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Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves In our series of Letters from African journalists, Zeinab Mohammed Salih writes about the horrific racial abuse black people experience in Sudan. Warning: This article contains offensive language As anti-racism protests swept through various parts of the world following African-American George Floyd's death in police custody in the US, Sudan seemed to be in a completely different world. There was little take-up in Sudan of the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter. Instead many Sudanese social media users hurled racial abuse at a famous black Sudanese footballer, Issam Abdulraheem, and a light-skinned Arab make-up artist, Reem Khougli, following their marriage. "Seriously girl, this is haram [Arabic for forbidden]... a queen marries her slave," one man commented on Facebook after seeing a photo of the couple. Facebook Live from honeymoon There were dozens of similar comments - not surprising in a country where many Sudanese who see themselves as Arabs, rather than Africans, routinely use the word "slave", and other derogatory words, to describe black people. Sudan has always been dominated by a light-skinned, Arabic-speaking elite, while black Africans in the south and west of the country have faced discrimination and marginalisation. It is common for newspapers to publish racial slurs, including the word "slave". A few weeks ago, an Islamist columnist at Al-Intibaha, a daily newspaper supportive of ex-President Omar al-Bashir, who does not approve of women playing football, referred to the female football coach of the Gunners, a well-known youth team for girls, as a slave. And almost all media outlets describe petty criminals in the capital, Khartoum, as "negros" as they are perceived to be poor and not ethnically Arab. When I asked Abdulraheem for his reaction to the racial abuse hurled at him and his wife, he said: "I couldn't post more pictures on my social media pages for fear of receiving more [abuse]." Instead, the 29-year-old and his 24-year-old wife did a Facebook live during their honeymoon, saying they were in love and their race was irrelevant. Few black faces In another recent instance, the head of a women's rights group, No To Women Oppression, commented on a photo showing a young black man with his white European wife by saying that the woman, in choosing her husband, may have been looking for the creature missing on the evolutionary ladder between humans and monkeys. Following an outcry, Ihsan Fagiri announced her resignation, but No To Women Oppression refused to accept it, saying she did not mean it. Racism is insidious in Sudan, historically and since independence when most senior positions have been filled by people from the north - the Arab and Nubian ethnic groups. Almost all senior military officers are from these communities, which has also allowed them to use their influence to dominate the business sector. Today if you go into any government department or bank in Khartoum, you will rarely see a black person in an important role. There are no reliable statistics on the ethnic breakdown of Sudan's population, let alone their relative wealth, but a Darfuri-based rebel group fighting for the rights of black people estimates that 60% of Khartoum residents are black. Slave traders 'glorified' The racism goes back to the founding of Khartoum in 1821 as a marketplace for slaves. By the second half of the century about two-thirds of the city's population was enslaved. Sudan became one of the most active slave-raiding zones in Africa, with slaves transported from the south to the north, and to Egypt, the Middle East and the Mediterranean regions. Slave traders are still glorified - a street in the heart of the capital is named after al-Zubair Pasha Rahma, whose 19th Century trading empire stretched to parts of what is now the Central African Republic and Chad. Historians say he mainly captured women from the modern-day Sudanese areas of Blue Nile and the Nuba Mountains, as well as South Sudan and Ethiopia's Oromia region. He was also known for his slave army, made up of captives from South Sudan, which fought for the Ottomans. Another street is named after Osman Digna - a slave trader and military commander, whose lucrative business was curtailed by the then-British colonial administration when it moved to outlaw slavery. The practice was only officially abolished in 1924, but the decision faced strong resistance from the main Arab and Islamic leaders of that era, among them Abdelrahman al-Mahdi and Ali al-Mirghani, who many believe had slaves working on the vast tracts of land they owned along the Nile River. They wrote to the colonial administration urging them not to abolish slavery, but their request was ignored. The two men, along with their political parties - Unionist and Umma - continued to wield enormous influence after independence, entrenching notions of Arab superiority in the new state by reserving almost all jobs for Arabs and failing to develop areas inhabited by black people. Mahdi's grandson, Sadiq al-Mahdi, served as prime minister from 1966 to 1967 and again from 1986 to 1989, when Mirghani's son, Ahmed, became president in a coalition government the two men had formed. Two Sudanese academics, Sulimen Baldo and Ushari Mahoumd, publicly alleged in 1987 that they had uncovered evidence of some northern-based Arab groups enslaving black people from the south. They say these groups were armed by Sadiq al-Mahdi's military - and were the genesis of the Janjaweed militias, which were later accused of ethnic cleansing in Darfur. The slave-raiding allegations were denied at the time by the government of Ahmed Mirghani and Sadiq Mahdi, who remains influential in Sudanese politics and is close to the current government, which took power after the overthrow of Mr Bashir in 2019. 21st Century slave raids The superiority complex of many members of the Arab elite lies at the heart of some of the worst conflicts to hit Sudan since independence, as black people either demand equality or their own homeland. The southern slave raids were widely reported to have continued until the end of the civil war in 2005, which led to the mainly black African South Sudan seceding from Arabic-speaking Sudan five years later. The women and children abducted by Arab groups to work for a "master" for free often never saw their families again, though in some cases their freedom was controversially bought by aid groups such as Christian Solidarity International. You may also be interested in: And since the Darfur conflict started in the early 2000s, the pro-government Arab Janjaweed militias have repeatedly been accused of arriving on horseback in black African villages, killing the men and raping the women. Little has changed there in the last year, with reports of rapes and village burnings continuing despite the peace talks organised by the power-sharing government, which is leading the three-year transition to civilian rule. The transitional government was formed by the military and the civilian groups that led the 2019 revolution, but it is unclear whether it is genuinely committed to tackling the structural racism within the Sudanese state. The Sudanese Congress Party (SCP), a key member of the civilian arm of the government, says that a law has been proposed to criminalise hate speech. Under the proposal, the punishment for using racial slurs would be five years in jail, SCP spokesman Mohamed Hassan Arabi told me. But many black people are uneasy about the military's role in government, given it was part of Mr Bashir's regime. One of the few black ministers, Steven Amin Arno, quit within two months of taking office, saying in a resignation letter which appeared on social media that nobody was listening to him. The government did not comment on his allegations, which he says proves his point. "What happened with me shows the marginalisation and the institutional racism in the country," he told me. More Letters from Africa: More to explore Content is not available

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Blockchains are assured to shape the future, with immense potential to transform various industries, much like electricity and the internet did. Currently, in its early stages, blockchain technology is undergoing widespread development worldwide to bolster its adoption. Key players like Hyperledger, Corda, and Ethereum are actively addressing challenges to accelerate the acceptance and implementation of blockchain. These advancements aim to propel the rate of blockchain adoption, revolutionizing numerous aspects of our lives. Blockchain Network – Overview The development of blockchain involves the creation of a secure, decentralized ledger technology that records and tracks transactions and assets across a network. This technology has significant value across various industries due to its ability to facilitate fast, accurate, and secure information sharing. Whether it’s monitoring orders, accounts, payments, production, or any other data, a blockchain network provides transparent delivery and storage for authorized members of the network. Various types of Blockchain Network Blockchains can be categorized into three types: Private Blockchain Network – utilized within specific internal networks with known users (e.g., Hyperledger Fabric); Public Blockchain Network – where all activities are transparently visible to everyone (Bitcoin, Ethereum). Hybrid Blockchain Network – offering a combination of features from both private and public blockchains. Features of the Blockchain network When building a blockchain network, there are several must-have features that are essential for its functionality and security. A blockchain network should be decentralized, meaning there is no central authority controlling the system. Instead, it relies on a distributed network of nodes that participate in the validation and consensus processes. The blockchain network maintains a distributed ledger, which is a transparent and immutable record of all transactions and data stored on the network. Consensus mechanisms are algorithms or protocols that enable nodes in the network to agree on the validity of transactions and the order in which they are added to the blockchain. 4.Security and cryptography: Blockchain networks employ cryptographic techniques to ensure the security and integrity of data and transactions. This includes techniques such as digital signatures, hash functions, and encryption. Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with predefined rules encoded on the blockchain. They automatically enforce and facilitate the execution of agreements, eliminating the need for intermediaries. Once data is added to the blockchain, it becomes nearly impossible to alter or delete it. This immutability feature ensures the integrity and trustworthiness of the data stored. Blockchain networks are transparent, allowing all participants to view and verify transactions. This transparency fosters trust and accountability within the network. 8.Permissioning and access control: Depending on the use case, a blockchain network may implement permissioned access, where only authorized participants can join and participate in the network. Interoperability allows different blockchain networks to communicate and interact with each other seamlessly. This feature enables the exchange of assets and data across multiple blockchains. Some of the top Blockchain ecosystems There are several prominent blockchain ecosystems that have gained significant traction and popularity in the industry. Here are some of the top blockchain ecosystems: Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that introduced smart contracts and enabled the development of decentralized applications (DApps). It has a vast ecosystem of developers, projects, and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. 2.Binance Smart Chain (BSC): BSC is a blockchain ecosystem developed by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. It offers compatibility with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), enabling developers to easily port Ethereum-based DApps to the BSC network. BSC has gained popularity for its lower transaction fees and high throughput. Polkadot is a multi-chain blockchain platform that aims to facilitate interoperability between different blockchains. It allows for the creation of customized blockchains connected to the Polkadot network, enabling the transfer of assets and data across chains. Cardano is a blockchain platform that focuses on security, scalability, and sustainability. It utilizes a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm and aims to provide a platform for the development of secure and high-assurance applications. Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform designed for decentralized applications and crypto-native projects. Avalanche is a decentralized platform that aims to provide fast, efficient, and scalable blockchain solutions. It features a consensus protocol called Avalanche, which allows for quick block confirmations and high transaction throughput. Cosmos is a network of interconnected blockchains that enables interoperability and scalability. It provides tools and protocols for building custom blockchains and facilitates communication and asset transfers between different chains. How much does it cost to build a blockchain network? The cost of developing your own blockchain network can vary significantly depending on various factors such as the complexity of the project, desired features, development team size, and time required. Developing a blockchain network involves several key aspects: 1.Technology and infrastructure: This includes designing and implementing the blockchain protocol, consensus mechanism, data storage, encryption, and network architecture. The complexity of these components will affect the development cost. 2.Smart contracts and DApps: If you plan to include smart contract functionality or develop decentralized applications (DApps) on your blockchain network, additional costs may be incurred for the development and auditing of these contracts and applications. 3.Security and testing: Blockchain networks require thorough security testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity of the system. Costs may be incurred for security audits, penetration testing, and bug fixing. 4.Deployment and maintenance: The cost of deploying the blockchain network and ongoing maintenance should be considered. This includes setting up nodes, network infrastructure, monitoring tools, and regular updates and upgrades. How one can create and deploy a blockchain network? Developing a blockchain solution is a thorough and research-driven endeavor, tailored to the specific requirements of your business. However, regardless of your goals, certain essential steps must be followed during the development process. Step 1: Define the Problem to Address Before diving into the benefits of a blockchain solution, it is essential to precisely identify the problem you aim to solve. Assess your business requirements and match them with the potential use cases of blockchain development. Ensure that blockchain technology is suitable for resolving these challenges. Determine whether to migrate an existing solution to a blockchain application or build a new one from scratch. Step 2: Outline Your Business Requirements Create a comprehensive outline of your business requirements to ensure no crucial aspects are overlooked. Consider the necessary on-chain and off-chain technologies required for a complete ecosystem. Utilize these specifications to develop a tangible product roadmap, aiding in deadline management and resource allocation. Step 3: Select a Consensus Mechanism Choose an appropriate consensus mechanism that fosters trust, security, and agreement within a decentralized computer network. Numerous consensus mechanisms are available, including popular ones such as proof of work, proof of stake, Byzantine fault-tolerant, deposit-based consensus, and proof of elapsed time. Step 4: Select the Ideal Blockchain Platform Carefully choose a blockchain platform that suits your application, considering the required skill set of your development team. Thorough research and analysis are crucial to ensure alignment with your business needs and objectives. Step 5: Define Blockchain Node Design Determine whether a permissioned or permissionless blockchain network is necessary and identify programming languages and other factors impacting development. Assess if a private, public, or hybrid solution best fits your requirements. Decide on cloud-based, on-premises, or hybrid deployment and select an appropriate operating system. Step 6: Plan Blockchain Configuration Plan various configuration elements such as permissions, asset issuance, re-issuance, atomic exchanges, key management, multi-signatures, parameters, native assets, address formats, key formats, and block signatures. Understand that certain elements may be modified during runtime. Step 7: Develop APIs Consider the need for custom-built APIs, including functionalities like key pair generation, address generation, audit-related actions, data authentication using digital signatures and hashes, data storage and retrieval, smart-asset lifecycle management, and smart contract interactions. Step 8: Design the User Interface (UI) With the overall app plan in place, commence UI design for each software component. Ensure integration between the designed APIs and the UIs, focusing on visual and technical designs that align with the desired look and architecture of the application. Step 9: Optimize with an Accelerator For compute-intensive blockchain applications, consider employing a hardware accelerator to enhance performance, increase flexibility, and optimize power usage during deployment, thereby maximizing the success of your blockchain application. It is essential to follow these steps while building a blockchain solution, tailoring them to your specific business requirements to achieve a successful implementation. In 2023, choosing to develop your own blockchain network can be a promising endeavor. With the rapid advancements in blockchain technology and its increasing adoption across various industries, creating a customized blockchain network provides the opportunity for innovation and gaining a competitive edge. By developing your own blockchain, you have the flexibility to tailor the network to your specific business needs, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes. Additionally, owning the blockchain network grants you control over security measures and data governance, fostering trust among participants. Overall, building your own blockchain network in 2023 can be a strategic move to harness the transformative power of this technology and drive business growth.

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There is a growing trend in the occurrence of domestic violence in our society. These incidents are not restricted to any age, gender and cut across different economic class. Domestic violence occurs amongst people who have a relatively close level of relationship such as Husband-Wife, House Help – Employer, Parent-Child amongst others. The focus of this article is on abuses between parents and children relationship. Parent-Child Abuse (let’s call it PCA) can manifest in diverse forms, verbal, psychological physical and even sexual. The effects of such abuse can be life-altering as it can span a few months to years and transcend into the development of certain terrible habits. Dealing with the trauma from these experiences can be difficult majorly because of the complete trust a child has in her parents. So in handling the effect, it’s easy to minimize the extent of abuse like trying to fragment the memories into hundreds of shards. This does not erase the knowledge, emotions and bodily sensations aroused by the abuse and often leads to a deterioration in personality. In overcoming the effects, here are a few things to consider: Finding ways to express or vocalize your experience helps the healing process. Such expressions in safe spaces and with safely trusted people aid in bridging the lacuna caused by the abuse because they help release locked unpleasant memories and open the door for new ones to fill up the spaces created. You can recognize survivors of abuse by their courage. When silence is so very inviting, they step forward and share their truth so others know they aren’t alone. So, Speaking up is important, do not bottle it. Opening up makes it easy to get the necessary help you’d need while beginning the healing process. The Responsibility is Not Yours PCA can be devastating, but it doesn’t have to own or define you. Thus, realising that you’re not responsible for the wrong actions of your parents is important. Given the close relationship between the abuser, abused and most times the age of the children involved, it’s easy to believe that you caused the abuse. You’re not at fault. It could’ve been the inability of your parent /guardian to handle life issues well or even past abuse. But it’s not your fault. Seek Professional Help You do not have to go through the healing process alone. Employing the help of professionals like psychologists would be beneficial and this doesn’t connote a mental disorder. It just shows commitment to your healing process. Also, having an accountability partner (someone whom you can trust) helps a lot if terrible habits have been formed. Handling Little Children Affected by PCA In handling young children that have gone through or are dealing with PCA, re-educating them is key. Parents must create a more conducive and welcoming environment for them. And then, patiently get to know their experiences. Secondly, they are not reasonable for the experience they have had. In addition, teach the child ways to stay protected in the event of re-occurrence and if possible, take the child away from that abusive environment. The key to making a lasting positive impact in the lives of these children is to be actively involved in the affairs of their lives. In conclusion, do not live in fear, do not let the past darken the possibility of a beautiful present and great future. You are not going to be the same kind of parent, because when you’ve experienced PCA, you realise that you have a choice, a choice to do right, a choice to show that love doesn’t have to be brutal and destructive, a chance to birth and nurture better. So stay committed to your healing process and live your best life

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Get A Quote Profile Projectors (Optical Comparator) A profile projector is an optical measuring machine used in metrology and quality control. It is great at measuring and checking detailed shapes. It zooms in on things and shows big pictures for a closer look. Profile Projectors (Optical Comparator) A profile projector is an optical measuring machine used in metrology and quality control. It is great at measuring and checking detailed shapes. It zooms in on things and shows big pictures for a closer look. Introduction to Profile Projectors or Optical Comparators A Profile Projector also called an Optical Comparator or a Shadowgraph Projector is a specialized measuring system that is broadly classified under the category Industrial Metrology Systems. It is a versatile and indispensable measuring system in the manufacturing sector where small parts two-dimensional measurements are required in the R&D, Production, or Quality control departments. Automotive parts, plastic and rubber parts, wire and cable, biomedical equipment are some of the manufacturing industries which extensively use profile projectors for day-to-day measurements. Profile projectors (optical comparatos) are important for checking rubber and plastic parts in manufacturing processes. They use special lenses and lights to measure the intricate shapes and dimensions of these parts accurately. With features like edge detection and digital readings they help make sure rubber and plastic pieces are the right size and don't have any mistakes. These machines work well for small or big parts helping factories make good quality rubber and plastic stuff. An Optical Profile Projector beautifully combines optics, mechanics, electronics, and software to provide small parts two-dimensional measurements. A beam of parallel light, produced by a tungsten or filament lamp (and with a large enough diameter to provide coverage of the test piece) along with a system of condensers, lenses, and mirrors is used to create and project a shadow of the test piece onto a built-in projection screen. The optical system magnifies the profile of the small part, making it easy to do measurements. Depending upon the light path Profile Projectors are further classified as Vertical Profile Projectors or Horizontal Profile Projectors. The built-in table on which the test piece is kept is called a work stage that can be moved in x-y directions and has integrated linear encoders to precisely measure the x-y movements which are then displayed on a digital read-out or a computer screen using metrology software. The operators using their visual acuity and perceptiveness identify and mark a reference point on the shadow (screen has crosshair reference). They then move the work stage along the length of the shadow, the dimension of which is to be measured. Alternatively, they can identify and mark points, and the system automatically calculates the distance, angle, arc length, etc. of the shadow and consequently calculates the same for the part. The evolution of Profile Projectors led to the invention of Vision Measuring Systems or a video Measuring Machine which uses a digital image of the part (instead of a shadow as in Profile Projectors) and automatic edge detection to do more precise and accurate measurements. 1922 – 1930 –The first Profile Projector used as optical Shadowgraph Projector: Invented by James Hartness President of J & L Machine Company in 1922 to standardized the screw thread sizes by measuring the complex curves of screws. The first Profile Projector projected the shadow of the object on a screen which was few meters away and then the measurement of the shadow image of the screw was done against the drawings that is why the term was coined Shadowgraph Projector. By the end of 30’s it was integrated into a single machine and was used for setup inspection during manufacturing. 1930 – 1940- Industrialization of Optical Profile Projectors: J & L Machine Company started exporting the Profile Projectors to the Soviet Union where there was very fast industrialization under the leadership of Josef Stalin. Application areas now included bottle molds, razor parts, small parts, etc. The sales were around 300 units per year. 1940 – 1960 – Profile Projector application in the automobile industry: A very strong boost to the sales of optical comparators was provided in world war II as Profile Projectors were used for manufacturing of every part used in World War II as a standard for US Artillery. Also, the Profile Projector become a common name in the Automobile and Aircraft Industry. Accuracy improved because of better lenses and reflectors. 1960 – 1970- Profile Projectors with optical edge sensor and linear encoders: Automatic edge detection was added which removed the operator errors in detecting the edge. The subjectivity elimination in finding the edge resulted in improved accuracy. Rotary encoders gave their place to linear encoders and the big issue of backlash was resolved. The problem with the Rotary encoders was that the measuring accuracy was dependent on was the thread of rotary encoders, even a slide mismatch or wear and tear in between the gears can cause measuring errors. 1970 – 1980 – Digital Profile Projectors: Digital Readouts (DRO’S) were introduced and this made the reporting much easier as apart from the linear and angular features it was now easy to measure the radius and diameters also. 1980 – 1990- Fully programmable automatic Profile Projector: Programmable motion control system resulted in motorized stage control thereby increasing the speed for the measurement. The Profile Projectors were now being used as a fully automatic machine that could incorporate the programmable functions. 1990 – 2000 – Profile Projectors for reverse Engineering: Software was introduced to the optical comparators and the computer base systems helped in comparing the data with the CAD file. Reverse engineering was much easier now as the Profile Projector software was able to export the drawings into the popular CAD software. Not only the software increases the capability of the optical comparator but also made it easier for operators to use the special features of software like reporting and programming. 2000 – 2010 – Introduction to Camera-Based Profile Projectors: Reflective scale technology was introduced which eliminated the backlash (if any) from the linear scale technology. Also, camera-based Profile Projector systems were added to the Profile Projectors to improve the edge detection and image quality when surface elimination is used. 2010 – Till now- 3D Profile Projectors: Traditionally the Profile Projector was used only for 2D measurement, 3 D measuring capabilities like touch probe were added to make it capable of doing Z-axis measurement. Benefits of Optical Profile Projectors - The ability to measure in 2D space in which both length and width of the part can be measured simultaneously results in quick measurements. - Imperfections on parts such as burrs, scratches, indentations can be detected on profile projector. - Delicate parts that might deform on touching can be easily measured on a profile projector as no-contact is required for measurements. - Ease of use, requires minimum amount of training. - No user fatigue as unlike measuring through a microscope, the user does not have to look through an eye-piece for long hours. Moreover, the profile is visible on a big screen so that the team members can look at the image and can discuss about different part dimensions. - It requires minimum maintenance for functioning; however calibration needs to be done every year. - Classification based on Light Path: Depending upon the light path the Profile Projector can be classified as a Vertical Profile Projector or Horizontal Profile Projector. The former is used for light weight part inspection and the latter is used when the part to be inspected is heavy like shafts etc. - Classification based on type of optics: Normally in the profile projector the surface illumination is from sides which sometimes may affect the image clarity in case of deep cavity components. Coaxial Profile Projector as the name suggests has special optics with built in half reflecting mirror in the lenses so the light actually is coaxial with the path of the lenses i.e it comes through the lens thereby making the deep cavity inspection easier. - Classification based on Application: If the profile projector is used for comparing the shadow of the work piece with the Mylar or charts then it is generally referred as optical Shadowgraph projector and when it is used with DRO or Software for measurement then it is referred as an Optical Profile Projector. Types of Profile Projector Optics In simple optical systems, the image on the profile projector screen is both upsides down and reversed. For symmetrical parts, this system is best suited as there is no difference in both the horizontal and the vertical mirror images. In corrected optics systems the images produced are unreversed, however, they are still upside down. This system is best suited for asymmetrical parts if it is important to know which side is being measured so that there is no confusion in the operator’s understanding of the measurements. In Fully Corrected Systems the images displayed on the screen are both erect and unreversed, this makes measuring very convenient for even the inexperienced operators. Repeated use of Profile projectors over time can make the system go out of calibration. Therefore it is required to re-calibrate them every year. A typical calibration routine involves the following: - Focus squareness parallel to optical axis. - Table squareness perpendicular to optical axis - Perpendicularity of X to Y axis. - Magnification and distortion accuracy for all lenses - X-Y axis lead accuracy for the complete length. - Edge detection accuracy Schedule a 30-min Call with Our Expert Grab your free gift... This free guide uncovers 17 secrets that no Profile Projector manufacturer would dare tell you. 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Siri uses voice queries and a natural language user interface (UI) to function, and it can make calls, send text messages, answer questions, and offer recommendations. It delegates requests to several Internet services, moreover, Siri can adapt to users’ language, searches, and preferences. The popularity of Siri becomes clear from a survey conducted in September 2018, where the respondents were American adults. The survey showed that 44% of the smartphone users that used a voice assistant are using Siri, putting Siri ahead of competitors Another AI app that hardly needs an introduction is Cortana, the virtual assistant from Microsoft. This AI-powered virtual assistant is available on Windows 10, Windows mobile, Invoke smart speaker, Microsoft Band, Android, iOS, Windows Mixed Reality (MR), Amazon Alexa, and Xbox One. Cortana is also available on popular headsets like HyperX CloudX, Razer Kraken 7.1 V2, Logitech G933, and Sennheiser GSP350. Windows 10 PCs have Cortana in-built, and it can help users of such PCs with simple tasks from day one. Cortana offers hands-free help, answers questions, provides reminders, keeps notes, takes care of tasks, and helps in managing the calendar. Over time, Cortana “learns” and attends to more complex tasks. Cortana uses natural language processing, Bing search engine, and data from devices to offer personalized recommendations, moreover, it has an API that can work with various Windows and 3rd party apps. A 2018 report stated that Cortana was available on 400 million devices, which translates to a large user base. However, the AI-powered virtual assistance landscape is highly competitive, and reports indicate that Cortana is facing stiff competition. - Google Assistant Launched in 2016, Google Assistant, i.e., the AI-enabled, voice-powered virtual assistant from Google has made significant strides. It’s considered as one of the more advanced virtual assistants. Google has entered into partnerships with several companies and made Google Assistant available on a wide range of devices, e.g., smartphones, fridges, headphones, and cars. Google Assistant supports both voice or text entry, and it uses natural language processing. It offers various services, e.g., voice commands, voice searching, voice-activated device control, helping with tasks, finding information online, sending reminders, making appointments, translating in real-time, etc. An October 2018 report indicated that Google has expanded the reach of Google Assistant significantly, and it now works with 10,000 devices across 1,000 brands. This includes iPhones, and indications are that Google will partner with more brands. Its active user base is increasing noticeably. Alexa, also called Amazon Alexa, is the AI-powered virtual assistant from Amazon. It was first used with Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Dot smart speakers, however, now it’s available on various platforms like Android, iOS, etc. Alexa uses voice queries, natural language processing, etc. to offer many services, e.g., voice interaction, music playback, etc. It can create to-do lists, set up alarms, stream podcasts, play audiobooks, moreover, Alexa can provide real-time information on weather, traffic, news, sports, etc. Many devices with Alexa let users activate Alexa with a wake-word, e.g., however, other devices like Android or iOS require users to push a button. You can use Alexa on PCs like Windows and Mac, and this requires a few simple steps to set it up. - ELSA Speak ELSA Speak is a popular AI-powered app to learn how to speak English. Users of this app can learn how to speak English and pronounce English words with the help of short dialogues. AI helps them with instant feedback, therefore, they can expect to make quick progress. This app uses speech recognition technology, and its website claims that there have been over 4.4 million downloads of its app. ELSA Speak also claims to have over 3.6 million users in 101 countries. There is a trial period of 7 days, subsequently, the user will need to buy ELSA Pro. ELSA Speak is available on Android and iOS, however, there are no PC or Mac versions at the time of writing. Socratic is an AI-powered app to help students with math and other homework, and Google has recently disclosed that it has acquired this app. Students can take pictures using their phone camera, subsequently, Socratic uses its AI capabilities to provide visual explanations for the concepts that students need to learn. Socratic uses text and speech recognition, and it can support learning science, math, literature, social studies, etc. This app is available on Android and iOS, and it’s compatible with the iPad. The statistics from Google Play shows over 5 million downloads at the time of writing. The Socratic iOS app enjoys high popularity too, as the high rating in the Apple App Store indicates. Fyle is an AI-powered expense management app, and it’s available on desktop, Android and iOS. It’s a key player in the intelligent expense management space, and Fyle has recently launched direct integrations with Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365. DataBot is an AI-powered virtual assistant, and it’s available on Windows 10, Android, and iOS. It’s also available on Xbox One, iPad, iPod, Android tablets, and Windows phones. This app answers your questions in its voice, and it addresses the topics that matter to you. DataBot has services integrated within it that provide you with images, information, and multimedia presentations based on the topic of your interest. It uses Google searches, Wikipedia, RSS channels, etc. to provide you with information. You can customize DataBot according to your preference of language, voice, etc. DataBot can speak and understand English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese. Using DataBot, you can share information using SMS, email, and social media. Hound is an AI-powered voice assistant app, and it’s available both on Android and iOS. You can search for information using your natural voice, and then you can follow-up to refine the results. Hound can be used hands-free. It can give you accurate results quickly, and it can make a phone call or send a text message for you. You can get news, weather information, find a hotel nearby, navigate to an address, call an Uber, check flight status, and more! The app uses its proprietary Speech-to-Meaning and Deep Meaning Understanding technologies. Hound has an impressive array of customers, e.g., Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Motorola, and Hyundai. An AI-powered emotional health assistant app, Youper is available both on Android and iOS. This app can help users take control of their emotional health as they can have quick conversations with it. Youper can guide users through personalized meditations. Users can understand themselves better and track their mood with the help of Youper. Youper uses AI to personalize various techniques

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Let’s break down what “repetition compulsion” really means. It’s about repeatedly experiencing your trauma in a way that’s not healthy. Essentially, it’s when you unconsciously repeat past experiences, behaviors, or relationships, even if they had bad outcomes. Some call it “trauma reenactment,” where you’re drawn to relive patterns from your past, especially unresolved conflicts or traumas. This whole repetition compulsion thing isn’t limited to one aspect of life. It can pop up in relationships, work situations, or personal habits. And it’s fueled by unconscious desires to deal with or master underlying issues, even if it means things don’t turn out well. Sometimes, we’re chasing closure or even addicted to the trauma and its effects. Think of it like continuously picking at a wound — it just won’t heal. And if we keep poking at it, it’ll only get worse. Speaking of relationships, we’ve all seen someone who seems to have a “type.” But what if that type is actually toxic and keeps causing pain? You might find yourself stuck in a cycle of constant hurt. You’ve got to break that pattern ASAP. Essentially, if you keep choosing partners with abusive or neglectful tendencies, it’s going to mess with your ability to have healthy relationships. People caught up in repetition compulsion might also engage in self-destructive behaviors like substance abuse or risky actions. These behaviors only amplify mental health issues and make it easier for things to spiral downward. Now, where did this idea of repetition compulsion come from? Sigmund Freud, the big cheese of psychoanalysis, talked about it as part of his theory of the unconscious mind. He believed that we repeat traumatic experiences because we’re trying to master them. Understanding repetition compulsion can be a game-changer in therapy. By digging deep and gaining insight, individuals can start to break free from these patterns and deal with the real issues. It’s not just individuals either; whole societies or cultures can get caught in this loop, repeating destructive behaviors or relationships without even realizing it. So, how do we manage this? Step one: Recognize there’s a problem. Step two: Be willing to tackle it head-on. Repetition compulsion can throw a wrench in the works when it comes to addressing mental health issues or seeking therapy. People might unknowingly resist their own progress by falling back into familiar patterns. This cycle of negativity can make things like depression or anxiety even worse. At this point, seeking professional help is non-negotiable. If you’ve tried to deal with it alone with no luck, it’s time to reach out. Therapy can be a game-changer. With the right interventions, like cognitive-behavioral techniques or psychodynamic therapy, individuals can start to break free from these patterns, deal with underlying traumas, and learn healthier ways to cope. Featured image: Kubkoo/iStock Medical Disclaimer: Look, everything we’ve talked about here is just for information. It’s not a replacement for real medical advice. If you’re in a serious situation, call your doctor or head to the nearest hospital.

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Recovering a corrupt presentation For Windows and Mac users both If you're getting messages like "PowerPoint cannot open the type of file represented by - You received the file by email or downloaded it over the internet and PowerPoint is trying to "protect" you. If that's the case, see Unblock a file below. - Your file was password protected in PowerPoint 2002 (XP) or later, but you're opening it in an earlier version of PowerPoint; earlier versions can't open password protected files and will give this scary error message when you try. Mac versions of PowerPoint are also unable to open these presentations. - Your presentation file has become corrupted. Unblock a file - Right click the file's icon and choose Properties to see this: - Click UNBLOCK. If you don't see UNBLOCK, a blocked file isn't the problem. Click OK. - Click OK. - Now try opening the file in PowerPoint again. Remove password protection If you suspect that the file is password protected, have the file's owner save it without the password protection and send you a new copy. Otherwise, getting a corrupt presentation back seems to be pretty much a crapshoot. If you have an earlier version or a backup of the file, dig it up now. If you are running on Windows Vista or later, you might be able to recover a previously saved version of the presentation: - Launch the Windows explorer and navigate to the folder where your presentation is located - Right-Click on the presentation and chose "Restore previous versions" command. Try some of the things listed below. But first make a backup copy of your presentation and use it, not your original file. Never try any of these recovery techniques on your only copy of a presentation. Things to try: - If you run PowerPoint 2003, choose Help, About Microsoft PowerPoint from the main menu bar. If the About screen doesn't indicate that you have SP1 (Service Pack 1) or higher, you should update your copy of PowerPoint. Choose Help, Check For Updates. When the Office Downloads page opens in your browser, click "Check for Updates" and apply the recommended hotfixes and/or service packs. - If you run Windows XP and have installed SP1, see Files open as Read-Only after installing Windows XP SP1, Other file/path related problems - Open a blank presentation (You can apply the template used for the damaged file, if applicable. That might help cut down on reformatting.) - From the main menu, choose Insert, Slides from File (or if you use PowerPoint 2007, Home tab, New Slides (bottom of button), Reuse Slides. - Try to insert slides individually if you're not able to insert the whole thing If your file became corrupted when PowerPoint or your computer crashed, there may be a temporary version of the file in your TEMP directory. If so, you can try the aforementioned Insert, Slides From File and browse to that file. Or you can try changing the file's extension to PPT and see if you can open it from within PowerPoint using File, Open. You could also do a search for *.TMP files on the off chance that it's not in your TEMP directory. Troubleshooting damaged presentations refers to Windows 95 and PowerPoint 97 specifically but may have some useful suggestions. If the presentation seems corrupted or on the verge of it, but you can still open it, download and use the CloneMe add-in from Microsoft (for PowerPoint 97 or 2000) or for PowerPoint 2000 and higher, try HTML "Round-tripping" to repair corruption Or try Open Office, the free version of this same package. Note that it will ask if you want it to take over registration for the various Office file types (meaning that when you doubleclick a PPT file from then on, Open Office will launch instead of PowerPoint.) Unless this is what you want, watch out for it and just say "NO" If nothing else works, try opening the presentation in Word to see if you can at least recover the text: - Start Word and choose File, Open - Choose file type "Recover text from any document" - Edit the file as needed

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NFTS: A COMPLETE GUIDE What are NFTs? Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are unique and indivisible digital assets that exist on a blockchain, a decentralized and secure digital ledger. They represent one-of-a-kind items, such as collectibles, digital artwork, membership passes, event tickets, and more, each possessing its own distinct identification number. NFTs stand out from other digital assets due to their exclusivity and the ability to verify ownership and transaction history on the blockchain. Millions of users are trading NFTs The NFT market is Global. NFT are being traded in countries all over the world. Growth of Unique Active CrytpoWallets Number of Active CrytpoWallets +$20 Billion of NFTs were traded last year The financial impact of NFTs has been significant, with billions of dollars in sales and transactions. They are expected to play a prominent role in the emergence of the decentralized internet, powered by blockchain technology. In the last 5 years (2018-2022) the market experienced an exponential growth (+9900%) going from $5.8 Millions in 2008 to $ 24.7 Billion NFT volume traded last year. Which marketplace traded the most? NFTs have found diverse use cases across various industries NFTs have transformed the art world by allowing artists to tokenize and sell digital artworks as unique collectibles. This provides them with new revenue streams, provenance tracking, and increased exposure to a global audience. NFTs are disrupting the music industry by allowing musicians to sell limited edition albums, concert tickets, and exclusive merchandise directly to their fans. They provide artists with direct monetization opportunities and enhanced fan engagement. NFTs have gained popularity in the gaming industry, enabling players to own and trade in-game items, characters, and virtual land. NFT Game reviews: NFTs let sports fans own rare digital collectibles, including player cards and memorabilia. They also offer exclusive membership programs and even allow fans to become part-owners of their favorite teams. NFTs can revolutionize real estate by allowing fractional ownership, efficient transfers, and improved liquidity. They also enable secure recording of property maintenance activities. NFTs enable digital ownership of unique fashion items and collectibles, allowing for trading and showcasing on social media and virtual worlds. Food & Beverage industry NFTs are increasingly used in the Food & Beverage industry to authenticate the origins and unique qualities of rare or premium products, such as limited-edition wines, specialty coffees, or exclusive culinary experiences, creating a transparent and collectible ecosystem for food enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Did you know? Companies like Adidas, Sotheby's, Liverpool FC, and many others are supporting mainstream NFT adoption How do NFTs work? Blockchain is a decentralized ledger system recording transactions across multiple computers Blockchain and NFTs go hand in hand. Blockchain provides security and transparency for generating, owning, and conducting transactions with NFTs. This creates a safe and efficient environment for creators and investors to work with digital assets. Tokenization is the process of representing assets digitally on the blockchain What about Tokenization? Legal and Regulatory Compliance Smart Contract Development Trading and Liquidity How significant could the metaverse’s impact be? Smart Contracts have predefined rules and conditions encoded on a blockchain Smart contracts play a vital role in the creation, ownership, and transfer of NFTs. They enable automated and secure transactions, eliminating the need for intermediaries and ensuring the smooth functioning of various processes within the NFT ecosystem.

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The ENCODE project finds more than 80% of genome has biochemical function There are 4 million sites in the genome where events occur, representing "switches" "This century, we are going to be working out how we make humans," a scientist says Our genes play a major role in making us who we are, but a lot of information about their function has been mysterious. That’s why an international team of researchers set out to figure out what the working parts of the human genome are, and what they mean for the human body as we know it. The project is called the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE). When the Human Genome Project sequenced the human genome in 2003, it established the order of the 3 billion letters in the genome, which can be thought of as “the book of life.” ENCODE is about interpreting that – understanding which genetic variants affect biochemical function, and which ones are associated with disease. “This is the science for this century,” said Ewan Birney of the European Bioinformatics Institute and lead analysis coordinator for ENCODE in a news conference Wednesday. “This century, we are going to be working out how we make humans starting from this simple instruction manual.” ENCODE has begun to reveal the circuitry, networks and choreography within the human genome, said Dr. Eric Green, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, at the briefing. More than 30 scientific papers from the project are being published on it, in journals including Nature, Genome Research and Genome Biology. Scientists have determined that there are 4 million sites in the genome where specific biochemical events occur, most of which have been discovered with ENCODE. That means if you got your genome sequenced, there could be as many as 4 million differences between you and the person sitting next to you, Michael Snyder, a Stanford University professor who is the principal investigator for ENCODE, told CNN. These sites are “switches,” which determine which proteins and cells are going to be made, Richard Myers of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, an ENCODE collaborator, said at the briefing. Most genetic changes that are likely to cause disease, or are associated with disease, don’t lie inside the genes themselves, but rather in these control elements, Snyder said. Before, scientists believed that a lot of the human genome was junk – that as little as 5% of it actually had a purpose in encoding proteins, Myers said. So it was a surprise, according to ENCODE, to find a full 80% of the human genome sequence is associated with some biochemical function. ENCODE allows researchers to identify which mutations are most likely to cause disease and drug responses. In a study on associations with diseases, scientists found links to heart disease and type II diabetes. The regulatory switches can cause problems with genes that can lead to disease. “Before, they were just mysterious events; now we can say, ‘Well, they’re associated with aparticular problem,’” Snyder said. Snyder, who has had his own genome sequenced, believes personal genome sequencing will become an important part of health care. In his own case, genome sequencing revealed Snyder’s risk for type II diabetes before his body started showing symptoms. Since he knew about the risk ahead of time, he was able to start managing his glucose levels early. With the new ENCODE information, Snyder could start seeing which variants he has that might affect gene function but don’t lie inside the gene; they reside in the control switches. “I think this will become standard of care for many people,” he said of genomic sequencing. Still, there are issues with how much information about a sequence should be revealed to a person – after all, just because a person has a genetic link to a disease, it doesn’t necessarily mean that he or she will develop that condition, and the information could cause undue concern. Before ENCODE, scientists’ knowledge was mostly about the exome, the protein coding sequences that account for about 1.5% of the genome, Snyder said. The remaining 98.5% was mysterious until the ENCODE project. A genome sequence as part of a research project costs under $4,000, but the proper interpretation costs a lot more, Snyder said. Some companies such as 23andMe offer DNA testing at a relatively low cost, but only sequence part of the genome. Even with what is known now, genome sequencing can benefit people with cancer. This technique played into the treatment of the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs. He underwent a sequencing of the genes of his cancer tumor and his normal DNA, so that his medical team could choose drugs that would be more precisely targeted at his disease, according to the biography “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson. “In my mind, it’s a no-brainer to get your genome sequenced if you have cancer,” Snyder said. The human genome has about 20,000 genes, and 1,000 of those genes are regulators – the “government” of the genome, says Mark Gerstein of Yale University. Regulators bind to places in the genome, and then they turn genes near that binding site on and off. Gerstein and colleagues looked at the structure of these regulators, and determined that they have a somewhat corporate hierarchy structure. When you consider how information flows, it appears there are executives, managers and foremen. ENCODE received about $123 million over five years from the National Human Genome Research Institute, in addition to $40 for the pilot project and $125 million for relevant technology development and research since 2003. And there’s still much more work to do, scientists say. “It’s a project that’s not done, but it’s a big step forward,” Snyder said. Would you want to get a full genome sequence to know your genetic risks? Why or why not? Tell us in the comments.

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Easter Islanders demand return of statue from British Museum which navy captain brought to UK as present for Queen Victoria 150 years ago - The British Museum could be asked to hand back the Moai statue to Easter Island - Rapa Nui authorities have asked Chile for help to fight for its return home - Easter Island leaders want to 'close the sad chapter' on European plundering The Moai statue was allegedly taken from the island by Richard Powell, captain of HMS Topaze, in 1868 before being handed over to the museum by the monarch. On Easter Island, the world famous statues were built in tribute to tribal leaders after their deaths. Rapa Nui authorities, 2,000 miles from mainland Chile, have requested help to get the basalt returned to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, the British Museum told the Daily Telegraph they believe there is 'a great public benefit' in keeping it in Britain. However, there is yet to be an official request made. Yet the communities on Easter Island believe there is more benefit having the statues which they believe emit powers called 'mana' - at home. The huge statues were built between the sixth and 17th centuries before being taken by European travellers. On Easter Island, local leaders said it was 'an important symbol in closing the sad chapter'. A spokeswoman for the British Museum said: 'We have received no official request here at the British Museum for the statue to be returned to Easter Island. 'The Moai sculpture that we have in the museum is on permanent display to the six million people who walk through our doors every year and we think there is a great public benefit to keeping it here for all of those people to see and appreciate. 'We also believe it is important to represent the history of Easter Island's indigenous community in the British Museum.' The UK has previously faced calls to return other items like Benin bronzes to Nigeria and Elgin marbles to Greece. Cambridge University removed a gold cockerel after students demanded the statue be returned to a royal palace in Nigeria from where it was plundered during a 19th century British naval expedition. The Elgin Marbles, or Parthenon sculptures, have long been the subject of dispute over their home in the British Museum, where they have been on permanent, public display since 1817. Greek governments have called for their return to Athens since the 1980s and have even enlisted Amal Clooney to help their campaign. BENIN BRONZES: THE CELEBRATED ARTWORKS MIRED IN CONTROVERSY The Benin Bronzes are a set of artworks created to celebrate the Benin Kingdom in what is modern-day Nigeria. Created by the Edo people in the 13th Century, many were looted from the area by British expeditions. Today museums throughout Britain, Germany and the U.S. hold hundreds of the items - despite pleas from Nigeria for the artifacts to be returned. When colonialists first discovered the pieces adorning the country's royal palaces, they were amazed that such incredible artwork could be created by people so 'primitive'. Today they remain some of the most celebrated artworks to emerge from Africa, but much like Greece's Elgin Marbles, they are mired in controversy due to the circumstances in which they were acquired.

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Dorothy Law Nolte, American writer and family counselor, once wrote a poem on child rearing called, “Children Learn What They Live”. This was for a weekly family column for The Torrence Herald, in 1954. The poem was widely circulated by readers, as well as distributed to millions of new parents by a baby formula company. In 1972, Nolte ensured to copyright the poem, and by 1998 expanded it into a book (co-authored with Rachel Harris) called, “Children Learn What They Live: Parenting to Inspire Values.” At Royal Academy, the foundation of our value system and how we interact with every child that walks through our doors is embodied in this poem. It is the very core of our foundation. We strongly believe that as a West Brampton Montessori preschool we play a key role in their growth and development. We aim to nurture our children through positive interactions to help lead them in the right direction. We truly understand that “Children Learn What They Live”, and we want our children to have a fun, creative, learning experience, where their strengths are celebrated, daily.

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Symptoms of Coronavirus People infected with the coronavirus can spread it easily, even if they’re not yet experiencing severe symptoms of the disease, according to virologists watching the pandemic unfold in Europe. The NYPost report states that digestive issues like diarrhea could be the first sign of the coronavirus for many patients, a new study says. It was understood that nearly half of the virus patients admitted to the hospital in the central Chinese province of Hubei, where the outbreak occurred, complained of digestive issues, according to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology on Wednesday. Researchers found that almost half — 48.5% — of the 204 patients in the study said their “chief complaint” was digestive issues, such as diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. - Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Other symptoms can include: - Runny nose - Sore throat What should i do if feel the symptoms Contact your doctor or clinic right away if you have COVID-19 symptoms, you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or you live in or have traveled from an area with ongoing community spread of COVID-19 as determined by CDC and WHO. Call your doctor ahead to tell him or her about your symptoms and recent travels and possible exposure before you go to your appointment. How does it spread The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. - Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). - Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Wash your hands often: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Avoid close contact: Avoid close contact with people who are sick Stay home if you’re sick: Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care Cover coughs and sneezes: Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Clean regularly and disinfect: Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks. Causes of Coronavirus It has not been proven how contagious the new coronavirus is. It appears to spread from person to person among those in close contact. It may be spread by respiratory droplets released when someone with the virus coughs or sneezes. It may also be spread if a person touches a surface with the virus on it and then touches his or her mouth, nose or eyes. Total cases globally: 258,412

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Connection and loneliness are the two themes that are being explored in Delia Owens’ literary masterwork Where the Crawdads Sing 1st Edition in exquisite detail. This article provides an emotionally evocative and thought-provoking experience for the readers by analyzing how connection and isolation are skillfully intertwined throughout the narrative through the fascinating experiences of Kya Clark. Isolation: The Heart of the Marsh Isolation dominates and defines Kya Clark’s existence in the North Carolina marshes, where she lives. She is raised alone in the alluring yet harsh forest after being abandoned by her family as a young kid. In addition to being physically alone, Kya experiences severe emotional and psychological isolation, which affects both her character and her quest. The way the story depicts Kya’s isolated existence in the midst of the marsh’s breathtaking natural beauty is both unsettling and enthralling. The marsh becomes her lone friend and a key component of her identity due to her seclusion. Readers can also identify deeply with the concept of isolation in all of its manifestations. Being alone is a common human experience, whether it’s because of uncontrollable circumstances or self-imposed seclusion. It’s a subject that sparks a lot of curiosity in both literature and everyday life. Relationships and their Significance: Connections play a significant role in bridging the gap between isolation and belonging in Where the Crawdads Sing. How human connections work and have an ability to change can be seen through Kya and Tate Walker’s relationship. Tate completely changes Kya’s life and acts as her lifeline by giving her the gift of reading as well as a window onto the world outside of the marsh. Their relationship acts as a metaphor for the significance of interpersonal relationships in fostering personal development and emotional development. The Mystery and the Darker Aspects of Human Nature: Murder mystery gives the story of the novel a thrilling touch and also makes the exploration of the themes of connection and isolation more complex. It also sheds light on prejudice and brutality, the more sinister sides of human nature. The murder mystery acts as a reminder that the human experience along with the connection and solitude also involves our nature’s darker sides. These darker sides include human’s ability for brutality, judgment, and prejudice. Marsh as a Setting & Character: The marsh serves as both a backdrop and a character in Where the Crawdads Sing, silently observing Kya’s journey between isolation and connection. Delia Owens gives the marsh vibrant descriptions that give it life, giving it a dynamic and constant presence in the narrative. Kya’s character and relationships are shaped by a force of nature, not just a passive environment. The marsh’s ebb and flow symbolize the emotional ebb and flow in Kya’s life. Our awareness of how the marsh depicts Kya’s seclusion and times of connection with the world is also enhanced by knowing the marsh’s symbolic meaning. Artistic Expressions of Kya: Through her artwork, Kya expresses her emotions and ideas throughout the book, but perhaps most crucially through her exquisite renderings of the marsh’s flora. Kya utilizes her creative talents as a vehicle to emphasize her close relationship with the marsh residents. Her drawings provide a visual representation of her inner world and also reveal her strong bond with the natural world. Additionally, she finds that painting really aids in both understanding her inner self and effectively communicating with others. This serves as a reminder that people may still engage with nature and those around them via their artistic activities even when they live alone. In Where the Crawdads Sing, the author’s love of literature is apparent to the reader. This article, which presents perspectives and ideas that are comparable to those in our own life, examines the isolation and connection themes in the book. Get this book free from SolutionInn so you may empathize with Kya and explore many concepts by going further into her marsh world.

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Custom medical solutions The medicine and health science fields go hand in hand with cutting edge technologies. From transformational advances to breakthrough discoveries, medicine and health rely heavily on innovation. Since the late 1960s when technology was being considered and applied to handle information records, a basic form of medical software engineering was in early use. These forward-thinking, progressive thought processes paved the way for a transformational period of development, propelling custom medical solutions into the spotlight. Medical software is a standalone software system that targets a specific subfield of medicine. Its most common uses are: - Diagnostics and therapeutic purposes. - Store and manage medical records. - Medical practice management. - Embedded medical devices. - Quality control. Medical software development helps address several healthcare needs in a fashion that is very similar to a normal software development process. 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In essence, the purpose of a medical manager software solution is to automate operations that would normally be performed by an office manager in a medical practice environment. Medical office software Medical office software is similar to the medical manager software in the sense that it alleviates operational activities. Medical office software is focused on handling and managing operations that are more redundant and related to paperwork. These office solutions help reduce costs by eliminating the need to hire a dedicated team of employees to specifically address these operational activities. Medical scheduling software Medical scheduling software manages schedules intuitively and quickly to organize information adequately for end users such as doctors, physicians, clinicians, hospital staff, and more. Medical appointment scheduling software tracks patients from the moment an appointment is registered in the system up until discharge. 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The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) will install state-of-the-art irrigation facilities at the Institute of Agricultural Research (IAR) of the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria to produce maize variety that is worm and drought resistant. The coordinator of the Teller Maize Project of the AATF, Dr. Sylvester Oikeh, made this known in ABU, Zaria, saying that the new maize variety would specifically address the devastation caused by the Fall Armyworm. According to him, research has shown that the Fall Armyworm had between 2016 and 2017 destroyed maize worth $270 million in only four states of Abia, Ekiti, Oyo and Ondo. He added: “This is to tell you the danger of the worm to our food security. Therefore, it has been proved that 20 million metric tons of maize would be lost in Africa due to this worm and drought. Whenever there is the problem of drought, insect pressure increases. Africa is regarded as drought-prone continent, because three out of the four drought events in the world are taking place in Africa.” Oikeh explained that before the new variety of maize would be released to farmers, it would be subjected to the scrutiny of all the Nigerian statutory regulatory agencies for confirmation of its safety, hence the need for the cooperation of Nigerian government.

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Before we go into details answering the question; how long does it take to become a lawyer? let’s take a look at who a lawyer is? According to the American Bar Association, a lawyer is a licensed professional who advises and represents people in legal matters. The lawyer is also an attorney, counsel, or counselor. So whenever you hear these alternative names, you still know who the person is referring to. To be able to represent people in legal matters, lawyers apply abstract legal theories and knowledge which they have gained from a law education. Through the application of this knowledge, they solve specific individualized problems or advance the interest of their customer. If you have chosen law as your future profession, the next question on your mind will be, how long does it take to become a lawyer? You will like to know how long does it take to become a lawyer so that you can plan and have an idea of the duration of study before you can become a lawyer. 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It isn’t necessary to focus your undergraduate studies in a legal field or in any particular major for that matter – just as long as you earn a bachelor’s degree. Most law schools that are accredited by the bar association require you to complete a bachelor’s degree to be admitted. How long does it take to become a lawyer? After completing high school or secondary school education, prospective students will need to complete a bachelor’s degree, this bachelor’s degree usually takes four years but from country to country, the duration varies but the average duration for a bachelor’s degree is four years. There is no specified field for the bachelor’s degree, but there are certain fields that will act as an added advantage for a successful acceptance into law school. Courses like: - Political Science How does it take to become a lawyer? can also depend on the educational structure of your country or desired location of study. For example, let’s take the United States as a case study. How long does it take to become a lawyer in the United States? In the United States, the educational requirements for a prospective law student take up to years, which is sub-divided into two parts of an undergraduate degree program (bachelor’s degree) of 4 years and a graduate law school degree of 3 years. Most of the law schools in the United States require applicants to take the Law School Admission teTestor LSAT, as it is commonly referred to. Your performance on the LSAT plays a key role in your law school applications and you’ll need to spend time preparing for it. However, students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree usually take the test while in college, so preparing for the LSAT doesn’t normally require additional time. If you fail to meet up with the required score or you already completed your bachelor’s degree, retaking the test or finding time to study for it can increase the amount of time it takes you to become a lawyer. You can check out LSAT After both programs, there are still some examinations and certifications along the line before one can be certified as a lawyer. How long does it take to become a lawyer? It can take longer than usual if you are a non-graduate student. For non-graduate prospective lawyers, you would first, complete a 3 years undergraduate degree program or course. Then you will proceed to complete a 2 years graduate diploma in law before can now proceed to law school for the main 3 years program. After which you take the bar exams. All lawyers must be academically qualified and licensed to perform their professional roles academic qualifications are a prerequisite to taking a state’s bar examination. How does it take to become a lawyer? Soon after graduating from, law school, you will need to take the bar exam in your state of study r in the state where you choose to practice law. Studying for the bar exam will likely take 2 to three months of your time and it will take an additional few months to get the results. But even if you pass, you still can’t hold yourself out as a lawyer until you are officially admitted to the bar. To be admitted, you must pass a character and fitness review or test by your state’s bar association. This process includes a thorough background check of your financial, criminal, mental, residence and employment history. The amount of time this requires will depend on how your background is and the availability of information about you, but you can expect it to take several months cause of the numerous checks by the bar association. Types of Law Degrees This can determine the length of time to become a lawyer, the first thing is knowing the type of degree you wish to pursue. Here are the most common law degrees: - Juris Doctor – Referred to as the origin of law degrees, this is for students who want to work as licensed lawyers. - Master of Legal Studies – This is for individuals who want a solid understanding of the law but don’t wish to become a licensed lawyer. - Master of Dispute Resolution – This non-JD degree program is for individuals who want to work for various businesses and deal with negotiations and resolutions. - Master of Laws – This degree is for individuals who already have a law degree but want to specialize in a certain area of law, such as intellectual property, family law, or immigration to name a few. - Doctor of Judicial Science – This high-level degree is for individuals who have already earned the Juris Doctor and the Master of Laws and wish to pursue careers in research, academia, or as a legal scholar. Finally, based on law specialization, some kinds of law will require you to get a master’s degree in Law. Also, check out our article 16 Cheapest Law Schools in California | Rankings, we hope you will find it helpful.

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In future, Nigeria may be filled with a crop of intellectually unfit adults who are not capable of social and economic contributions to the society if it does not check the learning crisis currently rocking the education sector, experts have warned. Recent research has placed Nigeria in first place among countries with the lowest learning outcomes, especially among children in basic school. A World Bank report indicates that in sub-Saharan Africa, 87% of children are in learning poverty and are unable to perform basic literacy and numeracy tasks. This deficiency in learning is estimated to be most severe in Nigeria, as data from a 2017 National Learning Assessment by the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC, shows about 70% of 10-year-olds have difficulty attaining basic foundational skills. Already Nigeria is grappling with the challenge of poor enrolment, where over 10.5 million children are said to be out of school and are not learning. What this portends for Nigeria is that in future, the country will lack professionals in various fields, cerebral adults, and technocrats, leaving its social and economic development on the shoulders of intellectually poor leaders, says Economist, Dr. Chinedu Zephaniah. In his analysis, any form of a learning crisis in the country at the moment will boomerang in the nearest future, when children who did not receive the kind of education they need to financially contribute to the economy, will become adults and further burden the country’s Gross Domestic Product. He explains that the worth of every country is dependent on its human capital, the reason why the United Nations mostly focuses on the human development index of nations. Also emphasising the nexus between social and economic deprivation, and social unrest, Dr Zephaniah insisted that quality education remains the best way to shape the minds of young people for constructive development. ‘‘If you check the societies with a lot of social problems, you will notice that they are usually where people don’t have skills so they can’t get jobs. And because they don’t have skills and can’t get jobs, they turn out to be the poorest in society. Now what happens is that when we don’t raise children who have proper education, those children will in turn not get the kinds of jobs that will pay them. ‘‘And then we are preparing children who would snowball into things like Boko Haram, ISWAP and the rest of it. In clear terms, when Northeast Nigeria fell under the pressure of Boko Haram, it was something that we all knew was going to happen. At that time, the financial exclusion rates in that region were the worst in Nigeria. So it was like a time bomb that we all saw clicking towards zero until it exploded’. ‘‘What we can glean from this is that if we don’t make conscious efforts to give people not just literacy, but education that is relevant for the 21st century, they will not be able to compete in the environment and the global space,” he said. Recently, Manar Ahmed, an Education Specialist at UNICEF had warned that the poor literacy milestones in basic schools are mostly, the result of poor funding of the sector, an unqualified workforce, a lack of resources like infrastructure and poor teaching and learning materials. Describing the situation as dire, Manar had worried that despite efforts to tackle the challenge using a 2018- 2021 ministerial strategic plan; learning outcomes continue to deteriorate, pegging Nigeria as one of the worst globally. Meanwhile, data shows that Nigeria only allocates 1.7% of its GDP to education, falling behind UN recommended 50% to 20% of public finance to the sector. Also, figures from a 2018 personnel audit by UBEC show that at least 27% of teachers are unqualified, while a 37% classroom shortage accounts for the insufficient physical resources needed for quality education in schools. But the education specialist says it is not only about the budget but how available resources are deployed effectively and the right teaching workforce engaged. ‘‘We know qualified teachers are in short supply at all educational levels but it is more at the stage where you expect your child should learn how to read and write. On the suggestion that poorly educated children will eventually become adults and aspire to political positions thereby leaving the country in the hands of unfit leaders, Dr Zephaniah disagrees insisting they will rather become nuisances to society. He argues that there is no way someone without proper education and cerebral competence can aspire to such heights of human fulfilment. He said, ”In today’s world, everything is online, the person needs to get the kind of education to enable him to understand the simplest of complex situations. So it is a boundary line. It is the divider, it is a rubicon of human development. You either get an education or you will not be able to live the barest of human life and you will not be able to attain the most basic of the desires of an average human being in contemporary society. ”So, the problem is, you know, a huge gap in future where Nigeria will not be a nation to reckon with because the bulk of the population will be people without requisite skills.” ”But the fact is that we are not even thinking enough at that time when this huge number is not able to contribute economically or socially, the nation automatically, will not also be a country to reckon with. “So, asking about the future the gap, the gap starts now, the skills are required now, what will happen in future is when this comes to full maturity, where the nation will implode and not be reckoned with, among the committee of nations,” he maintained.

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Looking for a keep prying eyes of friends, family or colleagues away from your system? Well, we are here to show how to creating an invisible folder in Windows 10 (unnamed folder with transparent icon) for hiding some of your files. It’s very easy and a bit of fun. While an invisible folder is not a guarantee for high security measure, it can help you in safeguarding the files you frequently use and keep them on the Desktop for easy access. Note: Invisible folder is not the same as hidden folder but a folder without a name and an icon. Without much talk, let’s move on to see how to create an invisible folder in windows 10: Table of Interests Method 1: How To Create an Invisible Folder In Windows 10 - Create a new folder on the Desktop. - Right-click the folder and select Rename. And then press Alt + 016 (from the numpad of your keyboard). This will input an invisible ASCII character as folder’s name. - The next step is to make the icon of the folder invisible. For this, right-click the folder and go to Properties. - In the Properties window Customize tab and in the customize option you will see an option for change icon, click on that. - In the options for icons, you will see a variety of icons, now in order to get an invisible icon scroll right and you will see the icon hidden in the place shown in the picture below just click on that area and it will get bold and turn blue. Now select this icon and click OK. And below is what invisible folder you have created will look like (to see it highlight the are you positioned the folder). Method 2: How To Create an Invisible Folder in Windows 10 - Go to Start Menu and Search “Character Map†and open it. - Scroll Down and choose a blank Box - Now click on select and then click on copy - Now Right Click on Desktop and create a Folder and rename it and paste the selection - Then create a folder without name - Then Right Click on the folder and go to properties - Click on customize and then click on change icon - Choose Blank Icon and Click Ok - Now Apply the changes - And that’s all. There you go now you have an invisible folder on your desktop you can place it any corner or any specific position of your desktop and access it whenever you want. This method will make the folder invisible and not hidden. This way, you can easily use it by double clicking on the right spot on the Desktop and do not have to worry about unchecking the Hidden option to first unhide the folder and then access it. For what purpose would you use this method of making folder invisible in Windows 10? Tell us about your thoughts in the comments below.

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Third Sunday of Easter (Year B) - Jesus’ Parting Words Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the... show moreThis was the final appearance to the disciples as recorded in Luke’s Gospel. In this appearance, Jesus showed the Apostles His hands and His feet, explained to them that He had to suffer, die and rise, as was foretold by the prophets. He exhorted them to be “witnesses of these things,” He explained that very soon the Holy Spirit would come from the Father, and then walked with them to Bethany where He ascended to Heaven. These, the final earthly words of Jesus, set forth the mission of these Apostles as well as the mission of all of us. “You are witnesses of these things,” Jesus said. What things? The Apostles were to be witnesses to the Paschal Mystery: Jesus’ suffering, death and Resurrection. The proclamation of these truths are the central mission of Jesus’ Apostles and all of us. How often do you think about the Paschal Mystery? Perhaps you have heard those words but do not fully understand what they are. What is the “Paschal Mystery?” The Paschal Mystery was what Jesus told the Apostles to be witnesses to. They were to be witnesses to others that Jesus came from the Father, suffered death for our sins, rose from the dead to conquer sin and then ascended into Heaven to invite us to follow. This is the most central message of our faith. Sometimes our Christian faith can be treated more like a book of “do good lessons” than as the saving truths of our redemption. Though it’s essential to understand the moral laws and the call to charitable works, we must always remember that the heart of the Gospel is about salvation. It’s about Jesus dying for our sins and rising victorious so that we can enter the glories of Heaven. We do not enter Heaven simply because we are good people; rather, we are able to enter Heaven only because of the saving act of the Paschal Mystery. And though this saving act calls us to a life of charitable service to others, that charitable work is more of an effect of salvation than it is the central purpose of our faith. The Gospel passage quoted above also says that Jesus “opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.” Therefore, if we, like the Apostles, are to understand the Gospel and the central purpose of Jesus’ life and our own lives, then we must allow Him to open our minds also. We must allow Jesus to reveal to us the Paschal Mystery, because it is not something we can comprehend or figure out on our own. Reflect, today, upon how clearly you understand the purpose of the life of Christ. Do you understand the mysteries of His human life, suffering, death and Resurrection? Do you understand how these truths of our faith must change you at your very core? And do you understand your duty to be a witness to these mysteries of faith to others? Sit with these questions and allow them to sink in deeply so that you may join the Apostles in both the gift of redemption and the call to evangelize the world. My saving Lord, Your life, death and Resurrection is the greatest gift ever given. Through this Paschal Mystery, we are set free from sin and become children of Your Father in Heaven. Open my mind to more fully understand this great gift and give me the grace I need to become Your witness to the world in need. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.com Copyright © 2021 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed. Author | My Catholic Life! | Organization | My Catholic Life! | Website | - |

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Non-developers and those whose jobs are not related to software development often get confused with the jargon of technology (as they should). Concepts like front-end and back-end web development, which is better? are part of the mix. These two keywords are fundamental to understanding how websites work. To put it very simply, the front-end, also known as ‘client-side’ programming is what happens on the browser, that is, everything the user or visitor to a website sees and interacts with. Fonts, colours, drop-down menus and sliders are all features of front-end web development. The back-end, on the other hand, also known as server-side programming is the machinery that works behind the scenes to power those features that users interact with on the client side. It seems already obvious that none is better than the other, doesn’t it? Table of Contents Core technologies used in front-end web development are: HTML a.k.a The Organizer HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is a computer language used to create a website. It defines elements such as headlines and paragraphs and enables a user to embed an image, video or any other media. HTML works through a series of shortcodes called tags, which are normalized into a text file by a developer. The text is stored as an HTML file and scanned by the browser, which then interprets the text into a visible form as the designer intended. CSS a.k.a The Stylist CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is used to define how HTML elements are preserved in webpages in terms of design, layout and variations, taking into account the different devices and their varying screen sizes. So it matters the layout of plenty of different web pages at a time and adjusts the size of a web page to fit the screen of your browsing device. Many front-end web developers possess skills in building User Interfaces and User Experience (UI & UX). They must also understand the concepts of: As more people access the internet from their mobile devices than desktops, front-end developers must take quicker responsiveness into account. Responsive design means that the web layout, including the functionality and content, assists you with the screen size and hardware of the browsing device. Accessibility and Inclusivity Accessibility entails making a website available to as many users as possible. This includes people living with all kinds of disabilities such as visual, hearing, mobility and cognitive impairment. It also covers matters of law, compliance standards, and different types of network connections. Back-end web development is much more varied than its counterpart. Some of the main components of the server-side are: These are computer programmes that store, process and deliver web pages to users. The most popular one is Apache, which is an open-source web server currently used by about 50% of all websites. Another is NGINX, good for reverse proxying, caching, load balancing and media streaming. Languages & Frameworks A programming language is a superset of computer scripting languages used to write instructions you want the system to execute. Examples of such are Ruby, Python, Java, PHP, Perl, etc. Frameworks are libraries of pre-written codes with a pre-imposed structure that a back-end developer can use as required or needed. A variety of programming languages and frameworks are used in building the server-side. Database Management Systems The roles and responsibilities of a back-end web developer include: - Understanding the goals of a website and coming up with effective solutions - Storing data and making it accessible to users who need it. - Managing APIs resources across devices. - Building frameworks to make for better programming. - Understanding and implementing algorithms, and solving system problems. Both front-end and back-end web development play an important fundamental role in web development and design. They are like two sides of a coin and they complement each other. Without the front-end, users cannot see and interact with features on the website and this interaction is the purpose of building a website (to generate traffic). On the other hand, without the back-end, there’s no website in the first instance because the data and systems requested by front-end applications would not be delivered. Since back-end and front-end operations go hand in hand, and both are equally important, developers from both sides need to devise more ways of collaborating better in order to build more functional and efficient websites. Pingback: Intro to Cloud Native - Tech, Coding & Digital Marketing Blog Pingback: Why Do Developers Hate PHP? - Tech, Coding & Digital Marketing Blog Pingback: Tips To Improve Your Software Engineering Skills in 2022 Pingback: Becoming a Full-Stack Python Developer, Here Are Few Ideas to Get Started. Pingback: Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Software Development: Which Should I Learn First?

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Good Friday is noticed on Friday earlier than Easter Sunday. On this present-day Christians commemorate the fervor, or struggling, and demise on the cross of Jesus Christ. Numerous Christians spend Good Friday in fasting, supplication, contrition, and reflection on the distress and battling of Christ. Bible References to Good Friday The scriptural record of Jesus’ death on the cross, or torturous killing, his entombment and his revival, or raising from the pointless, might be found inside the accompanying sections of Scripture: Matthew 27:27-28: eight; Mark 15:16-16:19; Luke 23:26-24:35; and John 19:16-20:30. What Happened on Good Friday? On Good Friday, Christians concentrate on the day of Jesus Christ’s demise. The night time earlier than he died, Jesus and his disciples took half within the Last Supper after which went to the Garden of Gethsemane. In the backyard, Jesus spent his final hours of freedom praying to the Father whereas his disciples slept close by: Going a little bit farther, he fell along with his face to the bottom and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” (Matthew 26:39, NIV) “This cup” or “death by crucifixion” was not solely one of the vital disgraceful types of demise but additionally one of the vital dreaded and painful strategies of execution within the historical world. But “this cup” represented one thing even worse than crucifixion. Christ knew in demise he would tackle the sins of the world—even essentially the most heinous crimes ever dedicated—to set believers free from sin and demise. This was the agony our Lord confronted and humbly submitted to for you and me: He prayed extra fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the bottom like nice drops of blood. (Luke 22:44, NLT) Before morning dawned, Jesus was arrested. At dawn, he was questioned by the Sanhedrin and condemned. But earlier than they might put him to demise, the non-secular leaders first wanted Rome to approve of their demise sentence. Jesus was taken to Pontius Pilate, the Roman lead representative in Judea. Pilate discovered no cause to cost Jesus. When he found that Jesus was from Galilee, which was beneath Herod’s jurisdiction, Pilate had Jesus dispatched to Herod who was in Jerusalem on the time. Jesus refused to reply Herod’s questions, so Herod dispatched him again to Pilate. Although Pilate discovered him harmless, he feared the crowds who needed Jesus crucified, so he sentenced Jesus to demise. Jesus was brutally overwhelmed, mocked, struck on the top with a employees and spit on. A crown of thorns was positioned on his head and he was stripped bare. He was made to hold his personal cross, however when he grew too weak, Simon of Cyrene was pressured to hold it for him. Jesus was led to Calvary and the place troopers drove stake-like nails by his wrists and ankles, fixing him to the cross. An inscription was positioned over his head that learn, “The King of the Jews.” Jesus held on the cross for roughly six hours till he took his remaining breath. While he was on the cross, troopers forged tons for Jesus’ clothes. Onlookers shouted insults and jeered. Two criminals have been crucified on the identical time. One held on Jesus’ proper and the opposite on his left: One of the hoodlums hanging close to him jeered, “So you’re the Messiah, right? Prove it by saving yourself—and us, too, while you’re at it!” But the opposite prison protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die? We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” Then he mentioned, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:39-43, NLT) At one level, Jesus cried out to his father, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” Then darkness blanketed the land. As Jesus gave up his spirit, an earthquake shook the bottom and triggered the temple curtain to tear in half from high to backside. good Friday images with messages: The Gospel of Matthew’s stories: At that second the window ornament inside the asylum of the Temple was torn in two, from high to rear. The earth shook, rocks cut up aside, and tombs opened. Our bodies of many godly women and men who had died have been raised from the useless. They left the cemetery after Jesus’ resurrection, went into the holy metropolis of Jerusalem, and appeared to many individuals. (Matthew 27:51-53, NLT) It was customary for Roman troopers to interrupt the prison’s legs, inflicting demise to come back extra rapidly. But solely the thieves had their legs damaged. When the troopers got here to Jesus, he was already useless. As night fell, Joseph of Arimathea (with the assistance of Nicodemus) took Jesus’ physique down from the cross and had him positioned in his personal new tomb. An ideal stone was rolled over the doorway, sealing the tomb. Why Is Good Friday Good? God is blessed and his heavenliness is contradictory with transgression. Humans are sinful and our sin separates us from God. The punishment for sin is everlasting demise. But human demise and animal sacrifices are inadequate to atone for sin. Atonement requires an ideal, spotless sacrifice, supplied in simply the correct means. Jesus Christ was the one and solely good God-man. His demise offered the proper atoning sacrifice for sin. Only by him can our sins be forgiven. When we settle for Jesus Christ’s fee for sin, he washes away our sin and restores our proper standing with God. God’s mercy and beauty make salvation potential and we obtain the reward of everlasting life by Jesus Christ. For Christians and Catholics, Good Friday is one special day wherein they exude the suffering, passion, and sacrifice of their Lord Jesus Christ when he died on the cross to save humanity. This one-day celebration is just a part of this week-long celebration called the holy week or the Lenten season. So essentially what occurred on Good Friday is that the son of God, Jesus Christ, sacrificed himself to save humankind under a collection of torturing actions which eventually led him to his final destination, the crucifixion where he was crucified and died on the cross at exactly 3:00 pm on that day. Good Friday Images For all these reasons, Christians, Catholics, and other relevant religions celebrate the day of sacrifice through different ways. Some plead in their local churches though others collect at their own houses and run various activities to commemorate the lord Jesus Christ. If you are among these people who will observe the day of sacrifice on the upcoming year, 2020 Good Friday, then here are some ways which you might follow in order to solemnly observe the symbolic and historical Good Friday. Holy Good Friday. As a Christian or Catholic, you may visit your regional church and combine the holy mass as a way to celebrate the special day. You will pray for praising Jesus Christ and committing him thanks for the great sacrifice he made only for you. If you are a roman catholic, you might pray facing the lord at the Blessed Sacrament. You might also do the holy rosary prayer since it’s also a tradition during this day. Additionally, apart from the holy mass, you might also attend the channels of the cross of the local church. Most probably there’ll be one on your church because it’s also a custom tradition during the Good Friday holiday. Visiting Several Catholic or Christian Churches If you would like to experience a more scenic celebration of the Good Friday, you might level up your visitation to your regional church into visitation of many churches. Some people call this action as “Visita Iglesia” wherein they observe the good Friday by attending legends and stations of the cross of different churches. You may go around your state, county, or region to visit the distinct historical churches in order to beg for the Lord Jesus Christ. You will bring your rosary and visit the special sections of the church to pray for the easter good Friday. happy Friday images 2020: Spread Good Words and Messages Around Good Friday Since all of us live in a technological word today, even though good Friday, you would surely be utilizing your gadgets such as your smart telephones, laptops and tablets. It is not bad to make use of these gadgets to commemorate the death of the lord Jesus Christ. Using your accounts on social websites on your tablets and laptops, you are able to spread some nice good Friday greetings to your friends and followers. You can also discuss some good Friday quotes like “Mercy, peace and love. Aside from the internet as a medium for sharing good thoughts on good Friday, you might also use your smart telephones and spread the words to your contacts. Collaborate with Your Friends and the Community If you’re part of a Christian or Catholic neighborhood, then it would also be wonderful to observe good Friday with them. You can take a sit-in talk together and discuss each of your ideas about the occasion and retell the story of how the lord Jesus Christ sacrificed himself for the sake of humankind. While doing the talk, you’ll have tea and some delicious baked cross buns that also commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. If you are portion of the executives of a Christian or Catholic company, then it’d be nice to prepare such kind of occasion. You should then do some tips before and following the sharing. Such sort of occasion would make you closer to your workmates, friends, and other members of your area. You’ll have the ability to unify each other through such a symbolic and historic event. The Stations of the Cross are a series of sections portraying the journey of Jesus Christ because he sacrificed himself for the sake of humankind. These stations are usually portrayed on passion plays or exhibited on churches or any chosen religious locations. Primarily, you will find two Stations of the Cross. These are: - First station: The condemnation of Jesus to departure - Second station: Jesus carries the cross - Third channel: Jesus falls for the first time - Fourth channel: Jesus meets his mother - Fifth channel: Jesus was helped by Simon of Cyrene in carrying his cross - Sixth channel: Veronica wiped the face of Jesus Christ - Seventh station: Jesus falls for the second time - Eighth channel: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem - Ninth channel: Jesus Christ falls for the third time - Tenth channel: the garments of Jesus are taken away - Eleventh channel: Jesus Christ is nailed to his cross or was crucified - Twelfth station: Jesus dies on his cross - Thirteenth channel: Jesus Christ’s body is removed from the cross - Fourteenth station: Jesus is put down on the tomb These are the fourteen Stations of the Cross. You may observe such stations on the passion play. Or being exhibited n the regional church another church you may see. In addition, you might also observe the portrayal of the Stations of the Cross. Some Good Friday images or photographs being sold. You may obtain some from your friends or relatives. You may also send some to them as commemoration of the special day. The Date of the Upcoming Good Friday | Why is good Friday called good Friday: For different years, the date of good Friday is different, because Good Friday will take place on the Lenten season from March to April. The Lenten season for next season will start on, 2021 together with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. The sacred week will then be celebrated on the next week after the Palm Sunday. Differences on the Date As you might have noticed before, the date celebration of good Friday differs in different years. Some good Fridays have been celebrated on the month of March while some have been celebrated on the month of April. The primary reason for this is that there’s a difference in the calculation of the date of good Friday involving Eastern Christianity and Western Christianity. The vernal equinox happens on the complete moon on or after March 20. This can be called the Paschal Full Moon. Easter falls on the first Sunday after this. Now, Western Christianity uses the Gregorian calendar at the calculation of the date of good Friday. On the other hand, Easter Christianity makes use of the Julian calendar at the calculation of the date of good Friday. The March 21 of this Julian calendar corresponds to the April 3 of Gregorian calendar. In Easter Christianity, Easter can occur between March 22 and April 25 of the Julian calendar, which contrasts between April 4 and May 8 of this Gregorian calendar. Therefore, good Friday can fall between March 20 and April 23 for the Eastern Christianity. Upcoming Good Friday 2021 For the upcoming year, the good Friday 2021 date is on April 02. Make sure that you perform all of the necessary preparations in order to really have a solemn, peaceful, and reflecting commemoration of the sacrifice that Jesus Christ has created to offer you an eternal life. Such information given above can assist you in your Good Friday celebration. Be certain you keep this info in mind. Even better, if you need help, you can always count on this guide and go back to studying this anytime you want it. Are there some other Easter dates to pay special mind to? Loaned ranges for 40 days, and there are various occasions celebrated in the Christian schedule during this heavenly period. Here are on the whole the Easter-related celebrations to pay special mind to… Palm Sunday is the day we have fun the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. One week earlier than His resurrection (Matthew 21:1–11). As Jesus entered the holy metropolis, He neared the fruits of an extended journey towards Golgotha. He had come to save lots of the misplaced (Luke 19:10). And now was the time—this was the place—to safe that salvation. Palm Sunday marked the beginning of what’s usually referred to as “Passion Week”. The ultimate seven days of Jesus’ earthly ministry. Palm Sunday was the “beginning of the end” of Jesus’ work on earth. In Christianity, Holy Wednesday or Spy Wednesday is your final Wednesday before Easter Sunday; it’s the fourth day of Holy Week Later Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, also Holy Tuesday. Depending about the denomination, this specific day may or might not be celebrated in any respect. Those which do watch Holy Wednesday, for example Eastern Orthodox churches. Typically indicate it with readings of certain scriptures along with the singing of applicable hymns. Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday: Maundy Thursday, also called “Holy Thursday,” is the Thursday of Passion Week. 1 day earlier Good Friday (the Friday earlier Easter). This is the title given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, called the Last Supper. Two significant events will be the focus of Maundy Thursday. Holy Saturday is the title given to the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Some Christians acknowledge Holy Saturday, the seventh day of Holy Week. Because the day on which Jesus “rested” from His work of offering salvation. As Jesus died, He known as out, “It is finished!” There was no additional worth to pay; sin had been atoned for There is plenty of confusion concerning what Easter Sunday is all about. For some, Easter Sunday is concerning the Easter Bunny, colorfully adorned Easter eggs, and Easter egg hunts. Most individuals perceive that Easter Sunday has one thing to do with the resurrection of Jesus. However, are confused as to how the resurrection is said to the Easter eggs and the Easter bunny. Easter Monday, also called Bright Monday, Renewal Monday, Wet Monday, and Dyngus Day is the Monday instantly after Easter Sunday. It is noticed by many Christian teams, however primarily by the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions. It marks the start of Easter Week (Roman Catholic) / Bright Week (Eastern Orthodox). Check out more You Are The Reason Lyrics

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Meditation can have a profound impact on your health and well-being. Numerous scientific studies have investigated the effects of meditation and have found various benefits for both physical and mental health. Here are some ways in which meditation can affect your health. 1. Stress Reduction Meditation activates the body’s relaxation response, which counteracts the effects of stress. When you meditate, your body undergoes physiological changes such as decreased heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol (the stress hormone) levels. Regular meditation practice can help manage chronic stress and its associated health problems, including anxiety, insomnia, and digestive issues. 2. Improved Mental Well-being Meditation has a profound impact on mental health. Studies have shown that it reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and enhances overall well-being. By practicing mindfulness during meditation, you cultivate the ability to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgment. This increased self-awareness and acceptance lead to a decrease in negative rumination and an increase in positive emotions. 3. Better Focus And Concentration Meditation strengthens your ability to concentrate and sustain attention. By training your mind to focus on a single point of focus, such as your breath or a mantra, you develop cognitive control and reduce distraction. Regular meditation has been found to improve attention span, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, which are crucial for productivity and learning. 4. Enhanced Emotional Regulation Meditation practices cultivate emotional regulation skills, enabling you to respond to emotions in a healthier way. Regular meditation strengthens the prefrontal cortex, the brain region responsible for emotion regulation. This leads to better control over emotional reactions, reduced emotional reactivity, and increased emotional resilience. 5. Lower Blood Pressure Chronic high blood pressure is a significant risk factor for heart disease. Research suggests that meditation can help reduce blood pressure and lower the risk of cardiovascular problems. By inducing a state of relaxation, meditation helps relax the blood vessels and reduces strain on the heart. It also improves endothelial function, which is essential for maintaining healthy blood vessels. 6. Improved Sleep Sleep disturbances, such as insomnia, can significantly impact overall health and quality of life. Meditation techniques, such as mindfulness meditation and guided imagery, can help calm the mind and relax the body, promoting better sleep quality. By reducing arousal and fostering a state of relaxation, meditation can alleviate insomnia symptoms and improve sleep duration and quality. 7. Strengthened Immune System Chronic stress weakens the immune system and makes the body more susceptible to illness. Since meditation reduces stress, it indirectly supports immune function. Studies have shown that regular meditation practice can boost the immune system and improve immune response, leading to a reduced risk of infectious diseases. Read Also: 10 Superfoods to Boost Your Immune System. 8. Pain Management Meditation can be beneficial for individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions. By promoting relaxation and mindfulness, it can reduce the perception of pain and improve pain tolerance. Meditation techniques, such as body scan meditation and loving-kindness meditation, can help individuals develop a different relationship with pain, reducing suffering and improving their ability to cope. 9. Improved Self-awareness And Introspection Meditation encourages self-reflection and introspection. By regularly observing your thoughts, emotions, and sensations during meditation, you develop a deeper understanding of your inner experiences and patterns of behavior. This heightened self-awareness can lead to personal growth, self-acceptance, and a greater sense of purpose. 10. Enhanced Resilience And Coping Skills Meditation fosters resilience by improving your ability to navigate life’s challenges. It equips you with skills to respond to stressors in a more balanced and adaptive manner. Regular meditation practice strengthens the brain’s prefrontal cortex, which is involved in decision-making, problem-solving, and impulse control. This enhanced resilience helps you bounce back from setbacks and maintain emotional well-being. It’s important to note that while meditation can have numerous health benefits, it should not replace medical treatment or professional advice. It can, however, be used as a complementary practice to support overall well-being. It is recommended to learn meditation from a qualified instructor

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The bubble vegetable fruit washing machine uses bubble surfing to clean fruits and vegetables, it will not damage the vegetables and fruits. The multifunctional bubble surfing vegetable and fruit cleaning machine have a good cleaning effect after double cleaning by water bubble cleaning and high-pressure cleaning. Moreover, it can realize the self-filtering and recycling of water, protect resources and save costs. Vegetable cleaning equipment is widely used and applicable in fruit and vegetable processing enterprises. Commercial vegetable fruit washing machine application The commercial bubble vegetable fruit washing machine widely applies for cleaning various fruits and vegetables. Root vegetables:potato,carrot,radish,Lotus root,cassava,onion,ginger Leafy vegetables:aloe,artichoke,broccoli florets,salad leaves,green vegetable,cabbage Video of bubble washing machine Structure and working principle The bubble fruit vegetable washing machine is mainly composed of a tank body, inner tank body, sediment isolation net, lifting device, bubble generating device, and other parts. Its working principle: the machine equips with a high-pressure fan. After starting the machine, the high-pressure fan generates bubbles in the pool, causing the water to roll. Vegetables and fruits are tumbling under the action of the tumbling blisters, thus achieving the effect of cleaning. At the same time, the tumbling blisters push the fruits and vegetables forward. At the end of the machine, there is a hoist to lift the fruits and vegetables after washing with water bubbles. While lifting, the high-pressure spray pipe on the top sprays fruits and vegetables for secondary cleaning. And the cleaning water can be recycled by the circulating water tank. Equipped with ozone device This bubble surfing vegetable fruit washing machine can also equip with an ozone device. The oxygen produced by the ozone generator can degrade pesticides and cost residues in fruits and vegetables. It can effectively sterilize and kill a large number of bacteria and viruses that multiply in the water. The oxygen produced by the ozone generator enters the water and merges with the water. The generated bubbles clean the fruits and vegetables. And the fruits and vegetables are washed repeatedly, so it can remove pesticide residues on the fruits and vegetables. It ensures that nutrition will not be lost, and keep fresh for a long time. Highlights of vegetable fruit washing machine 1. The whole machine adopts all SUS304 stainless steel, which conforms to the national food industry standard. 2. Use bubble tumbling, brushing, and spraying techniques to clean objects. 3. The cleaning speed of the bubble surf cleaning machine can be adjusted. And the customer can adjust it according to the material and cleaning requirements. 4. Commercial vegetable and fruit washing machine has a variety of models and the output can be adjusted. So it can meet the requirements of various sizes of vegetable and fruit processing enterprises. 5. The machine has a compact structure and a high degree of automation. It widely applies for cleaning various vegetables, such as spinach, celery, beans, cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, carrots, apples, mustard, onions, peppers, and other lumpy fruits and vegetables. Vegetable cleaning equipment. 6. The equipment equips with a circulating water pump and a filter water tank to realize the recycling of cleaning water, save water. It replaces with new water according to the actual production situation; 7. The industrial bubble fruit and vegetable cleaning machine have a spray device, which sprays the product after completing the cleaning and transports it to the next process to reduce secondary pollution. Industrial vegetable fruit washing machine parameters Model | Size | Weight | Power | Capacity | TZ-V-500 | 2500*1000*1300mm | 180kg | 3.75kw | 500kg/h | TZ-V-8000 | 4000*1200*1300mm | 400kg | 4.1kw | 800kg/h | TZ-V-1500 | 5000*1200*1300mm | 500kg | 5.1kw | 1500kg/h | TZ-V-2000 | 6000*1200*1300mm | 600kg | 5.5kw | 2000kg/h |

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Whether a surgery is done to heal an injury or replace a body part, incisions are done to carry out the medical procedures. Once the surgery completes, these incisions are closed to prevent bleeding and contamination. Surgical sutures are used for this purpose. They are standard medical devices with two components: needles and surgical threads. The suture needle allows the doctor to place sutures within the body tissues. They are strong and flexible. The suture thread holds body tissues together post-surgery, facilitating healing. The terms sutures and stitches are used interchangeably. However, they are not the same. Stitches is merely a technique to close the wound with sutures. Sutures are of two types: absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. The absorbable sutures are absorbed by body enzymes. They need not be removed post-operation as they get dissolved with time. Non-absorbable sutures do not get absorbed and need to be removed after the surgery. Recently, absorbable sutures have become extremely popular. Here is what you should know about them: Absorbable sutures are classified as Catgut, Polydioxanone, Poliglecaprone, and Polyglactin sutures. These differ based on the structure and material it is made of. Depending upon the wound and the requirement of the medical surgery, the doctor picks a suitable suture for you. Usage of absorbable sutures Following are the surgeries where absorbable sutures are widely used: - To repair vaginal and perineal tearing during section C operation. - For oral surgeries like tooth extraction and gum injuries. - When dealing with delicate skin grafts. - For surgeries involving the repair of muscles and connective tissues. - A few abdominal surgeries. Given that absorbable sutures need not be removed after the surgery, the doctor does not cut open the wound again. This is ideal for healing wounds that are difficult to reach. The surgical area becomes vulnerable and can be exposed to contamination due to opening and dressing the wound again. Absorbable sutures avoid this and give the wound enough time to heal. Absorbable sutures are more flexible than non-absorbable ones. Taking advantage of this, doctors can suture the wound in a better shape. This works well to heal the jagged wound and spongy surgical sites. The dissolving time of absorbable sutures depends on the material. The doctor picks suitable suture material after examining the wound and its location. For example, in the C section, the doctor uses sutures of material that dissolve within a few weeks. When closing incisions of joints, they may opt for suture materials that dissolve in some months. Taking proper care of your stitches during the healing period is necessary. Remember, these sutures are dissolvable, not unbreakable. Follow the care instructions given by the doctor. If the stitches open up, rush to the hospital immediately. Leave a Reply

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The Importance of the Girl Child Education The girl child education is a fundamental human right that should be made available by all and sundry without any rethink. If the goal to make the world a better place is to be achieved. It is a fact that the foundation of every home is the woman. The peace, the wellbeing, economic management. And the education of the family depends on her to a very large extent. All the activities that will help the family and channel it towards prosperity rest on her shoulder. If she is well cultured, peaceful and generous it will certainly reflect in her home. There will be peace, love, and prosperity reflecting in the home, but the reverse will be the case if she is uneducated and careless in handling the affairs of the home. Recommended for you: Why You Must Educate Your Girl Child 1. Multitasking Jobs Women are widely believed to be multitasking. They can handle so many tasks at the same time. Executing and overseeing jobs that are traditionally handled by men are also been handled by women today. If given proper education and training. At the same time attends to the day to day needs of the family Women are found doing Jobs such as engineers, doctors, lawyers, and even entrepreneurs. They are very successful at it worldwide. 2. A Good and Healthy Home lies in her Hand The Education and training of the girl child in the art of homemaking is far more important than you can ever imagine. For into her hands is committed the future and existence of the entire human race. Every girl child should be given basic training in the general principles of health, child care, and first aid and home skills. The very success of the family, home, community and the entire nation depends on her. There is no substitute for a well-groomed and cultured woman for her training and education is far more important than luxury and pleasure money can afford. 3. The Education of the Girl child Benefit All The improvement of the socio-economic wellbeing of the entire family educated women with good education secure themselves good jobs. Thereby improving the wellbeing of their family and those around them, escaping poverty. Living a healthier and better life compared to her less-educated counterpart. 4. When the Girl child is Educated she will Fight Injustice When the girl child is educated she is equipped with the right tool to fight inequality, injustice, rape, sexual and domestic violence. She knows the appropriate authority to meet when confronted with such vices in the society. To crown it all, she cannot tolerate injustice in the society she lives in, talk less in her immediate family. 5. The Education of the Girl Child will cause a Reduction in Child Marriage The education of the girl child will almost always reduce child marriage. In most parts of the world. Most girls are been given out for marriage at an early tender age of 8 and 12 years old, thereby terminating or ending their educational carrier. If these girls have secondary education at least the number of years before they are been given out for marriage will be increased. To adolescence age where they will be at least adult and attained an acceptable age of marriage medically and health-wise. 6. Bringing in Genuine Economic Prosperity that will Benefit All Involvement in government and policymaking. If your girl child is well educated. Chances are very high she will be involved in the decision that will shape the economy and future of her nation. Women are known worldwide today to have governed and are still governing nations and piloting the affairs of countries. Leading them to growth and prosperity, a clear example is Margaret Thatcher of Great Britain and Angela Markel of Germany. Education has afforded them the responsibility to take their respective countries to greater heights. 7. Human Trafficking A lot of women are easily deceived into trafficking for a better life, due to their vulnerability as a result of poor education, in many developing countries. According to the United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking. Through providing young girls with education, opportunities and fundamental skills, this billion-dollar industry can be significantly reduced and discouraged. 8. Improvement in the Nutritional Needs and the Wellbeing of the Family If a woman is educated her children will be well-fed, because she will ensure that she gives them a balanced diet. With the little available resource that will nourish them to maturity. Also, she can convince her husband to a large extent to give birth to the number of children they can afford to nourish and educate thereby checking malnutrition, population explosion, and destitution. 9. Safe Sex A well-educated girl is well equipped to understand the dangers inherent in unprotected and illicit sex. The dangers of unwanted pregnancies and how they affect her education and her feature, the dangers of contracting HIV and STD. With these statistics in mind, The World Bank calls education a “window of hope” in preventing the spread of AIDS among today’s children. 10. Girl Child Education is important in Reducing in Infant and Maternal Mortality The education of a woman will go a long way in reducing infant and maternal mortality considerable to a large extent. You might enjoy READING: Seven keys you need to have a hitch-free pregnancy period Research and studies have shown that children of educated women are less likely to die from complications resulting from childhood diseases. Because she will ensure that they are vaccinated when and as when due. She will also ensure that she attends antenatal and prenatal clinics to make sure she averts any complications that may arise as a result of childbirth. We can never overemphasize the importance of the education of the girl child. Her education is as important as life itself for if she is educated life will be more meaningful to the entire family and the society in general.

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SPECIAL: How period poverty forces Nigerian girls, women to use rags, cloths during menstruation On a Wednesday afternoon, a 13-year-old girl at Onike Girls Junior High School in the slum of Makoko came out of her mother’s wooden shop to join her friends to play on the street. Her excitement was short-lived as her mother called her to speak to Peoples Gazette. The young girl sat on a bench in front of her mother’s shop. “I use cloth for my menstruation. I started using cloth at the age of 12 when I first saw my menstruation,” the girl told The Gazette. “My mother asked me to use cloth for my period so it would not stain my clothes.” A period (menstruation) is normal vaginal bleeding that occurs every month for a person with a womb and ovaries. While menstrual products are hygienic products such as (sanitary pads, menstrual cups, tampons, reusable pads) used to collect a monthly flow of blood. “I asked her to use cloths for her period because of the financial burden,” said Oladipupo Olaitan, the girl’s mother. The 35-year-old mother of three also uses cloths as menstrual pads. She explained, “I also use cloth myself. I cannot rely on sanitary pads because I experience heavy flow monthly. So, I change pads in less than an hour.” That is only half of her worry. “And my daughter, where will she get the money to buy sanitary pads?” she asked. “That was my reason for introducing her to cloths. They are new cloths. She washes and cleans them well.” Period poverty occurs when someone cannot afford proper menstrual products. Period poverty is an extension of widespread poverty in Nigeria with over 40% of people living in poverty which amounted to approximately 83 million people, according to Statista. Priority is not given to educating young girls about their bodies and menstrual hygiene when they are only concerned about daily survival. According to ActionAid, period poverty is a global issue affecting women and girls who do not have access to safe, hygienic sanitary products, and/or who are unable to manage their periods with dignity, sometimes due to community stigma and sanction. “It doesn’t just refer to those who have no access to sanitary products – in some cases, women and girls have limited access, leading to prolonged use of the same tampons or pads, which can cause infection,” said the organisation. Many females have no access to menstrual products, forcing them to use cloths, leaves, tissue, wool, and even rags as menstrual pads, risking infections. Bisola Adetunji is a stay-at-home mother of a two-year-old. She is financially dependent on her husband for household purchases. There is barely any money left with her after cooking for her family, affecting her menstrual hygiene. “I have been using cloths for the past three months because I do not have sanitary pads to use for my menstruation,” Mrs Adetunji, 23, admitted. She experiences heavy menstrual flow and changes the pad four times a day. She used cloths as sanitary pads when she was a teenager. On average, women are on their period for about five days and use about three pads a day, a packet of 10 sanitary pads costs between N400 and N2,000, and women might need more than a packet for a month depending on the menstrual flow. A major cause of period poverty is the high cost of menstrual products. Many young women are strongly affected. Girls in secondary schools will spend up to N55,000 on sanitary pads for six years, about N9,600 a year and N800 in a month. While locally made sanitary pads are VAT-free, foreign brands are not. But both brands compete at various prices in the market. Oyinda, a 16-year-old girl student at Unity Senior High School Oshodi, passed for privileged among other girls her age. Her mother buys her sanitary pad every month. “I buy my sanitary pad at the cost of N400 per pack,” Miss Oyinda said. “I purchase my sanitary (pads) and sometimes mummy buys them for me. But at times you get broke, and then you will be worried that you have to buy sanitary pads for your menstruation.” The teenager lamented the amount spent monthly to buy two packs of sanitary pads. “I wear three pads at home while on school days I wear four pads daily. I use 18 sanitary pads monthly.” She added, “I do not think menstrual products should be this expensive, it is not a want it is a necessity as a lady.” Mrs Adetunji further explained, “I am very familiar with Ladycare sanitary pad but the price is now alarming in the market. It costs N400 cost for one sanitary pad. This is what I formally buy for N70 when I started using sanitary pads.” Inadequate government support Many Nigerian women struggle to stay hygienic during their menstrual period because of being unable to buy a sanitary pad. President Muhammadu Buhari signed a 7.5 per cent value-added tax-free policy on locally made sanitary pads in Nigeria. But, not much has been achieved due to import and sales taxes as the majority of the pads in the market are imported as finished or near-finished goods. In that instances, the import tax may be part of the final consumer prices alongside sales tax. Women have always struggled socially, economically, and politically in Africa’s most populous country as they have low representation in the political system, while Mr Buhari continues to assure women of adequate participation in governance and decision-making. The government has not paid enough attention to period poverty among schoolgirls in primary and secondary schools. UNESCO estimated that one in 10 African girls missed school during menstruation. There also seems to be no plan to address the increasing prices of sanitary pads. “I have not seen anything that the government has done regarding menstruation even companies producing sanitary pads come to my school to give us for free,” young Oyinda told The Gazette. “If the government wants to do something now they should give us freely because some students are privileged while others get stranded, then your monthly flow comes. Menstruation is not something that you can tell to go back.” As far as the teen mentioned at the outset is concerned, the government should step in to reduce the prices of menstrual products. “I want the government to reduce the prices so that we can also afford to buy them,” she said. In Kenya, the government provides free sanitary pads in schools. Many Kenyan women also benefit from low-cost menstrual products as the government is said to remove all taxes on menstrual products. Free pad for girls Bukola Taiwo, the founder of BUTA initiatives, a non-governmental organisation that provides free sanitary pads to rural communities, believes that the government should be involved in ending period poverty. “Menstrual products should be cheap and affordable for the average citizens. Everybody should be able to afford pads without a second thought,” she explained. Menstrual pads should not be a luxury. She explained that her organisation gives free sanitary pads to girls living in low-income communities. While period poverty remains, she maintained that girls should not miss school because they cannot afford to buy the pads. ActionAid listed the consequences of period poverty to include girls missing one or more days of school during their periods, which negatively impacts their education. In Sub-Saharan Africa, some girls will miss as much as 20 per cent of their school year; some may drop out of school altogether. According to Actionaid, the loss of education can mean girls are more likely to be forced into child marriage. Another consequence is that women’s and girls’ health may be put at risk, as they are forced to use dirty rags which can cause infection. Risks can be greater if the woman or girl has undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). Another issue that comes with period poverty is stigma. “Due to community stigma women and girls may feel persistent shame and fear during periods, and in some cases face social sanctions such as chhaupadi in Nepal,” ActionAid stated. Regarding her efforts to protect young girls from facing these risks, Ms Taiwo said, “My organisation is helping to reduce period poverty by providing sanitary pads for girls in rural areas and educating the girls and their parents on the importance of using pads.” Girls with Period Foundation also has been supporting girls in school to get free sanitary pads. “We have provided sanitary pads for over 10,000 females, we are doing this one girl at a time,” Lisa Numa, social media and content manager for the foundation told The Gazette. “Taxes should be banned, sanitary pads are getting expensive, they (sanitary pads) should be free because menstruation is not a choice.” The organisation stated that it has been pushing for the adoption of the ‘Menstrual Hygiene Bill’ passed in 2018. “Period poverty is more or less the cultural shame or the lack of menstrual products when you are on your period. Menstrual Hygiene Bill should be implemented because period poverty is really affecting women and girls,” she noted. Tarbunde Worthy, a gynaecologist at Asokoro District Hospital, said the most common causes of poor menstrual hygiene are poverty and a lack of menstrual education. The medical doctor explained that improper care of the women body’s can cause bacterial infections such as urinary infections, which will spread and cause foul smells if not properly treated. “Poor menstrual hygiene leads to urinary tract infections or infections that affect the reproductive tract. There’s shame from the smell improper care causes. It causes girls to miss out on school and, in cases of profuse menstrual flow, maybe even drop out of school. The discomfort of leaking improvised sanitary materials impacts concentration,” she pointed out. She said further, “The government needs to fund more community health programs so the girls can receive consistent education and free period products. Awareness campaigns are necessary for international aid because we need all the help we can get, and more.” We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

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The litany of coups in Africa since 2020 seems to have reignited a shouldering scramble for the continent, which has seen military and business interests from China and Russia. While calling for restraint on the part of the gladiators in the Niger coup, Russia has shown a proclivity to the Nigerien military with the latest coup that ousted a democratically elected government there. Speaking through its spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, Russia says the situation in Niger is a “cause for serious concern,” but calls for restraint among all parties. Join our WhatsApp ChannelSimilarly, the Russian mercenary group, Wagner, which already operates in Mali, is said to have shown support for the coup, and offered to help the Nigerien military. Niger was a colony of France until 1960. France has 1,500 soldiers operating in the country, and together with the US, uses Niger as a base to fight an Islamist insurgency in West and Central Africa’s wider Sahel region. Though Niger is said to be a Western ally, Nigerian protesters, who also back the coup, marched on the French Embassy in the capital, Niamey, on Sunday waiving Russian flags, hauling stones and setting fire to the embassy doors and the French flag. The end of colonialism in the 1950s to the 1960s in many African countries was also the beginning of new forms of subjugation by former overlords, which coincided with the beginnings of the Cold War, an east-west tension over control of the global resources. Unfortunately, the end of World War 2 had added the United States, Russia, and China to the list of countries with deep political and economic interests in Africa’s resources. The Cold War between Western powers and the defunct USSR almost tore Africa apart for which the region declared no clear support in its non-alliance policy with other developing nations. The demise of the Soviet Union in 1990 signaled the end of the Cold War and the start of a unipolar world led by the United States and Western Europe. It was the post-independence tussle for Africa and the post-Cold War era that heightened the checkered political history of the continent, which has vacillated heavily between military rule and democracy. Since recently in 1994 when it gained independence from a deadly apartheid rule, South Africa remains the only African State that entered into political independence with a meaningful GDP per capita. Of the world’s total GDP of $105,569billion, Africa accounts for only $2,995 billion. Europe ($24,881 billion) and North America ($31,319 billion) together account for over $55billion. Africa has 1.3 billion people, about double the combined populations of Europe ($745 million) and North America (580 million). It is therefore alleged that the departing colonial powers had sowed the seeds of racial and ethnic division, religious divides and ethnic profiling so as to fracture independent African states and create room for neocolonialism. This was said to sow the seeds of coups in many African States, where discontent with governance continues to grow. There is therefore the argument that democracy was programmed to fail in Africa because many newly independent states had a background of authoritarian and draconian colonial rulers. They did not have any of the indices of good governance and strong democracy such as strong civil societies and a middle class that could operate without government patronage. As we have seen recently in Burkina Faso and Sudan, a strong civil society is necessary for democracy to thrive in Africa. With an annual average of four coups a year between 1960 and 2000, military takeovers in Africa have staged a comeback over the past decade. In 2021, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that “military coups are back,” adding that “geo-political divisions are undermining international co-operation and… a sense of impunity is taking hold”. Guterres also a few days ago condemned the latest Niger coup. Between 2021 and 2022, 11 coup attempts happened in Africa, six of them successful. A BBC report in July 2023 cited a study by two US researchers, Jonathan Powell and Clayton Thyne, who identified over 200 coup attempts in Africa since the 1950s. About half of these have been successful – that is lasting more than seven days. Overall, Africa has experienced more coups than any other continent, says the BBC, which added that “of the 17 coups recorded globally since 2017, all but one – Myanmar in 2021 – have been in Africa.” The world’s unipolarity has however since been challenged by the rise of China and the Russian Federation. As if to announce the challenge to western dominance, President Vladimir Putin of Russia said on July 28, 2023 after a two-day Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg that Russia and African leaders have agreed to promote a multipolar world order and fight “neocolonialism”. “Russia’s attention to Africa is steadily growing,” he said, while also promising to cancel Africa indebtedness to Russia and a healthy dose of free grain supply to six African nations. Forty-nine representatives from African nations including 17 heads of state were in attendance where Putin said his country was seeking a “joint determination to counter neocolonialism, the practice of applying illegitimate sanctions and attempts to undermine traditional moral values”. Similarly in 2019, over 50 African leaders and another 3000 delegates were at the Russia-Africa summit in Sochi as Russia’s comments portrayed Africa as deeply aid-dependent. Russia remains a top seller of arms to African countries, being responsible for 39% of Africa’s imported arms between 2013 and 2017. Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso are the latest to show stronger tendency to Russia. In fact Mali, has threatened to back Niger junta in the event of any military pressure from the angry ECOWAS. The political turmoil in these countries are linked to the tussle between France and Russia for control of these African nations. In July 2022, France ended a nine-year military mission in Mali as a result of increased hostility from the Malian government, which also pressured the European Union to end its military training mission in Mali. The same trend is set to begin in Niger, Nigeria’s neighbour. Though denied by French authorities, there have been echoes of looming French strikes in Niger. France says it recognizes only the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who is believed to have called for foreign intervention to quell the military takeover. As earlier reported by this newspaper, the high handedness of Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan, before the civil protests that contributed in ousting him as sit-tight president, were said to have been bolstered by Chinese support, and also had a direct connection with the huge Chinese investments in Sudan’s oil industry. Kenya, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Uganda and Sudan have all been linked with Chinese influence over the last decade, and the declining civil liberties and the rising political crisis in these countries have been linked with Chinese influence. For this, pro-western type democracy scholars have warned stridently that the rising influence of China would exacerbate authoritarianism in Africa. Whether China or the West, the interest of foreign powers in Africa has brought a mixed bag of fortunes for politics, economy and security. Africa has been a continent of wars, coups, famine, instability, hunger, humanitarian crisis and insecurity, caused in large measure by foreign interests Financial and medical aids (for instance COVID-19 vaccine donations) to developing countries signaled a terrain in the latest quest to woo African nations. Nigeria has received in excess of $4.1 billion from Chinese as of December 2021. Within a decade from 2005, Russia’s trade and investment in Africa jumped to a 185% growth while China’s foreign direct investments in African countries stood in excess of $72,185 million. Unfortunately, many aid-dependent countries in Africa are still necessarily authoritarian, with sit-tight rulers (Cameroon, Chad, Eritrea, Uganda and Rwanda). Africa’s external debt in 2019 stood at $625 billion, and much of this is down to Chinese loan largesse. Incidentally, there is very close association between failing democracies and level of richness in resources. NATO, Turkey and Russia are playing direct military roles in the conflict that has destroyed Libya. Meanwhile, Turkey’s military mission in Somalia has been to use its military base to conduct anti-piracy missions, apparently to protect Turkish merchant ships in the Indian Ocean. Russia is pursuing its own military and political interest in Africa with military missions in Mali, Somalia and Central African Republic. The latest events in Mali have shown that Africa is a pawn on the resource chess board of foreign powers. As of today, it is hard to offer advice to African leaders, who have been dancing naked in the war square, especially as ECOWAS and the African Union have fractured over support for the coup. What is clear is that the postcolonial war drums and games will become more feverish over the coming days and months. As ECOWAS and the leaders of Niger, Burkina Faso and Guinea exchanged a crossfire of military threats, the Western nations were making plans to evacuate their nationals from the theatre of war. Will Africa learn a bit of a lesson from being tossed about on the cesspit of interested foreign resource? Dr Mbamalu is a veteran journalist, Publisher and Communication Consultant. Follow on Twitter: @marcelmbamalu

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Parents subconsciously feel guilty about not spending enough time with their children than is necessary. This parental quandary is not exclusive to working parents. Even stay-at-home mothers wonder if they are providing their children enough attention after juggling everything at home. Is this guilt, however, worth it? Do babies or small toddlers require your undivided attention at all times? In this article, we attempt to find definitive answers to these guilt-ridden questions. What Amount Of Time Does Your Child Require From You? There is no conclusive answer because time is never associated with a specific number of hours. It is important to remember that children under the age of four require the presence of their parents, or at least the mother or a primary caregiver, for the majority of the day and night. As the child grows older, he may require less of his parents, but this is dependent on the child’s emotional needs to feel secure and safe. Because no two children are the same, their demands will differ greatly. Ideally, parents should carefully assess their children’s requirements and ensure that one of them is present when the youngster requires emotional support or morale boosting. Signs Are Not Spending Enough Time With Your Child Below are some of the signs that you are not spending enough time with your child. 1. Not Knowing Your Child’s Likes & Dislikes Parents who spend enough time with their children will be more aware of their child’s likes and dislikes. For example, I wanted my child to eat oats, due to how healthy and nutritious it is, but unknowing to me at the time, my child is allergic to oats. It took the nanny’s intervention for me to notice he has allergies to it. I felt really embarrassed. Both parents and children benefit from spending time together. 2. You Mostly See Them When They’re Asleep It’s understandable that you are working hard to make ends meet. But don’t you think you should make time for your children as well? You can try to leave work early so that you can spend at least an hour or two with them before they fall asleep. 3. People Know Your Child Morethan You Do No one should know your children better than you, whether it’s their nanny, teacher, or grandparents. When you are told about your child’s behavior, it should not surprise you because it is something you are already aware of. This is similar to the allergy example I gave earlier. 4. Siblings Fighting If a parent has more than one child, he or she must spend time with each child separately. It must be done, no matter how difficult it is. Every youngster requires one-on-one attention from their parents. If parents do not take these precautions, they will see an increase in fights amongst their children. This could be related to my prior point of rising frustration in both youngsters about not receiving enough attention from their parents. Read also: How to Stop Teenage Siblings from Fighting 5. Paying Huge Money To Babysitters The amount of money you pay your babysitter is a good measure of how much time you spend with your children. If your payments to the babysitter are progressively increasing, it’s a clear indication that you’re leaving your children in the time of the babysitter for far longer than you should. Whatever you do, spending enough time with your children is critical. Your children may prefer to spend time with their grandparents or a nanny, but they still require your attention as a parent. 6. Not Familiar With Your Child’s Friends and Teachers I believe that if a parent spends enough time with their child, they will learn everything there is to know about them. Who is their schoolteacher? Who are their closest companions? Every parent, in my opinion, should be aware of what is going on in their child’s life. A child’s existence revolves around his or her home and school. A child’s school is his or her second home. 7. Low-self Esteem This is one of the most obvious warnings you are not spending enough time with your child is this. Inattention is a major cause of low self-esteem in children. This might have a significant impact on their thinking. We are all aware that troubles from our childhood can have an impact on our adult lives. Children whose parents spend less time with them would continuously seek their parents’ praise. A child may believe they are not good enough or do not deserve to remain with their parents if they are not given the attention they require. No parent wants their child to experience this. Spend some time with your child! 8. Poor Communication Watching their parents interact with others teaches children how to communicate. When you notice your child having a hard time communicating or expressing feelings, it is a sign that you have not been doing your duty with respect to spending enough time with that child. Family time provides an opportunity to model that communication. Spending a few minutes together at dinner or scheduling a family “meeting” might help families come to understand one another. 9. Struggling Academically When you spend time assisting your children with their schoolwork or reading together, you establish an environment that values education. If your child feels safe approaching you with schoolwork, he or she is more likely to succeed academically. Favoritism toward a child is one of the symptoms that you are not spending enough time with the underprivileged child. I believe that all children should be treated equally and loved unconditionally by their parents. In a previous post, I discussed probable reasons why parents prefer one child over the other. The disadvantaged child will naturally believe that they do not receive enough attention from their parents. When one child is sick or disabled, it can be extremely difficult for a parent to devote time to the other child or children. But the other child also requires parental care! How To Strike A Balance Between Spending Enough Time With Your Children And Giving Respecting Their Privacy? Children require parental attention and time, but not every minute and second of their lives. Parents should be able to discern whether to spend time or interfere in their children’s lives and when to leave them alone. Here’s how you can do the same: Allow Your Child Enough Space Your child will require more independence and privacy from you as he grows. Don’t worry or go crazy with the rules at this time. Instead, allow your child adequate space to explore and learn about the world on his or her own. Maintain open lines of contact with your child, though, and take an active interest in his activities and companions. Always ask open-ended questions to your child, especially if he is in his teens, to get a sense of what is going on in his life. If you were a devoted parent, you would recognize half-hearted responses and lies. Set Aside Time For Your Child To Talk Whether you are a stay-at-home mother or a working mother, make sure you spend some time each day with your child. Even if it’s simply a 15-minute stroll after supper.’ Make it a point to take a trip with your child at least once a year to assure extra quality time. Spend more time together on weekends and engage in an activity that you both enjoy. Be Judgmental With Time: Remember, even if children require your time, don’t go overboard or limit your time with them. Too much togetherness might cause a youngster to become overly attached to you, making him or her unable to function or think independently. Rather than strengthening the link, it would make him an escapist. On the other hand, a shortage of time might cause a child to become worried, depressed, lonely, insecure, and clingy. Parents must draw the line between time spent with their children and time spent away from them. A balance is always determined based on one’s age and developmental milestones. Parents can quickly detect if they are spending enough time with their children. If they can’t, they probably aren’t. In this instance, keep an eye out for these 10 warning signs. Don’t give up; instead, see this as an opportunity to become a better parent.

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While it is known today more for its fast cars and life of luxury, it was not that long ago that the city was as familiar with camels and dhows as it is now with Ferraris and indoor ski slopes. Dubai was a small fishing settlement when it was taken over in 1830 by a segment of the Bani Yas tribe from the Liwa Oasis. By 1892 foreign traders had begun to flock to Dubai after the emirate declared they would be exempt from tax. As a result the population doubled and the burgeoning pearl industry started to boom. This lasted until the 1930s, when the recession and subsequent depression hit Dubai's pearl industry causing it to fall into decline, leading to feuds between the royals and social problems. In 1959 Dubai embarked on a bid to become a major trading hub and millions of dollars were lent to the then-leader Sheik Rahid by the Emir of Kuwait to renovate the city's creek, to enable it to accommodate large ships. Everything changed for Dubai with the discovery of oil in the Gulf in the late 1960s, bringing a soaring economy and an army of traders who flocked to the emirate to settle there. As it began to export crude oil, the petro-dollars flooded in to Dubai and by 1973 the Dirham became the official unit of currency. However, by 1980 the annual oil income dropped to an all-time low, forcing the emirate to think of other ways to make money. By the mid-1980s it began its reinvention as a tourist destination and the Emirates airline was established. The emirate's continued status as a tax-free haven brought even more ex-pats to settle in Dubai and in 1999 one of the tallest hotels in the world opened, cementing the city's reputation as a tourist destination. The following photographs, which were taken in the late 1960s and early 1970s, show a very different Dubai. It was a society on the cusp of an ambitious development and financial transformation.

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What Is Income Tax Liabilities, Types and how it works | Rankings Step-by-step guide on What Is Income Tax Liabilities, Types and how it works Hello guys, welcome to today’s guides on what is personal income tax liability, a step by step guide! Have you been searching for; what is personal income tax liability? What is income Tax liability and how are does it work or what is personal income tax? What is personal income tax liability or what is personal income tax liabilities? Anxious of what is personal income tax in south africa as well as what is personal income tax evasion? You care to know what is personal income tax in sweden and what is personal income tax withholding? Which ever keywords you’re looking for, search no more because this article is for you. We will be reviewing to you all that you needed to know about what is personal income tax liability and lots more! So guy’s! Carefully take your time and read through this few minutes article with enormous resources; Introduction | Definition of what is personal income tax liability is all about; For the record purposes, the term >>> income tax is refers to a type of tax that the federal governments imposes. Especially tax imposement on income businesses and individuals within their jurisdiction generate, be it as it may… In short, all taxpayers must file an income tax return yearly, just to determine their tax obligations by law However, income taxes are a major revenue channels for governments. Therefore, they’re basically used to fund public services, pay government obligations, and provide goods for citizens. In addition to the government objectives, many states and local jurisdictions also levy income taxes as well. That simply means that certain investments, like housing authority bonds, are exempt from income taxes in most cases. Personal income tax liability key points to take home; Guy’s! All income tax are type of tax governments impose on income generated by businesses and individuals within their jurisdiction. In fact every income tax is to fund public services objective. As well as, pay government obligations, and provide goods for citizens, be it as it may. Therefore, federal government and many states authorities, as well as local jurisdictions, levy their own income taxes. However, Personal income tax is kind of income tax levied on an individual’s wages, salaries, and other types of income. On the other hand, Business income taxes apply to small businesses, self-employed, corporation and partnership businesses. How personal income tax works | Bit by bit Guys, it’s no doubt that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) collects taxes and enforces tax law in the US. However, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employs a complex set of rules as a watch dogs. As well as some regulations regarding reportable and taxable income, deductions, credits, etc. In short, the agency basically collects taxes on all forms of income… Such as salaries, wages, commissions, investments, business earnings and so on So that is fo say that, the personal income tax that the government collects can help fund government programs completely. Especially programs and services such as Social Security, school, national security, hospitals, and roads. The Origin and history of personal income tax | What you should know: The United States government imposed the nation’s first income tax in 1862 to aid finance the Civil combat. After the incident, the tax was repealed, but it was brought back after passage of the Revenue Act of 1913. Exactly that same year, Form 1040 came to existence. As if that wasn’t enough guys, most countries, including the U.S., employ a progressive income tax system. Where higher-income earners pay a outrageous tax rate compared with their lower-income counterparts respectively. However the purpose behind progressive tax is that those who earn high incomes can afford to pay more tax seamlessly. But for 2023 and 2024, federal income tax rates range from 10% to 37%, be it as it may. Types of Income Tax | How to identify them. Here are the types of income tax and how they work: - Individual Income Tax, - Business Income Tax, - State Income tax and - Local Income Tax Now let’s take a look at each types of the income tax liabilities separately. 1. Individual Income Tax: Individual income tax is also known to as personal income tax. In fact, this type of income tax is levied on personal wages, salaries, and other types of income. Although, this tax is typically a tax that the state imposes. Thus, this is usually because of exemptions, deductions, and credits, most individuals don’t pay taxes on all of their income. So the IRS body offers a series of income tax deductions and tax credits taxpayers can use to reduce their taxable income. Meanwhile, deduction can lower your taxable income and the tax rate used to calculate your tax as well. Hence, a tax credit reduces your income tax obligation, be it as it may. In addition, the IRS offers tax deductions for healthcare expenses, business, investments, and certain education expenses. For instance, if a taxpayer earns $100,000 in income and qualifies for $20,000 in normal deductions. Now, the taxable income reduces to $80,000 ($100,000 – $20,000 = $80,000) respectively without otherwise. However, Tax credits usually reduce the taxpayer’s tax obligation or amount owed. They were established primarily for middle-income and lower-income households strictly. To illustrate on this further, if an individual owes $20,000 in taxes but qualifies for $4,500 respectively. Especially in credits, their tax obligation reduces to $15,500 ($20,000 – $4,500 = $15,500) as the case may be… Your Taxable income is your AGI (adjusted gross income) minus (-) any itemized deductions or your standard deduction. 2. Business Income Tax: What we call Businesses also pay income taxes on their daily earnings. However, the IRS taxes income from partnerships, corporations, self-employed contractors, and small businesses. But this is depending on the business structure, the corporation, its owners, or shareholders report their business income and then deduct their operating and capital expenses as at when die. That is to say that, the difference between their business income and their operating and capital expenses is considered their taxable business income seamlessly. 3. State and Local Income Tax | How the work: Many United States also levy individuals or personal income taxes. Nevertheless, about eight states don’t usually impose personal income taxes on residents. States such as Florida, Alaska, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Tennessee, Washington, and Wyoming. However, Tennessee repealed its Hall tax, which taxed dividends and interest, on Jan. 1, 2021 without fail. On the other hand, the new Hampshire also has no state tax on income of it’s own at all. But residents must pay a 5% tax on any dividends and interest that they earn, without defaulting at all. On a lighter note, the state passed a bill in 2018 that would phase out the state 5% tax on interest and dividends on Jan. 1, 2024 new year. Automatically, this will bring the number of states with no income tax to nine or more by 2024. However, bear in mind, that it may not necessarily be cheaper to live in a state that does not levy income taxes. This is due to the fact that states often make up the lost revenue with other taxes or reduced services. In fact, there are other factors determine the affordability of living in a state. Which basically includes cost of living, healthcare and job opportunities. For example, Florida residents pay up to 6% sales tax on goods and services alone. Meanwhile, the state sales tax in Tennessee is 7% on the other hand. Always bear in mind that if you don’t have a complicated tax situation, still use a tax liabilities calculator. This is because, a tax calculator can give you an idea of how much income tax you might owe seamlessly. In other not to complicate matters, states continually adjust their tax systems in ways both large and small. Thereby, constantly making it impossible to predict what sort of tax burden their residents will face in the future. What Percent of Income Is Taxed And How Does it work? Guys, the percent of your income that is usually taxed typically depends on how much you earn and your filing status. In short guy’s, in a universal theory, the more you earn, the more you pay. However, the federal income tax rate ranges from 10% to 37% respectively. How Can I Calculate Income Tax | What to do? This is as simple as a ABCD nevertheless , to calculate income tax, there’s an add up for you. Basically, you will need to add up all sources of taxable income earned in a tax year, to be on a safe side. Also, the next step is calculating your adjusted gross income (AGI). In short, immediately you have done this, subtract any deductions for which you are eligible from your AGI. Which States Have No Income Tax To Pay? The following states like Neveda, Florida, Alaska, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, Texas and Wyoming do not collect state income taxes. Nevertheless, the new Hampshire doesn’t tax earned wages at all. However, it does tax income earned from interest and dividends as an alternatives. So guy’s, at the end of 2023, New Hampshire will begin phasing out these taxes, where applicable. As well as all personal income in the state will be tax free by 2027 with immediate effect. The Bottom Line Knowledge It’s without doubt that every taxpayers pay federal income tax. Which depends on where you live, you may have to pay state and local income taxes, as well. However, the United States of America has a progressive income tax system, that the operates. Which simply means that higher-income earners pay a higher tax rate than those with lower incomes annually. To make it more interesting, most taxpayers don’t pay taxes on all of their income, thanks to deductions and exemptions. Compete Risk Free with $100,000 in Virtual Cash on Tax For better understanding, try to put your trading skills to the test with our FREE Stock Simulator and experience happiness. Make it a decision to compete with thousands of Investopedia traders who are ready for positive results. This decision will help you trade your way to the top! As well as enable you submit trades in a virtual environment before you start risking your own money. 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Not just that, as well as credits that can optimize tax positions and reduce overall tax burden. 4. Informed Decision-Making: Individuals can make an ideal financial decisions at every point in time. Especially when considering the tax implications and mitigating potential risks associated with various transactions. 5. Long-Term Fiscal Health: Proactively managing income tax liabilities contributes to long-term fiscal health… As well as providing a foundation for stable financial growth and sustainability as the case may be. The Cons of Understanding Income Tax Liabilities: The cons of what income tax liabilities is as follows; It’s with no doubt that Tax laws can be intricate and subject to frequent changes. Thereby, making it quit challenging for individuals to keep up with the complexities associated with income tax liabilities. Untimely managing income tax liabilities may require significant time and effort. Wspecially for those individuals who prefer not to delve into detailed financial matters. 3. Need for Professional Guidance: The complexity of tax regulations may necessitate seeking professional advice. However, incurring additional costs for individuals or businesses. 4. Potential Stress: The responsibility of managing income tax liabilities can be stressful. Particularly during tax seasons, and may contribute to anxiety or confusion. 5. Unforeseen Changes: Despite your careful planning, changes in tax laws or economic conditions that’s uncertain can impact the effectiveness of income tax strategies, requiring adaptability and continuous monitoring be it as it may. Above all understanding income tax liabilities involves weighing these pros and cons on your own. So this especially when you’re to make ideal decisions that align with one’s financial goals and circumstances. I remember when a friend of mine who works in a company that teaches how to install Starlink in Nigeria was heavily complaining of irregularities in tax payments and unforeseen changes. Conclusion | What Is Income Tax Liabilities? To cap it up, a comprehensive understanding of income tax liabilities is vital for effective financial planning and compliance. As tax regulations continuously evolve, it is crucial to stay informed about changes and adapt strategies accordingly. Proactively managing income tax responsibilities not only ensures legal compliance! But also opens avenues for potential savings through deductions and credits. However, integrating tax considerations into your broader financial strategy empowers you to make delicate decisions. Which will optimize outcomes, and navigate the dynamic landscape of taxation successfully. Therefore always stay vigilant, stay informed, and approach income tax liabilities strategically to enhance financial resilience and achieve long-term success. How is this piece of material to you? Hope you are able to learn all that you needs to learn about ” what is income tax liabilities”? Thanks for making your research through insurance guides, we hope to see you next time! Cheers. The Federal Income Tax | What you should know; Try all your best to learn about U.S. federal income tax brackets. Make it your priority to find out which tax bracket you’re in. Even though, we explain marginal tax rates, state taxes, and federal taxes here always. But your people research and growth is ideal and let. Local Tax | Types and what’s all about Bear in mind that, additional to federal income tax, most Americans pay various local taxes. Which is usually assessed by a state, country, or town to fund public services, be it as it may. What is tax revenue | Types and How It Works; Complete dependent on an income tax versus a consumption tax is one big difference between United States revenue sources and sister countries. What is Proportional Tax | How It Works Guys, a proportional tax is usually an income tax system that basically requires the same percentage of income. Especially percentage of income from all taxpayers, regardless of their income, be it as it may. What is Withholding tax income, Types and How It’s Calculated Withholding tax liabilities income simply means income tax that is withheld from an employee’s wages for a reason. Which is later paid directly to the government by the employer without fail. What is Income Definition, Types, Taxes and Examples; For businesses, personal or individual income, it simply means the money that they receive for their labor or products. However, each type of income usually has its own tax regulations, which makes it interesting and unique. Leave a Reply

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Is your child preparing to go to university? Do you feel your child isn’t ready enough to face life as an undergraduate? If you do, then you need to read till the end. In this article, I’ll be sharing some tips on preparing your child for higher education. Let’s dive in. Preparing your child for higher education Preparing your children to leave home can be a stressful experience, primarily if they have always relied on you for fundamental life skills. Here are some things you can do to assist your child in preparing for college or university life. Teach them how to take care of themselves It is common for students to feel overwhelmed or fall short of others’ expectations. Exercising, eating well, and getting enough sleep are the best ways to combat these feelings. Tell them that if they need to unburden themselves, they can go to their university’s free counseling center. Tell them that even if they fail a test or miss a deadline, they will be fine and have lots of chances to make amends during their studies. You can start by teaching them basic cooking skills, encouraging them to do their laundry often, or having a safety talk with them. Personal hygiene is also very crucial. Brush up their cooking skills Ability levels vary greatly depending on how much cooking your child has already done or can do. Nobody wants to walk into a hall and be taken aback by the strange contraptions in the kitchen, so having that duty before moving makes all the difference. Simple recipes are simple to learn and may also be a fun bonding experience. Encourage them to do their laundry often If they didn’t attend a boarding school, there’s a huge possibility that they don’t do their laundry often, or they have someone else do it for them, or they make use of a washing machine (if available). As a mother, you’ll need to teach them how to do their laundry often, even as they start a new life in the university. Have a safety talk together Nights out, drinking, relationships, and mental health are all covered. They won’t be living under your roof any longer, so they won’t have someone checking on them after a night out. Simple actions like not getting in a car with a drunk driver, taking licensed taxis, guarding your drinks, and not suffering in silence are all critical. Just lay it out there, and have an honest conversation together. Universities offer support systems and counseling services, so just lay it out there. Teach them to be organised In Nigeria, getting into a university is no easy task. Your child must be prepared for everything that university life will throw at them to survive. As a result, they will need to become much more structured than usual. This is because they are no longer under your supervision or the cautious instruction of lecturers at university. There could not be any exam updates, and there might be no reminders for tasks or deadlines. There are additional social events and educational activities that kids may desire to participate in continually thrust at you. As a result, they should learn how to be more organised. Open a student bank account for them There are several banks to select from, and your child will most likely be responsible for managing their finances and paying bills immediately. A student account is necessary since student funds and housing costs come in and out. All major high-street banks will offer student accounts, so check them with your child to identify the best deals and bonuses. Teach them the art of budgeting Students have a reputation for being lousy budgeters, but this does not have to be the case. This may be your child’s first time dealing with money, so go over the essentials with them before they leave. This includes expenses such as lodging, food shopping, day-to-day expenses, and having fun. Go over all of your expenses ahead of time and figure out how you’ll pay for them: textbooks, school supplies, tuition, spending money, housing and board (if you’re living on campus), or rent and food (if living off-campus). It’s a good idea to set aside money for an emergency fund in your budget. Prepare them relationally During the first few weeks of college, many freshers want to make new acquaintances. Please encourage your child to keep their door open to friends and ask other people to hang out with them during this crucial period of relationship development. If you have a shy child, you can teach them how to be better people in society. Click here to find out how to help a shy child. As children devote time and energy to building these ties, give them space and support. Respect their need for independence by asking how often they’d want to hear from you. Studying at a Nigerian university is no easy task. To come out strong and successful, it takes a lot of concentration and drive. Regardless, preparing your children for university life in Nigeria will go a long way toward ensuring that they have a smooth transition to their chosen academic institution. Remember that motherhood is a journey made easy when we have the right people in our corner. Click here to go to the fantastic world of motherhood. Subscribe to our telegram channel here. Or join our telegram group here. Or send me an email to join our Exclusive WhatsApp Family. Keep being #fabulous. I am rooting for you.

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Patrick Paumen causes a stir whenever he pays for something in a shop or restaurant. This is because the 37-year-old doesn't need to use a bank card or his mobile phone to pay. Instead, he simply places his left hand near the contactless card reader, and the payment goes through. "The reactions I get from cashiers are priceless!" says Mr Paumen, a security guard from the Netherlands. He is able to pay using his hand because back in 2019 he had a contactless payment microchip injected under his skin. "The procedure hurts as much as when someone pinches your skin," says Mr Paumen. A microchip was first implanted into a human back in 1998,, external but it is only during the past decade that the technology has been available commercially. And when it comes to implantable payment chips, British-Polish firm, Walletmor, says that last year it became the first company to offer them for sale. "The implant can be used to pay for a drink on the beach in Rio, a coffee in New York, a haircut in Paris - or at your local grocery store," says founder and chief executive Wojtek Paprota. "It can be used wherever contactless payments are accepted." Walletmor's chip, which weighs less than a gram and is little bigger than a grain of rice, is comprised of a tiny microchip and an antenna encased in a biopolymer - a naturally sourced material, similar to plastic. Mr Paprota adds that it is entirely safe, has regulatory approval, works immediately after being implanted, and will stay firmly in place. It also does not require a battery, or other power source. The firm says it has now sold more than 500 of the chips. The technology Walletmor uses is near-field communication or NFC, the contactless payment system in smartphones. Other payment implants are based on radio-frequency identification (RFID), which is the similar technology typically found in physical contactless debit and credit cards. For many of us, the idea of having such a chip implanted in our body is an appalling one, but a 2021 survey of more than 4,000 people across the UK and the European Union found that 51% would consider it., external However, without giving a percentage figure, the report added that "invasiveness and security issues remained a major concern" for respondents. Mr Paumen says he doesn't have any of these worries. "Chip implants contain the same kind of technology that people use on a daily basis," he says, "From key fobs to unlock doors, public transit cards like the London Oyster card, or bank cards with contactless payment function. "The reading distance is limited by the small antenna coil inside the implant. The implant needs to be within the electromagnetic field of a compatible RFID [or NFC] reader. Only when there is a magnetic coupling between the reader and the transponder can the implant can be read." He adds that he is not concerned that his whereabouts could be tracked. "RFID chips are used in pets to identify them when they're lost," he says. "But it's not possible to locate them using an RFID chip implant - the missing pet needs to be found physically. Then the entire body gets scanned until the RFID chip implant is found and read." Yet the issue with such chips, (and what causes concern), is whether in the future they become ever more advanced, and packed full of a person's private data. And, in turn, whether this information is secure, and if a person could indeed be tracked. Financial technology or fintech, expert Theodora Lau, is co-author of the book Beyond Good: How Technology Is Leading A Business Driven Revolution. She says that implanted payment chips are just "an extension of the internet of things". By that she means another new way of connecting and exchanging data. Yet, while she says that many people are open to the idea - as it would make paying for things quicker and easier - the benefit must be weighed up with the risks. Especially as and when embedded chips carry more of our personal information. "How much are we willing to pay, for the sake of convenience?" she says. "Where do we draw the line when it comes to privacy and security? Who will be protecting the critical infrastructure, and the humans that are part of it?" New Tech Economy is a series exploring how technological innovation is set to shape the new emerging economic landscape. Nada Kakabadse, professor of policy, governance and ethics at Reading University's Henley Business School, is also cautious about the future of more advanced embedded chips. "There is a dark side to the technology that has a potential for abuse," she says. "To those with no love of individual freedom, it opens up seductive new vistas for control, manipulation and oppression. "And who owns the data? Who has access to the data? And, is it ethical to chip people like we do pets?" The result, she cautions, could be "the disempowerment of many for the benefits of a few". Steven Northam, senior lecturer in innovation and entrepreneurship at the University of Winchester, says that the concerns are unwarranted. In addition to his academic work he is the founder of UK firm BioTeq, which has been making implanted, contactless chips since 2017. Its implants are aimed at people with disabilities who can use the chips to automatically open doors. "We have daily enquiries," he says, "And have carried out over 500 implants in the UK - but Covid caused some reduction in this." "This technology has been used in animals for years," he argues. "They are very small, inert objects. There are no risks." Back in the Netherlands, Mr Paumen describes himself as a "biohacker" - someone who puts pieces of technology into his body to try to improve his performance. He has 32 implants in total, including chips to open doors and imbedded magnets. "Technology keeps evolving, so I keep collecting more," he says. "My implants augment my body. I wouldn't want to live without them," he says. "There will always be people who don't want to modify their body. We should respect that - and they should respect us as biohackers."

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What Is Provoking the Age of Rage? A MAN is shot dead while sitting at a bar in Prague, in the Czech Republic. Why? The gunman was annoyed by the loud music the victim was playing on his personal cassette player. A motorist is clubbed to death with a hockey stick at an intersection in Cape Town, South Africa. His attacker was apparently upset because the victim had flashed his lights at him. A British nurse living in Australia has her front door kicked in by an enraged former boyfriend; he soaks her with petrol, sets her on fire, and leaves her to die. Are reports of rage—road rage, domestic rage, air rage—being blown out of proportion? Or like cracks in the walls of a building, are they just the visible warnings of a serious underlying problem? The facts indicate that the latter is true. On the road, “reports of violent traffic incidents have increased nearly 7 percent per year since 1990,” states a recent report from the American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety. In the home, rage is rampant. For example, police in the Australian state of New South Wales witnessed a 50-percent increase in reported cases of domestic violence during the year 1998. Every fourth woman in that country who is married or lives in a de facto relationship has suffered violence by her partner. In the air the story is similar. The threat of airline passengers’ suddenly snapping and attacking staff, fellow passengers, and even pilots has prompted some of the world’s major airlines to provide their cabin crews with special harnesses designed to bind violent offenders in their seats. Why do growing numbers of people seem incapable of restraining their emotions? What prompts these acts of rage? Is it actually possible to control these feelings? Why the Rise in Rage? To have rage is to feel or exhibit intense anger. Acts of rage result when anger is allowed to build until it erupts in a violent outburst of emotion. “Violent traffic disputes are rarely the result of a single incident. Rather, they seem to be the result of personal attitudes and the accumulation of stress in the motorist’s life,” notes David K. Willis, president of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Contributing to this accumulation of stress is the flood of information we are expected to absorb each day. The back cover of the book Information Overload, by David Lewis, observes: “Many workers today are sinking under a deluge of data . . . Overwhelmed by information, . . . they become stressed out, reckless, paralysed by analysis.” Citing an example of this deluge of data, one newspaper noted: “A weekday edition of a newspaper contains as much information as the average person in the 17th century would be exposed to in their entire lifetime.” What we put in our mouths may also be nourishing anger. Two large-scale studies have shown that increased hostility is linked to cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and an unhealthful diet. These epidemic life-style habits fuel stress and frustration—frustration that erupts in the form of swearing, impatience, and intolerance. Bad Manners and Movies Commenting on the relationship between incivility and crime, Dr. Adam Graycar, director of the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), observes: “A renewed focus on respect and civility may be one of the most significant steps towards reducing petty crime.” The institute advocates exercising patience, showing tolerance, and refraining from swearing. Failure to do so, it claims, can turn disorderly behavior into criminal behavior. Ironically, a form of relaxation chosen by many to relieve frustration and stress actually encourages intolerance and rage. How? “Children and adults flock to cinemas to watch depictions of death and destruction. The market for violent videos is vast and lucrative. ‘War toys’ remain popular with many children, if not always with their parents. Televised violence is greatly enjoyed by many, both adults and children, and television has an important role in the transmission of cultural values,” states an AIC report. How does this relate to outbursts of rage on the street and in the home? The report concludes: “To the extent that a society condones violence, the values of individuals within that society will develop accordingly.” Many individuals today would argue that venting anger is just a natural response to stress, an unavoidable reaction to our high-pressure, aggressive society. Is it true, then, that the popular notion, “When angry, let it out,” is actually good advice? Should Rage Be Controlled? Just as an erupting volcano wreaks havoc on those living around it, so too a person who expresses intense anger harms those living around him. He also critically damages himself. In what way? “Acting on anger leads to even more aggression,” states The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). According to research, men who manifest anger “are more likely to be dead by age 50 than those who do not.” The American Heart Association similarly states: “Men who experience outbursts of anger have twice the risk of stroke as men who control their tempers.” These warnings are relevant to both sexes. What advice really works? Notice the similarities between the advice of secular authorities and that of the most widely distributed authority on human relations, the Bible. Manage Anger—Avoid Rage Dr. Redford B. Williams states in JAMA: “The simplistic advice, ‘when angry, let it out,’ is unlikely . . . to be of much help. Far more important is to learn how to evaluate your anger and then to manage it.” He suggests asking yourself: “(1) Is this situation important to me? (2) Are my thoughts and feelings appropriate to the objective facts? (3) Is this situation modifiable, so that I don’t have to have this anger?” Proverbs 14:29; 29:11 “He that is slow to anger is abundant in discernment, but one that is impatient is exalting foolishness. All his spirit is what a stupid one lets out, but he that is wise keeps it calm to the last.” Ephesians 4:26 “Be wrathful, and yet do not sin; let the sun not set with you in a provoked state.” Frank Donovan, in his book Dealing With Anger—Self-Help Solutions for Men, recommends: “Escaping anger—or, more specifically, escaping the scene and other people in your angry episode—is a strategy which has special importance and value at the higher levels of anger.” Proverbs 17:14 “The beginning of contention is as one letting out waters; so before the quarrel has burst forth, take your leave.” Bertram Rothschild, writing in the journal The Humanist, states: “Anger . . . is primarily one’s personal responsibility. The reasons to become angry exist in our heads. . . . The few times anger worked for you pale in comparison to the multitude of times it made things worse. It is far better not to produce the anger than to experience it.” Psalm 37:8 “Let anger alone and leave rage; do not show yourself heated up only to do evil.” Proverbs 15:1 “An answer, when mild, turns away rage, but a word causing pain makes anger to come up.” Proverbs 29:22 “A man given to anger stirs up contention, and anyone disposed to rage has many a transgression.” Millions of Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide endorse the above counsel. We invite you to attend their meetings at your local Kingdom Hall and see for yourself that living by the Bible’s advice actually works, despite our living in an age of rage. [Pictures on page 23] Just like an erupting volcano, a person with uncontrolled rage causes damage [Picture on page 24] The Bible’s advice really works

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The Great Benin Kingdom is probably Nigeria’s greatest empire. The Ogiso dynasty lasted for about 854 years plus an interregnum of 285 years between the reign of Ogiso Orire and Ogiso Odia, there was an interregnum of 70 years between Ogiso Owodo and Oba Oranmiyan plus 845 years of Oba ruler-ship till date. Below are 30 amazing facts about the Great Benin Kingdom: 1.The First Storey Building in Nigeria was built at Ughoton by the Dutch in the year 1718, and it was called “The Factory”. The said building was destroyed by the British during the war against the Benins in 1897. The site of the building is still intact. 2. The Oldest Church in West-Africa was established in Great Benin Empire by the Earliest Portuguese missionaries in the 16th Century which is today known as the Holy Aruosa (Benin National Church). Pope Pius XII visited Benin and handed the church to the Oba of Benin, Oba Oreoghene in 1692AD. 3. The first Known Embassy Established in Nigeria was in Benin during the reign of Oba Esigie in the 16th century. 4. The Oldest known letter written in Nigeria was by Duarte Pires instructed by Oba Esigie which was addressed to King John II, on the 20th October, 1516AD. The second oldest letter was written by Anthonio Domingo (Great-grand Son of Oba Olua) to the Pope to seek for missionary assistance in order to spread Christianity in Benin Empire in 1652AD. 5. Oba Orhogbua founded Lagos and planted a dukedom, the Obaship of Lagos (Eko). 6. Oldest ever recorded market in Africa is Ogiso (Agbado) Market dated 60BCE. 7. The first ever recorded bank (Owigho) in present day West-Africa was built in Benin kingdom by Oba Eresoyen, construction started in the year 1740AD and was completed in the year 1743AD. 8. Queen Idia (Oba Esigie mother) is the first Oba’s mother to be alive to see her son becoming an Oba. That’s because traditionally previous Crown prince mothers were killed before their Sons ascend the throne. 9. Ga tribe of present day Ghana migrated from Benin during Oba Udagbedo’s reign (1299-1334) 10. Oduduwa was the exiled crowned prince from Benin known as Ekaladerhan, which is being purported as the progenitor of the Yoruba race. 11. The monarch of Warri kingdom is an off shoot of the royal house of Benin kingdom founded by prince Iginuwa the Son of Oba Olua in the 15th century. 12. The Osemawe of Ondo was corrupted from Osemwughe, the Benin warrior who deserted Udo town, when there was war between Benin City and Udo town. 13. The word Ondo was corrupted from the town “Emwan N’Udo” (people of Udo town) 14. The world most famous mask Queen Idia mask was the face of FESTAC 77’ held in Lagos. 15. The word Benin was corrupted from Ubini by the Portuguese explorer meaning “a place of heavenly pageantry and prosperity” 16. Oba Esigie is the first King in Africa to be baptized in the year 1504AD in Benin. 17. The King of Benin can in a single day make 20,000 men ready for war, and, if need be, 180, 000, and because of this he has great influence among all the surrounding peoples’ … His authority stretches over many cities, towns and villages. There is no King thereabouts who, in the possession of so many beautiful cities and towns, in his capital – Olfert Dapper, description of Africa, 1668. 18. According to the Guinness Book of Records (1974 edition) described the walls of Benin City and its surrounding kingdom as the world’s largest earthworks carried out prior to the mechanical era. 19. According to estimates by the New Scientists Fred pearce, Benin City’s walls were at one point “four times longer than the great wall of China, and consumed a hundred times more material than the Great Pyramid of Cheops” 20. Benin City is surrounded by massive walls dug by Oba Oguola in 13th century and Oba Ewuare I in the 15th century. 21. Great Wall of Benin extended for some 16,000km in all, in a mosaic of more than 500 interconnected settlement boundaries. They covered 6, 500sq km and were all dug by the Edo people. 22. The Great wall of Benin took an estimated 150million hours of digging to construct, and are perhaps the largest single archaeological phenomenon on the planet. The Great Wall of Benin 23. Benin City is the first City to have a semblance of street lighting in the world. 24. The Portuguese were the people who called our land “Great City of Benin” because they were astonished with what they saw that the Edo people achieved centuries before any major cities in the world. 25. 1n 1691, the Portuguese ship captain Lourenco Pinto observed: “Great Benin, where the king resides, is larger than Lisbon; all the streets run straight and as far as the eyes can see. 26. The Binis are the best bronze casters (Igun – ẹrọnmwọn ) in the world. 27. Two kings were installed without a crown – Ogiso Igodo (40BC-16AD) and Ọba Oranmiyan (Odolorre) 1170-1200AD. 28. Great Benin is known as the cradle of Black civilization and the centre of the world (Edorisiagbon). 29. The Binis were the first to use sophisticated weapons (guns) to fight a war (Idah war) in the present day Nigeria in about 501 years ago (August, 1516), the war was led by Oba Esigie mother (Queen Idia). Supported by some Portuguese mercenaries. 30. All Obas in Lagos (Eko) were buried in their ancestral home (Benin City) until late 19th century. To lend credence to that, Oba Osemwende in 1834 instructed Idewu Ojulari, the Oba of Lagos to zegbele (kill himself). The instruction was, expectedly, complied with. The Lagos Oba complied by taking poison. Source: Institute For Benin Studies

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It’s a common misconception that vision problems are unavoidable when a person gets older or as a result of repetitive eye strain. In reality, the risk of developing eye health issues can be greatly diminished by adopting a healthy way of life. Zinc, copper, vitamins C and E, and beta carotene may reduce the risk of age-related decline in eye health by 25%, according to the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), published in 2001. In 2013, the researchers revisited the original formula to see how it would fare under new conditions. Some of the variants tested included omega-3 fatty acids, zeaxanthin, lutein, and beta carotene, with the results suggesting that some combinations are more effective than others. Research continues to show that omega-3 fatty acids (especially DHA), copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin are all important for healthy eyes. This article reviews the research on 10 foods high in nutrients that have been shown to improve eye health. We also provide some additional information about how to maintain healthy eyes and some of the warning signs associated with eye problems. Ten best foods for eye health Based on the AREDS findings, professional groups like the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) maintain dietary guidelines for eye health. The following 10 nutrient-rich foods have been backed by AREDS reports: Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in abundance in several types of fish. By definition, oily fish have oil in their digestive tracts and other tissues, making them a good source of the healthful omega-3 fatty acids. The highest concentrations of healthy omega-3 fatty acids can be found in the following fish: Some research suggests that fish oil can alleviate dry eye symptoms, including those brought on by prolonged computer use. 2. Nuts and legumes Omega-3 fatty acids are abundant in nuts as well. Many nuts are a good source of vitamin E, which helps prevent age-related eye damage. Nuts can be found in a wide variety of retail and online outlets. Some healthy nuts and legumes for your eyes are: Seeds, like nuts and legumes, are an excellent source of vitamin E and contain plenty of healthy omega-3 fats. You may find seed packets at any supermarket or on the internet. Some examples of omega-3-rich seeds are: Chia seeds (or chia) a seed of the flax plant 4. Citrus fruits Vitamin C can be easily obtained through eating citrus fruits. The American Optometric Association (AOA) suggests taking vitamin C as an antioxidant to protect against age-related eye damage, much like vitamin E. Citrus fruits that are high in vitamin C include: 5. Leafy green vegetables Both lutein and zeaxanthin, along with the eye-healthy vitamin C, are abundant in dark green vegetables. Examples of popular leafy greens are: Carrots are an excellent source of both vitamin A and beta carotene. Carrots are naturally orange because of a pigment called beta carotene. Vitamin A is crucial for healthy eyesight. It is a part of the protein rhodopsin, which aids in light absorption by the retina. Although studies on beta carotene’s effect on vision have been contradictory, the body need it in order to produce vitamin A. 7. Sweet potatoes Similar to carrots, sweet potatoes are a good source of the antioxidant beta carotene. In addition, they contain a healthy amount of the antioxidant vitamin E. Beef’s high zinc content has been linked to improved long-term eye health, according to a reliable source. Reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration and other vision loss when taken regularly. Zinc is found in significant concentrations in the eye, especially in the retina and the vascular tissue surrounding the retina. Zinc can also be found in other types of meat besides beef, albeit at lesser concentrations in foods like chicken breast and pig loin. Eggs are rich in the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect eyesight as we age. Vitamins C and E, as well as zinc, can be found in abundance in eggs. It’s not too surprising that the eyes need a fluid necessary for life. Dry eye symptoms may be alleviated by maintaining an adequate water intake and so avoiding dehydration. Recommended daily intake The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends the following daily intake of nutrients to help keep eyes healthy and delay the onset of eye disease: Approximately 500 mg of vitamin C There are 400 IU of vitamin E in this serving. The equivalent of 10 milligrams of lutein There is 2 milligrams of zeaxanthin in this formulation. Specifically, 80 milligrams of zinc oxide Amounting to 2 milligrams of copper oxide.

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Southern California was hit by its largest earthquake in two decades Friday, a 7.1-magnitude tremor that rattled residents who were already reeling from another strong quake a day earlier. Emergency workers and security forces were being dispatched early on Saturday to the epicentre of the shallow earthquake in a remote and sparsely populated area around 150 miles (240 kilometres) northeast of Los Angeles, where it was also felt. No deaths or serious injuries had been reported late Friday evening, but there were reports of building collapses and power outages in the town of Trona, California Office of Emergency Services director Mark Ghilarducci said. There were “significant reports” of fires caused by gas leaks, as well as breaks to power, water and communications lines in the region, he told a press conference. California Governor Gavin Newsom said he had requested emergency federal assistance from the White House, and state resources have been activated at their “highest level.” Newsom later declared a state of emergency for San Bernardino County, expanding on an earlier announcement covering Kern County, near the epicentre of both the quakes this week. A joint task force including around 200 security personnel as well as helicopters and cargo aircraft was being deployed, National Guard Major General David Baldwin said. San Bernardino fire department spokesman Jeremy Kern told CNN there were “no active searches ongoing” for trapped casualties. The quake was 11 times stronger than the 6.4-magnitude quake “foreshock” the previous day, according to the United States Geological Survey. The two major quakes, along with multiple aftershocks, have revived fears of the “Big One” — a powerful tremor along the San Andreas Fault that could devastate major cities in Southern California. “This is an earthquake sequence. These earthquakes are related,” said Caltech seismologist Lucy Jones. There was a 10 per cent chance of Friday’s quake being followed by another magnitude 7.0 or higher quake in the next week, she added. – ‘Scary’ – In Kern County, where the quake struck near the town of Ridgecrest, some 1,800 residents were without power, fire department chief David Witt said. The two quakes have revived fears of the ‘Big One’ – a powerful tremor along the San Andreas Fault that could devastate major cities in Southern California “As for injuries reported, nothing but minor injuries and such as cuts and bruises, by the grace of God,” he said. At least two fires broke out in the area, county supervisor Mick Gleason said, with dozens of fire trucks dispatched. Numerous gas leaks were reported near the epicentre, including the towns of Trona and Argus. “Firefighters have secured leaks where possible and evacuated residents from homes with leaks that cannot be secured,” the San Bernardino fire department tweeted. In Los Angeles, the fire department deployed vehicles and helicopters, and reported fallen power lines and localized electricity outages. But Mayor Eric Garcetti said there were “no reports of serious damage” reported in the city. “We are sending an Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Team to Kern County to help with the damage closer to the epicentre,” he wrote on Twitter. Numerous visitors to Disneyland in Anaheim reported on Twitter that rides were shut for safety inspections after the quake. Patrons at movie theatres in the Los Angeles area evacuated due to the quake. “Everyone remained calm as the theatre began to shake and then the shaking got stronger. We all headed to exits and down the stairs. No panic but one woman sobbing. This one was scary,” wrote NBC journalist Lester Holt on Twitter. No damage was reported at Los Angeles airport following inspections. In Las Vegas, 150 miles east of the quake, an NBA summer league game was postponed when the tremor hit, causing the scoreboard and several overhead speakers to sway. – Aftershocks – The earthquake was the largest in southern California since 1999 when a 7.1-magnitude quake struck the Twentynine Palms Marine Corps base, according to The Los Angeles Times. Seismologist Lucy Jones said there was a 10 per cent chance of Friday’s quake being followed by another big tremor in the next week. The tremor sent Ridgecrest residents fleeing outside for safety as aftershocks continued, with one woman saying she was “not comfortable” about heading back inside for the night. The shaking stops “for a minute, and then it starts rolling again… it’s pretty bizarre. But now at the moment, I’m not comfortable inside,” said Jessica Kormelink. “I was actually in the car with my mom. And it just started bouncing up,” Jessica Weston, a journalist at the Ridgecrest Daily Independent, told CNN. Relief efforts in the area benefited from the arrival of major reinforcements that arrived Thursday afternoon, intended to counter a new potentially destructive earthquake.

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Throughout my life, I've been given different variations of the same observation. In school, my concerned teachers would tell my mum: ‘she's very bright, but she's too quiet and needs to put her hand up more,' and throughout my working life, my managers have consistently said to me: ‘your work is great, but I feel you need to speak up in meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions more often.' The truth is, I hate brainstorming, I do not like speaking up in meetings unless I have something particularly constructive to say, and I feel that I do all my best work alone. According to my teachers and managers, this is a problem. To me, however, it is simple: I'm an introvert and this is how I like to work and live my life. In fact, it's the only way I know how. The strong, silent type Psychologically speaking, introverts are characterised by their preference for lower stimulation environments. So while extroverts are energised in situations where they are interacting with others, such as loud parties and large gatherings, introverts prefer to have a cup of coffee with a close friend or read a book. Nevertheless, despite common misconceptions, this does not mean that all introverts are shy or that they dislike people. Many introverts are known to be very outgoing, but they will also always seek time to be alone and recharge. "Introverts are typically private, thoughtful, reflective individuals," says Dr Saliha Afridi, clinical psychologist and director of LightHouse Arabia in Dubai. "These characteristics can sometimes make them seem not as savvy in a world that applauds extroverts - people who are quick to make connections, and can think on their feet. But these qualities are actually very valuable because introverts are typically good listeners and great advisors." An extroverted world The problem is, however, modern society tends to value the highly extroverted ideals of gregariousness, taking risks, and being comfortable in the limelight, over the quietness, shyness and thoughtfulness of most archetypal introverts. The stereotypical person who gets ahead in the workplace is confident, charming and energetic, while more quiet types are seen as aloof and disinterested. A new book by Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, explores how modern society undervalues introverts. Through her book, Cain argues that introverts are disadvantaged by the bias that is shown towards them in today's society, meaning that their many talents are being wasted. Dr Afridi says that while introverts can fit into an extroverted world, it can be cognitively and emotionally depleting for them. "Many introverts judge themselves quite harshly for not ‘fitting in' or not ‘performing' in an extroverted world," she explains. "Today's world is very fast paced and over stimulating and for the introvert who prefers quiet, slow-paced settings, it can be very exhausting because they have to constantly ‘act as if' in order to belong. This can be a very inauthentic and unhappy way of living for the introvert if they are working or socialising in those types of environments." In her book, Cain explains how our offices are geared towards extroverts; open-plan spaces with no walls and little privacy give way for maximum group interaction. However, for introverts, this is an emotional nightmare. Beth Buelow, founder and CEO of The Introvert Entrepreneur (www.TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com) - a personal and professional development company that provides services, such as coaching, to introverts - explains how the typical workplace today has an ‘extroverted' energy. "There is an emphasis on teamwork, brainstorming, transparency, quick thinking and even quicker action," she says. "There are open floor plans, desks on wheels and open-door policies. The people who advance are strong promoters of both themselves and their ideas. They speak up at meetings, go to happy-hour gatherings and take charge of the company picnic. Goals - and rewards - are highly public affairs." Buelow explains that while there is nothing wrong with these office environments, they tend to favour and reward extroverted behaviours. She also adds how the difficult part for introverts is that our tendencies appear distorted or even wrong to our extroverted counterparts. "Introverts are more reserved in meetings or social situations, because we're watching and listening. This can come across as cold or aloof at best, and uninterested or clueless at worst," she says. "Introverts communicate their thoughts more clearly in small groups, one-on-one, or in writing. This puts introverts at a disadvantage in workplaces where problem solving and creative thinking only happens in team meetings and brainstorming sessions," Buelow continues. So how can introverts try and create an office environment that is more suited to their style of working? Dr Afridi says that one tip is to ensure that you know the topic of a meeting well in advance so that you can think of some ideas beforehand. "You should also ask if you can send some ideas across if they should arise after the meeting," she continues. "It is important for the introvert to ‘educate' their colleagues about how they work rather than trying to be something they are not." While many introverts resort to adopting extroverted characteristics in order to try and be noticed, Buelow says that this can be detrimental to your health. "The main stress I see with my clients is when they try to be an extrovert. They over extend themselves, say yes to too many social or networking events, or adopt a brand or voice that isn't their own. It's not sustainable. Instead, it often leads to unhappiness and even the occasional meltdown," she says. Rachel Brown, a 34-year-old copywriter living in Dubai, has experienced living life as a ‘closet' introvert. After being made redundant two years ago, she was forced to take a role in public relations, which required her to attend many events and parties, and to do numerous weekly presentations for clients. "This really forced me out of my comfort zone. I remember having mini-anxiety attacks prior to big presentations, and having to go and sit in the toilets during some of the events in order to recover some of my energy. I was out about four evenings a week, when all I wanted to do was curl up on the sofa with a book. In the end, I was so exhausted that I had to find myself another job," she says. Instead of living life trying to fit the extroverted ideal, Buelow advises you work with your energy instead of against it. She recommends taking naps when you need them, scheduling alone time so that you can recharge, going for a walk by yourself, and saying ‘no' to the party so that you can curl up with a book and enjoy your favourite tea. "Honour your introvert needs. This will energise you so you will be able to extrovert when you want to, or need to should a work situation call for it. Notice I used the word ‘extrovert' as a verb. By introverting - recharging in solitude - you will have stored enough energy to turn your attention outward towards other people when you want to," says Buelow. While it is important for introverts to remain ‘true to themselves,' there are a number of valuable lessons they can learn from extroverts. Buelow says that extroverts provide the world with wonderful qualities that introverts can learn from and make their own. "Because they gain energy from interaction, extroverts often give off an energy that shows they are friendly, approachable and open," says Buelow. "They also thrive in team environments and enjoy giving and receiving direct feedback. Extroverts also tend to appreciate and respond to public recognition, which results in comfort with self-promotion." If an introvert wants to develop these qualities, Buelow advises that it is important they do so from an introvert's perspective. "For instance, appearing friendly and approachable is about more than being gregarious. It can be achieved through open body language, eye contact, smiling and listening." This way, you're fusing the best of both worlds. A Make your workplace more "introvert-friendly" According to Beth Buelow, founder and CEO of The Introvert Entrepreneur (www.TheIntrovertEntrepreneur.com), introverts can choose to take responsibility for making their workplace more introvert-friendly. She recommends doing the following: Ask for time Few things are so urgent that they need an immediate reply. Resist being pressured into a hurried response by saying, ‘I can give you my first reaction, but I'll give a better response if I have time to think about it. Can I have a few minutes?' Let others know what you're thinking, even if you don't think it's necessary. Explain your decisions, where you are in a process, how long you think something will take and when they'll hear from you again. Remember, your colleagues, friends and family can't read your mind (and for introverts, that's where all the action is!). Brainstorm new ways to brainstorm Group brainstorming sessions can be stressful for introverts. Think of alternative ways to get the same results and increase your participation: ask for topic questions in advance. Brainstorm in solitude before going into the meeting. Ask to be the scribe or facilitator. Incorporate small group (three to four people) brainstorming time into big group processes. Give everyone Post-its and provide time for solo thinking in the group setting. Get up and go Draw firm boundaries around break and lunch times. Don't get sucked into a ‘working lunch' or not moving from your chair when it's a break. These might be the only 15, 20 or 30-minute opportunities for solitude you have in a day. Find a firm and polite way to discourage people from highjacking your time. For instance, ‘It would be great to keep the conversation going, and I'm happy to do that after I take a break.'

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In the world, everyone is aware that the construction for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya recently began. There was a grand ceremony which took place. On mythological grounds, the temple is believed to be the place where Lord Ram was born. It is considered to be one of the holiest places to visit in Ayodhya. A lot of people visit this temple to pay their respect to Lord Ram from all over India. The Ram Mandir is one of the most religious and spiritual places to see in Ayodhya. When people remember Lord Ram, they always appreciate the devotion and love that Lord Hanuman had showered towards him. Therefore, this comes as no surprise that the temple of Hanuman is built at the birthplace of Lord Ram. The Hanuman Garhi temple is totally dedicated to Lord Hanuman. It is a very popular temple in India. It was built by the Nawab of Awadh. If you visit this temple then you’ll have to climb around 75 steps in order to reach the temple. It is believed that a visitor must visit Hanuman Garhi before visiting the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The temple is considered to be very significant and has a unique architecture as well. Architecture wise it is one of the most beautiful places to see in Ayodhya. Also for peace of mind and spiritual insight do visit this temple when visiting Ayodhya. Your trip to Ayodhya would be a little incomplete if you won’t visit the Kanak Bhavan. This temple holds a prominent significance in the Hindu religion. It is dedicated to Lord Ram and Sita. It is also known as Sone ka Ghar or in other words House of Gold. Once you will visit this place, you will find various idols of Lord Ram and Sita decorated with gold crowns and gold jewellery. It is undoubtedly, one of the finest places to visit in Ayodhya. If you wish to explore a unique architecture in Ayodhya then don’t forget to visit the Moti Mahal. It was constructed in 1743 AD. This mahal was believed to be the residence of the wife of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. The palace is basically located in Faizabad. Which is a few kilometres away from Ayodhya. Moti Mahal is visited by thousands of tourists every year from all around the world and has become a special part of a tourist’s attraction. Do visit Ayodhya with your friends and family.

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An expressway is a high-speed road specially designed for traffic movement with minimum interruption. It is also necessary we remind you an expressway is certainly not a speed track. There are several stern restrictions on an expressway. Those restrictions are given below; - No animals - No pedestrians or hawkers - No pedal cycles - No learner drivers - No stopping - No loading or unloading While driving on the expressway Traffic travels faster on expressways than on ordinary roads, and you will need to fathom up traffic situations quickly. Use your mirrors, and concentrate always. Watch out for vehicles entering the expressway. 2. Keep your distance: Do not get too close to the vehicle in front. Give the car(s) ahead of you a reasonable gap. 3. Maintain a Steady Speed: Do not move in jerks. There are both minimum and maximum speed limits on the expressway. Apply the common sense speed limits and and don’t speed more than required. 4. Avoid Lane Hopping: Stay in one lane unless when overtaking. If you have to overtake, do so smoothly and do not hop. Overtake only from the left. Remember the LOOK-SIGNAL-MOVE routine. Be sure to check blind spots. 5. Never Reverse on the Expressway: Under no circumstance should you reverse on the expressway. If you miss your exit, go to the next one. 6. No Stopping: Do not wait or stop on the expressway. If you have to stop, pull out to the hard shoulder and post a suitable and safe signal. You may put on your HAZARD LIGHTS. 7. Stop! If Sleepy: Driving for long distances may make you feel sleepy. To help prevent this, make sure there is plenty of fresh air in your vehicle. Stop at a service area and walk around for a while. Get off the highway. Take a nap if necessary. Avoid the monotony of the expressway which may hypnotise you into a fatal error. Avoid fatigue or the effect of drugs. If you are in any doubt or feel unfit, STOP driving immediately. 8. Leaving the Expressway: If you are not going to leave at the end of the expressway, you will leave by a slip road on your right. Watch for signs letting you know you are getting near your turnoff point, give a right turn signal, get into the extra lane (the deceleration lane) in order to slow down before you join the slip road. If you miss your exit point, YOU MUST CARRY ON UNTIL YOU REACH THE NEXT ONE, do not reverse or turn back. Remember to alter your driving to suit the different conditions on the other roads after you leave the expressway. An expressway is where you can’t afford to make careless mistakes for the sake of your safety and of other road users. What are your experiences the first time you drove on an expressway? You can share with us using the comment section. Don’t forget to like, rate and share.

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This course will introduce you to the world of Python programming language that is widely used in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. We will start with basic ideas before going on to the language's important vocabulary as search phrases, syntax, or sentence building. This course will take you from the basic principles of AI and ML to the crucial ideas with Python, among the most widely used and effective programming languages in the present market. In simple terms, Python is like the English language. Python is a popular high-level programming language with a simple, easy-to-understand syntax that focuses on readability. This module will guide you through the whole foundations of Python programming, culminating in the execution of your 1st Python program. Anaconda Installation - Jupyter notebook operation Using Jupyter Notebook, you will learn how to use Python for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. We can create and share documents with narrative prose, visualizations, mathematics, and live code using this open-source online tool. Python functions, packages and other modules For code reusability and software modularity, functions & packages are used. In this module, you will learn how you can comprehend and use Python functions and packages for AI. NumPy, Pandas, Visualization tools In this module, you will learn how to use Pandas, Matplotlib, NumPy, and Seaborn to explore data sets. These are the most frequently used Python libraries. You'll also find out how to present tons of your data in simple graphs with Python libraries as Seaborn and Matplotlib. Working with various data structures in Python, Pandas, Numpy Understanding Data Structures is among the core components in Data Science. Additionally, data structure assists AI and ML in voice & image processing. In this module, you will learn about data structures such as Data Frames, Tuples, Lists, and arrays, & precisely how to implement them in Python.

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Last Updated on July 24, 2023 by Uncle Pat Ugwu Chatbots are gaining popularity in the education industry. Natural language processing and machine learning are used by these intelligent, computer-based applications to understand and respond to students’ inquiries and requests. OpenAI ChatGPT can be used to practice hybrid learning in schools. The uses of OpenAI ChatGPT in education can include the provision of tailored learning experiences for students, assisting them in remaining interested and motivated to continue studying. They can also help teachers manage their classes and provide extra support to students who require it. What is OpenAi ChatGPT? OpenAI ChatGPT is a natural language processing model developed by OpenAI. It is a variant of the GPT-3 (Generative Pretrained Transformer 3) model, which is a large language model that has been trained on a vast amount of text data. OpenAI ChatGPT is specifically designed for conversation and chat-based applications, and it has the ability to understand and generate human-like text in response to user inputs. This makes it useful for applications such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and other conversational AI systems. You can watch this as a video below: Uses of OpenAI ChatGPT in Education 1. Writing Assistance OpenAI’s ChatGPT model has the potential to be used as a tool to help students improve their writing skills. By leveraging ChatGPT’s ability to understand and generate natural language, students could use the model to brainstorm ideas, generate outlines, or write and revise essays. For example, a student could input their topic or thesis statement into ChatGPT, and the model could generate a list of potential ideas or directions for the essay. The student could then use this list to choose a direction and create an outline for their essay. Alternatively, the student could input their outline into ChatGPT, and the model could generate a draft of the essay based on the outline. The student could then use this draft as a starting point for their own writing, and ChatGPT could provide suggestions for revisions or improvements to the essay. ChatGPT has the potential to enhance the writing process by providing ideas, structure, and feedback to help students improve their writing skills. We have also published free writing tools that are helpful for writers. 2. Language Translation OpenAI’s ChatGPT model also has the prospect to be used as a tool for translating text from one language to another. The tool has the ability to understand and generate multiple languages, students who are learning a new language could use the model to translate foreign-language materials into their native language. For example, a student who is learning Spanish could use ChatGPT to translate a Spanish-language article or textbook into English, making it easier for them to read and understand the material. Additionally, ChatGPT could be used to provide real-time translation during language classes or conversation practice, allowing students to communicate with native speakers in the target language. This has the potential to improve the language learning experience by providing accessible and accurate translation capabilities, which can help students to better understand and engage with foreign-language materials. 3. Personalized learning Personalized learning experiences for students can be achieved with OpenAI’s ChatGPT model. This might involve developing instructional content and materials that are personalized to a student’s specific interests, abilities, and learning objectives. ChatGPT, for example, might be used to produce customized practice questions or assignments for students depending on their replies to prior questions or their progress in a course. ChatGPT might also be used to deliver tailored feedback to students depending on their comments and improvement. This might assist in ensuring that students are challenged at the appropriate level and receive information that is relevant and appealing to them. ChatGPT has the potential to improve student’s educational experiences by delivering personalized, adaptable, and engaging learning opportunities. You may want to look at the models of learning we published in the past. 4. Research Assistance The ChatGPT model developed by OpenAI has the potential to be utilized as a tool to assist students in conducting research by producing relevant material and sources on a particular topic. A student, for example, may enter their study topic into ChatGPT, and the model would provide a list of relevant articles, books, or websites for the student to utilize as sources for their research. This list may then be used as a beginning point for the student’s inquiry, and ChatGPT could continue to give ideas and new information while the student performs their research. ChatGPT has the ability to improve the research process by providing students with relevant, accurate, and up-to-date information and sources. 5. Generating study materials The ChatGPT model has the potential to be utilized as a tool for creating study materials based on a certain topic or subject area, such as summaries, flashcards, or quizzes. A student, for example, may enter a topic or subject area into ChatGPT, and the model would provide a summary of the essential concepts or facts connected to that topic. 6. Solve Math Problems The capacity of OpenAI’s ChatGPT approach to understand and provide human-like solutions to math problems is one potential use. The app could be used to produce solutions to math problems in the same manner that a human would. A student, for example, may enter a math question into ChatGPT, and the app would provide a step-by-step answer with all of the relevant computations and explanations. This might be beneficial for students who are trying to learn a certain math subject or who want to examine multiple approaches to problem solving. 7. Coding Helps The OpenAI ChatGPT can be used to write basic codes in many programming languages. For example, you can ask the AI tool to “write python code that will calculate two numbers.” and the chatbot will quickly provide clean working lines of code for you. Below is a screenshot of a python code written by OpenAI ChatGPT. This can be helpful for students who are learning how to code. We previously wrote an article on how to become a coding teacher. OpanAI ChatGPT Limitations Here are some of the ChatGPT limitations as stated on the website. - May occasionally generate incorrect information - May occasionally produce harmful instructions or biased content - Limited knowledge of the world and events after 2021 Using OpenAI ChatGPT in education can have a very bad effect because some of the articles on the app may be found to be plagiarised. It is also a good practice to always reference the source of your academic writings. You can start using the app by visiting the OpenAI ChatGPT site, signing up, and start querying the system in a conversational manner. OpenAI ChatGPT has the potential to enhance and improve the education experience for students by providing them with powerful tools for learning and creativity. ChatGPT is specifically designed for conversation and chat-based applications, and it has the ability to understand and generate human-like text in response to user inputs. This makes it useful for applications such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and other conversational AI systems.

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Motorcycles have been around for a long time and have gained popularity as a means of mobility since their inception. However, their popularity is accompanied by the need for experts to fix and service them. A motorcycle mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing small-engined vehicles such as motorbikes, scooters, and mopeds. So, if you’re passionate about motorcycles and enjoy working with your hands, then this may be the perfect career choice for you. Steps to Becoming a Successful Motorcycle Mechanic The steps in becoming a motorcycle mechanic are simple but also essential. From researching the job to choosing a niche, you should prepare yourself adequately to ensure that you not only start the job but also succeed at it. And that is precisely what we are here to help you with. Being a motorcycle mechanic does not require much education. You only need a high school diploma or GED. This is only compulsory if you plan to work with manufacturers and other corporate organizations. You may not need extra education if you settle on entrepreneurship. However, getting your high school diploma can improve your self-worth, so consider it. Motorcycle manufacturers and technical shops prefer to hire mechanics with a certain level of training. Hence, look for accredited places to learn about motorcycle repair. Most motorcycle mechanic programs cover microcomputers, motorcycle engines, motorcycle suspensions, and maintenance after a motorcycle accident. Often, community and technical colleges have motorcycle mechanic diploma programs, and some offer associate degrees if you want to add business and management to your skill set. Some states require getting certified as a motorcycle mechanic before you can work. Choose an institute that is accredited to give the certifications and get them. Also, some states have licensing boards in charge of the certificate. So, check with your state’s licensing board for the latest information. Gaining experience is the next thing. Experience will give you hands-on knowledge rather than theoretical and stimulated. An internship is an excellent opportunity to gain experience. You can also apply for motorcycle mechanic jobs on Jooble and earn as you learn. Challenges and Rewards of Being a Motorcycle Mechanic Being a motorcycle mechanic comes with its ups and downs. While many explore the career, its advancement options, and getting into it, few discuss the upsides and challenges. The benefits and downsides of the job, as highlighted below, will give you something to look forward to and help you persevere to become a successful motorcycle mechanic. Benefits of Being a Motorcycle Mechanic There are many benefits of being a motorcycle mechanic. These include: - The job can be an excellent way to be closer to your passion as a motorcycle enthusiast. - Motorcycle mechanics earn an average of $43,360 and can earn over $68,000 annually. - The job is versatile, making it enjoyable. Each day comes with a new challenge, giving you something to do without being monotonous. - Motorcycle troubleshooting hones problem-solving skills. - You can be an independent worker as a motorcycle mechanic entrepreneur. - Bringing a faulty motorcycle back to life can be immensely gratifying. - You can be a part of the motorcycle community and meet like-minded motorcycle lovers. Challenges of Being a Motorcycle Mechanic The challenges of being a motorcycle mechanic include: - The job is physically tasking and requires a certain amount of stress, making it unsuitable for delicate individuals. - Modern motorcycles are equipped with advanced technologies and intricate systems. - You can easily get injured on the job. - Dealing with customers’ expectations and various demands can be challenging. Motorcycle mechanics are gaining recognition by the day. The job has many benefits, including pay, community, independence, versatility, and job satisfaction. However, it also comes with some challenges. The physical demands, technical complexity, safety risks, and customer expectations are drawbacks of the job. The great thing is that the benefits outweigh the risks. Start your journey to becoming a motorcycle mechanic by following the steps we discussed above.

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In Biafra Africa Died by Emefiena Ezeani The is a most comprehensive and scholarly research narrative on the Nigeria-Biafra War, which has been described by some academics as “the worst crime against humanity since World War II.” This book is for Educational Purposes Only. Book Category: BiafraAuthor: Emefiena Ezeani Only fill in if you are not human Username or Email

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The pita bread production line mainly includes a dough mixer, dough sheeter, pita bread maker, and pita oven. A pita bread making machine is used for shape forming. A tunnel oven is used for baking. The customer only needs to put the dough into the pita bread making machine, and the Arabic bread production line can make the bread cooked directly. Operation Video of Pita Bread Machines The pita bread production line can produce different pita bread shapes and sizes by changing the mold. Bread thickness can be adjusted from 1-6mm. Different breads are available, such as pizza, chapati, Arabic bread, pita bread, tortilla, etc. Automatic line for Arabic bread completely changes the current situation of low production efficiency, labor waste, secondary pollution, split in the center, and so on, which is the ideal machine for restaurants. Introduction of Arabic pita bread Pita bread, also known as Arabic pita bread or pocket bread, is around pocket-shaped pasta that is widely popular in Greece, Turkey, the Balkans, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Arabian Peninsula. The “pocket” in the pita is formed by the expansion of steam, and the dough becomes flat after cooling, leaving a pocket in the middle. The feature of pita bread is that when it is baked, the dough will bulge up to form a hollow dough, which looks like a pocket. Traditional pita bread is eaten with dipping sauce, but people like to put a variety of delicious ingredients in the pita bread, smoked chicken, ham, omelet, bacon, fresh vegetables, pickles… To eat pita bread becomes a very interesting enjoyment. Application of Indian naan bread making machine How Arabic pita bread is manufactured? The pita bread production line includes dough mixing, dough flatting, pita bread forming, pita bread baking, cooling, and packaging. There are the parameters and introduction to every machine in the pita bread production line. - Model: TZ-50 - Capacity: 50kg/time - Power: 2.2KW - Size: 980×510×1010mm - Weight: 250kg - CBM: 1 This dough mixer could provide ingredients for pita bread making with flour and water. It only takes 3 to 10 minutes to produce 50kg of dough. This mixer can be used in many pastry food processing plants. It has low noise and high efficiency. The machine is flexible and has simple operation and convenient maintenance. - Model: TZ-300 - Power: 3KW - Size: 1035*650*1065mmmm - Weight: 245kg - CBM: 1 The dough sheeter is one of the most important machines in the Arabic bread production line. This dough sheeter can flat dough into smooth sheets so it can be convenient to form pita bread in the next step. Place a certain amount of dough on the lower conveyor belt, Turn the switch to the right to turn on the machine, and automatically transport it to the rollers. The dough is automatically fed and pressed under the action of the conveyor belt and rollers. After pressing, it is automatically transferred to the lower conveyor belt by the upper conveyor belt. on. After repeated folding and kneading to achieve the ideal pressing effect, the structure of the surface is closer, smoother, and has a better layer and taste. Pita bread making machine - Model: TZ-350 - Power: 2.2Kw - Size: 1900*780*1110mm - weight: 370KG - Material: Stainless steel + PVC food-grade conveyor belt - Mold: Double-row round mold - Thickness range: 1-6mm - Maximum diameter of mold: 35cm - CBM: 2.3 The pita bread forming machine is the main machine in the pita bread production line. The pita bread forming machine could cut dough sheets into round or other shapes. It is composed of a feed inlet, dough sheeter roller, flour box, switch of flour box, mold, dough wrapper waste conveyor belt. The mold is made of special steel. So it is smooth and non-sticky and has a long service life. We can provide different molds according to customers’ demands. Pita bread tunnel oven - Model: TZ-400 - Capacity: 1000-1500pcs/h - power: 1.2KW - Size: 2650*830*1020mm - CBM: 3.2 This tunnel oven can bake a large amount of Indian naan bread. The machine includes an intelligent control system so the baking time and temperature can easily be set. And we could provide a layers oven of chain plate and mesh belt. Customers can also make the machine according to the production demands. This pita bread tunnel oven can also bake other pastry food. The tunnel oven can heat through gas and electricity, and the voltage can adjust. - Model: TZ-300 - Power: 700W - Size: 2500*700*800mm - Weight: about 150kg - Material: Full stainless steel - CBM: 2 - Model: TZ-P450 - Film width: Max. 450mm - Bag length: 130-450mm - Product height: Max.70mm - Packing speed: 30-180bag/min - Power specification: 220V, 50/60HZ, 2.6KVA - Machine size: (L)4020×(W)820×(H)1450mm - Machine quality: 900Kg Features of hot sale Arabic pita bread production line - The pita bread production line is easy to use and clean. - Bread shape and size can be customized to your requirements. - Energy saving, safety, and health, no scrape. - Simple structure in a linear shape, easy to install and maintain. - Stainless steel material, just one person can operate it. Lebanese pita bread machine exported to Durban In November 2020, we received an inquiry about the pita bread production line from a customer in Durban. He wants to make 13cm pita bread with 1000pcs/h capacity. According to his production requirements, we recommended our naan bread forming machine and pita bread tunnel oven to him. After comparing the machine details and the quotation, he chose to order a naan bread tunnel oven from us. And the requirement for oven voltage is 220v 3, and the heating method is gas heating. After receiving the deposit, we manufactured the pita bread production line for him at once. During this time, he ordered a pita bread making machine, and dough mixer from us again. And to match the oven width and his production output. We made him a bread maker with a 13cm*2 mold. This means that the machine has two molds, and it can bake two pieces of bread at a time when baking pita bread.

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Grave of an ancient 'Scythian warrior couple', a baby and an elderly servant 'who all died of an infection 2,500 years ago' is discovered in Siberia - Couple were found in southern Siberia and are believed to have died in their 30s - Also buried with the remains of a small child and that of an elderly servant - Smattering of metal weapons, pots and food were also found in the grave - Believed the family died from the same infection and not from battle wounds An extraordinary 2,500-year-old grave of an ancient warrior couple has been found in Siberia. The pair are believed to have died in their 30s and were buried with a baby and an 'elderly' servant woman, archaeologists say. The elderly woman was likely in her 60s when she died and was entombed in a crumpled position under the feet of feet of the couple, who may have been spouses. Remains of the child were scattered throughout the grave, which archaeologists say probably happened when rodents ate the flesh of the deceased. Experts unearthing the find in southern Siberia say the four people probably succumbed simultaneously to the same infection, and the servant was buried alongside them to look after the family in the afterlife. The warrior couple, the woman specifically, may be proof of the lost Scythian civilisation, which inhabited the region of modern-day Russia until 2,200 years ago. The pair are believed to have died in their 30s and were buried with a baby and an 'elderly' servant woman, archaeologists say. The elderly woman was likely in her 60s when she died. The bones of the child were scattered throughout the grave, probably by rodents The grave containing the skeletons was found at the Kazanovka 6 burial site, not far from Kazanovka village, in the Askiz district of Khakassia The fighter woman in the grave was buried with the same weaponry as the man, the researchers say, which is unusual. In surviving records and other graves from the same time frame and location, female warriors were buried with a bow and arrows, long range weapons, But the woman in the newly unearthed grave was armed with a long-handled weapon, either a hatchet or an axe, and a short sword. These weapons are best suited for hand-to-hand combat and a bloody melee and this difference is indicative of the Scythian culture, researchers say. Dr Oleg Mitko, head of Archeology at Novosibirsk State University, said: 'We have an impressive set of weaponry. 'We found close fight weapons in a female grave, which is not so typical. The woman had a battle axe.. so she was a part of a warrior strata.' Senior researcher Yuri Teterin said: 'The man had two axes and two bronze daggers. 'It is a brilliant burial in that there is authentic bronze weaponry.' The man also had a bronze mirror, the researchers say. Wooden handles of the weapons have no survived millennia in soil, but the metallic elements have. In contrast to other female warriors from ancient Siberia, the female in the grave was armed in with a long-handled weapon, either a hatchet or an axe, and a short sword. These weapons are best suited for hand-to-hand combat The couple, the baby and servant, are from the Tagar culture, part of the Scythian civilisation, researchers believe The couple, the baby and servant, are from the Tagar culture, part of the Scythian civilisation, researchers believe. The older woman had two broken teeth and her possessions were only a broken comb and a small ceramic vessel, indicating she had little personal wealth. Larger ceramic vessels - believed to have been full of food - were also discovered which were filled with mutton and beef, researchers say. When they were buried 2,500 years ago, the grave goods and food would have been buried alongside the people because it was believed it helped people in the afterlife. Scientists say there is no immediate evidence of battle wounds to suggest a cause of death, but further research will be undertaken. One theory is that they succumbed to an infection at the same time, leading to them all being buried simultaneously. Ancient Greek historian Herodotus left a detailed account of the Scythians and their young women warriors. But physician Hippocrates added that a young woman would cease her role as a fighter after 'she takes to herself a husband'. 'They do not lay aside their virginity until they have killed three of their enemies, and they do not marry before they have performed the traditional sacred rites.' 'Yet in this case the woman warrior appears part of a family unit. Archaeologist Anatoly Vybornov said: 'Both male and women took part in hostilities. Violence was an acceptable and legal way to solve the problems then.' 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OPPORTUNITIES & INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS Our 2 years, comprehensive PGDM in Finance Management programme combines challenging academic coursework with real-world business experience. The curriculum is designed to produce well-rounded financial professionals who can deftly negotiate the complexity of financial markets, evaluate financial data, and take calculated risks. The curriculum is carefully chosen to give students a solid foundation in financial concepts while staying up to date with current market trends. The following are some of the fundamental topics covered in the PGDM in Finance Management programme: Gain a basic understanding of financial analysis, planning, and decision-making in corporate finance. Recognise different investment vehicles, portfolio management methods, and risk assessment approaches. Financial Markets and Institutions Examine how banking systems, financial markets, and regulatory frameworks operate. Learn about foreign exchange management, international investment techniques, and the world's financial markets. Develop your corporate valuation, mergers & acquisitions, and financial restructuring skills. Derivatives and Risk Management Recognise derivative instruments, risk management techniques, and hedging methods. Financial Statement Analysis Develop skills to interpret and analyze financial statements for effective decision-making.

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Throughout various spiritual and religious traditions, there exists a common practice of using the mother’s name instead of the father’s name when referring to one’s spiritual identity. This article aims to explore the reasons behind this practice and shed light on its significance in the spiritual realm. 1. The Symbolism of Feminine Energy: In many spiritual systems, the mother represents the divine feminine energy, representing qualities such as nurturing, compassion, and emotional connection. Using the mother’s name emphasizes a connection with these qualities, fostering a stronger spiritual bond. This practice serves as a reminder to tap into the nurturing and compassionate aspects of spirituality. 2. Acknowledgment of Spiritual Birth: In spiritual contexts, birth is not merely considered a physical event but also a spiritual one. By using the mother’s name, it emphasizes the idea that individuals are born not only of their physical parents but also of their spiritual connection with the divine. It recognizes that the spiritual journey begins with the nurturing and support of the divine feminine. 3. Respecting Maternal Ancestry: Throughout history, women have played significant roles in lineage and ancestry. By using the mother’s name, spirituality acknowledges and honors the matriarchal line, reminding individuals of the rich spiritual heritage inherited from their mothers and female ancestors. It recognizes the power and wisdom passed down through generations of women. 4. Balancing Divine Masculine and Feminine: While spirituality often upholds the importance of divine masculine energy, the utilization of the mother’s name aims to restore balance by honoring the divine feminine aspect. It emphasizes the belief that both masculine and feminine energies are essential for spiritual growth and enlightenment. By recognizing the mother’s name, spirituality strives for gender equality and inclusivity. 5. Overcoming Patriarchal Connotations: In many societies, the father’s name is often associated with lineage and succession, often tied to notions of power and authority. By using the mother’s name, spirituality encourages a shift away from traditional patriarchal systems, promoting a more egalitarian and inclusive approach to spirituality. It challenges the notion that spiritual identities should be solely derived from the paternal line. In spirituality, using the mother’s name holds significant symbolic meaning, emphasizing the importance of feminine energy, acknowledging spiritual birth, and honoring the maternal lineage. By focusing on the divine feminine, spirituality seeks to create balance, inclusivity, and respect for both masculine and feminine aspects of spirituality. Ultimately, the use of the mother’s name deepens the connection to one’s spiritual identity and heritage, fostering a sense of unity and reverence toward the divine feminine. If you find this article post useful for you, Please comment, subscribe, like, and share with your family and friends on social media, and don’t hesitate to ask for any topic you are looking for free. You can join our Whatsapp group for free: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jkg4vAzCO4i6OP7P8veE9g Join our Whatsapp channel for free: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaA2cWF0bIdwaQWVCe1t Join our telegram channel for free: https://t.me/occultbrotherhood4money

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Throughout life, individuals face varying degrees of success and failure. While success can be attributed to various factors, the reasons behind failure can be equally diverse. In this response, I will outline 10 common reasons why some people end up being considered failures in life. It is important to note that failure is not a definitive and permanent state, but rather a temporary setback that can be overcome with effort and self-reflection. Lack of clear goals: Without setting specific, achievable goals, individuals may find themselves drifting along without a sense of purpose or direction. Fear of failure: The fear of failing can prevent individuals from taking risks and pursuing their dreams. This fear can be paralyzing, leading to missed opportunities and a sense of stagnation. Negative mindset: A negative mindset often breeds self-doubt and pessimism, hindering personal growth and progress. Persistent negative thoughts can result in a self-fulfilling prophecy of failure. Lack of persistence and resilience: Success rarely comes overnight. Those who give up easily in the face of obstacles are more likely to experience failure. Persistence and resilience are key qualities necessary for overcoming challenges and achieving long-term success. Procrastination and lack of discipline: People who struggle with procrastination and lack discipline often find that their dreams and aspirations remain unfulfilled. Consistent effort and self-discipline are essential for success. Ineffective time management: Poor time management skills can lead to wasted opportunities and decreased productivity, preventing individuals from reaching their full potential. Limited self-belief: A lack of belief in one’s own abilities can hinder personal growth and success. Self-doubt can prevent individuals from taking necessary risks and pursuing their passions. Lack of networking and social skills: Building a network of supportive individuals and cultivating social skills is crucial for personal and professional success. Those who struggle in these areas may face limitations in their ability to secure opportunities. Resistance to change: In a fast-paced world, adaptability is key. Those who are resistant to change and unable to embrace new opportunities may find themselves left behind. Lack of perseverance in the face of failure: Failures are a part of life, but it is the ability to learn from them and keep moving forward that differentiates successful individuals from failures. Those who give up after experiencing setbacks are more likely to remain trapped in a cycle of failure. It is important to recognize that failure is not a measure of an individual’s worth or potential. By addressing and overcoming these common reasons for failure, individuals can cultivate a growth mindset, strive for self-improvement, and increase their likelihood of achieving success in life. Through setting clear goals, adopting a positive mindset, developing persistence and resilience, improving time management skills, nurturing self-belief, enhancing networking and social skills, embracing change, and persevering through failures, individuals can work towards their goals and transform failure into valuable learning experiences.

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In a recent report released by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Nigeria has emerged as the 8th most industrialized country in Africa. This distinction places Nigeria as one of the two West African nations featured in the top 10 rankings, highlighting its progress in industrial development despite missing out on the list of the continent’s top richest countries. The Africa Industrialization Index (AII) report aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the industrial advancement landscape across Africa. This assessment serves as a crucial foundation for strategies to foster economic expansion, encourage export growth, and drive the diversification of economies. By offering a comparative framework, the report empowers African governments to evaluate their industrial progress and identify effective strategies for further development. The index ranks 52 out of the 54 African countries, excluding Somalia and South Sudan due to data unavailability. The ranking is based on a range of indicators, including manufacturing efficiency, capital investment, labor dynamics, business climate, infrastructure quality, and macroeconomic stability. The assessment evaluates industrialization from three distinct dimensions: performance, direct determinants, and indirect determinants. Direct determinants examine critical resources such as capital and labor, assessing how these assets are leveraged to stimulate industrial growth. Indirect determinants focus on the environmental conditions that foster industrialization, encompassing factors such as macroeconomic stability, institutional strength, and well-developed infrastructure. The top 10 countries on the Africa Industrialization Index include South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Mauritius, Eswatini, Senegal, Nigeria, Kenya, and Namibia. While Nigeria’s positioning highlights its progress in industrial development, the report underscores the broader efforts being made across the continent to enhance economic diversification and growth. As Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria’s ranking in the top 10 of the industrialization index demonstrates its commitment to advancing its industrial sector. The acknowledgment serves as a valuable benchmark for Nigerian policymakers and stakeholders as they continue their efforts to drive sustainable economic growth, create employment opportunities, and strengthen the nation’s overall economic landscape. The Africa Industrialization Index is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the economic strategies of African nations, guiding them toward effective policies that harness industrialization to achieve lasting prosperity and resilience. Leave a Reply

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- August 15, 2017 How relays work Here are two simple animations illustrating how relays use one circuit to switch on a second circuit. When power flows through the first circuit (1), it activates the electromagnet (brown), generating a magnetic field (blue) that attracts a contact (red) and activates the second circuit (2). When the power is switched off, a spring pulls the contact back up to its original position, switching the second circuit off again. This is an example of a “normally open” (NO) relay: the contacts in the second circuit are not connected by default, and switch on only when a current flows through the magnet. Other relays are “normally closed” (NC; the contacts are connected so a current flows through them by default) and switch off only when the magnet is activated, pulling or pushing the contacts apart. Normally open relays are the most common. Here’s another animation showing how a relay links two circuits together. It’s essentially the same thing drawn in a slightly different way. On the left side, there’s an input circuit powered by a switch or a sensor of some kind. When this circuit is activated, it feeds current to an electromagnet that pulls a metal switch closed and activates the second, output circuit (on the right side). The relatively small current in the input circuit thus activates the larger current in the output circuit: - The input circuit (black loop) is switched off and no current flows through it until something (either a sensor or a switch closing) turns it on. The output circuit (blue loop) is also switched off. - When a small current flows in the input circuit, it activates the electromagnet (shown here as a red coil), which produces a magnetic field all around it. - The energized electromagnet pulls the metal bar in the output circuit toward it, closing the switch and allowing a much bigger current to flow through the output circuit. - The output circuit operates a high-current appliance such as a lamp or an electric motor. We know that most of the high end industrial application devices have relays for their effective working. Relays are simple switches which are operated both electrically and mechanically. Relays consist of a n electromagnet and also a set of contacts. The switching mechanism is carried out with the help of the electromagnet. There are also other operating principles for its working. But they differ according to their applications. Most of the devices have the application of relays. Why is a relay used? The main operation of a relay comes in places where only a low-power signal can be used to control a circuit. It is also used in places where only one signal can be used to control a lot of circuits. The application of relays started during the invention of telephones. They played an important role in switching calls in telephone exchanges. They were also used in long distance telegraphy. They were used to switch the signal coming from one source to another destination. After the invention of computers they were also used to perform Boolean and other logical operations. The high end applications of relays require high power to be driven by electric motors and so on. Such relays are called contactors. It is an electro-magnetic relay with a wire coil, surrounded by an iron core. A path of very low reluctance for the magnetic flux is provided for the movable armature and also the switch point contacts. The movable armature is connected to the yoke which is mechanically connected to the switch point contacts. These parts are safely held with the help of a spring. The spring is used so as to produce an air gap in the circuit when the relay becomes de-energized. The working of a relay can be better understood by explaining the following diagram given below. The diagram shows an inner section diagram of a relay. An iron core is surrounded by a control coil. As shown, the power source is given to the electromagnet through a control switch and through contacts to the load. When current starts flowing through the control coil, the electromagnet starts energizing and thus intensifies the magnetic field. Thus the upper contact arm starts to be attracted to the lower fixed arm and thus closes the contacts causing a short circuit for the power to the load. On the other hand, if the relay was already de-energized when the contacts were closed, then the contact move oppositely and make an open circuit. As soon as the coil current is off, the movable armature will be returned by a force back to its initial position. This force will be almost equal to half the strength of the magnetic force. This force is mainly provided by two factors. They are the spring and also gravity. Relays are mainly made for two basic operations. One is low voltage application and the other is high voltage. For low voltage applications, more preference will be given to reduce the noise of the whole circuit. For high voltage applications, they are mainly designed to reduce a phenomenon called arcing. The basics for all the relays are the same. Take a look at a 4 – pin relay shown below. There are two colours shown. The green colour represents the control circuit and the red colour represents the load circuit. A small control coil is connected onto the control circuit. A switch is connected to the load. This switch is controlled by the coil in the control circuit. Now let us take the different steps that occour in a relay. - Energized Relay (ON) As shown in the circuit, the current flowing through the coils represented by pins 1 and 3 causes a magnetic field to be aroused. This mag netic field causes the closing of the pins 2 and 4. Thus the switch plays an important role in the relay working. As it is a part of the load circuit, it is used to control an electrical circuit that is connected to it. Thus, when the relay in energized the current flow will be through the pins 2 and 4. - De – Energized Relay (OFF) As soon as the current flow stops through pins 1 and 3, the switch opens and thus the open circuit prevents the current flow through pins 2 and 4. Thus the relay becomes de-energized and thus in off position. In simple, when a voltage is applied to pin 1, the electromagnet activates, causing a magnetic field to be developed, which goes on to close the pins 2 and 4 causing a closed circuit. When there is no voltage on pin 1, there will be no electromagnetic force and thus no magnetic field. Thus the switches remain open. Pole and Throw Relays have the exact working of a switch. So, the same concept is also applied. A relay is said to switch one or more poles. Each pole has contacts that can be thrown in mainly three ways. They are - Normally Open Contact (NO) – NO contact is also called a make contact. It closes the circuit when the relay is activated. It disconnects the circuit when the relay is inactive. - Normally Closed Contact (NC) – NC contact is also known as break contact. This is opposite to the NO contact. When the relay is activated, the circuit disconnects. When the relay is deactivated, the circuit connects. - Change-over (CO) / Double-throw (DT) Contacts – This type of contacts are used to control two types of circuits. They are used to control a NO contact and also a NC contact with a common terminal. According to their type they are called by the names break before make and make before break contacts. Relays are also named with designations like - Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) – This type of relay has a total of four terminals. Out of these two terminals can be connected or disconnected. The other two terminals are needed for the coil. - Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) – This type of a relay has a total of five terminals. Out f these two are the coil terminals. A common terminal is also included which connects to either of two others. - Double Pole Single Throw (DPST) – This relay has a total of six terminals. These terminals are further divided into two pairs. Thus they can act as two SPST’s which are actuated by a single coil. Out of the six terminals two of them are coil terminals. - Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) – This is the biggest of all. It has mainly eight relay terminals. Out of these two rows are designed to be change over terminals. They are designed to act as two SPDT relays which are actuated by a single coil. - Relays are used to realize logic functions. They play a very important role in providing safety critical logic. - Relays are used to provide time delay functions. They are used to time the delay open and delay close of contacts. - Relays are used to control high voltage circuits with the help of low voltage signals. Similarly they are used to control high current circuits with the help of low current signals. - They are also used as protective relays. By this function all the faults during transmission and reception can be detected and isolated. You must note some factors while selecting a particular relay. They are - Protection – Different protections like contact protection and coil protection must be noted. Contact protection helps in reducing arcing in circuits using inductors. Coil protection helps in reducing surge voltage produced during switching. - Look for a standard relay with all regulatory approvals. - Switching time – Ask for high speed switching relays if you want one. - Ratings – There are current as well as voltage ratings. The current ratings vary from a few amperes to about 3000 amperes. In case of voltage ratings, they vary from 300 Volt AC to 600 Volt AC. There are also high voltage relays of about 15,000 Volts. - Type of contact used – Whether it is a NC or NO or closed contact. - Select Make before Break or Break before Make contacts wisely. - Isolation between coil circuit and contacts

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Many women in their 40s and 50s find themselves battling sleeplessness when they should be enjoying peaceful nights. This struggle against insomnia can disrupt your energy, mood, and overall well-being. The good news? You’re not alone. Midlife sleep disturbances are often a result of hormonal changes, lifestyle habits, and underlying health conditions. But fear not, with tailored tips for good sleep, you can reclaim your restful nights and wake up ready to seize the day. Understanding Midlife Sleeplessness: The Symptoms Sleeplessness comes in various forms, each sneaking up on you in its own way: - Difficulty falling asleep: Hours of tossing and turning before finally drifting off. - Frequent night waking: Constant interruptions to your sleep cycle, making it hard to achieve deep rest. - Early morning awakening: Waking up too soon and struggling to return to sleep, leaving you groggy. - Daytime fatigue: Battling sleep all night leads to sluggishness and reduced productivity during the day. - Irritability: Sleep deprivation can heighten irritability and make emotions harder to manage. - Concentration lapses: Brain fog from lack of sleep makes it tough to focus and complete tasks effectively. These symptoms aren’t just sleep disruptors; they disrupt your entire life. Uncovering the Culprits: What Causes Midlife Sleep Disruption Several factors contribute to sleep disturbances during your 40s and 50s: - Hormonal shifts: Menopause and perimenopause bring hormonal changes that disrupt sleep patterns, leading to night sweats and hot flashes. - Stress: Balancing work, family, and other responsibilities triggers stress, making it harder to unwind at night. - Lifestyle habits: Irregular sleep schedules, late-night screen time, and caffeine consumption close to bedtime disrupt sleep. - Medical conditions: Conditions like sleep apnea and chronic pain worsen with age, impacting sleep quality. Reclaiming Your Sleep Sanctuary: Tips for Good Sleep Don’t despair! You can improve your sleep quality with these practical tips: - Establish consistency: Stick to a regular sleep schedule to regulate your body’s natural rhythm. - Relax before bed: Wind down with calming activities and avoid screens to promote melatonin production. - Optimize your sleep environment: Create a cool, dark, and quiet bedroom conducive to sleep. - Mind your diet and exercise: Avoid heavy meals and caffeine close to bedtime, and engage in regular physical activity. - Embrace relaxation techniques: Practice deep breathing and meditation to calm your mind. - Consider CBT-I: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia can help replace negative sleep behaviors. - Explore natural sleep aids: Consult with your doctor about supplements like chamomile tea for relief. Remember, good sleep is essential for your health. If self-help strategies don’t work, seek professional help for personalized treatment. Prioritize your sleep and wake up feeling vibrant and well-rested. Featured image: Inside Creative House/iStock

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How to Successfully Cut Down on Sugar When did you last go a day without sugar? It is public health enemy number one, so perhaps it has been some time since you last had a chocolatey treat, doughnut or a syrup dosed milky coffee. Maybe you’ve stopped buying white sugar, granulated or in powder. But before you get too smug, think again. Experts now warn that it is hidden sugars, often in our beloved supermarket ready meals and so-called low-fat snacks which are causing serious trouble. All the extra sugar in our diets have crept up on us, partly because we have become a nation of snackers. Nigerians consume more than twice as much sugar in one day compared to the global average. We are addicted to sugar and many of us do not realise because we don’t understand where sugar is hidden or how to avoid it. We have been wrongly encouraged to eat a low-fat diet to lose weight and control some health conditions such as diabetes. The result of our ignorance is everywhere. At least half of all adults are obese. You might think a vanilla latte and a blueberry muffin are a harmless enough breakfast but together they provide more than the daily recommended sugar for adults (around 30 grams). That is the equivalent of six teaspoonfuls a day. There are several different sugars, but the one you buy in the supermarket is known chemically as sucrose. Sucrose is a molecule created by two simpler sugars, fructose and glucose, joined together. Despite repeated expert warnings and health messages, there is still a lot of confusion over sugar. We don’t, for example, seem to respect that sugar in fruit (called fructose) or in carbohydrate foods (called glucose) can be just as dangerous to the body when consumed in excess. After all, white sugar (sucrose) is made up of fructose and glucose. Even natural sweeteners such as honey, agave nectar and maple syrup contain one or all of them. Although fruit juice and smoothies count towards one of your five-a-day, they too can have naturally occurring sugar levels approaching those of Coca Cola. The new fruit rules May people are genuinely mystified as to where the sugar in their diet comes from as they believe they have already cut out all the sugar they can think of. From chocolate bars to sugar in their tea. Often thinking that “fruit is healthy”, they are eating loads of bananas, pounds of grapes, oranges, mangoes and wondering why they still gain weight. A variant of this is drinking too much fresh orange or fruit smoothies. Fruit provides important vitamins and minerals and fibre so it shouldn’t be avoided altogether. But choose less naturally sugary fruits like raspberries, blueberries, grapefruit or lemons, instead of mangoes, pineapples or grapes. Limit your portions to one or two a day (we should get most of our five a day nutrient from vegetables) and have whole fruit rather than juice or smoothies. Choose your carbs wisely The number 1 rule, is to avoid processed food and cook from scratch. Reducing starchy carbs such as white bread, cereals, white rice, white pasta is another important way to cut your sugar intake. So, swap your cereal or toast at breakfast for an omelette with mushrooms and cheese or porridge and choose whole grain or seeded loaves over white bread. These take longer to digest and cause a smaller peak in insulin levels. Irrespective of their source, the body processes sugar the same way for use as energy, but what it needs is a slow, steady supply rather than a series of deluges. Being too radical won’t work. While we can give up granular types of sugar, dieticians agree on eating a good variety of food in moderation rather than excluding whole food groups. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox every day of the week. Stay informed with the Guardian’s leading coverage of Nigerian and world news, business, technology and sports. We will review and take appropriate action.

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Historically speaking, crowds are often fickle in reasoning. This is accentuated by a recent statement credited to Prof Chukwuma Soludo, the current governor of Anambra state. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, a Nigerian politician and Professor of Economics who wrote: “History Beckons and I will not be Silent (Part 1),” he described, the popular bandwagon fallacy, ‘crowd’ mentality as “Headless mobs” a large number of people incapable of independent reasoning and ability to interrogate issues beyond reasonable doubt. The same characteristics of “Headless mobs” replicated from the situation in the ancient days when the crowds that hailed Jesus at his triumphant entry later turn against him and cry for his crucifixion. Such is a validation of the symbiotic relationship between the crowds “Headless mobs” and fickleness. Notwithstanding, what has been said that people are fickle by nature: it is deemed easy to convince them of something, but difficult to hold them to the conviction. In other words, there must be a higher moral code to follow than the pleasure of the majority. In this regard, this article seeks to establish the danger of bandwagon fallacy even if critics do not accept its premise. Even the minds of men intoxicated with power are sometimes infected with the same fickleness. Therefore, following the moral principles given in god’s word will help us avoid being swayed by the popular opinions of the crowd. Often times, we like to live in delusions that the ones we choose are the ones who are least at fault because their failure represents our poor choice or dumb IQ. We love to feel we are never wrong, one of the major causes of suffering in any country. Good and bad are just relative concepts – those who are able to hide their darker sides, cover up and walk in this society are called the “good”, whereas those who fail to do so are labelled “bad”. It’s nothing more than that. On the other hand, broad-mindedness is the ability and willingness to accept many different types of behaviour, beliefs, or choices in other people: our decisions might not always be in our hands. But this also means we can use our influence for good. The same way a negative behaviour can spread through a network of people, a positive one can also spread through a network. We’ve evolved to live in groups to spread positive actions and to seek the approval of others. It is now well accepted that our personal sense of self is derived from other people. As a result, you might simply drift through life, carried by other people and circumstances rather than your own momentum. Ironically, the more of an identity you draw from a group, even when you’re not around that group, the more likely you are to uphold those values, says Amber Gaffney, a social psychologist from Humboldt State University. “If a big part of how you identify is as a student from a certain university, or like me an academic, then that’s what you take with you into most interactions with others. I see things first through my lens as an academic.” Students, for instance, tend to have stronger attitudes towards things like legalising drugs or supporting environmental sustainability than the rest of the population. For example, what had started as a social media phenomenon is now growing traction on the ground. The emergence of the Obidients Nigerians: Obidients as they identify themselves have been reported to be doing outlandish things to project their man in a way that reminds us all of what is called youthful exuberance. As a riposte, I questioned a number of unverified half-truth, claims that advancement in age is a disadvantage. Sadly, the problem with many of our people is that we relegate the most important things to the background: deep thinking, robust analysis, sound reasoning and ability to interrogate issues beyond reasonable doubt. Furthermore, in another example, the elderly politicians and influencers are going round supporting a particular candidate on the basis of equity to the South Eastern part of Nigeria. This begs the question of why a particular candidate from the region is their choice against others from the same region. Yet we are not asking this important question. Flowing from the foregoing, a new trend in our society that signposts the beginning of disrespectful attitude and bandwagon appeal. This is noticeable among the following: restive youths, middle ages and some of our elites – they’re unmindful of different perspective; they disparage old age, completely intolerant to deep insight and passionate about mob actions. These questions and many more keep assailing me….. find below some of the questions: 1. A man who did not actualized the dream to turn Anambra State that he governed for eight years to paradise, how will the same man turn Nigeria into a paradise? 2. Will a man driven by inordinate ambition, who openly encouraged religious bigotry “Christians take back your country” will he be able to unite both Christians and Muslims? How about the so-called traditionalist and non-believers who are citizens and voters too? 3. A capitalist mind who is the single largest individual importer in Nigeria; will the same mindset successfully turnaround the situation and move Nigeria from consumption to production? In fact, this would be a backward step for us in 2022 and beyond. What we need is to move us from sheepish adopters to innovative and creative operators as a country; it is the age of knowledge/digital economy and not traditional production a la China. -It must be noted that even China is moving fast into the knowledge and economy domain. Why shouldn’t we join the race in one of the legs after the first in the economic relay race? As a digression, but of relevance here is that most of our elite critics seem to believe that innovation and creativity in society and politics must be as dictated by our past enslavers and colonisers. -We must ask the question of why what the Americans or Europeans do in the process of electing their political leaders must be the blueprint for us, especially given our rate of literacy. The furore following the Chatham house appearance of BAT and the associated question time approach is an example of our refusal to accept deviations from the familiar with significant consequences for our relevant development. 4. A business man turned executive governor of a state that lacks infrastructures, yet deposited humongous amount of state resources in his own bank and made an investment that is now said to amount to nothing, will such a person be able to fight corruption? -A governor that is proud of not spending money for the infrastructural development of his state has to be one that is shallow and practically empty/bereft of ideas. Such a politician can only shine and be taken seriously in a society that is grossly disorientated! 5. A man who according to Pandora papers, hid his personal wealth in foreign tax havens abroad, will that same man be able to attract capital to Nigeria? Some of these points and may be more are the critical issues that need proper and methodical scrutiny. We should subject our would-be leaders particularly the presidential candidates of the major political parties to similar interrogations. Finally, I like to conclude this article that seeks to examines the mindsets that is broad and the fickle by sharing with my readers the divine admonition from the recently concluded Shiloh program. Bishop David Oyedepo had said: “But I am prompted to pray for the nation. I was praying to God and he told me to pray for a deliverer in Nigeria. What Nigeria needs is a deliverer and not a leader.”

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As a SAHM, it’s very easy to become so busy with house chores that you barely talk to or with your kids. This ought not to be so because you are to make your kids your best friend. In this article, we are going to reverse that process and help you to develop a quality relationship with your kids. Errrm… just to be clear… While I may be of the opinion that you have to make your kids your best friend, there are people who are against this. They believe that befriending your child is detrimental to their development. The truth is that everyone is entitled to their opinions and I respect that. In my opinion, I feel being pally with your kids is a part of good parenting. So, if you have an interest in improving your friendship with your kids, then this guide will help you. Benefits of being friends with your kids. The benefits of being friends with your kids are numerous. Here are a few of them; 1. It helps them to build healthy relationships with others: If your kids grow with a secure and healthy attachment with you, they stand a better chance of developing happy and content relationships with others in their life. 2. Kids who are friends with their parents have better emotional control: A child who has a secure relationship with a parent learns to regulate emotions under stress and in difficult situations. This is very important especially for kids that would go on to work in a corporate environment with so much pressure. 3. It promotes the child’s mental development: When you are friends with your kids, it helps them to become strong in linguistic, emotional, and mental reasoning. 4. Helps the child exhibit optimistic and confident social behaviours: Your child can become reclusive if you don’t develop a healthy relationship with them. So, on the flip side, your child is more confident and optimistic when you are friends. 5. Helps to improve the child’s social and academic skills: Being friends with your kids is very important because your involvement and intervention in your child’s day-to-day life lay the foundation for better social and academic skills. 6. The kids develop problem-solving skills: A secure attachment leads to healthy social, emotional, cognitive, and motivational development. Children also gain strong problem-solving skills when they have a positive relationship with their parents. How to be friends with your kids. Being friends with your kids does not have to be a herculean task. After all, it’s not so difficult for you to be friends with those you call friends. The same should apply to your kids. Here are a few tips that will help you to hone that relationship; 1. Spend time with your kids as often as you can: What is friendship without time together? 🤷♀️ Even people in long-distance relationships tend to spend time together over phone calls and video chats. You too have to build one-on-one time into your daily routine. In fact, this activity can even help you to overcome boredom as a Stay At Home Mom. Make a conscious effort to give your child your full attention during this time. Ensure you are listening as you allow them to open up to you. A good time to turn to conversation time could be; - When driving to and from school/activities - Over a meal (lunch or dinner) - 10-minute chat after school - Just before bedtime - You can also schedule a time for fun activities with your kids. 2. Let them make decisions on their own: To win your kids as friends, it is very necessary to make them feel important. A good way to achieve that is by involving them in certain decision-making processes in the house. For instance, it could be about which new TV to upgrade to or which place to visit during the next holidays. Always ask them for their opinion and why they choose to stand by their decision. Make them feel that it’s important for you to know what they think and then go with their suggestions whenever you can. 3. Involve yourself in your child’s interests. This one is very easy. As a mom, it’s no doubt that you know what your kids love to do. So, rather than let them do their thing, show some interest and sometimes participate. If your daughter loves to paint, buy her some watercolours, and maybe sit and paint or draw together. If your son likes to build stuff, then buy him Lego bricks and other tools he needs for his crafts. These activities are perfect examples of how to keep your kids engaged during the holidays. 4. Be a good role model: Kids learn by observing, so you must endeavour to be a good role model for them. Lead by example by showing them how to behave through your own actions. If they notice that you are not doing what you preach, it sends out the wrong message. They may think that it’s okay to not follow your lessons which is obviously a breach of trust. So, before you lecture them on something, do a mental check on yourself. Will you give yourself a 10-on-10 for something? If the answer is yes, then go ahead and ask them to follow it too otherwise they will term you an unserious person. 5. Don’t be over-protective: Please, take this point very seriously. I know you love your kids so much. I love mine too. But being overly protective is not a good way to develop a friendship with them. As kids, they question reality a lot. They are hyper inquisitive and may want to try out new things. When they do, please do not make it a hobby to control each and every aspect of their lives. Let them fail and make mistakes and then learn from them. It’s okay for you to advise them, but enforcing something is not a cool thing to do in any relationship. Make sure you have done your part to ensure that they trust your advice. Give them a break and enjoy your friendship. I strongly believe that if you follow these tips in this article, you will be able to improve your friendship with your kids. Please, share this message with every mom that you know. Also, don’t forget that motherhood is a journey made easy when we have the right people in our corner. 🧡 So, click on this link below to enter an amazing world of motherhood http://bit.ly/AMumandMoreFBFamily Keep being #fabulous 💋 Love & Light I really gained a lot from you blog. Keep up the good work Thank you very much, Mamma.

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An IP PBX is a business Telephone system that transmits voice and fax over the internet. IP PBX systems utilize VoIP technology which converts analog voice signals to digital packets that can be transmitted over the internet. VoIP technology provides voice communications at a lower cost and with better quality than traditional telephone service. IP PBX systems offer many benefits and features that aren't available with traditional telephone service. Businesses can manage their communications more effectively and efficiently with IP PBX systems.. An IP PBX is a telephone system that transmits telephone calls over the Internet using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). An IP PBX system can be used to make internal and external phone calls. How does an IP PBX work? An IP PBX system converts the caller's voice into digital packets and sends them over the internet. The packets are then converted into voice at the other end of a call and the call is connected. An IP PBX system can be used to make internal and external phone calls. Calls between extensions within a company are internal calls, while calls to outside numbers are external calls. An IP PBX is a private branch exchange system (PBX), that uses Internet Protocol to route and manage calls. The advantages of IP PBX systems over traditional PBX systems include: Some companies are not well-placed to use an IP PBX. Before you make the switch, here are some things to consider. Managing an on-premises PBX system is not for the faint-hearted. System administrators need to be familiar with installing and configuring Linux operating system. It is essential to have experience with and Open-Source software Most PBX phone systems on-site cannot support working from home. This capability will be a necessity for remote employees in 2021. It is as simple as downloading an app for your iPhone or Android and signing in An IPPBX can only be scaled as many users you have to answer calls. You'll encounter challenges as your team grows beyond the capabilities of your PBX, such as busy signals Traditional office phones lack the same features as Unified Communications ( UCAaS). Instant messaging, video conferencing and softphones for mobile devices are all separate. These are not all possible for small businesses that don't have the time or resources to set them up one by one

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Coronavirus breakthrough as scientists discover a drug used to treat HEAD LICE can kill COVID-19 cells - Researchers at Monash University found Ivermectin can kills COVID-19 cells - The anti-parasite drug killed off the cells within two days and is widely available - Scientists are moving towards human trials but expect it to be at least a month - Ivermectin has also been found to work against HIV, influenza and Zika virus An anti-parasitic head lice drug available around the world has been found to kill COVID-19 in the lab within 48 hours. A Monash University-led study has shown a single dose of the drug Ivermectin could stop the SARS-CoV-2 virus growing in cell culture. 'We found that even a single dose could essentially remove all viral RNA (effectively removed all genetic material of the virus) by 48 hours and that even at 24 hours there was a really significant reduction in it,' Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute's Dr Kylie Wagstaff said on Friday. Scientists from Monash University have found the anti-parasite medication Ivermectin can kill off coronavirus cells (pictured: hospital staff at testing clinic in Adelaide) While it's not known how Ivermectin works on the virus, the drug likely stops the virus dampening the host cells' ability to clear it. The next step is for scientists to determine the correct human dosage, to make sure the level used in vitro is safe for humans. 'In times when we're having a global pandemic and there isn't an approved treatment, if we had a compound that was already available around the world then that might help people sooner,' Dr Wagstaff said. 'Realistically it's going to be a while before a vaccine is broadly available.' Scientists expect it could be at least a month before human trials. Before Ivermectin can be used to combat coronavirus, funding is needed to get it to pre-clinical testing and clinical trials. Ivermectin is an FDA-approved anti-parasitic drug also shown to be effective in vitro against viruses including HIV, dengue and influenza. The study is the joint work of Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute and the Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity. The study findings have been published in Antiviral Research. Ivermectin (pictured) is used to treat head lice, scabies and river blindness and is widely available Most watched News videos - Smoke from Halen Môn smokery causes dispute with Anglesey Sea Zoo - Horrifying moment man knocks woman unconscious in Dallas - PM holds breakfast meeting with business leaders in Rome - Disgraced presenter Huw Edwards arrives at court for sentencing - Starmer and Meloni giggle as they pose for photos in Villa Doria - Old clip of 56-year-old man who attempted to kill Trump resurfaces - David Lammy complains of no taxpayer budget for Starmer's clothes - Moment family flee their home after hoverboard charger explodes - Teen girl rushed to ambulance after knife rampage at Russian school - Shocking moment woman repeatedly runs over handbag thief - Australian tourist 'lynched' after streaking through Italian town - Huw Edwards leaves court following sentencing

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Exercising regularly, managing stress, and eating more foods high in fiber and probiotics may help lower blood sugar levels. However, these lifestyle adjustments do not replace medical treatment for diabetes or other metabolic conditions. Your body usually manages your blood sugar levels by producing insulin, which allows your cells to use the circulating sugar in your blood. However, multiple factors can impair blood sugar management and lead to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). Blood sugar management is especially important for people with diabetes, as the condition may lead to limb and life threatening complications. Here are 14 easy and evidence-backed ways to naturally lower blood sugar levels. Regular exercise and physical activity can help you manage your weight and Exercise also helps your muscles use blood sugar for energy and muscle contraction. If you have problems with blood sugar management, consider routinely checking your levels before and after exercising. This will help you learn how your body responds to different activities and keep your blood sugar levels from getting too high or low. You can still benefit from shorter sessions even if you have trouble dedicating more time to exercise throughout the week. For example, try aiming for 10-minute exercise sessions 3 times a day for 5 days, with the goal of 150 minutes per week. Other useful forms of exercise include: - brisk walking - jumping jacks - half squats Any activity that gets you up and moving — regardless of the intensity — beats a sedentary lifestyle. Your carb intake strongly influences your blood sugar levels. Your body breaks carbs down into sugars, mainly glucose. Then, insulin helps your body use and store it for energy. This process fails when you eat too many carbs or have insulin-function problems, and blood glucose levels can rise. That’s why the American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes manage their carb intake by counting carbs and being aware of how many they need for daily activities. Carb counting can help you plan your meals appropriately, It’s important to note that low carb and no-carb diets are different. When monitoring your blood sugar, you can eat (and need) some carbs. However, prioritizing carbs from whole grains and unprocessed sources provides greater nutritional value while helping decrease blood sugar levels. Fiber slows carb digestion and sugar absorption, promoting a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels. There are two types of fiber: insoluble and soluble. While both are important, soluble fiber has been A high fiber diet can improve your body’s ability to regulate and minimize blood sugar levels. This could Foods high in fiber include: - whole grains Drinking enough water could help you keep your blood sugar levels within healthy ranges. In addition to preventing dehydration, it helps your kidneys flush out excess sugar through urine. Keep in mind that water and other zero-calorie drinks are better for hydration. Avoiding sugar-sweetened options is ideal, as these can raise blood glucose, drive unwanted weight gain, and Managing how much you eat can help you regulate your calorie intake and maintain a moderate weight. Consequently, weight management Monitoring your serving sizes also helps prevent blood sugar spikes. You may manage portion sizes by: - eating slowly - measuring and weighing your food - using smaller plates - avoiding all-you-can-eat restaurants or those that serve large portions - reading food labels and checking the serving sizes of each item - keeping a food journal - using a food-tracking phone app The glycemic index (GI) measures how quickly carbs break down during digestion and how rapidly your body absorbs them. This affects how quickly your blood sugar levels rise. The GI divides foods into low, medium, and high GI scores and ranks them on a scale of 0 to 100. Low GI foods have a ranking of Some examples of foods with a low to moderate GI include: - unsweetened Greek yogurt - whole wheat pasta - non-starchy vegetables Furthermore, adding protein or healthy fats to your plate helps minimize blood sugar spikes after a meal. Focusing on the overall quality of the food is a better approach than eliminating or adding specific food groups. Stress can affect your blood sugar levels. When stressed, your body secretes hormones called glucagon and cortisol, which cause blood sugar levels to rise. Stress management strategies may include: - deep breathing - arts and crafts - your favorite hobbies Keeping track lets you determine whether to adjust your meals or medications. It also helps you learn how your body reacts to certain foods. Try measuring your daily levels and keeping track of the numbers in a log. It may also be more helpful to track your blood sugar in pairs. For example, before and after exercise or before and 2 hours after a meal. This can show you whether you need to make small changes to a meal if it spikes your blood sugar rather than avoiding your favorite meals altogether. Some adjustments include swapping a starchy side for non-starchy veggies or limiting them to a handful. Less than optimal sleeping habits and a lack of rest can Sleep deprivation also Adequate sleep is about both quantity and quality. Adults are advised to get To improve the quality of your sleep, try to: - follow a consistent sleep schedule - avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed - get physical activity throughout the day - cut down on screen time before bed - keep your bedroom cool and comfortable - limit your naps during the day - use soothing scents, such as lavender - avoid working or studying in your bedroom if possible - take a warm bath or shower before bed - try meditation or guided imagery High blood sugar levels and diabetes have been Chromium is involved in carb and fat metabolism. It may enhance insulin’s action, thus aiding blood sugar regulation. Chromium-rich foods include: - beef, chicken, and turkey - whole grains, such as barley - fruits and vegetables, like green beans and apples However, the mechanisms behind this proposed connection are not entirely known. More research is needed. Magnesium also benefits blood sugar level regulation. Diets rich in magnesium are In contrast, low magnesium levels may lead to insulin resistance and decreased glucose tolerance in people with diabetes. You likely won’t benefit from magnesium supplements if you already eat plenty of magnesium-rich foods and have adequate blood magnesium levels. Magnesium-rich foods include: - dark leafy greens - squash and pumpkin seeds - whole grains - dark chocolate Multiple foods and plants are known to have medicinal properties. However, the quality of evidence on these ingredients is low due to insufficient human studies or small sample sizes. Therefore, Some of the foods touted to have anti-diabetes effects include: - Apple cider vinegar: According to a 2014 article , this ingredient may reduce blood sugar levels by delaying the emptying of your stomach after a meal. A2020 study in rats also found that apple cider vinegar reduced blood sugar spikes. The authors concluded that the use of apple vinegar could help prevent metabolic disorders, like diabetes, in individuals eating a high calorie diet. - Cinnamon: This spice is said to improve blood sugar levels by enhancing insulin sensitivity and slowing the breakdown of carbs in your digestive tract. This moderates the rise in blood sugar after a meal. Nevertheless, more research is needed. - Berberine: Research suggests this compound lowers blood sugar by stimulating enzymes’ breakdown of glucose, promoting your tissue’s use of sugar and increasing insulin production. More studies are needed. - Fenugreek seeds: Like the other foods on this list, more high quality studies in humans are needed, but there is some evidence that fenugreek may help support blood sugar management. It’s essential to talk with your doctor before adding any of these foods to your diet if you’re already taking diabetes medications, as some herbal supplements may negatively interact with them. Finally, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements like it regulates prescription medications. Purchasing supplements that an independent lab has tested for purity and ingredient content is important. Maintaining your doctor’s recommended weight range for your age and height promotes healthy blood sugar levels and reduces your risk of developing diabetes. For example, if a person weighs 200 pounds (91 kilograms) and loses 10 to 14 pounds (4.5 to 6 kilograms), they may see significant improvements in their blood sugar levels. What’s more, losing more than 5% of your initial weight may benefit your HbA1c readings. These are used as indicators of your blood sugar levels over the past 3 months. Spreading your meals and snacks throughout the day may help you avoid high and low blood sugar levels. Snacking between meals may also Smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day could Probiotics are friendly bacteria with numerous health benefits, including improved blood sugar regulation. Probiotics may lower fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, and insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes. Interestingly, a 2016 study found that improvements in blood sugar levels are more significant in people who consume multiple species of probiotics for at least 8 weeks. Probiotic-rich foods include fermented foods, such as: - yogurt, as long as the label states that it contains live active cultures What are the three signs of hyperglycemia? Hyperglycemia symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision, tiredness, and sores that don’t heal. What are the 3 P’s of diabetes hyperglycemia? The 3 P’s of diabetes hyperglycemia are polydipsia, polyuria, and polyphagia. These are defined as excessive thirst, urination, and appetite, respectively. Is type 2 diabetes hypo or hyper? Type 2 diabetes can cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) because your insulin isn’t allowing glucose to be used in your body the way it’s supposed to. Managing blood sugar levels involves certain lifestyle strategies, such as managing weight, stress levels, and sleep quality as well as prioritizing physical activity and hydration. That said, some of the most significant improvements involve dietary choices.

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In most counseling situations, there is a desire for life to be different. With the help of a counselor, individuals seek a life where issues are resolved or they respond better to difficulties. Whether your counselor is a friend, a professional, a pastor, or someone employed by an online telehealth platform, they should help bring hope for change and a better future. Some people are dealing with a relationship gone sour, a consuming bad habit, an emotion that dominates, or nagging questions that have gone unresolved. People choose to enter into a counseling process for a variety of reasons, but good counselors help them find a desired outcome. However, one of the difficulties with counseling is that one counselor’s idea of improvement is often different from another. If you were seeing a doctor for a ruptured ligament in your knee, you would have a pretty clear desired outcome: a return to normal, pain-free activity after surgery. While not all surgeons have the same skill, they all perform knee repair with similar techniques, best practices, and goals. There is a standard protocol and way to measure the results. When it comes to counseling, the right desired outcomes vary far more widely and there is far greater variance in the techniques to use. For instance, should I repair a relationship or end it? Are my guilty feelings really warranted or is my thinking misguided? What learned behaviors can be changed, and which need to be accepted as somewhat permanent fixtures of personality? Further, some counseling techniques focus on short-term behavior solutions while others probe the past to search for the starting points of troublesome patterns. Some counselors are quick to suggest medication as the best answer for emotional distress while others seemingly just try to talk it out over time as a trusted guide challenging one’s perspective. Every counseling model seeks to propose a cause and cure to some degree. Essentially they paint pictures of the “improved life” that a counseling client could pursue and perhaps even strongly advocate for some preferred outcome. While evidence-based practices are often advocated, counseling is not like knee surgery because what constitutes success in counseling is far more variable and vague. Counseling often seems far more like an art form than a science. Questions About Improvement This leads us to one of the most important questions in counseling: Who determines what the improved life is? The larger clinical counseling world is wrestling with this very question. One therapist described the difficulty like this: “The problem is that there are an insane amount of variables when it comes to client symptoms — the most important and telling variable being whether the client is committed to getting ‘better.’ The greatest therapist in the world cannot help a person who is not committed to improvement.” Unfortunately, these variables have led to a system where many “Private practitioners rarely track patient outcomes with any metrics of their own. The informal ‘I-know-improvement-when-I-see-it’ approach of private practice may work for many individual patients but fails to provide a cumulative body of knowledge for patients who are trying to shop between psychotherapy approaches. Without data, all they have are hearsay, anecdotes, and unsupported speculations.” This lack of measurement and uncertainty in outcomes has resulted in a recent push by insurance and government regulators to develop methods to track progress and even incentivize counselors based on their success rates in improving client outcomes. This brings us back to the question: how do we really define success or progress? If counseling doesn’t have the right goal, it will miss the mark every time. Measurements of Improvement There are three basic ways that improvement is measured in the larger counseling world: the client, the culture, and the clinician. 1. What the Client Says In this method, each client determines for themselves their goals/preferred outcome and how successful treatment was. “Client-centered therapists make no assumptions about what people need or how they should be free. They do not attempt to promote self-acceptance, self-direction, positive growth, self-actualization, congruence between real or perceived selves, a particular vision of reality, or anything….Client-centered therapy is the practice of simply respecting the right to self-determination of others.” 2. What the Culture Says With this approach, counselors act in ways that help clients pursue what is recognized as normal or healthy by their own culture. “If you’re happy, healthy, and being a productive member of society, and your weirdness isn’t hurting you or anyone else, then who cares if you’re not someone else’s standard of being normal? What’s wrong with being abnormal if it benefits your life, and it doesn’t make you dangerous to be around?” 3. What the Clinical Counselor Says While it would be generally frowned upon to impose the counselor’s preferred outcome within a clinical counseling relationship, the inevitable reality is that all counseling helps guide a counselee to choose some desired outcome. Some counselors set goals for counseling “based on the assumption that the professional training and experience of the counselor or therapist equip him or her to manage the therapeutic process and to guide the client’s behavior.” With this method, success is defined as achieving the goals that the therapist feels will help the client most. How is Biblical Counseling Different? Biblical counseling is guided by a faithful interpretation of God’s perspective of an improved way of life. The best counseling helps people trust God enough to reorient their lives towards an application of His principles and purposes. Biblical counseling embraces that choices have consequences on a relational, spiritual, and personal level. Biblical counseling doesn’t view all possible outcomes as equally beneficial or even acceptable just because the client, culture, or clinician prefers it. A biblical counselor has done their job well when the counselee sees that God is good, His word can be trusted, and your goal together is to discover how to best honor God in responding to life’s trials. A good biblical counselor commits to wrestling with various biblical principles and how they should impact the way we think, feel, and desire. In a word, we believe that good counseling requires good theology. The theologian AW Tozer captures it well with this quote: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” Good theology has a place in good counseling, and it is impossible to truly improve life without it. While biblical counseling is certainly more than a theology lesson, it must wrestle with how a counselee views God and how that impacts the trials they are facing. Make sure the counsel your receive is biblically accurate and compelling so it won’t bring further harm or distress! In our next post, we are planning to examine several of the theological themes that shape biblical counseling. Grant, B. (2004). The imperative of ethical justification in psychotherapy: The special case of client-centered psychotherapy. Person-Centered and Experiential Psychotherapies, 3, 152-165. This is very helpful. Thank you

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The Lab Leak Theory Doesn’t Hold Up The rush to find a conspiracy around the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins is driven by narrative, not evidence. Behind every pandemic is a tale of its murky origin. Behind every pandemic is a tale of its murky origin. When HIV/AIDS emerged in the 1980s, it was alleged, with a little Soviet help, that the virus had been developed in an American lab. Between Washington’s inaction on the epidemic and its sordid past of shady experiments, proponents said the theory couldn’t be dismissed out of hand. After many early cases of tick-borne Lyme disease were first identified around Long Island Sound, it was deemed too much of a coincidence that the U.S. military’s Plum Island animal research lab sat on an island in the sound itself. When SARS emerged in 2003, so did fears of the severe acute respiratory syndrome’s unnatural origin. “It’s a very unusual outbreak,” bioweapons expert Ken Alibek told the New York Times at the time. “It’s hard to say whether it’s deliberate or natural.” One Russian scientist posited that “the propagation of the atypical pneumonia may well be caused by a leak of a combat virus grown in Asian bacteriological weapons labs.” And in recent years, efforts to eradicate Ebola have been hobbled by attacks on health care workers motivated, at least in part, by a belief that the virus is man-made. Blaming humans for disease is as old as time itself. It’s inherently hard to trace outbreaks that take tangled paths from their origin point to where they’re first detected. Without firm answers, humankind loves to invent stories, from the Black Death of the 14th century to the 2009 H1N1 outbreak. In the absence of certainty, both sets of theories—natural or man-made—seem plausible: like Schrödinger’s cat, for virology. When infectious diseases can be explained, however, nature is almost always the culprit. After SARS emerged, scientists suspected that the coronavirus had jumped from a bat to another mammal—probably the masked palm civet—but couldn’t explain how it had appeared on a farm in Foshan, in China’s Guangdong province. More than a decade after the outbreak, researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology discovered something interesting: Villagers who lived near bat-ridden caves in Yunnan province, around 900 miles from where the first outbreaks were recorded, had high levels of SARS antibodies, despite having never been infected. While it is next to impossible to figure out exactly how SARS traveled that distance, scientists are now fairly sure the journey began in that cave before passing to a mammal that ultimately infected a person. Bats likely played a crucial role in incubating Ebola as well. A very similar strain of HIV to the ones seen in humans was discovered in chimpanzees in 1999, although it’s still unclear when exactly it jumped to humans. It’s still uncertain where Ebola or Lyme disease truly came from—and we may never know. But what we do know is that they almost certainly did not come from a U.S. government lab. But, of course, sometimes governments do experiment on unwitting civilians. Sometimes viruses do escape from labs. Yet although lab spillovers do happen, the vast majority are rapidly contained. Instances of serious outbreaks caused by malice or incompetence are vanishingly rare. One of the only known examples dates back to 1977, when a previously eliminated strain of H1N1 reemerged, likely as the result of a Soviet live vaccine program gone awry. Given that history, it was no surprise that theories around COVID-19’s supposed lab origins emerged. But this time around, it’s not just idle speculation. It’s being taken as a serious possibility by some of the highest levels of the U.S. government—and by media keen for a new narrative. When COVID-19 was first detected in December 2019, the Chinese government responded in its usual fashion: with repression and secrecy. Weeks of cover-up suddenly switched to countrywide containment. The ham-fisted attempt at secrecy raised the question: What else were they hiding? It didn’t take long for online sleuths to hold up a compelling piece of evidence: The Wuhan Institute of Virology, the same one that had helped identify the likely origin of SARS, was just about 9 miles from the first reported outbreak. In January 2020, the theory began on the fringes, with allegations of a secretive bioweapons program. Within weeks, the theory had broken loose on a network of shady and disreputable websites armed with little more than questions and supposition. The mainstream media’s silence, they said, was evidence of their complicity. They latched on to crumbs of evidence emerging in the early bedlam of the global pandemic, like a paper, later withdrawn, suggesting HIV genes had been inserted in the virus. Then, the theory found a powerful constituent. Fox News reported in April 2020 of “increasing confidence” in the U.S. intelligence community around the idea that the virus came from the Wuhan lab—maybe not as a biological weapon, but as the result of an accidental leak. Then-President Donald Trump, in response to the news network, coyly endorsed the theory. By that May, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was promising “conclusive” evidence to back up the hypothesis. That conclusive evidence didn’t materialize: Instead, there were dodgy dossiers and yet more sources talking up an “agreement” among “most of” America’s 17 intelligence agencies around the lab leak theory. (The Times would later report that then-Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger had endorsed the lab leak theory early on and had been pressing intelligence agencies to back him up.) But while the theory was reported, many media outlets also dismissed it as conspiracy mongering. The possibility of a routine lab accident became caught up in the theories about bioweapons and germ warfare. Scientists were keen to focus debate on how to deal with the pandemic, not a geopolitical fracas. Some circumstantial evidence emerged to support the theory, such as State Department cables reporting security issues at the Wuhan lab from 2018—although the full cable was less dramatic than the headlines about it. Big claims by the proponents didn’t pan out, however. Not one other country from the Five Eyes intelligence community backed up the claim that certainty was mounting—Australia even contradicted it outright, as did other parts of the U.S. intelligence community. But as the Trump administration was collapsing, its former members saw pushing the theory as a path to future credibility. In late December 2020, Pottinger popped up again in the British press, after telling Conservative members of Parliament that “there is a growing body of evidence that the lab is likely the most credible source of the virus.” One Tory MP reported Pottinger had said a Chinese whistleblower was providing the U.S. government with evidence for the theory. A “fact sheet” from Pompeo’s State Department from around that time was simultaneously more ambiguous than Pompeo had been, acknowledging that it was indeterminate whether the virus’s origins were natural or accidental, and more conclusive, reporting that “several researchers inside the [Wuhan Institute of Virology] became sick in autumn 2019, before the first identified case of the outbreak, with symptoms consistent with both COVID-19 and common seasonal illnesses.” Then came the speculation. Baker offered an incredibly detailed, but speculative, theory. It goes like this: In 2012, workers in a copper mine in Mojiang, in Yunnan province, contracted a then-unknown illness from bat droppings. Samples of the virus—particularly one novel virus they named RaTG13—were transported back to Wuhan, where it was experimented on, including alterations to its spike proteins. And then, Baker wrote, the virus may have just “got out.” In May, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists joined the fray, with a piece from Nicholas Wade, a former New York Times correspondent with a dubious line in racial theories, running with Baker’s hypothesis. He noted, correctly, that many of the coronaviruses—like those that cause COVID-19 and SARS—originate in the caves of Yunnan province. If it were natural, he contended, why would the outbreak occur nearly 1,000 miles away? “The bats’ range is 50 kilometers, so it’s unlikely that any made it to Wuhan,” he wrote. On the biology of the virus itself, he wrote that the furin cleavage site—a tiny set of amino acids on the virus that latches on to the furin enzyme in humans, making it ruthlessly effective at infecting us—is a clue as to the virus’s lab origins. Baker noted that there are two ways in which this cleavage site could be attached to the virus naturally: by mutation of the virus itself or by fusing with another coronavirus through a process called recombination. Wade, even after quoting a virologist who insisted that “recombination is naturally very, very frequent in these viruses,” concluded that both explanations are unlikely. Instead, Wade wrote: “That leaves a gain-of-function experiment.” “Gain-of-function” is a phrase that has gotten plenty of airtime in recent weeks. The process, generally speaking, involves forcing a virus to evolve and mutate in a lab, mimicking but intensifying the conditions it may face in the real world, largely in order to understand how such mutation takes place in the wild. The practice is risky, but not forbidden: The United States also conducts these sorts of experiments. The theories put forward by Baker, Wade, and others are enormously complicated, and they do latch on to elements of truth: Chinese infectious disease research is secretive and riskier than it ought to be. The Wuhan lab did find a coronavirus it called RaTG13. Workers in Mojiang did fall ill in 2012 with a mysterious pneumonia, prompting researchers at the Wuhan lab to more intensely study the viruses hidden in those caves, as they told foreign reporters. Beyond those crumbs of truth, however, everything is just speculation. The floodgates opened on the theory. The Wall Street Journal recycled the report about the ill Wuhan lab workers. New York magazine condemned the dismissal and smears from the “liberal media” of the theory’s boosters. Sen. Tom Cotton, an early supporter of the theory that the virus came from a lab and may have military origins, has taken a victory lap over his apparent vindication. Sen. Rand Paul dragged the gain-of-function theory into hearings on COVID-19, alleging that the United States helped fund those experiments. The skepticism and debunking, pundit Matthew Yglesias wrote, has amounted to the “media’s lab leak fiasco.” On May 26, President Joe Biden ordered his advisors to “redouble” their efforts to find information about the origin of the virus. At the G-7 summit, a joint statement called for further investigation, while Biden said the virus could have been “an experiment gone awry.” From the outside looking in, it seems the balance of probabilities has shifted. Where once, in early 2020, the overwhelming preponderance of evidence pointed toward COVID-19 being of natural origin, now the lab leak theory is gaining steam. But it’s a mirage. Despite proclamations to the contrary, there has been scant new, hard evidence pointing to the lab leak theory. What we have are the same conclusions drawn from China’s malign incompetence, the same pieces of circumstantial evidence, and a speculative theory. None of this means a lab leak is impossible. But the “growing evidence” simply isn’t there. “I don’t think that we’ve learned anything new in the last few months,” said Stephen Goldstein, who studies evolutionary virology at the University of Utah. “We’re completely in want of evidence.” To date, there are few—perhaps just a couple—peer-reviewed papers seriously entertaining the lab leak idea. Meanwhile, there have been numerous credible studies pointing to COVID-19’s natural origins. An exhaustive study published in Nature Medicine in March 2020 found “SARS-CoV-2 is not a laboratory construct or a purposefully manipulated virus.” One of the paper’s authors, Kristian G. Andersen, said in a statement that the conclusions in the paper “have only since been further strengthened by additional evidence, of which there is a great deal.” One of the most effective parts of the lab leak theory is not the quality of evidence but the quantity. Bits and pieces are fired out at a rapid pace, some of them even contradicting each other, before they can be adequately discussed or broken down. Take the report of the sick lab workers: “What does it mean that three people, out of a large research staff, were sick with flu-like symptoms in flu season?” Goldstein said. Snappy headlines highlighting that the workers “sought hospital care” fall apart when the context is considered; in China, primary care is largely delivered through hospitals, and sick notes are compulsory for time off. Visiting a hospital in Wuhan was the equivalent of a trip to the doctor’s office in the United States. Cheryl Rofer spent 35 years as a chemist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory and specializes in arms control. She spent years handling plutonium in tightly controlled and highly secretive lab environments. “If these people became ill while working on a weapons program, or gain-of-function research, or anything like that—they would not go to a hospital,” she said. Even the damning coincidence of the lab’s proximity to the outbreak is weak. It’s not certain that Wuhan was the origin of the virus, rather than simply where it happened to first be detected. As with SARS, the virus may have originated hundreds of miles away and gone unnoticed amid China’s underdeveloped rural medical system even when it jumped to humans. How SARS spread in 2003 makes a mockery of Wade’s claim that the distance involved is implausible. Recently, the Daily Mail and New York Post trumpeted an “explosive” new study that supposedly offered firm proof that the COVID-19 virus was man-made. One of the paper’s authors told the Mail that four positively charged amino acids in the virus’s genetic makeup were the key evidence: “The laws of physics mean that you cannot have four positively charged amino acids in a row. The only way you can get this is if you artificially manufacture it,” the author told the British paper. Scientists wasted no time shredding the idea. One, calling it “unbelievable bullshit,” pointed out that a third of the proteins in the human body carry that characteristic. As another noted, “even man-made things must obey the laws of physics.” “It has gotten utterly crazy,” Rofer said. “Even intelligent people are just losing it.” Claims about the intelligence community’s conclusions must be viewed with a careful and cynical eye as well. U.S. intelligence contains a huge range of agencies—some with much better hit rates than others, and none of them geared toward answering complicated scientific questions. An exhaustive Vanity Fair feature, digging into the intelligence community’s inquiries—or lack thereof—provides much fanfare to the same meager pieces of evidence offered by Baker and Wade. The story provides the backstory to Pompeo’s brash claims of “enormous” evidence for the lab leak. The story reveals that a team inside the State Department’s Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and Compliance had doggedly pursued the theory as recently as this January. The feature alleges that Christopher Ford, then the undersecretary of state for arms control and international security, was “so hostile to their probe that they viewed him as a blinkered functionary bent on whitewashing China’s malfeasance.” In a lengthy rebuttal, Ford notes that he actually supported the lab leak theory—his main crime, it seems, was insisting that the conclusion that COVID-19 was a lab leak be put to independent experts. When those independent experts got a look at the State Department’s analysis, he wrote in an email at the time, they found it rested on a single statistical analysis prepared by one scientist “a pathologist, rather than a virologist, epidemiologist, or infectious disease modeler” without expertise in that type of modeling. The “statistical case seems notably weak,” Ford wrote. CNN reported similar problems: “The way they did their work was suspicious as hell,” one source told the network, adding that “it smelled like they were just fishing to justify predetermined conclusions and cut out experts who could critique their ‘science.’” Rofer knows all too well that bad lab security can lead to accidents. She tells the story of 6,000 sheep who died as a result of a secretive U.S. military chemical weapons test in Utah in 1968. Even “Los Alamos has had a couple of plutonium incidents,” Rofer said. And, of course, the world has seen cases of anthrax and SARS due to lab leaks. The difference is that these are all already-known viruses and compounds. The H1N1 outbreak in 1977 appears to have come as a result of a live vaccine trial—in an attempt to inoculate soldiers, the Soviets appear to have accidentally infected them. At its most benign, the lab leak theory holds that China discovered a completely new and dangerous coronavirus, didn’t tell anybody, and didn’t sequence it or develop a vaccine, then let it get out without noticing or while failing to contain it. Keeping this work secret is easier said than done. Researchers at the Wuhan lab frequently cooperated with American and Canadian counterparts on coronavirus research—we know about the security flaws specifically because American officials toured the facilities. The Wuhan Institute of Virology publishes findings from its coronavirus research frequently, as part of China’s goal to become a scientific superpower. We know as much as we do about coronaviruses because of the Wuhan lab’s research into the caves in Yunnan. The real clues about COVID-19’s origin aren’t geopolitical but scientific. The lab leak theory says the furin cleavage site, a tiny string of amino acids on the virus, is key to understanding the novel coronavirus’s origin. Goldstein agrees. But, he said, that cleavage site actually points toward the virus’s natural origin. “You cannot, in a normal cell culture, maintain the furin cleavage site,” he told me. When the COVID-19 virus is replicated in a cell culture in a lab, he said, the furin cleavage tends to delete itself. A peer-reviewed paper, published in late April in Nature, noted that habit and identified seven other papers that found a similar deletion. So if researchers were using traditional methods and their preferred cell lines to try to force the virus to replicate, mutate, and change, the furin cleavage site would likely disappear. The gain-of-function proponents say this furin site is too well adapted for humans to be an accident. But Goldstein said the opposite is true. The cleavage site is imperfect, so odd, that it could have only been a freak of nature. “No virologist would use that cleavage site,” he said. It is possible to replicate the virus in a lab while preserving the cleavage site, Goldstein added, but it would “require doing things differently than everyone does them.” And, crucially, it would require them choosing cell cultures that replicate the virus more slowly. So the researchers would have had to make a series of inefficient and strange decisions to preserve a tiny, novel, odd enzyme. Indeed, the researchers at Imperial College London behind the April Nature article found that the addition of four amino acids in the virus’s spike protein “occurred during its emergence from an animal reservoir and created a suboptimal furin [cleavage site].” Another study published in January in Stem Cell Research demonstrated how these furin sites naturally evolve in many coronaviruses. And what about RaTG13, the virus that Wade and Baker argue is so similar to COVID-19 that it would only need some tuneups? In a statement from April 2020, Edward Holmes—an evolutionary biologist and virologist at the University of Sydney—noted that “the level of genome sequence divergence between SARS-CoV-2 and RaTG13 is equivalent to an average of 50 years (and at least 20 years) of evolutionary change.” “Hence, SARS-CoV-2 was not derived from RaTG13,” Holmes said. Backing up what numerous other researchers have found, Holmes added that “the abundance, diversity and evolution of coronaviruses in wildlife strongly suggests that this virus is of natural origin.” “Cramming 50 years of evolution into eight is impossible,” Goldstein said. “Forcing 1,000 nucleotide changes—just, no.” But maybe this gain-of-function research did not try to replicate the virus in a petri dish but, instead, used live animals to multiply and mutate the virus—using one sick animal to infect the next, and the next, and the next, until an evolved and efficient virus came out the other end. Following the theory down this path gets increasingly fantastical. “How complicated can this get?” Goldstein said. It would be significantly more expensive, labor-intensive, and difficult to hide. The lab would need to run a veritable petting zoo of different animals to perfect this kind of zoonotic transmission. And it still doesn’t account for the decades of necessary evolution. Prior to the outbreak in December 2019, nothing closely resembling the COVID-19 virus was reported in any lab. Since it has emerged, it has taken hundreds of millions of infections to net just a handful of serious mutations and variants. “We’re not good enough, in virology, to make the perfect virus,” Goldstein said. Nature, however, is. Our best available theory is that COVID-19 likely originated in bats, quite likely from the same caves that begot SARS, and jumped through two other animals before reaching humans. Those three hosts led to a “complex pattern of evolutionary recombination.” Researchers have found close relatives to COVID-19 in pangolins and raccoon dogs, making them prime suspects in the so-called spillover event. While the Wuhan seafood market’s role in the pandemic is still unclear—whether it was truly the origin or just the first major outbreak—new research suggests it may be key to proving the natural origin theory. Despite insistence from Beijing that no live animals were kept at the market, a new paper in Scientific Reports reveals photographic evidence that raccoon dogs were kept at the wet market. “Almost all animals were sold alive, caged, stacked and in poor condition,” the researchers found. This theory would mean COVID-19 jumped between three different animals and traveled about 1,000 miles. Compare that with SARS: The virus went through two animals and traveled about 900 miles before leading to outbreaks in humans. For the lab leak theory to work, the Wuhan lab would need to have either found a completely novel and hyperinfectious virus in the wild and kept it in a lab without telling anyone, or engineered that virus in a way that would stun scientists at more advanced American labs by truncating decades of evolution into just a few years. Then, there would need to have been a catastrophic breach of safety protocol that infected one or more staffers from the lab—but also, the accident would need to have gone unnoticed, so that they simply walked out of the building when their shift was done. “It sounds simpler than the alternative, but when you get into it, it’s much more complicated,” Goldstein said. Peter Ben Embarek is a World Health Organization food security expert, tapped by the internationalist organization to fly to Wuhan and investigate the origins of the virus. “The idea is to get the studies that are needed to get a better idea of the origin of the virus,” Ben Embarek told me in January. He and his team were headed to China agnostic about what, exactly, had caused the pandemic. “The approach is precisely not to follow all kinds of hypotheses,” he said. The science confirms the COVID-19 virus is a “natural virus,” not a bioweapon. But he acknowledged that “accidents happen” and they could not, then, discount the idea it had escaped from a lab. I asked him about the lab leak theory. “This ‘growing body of evidence’—we haven’t seen it,” Ben Embarek said. In a Feb. 9 press conference, after several weeks on the ground, Ben Embarek and his colleagues announced that they had seen enough to conclude that the lab leak theory was “extremely unlikely.” “There had been no publication, no reports of this virus, of another virus extremely linked or closely linked to this, being worked with in any other laboratory in the world,” Ben Embarek noted then. The scientific conclusions of the WHO study seem compelling. But of course the organization’s conclusion only served as proof, for many, that the opposite is true, given the organization’s considerable support from Beijing. WHO staff themselves have said the Chinese government stymied the investigation. Beijing tried to manage what researchers and journalists did, and didn’t, see. It punished Australia after Canberra called for an independent investigation into the coronavirus’s origins. But China’s secrecy and tendency toward cover-up aren’t proof of any particular conspiracy. That paranoia is Beijing’s default. Chinese officials always scramble to avoid blame after disasters, natural or otherwise. After the Sichuan earthquake of 2008, for instance, protesting parents whose children died in the quake were arrested, and reporters who attempted to look into construction scandals were detained and censored. It happened, as well, around the Tianjin explosion of 2015 and the Wenzhou train crash of 2011. And it happens around smaller, unnoticed tragedies on a daily basis. Individual officials are eager to avoid being scapegoated—and the central government seeks to present a simple, propagandized image of competence and compassion. China tried to cover up SARS, downplaying case counts and even forbidding WHO researchers from visiting the site of the initial outbreak. As one Chinese politics expert told the Times in 2003, SARS “became a serious political problem for the government as well as a medical one.” History repeated itself in 2020 as authorities suppressed those trying to raise the alarm about a possible “second SARS” outbreak, such as late doctor Li Wenliang. When it comes to the Chinese Communist Party, cover-up is business as usual. Over the past year, I’ve spoken with a slew of researchers, scientists, and public health experts: Their takes on the origins of COVID-19 generally fall into two camps. Most say that the virus is very likely natural and that theories around the Wuhan Institute of Virology are a possible explanation, but they’re unlikely. The other group, a minority, says both theories are more or less equally valid and that the lab leak theory is in desperate need of more study. It’s hard to fault either camp. But not all research is created equal. Both Baker and Wade, for example, cite the husband-and-wife duo behind the Bioscience Resource Project, which published a paper last summer promoting the Mojiang miner theory. The project, however, largely focuses on crop science and has pushed junk science and misinformation about genetically modified organisms. Since the start of the pandemic, the group has pivoted toward taking on what they call “the pandemic virus industrial complex.” One oft-cited editorial was written by a number of researchers who do not specialize in virology. The team of experts cited in the Vanity Fair article are mostly anonymous. Another prominent webpage compiling evidence for this argument, which Baker and Wade relied on heavily, is entirely anonymously produced. And, of course, it’s hard to divorce many Republicans’ clear preference for the lab leak theory from their default position that China is a threat to global security. Were some people, myself included, too glibly dismissive of the lab leak theory early on? Can a theory be right even when it’s pushed by bad actors for political ends and crank theorists? Sure. But that doesn’t mean the possibility wasn’t being actively explored. It was. There was not a conspiracy to silence research or speculation about the Wuhan lab. Yet even after more than a year of study, the odds that the lab leak theory is correct remain roughly the same as when it was reported on a year ago—it’s theoretically possible but far less likely than zoonotic origin. The origin of this virus matters. Yes, if Beijing is culpable for the origin of the novel coronavirus it merits repercussions—and even if it is not, China still needs to be held accountable for its obfuscation. If the caves of Yunnan and the surrounding ecosystem gave us two highly infectious coronaviruses in two decades, there is no telling when the next such coronavirus could emerge—or from where. If the COVID-19 virus, as previous viruses have done, hopped between various animals, perfecting its ability to infect humans along the way, it’s another indicator of how humanity’s intrusions into wilderness are unearthing new pathogens at a worryingly fast rate. That requires a substantial rethink of how we settle the Earth and how we manage wild nature. That, of course, is a more unsettling prospect than simply blaming Beijing. Discovering, with absolute certainty, the exact origin of COVID-19 may be impossible. But it is crucial that we let science, not hype or anxiety, determine the possible scenarios. As Rofer told me: “We all feel a loss of control. And a way to understand this is to understand the origin.” Correction, June 16, 2021: The March 2020 article cited was published in the journal Nature Medicine. A previous version of this article misstated the name of the journal. This article was also updated to clarify that Kristian G. Andersen was a co-author, not the sole author, of the study cited. Update, June 18, 2021: This piece has been updated to more precisely describe the furin cleavage site. Justin Ling is a journalist based in Toronto. X: @Justin_Ling More from Foreign Policy Top Foreign-Policy Moments From the Harris-Trump Debate Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, and tariffs dominated the foreign-policy sections of the high-stakes showdown. Letters to the Next President No matter who wins the White House, these nine thinkers from around the world would like a word. The Coming Clash Between China and the Global South As the West protects its markets, China will need to dump its exports elsewhere—and emerging nations are alarmed. Biden’s ‘Escalation Management’ in Ukraine Makes the West Less Safe Washington should abandon a failed approach to Moscow that does not learn or self-adjust.

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Consumers are actively seeking out more sustainable products and services and rewarding environmentally-friendly businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, a research report from E.ON reveals today. The pandemic has caused a big shift in consumer behaviour, with more than a third (36%) of Brits saying that they’re buying products from companies with strong environmental credentials. A further four in five (80%) say they are planning to purchase goods and services from businesses they know have made a concerted effort to be environmentally friendly. The coronavirus pandemic has heightened people’s concerns around the climate crisis and this has brought the environmental footprint of the products and services we buy into sharp focus. Based on surveys of small business owners and consumers across the UK, E.ON’s Renewable Returns report looks at the impact of the pandemic on consumer and business behaviour as well as the potential for a ‘green economic recovery’ and the ways in which small and medium-sized businesses can benefit from it. The research confirms that Covid-19 has radically changed consumer purchasing habits and that concerns about the environment are becoming more important in persuading people what to buy – and who to buy it from. Of the consumers surveyed, 72% said they pay attention to whether a business acts in a climate-friendly way, and 65% feel it’s important the products or services they buy do not harm the environment. Consumers are willing to pay a premium, too. The research shows more than a third (34%) of people have already knowingly paid more for ‘green’ products since the pandemic struck and more than half (51%) think the environmental credentials of a product or service are now just as important as the price they pay for it. Commenting on the report, Michael Lewis, CEO of E.ON UK, said: “The coronavirus pandemic has heightened people’s concerns around the climate crisis and this has brought the environmental footprint of the products and services we buy into sharp focus. “Small businesses are the engine of the British economy, and we can help make sure they’re equipped to take maximum advantage of the green economic recovery – providing the smart, personalised and sustainable solutions they need to be part of the new energy world. “That means providing everything from 100% renewables-backed electricity at no extra cost for our direct customers, to smart meters and new technologies such as electric vehicle charging, solar panels and battery storage.” On average, consumers reported they are willing to pay 3% more for goods that are sustainable, with food and drink the area that consumers are most likely (33%) to demand sustainability in. Based on the average yearly turnover of an SME in 2019 – which was £370,000 according to government figures2 – this increase could be worth as much as £11,100 a year to annual earnings. The increase in demand for sustainable products was most noticeable in London, where more than half (52%) of consumers said they’d changed their habits in this way. The shift was also particularly noticeable among millennials (those now in their 20s and 30s), with over half (54%) saying they now buy more from green businesses – however, the research shows people of all ages are now seeking more sustainable products With regards to repeat business and referrals, more than three-quarters (78%) said they were more likely to recommend a business if they knew it made a sustained effort to be environmentally friendly. Agriculture was the sector that had seen the biggest pressure for change, with 87% of small businesses saying their customers showed increased concern about the environment compared to last year. Nearly nine in ten (88%) SMEs in the agricultural sector also believe their appeal would be enhanced if they could demonstrate the progress they were making with regards to sustainability. Knowing the commercial opportunities, seven in ten (70%) SMEs surveyed, across all sectors, said that improving their environmental credentials would be a top priority over the next 12 months. However, more than three quarters of SMEs (76%) felt there wasn’t enough guidance on how to improve their carbon reduction practices. E.ON has created the Renewable Returns report as a tool for SMEs seeking information on how to become more sustainable. The report provides a one-stop-shop for information on how to benefit from the green economic recovery and includes eight practical first steps to becoming more sustainable, including how to audit your processes and knowing your supply chain.

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Corruption, according to the World Bank and Transparency International, is the abuse of public office for private gains for the benefit of the holder of the office or some third party. Nigeria has been ranked from the most corrupt to the sixth most corrupt for countries surveyed between 1996 and 2005 in the TI’s Corruption Perception Index, the extent to which corruption is believed to exist. Ranking improved to the twenty-first to the sixty-first between 2006 to 2014 as more countries were added. The greatest improvements were recorded in 2005 and 2008. Historian, Afigbo stated cases of corruption among Warrant Chiefs of the early 20th Century are well documented in archives of colonial government. These native leaders, often selected haphazardly by imperial authority to act on their behalf became notorious for their corruption and exploitation. Bribery was very common among Nigerian tribes, and there were no laws in many pre-colonial societies against the act, though it was done discreetly- an indication that it was understood as improper. The saying in Benin was that Igho o gbmwen n’Edo, meaning, “Money finishes matters in Benin.” Once in the early 1960s, a Warrant Chief in the east, when asked how his colleagues grew so rich, made a reply that may well be taken as the modus operandi for the vice; “Ma ukpara erigh ibe ya o nagh ebu,” meaning “to grow fat an insect must feed on other insects.” From the May 1 1937 Nigerian Provincial Guardian article by one Omole-Junior, it is apparent that in the native courts, “the party with less gift is sure to lose his case.” There is no gainsaying that corruption thrived long in the history of Nigerian nationalities. One pre-independence monarch, Adesanya Otubusin, is remembered for his lonely anti-corruption crusade for which he greatly suffered and for which, on the other hand, he gained the admiration of the native administration and a minority Christian elite. Men of probity are to be found also in the records of Patrick Okorah’s history of Uratta, where a Warrant Chief, Enwurum, being a devout Christian and adherent of the Faith Tabernacle resigned his position as elected chief of Orji after only a few days when he discovered the amount of injustice, bribery, and corruption going on in the court. In the 1950s, when pre-independence anti-corruption activities were at its peak, the thinking of the administration was to hope for better morals among the youth, as there laid no hope in the older generation whose ways often remained rooted in the traditions of the past. Several instances show what could be the view of some to corruption- a tool, perhaps, of negotiation. In 1944, during the anti-women tax protest, government tried unsuccessfully to offer Alimotu Pelewura, leader of the protesters, a monthly stipend and official leadership of market women if she stopped mobilizing women against the Second World War-time emergency policies. Since June 1950 when the League of Bribe Scorners was formed by a few Kings’ College Lagos students, a wave of anti-corruption movement had started in Nigeria. One of these groups was the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Society of Nigeria, which was active in the mid-1950s. The young Kings’ College school boys’ objective never to give or receive bribes for the rest of their lives deeply impressed certain persons in government circles who requested branches to be established in provinces and divisions across the country. Special committee raised by the Western regional government to look into ways of curtailing corruption prescribed the establishment of an anti-corruption office, not to block the vice but to deal with cases as they arose. Following accusations of corruption against officials of the Lagos Town Council by the town Mayor, Abubakir Olorunnimbe in 1951, a Commission of Inquiry set up to look into the case indicted the counselors, some of who were sent to jail. Nigeria’s first national experience of home rule with Prime Minister Tafa Balewa was marred by widespread corruption, leading to the termination of the first republic by young soldiers ushering in a military government under Aguiyi Ironsi who instituted series of inquiries into past corrupt practices. The war-time era of the succeeding Yakwubu Gowon government was hardly better in corruption practices and the oil boom of the 1970s was mismanaged. The coup de tat that ended Gowon’s government, like previous ones, cited corruption as one of the primary reasons for their intervention. Murtala Mohammed’s government showed early signs of determination to right the wrongs of the past but the passion died with him when he was assassinated in 1976. Nigeria experienced recurrence of corruption under the government of Shehu Shagari, who Olusegun Obasanjo, as successor to Mohammed, handed over reins of power to. When Muhammadu Buhari came to power in 1984, he addressed the rice importation scandal under Shagari’s government, in which Umaru Dikko was culprit, with the attempted abduction of the latter. His often criticized style was supplanted by Ibrahim Babangida’s which saw corruption become endemic in the country. Babangida’s successor, Sani Abacha’s loot is still being retrieved. Although Obasanjo’s government was not spared similar allegations, his strides in the anti-corruption crusade of Nuhu Ribadu, who he appointed, is worthy of note. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, which Obasanjo formed was used as a political tool in delisting some of his would be successors. Finally, the man who scaled through the fierce anti-graft body, Umaru Yaradua, became second president in the new democratic dispensation. As president, Yaradua declared his assets publicly, setting the tone for a new era. His death in 2009, brought to power, Goodluck Jonathan, under whom top government functionaries were believed or found to have committed acts of corruption on large scales.

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How to Help a Loved One Suffering From Loneliness? You are worried about your mother. Before the pandemic, you would visit her every week with your young children. They loved playing in her garden and eating homemade cookies together. You would take your mother to medical appointments and on small excursions. However, due to her chronic lung disease, you made the difficult decision in March not to continue in-person family visits. You call her daily, but she sounds increasingly sad and worried. What can you do? What is loneliness and how does it affect health? Loneliness is a subjective mental state of feeling disconnected from others. It is different from social isolation — you can be lonely even when surrounded by people you care about. Loneliness can be triggered by memories of losing someone, feeling misunderstood by others, having emotionally unsatisfying relationships, or having less access to relationships due to changing life circumstances. According to studies, loneliness is one of the greatest health concerns people face: it is equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, it appears to be worse for your health than obesity, and it may increase your risk of death by 29%. Loneliness and suicide It does not seem surprising that reports of both loneliness and suicide have increased dramatically in recent years. According to a recent survey, more than three out of five Americans now consider themselves lonely. Data from the federal government show that the rates of suicide have increased by more than one-third from 1999 through 2018. Although studies have not determined whether loneliness causes suicidality, they have demonstrated an association between loneliness and suicidal thoughts and behaviors that are independent of depression. Alarmingly, gun sales in the United States have skyrocketed since March 2020. Decreasing loneliness should be a public health priority with lockdowns and stay-at-home orders increasing social isolation. If unaddressed, loneliness may contribute to a firearms-related suicide crisis. Tips for conquering loneliness So what can you do to prevent loneliness and help a loved one? Although we do not have enough data to identify the most effective loneliness interventions, the following principles may help guide you and your loved ones and should be used daily: - Connect meaningfully with family and friends. Although technology can help foster connections, it is imperfect: social media, for example, has been linked to increasing loneliness. Connect in a way that works best for you: whether by phone, via video chat, through a mobile application, or even by talking with your neighbors across the fence or in a park. - Be thankful. Loneliness can lead people to focus on themselves and their hardships. Aim to express appreciation toward friends, family, and strangers. - Focus on what you can change. Spending time dwelling on your current situation can perpetuate loneliness; rather, focus your attention on something within your control and work at it. - Enjoy being busy. Complete a chore, spend time writing, find a new hobby, or allow yourself to delve into a new activity. Let your creativity shine! - Remove negativity. Surround yourself with people and activities that bring you joy. Consider taking a break from the news or at least limiting your consumption. - Data suggest that just the act of smiling can make you feel better. - Be kind, understanding, and patient. Work on treating yourself and others with compassion. Pleasurable interactions can also help those around you and may result in deeper connections. - Develop a routine that provides balance and familiarity. Create a daily plan that includes physical activity, time for connecting with loved ones, a project or hobby, and a relaxing pleasure.

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Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine – Men5CV – recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), to protect people against meningitis. The world health body, in a statement on Friday, said that the vaccine would protect people against five strains of meningococcus bacteria, and described Nigeria’s feat as historic. It said that health workers would begin an immunisation campaign aimed at reaching one million people. The statement said that the vaccine and emergency vaccination activities are funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which funds the global meningitis vaccine stockpile and supports lower-income countries with routine vaccination against meningitis. - Ezeife: Tribute to one of Nigeria’s foremost permanent secretaries - Meet Nigeria’s richest movie directors According to the WHO, Nigeria is one of the 26 meningitis hyper-endemic countries of Africa, situated in the area known as the African Meningitis Belt. It noted that in 2023, there was a 50 per cent jump in annual meningitis cases reported across Africa. “In Nigeria, an outbreak of Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus) serogroup C outbreak, led to 1,742 suspected meningitis cases, including 101 confirmed cases and 153 deaths in seven of 36 Nigerian states, between October 2023 and March 2024. The states are Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe, Zamfara. “To quell the deadly outbreak, a vaccination campaign was undertaken on 25–28 March 2024 to initially reach more than one million people aged 1-29 years,” it said. The statement noted that meningitis was a serious infection that leads to the inflammation of the membranes (meninges), that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. “There are multiple causes of meningitis, including viral, bacterial, fungal and parasitic pathogens. “Symptoms often include headache, fever and stiff neck. Bacterial meningitis is the most serious, and can also result in septicaemia (blood poisoning). It can seriously disable or kill within 24 hours,” the statement added. It quoted Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, as saying that meningitis was an old and deadly foe, adding that the new vaccine holds the potential to change the trajectory of the disease, preventing future outbreaks and saving many lives. “Nigeria’s rollout brings us one step closer to our goal of eliminating meningitis by 2030,” Ghebreyesus said. He said that the revolutionary new vaccine offers a powerful shield against the five major strains of the meningococcal bacteria – A, C, W, Y and X – in a single shot. All five strains cause meningitis and blood poisoning. According to him, this provides broader protection than the current vaccine used in much of Africa, which is only effective against the A strain. He said that the new vaccine has the potential to significantly reduce meningitis cases and advance progress in defeating meningitis. “This is especially important for countries like Nigeria where multiple serogroups are prevalent. “The new vaccine uses the same technology as the meningitis A conjugate vaccine (MenAfriVac®), which wiped out meningococcal A epidemics in Nigeria,” the WHO boss said. The statement quoted Prof. Muhammad Pate, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, as saying that Northern Nigeria, particularly the states of Jigawa, Bauchi and Yobe, were badly hit by the deadly outbreak of meningitis. “This vaccine provides health workers with a new tool to both stop this outbreak and also put the country on a path to elimination,” Pate said. According to him, Nigeria has done a lot of work preparing health workers and the health system for the rollout of the new vaccine. (NAN)

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Sanhedrin Requests To Blow Shofar on Temple Mount for Rosh Hashanah/Yom Teruah, 5781/2020 Numbers 10:10 On the day of your gladness also, and at your appointed feasts and at the beginnings of your months, you shall blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings. They shall be a reminder of you before your God: I am the LORD your God.” For the first time since the destruction of the Temple in 70 AD, the Sanhedrin wants to blow the shofar on the Temple Mount to bring in the secular Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. This holiday has many names. It is called the Feast of Trumpets by Christians. It is recognized as the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. In Judaism, it is called Yom Teruah which means the “Day of Blowing”. The holiday is set to commence on the Gregorian date at sunset Friday, September 18, 2020 pending the confirmation of the new moon by two witnesses. On a Hebrew calendar, this would initiate the month of Tishri and start the year 5781. For complete details surrounding the Sanhedrin request, see the linked article below. Here are some quotes from the article from leading rabbis with the Sanhedrin. “Jews are only permitted to enter the Temple Mount five days a week: Sunday to Thursday. This year, the first day of Rosh Hashanna is on Saturday, the Sabbath. According to Jewish law, it is forbidden to blow the shofar on the Sabbath except for on the Temple Mount. So we submitted a request to permit a group of Jews to do so; to blow the shofar on the Temple Mount on the first day of Rosh Hashana,” Aviad Vosoli, Land of Israel Organization. Vosoli went on to further comment… “This is not a legal issue. The law mandates that we are permitted to do this. Our request is that the police be instructed to permit this religious ritual to take place.” The following quotes are from Rabbi Hillel Weiss, Sanhedrin Spokesman and Chairman of Organization of 70 Nations. “Our demand now is to apply the one true sovereignty onto Zion. (To) call out to the King of kings with the eternal voice of the shofar, to spread His Kingdom to every creature. We are calling on the current Israeli government to take their role in manifesting the universal desire for redemption, which is the real mandate of the State of Israel. It is our role to enable all of the nations to pray before HaShem (God, literally ‘the name’) with one voice, as we did at Mount Sinai, like we did after creation like we are destined to do again in the end-of-days when the dead will be resurrected, the day of universal and true freedom.” “Blowing of the shofar on the Temple Mount of Rosh Hashanna is not a simple ritual as it is done in synagogues around the world. This is not just for the Jews who are there to hear it. This is a shofar call to all the nations of the world. Now, more than ever before, we are crying out to Hashem to bless us with life, peace, and an end to plagues. Every leader in the world who cares and who sees himself as a representative of one of the 70 nations should call on Netanyahu to permit this to take place.” Rabbi Weiss closed with the following comment… “Blowing the shofar that is specific to the Temple is a cry out to God to prevent the division of His land and the loss of His house. This shofar will topple anyone who is set on dividing God’s land and opposing the establishment of a House of Prayer for All Nations in Jerusalem, just as the sound of the shofar toppled the walls that stood between the Jews and entering the Promised Land.” Will we see history??? After all, this is the year 2020… September 10, 2020 at 9:08 AM I pray God will work that this will happen. September 15, 2020 at 8:20 PM Come quickly Yeshua

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As the New Year unfolds, it’s a natural time for introspection and goal-setting. For students and academics alike, this period offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on past achievements, set new objectives, and foster personal and academic growth. In this guest post, we’ll navigate the reflective journey, exploring the significance of acknowledging academic accomplishments, setting realistic goals, and cultivating a mindset that promotes continuous success. Reflection is known as a significant tool that helps people in evaluating their experiences, recognizing their strengths and weaknesses and in learning meaningful lessons. If we talk about academics, reflection serves as the key to fashioning future academic goals and achievements. To do this one needs to overview all the challenges they face and overcome, the knowledge gained, lessons learned and skills acquired in the last academic year. Were you able to complete the tight deadline assignments overnight? Did you succeed in comprehending the complex topics and theories? As acknowledging these achievements will boost your self-confidence and will empower you to walk towards the path of academic success. After reflecting and gathering insights, the next stage is to make attainable goals for the upcoming year. Establish a clear goal for yourself. For instance, if you are a nursing student aim for higher grades better than you gained last year by taking cheap nursing assignment help, if you are a researcher aim to bring innovation in the field by pursuing innovative project and if you are an education aim to enhance your teaching methodologies. The key is to breakdown these aims and goals into smaller, manageable objectives and try to achieve one objective a day. This approach will not only overcome your feeling of being overburdened but will boost your self-confidence with every small objective achieved. It is important to have a growth mindset in order to succeed in your academic pursuits. The fundamental aspects of growth mindset include taking challenges as the opportunity to grow and efforts as your path towards achieving academic success. In this new year transform your academic journey by adopting this growth mindset. As by taking challenges with positive attitude not only enhance your academic performance to a higher level, it also cultivates the skills that not only help you perform better in academic but in life too. A new is like a new canvas of life that brings in the opportunity for you to paint it with the new color of life. So, go on engage in extracurricular activities, explore new subjects, attend those workshops which you missed the chance to attend last year and look for mentor ship opportunities from those you admire. Keep in mind that many important life lessons are learned outside the 4 walls of class room. This is why by exploring diverse learning opportunities around you, you enrich your academic journey and unlock hidden possibilities. Thus, stay curious, eager to learn and paint this year canvas with different lessons adventures and experiences. It is essential to create work life balance in your life. While it is important to work hard to achieve success in your academics, at the same time prioritizing your mental and physical wellbeing is equally important. The pressure of doing better in your academics can be high. But do not let it affect your mental health, or it will cause long-term effect. As you reflect on your academic journey, consider how well-balanced your life is. Are you giving your mind and body enough time to rest, relax, engage in the activities that bring you joy? Maintaining a healthy balance between academic endeavors and personal goals not only increases happiness but also increases the likelihood of long-term academic success. Academic success is never an individual effect. So, this new year take some time out and reflect on your supportive network, be it your friends, professors, family mentors or class fellows. And also the PowerPoint Presentation Writing Services for preparing high quality presentation for you when you faced tight deadlines. Thank them for their support, guidance and assistance. And take an oath to be someone else support in the upcoming new year, and contribute to academic community. As by building a strong network not only makes your academic path smoother but it also creates an atmosphere of collaboration. The academic landscape is vast and ever changing. It brings in new opportunities and challenges on daily basis. Reflect on the transformations that have occurred in your area of expertise, think about how you can manage to cope with this change and stay ahead of others. For instance, you can keep your self-updated of all the new industry trends. Acquire some new skills to cope with the changes. Or explore some other interdisciplinary approaches. This ability to whole heartedly adapt the changes proves to be a great milestone to achieve success in every walk of life be it academic, professional or personal. To sum up, before starting the new year of your academic career, take some time out to reflect on your last year achievements, challenges and cultivate a growth mindset. Embrace new opportunities for learning, prioritize well-being, build a supportive network, and stay adaptable in the face of change. By integrating these reflections and resolutions into your academic approach, you’ll not only enhance your educational experience. And you will also set the stage for continued success in the ever-evolving landscape of academia. Here’s to a year of growth, achievement, and limitless possibilities in your academic pursuits!

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Volume 1, Issue 1 Tomato-A Natural Medicine and Its Health Benefits Author: Debjit bhowmik*, K.P.Sampath Kumar, Shravan Paswan, Shweta Srivastava Abstract: Tomatoes can make people healthier and decrease the risk of conditions such as cancer, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. People who ate tomatoes regularly have a reduced risk of contracting cancer diseases such as lung, prostate, stomach, cervical, breast, oral, colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, and many other types of cancer. Some studies show that tomatoes and garlic should be taken together at the same time to have its cancer preventive effects. Whatever it is, we really do not know how or why tomatoes work against cancers. We believe that lycopene and the newly discovered bioflavonoids in tomatoes are responsible as cancer fighting agents. Not only raw tomatoes but also cooked or processed tomato products such as ketchup, sauce, and paste, are counted as good sources of cancer prevention. Tomato is also good for liver health. Tomato has detoxification effect in the body. Probably it is due to the presence of chlorine and sulfur in tomatoes.According to some studies, 51 mg of chlorine and 11 mg of sulfur in 100 grams size of tomato have a vital role in detoxification process. We know that natural chlorine works in stimulating the liver and its function for filtering and detoxifying body wastes. Sulfur in tomatoes protects the liver from cirrhosis, too. Tomato juice is known as good energy drink and for rejuvenating the health of patients on dialysis. Herbalists knew that taking tomatoes and tomato products could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases because of lycopene in it.What is your worry when you take too much food that contains animal fat, Butter, cheese, pork, egg, beef, and other fried foods. Take tomato, it will prevent hardening of the arteries. Therefore, tomato can reduce high blood pressure, too. Red ripened tomato is a powerful antioxidant. Vitamin E and lycopene in tomato prevents LDL oxidation effectively. Bean sprouts, cabbage or barley malt contain vitamin E. Tomato is an excellent fruit or vegetable for rapid skin cell replacement. Tomato juice can be used for healing sunburn because of its unique vitamin C. You can also name tomato juice as a good sports drink to restore yourself from fatigue and sleepiness. Download Full Article : Click Here

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What is Occupational therapy for seniors? According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, Occupational therapy promotes health, well-being, and participation in daily living. Treatment plans aim to improve strength and mobility as well as help residents utilize adaptive equipment and techniques. Occupational therapy helps our residents to participate in life’s various activities including: - Personal care including bathing, dressing, or eating - Plan & follow through with daily routines - Leisure activities - Improve memory and/or concentration Our occupational therapists use various techniques and equipment so that each resident can return to and/or maintain their functional independence to perform activities. Occupational Therapists for Seniors At our Los Angeles rehabilitation center, our team of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants work with each patient and their physicians to formulate a plan which focuses on things a patient both wants and needs to do in their daily life. This can include meaningful activities, accomplishments, care tasks for themselves or other family members, career or volunteer work, and more. Individualized Occupational Therapy Treatment Plans Our Occupational Therapists assess each resident and ask questions relating to: - Medical history - Life Experiences These questions help them to understand values and activities so that they may integrate personal goals into a treatment plan. This is considered a resident’s occupational profile. Later, they may reference this initial assessment to ensure that a patient is on track and if not, if any adjustments need to be made in their best interest. Individualized plans often include recommendations for family or caregivers to follow. Additionally, adaptive equipment and compensatory techniques are often necessary. This can include equipment or techniques which may aid in bathing, picking up objects, walking, or aiding memory. In-House Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation While occupational therapy methods are meant to be practiced outside of sessions, the treatment plans formulated by our occupational therapists are specialized and include guidance and additional technology and equipment which can be unaffordable, difficult to learn, or may not be available in another setting. Having an in-house rehabilitation center eases the burden of traveling after an injury, surgery or other illness. Recovery can be incredibly difficult, but our rehabilitation team is ready to be there every step of the way.

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Curricular Practical Training is the off-campus work authorization provided to international students who have to be curricular related directly affecting the studies of students. It is a chance to gain work experience during academics. It permits the students to apply their classroom learning into the real working world and gain plenty of knowledge sharpening as well as developing their skills. It is work permission for international students who want to have some work experience while studying. The CPT internship opportunities are available only until the student is pursuing graduation. CPT employment is defined as alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school. Having the immediate work experience after graduation adds to an immense value and aids in getting a job faster. The intention is to provide international students with abundant internship opportunities to help them have the working idea with the end of their graduation along with their graduate degree. There is no specific tight upper boundary on the limit of CPT internship but at a time only one can be undertaken. In the training period, students can learn about the latest software and technologies which gives them unique hands-on experience with the tools whose knowledge they can use after graduation. CPT program is limited to students where they can choose to work both as part of full time depending on the department’s requirement. During the fall and the spring, the candidate is allowed to work as part-time but full-time employment during the semester is possible only when the work is complimenting the subjects. The students are paid for their internships if they select their program in such a company. The benefit of CPT is available to both the domestic and the international student. The internship opportunities for international students are available only after the student completes one year of F1 status and fulfills all the requirements related to documents. The other necessity to obtain the CPT is students must work with ISSC submitting the related work documents to them. Before starting the internships for graduate students should have the approval granted from the employer and the university. For those students who take up the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) internship in the USA, an give up on one of the credential subjects and students who do not take CPT need to compulsory take the creditable subject which can substitute the internship program. International Student Office must authorize the eligible student for CPT. Once the CPT authorization is received only when the student can work for the specified employer and for the specifically authorized dates. CPT authorization will also specify part-time or full-time CPT employment. Each university or college ha its own rules define while undertaking the various internship opportunities. While the student has taken up one of the opportunity, it is unprofessional and inconsiderate to drop it in the middle for the better opportunity knocking the door. Most of the employers have constant communication with each other and such degrading actions can spoil the reputation of the student. For one time select one program and avoid searching for the other training programs. Once selected in one do not give more interviews. If multiple selections have happened then inform the other employers about your disapproval for the program. Renege the internship from the middle or backing out at any time can cancel the CPT of the student. Students who have sanctioned the academic rules and have violated rules are not eligible for undertaking internship. To be eligible for the internship the student should have remarkable and outstanding academic performance. Not following the international rules can lead to damage of the academics jeopardizing the status. Whatever step an international student should take must be in cooperation with ISSC. The internship can be within the university area or can be out of state, the choice is individual. The limitation with the CPT is that once the student has utilized it for one complete year then the same student is not eligible to appear for the Optional Practical Training. If the CPT work period is not used then OPT is available. - valid f1 status for a minimum of two semesters - one academic year with high-performance - the job offer should be in related field - work can be started only before CPT authorization These explicit imposed restrictions on CPT are inconvenient and troublesome for international students who are seeking work instantly, or whose degree program does not require any type of practicum or internship. The university design CPT Work-Study programs and courses to ensure that students meet all of these requirements to begin working upon arrival. Yet there are few universities in USA whose programs allow students on F1 visa to begin work straight away irrespective of work is in their field of study or not. These programs can be extremely helpful for students who are struggling financially. Benefits of Accepting the CPT Internship Opportunities: - Earn Money - Specialized curriculum - Work experience - increase employment chance As mentioned above many internship programs provides the student with the stipend and for various courses, the internship needs to be started as early as possible. This makes the international student earn in dollars from the start of their graduation. Following certain tax rules, the student has the right to use the money according to their own wish. At times, the universities design certain courses which compel the student to take up the internship and start earning along with learning. Having the US work experience is of immense value in various prospects as it improves English, cultivates business etiquettes and helps in gaining the work field experience. With the high market competition, holding the internship program certificates makes a student stand out from its peers. The student is granted permission for the CPT when it becomes the academic requirement. The student can work for CPT training as long it is valid. CPT may be authorized for students who enroll in a course that requires employees to earn a grade or a course where students design their own research project based on employment. Both the course and the employment should be concurrent with each other. There is a long procedure which has to be followed before the student can start working as CPT. The respected application form has to file with the sign of the related department. After the form filing is done, submit it to the respected university which will verify and send the updated I-20 form. Most of CPT internship opportunities are restricted by the concerns of the F1 status visa. For any kind of employment on the international status or for finding training jobs for CPT students, the candidate is advised to work closely International Student office. The rules may show a minor variation for the different levels of education.

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It’s a pear or globular thin walled hollow organ attached to liver bed and connected to the common bile duct. It acts as a reservoir of bile. Bile is concentrated in the gall bladder and prepared for digestion of fatty food. It is a golden yellow fluid secreted from liver and carried by bile duct to gallbladder. Bile in the gallbladder is concentrated and prepared for digestion of fatty food in the intestine. It’s a tube like structure connecting liver with the intestine. Bile is carried from gallbladder and liver to the intestine when fatty food reaches intestine. Inner wall of the gallbladder absorbs water from bile and pour a semisolid fluid and prepare for digestion of fatty food. Gallbladder pumps the bile to the intestine via common bile duct when the fatty food reaches intestine. The process of pumping the bile is controlled by hormone. Usually the ingredients of bile maintain a balance. Salts and pigments precipitate when this balance is disturbed resulting in stone formation. Upper abdominal colicky pain radiating to back ( not in all patients), vomiting, flatulence after spicy food, intolerance to fatty food, indigestions following spicy food. Fatty, fertile female of forty are the candidates for gall stone disease. Acute colicky pain upper abdomen radiating to back with/ without jaundice and with/ without fever with chill. Sometimes may be associated with Pancreatitis Acute colicky pain upper abdomen with/ without fever followed by jaundice Acute pancreatitis (swelling of pancreas with accumulation of fluid around the pancreas) caused due to spasm in the lower opening ( ampulla) of the bile duct probably due to plugging by bile/ stone. Commonest and effective investigation is Ultrasound Examination It is diagnosed by routine blood examinations and liver function tests along with Ultrasound examination. Contrast CT scan is required in specific situations. Common bile duct stone or disease is effectively diagnosed by MRCP (Magnetic resonance cholangio-pancreatography). Endoscopic Sonography is also an effective investigation but not commonly available. Contrast CT is done in some situations Thorough examination and investigation to exclude other problems like diseases of lung, heart, kidney, liver, blood etc and to inform the attendants and treat them prior to surgery. Avoid fatty ( Egg yolk, Oily fish, meat, Fried food, oily food, milk and its products) and spicy food when gall stone disease is detected. Advised to take boiled vegetables, fresh fruits, vegetable salads etc. Egg white is allowed. Smoking, alcohol must be stopped before surgery. Medications are taken as advised by doctor. Patient is given light food on previous night and advised laxatives. Advised good bath with naval cleaning before surgery. Pre operative medications are taken on the day of surgery. Patient is not allowed anything by mouth six hours before surgery Pre 1987 era, Gall stone diseases were treated with open surgery by making large incision. Hospital stay and recovery was prolonged. 1.Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Removal of Gall bladder by using laparoscope through small holes) is the method of choice for gall bladder removal due to minimal post operative pain, speedy recovery and negligible post operative scar. Hence cosmetically much superior than open surgery. Patients are discharged within 24 hrs if there are no associated diseases. With experience of more than 20000 gall bladder surgeries, laparoscopy has been safely carried out even in the badly infected gall bladder with excellent recovery. bile duct stone can be treated by 1) Open surgery – it was the procedure in earlier days to extract stone of bile duct as there were no alternatives. 2) Laparoscopic Bile duct Surgery – I have been doing this procedure since 1998 and have pioneered the procedure in North East India. Stones more than 10-15 mm and larger stones with failed ERCP extraction are the ideal situations for this procedure. 3) ERCP (Endoscopic Extraction)– Endoscope is pushed through mouth and stomach to remove the stone from the lower end of the bile duct under radiological vision. Stones around 10 mm size or less are ideal for this procedure. But even up to 15 mm stone can be removed by experienced endoscopist. Attendants should be explained about possible complications of ERCP and Laparoscopic bile duct exploration. Patient is put on oxygen support till fully oriented and may be kept in the recovery ward if necessary. During this period patient is not allowed mouth feeding. Light liquid is started four hours after surgery when the patient is well oriented. Semisolid after 12hours, non spicy solids after 24hours if patient recovers well. Then gradually start normal diet. Patient is advised normal movements like going to toilet. Symptomatic medications are prescribed for post operative period. Prophylactic antibiotics three doses are injected. Antibiotic is continued for minimum period of 5 days when there is infection. Wound dressing is removed after 7 days and allowed to take bath. Patient is advised to resume non strenuous work after seven to ten days.

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In a recent interview on CNN, Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) called himself a “champion for western civilization” in response to questions about his tweet calling culture our “destiny” and stating that America can’t restore its “civilization” through immigration. This isn’t a new code language used by a new type of racist. The same language has justified white supremacy in the United States since the nineteenth century, and it remains the standard argument for anyone who wants to counter the “nation of immigrants” narrative. In narratives of American greatness, Classics holds a special place because the ancient Greeks and Romans have served as an imaginary source of an inherited Euro-American civilization. This use of the ancient world can pose problems for many of us who study it. Why? Dan-el Pedilla Peralta explains in a recent Eidolon article: “Because a field traditionally Euro-American in composition, avowedly non-presentist in its focus, and propelled even to this day by a conviction of its centrality to “Western civilization” has made it really easy for the casual student — or the trained professional — to subscribe to facile narratives of static timeless white purity under assault from waves of immigrants.” As long as Classics justifies itself by claiming to be the foundation of Western Civilization (feel free to do a random check of university department web pages), it will continue to find itself uncomfortably at the contested center of the continuing culture wars. In the university and the public square, Classics is frequently engaged in battles to demonstrate its relevance, battles that are complicated by the long and ugly history of Classics as a tool of oppression and exclusion. Sandwiched between people who think dead languages are dead for a reason and those who view Classics as elitist and white (and therefore irrelevant to them), defenders of Classics have frequently chosen to cut a middle, sanitized path to try to be interesting to everyone. This path, however, has led to a shameful lack of diversity among those who study Classics — and, more troubling, tacit support of a narrative about Greece and Rome that appeals to those who are drawn to the ancient world because of the racism and misogyny. In this situation, an intense irony develops. White supremacists, hiding behind posters of the (not originally white) Apollo Belvedere and the Discobolus, among others, look to antiquity’s harshness towards women and immigrants as a model for modern democracies, while social justice scholars within the field try to illuminate these same areas in a quest to help the discipline move forward from its colonialist/imperialist past and to become more open to women and nonwhite, non-Euro-American students and scholars. The ancient Greece that both white supremacists and social justice scholars see is far more accurate a picture than what is presented in narratives of the classical world as the “foundation of Western civilization,” though they have different aims in embracing it. Western civilization as a concept is relatively new and has a clear debt to, not a conflict with, those cultures that many suggest it stands in opposition to (particularly the Near and Middle East). It is a narrative, as David Brooks has reminded us, that connects to and upholds a set of values that are imagined as specifically “Western” (i.e. Euro-American): This Western civ narrative came with certain values — about the importance of reasoned discourse, the importance of property rights, the need for a public square that was religiously informed but not theocratically dominated. It set a standard for what great statesmanship looked like. It gave diverse people a sense of shared mission and a common vocabulary, set a framework within which political argument could happen and most important provided a set of common goals. This narrative is rooted in an idea known as the “Greek Miracle,” a phrase used to refer to the supposedly unique flowering of arts, philosophy, and science between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE in Greece and western Anatolia (modern Turkey), a “miracle” that is dated to coincide, not coincidentally, with the rise and fall of Athenian democracy. It is a myth that gets trotted out frequently in the pages of elite magazines by those among us who wish to promote the study of the classical world as valuable to the present and by those who may be (un)consciously trying to continue to hide the field’s racism and misogyny behind a sanitized story of (white, male, Euro-American) greatness. But the diversity Brooks claims such a narrative encourages is not inclusive of the full range of ancient cultures (Egyptian, Persian, Carthaginian, Chinese, Nubian) that it has appropriated as “Western” along the way — ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Persians are fine, but not modern ones. Remaining silent, therefore, about the ancient world’s darker propensities and focusing only on the so-called “Greek Miracle” is not an option, especially when we know it is used to promote modern prejudice. Silence encourages acceptance and even approval of antiquities’ worst tendencies in the contemporary world. Ancient Athens, though a democracy, does not fit a narrative of openness to immigrants and refugees no matter how we try to dress it up. What, then, is a woke classicist to do? How can we find a way to celebrate what is good in the ancient world without dangerously cleansing it of its evils? If we want to reduce the numbers of casual racists and white supremacists who use classics to justify their racist views, we need to stop providing them with “facile narratives of static timeless white purity.” Before we can engage in critical reception, the first step is a critical engagement with the classical past. We must not only engage issues of race/ethnicity, class, and gender in antiquity in our teaching and scholarship, but also we need to stop pretending that the worst thing the Athenians ever did was to execute Socrates and openly engage the true dark side of Classical Athens’ anti-immigration policies and the obsession with ethnic purity that lies at the heart of its literature, history, and philosophy. We need to recognize and discuss critically that at the heart of democracy often sits a whole series of oppressions that need not be there, but that can take over when we forget that democracy is hard — and can fail if we take things like civil liberties and equality for granted, something students often come to realize on their own in my Greek history classes. Otherwise, by our silences we provide cover for continuing to be sexist, racist, and classist under cover of the greatness of “Western Civilization.” After Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, one of the first texts I read as an undergraduate was the Athenian general Pericles’ speech (Thuc. 2.35–46) about a shining city on a hill, the first true democracy, “the school of Hellas,” where citizens willingly died to protect its ideals from corruption by outsiders. His funeral oration (frequently trotted out in articles to justify one side or another in contemporary debates about exceptionalism) is one example of a genre dedicated to touting Athens’ cultural, political, and ethnic superiority over not just non-Greeks, but over other Greeks as well. This superiority, as Pericles tells us, was premised on Athens’ singular character, a character unique because it was derived from the Athenians’ unique relationship to their land. Of the ancestors of the fallen soldiers, Pericles says, “They lived in the land without interruption in succession from one generation to the next, and handed it down to the present free by their excellence (aretē)” (2.36.1). The Greek aretē, in this passage often translated as “brave deeds,” signifies both actions and character, or, in this case, how one’s excellence of nature leads directly to excellence of action. This passage ties the indigenous nature of the Athenians (many other Greeks, including the Spartans, considered themselves originally immigrants) to their inherent ability to perform excellent deeds. The indigenous in antiquity were called autochthonous, which literally translated means “born from the earth” (Laurialan Reitzammer provides a wonderful retelling of the Athenian mythic origin story). The Athenians, Herodotus states, “never moved anywhere” (1.56.2), while the Spartans were Hellenes (the Greek name for Greeks), descendants of Hellen (the mythical father of all other Greeks) who immigrated to Greece. They were Greek not because they spoke Greek and worshiped Greek gods, but were Greek biologically, because they were descended from their land of Greece itself. This, in their opinion, made them better than all the other Greeks — Spartans included. Thucydides tells a slightly different tale, but still the exceptionalism of Athenians among their fellow Greeks rings true. Most Greeks were migratory, except Athenians: “Attica, at any rate, was free from internal conflict for the greatest time as a result of its poor soil and was always inhabited by the same people” (1.2.5). As with Herodotus, Thucydides acknowledges that the Athenians were indigenous and the rough soil of Attica was partially the reason — no one wanted to take the land from them. But Herodotus and many of his contemporaries (including Hippocrates) believed that the quality of the land could shape the character of its inhabitants. Herodotus himself provides perhaps the most famous expression of the idea at the very end of his history when he has the Persian king Cyrus state “Soft men tend to come from soft lands. It’s not common for marvelous fruits and men courageous in war to grow from the same earth” (9.122). Not content with a general idea of indigenousness, the Athenians even promoted a myth that claimed their ancestors were quite literally born from the soil of their hard land. It is doubtful the story was taken as literal truth, but it was a clever myth to represent the boring reality of their indigenousness as purity and to bind them to their land—an inspirational ideology for so-called Blut und Boden groups that both preceded the Nazi party and make up its contemporary offshoots. The real debates in Athens, however, often centered on who qualified for the label of “Athenian citizen.” The Athenians, obsessed with the idea of their ethnically pure indigenous status, promoted it in public speeches, in sculptures and paintings, in the architecture of the Erechtheum on the Acropolis and in pretty, painted pots. The attitudes that this myth represented, however, found less celebratory manifestation in their strict anti-immigration and citizenship laws, which informers had to enforce among their immigrant populations. Known as the Periclean Citizenship Law, the law passed around 451 BCE restricted access to political power and other legal rights to only those born of both a citizen mother and father. Prior to this law, one needed only a citizen father. We don’t know for certain why the law was passed, but part of the reason may very well have been a desire to restrict the large number of immigrant craftsmen and merchants whom Athenian citizens felt might compete with them for certain work — contrary to what Laurialan Reitzammer suggests, male citizens did many of the same jobs as male immigrants (and slaves), often working side by side (we even have payment lists showing that they got the same pay!). The impact of this law, however, was probably not felt immediately, since it wasn’t retroactive — any children already born of such marriages retained their citizenship. It was really just about the Athenians ensuring that only Athenians had access to their hard-earned benefits in the future. Most portrayals of Periclean Athens, like Rebecca Goldstein’s recent article in The Atlantic, however, wash over the ugly prejudices this law represented and perhaps engendered: “In 451 b.c., the statesman Pericles proposed a law that only those with two Athenian-born parents, rather than just a father, qualified. Still, as Athens asserted dominance throughout the region, presiding as the standard for Hellenic greatness, the emerging imperial power drew in immigrants. The best and the brightest arrived, hoping to engage in the city-state’s achievements, its art and its learning, even if they were excluded from its vaunted participatory democracy.” Here, Goldstein paints a glowing veneer over the exploitative nature of Athens’ empire and its attempts to restrict access to the wealth and benefits that it brought. For example, Athenian citizens paid no real taxes. It was the “allies” in the empire and the immigrants in the city who paid taxes to fund Athenian citizen benefits like participation in the public assembly, on juries, and in public festivals. Also, about five years after the law was passed, a shipment of grain was brought into the city to be distributed free to citizens. Investigations were done into who was and who wasn’t a citizen and many, some of whom grew up believing they were citizens, were purged from the citizen roles and sold into slavery in order to ensure that only true Athenians received the benefits of their empire. Despite these limitations, large numbers of immigrants did continue to arrive in the city after the law was passed, but they weren’t necessarily the “best and brightest” that Goldstein imagines (i.e., rich merchants and philosophers). The immigrant population of Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries BCE consisted of people of all classes — from aristocrats driven out of their own cities by civil strife to craftsmen hired to work on the Acropolis building program to carpenters, blacksmiths, tavern keepers, weavers, wet nurses, and prostitutes. The word “immigrant,” though, is a somewhat misleading translation of the Greek term metic, since many of those who were called immigrants in Athenian law had been there for generations — not being Athenian meant being a perennial immigrant regardless of how long you were there. Also, many so-called immigrants were freed slaves — to call them “immigrants” is to gloss over the realities of forced migration through purchase and sale. But there is no single word in English that captures this status, so we call them all immigrants, which embodies the Athenian attitude that they could never “belong.” In Athens, immigrants had to play by certain rules if they wanted to remain a free resident. Every immigrant, therefore, had to register in the city within a short period after arrival and was liable for an annual personal tax. All paid the tax, regardless of income, to support the political participation of the citizens while rarely accruing the benefits that untaxed citizens received. Failure to follow these rules could result in sale into slavery — even for those who worked along with citizens in the military, on building projects, and around town. All immigrants lived with this daily risk of being sold into slavery if their registration wasn’t up to date or if they did not have a citizen sponsor or did not have witnesses to prove their status when an unscrupulous informer (who got a portion of the sale price) tried to turn a profit by turning them into authorities as unregistered. An immigrant woman could also be raped or even murdered without legal penalty to the perpetrators if she did not have any male relatives to represent her in the courts. The threats were real, as numerous extant speeches from the Athenian courts attest. And yet, we gloss over this lived reality because it puts at risk our vision of Athens as a shining city of justice where immigrants came “to engage in the city-state’s achievements, its art and its learning.” Or, maybe, we gloss over it because we don’t see anything wrong with punishing immigrants who don’t “play by the rules,” even when they are victims of crimes; enslavement (or deportation) is just “the price you pay” for breaking the law. Even for the “right” kinds of immigrants, who did play by the rules, or the “best and brightest” who came to Athens to study and had wealth and connections among the citizens, life as an immigrant could be difficult. Aristotle himself was an immigrant in Athens (as were the mythical Oedipus and Eumenides, as noted by Reitzammer). And his status was frequently tenuous, in no small part because of his close ties to the city’s most dangerous foreign adversary at the time, Phillip of Macedon. The orator Lysias is another example. Lysias was born in Athens sometime after the passing of the Citizenship Law. His father had come to Athens from Sicily at the invitation of Pericles and established a business there making shields for Athens’ army. Lysias’ family was wealthy and had connections to many of Athens’ elites, including Socrates, Plato and many other students of Socrates. Under the democracy, his family had been rewarded for their generous contributions to civic life and the Athenian military with exemption from the immigrant tax and the right to own property, an impressive reward in a city that so prided itself on its indigenous status that typically only those born of the land could own it. And yet, Lysias lost everything — wealth, property, family — when the democracy was dismantled by a group of elite Athenians, including family members of Plato and followers of Socrates. They murdered Lysias’ brother, even though they had been friends and had regularly dined at his family home. Lysias, who was granted citizenship and then had it rescinded on a technicality, lived out the rest of his days writing speeches for citizens to give in lawsuits, defending rights and privileges that he himself, as a perennial immigrant, could not access. Despite his numerous contributions to the city, its people, and its democracy, he was not considered good enough to be Athenian because he was not born a citizen. If there is a lesson to be learned from the study of Athenian anti-immigrant policy, however, it is not that their ethnocentrism was good and worked out for them. Rather, it is that there were negative consequences not only for the immigrant population, but also for the city itself. Xenophon, the philosopher-general, wrote in Chapter 2 of his work On Revenues (Poroi) that the best way to prop up the Athenian economy — which was struggling by the mid-4th century — was to invite immigrants back into the city and to relax restrictions on “the right kind,” i.e., those who paid taxes and filled important economic roles in trade and business. Xenophon would not have felt the need to offer this suggested policy change had Athens’ anti-immigrant policies worked out well for the city. But this other side of the debate will also never be addressed if we remain silent on the anti-immigration policies in the first place. Silences are powerful. I recently felt that power personally. At a lecture on the use of Aristotle’s vision of education as a model for the modern liberal arts, a well-meaning colleague (a philosopher) recognized how Aristotle’s education system excluded the lower classes. He asserted usefully that we should reject the class bias — but that only made his other silences louder. He did not mention that the Politics, which he was discussing, begins early on with a statement that explicitly excludes both women and non-Greeks (called “barbarians”) from his system, which is only for “free men” (i.e., Greek citizen men). Non-Greeks, Aristotle says, are slavish by nature and so, obviously, not free. He also tells his readers that women are naturally subordinate to men. As a woman in the audience (one of only three in the room), I felt the alienation viscerally — this idea that Classics is only for “white men” hit me hard, even though I know better. How much more must such silences alienate others not in my position when those silences perpetuate the notion that women and foreigners don’t have a right to liberal arts education or to the classics? One doesn’t inherit a cultural tradition that way one inherits blue eyes. Rather, the classics can be studied and made useful by anyone. How it is used, however, impacts its accessibility and appeal. Does Classics want to continue to be tied to narratives of white male Euro-American supremacy? Its professional organizations, at least, say no — but its use in popular articles, video games, movies, and TV shows suggests that the professionals don’t necessarily get to decide. And yet, for many fans of the classics, the first place they encounter them is in the classroom. We have an obligation to try to walk that fine line between the truth and its exploitation by those who would recreate the modern world in the image of the ancients. Dangerous visions of purity run throughout Athenian literature as in its laws. We should stop feeding ourselves a “noble lie” that Athens was and is “a model for enlightened progress” (as Goldstein calls it). Instead, we should seriously consider our own complicity in perpetuating this belief when we ignore, downplay, or fail to call out that Athens was an imperialist, anti-immigrant society convinced of its own superiority because of its ethnic purity, especially when looking to the classics to find lessons to help us in our tumultuous present. Otherwise, we give sanction by our silence to the classical past’s uglier tendencies and embolden those who would use it as justification for present racism and misogyny. Rebecca Futo Kennedy is Associate Professor of Classical Studies at Denison University. Recent publications include Immigrant Women in Athens (Routledge 2014) and The Routledge Handbook to Identity and the Environment in the Classical and Medieval Worlds (co-editor; Routledge 2016). She also strongly recommends people interested in these topics keep their eyes out for the (not-edited-by-her-and-forthcoming) Brill’s Companion to Fascism and Nazi Ideology and Brill’s Companion to Classics and Early Anthropology (both being published later in 2017). She also thanks Lakshmi Ramgopal for comments on an earlier draft. Her blog is “Classics at the Intersections.”

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How to Buy Essays on Pollution from EssayWritingStore.com Buying pollution essays is a matter of a few seconds. When you buy environmental essays online, you simply find our Place Order button, use it to provide the specific details for your order, and submit the finished order form. Your main task is to provide as many instructions for your paper as possible. Please submit all requirements for your pollutions order, so that writers at EssayWritingStore.com could provide you with a perfect essay. The focus of the project is on the problem of pollution in the environment as one of the underlying causes of environmental degradation as well as on the solutions to it. The environmental pollution essay will address the following aspects: - Kinds of environmental pollution. - The main causes of the problem. - The effect that environmental pollution has on the economy. - Solutions to the problem of pollution. - Measures taken by the Indian Government to tackle the problem. 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Essay on a Pollution Problem Environmental pollution is one of the main threats for our planet. Pollution destroys the living environment and endangers human existence on Earth. No doubt, the economy finds many benefits in technological development. However, toxic emissions due to the work of factories, transportation, construction sites pollute the environment substantially. As the environmental pollution is a broad topic consisting of many sub-issues, there may be many approaches to building the consistent pollution essay. For instance, the pollution essay may concentrate on the various types of pollution, like sound pollution (noise pollution), water pollution, air pollution, soil pollution etc. Each paragraph of the essay will describe the separate type of the environmental pollution. Another suggestion is writing the pollution essay that highlights the consequences of pollution problems including the global warming effect, natural resources extinction, health problems of people and animals, the destruction of natural ecosystems, etc. The essay may also describe the causes of the pollution problems. Each paragraph, then, will be dedicated to one of the five main causes: industrial and technological development, transportation, agricultural activities, trading activities, and residences of people. Once you have selected the issue for the essay, you may draft the outline and move on to the analysis of the research and literature. The statistical data and approaches to pollution examination transform and improve over the time. So it is significant that you base your essay on credible and up-to-date sources. You may also look online for the essay sample on the pollution topic. However, you are encouraged to perform the research and develop your own paper first. The essay sample may be used as a practical tool and the structural example to follow. Pollution Essay Sample The population of our planet is increasing constantly. The population growth, unfortunately, has many adverse effects, one of which is the pollution problems. Pollution is a process of contaminating the environment in a way that it becomes unsafe to use. The contamination usually occurs through the chemical substances; however is not limited to tangible effects. The pollution can also take the form of the light, sound (noise pollution), or heat. The effects of pollution are devastative. The report of the NGO Pure Earth suggests that one of the seven deaths occurs due to pollution. Another comparison shows that pollution kills 60% more people than malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis combined. In this light, it is important to explore the various types of pollution and its effects on the environment and human beings. One of the pivotal issues nowadays is the water pollution. The enlargement of the population means more trash and garbage. The rubbish dumps decay and the toxic substances permeate the soil going to the rivers and oceans. Moreover, tons of garbage are thrown directly into the water. There are even special islands for garbage in the oceans. Even though the technological development offers various approaches to garbage utilization, most of the poor countries do not utilize innovative technologies. Thus, pollution becomes the leading cause of death in underdeveloped low-income countries. Nevertheless, water is contaminated not only due to regular garbage utilization. The plants, factories and mills are the key pollutants of the water. The process water from factories goes to the rivers and seas in neighborhood areas. In some rivers, the water is contaminated to the critical level and is banned from using. The fish and living environment of natural ecosystems are contaminated by dangerous chemicals that causes either the death of the entire ecosystems or hurts the consumers of the contaminated products (seafood, fish, water, salt). Additionally, water is polluted by pesticides and fertilizations used in agriculture. The devastating effects of water pollution may be decelerated by installing the water purification mechanisms at factories and plants. These efforts should be promoted and enhanced on the governmental level. Moreover, states should develop the global programs of the environment protection as the problem is not limited to a particular territory or state. It is a universal hazard that requires combined efforts. Another big humanity’s challenge is air pollution. Air consists of nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor and inert gases. When the typical structure of air is altered, we can observe the effects of air pollution. The primary reason of air contamination is the effect of the burning fuels. The smoke floats in the air and most people breath it in. Further, it affects the health resulting in respiratory diseases, cancers and other problems. Another type of air pollutants are dangerous gases, such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and chemical vapors. Those gases undergo the reactions in the higher atmosphere layers and return to the surface in the form of the dangerous chemicals (acid rains) that ruin the living environment. Moreover, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide create the so-called “greenhouse effect” when the radiation is absorbed while the heat is prevented from escaping. It is a natural process. However, the high concentration of the gases makes Earth warmer and affects the natural processes on the planet. Thus, air pollution is one of the contributors to the global warming. One of the least discussed problems is sound pollution. People tend to underestimate this problem because it is not possible to smell, see or touch it. However, noise pollution also has negative effects on the environment and people. The research shows that many illnesses are connected to noise pollution, such as hearing loss, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and speech interference. The industrial noises also affect the lives of animals. For example, whales’ navigation system breaks down due to the sounds of ships. Besides, the industrial noise makes wild species communicate louder which requires additional efforts and decreases their life spans. The growth of population and technological progress have imprints on the ecological stage of Earth. The extraction of natural sources, work of factories and plants, and other products of human activity result in various environmental problems. The pollution of water, air and sound have extremely negative effects on our environment. The effects of the pollution include acid rains, detrimental diseases and illnesses of people and animals, and global warming. The environmental pollution is the global problem that calls for radical actions for environment protection and rehabilitation. More than that, the problem should be resolved on a global level by the united efforts of the global community.

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You have had this in sushi rolls or with kimchi jjigae, but did you also know this is just as good for your skin as it is for your body? You heard that right, seaweed benefits for skin are just as abundant as its benefits for the body. Over thirty thousand seaweed species in the seas and oceans are full of nutrients. It is used greatly in anti-ageing skincare due to its bio-active properties. Are you intrigued to know just how this plant is good for your skin as it is for the rest of your body? Read on to know more. It is unsurprising that seaweed offers potent skincare qualities because oceans are incredibly rich in biodiversity. Enzymes, polyphenols, proteins, ions, sugars, essential fats, and vitamins nourish skin. Seaweed benefits for skin come through its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and overall anti-ageing properties, all thanks to a unique nutrient profile. Let us look at this amazing plant and its benefits for the skin. What Exactly is Seaweed? Seaweed is the name of marine plants and algae that grow in saltwater bodies such as seas, oceans, and lakes. The composition of seaweed makes it a wonderful and nutrient-dense plant because it can soak in a lot of saltwater. Seaweed products for skin are beneficial because of the uptake capacity of minerals through seawater. Most seaweeds have a dense variety of nutrients, such as proteins, polypeptides, enzymes, and so on, which makes them a nutritional powerhouse. Over thirteen types of seaweed varieties can be used in skincare products. Due to the many species, it can also be used across various beauty products, such as cleansers, toners, moisturizers, face masks, etc. Seaweed benefits for skin range from anti-ageing properties to hydrating and moisturizing effects. Is Seaweed Good for your Skin? Here, we will look at the various qualities of seaweed for the skin and examine how it can be used in various forms to benefit the skin. Seaweed offers the following beneficial factors for the skin: 1. Controls Oil Production Some species of seaweed counteract the effects of acne, which can make them powerful anti-acne agents. They target the growth of acne-causing bacteria, which can slow down acne production. Some other varieties also decrease the oil the skin produces naturally, which is great for people with oily skin. You do not have to live with excessively oily skin if you use seaweed, which also retains the essential natural oils for the skin. Seaweed benefits for skin, thus, can be seen in this way. 2. Acts as an Anti-Aging Agent Due to the high levels of saltwater and nutrients in it, seaweed acts as a natural anti-ageing agent. They contain amino acids and natural antioxidants, which can help produce collagen and reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and other markers of ageing. Seaweed benefits of skin and lead to better-looking and smoother skin. If you want to reduce the appearance of age on your skin, seaweed is a wonderful option. 3. Contains Anti-Inflammatory Properties Seaweed’s anti-inflammatory properties make it a great counter for skin problems such as acne, itchiness, redness, and irritation. The presence of elements such as magnesium and zinc in seaweed can help smooth out areas prone to hypersensitivity and irritation. Moreover, seaweed benefits for skin, including moisturizing properties, which create a barrier between harsh environmental conditions and the skin, protecting it from harm. The anti-inflammatory elements of seaweed also make it an excellent healing agent. 4. Seaweed can Exfoliate Dead Skin Cells The pileup of dead skin cells on the skin can lead to dark spots, acne, and other skin issues. These spots can cover your real glow and make your skin look dull and lifeless. The detoxifying benefits of red seaweed, which contain calcium carbonate, can help gently remove dead skin cells. This exfoliates the skin without leaving it dry and damaging it. This leads to more glowing and youthful skin. 5. Brightens the Skin While it is not understood exactly how seaweed affects dark spots, it helps brighten skin. Seaweed benefits for skin include how it affects the production of pigments and how pigments are transported over the skin. Hyperpigmentation can also be controlled by using seaweed for skin. 6. Cleanses the Skin A seaweed face mask benefits the skin because it can help remove excess oil and dirt from the face but does not also lead to losing essential oils. If you use seaweed, your face will be less oily and brighter. It acts as a natural face wash due to this factor. 7. Moisturizes the Skin Seaweed benefits for skin also include moisturizing and hydrating effects. Seaweed contains natural fatty acids, which help maintain a barrier between the skin and environmental agents. It is also rich in polysaccharides such as alginic acid, which can help lock moisture into the skin. This is very beneficial for people with dry skin. Seaweed oil for skin can help in hydrating the skin throughout the day. 8. Can Eliminate Dark Circles Where skincare is considered, the conversation often does not include problems such as eye bags and dark circles, which are just as important. Seaweed extract skin benefits can be seen in how they reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and dark circles. They help in smoothening our eye bags and removing lines from the edges of the eyes. You will get fresh and bright skin around your eyes by using seaweed for skin. What are the Side Effects of Seaweed? Seaweed benefits for skin have been discussed, but are there any side effects of this magical powerhouse of nutrients? There are no known negative effects, but it is important to do spot testing on the skin in your arm to check if you have sensitive skin. The benefits of seaweed for skin and hair are plenty, but if you have sensitive skin, you should always consult a doctor before using any kind of beauty product. Like most other skincare products, the benefits of seaweed will not appear immediately after usage. Rather, these can be noticed by using them for a long period. How can Seaweed be Used? Seaweed targets a range of skincare concerns due to the vast amount of nutrients present in it. Seaweed benefits for skin can be seen in how it is a constituent of many different beauty products such as cleansers, moisturizers, anti-aging creams, serums, and so on. These products can be used at any time of day based on the skincare routine. Organic kelp powder can also be used as a face mask. A seaweed mask can be made by mixing kelp powder with clay, water, and aloe vera gel. It can be spread generously on the skin and washed off with lukewarm water. The seaweed will act as an osmotic agent and immensely help your skin. Seaweed benefits for skin range from anti-aging properties to hydrating and moisturizing properties. It is a wonderful ingredient used in many different skincare products that benefit the skin. You can also use organic seaweed directly as a face mask. You should invest in quality skincare products containing seaweed and notice the difference in yourself. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. Is seaweed good for face skin? yes, seaweed is very beneficial for the face since it contains many different nutrients that help make skin better. Q2. Does seaweed make your skin glow? Yes, seaweed can brighten your skin by eliminating wrinkles and dark spots. Q3. Is seaweed high in collagen? Seaweed contains nutrients that can stimulate collagen formation, making it a very good anti-ageing agent. Q4. Is seaweed good for skin whitening? Yes, seaweed can brighten the skin because it washes away dead skin cells and grime and preserves essential oils.

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Are you tired of noise polluting plants, generators or institutes depriving you of sleep? Here is how to report noise pollution in Lagos Nigeria. Noise pollution (also known as sound pollution or environmental population) is constant exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms. Noise pollution can be very disturbing especially in this part of the world where people think they can wake up one morning to start blasting away all in the name of ‘they can get away with anything’. Lagos, as we all know, is the most populous and busiest state in Nigeria. We constantly live with noise from vehicles when going to work in the morning, noise from manufacturing industries, religious organisations, shop owners, generators and more. In fact, noise is a member of our family in Nigeria! *Smiles*. There are dangers associated with noise pollution and these dangers could be life-threatening when not put in check. Here are some of the harmful effect of noise pollution (source): - It interferes with speech. In the presence of noise, we may not able to follow what the other person is saying. - Noise leads to emotional and behavioural stress. A person may feel disturbed in the presence of loud noise. For example, noises produced by the beating of drums. - Noise may permanently damage hearing. A sudden loud noise can cause severe damage to the eardrum. - Noise increases the chances of occurrence of diseases such as headache, blood pressure, heart failure, etc. - Noise leads to an increased heartbeat, constriction of blood vessels and dilation of the pupil. - Noise is a problem especially for patients who need rest. - Noise may cause damage to the liver, brain and heart. - You suffer from sleeping disorders. Loud noise can certainly hamper your sleeping pattern and may lead to irritation and uncomfortable situations. This article would tackle the issue of noise pollution from churches, mosques, schools, factories, generators and other noise polluting plants. For those who don’t know, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) was established to bequeath a functional and healthy environment for the people, adding that the Lagos State Government desired a clean sustainable environment for all Lagosians. In 2017, the General Manager said that LASEPA as the regulator of pollution in the State was empowered to rid the state of any form of pollution, saying that “the agency as the Environment regulator has been monitoring the state environment without fear or favour. The Agency has been enforcing Environmental regulation around the State based on petitions received from the public and there are procedures which the Agency adopts in carrying out its operation”. In this post on Naijaknowhow.net, we would walk you through the step by step procedure on how to properly report noise pollution in Lagos, Nigeria via LASEPA. Without further ado, let’s delve right into it. Procedures on how to report noise or sound pollution in Lagos Step 1: Visit LASEPA website To get started, you have to click here to visit the official Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) website if you’re serious about reporting sound pollution in Lagos. Step 2: Go to Contact Us page Navigate to the top right corner of their website (Navigation Menu) then click the “Contact Us” button. Step 3: Select the Report A Problem option Once you’re on their Contact Us page, scroll down a little and you’ll find the big green Report A Problem button on the right sidebar of the site. Go ahead and click that. Step 4: Fill in details and report the case After selecting the Report A Problem button in step 3, you should get a pop that takes you to a page where you can fill in necessary information such as your name, telephone number, email address, and details of your complaints. Please when filling this form, make sure that you give them everything they need to carry out a proper investigation. Step 5: Investigation and compliance Upon receipt of any petition, the Agency sends out its inspection team to find out the true state of things. On identifying any Environmental infraction, the Agency summons the parties involved to a mediation meeting, where memoranda of understanding are usually written for abatement of the environmental nuisance by the concerned parties. It is after such agreements were seen to be violated by any party that the Agency enforces compliance, by shutting down the defaulter”. Here are success stories on social media of LASEPA punishing defaulters. God bless you. In my neighborhood it was a school which was not meant to be there. Every morning with the bull horn. Kai. I don’t know who eventually reported them but God knows I contemplated it more than once. — Dee Mom (@SweetMOMdee) May 5, 2019 However should incase you need to reach out to them in person or contact them via mobile phone, then here is the contact address below: LASEPA contact address and telephone - HEAD OFFICE: LASEPA Building, Governor’s Road, The Secretariat, Alausa, Lagos State. - ZONAL OFFICE: Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria. - PHONE: +234-704-635-1295, +234-815-045-8639, +234-815-045-8638 - EMAIL: [email protected] Please I want to report some yahoo guys in my compound they always play music loud that you can’t even rest or have a quiet time in my own apartment, even in the midnight hour, please what step should I take, because I don’t want an open confrontation that will lead to fight, what step can I take please??? You may want to consider talking to them about it, but if nothing is done, you can report to the caretaker or owner before taking further action. However, if you want to follow the legal route, just follow the steps above to report noise pollution. Good afternoon my is famous moses from bariga there is a guy that used to pollute my compound with noise by playing loud music, you cannot listen to news you cannot read and you cannot make call went this music am tire of this and I av been warning him I don’t want a suituation whereby fight will brake out. Pls do some Lasepa is no longer able or alive. So the situation is very bad. I agree with Ade. Why is it that after much compliants, LASEPA is not rising to the occasion any more? What is happening?

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Struggling with a loved one’s alcoholism can be an overwhelming and challenging journey that often brings feelings of frustration, guilt, anger, and helplessness. If you are watching someone struggle with addiction, knowing what to do or say to help them can be very difficult. It can also make you feel like you are trying to manage your loved one’s alcoholism without much success. Staging an alcohol intervention can be an effective way to convince a person with alcohol dependence that they have a problem and need professional help. This article aims to provide you with a comprehensive guide on alcohol interventions, including the different intervention models, the mechanisms of a typical alcoholism intervention, and how you can successfully conduct an intervention with the help of a certified interventionist. What Is An Alcohol Intervention? An alcohol intervention is a carefully planned process involving a group of people – usually family, friends, and colleagues – conducting a structured, private meeting to help an addicted loved one recognize that their drinking patterns are dangerous and must be changed in order for them to lead healthier, more productive lives. The ultimate goal of an alcohol intervention is not to criticize the alcoholic but rather to offer the support and encouragement they need to decide to seek help and enter into rehabilitation treatment. Successful alcohol or drug interventions must include love, preparation, and the assistance of a licensed professional interventionist who can guide the process and guarantee a safe and effective intervention. How to know if a loved one needs an Alcohol Intervention? If you feel like your loved one may be struggling with alcohol addiction, it is important to stay alert for signs and symptoms that may indicate a need for Intervention. Family and friends can intervene before the situation becomes more severe by paying attention to any changes in their behavior, personality, or physical health. Common Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism Here are some common signs and symptoms to look for if you suspect a loved one may be struggling with alcoholism: - Engaging in alcohol consumption under unsafe circumstances, such as while driving. - Increased tolerance to alcohol, which leads to an increase in drinking amount and frequency. - Mood swings, irritability, or depression when not drinking. - Loss of control and continuing to drink despite negative consequences or attempts to quit or reduce alcohol intake. - Withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, shakiness, sweating, nausea, or vomiting when not consuming alcohol. - Neglecting responsibilities such as work and family obligations due to drinking. Recognizing these warning signs is key to starting the journey of finding help and treatment for alcoholism. Effects of Alcoholism on Individuals and Family Alcoholism can have a wide range of negative effects on an individual’s social well-being, including strained relationships with family members, which may lead to bitter disputes, a breakdown in trust, and physical or emotional abuse. The cost of excessive alcohol consumption can also have a significant impact on a family’s finances. Often, someone with an alcohol dependency will prioritize buying drinks over basic necessities, or they may lose their job due to decreased productivity and performance in the workplace. The cycle of financial instability and stress caused by alcoholism can be difficult to break. The ongoing effects on the family can have long-term consequences and even impact future generations. If you have a loved one struggling with addiction, it’s crucial that you seek out support and resources to help address this issue. What Are The Different Alcohol Intervention Models? Familiarizing yourself with the different alcohol intervention models lets you decide which option is best for your loved one. Working with a professional is crucial for ensuring that the right approach is taken, as their expertise can be used to assess the specific needs of the individual and advise on which model will prove most beneficial. Here are the most common alcohol intervention models: The Johnson Model The Johnson Model focuses on creating an atmosphere of acceptance for the individual suffering from alcohol abuse and addressing underlying issues contributing to the problem. This intervention approach aims to achieve a safe and significant resolution. The process typically involves motivational interviewing, confrontation, education about alcoholism and its consequences, and training on remaining sober after the Intervention. Family Systems Intervention Model The Family Systems Intervention Model for alcohol intervention looks at the entire family system to help identify and address issues contributing to alcohol misuse. This model focuses on healing and resolving family distress, enabling them to become more supportive and strengthening their communication style. It also helps family members better understand and cope with the issue and learn new ways to support a loved one’s sobriety beyond professional treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Model The Cognitive Behavioral Intervention model for alcohol intervention is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals to recognize and alter their undesirable emotions. Through CBI, individuals can control their behavior by self-evaluating and identifying when negative thoughts escalate. The Intervention may involve private counseling sessions, where the person learns coping skills and strategies for managing cravings and recognizing triggers. Stages of Change Intervention Model The Stages of Change is a form of alcohol intervention based on the idea that individuals progress through different stages as they move towards overcoming their alcohol addiction. This includes pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. The Intervention targets the individual’s current stage of change and provides support and resources to help them move forward. This approach operates under the idea that individuals do not undergo sudden or definitive behavioral changes. Instead, change occurs gradually in a cyclical process, especially regarding established habits. The Tough Love and Love First model The Tough Love and Love First model brings together the person struggling with alcohol misuse and members of the intervention team, who will openly express how the addiction has personally affected their lives. This model can be especially effective for individuals who are resistant to change and who may need a more confrontational approach. At the end of the meeting, the individual is presented with various treatment options and encouraged to get professional help. The method establishes clear consequences that will take place if the individual does not agree to do so, such as the possibility of divorce, cessation of financial assistance, and more. It is crucial to have the guidance of a qualified professional during the Intervention to facilitate the meeting and ensure that everyone is safe and comfortable throughout the process. The ARISE Intervention Model is a strengths-based, family-centered approach to helping individuals in crisis. The Intervention has three progressive levels that will cease at the first level that succeeds. From the beginning, the ARISE Intervention aims to involve the affected individual in a secure and comfortable environment with complete transparency, utmost respect, and compassion. This model focuses on recognizing the individual’s ambivalence towards change and encourages family members to participate in a conversation to help the alcoholic find the motivation to enter a rehab program. How Does a Common Alcohol Intervention Work? A common alcoholism intervention involves several steps to help individuals struggling with alcohol misuse receive the support and resources they need to overcome their addiction. Here is a general overview of the steps involved in an alcohol intervention: Work Together With a Professional Interventionist Licensed interventionists are trained in the latest evidence-based practices for alcohol intervention and have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with alcohol abuse. They can offer guidance, assistance, and resources to help your loved one on their journey to complete recovery. Having a certified professional present during an intervention is critical to creating a successful plan that addresses the needs of each individual involved. Establish A Plan The next step in an alcoholism intervention is to establish a plan and decide on the goals of the Intervention. This may involve researching different intervention models and working with a professional interventionist to determine the best approach for your loved one. Before conducting the Intervention, it is vital to gather information about the individual’s alcohol use and any related issues. This may involve talking to friends and family members, observing their behavior, and seeking input from healthcare professionals. It is also essential to seek information about alcohol addiction and treatment options. Select An Intervention Team Selecting the right individuals for the intervention team is fundamental for the success of an alcohol intervention. The participants should be chosen based on their relationship with the individual struggling with alcohol abuse and their ability to provide a blend of support and accountability throughout the intervention process. Selecting the right people for the intervention team is critical to helping ensure that the individual will have access to quality treatment and care when entering a recovery program. Set Up Specific Consequences Setting up consequences in case your loved one doesn’t accept treatment helps to demonstrate the seriousness of the situation and the impact of the individual’s alcohol use on those around them. Clear consequences will increase the likelihood of the individual starting their recovery journey. Working with a professional can help determine the appropriate consequences and ensure they are communicated effectively during the intervention process. Conduct The Intervention Conducting the alcohol intervention meeting requires careful preparation and planning. It’s essential to create a safe environment for individuals struggling with alcohol misuse and the family members or friends involved in the Intervention. It is essential not to reveal the exact reason why your loved one is being asked to the intervention site, as it can lead to feelings of shame or guilt that they may not be able to handle during this difficult time. When the Intervention begins, encourage open dialogue to allow everyone on the intervention team to voice their feelings and thoughts. Throughout the meeting, it is crucial to remember that recovery is a process of change that takes time. It is important to keep track of progress after the Intervention. The individual should be encouraged to continue their treatment, if they have entered one, and ensure it is going well. Family members can provide additional support by attending family therapy sessions or regular check-ins with their loved one’s care team. Additionally, providing positive reinforcement for any progress made can help to maintain progress and motivation, making the loved one see how far they have come in their recovery journey. Following up on progress is essential in ensuring a successful outcome for individuals struggling with alcohol misuse. How Can You Establish a Successful Alcohol Intervention? The key to a successful alcohol intervention is establishing a positive and supportive atmosphere. Building an atmosphere of trust, understanding, and empathy will help your loved one recognize that the Intervention is a sign of love and care, not judgment or alienation. Make sure to allow them enough time to express their feelings and listen carefully so that you can better understand the obstacles they are facing in their journey toward sobriety. It is important to remember that alcoholism is a complex issue and that every individual’s situation is unique. A professional interventionist can advise on the best approach for your loved one and provide support throughout the intervention process. Why should you consult a professional Alcohol Interventionist? Consulting a certified alcohol interventionist is the recommended way to stage an intervention. Interventionists are trained experts with the knowledge and experience to handle the complex intervening process respectfully, effectively, and safely. They can help families and their loved ones plan and execute an intervention tailored to the person’s specific needs and offer guidance and support throughout the process. Professional interventionists can also suggest resources and referrals for treatment, making the transition from Intervention to recovery as smooth as possible. What Not To Do During an Alcohol Intervention? An intervention for alcoholism can be a powerful tool in helping a loved one seek treatment for their addiction. However, it’s essential to approach this process carefully and avoid certain mistakes that could undermine its effectiveness. Here are some critical missteps to avoid when conducting an intervention for alcoholism: Lack of preparation Lack of preparation is a common mistake to avoid during an intervention for alcoholism. It’s essential to take the time to prepare and ensure everyone involved clearly understands what needs to be said and done. Failing to plan, gather information, and organize your thoughts can result in a disorganized and ineffective intervention that may not achieve the desired result. Lack of control Losing control during an intervention for alcoholism can be a significant setback. Allowing emotions to escalate or letting the conversation devolve into chaos can undermine the effectiveness of the Intervention and make it difficult for the individual to hear and respond to the message being conveyed. It’s important to stay calm and focused, maintain a clear structure, and provide a safe and supportive environment for the individual. Blame and Shame Blame and shame are counterproductive tactics that should be avoided during an intervention for alcoholism. Focusing on blaming the individual for their addiction or using shame as a motivator is unlikely to produce positive results. It can actually have the opposite effect, making the person feel defensive and resistant to change. Instead, the focus should be compassion and understanding, making the individual feel heard and encouraged to seek help. What if the Alcohol Intervention doesn’t work? Don’t give up hope. Your effort to support your loved one’s recovery through the Intervention is a positive step. Take this as a chance to reflect on the factors that led to the outcome. Consider what changes you could make for a better outcome. It is essential to stay firm regarding the consequences you and your loved one previously agreed upon if they refuse treatment for their addiction. By taking this action, you demonstrate the level of commitment you had to the Intervention. Having a plan of action from a trained professional will ensure that everyone is prepared for potential obstacles that could arise when dealing with this challenging problem. Moreover, an interventionist can help assess the situation better and determine the best way forward. The importance of seeking help from a professional Alcohol Interventionist To ensure a successful alcohol intervention, enlisting the assistance of an experienced interventionist should not be overlooked. When attempting to address a loved one’s addiction issues, it is important to have someone with experience and knowledge about addiction pathways and strategies. In addition, during the intervention process, a professional can be a crucial source of emotional support and provide a comfortable atmosphere for all involved. Their expertise will prove invaluable throughout this delicate moment. Finding a Treatment Program for your loved one after the Intervention Finding treatment for a loved one after an alcohol intervention can be daunting. However, enlisting the help of a professional interventionist can make it significantly more accessible and much less overwhelming. Professional interventionists are experienced in finding treatment options that best meet an individual’s needs. That means they can provide information on treatment locations and types of treatment methods and even advocate on behalf of your loved one to ensure they receive treatment with dignity. Having a professional interventionist by your side during this challenging time ensures that you select the right treatment program for your family member, providing them with the support they need to battle addiction. What To Look For In an Alcohol Interventionist? When determining a professional alcohol interventionist, you must actively evaluate the specified elements to ensure you find the right fit for your needs. Here are some essential elements to evaluate when hiring a professional interventionist: - Credentials and expertise: Ensure they have a valid license in addiction treatment and experience working with individuals struggling with alcohol misuse. - Communication style: Find an interventionist who listens closely and provides valuable advice. - Availability: Accessibility plays a significant role in attaining success, so ensure the interventionist is available when needed. - Reputation: Research reviews from former clients or colleagues to understand their standing in the field. - Cost-effectiveness: Find an interventionist who provides reliable services while fitting within your financial plan. Getting an interventionist who is reliable and comfortably fits within your financial plan can sometimes be challenging; however, considering these factors makes it easier to find the best fit for your situation. Find an Alcohol Interventionist Near You We understand the importance of taking the first step toward a successful intervention for your loved one’s recovery. Whether you are seeking help planning and preparing for an intervention or need someone to talk to about your concerns, a professional alcohol interventionist can assist you in this process. At Intervention.com, our team consists of licensed professional interventionists qualified to stage addiction interventions nationwide. We are highly knowledgeable about different intervention methods and have access to various resources for support and treatment. If you or a loved one is struggling with alcohol abuse, it’s time to reach out for help! Call us today to contact a trusted local interventionist who is available 24/7 to support and assist.

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The United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF) has launched the Girls for Girls (G4G) initiative designed to empower girls with information and knowledge to help build their capacity to stand up for themselves. UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Mr Mohamed Fall said the initiative was aimed at creating equal opportunities for girls to access education. In a press statement by UNICEF Communication Specialist, Mr Geoffrey Njoku, UNICEF developed the initiative in partnership with Federal Ministry of Education and State Universal Basic Education Boards in Bauchi, Niger, Katsina, Sokoto and Zamfara states to commemorate the Day of the African Child. Fall noted that with the commemoration of the Day of the African Child focusing on empowerment and equal opportunity for the African child, the initiative is timely especially for the girl child. He explained that the primary goal of the initiative is to empower girls with knowledge, skills and confidence needed to enroll and remain in school and complete their education so that they could be role models to other girls in their communities. According to him, “the G4G initiative is a commitment to improve the quality of girls’ and ultimately women’s lives by empowering girls through education. By educating girls, practices such as early marriage will be uprooted and girls will be empowered to contribute to the development of their communities, states and Nigeria.’’ “The G4G initiative is a component of the Girls’ Education Project Phase 3 being implemented in northern Nigeria through collaboration between UNICEF Nigeria and the Federal Government of Nigeria with funding from the United Kingdom (UK) Department for International Development (DFID).” “This phase of the Girls Education Project seeks to help put 1 million girls in school, support them to remain in school and improve their learning achievement. The focus states have the highest number of girls who do not attend school in Nigeria.” “Despite important education gains in recent decades, Nigeria still has the largest number of girls not in school. When girls enter school, a vast majority of them do not complete primary school education. The average girl stays in school only through age nine. Less than one-third of girls in Nigeria enrol in the lower secondary school, and, in northern Nigeria, less than one in 10 girls generally complete secondary education.” “G4G groups will be established in more than 8,000 Primary and Qur’anic schools by 2019.” “Working with members of the Mothers Association as mentors, girls will initiate and lead a range of activities to identify barriers to the education of girls in their communities and work to remove such barriers so that girls will enroll and remain in school.”

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This article explains how to get rid of bad breath with braces. Your braces (or clear aligners) are doing their job, your teeth are moving in place, and your beautiful new smile is forming, but there’s only one thing standing in your way: dragon breath. Yes, dragonbreath can happen, even when you’re not receiving orthodontic care. Clear aligners and braces appliances can make you more prone to bad breath, especially if you don’t give them the attention they deserve. The good news is, that battling dragon breath with braces and your Invisalign is easy. Do Braces Cause Bad Breath? While braces themselves don’t directly cause bad breath, they can create an environment that makes it easier for bacteria to thrive. The brackets and wires in braces can trap food particles and plaque, and if not cleaned properly, this can lead to a buildup of bacteria that causes bad breath. To prevent this, it’s important to brush and floss regularly and to pay special attention to cleaning around the brackets and wires. A water flosser can also help remove trapped food particles. Why Do I Have Bad Breath With Invisalign? Bad breath with Invisalign is caused by a buildup of bacteria on the aligners. The bacteria can be transferred from the aligners to your mouth, which can lead to bad breath. To prevent this, it’s important to clean your aligners regularly with soap and water or a clear aligner cleaner. You should also make sure to brush and floss your teeth thoroughly after each meal or snack. And don’t forget to clean your tongue, as bacteria can also build up there. How To Get Rid Of Bad Breath With Braces Now that you have a better understanding of what causes bad breath, you may be wondering how to avoid bad breath during your Invisalign treatment or braces treatment. Well, as promised, we’ve compiled a list of 9 tips on how to get rid of bad breath with braces while having Invisalign treatment. 1. Drink plenty of water Drinking plenty of water can help to get rid of bad breath with braces. Water helps to keep your mouth moist, which reduces the amount of bacteria that can grow there. It also helps to flush away food particles and bacteria that may be trapped in your braces. Aim to drink at least eight glasses of water per day, and if you have braces, you may need to drink even more. 2. Eat a healthy diet and watch those smelly foods Eating a healthy diet is important for good oral health, including getting rid of bad breath with braces. It’s important to avoid eating too many smelly foods, like garlic and onions. These foods can leave a lingering odor that can be hard to get rid of, even with brushing and flossing. 3. Up your brushing game This is one of the key factors! Brushing your teeth is even more important when you have braces, as it helps to remove plaque and food particles that can get trapped in the brackets and wires. Be sure to brush at least twice a day for two minutes each time. And don’t forget to brush your tongue, as that’s a major source of bad breath bacteria. 4. Floss at least once daily Yes, flossing is so important! Flossing helps to remove plaque and food particles that brushing alone can’t reach. This is especially important with braces, as the brackets and wires can make it more difficult to clean between your teeth. And don’t forget to floss behind your back teeth! 5. Consider a Waterpik Waterpiks, or water flossers, are a great tool to consider if you have braces. Waterpiks use a stream of water to clean between your teeth and around your brackets and wires. They can reach areas that a regular toothbrush or floss can’t. And they can be easier to use than traditional floss, especially with braces. 6. Embrace mouthwash Yes, mouthwash is another great tool for fighting bad breath when you have braces. Mouthwash helps to kill the bacteria that cause bad breath, and it can also reach hard-to-reach areas of your mouth. When choosing a mouthwash, be sure to pick one that is specifically designed to fight bad breath. And remember to swish for the full amount of time recommended on the label. 7. Learn how to clean Invisalign aligners properly Good Invisalign hygiene is indeed important for preventing bad breath. Invisalign aligners should be cleaned daily with a special Invisalign cleaning solution or with a soft-bristled toothbrush and mild soap. You’ll also need to clean your aligner case regularly, as it can harbor bacteria. Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to clean your Invisalign aligners: - Rinse your aligners with lukewarm water to remove any food particles or debris. - Soak your aligners in the cleaning solution for the recommended amount of time. - Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently scrub your aligners, then rinse them thoroughly with water. - Let your aligners air dry, or use a clean cloth to dry them. - Place your aligners back in your mouth or your aligner case. 8. It’s important to always visit your Dentist for professional cleanings and examination Yes, this is an important part of preventing bad breath, especially when you have braces. Regular visits to your general dentist allow them to check for any plaque buildup or other dental issues that could be contributing to your bad breath. They can also provide a professional cleaning to remove any plaque that you may have missed. 9. Enjoy a piece of sugar-free gum after meals Chewing sugar-free gum is a great way to freshen your breath after eating, especially when you have braces. Sugar-free gum stimulates saliva production, which helps to wash away food particles and neutralize bad breath bacteria. The act of chewing also helps to dislodge any food that may be stuck in your braces. Just be sure to choose a sugar-free variety of gum, as sugar can cause cavities. When to See a Doctor If bad breath persists despite maintaining proper oral hygiene with braces, it’s important to visit your orthodontist or dentist. They can assess your oral health, identify any issues related to braces, and recommend appropriate solutions. Regular check-ups will ensure effective management of bad breath, addressing any underlying causes and promoting optimal oral care during orthodontic treatment. A Word From GetMe Treated If you use these tips on how to get rid of bad breath with braces, the bad breath should go away. If you have any questions, use the comment section under this post or contact us through our Contact Us Page. How To Get Rid Of Bad Breath With Braces FAQs How does having braces contribute to bad breath? Braces can contribute to bad breath in a few different ways. First, the brackets and wires can trap food particles and plaque, which can lead to bacteria growth and bad breath. Second, the braces can irritate the gums, causing inflammation and leading to bad breath. Third, the braces can make it harder to keep your teeth clean, leading to plaque buildup and bad breath. Finally, the braces can cause dry mouth, which can also lead to bad breath. What can I do to maintain good oral hygiene with braces? There are several things you can do to maintain good oral hygiene with braces, in addition to the steps we’ve already discussed. Make sure to brush your teeth for two minutes at least twice a day, using a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. Floss at least once a day, being sure to clean around your brackets and wires. Finally, be sure to clean your retainer or Invisalign aligners every day with a soft toothbrush and mild soap. Are there specific foods to avoid to prevent bad breath with braces? Yes, certain foods are known to contribute to bad breath, and avoiding them can help to keep your breath fresh while you have braces. These include: - Garlic and onions contain sulfur compounds that can cause bad breath. - Coffee and alcohol, can dry out your mouth and increase bacteria growth. - Sugary foods can feed the bacteria that cause bad breath. - Spicy foods, can cause inflammation and lead to bad breath. How often should I visit my orthodontist to address bad breath concerns with braces? In general, you should visit your orthodontist every 4-6 weeks for a check-up and adjustment, but you can also talk to them about any concerns you have, including bad breath. Your orthodontist may recommend additional steps you can take to keep your mouth healthy and your breath fresh while you have braces. They may also be able to determine if there’s another issue causing your bad breath, such as an infection or gum disease. Can using mouthwash be effective in eliminating bad breath with braces? Yes, using good quality mouthwash can help to eliminate bad breath, even when you have braces. Look for a mouthwash that contains fluoride and antibacterial ingredients, like cetylpyridinium chloride or chlorhexidine. These ingredients can help to kill the bacteria that cause bad breath. Be sure to swish for at least 30 seconds to ensure that the mouthwash reaches all the nooks and crannies of your mouth. What role does hydration play in preventing bad breath with braces? Staying hydrated is crucial for preventing bad breath, no matter whether you have braces or not. When you’re dehydrated, your mouth produces less saliva, which can lead to dry mouth and bad breath. Drinking plenty of water throughout the day can help to keep your mouth moist and reduce bad breath bacteria. Additionally, avoiding sugary and acidic drinks can help to prevent bad breath. Are there additional tools or accessories that can aid in eliminating bad breath with braces? Yes, there are a few tools and accessories that can help in addition to the steps we’ve already discussed. One option is a Waterpik water flosser, which can be more effective than regular flossing at removing plaque and food particles. An interdental brush can also help clean around your brackets and wires. And if you’re experiencing dry mouth, a humidifier can help to keep your mouth moist and reduce bad breath. 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Cash will remain a part of our day-to-day lives for decades, the Bank of England's chief cashier has said on the 50th anniversary of the ATM. Victoria Cleland said that although the use of notes and coins in transactions is falling, cash is part of all the Bank's future plans. She pointed out that 94% of UK adults use cash machines. It was 50 years ago today that the world's first ATM was unveiled at a Barclays branch in Enfield, London. As a tribute to the golden anniversary, Barclays has transformed the modern-day Enfield cash machine into gold. Ms Cleland said that more than half of UK adults use an ATM at least once a week. Cash was used in nearly half of all transactions and was also important as a store of value, she added. Raheel Ahmed, head of customer experience at Barclays, echoed Ms Cleland's views. "Even though recent years have seen a huge uptake of digital banking and card payments, cash remains a crucial part of most people's day-to-day lives - whether it is paying for groceries or doing the office coffee run - and we're very proud of the role that Barclays has played in the history of the cash machine." The first cash machine came about after some hurried signing of contracts, over a pink gin, between Barclays and Scottish inventor John Shepherd-Barron, who died in 2010. "It struck me there must be a way I could get my own money, anywhere in the world or the UK," he told the BBC in 2007. "I hit upon the idea of a chocolate bar dispenser, but replacing chocolate with cash." All did not go entirely to plan with the first ATMs. When one was installed in Zurich, Switzerland, there was a mysterious malfunction. Eventually, it was found that wires from two intersecting tramlines nearby were interfering with the mechanism. There are now about 70,000 cash machines across the UK, and 176 million cards in the UK that can be used to withdraw cash at them. These cards were used to withdraw a total of £180bn from UK cash machines last year. The latest developments aim to make the ATM a "bank branch in a box". Manufacturer NCR said its research showed that 80% of the transactions typically completed inside a physical branch could be completed through a video teller at an ATM. Portugal has the highest proportion of cash machines in western Europe with 1,516 machines per one million residents. Sweden, typical of a Scandinavian shift towards a cashless society, has the lowest with 333 machines per one million inhabitants.

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IELTS general is a standardized computer-based English language test that is used in over 150 countries. Every year, tens of thousands of students take this test all over the world. As a result, the competition will be fierce. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the top books for the IELTS general exam 2022. This article will assist you in achieving an 8+ band on your first attempt at the IELTS exam. Top English language assessment test trainers and specialists compiled the 12 best books for the IELTS general exam 2022 recommended in this article. The reading, writing, listening, and speaking portions of the IELTS exam will all be covered in these books. These books have also been updated to reflect the most recent IELTS exam syllabus for 2022. What’s general IELTS The IELTS [International English Language Testing System] is a global exam that is held every year in various parts of the world. For those who intend to migrate to other countries, primarily for work, passing the IELTS general tests is required. Furthermore, this exam serves as a stepping stone to establishing in English-speaking countries such as Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. Thousands of people take the IELTS general exam each year in order to travel overseas for a variety of reasons. People migrate to other countries for a variety of reasons.- - For better career prospects. - For a better life, say a person would like to move to a developed nation because it offers finer options to live compared to what his or her native country does. - To seek higher education. Education, undoubtedly, changes everyone’s lives. People who believe in that outlook always search for better education opportunities. The primary purpose of this post is to provide recommendations and suggestions for the finest books for the IELTS general exam to these exam candidates. Read also; 10 Best Jobs For Graduating Students 2022 What’s the purpose of the IELTS general exam? The goal of the General IELTS exam is to verify that a candidate interested in relocating to a foreign country has the basic capacity to understand and speak in ordinary English. It assesses the candidate’s enthusiasm for the country in which he or she intends to settle. For persons who are serious about living and working overseas, the exam serves as a real gate ticket. While we’re on the subject of relocating abroad, you might be interested in learning more about IELTS score for Canada PR here. Who should take IELTS academic and general tests? There is a distinction between the academic and general IELTS assessments. Each of the exams is taken by a different individual with a different goal in mind. Academic IELTS is for people who wish to apply to universities and colleges in other countries, whereas general IELTS is only for people who want to migrate. Despite the fact that the tests are designed for two different purposes, they both assess a candidate’s and test-capacity taker’s to communicate in English through speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Continue reading if you wish to develop your skills in these areas. The best IELTS General exam 2022 books listed below can help you strengthen your skills in all of the above parts. Why you need books to prepare for the IELTS general exam - Any IELTS exam that you prepare for will have a specific pattern. Books will help you familiarize yourself with those patterns. - Through books, you can get to know what types of questions are included in the test. - IELTS general exam books can help boost your confidence since you get to understand how to attempt the test. - Most of the test prep books on IELTS have mock test papers created by IELTS specialists. - Mock tests help you gauge your proficiency. - Last but not least, a bit of study always helps. You get to understand your level of English and work towards improving it. Now we’ll go over the top 12 books that can help you prepare for the upcoming IELTS general examinations. These books will assist you in achieving a band of 8 or above. These books are recommended based on the types of questions they cover, their popularity among test takers, and their overall quality and authenticity. What are the best books for the IELTS general exam in 2021? S.No | IELTS General Book name | Author of the IELTS book | Publisher of the IELTS book | Price (in INR) | Year of publishing | Where to buy | 1 | The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS | Pauline Cullen | Cambridge University Press | Rs. 635 | 28 April 2014 | Amazon, Flipkart | 2 | Cambridge IELTS 10 to 16 | Various | Cambridge University Press | Each below Rs. 500 | 16 April 2015 | Amazon | 3 | English Collocations in Use | Felicity O’dell & Michael McCarthy | Cambridge University Press | Rs. 4117 | 4 September 2008 | Amazon | 4 | English Vocabulary in Use | Felicity O’dell & Michael McCarthy | Cambridge University Press | Rs. 339 | 21 December 2012 | Amazon | 5 | Barron’s IELTS superpack | – | New Age International Pvt. Ltd. | Rs. 498 | 1 February 2012 | Amazon | 6 | Official IELTS Practice Materials Vol. 1 & 2 | Cambridge ESOL | Cambridge English | Vol 1 – Rs. 1464 Vol 2 – Rs. 1701 | 3 March 2009 | Amazon | 7 | Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS | Pauline Cullen | Cambridge English | Rs. 2601 | 27 March 2008 | Amazon | 8 | Cambridge Grammar for IELTS – with answers | Diana Hopkins & Pauline Cullen | Cambridge University Press | Rs. 2180 | 15 January 2007 | Amazon | 9 | IELTS Trainer – with answers and audio | Louise Hashemi & Barbara Thomas | Cambridge English | Rs. 3356 | 10 March 2011 | Amazon | 10 | Road to IELTS | – | – | FREE | N/A | British Council | 11 | IELTS General Actual Tests | – | – | Below 500 | N/A | Kindle edition on Amazon | 12 | Focus on IELTS Foundation Coursebook | O’Connell Sue | Pearson Education Ltd. | Rs. 3937 | 14 September 2006 | Flipkart | These books can help you boost your IELTS score in a remarkable way. These 12 novels may lack stunning animation graphics or illustrations. They aren’t necessarily classics. They are, nevertheless, peer-reviewed and meticulously edited by reputable periodicals. Some of the IELTS General books listed here are new, while others are well-known. The majority of these well-known IELTS books will be found at college libraries and institutions. The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS – For Academic and General Training Cambridge University Press is the publisher of this book. It is an official study guide for the IELTS test, whether it be an academic or general test. The four modules of reading, writing, listening, and speaking are all covered in this book. It’s a helpful handbook that walks you through the exam process step by step. It contains a lot of useful advice and suggestions. In addition, the book provides a thorough examination of the test-taking approach. It is an absolute must-have for anyone looking to boost their IELTS score. This book should be on your study list if you are preparing your next general IELTS training. Cambridge IELTS -10-11-12-13-14-15-16 This is a full library of literature about IELTS preparation, both general and academic. All of the books are intended to assist test participants in becoming more familiar with the actual IELTS patterns. The books are written in the form of a real test, with questions designed for general IELTS. Modules, practice samples with answers, and additional practice papers are included in Books 10 and 11 for both academic and general IELTS preparation. In 2017, Book 12 was launched, containing IELTS questions that are beneficial for both general and academic test candidates. Book 13 contains all four modules as well as a large number of practice papers. Cambridge IELTS 14, 15 and 16 are also great books for practice tests. You’ll find more product information on cambridge.org. Most of these books are available on Amazon, and they are priced below Rs. 500. English Collocations in (Advanced) Cambridge also published this book. It focuses on how to utilize English in everyday situations, how to mix words [collocations], and how to write certain sentences. The book has 60 lessons on a variety of themes. There are almost 1500 collocations in it. This book is intended for persons who have a basic understanding of English. It will be beneficial if you want to get a band of 6 or higher. Read on this: 20 Free Honorary Doctorate Degrees Online English Vocabulary in (Upper-Intermediate) There are approximately 100 units in the book, as well as 3000 vocabulary items and a variety of activities. It’s an excellent purchase for individuals aiming for a band of 6 or above on the IELTS general exam. It includes a variety of tasks that are appropriate for both beginners and intermediate English speakers. This book is recommended for IELTS test takers who are concerned about the reading and speaking components. It is an excellent purchase and a much-needed resource for all IELTS candidates. Barron’s IELTS Practice Exams This book is widely regarded as one of the most useful IELTS tools. It contains all of the most recent lectures and practice tests for both academic and general training. It’s also one of the top IELTS self-study books. Test takers wishing to get admission to countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand should add this book to their reading list. Official IELTS Practice Materials Volume 1 and 2 This book, written by Cambridge ESOL examiners and trainers with years of experience teaching for the IELTS, provides useful tips and advice. Each module in the book offers a number of practice papers. There are also answers and comments from the examiners for each of the offered questions. All of the mocks are designed to assess your performance and comprehension. These practice tools are one of the top IELTS reading materials you should have if you want to attain a band of 9. Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS This book, published by Cambridge University Press, is geared towards test takers who aspire to achieve an IELTS score of more than 6. It includes multiple sample test papers as well as solutions from IELTS experts. The book can help you improve your vocabulary and English proficiency in preparation for academic and general assessments. It also includes audio recordings to help you improve your reading and listening abilities. The book is a must-have for anyone hoping to achieve a high IELTS score. Cambridge Grammar for IELTS If you want to create a good foundation in English grammar, this is the book for you. The book is quite popular among IELTS candidates. It includes grammar explanations and glossaries, and it’s great for practicing listening, reading, and writing. Cambridge English – IELTS Trainer The Cambridge English book IELTS General Test Patterns is a guide to mastering IELTS general test patterns. It includes six complete practice tests as well as exam hints and strategies. For both academic and general IELTS training, the book covers the official test formats, question kinds, and scoring methods. Road to IELTS Road to IELTS is an online learning resource accessible on the British Council’s website, not a book. Mock test papers, sample videos, tutorials, a resource bank area, a “my progress” feature, and other interactive exercises are all available. You can download the resources for free if you are a member of the British Council in India. With ‘Road to IELTS,’ you’ll also get all new speaking tutorials. Here is the download link to get free access to Road to IELTS. IELTS General Actual Tests – ebooks This is a collection of five e-books covering all of the IELTS modules, including reading, listening, speaking, and writing task 1 and 2 of the General Module. The book can assist you in comprehending all of the IELTS general exam patterns. It also includes IELTS trainers’ and examiners’ responses. Kindle versions of study materials or e-books can be obtained from sites like Amazon. Focus on IELTS Foundation Coursebook This book will teach you the abilities you’ll need to master IELTS and get a good band. It includes a language bank, as well as various exam papers and exercises to help you enhance your language basics. The book’s goal is to provide you with a solid foundation in the English language so that you can do well on the IELTS general exam. Other important IELTS resources books for improving vocabulary - IELTS Vocabulary Book by IELTSmaterial.com - Collins Vocabulary for IELTS - Barron’s Essential Words for IELTS - IELTS Band 9 Vocab Secrets - IELTS Vocabulary Booster - Check your English Vocabulary for IELTS How to improve your vocabulary and speaking skills for IELTS? - Try to speak in English with friends and family members, whenever possible. - The more you practice speaking, the better you become. - Try to imitate newsreaders speaking in English. - Read a good number of materials in English. - Record yourself and listen. Sometimes the best way to correct yourself is by listening to your voice. - Focus on the correct pronunciation of English words and phrases. Knowing vocabs is not enough if you don’t know how to use them correctly. The books mentioned above are among the best for IELTS vocabulary. To improve your vocabularies, you may wish to binge watch popular Netflix programs or movies in addition to studying. For non-native English speakers, shows like Suits, House of Cards, Big Bang Theory, Friends, Our Planet, and BBC Life are recommended. Other important IELTS resources books for improving grammar - Oxford Practice Grammar Advanced - Oxford Practice Grammar Intermediate - English Grammar in Use How to improve your English grammar for IELTS? - Start with the fundamentals. Read grammar books that are easy to understand, for example, you can start with the Little Red Book on grammar. - Try to solve quizzes on English grammar. - Listen to podcasts and audios on grammar basics. - Also try to read online resources in English. - Mastering English grammar is not difficult. It needs constant attention and practice to achieve that, so you need to keep practicing. Other important IELTS resources & books for improving writing - IELTS General Writing by Daniella Moyla - Barron’s Writing for the IELTS - IELTS General Writing Task Masterclass by Marc Roche IELTS writing can be challenging. What makes it more challenging is when test takers are unsure of what to study and how to study for the writing section. You may do well in IELTS writing with a little work and forethought. How to improve your writing for IELTS? - Read books that will help you sharpen your writing skills. - Write every day, and write in a few words. It’s also a good idea to get your writings evaluated by someone who can help you improve your skills. - Try to use some of the words and phrases that you learn in your writings. - Always visualize what you want to write. Once you start visualizing, it becomes easier to pen down the words in your mind. - Think in English. This is because when you think in a particular language in your mind, you tend to converse better in the same language. Other important IELTS resources & books for improving listening - IELTS listening Practice Tests - Cambridge Grammar for IELTS - Mometrix IELTS General Training and Academic 2021 How to improve your listening skills for IELTS? - Sharpening your listening skills will depend a lot on what you read. This is because pronunciation plays an important role when someone speaks. You must first identify the correct pronunciation of certain words and phrases. - Listen to podcasts in different accents. American English accents are totally different from British accents. - Try out audio books. They are helpful in teaching you new vocabularies. - Listen to conversations, monologues, or plays in English. - Also, try listening to various thought-provoking content creators, such as a naturalist working for Discovery or a TV presenter from BBC London News. Other important IELTS resources books for improving reading - Check your English Vocabulary for IELTS by Rawdon Wyatt - IELTS Reading Strategies: The Ultimate Guide by Rachel Mitchell - Road to IELTS - The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS Most test takers regard the IELTS reading test to be the simplest. However, how you pronounce words and sentences is frequently scrutinized. However, this does not imply that you must speak with an accent. This implies you should read and speak confidently and effectively while maintaining a neutral accent. While reading out, your pronunciation should be clear and there should be no hesitation. How to improve your reading skills for IELTS? - Read English novels, plays, poems, and whatever else you like. - Get online subscriptions of the British Council library. They have several magazines, journals, movies, documentaries – which can tell you a lot about the world outside. - Read at least once every day. Make it a habit. Note: Your ability to talk will be influenced by both your reading and listening skills, whether consciously or subconsciously. When you read well, you tend to write and communicate well as well. The books listed above are some of the best to study in order to prepare for the IELTS general 2021 exam. These books will also be useful for the IELTS academic tests in 2021. All of the books mentioned above can be found on the internet. Free information and PDFs are also available from websites such as the British Council. To find the best books for your IELTS examinations, you must first determine your goals: do you want to study abroad or simply improve your English speaking skills? Are you seeking for ways to relocate to one of your favorite foreign destinations? Or are you required to take the IELTS exam for professional reasons? While looking for the best books for IELTS general training 2021, you must consider the following: - What’s your budget? If you are tight on your budget, you may opt for some library membership, say British Council online membership plans. They have plenty of online resources at half the cost to help you prepare for your IELTS exam. - Check your level of English. Some people may want an advanced level of books and resources for IELTS, and skip the intro level. But it is always better to brush up on your fundamentals before you hop onto something bigger. - Understand what you need. If you are looking for IELTS academic books, then don’t mix it up with IELTS general test books. - Choose books that have mock test papers, along with answers. It will help you evaluate your performance better. - Always go for officially released books. There are many books on IELTS which are not authentic so you need to watch out for those. FAQs about the Best Books for IELTS General Exams Which book should I read for IELTS? There are numerous IELTS books that have been officially released on the market. The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS is widely regarded as one of the best books for individuals beginning their IELTS preparation. Another helpful book recommended by professionals is Barron’s IELTS superpack. When deciding on a book, think about what you want to get out of it. A book that is suggested for the IELTS general exam may not be appropriate for the IELTS academic test. Is the Cambridge series enough for IELTS? Almost all of the Cambridge texts are sufficient for both academic and general IELTS preparation. However, don’t get yourself mixed up by reading too many books at once. It may overwhelm you with too much information and fail to assist you in any way. Which is the best way to prepare for IELTS in India? In India, the best approach to prepare for IELTS is to do it your way, whether it’s through self-study or professional tutoring. However, some people may require assistance in order to properly prepare. This means that for people who prefer to take an official learning path, institutes like Kanan International, which provides specialized, professional IELTS instruction for both academic and general tests, may be advantageous. Which book is best for IELTS? Cambridge books are the finest for IELTS, as previously said. Different people, on the other hand, will have different needs. Barron’s books, IELTS Trainer, and British Council’s Road to IELTS are all excellent and highly recommended study aids. Which book is the best for IELTS writing? - Barron’s IELTS Writing by Lin Lougheed - IELTS Advantage: Writing Skills by Lewis Richards and Richard Brown - IELTS General Writing by Daniella Moyla How do I improve my IELTS reading? You must constantly upgrade yourself not only in terms of your writing skills, but also in terms of your reading skills for IELTS. That necessitates a great deal of commitment to studying. Try to read high-quality information to improve your vocabulary and broaden your understanding. Some of the books that you can refer on IELTS reading are as follows: - Barron’s IELTS superpack - The entire Cambridge collection on IELTS - IELTS Trainer Which books are more preferred for IELTS academic exams in 2021? - Official IELTS practice materials - Barron’s IELTS superpack - Road to IELTS - IELTS Trainer Where can I get answers to the Cambridge IELTS book questions? Answers can be found both online and in books. At Kanan, you can also enroll in formal IELTS classes. Kanan’s IELTS classes have a number of advantages.- - You get trained by professional IELTS experts, - You get access to many video lectures and resources to help you practice, - Our mock test papers are created to mimic the actual test patterns, - At Kanan, you get to choose your preferred learning method – we have all types of flexible batches available, and - Our course fee is relatively cheaper compared to that of other training institutes. How can I score 8 in IELTS? You can enroll in Kanan International’s IELTS training to improve your score to an 8 or higher. We have offices in Vadodara, Bardoli, Chennai, and Vapi, among other major Indian cities. The instructors are English language experts who have worked at organizations such as the British Council and IDP. Because the instructors pay close attention to the students enrolled, we keep our batch sizes modest. Can I prepare for IELTS at home? Yes, it’s possible to prepare for IELTS at home if you know what to study. The best books for IELTS general self-study are Cambridge series, that is 10 to 16. Also, you can refer to the resources available online, including those with British Council. But self-study comes with a lot of challenges. Someone who is not aware of the fundamentals of IELTS must think of enrolling himself or herself to an IELTS learning centre, such as at Kanan. Moreover, when you are in the hands of a trainer, you get to spend less time figuring out things on your own. Which part of IELTS is the hardest? For a poor listener, IELTS listening could be the hardest and for a good listener, either IELTS reading or writing could be the hardest. Most test-takers find IELTS speaking the hardest. If you think you can communicate [either speak, read, or write ] fairly well in English, then it shouldn’t be much of a problem for you. How to crack the IELTS in less than a month? It is possible to pass the IELTS in about 15 days. You may, however, require some assistance from folks beyond your network. This means you can enroll in professional IELTS lessons, such as Kanan’s IELTS training, where experienced trainers will guide you through the development of important English skills. What are the various types of IELTS in India? IELTS is currently available in two formats: paper-based and computer-delivered. You’ll need a pencil and a response sheet if you’re taking IELTS on paper. You can also take the test online from an authorized test center if you use computer-delivered IELTS. Because of the increasing pandemic, a new form of test called the IELTS Indicator test was created to make the testing procedure easier. The test is available in all four modules and can be completed from the convenience of your own home. How can I clear IELTS in the first attempt? Although this is a difficult question to answer, the choice is totally yours. The way you plan can make a big difference in whether you pass IELTS on your first try or not. It should not be difficult to pass the exam on your first attempt if you have prepared adequately ahead of time and know what is required of you. What’s the minimum IELTS score needed for Express Entry? The Express Entry System is divided into several categories. In IELTS, you need a minimum 6.0 band in each of the modules, regardless of which category you fall into. Over 140 nations and 10,000 organizations and institutions accept the IELTS [International English Language Testing System]. It is required for entrance to major colleges and universities in nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. It’s also necessary to migrate to and settle in other nations outside of the United States, such as Canada. As a result, IELTS is divided into Academic and General examinations, each of which can be used for academic or professional purposes. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of books that we believe are the finest for IELTS general exam preparation in 2022. In addition to all of this, professional advice and support may make the IELTS preparation process go more smoothly. Kanan International has specialized and certified trainers at its own IELTS coaching centers across India. Vadodara, Chennai, Bardoli, Dehradun, and Vapi are among the locations. Kanan’s teachers are seasoned educators and skilled mentors who have led over 500 IELTS classes across India. Let us know if you’d like to learn more about us and participate in one of our excellent training and learning programs. Share this post on Leave a Reply

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Why primary education” should be at the top of your list when you want to donate to a charity. School brings back a lot of bittersweet memories for many of you. The routine would get cumbersome sometimes, or boring and uninteresting. Yet, you used to wake up, trudge along to school, have the time of your lives, and return after an eventful day. Chatting excitedly with your mother about what magic you learned, your friends, sharing lunch, and that occasional scolding from your teachers; even though you didn’t realize it then, it was all fundamental in nurturing your mind and body. It played a vital role in determining who you’ve blossomed into today. Can you imagine school not being a part of your life? Quite a few times, you wish you could go back to those days right? You yearn to relive those cherished moments, reminiscing about childhood when you spent half of your time in school. The sad reality is that there are still a lot of children who do not have the opportunity to attend school. Many neither have access to primary education nor the privilege to train for better lives. They are being disadvantaged from having a wonderful, memorable childhood. Here are a few mind-numbing statistics that drive the point home: - About 258 million children and youth were out of school in 2018 — nearly one fifth of the global population in that age group. - 6 out of 10 children and adolescents are not achieving a minimum level of proficiency in reading and math Some facts and figures also suggest geographical and gender disparity in attaining primary education: - More than half of children that have not enrolled in school live in sub-Saharan Africa, and more than 85 per cent of children in sub-Saharan Africa are not learning the minimum. - Globally, around 5.5 million more girls than boys of primary school age were out of school in 2018. Isn’t that shocking? Hard to digest? It is for us as well! Let’s explain a few basics and work our way upwards. What is Education? According to the definition given in Merriam Webster dictionary, Education is: b: the knowledge and development resulting from the process of being educated. This can be roughly translated into, education is something that is essential for the overall development of a person. Why is it considered necessary to be educated? *It lays the foundation for a person’s success and gives him a sense of reliability, helps him realize his true potential, and boosts his confidence. *It paves the way for different opportunities and enables the child to explore and define a career. *It influences the socioeconomic development of an individual positively. A person with a basic education will be able to employ his knowledge to increase respect and social status immensely. The economic benefits come into place when he can use this as an instrument to establish his credibility and authority. In almost any work prospect, education is a benchmark in selecting a candidate. *It helps to eliminate poverty from an individual’s life. Armed with the weapon of sound lessons, a person can use it to their benefit. *Solid education is crucial to empowering a person to grow, stimulating curious minds, ensuring independence, improving cognition, cultivating erudite individuals, and refining various skills! It produces a well-rounded individual who possesses a sense of liberation and freedom to follow the desired path. The best environments which encourage learning are schools. Walls plastered from top to bottom with posters of the ABCs, numbers from 1 to 100, and the colours of the rainbow invite children to a classroom. Sitting in a class with peers from the same age group is vital in nurturing a child’s zeal to learning, sharing, leadership building, and understanding the values of mutual respect. Schools are the building blocks that contribute to a child’s mental, physical, and social development. Why primary education” should be at the top of your list when you want to donate to a charity The United Nations considers Quality Education as a fundamental right and categorized it as the 4th sustainable development goal. It states that: “By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.” The major aim is to provide free, quality education to all children. Do not deny the right to primary education to children, irrespective of their sex, caste and creed. What we strive for at ‘HSDF(Helpers Social Development Foundation)’ One of our keys focuses at HSDF is on providing Primary Education to underprivileged children in Nigeria. We do not want to deny this right to any child who is deprived of education just because he/she cannot afford one. One of our projects is the Back To School initiative which is aimed at encouraging less privileged children to return to schools and receive primary education. The major barrier that hinders them from learning is finance. Hence we have a constant requirement of finance to maintain a sound infrastructure and provide students with the necessary facilities for an enjoyable experience at school. Another goal of ours is to bring little girls back to school and bridge the glaring gender gap that exists. We need to tackle quite a few skeletons in the closet and we are taking it one step at a time. We would also love donations in kinds like books, shoes, school supplies and toys. Our mission is to provide the opportunity to learn to all those kids who would otherwise miss out on a chance to possess a powerful tool. We have earnest volunteers for teaching the basics to students and it has shown phenomenal results but we are always in need of more. Those passionate philanthropists travelling to Nigeria can also spend some time with our children and enjoy the first-hand experience as a volunteer tutor! We also want to develop a pragmatic approach towards our vision and have a lot of ideas brewing. There is a lot of kindness in the world and we know that our goal of delivering primary education resonates well with your vibe. Can’t wait to make a difference? This quote by Kofi Annan establishes the strength of a sound education: “Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy, and sustainable human development.” Click here to Donate bitcoin to charity Why primary education” should be at the top of your list when you want to donate to a charity in 2020-2021

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Air travel remains one of the safest and fastest means of transportation in the world especially when it comes to long journey. Even though it’s safe and fast, there are very slim chances of survival if a crash should occur. According to experts, plane crashes always occur either during takeoff or landing. There are airports where the runways are not smooth, straight and big enough for aircrafts to easily land and hence are considered to be dangerous. These types of airports require highly skillful pilots to land aircrafts. Today, Autojosh brings to you the 10 most dangerous airports in the world 10. Lukla Airport in Nepal: Tenzing–Hillary Airport, also known as Lukla Airport, is a small airport in the town of Lukla, in Khumbu, Solukhumbu District.The airport serves as the main airport for those visiting Mountain Everest. This airport has been rated as the most dangerous airport in the world for over 20 years. How the airport is nestled in between mountains and the very short length of the runway is among what makes this airport a very dangerous airport; hence very difficult to land. There are also no air traffic controllers on site, so pilots are on their own to land their aircrafts, sometimes large aircraft. According to records, there have been multitudes of crashes at the Lukla Airport which have claimed several lives. If you are the adventurous type and have ever fantasized of heading to Mountain Everest, be prepared to land in this airport. 9. Courchevel International Airport in France: Courchevel Altiport is an altiport serving Courchevel, a ski resort in the French Alps. The airfield has a very short runway of only 537 metres with a downward gradient of 18.5% which makes taking off very difficult. There is no go-around procedure for landings at Courchevel, due to the surrounding mountainous terrain. 8. Toncontin Airport, Tegucigalpa, Honduras: Toncontín International Airport or Teniente Coronel Hernán Acosta Mejía Airport is a civil and military airport located 6 km from the centre of Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Landing in this airport is a huge task for pilots because it’s sited in a mountainous area. In order for planes to prepare for the descent, they must make a quick 45-degree bank turn to reach the runway in a valley. After this bank, planes must rapidly drop in altitude, being careful not to scrape the terrain directly underneath. You may also like: See Items That Are Prohibited On Domestic Flights In Nigeria 7. Princess Juliana International Airport in St. Maarten: Princess Juliana International Airport is the main airport on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. The airport is located on the Dutch side of the island, in the country of Sint Maarten. In 2015, the airport handled 1,829,543 passengers and around 60,000 aircraft movements. The airport is notable for the beach situated just before the runway. The runway is just 2179 meters in length and it is considered dangerous to some big aircraft that requires more than 2500 meters to ensure safe landing. The airport was initially built for smaller aircraft but as soon as tourism took over, larger aircrafts became part of the regular aircrafts. 6. Paro Airport in Bhutan, Himalayan Mountains: Paro Airport is the sole international airport of the four airports in the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is 6 km from Paro in a deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu. This airport has always been ranking one of the most dangerous airports in the world. Do you know it’s only 8 pilots are qualified to land in this airstrip. The runway is only 1981 meters in length. 5. Gibraltar International: This dangerous airport is somewhere in South Europe. For this airport, it is its design feature that makes it a dangerous airport and not particularly the runway. A Street – Winston Churchill Avenue – in that area intercepts the runway. When an aircraft is about to land, the runway has to be closed with the aid of spotlights on the road telling cars to stop and allow an aircraft land. 4. McMurdo Air Station, Antarctica: Antarctica lacks airport infrastructures maybe because not many people travel to that part of the world. To land an aircraft in this region, perfect landing is highly needed or else the aircraft will run askew due to the slick ice. 3. Madeira Airport, Portugal: Madeira Airport is one of the few in the world where engineers build a runway platform in order to expand. The landing strip sits between steep cliffs and the shores of the ocean. Pilots simply don’t have enough space to land. When an expansion project was planned, designers saw that the only option was to build a series of platforms on an artificial island extending from the current runway. Over 180 columns hold the runway up which have to withstand serious shock loading during landings. 2. MCAS Futenma, Okinawa: This airport is situated in a US Marine Corps Air Station in Okinawa, Japan. The Navy and the Marine Corps rank it as the most dangerous airport in the world where F/A-18 Hornets and V-22 Osprey continuously land. The area is strategically important to the US military, which is part of the reason it maintains operation. Part of the reason this airport is so dangerous is because high-density housing sits in an area that should be cleared for emergency situations. This makes it one of the worst airports in Asia and a problem for most airlines. 1. Narsarsuaq Airport, Greenland: The airports in cold Greenland are constantly covered in ice. At only 1,800 meters and canvassed in slick ice, this runway is one of the most difficult in the world for any pilot. The weather is constantly stormy creating intense turbulence and low visibility on approach making it the worst airport in the world for both flight staff as well as passengers. Shear winds affect planes which, coupled with the icy runway. The nearby active volcano also commonly erupts sending ash into the clouds which can stall and destroy engines.

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Covid symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself? There are three main symptoms of coronavirus. If you have any of them, you should get a test. What are the symptoms? - New and continuous cough - coughing a lot for more than an hour, or having three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours - Fever - a temperature above 37.8C - Change in smell or taste - either you cannot taste or smell anything, or these senses are different to normal. Public Health England says about 85% of people with Covid will have at least one of these symptoms. People infected with new variants such as Delta may be more likely to have other symptoms, such as headache, sore throat or a runny nose, according to research from the Zoe Covid Study and an ONS survey. If you have any symptoms you should get tested as soon as possible and not leave home for any other reason. It takes five days on average from the moment you're infected for symptoms to show. Is Covid the same in everyone? No - it can affect multiple organs and has several less common symptoms. Scientists using data on the health of four million people say Covid has six sub-types: - Flu-like with no fever: Headache, loss of smell, muscle pains, cough, sore throat, chest pain, no fever - Flu-like with fever: Headache, loss of smell, cough, sore throat, hoarseness, fever, loss of appetite - Gastrointestinal: Headache, loss of smell, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, sore throat, chest pain, no cough - Fatigue (severe level one): Headache, loss of smell, cough, fever, hoarseness, chest pain, fatigue - Confusion (severe level two): Headache, loss of smell, loss of appetite, cough, fever, hoarseness, sore throat, chest pain, fatigue, confusion, muscle pain - Abdominal and respiratory (severe level three): Headache, loss of smell, loss of appetite, cough, fever, hoarseness, sore throat, chest pain, fatigue, confusion, muscle pain, shortness of breath, diarrhoea, abdominal pain Researchers think that vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps could be a sign of coronavirus in children. What about Covid toe? Some people who catch Covid develop chilblain-like lesions on their toes or fingers. It can happen to anyone, but is more common in children and teenagers. For some it's painless, but the rash can be very sore and itchy. It appears to be a side effect of the body switching into attack mode to fight off the virus. Writing in the British Journal of Dermatology, researchers say they've pinpointed which parts of the immune system are responsible, which should lead to better treatments. If I have a cough, is it definitely Covid? Lots of other viruses have similar symptoms to Covid, including flu. Public Health England says just under half of people who have one of the three main Covid symptoms will not have it. What should I do if I have Covid? If you have a positive test result you should self-isolate at home for at least 10 days from the time symptoms started. Most people will only have mild symptoms, which can be managed with pain relief (like paracetamol), bed rest and fluids. You should not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Since 16 August, people who are double jabbed (or aged under 18) don't have to self-isolate if they're identified as a close contact of a person who tests positive. When should people go to hospital? Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent serious illness, hospitalisation or death from Covid. If you are seriously unwell and you have a medical emergency you should call 999 - this includes feeling so breathless that you can't speak more than a few words. The main reason people need hospital care is for difficulty breathing where they may be given oxygen. The most seriously ill patients may require ventilation - where patients are sedated and air is pushed into their lungs. Older people, and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure), are more likely to become severely ill. Men are at slightly higher risk of dying from the virus than women.

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By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN Who are the Victims of GBV and who is most at risk? GBV can manifest in a variety of ways. Some of these include: physical violence, such as assault or slavery; emotional or psychological violence, such as verbal abuse or confinement; sexual abuse, including rape; harmful practices, like child marriage and female genital mutilation; socio-economic violence, which includes denial of resources; and sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. Gender-based violence can happen to anyone. However, it disproportionately affects women and girls. Those in crisis settings are at a double disadvantage due to their gender and their situation. Women and girls from other diverse and marginalized communities face an even greater risk where gender inequality intersects with other forms of oppression. Those at higher risk include: women and girls living with disabilities, young and adolescent girls, older women, women of ethnic minorities, refugees and migrants, et cetera. While we reference these different identities separately, each person holds multiple identities at once. For example, a woman who lives with a disability might also be an older refugee. This is why it is important to understand the concept of intersectionality — that a person faces different kinds of discrimination and risks due to a combination of their identities like gender, race, religion, age. It is crucial to understand intersectionality when working to determine and provide prevention and response services. For instance, research has found that adolescent girls living in displacement are particularly at risk of being overlooked in emergency settings, where they may fall between the cracks of child protection services and those aimed at adult women. According to the South African Police Service, 988 women were killed between April 2020 and September 2022 in incidents of gender-based violence Causes of gender-based violence Gender inequality, and the norms and beliefs that violence against women and girls is acceptable, are some of the main causes of gender-based violence. There are also many other factors that increase the risk of GBV, with women and girls living through crises experiencing an increase in both the frequency and severity of GBV. This is because the same conditions that contribute to conflict and forced displacement also accelerate GBV. These include: 1. Poverty: Research has shown that when families are pushed into poverty, harmful practices like child marriages increase. Young girls may be pulled out of education for marriage, to help with domestic tasks or to generate an income. Unemployment and economic distress in the household can increase instances of GBV, as well. 2. Breakdown of services: A collapse of community structure and the rule of law means women can find themselves without social support and protection systems in violent situations. It can also result in women and girls traveling great distances in search of food, water or fuel, further increasing the risk of sexual harassment and assault. 3. Conflict and war: Rising numbers of conflicts globally are driving an increase in conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). Without the rule of law, CRSV is often carried out with impunity. Armed forces may use rape as a weapon of war. Other forms of CRSV include sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilization, forced marriage and other forms of sexual violence. 4. Displacement: Women living in refugee camps and other temporary accommodation can face safety issues that put them at greater risk. This can include having no locks on bathroom doors, joint male and female facilities, and inadequate lighting. Women living as refugees may have to find new livelihoods, which can lead to an increased risk of exploitation. Displaced women and girls in emergencies are often less visible. They’re not always included in national surveys or reports, which means their needs go unmet. 5. Stress in the home: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence women experience in humanitarian settings. Diverse research suggest that IPV and child maltreatment and abuse occur more frequently when families experience an inability to meet their basic needs, alcohol and substance abuse and inconsistent income. Effects of gender-based violence Violence has a long-lasting effect on survivors and their families. Impacts can range from physical harm to long-term emotional distress to fatalities. Rape and sexual assault can result in unwanted pregnancies, complications during pregnancy and birth, and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Women are disproportionately affected by violence and gender inequalities, rendering violence against women a significant public health problem. In countries with high HIV prevalence, violence against women is common, and studies have shown that women who experience violence, sexual or physical, are at higher risk of acquiring HIV. Therefore, addressing violence is necessary to curtail the HIV epidemic. There is a clear need to scale up efforts across a range of sectors, both for violence prevention and to provide necessary services for women experiencing violence. READ ALSO: Osigwe facilitates with newly conferred SANs Social and economic fallout from GBV can lead to a loss of livelihood and increased gender inequalities in the long term. Reporting or seeking services for GBV can lead to further threats of violence, social stigma and ostracization. GBV is also a key barrier to women and girls accessing other life-saving services, such as food, shelter and healthcare. Crises are not short-term occurrences. Climate-related disasters can create recurrent crises and many women and girls who are forcibly displaced can end up living in temporary accommodation for years. This exposes women and girls to GBV for a longer period and it can draw out and compound the effects of such violence for decades, hampering long-term resilience and empowerment. Justice for victims of Gender-Based Violence Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by a competent national tribunal for acts violating the fundamental rights granted to him by the Constitution or by law. Article 8 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) enshrines the right of every victim of human rights abuse to an effective remedy for the harm done to them, and as such it creates a requirement for states to ensure that victims are able to access the justice system to seek redress. Access to justice is fundamental to the protection of women’s rights and makes the realization of all other rights for women and girls possible, including the right to live free from discrimination and inequality. The Nigerian authorities have stepped up their efforts to ensure that the criminal justice response to Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) is comprehensive, timely, and compliant with international human rights standards and the rule of law, while also operationalizing important legislation and policy tools, such as the Violence Against Persons’ Prohibition (VAPP) Act, 2015. The Federal Ministry of Justice (FMoJ) established a Sexual and Gender Based Violence Response Unit in May 2021 to review laws and policies related to SGBV offences with a view to streamlining procedures to ensure access to justice for victims of SGBV – through both prosecution and alternative dispute resolution – and to help build the capacity of prosecutors, judges and law enforcement officers to handle such cases. Many State-judiciaries have begun to create special courts in tackling the offence of GBV offences. For instance, the Lagos State High Court has since designated the Special Offences Court and the Sexual Offences Court for prosecuting crimes related to GBV. Also, in March 2022, the judiciary of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) further built on this initiative by designating six High Court judges to preside over SGBV cases, in order to prioritize the hearing of SGBV cases, to provide tailored protection to victims, and to ensure the effective prosecution of offenders. Other courts need to replicate and improve upon these initiatives. Section 34 of Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) provides that every individual is entitled to respect for the dignity of his/her person and accordingly no person shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment. The Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act, 2015 which was enacted to prohibit all forms of violence in private and public life is a commendable piece of legislation. It provides the maximum protection and offer effective remedies for victims, punishment of offenders and for other matters relating thereto. This Act is only applicable in FCT Abuja, however, some States which include Anambra, Bauchi, Enugu, Kaduna and Oyo have also passed it into their own laws. Section 44 of the said Act empowers the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) as a regulatory body mandated to administer the provisions of the law and to collaborate with the appropriate stakeholders. The Protection Against Domestic Violence Law of Lagos State (PADVL), in its Section 1 provides that “no person shall commit domestic violence against any person under the Law”. This law is only applicable in Lagos State. By virtue of this Law, the Magistrate Court or High Court in Lagos State have the jurisdiction to hear and to determine criminal matters arising from this Law. The Court is also statutorily empowered to grant interim protective orders in favour of a person who is being abused. These are few other laws of other States in Nigeria regulating Gender-Based Violence.

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- From Alexander the Great to 70 ce - From the Arab conquest to 1900 - From 1900 to 1948 - Palestine and the Palestinians (1948–67) - Diverging histories for Palestinian Arabs - The Arab-Israeli war of 1967 and its consequences - Negotiations, violence, and incipient self-rule Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Palestine, area of the eastern Mediterranean region, comprising parts of modern Israel and the Palestinian territories of the Gaza Strip (along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea) and the West Bank (west of the Jordan River). The term Palestine has been associated variously and sometimes controversially with this small region, which some have asserted also includes Jordan. Both the geographic area designated by the name and the political status of it have changed over the course of some three millennia. The region (or at least a part of it) is also known as the Holy Land and is held sacred among Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Since the 20th century it has been the object of conflicting claims of Jewish and Arab national movements, and the conflict has led to prolonged violence and, in several instances, open warfare. The word Palestine derives from Philistia, the name given by Greek writers to the land of the Philistines, who in the 12th century bce occupied a small pocket of land on the southern coast, between modern Tel Aviv–Yafo and Gaza. The name was revived by the Romans in the 2nd century ce in “Syria Palaestina,” designating the southern portion of the province of Syria, and made its way thence into Arabic, where it has been used to describe the region at least since the early Islamic era. After Roman times the name had no official status until after World War I and the end of rule by the Ottoman Empire, when it was adopted for one of the regions mandated to Great Britain; in addition to an area roughly comprising present-day Israel and the West Bank, the mandate included the territory east of the Jordan River now constituting the Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan, which Britain placed under an administration separate from that of Palestine immediately after receiving the mandate for the territory. The name Palestine has long been in popular use as a general term to denote a traditional region, but this usage does not imply precise boundaries. The perception of what constitutes Palestine’s eastern boundary has been especially fluid, although the boundary frequently has been perceived as lying east of the Jordan River, extending at times to the edge of the Arabian Desert. In contemporary understanding, however, Palestine is generally defined as a region bounded on the east by the Jordan River, on the north by the border between modern Israel and Lebanon, on the west by the Mediterranean Sea (including the coast of Gaza), and on the south by the Negev, with its southernmost extension reaching the Gulf of Aqaba. The strategic importance of the area is immense: through it pass the main roads from Egypt to Syria and from the Mediterranean to the hills beyond the Jordan River. Settlement depends closely on water, which is almost never abundant. Precipitation, which arrives in the cool half of the year, decreases in amount in general from north to south and from the coast inland. Perennial rivers are few, and the shortage of water is aggravated by the porous nature of the limestone rocks over much of the country. Coastal lowlands of varying widths front the Mediterranean. The most northerly is the Plain of ʿAkko (Acre), which extends with a breadth of 5 to 9 miles (8 to 14 km) for about 20 miles (32 km) from the Lebanon border in the north to the Carmel promontory, in Israel, in the south, where it narrows to a mere 600 feet (180 metres). Farther southward the lowland opens out rapidly into the Plain of Sharon, about 8 miles (13 km) wide and extending south to the latitude of Tel Aviv–Yafo. Once covered with marshes, the Sharon plain was reclaimed in the post-Exilic and Hellenistic period and is now a settled area. Fields and fruit groves are laid out between scattered sandstone ridges, on which villages have grown up. South of the spur of low hills that approaches the coast at about Yafo (Jaffa), the plain widens into a fertile region known in biblical times as Philistia, a district of orange groves, irrigated orchards, and fields of grain. Farther northward the Plain of Esdraelon (ʿEmeq Yizreʿel), formed by subsidence along lines of faults, separates the hills of southern Galilee from the mountains of Samaria. The plain, 16 miles (26 km) wide at most, narrows to the northwest, where the Qishon River breaks through to the Plain of ʿAkko, and to the southeast, where the Ḥarod River—which rises at the Spring of Ḥarod—has carved the plain into the side of the Jordan Valley. Covered with rich basaltic soils washed down from the Galilean hills, Esdraelon is important both for its fertility and for the great highway it opens from the Mediterranean to the lands across the Jordan. The maritime plain connects with Esdraelon by the pass of Megiddo and several lesser routes between the mountain spurs of Carmel and Gilboaʿ. The hill country of Galilee is better-watered and more thickly wooded than that of Samaria or Judaea. North of the Bet Netofa Valley (Plain of Asochis) is Upper Galilee, with elevations of 4,000 feet (1,200 metres), a scrub-covered limestone plateau that is thinly populated. To the south, Lower Galilee—with its highest peak, Mount Tabor (1,929 feet [588 metres])—is a land of east-west ridges enclosing sheltered vales like that of Nazareth, with rich basaltic soils. Samaria, the region of the ancient kingdom of Israel, is a hilly district extending from the Plain of Esdraelon to the latitude of Ramallah. Its mountains—Carmel, Gilboaʿ, Aybāl (Ebal), and Al-Ṭūr (Gerizim)—are lower than those of Upper Galilee, while its basins, notably those of the ʿArrābah Plain and Nablus, are wider and more gently contoured than their equivalents in Judaea. Samaria is easily approached from the coast across the Plain of Sharon and from the Jordan by the Fāriʿah valley. The city of Jerusalem has expanded rapidly along the mountain ridges. From Ramallah in the north to Beersheba in the south, the high plateau of Judaea is a rocky wilderness of limestone, with rare patches of cultivation, as found around Al-Bīrah and Hebron. It is separated from the coastal plain by a longitudinal fosse and a belt of low hills of soft chalky limestone, about 5 to 8 miles (8 to 13 km) wide, known as Ha-Shefela. The Judaean plateau falls abruptly to the Jordan Valley, which is approached with difficulty along the wadis Qelt and Muqalliq. The Jordan Valley is a deep rift valley that varies in width from 1.5 to 14 miles (2.5 to 22 km). In its northern section the bed of the drained Lake Ḥula and of Lake Tiberias (the Sea of Galilee) are blocked by natural dams of basalt. Descending to about 1,310 feet (400 metres) below sea level—the lowest land depth on the Earth’s surface—the valley is exceedingly dry and hot, and cultivation is restricted to irrigated areas or rare oases, as at Jericho or at ʿEn Gedi by the shore of the Dead Sea. The Negev, a desertlike region, is triangular in shape with the apex at the south. It extends from Beersheba in the north, where 8 inches (200 mm) or more of precipitation falls annually and grain is grown, to the port city of Elat on the Red Sea, in the extremely arid south. It is bounded by the Sinai Peninsula on the west and the northern extension of the Great Rift Valley on the east. William Charles Brice Rashid Ismail KhalidiPeople The social geography of modern Palestine, especially the area west of the Jordan River, has been greatly affected by the dramatic political changes and wars that have brought this small region to the attention of the world. In the early 21st century, Israeli Jews constituted roughly half of the population west of the Jordan, while Palestinian Arabs—Muslim, Christian, and Druze—and other smaller minorities accounted for the rest. The Jewish population is increasingly composed of persons born in Israel itself, although millions of immigrants have arrived since the founding of the State of Israel in 1948. The Arab population is descended from Arabs who lived in the area during the mandate period and, in most cases, for centuries before that time. The majority of both Jews and Arabs are now urbanized. According to Jewish nationalists (Zionists), Judaism constitutes a basis for both religious and national (ethnic) identity. Palestinian nationalists usually emphasize that their shared identity as Arabs transcends the religious diversity of their community. Both Muslim Arabs, constituting about 18 percent of the Israeli population, and Christian Arabs, about 2 percent, identify themselves in the first instance as Arabs. The Arab majority resident in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip and the still larger number of Arab Palestinians living outside the area (many in nearby countries such as Lebanon) have strongly opposed Israeli control and feared an eventual annexation of the West Bank and Gaza by Israel. Many ideological Jewish Israeli settlers support such an annexation and think those lands properly belong to Israel. In 2005 Arab concerns were partially assuaged when Israel completed its withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and handed over control of the territory to the Palestinians, but the Israeli settlement population in the West Bank nearly doubled between 2005 and 2019. Both Zionists and Palestinian Arab nationalists have at various times since the 19th century claimed rightful possession of the area west of the Jordan River. The rivalry between the two groups and their claims have been major causes of the numerous Arab-Israeli conflicts and the continuing crises in the region. Some members of each group still make such sweeping and mutually exclusive claims to complete control of the area, whereas others are more willing to seek a peaceful compromise solution. Rashid Ismail Khalidi The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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In our hectic day-to-day lives, it’s easy to overlook the small signals our bodies send us. But it’s important to pay attention to them because they can help keep us healthy and happy. Here are 12 signs your body is giving you important alerts that you shouldn’t ignore: 1. Persistent fatigue Listen to your body’s signals and focus on rest when you need it most. 2. Digestive discomfort Food intolerances, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), or gastrointestinal infections can be symptoms of digestive problems. Bloating, gurgling, constipation, or diarrhea can all be symptoms of digestive issues. Tracking your food and symptom intake can help you identify triggers. 3. Chronic pain If you are experiencing continuous pain in your joints, muscles, or anywhere else on your body, it could be a sign of inflammation, injury, or an underlying medical condition such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. Talk to your doctor for a thorough assessment and treatment. 4. Frequent headaches Identifying triggers and managing stress can help alleviate symptoms. 5. Unexplained weight changes Talk to your doctor for an assessment and proper treatment. 6. Skin Issues Acne, eczema, or psoriasis can be a sign of an underlying imbalance, allergies, or sensitivities. Monitor your skin for changes and seek professional help if needed. 7. Changes in urination Signs such as more frequent urination, pain, or a change in urine color or smell could be a sign of UTIs, dehydration, or kidney disease. Ensure you drink plenty of fluids and seek medical help if symptoms persist. Flaky scalp is one of the most common skin conditions, and when it’s accompanied by hair loss, it could be a sign that you’re lacking essential vitamins and nutrients. Low levels of zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, and iron can lead to this common skin condition. 9. Wrinkly hands and fingers Wrinkles on our bodies are a natural and healthy part of getting older, and we tend to get prunes on our fingers when we spend too much time in water. However, when our hands look increasingly wrinkly and lose elasticity faster than other parts of the body, it could be that our body is sending us a message. If you don’t see any signs of wrinkles on your fingers, it could be dehydration, poor blood flow, or a thyroid issue. 10. Mood Swing changes in mood, such as anger, anxiety, or depression, can be a sign of hormonal imbalance, stress, or mental health issues. Take care of yourself and seek help from family, friends, or a mental health professional if needed. 11. Persistent allergies Chronic Allergy or Severe Allergic Reactions to Foods, Environmental Triggers, or Medications may be a sign of an underlying hypersensitivity or immune system disorder. It is important to identify triggers and seek treatment. 12. Difficulty concentrating Struggling to focus, memory lapses or brain fog may be signs of stress, sleep deprivation, nutritional deficiencies, or underlying health conditions like ADHD or cognitive impairment. Prioritize self-care, and adequate sleep, and seek professional evaluation if symptoms persist. A Word From GetMe Treated It’s important to listen to your body’s signals to stay healthy and address potential issues before they become more serious. If you notice any of these signs and symptoms, don’t ignore them. Talk to your healthcare provider for a thorough assessment, diagnosis, and customized treatment plan that works best for you. When you prioritize self-care and proactive health care, you’ll be able to live a healthier and more fulfilling life. Your body knows what’s best for you, so listen carefully and take action when it’s necessary to support your overall health. 12 Signs Your Body Is Giving You Important Alerts FAQs How do you know when your body is telling you something? Changes in vision, speech, gait, thinking, or communication, chest pain, or difficulty breathing Will your body let you know if something is wrong? The human body is incredible; it sends signals or signs to tell us when it’s time to pay attention. These signals can be subtle, and when they happen daily, we may think they’re normal for us and just deal with the symptoms. Why do I feel like something is medically wrong with me? Hypochondria is a kind of anxiety disorder How do you listen to what your body is telling you? You need to create some time and space to listen Does your body send signals? Neurons are tiny cells in the nervous system that transmit signals from the brain, across the spinal cord, and to nerves throughout the body. What is the most critical part of your body? When should I be concerned? If you have a fever that’s dangerously high, constant vomiting, or unbearable pain, it’s a sign that something is wrong and you need to see a doctor. Other Helpful Blog Posts: - How Much You Have To Run To Improve Health Care Quality - How To Use Turmeric Powder For Your Health - Nimba Zucchini Plant Leaves Health Benefits - How To Change Unhealthy Eating Habits - What Are The Health Benefits Of Pawpaw Seed - Why Is Oatmeal Not A Healthy Breakfast? - The Unknown Health Benefits Of Playing Sports

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A computer network is a set of computers connected together for the purpose of sharing resources. The most common resource shared today is connection to the Internet. Other shared resources can include a printer or a file server. The Internet itself can be considered a computer network. Refers to building, creating, and an maintaining websites. Technically, a web designer only designs website interfaces using HTML and CSS. A web developer may be involved in designing a website, but may also write web scripts in languages such as PHP and ASP. Mobile app development is the act or process by which a mobile app is developed for mobile devices, such as personal digital assistants, enterprise digital assistants or mobile phones. The user is often the focus of interaction with their device, and the interface entails components of both hardware and software. This are some of the reason why you should choose Imt computer as your trainer. To make it easy we allow installmental payment which the first initial payment should be around 50 - 60% of the cost of the course. We provide you with quality training that is up to date and prepare you for the certification exam for any course We believe in learn by doing theory which mean it's a practical oriented class. We are organize and create a learnable enivronment for you to learn. Yes we are a training school that has been in existence for over 18years. We always have a good relationship with our student even after their course they still keep intouch with us. This are feedback from out student and customer about us.

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Industrial Equipment Soundproofing Industrial Soundproofing Material Acoustic Industrial Enclosure Generators are often noisy an effective solution is often required to suppress the noise emitted from them. Generator noise is usually a nuisance because they are sitting on comparatively lightweight structures, therefore soundproofing industrial machines like generators is important. Whether these generator runs continuously in power applications or only occasionally in standby mode, generator operating sound levels must be reduced to comply with local, state or federal ordinances. Maximum permitted overall noise levels range from 45 dB(A) to 72 dB(A), depending on location and zoning. Since untreated generator set noise levels can approach 100 dB(A) or more, both the location of the generator set and noise mitigation take on great importance. The best way to soundproof and to reduce any noise from a generator regardless of size is to enclose it within a floor mounted acoustic industrial enclosure. For best results the industrial equipment soundproofing enclosure should be as large as possible to allow less heat buildup and also to be more effective at reducing the noise output from reaching other areas and acoustically isolating the pump to contain structure borne sound being transmitted from where it is mounted. Generator Noise Sources: Cooling fan noise Noise measurements should be made using a sound level meter and an octave band filter set, at a minimum, to allow for more detailed analysis by acoustical consultants. Depending on the current sound levels of the generators and your noise reduction goals, an abatement solution with industrial soundproofing material can be determined. In most applications a industrial sound deadening material enclosure will meet your sound reduction needs. This is a two to four sided enclosure with or without a roof. Typically a frame and track is constructed to suspend the industrial equipment soundproofing material. The industrial sound deadening material is a composite material bonding mass loaded vinyl with an acoustical absorber and faced with a vinyl diamond stitched facing. Using our industrial soundproofing solutions to construct a 4-sided noise control system will significantly reduce sound. The noise reduction to be expected is a range of 20 to 40 decibels. The better the weight of acoustic blankets and amount of industrial soundproofing material used (the surface area) all factor into your sound reduction numbers. Ensuring all corners and edges are tight and that there are no gaps is a major factor. The size of the acoustic industrial enclosure in which the amount of surface area that is available to dissipate and contain the noise is the other major factor. Besides, it can also be used as temporary outdoor fencing.

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1. Rich in antioxidants Several studies have confirmed that raw and unprocessed green coffee beans have 100% pure chlorogenic acid (CGA), which is basically a caffeic acid ester with strong antioxidant properties. They can control glucose levels in the bloodstream and prevent skin cells from being damaged. 2. Increase metabolism. The chlorogenic acid present in green coffee beans is also known as a metabolism enhancer. It greatly increases the basal metabolic rate (BMR) of our body, which minimizes the excessive release of glucose from the liver to the blood. Due to lack of glucose, our body begins to burn stored fat cells to meet glucose requirements. Therefore, pure green coffee beans increase our ability to burn fat and eventually help us eliminate excess weight. 3. Help burn extra fat These grains also contain a large amount of cellulose. It is a certain type of algae loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. Therefore, it helps maintain nutrient levels in our body. In unison, it stimulates our body’s metabolism so we can burn unwanted fat and calories quickly 4. Suppresses appetite If you suffer from frequent hunger attacks, coffee beans can help you a lot. Being a strong and effective appetite suppressant, it can control our cravings and prevents us from overeating. Then, our body begins to burn fat deposits and we get rid of the extra weight. 5. Treat diabetes These pure green beans are also able to treat type 2 diabetes successfully. Its extract is known to reduce high blood sugar levels, while accelerating weight loss. Both are essential to cure Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. 6. Reduce bad cholesterol levels. Our cholesterol levels can be controlled considerably with green coffee beans. Low density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as “bad cholesterol”, is the main culprit that makes us vulnerable to fatal cardiovascular disorders, including cardiac arrest. Studies have shown that it can be prevented by regularly consuming green coffee extract. 7. Help improve blood circulation High blood pressure can lead to several fatal diseases, such as stroke, heart failure, chronic kidney failure, etc. But researchers have discovered the presence of a very active and potent aspirin-like ingredient in green coffee beans that imposes a positive impact on our blood. Glasses preventing platelets from clustering. As a result, our arteries do not harden and the blood circulation throughout our body greatly improves. 8. Used for natural detoxification Green coffee bean extract is a natural “detox.” It cleanses our liver to release it from toxins, harmful cholesterols, unnecessary fats, etc. As the liver detoxifies, its functions improve greatly, which eventually improves our metabolism and improves our overall health. 9. Increase energy. Due to the presence of a large amount of caffeine, green coffee beans can be used as an excellent energy booster. They can raise our energy level and keep us active throughout the day. 10. Reduce the effect of free radicals. The chlorogenic acid present in green coffee beans can reduce the effects of free radicals in our body up to 10 times more than regular green tea. As the grains do not roast, there are other antioxidant agents of the polyphenol family, folic acid, etc., which slow down the aging process and give us a young skin. 11. Improve the immune system These coffee beans are highly effective in improving our immune system. Due to the appearance of powerful free radical destroyers, they can help our body eliminate all kinds of toxic and harmful elements. Consequently, we can get rid of dull and acne-prone skin. 12. Help stop the appearance of signs of aging. It is also known that green coffee beans retain high levels of volatile materials, since they do not need to undergo the roasting procedure. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), theophylline, epigallocatechin gallate, etc. These are some of the ingredients that can help us maintain skin health and prevent the appearance of wrinkles. 13. Help moisturize the skin. In addition to antioxidant agents, green coffee beans are also rich in fatty acids and esters, among them arahydic acid, linoleic acid and oleic acid, which nourish and hydrate our skin to stop sagging, discoloration and other damage. serious. 14. Eliminate substances that damage the hair. The antioxidant content of green coffee beans is equally beneficial for our hair. As it helps us fight everything toxic and harmful, our hair remains strong, healthy and beautiful. 15. Fight baldness. Androgenetic alopecia, also called “female pattern hair loss” can also be cured with green coffee beans. The extract of these beans can significantly increase the growth and thickness of our hair strands.

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Why study Masters in Canada and where & how to study it at affordable rate; find out top Canadian schools offering masters programs, admission requirements and other information. Canada is quickly acquiring a reputation as an excellent place for overseas students to continue their study. It attracts a large number of international students due to the high level of education and excellent work chances following graduation. Because of the great number of international students, the country is culturally diverse, allowing them to enjoy a very enriching experience. The country is regarded for providing high-quality education as well as some flexibility to assist pupils in adjusting to their new environment. - Read also; Work while studying in Canada Why study Masters in Canada? Why should you study in Canada especially for Masters? In Canada, a master’s degree is typically a one-to-two-year program that includes regular classroom interactions and the exchange of new ideas. The program’s curriculum will vary depending on the student’s chosen field of study or subject. Here are a few compelling reasons to get a master’s degree in Canada; 1. Variety of educational opportunities Universities in Canada provide a diverse range of educational possibilities through a variety of programs. List educational establishments Students can follow the traditional route, or they can take the alternative route. Attend formal universities and colleges, or choose a Cegep or polytechnic instead. Depending on their hobbies and long-term objectives. The people of Canada are known for their friendliness and hospitality. The faculty and students go beyond that to help international students adapt to their new environments, which are critical for their growth. 3. Job opportunities Because of the significant investment the Canadian government has made in higher education, students hold eminent positions in renowned global companies and organizations. Although a person with an MSc or MBA from Canada averages $81,000 – $85,000, while his salary will vary by students’ field of expertise. In Canada, studying is cheaper than in other English speaking nations; especially in the U.S., where CAD 40,000 costs a master degree and 80 thousand CAD. Not only are Canadian universities affordable, they also provide various funding opportunities, including full bursaries and bursaries. If you study in the country, they also provide cheap accommodation in addition to low tuition fees for students. 5. Top-notch universities The vast majority of Canadian universities are regarded among the best in the world. Students can even work part-time while pursuing a degree from a prominent Canadian university. Because Canada’s population is so diverse, the country has two official languages: English and French. This includes both French and English. Students studying in Canada can take advantage of a variety of benefits. This is an opportunity for them to learn a new language and expand their professional options. 7. Research opportunities Universities in Canada are also noted for their large research and development initiatives. Students will be able to participate in ground-breaking research initiatives in a range of fields, including medical, technology, and business. Top Canadian Universities for Masters Studies Engineering, business, economics, history, and medicine are just a few of the subjects where students can acquire a master’s degree in Canada. Which institution is best for a student considering their career plan depends on the sort of program he or she wants to pursue and the city in which he or she wants to live. Here are some of the most populous Canadian cities to consider; According to the QS World University Rankings, the following are the top Canadian universities; S.no. University Ranking Location 1 University of Toronto 25 Toronto 2 McGill University 31 Montréal 3 University of British Columbia 45 Vancouver 4 University dé Montréal 118 Montréal 5 University of Alberta 119 Edmonton 6 McMaster University 144 Ontario 7 University of Waterloo 166 Ontario 8 Western University 203 Ontario 9 Queen’s University 246 Kingston 10 University of Calgary 246 Alberta Application requirements for Master’s in Canada Because of the increasing popularity of Canadian universities, admittance to these institutions is extremely tough. Students should extensively review their university’s website for information on application deadlines and procedures. Depending on the university and degree, the application requirements will vary. A general list of documents required by Canadian universities for a master’s program can be found here; - Completed application form - Payment receipt of application fee - Previous academic transcripts - Bachelor’s degree - 2-3 letters of recommendation - Personal essays or portfolio - Scholarship proof (if any) - Language proficiency test scores Masters in Canada – Eligibility criteria While the eligibility criteria vary greatly depending on the university and the student’s selected program, some common ones must be fulfilled before applying; Test score requirements for master’s program in Canada Depending on their program requirements, students need to provide scores for competitive admission exams such as GMAT and GRE. Students must also achieve a minimum IELTS and TOEFL score to be considered by any Canadian university. - GMAT: Minimum 550 At least 1100 (Verbal and quantitative combined) Minimum 3.5 in the analytical writing section - TOEFL: At least 90 for iBT 237 for CBT - IELTS: 6.5 to 7.0 - Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (65-70%) - Minimum work experience of 1 to 2 years for certain programs. Conclusion on How to Study Masters in Canada Thanks to its integrated education system and multi-faceted curriculum, Canada is quickly becoming a target for international students. The hassle-free and welcome immigration system makes the whole process for students very convenient. Students can take a part-time job while completing a master’s degree. Students can even apply for a job permit after graduation while their permission remains valid. This gives them the opportunity to implement the concepts they have learned during their graduation and gain valuable work experience. As a result, obtaining a master’s degree in Canada will provide you with a globally recognized degree as well as considerable worldwide exposure at a low cost. Share on Social Media

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Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has alerted Nigerians of the increasing incidents of fraud across social media platforms. This is in line with the NCC functions and objectives under the Nigerian Communications Act (NCA) 2003, to promote and protect the interests of telecom consumers. The NCC, in a statement signed by Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, Director, Public Affairs, advised telecom consumers to be alert and wary of the wiles of fraudsters in order not to fall victim to their antics. The NCC said that the latest scam sometimes take the form of fraudulent phone calls, known as vishing. It explained that with this method, the the intention of the fraudster is to gain access to the targeted cunsumer’s personal social media account or other identity resources to perpetrate fraud. “Vishing is a form of Phishing which is punishable under Section 32 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention etc.) Act of 2015,” NCC explained. The Commission said that these forms of fraud which have become increasingly popular, typically begins with a phone call from fraudsters requesting the call receiver to perform a certain task for the caller. It said by doing this, the call enables the caller (the fraudster) to swiftly takeover the social media account of an individual or group. NCC says it becomes important to post the recording online to educate the Nigerians about how these rampaging fraudsters play tricks on people to defraud them. “Kindly visit the Commission’s Twitter Handles (@ngcomcommission or @consumersncc) to listen to the tape and other updates in this regard,” the commission advised. NCC, however, assures telecom consumers that all the numbers used to carry out these fraudulent activities are under investigation and that thereafter, “appropriate actions will be taken in that regard as prescribed by relevant laws.” NCC warned that telecom consumers must not give out any information about their accounts to unknown persons who pose as representatives of known organisations. “In order to ensure that telecom networks are not used to perpetrate crimes, the Commission appeals to all telecom consumers to forward complaints on suspected fraudulent calls to the Commission through our email at email@example.com.” the Commission said. The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.

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The economic landscape in Kenya took a significant hit on Monday as the country’s currency, the shilling, reached an unprecedented low of 150 shillings to the US dollar, as reported by central bank data. The situation is exacerbating the economic challenges faced by this East African nation, which is grappling with high levels of inflation and a substantial debt burden. A Year-Long Decline: Kenyan Shilling’s Value Erodes Over the past year, the value of the Kenyan shilling has been steadily eroding, marking a distressing trend. The currency has experienced a loss of nearly 24% of its value against the US dollar. This continuous depreciation has caused growing concerns among citizens and economists alike. Central Bank’s Official Figures Tell a Grim Tale Official data from the Central Bank of Kenya confirmed that, as of Monday, the exchange rate stood at 150 shillings to a single US dollar. What’s more, reports suggest that in recent weeks, several commercial banks and currency exchange bureaux had already reached or even exceeded this ominous exchange rate. The Root Causes of the Shilling’s Fall Economists and financial experts are pointing to several factors behind this alarming plunge. Ken Gichinga, Chief Economist at the research firm Mentoria Economics, asserts that the primary driver of this decline is the strengthening of the US dollar. He cites the recent upheaval in the Middle East as a key factor, explaining that it has spurred investors to seek safe havens, with the US dollar being a prime choice. Additionally, the high yields offered by US Treasury bonds have also attracted investments away from emerging markets like Kenya. Impacts on the Economy: Soaring Costs and Growing Debt The repercussions of the Kenyan shilling’s depreciation are felt in various sectors. Import costs are surging, leading to higher prices for goods and services, and exacerbating the existing inflationary pressures. Furthermore, the country’s substantial debt load, which had exceeded 10.1 trillion shillings (approximately 64.4 billion euros) by the end of June, according to Treasury data, continues to loom large. This figure represents about two-thirds of Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP). The increasing cost of servicing this debt, particularly to international creditors like China, is becoming a mounting financial burden for the Kenyan government. To make matters more challenging, debt repayment obligations are due to commence in July. As Kenya grapples with the challenges posed by this economic turmoil, the government faces the onerous task of stabilizing the currency and addressing the broader economic issues that have contributed to this precarious situation. Leave a Reply

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Global health charity Marie Stopes said Wednesday it had recalled hundreds of thousands of faulty condoms on sale in Uganda, where HIV rates are among the highest in the world. The recall followed a warning from Uganda’s National Drug Authority that the Life Guard brand condoms had failed manufacturing “quality tests” because they contained holes and may burst. The affected condoms were manufactured by India-based MHL Healthcare in April 2019 and have an expiry date of April 2024, the government regulator said. Marie Stopes Uganda spokesman David Kamu told AFP on Wednesday that the two affected batches each contained “around 400,000” condoms. Earlier reports had suggested millions of condoms could have been involved but NDA spokesman Fred Ssekyana told AFP the figure was below one million. Marie Stopes Uganda said more than half of the condoms of concern had been recalled. “While the LifeGuard brand follows strict quality controls, unfortunately two recent batches have fallen short of the quality we demand,” the charity’s country director, Carole Sekimpi, said in a statement Tuesday. Marie Stopes is the largest and most specialised sexual reproductive health organisation in Uganda, the charity says on its website. According to UNAIDS, 1.4 million Ugandans are living with HIV. Last year 53,000 people were newly infected with the disease in the East African country, the UN agency said.

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The Federal Ministry of Health has released two sets of public service advertising targeting second hand smokers. The advert narrates that about 10% of the 6 million annual tobacco-related deaths are those of people who do not directly smoke a cigarette or use tobacco. The first video shows people moving on as others smoke in prohibited public places and it ended with a poignant message “Tobacco Kills. Pay Attention! Don’t trivialize second-hand smoke.” The second video is about how tobacco exposes individuals to harmful diseases such as lung cancer over time. A wheezing sound could be overheard which fades gradually till the hospital life support beep. It says Tobacco is the major cause of all cancer and that it kills but only a matter of time. Data from Nigeria’s 2012 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) show that 4.5 million adults in Nigeria (5.6%) currently use tobacco products out of which 4.1 million are men and almost 0.5 million women. In addition, 6.4 million adults (29.3%) are exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke when visiting restaurants, hotels and other public settings. Of the adults surveyed, 82.4% believe that smoking causes serious illness. “Tell those people who are smoking it is dangerous. Tell the next person that is smoking in the vehicle or other public place that it is illegal,” Health Minister, Prof. Adewole remarked during the launching of the #TobaccoFreeNigeria communications campaign. Ad 1: https://youtu.be/wF0OKsO3z2A Ad 2: https://youtu.be/uPNTSEYTuK8

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Finding a diet plan that is effective and efficient in a world of health and fitness has become essential. In our quest to live a healthier life, we often take different paths that promise different results. The 3-Week Diet Plan is a comprehensive plan designed to achieve lasting changes in 21 days. This blog will explore the key aspects of the 3-Week Diet Plan. We will examine its benefits and features as well as how it could revolutionize your lifestyle. Understanding the 3-Week Diet Plan The 3-Week Diet Plan is a structured program that guides individuals on a journey of transformation over three weeks. This plan is different from the typical quick-fix diets, which promise immediate results without addressing long-term sustainability. The 3-Week Diet Plan, created by fitness expert Brian Flatt focuses on four key components: dietary changes, regular exercise and willpower, as well as proper supplementation. 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The stories are often a testament to the transformations that have occurred, but also the improved confidence, energy levels, and overall well-being. - Sarah’s Story Sarah, a professional who was struggling with weight, decided to try the 3-Week Diet Plan. Structured meal plans and efficient exercises fit seamlessly into Sarah’s routine. In only three weeks she lost 12 pounds and experienced a surge in energy that she had not felt for years. She was also empowered to continue making healthier choices after the 21-day plan. - Mark’s Transformation. Mark, a father, was eager to get back in shape after neglecting his health for years. He was attracted to the 3-Week Diet Plan because it focused on holistic health. Mark lost 18 pounds with the help of the 3-week Diet Plan. He also gained a greater appreciation for mindfulness. Accept the Change The 3-Week Diet Plan does not offer a quick fix, nor is it a crash diet. It’s more of a roadmap for transformation. 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