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- Oral Presentation - Open Access An integral process for the production of virus-like particles by insect cells Microbial Cell Factories volume 5, Article number: S40 (2006) Virus-like particles (VLP) are produced when the structural proteins of a non-enveloped virus are expressed in a recombinant system. As a result, particles identical to the native virus, but devoid of the viral genetic material, are obtained. VLP are useful as vaccines, as carriers, and for basic research. Their production represents a challenge, as several proteins need to be simultaneously expressed and assembled into a complex structure. Other aspects that complicate process development include the difficulty of accurately quantifying complete VLP, as well as possible intermediates, and the difficulty of designing effective purification procedures. The versatility of the insect cell-baculovirus expression vector system has made it one of the most frequently used systems for the production of VLP. In this work, our recent advances on the production of double-layered rotavirus-like particles (dlRLP) by insect cells will be presented. The use of a viral vector, such as the baculovirus, allows the manipulation of the concentration of the recombinant proteins by manipulating the multiplicity of infection, allowing the production of rotavirus proteins at a stoichiometry that maximizes protein assembly . In vivo analysis of the accumulation of rotavirus proteins in insect cells showed that assembly occurs intracellularly. However, differences in the intracellular distribution of rotavirus proteins when they were individually expressed suggest that the formation of RLP involve more than only the contact between two proteins . We will present in vivo studies of the assembly or rotaviral proteins, where we have identified and characterized the limiting steps and intermediaries in the assembly process. Finally, tools for the characterization and quantification of dlRLP and assembly intermediates will be presented , along with the development of a purification scheme for the 'preparative characterization of dlRLP. The results obtained and the several strategies presented are an example of the characteristics, limitations and specific requirements of animal cells in culture. Mena JA, Ramírez OT, Palomares LA: Quantification of rotavirus-like particles by gel permeation chromatography. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2005, 824: 267-276. Mena JA, Ramírez OT, Palomares LA: Intracellular distribution of rotavirus structural proteins and virus-like particles expressed in the insect cell-baculovirus system. J Biotechnol. Palomares LA, López S, Ramírez OT: Strategis for manipulating the relative concentration of recombinant rotavirus structural proteins during simultaneous production by insect cells. Biotechnol Bioeng. 2002, 78: 635-644. 10.1002/bit.10243. Financial support by SAGARPA-CONACyT 103, CONACyT-Morelos 2004-C02-058 and DGAPA-UNAM 223805. About this article Cite this article Palomares, L.A., Mena, J.A. An integral process for the production of virus-like particles by insect cells. Microb Cell Fact 5, S40 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2859-5-S1-S40 - Protein Assembly - Insect Cell - Viral Vector - Integral Process - Purification Procedure

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The Battle of Jonesborough By late August, 1864, the armies of Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, after nearly four months of maneuver and battle, had succeeded in nearly surrounding the strategic city of Atlanta, and had achieved multiple victories against Lt. Gen. John B. Hood’s Army of Tennessee located inside the city’s defenses. The last few weeks of siege warfare had depleted Hood’s army, and day after day artillery shelling had unnerved but not yet broken the spirit of the city’s remaining civilian population. Hood’s last supply lines were the Macon & Western and the Atlanta & West Point Railroads. Both shared a track from the center of the city to East Point seven miles to the southwest. From there, the Macon & Western headed southeast toward the Atlantic coast to Macon, while the Atlanta & West Point tracked southwest, eventually reaching Montgomery and Selma, Alabama. From these areas, Hood’s army drew their only replenishment and supplies. Sherman had successfully cut Hood’s supply lines in the past by sending out cavalry detachments on raids, but the Confederates were usually able to quickly repair the damage. In addition, Sherman’s cavalry commander, Maj. Gen. George Stoneman, had managed to get himself captured on one such raid near Macon on July 31, giving him the dubious distinction of becoming the highest-ranking Union prisoner of war. Another Union cavalry raid, this one led by Brig. Gen. Hugh J. Kilpatrick, moved against the Macon & Western at Jonesboro, 12 miles south of East Point, on August 19, but only destroyed a mile of track which the Confederates quickly repaired. Seeking a more permanent level of destruction, Sherman decided to move six of his seven infantry corps against Hood’s railroads south of Atlanta. Leaving the XX Corps north of the city to guard his own supply routes against Maj. Gen. Joe Wheeler’s rebel cavalry, Sherman sent the rest of his infantry around to the south and then east. The armies began pulling out of their positions on August 25. Maj. Gen. George Thomas’ Army of the Cumberland would target the Atlanta & West Point, while Maj. Gen. Oliver Howard’s Army of the Tennessee moved further southeast toward the Macon & Western. The Army of Ohio screened both advances from its position near East Point. Pushing past some small units of Confederate cavalry, Howard arrived at the Flint River outside of Jonesboro on August 30 and encamped on a bluff overlooking the Macon & Western, just a half-mile to the east. That evening, to counter Sherman’s move, Hood sent Lt. Gen. William J. Hardee with his corps and the corps of Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Lee to Jonesboro to halt the Union advance. At around 3:00 p.m. on August 31, Hardee attacked with orders to push the Yankees back to the Flint River. Hardee’s corps, now led by Maj. Gen. Patrick Cleburne, attacked Howard’s right while Lee’s corps attacked the left further north. Outnumbering the Confederates nearly three to one, Howard’s XV, XVI and XVII Corps, aided by Kilpatrick’s cavalry, successfully beat back Hardee’s attacks. Now fearing that Sherman would move on Atlanta, Hood withdrew Lee’s corps back into the city that night. Hardee’s orders were to remain at Jonesboro to cover the army’s retreat. The next day, it was Howard’s turn to attack. Now joined by the XIV Corps from the Army of the Cumberland, Howard pushed Hardee’s defenders back toward Jonesboro and the railroad. A determined XIV Corps attack led by Brig. Gen. Absalom Baird broke the Confederate line, earning him the Medal of Honor. Desperately holding out until nightfall, Hardee withdrew south towards Lovejoy's Station. Later that night, with no other options, Hood ordered the evacuation of Atlanta. The city was surrendered to Sherman on September 2. Jonesboro was the last battle of Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign. In just under four months, Sherman’s men had outfought and outmaneuvered the Army of Tennessee and captured the city. On September 4, Sherman issued General Order #64, announcing that “The army having accomplished its undertaking in the complete reduction and occupation of Atlanta, will occupy the place and the country near it until a new campaign is planned in concert with the other grand armies of the United States.” Although the Army of Tennessee would live to fight another day, Sherman was ready to move on.

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Parenting can be an exhausting task, especially if children and teenagers don’t easily follow the lead. Where in the past, parents used physical punishment as a way to get their kids in line, we nowadays use different ways to discipline them. Difference between consequences and punishment Consequences will encourage the desired behaviour where punishment accentuates what the child has done wrong. The emphasis is really different and it is important to communicate to the child what it is you do want as opposed to what you don’t want them to do. One other significant aspect is that consequences aim to keep lines of communication open wherein punishment we often observe parents ignoring their children as part of the punishment. There are a few different types of consequences: Natural consequences will be situations where your child or teenager learns without you having to intervene. For example, if your child refuses to wear a jacket to school and it starts raining during the day, they might feel cold and wet or the teen who refuses to eat what you cook might feel hungry later. It’s important though to factor in the potential for harm or injury when allowing natural consequences to take their course. Logical consequences are the ones that stand in relation to the behaviour displayed. For example, if a teenager throws a tantrum and damages something in the house, the logical consequence would be for them to have to pay for it to be fixed or fix it themselves. The more relevant the consequence is to the behaviour the fairer they are. Loss of privilege is commonly used as a negative consequence of aggressive behaviour or words. Often the consequence relates to something enjoyed by the child but which isn’t a basic need, for example watching television or using the computer. Time-out is an excellent consequence when parents and children are feeling angry and require some time to calm down. Remember as a parent that when your heart rate is ten beats above the resting heart rate you are no longer able to use your creative thinking ability and therefore say and do things, which you might later regret. How to implement Depending on the age of the child you should make the consequences clear the first time the unwanted behaviour happens. From then on it’s of utmost importance to be consequent in implementing it (that’s why they are called consequences!). Consequences don’t have to be harsh or long to have an effect but they need to be the same every time so make sure you agree with your partner or other caretakers of the child. Be mindful to implement the consequences in a calm manner and be clear that it is behaviour that is unwanted and that you don’t insult the child’s personality. Bad behaviour, not a bad child!

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This is the southern end of the Sea of Galilee where the sea flows into the Jordan River. The Sea of Galilee is an important geographical feature of the Holy Land because it is a freshwater lake, and fresh water is a scarce commodity in an arid region like the Holy Land. The scarcity of water in this region is evident in the photo by looking at the desert mountains in the background. The value of the Sea of Galilee is evident by looking at the fertile agriculture in the right foreground. All that agriculture depends on water from the Sea of Galilee. Importance of the Sea of GalileeThe Sea of Galilee is also important because it, the Jordan River, and the Dead Sea form a natural defensible border. Bodies of water are natural barriers that deter and hinder travel. Steep hills also deter and hinder travel. I stood on a steep hill on the west side of the Jordan Valley to take this picture. On the other side of the sea is a steep hill forming the east side of the Jordan Valley. In between is the Sea of Galilee on the left and the Jordan River on the right (the Jordan River cannot be seen in this picture, but it is there). Any person or army wishing to cross this valley needs to navigate both the water barrier and the steep hills that form the sides of the valley. Despite the value and importance of the Sea of Galilee, the sea is rarely mentioned in Bible history. Yes, the sea was very prominent in the life of Jesus, but that was only three short years of Bible history. The Sea of Galilee is rarely mentioned in the Old Testament which covers the 4,000 years of history before Christ, nor is it mentioned in the portions of the New Testament which tell us what happened in the decades after the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Influence of the Sea of GalileeHowever, even though the Sea of Galilee was rarely mentioned in the story of the Bible, the sea had a strong influence on Bible history. For example: - Genesis 32 makes reference to Jacob crossing the Jordan River as he traveled to and from his mother’s homeland. The Jordan River was a barrier, but Jacob crossed the Jordan anyway because the Sea of Galilee was to the north, and crossing the Jordan was easier than crossing the sea or going around it. - Numbers 32 tells us two and a half tribes of Israel settled east of the Jordan River instead of crossing over the Jordan River and settling in the promised land. Those two and a half tribes were always separated from the rest of the tribes of Israel and the Sea of Galilee was part of the barrier that divided those two and a half tribes from the rest of the tribes. - Joshua 3 tells us the Jordan River was a barrier between the Israelites and the promised land (the Jordan was overflowing its banks). They had no choice but to cross the Jordan anyway because the Sea of Galilee was to the north and the Dead Sea was to the south, and those bodies of water were even more formidable than the overflowing Jordan River. - Judges 3 tells us the Israelites won a great battle against the Moabites because the Israelites seized the fords of the Jordan. With the Sea of Galilee to the north and the Dead Sea to the south, the only way for the Moabites to cross the Jordan was at the fords, and when the Israelites captured the fords, the Moabites were trapped on the Israelite side of the Jordan. Would you like to be notified when new posts are published?

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As uncommon as the name of the disease sounds, its prevalence and incidence rates are not. In fact, almost four million people in the United States are affected by this problem. All can be affected, men or women, across all social status and economic position in life. Alzheimer’s is a progressive and degenerative problem under the umbrella of diseases called dementia. It is characterized by disorientation and impaired memory. It is apparently caused by an attack in the brain, affecting one’s memory, thinking skills and judgment. Most patients will experience a change in language ability, in the way they use their mental processes and of course their behavior. While anybody can be affected by this problem, only those that are older than age 65 experience the lagging in their thinking skills. Still, there are some who gets Alzheimer’s even when they are just 30 years old but these cases are very rare and can only account for a small percentage of the total number of cases. One out of 10 people over the age 65 has Alzheimer’s and nearly half of these patients are over 85 years old. In a national survey conducted in the United States, almost 19 million Americans have one family member who suffers from this dreaded problem. In addition to old age, family history of dementia can also predispose someone to the disease. This is because Alzheimer’s is said to be caused by a problem in the genetic mutations. Still, when you study the cases, Alzheimer’s is commonly the result of a host of other factors besides genes. In fact, environmental factors such as hobbies and mental pursuits are things that can help prevent the onset of the problem. What is difficult with Alzheimer’s is the fact that its symptoms are basically the same with ordinary signs of old age. At the beginning, there will be some memory loss. The person with Alzheimer’s will also experience confusion and disorientation even with things that they are used to doing. The trick is to make sure that one can recognize what a normal memory loss is against something of Alzheimer’s caliber. Often, there will be a gradual memory loss. They will find it hard to read or to write or to think clearly. After which they will experience a decline in the ability to perform tasks that are already automatic and routinary. Believe it or not, in cases that are already in the terminal stage, the patient may even forget how to brush their teeth or how to use a spoon and fork, something that is really pretty basic with a lot of people. This is one example of the difference of Alzheimer’s from ordinary memory loss. Forgetfulness will not affect tasks that are routinary. There will also be difficulty in learning new things and in memorizing things. Some patients may even forget the language that they are speaking with while others will no longer recognize their family. Personality will change in terms of the way they communicate with other people and the way they behave. There is actually no change in personality per se but because of the problems in their memory, they may appear aloof and suspicious perhaps because they cannot recognize the people that they know before. Some may even become extremely fearful and passive for the simple fact that they cannot remember you. As the disease worsens, the patient will then become so incapable of taking care of themselves that they will require help even in eating and in sleeping. If you want to find out more for the above topic, please email us at [email protected] Thank you. Content: PLR, Image: Pixabay

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What does the Capital Building have in common with King Solomon? A January 1, 2014 archeologist discovery contained an inscription found on a jar dated from the reign of King Solomon contains a reference to cheap wine which was drunk by Solomon’s servants who were conscripted into forced labor in order to work on the many building projects that Solomon promoted in Jerusalem The Purpose of This Post Is to relate a King Solomon wisdom verse he prophesied 3000 years ago which can be related to the brief history of the USA founders who lived in an age of slavery was considered differently than in our contemporary times along with some facts. Is there a case where one can say, “Look, this is new”? It has already existed in the ages before us. There is no remembrance of those who came before, and those yet to come will not be remembered by those who follow after. (Ecclesiastes 1:10) For the wise, like the fool, will not be long remembered; the days have already come when both have been forgotten. Like the fool, the wise too must die! (Ecclesiastes2:16) What’s My Point? Both the Ancient Temple in Jerusalem and the USA Capital were built by slave laborers in history when “the concept of slavery as immoral or abusive was nonexistent.” My point is when we tear down statues of both the wise and foolish, their actions will no longer be remembered which makes for an even greater possibility that future generations of both the wise and/or foolish actions to accomplish either good or evil may again be repeated in future generations. The USA Capital was built by slave labor same as the Ancient Temple in Jerusalem. Past founders’ statues taken down in the USA include: Christopher Columbus, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Grant, Robert E. Lee and numerous Confederates including paintings in the USA Capital. In My Opinion In a previous post written in 2020, I proposed a compromise of having plaques affixed of the s Gettysburg address to all Civil War Statues. The irony is that there already exists a plaque in the USA Capital building commemorating that the Capital building was built using slave labor. As for King Solomon, most of his statues are not in the USA. Some are located in the Notre Dame Cathedral, Rome, Jerusalem, Spain, etc. are luckily out of reach of USA government officials or vandals. However, there are a lot of paintings or pictures of King Solomon in the Bible or referenced in the Quran. In my opinion, it is apparent that because USA school secular public schools are prohibited from teaching anything in the Bible or Quran m about King Solomon’s wisdom, that is most likely why the crime rates and number of people jailed in the USA is the highest in the world. Read the Source Links Below Now that the USA Supreme Court has ruled that it is legal to use taxpayers’ funds for school vouchers once legislators approve, do you think parents who cannot afford to send their children to private religious schools same as most legislators and 40 percent of public-school teachers? Should parents wise up and vote for legislators to support school choice so their kinds can be taught the Wisdom and Love in the Bible so when they grow up can become leaders will be better prepared to understand history to avoid repeating the same follies as past generations? Regards and goodwill blogging Previous Post -Pondering a Civil War Statue Solution Previous Posts – Statues

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Size: 32 cm / 12.5 inches Life Expectancy: 40 - 65 years About Goffin Cockatoo The Goffin's Cockatoo can be a charming, playful and affectionate companion. It is the smallest of the cockatoos, which can be a big advantage for people who may not have adequate space for one of the larger Cockatoos. The plumage of the Goffin Cockatoo is a beautiful white and it has soft salmon pink lores. Its body is mainly covered with white feathers, with salmon or pink colored feathers between the beak and eyes. The deeper parts of the crest feathers and neck feathers are also a salmon color, but the coloration here is hidden by the white color of the more superficial (distal) areas of these feathers. The underside of its wing and tail feathers exhibits a yellowish tinge. The eyes range from brown to black. Origin of Goffin Cockatoo The Goffin Cockatoo is native to the forests of the Tenimber Islands of Indonesia. In the wild they are a flock bird. - The Goffin Cockatoo is a fun-loving parrot who is a born entertainer. - They are clever, loving, curious, playful and energetic. - These exciting parrots are a joy to own. - Like most Cockatoos the Goffin Cockatoo is comical, and snuggly, but unlike the other Cockatoo breeds the Goffin is quite small, making him very attractive to those who love Cockatoos but do not have room for the large breeds. It is important to tame a Goffin Cockatoo. They can be terribly noisy at times that can be subdued by proper training. These birds are smart, witty, affectionate, inquisitive, active and playful. Some Goffin Cockatoos are extensive talkers. But it would be a mistake to think a Goffin Cockatoo will automatically learn to speak. Some never learn, others only a couple words and yet others will learn a large array of birds. Generally the Goffin Cockatoo is not regarded as a talking parrot, though they can be very loud. Some owners say they scream in a way similar to many Amazons. Goffin Cockatoo As A Pet The Goffin Cockatoo is an excellent choice for families as they are usually great with children. It should be noted that as with most of the larger parrots, the Goffin Cockatoo can get quite loud. Because they are intelligent and social creatures the Goffin Cockatoo can be demanding of their owner's attention. One of the greatest joys in owning a Goffin Cockatoo is receiving their snuggles and cuddles, but they expect to receive as much love and affection as they give. Some Goffin have been known to talk extensively, but this is not the norm. Click here to know about Goffin Cockatoo Diet Click here to know about Goffin Cockatoo Health Free Online Seminars on Training Your Cockatoo: Join our training experts on one of our FREE online seminars and learn how to train and take care of your Cockatoo correctly. Our Free seminars are held periodically. And since the seminars are presented online, you don't need to go anywhere to attend them - you can join them sitting in the comfort of your own home! All that you need to do to join the next free online seminar is to sign up here so that we can notify you when the next one is held. Get a preview of the Cockatoo Course

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For UK Examination Boards AQA, OCR A, OCR B MEI Further Mathematics. This posts gives details of the specifications and teaching resources for Dimensional Analysis. First a look at the specifications and we see a similarity between all three specifications. For AQA see the first image below. OCR A and B (MEI) additionally mention the relationship between the units of a quantity and its dimensions, with OCR B MEI adding ‘be able to change the units in which a quantity is given’. AQA: Optional application 1 – mechanics Assessed at AS and A Level AQA have a very helpful Teaching Guidance document for Mechanics, explaining how AQA have interpreted the content of the specification, the guide provides examples of how the content of the specification may be assessed. The guidance is available on AQA’s free Maths portal for teachers, All about Maths. The resources are for teachers who offer, or are considering offering AQA maths qualifications. See this page for how to register. OCR A Mechanics (Optional paper Y543) Assessed at AS and A Level OCR B MEI Note that mapping documents from the legacy specifications to the new specifications are available on this page in the Further Maths series. AQA Specimen questions paper and mark scheme. The only question on Dimensional Analysis is question 2, a multiple choice question on dimensional consistency. AS Practice Papers and A Level are available on All About Maths For some Legacy questions and mark schemes see the paragraph on MathedUp below. The Legacy Mechanics 3 papers which included Dimensional Analysis are available on All About Maths. OCR A Sample Question paper and mark scheme. Question 3 is on Dimensional Analysis. OCR B Mechanics Minor (question 3) and Mechanics Major (question 6) OCR also have practice papers – these require an Interchange log-in. The Legacy M3 OCR MEI questions are very useful indeed for this topic. (No log-in required. From amsp this brilliant collection of short videos produced by the legacy Further Mathematics Support Program supports the Further Maths Specification. I have used many of these successfully in class and recommended them to students to support their studies. Look at any of the examination boards to see the coverage for the course. Check the list for your examination board and you can find the videos on Dimensional Analysis for AQA, OCR A and OCR B MEI. OCR Section Check In Tests and Delivery Guides OCR have very useful check in tests on Dimensional Analysis with fully worked solutions for OCR A and OCR B MEI. These both seem to use the same questions. Each check in has 10 questions, the first four questions are are routine procedural questions which primarily assess ‘Use and apply standard techniques (AO1)’ The remaining questions primarily assess ‘Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically (AO2)’ and ‘Solve problems within maths and in other contexts (AO3)’ At least half of the questions are appropriate for the AS course. These Delivery Guides discuss general approaches to the delivery of the topic, common difficulties and common misconceptions. A good approach, whenever a formula is taught, a dimensional analysis can be performed to check the validity. Both guides have the same suggested list of Further Resources including some good Nrich resources such as this article. The Springer notes are helpful, with clearly explained examples. The University of Guelph resource seems to have an unwanted full stop at the end of the address – the resource is here. MathedUp – Mohammed LadakOn Mohammed Ladak’s ‘MathedUp’ see his A Level Further Maths Takeaway, a wonderful source of exam questions by topic with mark schemes. AQA questions have been used here. A video of a legacy AQA question is provided, also four challenge questions with mark schemes. For a very comprehensive set of notes with many fully worked examples and exercises, have a look at Section 47 of the HELM Project which was designed to support the mathematical education of engineering students and includes an extensive collection of notes which include very clear worked examples. For easy access to these resources, the HELM Project Workbooks are hosted by Loughborough University’s Mathematics Learning Support Centre. Alternatively, the complete set is hosted by the Open University. To access the Open University resources you will need to create an account (easy and free), this will also give you access to the numerous free online courses.

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Scientists from the University of Texas at Dallas found that performing mentally challenging activities can improve cognitive function and sharpen the brain. When the brain is met with something unfamiliar, it is forced to adapt and expand in order to accommodate new knowledge. In a sense, the brain behaves like a muscle you can train and strengthen. Moreover, higher brain activity helps lessen risk for degenerative neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. In recent years, studies have showed that learning programming is a great way to stimulate brain activity and enhance cognitive skills. What more, you get to learn a new skill that can translate to better career prospects and, often, better pay–computer programming jobs have a median salary of $74,280. Programs such as those offered by the Dallas Coding Academy allow you to learn coding for much less than it would cost for a college degree. Here are 3 ways coding can improve boost your brain’s performance. Activates The Brain’s Learning Centers In the same way a new sport recruits new muscles, learning a new skill forms new neural connections and activates parts of the brain associated with learning. According to Dr. Janet Siegmund, one of the world’s leading experts in empirical software engineering, coding activates five distinct brain regions associated with language processing, attention, and working memory. Additional studies have shown that programmers who code regularly have higher activity in parts of the brain associated with both math and language. Learning coding helps you become more adept in the art of learning. Because it is such a complex and multifaceted skill, it can help strengthen connections between the different parts of the brain and build up the brain’s capacity to learn. Builds New Neural Pathways And Reinforces Old Ones As mentioned earlier, coding recruits multiple areas in the brain. When these areas are activated, the brain builds new connections and new neural pathways. When these areas are used regularly, the connections that exist between them are strengthened and reinforced–almost similar to how doing a repetitive motion builds muscle memory. This improves the way your brain responds to stimuli and processes information. Programmers have been proven to have more active brains in several areas–a factor that results in better cognitive performance and alertness. Improves Memory And Cognitive Skills People from all backgrounds–including middle aged professionals between 40 and 50–are capable of learning to code. For the younger generation, coding is a means to technology related work; for those already established in a particular field, it can be a valuable asset that can translate to several fields. Regardless of age, coding can help build your cognitive skills and improve your memory. Studies show that people who performed mentally engaging tasks on a regular basis reported better memory and cognitive function. Anyone can learn how to code and, frankly, everyone should at least try. While learning coding needs a form of training, people can learn to code even sans a degree in computer science. Those willing to learn can pick up different programming languages by enrolling in a coding school. Train your brain and get into programming. It’ll pay off regardless of what profession you’re already in.

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Finleyson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms - Origins Available: The history of the Finleyson family begins among the Pictish clans ancient Scotland. The name Finleyson comes from the Gaelic MacFhionnlaigh which means 'son of Finlay' or which is often Anglicized to fair hero. Early Origins of the Finleyson family The surname Finleyson was first found in Stirlingshire, where traditionally this Clan is descended from Finlay Mor Farquharson, in turn descended from the ancient 11th century Thanes of Fife, through Shaw MacDuff, the first progenitor of the Farquharsons of the Braes of Mar. The descendants of Finlay Mor, a giant of a man, a man of daring and unequalled courage, settled in the lowlands with the name MacIanla, though, strangely, they had previously been called the Clan Eracher. It is claimed that the MacErachers of Perth also are descended from Finlay Mor. In the lowlands they became the Clan MacIanla. This was in turn anglicized to Finlayson, having many spellings, but approximately the same sound. The first Finlay married the heiress of the Garden, 'of that Ilk', and acquired those estates. Early History of the Finleyson family This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Finleyson research. Another 128 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1296, 1450, 1455, 1478, and 1585 are included under the topic Early Finleyson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Finleyson Spelling Variations In the Middle ages, spelling and translation were not yet regulated by any general rules. spelling variations in names were common even among members of one family unit. Finleyson has appeared Finlayson, Finleyson, Finlaison, Finlawson, Fynlawsone, Findlayson, Findleyson, Finlason, Findlaysoun, Finlaisone, Fynloson, McIanley, MacIanlay, MacKinlay, MacEracher, McEracher and many more. Early Notables of the Finleyson family (pre 1700) More information is included under the topic Early Finleyson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Finleyson migration to Australia + Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Finleyson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century - Mr. William Finleyson, British Convict who was convicted in London, England for life, transported aboard the "Countess of Harcourt" on 8th April 1821, arriving in Tasmania ( Van Diemen's Land) Related Stories + The Finleyson Motto + The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Coelitus datum Motto Translation: Given by God.

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Chlorine is proven to sanitize and disinfect. Chlorine effectively kills bacteria and other disease causing organisms, and removes waste products through oxidation. Today, chlorine remains the most widely used, effective and economical sanitizing agent for pools. Types of Chlorine Different compounds are available for adding chlorine to the water. Chlorine compounds vary in concentration, quality and potential “other effects” on your pool water. In general, chlorine compounds can be classified as follows: Granular Chlorine is used as a daily hand feed application and as a chlorine “booster”. The two most effective forms of granular chlorine are: Calcium Hypochlorite – low cost, 65-73% available chlorine, contains some insoluble ingredients. Di-Clor Chlorine Concentrate – 100% soluble, pre-stabilized for longer life. 3 Inch Chlorine Tabs, Pucks, Sticks, 1″ Inch Tablets These are slow dissolving, stabilized, highly concentrated forms of chlorine that can be added directly to your skimmer basket* or automatic chlorine feeder. These constant feed methods are generally preferable to daily hand feeding. The most popular forms of chlorine for Semi and Automatic chlorination are pre-stabilized and contain 99% active “Tri-Clor” ingredients as follows: 3″ Big Tabs/Pucks – 7 oz. Tabs, used in some feeders 1″ Small Tabs – 1/2 oz. Tabs that are used in most feeders How Much Chlorine? The chlorine level should be regularly tested and maintained between 1.5 and 3.0 ppm. Many factors affect the consumption of chlorine such as sunlight, water temperature, pH, bather usage, and contaminates blown into the pool by wind and rain. Therefore, there is no reliable chart to properly calculate how much chlorine should be added to any particular pool. However, as a rule of thumb, 1 lb. of granular chlorine will raise a typical 20,000 gallon pool 2 ppm. A 20,000 pool will use about 2-3 pounds per week of Tablets or Sticks. Of course, this will vary based upon the factors mentioned above. Sunlight is a major factor in the consumption of chlorine. When Stabilizer is added to the water, it combines with the chlorine and makes the chlorine more resistant to the UV rays of the sun. Stabilized chlorine remains in the water longer, thus requiring less chlorine to replace what has been consumed by the sunlight. Stabilizer helps keep your chlorine levels constant while reducing your chlorine costs. Have your stabilizer level checked every 6 weeks. The stabilizer level should be between 40-80 ppm. Six pounds of Stabilizer will raise a 20,000 gal. pool by 30 ppm. Unlike chlorine, Stabilizer is lost only through splash-out and backwash. And because many forms of chlorine contain stabilizer, you may not need to add stabilizer every season. Alternatives to Chlorine There are some exciting alternatives to the traditional chlorine applications. Some of these, such as ozone, are excellent . . . others are not as efficient. *Using pucks or tablets in your skimmer is NOT recommended. Thank You for visiting Us! Short link to share this page: https://wp.me/PbyeBN-1z

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Halting climate change means a world without fossil fuels—not merely curbing emissions A new study by two University of Toronto researchers is proposing a different way to think about tackling climate change—one that shifts focus away from emissions reductions in favor of eliminating fossil fuel energy altogether. The research is published in the journal Nature Climate Change. "Focusing only on emissions reductions can potentially miss—and mischaracterize—the more important challenge of decarbonization," says Matthew Hoffmann, a professor of political science at U of T Scarborough who co-authored the study. "We need a new way to think about the decarbonization challenge and a new means to explore policies and practices that can begin deep, meaningful decarbonization efforts." Hoffmann (left) says the challenge with decarbonization is carbon lock-in. There are technological, economic, political and social forces that make the use of fossil energy natural and taken for granted by households, cities, provinces and countries. "Any efforts at decarbonization really need to take into account how carbon lock-in is a very similar problem at multiple levels, and they all tend to reinforce one another," he says. Case in point: efforts to replace coal-fired energy with natural gas. While burning natural gas has much lower emissions than burning coal, there's no change in dependence on fossil energy—it's just swapping one fossil fuel for another. "Politicians and governments spend so much political capital on these steps that they think are in the right direction, but then they're resistant to further change," says Hoffmann. "Unless you think about the politics of how to ratchet these policies up over time, it's not going to result in decarbonization." Hoffmann, who co-authored the study with Steven Bernstein (left), a professor of political science at U of T Mississauga, says a major political challenge is that multilateral treaties signed by national governments are poorly equipped for dealing with the multi-level challenge of decarbonization. The political solution to climate change so far has been to: negotiate how big a carbon budget each country can have, figure out how much each country needs to reduce their emissions, who has to pay for emissions reductions, and then focus on enforcement. "The Paris Agreement goes further than most because the solutions offered are so decentralized, but it still doesn't do enough towards decarbonization," says Hoffmann, who is co-director of the Environmental Governance Lab at U of T's Munk School School for Global Affairs and Public Policy. There have been some financial and structural steps taken by national governments around the world to disrupt carbon lock-in—notably Germany's policy to incentivize renewable energy and Norway's policy to incentivize electric vehicles. Other initiatives include renewable energy policies, improved city planning and carbon pricing, among others. On a positive note, Hoffmann says that, because the current energy system is so interdependent, disrupting carbon lock-in through policy initiatives has the potential to spread. "Political action will need to be experimental, multi-level and multi-scale to overcome the carbon trap we're in, but at the same time there are many opportunities," he says. "We're not hurting for ideas on how to get started. The challenge is sustaining and scaling these up because they don't go far enough." Hoffmann adds that an important way to disrupt carbon lock-in is to build the kind of political and economic coalitions that are going to push for broad and sustained change. "Without political capital or political momentum to make bigger changes, you won't be able to build on improvements and change these entrenched energy systems."

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Words: Paco Rico Torres The key to painting a realistic smoke trail is to combine the internal and external light of the smoke. What I call the external light is all the light that’s seen on the surface of the smoke (light from the sun) and the internal light is the light that comes from within the smoke itself (the light coming from, for example, the heat from a rocket’s flame). A rocket flame produces a high amount of light that’s usually yellow and orange. That light goes down the smoke trail and illuminates it from the interior until the light fades away. This creates a bright orange pillar of smoke right under the rocket that gradually blends to grey. The external light illuminates that grey part, so it should be affected by any light source surrounding it. Furthermore, the smoke isn’t totally transparent, so even if it’s illuminated from within, the parts where the smoke is thicker won’t let all the light from the flame through, which means you would see them as grey or at least slightly darker. Knowing that, and using a proper brush to depict the smoke itself, painting a rocket trail is relatively straightforward. 01. Paint the key elements I start by painting the key elements in the scene: the space shuttle and the launch tower. I want to show the top of the launch tower, so I paint the entire length of it, but because it’s going to be hidden by the smoke I don’t put too much detail into the structure. Notice that even if the flame isn’t painted yet, the top of the tower is illuminated as if it were there. 02. Paint the smoke I start to paint the grey smoke, which is illuminated by the external light. I create a base by tapping the brush (a special brush with irregular edges), which produces a nice smoke texture on the canvas. Then over that texture I define the smoke shapes more accurately. Remember that smoke has highlights and shadows, just like any solid object. 03. Add the flame Over that base I add the flame and the smoke that’s illuminated from within. Because the flame is the brightest part of the image I paint it white. Indeed, it should be the only pure white part on the painting. I then blend it to yellow and orange, and paint the smoke extending the white into the yellow, the yellow into the orange, and 04. Add more layers After adding more detail, I simply create a new layer, set the mode to Soft Light, and paint a blurred orange stain over the flame and the smoke that’s illuminated by it. I repeat the process in a new layer, using light yellow instead and set the layer mode to Overlay. That introduces more saturation to the colours and makes the flame look brighter and more intense. Paco Rico Torres is a freelance illustrator living in Spain who has produced art for several card games, magazines, books and roleplaying games. FREE: Check out ImagineFX magazine This tutorial first appeared in our sister title ImagineFX, the world's leading magazine for fantasy and sci-fi digital artists. Each issue contains an eclectic mixture of in-depth workshops from the world's best artists, galleries and interviews, features, community news, software and hardware reviews, and the latest sci-fi and fantasy films and comics. You can get a free sample issue here!

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Newly detected dust found around the burst remains of a dead star could help reveal how planets and stars formed and how life began. About 160,000 years ago, a star 20 times more massive than our sun erupted in a fiery explosion called a supernova. The star was located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a nearby dwarf galaxy. In 1987, the first light from that catastrophic event reached Earth and for several months, the supernova, dubbed SN 1987A, blazed as brightly as 100 million suns before fading again. Now, nearly two decades later, astronomers have detected dust particles around the supernova that they think formed before the star exploded. The new finding is the first evidence that star dust can survive a supernova explosion. It is also providing a rare glimpse into a process called "sputtering," in which dust is eroded by interactions with superheated gas. "Supernova 1987A is changing right before our eyes," said Eli Dwek, a cosmic dust expert at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland who was involved in the finding. "What we are seeing is a milestone in the evolution of a supernova." Cosmic building blocks Finer than grains of beach sand, stellar dust is a constant source of frustration for astronomers because it can obscure observations from distant stars. Yet the troublesome dust is also a prime ingredient in the construction of planets and of all living things. The dust is made in the fiery furnaces of stars as they burn and is scattered across space either by stellar winds or by supernova explosions. Despite its importance, scientists still know very little about star dust. How much dust does a star produce throughout its lifetime? How much survives a star's death? And how do rings of dust coalesce to form stars and planets? 1987A's newly detected stardust, found using an infrared telescope at the Gemini South Observatory in Chile, could help astronomers answer these questions. The dust particles are intermixed with superheated, X-ray emitting gas and found within an equatorial ring around SN 1987A. About a light-year across, the ring of gas and dust is expanding very slowly. This suggests that the ring was created about 600,000 years before the star exploded, the researchers say. It is therefore unlikely that the ring was created by a supernova blast during the star's death, but rather by stellar winds when the star was still alive. The ring of dust and gas remained invisible for nearly twenty years until shockwaves from the supernova blast caught up with it. As the shockwaves expanded, they passed through the ring, heating up its gas and normally cool dust until they glowed in the infrared. "This much was expected," said study team member Patrice Bouchet of the Observatoire de Paris. "The collision between the ejecta of supernova 1987A and the equatorial ring was predicted to occur sometime in the interval of 1995 to 2007, and it is now underway." What was surprising, however, was the composition of the dust, which followup observations with NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope revealed to be almost pure silicate. Also, far less dust than expected was detected. A star as massive as the one that created SN 1987A was thought to produce much more dust. The dearth of dust could mean that shockwaves from the supernova blast destroyed more dust than originally thought. This could have broad implications for determining dust origins throughout the universe if confirmed, the researchers say. A spate of new infrared, optical and X-ray observations of SN 1987A are now planned to follow up on the new findings. More to Explore Top Ten Star Mysteries The Strangest Things in Space Wildest Weather in the Galaxy Previous Stories about 1987A

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Soil seed banks and the potential restoration of forested wetlands after farming. Changes in farming practice provide an opportunity to restore once extensive forested wetlands on agricultural land. In some parts of the world, however, it has proved difficult to restore the full complement of plant species through natural regeneration. Similarly, the restoration of forested wetlands by replanting has often resulted in ecosystems of low diversity. Better methods of restoring these important ecosystems are now required and baldcypress swamps provide an opportunity to investigate alternative approaches to the restoration of forested wetlands. This study examined the composition of seed banks of farmed fields to determine their value in restoring swamps in the south-eastern United States. A seed bank assay of soils from baldcypress swamps was conducted to determine the extent to which seeds are maintained during farming for various lengths of time. Soils from swamps that were farmed for 0-50 years were collected near the northern boundary of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley along the Cache River, Illinois. Soils were placed in a glasshouse setting in flooded and freely drained conditions, and the numbers and species of seeds germinating were recorded. Woody species including trees, shrubs, and vines were poorly represented in seed banks of both farmed and intact sites (51 and 9 sites, respectively). Missing dominants in the seed banks included tree species with short-lived seeds such as Taxodium distichum and Nyssa aquatica. Cephalanthus occidentalis constituted the most abundantly dispersed seed of all woody species. Herbaceous species were well represented in the seed banks of both farmed and intact swamps (species richness of 207 vs. 173 species, respectively) suggesting that herbaceous species may live longer than woody species in seed banks. Few of the herbaceous species decreased in seed density in seed banks with time under cultivation, although seed density was lower at sites that had not been farmed. Species that relied on vegetative organs for dispersal were absent in the seed banks of farmed sites including Heteranthera dubia, Hottonia inflata, Lemna minor, Lemna trisulca and Wolffia columbiana. These species may require active reintroduction during restoration. Synthesis and applications. Both restoration ecologists and managers of nature conservation areas need to be cognisant of seed bank and dispersal characteristics of species to effectively restore and manage forested wetlands. In the case of baldcypress swamps, critical components of the vegetation are not maintained in seed banks, which may make these floodplain wetlands difficult to restore via natural recolonization. Ultimately, the successful restoration of abandoned farm fields to forested wetlands may depend on the re-engineering of flood pulsing across landscapes to reconnect dispersal pathways.

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Did you know: Currently, almost everyone on the planet is operating below their potential due to the effects of the environment. What is Epigenetics? Epigenetics is the study of how your behaviours and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work. Unlike genetic changes, epigenetic changes are reversible and do not change your DNA sequence, but they can change how your body reads a DNA sequence. Empower Your Nutritional Food Choices, Maximize Your Gene Expression Today we are in a position where we can use technology to improve our health and inspire change; The Hair Coach has a device and software to pull a personalized report. For example, a personalized Epigenetic nutritional & wellbeing report can pinpoint and record individual environmental influences that could challenge a person. The report provides a wealth of information covering over 800 personalized markers. Although the results may not be expressed as current symptoms, they may provide information about a potential underlying stressor. This may be due to the effects of weak cells that have not yet been incubated or manifested. The evaluation program classifies the intensities before using the data to generate associated relevancy pages within the 30+ page report. The foods you eat and the nutrients absorbed, combined with environmental toxins, affect your wellbeing. The Gut and the intestinal tract can be impacted by poor diets and chemicals, reducing optimal functionality. Modern-day life is further influenced by invisible Electromagnetic Waveforms that surround us constantly. With just four hairs, we can get you on the path to wellbeing by discovering: - Food Intolerances - Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies - Omega Levels - EMF & ELF exposure - Chemicals & Radiation - Heavy Metals - Toxins & much more Hair is known to be one of the most effective biomarkers in nature. This is because it shares the same embryological origin with that of the brain. Strands of hair with their bulbs contain a wide range of historic Homeostasis and Epigenetic information concerning the metabolic parameters such as amino acid demands, vitamins and mineral stresses, omega fatty acids requirements, sensitivities due to certain foods or exposure to electromagnetic frequency (EMF) and extremely low electromagnetic frequencies (ELF), or toxic loads from the environment. These Homeostasis and Epigenetic markers can be used to highlight disharmony within the human body—cellular and energetic stressors. Each report provides a 90-day nutritional food plan and further advice on optimizing your wellbeing. Often you get reports from other specialists; however, you are then given supplements or vitamins to invest in to obtain optimal health. Unlike those reports, this report provides you with food first suggestions, so you learn to change your body to adapt to the food you can enjoy daily and eat for your body/DNA. The body’s cellular system often requires 90 days to assimilate the changes to diet and lifestyle. Therefore, following a nutritional protocol program is essential and avoiding certain foods before obtaining an updated report. Each session includes a one-hour consultation/coaching session with Kerri, discussing how to read the report, adopt the information, and critical tricks or hacks for food first healthy living. Let food be your medicine, and medicine your food.Hippocrates

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Many of the things that we have in our modern times is down to the fact that we have machinery and equipment that can help us to do certain jobs. This can mean that things can be done more quickly or precisely – tools like tapping machines such as these https://www.cotswold-machinery-sales.co.uk/roscamat-tapping-machines/ , bandsaws and even drills are all things that help us to get jobs done. However, it is also important that machines like this are used in as safe a way as possible, as even though tools are made to be as safe as possible, accidents can still happen, whether someone has not been trained to operate it correctly or is simply not paying attention. Construction sites in particular are places where a lot of care should be taken and there should be a huge emphasis on safety, because lots of tools and machinery are used of course. Here are the most common accidents that can happen on construction sites… Trips and Slips – Building sites will often have a lot of debris lying around them, uneven ground and surfaces, and working outdoors a lot of the time weather conditions can be bad. This is a cocktail for a slip or trip accident, which is why they occur commonly on building sites. Falling from a Height – Because of the nature of the job, there are things that need to be done from a height. It is important to be safe and to be very aware of the height when you are working like this. Make sure that there are strict guidelines in place and that everyone is following them. From working on a roof to being up on scaffolding, a building site is a place that is highly likely to attract these sorts of accidents. Accidents with Machinery – Machinery is used a lot in building work and the vast majority of the time it works well and helps to make the job a lot easier. However, using it incorrectly or a person who is un-trained to use it then using it can be very dangerous indeed. From vehicles to power tools all staff should be well trained before using any machinery on a building site. Electrocution – In many cases, as work is being done to a building site there are going to be times when wiring is not finished, electrical wires are exposed, and power lines are running through an area where work is being done. It is important to be aware of these and where they are as electric shock can be deadly. Being Crushed or Hit – Because of the large equipment moving around as well as building supplies, both crushes and being hit by objects or vehicles are something else to be aware of. It is also important to be aware of where things might fall from higher up.

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Fertile Crescent: Farming started in several places at once, researchers report For decades archaeologists have been searching for the origins of agriculture. Their findings indicated that early plant domestication took place in the western and northern Fertile Crescent. In the July 5 edition of the journal Science, researchers from the University of Tübingen, the Tübingen Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Paleoenvironment, and the Iranian Center for Archaeological Research demonstrate that the foothills of the Zagros Mountains of Iran in the eastern Fertile Crescent also served as a key center for early domestication. Archaeologists Nicholas Conard and Mohsen Zeidi from Tübingen led excavations at the aceramic tell site of Chogha Golan in 2009 and 2010. They documented an 8 meter thick sequence of exclusively aceramic Neolithic deposits dating from 11,700 to 9,800 years ago. These excavations produced a wealth of architectural remains, stone tools, depictions of humans and animals, bone tools, animal bones, and – perhaps most importantly – the richest deposits of charred plant remains ever recovered from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic of the Near East. Simone Riehl, head of the archaeobotany laboratory in Tübingen, analyzed over 30,000 plant remains of 75 taxa from Chogha Golan, spanning a period of more than 2,000 years. Her results show that the origins of agriculture in the Near East can be attributed to multiple centers rather than a single core area and that the eastern Fertile Crescent played a key role in the process of domestication. Many pre-pottery Neolithic sites preserve comparatively short sequences of occupation, making the long sequence form Chogha Golan particularly valuable for reconstructing the development of new patterns of human subsistence. The most numerous species from Chogha Golan are wild barley, goat-grass and lentil, which are all wild ancestors of modern crops. These and many other species are present in large numbers starting in the lowest deposits, horizon XI, dating to the end of the last Ice Age roughly 11,700 years ago. In horizon II dating to 9.800 years ago, domesticated emmer wheat appears. The plant remains from Chogha Golan represent a unique, long-term record of cultivation of wild plant species in the eastern Fertile Crescent. Over a period of two millennia the economy of the site shifted toward the domesticated species that formed the economic basis for the rise of village life and subsequent civilizations in the Near East. Plants including multiple forms of wheat, barley and lentils together with domestic animals later accompanied farmers as they spread across western Eurasia, gradually replacing the indigenous hunter-gather societies. Many of the plants that were domesticated in the Fertile Crescent form the economic basis for the world population today.

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Many parents, who are worried about sending their children to international school for the first time, do not know how to help their children feel comfortable going to international school. Understanding that, TheTips has compiled and shared with parents tips to prepare children mentally for the first time going to international school. Give children a comfortable and confident mentality; Imagine with children about the first day of school; Engage children in outdoor activities; and Share positive things are good ways to help children easily integrate into a new environment at International School Saigon Pearl, one of prestigious international schools Ho Chi Minh City. International School Saigon Pearl (the only international preschool and primary school in Ho Chi Minh City fully accredited by both CIS and NEASC organizations) shares useful experiences for parents when preparing their children for the first time into kindergarten. Imagine the first day of international school with children Parents can help children feel secure knowing that he or she will be picked up and dropped off at the school gate as well as show children where they can stand or sit to wait. Even before the first day of international school, parents can let children meet and get acquainted with the teachers and friends through a visiting tour of the classroom. ISSP believes that the “golden key” to help children quickly integrate into the new journey is encouragement and daily care from their parents. Make children feel comfortable and confident With the concept of letting children keep up with friends, most parents focus on letting their children learn basic knowledge such as pronunciation, alphabet reading, and simple calculations. However, according to the Vice Principal of ISSP, a comfortable and confident mentality is the necessary foundation to help children understand and absorb the lessons better. That is also the reason why the most important lesson for children to learn at ISSP is character building and soft skill development. Cleverly integrated into the curriculum, children at ISSP are encouraged and developed the social skills of friendship, perseverance and patience, leadership, responsibility and cooperation. As students become more comfortable and confident in communicating, other lessons will become easier. Actively engage children in outdoor experiences Outside of the family, ISSP – one of prestigious international schools Ho Chi Minh City encourages parents to create conditions for their children to have outdoor experiences. An environment where children are free to develop curiosity, thinking, boldly talk, communicate and ask questions, discover many new things will be a great thing to help them before entering international school. Places such as parks, zoos, children’s cultural houses are always in the top places for healthy activities for children. In addition to visiting and discovering many useful things, this is also a playground where children can get to know and talk to their peers, helping them have a better adaptation when entering kindergarten at international schools Ho Chi Minh City. Share positive things about school and class International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) – one of prestigious international schools Ho Chi Minh City encourages parents to instill in their children a feeling of sympathy and love for the school. When parents make negative comments about school, even complaining about having to send their children to school early, can have a negative effect on children’s feelings. “Negative creates negativity, while positivity creates success,” says the Vice Principal of ISSP. The Vice Principal of International School Saigon Pearl added that, when coming home, a few simple confidants such as “How was your class today?”, “What good things did you learn from teachers and friends?” “Can you help me”, etc. will help parents better understand their children’s first days at international school. If the children answer with a positive attitude, this is the right international school for them. If children’s behavior is unusual, or if parents have other concerns, ISSP encourages everyone to talk to their homeroom teacher right away.

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Flanges are an integral part of the gas and oil industry in combining two or more machinery parts. The production of forged flanges includes three main techniques: forging, casting, and cutting. All flange production involves processing the raw materials and shaping them according to specifications. What is Forging? Forging is a technique in which a metal is shaped through pressing, hammering, or rolling. It is categorized based on the temperature in which it’s performed – warm, cold, or hot. Most metals can be forged. However, the most commonly forged metals include carbon, steel, stainless steel, and alloy steel. Other metals such as brass, aluminum, and copper are forged for various purposes. Forging produces very minimal waste while giving the end product excellent mechanical properties. The process is also economically viable for mass production. What are Flanges Made of? Pipe flanges involve using carbon steel, alloy steel, duplex, super duplex, stainless steel, and nickel alloy grades like Incoloy, Monel, or Hastelloy. Many industries employ stainless steel flanges manufacturers due to the highly versatile nature of stainless steel in producing flanges. Types of Flanges - Weld Neck Flanges The beveled hub makes it easy to recognize weld neck flanges. These flanges apply to high-pressure environments and applications that involve repeat bending. The flanges are made of stainless steel grades and attached to the piping system by welding the pipe to the neck of the flange. - Slip-On Flanges Unlike weld neck flanges, slip-on flanges apply in lower temperature and lower pressure environments. They are very economical to manufacture and high in demand due to their versatile nature. The flange forms a protective shield when it’s slipped over the pipe and welded on the inside and outside. - Lap Joint Flanges A lap joint flange consists of two parts and is used preferably with space constraints or frequent dismantling. The lap joint stub end is the part that is welded to the pipe while the loose backing flange slips over the stub end. Since the backing flange doesn’t come in contact with the product, a less expensive or moderate corrosion resistance material like carbon steel is used. On the other hand, the stub end uses high corrosion-resistant material for manufacturing. - Threaded Flanges Threaded or screwed flanges contain threaded bores that are fast and easy to attach to the pipe system. Since the flange includes pre-existing threads, there is no need for welding. Threaded flanges are primarily used in low-temperature and low-pressure environments. - Blind Flanges Blind flanges do not contain bore at the center. Their primary purpose is to close the end of the piping system or valves. We can use them to isolate a piping system. They can also function as maintenance holes to terminate the flow of gas or oil. - Socket Weld Just like slip-on flanges, socket weld flanges have a static strength. And they are more suitable for low-pressure and low-temperature environments. Contact Western of Texas today at (877) 246-2429 to get a consultation with our sales team. We are the leading flange manufacturers and have a strong reputation for providing a superior level of service to our customers. You can also see our brochure to learn more about slip-on flanges and our manufacturing capabilities.

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Know someone who’s hungry and not because he or she skipped a mean or wants to cut down on calories? If you don’t think you do, you might be wrong. The UM Interdisciplinary Center for Food Study recently released the 2016 Missouri Hunger Atlas which reports that: […] nearly 1 million Missourians faced food insecurity or the worry about not having enough food. This means nearly one in six individuals lacked adequate access to food, with the most vulnerable populations including children and the elderly. “Missouri households are the hungriest they have been in decades,” said Sandy Rikoon, director of the MU Interdisciplinary Center for Food Security and co-author of the Hunger Atlas. “The increase in the percentage of Missouri citizens who reveal anxiety about not having enough food at some point during the year and those who experience skipped meals and involuntary diet reductions is concerning, and among the highest increases nationwide.” Keep that in mind when you hear what I’m going to tell you next. State Sen. Ed Emery (R-31) has got several bones to pick when it comes to food aid, especially food stamps (SNAP). On his Facebook page he compares food stamp recipients to wild animals in order to make a case for terminating the program: Titled as a lesson in irony and attributed to a friend, the post states that 47 million people received food stamp benefits in 2013. It then states that the National Park Service has a policy against feeding animals. “Their [sic] stated reason for the policy is because ‘the animals will grow dependent on handouts and will not learn to take care of themselves.’” Not much you can say about that, even after you pick your jaw up off the ground. It does make it very clear how corporate flunkies like state ALEC* co-chair Emery regard tax-based assistance for anybody except the very rich guys like those who sponsor ALEC . It’s true that officials at national and state parks encourage people not to feed animals. They do so because the natural food which the animals forage or hunt is healthier for them – food that they may reject after becoming habituated to human food, just as your toddler might eschew his veggies if unlimited candy were an option. But it’s important to remember that original food source hasn’t gone away. Emery’s effort to draw an analogy based on animal life fails because the conditions that the human individuals in the SNAP program experience are not the same. For most humans, getting food requires, first off, a source of income. Unfortunately, Missouri is one of the states where the economic recovery has lagged behind the rest of the nation. According to analysis from the Pew Charitable Trusts’ Stateline publication, Missouri saw employment growth of only 3.95% since 2010 when the state’s jobs figures were at the lowest point. Hard to get a job that doesn’t exist. Second, the jobs that do exist have to pay workers enough to handle their necessities, including food. More than half of all food aid recipients are employed, but they don’t make enough money to adequately feed themselves and their families without aid. Actually, despite Emery’s seeming panic about the corrupting influence of SNAP, Missouri saw a 5-10% decrease in SNAP recipients between 2013 and 2015. Why then, you must be asking, if fewer people need food aid, is food insecurity increasing in the state? Could it be that the decrease in the numbers of SNAP recipients has nothing to do with need, but rather reflects the efforts of GOPers like Emery to restrict access to food assistance? There’s lots of evidence to support this case. The state has made and continues to make it difficult for individuals to apply for aid, and last year the legislature enacted rules that will deny food assistance to between 30,000 – 58,000 Missourians. Legislators like ALEC fanboy Emery also push that organization’s pre-digested, anti-union, anti-worker policies that help to hold down wages in the state. In nature, when animal food sources are diminished, there is widespread starvation. Perhaps what Sen. Emery is trying to tell us when, in order to support the policies he promotes, he compares hungry people to wild animals, is that he’s just fine with letting them starve to death, just like animals in the wild starve when they can’t find food.

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Monounsaturated fats and monounsaturated dressings prove effective in the treatment of gout. Gout is caused by abnormalities in bowel movements, which lead to pain, blistering and rigid joints. Eating foods that are rich in monounsaturated fats lessens the risk of gout. Dietary fibers can also be used to decrease the risk of gout. Dietary fibers come from whole grain and other plant materials. Fibers are indigestible to the body and cannot be digested, so they pass through the digestive tract in the form of bulk. These bulk substances are known as indigestible bulking agents. Dietary fibers are an important part of a healthy diet. Be careful, however, to choose those that are raw or Living foods, as some of these may have added chemicals that can be irritating to the regaining affected joints and tissues. Bacterial causes have been suggested in some cases, but not enough to suggest that this is the cause of the monounsaturated fat syndrome. George matter, a mail matter from the George D. leads, states, “…malabsorption of … dietary fiber by the small intestine is thought to be the … aggravation of peptic ulcers by excessive loss of dietary fiber. … this may be associated with … occurrence of Course cercariae, but probably not as prominent as acid gastritis.” However, recycled matter from the stomach, for example, contains an acid that is capable of causing ulcers. Some herbal remedies offer an alternative explanation for how monounsaturated fat syndrome could be triggered. Some authorities suggest that intake of medicines containing hot herbs such as comfrey, peppermint, and goldenseal may lead to an overabundance of a particular molecule, which may be held back by other body tissues. This, in effect, could be the beginning of arthritis. Other authorities suggest that the number one cause could be the genetic disposition of individual patients. It may be that, in some people, the genes that govern our ability to absorb certain foods may be altered. It may be that, through consumption of some unhealthy foods, the body is no longer able to cope with the quantities. Regardless, the solution requires a complete medically supervised diet and possible therapeutic intervention. For now, however, alternative therapies are receiving the credit for helping overweight individuals lose weight and for providing arthritis pain relief. Natural substances and antioxidants are receiving attention as viable treatments for reducing joint inflammation and associated pain. The body has found a way to cope with too much acid, and in some cases, has found a way to finesse the process of doing away with too much uric acid. – Again, it may be too soon to conclude that the standard American diet puts undue pressure on the joints of Americans. Many scientists are convinced of this conclusion, as are the majority of nutritionists. But until tools are available to measure the amount of acid in the foods we eat, and until pharmaceuticals are able to produce medications that control this acid, those interested in keeping arthritis pain and fatigue at bay will have to investigate other ways. It may be that changes in diet, vitamin supplements, and herbs are enough to prevent these symptoms from gaining hold of you. For now, however, the suite of herbal remedies seems to be proving adequate to help control an individual’s pain and fatigue. And, despite the still-unchanged side effects of pharmaceuticals, researched evidence is presenting a new way forward for arthritis sufferers. One particular compound, shown to be an effective treatment for both arthritis pain relief and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, is referred to as Hops. The plant, commonly known as hop, is a member of the sunflower family and aromatic leaves. Furthermore, it has many uses in herbal medicine, including stress relief, insomnia, and promoting healthy digestive function. Take abroad as in the old days, it is used to help relieve pain; and although not a medical cure, can be used as one of many treatment options by those knowledgeable of the plant. No one knows for sure, but in some form, in order to alleviate the problems of arthritis and osteoporosis, it has been SilkScientific’s primary concern. The company purchased the rights to mankind and has been slowly bringing its product to market. Recently, the company has set a national release date of October 1, extend at least two weeks for distributors to get their products in stock by then, thus solidifying their claim to be the ‘Hops of the future’.

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Enjoying a rich and full-bodied cup of Joe is a treasured morning ritual for millions. However generations ago when not one drop of anything could be wasted, that morning coffee was used for more than putting a pep in the step of a hard-working southern family. It was used to make gravy—southern red eye gravy. This culinary tradition is making a comeback in southern kitchens and around the country. History of Southern Red Eye Gravy The origins of southern red eye gravy are hard to pinpoint, like many of the traditions, tales, and recipes of the south. One history of the gravy exemplifies the ingenuity and resourcefulness of most southern families of the 1800’s. Coffee was a scarce and valuable commodity. It was stirred in with pan drippings of whatever meat was served at breakfast as a means of making any kind of gravy. While sawmill gravy, poor man’s gravy, or bottom sop gravy used the fat drippings and flour as a roux (thickening agent), southern red eye gravy was made with just the coffee added. The fat drippings would make small reddish droplets on top of the coffee, hence the name. Yet another tale of its origin involves President Andrew Jackson and his cook known for hitting the moonshine a little too often. Jackson demanded the cook make gravy as red as his bloodshot eyes and southern red eye gravy fit the bill. How to Make Southern Red Eye Gravy While the origins may be up for dispute in a hot southern kitchen, the recipe and alluring taste hasn’t changed. In fact, a new generation of coffee connoisseurs is being drawn to southern red eye gravy. While each southern family may put its own spin on the gravy, it essentially starts with the right ham or other meat, if desired. A nice fatty piece of ham works best because the fat gives the gravy its flavor and adds to the smoky richness of the finished project. The basic recipe: - Ham slices - Fat drippings - ¾ cup of coffee (or ½ cup of coffee and ¼ cup of water) - Optional: 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter - Optional: clove Fry the ham and let the fat get that mouth-watering crisp bubbled all around. Remove the ham from the pan and scrape the brown fatty remnants of salty goodness from the bottom. Then, add freshly brewed coffee to the pan and heat the mixture through. Adding clove or other spices can customize the gravy to suit individual palettes. How to Serve Southern Red Eye Gravy Once the gravy is ready, it is tradition to ladle it directly over the ham slices. When serving with ham, gravy with clove added will spruce up the breakfast meat. The gravy pairs nicely with hot, homemade biscuits especially when butter is added to the gravy. Pour some into a cup and dip the biscuit in while hot. For grits, simply pour a few tablespoons in and stir for added flavor and color. Spooning the gravy over soft boiled or scrambled eggs is also suggested. Quality Ingredients Matter As with any recipe, particularly recipes handed down for generations by food-loving southern families, the quality of the ingredients and the care with which the recipe is prepared can make all the difference in the finished product. The better the coffee, the better the red eye gravy. The right coffee can add boldness, richness, and enhance the salty smokiness of the ham. It can add a notable bitterness with subtle nutty undertones to biscuits and grits. A true coffee lover will appreciate the quality of the beans and flavor of coffee used to make southern red eye gravy. One option that is sure to amaze is coffee from Bean Box. This Seattle based coffee company brings unique options from Seattle shops to the south and beyond. Bean Box has a monthly coffee club so the variety and freshness of Seattle-brewed coffee can be used to bring a southern tradition back to life for a new generation of coffee and gravy lovers.

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NASA to send Earth's information in space for aliens to respond, will this lead to invasion on Earth Since time immemorial, humans have sought to establish contact with extra-terrestrial life forms. Hollywood movies like Extra-Terrestrial (ET), Arrival etc. and Bollywood movies like Koi Mil Gaya, are proof of this curiosity and all paint different scenarios of what might happen if the contact is in fact established. Now, a NASA led team of international scientists are once again planning to satiate this curiosity. They have developed a binary-coded message that they propose beaming out across the galaxy, in the hopes of finally establishing contact with aliens. "Beacon in the Galaxy," an interstellar message, contains a wide variety of information: basic concepts in math and physics on communication, digital images of the human form, elements of DNA, a time-stamped depiction of the solar system, and Earth’s system. It ends with an invitation for the aliens to beam back a reply. In an interesting twist, the scientists say the position of the planet is incorporated in hopes of not only receiving a message from aliens but also receiving a physical vehicle to Earth at "some point in the future". Dr Jonathan Jiang of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is heading the experiment. The group of researchers plans to broadcast the message right into the heart of the Milky Way, using the Seti Institute’s Allen Telescope Array in California and the Chinese 500-metre Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope. “Humanity has, we contend, a compelling story to share and the desire to know of others – and now has the means to do so,” say the scientists in their report which is yet to be peer-reviewed. According to the paper, a future message could include additional frequencies of greater complexity, incorporating major pieces of music such as Beethoven's, Mozart's, or Bach's symphonies. Experts believe it is very unlikely that an intelligent civilisation will intercept the message, and even if it happens, establishing an intelligent, fruitful conversation can prove challenging since it will take tens of thousands of years for the message to reach its intended target. Another possibility is that the aliens might not understand the message and consider it gibberish. And then there are other concerns…What if we somehow invite the wrath of civilisations far superior to ours? Genius professor Stephen Hawking while speaking to Discovery Channel during the filming of a documentary, warned that we need to refrain from trying to contact aliens or we just might end up with the kind of attention we regret. “We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn’t want to meet.” According to him, meeting aliens is similar to Christopher Columbus meeting Native Americans: “That didn’t turn out so well.” Previously, astronomer Joe Gertz of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has expressed concerns that attempts to communicate with aliens could lead to “the reckless endangerment of all mankind.” According to Buchanan, beings from other worlds are likely to be more advanced than humans, making them an even larger threat. Dr Jiang and his colleagues remain optimistic, however. They suggest that an alien society capable of communication throughout the cosmos may have learned the value of peace and collaboration and that mankind may benefit greatly from their knowledge. They write, “logic suggests a species which has reached sufficient complexity to achieve communication through the cosmos would also very likely have attained high levels of cooperation amongst themselves and thus will know the importance of peace and collaboration,” adding that if communication were to be established, the outcome would vastly outweigh the concerns.

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In January John Foy,MD and I (shown in photo below) had an opportunity to visit the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine of the University of Washington School of Medicine in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle. What we saw there has given me a new perspective on the convergence of genomics, robotics, and the future of medicine. John and I were hosted by Charles Murry, MD, PhD, Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Biology and a Professor at the School of Medicine. This research is at the forefront of medical advances in the use of stem cells to produce new heart muscle cells. Dr. Murry explained that people with damaged heart tissue currently have few therapeutic options. He observed that there have been no new drugs in 15 years for heart failure. Heart transplants are an option for some patients but the supply of donors is constrained and the costs are very high, and so there are only about 2,000 transplants in the US per year. Because there are between 5-6 million heart failure patients, transplantation is not a viable option for most. A second option is the Left Ventricular Assist Device, or LVAD, which can extend the life of a patient but carries significant risks of blood clots, stroke, and other complications. Regenerative medicine – using artificially grown cells – to repair damaged heart tissue is a third option. Like a transplant, it would mean that the patient would face a lifetime of suppressed immune response to prevent rejection of the new heart cells, but it would presumably have cost savings and better outcomes than either of the current options. They are striving towards human clinical trials and then for use in mainstream practice. We saw early mouse embryos (blastocysts, the stage where embryonic cells can be derived), which are about the same size as Roosevelt’s eye on the dime. We saw embryonic stem cells, derived from human blastocysts “left over” from fertility clinics, which Dr. Murry says can divide forever and turn into any cell type in the body. In addition to the embryonic cells, Dr. Murry extracted some of his own cells from in the skin of his arm to be regressed – through genetic manipulation – from mature skin cells back to create a new stem cell line. From that point these former skin cells have been genetically programmed to become real human heart muscles. I saw heart muscle cells beating in a dish during this tour. The Institute has engineered 3D pieces of beating human heart muscles from these cells. It was truly an amazing sight. The purpose of our trip was to explore collaborative opportunities across the health innovation community in Seattle. The hour we spent at the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM- pronounced as “ice cream”) provided strong confirmation that this potential is very real. Like most of the denizens of the Seattle startup community, the people at ISCRM are increasingly thinking and acting like entrepreneurs. The Heart Regeneration Program is becoming the equivalent of a biotech startup with about 8 employees. They recruited new talent, including Scott Thies, PhD, from Fate Therapeutics in San Diego to provide business leadership for this venture. Their goal is to be ready for a Phase 1 clinical trial in 4 years. This is a strategic shift beyond their historical reliance on state and federal grant funding. The transformation of the Heart Regeneration Program from academic research to a biotech startup is evidence that the entrepreneurial climate in this area is, like their cells, alive and growing. Another aspect of convergence that readers of this blog may appreciate is the use of advanced robotics to discover the right recipes for achieving the reprogramming of stem cells. Tim Martins, PhD demonstrated the Quellos High Throughput Screening Core, a shared facility that serves many of the programs at ISCRM and other organizations. Because of this technology, a brute force approach can be taken to test every possible combination of certain reagents and concentrations. The process of programming human stem cells – which Dr. Murry called “stem cell wrangling” – is on the frontier of medical science. It might not be too great a stretch to see it as engineering of the human platform.

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There are three layers of medical disposable masks, from the outside to the inside are the waterproof layer, the filter layer, and the comfort layer. The comfort layer is a layer of gauze. When worn, the white gauze faces inward, and the blue waterproof layer faces outwards, with a metal sheet on the side. Face up, don’t wear it backwards, put the rubber band on your ears and squeeze the metal piece to fit your nose, smooth your cheeks, so that there is no gap between the mask and your face. N95 masks are generally composed of a multi-layer structure, which are non-woven layer, anti-adhesive layer, melt blown layer, and filter layer. The most important thing in the N95 mask is the barrier layer (that is, the filter layer) or the meltblown layer. The fiber diameter of the meltblown layer is relatively small, about 2 microns (μm), so it is only one-tenth of the diameter of the spunbond layer. Bacteria and blood penetrate its vital role. If there are too many meltblown layers, it will be more difficult to breathe. Adding a barrier layer of ES hot air cotton to the N95 mask is just breathable and has a filling effect. Therefore, the barrier layer is a way to reduce the problem of breathing difficulties while also allowing the N95 mask to filter The effect is better. The N95 mask is one of the nine particulate protective masks certified by NIOSH. It can filter particles with a physical diameter of 0.075µm±0.020µm in the air with a filtration efficiency of more than 95%. Medical surgical masks are generally made of non-woven materials. Through filtering to play a role in isolation, which can prevent the spread of influenza and respiratory diseases. The N95 mask is used for the respiratory protection of certain particulate matter, such as dust generated during the process of grinding, cleaning and processing minerals, flour and certain other materials. It is also suitable for liquid or non-oily substances produced by spraying and does not cause harmfulness. Volatile gas particles are recommended to be used by medical staff during the new crown period. Medical surgical masks are mainly used in high-demand medical environments such as medical outpatient clinics, laboratories, and surgery, with relatively high safety factors and strong resistance to bacteria and viruses. Medical disposable masks can block 70% of bacteria, and N95 masks can block 95% of bacteria. If you are going to public places and not in contact with patients, it is sufficient to wear medical disposable masks without excessive protection, but if you visit or contact patients, Wear an anti-biological N95 mask. Wellmien provides globally medical care and food processing facilities with products including face masks, gowns, coveralls, aprons, bouffant caps, shoe covers, sleeve covers, under pads, disposable gloves, wound-care products, surgical gowns, first-aid products and surgical packs etc. Our products are best sold to worldwide markets and widely applied to different settings such as hospitals, care centers, wholesalers, government agencies or institutes, food industries and households, etc. With excellent OEM services, our annual sales exceed 20 million USD. Wellmien is ISO13485 certified and implements a strict Quality Management System (QMS). Our main products are approved by US FDA and EU CE certified. With superior products and services, our company has won the trust and support from new and old customers all over the world. If you have any inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us!

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Tackling enormous problems like climate change, plastic pollution, and unsustainable fisheries can feel overwhelming and near impossible. The mental and physical toll of not knowing where to get started can really weigh us down. But it is important for us to feel hopeful and know that we can make a difference. That is why in today’s episode, I want to share some manageable ways for you to get started to live a greener life and work towards sustainable wellbeing. Many of us feel an internal conflict when our values don’t align with our actions. With the busyness of everyday life, it is not always that easy to get around to doing the things we want to do. During this show, I explore five simple steps that can help you work towards creating a more sustainable world. Some of what I touch on includes goal setting, determining and selecting actions, and putting them into practice. Given the magnitude of these problems, we might fall into the trap of believing that our small actions are not enough. They are, and we should celebrate all the steps we take to make our world better. If you want to get started on a greener life, this show will offer you the easy steps you need to get going. Key Points From This Episode: - There are so many pressing issues that it can be very hard to even know where to begin. - Why we feel internal conflict when we do not live out our values. - A jar metaphor that relates to how we live our lives and the actions we take. - Sustainable wellbeing means caring for yourself and the planet at the same time. - When choosing your top three sustainability issues, don’t overthink them, and write them on a sticky note. - Brainstorm actions you could take to work toward these goals. - Tips on ranking potential actions both in terms of impact and how likely you are to do them. - Examples of goals and actions and the quadrants you would put actions into. - How to find ways to integrate the actions you identified as important into your life. - It is important to break things into achievable chunks in order to not feel overwhelmed. - Some actions will be once-off, others will be ongoing. - Why attaching new actions to existing activities helps them stick better. - Lots of people feel like it’s hard to find the right place to start. Whether you are new to environmental actions or you have a degree in a related field, it’s difficult to know where to begin but there are some simple steps. - Step one: determine three overarching goals that are meaningful to you. - Step two: brainstorm all of the actions you could take towards your goals. - Step three: rank those actions in terms of how impactful they are and how likely you are to do them. - Step four: select actions that are important and that you are likely to do and integrate them into your life. If they are once-off actions, schedule them. If they are habits, attach it to an existing part of your routine. If you are swapping one action for another, reduce the barriers to make this possible. - Step five: literally keep your goals in sight with sticky notes and visualizations of the end goal. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Kristina Hunter Flourishing Kristina Hunter Flourishing Resources The Unexpected Giftbox First Things First

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15 Traditional Schools in Maine Maine has historically been one of the most culturally unique places in the United States; as far north and as far east as Americans could go for most of the nation’s history, Maine’s remoteness gave it a personality all its own. The French claim the first European settlements in Maine, but archeological evidence shows that Norwegians were trading with Native Americans in the area in the 13th century, and perhaps even as far back as the 10th, though no Vikings established permanent residence. From Britain’s establishment of the Massachusetts colony in the 1600s, Maine was the site of a three-way battle between the French, the British, and a confederation of American Indian tribes, until the British won it securely in the French and Indian War; it then became a bone of contention between Britain and the newly-independent United States. It was not until 1820 that what was then the northern part of Massachusetts (despite being separated by New Hampshire) gained its own statehood and national identity. Maine’s culture and economy are as unusual as its history. The northern region of Maine, especially around Saint John Valley, is as much French Canadian as it is Anglo-American, while the southern section more closely resembles the rest of New England. With its long, rocky coastline, the sea has always been central to Maine’s development, from commercial fishing to shipbuilding and trade, and those industries are still fundamental to Maine’s economy. Maine is also the least densely-populated state in the east, and with more than 80% of its land covered in forests, the state has always been valued for its natural resources - including maple sugar and syrup, as well as paper and lumber. And of course, Maine is a tourist destination for boaters, hunters, and lovers of outdoor adventure recreation, from rock climbing and hiking to skiing and snowboarding. Maine’s industry and culture are supported, of course, by a well-developed and nationally-acclaimed higher education system. Maine is one of the oldest settled regions in the US, though it was not one of the original 13 states, and it is the home to some of the oldest and most esteemed, pioneering universities in the nation, like Bowdoin College (one of the oldest American colleges), Bates College (the first racially-integrated, coeducational college in the US), and Colby College (the first men’s college to admit women). With its unparalleled coastline and forests, Maine is also home to two of the nation’s most respected ecological colleges, the College of the Atlantic and Unity College. The University of Maine, and Maine’s regional public universities, do the work of educating the largest numbers of Maine’s citizens, and reaching out to Maine’s rural and remote citizens, as well as meeting the needs of working adults, career-changing professionals, and promising youth.

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Lancelot “Capability” Brown is one of the most well-known landscape gardeners this country has ever produced. He was given the nickname capability as he was able to see the new style that would influence large English gardens for centuries. He came from a lowly background; his father was a farmer and his mother was a Chambermaid. He went to a small village school with his five siblings. He left school at 16 to become the gardeners apprentice. He immediately felt at home and enjoyed the work. He then left to travel south and seek his fortune. His main contribution to the world of gardening is to stop creating formal gardens. He was heavily influenced by William Kent at Stowe who was of the opinion that the formal garden had had its day. A formal garden seeks to show that human beings can control nature. Everything in a formal garden follows an orderly pattern This includes boxed hedges and organised rows of flowers. Kents view was that all the world was a garden and all of nature was in it. This heavily influenced the young Brown. When he became head gardener in 1742 he began to follow Kents ideas. In what we would see as a clever use of network marketing Brown used his influence with some aristocrats to spread the news of his work. He began to rip up the formal gardens that were in place and installed natural landscapes. This meant that there were more hills, trees and also large lake water features. This meant a huge amount of physical work. When Brown was employed to work on a garden he ended up bringing an army of men to work on it. One of his lasting ideas is that of the ‘haha’. The aristocratic owners of the garden found that random members of the public would wander onto their land. The ‘Ha-ha’ was used to keep out anyone who tried to enter. It was a way of showing that the landscape was privately owned. It was called a ha-ha as it greatly amused the owners. It would sometimes nearly take him an hour or so to understand and redesign a garden for a client. Brown would talk of the great capabilities of the landscape, which is how he got his nickname. He was one of the most handsomely paid gardeners of the time, turning figures which would have made him the equivalent of a millionaire by today’s standards. He was able to live in a fantastic house which was all paid for. He was also known internationally in places as far afield as Russia with Catherine the Great being an admirer of his work We can still see his work today in Stowe and Stourhead and many other sites. However, his work was not completely loved by all. Many now feel sad that we have lost so much of our classic formal gardens after he ripped them out. You would certainly need plenty of Mountfield Parts from https://www.diyspareparts.com/parts/mountfield to remove them all.

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Download the MARAC Alert | Download Spanish Translation | Download French Translation December 14, 2020 – News is evolving rapidly about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines. Early results from the COVID-19 vaccine trials are very promising, although the true benefits and risks will not be known until a larger number of people receive the vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists sickle cell disease (SCD) as one of the populations vulnerable to severe COVID-19. Sickle cell disease raises the risk for serious problems with COVID-19, especially when compared to the same age in the general population. What about side effects? Side effects from the vaccine are possible. Reported side effects include redness and soreness at the injection (shot) site, headache, fever and body aches. These side effect symptoms go away after a few days. The second injection may have more of these side effects than the first injection, but they also went away after a few days. Two severe allergic reactions were reported and seemed to occur only in people with a history of severe life-threatening allergies. Based on current information, MARAC recommends that people with sickle cell disease receive COVID-19 vaccination. - The benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks for people with SCD. Vaccination is worthwhile compared to the risks of having COVID-19 disease in people with SCD. - Consult with your doctor or health care team about whether your personal medical condition causes an exception to this general recommendation. Key risk conditions for the vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna (mRNA vaccines) are a history of life-threatening allergic reactions to polyethylene glycol (PEG), another vaccine or other injectable medicine. - The fact that SCD affects the immune system should not cause a safety problem for COVID-19 vaccines. If a clinical trial is available, consider joining so that we can understand how vaccines or treatments work best for people with SCD. - Don’t relax your precautions right after getting the vaccine. You might still get infected in the few weeks following vaccination. You could still give infection to those around you. Continue to wear a mask covering your nose and mouth. Wash your hands often. Maintain physical distance. Avoid crowds, and avoid people who are ill. Frequently Asked Questions based on CDC information as of 12-13-2020 Is a booster dose of vaccine necessary? Can I get two doses of two different kinds of vaccine? We don’t really know. The testing was done with two doses of each vaccine so that is the recommended plan. Getting just one dose or a mixture of two vaccines might be a waste of the shot and leave you with incomplete protection. The v-safe smartphone app will remind you when it is time to get the second dose. If I had COVID-19 disease should I still get a vaccination against COVID-19? Probably yes, but wait until your isolation period is over. Talk to your doctor. If I just had COVID-19 exposure, should I still get a vaccination against COVID-19? Probably yes, but after a quarantine period. Talk to your doctor. If you live in a group setting, it might be worthwhile to protect others by getting the vaccine without waiting for quarantine to end. How is the safety of these vaccines being tracked? v-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccination. This will allow you to quickly share any vaccine side effects with the CDC. I have some allergies. What allergy history is worrisome? - Key risk conditions for the mRNA vaccines are a history of life-threatening allergic reactions to components of the vaccine, to another vaccine or injectable medicine, or allergy to polyethylene glycol (PEG). Talk to your doctor. You might need to be deferred from the mRNA vaccine, or just monitored for 30 minutes after the injection. - Allergic reactions that were not life-threatening and allergies to food, insects, oral medications, dust, or pollen are probably OK for the mRNA vaccines. Talk to your doctor. You should be watched for at least 15 minutes after the vaccine. - Talk to your doctor. - Sign up for v-safe from your smartphone’s browser at vsafe.cdc.gov.

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A new study has found that a fully automated artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning model can identify early signs of type 2 diabetes on abdominal CT scans. The results of the study have been published in the journal “Radiology”. Type 2 diabetes affects approximately 13% of all American adults, and an additional 34.5% adults meet the criteria for prediabetes. Due to the slow onset of symptoms, it is important to diagnose the disease early. Some cases of prediabetes can last up to 8 years and earlier diagnosis will allow patients to make lifestyle changes to alter the progression of the disease. Abdominal computed tomography may be a promising tool for diagnosing type 2 diabetes. CT imaging is already widely used in clinical practice and can provide a significant amount of information about the pancreas. Previous studies have shown that diabetic patients tend to accumulate more visceral fat and fat in the pancreas than non-diabetic patients. However, little work has been done to study the liver, muscles and blood vessels around the pancreas, said study co-senior author Ronald M. Summers, MD, PhD, principal investigator and radiologist at National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. “The analysis of pancreatic and extra-pancreatic features is a new approach and has not been demonstrated in previous work to our knowledge,” said first author Hima Tallam, BSE, MD/Ph.D. student. Manual analysis of pancreatic low-dose contrastless CT images by a qualified radiologist or specialist is a time-consuming and difficult process. To address these clinical challenges, there is a need for improved automated pancreatic image analysis, the authors said. For this retrospective study, Dr. Summers and colleagues, working closely with co-lead author Perry J. Pickhardt, MD, professor of radiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, used a data set of patients who underwent routine colorectal surgery. CT scan cancer screening at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. Of the 8,992 patients who were screened between 2004 and 2016, 572 were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and 1,880 with dysglycemia, a term that refers to blood sugar levels that are too low or too high. There was no overlap between diabetes and dysglycemia diagnosis. To build the deep learning model, the researchers used a total of 471 images obtained from various datasets, including the Medical Data Decathlon, The Cancer Imaging Archive and the Beyond Cranial Vault challenge. The 471 images were then divided into three subsets: 424 for training, 8 for validation, and 39 for test sets. The researchers also included data from four active learning cycles. The deep learning model showed excellent results, demonstrating almost no difference compared to manual analysis. In addition to various pancreatic characteristics, the model also analyzed visceral fat, density and volumes of surrounding abdominal muscles and organs. The results showed that diabetic patients had lower pancreas density and higher amounts of visceral fat than non-diabetic patients. “We found that diabetes was associated with the amount of fat in the pancreas and in the abdomen of patients,” Dr. Summers said. “The fatter the patients were in these two places, the more likely the patients were to have diabetes for a long time,” she added. The best predictor of type 2 diabetes in the final model included intrapancreatic fat percentage, pancreatic fractal dimension, severity of plaque between the level of L1-L4 vertebrae, mean liver CT attenuation, and BMI . The deep learning model used these predictors to accurately discern patients with and without diabetes. “This study is a step towards wider use of automated methods to address clinical challenges,” the authors said. “It could also inform future work on the reason for the pancreatic changes that occur in diabetic patients,” they concluded. (ANI)

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AUSTIN (KXAN) – Flash flooding is a deadly threat in Central Texas, earning the area the nickname “flash flood alley,” but on Mars it may have influenced the development alien life, according to researchers from the University of Texas. “When we think about what (Mars) looked like 3.5 billion years ago, we probably should be thinking about an environment that in some ways looks a lot like Earth,” University of Texas Associate Professor Tim Goudge said. Goudge and a team of researchers — including Alexander Morgan, a research scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, postdoctoral researcher Gaia Stucky de Quay and Caleb Fassett, a planetary scientist at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center — recently took a closer look at how flooding shaped the red planet. Water on Mars “(There are) two key pieces of evidence. One is these deeply incised river valleys,” Goudge said. Think the Grand Canyon on Earth, carved by the Colorado River flowing through it over thousands of years. Goudge says a lot of early life on Earth developed in these river valleys. “The other really key piece of evidence is these crater lakes.” Goudge said the surface of Mars is covered in craters left by meteorites and asteroids. These craters used to fill up with water and formed lakes. Earth has crater lakes too, but they’re less common. Earth’s crust is frequently rearranged because of plate tectonics, and is therefor much younger. Mars is much less active, meaning its crust doesn’t change very often and is considered much older. Flooding on Mars All that water means erosion, and it happened in two ways. Rain and rivers over thousands of years chipped away at the soil, creating those river valleys. The other way happened quickly and dramatically. “(The crater) lakes fill up with water and breach and very catastrophically erode large canyons,” Goudge says. Think a massive, apocalyptic flood, like a dam bursting and water pouring out, creating a river valley in weeks or even days. These floods happen on Earth, but rarely. Goudge and his team studied satellite imagery, locating where each river valley started. They found that a quarter of all erosion on the planet started at these crater lakes and was thus caused by this rapid erosion. How could flooding influence alien life? When scientists look for signs of life on Mars, they usually use Earth as a reference point. Since a lot of life on Earth formed in river valleys, Goudge says the planets likely don’t match up. Why? Life takes a while to form in river valleys, but if the river valleys on Mars formed rapidly due to catastrophic flooding from crater lake breaches, then life may have formed differently. Goudge says instead we should look for life in the crater lakes. How long did they take to fill up? How often did they burst? Goudge says by answering these questions we might have a better understanding of life on Mars.

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This is an excerpt from Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Palpation by Michael Masaracchio & Chana Frommer. Palpation is a psychomotor skill and should be viewed as a component of the examination process. The examination usually includes, at the very least, a thorough history, range of motion assessment, muscle strength testing, special tests, joint mobility assessment, neurological assessment, and outcome scales. The information gleaned from the palpatory examination needs to be integrated into the remainder of the examination. This compilation of all the gathered data guides the clinician in establishing the diagnosis and implementing treatment strategies; it also assists in the clinical decision-making process. Often, students and novice clinicians struggle with the timing of palpation during the examination. While currently there is no set framework for when to conduct the palpatory part of the examination, we recommend using clinical reasoning skills to help answer this question. During the examination, it is important to pay close attention to the behavior of the symptoms reported by the patient. For example, you should question patients about symptom behavior so that you can ascertain if the condition has been getting worse, staying the same, or improving since the initial onset of pain or injury. When a patient reports high pain levels and is extremely apprehensive of movement, this usually indicates an acute injury. Conversely, when a patient reports lower levels of pain and is less apprehensive about movement, this is usually indicative of a condition in the subacute or chronic phase of healing (Maitland, 2006). According to Maitland (2006), one of the main objectives of the examination process is to assess the degree of irritability. A highly irritable structure is characterized by high levels of pain with movement, an increase in pain following minimal activity, and a longer period of time for pain to return to baseline levels (Maitland, 2006). This information can be used to help determine the sequence of the examination process. After trauma to the musculoskeletal system, an inflammatory response occurs. This is characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain. The goal of the inflammatory phase is to remove dead cells from the site of injury and prevent infection from occurring. This phase lasts approximately 7 days and sets the stage for the remainder of the healing process. The second phase of tissue healing is the repair phase, characterized by migration of fibroblasts to the site of the wound to continue tissue healing (Gogia, 1992; Moore, Nichols, & Engles, 2010). The most important part of this phase is collagen formation to give the wound tensile strength. This phase lasts anywhere from 3 to 20 days. The final phase of healing, the remodeling phase, is characterized by scar formation and conversion of type III collagen to type I collagen, the main type found in connective tissue. This phase begins around day 10 and continues until the tissue has returned to pre-injury strength. It is important to remember that these phases are not mutually exclusive of one another and that significant overlap occurs throughout the process (Gogia, 1992; Moore et al., 2010). Palpation can sometimes irritate tissues, which may affect the accuracy of the information gathered from the remaining portions of the examination (range of motion, muscle testing, and so on). The information from the patient history should tell the clinician the degree of irritability present. This guides the clinician as to whether palpation should be performed at the beginning or the end of the examination. Because this determination requires continuous clinical decision making, it can be difficult for students and novice clinicians. Therefore, in our opinion, a general rule of thumb can be helpful - that palpation belongs at the end of the examination. This provides clinicians with a standardized point in the examination to conduct palpation and lessens the chance that palpation will irritate tissues. Read more from Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Palpation by Michael Masaracchio and Chana Frommer.

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What is the Komodo dragon? Reaching up to 10 feet in length and more than 300 pounds, Komodo dragons are the heaviest lizards on Earth. They have long, flat heads with rounded snouts, scaly skin, bowed legs, and huge, muscular tails. Komodo dragons have thrived in the harsh climate of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands for millions of years. They prefer the islands’ tropical forests but can be found across the islands. Though these athletic reptiles can walk up to seven miles per day, they prefer to stay close to home—rarely venturing far from the valleys in which they hatched. Once a year, when they’re ready to mate, female Komodo dragons give off a scent in their feces for males to follow. When a male dragon locates a female, he scratches her back and licks her body. If she licks him back, they mate. Males also sometimes wrestle with one another to earn mating rights. Pregnant females then lay about 30 eggs, which they bury in the earth until they hatch eight months later. When there aren’t any males around, female Komodo dragons have other means of reproducing: As they have both male and female sex chromosomes, female dragons can reproduce asexually in a process called parthenogenesis. As the dominant predators on the handful of islands they inhabit, Komodo dragons will eat almost anything, including carrion, deer, pigs, smaller dragons, and even large water buffalo. When hunting, Komodo dragons rely on camouflage and patience, lying in wait for passing prey. When a victim ambles by, the dragon springs, using its sharp claws, and serrated, shark-like teeth to eviscerate its prey. The Komodo dragon has venom glands loaded with toxins that lower blood pressure, cause massive bleeding, prevent clotting, and induce shock. Dragons bite down with serrated teeth and pull back with powerful neck muscles, resulting in huge gaping wounds. The venom then quickens the loss of blood and sends the prey into shock. Animals that escape the jaws of a Komodo will only feel lucky briefly. Dragons can calmly follow an escapee for miles as the venom takes effect, using their keen sense of smell to home in on the corpse. A dragon can eat a whopping 80 percent of its body weight in a single feeding. Threats to survival While asexual reproduction does allow female Komodo dragons to replenish their population—an evolutionary advantage—it has a significant drawback: This reproduction process only results in sons. The dearth of other females within a population has led to evidence of inbreeding. The reptile’s reluctance to stray far from home exacerbates the issue as the species’ population declines and fragments. Humans have also posed a threat to the Komodo dragon’s survival. People have burned the Komodo dragon’s habitat to clear it for other uses, while poachers target this reptile and its prey. Tourists, too, offer food handouts and disrupt the dragons’ mating process—which led the government of Indonesia to consider a temporary closure of Komodo Island, one of several on which they’re found, to tourism. But tourists are also important to conservation efforts, as the economic boost they provide incentives to locals to help protect the Komodo dragon. In 1980, Indonesia established Komodo National Park to protect the Komodo dragon and its habitat. This 700-square-mile refuge is also home to species such as the orange-footed scrub fowl and Timor deer, as well as a rich marine environment supporting whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, corals, sponges, manta rays, and more than a thousand species of fish. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Komodo National Park has established patrols to prevent poaching. It also works with local communities to build awareness of the species and the importance of protecting it. According to nationalgeographic.com

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The key concept here is the 1996 spelling reform — and contrary to many other issues it introduced, the ss/ß question has remained constant throughout all later modifications of the rules. In the 19th century, there were two different standards on when to use ß and when not. One tradition, founded by Johann Christian August Heyse, bases the choice on phonologic arguments, while the other, traced back to Johann Christoph Adelung, chooses based on typographic and morphological arguments. None of the following discussion applies to Swiss (standard and spoken) German. The German-speaking community of Switzerland stopped using ß already in the early 20th century. In Switzerland, ß is never to be used except maybe for proper nouns originating in Germany/Austria/Luxemburg/South Tyrol. Instead, ss is always used. Before the 1996 reform, the Adelung spelling (German article) was used. It dictated that ss should be used only between vowels that belonged to the same stem and if the preceeding vowel is short, while ß is to be used before consonants and at the end of a morpheme. This meant that similar words with very similar pronunciation were written differently based on the question of whether the /s/ sound was at the end of the word or not. For essen, it is mostly the difference between wir essen and ihr eßt that jumps to mind — the first two phonemes are pronounced identically yet the spelling differs. According to Adelung, essen is spelt: Adelung’s spelling makes a lot more sense in the context of blackletter typesetting, whence the ligature ß originally developped from. Since 1996, the Heyse spelling (German article) is in use. As mentioned, it bases the spelling on a phonologic argument alone, namely that a short vowel should be followed by a double consonant as is true for most other consonant sounds (the di- and trigraphs ch and sch being the most prominent exceptions). With the Heyse spelling, the pronunciation of the vowel (short or long) can thus immediately be deduced. And according to that spelling, essen is spelt: Note how all the vowels are short and the ss spelling is constant. Also Note that the past tense of essen is unaffected. It is always aß and derived — the a sound is long. In blackletter type, the choice of spelling was more or less arbitrary; the question boiled down to whether there should be a ligature or a combination of ſ and s in a specific word. However, in antiqua typefaces a potentially important distinction may be lost when switching from Adelung to Heyse (while others are gained): the word Fassende can be interpreted as Fass-Ende in Heyse spelling while that would be Faßende in Adelung spelling. (The example is highly artificial though; the two words differ in more.) Another verb whose spelling changed with the reform and which does not feature stem vowel variation is küssen so it may be a better example: Ich küsse (both) Du küßt (Adelung)/küsst (Heyse) Er küßt (Adelung)/küsst (Heyse) Wir küssen (both) Ihr küßt (Adelung)/küsst (Heyse) Sie küssen (both) The ü vowel is pronounced identically in all cases. Native speakers from Germany and Austria will either consistently use the Adelung spelling if they are more than approximately 30 years old, did not learn the new spelling at school and never bothered to adopt it later, or they will consistently use the Heyse spelling if they are younger and learnt it at school or actively decided to transition between them after the reform. If someone uses ißt in one sentence but isst in the next, everybody in Germany and Austria will consider that an error. As mentioned above, Swiss will consistently use ss all the way through, but will possibly recognise correct or incorrect usage of ß if they use German or Austrian written media a lot.

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CIVIL WAR RESISTANCE - The county draft roll of August 1864 had over 600 names, and only 150 men answered the call. In June 1863 assistant marshal David Cathcart was shot in Knox Township by draft dodgers working as loggers. Homes were set on fire in Graham Township by draft dodgers while deserters were looting throughout the county. Copperheads liberated arrested deserters in Troutville, and secret societies were formed to resist the draft and gather slaves. In October 1864, recruitment officer Col. Cyrus Butler was killed in Lawrence Township by draft deserter Joseph Lounsberry. Afterwards, the government sent troops to the county. CABIN - Tom Adams built his log cabin in Kellytown, Knox Township in 1861. He lived here with his wife, son and daughter. Adams enlisted in 1862 and deserted from the 149th "Bucktails in 1863. A party was being held by known deserters in the cabin in December 1864. Soldiers were tipped off and marched to Kellytown to make arrests. After Adams was killed, the cabin was occupied by the Barnett family. BLOODY KNOX - Capt. Southworth marched troops from Philipsburg to Knox Township. On the night of December 13, 1864, Co. C 16th VRC (Veterans Reserve Corp) of the Union Army surrounded Tom Adams's log cabin in Kellytown and requested the surrender of deserters and draft dodgers. Deserter Tom Adams fired and killed federal soldier Edgar L. Reed of New Hampshire. Shots were fired killing deserter Adams in the yard. Adams is buried in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Reed is buried in the Union Cemetery, Philipsburg. Eighteen men were arrested that night at the log cabin in Kellytown, and within a month 150 more were incarcerated. Only New York City had more civil violence than Clearfield County during the war, which ended four months later. Annual Clearfield County Historical Society Apple Cider Outing and open house at the historic Bloody Knox cabin in Kellytown, along state Route 453. Something to learn and do for all ages! The first 50 children will get a free pumpkin to decorate and take home. Make apple cider on our 1890s press! Also demonstrating churning butter, cooking apple butter and making sauerkraut, adults are welcome to help! Enjoy samples of our cider, both regular and apple butter and sauerkraut. Try the home-made doughnuts and coffee prepared over a bonfire, while taking a tour of the property and cabin of Bloody Knox. History booklets of Bloody Knox Civil War event, as well as maple syrup and apple cider are available for purchase. Info call CCHS (814) 765-6125

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Monte Testaccio is a 150 foot high artificial hill, spans an entire city block and was ancient Rome’s garbage dump. The mount is located in the southern part of central Rome near the Tiber River. An amphora (from the Greek words amphi “on both sides” and phoreus “bearer’) was a large, two-handled pottery jug that would hold about 6 gallons of wine, olive oil or garum, three of the most common products imported into Rome and exported out of Rome. The reason most think the amphora has a pointed bottom is because it is an ideal shape for shipping. This writer is not convinced that is the only reason. Perhaps someone with knowledge of oenology could research this and enlighten us as to the benefit(s) of a cylindrical shape for wine. Amphoras could be, thus stacked, for sale or exported/imported in ships like the above picture. For household use, an amphora would have had a container. The fact Monte Testaccio is near the Tiber River indicates these amphoras, filled with oil or wine, were imported into Rome via the River, decanted/transferred to other amphora or to smaller vessels and resold in Rome’s markets. [CLICK HERE for article on Trajan’s Market] The reason the imported jars could not be reused is that wine or olive oil residues seeped into the clay, turned rancid and prohibited re-use. It seems from the layers of amphoras in the hill that they were broken in half and stacked carefully to reduce the risk of landslides. In order to mollify the rancid smells coming from the jars, lime was sprinkled on top. On the jars were stamps from the factory where the jar was made called “potters’ stamps.” And the jars often had tutli picti: painted or stamped information recording the origin of the jar, the weight of the oil/wine in the jar, the names of people who weighed and documented the contents of the jar, the name of the merchant who exported the jar(s) and even the location of the farm where the wine/oil originated. Certainly their standards to avoid fraud were as rigorous or more so as our modern standards. Some of these inscriptions even record the names of family businesses, consortiums or joint enterprises that exported wines/olive oil and other products into Rome: e.g. ”the partners Hyacinthus, Isidore and Pollio,” and an apparent brother/sister firm “the two Junii, Melissus and Melissa.” The importance of simple clay pots to trade and to the practical needs of everyday life in the ancient world cannot be overemphasized. Monte Testaccio and its millions of clay amphoras are just a very small testimony to thousands of years of “containing,” of buying and selling and of garbage management.—Sandra Sweeny Silver “Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 c. 760-700 BC

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Ganguly, Kadambini (1861-1923) one of the two first female graduates and the first qualified female doctor in Bengal. Born in Kolkata on 18 July 1861, her father was Braja Kishor Basu, who hailed from Barisal and was the headmaster of a government school. Despite getting enormous help and encouragement from her father, she had to struggle hard to pursue her education as, at that time, there was no girls' school where she could study beyond primary level. However, opportunities started to unfold as Annette Ackroyd, an enlightened English woman, came to Kolkata in December 1872 and, with the help of her Brahmo friends, including manomohan ghosh, Dwarakanath Ganguly, Durgamohan Das and Annada Charan Khastagir, established, in September 1873, the first girls' school for 'higher education' (i.e. high school education), Hindu Mahila Vidyalay. Dwarakanath Ganguly, who had earlier edited a women's monthly, called Abala Bandhab (1869), was appointed its headmaster. Even though the school lost some of its steam with the marriage of Annette Ackroyd to henry beveridge, it was revived and rejuvenated in June 1876 by the progressive Brahmos and was named Banga Mahila Vidyalay. The school decided to follow the syllabus prescribed by Kolkata University for its Entrance Examination. Two years later in 1878, it was merged with Bethune School, which retained its name. In 1879 Kadambini passed her Entrance Exam as the first girl ever to gain this distinction; and was admitted, as the only student, to a class what was the beginning of Bethune College. In 1883, along with Chandramukhi Bose, a Bengali Christian, she qualified as one of the first two female graduates in the whole of the British Empire. Chandramukhi later became the first female MA. After completing her graduation, Kadambini decided to study medicine in the face of strong opposition from some teachers of Kolkata Medical College. She also had to face tough hostility when she took her final exam as one of the examiners, known to be opposed to women studying medicine, failed her by one mark. The college, however, gave her a special degree that permitted her to practise medicine. Conservative Hindus were unsympathetic towards her since she had taken her Entrance Exam and became more so when she was admitted to medicine. One of the popular Hindu periodicals, Babgabasi, indeed, started a campaign of hatred against her when she started working as a doctor, vilifying her for not being properly qualified. Although the court for libel eventually imprisoned the editor, Kadambini took the hostility of Bangbasi as a challenge and went to Britain in March 1893, where she did higher medical diplomas from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin Universities. She was the first Indian woman to have achieved this rare distinction. In her personal life, she married at the age of twenty-one a widower, 39 (and her teacher), Dwaraka Nath Ganguly. The marriage outraged not only conservative Hindus, but some of Dwarakanath's close Brahmo friends as well. Apart from being a doctor, she was also a philanthropist and a patriot. Along with swarna kumari devi, she represented Bengal in 1889 session of the indian national congress. She was also one of the organisers of the Women's Conference held in Kolkata in 1906. As a philanthropist, she supported the cause of the women labourers in the tea gardens of Assam and those in Bihar coal mines. [Ghulam Murshid] Bibliography Chitra Dev, Mahila Daktar: Bhin Graher Basinda, Ananda Publishers, Kolkata, 1994; D Kopf, Brahmo Smaj and the Shaping of the Modern Indian Mind, Princeton U. Press, 1979; Ghulam Murshid, Reluctant Debutante: Response of Bengali Women to Modernization, Sahitya Samsad, Rajshahi,' 1983.

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How to treat tongue diseases? Your tongue can tell a lot about your health. For example if your tongue is bright red it shows a deficiency of vitamin B12, folic acid or iron. A black color tongue shows poor hygiene or diabetes. The tongue is made of group pf muscles and are all attached to the floor of the mouth. The tongue is used for swallowing, tasting and chewing food. It also helps us to speak. A pink moist and slightly white in color tongue is considered healthy. Tongue is a very good measure of the well-being of the body. There are many types of tongue problems, disease like Oral thrush, discoloration, taste concerns, difficulty with movement. The causes vary harmless to serious. A tongue cancer can be related to factors such as drinking alcohol or smoking. Poor oral hygiene, viral infections and even stress effects on your tongue. A sore throat feeling is hard to ignore. With soreness the tongue can have pain, red patches, swelling and burning sensation. There are many home remedies that can ease the soreness. Aloe Vera is known as a soothing agent. This can be applying to your tongue and it will give a sore tongue a soothing effect. For swelling and pain on your tongue you can rinse with baking soda and warm water. Paste of baking soda and warm water can also help out to ease the swelling and pain. Gargling of salt water is also another way of treating inflammation and it prevents infection. Honey is known as antibacterial and is very effective in treating wounds. Coconut oil is also antifungal and is used to heal a sore tongue. With cotton ball apply coconut oil to the effective area and rub gently or it can be used as swishing around in your mouth and then spit out. Soreness caused by burning mouth or dry mouth can be healed by ice or drinking cold water as ice has numbing qualities. Milk of magnesia can help relieve pain and promote healing. There are many treatments out there for which you can go to local drug store and they will treat your tongue. If tongue soreness is due to any vitamin deficiency doctor will advice you taking those multivitamin or Vitamin B complex supplements and it will soothe your soreness. Avoid spicy food as it will worsen your tongue condition. Instead eat bland foods, oatmeal, mashed potatoes it will not give you that irritation feeling. Home remedies and these mild treatments can help reduce infections, inflammatory conditions and tongue soreness. However, chronic disease like cancer cannot be treated at home and need medical treatment. Syphilis is a bacterial infection and it cause sores. You need to take full course of antibiotics to cure the infection. For oral thrush antifungal are required. Steroids are used to treat inflammation caused by mouth sores. For dry mouth prescriptions to increase saliva production is given. Oral cancer treatment requires chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. Whenever you see changes in your tongue like bumps, change in color or sores that will last for more than a week followed with fever, bleeding gums, rash, and inability to drink you need to consult the doctor as he will find out the right cause and will advice you right oral hygiene.

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Pierson in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic) Lewis Log Cabin Barberville Pioneer Settlement The log cabin is the only building at the settlement that is not original to Florida. Jim Lewis of Georgia built it in 1876. In 1992 his descendants purchased the cabin and sponsored it’s transportation and reconstruction. It is an excellent example of Cracker Vernacular architecture. Built up off the ground and having steeply pitched roof allows air movement up through the structure. There is no center ridgepole. Originally, the wide porches would have encompassed three sides to shade the interior from the hot sun. One ridge end was enclosed for a storeroom. It has been re-purposed as a kitchen. The original kitchen was a separate building behind the cabin. Erected by Barberville Pioneer Settlement. Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Settlements & Settlers. Location. 29° 11.021′ N, 81° 25.442′ W. Marker is in Pierson, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from Lightfoot Lane south of County Road 3, on the right when travelingTouch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1776 Lightfoot Lane, Pierson FL 32180, United States of America. Touch for directions. Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Convict Cage Wagon (within shouting distance of this marker); Quarter's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Settlement Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Huntington Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tomoka Turpentine Still (about 300 feet away); Homemade Sugar Cane Syrup Production (about 300 feet away); Pierson Depot (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pierson. Also see . . . Barberville Pioneer Settlement. Barberville Pioneer Settlement was founded in 1976 and is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization registered with the State Florida. The centerpiece of the Barberville Pioneer Settlement is the original Barberville Central High School (c 1919), a National Register of Historic Places site. Many historical buildings and artifacts that may otherwise have been destroyed have been relocated to the “Settlement’s” grounds. The site is also the original home of Volusia County’s oldest two story brick residence, the Joseph Underhill House (c 1879). (Submitted on June 21, 2019.) Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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ye olde ABCs |firstname.lastname@example.org|10/26/05 at 19:24:57|shearluck|xx|0|18.104.22.168|[quote]Big cats prowled London's tower Two lion skulls unearthed at the Tower of London have been dated to Medieval times, shedding light on the lost institution of the "Royal Menagerie". It also shows the relationship between England's early monarchs and the "king of beasts" was not just a symbolic one. The lions may have been among the first to turn up in Northern Europe since the big cats went extinct in the region at the end of the last Ice Age. The menagerie was a popular tourist attraction, hosting exotic animals. Lions were particularly prized as the living emblems of the royal arms of England, much like modern mascots Jeremy Ashbee, English Heritage The project is a collaboration between scientists from Liverpool John Moores University and London's Natural History Museum. The menagerie was established by King John, who reigned in England from 1199-1216, and is known to have held lions and bears. It was finally closed in 1835, on the orders of the Duke of Wellington. The remaining animals were moved to the Zoological Society's Gardens in Regent's Park, now known as London Zoo. "The menagerie seems to have been a private collection for the king, a sign that he enjoyed good relations with foreign monarchs, who presented him with animals," said Jeremy Ashbee of English Heritage, curator of the Tower of London. "Lions were particularly prized as the living emblems of the royal arms of England, much like modern mascots." The big cats found at the Tower are thought to have been kept in the menagerie, but its actual location on the grounds is still unknown. Edward I had a semi-circular structure - later known as the "lion tower" - built in the south-western corner of the Tower in 1276-7. By the 16th Century, historians know that this housed the Royal Menagerie. "Finding two virtually complete big cat skulls dating back to the 13th and 15th Centuries from the moat adjacent to the Middle and Lion Towers suggests they were kept in this area," said project leader Dr Hannah O'Regan of Liverpool John Moores University. Unearthed in the 1930s, the big cat skulls have been stored at the Natural History Museum for the last 70 years. In addition to the lion skulls, the researchers also analysed a leopard skull and the skulls of 19 dogs. The best preserved lion skull was radiocarbon dated to between AD 1280 and 1385, making it the earliest Medieval big cat known in Britain. The period when it lived covers the reigns of Edward I, II and III, when the lion tower was built. The second lion skull was dated using the same method to AD 1420-1480. The leopard skull, which was badly damaged, dated to between 1440 and 1625, which covers the Plantagenet reign, the Tudors and Stuarts. Despite their royal status, the cats were not treated with ceremony when they died, instead being dumped - unskinned - in the Tower's moat. Details of the work appear in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology. Story from BBC NEWS: Published: 2005/10/24 14:47:04 GMT © BBC MMV

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Armenia, Republic of Dr Sahak Ohanyan Military Medical Department Basic Task of the Military Medical Service - Provides an Overview of Military Medical Support to Armed Forces Operations - Explains Roles and Responsibilities in Military Medical Support - Describes Military Medical Support Casualty Management, Medical Logistics, and Medical Information Management - Details Military Medical Protection Casualty Prevention, Preventive Medicine, and Health Surveillance - Covers Military Medical Support across the Range of Military Operations - Addresses Military Medical Planning Considerations and Medical Logistics Main objectives of the medical service - The health protection and strengthening of the personnel of the Armed Forces and their equal civil servants. - Full medical organization and support to ensure the Armed Forces measures and daily task. - Epidemiological, sanitary and environmental observation and control security provision of military personnel. - The constant fighting and mobilization readiness, assurance and improvement of the Armed Forces Medical Service. - Entire medical support to the sick and wounded military personnel in outpatient, inpatient, rehabilitation and complete organization of medical expertise. - Organization of the acquisition of medical equipment, property, medicines, disinfectants their target allocation, control of efficient use and organization of medical equipment maintenance and repair. - Military Medical Service Regiment and Hospital Rings, Units supply, strengthening and modernization. - Military medical science, training, scientific research and development of relevant literature. - The statistical analysis of the armed forces general and seasonal diseases, growth factors of diseases and injuries, disclosure of their medical and general mitigation recommendations reports to the superior commanders. - The organization of special military medical training, conferences for a different level of armed forces personnel, and professional training, conferences for a different level of military medical personnel in cooperation with Civilian Healthcare Organization. - The development of military medicine and determination of its most important areas, considering and creating conceptual, doctrinal and directive documents. Aviation Medicine Service is part of Central Military Hospital. The main task of Aviation Medicine Service organizes health protection, appropriate medical treatment and carries out objective medical expertise to the flight personnel of Army Air Force, special forces, paratroopers, air- rescuers of Ministry of Emergency Situations etc. - Role 1-field area or medical point (paramedics, medics or doctors), - Role 2-regional hospital or medical group, - Role 3- and 4 central hospital, - Role 4-specialized clinics (MOH).

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What are the disadvantages of tube tyres? No Unwanted Friction While driving at high speeds, a tube type tyre will have friction with the tyre, which increases the temperature of the tube and there are chances of the tube exploding. A tyre/ tube explosion at high speeds calls for disaster. Is it safe to use tube in tubeless tyre? Risk of puncture – The tyres that are specifically designed for tubes consist of a smooth inner surface, while it’s not the case with tubeless tyres. If a tube is placed inside a tubeless tyre, consequently, the tube can rub abrasively due to the roughness of the tyre and cause a puncture. Can you put tubes in tubeless motorcycle tires? To insert a tube in a tubeless tire is a bit more difficult. You’ll need to remove the valve stem from the tire too (because the tube obviously has a valve stem already) and tubeless tires are often a bit thicker and harder to get off the bead. Which is better tubeless or tube tyre in bike? Tubeless tires offer better traction, allowing you to corner better and climb more easily- Because you don’t have to worry about pinch flats, you can run tubeless tires at a much lower air pressure than tubed tires. Usually, about 10 psi lower is safe. Are tube tyres good? Despite the drawbacks, tubed tyres do have certain advantages over tubeless tyres. Firstly, they cost lesser than their counterparts and can be repaired for peanuts. The tyre is also generally composed of a soft compound which means when it comes to gripping the road surface, these tyres are the best in the business. What’s the difference between tubed and tubeless tires? The construction of tubeless tyres is the same as tubular tyres. The difference is that they don’t have a tube (internal tube) to hold the pressurized air; instead, they are held between the rim of the wheel and the tyre. Can a tubeless tyre burst? You won’t need to worry much about tyre burst However, such unexpected situations could be rarely seen on tubeless tyres because the air would slowly escape through punctures as stated before, which create much lower pressure than the rapid air leak. Tyre burst rarely happens, but when it does, it may explode. What are the disadvantages of tubeless tyres? - More expensive. … - Fitting is messier and more time consuming. - Removal often requires good grip strength. … - Air and sealant can escape (‘burping’) if the tyre bead comes away from the rim due to a sudden impact or extreme cornering force. - Sealants that coagulate need topping up every six months. Are tube type tires airtight? Tubeless tires are designed to be airtight. Tube-type tires are made to work with a separate air-holding component that holds the pressurized air — the inner tube. What is a tubed tire? Tubed tires are made up of two components, an exterior which is what you see, and an interior tube, which is separate from the tire itself and is used to hold the air giving the tire its shape. The exterior tire must be tough enough to endure riding great distances and withstand hitting tough and uneven surfaces. What are the advantage of tubeless tyre over tube tyre? The rim of the wheel and the tire form an airtight seal. The rate of deflation of these tyres is less as compared to the ones with tube. Tubeless tyres weigh less, thus reducing un-sprung weight of the vehicle. This improves the performance of the vehicle by improving the maneuverability and handling. Are tubeless tyres worth it? Put simply, proponents of tubeless technology say a tubeless setup provides advantages in several key areas important to road cyclists: speed, comfort, grip and puncture protection. The absence of an inner tube is key to a faster setup, according to Marchment.

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In Kubernetes, a service is a set of pods that provides and IP and/or DNS name for the pods to be accessed. This is the entry point for you app. Say you launch a pod or pods with a python api and a Postgres database, you will need a service to connect that to the outside world. If you are here for the quick answer, here it is. Otherwise, continue to Getting Started. Save the following to a file apiVersion: v1 kind: Service metadata: name: MyService spec: type: LoadBalancer ports: - port: 8080 # the port for users to access targetPort: 3000 # the port our app runs on internally Then use the following command. kubectl apply -f service.yaml If running locally: kubectl port-forward MyService 8080:8080 We will be working with minikube for most tutorials. This creates a local kubernetes cluster that you can develop on. Feel free to use another kubernetes cluster for these tutorials as well. There will be articles underneath our kubernetes tags on how to run clusters on multiple providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. Once you have minikube installed, start the cluster using the following command. Before we create a service, we first need an app. Let's start by launching the following deployment which will be a nginx container that serves http requests on port 80. Create a file called deployment.yml and add the following. apiVersion: apps/v1 kind: Deployment metadata: name: nginx-app spec: selector: matchLabels: app: nginx-app template: metadata: labels: app: nginx-app spec: containers: - name: nginx image: nginx:latest ports: - containerPort: 80 Now, we can create the pod using the following. kubectl apply -f deployment.yml Check the status of our deployment using the get deployment command. kubectl get deployment NAME READY STATUS RESTARTS AGE nginx 1/1 Running 0 74s At the moment, we are unable to access our pod, so we will need a service. The service below will allow us to expose the port 80 by using the selector that matches our deployment. selector: app: nginx-app Create a file called services.yml and add the following: apiVersion: v1 kind: Service metadata: name: nginx-service labels: app: nginx-app spec: ports: - port: 80 selector: app: nginx-app Now, create the service using the following: kubectl apply -f services.yml We can get the status of our service with the get service command. $ kubectl get service NAME TYPE CLUSTER-IP EXTERNAL-IP PORT(S) AGE kubernetes ClusterIP 10.96.0.1 <none> 443/TCP 212d nginx-service ClusterIP 10.109.88.45 <none> 80/TCP 16s Now, our service can be access internally via other services, but not externally. If we were deploying this on a managed cluster like AWS, we can add type: LoadBalancer to our service and AWS will create a LB and assign an IP for us. Note this will not work on our local machine. apiVersion: v1 kind: Service metadata: name: nginx-service labels: app: nginx-app spec: type: LoadBalancer ports: - port: 80 selector: app: nginx-app kubectl apply -f services.yml However, since we are running locally, we need to use the kubectl port-forward svc/nginx-service 4000:80 You will then see the following: Forwarding from 127.0.0.1:4000 -> 80 Forwarding from [::1]:4000 -> 80 Open up http://localhost:4000/ and you will see the nginx landing page. Let's end by cleaning up our resource. Run the following commands to delete our deployment and service. kubectl delete deployment nginx-app kubectl delete service nginx-service

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Use multiple qualifiers to split strings You need to split a string into multiple fields , But the separator ( And the space around it ) It's not fixed . string Object's split() Method is only suitable for very simple string segmentation , It doesn't allow multiple separators or indefinite spaces around them . When you need to cut strings more flexibly , Best use re.split() Method ： 'asdf fjdk; afed, fjek,asdf, foo' import re re.split(r'[;,\s]\s*', line) ['asdf', 'fjdk', 'afed', 'fjek', 'asdf', 'foo']line = function re.split() It's very practical , Because it allows you to specify multiple regular patterns for the separator . such as , In the example above , The separator can be a comma , Semicolons or spaces , And it's followed by any space . As long as the pattern is found , The entities on either side of the matching separator are returned as elements in the result . The return result is a list of fields , This heel str.split() The return value type is the same . When you use re.split() Function time , It is important to note whether the regular expression contains a bracket to capture the group . If capture packets are used , Then the matched text will also appear in the result list . such as , Take a look at the results of this code run ： r'(;j,j\s)\s*', line) fields ['asdf', ' ', 'fjdk', ';', 'afed', ',', 'fjek', ',', 'asdf', ',', 'foo'] >>>fields = re.split( Getting split characters is also useful in some cases . such as , You may want to keep the split string , Used to reconstruct a new output string later ： ::2] > delimiters = fields[1::2] + [''] > values ['asdf', 'fjdk', 'afed', 'fjek', 'asdf', 'foo'] > delimiters [' ', ';', ',', ',', ',', ''] > # Reform the line using the same delimiters > ''.join(v+d for v,d in zip(values, delimiters)) 'asdf fjdk;afed,fjek,asdf,foo' >> values = fields[ If you don't want to keep the split string in the result list , But if you still need to use parentheses to group regular expressions , Make sure your group is a non capture group , Form like (?:...) . such as ： r'(?:,j;j\s)\s*', line) ['asdf', 'fjdk', 'afed', 'fjek', 'asdf', 'foo'] >>>re.split(

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In the Amazon, the rivers are responsible for meeting the main needs of the population. The region is bathed by approximately 10 thousand km of watershed and the cities are located mostly on the fringes of these waterways, creating unique and challenging geographical conditions for the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure. Such complexity makes the North the least connected region in Brazil. According to a survey done by the Brazilian Army, between 2005 and 2014 the Western Amazon made little progress in terms of connectivity, forming a barrier named the “Digital Tordesillas”. The communication services are provided mostly via satellite. The exceptions are the capital Manaus and the locations in the Manaus – Porto Velho and Manaus – Boa Vista routes, currently served by optical fiber. In the near future, the municipalities in the Manaus – Coari route and the Calha Norte route, between the cities of Macapá and Manaus, will be served via terrestrial optical fiber networks. In the rest of the countryside of Amazonas, access to the network is poor, and having more speed means higher costs. However, by the end of 2015, the population from 52 municipalities in Amazonas will enjoy connectivity at multiple gigabits through the Connected Amazon Program (Programa Amazônia Conectada), which aims to build an optical fiber infrastructure with an approximate length of 8000 km, through the riverbeds of the Amazonian rivers. The program is led by the Army and has RNP, Brazil’s national research and education network, as one of its main partners, as well as the Amazonas Data Processing Company (Prodam), the Amazonas State Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and the Amazon Environmental Research Institute (Ipaam). The expectation is for the legacy of Connected Amazon to make a series of data network services feasible for the population of the countryside of the state, to support regional development. Eduardo Grizendi, RNP’s Engineering and Operations director, believes that this new network infrastructure will serve, at multiple gigabits, about 160 teaching and research institutions not only from the state of Amazonas, but from the entire region. “RNP has Points of Presence at the capital of every state comprising the Amazonian region, in addition to optical fiber metropolitan networks in Amazonas, Pará and Amapá. That is, the program has a great impact in generating knowledge and qualified human resources in the region, promoting its scientific, economic and social development,” the director states. By the end of 2017, the forecast is to construct three information highways through the beds of rivers Juruá, Purus and Madeira, in addition to the channels of Rio Negro and Solimões rivers. In a later moment, the idea is to extend this connectivity to the neighboring countries, creating an international connective alternative. According to the chief of the Integrated Center for Telematics of the Brazilian Army, general Decílio Sales, the challenge will be managing this infrastructure as a service after the deployment. For more information please contact our contributor(s):

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Human activities are the most significant factor in the striking increase in atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs) during the past century. Increased GHG levels are the primary cause of human-caused climate change. Critical impacts of global climate change are already occurring locally; in the Pacific Northwest, the consequences of climate change include: Water and snow - Decreased water for irrigation, fish, and summertime hydropower production and increased urban demand for water, leading to increased conflicts over the resource. - Warmer winter temperatures and increased winter precipitation are projected to reduce the winter snowpack. This will also delay the opening of the ski season, shorten the length of the season, and increase the likelihood of rain when ski areas are open. The impacts are greater for mid-elevation ski areas (~3,000 to 4,000 feet) than for those at higher elevations. - Increased difficulties for migration and spawning due to increased winter floods, decreased summer streamflow, and increased water temperatures. - Potential increases in forest fires. - Overall, the Pacific Northwest is likely to see increased forest growth region-wide over the next few decades followed by decreased forest growth as temperature increases overwhelm the ability of trees to make use of higher winter precipitation and higher carbon dioxide. - Potential for extinction of local populations and loss of biological diversity if environmental shifts outpace species migration rates and interact negatively with population dynamics. Coastal flooding and erosion - Increased coastal erosion and beach loss due to rising sea levels - Increased landslides due to increased winter rainfall - Permanent inundation, especially in south Puget Sound around Olympia - Increased coastal flooding due to sea level rise and increased winter streamflow from interior and coastal watersheds. - Many crops will grow better with higher CO2 and a longer growing season before temperatures substantially increase, provided there is sufficient water. However, some pests and weeds will be similarly advantaged. Low-value irrigated crops may have difficulty competing for less abundant water. King County has taken a number of actions to begin addressing the challenges presented by climate change. These actions include: - The King County Strategic Climate Action Plan that includes four Executive Orders directing King County agencies to address climate change in the areas of transportation, land use, renewable energy, and environmental management. - Development of the Preparing for Climate Change Guidebook external link Download PDF in conjunction with the University of Washington's Climate Impacts Group external link and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability external link . The Washington State Environmental Policy Act external link requires environmental review of development proposals that may have a significant adverse impact on the environment. If a proposed development is subject to SEPA, the project proponent is required to complete the SEPA checklist. The checklist includes questions relating to the development's air emissions. The emissions that have traditionally been considered cover smoke, dust, and industrial and automobile emissions. The SEPA checklist is available online. King County is the first local government in the nation to officially add greenhouse gas emissions to the environmental review of construction projects. King County's policy covers projects undergoing environmental review mandated by the SEPA and applies to the County's own developments as well as projects where the County is the lead permitting agency.

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Yadnapunda Creek, Matthewson Spring 2012 Aquatic Ecosystem Condition Report - Dry in autumn and spring 2012 - Likely to be enriched with nutrients when wet because the catchment is grazed by stock - Some bank erosion caused by stock and native animals accessing the creekbed - Riparian vegetation consisted of native trees and shrubs About the location Yadnapunda Creek is a medium-sized intermittent stream that rises east from Wilpena Pound in the Southern Flinders Ranges and flows in an easterly direction before eventually discharging into Wilpena Creek to the south of Martins Well. Wilpena Creek flows into the Siccus River and then drains onto the plains on the southern edge of Lake Frome; flow only extends through the creek system and onto the plains during exceptionally wet years. The dominant land use in the 10,398 hectare catchment, upstream from the site sampled, is grazing natural vegetation. The monitoring site was located off an unsealed road to Hawker, about 35 km east from Wilpena. The creek was given a Good rating because the site sampled showed evidence of relatively minor changes in ecosystem structure and function. There was evidence of human disturbance including stock accessing the banks and causing some erosion but the stream provides physical habitat complexity and supports a range of native aquatic and riparian plants. The 2 m wide spring occurs within a broad 200 m wide channel, and both habitats were dry in autumn and spring 2012. No macroinvertebrate or water quality data was consequently available for this site. The sediments were dominated by detritus, clay and sand, with smaller amounts of gravel and silt also present. Samples taken from below the surface were sands and showed no signs that the sediments were recently anaerobic, or lacking in oxygen. About 10 m of bank showed evidence of erosion caused by cattle and possibly kangaroos accessing the creekbed. Several types of aquatic plants (Cyperus gymnocaulos, Juncus and Typha) were recorded from the dry channel but there was no evidence of any algal remnants among the damp sediments at the site. The riparian vegetation was dominated by acacias and paperbarks over wattles, chenopods and grasses on the moderately well vegetated banks (50-79% vegetative cover). The surrounding vegetation at the site comprised low native shrubland dominated by wattles, bluebush and samphire. Special environmental features Yadnapunda Creek is a largely natural, ephemeral stream from the low rainfall part of the Flinders Ranges, east from Wilpena Pound. Stock grazing is the dominant land use but limited road access to the catchment prevents many of the other types of disturbances that are normally associated with human settlement. No significant environmental values were recorded from the dry site in 2012. However, a range of insects and mites were recorded from the same location in 1998, so the creek can support a generalist and tolerant aquatic fauna when it holds water. Pressures and management responses |Livestock have direct access at the site and upstream exerting excessive grazing pressure on vegetation, causing sediment erosion and adding excessive nutrients (which leads to habitat disturbance, algal growth and aquatic weeds||The SA Arid Lands Natural Resources Management Board recognizes that both direct and diffuse impacts on aquatic ecosystem condition can occur through direct stock access and excessive grazing pressure from stock and feral herbivores. Technical advice and incentives are offered to land managers in the region, as funding permits, to address these impacts through appropriate activities suitable for the context. In addition, projects are underway across the region to identify, prioritise and address impacts at key aquatic sites.|

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This is also true for students and the writing they do in school. At least it should be true. Students should not just write their essay, paper, report, or story once, then turn it in and be finished with it. A critical part of writing is getting feedback, making changes, adding new content, and trimming out what is not needed. And then doing it again. And again. Thankfully Google Docs has always made it easy for students to write, and then for teachers and peers to leave feedback (text, voice, video, and handwritten), and then for students to make changes to their work. Now though, it is even easier for teachers and students to keep track of those big mile markers when a paper goes from rough draft to revised draft to final copy. Recently Google gave Revision History a face lift, renaming it to Version History and adding the new ability to name specific versions. See below how this new process works, and how you and your students can use this to improve the clarity of the editing process. What is Version History First, the basics… Version History is the new name for Revision History. Basically whenever someone makes a change to a Google Doc (or Slides, Sheets, Drawings, etc.) Google tracks each change, who made the change, and when it was made. This is a powerful tool to see everything that has happened during the writing process. For six ideas on how this tool can be used, see my earlier post "6 awesome uses for Revision History" (back when it was still called Revision History.) To access Version History you need to have edit rights to a document, then do the following: - Click "File" then "Version history" then "See version history". - This will now open a panel on the right. - In the panel you will see entries for all the changes made to the document, along with the date, time, and person who made the change. Each person will have their own color code. - When you click on an entry, the document will refresh to show you the changes that person made, highlighted in their color code. - You can also hover above the changes in the document to see the person’s name in a pop-up. - If you want to see the changes broken down in smaller time increments, click the triangle to the left of the entry. The new feature that has been added to Version History is the ability to name specific versions of the document. This can be very helpful when working on a project that will go through several cycles of writing, then feedback, the revising, then more feedback, and such. For example you may have due dates set for several key versions of the project to be done such as: - Rough Draft - Revised Draft - Final Version Instead of having Version History be one giant list of dates and times and changes, you can now name certain versions of the file. When it is time to turn in the first rough draft, that version can be named "Rough Draft" in the Version History. Here's how: - With the document open, click "File" then "Version history" then "See version history". - The Version History panel will now open on the right. - Expand the entries as needed with the triangle buttons to the left of an entry. - Find the version you are looking for. For example it may be based upon the due date and time you have set for the draft to be complete. - Now click the "3 Dots" button to the right of that entry. - Choose "Name this version" from the drop-down menu. - You can now type in the name for the version, such as "Rough Draft". - This can be repeated as needed when new versions are due. - This process can be done by the student when submitting their current draft, or by the teacher when reviewing the student writing (if desired). You can even make this even easier by doing the following: - Click the toggle switch button for "Only show named versions". - This will hide all of the other smaller changes to the document and just show you the key versions you need to explore. Revision History has always been a powerful tool to investigate student writing. Now as Version History, the option to name versions makes it even easier to see student progress and provide better feedback and assessment. This provides more support for student writing to be a process, with the goal to improve their writing over time with feedback, reflection, and revision. Post by Eric Curts. Bring me to your school, organization, or conference with over 50 PD sessions to choose from. Connect with me on Twitter at twitter.com/ericcurts and on Google+ at plus.google.com/+EricCurts1

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Do dolphins heal their own wounds? Scientists think that dolphins rub against coral to treat wounds on their skin. The New Scientist magazine in May 2022 explained that Bottlenose Dolphins appear to look for specific corals and sea sponges that produce anti-bacterial or hormone-like substances, which may indicate that they are trying to heal their own wounds and infections by rubbing against them. Scientists have observed orcas and Beluga whales rubbing their bodies against underwater sand and pebbles, but similar behaviour in dolpins has not been widely observed. Continue reading “RESEARCH: Dolphins May Be Able to Heal their Own Wounds” What is mucous? Mucous (or mucus) is slimy, slippery, or sticky moisture produced by mucous glands. Amphibians (such as frogs and toads), fish, snails, and slugs produce mucous on their outer skin. The mucous is protection to keep the animal’s skin moist. Mucous also protects them against diseases and germs. Continue reading “What is Mucous?” The Iberian Threeband Slug (Ambigolimax valentianus) is a mollusc in the Limacidae family of air-breathing land slugs; a snail without a shell. It is a terrestrial (land) pulmonate (air-breathing) gastropod (one-footed) mollusc. It is also known as the Greenhouse Slug. The Iberian Threeband Slug is usually pinkish with two faint narrow or broken bands down its body and mantle (shield on its back, behind its head) with a third midline band on the mantle. It has two pairs of retractable tentacles (feelers) on its head. One pair of tentacles is larger with eyespots on the tips. The lower, or smaller tentacles, provide the sense of smell. Continue reading “Iberian Threeband Slug” The East African Keeled Land Slug (Limacidae sp.) is an air-breathing terrestrial mollusc in the Gastropoda order and Limacoidea superfamily of keel-backed (ridgeback) slugs. It is a land snail without a shell. The East African Keeled Land Slug has a long white body with a mantle, a keeled (ridged) back and two pairs of retractable feelers on its head. The upper pair of feelers has eyespots at the tips. The lower pair of feelers contains sense organs. The mantle is a saddle-looking structure behind the head. On one side of the mantle is a respiratory opening, called a pneumostome. The body is also called the tail, which is behind the mantle. It has a ridge down the middle of the back of the tail. Its foot is the flat under-side of the slug. It secretes mucous that it travels on. Continue reading “East African Keeled Land Slug”

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In a recent study evaluating maternal antenatal mood and child development, Milgrom et al. (2019) found that treating depression and anxiety during pregnancy improved neurodevelopmental outcomes in children. In the study, 54 pregnant women were enrolled. All participants were less than 30 weeks pregnant and showed depression and anxiety symptoms during screening. Half of the participants were treated using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and the other half received treatment as usual (TAU) and were considered a comparison group. Information on mothers and their children’s mental health was collected at the beginning of the study, 2 years and 5 years later. Results showed that mothers who were treated for depression and anxiety during pregnancy had children with better psychological, cognitive, behavioral and developmental outcomes. For example, children of treated mothers were found to have better reactivity and self-regulation in response to emotional distress or unexpected change, better motor development, and cognitive performance such as processing speed. Moreover, mothers who completed therapy sessions during pregnancy were found to have lower parental stress 2 years later, compared to mothers who did not. This shows that treating prenatal depression and anxiety is not only beneficial to the child, but also to the mother herself. In sum, studies have shown that maternal distress can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, negatively impacting child development. Fortunately, another line of research has also shown that treating maternal distress during pregnancy can prevent and/or improve adverse developmental outcomes in children. Therefore, healthcare providers as well as pregnant women are urged to pay close attention to depression, anxiety, and stress during pregnancy, in order to treat symptoms should they be experience. This becomes crucial for both the mother and the child’s physical and psychological health. Milgrom, J., Holt, C. J., Bleker, L. S., Holt, C., Ross, J., Ericksen, J., Glover, V., K, J. O., de Rooij, ,S.R., & Gemmill, A. W. (2019). Maternal antenatal mood and child development: an exploratory study of treatment effects on child outcomes up to 5 years. Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 10(2), 221-231. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S2040174418000739 O’Connor, T. G., Monk, C., & Fitelson, E. M. (2014). Practitioner Review: Maternal mood in pregnancy and child development – implications for child psychology and psychiatry. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 55(2), 99-111.

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A new study conducted in the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Connected Test Bed looked into the use of Power over Ethernet (PoE) and whether increased voltage drops can happen in poorly designed systems. The study used a PoE switch, a set of luminaires, and a reference meter to test various designs. The longest cable length was 50 meters. The study found that “guidance offered in ANSI C137.3-2017 does appear to be effective in limiting cable energy losses to 5% in PoE lighting applications, provided that the average cable length on a project does not exceed 50 meters.” Here are some of the findings: - Cable losses were found to decrease with increasing conductor diameter (i.e., numerically smaller wire gauge), as would be expected. No such trend was observed for cable Category, fire rating, or manufacturer; however, considering the study limitations (e.g., the set of cables tested), this does not mean these parameters do not affect cable losses. - Cable power loss can be accurately determined using values reported by the power sourcing equipment (PSE) if the powered device (PD) input power does not vary with cable length. Notably, of the two luminaires used as a lighting load in this study, one did not hold input power constant in this manner, and neither model reported its own power use. The researchers also had recommendations for lighting designers, manufacturers, and installers. They include: - PoE lighting system designers should specify that minimum American Wire Gauge (AWG) must be per ANSI C137.3 guidance, or specify minimum AWG directly if even lower losses are desired. - PoE lighting system designers/suppliers/installers should publish statistics on PoE cable lengths used for each project (e.g., minimum, maximum, mean, median), along with information on each model used (e.g., wire gauge, Category, fire rating, shielding). - Manufacturers of Ethernet cables and connectors (RJ45 plugs) should publish lists of compatible cabling products or parameters relevant to compatibility (e.g., tolerances for overall diameters of cable and insulated conductors) in product documentation. - Given the growth of high-power PoE applications, more Ethernet cable manufacturers should publish rated DCR values specific to each product. Although these values would be expected to fall between standard nominal and maximum values, knowledge of actual representative DCR values would enable selection of cables that minimize energy losses. - PoE switch manufacturers should state measurement accuracy for switch-reported PSE output power in product documentation. In addition, PSE output voltage should be reported by the PoE switch. You can read the entire DoE study hereTagged with Department of Energy, Power Over Ethernet

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Working with the Navajo people and a case of bubonic plague Early in his career Professor Lynn Crismon worked in the US Public Health Service on the Navajo reservation where he learned much about communicable diseases, including bubonic plague. The US Public Health Service (PHS) is a federal agency that addresses public health issues in the United States. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are both parts of the Public Health Service as are the health care that’s provided in federal prisons and the Indian Health Service. Most of the health care professionals are commissioned into the (non-military) uniformed services explains Professor Crismon. After graduation he learned that “the level of pharmacy practice, in the United States at least, was probably higher in the Indian Health Service than it was anywhere else”, and this stimulated him to apply for a post in the service. He was posted to the Gallup Indian Medical Center (in Gallup, New Mexico) which is the referral hospital for the Navajo Indian reservation. The Navajo reservation is about the same size as the state of West Virginia (ca 62,000 sq. Km, about twice the size of Belgium) and is largely rural. “In fact, it was pretty much a third world country inside the United States in northern Arizona, western New Mexico and in a bit of southern Utah – very few towns, a few little villages”, says Professor Crismon. “Most of the people lived in the country, over half of them didn’t have running water or plumbing. They might use a community well that was within a 30- or 40-mile radius and so there were a lot of communicable diseases that that were associated with general poor public health. At that point in time most didn’t speak most didn’t speak English”, he continues. He had only been in post for a short time when he was called to attend a cardiac arrest on a paediatric ward. The patient was a 13-year-old Navajo girl who was thought to be suffering from bubonic plague. He recalls, “The parents did not speak any English and there is no word in Navajo for autopsy. The closest thing would be ‘butcher’ and obviously you’re not going to ask a parent whether you that you can butcher their daughter and so we did CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) on this girl for at least two hours so that the infectious disease physicians could collect all the samples that they needed to be able to confirm that she had bubonic plague and also to confirm that she did not have pneumonic plague, which would have made it highly contagious”. During the procedure he helped with the prolonged CPR and was exposed to the girl’s saliva. It turned out the she did have bubonic plague and he had to take a prophylactic course of tetracycline. It was, he says “an interesting introduction to practice for a brand-new pharmacist”. Unlike the outbreaks in Europe in the Middle Ages where the plague bacteria were carried by fleas on rats, on the Navajo reservation they were carried by fleas on prairie dogs. “People’s dogs would go out and hunt and they’d stick their heads down in the prairie dog mounds and the fleas would jump on them and they’d bring them home”, he explains. A physician colleague contracted bubonic plague in this way but responded well to early treatment, he notes. M. Lynn Crismon is the Behrens Centennial Professor of Pharmacy and Professor of Psychiatry at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. His specialty area is psychiatric pharmacy and clinical psychopharmacology.

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You've heard of the Miranda rights. Everybody has. It is a common police routine and is often referenced in various mediums. The Miranda rights is a direct result of the Miranda v. Arizona court case, which saw Ernesto Miranda’s arrest for the crime of rape and kidnapping in Arizona. This right is quite significant to suspects because they can make sure that the suspect is fairly treated. Ernesto Miranda was on March 9, 1941. As a boy, Miranda began getting into trouble in grade school. Throughout the rest of his life, he would have several run ins with the law. For this particular case, his arrest took place on the 13th of March 1963. At that time, he was working as a laborer. The arrest took place because of the presence of circumstantial evidence which linked him to both the rape and kidnapping of a teenage girl, Lois Ann Jameson, days prior. Following a two-hour interrogation session by the police, Miranda confessed to the charges. Prior to his confession, Miranda was not informed of his rights to counsel or his right to keep silent. During the trail, Alvin Moore, the court-appointed lawyer of Miranda objected to the offering of his client’s written confession as a form of evidence. He reasoned that because his client was not informed of his rights, the confession cannot be truly voluntary. The objection was eventually overruled and Miranda received a sentence of twenty to thirty years of imprisonment on both charges. The sentences were to run concurrently. Miranda v. Arizona was decided in 1966. image source: content.time.com Alvin Moore filed his client’s appeal to the Arizona Supreme Court. He claimed that the confession cannot be considered completely voluntary and was inappropriately admitted into court proceedings. Despite the effort, the decision of the trial court was affirmed by the Arizona Supreme Court. They emphasized that Miranda failed to request a lawyer specifically. SUPREME COURT OPINION Former prosecutor and then Chief Justice Earl Warren delivered the Court’s opinion. The Court ruled that because of the interrogation’s coercive nature, the confession could not be allowed under the Fifth Amendment and Sixth Amendment unless the suspect was made aware of the rights and had waived them. "The person in custody must, prior to interrogation, be clearly informed that he has the right to remain silent, and that anything he says will be used against him in court; he must be clearly informed that he has the right to consult with a lawyer and to have the lawyer with him during interrogation, and that, if he is indigent, a lawyer will be appointed to represent him." Because of that, Miranda’s conviction was overturned. The scenario of what happens when the suspect exercises his rights was also made clear: "If the individual indicates in any manner, at any time prior to or during questioning, that he wishes to remain silent, the interrogation must cease ... If the individual states that he wants an attorney, the interrogation must cease until an attorney is present. At that time, the individual must have an opportunity to confer with the attorney and to have him present during any subsequent questioning." The dissenting justices, however, accused the majority of overreacting to the coercive interrogations problem. Following the case, the Miranda Rights concept was enshrined in United States law. Miranda himself was retried and convicted, although he was later paroled in 1972 and died years later via stabbing incident on January 31, 1976. The suspect, a Mexican national by the name of Eseziquiel Moreno, fled prosecution.

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Ice cream, telescopes, bank notes, calculus, dictionaries, calculators. The 1600’s have been so full of discoveries that this time is dubbed the Scientific Revolution, but this logical way of thinking is not restricted to science. You remember a couple of podcasts ago, we talked about Vincenzo Galileo, Galileo’s dad and the guy who suggests going back to solo melody and accompaniment? What you’re about to hear may blow your mind, but he also suggests we have twelve notes in an octave, not just seven. Talk about earth-shattering. It’s not long after Vincenzo’s proposal that Jean-Philippe Rameau, bewigged, bejewelled composer, writes one of THE MOST IMPORTANT WORKS EVER IN THE HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC - his Treatise on Harmony. Available now at all good book shops. With this treatise, Rameau brings together all the ideas about harmony that have been developing organically over the last few centuries. He takes the notes of the harmonic series, with the octaves, fifths and thirds as the most important, and organises a logical system where these important notes played together make triads – the building blocks of our harmony to this day. It’s triads that make the blues blue and make music sweet and sad. With this system, we move from ancient Greek and church modes to major and minor tonality and the world of keys – C minor, E flat major etc. In a neat parallel with another part of nature, the notes of the basic triad align with the primary colours - red, yellow and blue are the first, third and fifth colours in the rainbow. By now you may have noticed how codified Western Music is becoming – with notation, harmony and figured bass, and now a new system - tuning, or temperament. As music for Instruments, particularly keyboard, becomes more dominant, tuning becomes a big problem. Think Karaoke bar after a few shandies sort of sound. Things just sound a little bit off. Pythagoras helped us a long time ago by working out the relationships of pure fifths, but nature has thrown us all a curve ball. If we tune everything perfectly according to Pythagoras, it just does not fit into the octave. To explain, this is where we combine music with pandemics. To be specific, buying 12 mega-saver packs of loo roll. Okay, here’s your conundrum. You have the 12 packs (each one is a semitone note in your octave), and you need to fit them in your cupboard (your octave). You start putting them in neatly, but you reach the last pack and you realise there isn’t enough room. What to do? You can’t leave it out, so you shove the other packs in super tight; you shove and shove, and there! You’ve done it! You have now created equal temperament. Maybe not for your own temperament, but in music. Actually, totally equal spaces between your notes, or loo rolls, don’t come in for another hundred years, but at least now some rolls are closer than others so you can squeeze them all in, and that is called well-tempered; this is the tuning that Bach used in his Well-Tempered Klavier. Little did you know it was all about loo rolls. And that leads us neatly, if a bit squishedly, to the next episode, dedicated to the great master – Johann Sebastian Bach. Now where did I leave those loo rolls……. Ed Le Brocq presents Weekend Breakfast on ABC Classic (Saturday and Sunday 6am – 9am).

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Joint media release with Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc. The peer-reviewed research paper was developed by climate, nutrition and environmental scientists from the University of Oxford, Massey University, University of Auckland, the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre, the Riddet Institute, Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka and the Ministry for Primary Industries. It has been published by the Switzerland-based Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) in the Sustainability Journal. Reducing or eliminating meat consumption is often billed as one of the most effective ways for an individual to lower the climate impact of their lifestyle. However, methane is a short-lived gas, whereas carbon dioxide is long-lived and, therefore, accumulates in the atmosphere. Cutting meat out of the diet offers greater benefits for the climate in the short-term, but over the long-term, most of these benefits reduce because the accumulation of carbon dioxide created by the alternative foods people would eat, and the eventual removal of methane over the rest of their lifetime. The research sought to analyse the cumulative atmosphere warming impact of following the national dietary guidelines and the substitution of meat. The team used a new metric known as GWP*, as well as the current 100-year global warming potential (GWP100) metric, as GWP* better reflects the global warming dynamics of methane arising from the different diets. As far as the researchers are aware, it is the first study to use GWP* to explore cumulative climate impacts of dietary transitions. Fiona Windle, Head of Nutrition at Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc says “We welcome this research because it assesses dietary impact within the context of lifetime emissions and suggests that ‘meat-free’ is not the silver bullet it is often made out to be. “Whilst current environment footprint studies do not usually take into account the nutritional composition of foods, this paper highlights if you eliminate meat from the diet, then you are more likely to miss out on key nutrients such as iron, which is of great concern when we already have an iron deficiency challenge in New Zealand. “The researchers were able to model a selection of micronutrients, based on available data and encouraged further research to broaden the analysis to better understand nutritional implications and climate change trade-offs in changing diets, such as sources of all the essential amino acids (found in quality protein foods). “It is important anyone transitioning to a new diet ensures it is sustainable from an affordability, nutritional and climate perspective”, says Fiona. Beef + Lamb New Zealand is pleased this study helps to better understand the impact that emissions of short-lived gases such as methane have on global temperature, and this will help policy makers make more informed decisions.

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If you are experiencing a sudden rush in your heart beats and it is getting difficult for you to reach your breath then you must go and take a proper medication along with a genuine treatment, the reason being it can be a symptom regarding panic attack or heart disorder. Generally, after going through such event people start thinking as if it was a panic attack and they might get that again but it can’t be like that always, there can be many outcomes. Doctors have discovered two possibilities, the first one being a panic attack and another afib also known as atrial fibrillation. How to differentiate between afib and panic attack? During heavy fast heartbeats there can be two types of beating patterns as mentioned below: – - Fast but regular beating. - Fast and irregular beating. Fast but regular beating: –In this people suddenly feel a rise in heartbeats and experience it in a regular manner by this it means heartbeats will keep on moving fast without any change in speed. If this is your case then you have got a panic attack and you should concern a doctor as soon as possible because this might lead to some serious damage or even a death also. Normally human heart beats 60 to 100 times a minute which is completely dependent on your activity, age, and your fitness. During a panic attack this number gets high and goes to 88 and 100 beats per minute, this sensation will go continuously for half an hour and stop after that but you can’t say it won’t occur again. This can even wake you up from sleep suddenly and you might face breathing problems during this. A panic attack can occur due to some intense pressure, fear or any particular stressful moment which might trigger you, it can also occur if this problem has been in your heredity. So be careful and take proper precautions to avoid this because being alert is far better than being sorry. Fast and irregular beating: –Here in this type your heart beats will seem as if they are hitting high speeds and slowing down suddenly which will continue further till it comes finally to a normal rate. If this is the case then it is afib for sure because this is the symptom expected here, this type only deals with only heartbeats and there is no emotional aspect involved here like a panic attack and this itself is a point of difference between these two possibilities. Panic attacks occur due to personal experience and anxiety hence there is a scope of automatic subside but afib may not subside on its own without any medication and health. So you should concern an expert doctor as soon as possible so that you could know what exactly you are suffering with. As anxiety is the prime factor behind such trouble so try to suppress it or ask your doctor to add some anti anxiety routine which could get you through this. Always talk with the people close to you and express your worry, doing so will release your pressure and it will help you out to get a proper solution for your problem. Talking will help you out for sure, if you try to remove the root of your problem then how will your problem even exist. These changes might help you to live a proper healthy life, add some physical exercises to your routine but at the same time make sure that these are not heavy ones. Don’t do it daily, just commit yourself to it for at least 3-4 days a week. So these are some steps to follow and don’t take such heavy stress friends live happy, live long because life has beautiful things to offer so keep smiling and be healthy.

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I’m sure you’ve read several posts or articles about setting goals and why. Michael Hyatt is has written several posts that discuss his views on goals. I recently read Daniel Adorno’s post on how he committed to writing and completing his WIP by making – and keeping – a simple goal. Far be it for me to claim I am an expert on the subject of keeping goals. However, simply stating a goal is not enough to complete a goal. When I was young and learning to play basketball I had every intention of shooting the ball through the goal but the trick to making a shot more consistently was in the how. Jumpshooting requires coordination of the jump plus shot mechanics – release and follow-through. The ball must be handled correctly so that has correct arc and spin to improve one’s chances of making a shot. Making goals is a simple prospect but its the details that catch us. You don’t go on a trip without some sort of planning. Here my tips and observations on goals. Some of these have already been discussed in posts all over the web but I’m throwing in my thoughts from personal experience. I never liked committing to goals so it has been interesting learning to commit to them. 1. Be specific – a vague goal leads to uncertain results. Simply intending or writing “write today” is not enough to achieve the goal. Plan the details of what you will write with specificity or you might either ignore or flounder through it. 2. Prioritize goals – without clear focus on what is important in a hierarchy, confusion ensues and you stop working altogether. 3. Don’t be afraid of goals – make them and learn to meet them – this applies to meeting deadlines. But be.. 4. Be willing to be fluid – some days are different so unforeseen interruptions may prevent all goals being fulfilled. However… 5. Don’t over-plan your goals – understand limitations you will have each day and plan accordingly otherwise, consistent over-planning will lead to discouragement and inactivity. Instead… 6. Make optional goals – this way if you meet all your higher priority goals and have some time to spare, address some options – just don’t think every day will the highest level of productivity. 7. Make longer-term goals – these are called projects and require planning how to execute them so be detailed. Which leads to the final point… 8. How will you accomplish a goal – whether long or short-term, understanding the specifics of how you will complete the goal is important. You can follow point one above and not understand what it takes to accomplish the goal for of research. For instance, what’s the cost in time or money. As a bonus, read this post about organizing for creativity – it might help meet goals too. So that’s all I have today. What are your thoughts on goals? What helps you make and keep goals? Please leave comments. Also subscribe to follow the blog by email and follow me on both Twitter and Facebook. Thanks for taking time to read,

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The Poetry of Amy Levy (Audiobook) Amy Levy was born in London, England in 1861, the second of seven in a fairly wealthy Anglo-Jewish family. The children read and participated in secular literary activities and became firmly integrated into Victorian life. Her education was at Brighton High School, Brighton, before studies at Newnham College, Cambridge; she was the first Jewish student when she arrived in 1879, but left after four terms. Amy’s writing career began early; her poem ‘Ida Grey’ appeared when she was only fourteen. Her acclaimed short stories ‘Cohen of Trinity’ and ‘Wise in Their Generation,’ were published by Oscar Wilde in his magazine ‘Women's World’. Her poetic writings reveal feminist concerns; ‘Xantippe and Other Verses’, from 1881 includes a poem in the voice of Socrates's wife. ‘A Minor Poet and Other Verse’ from 1884 comprises of dramatic monologues and lyric poems. In 1886, Amy began a series of essays on Jewish culture and literature for the Jewish Chronicle, including ‘The Ghetto at Florence’, ‘The Jew in Fiction’, ‘Jewish Humour’ and ‘Jewish Children’. That same year while travelling in Florence she met the writer Vernon Lee. It is generally assumed they fell in love and this inspired the poem ‘To Vernon Lee’. Her first novel ‘Romance of a Shop’, written in 1888 is based on four sisters who experience the pleasures and hardships of running a London business during the 1880s. This was followed by Reuben Sachs (also 1888) and concerned with Jewish identity and mores in the England of her time and was somewhat controversial. Her final book of poems, ‘A London Plane-Tree’ from 1889, shows the beginnings of the influence of French symbolism. Despite many friendships and an active life, Amy suffered for many years with serious depressions and this, together with her growing deafness, led her to commit suicide by inhaling carbon monoxide on September 10th, 1889. She was 27. In this compilation - |01 - The Poetry of Amy Levy - An Introduction| |02 - Xantippe (A Fragment) by Amy Levy| |03 - At Dawn by Amy Levy| |04 - In the Night by Amy Levy| |05 - Sonnet by Amy Levy| |06 - A March Day in London by Amy Levy| |07 - The First Extra - A Waltz Song by Amy Levy| |08 - A Game of Lawn Tennis by Amy Levy| |09 - On the Wye in May by Amy Levy| |10 - A June Tide Echo by Amy Levy| |11 - A London Plane Tree by Amy Levy| |12 - London In July by Amy Levy| |13 - In the Black Forest by Amy Levy| |14 - On the Threhold by Amy Levy| |15 - The Dream by Amy Levy| |16 - In September by Amy Levy| |17 - A Dirge by Amy Levy| |18 - In a Minor Key (An Echo From a Larger Lyre) by Amy Levy| |19 - The Old House by Amy Levy| |20 - Out of Town by Amy Levy| |21 - In the Mile End Road by Amy Levy| |22 - Ballade of a Special Edition by Amy Levy| |23 - Ballade of An Omnibus by Amy Levy| |24 - A Reminisence by Amy Levy| |25 - To Lallie (Outside the British Museum) by Amy Levy| |26 - Oh, Is it Love by Amy Levy| |27 - Philosophy by Amy Levy| |28 - Contradictions by Amy Levy| |29 - To Sylvia by Amy Levy| |30 - A Prayer by Amy Levy| |31 - The Lost Friend by Amy Levy| |32 - To A Dead Poet by Amy Levy| |33 - London Poets by Amy Levy| |34 - The Old Poet by Amy Levy| |35 - The Sick Man and the Nightingale by Amy Levy| |36 - Epitaph (On a Commonplace Person Who Died in Bed) by Amy Levy| |37 - Run to Death by Amy Levy| |38 - A Cross Road Epitaph by Amy Levy| |39 - Twilight by Amy Levy| |40 - The Two Terrors by Amy Levy| |41 - Last Words by Amy Levy| |42 - The Promise of Sleep by Amy Levy| |43 - A Farewell by Amy Levy| |44 - A Minor Poet by Amy Levy|

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William Penn was more than a high school for High Point’s African-American community; it was also a gathering place. At a time when blacks were prohibited from gathering in many of the city’s public buildings, the school provided a home for everything from arts programs to community and organizational meetings to events featuring nationally renowned speakers and performers. “Everything that we did centered around William Penn and everything that the community did, they did at William Penn. If you had a community program, it was at William Penn…it was the center of the community.” -Carlvena Foster, Class of 1968 James Weldon Johnson Charlotte Hawkins Brown Evidence of this connection between school and community stretches back to at least the 1920s, when William Penn’s auditorium hosted arts programs cooking demonstrations, and fashion revues. During the 1930s, a number of famous African Americans appeared at the school. On June 6, 1931, renowned author and musician and former executive Secretary of the NAACP James Weldon Johnson delivered the commencement address at William Penn’s graduation. Principal E.E. Curtright reached out to community members to sponsor this event, as he would in future attempts to bring prominent black figures to the school. On December 8, 1931, poet Langston Hughes came to High Point and read to all of the black schools, including William Penn. The next year, again at Curtright’s behest, Charlotte Hawkins Brown, who had established the nearby black preparatory school Palmer Memorial Institute, brought the Sedalia Singers to perform spirituals at William Penn. Both the program above and the one to the right are Courtesy of the High Point Historical Society, High Point, NC; Gift of Gwyn Davis. The date of this playbill is unknown, but it probably predates 1927, the year the city renamed the school William Penn and dropped the "Normal" label. More often than these big events, William Penn provided a meeting place for local organizations. During World War II, the school hosted first-aid courses for the local Negro Civil Defense unit, and the John McClain Post 196 American Legion chapter met every Wednesday night in the cafeteria. The High Point Negro District of the Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scout Troop 8 also met at the school during these years. William Penn’s Parent-Teacher Association hosted many community events at the school, including the Annual Queens Contest and pre-Halloween parties. Beginning in 1942, William Penn hosted a Spring Music Festival for all the black schools in High Point. During the 1950s and 1960s, the school remained a center for dramatic and musical presentations as well as organizational meetings. Increasingly, it also became a place for discussions of more political topics. In April 1961, the Ministers’ Wives Alliance of High point invited Capus Waynick, the state’s Adjutant General, to speak on campus. In 1966, Samuel C. Jackson, a member of the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, came to campus for Career Day. Throughout the 1960s, the school also served as the launching point for civil rights protests. Although these events were not officially sanctioned by the administration, both the 1960 and 1966 protests began from William Penn at the close of the school day. This pattern confirms both how important William Penn’s students were to the city’s civil rights movement and how important the school was as a gathering place for High Point’s black community.

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Pilates is a form of non-impact exercises to develop strength, flexibility, balance and inner awareness of the body. It teaches you breathing, body mechanics, balance, co-ordination, positioning of the body and flexibility. Try remedial massage northern beaches after your exercise, they will help your muscles to keep relax. Pilates is named after its inventor Joseph Pilates, who was born in Germany in the year 1883. Unhealthy as a child, Joseph Pilates drew inspiration from Zen Buddhism and was inspired by the Greek ideals of having a strong body and mind. According to Joseph Pilates, ideal fitness is “The attainment and maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind, fully capable of easily and satisfactorily performing daily tasks with spontaneous zest and pleasure”. Joseph Pilates termed his work as “contrology”. It refers to the mind controlling the muscles. It is an exercise program that focuses on core postural muscles that help to keep the body balanced and are essential to provide support to the spine. Philip Friedman and Gail Eisen published the first book on modern Pilates. They have outlined six principles of Modern Pilates, which have been widely adopted. - Centering: It refers to bringing the focus to the center of the body, the area between ribs and pubic bone. Pilate exercises are sourced from the center of the body. - Concentration: Concentrating on each muscle movement will bring maximum value from each movement. - Control: All exercises are done with control of the muscles against gravity and resistance of springs, which controls the movement of the body and apparatus. The idea of this exercise was itself based on “Contrology” - Precision: In Pilates, awareness is sustained through each movement. It stresses on the right alignment relative to other body parts. - Breathing: Using breath properly is an integral part of Pilates exercise. Joseph Pilates emphasized on using the lungs strongly to inhale and exhale the air. - Flow: This exercise aims at sufficiency of movement or creating flow through the use of appropriate transitions. Once precision has been achieved, the exercises are intended to flow within each other to build strength and stamina. Some of the Benefits of Practicing Pilates are: Increased strength of the ‘core muscles’ of the body Balanced muscular strength Reduces back pain Pilates and Dance Pilates is useful to dancers, because the workout aids in flexibility without causing muscles to bulk. Sportspersons, celebrities and models recommend these exercises. It is believed that practicing this exercise consistently helps sports persons in Injury Management. The National Ballet of Canada has its own pilates studio and many other top companies in the world hire instructors to work with the dancers in their company. Practicing this exercise improves the grace and style of a dancer and makes their movements more flowing and versatile. Some of the benefits that help dancers by practicing this exercise are: Increased core strength, balance and co-ordination Improved hip, foot and ankle alignment Balance and muscular symmetry Proper hip turnout Controlled hyper mobility The tree is only as strong as its trunk and roots. Without a strong trunk, the tree would topple over. It is the same for human bodies. If we do not concentrate on building a good foundation and a strong trunk or ‘core’, we will have a body prone to injuries and susceptible to pitfalls of our occupations. Practicing reformer pilates northern beaches help in avoiding such problems and makes you stronger mentally and physically.

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The main purpose of impedance audiometry is to check the status of the tympanic membrane and middle ear. It checks how well the vibrations get transmitted from the tympanic membrane (eardrum) further into the ear. The tympanic membrane is a thin layer of tissue in the human ear. It receives sound vibrations from the atmospheric (outside) air and transmits them to the tiny bones in the tympanic (middle ear) cavity. The secondary purpose of this test is to evaluate acoustic reflex. The acoustic reflex (also known as the stapedius reflex) is an involuntary contraction of the stapedius muscle in response to loud sound stimuli. The reflex is often used to evaluate facial nerve functioning. Which are the tests covered under impedance audiometry? Impedance audiometry comprises several tests. The main tests include: - Tympanometry (the measurement of pressure in the middle ear) - Measurement of the reflex of the stapedius (acoustic reflex) - Eustachian tube (tube connecting your middle ear and throat) function test Which diseases need impedance audiometry for their diagnosis? Impedance audiometry test is used for assessing the patency of the middle ear. This study helps in the diagnosis of: - Otitis media (infectious fluids of the middle ear) - Perforation (hole/rupture) of the tympanic membrane - Middle ear effusion (accumulation of fluid in the middle ear) - Glue ear (collection of thick and sticky fluid in the ear) - Eustachian tube dysfunction (inflammation of the eustachian tube making it unable to close or open) - Otosclerosis (abnormal remodeling of the stapedius) - Fracture of ear bones - Facial palsy - Hearing loss Who is not fit for the test? The test is not recommended for babies aged less than 7 months because it can damage their ear canal. How is the impedance audiometry performed? Impedance audiometry is completely painless and noninvasive. The operator inserts the probe tube into the ear. The entire arrangement is such that the entry of air in your ear remains completely blocked throughout the test. Tympanometry measures the pressure in the middle ear while the operator changes the pressure in the ear canal. Stapedius reflex test is used to measure the sound tolerability of your ear. Your ear is exposed to middle and high-frequency stimulus sounds (500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz). The test will check whether the contraction of the stapedius muscle is present at a particular frequency of sound. Eustachian tube patency or functioning test checks for how much the eustachian tube is open. The operator will ask you to swallow several times or yawn to check if the eustachian tube can clear the pressure. Several types of this test exist. Some of the types help evaluate the efficacy of treatments to improve Eustachian tube dysfunction. The result of the impedance audiometry is a graph known as a tympanogram. The tympanogram shows values of the intensity of acoustic reflex on the frequencies 0.5, 1, 2, and 4 kHz. Health Solutions From Our Sponsors Top What is the purpose of impedance audiometry? Related Articles Ear Infection SlideshowLearn about the causes and symptoms of ear infections and how they are diagnosed and treated. Read about treatments such as ear tubes and antibiotics, which could prevent future ear infections. Hearing Loss: Causes of Hearing LossProblems with your ears like ear infections can cause signs of hearing loss. This may be sensorineural hearing loss or conductive hearing loss. Learn how loud noises can induce hearing loss, the signs of hearing loss, and different ways you can prevent hearing problems. Hearing Losss QuizCan hearing loss be reversed? Take this quiz to find out! Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Its PreventionNoise-induced hearing loss may be an acoustic trauma, which causes temporary hearing loss, or it may be permanent due to an acute acoustic trauma. Experts agree that continual exposure to more than 85 dBs (decibels) is dangerous to the ears. Ear plugs and ear muffs can help prevent noise-induced hearing loss as well as decreasing exposure to loud noises.

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Class of LAS432: Technology, Society, and Culture. This Annotated Bibliography is for a paper that will be done next week based on Climate Change and Pollution, but only for the Cultural component of it, which is my subsection for next week paper. Please take a look at our previous week paper attached for the Proposal on Climate Change and Pollution so this Annotated Bibliography can be coherent with it. Write a annotated bibliography that are peer reviewed and from trusted sources. Remember to use this Thesis as the base for the Annotated Bibliography Studies show that many Americans think climate change is still a topic of significant scientific disagreement. Thus, it is important and increasingly urgent for the public to know there is now a high degree of agreement among climate scientists that human-caused climate change is real. 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Introduction / History The Muslim Chapparband are a small community who live in southwestern India. Their traditional occupation was building roofs for houses. All Chapparband were originally Hindus. Some Chapparband converted to Islam during the Mughal period. The Chapparband no longer practice their ancient profession of making thatched roofs. Today they are primarily landless agricultural workers and small shop owners. The primary language of the Chapparband Muslims is Urdu. Many Christian resources are available in Urdu including a complete Bible and the JESUS Film. Where Are they Located? This Muslim people group lives in Maharashtra and Karnataka states of India. What Are Their Lives Like? Many Chapparband work in the building trades as carpenters and masons. Some also work as fruit sellers and truck drivers. What Are Their Beliefs? Marriage to one spouse is the norm among the Chapparband although a man may have up to four wives is he can afford them. Families arrange marriages within the Chapparband people. Sons inherit their parents' property. Most Chapparband boys only receive a primary school education. Illiteracy is common among the women and girls. Most young people quit school after only a few years to work along side their parents in supporting their families. A caste association settles legal issues and promotes the interests of the group and enforces social norms. The Chapparband people are Sunni, the largest branch of Islam. They believe that the One, Supreme God, Allah, spoke through his prophet, Mohammed, and taught mankind how to live a righteous life through the Koran and the Hadith. To live a righteous life, you must utter the Shahada (a statement of faith), pray five times a day facing Mecca, fast from sunup to sundown during the month of Ramadan, give alms to the poor, and make a pilgrimage to Mecca if you have the means. Muslims are prohibited from drinking alcohol, eating pork, gambling, stealing, slandering, and making idols. They gather for corporate prayer on Friday afternoons at a mosque, their place of worship. What Are Their Needs? In most of the Muslim world, peoples like the Chapparband depend on the spirit world for their daily needs since they regard Allah as too distant. Allah may determine their eternal salvation, but the spirits determine how well we live in our daily lives. For that reason, they believe they must appease the spirits. The often use charms and amulets to help them with spiritual forces. The Chapparband need help in educating their children. Many rural Chapparband do not have access to modern medicine. Most of all, the Chapparband need to see that following the tenets of Islam will not get them right with a holy God. They must see that Isa or Jesus is much more than a prophet. Only He can forgive their sins and grant them eternal life. * Scripture Prayers for the Chapparband (Muslim traditions) in India. Pray for gospel workers to catch a vision for reaching the Muslim Chapparband people for Jesus and that in God's sovereign timing their hearts would be open and ready to follow Him. Pray for Jesus movements to bless extended Chapparband families so the gospel will spread rapidly among this people group. Pray for the spiritual lives of the Muslim Chapparband people to become fruitful as they follow Christ. Pray for the lives and culture of the Muslim Chapparband people to evidence the rule and reign of the Kingdom of God as they open to the gospel, and for the beauty of Jesus to be seen in them.

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“IN TIMES OF TRAGEDY … The events of September 11, 2001 will long be remembered as a day pivotal to world and American history. Teachers and parents are hearing advice – important advice – about how to care for children during these turbulent times. Many of us are working to establish stronger links with one another – simply because we need the love and security that families and friends provide. In considering how we might establish a more secure environment for our children, we can turn to what we know to be most basic about childhood development. We know that children make connections to their world based upon the bond that exists between the child and primary caregiver. Thus, it is a time for emphasizing family ties, especially those one-on-one relationships that thrive within the immediate family. Through the ages, music has been used to enhance family bonds; so now is a time to sing and hold our children close, using music’s power to comfort and console. we also know that children need order in their lives. This includes times of daily quiet that feature rest or relaxation with very little chatter or activity. Listening to soothing music during this time will provide a nonverbal reminder of the beauty and order that exist in our world. … It is important for children to realize that they are part of a larger world and that there are many good people in their world. Patriotic songs express a connection between the self and a larger body, while often conveying a common ideal. This might help explain some of the emotions felt when singing such songs – or when hearing stories about the courageous actions of men and women. Such stories and songs are what epics are made of and are central to the storytelling process of days gone by. Through song and story, children learned about the greatness of their ancestors and pondered their own place in their communities. Perhaps it is time to retell such stories and to craft new stories that will inspire today’s children. Children are moved by events both tragic and heroic, by deeds both great and small, and they need to find expression for such thoughts and feelings. We can set a good example for our children by telling heroic stories of our own (representing our own families, communities, and beyond) and by singing and making up songs that convey what words alone cannot express. Music can help our children – and us – through these times. Keep the songs and stories coming!” ECC Leadership Bulletin, Vol. 7 No. 2. Pub. by the oundation for Music-Based Learning, Greensboro, NC.

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“Academic success can easily be accomplished without studying, hard work, persistent efforts and strong determination”, said no one ever. Everyone knows dedication is the key to success but is there anything beyond these clichés? Read this blog till the end to know the things which make students smarter by enhancing their mental capabilities and sharpen their intellect. They say a frog in a well knows nothing of the great ocean. When you move out and observe your surroundings, you broaden your mindset and start thinking differently. If you believe that smart kids just immerse themselves in the academic books, lock themselves in a room and come out only to attend college lectures, then you are highly mistaken. On the contrary, they acquire knowledge from visiting different places and give their mind a chance to tackle a unique set of challenges every time they encounter something unfamiliar and quirky. While grappling with the unexpected barriers, you push your brain’s capacity and come up with the creative way outs. If you have the habit of enjoying the comfort of life, then be reminded of the fact that in this way, you will never be able to learn and experience the beautiful things this world has in store for you. The impression of a smart kid is certainly not of someone who sits tight-lipped in the classroom and does not actively participate in the activities and significant discussions with the professor. Successful students never leave the opportunity to build a strong connection and network with their fellow mates and teachers. They never spend their life living with the cloud of doubts and thus always ask for help from their faculty to gain clarity about the subject concepts. This is indeed the secret to experiencing a successful academic life. If you too want to behave smartly in the class, then chuck out your inhibitions henceforth and engage yourself in a dialogue with others. If your parents have given up on encouraging you to know about what’s happening around the world, then now is the time to understand why they desperately want you to read and follow the current affairs. Reading stretches the brain capacity and improves its functioning as well. When you get an insight into what others have to say, then you also draft opinions and learn so many other things. Remember that having only bookish information doesn’t make you a smart and successful student but being cognizant of the world affairs indeed make you one. Start believing in the saying that “Knowledge grows when shared.” If you start sharing whatever you’ve learnt, then others will also give out their learnings and information to you. In this way, you will be explored to the vast pool of knowledge and your brain will expand beyond your limited thought process. Can you expect a small plant to grow into a tall and sturdy tree without daily watering and nurturing? It’s important to nurture your brain cells on a daily basis by filling them with new information every day. Despite your age, try to initiate a dialogue with the knowledgeable people and learn some or the other thing from them regularly. To be a smart cookie, you can’t have a crumbly attitude. So, start working on yourself from today and get ready to flaunt your smarter side. Global Assignment Help Australia offers assignment help or assignment writing services to the students studying in Australia. If you happen to live in any city of the land of the Kangaroo, then quickly approach our experts to get rid of the writing worries in an instant. Get A+ Within Your Budget! To Make Your Work Original Check your work against paraphrasing & get a free Turnitin report! Check your work against plagiarism & get a free Turnitin report! Get citations & references in your document in the desired style! Make your content free of errors in just a few clicks for free! Generate plagiarism-free essays as per your topic's requirement! for submitting a comment. Thank you for submitting your comment on this blog. It is under approval. We will carefully review your submission and post it on the website. happy with it Please rotate your device We don't support landscape mode yet. Please go back to portrait mode for the best experience

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There are so many coding languages that you can learn today. If your goal is to become a software developer, learning any of these languages will be beneficial. However, some may be more useful than others depending on what type of work you want to do in the future. Here are some of the most commonly learned coding languages. Swift is the programming language used by Apple. It’s easy-to-use, powerful, and fun. You can use it to create apps that work on iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. And because it’s built right into Xcode, Swift is fast to write and easy to integrate with your existing code. So whether you want to build an app or automate your workflow in another way, there are plenty of reasons for learning Swift. C# is the most relevant programming language today. It’s used by companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google. If you want to work with the latest technologies in tech-related fields, learning C# will give you an edge over other programmers. Learning this language will help you get ahead of your peers and make yourself more marketable when it comes to job hunting. Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. It’s easy to read and write, which makes it great for beginners and experienced developers alike. You can use it for everything from web apps to desktop programs, games, and more. Python has a large community of users who are always creating helpful resources like tutorials and libraries. So whatever route you decide to take when the time comes, make sure that whichever language(s) you choose aligns with where you want your career path to go. Visit our blog section to learn more about different programming languages and courses.

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States should pursue policies encouraging the participation of the youth in public affairs and decision-making processes affecting them. - The state took proactive measures to promote voting by the broadest pool of eligible voters and ensure votes cast were counted - Citizens were able to participate in public affairs through political parties and nongovernmental organizations - The right to participate in public affairs was protected, including during the boundary delimitation process - The state took the steps necessary to give effect to rights during voter education - Voter registration promoted universal suffrage - State Parties acknowledge the need to eliminate discrimination against girls and young women according to obligations stipulated in various international, regional and national human rights conventions and instruments designed to protect and promote women's rights. In this regard, they shall: (...) b) Ensure that girls and young women are able to participate actively, equally and effectively with boys at all levels of social, educational, economic, political, cultural, civil life and leadership, as well as scientific endeavours. - State Parties shall take the following measures to promote active youth participation in society: They shall: a) Guarantee the participation of youth in parliament and other decision-making bodies in accordance with the prescribed laws; b) Facilitate that creation or strengthening of platforms for youth participation in decision-making at local, national, regional, and continental levels of governance; c) Ensure equal access of young men and young women to participate in decision-making and in fulfilling civil duties. - The following principles should be applied in all policies and activities concerning young people: (…) Participation: recognising that all young people are a resource to society, all policies and activities concerning young people should uphold young people's right to participate in the development, implementation and follow-up of policies affecting them by means of meaningful participation of young people and youth organisations. In this context, policies should be built in recognition of the changes brought about by digital communication affecting democratic and civic participation. - The Council of the European Union and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council invite Member States and the European Commission, within their respective fields of competence, to: - Encourage and promote inclusive democratic participation of all young people in society and democratic processes; - Actively engage young people, youth organisations and other organisers of youth work in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies affecting the lives of young people on local, regional, national and European level. - The Council of the European Union and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council invite Member States and the European Commission, within their respective fields of competence, to: (...) - Explore and promote the use of innovative and alternative forms of democratic participation, e.g. digital democracy tools and facilitate access in order to support youth participation in democratic life and engage young people in an inclusive way, whilst being aware that some young people do not have access to the internet and digital technologies, or the skills to use them.

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07/11/2019 0 Comments Why You Should Wear Safety Glasses Vision is something most of us take for granted. Protecting your eyes at work is very important as injuries are common in the production, transportation and service industries. Safety eye experts believe the right eye protection can lessen the severity or even prevent 90 per cent of such incidents. Proper eye protection should be worn at all times – during sports, play, work or hobbies. Statistics suggest thousands of employees suffer from eye injuries every year with some resulting in blindness. If your eyes are not protected with safety eyewear, you could be putting yourself at high risk. The Eyewear Place offers an array of products like sunglasses, safety glasses, contact lenses and frames. Our qualified staff and highly experienced eye doctors will help you choose your next pair of lenses or sunglasses. In addition to reliable eye products, we also conduct various eye exams for our Fort McMurray and Lloydminster customers. In this blog, we will throw some light on the importance of wearing safety eyewear. Safety GlassesThe Canadian for Occupation Health and Safety guidelines has stated that all safety glasses should be CSA-certified. It is mandatory to include the identification marks of the supplier and manufacturer on any pair of sunglasses which should meet the required standards of a work environment. To understand which safety glasses are the best fit for your team, review the safety guidelines of your company and the demands of the workspace. To maintain continued operational success, it is important to maintain a safe working environment or there may be a negative impact on worker morale. Avoiding injuries helps in keeping the team working together as a unit. Potential Eye Hazards at Work - Most eye injuries happen when small particles strike the eye. Objects like metal silvers and wood chips are hazards often discharged by tools, blown in by wind or falling from an overhead work. - Industrial chemicals or cleaning products can cause chemical burns to one or both eyes. - Thermal burns usually occur among welders and can cause extensive damage to the eyes and surrounding tissue. - Objects like nails, wood, metal or staples can causepenetration injuries resulting in a permanent loss of vision. Benefits of Safety Glasses The benefits of the right safety eyewear go beyond protection from regular hazards. We have discussed these below. - Safety glasses are heat resistant and protect eyes from sparks and flames. - These protect eyes from harmful chemical splashes. - They are designed in a way to keep small particles from entering your eyes. - These sunglasses have a specialised protective shield offering complete protection against ultraviolet radiations emitted by the sun.

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The Climate Vulnerable Forum has convened in Bangladesh for countries worried about the threat of climate change. Speaking at the opening of the forum in Dhaka on Monday, Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary-general, urged world nations to consider ways to fund a $100bn green climate fund created last year to help at-risk countries cope with global warming. “Governments must find ways – now – to mobilise resources up to the $100 billion per annum pledged,” Ban said. “An empty shell is not sufficient.” Participating countries aim to create a unified statement just weeks ahead of UN-sponsored talks on the same subject in Durban, South Africa. “Under the Dhaka agreement, they will commit to reducing their carbon emissions because for them, it’s a matter of survival,” said Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque, reporting from northeastern Bangladesh. The 18 countries represented at the forum are rallying for climate justice for more than a collective 500 million people. “Yet, their voices don’t carry very much political weight because they are from mostly poor countries,” our correspondent said. Stefan Priesner, the UN’s country director in Bangladesh, told The Associated Press news agency that the countries were expected to issue a declaration seeking action by industrialised nations and urgent support to limit increasing loss of human life and other damages. “The aim of this conference is to get the nations who are disproportionately affected by climate change, the most vulnerable nations, to come together and speak with one voice,” Mesbah ul Alam, Bangladesh’s environment secretary, said. “Climate change is real and it is affecting us now – we live with floods, with climate refugees, with rising salinity in our coastal areas and with the impact of rising sea levels,” he told the AFP news agency. Among the countries meeting in Dhaka are Afghanistan, Bhutan, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, the Maldives, Nepal and the Philippines. “It’s extremely discouraging that even public opinion in major countries, and I think of North America in particular, does not seem to understand the importance of this issue,” Ross Mountain, the general director of the organisation that organised the Bangladesh forum, told Al Jazeera. The officials have reportedly discussed ways of getting assistance in technology, capacity and finance to adapt and pursue low-carbon growth. The Climate Vulnerable Forum was set up in 2009 under the chairmanship of the Maldives and was then passed to Kiribati in 2010. In addition to pressuring rich nations to assist poorer countries, it aims to showcase some of the most innovative adaptation strategies already in place in vulnerable countries. “The aim is to counter the pessimism surrounding climate talks now,” said Saleem Huq, a fellow at the International Institute for Environment and Development. “We want to show that the poorest, most vulnerable countries are not being passive but proactive.”

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9 Tips for Communicating With Confidence by Gilda Bonanno Confident communicators are not afraid to take up their space at the table and let their voices be heard. They know their subject well and project a strong belief in what they're saying without being conceited or arrogant. And as a result, the audience is more likely to listen to them and trust what they're saying. Here are 9 tips for communicating with confidence: 1. Know your subject. Although this seems obvious, it's important to restate it. Before you communicate anything, make sure you do your homework and are prepared so you have something valuable to share with the audience. 2. Speak clearly. Be careful not to mumble. It's important to enunciate your words so people can understand what you're saying. This is especially important if you're presenting to non-native speakers of English. 3. Speak loudly. How loudly? Loudly enough to be heard, which depends on the room size, number of people, ambient noise, etc. Project your voice or use a microphone to make it easier for the audience to hear you and to demonstrate that you want your voice to be heard (literally and figuratively). 4. Cut out your filler words. Words like "um," "ah," and "you know" become a verbal crutch and overusing them can make you sound like you're unsure of what to say next. Instead of using filler words, pause and take a breath – and then move on to your next words. 5. Cut out the weak words. Words like "sorta," "just," or "kinda" minimize the impact of your stated opinion or message. I've even heard people use these weak, minimizing words when introducing themselves: "my project is just about work orders and I'm just responsible for kinda getting the production techs to provide status on the open work orders." Catch yourself saying these weak words and eliminate them. 6. Stand confidently. Confident posture means you stand up straight, shoulders back, with weight evenly distributed on both feet, knees relaxed and no slouching. 7. Move with purpose. Avoid nervous pacing or rocking back and forth on your heels. If you walk into the audience or towards the flipchart, make it deliberate. 8. Make eye contact. Confident people (in Western culture) communicate while looking people in the eyes. So be sure to make eye contact with people in the audience rather than looking nervously at the floor or the ceiling. 9. Be aware of your hands. Use your hands for gestures that visually illustrate your message. Avoid nervous movements like clutching your notes tightly or putting your hands in your pockets and playing with your spare change. The next time you have to communicate with an audience of one or one hundred, become aware of what message you're sending about your confidence or lack thereof. If you project confidence, the audience is more likely to listen to you and believe your message. And as you feel more confident, you will be better able to access your experience and your knowledge of the subject. Gilda Bonanno is a speaker, trainer and coach who helps people from all walks of life improve their communication and presentation skills. Copyright (c) 2010

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To use all functions of this page, please activate cookies in your browser. With an accout for my.chemeurope.com you can always see everything at a glance – and you can configure your own website and individual newsletter. - My watch list - My saved searches - My saved topics - My newsletter Magnesium diboride (MgB2) is an inexpensive and simple superconductor. Its superconductivity was announced in the journal Nature in March 2001. Its critical temperature of 39 K is the highest amongst conventional superconductors. This material was first synthesized in 1953 but its superconducting properties were not discovered until half a century later. Additional recommended knowledge Though a conventional (phonon-mediated) superconductor, it is a rather unusual one. Its electronic structure is such that there exist two types of electrons at the Fermi level with widely differing behaviours, one of them being much more strongly superconducting than the other. This is at odds with usual theories of phonon-mediated superconductivity which assume that all electrons behave in the same manner. For this reason, theoretical understanding of the properties of MgB2 has not yet been achieved, particularly so in the presence of a magnetic field. Magnesium diboride can be synthesized by several routes. The simplest is by high temperature reaction between boron and magnesium powders. Formation begins at 650 °C; however, since magnesium metal melts at 652 °C, the reaction mechanism is considered to be moderated by magnesium vapor diffusion across boron grain boundaries. At conventional reaction temperatures, sintering is minimal, although enough grain recrystallization occurs to permit Josephson quantum tunnelling between grains. Superconducting magnesium diboride wire can be produced through the powder in tube (PIT) process. In the in situ variant, a mixture of boron and magnesium is poured into a metal tube, which is reduced in diameter by conventional wire drawing. The wire is then heated to the reaction temperature to form MgB2 inside. In the ex situ variant, the tube is filled with MgB2 powder, reduced in diameter, and sintered at 800 to 1000 °C. In both cases, later hot isostatic pressing at approximately 950 °C further improves the properties. Hybrid Physical-Chemical Vapor Deposition (HPCVD) has been the most effective technique for depositing magnesium diboride (MgB2) thin films. The surfaces of MgB2 films deposited by other technologies are usually rough and non-stoichiometric. Instead, the HPCVD system can grow high-quality in situ pure MgB2 films with smooth surfaces, which are required to make reproducible uniform Josephson junctions, the fundamental element of superconducting circuits. Its superconducting properties and cheapness make magnesium diboride useful for a variety of applications. Recently, a 0.5 tesla open MRI system has been successfully designed and built using 18 km of MgB2 conductors. This MRI did not need any cryogenic liquids for cooling. Thin coatings can be used in superconducting radio frequency cavities to minimize energy loss and reduce the inefficiency of liquid helium cooled niobium cavities. Due to the low cost of its constituent elements, MgB2 has promise for use in superconducting low to medium field magnets, electric motors and generators, fault current limiters and current leads. The relatively low working temperature (compared with high temperature superconductors) means that cooling costs make it an unlikely candidate for power lines, although the hope in the future hydrogen technology could enable the use of MgB2 in this sector as well. |This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Magnesium_diboride". A list of authors is available in Wikipedia.|

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Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) is the largest federally funded program for elementary, middle and high schools. The purpose of Title I is to provide funding to schools and school districts with a high percentage of students from low -income families. To qualify as a Title I school, a school typically has 40% or more of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Students do not have to be from low-income families to receive Title I services. Each district uses Title I money to provide services for children most in need of educational help. All four of our schools: Mitchell County Primary, Elementary, Middle and High Schools, are school-wide Title I schools and receive additional federal funding to support instruction. The new Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) was signed into effective by President Obama on December 10, 2015. The ESSA provides an extraordinary opportunity to secure educational security for all children. The most recent and significant alteration to the original Title I legislation to date. The legislation that President Obama signed on December 10, 2015, which Congress passed with strong bipartisan support, helps our schools build on this progress. The Every Student Succeeds Act has in particular emphasis on the following highlights: - Holding all students to high academic standards that prepare them for success in college and careers. - Ensuring accountability and guaranteeing that when students fall behind, steps are taken to help them and their schools improve, with a particular focus on the very lowest-performing schools, high schools with high dropout rates, and schools where subgroups are falling behind. - Continuing to ensure that parents and educators have annual assessment information about how students are doing, while supporting states and districts in reducing unnecessary, onerous and redundant testing - Empowering state and local decision-makers to develop their own strong systems for school improvement - Protecting students from low-income families and students of minority ethnicities from being taught at disproportionate rates by ineffective, inexperienced, and out of field teachers. Mitchell County Schools are engaged in continuous school improvement as part of our responsibility with Title I funding. For more information about the individual schools, please visit the school websites to view school improvement and family engagement plans. Our Mitchell County School System comprehensive LEA plan (CLIP) and Family & Parent Engagement Plan are available below. Tina Sharp, Federal Programs Coordinator, firstname.lastname@example.org 229.321-7002. The Governor's Office of Student Achievement Georgia School Grades Reports This website provides information about each of the schools in the Mitchell County School System including information on the school performance and other useful information about the school, such as performance on statewide assessments, the make-up of the school’s student body, the graduation rate, and additional academic information.

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Writing is one of the most essential skills that a student needs to succeed in a school or college. They are often assigned to write papers, essays, and abstracts on various topics and not even only for the Literature class. Although writing can be viewed as a not-so-difficult task, a… How to Cheat on Homework Chances are high, every student had ever faced a situation when they thought about cheating on assignments. The desire to do this can be dictated by a huge variety of reasons, which range from simple failure to do so to problems with understanding discipline or heavy workload. Modern technology offers a wide range of opportunities for students who need help. Combining with traditional ones, the latter form many ways to cheat on homework, one of which will surely suit your taste. It is very important to remember that during the making choice of the most suitable method, you should focus on the specific academic discipline and type of assignment. In this article, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the specifics of cheating on such assignments as: - mathematical equations - essays andresearch papers; - reading voluminous texts. Cheating on Math Homework Of course, the most common way to cheat on is by copying answers from another person. In addition to math problems, this can help you in case of difficulties with other exact sciences or completing assignments that require short answers. However, there is a number of aspects that you need to pay attention to. It’s important to rewrite or paraphrase some parts of the text, not to copy everything. If you are dealing with labs, math problems, etc., don’t worry about that. Try to prepare ahead of time. Cheating homework in five minutes before the start of classes can affect handwriting and arouse suspicion. At the same time, you should remember that every student has a certain reputation and excellence in a particular scientific field. In this regard, you can make a few mistakes that the teacher does not have any extra questions. Agree, it will be a little strange if a student who has never been very successful in mathematics suddenly copes with solving complex problems brilliantly. Of course, you can take the risk, but then be prepared for possible additional questions. Don’t abuse the kindness of others. A good option is to offer help with homework in some other discipline. This advice is directly related to the idea of working in a group with each student completing a small part of the assignment. You can do this either individually or by gathering together somewhere. Be aware of the potential consequences. If you decide to cheat on homework, be careful as disclosing fraud can lead to a lot of problems. For this reason, it is very important to be secretive and to narrow the circle of people who know about it as much as possible. What to Do With Writing Essay or Other Papers Most of the problems often arise for students with this particular point, since writing various academic papers is an individual task, without giving the opportunity to simply copy the work of another person. However, there is a number of secrets here, some of which are even similar to the advice from the previous paragraph. Take the paper written by another personas a basis. In this case, the work can become both a source of inspiration and a template that you will edit and rewrite. Ask older students for help. If an essay or other academic paper that you asked for from another person is not saved in the database, you can not be afraid of being checked for plagiarism and even change nothing. Nevertheless, it is necessary to read materials and try to understand the chosen topic in order to present the paper well. How to Cope With Long Texts Try to skip some sentences, concentrating on the key thought and the terms. This will help to familiarize with the necessary literature quickly, but at the same time, without missing important points. Group work. In this context, it may turn out to be even more convenient than during the writing works or solving math problems that we discussed above. Break the text down, and then get together to discuss what you’ve learned. Try to find an adaptation. If there is a film based on a book you need to read, find it and watch. After that, you can familiarize yourself with the works of other people that contain an analysis between the original source and the film adaptation. The latter can be presented in the form of articles or videos.

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2020: Warmest Year for Earth’s Oceans Climate change is a very pressing issue in the world right now, as it consists of the long term change in the standard weather patterns of Earth. This change in the weather patterns can lead to problems such as more droughts and heat waves as well as rising sea levels and more intense hurricanes. One major indicator of climate change is ocean warming. Ocean warming is when oceans absorb heat from greenhouse gas emissions which leads to temperatures of the oceans rising. In 2020, the total quantity of heat in the oceans was greater than the amount in any documented year since the 1950s. More than 90% of the heat that carbon emissions trap is absorbed by oceans in the world which helps indicate the problem of climate change (Carrington, 2021). The greater amount of heat that an ocean absorbs leads to warmer waters which melts a lot of ice off in Greenland and Antarctica. The melting of ice leads to rising sea levels as well as stronger tropical storms due to warmer oceans giving more energy for the storms (Temming, 2021). This phenomenon is what led to about 29 tropical storms in the Atlantic in 2020 (Carrington, 2021). Warmer ocean levels also lead to the rainfall patterns being disrupted which causes droughts, floods, and fires. The heat may also cause the expansion of seawater which can also contribute to the rising sea levels. About 30% of carbon emissions are being drawn in by oceans and due to the warmer waters the carbon dioxide has a lower chance of dissolving which can put marine life at risk as well as pollute the waters (Carrington, 2021). Warmer waters are also harming marine life due to the increase in ocean heat waves. Additionally due to warmer waters, there is a reduction of upwelling and sinking of surface waters which heats up the surface waters even more. The heating up of the surface waters decreases the amount of nutrients that is brought up from below the ocean for marine life at the surface (Carrington, 2021). A research team from the National Center for Atmospheric Research aimed to estimate the total amount of heat stored in the upper 2,000 meters of the oceans. In order to do this, the team collected data regarding water temperature from all around the world. They found that in 2020, these higher ocean waters had 234 sextillion joules more heat than the yearly average from the years of 1981 to 2010. In comparison to 2019, the heat energy absorbed increased about 20 sextillion joules (Temming, 2021). These findings implied that in 2020, the oceans stored as much heat to be able to boil about 1.3 billion kettles of water (Temming, 2021). Ocean warming is an issue that has many consequences such as causing marine heat waves that kill fish in the ocean as well as coral reefs and increasing the amount of toxic algal blooms that are produced. The question is: What are we going to do to help this problem? Carrington, D. (2021, January 13). Climate crisis: Record ocean heat in 2020 SUPERCHARGED extreme weather. Retrieved February 11, 2021, from https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/13/climate-crisis-record-ocean-heat-in-2020-supercharged-extreme-weather#:~:text=The%20world's%20oceans%20reached%20their,signal%20of%20the%20accelerating%20crisis. Temming, M. (2021, February 08). 2020 was warmest year on record for Earth's oceans. Retrieved February 11, 2021, from https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/earth-oceans-storing-heat-record-breaking-amounts

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Researchers from the College of Engineering have captured the moments a fluid reacts like a solid through a new method of fluid observation under pressurised conditions. The research comes from the Complex Flow Lab, based within the Institute for Innovative Materials, Processing and Numerical Technologies (IMPACT). The lab studies the intricate flow patterns that often develop in granular materials, porous media, and complex fluids such as foams, gels and pastes. This latest study looks at fluids that have a solid-like response to stress, a phenomenon called Discontinuous Shear Thickening (DST). This is when liquid (in this case, a corn starch mixture) abruptly thickens and becomes solid when disturbed. The tests involved a new method of observation involving a high-speed camera with results offering an innovative approach to future engineering practices. Research author Dr Deren Ozturk, who recently completed his PhD in this area, comments: “Our findings are of particular interest to the burgeoning DST field of research as it is a novel visual indication of DST behaviour that could be used to calibrate future theoretical models. The DST phenomenon is being researched for unique engineering applications such as soft body armour, “smart” speed bumps, and food production. The research team used regular kitchen corn starch mixed with water. This is then placed in a narrow cell; pressurised air is released into the corn starch-water fluid and forces its way through. How the air escapes is filmed using a high-speed camera to visualise invasion patterns – which either present as fluid-like fingers or solid-like fractures depending on the concentration of corn starch and the pressure in the air.“ Dr Ozturk continues: “We used corn starch (as a model system for the wider class of shear thickening materials) as it is convenient, widely available and shows a dramatic shear thickening response. As this kind of invasion experiment (which we have a lot of experience with) had not been previously performed on a DST fluid, our main objective was to just try them in the hopes of seeing something interesting. Our main hypothesis was that the fluid would “fracture” like a solid if given enough stress. This would be a great thing to see since a fluid ought to exhibit wide finger patterns. We were, therefore, delighted to see a narrow fracturing response as this meant we had developed a new kind of experiment to probe the conditions for which DST is observed.” Co-author Dr Bjornar Sandnes, head of the Complex Flow Lab, comments: “What is particularly interesting about the corn starch studied here is that friction can be turned on or off like a switch. When only gently disturbed, the grains repel each other and since they are not in contact there is no friction and the material flows like a liquid. Disturb it more forcefully however, and the grains are pushed into contact such that friction stops the grains freely sliding. The material then behaves more like a solid, and that is when we observe fracturing in our experiments.” The paper is published in Communications Physics. It is part of the project: Frictional flow patterns shaped by viscous and capillary forces (FriicFlow), funded by EPSRC – a study examining how friction between grains carried by a fluid changes the flow behaviour of the fluid. It is a collaboration between Swansea University (IMPACT), University of Oxford and PoreLab Centre of Excellence in Norway. The IMPACT operation is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government and Swansea University.

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Restored Holiness Church Of God, Inc. Sunday School-Online Lesson Plan By: Sis. Karlene Topic: Faith Takes Risk Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24 Golden Text: Joshua 2:24 Date: August 9-August 30 For the month of August students will learn about the story of Joshua, Rahab and the Spies. Joshua was the Son of Nun, an appointed successor of Mosses. Joshua told two spies to “Go view the land, especially Jericho.” Rahab was a woman who was lived in Jericho in the Promised Land who helped the Israelites in capturing the city. Students will learn how Rahab hid the two spies. When the city was destroyed because Rahab hid the spies she was saved along with her family. Even though Rahab was a harlot she still received mercy. Students will be given various activities that will further educate them of the story. Vocabulary: Spies, Protect, Hospitality, Trustworthy, Blameless, Promise. August 9, 2020: Visit http://www.friendsandheroes.tv/episode4.html to watch a video clip relating to Rahab and the Spies. After video is completed visit http://www.friendsandheroes.tv/images/puzzles/Crossword_puzzle1.pdf and write the answers on blank paper August 16, 2020: Question and Answers Joshua was the son of ______ Did God told Joshua to send the spies? How many spies did Joshua send? Why did Rahab protect the spies? Was it risky for Rahab to hide the spies? Where were the spies hidden? How did Rahab let the Spies through the window of her house? What did Rahab ask them in return? What had Rahab heard about the God of Israel? Did Rahab fear God differently from the other people in Jericho? Why? August 23, 2020: Write one paragraph consisting of 4-8 sentences explaining why Rahab didn’t tell the truth. August 30, 2020: Use any three words from the vocabulary section to make a sentence that can explain a part of the story of Rahab and the spies. Just for fun ☺ use your fingers to complete the maze. (Please send copy of each week’s work to your Sunday School Teacher)

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Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine that has been used for centuries. It is said to have many benefits, including relieving pain and promoting relaxation. There are two main types of cupping: dry cupping and wet cupping. This blog post will discuss the differences between these two types of cupping and how they can be used to treat different conditions. What is Dry Cupping? Dry cupping is the most common type of cupping. It involves placing cups on the skin and then creating a vacuum by suctioning the air out of the cups. This causes the skin to be pulled into the cup, which improves blood circulation and relieves pain. Dry cupping is often used to treat back pain, neck pain, and headaches. It is also said to improve digestion and relieve stress. Dry cupping is a safe and gentle treatment that can be used to provide relief from a variety of conditions. If you are interested in trying dry cupping, check out all you need to know about cupping therapy, as it will help get you started in determining if this is the right treatment for you. Along with this, you may also consult a healthcare professional to discuss if dry cupping is right for your specific condition. What is Wet Cupping? Wet cupping is a more intense form of cupping. It involves making small incisions on the skin and then placing cups over the area. The cups are then left in place for a few minutes to allow the blood to flow into them. Wet cupping is said to be more effective than dry cupping, as it allows the blood to flow more freely and improves circulation. Wet cupping is often used to treat conditions such as arthritis, menstrual cramps, and muscle pain. In addition, wet cupping is said to detoxify the body, as it helps to remove toxins and impurities from the blood. Wet cupping is a more intense treatment than dry cupping, and it should only be performed by a qualified practitioner. So, if you are interested in trying wet cupping, make sure to find a reputable practitioner who can provide you with this treatment. Which is Better Dry or Wet Cupping? It depends on the condition being treated and the preference of the practitioner. Some conditions may respond better to dry cupping, while others may respond better to wet cupping. It is best to consult with a qualified practitioner to determine which type of cupping would be best for you. Moreover, many practitioners use a combination of both dry and wet cupping, as they believe this to be the most effective approach because it works on both the physical and energetic levels. There you have it! Now you know the difference between dry cupping and wet cupping. If you are interested in trying cupping in Davie, then check out our website to learn more about this ancient form of alternative medicine. Our trained and certified practitioners are here to help you achieve optimum health and wellness.

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Analysis of a fist-sized rock from Quebec, Canada, estimated to be between 3.75 and 4.28 billion years old, rewrites the history of life on Earth. A new discovery made by scientists from the University College London is based on the analysis of this rock. According to scientists, diverse microbial life existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago. Past analysis of the rock suggests that the tiny filaments, knobs, and tubes in the rock are made from bacteria. However, not all scientists agreed that these structures – dating about 300 million years earlier than what is more commonly accepted as the first sign of ancient life – were of biological origin. Now, after further investigation of the rock, scientists uncovered a considerably larger and more complicated structure – a nearly centimeter-long stem with parallel branches on one side – as well as hundreds of deformed spheres, or ellipsoids, amid the tubes and filaments. Scientists noted, “While some of the structures could conceivably have been created through chance chemical reactions, the “tree-like” stem with parallel branches was most likely biological in origin, as no structure created via chemistry alone has been found like it.” Scientists also describe the ways through which bacteria got their energy. They found that mineralized chemical by-products in the rock that are consistent with ancient microbes living off the iron, sulphur, and possibly also carbon dioxide and light through a form of photosynthesis not involving oxygen. Lead author Dr. Dominic Papineau (UCL Earth Sciences, UCL London Centre for Nanotechnology, Centre for Planetary Sciences, and the China University of Geosciences) said: “Using many different lines of evidence, our study strongly suggests several different types of bacteria existed on Earth between 3.75 and 4.28 billion years ago. This means life could have begun as little as 300 million years after Earth formed. In geological terms, this is quick – about one spin of the Sun around the galaxy.” In the study, scientists also described the ways through which bacteria got their energy. They discovered mineralized chemical by-products in the rock consistent with ancient microbes living off the iron, sulphur, and possibly carbon dioxide and light. Scientists noted, “These new findings suggest that various microbial life may have existed on primordial Earth, potentially as little as 300 million years after the planet formed.” Scientists analyzed the rock specimens under various optical and Raman microscopes. They also digitally recreated sections of the rock using a supercomputer. The supercomputer processed thousands of images from two high-resolution imaging techniques: micro-CT, or microtomography, and focused ion beam. Both techniques produced stacks of images to create 3D models of different targets. Using the 3D models, scientists confirmed that the haematite filaments were wavy and twisted and contained organic carbon, characteristics shared with modern-day iron-eating microbes. Scientists concluded, “The haematite structures could not have been created through the squeezing and heating of the rock (metamorphism) over billions of years, pointing out that the structures appeared to be better preserved in finer quartz (less affected by metamorphism) than in the coarser quartz (which has undergone more metamorphism).” For this study, scientists collaborated with scientists from UCL Earth Sciences, UCL Chemical Engineering, UCL London Centre for Nanotechnology, and the Centre for Planetary Sciences at UCL and Birkbeck College London, as well as from the U.S. Geological Survey, the Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada, the Carnegie Institution for Science, the University of Leeds, and the China University of Geoscience in Wuhan. - Dominix Papineau et al. Metabolically diverse primordial microbial communities in Earth’s oldest seafloor-hydrothermal jasper. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abm2296

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Human cloning should be outlawed or else the world community needs to prepare to protect clones from potential abuse and discrimination, according to a new policy analysis by the United Nations University. A legally-binding global ban on work to create a human clone , coupled with freedom for nations to permit strictly controlled therapeutic research, has the greatest political viability among options available to the international community, says the report, "Is Human Reproductive Cloning Inevitable: Future Options for UN Governance," released Nov. 12 by A.H. Zakri, director of UNU's Institute of Advanced Studies, based in Japan. More than 50 nations have legislated bans on efforts to create human clones, said report co-author Brendan Tobin, although the United States is not yet one of them. However, negotiation of an international accord foundered at the UN in recent years due to disagreement over research cloning (also called therapeutic cloning). Without an international prohibition, human reproductive cloning in certain countries could be judged legal by the International Court of Justice, said Tobin, of the Irish Center for Human Rights, National University of Ireland, Galway. “Failure to outlaw reproductive cloning means it is just a matter of time until cloned individuals share the planet,” Tobin said. “If failure to compromise continues, the world community must accept responsibility and ensure that any cloned individual receives full human rights protection. It will also need to embark on an extensive awareness building and sensitivity program to ensure that the wider society treats clones with respect and ensure they are protected against prejudice, abuse or discrimination.” There have been no substantiated claims of cloned human embryos grown into fetal stages and beyond, but such an historic event is not far off, most experts agree. Clones have been achieved with mice, cats, sheep, pigs, cows and dogs and U.S. researchers last summer accomplished the first cloning of a primate—a rhesus monkey embryo cloned from adult cells and then grown to generate stem cells. Reproductive vs. therapeutic cloning The report calls the prospect of human cloning “one of the most emotive and divisive issues to face UN negotiators and the international community in recent years.” Efforts in 2005 to negotiate an international convention fell through over so-called research or therapeutic cloning. Whereas reproductive cloning is meant to duplicate a person or animal, research cloning is meant to produce tissues that genetically match those of the person or animal whose cells are cloned. Proponents of research cloning for regenerative medicine say it offers great hope of producing replacement tissue without the fear of immunological rejection, and that it offers a potential cure for millions of people suffering common diseases of the industrialized world—diabetes, stroke, spinal injury and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. Opponents view research cloning as the unethical production and destruction of living embryos to produce stem cells upon which such therapies are based. The clash of positions led to a compromise non-binding UN Declaration on Cloning. The report explores in depth the difficult ethical considerations behind the issue. Some cloning opponents claim reproduction should occur by chance and through natural selection. This argument may be based upon religious lines, or to natural selection and the importance of ensuring continued human diversity. Others claim that cloning will turn human life into a commodity, leading to a spare parts market for harvesting human organs from cloned “brain-less bodies” for the rich as they seek to extend their lifespan. “These are not issues which can be lightly dismissed," the authors wrote. "However, it is clear that any debate on human dignity needs to separate the various elements of the debate in order to consider whether opposition to cloning stems from concern for human dignity or respect for divine dignity.”

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Bringing the Curriculum to Life At Chesterton we empower pupils to be the change our sustainable world needs by engaging them in fun, action orientated and socially responsible learning about the environment. We are a member of the national Eco-Schools programme and readily embark on eco-issues about litter, plastic in our oceans and energy usage. Why do we have an Eco Committee? The Eco committee is an ideal opportunity for our pupils to get more involved in the way Chesterton Primary is run and help it to be environmentally friendly. The Council benefits the whole school, pupils and teachers, because it provides opportunities for pupils to communicate their feelings as well as influence decisions that are made and to be a part of improving their world. Councillors develop skills such as confidence, communication and negotiation. Children express both their views and the views of others. Growing plants in the school can provide a wealth of benefits for children as plants have been linked to improved concentration and memory as well as a reduction in stress. The gardening team are involved in creating a vegetable garden and have gained knowledge which we hope they will continue to use. Gardening Club builds on the learning inside the classroom. Our children enjoy the responsibility this brings. - We water, clean and repot the growing plants - We grow a variety of vegetables - We plant and grow in the greenhouse - We learn about planting Outside Learning: The Bug House The Bug house has been built up by the children and staff to encourage wildlife in the area. It is located on the back of the school field in the wooded area. Children enjoy searching for the ‘bugs’ and ‘insects’ that make their way in there! - We are trying to protect our wildlife - We are attracting a variety of insects - We observe and learn from them as part of our curriculum In our donated greenhouse we are caring for a variety of plants - We grow tomato plants and courgettes - We plant flower seeds and pot up strawberry runners - We have sunflower growing competitions! - We look at seasonal opportunities - We take part in community litter picks and regularly litter pick our school grounds and immediate streets. - We encourage children to use the bins - We encourage litter picking - We explore our grounds and litter pick the area Links to the Environment - We re-home hedgehogs and have a designated area to support their survival - We recycle waste including: - Food Waste - We make bird feeders - We provide information to help parents and children support the wildlife: for example, the declining bee population - We take the learning from outside to inside to bring it alive

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Most universities in the world ONLY admit students who meet a required standard examination. This article highlights the different international examinations and which one is most suitable for the course and school you intend to attend. Here are some of the international examinations: GMAT: The Graduate Management Admission Test is a computer adaptive test to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. More than 7,000 programs at approximately 2,300 graduate business schools around the world accept the GMAT exam as part of the selection criteria for their programs, therefore if you are hoping to go for an MBA, you might need to consider sitting for GMAT. GRE: Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is a standardized test that is an admission requirement for most graduate schools in the United States. The GRE is owned and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) and consists of certain specific algebra, geometry, arithmetic, and vocabulary. The GRE General Test is offered as a computer-based exam administered at Prometric testing centers. The GRE is relevant in getting admission as it is a major requirement for selection. TOEFL: The Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL, is an Internet-based test which measures English language skills to see if participants are good enough to take a course at university or graduate school in English-speaking countries. It is recommended for prospective students whose people whose native language is not English and is done in four stages: listening test, reading test, speaking test and writing test. This test is accepted by more than 7,500 colleges, universities, and agencies in more than 130 countries. IELTS: International English Language Testing System is the world’s most popular English language test. More than three million IELTS tests are taken each year. Taking IELTS opens doors – it can help you live, study and work around the world. More than 10,000 organizations in 140 countries accept IELTS, including government, academic, and employment institutions. IELTS is the only English language test accepted for immigration purposes by all countries that require one. If you are applying for a visa to move to or stay in the UK, IELTS is on the list of approved secure English Language Tests. CAIE: The Conference of the Americas on International Education (CAIE) is an opportunity for dialogue and exchange that brings together higher education institutions and organizations from all regions across the Americas to discuss topics related to international higher education and internationalization.

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Business finance, commonly known as corporate finance in the business world, is the function responsible for allocating resources, reviewing debt and equity financing opportunities, creating economic forecasts, and various other functions. Small businesses may not have significant corporate finance departments, because their financial needs are generally much less than large businesses. Small business owners can also rely on outside advice regarding business financial decisions. The most common types of business financial formulas include net present value, payback period, return on investment, and similar mathematical formulas. The net present value estimates the future cash flows of business situations and discounts to the present value of the dollar. The payback period formula is a basic calculation that divides the initial capital outlay by the number of months it will take the company to replenish this amount. The return on investment carries the total return on the investment minus the investment costs, divided by the cost of the investment. Business finance often uses statistical or mathematical formulas to create financial results related to business information. Business owners can use internal or external business information in companies’ financial formulas. Internal financial formulas generally refer to maximizing production and eliminating waste from the business operation. External financial formulas often present business owners with an economic review of the market and potential business opportunities. Business finance formulas provide owners with specific information related to return on investment for various business operations or new growth opportunities. These formulas help entrepreneurs compare the total cost of each business decision and the potential benefit each one offers to the company. Business owners will be able to set a minimum percentage of return when making business decisions. Setting a higher minimum profitability percentage can allow companies to include a reserve fund to ensure that the company achieves maximum profitability. Business owners can choose to implement business or accounting systems that help quickly and accurately carry out a business financial analysis. Many business systems programs require basic data entry from the business owner. Once this function has been completed, the business software will use pre-configured formulas or custom formulas created by the business owner to calculate business financing formulas. This allows business owners to create multiple formulas using different business scenarios and ensure that they make the best possible decision. Business owners should not rely solely on corporate financial formulas to evaluate new growth opportunities or make business decisions. Using qualitative analysis can help business owners complete the decision-making process. Qualitative analysis uses an individual’s personal knowledge and experience when evaluating business decisions and decision making. This additional analysis often presents a more comprehensive business analysis and can create a higher comfort level when business owners make decisions.

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The C Programming Language was originally created to write the UNIX operating system. It quickly turned into a multi-purpose language used by all types of programmers for a wide variety of applications. C is a small language that can be learned quickly. It is highly structured and modular, supporting both small and large programs equally well. This course fills the gap between an introductory course in C and more advanced application programming. Students write many programs, concentrating on data structures and file I/O. Describe the basic elements of C. Write C programs using all the major features of the language. Define and use C datatypes. Write variable declarations for programs. Apply the unique notations that C uses for assignments, incrementing, and decrementing. Control the flow of program execution. Write modular programs consisting of functions. Describe the purpose and functioning of a preprocessor. Define the relationship between arrays and pointers. Use structure variables for data storage and manipulation. - Course Introduction - Course Objectives - Suggested References - The C Development Environment - The cc(1) Command - Include Files - Basic and Derived Data Types in C - Simple C data types - Integral data types - Floating point types - Derived data types - Array data types – single and multi-dimensional - Structure data types - Simple pointer types - Pointers to structures/multiple pointers - Pointers to functions - The const qualifier - Bit operators - Using typedef - Function: Calling, Passing, and Returning Values - Anatomy of a function - Parameter passing – pass by value - Parameter passing – pass by reference - Standard I/O - Standard I/O streams - File access - Formatted I/O - String I/O - File positioning operations - Block I/O - Low Level File I/O - Standard I/O vs. system I/O - File access - Direct I/O - File Positioning - Error Handling - Memory Allocation with malloc and calloc - Dynamic memory allocation overview - malloc(), calloc() - realloc(), free() - Structure Pointers - Array of pointers to structures - Memory Organization and the Scope of Variables - Command line arguments (argc, argv) - The memory layout of a C Program - The stack segment - The heap segment - Data Structures – Linked Lists - Array limitations - Linked lists - List operations – formation - List operations – delete

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One of the world’s leading conservation scientists, Dr Norman Myers, died on 20 October 2019 from dementia. Norman Myers’ most well known scientific contribution was developing the concept of “biodiversity hotspots”. Hotspots were defined as (a) areas with exceptional concentrations of species with high levels of endemism, and (b) areas experiencing exceptional levels of threat. Protecting such areas offered a very effective means of conserving biodiversity. Norman was born in Lancashire in 1934 to a poor family on a sheep farm but Norman’s mother ensured he had an education and after graduating from grammar school he studied modern languages at Oxford University. Norman has described developing a great interest in African wildlife as a result of reading Rider Haggard as a boy. In 1958, during the last days of the British Empire, he joined the Colonial Service and took up a post in Kenya. After two or three years, Kenya became independent and Norman lost his job. He became a high school teacher and later a professional wildlife photographer. It was while photographing African wildlife that Norman became interested in species generally. His studies on cheetah and leopard populations in Kenya earned him a PhD from University of California Berkeley in 1973. Norman did not have a typical background to being a scientist and never held an academic appointment. Despite that, his scientific contributions have been outstandingly significant. But his contributions were not initially recognised. His first paper on ‘hotspots’ was rejected by mainstream ecology journals but was eventually published in 1988. He developed the concept further and his major paper, Biodiversity hotspots for conservation priorities, published with colleagues in Nature in 2000, has been cited more than 13,000 times. In that paper, Myers et al. noted that 44% of all species of vascular plants and 35% of all species in four vertebrate groups are confined to 25 hotspots comprising only 1.4% of the land surface of the Earth. Norman Myers was particularly interested in tropical forests. His paper, Threatened biotas: “hot spots” in tropical rainforests, published in Environmentalist 8 in 1988, noted that tropical forests contain at least half of all Earth’s species but are being depleted faster than any other biome. In that paper he refers to the tropical rainforests of Queensland as an example of a hot spot area in a developed country, citing ARCS publications on their conservation significance and noting that “despite the scientific value of the area, it continues to be logged, with support from the Queensland Government in the form of abundant subsidies.” Norman Myers was among the first scientists to draw attention to the increasing rate of species extinctions. In 1979, he published a book The Sinking Ark, A New Look at the Problem of Disappearing Species. At the time, it was general considered that the rate of species extinction was one a year. Myers determined that it was more like one a day. For that he was attacked by the scientific community but was later proved to be right. Leading conservation scientist, Dr Peter Raven of Missouri Botanic Gardens and a friend of ARCS, told science writer Tim Radford “I don’t think Norman’s been seriously wrong on anything.” Norman Myers produced a ground-breaking and highly influential report in 1980 on the loss of tropical rainforests for the National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences. Norman Myers was a consultant to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and advised FAO on the loss of tropical forests noting the impacts of the “displaced peasant or landless farmer” on deforestation. In 2008, Myers told FAO “What we do – or don’t do – in the next few decades, will determine the future of our planet for at least the next five million years”. In 1987, ARCS arranged for Norman Myers to visit Brisbane and he gave a talk at an ARCS meeting to a capacity audience in Brisbane City Hall. This event was a peak in our public campaign to protect the rainforests of Northeast Queensland — the Wet Tropics. Over his lifetime. Norman Myers received many honours. He was appointed foreign member of the US National Academy of Sciences, named by Time magazine as one of its Heroes of the Environment and made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George by the British Government. In 1992, he shared the prestigious Volvo Environment Prize with Peter Raven. He was also appointed distinguished or visiting professor at numerous universities around the world. His contribution to biodiversity conservation will be sorely missed. He will forever live in our own hearts as a good friend and unstinting supporter.

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Teacher as researcher, action research, school-based research– these ideas have been discussed and proposed in education for many years. Some of the earliest efforts to encourage educators to gather information to enhance their work came out of Great Britain (e.g., Lawrence Stenhouse). The notion is logical. It makes sense that people who teach or administer teachers in schools would want to learn from their personal experiences, evaluations, and research and would then make improvements based on what they learned. However, although action research and internal evaluation may be more frequently practiced in some schools, the predominant focus of inquiry in education continues to be by people from outside of schools– by professional researchers and external evaluators who use schools as their data sources and write to one another about what they find. Though they sometimes share the results with school people in abbreviated form, external evaluators and researchers usually focus on testing theories, building models, or completing evaluation studies for external funders. For research and evaluation to have a lasting influence on educational practice, educators have to be involved in doing studies too. They have to be asking questions and completing a variety of tasks to answer those questions. Although a few authors seem to agree with this idea, the dominant practice in education is still for teachers to teach, administrators to manage, external evaluators to evaluate and researchers to research. Most good educators naturally inquire is part of their pedagogy, which provides excellent starting points for encouraging them and others to become fully engaged in inquiry in their settings. Teachers and other educators are better learners if they are also working toward being good inquirers. This book is intended to substantiate and expand that claim. The book is organized around stories about several teachers, student teachers, public school students, administrators, and a university professor (the author) who explore the idea of educator as learner, using qualitative inquiry concepts and strategies, while engaged in various activities of education. These stories are intended to demonstrate that there are many different ways to use qualitative inquiry while conducting studies and simultaneously doing the work of schooling. All of the participants (teachers, students, administrators, and others) are learners, teachers, evaluators and researchers at the same time. Their activities in these four dimensions are compatible and actually enhance their performance in all three areas. It is obvious that they are learning to combine these roles as they go. This should inspire confidence in readers that they too can learn and inquire while they educate! End-of-Chapter Survey: How would you rate the overall quality of this chapter? - Very Low Quality - Low Quality - Moderate Quality - High Quality - Very High Quality

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The Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) is one of the smallest penguin species and it is native to the Galapagos Islands. The bird is not only smaller in its size but it has the smallest population of penguins. Galapagos penguin is the only penguin species that is found in the northern Hemisphere. There are around 1,500 penguins remaining in the wild as a result of which IUCN has listed it as endangered species. Galapagos Penguin Facts - The adult Galapagos penguin averages 49 cm (19 inches) in length and weighs up to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb). - The undersides and head are black but there is a white line that runs behind the eye to join to the throat. - Galapagos penguin stands 16 – 19 inches tall with females are slightly smaller than the males. - They have got long slender bill. Penguins are remarkable swimmers but on land they are as awkward as any other marine animal. - The body of the penguin allows it to swim extremely fast in water. Penguins swim without putting a lot of energy. Range & Habitat - As the name suggests, Galapagos penguins are the native birds of Galapagos Islands. Some of its population lives on the west of Isabela Island and Fernandina Island. - Penguins are also distributed in the northern Santa Cruz, Santiago, Floreana, and Bartolome. - Galapagos penguins spend much of their daylight time in the Archipelago. - The ideal temperature for penguins to breed on the sea surface is 24 °C (75 °F). At this temperature they are able to find more food. - Penguins typically avoid sun and in order to keep the bodies cool they dive into the water every now and then. They also stretch flippers while hunching the body in a forward direction. This prevents the feet from exposing to the sun. They do so in order to prevent the heat loss from their feet. - They will put their eggs in rocks, cracks or deep crevice to protect them from the hot sun. - When the night falls, they come out of water to breed on land. The bird builds nests on the sandy beaches and rocky areas. - Galapagos penguins are territorial in that the males fight with males from other groups. - Galapagos penguins mostly breed in large colonies and they are often seen standing next to each other at night. - Penguins living on the Fernandina Island are thought to spend more time in water as compared to those found in Bartolome. The Fernandina penguins dive not only deeper but their dive lasts relatively longer. About 27% of the penguin’s dives are deeper than 5 meters. Feeding Ecology & Diet - They are carnivorous birds. Galapagos penguins are thought to consume mullet, crustaceans, sardines, and other schooling fish. They do not go too far from their breeding sites in fact penguins try to search food few kilometers from the breeding sites. - The Fernandina population prefers to eat Pacific Sardines because it is abundant in these waters. - Before mating the penguins must eat as much as 26% of their body weight. - Sometimes they must eat a lot in order to store body fat. - The breeding occurs in May and January. In Isabela and Fernandina islands penguins build nests within 50 meters (160 ft) of the water. Nonetheless, it doesn’t seem to have fixed breeding cycle. - Adults are likely to stay in the breeding area with their mate. - Both parents incubate the eggs that last about 38–40 days. - They pair for life. A female lays 1 – 2 eggs in crevices and caves because it keeps the eggs not only safe from predators but also eggs are less exposed to the sunlight. - Either male or female stays with the eggs that is to say if one goes out to search food the other one stays behind with the eggs. They never leave the eggs unattended. - Parents will rear one out of two chicks. However if the food is scarce then they probably abandon the nest. The female lays 4 – 6 eggs each year. - Chicks hatch in about one month. Young penguins are distinguished by the brown down and they are white from below. Juvenile’s body is covered with feathers but these feathers are more likely to protect them from the sun warm than to keep warm. - Predators of the Galapagos penguins include Sally Lightfoot crab, owls, Galapagos hawks, rice rats, snakes, and short-eared owl. They are not safe in water either. Marine predators include fur seals, sea lions, and sharks.

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Allergies tend to be associated with a runny nose, scratchy throat, or just an increased level of sneezing, but allergy symptoms come in a lot of different varieties. Unfortunately for many, allergies can cause all types of discomfort for the eyes, ranging from swelling to a persistent itchy feeling. If you find that your eyes are getting red, swollen, and/or itchy—then it is highly possible that it is due to an allergy pollen, pet dander, dust, freshly cut grass, etc… In order to rid yourself of this frustration you need to figure out what is triggering your reaction and take action to stay ahead of the symptoms. Eye allergies, or “allergic conjunctivitis” as it is known in the scientific community, is caused by a misfiring of the immune system—like any other allergic reaction. When you have an allergic reaction, your body is reacting to something that isn’t really harmful and releases histamine—a chemical that causes swelling and inflammation. With eye allergies this makes the blood vessels in your eyes swell, making them get teary, red, and itchy. The different types of eye allergies are as follows: - Perennial conjunctivitis: These allergies are year-round and can be triggered by dust, pet dander, and other indoor allergens. - Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis: The most common type of eye allergy, which can be triggered by pollen from grass, weeds, and trees. - Contact Conjunctivitis: This can be triggered by makeup, perfume, or other chemicals. - Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis: This is a very specific allergy type that is triggered by contact lenses. While most of the time allergic symptoms will materialize pretty quickly, it can sometimes take up to two to four days to make themselves known after exposure. Here are some allergy symptoms to keep an eye out for: - Sensitivity to light - Itchy eyes - Soreness, burning, or pain - Red irritated eyes - Swollen eyelids - Tearing or runny eyes In most cases, eye allergies can be treated by over-the-counter eye drops and antihistamine pills. The best thing you can do to minimalize the effects of your allergies is to be aware of them and to take all the necessary precautions to limit exposure. If eye problems persist and over-the-counter medications aren’t providing relief, be sure to see your eye doctor for further inspection.

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Database forensics is a branch of digital forensic science relating to the forensic study of databases and their related metadata. |Part of a series on| The discipline is similar to computer forensics, following the normal forensic process and applying investigative techniques to database contents and metadata. Cached information may also exist in a servers RAM requiring live analysis techniques. A forensic examination of a database may relate to the timestamps that apply to the update time of a row in a relational table being inspected and tested for validity in order to verify the actions of a database user. Alternatively, a forensic examination may focus on identifying transactions within a database system or application that indicate evidence of wrongdoing, such as fraud. Software tools can be used to manipulate and analyse data. These tools also provide audit logging capabilities which provide documented proof of what tasks or analysis a forensic examiner performed on the database. Currently many database software tools are in general not reliable and precise enough to be used for forensic work as demonstrated in the first paper published on database forensics. There is currently a single book published in this field, though more are destined. Additionally there is a subsequent SQL Server forensics book by Kevvie Fowler named SQL Server Forensics which is well regarded also. The forensic study of relational databases requires a knowledge of the standard used to encode data on the computer disk. A documentation of standards used to encode information in well-known brands of DB such as SQL Server and Oracle has been contributed to the public domain. Others include Apex Analytix. Because the forensic analysis of a database is not executed in isolation, the technological framework within which a subject database exists is crucial to understanding and resolving questions of data authenticity and integrity especially as it relates to database users. - Farmer and Venema, 1999, http://www.porcupine.org/forensics/forensic-discovery/appendixB.html - Sarbanes Oxley section 404 – enforce financial standards to limit chance of fraud. http://thecaq.aicpa.org/Resources/Sarbanes+Oxley/ - HIPAA – Health and Portability Act https://web.archive.org/web/20051219200504/http://www.cms.hhs.gov/hipaa/ - Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d06674.pdf - Oracle Forensics In a Nutshell, Paul M. Wright (May 2007) http://www.oracleforensics.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/OracleForensicsInANutshell.pdf - Oracle Forensics, Paul Wright, Rampant Techpress, ISBN 0-9776715-2-6, May 2008. http://www.rampant-books.com/book_2007_1_oracle_forensics.htm - Olivier, Martin S. (March 2009). "On metadata context in Database Forensics". Digital Investigation. 5 (3–4): 115–123. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.566.7390. doi:10.1016/j.diin.2008.10.001. - "Oracle Database Forensics using LogMiner - GIAC Certified Student Practical". Archived from the original on 2006-04-28. Retrieved 2006-04-08. - Oracle Forensics ISBN 0-9776715-2-6 (May 2008) - Oracle Forensics Using Quisix ISBN 0-470-19118-X (Dec 2008) - SQL Server Forensics ISBN 0-321-54436-6 (Dec 2008) - SANS Institute - Forensic Analysis of a SQL Server 2005 Database Server - Oracle Forensics and Incident Response - databasesecurity.com Archived September 8, 2013, at the Wayback Machine

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Labyrinths enjoy a long history predating Christianity. Western Hellenic mythology gives us the story of Theseus and the Minotaur. This labyrinth was a maze-like construction designed by Daedalus. It was so cleverly constructed that Daedalus himself almost did not make it out alive. The hero Theseus entered the labyrinth to kill the Minotaur, a legendary creature with the head of a bull on the body of a man. The goddess of weaving, Ariadne, gave Theseus an unbreakable thread which he unwound as he went to the center of the labyrinth. After reaching the center and dispatching the Minotaur, Theseus was able to follow the thread back out. Unlike the labyrinth of legend, most labyrinths are unicursal. This means that there is only one course in and out of the center of the labyrinth. It is not a maze and one cannot become lost on the path. Rather, the path winds from the entrance of the labyrinth through to the middle. The ancient custom is to follow the labyrinth from the entrance to the middle and back out again. Archeology has discovered forms of labyrinths all over the world: in architectural ruins, pottery, baskets, and jewelry. In fact, some very interesting examples may be found in the archeological remains of the Phoenix area’s own Tohono O’odham ancient ones. In this sense, Trinity Cathedral renews an ancient practice used in this area for thousands of years. The fact that labyrinths appear in cultures divided by geography and years suggests they fulfill something deeply archetypal and important to the human psyche. Christianity adapted the use of labyrinths to both liturgical and meditative purposes. Writings and art depict people using the cathedral labyrinths of western Europe in penitential ways, as mini-pilgrimages, and liturgies associated with rebirth during Holy Week and Easter. There has been a recent resurgence in the use of labyrinths as a practice of meditation in western Christianity. There are many ways to use the labyrinth as a tool for meditation. We suggest beginning with an imaged walk. An imaged walk is simply walking the labyrinth while whispering a personal mantra. If you are new to the use of a mantra, begin with a classic Christian mantra of Maranatha. This is a prayer for the Lord’s coming. When you say Maranatha, you are essentially praying Come Lord Jesus. It is good to use words that are not normally used in your native language. Doing so frees your mind from the tendency to associate images and emotions with words in your common vocabulary. Begin by silencing yourself. You may choose to use one of the benches provided in the cathedral close to sit and calm your mind. When you are prepared to begin, start at the entrance on the south side of the labyrinth. Keep a steady but slow pace as you walk along the winding path to the center. As you walk, whisper Maranatha to yourself in time with the pace of your steps. You may notice that the rest of the world falls away as you concentrate on your steps and your mantra. This is to be embraced. When you come to the middle of the labyrinth, take time to spend with God. Some people like to stand in each of the petals of the flower in the middle, offering a petition or an intention to the Lord in each one. When you are ready, proceed back out minding your pace and once again whispering your mantra. When you reach the entrance, now exit and take a moment to notice your emotions and the way your body feels. It is often thought that meditating while walking the Labyrinth calms and renews. As with all meditations, walking the Labyrinth is a discipline. It must be practiced in order to gain personal renewal from it. Do not worry if your mind wanders as you walk. Recognize the thought that arises and offer it to God, and then return to your mantra. As you become more practiced in the meditation, you may choose to make a silenced walk where you keep silent for the duration of each pilgrimage in and out. Although you may also attempt a silent walk to begin, using an imaged walk will assist you with keeping pace and with clearing your mind of worldly cares. If you are interested in learning more, please visit the Cathedral Shop where you will find books as well as finger labyrinths that you may use for meditation at work and home. Please enjoy the Trinity Cathedral Labyrinth. May your pilgrimage be fruitful and know that you are always welcome!

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According to statistics, today mortality from cardiovascular diseases is in the first place, from tumor - in the second. Millions of people suffer from all kinds of arthritis. In 30% of the world's population, vision is impaired. There is an axiom in medicine: a disease is easier to prevent than to cure. The oldest type of cartilaginous fish - sharks, differ from other representatives of the animal world in their amazing resistance to various diseases. In ancient times, Spanish sailors, famous for their excellent health and high immunity to colds and other diseases, consumed the fat of "great" fish daily. The fishermen of ancient Japan called shark fat a "panacea." They actively used it for food and felt very good about it. The Eskimos, who consume a medically "monstrous" amount of animal fat, do not suffer from atherosclerosis nationwide, unlike the Europeans. And even vice versa: for residents of Greenland, early coronary heart disease is a rarity. The value of fat from the liver of Katran, as a therapeutic and prophylactic supplement to human nutrition, is difficult to overestimate. Grease from the liver of katrana offered by the company GREEN-VISA was produced using the unique gentle technology of the Leningrad Institute of Fisheries, in the only installation in Ukraine of such a level. This technology allows electrolysis to purify the resulting fat, removing heavy metals, pesticides, and DDT from it. Using gentle temperature conditions (up to 40 ° C) preserves the biological activity of fat. - for the prevention and comprehensive treatment of cancer, to reduce the harmful effects of radiation and chemotherapy; - as an antioxidant under the conditions of constant exposure to radioactive pollution of the environment; - for the prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system; - to reduce the concentration of cholesterol in the body and increase the elasticity of blood vessels; - to improve blood formation processes; - to increase the immune response at the cellular and humoral levels, enhance the body's natural resistance; - for the prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum; - to prevent rickets and ensure normal growth of children; - with skin diseases; - in case of impaired vision; - for the prevention and treatment of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Fat from the liver of the Black Sea Katran, edible gelatin. Individual intolerance, diarrhea, acute pathology of the gastrointestinal tract, especially exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis. 1 capsule 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. The course of admission is 1 month. 4-6 times a year.

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The evidence about Facebook and Instagram’s harmful algorithms is growing. These platforms have been accused of exploiting young people’s psyches and vulnerability to developing eating disorders. From ANAD’s vantage point of skyrocketing demand for our eating disorder services, we think these companies seem to be causing a lot of harm for young, impressionable people. In fact we see it every day. We also believe these platforms have the equal capacity to improve our mental health. Based on the news stories circulating, it appears that young people are being over-exposed to images of thinness, weight loss, and dieting. This is causing potential harm for millions of young people by steering them down the dangerous path toward disordered eating. This is a serious concern because eating disorders are the second deadliest mental illness. Tragically, someone dies nearly every hour in the U.S. due to complications from an eating disorder. Eating disorders thrive on secrecy, comparison, and competition, which is why social media is the perfect place for developing disordered thinking about food and weight. Young people are being flooded with imagery of thinness, unrealistic body standards, and content surrounding “quick fix” diets telling them they’re not worthy unless they look like the photos they see. Studies are showing that, even when young people are aware of images being heavily edited, they still feel the pressure to achieve. While these algorithms and social media platforms can be problematic, we also know they’re so ingrained in our culture that they’re not going away. That’s why we at ANAD are interested in the use of social media as reinforcement for strong mental health and positive body image. Here are ANAD’s tips for using social media to drive positivity: - Think critically about the feelings you have while on social media. What is your inner voice telling you while you’re on social media? Write down those thoughts and feelings so you aren’t passively affected by them. Challenge them! Let your inner voice know that you don’t have to act on what it’s saying. - Curate a healthy, body positive feed for yourself. This includes unfollowing any and all accounts that make you feel bad about yourself, and any accounts that are meant to “help” with dieting. Find new accounts by searching for hashtags like #bodyacceptance, #bodyconfidence, #bodypositive, #healthateverysize, etc. You’ll find more! - Spread positivity. Once your feed is making you feel good, spread the love! The magic of social media is that you have an entire community at your fingertips. You have the power to do good by spreading love right from your home. It feels good to spread positivity. - Report the accounts that you think are harmful. Facebook and Instagram rely on their algorithms and reporting systems to weed out negative content and accounts. By clicking the “report” button, you can flag accounts that you believe are harmful. The more you report something, the more likely it is to get taken down. - Reach out to ANAD. At ANAD, we take a compassionate approach toward each individual’s disordered eating and body confidence experiences. Our free services include a Helpline, Peer Support Groups, and Recovery Mentorship programs. If you’ve done everything right on social media, but still aren’t feeling great, we’re here to help.

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Effective communication is one of the most important life skills one can develop. Every human reaches different mastery level: someone can’t speak with family members and decide who goes to the shop, while other one can sell an elephant to a stranger he or she just met on the street. But every skill can be gained, and the ability to communicate with people is not exclusion. What to start with? Keep an eye on yourself while talking to people and use ways we are going to speak about further. Of course, there are much more than seven of them in reality, but even these ones can give you good results. Here we don’t speak about psychological tricks, but pay attention to key principles. 1. Always Pay Attention to Body Language Yes, they all think this to be important, but when it comes to reality, they concentrate rather on what they say then on how they look or what their body “speaks”. But very often, it can tell much more than words. You tell you are open for a dialogue, but you don’t even look at the collocutor. You convince him or her to be interesting, but you constantly check your smartphone and show impatience. Non-verbal signals show more than you think. Remember, you communicate with people even if you do not say a word at a certain moment. It is difficult to control the whole body at once, so start with your hands. Keep an eye on them, so hands and fingers could express and add something to the sense of your speaking message. Learn how to “read” your collocutor’s body language, too: it will be easier for you to catch up his or her mood in that way. 2. Get Rid of Unnecessary Words Those are “urm”, “ehh”, and other words and word combinations that do not make sense. Get rid of that trash so you could seem to be more confident and persuasive. First, this may seem to be a difficult task, but with time you will not only get rid of unnecessary words, but will make your thoughts clearer as well. 3. Think Over the Scenery Let’s suppose that you have always been stunned with a question: “What do you study?” That makes you confused, you start saying some weird stuff blended with silly jokes. If so, then it is time to end this. Find some time and think over the answers for all the questions that stun you, and then write down your answers. You can process several scenery variations depending on people you are about to talk to. Sometimes you can be made to speak about nothing with an old friend you accidentally met. Think what you can talk about in that case in advance, too. 4. Tell a Story Stories have special power. They activate your collocutor’s brain, make presentations involving, help being persuasive and even assist during interviews. Everyone has at least one wonderful story to tell. And if to fill it with metaphors, beautiful expressions, and culmination: people will listen to you with a double interest. 5. Ask Questions Many people refuse asking questions because of being afraid of looking intrusive or silly. In fact, questions are powerful instruments to interest your collocutor and to show him or her that you are interested in a conversation. Repeat last words he or she says in a form of a question, this will make them continue speaking. Those people who are called outgoing, often just know how to listen to collocutors and to ask questions. 6. Do not Distract To distract for smartphone during a dialogue is a perfect way for you to spoil your relationships with others. If that is your goal, fine. But if you want to be known as a good collocutor, forget about the fact that you have a smartphone with you at all. It is not only about gadgets: everything that makes a conversation uncomfortable can be mentioned here; for instance, anything standing between you and them, a noise, an environment itself. 7. Listen to Them, Really That is the most important principle for you to be guided with, despite the fact we mention it as the last one. If there is any tip for becoming a great companion, here it is. People are so captured with themselves, that they do not pay attention to what the other person says. One’s ego is the greatest enemy in any dialogue. That is a hard work that requires you to be patient, but it is your ability to listen to others that is the reason for people to say: “That is the greatest collocutor I’ve ever met!”

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The views expressed in this article are the views of the author. In Howard County, a battle is raging on that is dividing parents, teachers and students. The source of the commotion? A plan to redraw district lines with the opening of its 13th high school in order to relieve overcrowding and diversify its schools. Unfortunately, many are angered at the decision, reasons including their children attending school farther away than their initial zoned school. Students are complaining that they’ll have to get up earlier, and since buses will have to drive longer distances, they’ll make a bad environmental impact. And then you can’t forget the parents who are adamant against their child attending school with an increase in minorities: “Blacks ruin Columbia. Not all blacks. The urban blacks.” Let’s break this down. According to a report from Fox45 local news, “School officials want to move more than 7,000 students to different schools to help ease overcrowding.” But many are opposing this for different reasons. For students who are concerned about having to wake up longer or drive long distances, there are some solutions. Manage your time, or drop extracurriculars that eat up too much of your time. Second, try and carpool if that will save gas, or bike to school. But here’s the thing: This redistricting process has the power to change students’ lives — minority lives, to be exact. Howard County has one of the best school systems in the nation. So, naturally, any parent would want to send their child to a school in the county. Redrawing district lines will open up new opportunities for minorities. Unfortunately, the situation in Howard County gives a glimpse into what segregation looks like in America today. Although Congress outlawed segregation years ago, that does not mean that its effects are not felt today. Here’s the thing, after segregation ended and students of color tried to integrate into white schools, many white people were furious. So they packed up their belongings, and moved out of the city areas towards the rural areas, creating suburbs. With a majority of students being racial minorities, that meant that there were fewer resources available for them to succeed, funding was reallocated to the suburbs and urban schools were far behind than their white counterparts. This is why the schools in Howard County — and, by extension, around the country — that have a white majority are extremely successful, have a lot of funding, and make high school graduates prepared for higher education. And you know what? It’s time to change that narrative. Now is the perfect time to do so through the Howard County redistricting battle. To those parents who think that African-Americans, or other minorities, don’t belong in the new school simply because of their skin color: How dare you think that your child is too precious, so much more important, that they’ll be ‘tainted’ by a more diverse student population. If I were your child, I would be ashamed to have you as my parent. I hope your children are ashamed of the many racist letters you all have sent to the Howard County school board. At the end of the day, white parents complain about the idea of their kids attending school with black students and other minorities. But, by white parents leaving neighborhoods because other races are moving in, they are reestablishing segregation. This means that schools will most likely have poor resources and are not preparing their students for college. These parents create the very same school they complain about. Now imagine if no whites had moved out when minorities moved in. Then racial integration would have been established, and with white students in the mix, funding would remain in the urban communities. That way, all of the students would be prepared for a good college career by the time they graduate. I think that the redistricting process should go through. Many will be upset, and I’m sure a lot of things will have to change in people’s daily lives that they find inconvenient. These people will find a way and move on with their lives. In the meantime, underprivileged minorities will get the best education possible. In the future, we’ll look back on this and focus on how far we have progressed when it comes to providing equal education for all.

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Glaucoma eye disease is a condition wherein the optic nerve is gradually damaged or loses its function due to several causes. The optic nerve is the major nerve of vision. Basically, this nerve receives light-generated impulses from the retina and transmits it to the brain. The brain then converts these impulses into our perception of vision of images. Glaucoma eye disease is a progressive condition characterized by loss of side vision (peripheral vision). If it remains untreated, it may lead to irreversible blindness. For the most part, glaucoma is associated with an increase in intraocular pressure (IOP). However, another form of glaucoma exists with normal IOP. This kind of glaucoma is usually caused by poor circulation of blood to the optic nerve. Globally, glaucoma eye disease is considered as the leading cause of blindness. Approximately 6 million people worldwide are actually bilaterally blind due to this condition. In US alone, approximately 3 million people have glaucoma but only half of these people know that they are suffering from this condition. Specifically, glaucoma initially presents no obvious symptoms. Even the loss of peripheral vision may occur gradually and remain unnoticed until the central vision is affected. The main cause of glaucoma is the elevation in the intraocular pressure. Because the glaucoma eye disease does not present obvious symptoms, one should be aware of the risk factors in order to address any glaucoma-related symptom noticed. There are basically two types of glaucoma: the open-angle and the closed-angle glaucoma. The open angle glaucoma is the most common type of glaucoma. This is characterized by a slow clogging of the drainage canals which results in increased intraocular pressure. Basically, open angle glaucoma has symptoms that are barely noticeable. Closed-angle glaucoma, on the other hand, is caused by blocked drainage area. Its symptoms are very obvious and noticeable. Because angle-closure glaucoma occurs suddenly, the person suffering from this type of glaucoma should seek immediate medical attention. Aside from medication administration, laser and surgery are some of the approaches in treating glaucoma. The utilization of laser in glaucoma eye disease may involve laser iridotomy, laser trabeculoplasty and laser cyclo-ablation. Laser iridotomy involves the creation of a whole in the iris in order to drain the aqueous humor (fluid) in narrow or angle-close glaucoma. Laser trabeculoplasty, on the other hand, is the utilization of the microscopic laser in order to burn the angle which causes the clog. The laser cyclo-ablation is the freezing of the ciliary body, the one responsible for the production of the aqueous humor, thereby, reducing IOP. The surgical approach in treating glaucoma eye disease is termed as trabeculectomy. In this procedure, the trabecular meshwork which causes the clog is removed and a new drainage exit is created in order to lower the IOP. If done properly and effectively, this approach is considered as the most effective method of lowering the eye pressure.

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Important direct drivers affecting biodiversity are habitat change, climate change, invasive species, overexploitation, and pollution (CF4, C3, C4. 3, S7). What are the major factors affecting biodiversity today? Major threats to biodiversity are: - Habitat destruction/Deforestation. - Introduced and invasive species. - Genetic pollution. - Over exploitation. - Climate change. - Human over-population. What affects biodiversity? The main threats facing biodiversity globally are: destruction, degradation and fragmentation of habitats. reduction of individual survival and reproductive rates through exploitation, pollution and introduction of alien species. What are the five ways biodiversity is affected? Biodiversity loss is caused by five primary drivers: habitat loss, invasive species, overexploitation (extreme hunting and fishing pressure), pollution, climate change associated with global warming. What are the 5 major effects of biodiversity loss? Five main threats to biodiversity are commonly recognized in the programmes of work of the Convention: invasive alien species, climate change, nutrient loading and pollution, habitat change, and overexploitation. What are the major problems that the Western Ghats is facing and why it is in the news? The ecosystem in India’s Western Ghats is severely threatened due to the increasing human settlements, mining, pollution and the drop in genetic diversity. The Western Ghats of India is facing severe threats to its ecosystem. In the period between 1920 to 1990, 40 percent of its natural vegetation was depleted. What are the 6 threats to biodiversity? Below, we discuss six of the major threats to biodiversity: climate change, habitat loss and degradation, pollution, invasive species, over-exploitation and epidemics. What factors affect biodiversity Why do wetlands have a high level of biodiversity? Wetlands have been called “biological super systems” because they produce great volumes of food that support a remarkable level of biodiversity. In terms of number and variety of species supported, they are as rich as rainforests and coral reefs. What are the factors to increase biodiversity? As a general rule, increasing biodiversity can be achieved by diversifying the range of habitats or vegetation structures available at a site. This can be achieved by, for example, varying mowing regimes, planting or seeding with native tree and shrub species, or occasional soil disturbance. What are the causes of biodiversity? 8 Major Causes of Biodiversity – Explained! - Habitat Loss and Fragmentation: A habitat is the place where a plant or animal naturally lives. … - Over-exploitation for Commercialization: … - Invasive Species: … - Pollution: … - Global Climate Change: … - Population Growth and Over-consumption: … - Illegal Wildlife Trade: … - Species extinction: Which of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area? Global Warming, fragmentation of habitat and invasion of alien species can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area. What are the major factors affecting biodiversity today which one has the greatest overall effect How is climate change different from the other factors? Climate change, deforestation and loss of habitat and pollution are one of the factors affecting biological diversity. The greatest factor would be climate change wherein animals and other species fail to adapt in changing climate thus resulting to their death. What are 6 causes of habitat destruction? The main causes of habitat degradation is pollution, invasive species, agricultural development, diminished resources, such as water and food, urban sprawl, logging, mining, destructive fishing practices and the disruption of ecosystem processes, such as altering the intensity and frequency of fires in an ecosystem. How does lack of biodiversity affect an ecosystem? Declining biodiversity lowers an ecosystem’s productivity (the amount of food energy that is converted into the biomass) and lowers the quality of the ecosystem’s services (which often include maintaining the soil, purifying water that runs through it, and supplying food and shade, etc.). How does biodiversity affect an ecosystem? Biodiversity boosts ecosystem productivity where each species, no matter how small, all have an important role to play. For example, A larger number of plant species means a greater variety of crops. … Healthy ecosystems can better withstand and recover from a variety of disasters. What are the main causes for the loss of biodiversity? CAUSES OF BIODIVERSITY LOSS - Climate change. - Destruction of habitats. - Invasive alien species. - Overexploitation of the natural environment. - Extinction of species. - Threat to human beings. - Proliferation of pests.

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Fire Danger Rating System ‘Only you can prevent forest fires’ This is the first and second in a series of stories presenting the danger of wildfires and ways to practice safe outdoor burning and wildfire prevention. The articles came as the result of a meeting with Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Fire Forester Jay Lindemuth (Bureau of Forestry, Cornplanter Forest District 14). Lindemuth believes this is important information to present to the public in order to help prevent wildfires from occurring this season. Remember to check the fire danger meter level before burning and always stay with your fire; no fire should be left unattended by an adult. Keep in mind that the only time burning is recommended is when the fire danger level is low. Burn smart, burn safe, and remember that “only you can prevent wildfires.” Every day, hundreds drive past the fire danger sign at the Allegheny National Forest headquarters on Market Street. But what does that rating actually mean? The sign is part of the National Fire Danger Rating System used to communicate current and forecasted fire danger in the area. Fire danger is the risk of initiation, spread, and difficulty of control of wildfires. Fire danger is assessed through the use of weather data collected from remote automated weather stations. The level of danger is then communicated to the public through Smokey Bear signs. So, what do the different levels mean? When should you burn and when shouldn’t you? At a low (green) level, there are favorable burning conditions present. Wildfire ignitions are unlikely. Furthermore, weather and fuel conditions will lead to a slow fire spread, low intensity, and relatively easy control if a wildfire were to begin. A little spotting is expected at this level. Outdoor burning is safest at this level, but always take precautions and follow protocol for safe outdoor burning. When a moderate (blue) level is displayed, cautious burning conditions are present. Flame’s length and rate of speed are expected to be moderate and there is little danger of spotting. Wildfires may be expected and will ignite and spread more easily and intensely than at a low (green) level. Wildfires started in moderate (blue) conditions are typically not difficult to contain. Outdoor burning, however, should be restricted to early morning and late evening. When a high (yellow) level is displayed, dangerous conditions are present. At this level, wildfires ignite easily and spread rapidly. They are also more difficult to control under windy conditions present at this level. Unattended brush and campfire are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly and short-distance spotting is expected. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged no matter the time of day. When a very high (orange) level is displayed, volatile burning conditions are in the area. Wildfires not only ignite more easily but with greater intensity and at a more rapid rate than at lower levels. Fires at this level start easily from all accidental causes. Fires that are burning in light fuels are expected to develop high-intensity characteristics such as long-distance spotting and fire whirlwinds when burning in heavier fuels. Wildfires at this level are also extremely difficult to control. No outdoor burning should take place when this level is displayed. When an extreme (red) level is displayed, extreme outdoor burning conditions exist. Extreme and erratic fire behavior is expected at this level. Wildfires start and spread with ease and have the potential to become a large scale wildfire quickly. Again, at this level, no outdoor burning should take place. Finally, a red flag warning. A red flag warning indicates a short term and temporary warning that indicates the presence of a dangerous combination of conditions. These conditions include temperature, wind, relative humidity, fuel or drought conditions. These conditions can contribute to new or rapidly spreading fires. This red flag warning can be issued at any Fire Danger level. Remember, these warnings are here for your safety as well as the community. Always take the necessary and recommended precautions when burning outdoors and always stay with your fire. No outdoor burning should be left unattended at any time. You can check the fire danger level at http://www.docs.dcnr.pa.gov/forestry/wildlandfire/advisories/index.htm or by calling the DCNR office at (814) 723-0262.

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Our faith and music leader is Mrs R Andrew. Our faith and music link Governor is Miss C Throssell. To read our ‘intent statement’ for Music please read: To read our ‘intent statement’ for Faith please read: MUSIC CURRICULUM OVERVIEW In addition to this the children will have opportunities to listen to quality recordings of music from across different styles and genres in lessons and assemblies. A great website that has clips of a variety of pieces of music, with some background about composers is https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces 3.1 Programme of Study for the Barnsley Local Agreed Syllabus: The Six Key Questions These questions are the product of much thought by the Agreed Syllabus Conference and the Local Agreed Syllabus Working Groups. They are designed to guide and shape pupils’ learning in RE across the years of schooling. Of course, pupils begin to handle the key questions very simply, moving on to learn about and respond to religious objects and ideas, to describe for themselves, to analyse information, and increasingly to develop the ability to draw thoughtful and balanced conclusions. Why are these words special? KS1: Pupils learn to name some holy books and talk about the stories from them that they have heard. KS2: Pupils learn to describe the stories and teachings of holy books, and make links with their own lives and ideas Why are some places special? Local places of worship, objects, artefacts, signs and symbols, sacred sites and pilgrimages KS1: Pupils learn about places of worship, what they are like and how special they are, and about objects and artefacts associated with them. Pupils find out about some places where religious people love to go and remember – and think of their own favourite places. KS2: Pupils learn to describe different places of worship and their symbols, and link ideas about peace, strength, love or courage to ideas about worship. Pupils learn that pilgrimages come in many forms in different religions, making links to the idea of ‘life as a journey’ How can faith contribute to Community Beliefs, ethics, family traditions and faith in the KS1: Pupils learn about the ways being religious makes a difference in a family. Pupils learn that our society includes many religions, and all are worth respecting. In our area or region, they can all be seen first hand. KS2: Pupils learn to describe what difference believing makes in some religions, and to describe their own beliefs, linking them to religious ones. Pupils describe some of the ways a religion is expressed and the impact the faith has on community life. They link the ideas to their own lives Why are some times special? Festivals and families KS1: Pupils learn to name celebrations and festivals that are special to each religion, and to themselves KS2: Pupils learn to describe religious artefacts, festivals and practices, linking them to special times they have studied What can be learned from the lives of significant people of faith? KS1: Pupils take thoughts from some stories of religious founders or leaders and think about what makes these people special. KS2: Pupils describe the lives and teachings of some great leaders, and make links between their beliefs, the religions they contributed to and themselves. How do I and others feel about life and the universe around us? KS1: Pupils explore the puzzling questions that life in the world gives us, and talk about some answers to them from religion. They talk about the questions they would like to ask God. KS2: Pupils describe some puzzling questions about God and humanity, and some answers from different viewpoints. They suggest answers of their own. At Springvale we cover these 6 Key Questions in 4 of the main religions: Christianity (KS1 & 2), Judaism (KS1), Hinduism (KS2) and Islam(KS2).

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What’s one thing everyone has in common? Every age group, gender, and race needs this one thing. Clothing. No – everyone doesn’t choose the same styles, colors, or patterns. The weather forecast varies in different locations. But, generally speaking, everyone puts something on their bodies every single day. Some type of material is constantly touching our skin. If society is so concerned about the ingredients we put in our bodies and products we put on our bodies, why does no one bat an eye about clothes? I’m convinced this won’t be the case for much longer. The fashion industry has taken off in the past decade, and people are buying more than ever. With the rise in demand, the trajectory of fashion has changed and fast fashion has taken over. This sector’s main focuses are trendiness, affordability, and fast production, falling short of ethical standards. The industry used to consist of four lines that perfectly aligned with the four seasons. But recently, The Good Trade indicates that fast fashion created “52 micro-seasons.” This means that fast-fashion retailers like Forever 21, H&M, and Zara are putting out new clothes once a week. With the increase in clothing lines released, people are fooled to buy more – especially when costs are so low. Why buy one nice top when you can buy 13 different ones for the same price? It’s easy to be blinded by the constant new and exciting trends – but it comes at a cost. Cheap fashion is made from harmful, petroleum-based synthetic materials. It’s easy to turn a blind eye to this. Retailers outsource production to factories in developing countries and, at first glance, it seems to only affect those countries. The poor materials create toxic water runoff and air pollution in those respective areas. The toxicity doesn’t necessarily stop there. Chemicals are still embedded into our clothing and are especially prone to release when we wash our clothes. The lifestyle brand, Goop, offers insight on its website under the wellness section, explaining that “when you wash these clothes, NPEs are released into the water, where they break down into nonylphenols – endocrine-disrupting chemicals.” These chemicals aren’t as far removed from us as it seems. Yes, they’re in our water and air, but they are also seeping into our skin causing health effects like skin irritation, asthma, and even cancers. People are going to start asking questions. Why are my clothes so cheap? Why am I hearing about the environmental harm of fashion? If there are such dangerous chemicals being released into the air, why would I put that on my body? That’s where communicators come into play. We need to be one step ahead. Yes, sustainability is a topic of conversation, but ethicality in the fashion industry is on the rise. If clothing is so widely consumed, the issue of sustainable production is bound to blow up. What will we do when it does? The Public Relations and Communications Association has noticed an increase in sustainability issues being a part of client work, noting that “sustainability issues have come of age, and communications professionals need the skillset to keep up.” (PRCA) No, communicators can’t know everything. But we can be aware of rising movements. Let’s be proactive, timely, and educated – especially on issues that have the capacity to affect such a large group of people. Emily Parrish is a junior Strategic Communication major with minors in General Business and Sustainability at Texas Christian University. She is the public relations manager for the Pink Team at Roxo and is passionate about writing, telling brand stories, and building connections with others. In her free time, she researches sustainable fashion and will talk anyone’s ear off about it if she gets the chance. Her favorite sustainable brands are GANNI, Girlfriend Collective, and Shop Redone.

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sleep's number one arch enemy! If there’s anything that can send your child’s sleep off the rails, if there’s an arch-enemy for sleep training, it is, without a doubt, the dreaded condition of overtiredness! Kids, as with all people, have a natural rhythm when it comes to sleep. Our bodies secrete hormones to keep us up and running during the day, and different ones to help us rest at night. They’re dependent on a variety of factors, but timing is the most prevalent. During the waking hours of daytime the brain is producing a hormone called Cortisol, commonly known as our “fight or flight” hormone. Cortisol also plays an important roll in maintaining your body’s internal clock AKA Circadian Rhythm and allowing you to organize days vs nights. During sleeping hours, most heavily at night, the brain is producing a hormone called Melatonin. Melatonin production is triggered by the sun going down and works throughout the night to help keep us asleep. Melatonin also works during daytime naps. So what happens when your little one stays awake past the time when these natural cues to sleep are activated? Well, the body assumes there’s a reason that it hasn’t been allowed to get to sleep, assumes there’s a need to stay awake, and fires up Cortisol production. And that’s when the trouble starts… Because once those signals to stay awake get fired up, they’re tough to shut down, and baby’s already tired. Less sleep leads to more daytime hormones, and the cycle So, the best way to prevent this situation is to get baby to sleep before they get past that window of opportunity. But babies, especially newborns, are a little bit cryptic when it comes to signaling when they’re ready for bed. However, if you know what to look for, it can work wonders in assessing the right time to put baby down. Some good signs to watch for include tugging at their ears, or rubbing their eyes and nose, arching their back, and turning their face into your chest. Now, those are all strong signs that your baby’s ready for bed, but they’re also easily mistaken for signs that your baby’s hungry, so it’s best to combine your keen eye for signals with a keen eye on the clock. Newborns can usually only handle about an hour of awake time in a stretch, so make a note of the time when they wake up and set a reminder or make a mental note that they need to be headed down for a nap around 60 short minutes after that. As baby gets older they’ll be able to stay awake for longer stretches. But even toddlers have their limits and the length of awake time between sleep is something you will always need to keep an eye on throughout childhood to some degree. On the subject of toddlers, they have their own quirky little habit when they get overtired. The sudden influx of those daytime hormones can actually make them quite manic, so they might seem to be super happy and giggly for a while; just the opposite of what you would expect from a child who needs to get to bed. But, you’ll see before long that their mood will take a big shift into crankiness, and then you’ve probably got a bedtime battle on your hands. I totally get that sleep schedules can sound a little rigid for parents who aren’t used to it. Especially during the early days of newborn life, an hour at a time is barely enough time to get a diaper changed, a feed in, and a little bit of playtime before baby’s got to get back into their crib and down for another nap. What I can assure you of is that no client I’ve ever worked with has come back to me after implementing it and said, “I have a feeling that baby’s getting too much sleep.” So, my biggest advice to prevent overtiredness is to pay attention to the appropriate wake windows for your baby’s age and try sticking to them for a couple of weeks to see what happens!

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