast of Sweden and one off Alaska. A huge blob is said to have been seen off Turkey. What is it? “We have received reports from divers and the media. Both VGTV and the newspaper Sunnmørsposten have reported them,” says van der Meeren. Are they squid eggs, or something else altogether? Are these balls of jelly rare or rather common? Here are spots along the coasts of Sweden and Norway where the giant balls of jelly have been observed. Others were seen off Alaska and Turkey. Gro I. van der Meeren and her research colleagues just don’t know. “We have colleagues on the other side of the Atlantic who are also curious.” “If we could only get a little tissue sample from one of the objects we have free help lined up to make a genetic analysis.” One guess is that a giant squid of the genus Architeuthis can be behind the mystery. But that is disputed. van der Meeren says giant squids do not live close to shores. Their territory is at depths of thousands of metres out in the oceans. This makes it less likely that these are eggs from giant squids. Researchers in the USA point out that squids are known to make smaller jelly eggs than these. “If someone can just help us out with a tissue sample we can figure this out,” promises van der Meeren. If any reader manages to get a little piece of one, they should put it in a plastic bag and freeze it. Then contact the scientists and they will take care of the rest. Is it an egg? As the most of these jelly capsules have been seen off the west coast of Norway in the summer half of the year this could be a clue to their habitat. But the number of Norwegian observations might be explained by the popularity of these waters amongst divers in the summer time. The researchers want an answer to that too. Although the best bet is that these are egg sacs from some species of cephalopod that are released to float around in the sea, scientists are uncertain. The researchers are not only interested in new observations. They would like to hear from anyone who has seen the spheres in the past years. They want to know where and when anyone has observed the jelly balls and at what depths. If you can supplement that with information about the temperature and currents that would be very helpful too. Was it floating or was is down on the seabed? They would also like to know if you have seen anything resembling eggs or embryos inside the jelly balls. Translated by: Glenn Ostling

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Students wanting to pursue a career as a Radiation Therapist will have available many online radiation therapy programs, designed to help them begin their career with a strong educational foundation. These programs will teach students the science behind radiation therapy and give them hands-on experience in working with radiation therapy equipment. Before considering what the different online radiation therapy programs are, it is a good idea to understand what a radiation therapist does. They are the ones responsible for carrying out the radiation therapy treatment plan that is set up by the radiation oncologist. The therapist will use a high-tech machine to shoot radiation at the patient’s cancer cells. They are responsible for using the correct radiation dosage and for lining up the machine to hit the correct target. Radiation therapy programs are designed to prepare a therapist to perform their necessary job duties. Many of the programs will include classes such as human anatomy, biology, communication skills, computer science, algebra, and physics. These classes are created to help understand the science and workings behind radiation therapy, so they can understand how the treatment plan works. Becoming a Radiation Therapist There are a few different types of radiation therapy programs that can be taken to receive the appropriate training to become a radiation therapist. There are one, two and even four year programs that can be taken to earn a diploma, certificate or degree in radiation therapy. These programs will vary on the classes that are required and on what topics are taught. Many of the one-year radiation therapy programs are not accredited and may not be used in order to qualify with you state licensing regulations. If you are considering taking one of these programs, you should understand your state’s guidelines. You will also not be able to take the American Registry of Radiation Therapist (ARRT) exams to become a member of the registry without a degree from an accredited program. How Long Does It Take? The two-year radiation therapy programs are the most popular choice and will earn you an associate degree in radiation therapy. These types of classes are offered at trade schools or community colleges and most of the classes can be taken online. Most of the online programs require hands-on experiences that will require you to go to their lab or an affiliated hospital. This will let the student have some practice using the actual equipment used in radiation therapy. Upon completion of any of the accredited online radiation therapy programs, you will be able to sit for the ARRT exam. This will make you a member of this registry and certify you as a radiation therapist. Over 30 states require this type of certification and many employees make the successful completion of this exam mandatory to employment. The exam will cover all of the information that you learned during your training program. A radiation therapist is offered a great job with many benefits and a career choice where there are plenty of jobs available. Your first step in becoming a qualified radiation therapist is to attend the proper radiation therapy training program.

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The Harmful Effects of Pollution to your Skin As environmental pollution continues to pose serious threats to the world, it is no doubt that it is also putting a toll on people’s health including the skin. As such, researchers are already in its initial stages of determining the detrimental effects of air pollution to human’s biggest organ, skin. Scientific studies show that excessive exposure to pollution makes our skin prone to premature skin aging, wrinkles, discoloration, dryness, dullness, irritation, and roughness. These are triggered by oxidative stress or overproduction of destructive Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), brought by three pollution-related major components: particulate matter (PMs), ozones, and aryl hydrocarbon receptors (AhR). In a research entitled “Effects of Air Pollution on the Skin: A Review”, it proves that air pollutants impair the skin by inducing oxidative stress. ROS disables body’s natural antioxidants to neutralize them before harming the skin and other organs in our body. Prolonged or repetitive exposure to elevated levels of pollutants may pose profound negative effects on the skin. Air pollutants like cigarette smoking can contribute to premature aging and increased incidences of psoriasis, acne, and skin cancer. It degenerates other skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and eczema. In addition, exposures to ultraviolet radiation as well as polyaromatic hydrocarbons can lead to extrinsic skin aging, pigmentation, cancers, and acne. In urban areas and cities around the world, the presence of toxic fumes contributes to air pollution that is damaging to the skin. Vehicle traffic in the cities adds up to the problem. Smokes from traffic have these toxic particles: PMs, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and chemicals such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). According to Professor Jean Krutmann, director at the Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Germany, PMs are a problem for skin that increases age spots and wrinkles. Due to these skin infirmities caused by pollution, global skin care companies are seeking for solutions, and continuously developing innovative skin care products that would alleviate the damage. In the Philippines, a skin care company has come up with novel products that would respond to these impending need, preventing further skin damage. Novelina introduces its line of skin care products that aim to protect the skin from pollution. Novelina Ultra Lightening Soap and Pollution Shield is not only a whitening soap but also a soap that protects your skin from pollution. Thanks to its Natural Bioactive ingredients – Aloe, Broccoli, and Citrus that shield the skin from the ill-effects of pollution. To maintain skin’s youthful and radiant glow, Novelina Ultra Lightening Soap and Pollution Shield has Snail Serum that serves as an anti-aging and healing agent. For a whiter complexion, this soap has two powerful whitening ingredients namely Glutathione and Tres Blanche. An expertly blended skin whitener, Tres Blanche is said to be 10 times more effective than Kojic Acid. To complement with soap in keeping your skin soft, smooth, and supple, Novelina introduces its Instant Lightening Lotion and Pollution Shield. It whitens, rejuvenates and repairs damaged tissues as well as protects skin from pollution, and sun damage. Like its soap, Novelina Instant Lightening Lotion and Pollution Shield has Glutathione and Tres Blanche to whiten the skin, Snail Serum to prevent skin aging, and Natural Bioactives – Aloe, Broccoli, and Citrus to shield the skin against pollution. To protect the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, this lotion has SPF 25 for optimum skin protection. Using these novel skin care products daily will delay the emerging effects of pollution on the skin, keeping it healthy, young, and glowing. Novelina Ultra Lightening Soap and Pollution Shield and Novelina Instant Lightening Lotion and Pollution Shield are available in leading beauty stores near you.

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Machiels et al. recently described that the composition of the faecal microbiota of patients suffering from ulcerative colitis differs from that of healthy individuals: they found a reduction in two well-known butyrate-producing bacteria of the Firmicutes phylum, Roseburia hominis and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. This has been confirmed in other studies. The dysbiosis found in the two inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) i.e. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis share common characteristics but also specificities. Such discoveries will soon help establishing new diagnostic tools and preliminary data are encouraging. These tools will receive a high interest from clinicians as they will improve the diagnosis in difficult cases, especially at early stages of the disease when treatments are usually more effective. Studies in families and follow up studies are also expected to provide major breakthroughs. As these bacteria are butyrate producers, the “old idea” of trying to improve butyrate production during IBD by various means is still very rational. One should also try to decipher the role of diet, especially low in fiber, in the dysbiosis. Obviously this is an important topic to follow for gastroenterologists and ecologists. Machiels K, Joossens M, Sabino J, De Preter V, Arijs I, Eeckhaut V, Ballet V, Claes K, Van Immerseel F, Verbeke K, Ferrante M, Verhaegen J, Rutgeerts P, Vermeire S. A decrease of the butyrate-producing species Roseburia hominis and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii defines dysbiosis in patients with ulcerative colitis. Gut. 2013 Sep 10. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2013-304833. Objective Bacteria play an important role in the onset and perpetuation of intestinal inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Unlike in Crohn’s disease (CD), in which dysbiosis has been better characterised, in ulcerative colitis (UC), only small cohorts have been studied and showed conflicting data. Therefore, we evaluated in a large cohort if the microbial signature described in CD is also present in UC, and if we could characterise predominant dysbiosis in UC. To assess the functional impact of dysbiosis, we quantified the bacterial metabolites. Design The predominant microbiota from 127 UC patients and 87 age and sex-matched controls was analysed using denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis. Differences were quantitatively validated using real-time PCR. Metabolites were quantified using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Results Based on DGGE analysis, the microbial signature previously described in CD was not present in UC. Real-time PCR analysis revealed a lower abundance of Roseburia hominis (p<0.0001) and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii (p<0.0001) in UC patients compared to controls. Both species showed an inverse correlation with disease activity. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) were reduced in UC patients (p=0.014), but no direct correlation between SCFA and the identified bacteria was found. Conclusions The composition of the fecal microbiota of UC patients differs from that of healthy individuals: we found a reduction in R hominis and F prausnitzii, both well-known butyrate-producing bacteria of the Firmicutes phylum. These results underscore the importance of dysbiosis in IBD but suggest that different bacterial species contribute to the pathogenesis of UC and CD. Major insights have been gained into the response of our gut to meal-related stimuli. However, ... Nutrition and defense are important functions that involve the gastrointestinal tract. In ... Our gut microbiota provides us with many benefits; defending us against pathogens, tuning our ...

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