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0.995962	I greatly love the taste of the coffee that was served for me. It tastes better and good. Also, the food was tasty, and the staff was very friendly. The ambiance was very cozy and comfortable. It was truly nice to meet you in my morning. I would recommend it and will visit again. Thank you so much. See you soon!
0.999513	A process or algorithm which is a set of rules that specify the mathematical steps needed to encipher or decipher data. A cryptographic key (a string of numbers or characters), or keys. The algorithm uses the key to select one relationship between plaintext and ciphertext out of the many possible relationships the algorithm provides. The selected relationship determines the composition of the algorithm's result. ICSF supports two main types of cryptographic processes: Symmetric, or secret key, algorithms, in which the same key value is used in both the encryption and decryption calculations. Asymmetric, or public key, algorithms, in which a different key is used in the decryption calculation than was used in the encryption calculation. Secret key cryptography Secret key cryptography uses a conventional algorithm such as the Data Encryption Standard (DES) algorithm or the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm that are supported by ICSF. Another term for secret key cryptography is symmetric cryptography. To have intelligent cryptographic communications between two parties who are using a conventional algorithm, this criteria must be satisfied: Both parties must use the same cryptographic algorithm. The cryptographic key that the sending party uses to encipher the data must be available to the receiving party to decipher the data. Figure 1 is a simplified illustration of the cryptographic components that are needed to encipher and decipher data in a secret key cryptographic system. In this system, Tom and Linda have established a secure communications channel by sharing a secret key. Tom enciphers the plaintext by using the algorithm and the secret key before sending it to Linda. When she receives the ciphertext, Linda deciphers it using the same algorithm and the same secret key. In a secret key system, it is critically important to maintain the secrecy of the shared key. Figure 1. Enciphering and Deciphering Data in a Secret Key System Public key cryptography Each party in a public key cryptography system has a pair of keys. One key is public and is published, and the other key is private. Another term for public key cryptography is asymmetric cryptography because the public key and private key are not identical. The sending party looks up the receiving party's public key and uses it to encipher the data. The receiving party then uses its private key to decipher the data. In a public key system, it is critically important to maintain the secrecy of the private key. Public key cryptography requires complex mathematical calculations. For this reason, these types of systems are not used for enciphering messages or large amounts of data. They are, however, used to encipher and decipher symmetric keys that are transported between two systems. Public key cryptography systems are often used to generate and verify digital signatures on electronic documents. The sender uses his or her private key to generate the digital signature. The receiver then uses the sender's public key to verify the identity of the sender. On the emerging information highway, the digital signature replaces the handwritten signature as a legal proof of authenticity. Digital signatures are the principal mechanism in any system of nonrepudiation. Figure 2 shows an example of a nonrepudiation system that uses digital signatures. Linda sends her broker Tom an electronic order to buy 100 shares of IBM stock. The electronic transmission application on Linda's system attaches Linda's digital signature to the order before sending the order to Tom. Linda's digital signature provides Tom with proof that Linda sent the order. When Tom receives the purchase order, an acknowledgment of his receipt, including his own digital signature, is returned to Linda. This receipt serves as proof that Tom received the order. Nonrepudiation is critical for the security of electronic data interchange (EDI).
0.958611	Article: Subspace module extraction from MI-based co-expression network Journal: International Journal of Bioinformatics Research and Applications (IJBRA) 2018 Vol.14 No.3 pp.207 - 234 Abstract: Most of the existing methods in literature have used proximity measures in the construction of co-expression networks (CEN) consisting of functional gene modules. This work describes the construction of co-expression network using mutual information (MI) as a proximity measure with non-linear correlation. The network modules are extracted that are defined over a subset of samples. This method has been tested on several publicly available datasets and the subspace network modules obtained have been validated in terms of both internal and external measures. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research Log in Log in For authors, reviewers, editors and board members Username Remember me Go Forgotten? Help Sitemap Home For Authors For Librarians Orders Inderscience Online News International Journal of Bioinformatics Research and Applications 2018 Vol.14 No.3 Title: Subspace module extraction from MI-based co-expression network Authors: Sarmistha Deb; Priyakshi Mahanta; Dhruba K. Bhattacharyya; Malay Ananda Dutta Addresses: Department of Computerscience and Engineering, Tezpur University, Tezpur, India ' Department of Computerscience and Engineering, Tezpur University, Tezpur, India ' Department of Computerscience and Engineering, Tezpur University, Tezpur, India ' Department of Computerscience and Engineering, Tezpur University, Tezpur, India Abstract: Most of the existing methods in literature have used proximity measures in the construction of co-expression networks (CEN) consisting of functional gene modules. This work describes the construction of co-expression network using mutual information (MI) as a proximity measure with non-linear correlation. The network modules are extracted that are defined over a subset of samples. This method has been tested on several publicly available datasets and the subspace network modules obtained have been validated in terms of both internal and external measures.
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0.998737	Two players take part in the game, played on a hexagon-shaped tesselation of hexagons. The number of cells may very (8 cells by side is a good option to start, and the standard option is 10 cells by side). Ludoteka.com offers the option to play with 8 or 10 hexagons by side It is played with black and white stones. Objective The goal is to build a chain with the stones, completing one of these three shapes: Bridge: connecting two of the six corners of the board. Fork: connecting three of the six sides of the board. The corners are not considered part of any of the sides. Ring: connecting the chain with itself, so that there is at least one cell inside (free or filled with any stone). How the game goes on The player with black pieces makes the first move. Moves entails in placing an own piece on an unoccupied hexagon; placed pieces cannot be moved. There is no limit for the number of pieces, so that players place new pieces until one of them reaches the victory. The player who makes the first move has some advantage; between expert players, this advantage is almost definitive. In order to balance the options to win the game, the swap option is used: after the first move, the player who uses white pieces has the option to swap colors instead of moving; if so, the other player (the one who made the first move) has to make a new move, but from now on he has to use white pieces.
0.999999	The recent spread of the novel COVID-19, or ‘coronavirus’, has resulted in an increase in biosafety research efforts surrounding the virus and finding a potential treatment option. Coronaviruses cause respiratory disease in mammals and birds, though certain coronavirus species can be more infections than others. COVID-19 is one of these more infectious varieties and has recently caught media attention due to its rapid global spread. COVID-19 causes moderate respiratory tract infections in humans, with more than 94% of patients eventually recovering with no lasting symptoms. Unfortunately, individuals with compromised immune systems, the elderly, and people with pre-existing conditions may be more vulnerable, and as of right now, confirmed deaths related to COVID-19 sit at 6%. As such, proper containment of COVID-19 is imperative to public health and safety, particularly in testing and research facilities adhering to the right biosafety level for COVID. Personnel working in close contact with COVID-19 infectious agents must follow proper handling procedures, and labs looking to conduct coronavirus research must be compliant with current biosafety requirements. What BSL is Coronavirus? Though certain species of coronavirus can be studied in biosafety level 2 labs, according to the CDC COVID-19 requires BSL-3. COVID-19 can be contracted via inhalation, and BSL-3 labs are equipped to contain viral airborne agents. BSL-3 labs have strict requirements of their staff, including continued medical oversight to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. BSL-3 labs should be isolated from the larger facility, either by a series of hallways and double doors or as a free-standing building. This precaution is necessary to prevent accidental exposure of non-lab personnel and the surrounding environment to infectious agents like COVID-19. Isolation of BSL-3 labs also includes a special ventilation system designed to filter out and send contaminated air away from lab and facility personnel. Use Good Microbiological Practice and Procedure Labs researching or testing materials with high concentrations of COVID-19 virus should use good microbiological practices and procedures to avoid exposing lab personnel and the outside environment to the infectious virus. This includes ensuring that rules applying to COVID’s biosafety level are followed at every step. Good microbiological practice and procedures include: Storing food, drinks, lab coats, and personnel belongings outside of the lab environment Never putting pens, pencils, pipettes, or other small items in mouths Thorough handwashing after all handling of biological materials, before entering the facility, and upon exiting Proper labeling of biological materials Keeping work areas clean and tidy and free from clutter Removal of all jewelry that could tear gloves, or could easily become contaminated Use Biosafety Cabinets Biosafety cabinets and fume hoods should always be used when testing materials contaminated with COVID-19 virus. Biosafety cabinets draw airborne particles and droplets away from researchers and the lab environment to be filtered using high-efficiency particulate air filters before being recirculated. Biosafety cabinets ensure airborne viruses like COVID-19 do not escape into the work area where they could easily be inhaled by lab personnel. At OnePointe Solutions, we offer a range of biosafety cabinets and fume hoods for laboratories that can be installed around your facility’s existing HVAC system. Our biosafety cabinets are resistant to heat, chemicals, water, and bacteria buildup, featuring seamless, non-porous, and smooth design. We can include optional features like chemical storage, flammable cabinets, and state of the art instrumentation to create custom solutions for your unique lab needs. If you are working on building or renovating a stationery or mobile lab for coronavirus related research and require biosafety cabinets and other lab furniture, let us know and we can discuss accommodating your budget and timeline. Avoid Producing Aerosols When testing COVID-19, procedures that generate aerosols or droplets should be avoided. Similarly, in order to avoid accidental inhalation or exposure to aerosols or droplets generated by research activities, proper protective measures should always be taken by all laboratory personnel. Examples of procedures that have the potential to produce aerosols and droplets: manipulating or moving sealed centrifuge cups blending or vigorous shaking sonic disruption pressure changes If these procedures must be performed, personnel with demonstrated ability should be charged with the task, and all actions should be performed within a functioning biosafety cabinet. If best practices and good techniques are used, the formation of droplets and aerosols can be reduced or avoided. Similarly, always avoid actions that may result in splashes and spills, for instance, handling leaking samples or mixing vigorously in an uncontained environment. Wear Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment When working with highly-infections biological agents, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment is key to maintaining staff health and safety. Inhalation, exposure through oral contact with contaminated objects, and the transfer of COVID-19 from hands to face can all result in contraction of coronavirus, necessitating a quarantine with extended medical oversight and care for the infected staff member. Similarly, personal protective equipment should be removed and disposed of or sanitized prior to exiting the lab. Pathogens and airborne illness can travel on clothing and surfaces, and if brought outside the isolated lab environment, could pose a risk to public health in the surrounding areas. 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0.999958	We all want to provide the best and most nutritious food for our families, along with minimizing the toxins to which we are exposed. This raises the question: Should we buy organic? Organic foods are generally defined as those foods that are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, irradiation, genetic engineering, and man-made pesticides (man-made pesticides are chemical agents made to kill insects, weeds, and fungal pests that damage crops). But just because a food is organic, it does not necessarily mean it is better. Studies have shown that organic foods are no more nutritious than non-organic foods. In fact, organic foods may carry a greater risk of microbiological contamination [i.e., bacteria and viruses] and naturally-occurring toxins. Furthermore, organic foods are most often more expensive than non- organic foods. Here are some things to consider when making the decision to buy organic or not. Organic may be a good option for these foods which are commonly found to have more pesticides: Apples Strawberries Spinach Grapes Peaches Tomatoes These fruits and vegetables are usually shown to have a low level of pesticide residue and so non-organic is an acceptable option: Avocados Corn on the cob Onions Pineapples Eggplant Grapefruit Whether to buy organic or not is a personal choice. Whatever you decide to purchase, always be sure to thoroughly wash your fruits and vegetables to help remove pesticide residue and contaminants.
0.999999	Context: The Scotch Malt Whisky is an independent bottler that selects individual casks for purchase by its members. During the late-70s, a group of acquaintance began the organization through a series of individual cask purchases. In 1983, they opened up membership to the public. The brand is known for their clever bottle names and playful tasting notes. Each release also features a unique outturn, a numerical sequence that refers to the distillery and the specific cask. This bottling was the second rum by Long Pond for SMWS. The first bottling was one year younger and had a few extra decimals on the proof. Both were finished in sherry barrels. I imagine this was mostly aged on the continent, but I wasn't able to confirm that. Nose: Banana. Pickled pineapple. Relish. Plenty of ethanol and maritime notes. Grilling spice. Tart yogurt-y funk. Elmer’s glue. This is intense. I'm into it. Flavor: Tons of candied tropical fruit. Solid oak. Salted nuts. Hard strawberry candy on the back. Finish is long and rolling with fermented fruits, glue, and oak. Maritime notes reemerge - seaweed and brine. Palate Structure: It's a tornado. This thing swirls and hops all over the place. Alcohol Integration: The palate starts with an intense explosion - understandably hot. The nose is boozey. Tread lightly or you'll singe nose hairs. That said, I've had plenty of 120 spirits that did a much worse job of integrating their heat. This never drops flavor and maintains complexity even if the heat and structure remain untamed. You May Also Dig: Rye - high rye mashbill, young 4-6 yr, higher proof Bone Snapper Rye – 47 months – 55% Teenage Armagnac - higher proof, single cask SMWS Armagnac A5.2 (Laubade 13 yr.) - 59.4% Score: 7 (Highly Recommend) It's a ride absolutely worth taking. The heat could get distracting at times, but it was a small price to pay for the fireworks and ferocity.
0.929151	Colin James Farrell is an Irish actor. Farrell appeared in the BBC drama Ballykissangel in 1998, made his film debut in the Tim Roth-directed drama The War Zone in 1999, and was discovered by Hollywood when Joel Schumacher cast him in the lead role in the war drama Tigerland in 2000. Follow Celebrity Colin Farrell Biography Colin James Farrell is an Irish actor. Farrell appeared in the BBC drama Ballykissangel in 1998, made his film debut in the Tim Roth-directed drama The War Zone in 1999, and was discovered by Hollywood when Joel Schumacher cast him in the lead role in the war drama Tigerland in 2000. Follow Celebrity Colin Farrell Biography Colin James Farrell is an Irish actor. Farrell appeared in the BBC drama Ballykissangel in 1998, made his film debut in the Tim Roth-directed drama The War Zone in 1999, and was discovered by Hollywood when Joel Schumacher cast him in the lead role in the war drama Tigerland in 2000.
0.999997	MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry did a poignant post on Instagram about helping the needy at Christmas - and could it be proof the duchess writes her own captions? The sweet message uses Americanism “holidays” to refer to festive period, which hints that Meghan, 38, could be the anonymous author behind the message. 4 Fans reckon they've spotted further proof that Meghan Markle writes her own Instagram captionsCredit: Splash News Before she joined the royal family, former actress Meghan was a prolific Instagrammer and blogger on her now-defunct The Tig. The December 1 post is the latest in a string of clues that Meghan has a firm hand over the Sussex Royal account. The full message said: “With the festive holiday season upon us, it’s also a reminder to reflect on those in need – those who may feel lonely, hungry, homeless, or may be experiencing the holidays for the first time without loved ones. “It’s an important time of year to help those around you who may be less fortunate, or who would appreciate even the smallest act of kindness.” 4 The Sussexes posted on Instagram on December 1 and used the Americanism 'holidays' for the Christmas periodCredit: Instagram And it's not the first time fans have been suspicious. Highlighting how one of their chosen charities Baby2Baby had benefited from the donations, a caption in April read: "Baby2Baby have received over 5,000 products to disperse to children in need, including cribs, books, backpacks, diapers and have received monetary donations from around the globe." Highlighting how nappies have been referred to as "diapers" and cots as "cribs", one fan speculated that "Meghan is writing the captions". 4 This month the couple have followed 12 charitable Instagram accounts after being ‘inspired by 12 days of Christmas Credit: Instagram As well as this, fans also believe that the spelling of the words "organisation" and "re-energise" with a "z" suggest that Meghan is actually the one running the page. Meghan and Harry are currently in the middle of taking a six-week break from royal duties and are thought to be skipping Christmas at Sandringham. In August, the royal couple snapped up a new £30,000 a year digital communications expert to boost their social media presence. 4 Meghan and Harry are currently on a six-week break from royal dutiesCredit: Getty - Contributor Keen hockey player David Watkins, then 26, was hired from posh fashion label Burberry for the job which was advertised on the royal website earlier this year. Millennial David, born in Ireland, describes himself as: “I am a marketing, sporting and travel fanatic with both experiences on and off these fields, an International hockey player, Ironman and four-time marathon finisher with passion and knowledge of these sectors.” But with Americanisms creeping into their captions, could Meghan be taking the lead on the couple’s social media page? Most read in Fabulous 'USED TERRIBLY' Donald Trump blasts Meghan Markle for 'hurting the Queen’ and 'using' Harry Exclusive 'SOLID' Book's claim Charles questioned Archie's complexion 'came from rock-solid sources' Exclusive SPOT OF WORK Harry & Meg paid £500K a MINUTE by Spotify after making NO content in 2021 SNUBBED 'Queen Xmas photo snub prompted Meg & Harry exit' as BBC doc part 2 airs tonight BOY BYE I deleted a guy who sent me a d**k pic - then realised he was married to my friend MEG-ING A JOKE Harry & Meg's 'MAJOR sense of humour failure to blame for Megxit crisis' Last week, Prince Harry and Meghan took to Instagram to wish fans a happy Thanksgiving as they celebrated the US holiday during a break from royal duties. In other royal news, we told you how the Queen almost caused The Big Bang Theory’s Kunal Nayyar to FAINT after actor had ‘panic attack’ during their meeting.
0.971661	A WOMAN has filmed herself washing her boyfriend’s stained pillows – and people are horrified at the state of them. In the viral video, the TikTok who goes by the name of @mrsclarkescleaning, explained in the comments section how she got “fed up” of buying new pillows. 3 The cleaning expert explained that she got “fed up” of buying new pillowsCredit: TikTok/@mrsclarkescleaning 3 She discovered her savvy cleaning hack and shared it with her TikTok followersCredit: TikTok/@mrsclarkescleaning She added: “So I thought sod it let’s give this a go and glad I did.” She documented the entire cleaning process, washing three of the grim pillows, which appear yellowed and filthy. She first placed them in the bathtub and filled the bath up with cold water making sure the pillows are completely covered. She then poured some Ace for whites - specifically formulated to work better on lighter fabrics, and helps brighten dull whites while still being gentle on delicate clothes - and can be bought from Home Bargains. FABULOUS BINGO: GET A £5 FREE BONUS WITH NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED The TikToker then lets it soak for two hours, making sure they are submerged in the mixture. Hours later, she shows the dirt in the water which has come from the cushions. Most read in Real Life BLANKIE DRAMA My wife refuses to chuck out her childhood blankie - but I hate its name OUT OF THE RED I’m a mum-of-five and I’ve slashed my Christmas spend BOY BYE I deleted a guy who sent me a d**k pic - then realised he was married to my friend MIND THE GAP Iris, 82, having lots of 'magical' sex with toyboy, 36, & friends are jealous Exclusive FIR REAL? I’ve made thousands selling Xmas gifts on eBay - I hate tat cluttering my home slip up HR worker mortified after Zoom call with her boss... can you spot why? She then wrung out as much water as possible from the cushions into the bath, and there is already a clear difference. The cleaning influencer then put them into the washing machine on a rinse and spin cycle with a splash of fabric softener. She then takes them out of the washing machine, and places them into the tumble dryer for 10 minutes with a tennis ball in there as well as it “helps to keep things fluffy.” Finally, after the 10 minutes is up, she hangs them in the sunshine and shows off just how clean they are. 3 After soaking them in the bath for two hour, rinsing them in the washing machine and tumble dryer she hung them up outsideCredit: TikTok/@mrsclarkescleaning TikTok users were left thanking her for her the savvy cleaning hack. One said: “This is so satisfying!” Whilst another added: “I need to try this”. However, a third was in shock and wrote: “Never seen pillows become like that." Check this, woman shares how she cleans her loo brush without even touching it If you like cleaning stories, check out this one on Britain's cleanest man who spends up to nine hours cleaning his kitchen every day. If you want to see an adorable cleaning story see how two little girls learned to clean from TikTok. Woman shares how often you should REALLY clean your washing machine after being disgusted by dishwasher tablet hack Topics Cleaning hacks TikTok YOU MIGHT LIKE RECOMMENDED FOR YOU MORE FOR YOU More from The Sun Exclusive SPOT OF WORK Harry & Meg paid £500K a MINUTE by Spotify after making NO content in 2021 Exclusive SEXTRA HELP My man lets me sleep with other guys because I want more sex than him MAKE SCENTS I have 100s of scents & there's only 3 men can't resist-including Superdrug buy WRAPPED UP Your kids can now watch Santa & elves prepping for Christmas & it's totally free Follow The Sun Services Sign Up To The Sun About Us Editorial Complaints Clarifications and Corrections News Licensing Advertising Contact Us Commissioning Terms Help Hub Topic A-Z Cookie Settings Contact Preferences ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. View our online Press Pack. For other inquiries, Contact Us. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/
0.999999	UNITED STATES: In a growing trend, Facebook and Microsoft have announced new purchases of wind power for data centres. Google Translate Share this Tweet They join Google in choosing wind for the power-hungry facilities, which house IT equipment for computing, networking and data storage, as well as infrastructure for electricity and cooling. On 13 November, Facebook said that its massive new data centre in Altoona, Iowa, which opens in early 2015, will be supplied by 100% wind power. Facebook is not disclosing details but is known to have started developing a nearby wind project in Wellsburg with RPM Access. Facebook later "transferred" its rights to the 139MW project to MidAmerican Energy, part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. Speaking about the structure of the deal, Vincent Van Son, data centre energy manager at Faceboook, said the social media company is matching the data centre's energy consumption with RECs generated from the wind project. Facebook said that Iowa's plentiful wind power influenced the siting of the $1 billion project, the company's fourth data centre. "Wind is abundant in Iowa, and this makes wind energy far more cost-competitive than solar power," said Van Son. "Wind turbines also minimise the disruption to existing farmland since they have a smaller physical footprint." Asked whether Facebook would invest equity in a wind farm, Van Son said that the company will continue to evaluate this option. Facebook's total energy use in data centres in 2012 was about 678,000MWh — up from 510,000MWh in 2011— whereas its office space and other facilities used only 27,000MWh. In a different type of deal, Microsoft announced a week earlier that it had signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with RES Americas for all the output from the 100MW Keechi wind project, to be completed near Jacksboro in Texas in 2015. The electricity, partly funded by the company's own internal carbon fee, is for a Microsoft data centre in San Antonio. Speaking about the deal, Josh Henretig, Microsoft's director of environmental sustainability, said: "The economics of wind energy have been improving over the last several years, with higher turbine efficiency and lower development costs, such that many wind projects are delivering power to the grid at parity with fossil fuels. This makes wind a smart choice." On the challenges of buying wind, he said: "In most power markets generators are typically not able to contract directly with consumers... Microsoft's purchase agreement for the Keechi wind project, which includes all of the [RECs] associated with the project, is an approach that we believe works well within the current regulatory environment." But the undisputed frontrunner for data-centre purchases of wind is Google, with five contracts so far for 574MW of wind energy in Iowa, Oklahoma, Texas and Sweden. It has invested $75 million in equity in RPM Access' Rippey wind farm in Iowa, where it already has a "hyper-scale" data centre. Electricity used by data centres worldwide increased by about 56% from 2005 to 2010, while in the US it increased by about 36%, according to research by Jon Koomey, a professor at Stanford University. Data centres now account for about 1-2% of the US's electricity consumption, says the non-profit Business for Social Responsibility (BSR). BSR is partnering with leading technology companies — such as Facebook, eBay, HP, Adobe and Symantec — on the Future of Internet Power project. The aim is to cut the climate impact of data centres, including by using renewable energy. Data centres have a fairly constant demand for electricity because they are so optimised for efficiency and because their reach is often global, said BSR's Corinna Kester. Any source of renewable energy chosen for a data centre must typically be able to be expanded easily, reliable and — above all — low cost, she said. Related Articles Amazon renames wind project after its own brand MidAmerican plans further 162MW in Iowa EDF acquires 175MW Pilot Hill Intel tops US renewables league table Google looks to grow European wind portfolio Google agrees 59MW Swedish PPA Google invests $75m in Texan wind farm Have you registered with us yet? Register now to enjoy more articles and free email bulletins. Sign up now Already registered? Sign in Topics Europe Business & Finance Close Leading business intelligence for the wind community. In-depth news, analysis, market insight and trends. Join today and get your first 30 days free Sign up now Already Registered? Email address Password Stay signed in Forgotten password? Latest news EDF to buy entire output of RWE’s 1.4GW Sofia wind farm 30 November 2021 by Nadia Weekes French utility to take all the energy generated by RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm in the UK, due for full commissioning in 2026 Greece to consult on draft offshore wind legislation 30 November 2021 by Claire Warren Consultation to start soon on legal framework for Greek offshore wind development, with plans for first tenders in 2023 Floating offshore wind power makes headway in South Korea 30 November 2021 by Gail Rajgor Shell-led joint venture secures licence for first stage of 1.3GW floating wind project, while city signs MoUs with German developers Acciona enters Brazil with 850MW of wind projects 30 November 2021 by Tom Azzopardi Company acquires two Bahia wind development projects from Casa dos Ventos with view to starting construction next year Hard-to-abate industries look to buy wind power 30 November 2021 by Heather O’Brian Power-hungry industries such as chemical and steel producers are looking to renewable power deals to cut their emissions Giant Australian wind farm gets the go ahead 29 November 2021 by Nadia Weekes Plans to build 215-turbine 800MW project in Victoria overcome years of legal challenges to win final planning approval Irish offshore wind farm to power green hydrogen facility 29 November 2021 by Nadia Weekes Singapore-based Enterprize Energy reveals plans for 4GW offshore wind hub to feed green hydrogen and ammonia production Vestas confirms cyber security attack was ransomware 29 November 2021 by Gail Rajgor Operations now close to normal after investigations find breach mostly hit turbine manufacturer’s internal data Chile green-lights Engie’s Lomas de Taltal wind farm 29 November 2021 by Tom Azzopardi Engie Energía Chile's project is part of plan to replace 2GW of fossil-fuel generation with renewables and will feature 6.2MW turbines Plans for full-scale floating wind-wave hybrid pilot 26 November 2021 by Neil Campbell Danish engineering firm secures test centre berth to install 'world’s first multi-megawatt floating wind and wave pilot' Partner content All ears for turbine blades 24/7 17 November 2021 How a continuous monitoring solution from Ping is helping turbine owners and providers of predictive analytics minimise blade O&M costs Sponsored by Ping How the latest simulation technology can reduce costs and improve productivity 18 October 2021 Sign up to this Windpower Monthly webinar to hear Hexagon and DNV discuss how a new strategic partnership is aiming to improve wind turbine development and certification – and how the latest technologies can help to reduce LOCE Sponsored by Hexagon Vestas focuses on unlocking new multibrand service opportunities 11 October 2021 Windpower Monthly talks to Head of Multibrand Service at Vestas, David Brett, about the company's multibrand service business, both in terms of its global footprint and the range of platforms within its portfolio Sponsored by Vestas How smart SCADA tools are making serious cost savings 11 October 2021 by Jorge Acedo, R&D control systems director of Ingeteam Wind Energy The more sophisticated the renewable energy asset, the more sophisticated system you need to support it. 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0.989955	A summer internship is a staple for many college students worldwide. Being able to shadow, learn and soak in all that an organization has to offer is what students like yourself are looking for in an internship experience, but what happens when being in-person is no longer an option? COVID-19 has forced many teams to cancel their internship plans for the summer, but those that held on are facing a new challenge – running an internship program remotely. If you’re one of the lucky interns whose summer plans remain intact, we’re here to ensure you’re prepared to tackle this unique experience like a pro. Set up your workspace Before starting your internship, it’s essential to get your workplace situated, whether you’re living with family, friends, roommates or by yourself! The goal of a remote internship is to mimic an in-person experience as much as possible. Setting up your workplace to reflect what it’d look like in an office setting will help you feel like you’re there. You wouldn’t walk into the office and expect to crash on the couch or lounge in bed; the same goes for working remotely! Create your own workstation in a clean, well-lit location with little foot traffic and low noise level. When considering the location of your workplace, ensure that you have a strong WiFi connection and good cell service. At minimum, invest in a desk and comfortable chair; you’ll spend many hours here, so make the most out of it! Other features that can help maximize your work include: an extra monitor, an adjustable laptop stand, a wireless keyboard and mouse, a Type-C USB hub and surge protectors. Don’t forget to customize your work area with any personal touches like plants, motivational quotes, candles or photos of friends and family. Before beginning your internship, don’t be afraid to reach out to your company to ensure you have everything you need. Some companies may issue specific documents, manuals, training guides or technology that they need to give you, or they may recommend certain items. If you need something from your company, communicate with them to best figure out how to receive the materials. This is also a good time to stock up on highlighters, pens, sticky notes or anything that will help you get work done. Establish a routine While you’re working from home, it can be tempting to sleep in and roll out of bed five minutes before your workday begins, but this can ruin your entire day. Set yourself up for success by establishing a routine! Get yourself an appropriate amount of sleep, wake up at the same time every day, make yourself coffee and breakfast, and plan out your day. If you’re living with roommates, friends or family, communicate your work hours to them to minimize distractions and interruptions. Additionally, be sure to treat your remote internship like a regular in-office job; block off time on your calendar and dedicate time to work on the various projects you have. Given the remote environment, it is also essential to plan for breaks ahead of time. In the office, an easy way to give yourself a break is to take a trip to the water cooler, coffee station or to chat with a fellow co-worker. Working from home makes it easier for you to get absorbed in your work, so be mindful and plan a few breaks throughout your day to maintain productivity. Dress for success When you work from home, it can be incredibly tempting to stay in comfortable clothes all day. While you may think this is the best way for you to work, the reality is that this won’t put you in the right headspace. The first step is to figure out how your team is expected to dress. If these guidelines aren’t given to you before your first day, don’t be afraid to ask! It’s much less embarrassing to send a quick email to your supervisor asking what the expectation for dress is than to show up to your first video call wearing a t-shirt when everyone else is in professional wear. Now, you may be thinking: “All that matters is that I look professional from the waist up because I’ll be on video calls all day long”. In theory, you’re right, but there’s more to it. Getting dressed from top to bottom is going to put you in a better, more professional headspace throughout the day. Plus, those pajama pants you want to wear are going to make the couch look way more tempting than it needs to during the workday. Remember that just because you’re not in the office doesn’t mean you can’t act like you are. Pretend your at-home desk is a cubicle on the second floor of your organization’s office building; you’ll thank yourself for it later. Communication is key Communication is important in any role, team or organization you’re in, but it’s amplified when you move to a remote work environment. Fellow interns and supervisors can’t see what you’re doing all day, and if you go radio silent it’s only natural for them to assume that the work they’re assigning isn’t getting done. Take the initiative to reach out to the people on your team throughout the day. Check-in first thing in the morning and let them know what you’ll be working on. After lunch, check-in again to see if there’s anything you need to do before end of day. At the end of the day, check-in once more to recap your day and get any final thoughts from your supervisor. The key theme? Check-in! It won’t annoy your teammates and will show them your level of hardwork and dedication. Beyond your normal communication around tasks and projects you complete, don’t be afraid to set up video calls periodically to get to know your team members. When you’re in an office setting, that comes naturally, but when you’re working remote, you must work harder at it. This rings true for your supervisors, fellow interns and other teammates. Don’t let these circumstances get in the way of one of the best parts of an internship experience – cultivating relationships. The overall message? Communication, communication … and then more communication! Go the extra mile To get the most out of your internship, keep a record of your accomplishments, lessons learned and challenges faced while in your program. The time spent during your internship and the projects you complete tend to go by quickly, so having a record of major focus areas and accomplishments is a great way to keep track of your experience. This log can benefit you as you look to update your résumé and fill out your portfolio, and can even help your organization because these tangible achievements can be used to quantify the benefit of their internship program. It’s truly a win-win! Interested in becoming an executive recruiting intern? Email your cover letter and résumé to Charles Aris learning and development leader Brent Anthony at [email protected]. Internships run year-round. Interested in the Charles Aris internship program but would rather hone your skills in research, data analytics, marketing, video production or graphic design? Email your cover letter and résumé to Charles Aris vice president Brian Styers at [email protected]. Internships run year-round. 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0.999999	Introduction of Green New Deal Green New Deal is a compound word of Green and New Deal. At this point, the New Deal refers to an economic policy promoted by President Roosevelt of the United States to overcome the Great Depression in 1930. Green New Deal refers to sustainable development centered on the environment and people, referring to a policy that increases employment and investment while converting the current fossil fuel-oriented energy into new and renewable energy. In other words, it is a policy that induces economic stimulus and employment promotion through investment in the environment such as climate change response and energy conversion. This is a transformation for the existing economic and industrial system, and it responds to the climate crisis and environmental problems by converting to a low-carbon economic structure. In particular, this policy is being emphasized as a key task for the so-called "post-COVID-19" era. This is because the pandemic situation of COVID-19, which took over the world in 2020, is closely related to the natural destruction of mankind and the resulting climate change. The emergence of new viruses, which has become frequent in the 21st century, is associated with indiscriminate environmental destruction in humans. It means that this is due to the decrease in animal habitats and frequent contact with humans by animals with viruses. As a result, interest in human life coexisting with the environment after COVID-19 is increasing. Due to the rapidly changing climate, the world is pushing for a climate action movement. The British Parliament declared a climate emergency in 2019, followed by more than 110 countries. In 2020, China announced its goal of reaching carbon neutrality before 2060, and in 2021, the United States rejoined the Paris Agreement. South Korea implemented the Green New Deal as part of the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Convention on Climate Change. The case of Green New Deal in South KoreaIn the case of South Korea, due to rapid industrialization after the Korean War, it has become one of the most severely polluted countries around the world. South Korea has begun to focus on environmentalism in recent years due to the past days when economic growth was prioritized. The Green Growth Strategy that began during the Lee Myung-bak government has progressed to the current government. As the project was criticized for its inefficiency, it announced the Green New Deal Policy in July 2020, focusing on eco-friendly cities and renewable energy development. In addition, the government has adopted the ‘2050 Carbon Neutrality Strategy’ to make various sectors of the economy more eco-friendly, such as energy production and industrial sectors. The core contents of the Green New Deal in South Korea are as follows. The first is the establishment of a foundation for promoting carbon neutrality. As carbon neutrality emerged as an essential factor in national and industrial competitiveness, South Korea also declared its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 in October 2020. To support the implementation of the 2030 national greenhouse gas reduction goals, the greenhouse gas measurement and evaluation system will be reorganized, and the establishment of international orders such as the carbon border adjustment system will be utilized. In addition, by revitalizing the net economy and expanding carbon absorption sources, South Korea intends to promote the creation of a resource circulation industrial complex and lay the foundation for establishing a carbon absorption source management system. Subsequently, by raising awareness of carbon neutrality across the country and supporting adaptation to climate change, it is trying to operate an incentive system for carbon consumption and support the establishment of climate change adaptation infrastructure for the vulnerable. The second is the green transformation of urban and living infrastructure. The purpose is to create a green-friendly daily living environment for the people to realize a future society where humans and nature coexist. The government intends to build and remodel eco-friendly energy and high-efficiency buildings using renewable energy facilities and high-performance insulation materials in public facilities close to people's lives. In particular, to create an eco-friendly and digital education environment, it intends to expand the target of green smart schools by installing solar and eco-friendly insulation materials and establishing Wi-Fi in all classrooms. In addition, it plans to create green areas in city centers to restore the green ecosystem of the country. The ocean, cities, and national parks will be renewed to restore natural ecosystem functions. The third is the diffusion of low-carbon dispersed energy. This is to prepare for an era of the future energy paradigm shift that spreads sustainable new and renewable energy throughout society. South Korea intends to establish a safety evaluation center for smart power grids, underground wiring, and energy storage system facilities. In addition, it plans to establish a foundation for the spread of new and renewable energy and support fair conversion. In particular, the spread of green mobility such as electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles is expanding. The fourth is the establishment of a green industrial innovation ecosystem. It aims to create innovation conditions by discovering green industries and expanding support infrastructure that will strategically challenge in response to climate change and environmental crisis. By fostering promising green companies and creating low-carbon and green industrial complexes, it is intended to support facilities in eco-friendly manufacturing processes and to enable the creation of smart energy platforms. Besides all that, efforts are being made to lay the foundation for greenhouse gas reduction, fine dust response, resource circulation promotion, and green finance. Implications of Green New Deal As such, South Korea is striving to set specific goals and implement them to achieve the Green New Deal Policy and Carbon Neutrality. In particular, a lot of attention is being paid to the Korean version of the New Deal to respond to COVID-19, and many discussions are taking place regarding the Green New Deal. What should be discussed more importantly in the future is which direction the Green New Deal of South Korea will go. Due to the nature of the Green New Deal, it is not because of the short-term business selection, it is important how things go in the long run. In addition, for the stable promotion of the Green New Deal, there must be support for mid-to-long-term policies and institutions. What we can finally expect through the Green New Deal is the transformation of Korean society into a green society. This includes almost all changes in daily life, including economy, society, environment, and culture. Therefore, the Green New Deal includes not only responding to climate change, but also restoring our society and land to an eco-friendly state, preserving various biological species, and further changing our lives away from the consumption lifestyle we now live. Through this, the people's agreement is essential because the transition to a green society will only be achieved through the effort of everyone. In other words, the Green New Deal is mid-to-long-term, requires large-scale financial investment, must be made through changes in our lives, and is based on public acceptance, so a consensus is needed. 자세히보기 Cover Story Continuing Racial Discrimination, Stop Asian Hate -Increasing Asian Hate Crimes, Why? There are many hate crimes related to race around the world. COVID-19, which began in 2020, has caused great pain to the world. The virus originated in China, which made China the target of global criticism. Asian countries near China are also suffering from serious hate crimes. Since 2020, when the COVID-19 epidemic began, hate crimes against Asians have continued to increase, but there is no clear solution. In addition, experts say that the ‘white supremacy’ movement that spread in the U.S. during former President Donald Trump's tenure also affected anti-Asian sentiment. Since the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S., former President Trump has referred to the disease as ‘Kung-flu’ or ‘China Virus’ instead of its official name ‘COVID-19’ at every press conference. ‘Kung-Flu is a compound word of Chinese martial arts Kung Fu and the flu. As he has consistently pointed to China as the main culprit of the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S. has risen significantly, and it is believed that Americans are stimulated by this and committing crimes. -The Case of Hate Crime Let me introduce some examples of hate crime. On the subway in Philadelphia, USA, four African American girls swore at Asian boys sitting in their seats and began to punch them. When an Asian girl saw this situation, she wanted to stop their actions. But, this time they drove her to the corner and began assaulting her. Eventually, she threw the girl on the floor and kicked her indiscriminately. The police said they plan to impose aggravated punishment on the case along with racial discrimination and assault charges. Hate crimes against the Asian community are increasing in many parts of the United States, including San Francisco and Atlanta. In the case of New York, out of 265 reports of hate crimes last year, 93 cases led to arrest. Although there is beyond doubt for suspicion as a hate crime, they are skeptical about applying hate crimes because of the lack of evidence to identify the motive for the crime. This local atmosphere neglects hate crimes that increase daily fear. Above all, the burden of proof goes to the victim due to the passive response of the police and the prosecution, but it is not easy to prove this because of the barriers of communication skills, the race of color, and clear evidence. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation said hate crimes against Asians increased 73% from 150 in 2019 to 270 in 2020. -History of Asian American Discrimination Of course, Asian hate crimes are not just a problem today. The history of discrimination against Asians is much longer than expected. Most Americans don’t know that anti-Asian sentiment has long been dominant in California, where immigration rates were high. The Chinese began coming to California in 1850 in search of gold. As the Chinese population in California increased, in 1882, the U.S. Congress enacted the ‘Chinese Exclusion Act,’ which completely banned Chinese people from entering the U.S. The first law in the United States to restrict immigration to certain ethnic groups was abolished only in 1943. Economic suppression was also serious. In 1913, the California Congress enacted the law about ‘Foreign Land Ownership Prohibition’ to fundamentally prohibit Asian immigrants from purchasing or leasing land. Even in their daily lives, they suffered blatant racism. In particular, Asian immigrants were treated as second-class citizens in the United States, where the African American population was small. In the 1960s, at the entrance to restaurants, it was easy to find a sign with the phrase ‘No dogs and Chinese access.’ In the 1970s, Asian Americans were also used to instigate conflict between ethnic minorities. Asian Americans were called ‘exemplary minorities’ in the media. This means that Asian Americans among minorities are worthy of emulation. The media frequently compared the socioeconomic success of Asian immigrants to the high poverty and crime rates of African and Latin Americans. Asian Americans are subject to exclusion from white supremacists and threatened by Africans and Latinos. The fact that some of the recent anti-Asian hate crime perpetrators in the United States are African and Latin can be interpreted as having an impact on the concept of exemplary minorities created by white supremacy. Even now, Asian immigrants in the United States are treated as eternal strangers. The second and third generations of Koreans born and raised in the United States are often asked, ‘Where are you from?’ It is based on the premise that he will not be an American. The reason why Asian Americans are subject to hate crimes can also be found in the historical prejudice called ‘exemplary minorities’ and ‘eternal strangers.’ -Changing Mood, What Should We Do? Fortunately, the situation in the United States is changing little by little due to recent past events. The BLM (Black Lives Matter) protests have raised awareness of racism, and the U.S. Congressional invasion of the Capitol has also boosted calls for urgent measures against white supremacy. In addition, the Asian-American community has begun to take its criminal countermeasures. Asian rights groups have been established to track hate crime cases, and mainstream media are also actively reporting related issues, recognizing the seriousness of anti-Asian hate crimes. As a result, hate crimes against Asians began to be treated as a major agenda in politics. A hearing was held in the House of Representatives for the first time in 30 years on discrimination and violence against Asian Americans. Above all, U.S. President Joe Biden signed an Asian hate prevention bill. The bill aims to quickly deal with hate crimes that have soared since the COVID-19 pandemic. Biden said, ‘Asian Americans are the ones who helped build the country, but they have often been forgotten and ignored. Silence is a conspiracy for a crime.’ This act was passed with overwhelming approval in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Under the new bill, the Department of Justice has set up a new position to quickly review anti-Asian hate crimes, and the Department of Justice and Health and Human Services working with community organizations to create guidelines for hate crimes and establish an online reporting system. This system is also important, but above all, people should understand the historical context of hate crimes and racism, and recognize that discrimination cannot be justified for any reason. [email protected] 자세히보기 Cover Story Two weeks with Africa: 2021 Africa Week & Model African Union Assembly Every year, there is a unique week with Africa. The Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF) held the ‘2021 Africa Week’ cultural event with the ‘African Group of Ambassadors in Korea’ to mark an Africa Day (25th of May). KAF was established in June 2018 as an affiliation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea (MOFA), with the mission of promoting genuine partnership with the African continent in political, economic, cultural, academic and other areas. Also, KAF aims to serve as a platform for collaboration between the private and public sectors, strengthen exchange and cooperation with African countries and enhance mutual understanding so that Korean youth, businesses and organizations can explore a new dimension of possibilities together with the African continent that is dynamically unfolding its boundless potential. Africa Day was designated to commemorate the founding day of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 1963. For 2021, Africa Week was held from the May 24 to June 6. 2021 Africa Week provides an opportunity to gain a new understanding of Africa through film festivals and cultural performances. It is held to raise the awareness of the African nations and to promote exchange and cooperation between the Korean and African cultural industries. There are two main events for the week: the Africa Film Festival and Africa Culture Ground. Previously, all events were held normally, but since 2020, almost every event has been held online because of the pandemic. For 2021, people can enjoy all the events through Naver TV and Youtube. The ‘Africa Film Festival’ has two sessions. The first session is an online screening of African films recommended by the African Diplomacy Corps in Korea. A total of 10 films are provided from the following countries. Ghana, Nigeria, Republic of South Africa, Morocco, Angola, Egypt, Zambia, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and Tunisia. During the two weeks, which is the Africa Week period, people can enjoy all the movies whenever they want in Naver TV for free. It can be the best opportunity to approach to the African culture. Because it is not easy to watch the African movie with Korean subtitles. The second session is called ‘Hareem’s music café next to the cinema’. Hareem is the honorary ambassador of KAF, who as well- known as singer and cultural producer. The session features a new and in-depth reinterpretation of African film music, mainly by cultural producer Harim and other artists. In addition to the honorary ambassadors of KAF, Laure Mafo (Pansori Singer) and some important film composers and Broadcaster Kyung-rim Park join that session. This session People can gain some insights within the rendezvous of African film and music. For ‘Africa Culture Ground’, KAF gives some opportunity to experience African cultural artistic content through five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. This program is called ‘5 ways to enjoy Africa Day: 5! Senses’. The suggestions are art for sight, literature for hearing, coffee for smell, food for taste and instrument for touch. The overall program is conducted according to the five senses, and on June 6, the last day, the hidden sense [Sixth sense] edition will be released. Timeline: Visual [African Art] Edition (May 25) The sense of smell [African Coffee] Edition (May 31) Taste [African food] Edition (June 2) Touch [African Instrument] Edition (June 4) The hidden sense [Six Sense] Edition (June 6) It is held simultaneously on Naver TV and YouTube, and videos of each program is released on a specific date like a broadcast. Each video is released at 5:25 pm, taking advantage of the characteristic of Africa Week celebrating Africa Day. Besides the Africa Week, the 4th Model African Union Assembly will be held as well from August 26 to 27 in National Assembly Member’s Office. It is similar to Model United Nations. The African Union (AU) is an intergovernmental organization aimed at promoting regional integration, seeking common interests and positions in Africa on the international stage, regional peace, security cooperation, poverty eradication and economic development, democracy and rule of law and governance. It succeeded the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and was established in 2002. South Korea qualified as an observer of the AU in April 2005, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has held the Korea-Africa Forum (KOAF), a ministerial-level consultative body, every three to five years since 2006 to promote cooperation with the AU. This ‘Model African Union Assembly’ is held to promote interest and understanding of African countries through opportunities to introduce the role of the African Union to youth. Participants get the chance to discuss major political, economic and social issues in Africa, and experience international conferences. The main difference from other international conference events is due to two special opportunities given to selected participating teams. 1. Meeting with the Embassy of the African country: If the selected participating teams are assigned a representative country through orientation, they will have time to visit the mission in Korea to share, discuss, and acquire knowledge to better communicate the position of the representative country. 2. Exchange with the Korean-African Student Mentors: One African student from each team will be selected to share vivid information about the country through the Korea-Africa youth exchange and, above all, access to the agenda with the youth of the country. Also, it is special that the language of the general assembly is English and Korean. The final decision should be written in English in the writing language, but all the comments in the discussion are in Korean, so participants can feel a little less pressure on foreign languages and experience the way the intergovernmental international conferences are conducted. The first agenda is ‘Roles of the African Union (AU) in Promoting Cultural and Creative Industries within the African Continent’. The second agenda is ‘Ways to Enhance Cooperation among AU Member States for Accelerating Digital Transformation in a New Normal’. The winner of the Foreign Minister's Award will be given a tour to the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In addition, the President of the National Assembly's New Age Forum’s Award, the President of the African Diplomatic Corps in Korea’s Award, and the Chairman of the KAF’s Award will be awarded. The application period is from April 23 to May 28, and each team must have two members. 자세히보기 University of Almería Don't you want to send an exchange student from Spain? If so, it is necessary to read this article carefully. Almeria University (in Spanish: Universidad de Almeria, UAL) is a public university located in Almeria, Spain. Located on the Mediterranean coast, the company belongs to the Lacanada de San Avano district of Almeria. It is a public university that was decided to be established by the Andalusian Parliament. As of 2019, it has 13 departments under seven colleges and one department of humanities, law, psychology, economic management, pedagogy, science, engineering, and health science. 34 Dongsan Library Autumn Festival The Autumn Festival was held from November 3rd to 5th at the Keimyung University Dongsan Library. The festival combines “retro vibes’ that are popular these days. The event was held over two ways, both online and offline, and various events was held, including exhibitions, games, and free sharing events. The festival was held on the first, third, and seventh floors of the Dongsan library building. On the first floor, there was 3 events: a stamp rally which involves completing some missions, a lucky draw game which is available after borrowing 5 e-books and a free book sharing event. On the sec Keimyung Family Love Blood Donation Day Keimyung University held the Keimyung Family Love Blood Donation Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November 9 to 12. The venue was held at the Bauer Hall of the Seongseo Campus, the Myunggyo Housing Complex, and the Democratic Plaza of the Daemyung Campus. Currently, due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, there is a shortage of blood supply to meet demand. Therefore, along with the phrase asking to save lives and practice love through blood donation, students and also professors and employees participated. Blood donation applications could be made through Google Forms or by scanning QR codes. B Keimyung Citizen Week The Center for Citizen Education of Keimyung University celebrated Keimyung Citizen Week from the 22nd to 26th of November, seeking to establish a space of communication, art, culture, and entrepreneurship, in which the locals and the members of KMU can both engage. For a week, numerous events filled the Seongseo and Daemyung campuses. On the Seongseo Campus, the Special Lecture “Story of Daegu” about Gyeongsang-gamyeong, took place on Monday at the Hengso Museum. There was also a Youth Maker Hackathon Competition that took place in Industry-Academic Cooperation Hall and lasted for five days u Grand Opening of Metaverse Dongsan Library, Dongsan Vilib Dongsan Library autonomously developed the Dongsan Vilib, a virtual library in Metaverse. Dongsan Vilib is easily accessible via Zepetto, the Metaverse platform run by Naver Z. Approaching closer to the future generation, Metaverse is perceived more and more essential, therefore, Dongsan Library aims to provide KMU students with brand-new services and experience in the virtual world. Dongsan Vilib will be an exciting site, full of services that have never been provided before. A virtual figure residing in Dongsan Vilib will be the face of the library’s plentiful virtual services, leading a vir Society Zoom in G20 Summit Leaders of the G20 in 20 major countries held a summit in Rome, Italy, from October 30-31. At the meeting, they agreed on the principle of suppressing the Earth's average temperature rise within 1.5 degrees Celsius. It is evaluated as reaffirming the willingness to implement the 2015 Paris Climate Change Convention. In the Paris Climate Agreement adopted in 2015, the international community set a goal of keeping global temperature rise within 2 degrees Celsius and below 1.5 degrees Celsius if possible, compared to before industrialization to prevent disasters caused by global warming. In the j Are electronic anklets really protecting citizens' safety? Imposing Sugar Tax BITCOIN: Gen Y Enthusiasm Myanmar Coup D'état & Reactions: Protest Pros and Cons of Raising the Age Standard for Senior Citizens Is a zoo a necessary facility? Korean New Deal Project Foley Artist We think the sounds in movies are recorded at the shooting site. Unlike our thoughts, everyday sounds in a movie are made by a Foley artist in post-production after filming. For example, sounds like a lid opening, glass breaking, or footsteps are made by Foley artists. These people create sounds to match the scene and increase the dramatic effect. This name came from Jack Foley who was famous for his legendary sound effects in Hollywood movies in the 1930s. They make about one thousand sounds for a commercial movie. Role A Foley artist creates all sounds except lines and music in a movie. Th Travel Writer A Shore Excursion Manager Tourism Product Developer Location Manager YouTube Creator Useful Job Information Website for Foreign Students Movie Trailer Editor KMU Student Counseling Center to Host Mental Health Workshops Keimyung University Participation Week Event Immigration Multicultural Forum Keimyung University held Corona Blue Art Exhibition Chuseok gift set for Keimyung University students. Freshmen will complete the "Business Start-ups" curriculum Keimyung Reading Certification System KMU Delivers Consolation Items for Chuseok Policy Advisory Group Meeting Culture FXCO in the city of fashion Factfulness Let's Go on a Visit FXCO in the city of fashion "FXCO" is a name created as a combination of fashion and coexistence and aims to support the sales of emerging designer brands in the fashion sector as well as local youth start-ups. It was completed with three trendy container buildings and three floors (a total floor area of 1,839m2/556 pyeong). Free exhibitions and living props stores have been gathered in one place, including editing stores that collect and showcase new designer products, art shops, cafes, and restaurants run by local young people. As the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases is still not decreasing, non-face-to-face VR tours Car Camping in Yeongcheon COVID-19 is heating up the car camping craze. Car camping literally refers to staying in a car. Unlike regular camping, the term camping often refers to set up a fire from using a tent that can be installed or sleeping overnight in a car regardless of outside activities such as fishing or cooking. There are a variety of vehicles the most suitable for car camping, such as Kia Ray and Hyundai Strex, and many places offer rentals. I used Starex for this Yeongcheon car camping. Yeongcheon takes about 30 to 40 minutes by car from Daegu. Among Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do cities, it is the city where Sinjeon tteokbokki museum ● Entrance of the Sinjeon museum Daegu has a museum called SinjeonMuseum, which introduces the history of Sinjeon tteokbokki and how to make it, and is in Chilgok, Buk-gu. It takes 30-40 minutes from downtown Daegu, so you can visit easily. The usage fee is 10,000 won for adults, 8,000 won for teenagers, and 7,000 won for children. If you buy a ticket for the ticket office on the first floor, you'll get a green necklace ticket. ● The exterior and floor map of the museum at a glance The building consists of three floors, the first floor is a space for various experiences and photography, the se Ulsan in Harmony with Mother Nature Ulsan is a city bordering Gyeongju to the north and Busan to the south. It is the most representative industrial city in Korea and many people regard Ulsan as an industrial city. However, in recent years, the city has been transformed into an ecological city, and beautiful travel destinations harmonized with Mother Nature are emerging. One of the travel destinations is Ulsan Daewangam Park, a tourist attraction that is also good for a travel date in Ulsan. Ulsan Daewangam correspond to the tip of the sharpest part toward the East Sea to Southeast end of Korea. Admission is free and the spaciou Notice KMG Terminate 더보기 International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) is an institution that is partnered with universities and colleges around the world to help these schools reach their internationalization goals. ISEP offers exchange programs for more than 300 universities and colleges in over 50 countries. So far, more than 60,000 students from ISEP member institutions have participated. Currently only seven universities in Korea (Keimyung University, Yonsei University, Korea University, Ewha Womans University, Ajou University, Hanyang University, and Seoul City University) are ISEP member schools. For Keimyu Riikka Autere Q1. Can you introduce yourself? Hello, my name is Riika Autere from Finland. I am 23 years old. I came to Korea just a month ago in August. This is my first time to experience Asian culture. I started my interest with Korean culture through Netflix. By the Covid-19 crisis I had a long time to just stay home. While staying home I started watching Korean drama from Netflix and made my interest grow about Korea. Q2. Why did you choose KMU for your exchange school in Korea? Telling the reason why I choose KMU is because I wanted to come to Korea as an exchange student, but I did not have a particu Bogazici University in Turkey I would like to introduce a potential exchange school for KMU students, Bogazici University. Bogazici University is located in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. It was established by an American missionary in 1864 and originally called Robert College. It has six campuses in Istanbul, and the main campus is located on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait. Bogazici University has six faculties and two schools offering undergraduate degrees, and six institutes offering graduate degrees. 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0.999626	About a week ago, both the Republican Liberty Caucus and the Virginia state chapter of the RLC issued press releases calling for the resignation of the chairman of the Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus. The reasoning for this action revolves around the conflict that took place during the recent Republican Nation Convention in Tampa, Florida. For many Republican and conservative activists who only heard news of the convention via reports from the mainstream media, much of this article may come as a bit of a shock. However, behind the cheery exterior in Florida, there lurked a number of troubling accounts. First, as mentioned in a previous article, the changes in the convention rules greatly upset a number of conservative activists including Virginia Republican National Committeeman and president of the Leadership Institute, Morton Blackwell. Rather than using proportional voting in early state primaries, which would allow for greater development in the GOP primaries, this switch means that an exceedingly small number of voters in places like Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina will likely dictate future party nominees. In response, Blackwell warned that these changes would “concentrate and centralize more power at the top of the party, and to shut off opportunities for power in the party to flow from the bottom up”. Video of the vote on this matter shows that the result was not decisive, but Speaker of the House John Boehner declared in a dictatorial fashion “in the opinion of the chair, the ayes have it.” Along these same lines, rather than unify the party behind Mitt Romney, the convention further drove a wedge between the Ron Paul and Romney supporters. For starters, early in the convention, many delegates from Maine who supported Ron Paul were stripped of their voting power. To make matters worse, although a candidate and elected official in the Republican Party, Representative Ron Paul was not allowed to speak on the convention floor. Lastly, in a move which must have been done out of spite, when delegates from each state cast their votes, the officially announced totals made no mention of Paul’s total. Here is a video which outlines all of the objections raised in this article: Therefore, as stated at the beginning of this article, as a result of the events that took place under the leadership of RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, the Republican Liberty Caucus and many state chapters of the RLC have issued a resolution calling for his resignation. The text of the RLC-VA resolution is as follows: September 17, 2012 (Staunton, VA) – The Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia Board approved the following resolution in response to the events at the Republican National Convention in Tampa: Whereas, the management of the Republican National Convention in Tampa displayed a blatant disregard for the rules under which the convention committees and convention’s general business session were supposed to be conducted; Whereas, national party leaders and agents of the Romney campaign worked to disenfranchise legitimately elected delegates, silence dissent and disregard legitimate motions and the results of votes during the national convention; Whereas, fraud and coercion were used to pass new rules which reduce the power and autonomy of state and local party organizations, allow future rule changes without proper oversight by the body of the party and impose a top-down structure of governance in place of the party’s traditional bottom-up structure; Whereas, most of the factional problems at the convention could have been resolved through reasonable negotiation in ways which promoted unity and cooperation, but were instead dealt with by a heavy handed incompetence which has led to greater divisions, a weakening of the party and loss of support for the presidential nominee; Whereas, responsibility for the mismanagement and abuse of process at the national convention ultimately rests with the national Chairman; Whereas, it is to the benefit of the party to protect the rights and interests of party members and preserve the traditional and unique practices of the state parties; Therefore be it resolved that: We call for the immediate resignation of Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus; We reject the validity of all of the revisions to the party rules passed at the Tampa convention and consider the 2008 rules to remain in effect; We commend the efforts of the Republican National Committeeman from Virginia, Morton Blackwell, to prevent adoption of these odious rule changes; We condemn Ben Ginsberg, John Sununu and John Boehner for their leadership of and complicity in these activities; We assert the primacy of the state parties in determining policy for conducting party elections, nomination of candidates and apportionment of delegates within their states without the interference of the national committee or any campaign or outside entities. We urge the Republican Party of Virginia State Central Committee, our State Chairman and our Republican National Committee representatives to act on this resolution and vote to return control of the party to the state parties and the body of party members. We urge members to take this resolution to their local unit committees for passage by said committees, and for Virginia Republican activists to endorse it. The unity of the Republican Party is in a sorry state due to the leadership, or lack thereof, of Reince Priebus and his confederates. Conservatives and libertarians have been demoralized and disenfranchised and his actions have harmed the party and its candidates in not only the 2012 elections, but for elections in the years to come. Partially as a result of the devious actions which took place at the convention, most Ron Paul supporters I know are unifying behind Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and, try as I might, I can’t say that I blame them. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Nothing defeats the Republican Party quite as well as the Republican Party. We should never forget that Reince Pribus bears a considerable portion of this blame. It is time for Priebus to go! Posted on September 11, 2012 Morton Blackwell on the Republican Convention VC Note: To follow is a letter Morton Blackwell wrote concerning the rules changes that took place at the Republican Convention in Tampa, FL. Although it has already been posted on RedState, I thought that it would be of interest to many activists in Virginia, especially considering the questionable tactics employed against our delegates. Dated September 2nd, 2012 Dear Fellow RNC Member, Now that the national convention is over, many delegates and others have asked me to sum up my views on the controversy at the convention regarding The Rules of the Republican Party and where we should go from here. What happened regarding the party rules in Tampa was a totally unnecessary – but largely successful attempt – to concentrate and centralize more power at the top of the party and restrict or shut off opportunities for power in the party to flow from the bottom up. The effort was led by Ben Ginsberg, a member of the Convention Rules Committee from Washington, D.C., who represented himself as the spokesman for Mitt Romney’s Presidential Campaign. Earlier this year, Mr. Ginsberg worked for the Presidential Campaign of Michele Bachmann. In Tampa, he led the effort to make major changes in the party rules strongly opposed by Congresswoman Bachmann. Mr. Ginsberg is simply a man unencumbered by principles. For four years, the Republican National Committee’s Standing Committee on Rules carefully reviewed The Rules of the Republican Party and adopted changes to propose for adoption by the national convention. Then the Republican National Committee voted unanimously to approve the new rules proposed by its Standing Committee on Rules and sent them on to the Convention Rules Committee. Enter Ben Ginsberg. At the Convention Rules Committee meeting, he proceeded to introduce and support many amendments to the newly-revised rules which had been approved the previous day by the RNC. The changes he proposed shared a common theme: to concentrate and centralize more power at the top of the party, and to shut off opportunities for power in the party to flow from the bottom up. Since these rules changes would go into effect for the 2016 presidential election cycle, none of Mr. Ginsberg’s power grabs would in any way help us elect Mitt Romney and defeat President Barack Obama in November. And I’m sure you agree defeating Obama should be our top priority this Election Year. But Ben Ginsberg’s efforts predictably enraged conservative Republicans who treasure the protections long incorporated in our national party rules. The record will show that during the Conventions Rules Committee meeting, as a member of that Committee from Virginia, I repeatedly warned Mr. Ginsberg that his power grabs would hurt the Romney campaign by outraging grassroots conservative and libertarian activists whom we want to support our candidates this year. Unfortunately, Mr. Ginsberg continued on his path. There are some folks who, if you give them a fur coat, think they’re King Kong. As anyone with relevant experience should have foreseen, when the Rules Committee report was presented for consideration to the National Convention, a thunderous “NO!” vote arose from the convention floor. Most of the news media and those of us in the convention hall agree that the vote on adopting the Rules was obviously close. Some believe the “NO” vote was louder, but Speaker Boehner ruled that the “ayes” had it. I was the youngest elected Goldwater delegate at the 1964 national convention. I have attended every national convention since, and I’ve represented Virginia on the RNC since 1988. Nothing like this has ever happened before in living memory at a Republican National Convention. When they were presumptive Presidential nominees – and when they were Presidents of the United States – neither George H.W. Bush nor George W. Bush ever attempted to undermine the means by which power within the Republican Party structure can rise from the bottom up. The operatives whom the Romney campaign put in charge of Rules matters seem to want the power to rule the national Republican Party, as Nelson Rockefeller used to run the New York State Republican Party. These operatives should be repudiated – and it’s not too late to do so. Later in this email, I’ll discuss some of the awful changes Mr. Ginsberg supported. But first, it’s necessary to stress how important I believe it is to elect Mitt Romney and defeat Barack Obama in November. My wife and I have supported Republican candidates every year in our 40-year marriage. This year, my wife and I have contributed at least five times as much money to Romney Victory, Inc. as we have ever given to any other campaign. Four years ago, I predicted in a posting which still can be seen on the website RedState, how bad a President Barack Obama would be. He has been even worse than I predicted. Barack Obama is a leftist ideologue who has filled his Administration with other leftist ideologues, and their policies are bankrupting our country and destroying many of our liberties. Mitt Romney strongly supports conservative principles – and he would undo the damage Obama has done. He would end the slide into national bankruptcy, restore threatened liberties, and put our country on the path toward economic growth and more job opportunities. It’s little short of tragic that some of his operatives blundered by setting up an entirely unnecessary, major controversy with grassroots Republicans at our national convention. Undoubtedly, the worst power grab initiated by Mr. Ginsberg was his ramming through a change in the Rules of the Republican Party, a new Rule 12, which permits the Republican National Committee to change national rules between conventions. The Democrats have had such a rule for years, and those in power in their party spend the periods between their national conventions fighting in their national committee over rules changes to benefit this or that faction, or this or that potential presidential nominee. We Republicans have avoided that by prohibiting changes in the rules between our national conventions. The office of the RNC Chairman is – and has to be – very powerful. A National Committee of 168 members, which meets for a few hours two or three times a year, can’t micro-manage the RNC. The RNC Chairman has the immense power of the purse and a large staff to influence the decisions of the RNC, so an RNC Chairman can get the votes of a super-majority of the RNC for just about anything he or she desires. But until now, the fact that the RNC Chairman must abide by stable party rules has served as the main protection for input by grassroots conservatives and libertarians. For practical purposes, the new Rule 12 adds to the power of the RNC Chairman (or to the White House when there’s a Republican President) the ability to change party rules at will. Over a number of election cycles, our party has struggled to avoid the front-loading of our delegate selection process, moving us closer and closer to a single national primary as states race to the head of the line to hold their primaries. Yet prudence dictates that there should be a reasonably long nomination process in order to properly vet all of our candidates. After special studies and much consultation, many serious party leaders finally came up with a workable solution. Party rules were changed in this cycle to prohibit winner-take-all primaries in March of presidential election years. March primaries had to in some way allocate delegate votes proportionally to the popular vote. The new system worked, and Mitt Romney is a better presidential candidate because of that experience. Mr. Ginsberg gutted the hard-won reform by ramming through a change in the rules to permit winner-take-all primaries in March. When I asked him why he did this, he replied to me, “It wasn’t our idea. We did it as a favor for some friends.” That’s a far cry from a process in which the best interests of our party are carefully discussed and considered. I have innumerable times over the years recruited new participants into the Republican Party by stressing the fairness, openness, and stability of our Republican rules compared to those of the Democratic Party. The way to treat newcomers to our party is fairly, politely, and even cordially. That’s what we do in Virginia. And that’s how to build and sustain a majority party. Among the many still-not-publicized rules changes rammed through the Convention Rules Committee by Mr. Ginsberg was one to raise from five to eight the number of states a presidential candidate would have to win in the nomination contests in order to have his or her name formally placed in nomination before the convention. Raising the bar was a gratuitous slap at prospective new participants in our nomination process. Despite his success in recruiting new volunteers, Congressman Ron Paul won a majority of the delegate votes in nowhere near five states this year. To discuss all the power grabs the rules suffered this year would be tedious in a letter, so let me mention only some of them, including the one which resulted in a “compromise.” Mr. Ginsberg got the Convention Rules Committee to pass a rule change which would allow presidential candidates to remove national convention delegates who were legally elected under the party rules and laws of the respective states. This caused such a furor that a Minority Report to the Rules Committee Report seemed certain. That would have forced a debate on the convention floor and a vote of the entire convention body. A valid Minority Report required the support of 28 members – or 25% – of the Convention Rules Committee. Well over 35 signatures were certain, despite all available arm-twisting of Mr. Ginsberg and those who supported him on everything else. State parties, including Virginia’s, fiercely defended their right to elect their own delegates. The “compromise” was for Mr. Ginsberg to agree to take out the provision which would have given candidates the power to disavow and remove legally elected delegates. In place of that obnoxious provision was inserted a guarantee that delegate votes would go to candidates who won those delegate votes in binding presidential primaries, a matter which would have been routinely enforced under the existing rules. Conservatives continued to mount efforts to file two Minority Reports, but in the end, enough Rules Committee members were persuaded not to sign them or to remove their signatures. Neither had the required 28 signatures and one wound up with 27 valid signatures. Therefore no Minority Reports reached the convention floor. I should mention that Mr. Ginsberg moved one rules change which would have required the signatures of 40% of future Convention Rules Committees for a Minority Report to be considered on the convention floor. That would have rendered future Minority Reports virtually impossible because the signatures would have to be obtained and the Minority Report filed within one hour of the adjournment of the Convention Rules Committee. The opposition to this attempted power grab was so intense that Mr. Ginsberg withdrew his motion. There circulated in the media coverage of the Tampa convention a report that a late and wayward bus deliberately prevented the Virginia Delegates from arriving at the convention hall in time for me to take part in the final (usually pro-forma) meeting of the Convention Rules Committee held as the convention began. It is true that our Virginia bus got our delegation to the convention hall after the Convention Rules Committee meeting adjourned. But I never for a minute believed our bus had been deliberately delayed. One should not attribute to conspiracy what can adequately be explained by incompetence. You will recall that staggeringly bad transportation arrangements inconvenienced most of the states’ delegations that day. All in all, in most ways our 2012 convention was a roaring success. We presented great speeches by Mitt Romney and his brilliant choice for running mate, Paul Ryan. Other great speeches by Anne Romney, Marco Rubio, and a galaxy of others put our party’s best feet forward. The 2012 Republican Platform clearly expressed our conservative and liberty-loving principles. My strong advice is for all of us to work tirelessly and give generously to our national campaign. Everything is on the line this year. And there’s another reason for solid conservatives to contribute more time and money now. I believe we shall win this election, and then there’s the important matter of staffing a new Administration. I worked full-time in the Presidential Personnel Office of President-elect Ronald Reagan and then for three years on his White House staff. Personnel is policy. An incoming administration tends to hire people who contributed significantly to winning the election. If we expect a new President to hire a lot of principled conservatives and libertarians, we should maximize the number of principled conservatives and libertarians who have credentialed themselves by taking part in the Mitt Romney campaign. And then, in 2016 we can work to repeal the current Rule 12 – and reverse the other mistakes incorporated in the new rules last week.
0.978205	Maintains a cache of authentication credentials, so that a new backend lookup is not required for every authenticated request. Topics Authentication Cacheing Usage Cacheing with custom modules Directives AuthnCacheContext AuthnCacheEnable AuthnCacheProvideFor AuthnCacheSOCache AuthnCacheTimeout Bugfix checklist httpd changelog Known issues Report a bug See also Comments Authentication Cacheing Some users of more heavyweight authentication such as SQL database lookups (mod_authn_dbd) have reported it putting an unacceptable load on their authentication provider. A typical case in point is where an HTML page contains hundreds of objects (images, scripts, stylesheets, media, etc), and a request to the page generates hundreds of effectively-immediate requests for authenticated additional contents. mod_authn_socache provides a solution to this problem by maintaining a cache of authentication credentials. Usage The authentication cache should be used where authentication lookups impose a significant load on the server, or a backend or network. Authentication by file (mod_authn_file) or dbm (mod_authn_dbm) are unlikely to benefit, as these are fast and lightweight in their own right (though in some cases, such as a network-mounted file, cacheing may be worthwhile). Other providers such as SQL or LDAP based authentication are more likely to benefit, particularly where there is an observed performance issue. Amongst the standard modules, mod_authnz_ldap manages its own cache, so only mod_authn_dbd will usually benefit from this cache. The basic rules to cache for a provider are: Include the provider you're cacheing for in an AuthnCacheProvideFor directive. List socache ahead of the provider you're cacheing for in your AuthBasicProvider or AuthDigestProvider directive. A simple usage example to accelerate mod_authn_dbd using dbm as a cache engine: #AuthnCacheSOCache is optional. If specified, it is server-wide AuthnCacheSOCache dbm <Directory "/usr/www/myhost/private"> AuthType Basic AuthName "Cached Authentication Example" AuthBasicProvider socache dbd AuthDBDUserPWQuery "SELECT password FROM authn WHERE user = %s" AuthnCacheProvideFor dbd Require valid-user #Optional AuthnCacheContext dbd-authn-example </Directory> Cacheing with custom modules Module developers should note that their modules must be enabled for cacheing with mod_authn_socache. A single optional API function ap_authn_cache_store is provided to cache credentials a provider has just looked up or generated. Usage examples are available in r957072, in which three authn providers are enabled for cacheing. AuthnCacheContext Directive Description: Specify a context string for use in the cache key Syntax: AuthnCacheContext directory\|server\|custom-string Default: directory Context: directory Status: Base Module: mod_authn_socache This directive specifies a string to be used along with the supplied username (and realm in the case of Digest Authentication) in constructing a cache key. This serves to disambiguate identical usernames serving different authentication areas on the server. Two special values for this are directory, which uses the directory context of the request as a string, and server which uses the virtual host name. The default is directory, which is also the most conservative setting. This is likely to be less than optimal, as it (for example) causes $app-base, $app-base/images, $app-base/scripts and $app-base/media each to have its own separate cache key. A better policy is to name the AuthnCacheContext for the password provider: for example a htpasswd file or database table. Contexts can be shared across different areas of a server, where credentials are shared. However, this has potential to become a vector for cross-site or cross-application security breaches, so this directive is not permitted in .htaccess contexts. AuthnCacheEnable Directive Description: Enable Authn caching configured anywhere Syntax: AuthnCacheEnable Context: server config Status: Base Module: mod_authn_socache This directive is not normally necessary: it is implied if authentication cacheing is enabled anywhere in apache2.conf. However, if it is not enabled anywhere in apache2.conf it will by default not be initialised, and is therefore not available in a .htaccess context. This directive ensures it is initialised so it can be used in .htaccess. AuthnCacheProvideFor Directive Description: Specify which authn provider(s) to cache for Syntax: AuthnCacheProvideFor authn-provider [...] Default: None Context: directory, .htaccess Override: AuthConfig Status: Base Module: mod_authn_socache This directive specifies an authentication provider or providers to cache for. Credentials found by a provider not listed in an AuthnCacheProvideFor directive will not be cached. For example, to cache credentials found by mod_authn_dbd or by a custom provider myprovider, but leave those looked up by lightweight providers like file or dbm lookup alone: AuthnCacheProvideFor dbd myprovider AuthnCacheSOCache Directive Description: Select socache backend provider to use Syntax: AuthnCacheSOCache provider-name[:provider-args] Context: server config Status: Base Module: mod_authn_socache Compatibility: Optional provider arguments are available in Apache HTTP Server 2.4.7 and later This is a server-wide setting to select a provider for the shared object cache, followed by optional arguments for that provider. Some possible values for provider-name are "dbm", "dc", "memcache", or "shmcb", each subject to the appropriate module being loaded. If not set, your platform's default will be used. AuthnCacheTimeout Directive Description: Set a timeout for cache entries Syntax: AuthnCacheTimeout timeout (seconds) Default: 300 (5 minutes) Context: directory, .htaccess Override: AuthConfig Status: Base Module: mod_authn_socache Cacheing authentication data can be a security issue, though short-term cacheing is unlikely to be a problem. Typically a good solution is to cache credentials for as long as it takes to relieve the load on a backend, but no longer, though if changes to your users and passwords are infrequent then a longer timeout may suit you. The default 300 seconds (5 minutes) is both cautious and ample to keep the load on a backend such as dbd (SQL database queries) down. This should not be confused with session timeout, which is an entirely separate issue. However, you may wish to check your session-management software for whether cached credentials can "accidentally" extend a session, and bear it in mind when setting your timeout. 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0.99998	In early October 2010, Chinese scientists announced that they're looking to add new members to their special team searching for Bigfoot in the Hubei Province.[1] The legend of Bigfoot continues to thrive and if you're fascinated with Bigfoot, maybe you've got what it takes to experience a Bigfoot sighting yourself. Here are some suggestions for how you can search for this legendary creature. Steps 1 Meet the requirements to be an intrepid researcher going where few others wish to tread. The requirements sought by the Chinese team give a solid guide on what's needed; following their suggestions, you'll need to be someone who:[2] Has patience (tracking the unknown is a slow and painful process); Is physically fit Has a basic background in biology; and Is capable of taking photographs. While the Chinese team is reportedly looking for an age range of 25-40[3] the organizer of the Chinese team, Wang Shancai, is 75,[4] so as long as you're fit, healthy, keen and well equipped, you should be set. 2 Research reported sightings. There have been 2,000 – 6,000 reported sightings of Bigfoot in North America alone,[5] with over 400 sightings in China's Shennongjia forest region.[6] Before you set out, it pays to find a location that has already had multiple sightings. Some of the areas where Bigfoot (or Sasquatch) has been sighted include China, the USA, and Canada.[7][8] Pay attention to the times, dates, and weather from these sightings to determine the best time to hold your search. Consider whether this is a location that you're happy to head off to and spend time exploring. 3 Assemble the right equipment. Most likely you're going back country, so you'll need all the gear required for back country hiking or skiing, depending on the time of year you're searching. Have adequate warm clothing and layered clothing. Wear sturdy shoes and protect yourself against the elements by covering up adequately with clothes, hats, sunscreen, etc. Avoid wearing anything scented, as this might attract the Bigfoot, or wild animals. Bring insect repellent if you are searching in spring, summer, or early fall. Insect bites are distracting, and could cause an allergic reaction. Bring an ointment that could alleviate the itching that occurs after insect bites. Take adequate sustenance in the form of food and drink to maintain your energy and ensure adequate hydration. Ensure that you have somewhere to sleep, whether it's a cabin, a tent, or the local motel. If camping or staying in cabins, take all your camping gear, cooking gear, etc. Have first aid equipment, communications gear, compass or GPS navigation equipment. Any suitable items to protect yourself from wild animals such as bear canisters, bear spray, etc., as you're more likely to encounter them than anything unusual. Take flashlights and headlamps. Bigfoot is said to be nocturnal and to have excellent night vision.[9][10] In addition, you may like to consider bringing some type of spotlight in case you need to shine it at Bigfoot to confuse him and scare him off. Have at least one decent camera; you might like to consider a small camera and a larger camera, and maybe a video camera, depending on how convenient these items are. All should be of excellent quality, with telephoto capacity and fast shutter speeds. The quieter that they operate, the better. If you're searching at night, be sure the camera can manage night photography. 4 Set up a location where you hope to have a Bigfoot sighting. This may include setting up a camera, or bait station. If you plan to stay there and catch a glimpse in person, consider setting up a base camp. 5 Know what you're looking for. Sightings of Bigfoot have built up various pictures of what to look for, as follows:[11][12] Taller than a human ranging between 6–10 feet (2–3 m) tall, covered in hair from head to toe. The hair ranges from black or dark brown, to gray or reddish. Walks upright. Weighs a lot, anything in excess of 500 pounds (230 kg) (enough to hurtle heavy things at you if provoked). Large eyes, pronounced brow ridge, and a large, low-set forehead. Malodorous, strong odor. Signs to watch for include very large footprints (up to 24" (60cm) long and 8" (20cm) wide), hair caught on bushes, excrement, and a sleeping nest. 6 Wait patiently for your glimpse of Bigfoot. To pass the time, there are some things you might do: Make notes about your location, preferably a video record, showing how it looked prior to your wait. Read more about Bigfoot sightings and lore. Write your own theories about Bigfoot down, perhaps to be published later as a blog post, website, or journal article. 7 Know what to do if you do see Bigfoot. Try to remain unseen; this is the best possible position for an observer. However, it is thought that Bigfoot has an excellent sense of smell and will probably figure out you're about.[13] Remain calm and do not panic. Remember to use your camera to record the sighting either by way of photos or film. Make as little noise as possible. 8 Know how to respond if Bigfoot sees you. Treat Bigfoot with the same respect that you give to any wild animal able to attack and kill you, as well as using your knowledge about the mannerisms and behavior of humans, apes, and monkeys. David Borgenicht and Trey Popp suggest the following:[14] Avert your gaze. Meeting the gaze may be misinterpreted as a challenge for territory or a fight. Use your peripheral vision to monitor its movements. Keep quiet and move slowly, without any sudden gesticulations. Restrain your dog if you brought one. Make yourself appear as non-threatening as possible. Without turning your back to Bigfoot, sit down. Then make out like you're grooming or eating something. Don't run. Bigfoot is thought to be able to run faster than humans. 9 Record your memories of the events. Some things to think about include: what he or she looked, sounded, or smelled like; exact date and time; exact location with a description of the environment (i.e., in woods by swamp); weather; other witnesses; what you, and others, were doing at the time of the sighting; and anything else noteworthy, such as how much you've been drinking. 10 Report the incident to local park ranger, or conservation officer, or other authorities. Consider contacting the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization with your report.[15] Preserve the area as if it was a crime scene, to avoid losing or contaminating any evidence. Collect all physical evidence, such as hair, blood, feces. Tips Always carry a thermal imaging cam on you. Even if you don't find Bigfoot, the search would likely take you on a thrilling hike that would still be memorable and fun. In China, Bigfoot is known as "Yeren", or "Wild Man".[16] Few scientists are convinced by the existing evidence of Bigfoot, but Bigfoot does have its share of scientist devotees, including Jeffrey Meldrum, John Napier, George Shaller, Russell Mittermeier, Daris Swindler, and Esteban Sarmiento.[17] Warnings In some areas of the planet, laws have been passed to protect the alleged creature, and law enforcement strongly and vehemently discourages people from hunting it, mainly for safety issues and law enforcement issues. Be prepared that if do see bigfoot that people won't believe you, even if you have pictures and /or film. People that see bigfoot with you might not back you up on the sighting, the reasons for this are many. Things You'll Need Appropriate gear for being back country Camera equipment Adequate clothing Adequate sustenance to maintain your energy Wild animal protection Notebook, pen or pencil to record information, write down thoughts, etc. binoculars Sources and Citations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot http://www.bfro.net/ ↑ Katy Byron, Chinese researchers to relaunch 'Bigfoot' search', http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/10/09/china.bigfoot.search/index.html?iref=allsearch ↑ Katy Byron, Chinese researchers to relaunch 'Bigfoot' search', http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/10/09/china.bigfoot.search/index.html?iref=allsearch ↑ Sify News, Wanted: A Team to Look for Bigfoot, http://sify.com/news/wanted-a-team-to-look-for-bigfoot-news-international-kkknucfijdg.html ↑ Xinhua, Scientists to resume search for Bigfoot-like ape man in central China, http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/indepth/2010-10/09/c_13549145.htm ↑ David Borgenicht and Trey Popp, The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: Great Outdoors, p. 86, (2007), ISBN 978-0-8118-5827-4 ↑ Sify News, Wanted: A Team to Look for Bigfoot, http://sify.com/news/wanted-a-team-to-look-for-bigfoot-news-international-kkknucfijdg.html ↑ Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot ↑ BFRO, The Comprehensive Sightings Database, http://www.bfro.net/ ↑ Wikipedia, Bigfoot, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot ↑ David Borgenicht and Trey Popp, The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: Great Outdoors, p. 87, (2007), ISBN 978-0-8118-5827-4 ↑ Katy Byron, Chinese researchers to relaunch 'Bigfoot' search', http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/10/09/china.bigfoot.search/index.html?iref=allsearch ↑ Wikipedia, Bigfoot, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot ↑ David Borgenicht and Trey Popp, The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: Great Outdoors, p. 86, (2007), ISBN 978-0-8118-5827-4 ↑ David Borgenicht and Trey Popp, The Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: Great Outdoors, pp. 85-86, (2007), ISBN 978-0-8118-5827-4 ↑ BFRO, Sighting Report Form, http://www.bfro.net/GDB/submitfm.asp ↑ Katy Byron, Chinese researchers to relaunch 'Bigfoot' search', http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/10/09/china.bigfoot.search/index.html?iref=allsearch ↑ Wikipedia, Bigfoot, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot Show more... 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0.999227	Period poverty champion, 21, now leads global network of 1,000 volunteers 1 December 2021 A student who learnt to sew a year ago so she could help end period poverty is now running a global network of 1,000 volunteer sewers. Covid-19 studies should record women’s menstrual changes, recommend researchers 2 December 2021 Large scale COVID-19 studies and clinical trials should collect data on menstrual changes, according to new research which evaluated current evidence. The findings, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology and led by University of Bristol researchers, say there is an important public health imperative for accurate scientific investigation of menstrual changes in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Period poverty champion, 21, now leads global network of 1,000 volunteers 1 December 2021 A student who learnt to sew a year ago so she could help end period poverty is now running a global network of 1,000 volunteer sewers. Study aims to understand why COVID-19 vaccines can lead to very rare blood clotting with low platelets 30 November 2021 A group of 11 institutions, led by the University of Liverpool and including the University of Bristol, is seeking to understand the very rare, but very serious, condition of blood clotting with low platelets in the general population, in COVID-19 infection, and potentially following vaccination. New £10m centre set to drive digital futures towards fair and sustainable ways of life 30 November 2021 Digital technologies are transforming everyday life and bold claims are being made about how intelligent robots, autonomous vehicles and the ‘metaverse’ will define the future. People want a better world after the COVID-19 pandemic but don’t believe it will really happen 29 November 2021 People strongly favour a fairer and more sustainable way of life in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite not thinking it will actually materialise or that others share the same progressive wishes, according to new research which sheds intriguing light on what people have missed most and want for the future. Smart Internet Lab will deliver Quantum Data Centre of the Future 26 November 2021 The University of Bristol’s pioneering Smart Internet Lab will work with industry partners to develop the first blueprint for a quantum data centre, as part of UKRI’s £170 million Commercialising Quantum Technologies Challenge. In the quantum realm, not even time flows as you might expect 26 November 2021 New study shows the boundary between time moving forward and backward may blur in quantum mechanics. The 24 year old fixing the ‘toxic’ student rental market 26 November 2021 A former Bristol student bent on fixing the 'toxic' student rental market now employs 10 people and is closing in on £500,000 of funding. New site for University of Bristol’s Dental School 25 November 2021 The University of Bristol’s Dental School will move to a new site in 2023 after outgrowing its existing premises at the Dental Hospital in Lower Maudlin Street where it has been based for many years. New study suggests asymptomatic testing and vaccination are critical for controlling COVID-19 at universities 25 November 2021 Reducing the transmission of COVID-19 in universities is heavily dependent on vaccination and asymptomatic testing uptake, new research by academics at the University of Bristol has found. Search Tweets by @BristolUni Years iterator JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember2017JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember2016JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember2015JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember2014JulySeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember20132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000
0.987473	In 2017, the Philippine government officially announced that they adopted the Korean language as a second foreign language at middle and high schools in the Philippines. The Philippine government also announced that ten pilot schools will be selected in the capital city of Manila and will soon begin teaching Korean. The Korean language, known as Hangul in Korea, has now become the sixth second foreign language adopted by the Philippine government. In 2014, the Korean Embassy officially proposed to include the Korean language as a second foreign language in the Philippine's schools. This effort is what led to the agreement of the Philippines to accept and officially recognize Korean as a second language. In addition, the Philippine government announced that their goal is not only study the Korean language but also to cultivate qualified Korean teachers. In response, the Korean embassy expressed a desire to support the Korean language education development and that it would hopefully gain momentum which can improve continued mutual cooperation between the two countries. Besides the Philippines, there are 28 countries which the Korean language is designated as a second foreign language or are officially adopted as a secondary school subject including Thailand, Turkey, China, France, and Taiwan. In these countries some 100,000 people are learning Korean. Also, the number of students who hope to learn and teach Korean is increasing more and more, for example Thailand has adopted the Korean language as a test subject in the College Scholastic Ability Test. This is the first time this has happened in Southeast Asia. This decision was made due to the increased popularity of Korean culture because of the Korean wave (Hallyu). Why is the Korean language becoming more popular throughout the world like this? First, K-pop and the Korean wave (Hallyu) were big contributors to this situation. Many foreigners who learn the Korean language first encounter Korean dramas through the internet which peaks their interest in Korean culture. Nowadays, interest in the Korean language is also rising because of K-pop. People reveal that they want to watch K-drama to improve their Korean language so they don’t need dubbing, or they want to send a fan-letter to their favorite Korean stars. For this reason they start to learn Korean. The Korean language learned for these purpose has a charm more than many expected. People have become more and more fascinated by the Korean language as they learn more. Another reason for learning Korean is to have more opportunities to get a job. Korea as is doing the same thing as well, which is emphasizing English and Chinese as second foreign languages, to overcome the unemployment crisis. Similarly, in many countries including China, Japan, and Taiwan having a Korean language license is becoming necessary as their countries’ trade grows with Korea. The final reason for learning Korean is because it is a beautiful language. In August of 2009, a popular SBS program aired where some Japanese remembered the poet Yu Dong-Ju. They said that through his poems they could accurately recognize parts of history about their country. After reading the poem they felt the beauty of the Korean language and they also felt the Korean sentiment that was expressed through the poem. This inspired them to start to study the Korean language and Yun Dong-Ju's poems. They did not simply study Korean just to read his poems, but they studied as an effort to find a remedy for the two countries, Korea and Japan, in hopes of helping understanding each country’s culture and past. What came out of all of this is permission was obtained from Japan to set up a monument of Yun Dong-Ju in Tokyo. A play was also performed about the life of Yun Dong-Ju. This goes to show that language is not just a language, but a means to understand the culture and sentiments of a country. The Korean language is currently being introduced into the four major languages in Asia with Japanese, Chinese, and Indonesian, and for this it is increasing the global interest in Korea. In the past, South Korea underwent educational assistance from other countries after undergoing war. However, in the 21st century, South Korea has become a country that offers various educational opportunities for foreigners to learn the Korean language. This indicates Korea's brilliant development. But at the same time, we should consider how to protect and extend Korean culture and the Korean language for the future. Recently, the use of new words and foreign languages has sharply increased in Korea. Increasingly, communication conflicts between the older generation and new generation is occurring as the older gets left behind due to their lack of knowledge of how to use the Smartphone and internet. There is also an in increase in teenagers who refuse to study the Korean language because the social atmosphere considers studying foreign languages more important. Another problem is that slang and new words aren’t only used on the internet, but they are being used in everyday life situations. They are emerging more and more on popular TV programs and in K-pop music. If more new words continue to appear and be used regularly, the Korean language's worth will be damaged and conflicts for between all generations will increase. Additionally, continual changes can cause confusion to foreigners. As the spotlight is now on the Korean language and interest in Korea increases, it is very important for us to try and preserve the Korean language correctly. Firstly, at the government level, the government must provide proper regulations for the correct use of the Korean language on the internet and on smart phones. And then they need to provide a variety of opportunities to introduce the Korean language to foreigners so they can communicate with Koreans. The campaign should help everyone feel the beauty of the Korean language too. In addition, exotic foreign words must be changed to Korean and an emphasis on the importance of the Korean language should be made as much as foreign languages. At a personal level, people should learn about the Korean language history on how Hangul originated and the principles of Hangul. People need to participate in a lot of programs provided by the government in introducing the Korean language to the world. Finally, we must be skilled in Korean and appreciate the beauty of our language rather than use convenient new words. October 9th is the day of Hangul. Hangul is the only writing system in the world that celebrates a language writing system and the creator. The developer of Hangul was Hun Min Jeong Eum. The principle of Hangul is recognized for its superior system and was registered in 1997 by the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is important for us to correctly use and continually try to preserve Hangul with pride. It’s time for us to learn more about the Korean language.
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0.94425	Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can significantly drive up your energy bill and damage its parts. No One Likes Short Short The continuous on-and-off phenomenon is known as short cycling. When a heat pump short cycles, it is having trouble heating or cooling your Tucson home. The unit can’t maintain the set temperature, so it restarts over and over again. Here are four reasons this might be happening to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and what you should do: 1. Air Filter Clog Whenever your heat pump has a problem, always check your air filter first. Over time, dust and debris form on your filter. When the filter is unchanged, this restricts airflow, which means your system will not circulate the right amount of air to heat or cool your Arizona home. Short cycling can result. You should replace or clean your air filter, depending on whether it is disposable or reusable. To prevent future clogs, be sure to do this on a regular basis per your heat pump manufacturer’s recommendations. 2. Thermostat Error Your thermostat could be giving your system an inaccurate reading. This might be due to your thermostat’s placement. If situated near a vent or window, it is likely to produce a misleading temperature scan that can cause short cycling. Another possibility is faulty wiring between your thermostat and heat pump. In either case, you should have one of our highly trained ACS Air Conditioning Services professionals assess the situation for you. 3. Leaky Refrigerant During hot weather, your heat pump’s refrigerant absorbs heat from inside your home and sends it outside. During cold weather, the process is reversed. If you have a refrigerant leak, your system is going to have trouble with the heat transfer. Consequently, it will come up short in trying to complete a cycle. If you notice any icing on your outdoor unit, this could indicate a refrigerant leak. In this case, be sure to seek help from one of our experienced experts. 4. Oversized Unit This is perhaps the most serious problem, as improper sizing may call for replacement. It is why our experts at ACS Air Conditioning Services always perform the proper calculations, such as the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Manual J load calculation, before any HVAC installation. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), accurate load calculations have a direct impact on energy efficiency, occupant comfort, indoor air quality (IAQ), and building durability. If you have an oversized unit, it will heat or cool the area quickly, prematurely detect it has reached the target temperature, then shut off. Then the cycle will repeat. To be sure your system is the right size, you need to have a trained professional from ACS Air Conditioning Services perform Manual J testing in your home. Call Us for All Your Heat Pump Needs If you have any heat pump questions or want short cycling explained in more detail, please don’t hesitate to call ACS Air Conditioning Services here in Tucson, AZ, at 520-230-5668. Or call or request service online today if you think you need a repair.
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0.999495	Benchmarking is the practice of performing standardized tests to evaluate the performance of computer hardware. Benchmarks can be indispensable when upgrading CPU, GPU, or DDRAM because they make it easy to tell just how much of a performance boost will the upgraded component provide. In this article, we introduce the most popular CPU, GPU, and DDRAM benchmarks so that you can learn useful information about the performance of your current hardware setup and compare it against the best products available in 2021. Best CPU Benchmarks Modern CPUs have multiple cores and threads, which allow them to crunch a massive amount of numbers at the same time, but not all applications are able to take advantage of them. A well-rounded CPU should perform well even when only one of its cores is in use, and it should also be reasonably power efficient and easy to cool down. 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It’s single-core score is also impressive, 501 points, but there are several processors that have achieved slightly more, including the Intel i9 10900K and the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X. NovaBench NovaBench is a free CPU benchmark for Windows and Mac computers. Benchmarking with NovaBench takes just a few minutes, and the software lets you instantly compare the current result with previous results, which is useful when overclocking or tweaking various CPU and system settings to optimize performance. Besides CPU performance, NovaBench can also test your graphics card, memory, and hard drive, but we wouldn’t really recommend it for that purpose. Best score: AMD Threadripper 3970X According to the NovaBench Results Database, the AMD Threadripper 3970X is the most powerful CPU currently available, ranking first with 7,259 points. The result is very interesting because the AMD Threadripper 3990X, which has twice the number of CPU cores has scored only 6,856 points. 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0.999999	Benchpeg \| Burglar who stole millions of pounds worth of jewellery from Hatton Garden in London loses appeal at the High Court Supporting the work of the Jeweller since 2006 Menu JOBS NEWS JOURNAL OPPORTUNITIES CLASSIFIEDS WHAT'S ON PEGS AWARDS RESOURCES BOOKSHELF CONTACT JOBS NEWS OPPORTUNITIES CLASSIFIEDS PEGS WHAT'S ON TRENDS PEOPLE Q&A RESOURCES BOOKSHELF CONTACT B Q L I A This a text area to apply a description Burglar who stole millions of pounds worth of jewellery from Hatton Garden in London loses appeal at the High Court Reading Time: 1 min {{readingTime}} mins A burglar who helped to steal millions of pounds worth of jewellery from Hatton Garden in London has failed to reduce his extended sentence at the High Court on19 March 2021. A burglar who helped to steal millions of pounds worth of jewellery from Hatton Garden in London has failed to reduce his extended sentence at the High Court today (19 March 2021). John Collins (79) was part of a gang of six men who burgled the Hatton Garden Safety Deposit Company in April 2015. Six men wearing high-visibility jackets entered the London premises over a Bank Holiday weekend, overcame the alarms and drilled their way into the safety deposit vault in the basement. They left with around £13.69m of gold, jewellery and precious stones. After the gang was brought to justice in March 2016 the CPS started to recover the stolen funds. In 2018, Collins, 78, was ordered to pay £7,635,233.31 . This amount was made up of a combined £6,396,273.75 with other gang members, with the remainder calculated separately from Collins’s assets. On 1 August 2019, Collins was ordered to serve a further seven years default sentence at Westminster Magistrates Court after failing to pay the amount. Collins applied to the High Court by way of a judicial review to seek a reduction of the default sentence. The Crown successfully resisted this and the application for a reduction of his default sentence was today dismissed by the High Court. Adrian Foster, Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS Proceeds of Crime Division, said: “John Collins was a key player in the Hatton Garden burglary and stood to benefit from millions of pounds. However, we always look to ensure criminals are not able to use these funds and secured a seven-year extension to Collins’s term in jail after he failed to pay back more than £7million. “Today at the High Court, we successfully argued that Collins should continue to serve his extra time in prison while millions still remain to be paid.” Author: Rebecca van Rooijen Published: {{'2021-03-27T21:15:04.6529163+00:00' \| utcToLocalDate }} Share via: Tweet Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus Add to calendar Benchpeg JOBS NEWS OPPORTUNITIES CLASSIFIEDS PEGS WHAT'S ON TRENDS PEOPLE Q&A RESOURCES BOOKSHELF CONTACT Benchpeg Image Here B Q L I A © benchpeg ltd 2016 About Us Advertise Contact Us T&Cs Privacy Policy This site was made possible by: B Q L I A © benchpeg ltd 2020 Est. in 2006, Benchpeg is the original and first to market online jewellery magazine in the UK. Benchpeg's weekly online jewellery publication reaches 10,000 readers in the Jewellery & Watch industries both nationally and internationally. Subscribe today! We are the go to place for anything sparkly.
0.999995	2020 has presented unique challenges and opportunities for the American workforce. Millions of Americans find themselves unemployed or underemployed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers and companies alike have had to come up with creative solutions for moving businesses forward among stay at home and social distancing orders. Americans in several industries such as sales or technology have been working remotely for a decade or more, but an increasing number of employees are seeking remote or work from home jobs that can improve work/life balance and grant freedom from the traditional daily grind. As more people join the remote workforce, many are left wondering what the future of business will look like once this pandemic has passed. Will working from home become the norm? The global economy is still coming to grips with the costs and benefits of employees working from home, and it may take a year or more to have a clear set of data to show the positives and negatives of remote work. But one thing is for certain: businesses will never again operate quite like they did before COVID-19. Companies are already seeing the benefits of allowing employees to work from home. Two-thirds of managers report that employees who work from home are more productive, and recent data suggests that collectively employers will save $44 billion a year in operating expenses, such as office space, supplies, travel compensation and other overhead costs. Employees enjoy the flexibility of remote work, with many citing the lack of a daily commute as one of the top benefits of working from home. Many workers report that they are able to focus more on their responsibilities because of a lack of workplace distraction and interruptions. 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0.975532	Animal experiments are widely used to develop brand-new medicines and also to test the safety and security of various other products. Many of this experiments cause pain civicpride-kusatsu.netme the pets involved or mitigate their quality of life in various other ways. If that is morally wrong to cause pets to experience then trying out on pets produces serious moral problems. You are watching: Which of the following experiments follow ethical standards Animal experimentation A difficult issue In 1997 Dr Jay Vacanti and his team prospered an ear top top the ago of a mouse Animal experiments space widely supplied to develop new medicines and to test the security of various other products. Many of these experiments reason pain to the animals involved or mitigate their quality of life in various other ways. If it is ethically wrong civicpride-kusatsu.netme cause pets to experience then exploring on pets produces serious ethical problems. Animal experimenters are very aware the this moral problem and also acknowledge the experiments should be made as humane as possible. They additionally agree the it"s wrong civicpride-kusatsu.netme use pets if alternate testing methods would develop equally precious results. Two location on animal experiments In favour of pet experiments:Experimenting on animals is agree if (and just if):suffering is minimised in every experimentshuman services are gained which civicpride-kusatsu.netuld not be derived by using various other methodsAgainst animal experiments:Experimenting on animals is always unacceptable because:it reasons suffering civicpride-kusatsu.netme animalsthe benefits to people are not provenany benefits to people that animal testing does administer civicpride-kusatsu.netuld be developed in various other ways Harm versus benefit The instance for animal experiments is that they will produce such good benefits for humankind that the is ethically acceptable to damage a civicpride-kusatsu.netuple of animals. The equivalent case against is that the level that suffering and also the variety of animals involved are both therefore high that the services to humankind don"t provide moral justification. The three Rs The three Rs room a set of values that researchers are motivated to monitor in bespeak to mitigate the influence of study on animals. The 3 Rs are: Reduction, Refinement, Replacement. Reduction:Reducing the variety of animals supplied in experiments by:Improving experimental techniquesImproving techniques of data analysisSharing info with other researchersRefinement:Refining the experiment or the method the animals are cared for so as to reduce their enduring by:Using much less invasive techniquesBetter clinical careBetter living civicpride-kusatsu.netnditionsReplacement:Replacing experiments on animals with different techniques together as:Experimenting top top cell societies instead of entirety animalsUsing civicpride-kusatsu.netmputer modelsStudying human being volunteersUsing epidemiological studies Drug safety Animal experiments and drug safety Scientists say that banning animal experiments would average either an end to testing new drugs orusing people for all security tests Animal experiments room not supplied to present that drugs space safe and also effective in human beings - they cannot execute that. Instead, lock are offered to aid decide even if it is a specific drug should be experiment on people. Animal experiments eliminate some potential drugs together either ineffective or also dangerous to usage on human being beings. If a drug passes the pet test it"s then tested on a tiny human group before big scale clinical trials. The pharmacivicpride-kusatsu.netlogist wilhelm D H Carey demonstrated the importance of animal testing in a letter civicpride-kusatsu.netme the British medical Journal: We have actually 4 possible new drugs to cure HIV. Medicine A eliminated all the rats, mice and also dogs. Medicine B killed all the dogs and rats. Drug C eliminated all the mice and also rats. Drug D to be taken by every the animals up to substantial doses v no ok effect. Question: i beg your pardon of those drugs have to we provide to some healthy and balanced young human being volunteers together the very first dose to humans (all other things gift equal)? To the undecided (and non-prejudiced) the prize is, of civicpride-kusatsu.neturse, obvious. The would likewise be noticeable to a regular 12 year old child... An alternative, acceptable answer would be, none of those drugs since even medicine D civicpride-kusatsu.netuld reason damage civicpride-kusatsu.netme humans. The is true, which is why medicine D would be provided as a single, very small dose to human being volunteers under tightly civicpride-kusatsu.netntrolled and regulated civicpride-kusatsu.netnditions. William DH Carey, BMJ 2002; 324: 236a Animal experiments and also animal rights The issue of pet experiments is straightforward if we expropriate that animals have rights: if one experiment violates the rights of an animal, climate it is ethically wrong, since it is wrong to violate rights. The possible benefits to humankind of performing the experiment are civicpride-kusatsu.netmpletely irrelevant civicpride-kusatsu.netme the principles of the case, due to the fact that rights need to never be violated (except in noticeable cases like self-defence). And together one philosopher has written, if this means that there space some points that humanity will never be able to learn, so it is in it. This bleak an outcivicpride-kusatsu.netme of deciding the morality of experimenting on pets on the basis of civil liberties is probably why people civicpride-kusatsu.netnstantly justify animal experiments on civicpride-kusatsu.netnsequentialist grounds; by reflecting that the benefits to humanity justify the suffering of the animals involved. Justifying animal experiments Those in favour of animal experiments say the the an excellent done to human beings outweighs the injury done to animals. This is a civicpride-kusatsu.netnsequentialist argument, since it looks at the after-effects of the action under civicpride-kusatsu.netnsideration. It can"t be used to protect all forms of experimentation because there space some forms of experiencing that room probably difficult to justify also if the benefits are exceptionally beneficial to humanity. Ethical arithmetic Animal experiments and ethical arithmetic The civicpride-kusatsu.netnsequentialist justification of pet experimentation can be prove by civicpride-kusatsu.netmparing the moral civicpride-kusatsu.netnsequences of doing or no doing an experiment. This process can"t be offered in a mathematical method to aid people decide ethical questions in practice, but it does demonstrate the issues very clearly. The an easy arithmetic If performing one experiment would certainly cause more harm than not performing it, climate it is ethically dorn to execute that experiment. The injury that will an outcivicpride-kusatsu.netme from no doing the experiment is the an outcivicpride-kusatsu.netme of multiply three things together: the moral value that a human beingthe variety of human beings who would have actually benefitedthe worth of the benefit that each human being won"t get The damage that the experiment will reason is the an outcivicpride-kusatsu.netme of multiply together: the moral value the an speculative animalthe number of animals suffering in the experimentthe negative value the the harm done to every animal But it isn"t that simple because: it"s virtually impossible to entrust a moral value civicpride-kusatsu.netme a beingit"s virtually impossible to assign a worth to the injury done to each individualthe harm that will be excellent by the experiment is known beforehand, however the advantage is unknownthe damage done through the experiment is led to by one action, if the harm resulting from no doing the is caused by one omission Certain matches potential harm In the theoretical amount above, the harm the experiment will do to animals is weighed versus the damage done to humans by no doing the experiment. But these space two civicpride-kusatsu.netnceptually different things. The damage that will be excellent to the animals is particular to take place if the experiment is carried outThe harm done to human beings by no doing the experiment is unknown due to the fact that no-one knows exactly how likely the experiment is to success or what services it civicpride-kusatsu.netuld produce if it did succeed So the equation is totally useless as a method of deciding even if it is it is ethically acceptable to perform an experiment, because until the experiment is carried out, no-one can know the value of the benefit that the produces. And there"s one more factor missing from the equation, i beg your pardon is disputed in the next section. Acts and omissions The equation doesn"t deal with the ethical difference between acts and also omissions. Most ethicists think the we have a higher moral duty for the things we carry out than because that the things we fail to do; i.e. That it is morally worse civicpride-kusatsu.netme do harm by doing something 보다 to do damage by not doing something. For example: us think that the human who intentionally drowns a child has actually done miscellaneous much much more wrong than the human who refuses civicpride-kusatsu.netme wade into a shallow pool to rescue a drown child. In the pet experiment civicpride-kusatsu.netntext, if the experiment takes place, the experimenter will bring out actions that injury the pets involved. If the experiment does not take place the experimenter will not execute anything. This may cause harm to human beings because they won"t advantage from a cure for their an illness because the cure won"t it is in developed. So the acts and omissions argument can lead us to to speak that it is morally worse for the experimenter to injury the animals by experimenting on themthan the is to (potentially) damage some people by not doing an experiment that might find a cure for your disease. And therefore if we want to civicpride-kusatsu.netntinue with the arithmetic the we began in the section above, we need to put an additional, and different, factor on every side of the equation to address the various moral values of acts and omissions. Proposed EU directive Proposed EU directive In November 2008 the european Union placed forward suggest to revise the directive because that the protection of animals used in scientific experiments in line with the 3 R rule of replacing, reducing and also refining the usage of pets in experiments. The proposals have actually three aims: to substantially improve the welfare of animals used in clinical proceduresto ensure fair civicpride-kusatsu.netmpetition because that industryto an increase research tasks in the european Union The proposed directive civicpride-kusatsu.netvers all live non-human vertebrate animals intended for experiments plus particular other species likely to endure pain, and also animals especially bred so the their organs or tissue can be supplied in scientific procedures. See more: List Of Flower Names That Start With P Retty Flowers That Start With P The main alters proposed are: to make it civicpride-kusatsu.netmpulsory to bring out honest reviews and require the experiments where animals are supplied be subject to authorisationto widen the border of the directive civicpride-kusatsu.netme include certain invertebrate species and foetuses in your last trimester of breakthrough and likewise larvae and also other animals used in an easy research, education and also trainingto set minimum housing and also care requirementsto need that only animals of secivicpride-kusatsu.netnd or larger generations be used, topic to transitional periods, to stop taking pets from the wild and exhausting wild populationsto state that choices to testing on animals must be offered when easily accessible and that the number of animals supplied in projects be diminished to a minimumto require member claims to improve the breeding, accivicpride-kusatsu.netmmodation and care measures and also methods supplied in procedures so as to eliminate or reduce to a minimum any feasible pain, suffering, distress or lasting damage caused to animals The proposal also introduces a half on the usage of great apes - chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and also orangutans - in scientific procedures, other than in superior circumstances, however there is no proposal to phase the end the usage of various other non-human primates in the immediate foreseeable future.
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0.999999	The idea is to fill up a Z buffer first and also store normals in a render target. This is like a G-Buffer with normals and Z values ... so compared to a deferred renderer there is no diffuse color, specular color, material index or position data stored in this stage. Next the light buffer is filled up with light properties. So the idea is to differ between light and material properties. If you look at a simplified light equation for one point light it looks like this: Color = Ambient + Shadow * Att * (N.L * DiffColor * DiffIntensity * LightColor + R.V^n * SpecColor * SpecIntensity * LightColor) The light properties are: - N.L - LightColor - R.V^n - Attenuation So what you can do is instead of rendering a whole lighting equation for each light into a render target, you render into a 8:8:8:8 render target only the light properties. You have four channels so you can render: LightColor.r * N.L * Att LightColor.g * N.L * Att LightColor.b * N.L * Att R.V^n * N.L * Att That means in this setup there is no dedicated specular color ... which is on purpose (you can extend it easily). Here is the source code what I store in the light buffer. half4 ps_main( PS_INPUT Input ) : COLOR { half4 G_Buffer = tex2D( G_Buffer, Input.texCoord ); // Compute pixel position half Depth = UnpackFloat16( G_Buffer.zw ); float3 PixelPos = normalize(Input.EyeScreenRay.xyz) * Depth; // Compute normal half3 Normal; Normal.xy = G_Buffer.xy2-1; Normal.z = -sqrt(1-dot(Normal.xy,Normal.xy)); // Computes light attenuation and direction float3 LightDir = (Input.LightPos - PixelPos)InvSqrLightRange; half Attenuation = saturate(1-dot(LightDir / LightAttenuation_0, LightDir / LightAttenuation_0)); LightDir = normalize(LightDir); // R.V == Phong float specular = pow(saturate(dot(reflect(normalize(-float3(0.0, 1.0, 0.0)), Normal), LightDir)), SpecularPower_0); float NL = dot(LightDir, Normal)Attenuation; return float4(DiffuseLightColor_0.xNL, DiffuseLightColor_0.yNL, DiffuseLightColor_0.zNL, specular * NL); } After all lights are alpha-blended into the light buffer, you switch to forward rendering and reconstruct the lighting equation. In its simplest form this might look like this float4 ps_main( PS_INPUT Input ) : COLOR0 { float4 Light = tex2D( Light_Buffer, Input.texCoord ); float3 NLATTColor = float3(Light.x, Light.y, Light.z); float3 Lighting = NLATTColor + Light.www; return float4(Lighting, 1.0f); } This is a direct competitor to the light indexed renderer idea described by Damian Trebilco at Paper . I have a small example program that compares this approach to a deferred renderer but I have not compared it to Damian's approach. I believe his approach might be more flexible regarding a material system than mine but the Light Pre-Pass renderer does not need to do the indexing. It should even run on a seven year old ATI RADEON 8500 because you only have to do a Z pre-pass and store the normals upfront. The following screenshot shows four point-lights. There is no restriction in the number of light sources: The following screenshots shows the same scene running with a deferred renderer. There should not be any visual differences to the Light Pre-Pass Renderer: The design here is very flexible and scalable. So I expect people to start from here and end up with quite different results. One of the challenges with this approach is to setup a good material system. You can store different values in the light buffer or use the values above and construct interesting materials. For example a per-object specular highlight would be done by taking the value stored in the alpha channel and apply a power function to it or you store the power value in a different channel. Obviously my intial approach is only scratching the surface of the possibilities. P.S: to implement a material system for this you can do two things: you can handle it like in a deferred renderer by storing a material id with the normal map ... maybe in the alpha channel, or you can reconstruct the diffuse and specular term in the forward rendering pass. The only thing you have to store to do this is N.L * Att in a separate channel. This way you can get back R.V^n by using the specular channel and dividing it by N.L * Att. So what you do is: (R.V^n * N.L * Att) / (N.L * Att) Those are actually values that represent all light sources. Here is a link to the slides of my UCSD Renderer Design presentation. They provide more detail. Posted by Wolfgang Engel at 6:40 PM 44 comments: Arseny Kapoulkine said... Your screenshots/equations miss an albedo term; however, it's essential - introducing it into equation means either extending "G-buffer" or rendering into light buffer with a separate geometry pass, which kinda defeats the purpose (?). Same thing goes for i.e. specular texture. Also I don't see how you can add separate specular COLOR easily - you will either require MRT or decrease the quality of lighting (of course if you have access to albedo in light shader, you can do it by outputting final color in light pass). Adding intensity is trivial though - again, unless it's texture-controlled. March 17, 2008 at 12:35 AM Unknown said... Arseny Kapoulkine : I don't think you understand what he is doing - rendering consists of 3 passes: 1) Render depth + normals 2) Render lights into light texture 3) Render main geometry (with full texturing etc) accessing the light texture. So yes there is two passes over the scene geometry. When "Light Pre-Pass Renderer" was mentioned, this is kinda what I thought it would turn out to be. I almost went down this route (see top of page 4) but doing a normal pre-pass was not possible with what I was using it for. Good work - I like it a lot. I may even see if I can update my demo to compare performance. (I suspect your method will be faster and have less artifacts as LIDR suffers when too many lights overlap) March 17, 2008 at 2:03 AM Wolfgang Engel said... Hey Damian, thanks a lot! This would be awesome to see it in your demo. - Wolfgang March 17, 2008 at 10:19 AM Michaël Gallego said... Hi, This is quite interesting, I'll try it when I have my new computer. Just, there is a typo here : float3 Lighting = NLATTColor + Light.www; I think it's Light.w instead of Light.www :) In effect, it seems more scalable, as I only save depth + normals into only two textures (one texture for normals, and one renderbuffer, as I don't know if I can put the depth into the first texture). It's pretty less than normal deferred rendering, and if I understand well, I apply then a normal forward rendering... Unfortunately, I think it can't be used in my case, but maybe I'm wrong and you can help me :). I'm using a simple instant radiosity method. Using deferred rendering, the algorithm is : 1) Render the scene from the camera (G-Buffer : positions, normals, colors) 2) Render the scene from the spot light (Save into textures : positions, normals). So the lights textures contains all the points visible from the spot light point of view. Then, in the CPU, I place all my secondary lights (and the colors stored in the G-Buffer is the color of the light. I do a first pass when I add the contributions for all the secondary lights, so I need a G-Buffer storing colors properties (because one point light's color = a color material). I don't know if I'm clear, I'll be thinking of how I can adapt your method to my algorithm, because effectively, it sounds interesting, both in memory economy, and in scalability. NB : a last thing, the screenshot of Pre-Pass looks a little blurrier than normal deferred rendering, is it normal? March 17, 2008 at 11:06 AM Arseny Kapoulkine said... If there is a second geometry pass involved, it's pretty obvious of course. I like that one. Damian, there should be no artifacts when a lot of lights overlap - the math is correct (i.e. exactly matches forward rendering solutions, given adequate render target precision). March 17, 2008 at 2:46 PM Arseny Kapoulkine said... A couple more notes. First, it'll start to somewhat tear apart (converge to DS) in more complex cases - like, if you need to control specular power per-material (or even per-pixel?). Second, this is not really specific to this method, but I figured this place is as good as any other to ask. Why does your normal has a definite Z component sign? I mean, of course for a view space face normal of a non-culled triangle Z component sign is definite, but we're dealing with vertex normals - things like spheres with totally smooth normals will have possible artifacts on pixels near silhouettes, or this is completely wrong and I miss something trivial? March 17, 2008 at 3:28 PM Unknown said... Arseny Kapoulkine : I meant my method - LIDR (Light index deferred rendering) - suffers from excessive light overlap issues. March 18, 2008 at 2:25 AM Unknown said... You latest addition of a material system using: (R.V^n * N.L * Att) / (N.L * Att) makes no sense to me. I mean if you have more than one light, that will not work? (Actually I am not sure why you are multiplying R.V^n by N.L in the first place.) March 19, 2008 at 12:51 AM Wolfgang Engel said... I store for all lights R.V^ * N.L * Att and I store for all lights N.L * Att in a separate channel. After all lights are rendered into the light buffer, I can re-construct R.V^n for all lights per-pixel. The reason why you store R.V^n * N.L * Att in the light buffer is because N.L and Att define the locality of the light. March 19, 2008 at 7:55 AM Wolfgang Engel said... Do you want me to send you my small example program? Just send me the e-mail address I should send it to. It is a simple RenderMonkey example. March 19, 2008 at 7:57 AM Unknown said... Sure, my email is on the top of my paper you linked to. I still don't understand how that could work - but I will see what your code is doing. eg. a = R.V^n b = N.L * Att Two lights: Channel1 = (a1 * b1) + (a2 * b2) Channel2 = (b1 + b2) Want a1 + a2 but ((a1 * b1) + (a2 * b2)) / (b1 + b2) is not a1 + a2. But I think I am missing something.... Also I could understand R.V^n * Att , but my question is why is the N.L in there? Won't that soften the specular a lot? March 19, 2008 at 7:21 PM Wolfgang Engel said... Hi Damian, N.L is a self-shadowing term in the specular component. You need this to avoid errors when light goes through geometry :-) March 19, 2008 at 9:41 PM Pat Wilson said... Wolfgang, I like this technique compared with other methods of differed shading. I put a (hacky) implementation into a game we recently launched to test the technique, and see how easily it could be integrated into an existing game. If you are interested, I uploaded some shots to Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/killerbunny/sets/72157604831928541/ Right now I am using an R16G16B16A16F to store the GBuffer and I would like to crunch that down to an R8G8B8A8, at some point. Someone mentioned the assumption of a positive Z value: A positive Z value can be assumed in tangent space. I am writing out the World-Space normals to the G-buffer so a negative Z value is possible. What I did to get around this was to multiply the depth value by the sign of the z component of the world-space normal during the Z-fill (Gbuffer) pass. Since eye-space Z is always positive, I strip the sign from the depth, and multiply the reconstructed Z component of the normal by the sign of the depth sample. I don't think this is an ideal solution, but it's what I'm doing currently. May 1, 2008 at 10:51 AM Wolfgang Engel said... Hey Pat, this is awesome :-) ... cool job. If you are interested you might send me your real name via e-mail and we can exchange some of the experience we made with the approach. May 1, 2008 at 12:01 PM ReJ said... Battlefield2 used such approach to gather lighting for terrain and we later extended it for BF2: Special Forces onto static geometry and combined with adaptive shadow buffers (to reduce number of passes). May 14, 2008 at 9:47 AM xop said... I wonder whether it is possible to combine this method with MSAA? I mean, doing "forward pass" with MSAA, while depth, normal and light accumulation without it, but maybe blurring light buffer along edges. At first this looked like it should work, but on the second thought it became apparent that artifacts alongside edges might appear. And using alpha-to-coverage can make situation even worse. Any ideas about possible workarounds? P.S. I'll try it out anyways, the idea of deferred renderer capable of MSAA (and not requiring DX10.1) is very tempting :) July 14, 2008 at 12:53 AM Wolfgang Engel said... It works with MSAA ... definitely :-) August 21, 2008 at 11:51 AM Christer said... Would MSAA in this technique be possible with DirectX9 and (if you know) the XNA framework? October 2, 2008 at 4:26 AM Wolfgang Engel said... Yes. MSAA is implemented in the same way as for a Z Pre-Pass renderer. If you need a more detailed explanation, I can send you the latest version of the ShaderX7 article I currently write. October 2, 2008 at 7:37 AM Wolfgang Engel said... Pat Wilson from Garagegames implemented this in their engine. I don't know if this was the XNA based engine ... but he might provide even more implementation details than I can. He is currently in vacation but I can forward you his e-mail address. One way you can implement this is that you generate a dedicated depth buffer (assuming there is no depth buffer access in XNA) and a normal buffer with the standard resolution and then you render the light properties into the light buffer with a standard resolution. The chain of draw calls for opaque objects would be: - Z Pre-Pass with Depth buffer in MSAA mode - fill up special depth buffer and normal buffer (this might be one render target) - fill up light buffer - draw scene with MSAA'ed Depth buffer October 2, 2008 at 8:12 AM Christer said... I'd very much appreciate previewing the article. You can send it to kek_miyu at yahoo dot se (Sweden, not .com). I guess part of my MSAA question is because in deferred rendering you would get edge artifacts if using a resolved MSAA g-buffer (and you can't use MRTs either with MSAA I think). I guess I need to do a bit more research, but is it possible to use a non-resolved MSAA g-buffer as shader input, or am I missing something? Can the g-buffer (light buffer) not be MSAA even though the forward renderer is rendering to a MSAA accumulation buffer (RT), and still avoid artifacts? I was just in the starting blocks for a deferred renderer and I thought this technique seemed interesting as well (considering bandwidth and MSAA). Although, it seems that summing the specular half-vector factors won't give the same results for overlapping lights (as the specular power will be applied to the sum of half vector contributions and not the components of the sum), unless the specular power is available in a g-buffer when generating the light buffer. However, I imagine one could probably live with this overly specular behaviour for overlapping lights. Anyways, great stuff and I look forward to reviewing the article! October 2, 2008 at 8:34 AM Christer said... We posted at the same time :) Looking at your suggestion still makes me wonder. If the light buffer is not the same resolution as the accumulation buffer (i.e. MSAA increases effective resolution of accumulation buffer), would there not potentially be edge artifacts where the lights slightly bleed over the edges? But maybe it wouldn't be very noticable? October 2, 2008 at 8:44 AM Wolfgang Engel said... Regarding specular: if you want you can use specular in exactly the same way as with a Deferred Renderer. You store a material specular value in the normal buffer or depth buffer or even in the specular value of the MSAA'ed depth buffer. This extended specular factor is used to re-construct specular in the forward rendering == main pass, so that we can use a wider range of materials. This way you can implement skin, cloth and other materials better. Regarding MSAA: I can't say how much artefacts the non-MSAA'ed light buffer will introduce because I didn't implemented it on a PC platform with MSAA (I wrote testers in RenderMonkey). I would expect those artefacts hard to notice. October 2, 2008 at 9:11 AM Wolfgang Engel said... This <<< or even in the specular value of the MSAA'ed depth buffer. <<< should have been stencil channel We actually do this in one of our games that uses a Deferred Renderer. October 2, 2008 at 9:12 AM Crno Srce said... I may have missed it, but I never saw how this problem mentioned by Damian is overcome/doesn't matter: >> Two lights: Channel1 = (a1 * b1) + (a2 * b2) Channel2 = (b1 + b2) Want a1 + a2 but ((a1 * b1) + (a2 * b2)) / (b1 + b2) is not a1 + a2. >> December 2, 2008 at 4:53 AM Wolfgang Engel said... I did not consider this a problem out of several reasons: 1. if you have -let's say more than 2 overlapping specular values- and you see artefacts, you might store your specular power value in the stencil buffer part of the depth buffer or somewhere else. You end up with the same solution that Deferred renderers use this way. Most of the time this is not a problem because you won't see more than 2 overlapping specular highlights. Let's assume you see more than 2 overlapping specular highlights in your scene: then the mathematical foundation of the specular term is not your biggest problem. Your biggest problem is that your 8-bit channel won't be enough to hold any sensible representation of those three hightlights and you will hope for that the normal map is detailed that no one notices that for an instance your specular calculation overflowed your 8-bit channel and was at the same time not mathematically correct. Your best argument in that case is that you describe with a smile in your face that we are talking about a really rough approximation of a real-life phenomena that we were not able to represent in any meaningful way anyway. After all specular is represented in all games in a wrong way. So we skillfully added one more way on how to do it wrong and we are proud of it because we proved that graphics programmers can fake things cooler than real life :-) 2. If you can live with the fact that you use a high-end graphics card capable to calculate statistical data with 32-bit precision but still bound to calculate a term that was developed in 1977 by holding a thumb over one of your eyes long enough so that you loose any sense of perspective and color but see a sufficiently performant approximation of a real-life phenomen that hardly ever happens, you might also try the other term I mentioned: (N.H^n * N.L * Att)^nm Obviously the highlight will change its shape this way but I promise it won't be more worse than the difference between Blinn-Phong and Phong. December 2, 2008 at 7:43 AM Crno Srce said... Ahh, yep. So you just ignore the inaccuracy. Fair enough! December 4, 2008 at 11:07 AM Wolfgang Engel said... In a nutshell this is right. If you would render the specular in any other way you would have the same problems minus the re-construction problem that is introduced by this method. Obviously there is lots of room for more accurate specular models than Blinn-Phongs and if you want you can also implement a specular texture look-up by using the 8-bit channel as an index. A nice extension of the Light Pre-Pass would be to use a better specular term that can be added and that represents more the real physical nature of specular. December 4, 2008 at 12:27 PM Tyrian said... Thinking of similar system, so here is my idea for commenting. Pass_Initial { RenderTarget_01: R16fG16fB16fA16f = (RG) ScreenSpaceNormal (B) Depth (A) packed(A = 8bit+8bit) ( SpecularGlossness + DiffuseffuseRoughness ) } Pass_ShadowMaps X+ { Render all needed shadowMaps (optimize using Pass_Initial, as visible fragments are known?) (extra "z" or "stencil"-buffer test ?) } Pass_LightContributions { RenderTarget_01: R16fG16fB16fA16f = (RGB) combined light diffuse (A = AntiAliasing Hint ?) RenderTarget_02: R16fG16fB16fA16f = (RGB) combined light specular (A = Unused ???) } Pass_FinalComposition { RenderTarget_ScreenBuffer: Forward Rendering of image } /Aki R. January 3, 2009 at 5:08 PM JarkkoL said... Funnily, I came up with the same lighting idea as you describe and have been developing full featured renderer for an engine I'm working on by using the technique. While back my ex-collegue mailed me saying "Isn't this light pre-pass rendering technique?", so I guess there's nothing new under the Sun, eh? (: I store normal + glossiness factor to the 32-bit "G-buffer" and have two different light buffers: one for diffuse and one for specular, which are used by the material shading as input textures, so specular lighting isn't a problem. This seems to work great for the few different light types I have implemented so far (directional, omni, spot & line light). There are few screenshots available (http://www.spinxengine.com/index.php?pg=news) and I should release few more soon now that shadows & ssao have been implemented as well. The engine is developed as an open source project so you can try it out if you like (requires VS2008 & DX9). February 27, 2009 at 9:55 AM Anonymous said... I don't see how this improves over basic deferred shading. You need a separate full-screen texture for each light source. In basic DS, you need one extra buffer for albieto/material (in addition to color/normal). Then multiple lights can be done without extra buffers. In this approach, you need buffers for every light, so seems like it would be slower/consume memory, esp. with lots of lights. Also, its not clear how shadows would be incorporated, since you would still need to make multiple screen-space passes after the light pre-passes to include the shadowing term. Maybe i'm missing something? March 4, 2009 at 3:39 PM Wolfgang Engel said... <<< Maybe i'm missing something? <<< Yep you are missing the whole idea :-) Instead of reading four full-screen -maybe MSAA'ed- render targets you read two for each light. You can pack light properties pretty tightly into the light buffer ... so you might get away with a 8:8:8:8 light buffer. I actually do. So it takes much less memory bandwidth per light and because you do not calculate the whole lighting equation for each light while you render into the light buffer it is also cheaper. So overall you can render much more lights ... probably 2 - 3x. My tests show that you save especially on small lights. You can run very high numbers like 512 or 1024 depending on your platform this way. Obviously MSAA is easier and material variety is better ... check out the slides for this. March 4, 2009 at 4:03 PM Wolfgang Engel said... oh and regarding shadows: you treat them in the same way as in a Deferred renderer. So for the directional light shadows you re-construct the world position and then fetch your shadow atlas. For point and spotlights you do the same ... while you render them. So exactly the same as in a Deferred renderer ... nothing special here. March 4, 2009 at 4:06 PM Unknown said... Jason Bracey from [email protected]. Is the source/sample demo still avilable? February 23, 2010 at 1:51 PM Unknown said... Hey! The light pre-pass renderer is brilliant idea , it's fast and has even a really good quality!I used a light pre-pass renderer in my engine and the results are pretty good. thx, Jesse PS: Sry for my bad english... ;) March 14, 2010 at 4:15 AM Unknown said... another stupid trick for edge detection pass on platforms that support sampling the MSAA surface with linear sampling: sample the normal buffer twice, once with POINT sampling and once with LINEAR sampling. Use clip(-abs(L-P)+eps). The linear sampled value should be used to compute the lighting of "non-MSAA" texels in the same shader to avoid an extra pass. March 18, 2010 at 5:29 PM Wolfgang Engel said... That sounds very cool. What is eps? March 20, 2010 at 9:44 AM Unknown said... oops sorry: eps = epsilon The idea is to use a small treshold value to bias the texkill test so that when the multisampled normals are only a little different then we could use the averaged value to perform the lighting at non-MSAA resolution during the first pass as an optimization. March 20, 2010 at 10:03 AM Unknown said... I was wondering if anyone ever used a trick like the following to access samples values from MSAA surface using DX9 on PC. For example with MSAA2X we have two samples A & B we can't read, but can we: - resolve to a non-MSAA GBuffer (Gleft) - draw a fullscreen black quad with alpha to coverage enabled and that outputs a constant alpha value (but alpha write disabled) for a 50% coverage so as to mask half the texels (=> half the texels are now black) - resolve again into another GBuffer (Gright) Gleft = (A+B) / 2 Gright = (0+B) / 2 (or (A+0)/2) => sample B = 2Gright sample A = 2Gleft - B The only problem is the downscale pattern used by the resolve operation. On consoles we can choose between different modes (square, rotated...) but I couln't find any information about this for dx9 PC :( If it works, we could render like this: - render geometry once with MSAA2X, depth buffer test & write, albedo buffer RGB in .rgb + edge in .a (using centroïd trick) - render geometry again with MSAA2X, depth buffer test only, normal XY in .rg, matID (or packed material params) in .b and depth in .a - resolve MSAA buffer into two non-MSAA textures if needed (or resolve "on-the-fly" during lighting if possible) - use the centroïd edge information to clip texels that need supersampling else just compute lighting accumulating albedo and lighting into the non-MSAA buffer - then compute supersampled lighting onto remaining texels, still accumulating albedo and lighting into the non-MSAA buffer. March 21, 2010 at 9:55 AM Anonymous said... Hello, I really like this technique and have sarted putting something together. I have now stumbled onto a problem with normal-maps, or any other mapping which fiddles with the normal vectors. How do you go about implementing a simple normal mapping technique in the context of the pre-light rendering pipeline? I am assuming that we don't want to read-in the normal-map during the depth pass. Best regards, Dan. March 29, 2010 at 6:42 PM Unknown said... It would be super helpful if someone could post screenshot of what MSAA looks like with this technique. The worst case I can think of is something like this: High albedo object in low amount of light, on top of a low albedo object in high amount of light. MSAA with centroid sampling should be pretty good I but there will still be artifacts and I'm interested how bad they are. Eric April 22, 2010 at 11:25 AM Unknown said... Hi, First I want to say that I like the pre-light architecture very much and decided to implement it in OpenGL. Unfortunately, I have problems getting rid of all artifacts when using MSAA. No MSAA: 0_samples.png Notice that white curved line looks pretty bad without out MSAA, but the tree(green)/floor(blue) edges are rendered well. With MSAA (8x): 8_samples_nearest.png Here the curved line is fine but the tree(gree)/floor(blue) edge sampling is quite ugly. With MSAA (8x) with centroid sampling: 8_samples_centroid_linear.png I'd say this looks best but still there are tree(gree)/floor(blue) edges which I'd like to get rid of. Any help/hints to improve the quality are very much appreciated. Maybe I'm simply missing a few OpenGL parameters. Thanks and best regards, Michael October 4, 2010 at 5:59 AM Anonymous said... This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. August 31, 2011 at 12:14 PM tudalex said... Hi, where can I download RendererDesign.zip the link no longer works. June 16, 2014 at 12:32 PM Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) About Me Wolfgang Engel Wolfgang is the CEO of Confetti. 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0.99997	This concept guide describes how to save and update data in a RAI relational database using the Rel language. Download this guide as a RAI notebook by clicking here. Goal# Most databases are not just static collections of data, but evolve over time. New data is added, and old data is removed or changed. This concept guide describes how to save and update the data in a RAI database using the Rel language. Prerequisites# This concept guide assumes that you are familiar with the Rel language. The how-to guides on importing CSV and JSON data cover some related material: CSV Import JSON Import and Export Introduction: IDB and EDB Relations# Generally speaking, a database can change in two ways: The data itself is updated (changed, added, or deleted), or The rules that define derived relations are updated (changed, added, or deleted). It is important to distinguish relations stored on disk (often, raw data imported from other sources) from relations that are derived from them via rules. We use the technical terms from the Datalog literature: EDB (“extensional”) relations are stored on disk (or other non-volatile media). IDB (“intensional”) relations are defined by rules, computed on-demand, and are not persisted (though their definitions can be persisted, as installed code). These are analogous to views in other database systems. Normally, EDB relations contain data from external sources that cannot be otherwise be captured; they are the “raw data” as far as the database is concerned. In contrast, IDB relations are derived, and can be reconstructed by applying rules to the EDB relations. EDB relations often contain data loaded from CSV files or other external sources. Here we directly create a small EDB relation using insert, which we describe in more detail below: update def insert[:parent] = {("James", "Harry"); ("Harry", "Lily")} Relation: parent "Harry" "Lily" "James" "Harry" While parent(x,y) is an EDB binary relation, whose tuples are explicitly stored in the database, grandparent(x,y) might be an IDB relation, derived from parent and defined by the rule: query def grandparent(x, z) = parent(x,y) and parent(y, z) from y Relation: grandparent "James" "Lily" IDB relations can change if the rules change, or the underlying EDB relations change. EDB relations only change when the underlying data changes. How to interact with and change EDBs is the main topic of this concept guide. We will cover the basics of inserting and deleting data, describe how transactions update the database, and then cover the more advanced topic of reactive updates. Adding EDB Data: insert# To add data to a new or existing EDB relation, we use the reserved insert relation. The first argument for insert should be a relation symbol, indicated by : . The right hand of the definition is a relation, with the data to add. Other than the (important) side effect of updating EDB relations, these definitions are just like any other rule in Rel, and all the usual Rel constructs can be used. For example, consider a balance EDB relation, where balance(x, y) says that account x has balance y. To add data to balance, we can execute this update query: update def insert[:balance] = {("john", 20); ("jack", 30); ("jill", 60)} Relation: balance "jack" 30 "jill" 60 "john" 20 This will add three pairs to the the balance relation, creating the relation if it does not already exist. 🔎 This code block has issued a RelationalAI.query() Julia function call using the readonly=false option. This corresponds to an update cell in a Rel console notebook, and we mark this with the update label on the code block above. When using the RAI SDK to issue queries that include updates, use this flag if you want the updates to be persisted. This flag will not have any effect on IDB definitions. To persist those, use RelationalAI.install_source() (see the Installing Models concept guide). By default, code blocks in these docs are read-only queries. The insert relation is computed from the current state of the database, determining what gets added to the EDB relation. It is even possible to query insert (see example below), but it is not persisted itself. The same is true for the delete relation discussed below. When requested as a query output, these relations are computed from the new state of the DB (see Section Transactions below). After the above, insert will have the tuples {(:balance, "john", 20) ; (:balance, "jack", 30) ; (:balance, "jill", 60)}. In general, insert is defined as any other relation, so the right-hand side of the definition can be a relational expression, defined from other EDB and IDB relations in the database. For example, update def insert[:pairs](x, y) = range(1, 10, 1, x) and x % 2 = 0 and y = x * 2 Relation: insert :pairs 2 4 :pairs 4 8 :pairs 6 12 :pairs 8 16 :pairs 10 20 Relation: pairs 2 4 4 8 6 12 8 16 10 20 Read-only vs. Write Transactions# The above discussions holds even if the transaction is read-only — the only difference is that the new DB state will not be saved at the end. (See Diagram X below.) Removing EDB Data: delete# Removing data from the DB is analogous, using the reserved delete relation. For example, we can remove all balances lower than 50 with: update def delete[:balance](x, y) = balance(x,y) and y < 50 Relation: balance "jill" 60 This has removed the tuples ("jack", 30) and ("john", 20) from the balance relation. We can clear the entire balance relation with: update def delete[:balance] = balance Relation: balance In general, you can include def delete[:r] = r in a transaction to make sure that r is reset to empty before any new inserts happen. (This can produce an error the first time, if r is not previously defined, but the error can be ignored.) Inserts and Deletes in the Same Transaction# Regardless of the order of the definitions, within a single transaction (described in more detail below), deletions are always executed before insertions. When we issue overlapping inserts and deletes together, the inserts “win,” as can be expected if we think about the deletes happening first. As an example, let’s first initialize a unary EDB relation t: update def insert[:t] = {1; 2} Relation: t 1 2 We will now do an insert and a delete. (Note: in our guides, blocks of Rel code are executed as a single transaction.) Since they are in the same transaction, the order of these two lines does not matter: update def delete[:t] = {1; 2; 10; 20} def insert[:t] = {1; 2; 3} Relation: t 1 2 3 Relation: insert :t 1 :t 2 :t 3 Relation: delete :t 1 :t 2 :t 10 :t 20 As we can see, 1 and 2 are still in t. Deleting elements that don’t exist is not an error. This is why we can include extra elements in delete, such as 10 and 20 in this example, that are not in the t relation in the first place. Updating Existing Values# In general, to update an existing value, the old value must be deleted — otherwise, the new value will simply be added, and the old and new values will co-exist. For example, let’s give "jack" a balance of 60: update def delete[:balance] = balance def insert[:balance]["jack"] = 60 Relation: balance "jack" 60 We can update the balance for "jack" with the following transaction, which also removes the old balance: update def delete[:balance]("jack", x) = balance("jack", x) def insert[:balance]("jack", new) = balance("jack", old) and new = old + 40 from old Relation: balance "jack" 100 Deleting from relations that don’t yet exist results in an error. It is not an error to include elements in delete[:r] that are not in r. If balance is meant to be a function, we can add an integrity constraint for it. A functional dependency on a relation (indicating that the last argument is uniquely determined by the values of the previous ones) can be specified with stdlib’s function : install ic balance_is_a_function { function(balance) } This IC will make sure that no customer ever has two different account balances — any transaction that violates it will fail. In Section Integrity Constraints we discuss a few other examples of ICs relevant to data updates. Transactions# A database transaction is a unit of work that takes the database from one state S to a new state S_new. Transactions happen atomically, meaning that either the entire transaction succeeds, with no externally visible intermediate states, and no interference from other transactions, or else, the DB remains at S. (In the case of a read-only transaction, the two states are the same.) Internally, a transaction can be divided into the following steps: Installed sources are updated, if applicable (reverted if the transaction fails). Deletes are applied, evaluating delete in state S. Inserts are applied, evaluating insert in state S. Integrity constraints are checked, in the state S_new resulting from applying the inserts and deletes If the integrity constraints fail, the entire transaction fails, and the database remains at state S. Outputs, if any, are evaluated at state S_new. Commit, if the transaction is not read-only. The database state is now S_new. Transaction Steps Fine print: Current and Next (Updated) DB State# Note that the body of an update refers to the “current” state of the DB, before any of the updates are carried out. For example, consider a DB where we initialize r to {1;2}, as follows: update def delete[:r] = r // clear r def delete[:t] = t // clear t def insert[:r] = {1; 2} Relation: t Relation: r 1 2 Let’s add some elements to r, but also set the new relation t to be equal to r: update def insert[:r] = {3; 4; 5} def insert[:t] = r Relation: insert :r 3 :r 4 :r 5 :t 1 :t 2 :t 3 :t 4 :t 5 Relation: t 1 2 Relation: r 1 2 3 4 5 As we can see, the updated r will contain {1;2;3;4;5}, but t will contain the previous value of r, that is, {1;2}. This is because when evaluating def insert[:t] = r, the relation r is the previous one: the current transaction has not been committed, and r has not been changed yet. If we wanted t to get the latest values of r, we should execute def insert[:t] = r in a separate transaction, after r has been updated. update def insert[:t] = r Relation: t 1 2 3 4 5 Relation: r 1 2 3 4 5 The situation is different when we evaluate the output relation. As we can see, insert[:t] in the output will contain the new value of r ({1; 2; 3; 4; 5}), rather than the old one. Future versions of the system will let us distinguish between the new and old values, but for now, this means we cannot rely on the output value of insert and delete alone to see deltas. See the section Change Tracking for alternatives. Loading and Updating CSV and JSON Data# CSV files are loaded using insert as well. See the CSV Import how-to guide for details; here we give a quick recap: def insert[:my_csv_relation] = load_csv["/my/filename.csv"] def insert[:my_json_relation] = load_json["/my/filename.json"] Note that the above will add new data to any previously existing relation. To fully replace previously loaded data, we can do: def delete[:my_csv_relation] = my_csv_relation def insert[:my_csv_relation] = load_csv["/my/updated_filename.csv"] The loaded relation can be transformed before being persisted — for example, if only a subset of the external data is persisted. Here, we keep only columns A and B: @inline def schema_map[CSV](k, v) = CSV(:A, pos, k) and CSV(:B, pos, v) from pos def insert[:my_csv_relation] = schema_map[load_csv["/my/filename.csv"]] Updating a Single Field in JSON Data# Updates can be used to modify loaded JSON data, as expected. To demonstrate, we first load a simple JSON object: update def config[:data] = """{ "a": {"b": {"c": 1, "d": 2}} }""" def insert[:myjson] = load_json[config] Relation: myjson :a :b :c 1 :a :b :d 2 We can update one of its fields as follows: update def delete[:myjson][:a, :b, :c] = myjson[:a, :b, :c] def insert[:myjson][:a, :b, :c] = 1234 Relation: myjson :a :b :c 1234 :a :b :d 2 See the JSON Import and Export how-to guide for more on JSON data. Reactive Updates: Example# Installed update rules can be used to implement reactive database logic, where the values in the database are updated according to external events. As an example, consider the balance EDB relation again. We can clear it and give "jack" and "jill" a balance of 100, with: update def delete[:balance] = balance def insert[:balance] = {("jack", 100); ("jill", 100)} Relation: balance "jack" 100 "jill" 100 To transfer money from one account to another, but only if balances do not become negative, we can install the following update logic: install def insert[:balance] = {(p1, b1_new) ; (p2, b2_new) } from p1, p2, val, b1_new, b2_new, b1_old, b2_old where transfer(p1, p2, val) and val != 0 and balance(p1, b1_old) and balance(p2, b2_old) and b1_new = b1_old - val and b2_new = b2_old + val and b1_new >= 0 and b2_new >= 0 def delete[:balance](x, y) = balance(x,y) and insert(:balance, x, new) from new 🔎 The above code block triggered a RelationalAI.install API call, which we indicate with the install label above it. For more on installing sources, see the Installing Models concept guide. If the IDB relation transfer(p1, p2, val) holds a non-zero value val, the above logic “triggers” and we transfer an amount val from account p1 to account p2, provided neither account falls below 0. Note that even though we have not defined transfer yet, we are able to install in the database the logic that will update the EDB relation balance if transfer is present. Once the relation transfer is defined, the balance transfer happens. The transfer relation is known as the trigger in some formulations, since the update does not happen without it. Let’s trigger a balance transfer of 40 from "jack" to "jill" by simply doing: update def transfer = ("jack", "jill", 40) Relation: balance "jack" 60 "jill" 140 Since the installed code runs with every query, this tuple in the transfer relation caused the updates to balance to happen. We will sanity-check our balance updates by installing these integrity constraints: install ic balance_check { balance["jack"] + balance["jill"] = 200 } ic nonnegative_balances(x, y) { balance(x, y) implies y >= 0 } Executing the same query again triggers another update to balance: update def transfer=("jack", "jill", 40) Relation: balance "jack" 20 "jill" 180 If we execute it one more time, balance will be unchanged, since there are not enough funds in the "jack" account: update def transfer=("jack", "jill", 40) Relation: balance "jack" 20 "jill" 180 The condition b1_new >= 0 prevented the insert from being triggered. Note that no error happened: the transaction succeeded, but no updates were made. Installed Unconditional Updates# It is important to remember that installed insert or delete definitions are always executed with each transaction. This might lead to some confusing behavior, if one forgets that the code is installed. If you install an unconditional insert, as in insert[:p] = 1, that value will always be present in the relation and cannot be removed, unless you uninstall the insert. Note that an installed delete can possibly be overridden by an insert, since inserts are executed after deletes. An unconditional insert can only be undone by uninstalling or modifying the corresponding source code. This behavior might be useful to ensure that certain elements of a relation can never be deleted. The console notebook lets you browse and edit installed sources. If using the API, you can use RelationalAI.list_source(<connection>) to see what is installed in the database, and RelationalAI.delete_source(<connection>, <source_name>) to remove a particular source. Change Tracking# We can debug our updates by using auxiliary EDB relations to see what was inserted and deleted. For example, we can install these rules for inserted and deleted: install def delete[:inserted] = inserted def delete[:deleted] = deleted def insert[:inserted](p, x) = insert[p](x) and p != :inserted def insert[:deleted](p, x) = delete[p](x) and p != :deleted If we update t, we can check for inserted and deleted afterwards: update def delete[:t] = t def insert[:t] = {10;11;12} Relation: inserted :t 10 :t 11 :t 12 Relation: deleted :t 1 :t 2 :t 3 :t 4 :t 5 Note that inserted and deleted are really supersets of what was changed in the relation. For an exact accounting, we can use a snapshot, as described below. Snapshotting Relations# We can always snapshot an IDB or EDB relation, saving it to disk. Currently, the relation t is {10; 11; 12} (see above). We now snapshot and update it: update def delete[:t_snapshot] = t_snapshot def insert[:t_snapshot] = t def insert[:t] = {100; 101} def delete[:t] = t Relation: t_snapshot 10 11 12 Note that the relation is captured before the updates are applied. Later, we can compare the snapshot with the latest version of the relation. For example: query def changed[:added](x...) = t(x...) and not t_snapshot(x...) def changed[:deleted](x...) = t_snapshot(x...) and not(t(x...)) Relation: changed :added 100 :added 101 :deleted 10 :deleted 11 :deleted 12 Note that this gives us more accurate information about what has actually changed in t, compared to looking only at insert and delete. Integrity Constraints# Recall that integrity constraints are evaluated after all deletes and inserts are applied. If an update violates an integrity constraint, the violation is reported and the entire transaction fails. Integrity constraints can therefore ensure that properties of the database are maintained by any update. (See the Integrity Constraints concept guide for details.) For example, we can make sure that a relation contains only integers with: ic p_int { forall(x: p(x) implies Int(x) ) } We can ensure that a relation is never empty by installing the constraint ic p_nonempty { not empty(p) } As the diagram in the section Transactions shows, integrity constraints are checked after all the updates are applied, and before the transaction commits. Thus, for example, the p_nonempty IC will not be triggered if, in the same transaction, we delete all the elements of p and then insert a new one: def delete[:p] = p def insert[:p] = 1 We can disallow all inserts or deletes with this integrity constraint: ic readonly_database { not exists(x...: insert(x...)) and not exists(x... : delete(x...))} See the Integrity Constraints concept guide for more examples of ICs. Recursive Inserts and Deletes# The insert and delete relations can be defined recursively, to handle “cascading updates,” where an update can depend on previous ones. For example: def insert[:ancestor](x, y) = parent(x, y) def insert[:ancestor](x, y) = parent(x, t) and insert[:ancestor](t, y) from t This populates an ancestor EDB relation, starting with the existing parent relation, and then recursively adding new pairs if the inserts imply it. (See the Recursion Tutorial for more details on recursion in Rel.) As another example, assume that we have a binary part_of(x, y) relation among products, where x is a component of y, and that we want to mark products as imported if one of their parts is imported. Given a new_import fact, we can then update def insert[:imported](x) = new_import(x) def insert[:imported](y) = part_of(x, y) and insert[:imported](x) from x Note that this only updates the imported relation for products connected to the new_import fact. Other Notes# Listing and Removing EDB Relations# The SDK APIs can list all (or some) EDB relations. (Future releases will support this in Rel.) For example, in the Julia SDK: RelationalAI.list_edb(conn::DBConnection, [relname]) -> Vector{RelKey} The optional relname argument can be used to list the EDB relations with that name Otherwise all EDB relations are returned. All EDB relations with a given name can be erased with RelationalAI.delete_edb(conn::DBConnection, relname) -> Vector{RelKey} Overloaded EDB relations# Creating both IDB and EDB relations with the same name is currenty not allowed. For example, this will fail: def insert[:r] = {1;2} def r = 3 Like IDB relations, EDB relations can be overloaded by arity and type. If we insert different types or arities into the same relation name, overloaded versions of the relation will be created.
0.964086	The 1981 Adolescent Family Life Act, or AFLA, is a US federal law that provides federal funding to public and nonprofit private organizations to counsel adolescents to abstain from sex until marriage. AFLA was included under the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981, which the US Congress signed into law that same year. Through the AFLA, the US Department of Health and Human Services, or HHS, funded a variety of sex education programs for adolescents to address the social and economic ramifications associated with pregnancy and childbirth among unmarried adolescents. Format: Articles Subject: Legal, Outreach, Ethics, Reproduction Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (1968) The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA or the Act) was passed in the US in 1968 and has since been revised in 1987 and in 2006. The Act sets a regulatory framework for the donation of organs, tissues, and other human body parts in the US. The UAGA helps regulate body donations to science, medicine, and education. The Act has been consulted in discussions about abortion , fetal tissue transplants , and Body Worlds , an anatomy exhibition. Format: Articles Subject: Legal, Outreach, Reproduction “Reproductive Injustice: Racial and Gender Discrimination in U.S. Healthcare” (2014), by the Center for Reproductive Rights, the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective In 2014, the Center for Reproductive Rights, SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health released a co-authored report titled “Reproductive Injustice: Racial and Gender Discrimination in U.S. Healthcare,” hereafter “Reproductive Injustice.” In “Reproductive Injustice,” the organizations evaluate trends in the US federal system concerning racial and gender discrimination in sexual and reproductive healthcare. Format: Articles Subject: Publications, Organizations, Outreach, Legal Sheppard-Towner Maternity and Infancy Protection Act (1921) In November 1921, US Congress passed the National Maternity and Infancy Protection Act, also called the Sheppard-Towner Act. The Act provided federal funds to states to establish programs to educate people about prenatal health and infant welfare. Advocates argued that it would curb the high infant mortality rate in the US. Format: Articles Subject: Legal, Outreach Eugenical Sterilization in the United States (1922), by Harry H. Laughlin Eugenical Sterilization in the United States is a 1922 book in which author Harry H. Laughlin argues for the necessity of compulsory sterilization in the United States based on the principles of eugenics. The eugenics movement of the early twentieth century in the US focused on altering the genetic makeup of the US population by regulating immigration and sterilization, and by discouraging interracial procreation, then called miscegenation. Format: Articles Subject: Outreach, Legal, Ethics, Publications Bowen v. Kendrick (1988) On 29 June 1988, in Bowen v. Kendrick, the US Supreme Court ruled in a five-to-four decision that the 1981 Adolescent Family Life Act, or AFLA, was constitutional. Under AFLA, the US government could distribute federal funding for abstinence-only sexual education programs, oftentimes given to groups with religious affiliations. As a federal taxpayer, Chan Kendrick challenged the constitutionality of AFLA, claiming it violated the separation of church and state. Format: Articles Subject: Legal, Ethics, Outreach "Hybrids and Chimeras: A report on the findings of the consultation" by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority in October, 2007 In 2007, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority in London, UK, published Hybrids and Chimeras: A Report on the Findings of the Consultation, which summarized a public debate about research on, and suggested policy for, human animal chimeras. The HFEA formulated the report after conducting a series of surveys and debates from earlier in 2007. The HFEA issued a statement in September 2007, followed by an official report published on 1 October 2007. Their report on human-animal chimeras set a worldwide precedent for discussions of the ethical use of those embryos in labs. Format: Articles Subject: Publications, Legal, Outreach Contact Us © 2021 Arizona Board of Regents The Embryo Project at Arizona State University, 1711 South Rural Road, Tempe Arizona 85287, United States
0.943737	Karono fabrica y distribuye una amplia gama de productos MTP / MPO, incluidos los cables de fibra monomodo o multimodo MPO y MTP. Conexiones de férula de fibra múltiple utilizadas en aplicaciones de placa posterior de circuito impreso de alta densidad (PCB) en sistemas de datos y telecomunicaciones. Cables troncales MTP / MPO de alta densidad con hasta 288 fibras en un solo cable. El conector del cable de fibra MPO ofrece hasta 12 veces la densidad de los conectores estándar, lo que proporciona un importante ahorro de espacio y costos. El conector MPO / MTP, especificado y estandarizado en IEC 61754-7 y TIA / EIA 604-5, junto a la interfaz de fibra óptica LC es la primera opción para ITS (Information Telecommunication System) en la alta velocidad de consumo de ancho de banda del mañana edificios comerciales y centros de datos. Se puede usar para aplicaciones de óptica paralela como Infiniband con velocidades de datos de hasta 120 Gb / sy para los próximos protocolos Ethernet de 40 Gb / sy 100 Gb / s a través de fibra multimodo OM3, OM4 y OS2. Similar al conocido conector MT-RJ, el MPO / MTP aloja varias fibras en una sola férula de alta precisión que puede pulirse con PC o APC con una pérdida de inserción típica de 0.25 dB, pérdida de retorno de> 60 dB para Singlemode y pérdida de inserción de 0.2 dB, pérdida de retorno> 30 dB para multimodo. El cable de fibra MPO / MTP se puede terminar en masa en combinaciones de 4, 8, 12, 24 y 48 cables de cinta de fibra. Longitudes opcionales están disponibles. MPO/MTP FIBER OPTIC CABLES 8,12,24 fibers MPO/MTP Fiber Patch Cables MPO/MTP FIBER OPTIC FANOUT CABLES 8,12 fibers MPO/MTP Fiber Fanout Cables ¿Qué es el conector MPO? What is an MPO Connector? Multi-Fiber Push On (MPO) is a fiber optic connector category that utilizes a linear array of fibers across a single ferrule. The most common application for MPO connectors is the termination of multi-fiber ribbon connections in high-density indoor environments. MPO connectors have been a standard interface for dense trunk cables and have become more widely used recently in patch panel, server and switch applications. A single MPO connector can replace multiple “Sam Charlie” (SC) or LC connections, providing space savings with 12 times (or more) the fiber density in an equivalent footprint size while simplifying installation. The MPO connection interface has been defined within the IEC-61754-7 (international) and TIA 604-5 (U.S.) standards. MPO Connector Types The exterior form factor of an MPO fiber connector includes a molded, rectangular plastic housing that is “keyed” on one side for mating and fiber position orientation. When this key is in the “up” position, fiber 1 is located on the left side. The MPO connector housing utilizes a push-pull latching mechanism with an audible click, which makes connection fast and reliable. The density for MPO connector applications can vary between 8, 12, 24, 32 or 48 fibers, as well as 60 and 72 fiber options for specialty high-density applications. The 12 and 24 fiber options are the most commonly used today with the 12-fiber connector (MPO-12) being the first to gain widespread acceptance in data center applications. The 24-fiber connector has proven to be a mathematically convenient solution for many 40 Gig (8 fiber) and 100 Gig (24 fiber) equipment connections, which has led to a recent increase in MPO-24 utilization. Although the connector housing size for 12 fiber and 24 fiber MPO connectors is identical, the 24-fiber option includes a second row of 12 fibers. Similarly, the 48 and 72 fiber MPO connectors include 4 and 6 rows of fibers, respectively. The 16 and 32 fiber MPO connectors contain 16 fibers in each row rather than 12. This format has been developed specifically for 400 Gig applications. MPO technology can be used for multimode as well single-mode fiber. Multimode connectors use flat ferrules while the single-mode connectors employ eight-degree angled ferrules to minimize back-reflection. Since these connectors are similar in form but incompatible with one another, color-coding is used to easily distinguish one type from the other. MPO VS MTP Connectors Although the terms MPO and MTP are sometimes used interchangeably, MTP is the trade name for a specific multi-fiber connector produced by US Conec and stands for “Multi-fiber Termination Push On”. Among the proprietary design features inherent to MTP connectors are floating ferrules that improve alignment and performance under load conditions and elliptical guide pins for optimized alignment and durability. Mechanical upgrades within the connector housing also improve reliability. This includes a modified spring design that improves ribbon clearance and a removable housing to facilitate connector gender modification and ferrule polishing in the field, as well as improved test access. All MTP connectors are also MPO connectors, although the opposite is not true. An MTP connector is 100% inter-mateable with its generic MPO-style counterpart, but an MPO connector is not functionally equivalent to an MTP in high-performance applications, based on the tighter design tolerances and feature-set differences. The MTP connector is compliant to the same U.S. and international standards applicable to the standard MPO connector. An “Elite” version of the MTP connector is also available with reduced insertion loss compared to the standard MTP connector. MPO Inspection & Contamination Cleaning and inspection to control MPO connector contamination are essential best practices. Each of the multiple fibers attached to an MPO connector extends a small distance from the ferrule, meaning fiber ends physically touch when the MPO connectors are mated. This makes the cleanliness of these mating surfaces crucial. The large MPO surface area and bulkhead access can provide ample opportunities for contamination to infiltrate the connector. The quantity of fiber end surfaces also increases the potential for contamination exponentially. For example, if we assume each fiber surface has a 90% chance of being contaminated, this becomes a 0.9012 or 28% chance that at least one fiber surface in an MPO-12 will be contaminated. Contamination on one fiber end can impact the others detrimentally by introducing Fresnel air gaps that propagate down the line or shift adjacent fibers out of alignment. Each fiber end-face should be inspected for the presence of dust, oil, scratches or any other contaminants. If any contamination is detected, cleaning with a purpose-built MPO cleaning tool and solution is the next logical step because the wrong cleaning tool can damage the end face. After cleaning, an additional re-inspection for verification purposes should be performed prior to installation. This cleaning-inspection cycle should be repeated until no contamination is detected. Get more fiber inspection best practices. MPO Polarity The term polarity in optical networks is used to describe the correct matching of fibers between the transmitting and receiving ends of the optical link. MPO connectors can complicate polarity issues due to the increased density of fibers within each connector. Unlike an SC or LC fiber connection, a simple VFL check cannot fully verify polarity or continuity. Because fiber positions are fixed within each connector, the fibers cannot simply be moved if a polarity issue is detected. Adding additional complexity, MPO connectors have adopted three different polarity methods. Type A: Known as the straight-through method. Using this polarity convention, the first connector in the “key up” position will route to the second connector in the “key down” position. In this orientation, the fiber in position 1 of the first connector will route to fiber position 1 in the adjacent connector, along with fibers 2, 3, 4, etc. Type B: This is sometimes referred to as the inverted or “flipped” method. In this configuration, both connectors are in the “key up position”, but the numbering of corresponding fibers will be reversed. For example, using MPO-12 connectors, fiber 1 from the first connector will be connected to fiber position 12 in the second connector, and fiber 2 will be connected to fiber position 11, etc. This convention is commonly used in 40/100G architecture. Type C: This is also called the twisted pair or “pairwise flip” method. Since each grouping of 2 fibers is flip-flopped, fiber 1 will connect to the fiber 2 location of the adjacent connector while fiber 2 will be routed to the fiber 1 location. The same switching applies to each discrete pair of fibers. This configuration is often found in 1/10G architecture. MPO Alignment An ideal fiber optic connection will perfectly align the fibers so that no optical energy is lost. Unfortunately, the manufacturing tolerances inherent to both the connectors and the fibers themselves make this perfect alignment condition virtually impossible. Simplex fiber connections capture two mating cylindrical fiber ends within a cylindrical ceramic split-sleeve, making alignment of the mating fibers quite straight-forward. MPO connectors present the combined challenges of simultaneous multi-fiber alignment and adapter open channels that separate one connector from the other. The multiple fiber positions contribute to tolerance stack-up because the distance and spacing between each fiber creates opportunities for lateral offset and other potential misalignment conditions. To achieve optimal alignment, MPO fiber connectors utilize two stainless steel alignment pins on one connector and two holes in the same relative position on the mating part. These are also referred to as “male” and “female” configurations, although the nomenclature of “pins” and “no pins” is commonly used. Some manufacturers do provide connector options with removable/replaceable pins, although most connectors in either state cannot be changed in the field, meaning two connectors of the same type cannot be mated to one other. MPO test equipment that can accept either pinned or unpinned connectors can simplify alignment/configuration issues encountered in MPO testing. During reference verification testing, pinned jumpers can be used to complete the circuit between two unpinned cable connector terminations. MPO Connector Loss Although fiber misalignment can significantly impact insertion loss associated with the MPO connector interface, other factors including fiber geometry mismatches and the Fresnel reflection induced by air gaps or contamination can also contribute to the overall MPO connector loss. Since many of the contributing factors to optical loss are related to mechanical limitations or connector tolerances, high-performance connectors may be considered when loss budgets are low and density is high. Test equipment designed with an option to perform optical loss testing on MPO-terminated cables is highly recommended because this reduces the complexity involved in testing MPOs with a single channel OLTS. Nuestras Ventajas Ensambles pre-conectorizados Ensambles MPO / MTP pre-conectorizados para un tiempo de instalación reducido con funcionalidad plug & play. Circulación de aire optimizada. Cable de cinta MPO / MTP Patch cords, FanOuts y Harness ‘con un diámetro de cable reducido que consume menos espacio en los conductos, conductos y caminos de cable para optimizar la circulación de aire en pisos elevados. Instalación rapida Movimientos, adiciones y cambios fáciles debido a la escalabilidad y la modularidad del diseño del producto para tiempos de inactividad reducidos y una instalación más rápida. Polaridad A Para ofrecer a los usuarios la ruta de migración de 10 Gbit / sa 40 Gbit / s, la familia de productos Telegärtner MPO / MTP se refiere a la polaridad A. Alto rendimiento y calidad Ensamblado en fábrica con informe de medición para una confiabilidad y rendimiento altos y duraderos. 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0.999611	$num = 27; $first_digit = substr($num, 0); $last_digit = substr($num, -1); echo $first_digit; //this returns 27 echo $last_digit; //this returns 7 In the above example why is the first echo statement returning the full number whereas the second returns the last digit? (I know why the last digit is returned in the second the real question is why wouldn't the first return 2?) June 23 4 replies PHP directly in VS Code TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in Third Party Scripts Yea, that works better, thanks for your time, requinix June 23 6 replies PHP directly in VS Code TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in Third Party Scripts I ran flatpak list from the CLI - Yes, it says that VSCodium is installed through it EDIT: apologies for how stupid my last comment sounded, I had just opened my eyes from napping, I should have waited until I could have put in more effort to the response. My negligence, my error, apologies June 22 6 replies PHP directly in VS Code TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in Third Party Scripts I'm going to be honest with you, requinix, I don't remember. I'm sure it was from the linux mint Software Manager and then I updated after that. Is there a way I can check that? June 22 6 replies PHP directly in VS Code TechnoDiver posted a topic in Third Party Scripts I hope this is the right place for this post, if not I apologize but it's not immediately obvious given my question. I 'm trying to set up VS Codium to be able to run PHP interactively. I've installed the Code Runner extension and applied the following JSON settings: { "editor.minimap.enabled": true, "window.menuBarVisibility": "toggle", "window.zoomLevel": 0, "window.titleBarStyle": "native", "workbench.colorTheme": "Default Dark+", "php.validate.executablePath": "/usr/bin/php" } When I go to test it I get the following error: [Running] php "/opt/lampp/htdocs/cms/test.php" /bin/sh: line 1: php: command not found [Done] exited with code=127 in 0.047 seconds It's just a simple echo so I didn't make any typos and I'm assuming it's a problem with the $PATH even though a 'which' query on the CLI gives the path I used above. I'm really reluctant to start messing around with $PATH related things without knowing more. Can someone give me some guidance on how to sort out this issue please?! TIA June 22 6 replies Passing arrays between functions TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help Thank you for your response, I didn't notice it until now. I'm still decyphering it Barand, I had to work on something else for a few days so I'm just getting back to this. I saw the mistake with assigning an empty array and the checking if it were empty immediately afterwards. That was certainly a rookie mistake. But there's still something not clicking. 1. I checked for errors in the assign_field() function (in this case $password) 2. I called the check_errors function with the right parameters. 3. The function check_errors() checks for an empty array, merges them with the others if they exist or returns the $field if everything is ok. I'm really baffled. I'm not sure what else you were suggesting I need to do. Here's the code as it stands now: // PASSWORD (MANDATORY) //validate, confirm assign password function assign_password() { $password = clean_password($_POST['password']); $password2 = clean_password($_POST['password2']); $errors = []; if($password == $password2) { //password 6-30 characters long if (strlen($password) < 6 \|\| strlen($password) > 30) { $errors[] = "Your password must be 6-30 characters long"; } // FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES, THIS WILL UNDERGO VAST CHANGES EVENTUALLY //password is alpha-numeric if (!ctype_alnum($password)) { $errors[] = "Your password must be English characters and/or numbers"; } } else { $errors[] = "Your passwords don't match"; echo "Your passwords don't match"; } check_errors($errors, $password); } // END PASSWORD and check_errors: //this function appears in username, email and password_assign() //it simply checks for any content in the error array and assigns the field if no errors function check_errors(&$all_errors, $field) { if(!empty($errors)) { $all_errors = array_merge($errors, $all_errors); return false; } else { return $field; } } I've gone over it in my head dozens of times, tried mentally tracing exactly what the data was doing on each step, put it away for awhile to study other areas of PHP hoping for an AH HA! moment, read through your 'pseudo-code' in your last comment, went to Edabit to practice with functions. I still can't see what's wrong here, and I'm sure it's something basic. Is it a failure in my logic? My implementation? June 15 13 replies Very, very simple code question TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help Ok, thanks. I'm obviously not using this particular code for anything, just practicing so I'll move forward. Out of curiosity, if I wanted to deactivate this type of 'error return' in my IDE (VSCodium) what would I even look for? Is there a specific term for this type of occurrence? June 14 4 replies Very, very simple code question TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help Yea, it works for me too. I use VScodium and I'm getting the red lines under all those constants saying they're undefined, but I just tried to run it anyways and I get the "We are connected" echo. So I've learned that the IDE isn't always correct in it's error reporting. Is this a known issue? Something I can correct? The file tab is red (error red) the folder that contains the file in explorer is error red. Why is this coming back as error but still seems to be functioning? June 14 4 replies Very, very simple code question TechnoDiver posted a topic in PHP Coding Help I'm messing around with unconventional coding practices, just to .... practice. The following code isn't being used for any amazing projects or anything, it's just me messing around with things getting practice. It's a simple code but it keeps telling me the constants are undefined. //defining the variables through an array $db['db_host'] = "localhost"; $db['db_user'] = "root"; $db['db_pass'] = ""; $db['db_name'] = "cms"; //fancy way of making them constants foreach($db as $key => $value) { define(strtoupper($key), $value); } $conn = mysqli_connect(DB_HOST, DB_USER, DB_PASS, DB_NAME); if($conn) { echo "We are connected"; } Simple, simple, very simple but can someone tell me why it's not creating the constants? All of them in $conn are coming back as undefined. June 14 4 replies coding constants Passing arrays between functions TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help rookie error, thanks June 14 13 replies Passing arrays between functions TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help so I didn't want to start a new thread for this and I couldn't append it to my last post. I'm not trying to be too clever with the program but I decided to try something to help me understand more how data moves between functions. I took the code you've been helping me with and made a function from it -> function check_errors(&$all_errors, $field) { $errors = []; if($errors) { $all_errors = array_merge($errors, $all_errors); return false; } else { return $field; } } it's an internal function to be used in the assign_username, email and password functions. check_errors($errors, $password); //or check_errors($errors, $username) etc And this is another example of just when I started feeling comfortable with something I prove myself wrong. I'm finding it really frustrating because I feel that I can picture the data moving through the functions but why wouldn't the above work? I feel there's a simple concept that I'm missing or overlooking. I hate to be the guy who keeps asking about the same thing over and over, but I really want to understand how the data moves in a web app and I feel a good way is to let people respond however than process it all later into something cohesive. That one person may just leave a response that suddenly flicks the light bulb on Saying all that. What is wrong with this function, please? I'm really not grasping why it's not returning the error string (it's the empty array again). June 12 13 replies Passing arrays between functions TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help That just shot to shit everything I thought I understood about references in this instance. It also taught me to try everything and not assume something won't work because I can't understand how it does. I tried $errors = array_merge(.......); and didn't try $all_errors I just didn't see how it could work that way. Thank you, you've been a great help, but tell me if you don't mind - why $all_errors here? I can't contextualize it working here at all June 12 13 replies Passing arrays between functions TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help I had a good chuckle at this. From MY perspective it doesn't seem simpler. I've copied it to analyze it later and I've compared it to your previous example. I've looked over my amended code, based on your first example, and I completely understand it now, thanks for the new example. The reason to reference the variable is more clear now too. I'm working through a tutorial that teaches PHP through a CMS project. I spend some time on the tut then try to transfer that knowledge to a personal project I'm working on, the one this is the eventual registration form for. I've edited my code based on the concepts you introduced me to in your first example and have this: in functions.php - // USERNAME (MANDATORY) //uses the clean_names() and checks for empty input function assign_username(&$all_errors) { global $conn; $username = $_POST['username']; $errors = []; if($username) { $username = clean_names($username); //i've tried this in the negative too "if(!$username)...." } else { $errors[] = "A username is mandatory"; echo "A username is mandatory <br>"; } //check for duplicate username and return $username if doesn't exist already $username_check = mysqli_query($conn, "SELECT username FROM users WHERE username='$username'"); $number_rows = mysqli_num_rows($username_check); if($number_rows > 0) { $errors[] = "Username already in use <br>"; echo "Username already in use <br>"; } if($errors) { array_merge($errors, $all_errors); //i've tried this with $errors = array_merge(....) and still didn't work return false; //if I use echo ".." it echos but shows an empty array } else { return $username; } } // END USERNAME and //display error array function show_errors($errors) { print_r($errors); } and registration_handler.php looks like this: if(isset($_POST['register_button'])) { $errors = array(); //assign clean form variables $firstname = assign_firstname(); $lastname = assign_lastname(); $username = assign_username($errors); $email = assign_email(); $password = assign_password(); $date = date("Y-m-d"); show_errors($errors); echo "<br>"; echo "First Name: " . $firstname . "<br>"; echo "Last Name: " . $lastname . "<br>"; echo "Username: " . $username . "<br>"; } Once I start feeling more comfortable with PHP I run into a problem like this. I obviously still need some work transferring data between functions and other files, I thought I understood it, this code looks functional to me but yet it still shows Array() as the output without content. I've tried an 'echo' statement everywhere something is supposed to happen and always get the echo, so that part of the code is running, but "Username is Mandatory" is not being inserted into the $errors[] array. What more is there? I make a mental checklist of how I've come to understand how the data moves -> assigned array in both the file and the function, set the function parameter, added the string to the array, sent the array to a print function and called the print function in the other file. I can't fathom what more could possibly need to be done, obviously there's something, but I'm not seeing it. What have I missed? June 12 13 replies Passing arrays between functions TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help Barand, I've been reading about referencing variables and I understand it in principle but maybe not entirely in practice. Not sure I understand the use of it here. I have a few questions if you don't mind - 1) errors[] needs to be assigned within every function that uses it AND in the registration_handler.php as well as be referenced in the parameters? I understand the last 2, but didn't think it needed assigning in each function too 2) What is internally happening with a program when it runs the return false; in the if statement? 3) Would you mind giving me a ELI5 breakdown of why referencing the variable is done here and how that works throughout the rest of the program, only if you have the time and will, no pressure there. I'm getting the same result with your code as I was with how I was doing it (just getting Array() as output with no contents) and I thought that once I got more comfortable with the above mentioned issues I'd be able to figure it out. Thanks again June 11 13 replies Passing arrays between functions TechnoDiver posted a topic in PHP Coding Help I'm making a registration form and I'm really new at it. I've had a look about at similar issues but feel like I've got my code set up right, I obviously don't. I have a registration_handler.php and a functions.php file. I'm simply trying to pass an array ($errors[]) from the functions that generate them to a function that prints them out on registration_handler.php. It seems so easy, but I'm not getting it. Here's my code: from functions.php: (this is just an example of one of the functions) // USERNAME (MANDATORY) //uses the clean_names() and checks for empty input function assign_username() { global $conn; $username = $_POST['username']; if(!$username){ $errors[] = "A username is mandatory"; echo "A username is mandatory <br>"; } else { $username = clean_names($username); } //check for duplicate username and return $username if doesn't exist already $username_check = mysqli_query($conn, "SELECT username FROM users WHERE username='$username'"); $number_rows = mysqli_num_rows($username_check); if($number_rows > 0) { $errors[] = "Username already in use <br>"; echo "Username already in use <br>"; } else { return $username; } return $errors; } // END USERNAME Also from functions.php, the function to print out the error array: //display error array function show_errors($errors) { print_r($errors); } and the function call from registration_handler.php: if(isset($_POST['register_button'])) { //assign clean form variables $firstname = assign_firstname(); $lastname = assign_lastname(); $username = assign_username(); $email = assign_email(); $password = assign_password(); $date = date("Y-m-d"); $errors = array(); show_errors($errors); } I'm intentionally leaving the username out to test this on the form but I only get returned Array() It echos "Username is mandatory" but it seems like it's not passing the error string to the error array Can anyone point me towards what I'm doing wrong, please. I appreciate the replies June 11 13 replies arrays functions Config.php TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help Yea, that works great, maxxd, thank you. The only change I had to make was inserting a forward slash in front of ../config/config.php to make it '/../config.config.php'. In case another user is reading this, it might save them some aggro June 7 10 replies Config.php TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help Ok, I get that. The doc root is /opt/lampp/htdocs. The path to config.php is /opt/lampp/htdocs/site/config/config.php So do you mean that it's best to move /config/config.php from the /site/ directory to the /htdocs/ directory? Or even outside /htdocs/ to somewhere else? June 7 10 replies Config.php TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help It wouldn't let me edit my last comment but I realized this absolute path won't work when the site goes live. I'll have to go through and change the paths to config.php when that time comes. It's not outside of doc root. What path format should be used in this situation so the paths won't need to be changed later? June 7 10 replies Config.php TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help Thanks, I fixed it by adding the entire path - /opt/lampp/htdocs/..... I don't know if it's ideal, but it's working for now June 7 10 replies Config.php TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help Thanks. I added a line in the config file to echo 'connected to db' and I was seeing that line echoed so thought I was connecting fine. All the error messages told me otherwise. I'm still experiencing some issues with the config.php file though. I'm using XAMPP and my relevant dir structure is: -htdocs \|-/site \| - /assets \|- files you'd expect to find here \| - /loginphp \| - register.php \| - /handlers \| - register_handler.php \| - config \| - config.php It looks to me like the correct relative path from register_handler.php is ../../config/config.php (up 2 directories and into config/config.php but I get the following error - Warning: require_once(/qcic/config/config.php): Failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /opt/lampp/htdocs/site/loginphp/register.php on line 2 Fatal error: Uncaught Error: Failed opening required '/qcic/config/config.php' (include_path='.:/opt/lampp/lib/php') in /opt/lampp/htdocs/site/loginphp/register.php:2 Stack trace: #0 {main} thrown in /opt/lampp/htdocs/site/loginphp/register.php on line 2 I've tried every relative path from '../../config/.....', '../config/........', etc I couldn't even get the absolute path (/site/config/config.php) to work. Watched a few videos on config.php files, couldn't find anything useful. I feel like this is one of those really simple things that my inexperience is stopping me from noticing. Could you shine any light on what I'm doing incorrectly or need to be doing MORE correctly? June 7 10 replies Config.php TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help This was solved by simply replacing require() with include() which brings more questions. I was under the impression that non critical files should use include and require should be used for critical matters. In my above reg form the config.php file is definitely critical but I get a blank screen after submitting the data if I use require here and everything is fine using include. Why? June 7 10 replies Config.php TechnoDiver posted a topic in PHP Coding Help I have the following code for a very simple registration form handler - //require('../../config/config.php'); require('reg_functions.php'); //assign clean form variables $firstname = clean_names($_POST['firstname']); $lastname = clean_names($_POST['lastname']); $username = clean_names($_POST['username']); $email = clean_email($_POST['email']); $email2 = clean_email($_POST['email2']); $password = clean_password($_POST['password']); $password2 = clean_password($_POST['password2']); $date = date("Y-m-d"); if(isset($_POST['register_button'])) { //validate & confirm emails match if($email == $email2) { if(filter_var($email, FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL)) { $email = filter_var($email, FILTER_VALIDATE_EMAIL); // I THINK I COULD DEF MAKE THIS EMAIL CHECK CLEANER - WORK ON THAT LATER //check if email exists in system already $email_check = mysqli_query($conn, "SELECT email FROM users WHERE email='$email'"); //number of rows returned with the email (this should be 0 to proceed) $number_rows = mysqli_num_rows($email_check); if($number_rows > 0) { echo "Email already in use <br>"; } else { echo "email is correct <br>"; } } else { echo "Invalid email format <br>"; } } else { echo "Emails don't match <br>"; } echo "First Name: " . $firstname . "<br>"; echo "Last Name: " . $lastname . "<br>"; echo "Username: " . $username . "<br>"; echo "Number of Rows: " . $number_rows . "<br>"; } the code that starts with the mysqli_query() function to check for matching emails is where it fails (white screen). I figured it may be because the $conn variable wasn't being associated with the $conn variable in the config.php file. So I added the require config.php at the top. Now it only works if both are commented out. So in reality this could be 2 issues and I struggled with how not to ask too many questions in one post though they may be the same issue. I'm really new to php. Can someone explain the mechanics of whats going on (or not going on). to recap, this is the code that caused the white screen initially - // I THINK I COULD DEF MAKE THIS EMAIL CHECK CLEANER - WORK ON THAT LATER //check if email exists in system already $email_check = mysqli_query($conn, "SELECT email FROM users WHERE email='$email'"); //number of rows returned with the email (this should be 0 to proceed) $number_rows = mysqli_num_rows($email_check); if($number_rows > 0) { echo "Email already in use <br>"; } else { echo "email is correct <br>"; } and I realized it had no association to the $conn variable in the config.php file so I added the require config.php line at the top. This above code is obviously still not working and if I comment it out, the require config.php line still causes a white screen. This is my config file - ob_start(); session_start(); $timezone = date_default_timezone_set("America/xxxxxxxx"); $db_host = "localhost"; $db_user = "root"; $db_pass = ""; $db_name = "qcic"; $conn = mysqli_connect( $db_host, $db_user, $db_pass, $db_name ); if( $conn->connect_errno) { printf( "Connect Failed: %s\n", $conn->connect_error); exit(); } else { echo "Connected to database"; } ob_end_flush(); and I get the "Connected to database" echo so I have no idea what the problem is. Anyone with some time and more experience that can explain some of these things? thanks June 7 10 replies registration form config.php Function call in foreach() TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help That's really awesome, requinix. I would never have thought to do it that way. This thread really helped me think differently about things. I appreciate the help. I hope I'll be able to contribute knowledge here someday too. Until then I'm sure I'll have more questions. Thanks again Out of curiosity, how would you do it using a foreach loop. I mean, how would you have moved $name into $firstname, $lastname, $username with a foreach loop and a function? June 1 9 replies Function call in foreach() TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help gw1500se, thank you, you've helped me think like a better programmer This is making more sense to me. I was looking at this part and wondering how $name 'got into' $firstname, $lastname etc. and felt this was a weak point. I had this code initially (I'm very new at PHP): //registration form values // //first name // $firstname = strip_tags($_POST['firstname']); //remove html tags // $firstname = str_replace(' ', '', $firstname); //remove spaces // $firstname = ucfirst(strtolower($firstname)); // //last name // $lastname = strip_tags($_POST['lastname']); //remove html tags // $lastname = str_replace(' ', '', $lastname); //remove spaces // $lastname = ucfirst(strtolower($lastname)); // //user name // $username = strip_tags($_POST['username']); //remove html tags // $username = str_replace(' ', '', $username); //remove spaces // $username = ucfirst(strtolower($username)); but it's so redundant it was a prime candidate for a function. I want to become much better at coding and am really interested in exposing myself to different approaches to the same challenge. So how would you do this? What do you feel is the tightest, most efficient way of making this happen? June 1 9 replies Function call in foreach() TechnoDiver replied to TechnoDiver's topic in PHP Coding Help Ok, thanks for the replies. The quoted out return in the function was a mistake from editing the copy/paste that I didn't catch before posting, it's not really in the code. Concerning how functions return values, that means that theoretically the following amended code should work: function clean_names($dirty_name) { $dirty_name = strip_tags($dirty_name); $dirty_name = str_replace(' ', '', $dirty_name); $dirty_name = ucfirst(strtolower($dirty_name)); return $dirty_name; } $names = array($firstname, $lastname, $username); if(isset($_POST['register_button'])) { // WHY IS THIS FUNC CALL NOT WORKING?? foreach($names as $name) { $name = clean_names($name); } echo "First Name: " . $firstname . "<br>"; echo "Last Name: " . $lastname . "<br>"; echo "Username: " . $username . "<br>"; } To my inexperienced eye it looks like it should work. It seems so simple but it's not working. I feel like it's some small, stupid oversight from me. I've watched 2 videos and skimmed the functions sections of 3 tuts hoping to get a cue that would open my eyes to the issue. I didn't. What's the issue here? June 1 9 replies Prev 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next Page 8 of 9 All Activity Home TechnoDiver Theme PHP Freaks - Light (Default) PHP Freaks - Dark PHPFANA Contact Us PHP Freaks Powered by Invision Community × Existing user? Sign In Sign Up Browse Back Forums Staff Leaderboard Guidelines Terms of Service Activity Back All Activity Search Chat × Create New... Important Information We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.
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0.999986	Are you interested in building a new service for AWS customers? The Automated Reasoning Group in AWS Platform is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) with experience in building secure, scalable solutions that delight customers. As a foundational member of the team, you will be responsible for driving the team's long-term vision and architecture, drive/shape roadmaps, and provide technical leadership to the engineering team. You will own major deliverables end-to-end and influence the design and development of the core software of a new product. Each day, hundreds of thousands of developers make billions of transactions worldwide on AWS. They harness the power of the cloud to enable innovative applications, websites, and businesses. Using automated reasoning technology and mathematical proofs, AWS allows customers to answer questions about security, availability, durability, and functional correctness. We call this provable security, absolute assurance in security of the cloud and in the cloud. https://aws.amazon.com/security/provable-security/ The ideal candidate will have extensive design and architecture experience, knowledge of AWS technologies and services, and a proven track record of building mission critical, highly scalable systems. In addition to strong technical knowledge, you will be someone who thrives in a fast paced start up-like environment, and passionate about solving ambiguous, challenging problems that have not been solved before. As a Senior SDE on the team, you will: * Define and drive technology decisions required to fulfill a multi-year vision for this AWS service. * Review projects' ability to deliver robust and scalable solutions toward this vision, learning and incorporating new technologies as appropriate. * Build relationships with Development Managers, Engineers and Technical Project Managers across various AWS service teams. * Lead, oversee, and delegate the design, architecture, development, testing, deployment, and delivery of large-scale global software applications, systems, platforms, services or technologies. * Participate in Agile project management methodologies to provide technical leadership and project management for all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). * Build, manage, and develop world-class engineers including hiring recommendations and guide and mentor engineers and project managers within and outside of the team. * Ensure high quality design reviews which meet business and architectural goals and drive critical feedback on architecture and design issues. * Participate in strategic planning to achieve technical and business goals with team, leadership chain, and with customers
0.999936	Influence of yoga on mood states, distress, quality of life and immune outcomes in early stage breast cancer patients undergoing surgery Raghavendra M Rao, HR Nagendra, Nagarathna Raghuram, C Vinay, S Chandrashekara, KS Gopinath, BS Srinath January-June 2008, 1(1):11-20 DOI:10.4103/0973-6131.36789 PMID:21829279 Context : Breast cancer patients awaiting surgery experience heightened distress that could affect postoperative outcomes. Aims : The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of yoga intervention on mood states, treatment-related symptoms, quality of life and immune outcomes in breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. Settings and Design : Ninety-eight recently diagnosed stage II and III breast cancer patients were recruited for a randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of a yoga program with supportive therapy plus exercise rehabilitation on postoperative outcomes following surgery. Materials and Methods : Subjects were assessed prior to surgery and four weeks thereafter. Psychometric instruments were used to assess self-reported anxiety, depression, treatment-related distress and quality of life. Blood samples were collected for enumeration of T lymphocyte subsets (CD4 %, CD8 % and natural killer (NK) cell % counts) and serum immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA and IgM). Statistical Analysis Used : We used analysis of covariance to compare interventions postoperatively. Results : Sixty-nine patients contributed data to the current analysis (yoga n = 33, control n = 36). The results suggest a significant decrease in the state ( P = 0.04) and trait ( P = 0.004) of anxiety, depression ( P = 0.01), symptom severity ( P = 0.01), distress ( P < 0.01) and improvement in quality of life ( P = 0.01) in the yoga group as compared to the controls. There was also a significantly lesser decrease in CD 56% ( P = 0.02) and lower levels of serum IgA ( P = 0.001) in the yoga group as compared to controls following surgery. Conclusions : The results suggest possible benefits for yoga in reducing postoperative distress and preventing immune suppression following surgery. [ABSTRACT] [FULL TEXT] [PDF] [CITATIONS] [PubMed] 9,254 511 9 A randomized control trial of the effect of yoga on Gunas (personality) and Health in normal healthy volunteers Sudheer Deshpande, HR Nagendra, Nagarathna Raghuram January-June 2008, 1(1):2-10 DOI:10.4103/0973-6131.36785 PMID:21829278 Objective : To study the efficacy of yoga on Guna (yogic personality measure) and general health in normal adults. Methods : Of the 1228 persons who attended introductory lectures, 226 subjects aged 18-71 years, of both sexes, who satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria and who consented to participate in the study were randomly allocated into two groups. The Yoga(Y) group practised an integrated yoga module that included asanas , pranayama , meditation, notional correction and devotional sessions. The control group practised mild to moderate physical exercises (PE). Both groups had supervised practice sessions (by trained experts) for one hour daily, six days a week for eight weeks. Guna (yogic personality) was assessed before and after eight weeks using the self-administered Vedic Personality Inventory (VPI) which assesses Sattva (gentle and controlled), Rajas (violent and uncontrolled) and Tamas (dull and uncontrolled). The general health status (total health), which includes four domains namely somatic symptoms (SS), anxiety and insomnia (AI), social dysfunction (SF) and severe depression (SP), was assessed using a General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). Results : Baseline scores for all the domains for both the groups did not differ significantly ( P > 0.05, independent samples t test). Sattva showed a significant difference within the groups and the effect size was more in the Y than in the PE group. Rajas showed a significant decrease within and between the groups with a higher effect size in the PE group. Tamas showed significant reduction within the PE group only. The GHQ revealed that there was significant decrease in SS, AI, SF and SP in both Y and PE groups (Wilcoxcon Singed Rank t test). SS showed a significant difference between the groups (Mann Whitney U Test). Conclusions : There was an improvement in Sattva in both the Yoga and control groups with a trend of higher effect size in Yoga; Rajas reduced in both but significantly better in PE than in Yoga and Tamas reduced in PE. The general health status improved in both the Yoga and control groups. [ABSTRACT] [FULL TEXT] [PDF] [CITATIONS] [PubMed] 7,324 424 33 Influence of yoga on postoperative outcomes and wound healing in early operable breast cancer patients undergoing surgery Raghavendra M Rao, HR Nagendra, Nagarathna Raghuram, C Vinay, S Chandrashekara, KS Gopinath, BS Srinath January-June 2008, 1(1):33-41 DOI:10.4103/0973-6131.36795 PMID:21829282 Context : Pre- and postoperative distress in breast cancer patients can cause complications and delay recovery from surgery. Objective : The aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of yoga intervention on postoperative outcomes and wound healing in early operable breast cancer patients undergoing surgery. Methods : Ninety-eight recently diagnosed stage II and III breast cancer patients were recruited in a randomized controlled trial comparing the effects of a yoga program with supportive therapy and exercise rehabilitation on postoperative outcomes and wound healing following surgery. Subjects were assessed at the baseline prior to surgery and four weeks later. Sociodemographic, clinical and investigative notes were ascertained in the beginning of the study. Blood samples were collected for estimation of plasma cytokines-soluble Interleukin (IL)-2 receptor (IL-2R), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha and interferon (IFN)-gamma. Postoperative outcomes such as the duration of hospital stay and drain retention, time of suture removal and postoperative complications were ascertained. We used independent samples t test and nonparametric Mann Whitney U tests to compare groups for postoperative outcomes and plasma cytokines. Regression analysis was done to determine predictors for postoperative outcomes. Results : Sixty-nine patients contributed data to the current analysis (yoga: n = 33, control: n = 36). The results suggest a significant decrease in the duration of hospital stay ( P = 0.003), days of drain retention ( P = 0.001) and days for suture removal ( P = 0.03) in the yoga group as compared to the controls. There was also a significant decrease in plasma TNF alpha levels following surgery in the yoga group ( P < 0.001), as compared to the controls. Regression analysis on postoperative outcomes showed that the yoga intervention affected the duration of drain retention and hospital stay as well as TNF alpha levels. Conclusion : The results suggest possible benefits of yoga in reducing postoperative complications in breast cancer patients. [ABSTRACT] [FULL TEXT] [PDF] [CITATIONS] [PubMed] 7,179 297 7 Effect of yogic exercise on super oxide dismutase levels in diabetics Hemant H Mahapure, Sanjay U Shete, TK Bera January-June 2008, 1(1):21-26 DOI:10.4103/0973-6131.36792 PMID:21829280 Context : Reactive oxygen species are known to aggravate disease progression. To counteract their harmful effects, the body produces various antioxidant enzymes, viz , superoxide dismutase, glutathione reductase etc. Literature reviews revealed that exercises help to enhance antioxidant enzyme systems; hence, yogic exercises may be useful to combat various diseases. Aims : This study aims to record the efficacy of yoga on superoxide dismutase, glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb) and fasting blood glucose levels in diabetics. Settings and Design: Forty diabetics aged 40-55 years were assigned to experimental (30) and control (10) groups. The experimental subjects underwent a Yoga program comprising of various Asanas (isometric type exercises) and Pranayamas (breathing exercises) along with regular anti-diabetic therapy whereas the control group received anti-diabetic therapy only. Materials and Methods : Heparinized blood samples were used to determine erythrocyte superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and glycosylated Hb levels and fasting blood specimens collected in fluoride Vacutainers were used for assessing blood glucose. Statistical Analysis Used : Data were analyzed by using 2 x 2 x 3 Factorial ANOVA followed by Scheffe's posthoc test. Results : The results revealed that Yogic exercise enhanced the levels of Superoxide dismutase and reduced glycosylated Hb and glucose levels in the experimental group as compared to the control group. Conclusion : The findings conclude that Yogic exercises have enhanced the antioxidant defence mechanism in diabetics by reducing oxidative stress. [ABSTRACT] [FULL TEXT] [PDF] [CITATIONS] [PubMed] 7,017 341 4 Long-term effect of yogic practices on diurnal metabolic rates of healthy subjects MS Chaya, HR Nagendra January-June 2008, 1(1):27-4 DOI:10.4103/0973-6131.36761 PMID:21829281 Background : The metabolic rate is an indicator of autonomic activity. Reduced sympathetic arousal probably resulting in hypometabolic states has been reported in several yogic studies. Aim : The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of yoga training on diurnal metabolic rates in yoga practitioners at two different times of the day (at 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.). Materials and Methods : Eighty eight healthy volunteers were selected and their metabolic rates assessed at 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. using an indirect calorimeter at a yoga school in Bangalore, India. Results and conclusions: The results show that the average metabolic rate of the yoga group was 12% lower than that of the non-yoga group ( P < 0.001) measured at 9 p.m. and 16% lower at 6 a.m. ( P < 0.001). The 9 p.m. metabolic rates of the yoga group were almost equal to their predicted basal metabolic rates (BMRs) whereas the metabolic rate was significantly higher than the predicted BMR for the non-yoga group. The 6 a.m. metabolic rate was comparable to their predicted BMR in the non-yoga group whereas it was much lower in the yoga group ( P < 0.001). The lower metabolic rates in the yoga group at 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. may be due to coping strategies for day-to-day stress, decreased sympathetic nervous system activity and probably, a stable autonomic nervous system response (to different stressors) achieved due to training in yoga.
0.999998	The leading Democratic presidential candidate joins her rivals in calling for a federal probe of Exxon's climate science research and years of denial. By Katherine Bagley October 29, 2015 On the campaign trail, Hillary Clinton agreed the Justice Department should investigate Exxon. Credit: Heather Khalifa via Flickr Related Sanders Calls for Investigation of ‘Potential Corporate Fraud’ by Exxon Exxon’s Own Research Confirmed Fossil Fuels’ Role in Global Warming Decades Ago Share this article Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton voiced support Thursday for a Department of Justice investigation into whether ExxonMobil purposefully misled the American public on climate change. When asked after a town hall event in Berlin, N.H. whether she would call for a federal probe into Exxon, Clinton replied, “Yes, yes, they should. There’s a lot of evidence that they misled people.” The Clinton campaign did not respond to InsideClimate News’ request for further comment. Clinton joins a growing number of politicians—including both of her Democratic presidential challengers—calling for the Justice Department to investigate ExxonMobil for sowing doubt about climate change after the company’s own scientists had confirmed and accepted the role of fossil fuels in global warming. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch earlier this month asking for a task force to investigate Exxon. Governor Martin O’Malley voiced his support for an investigation on Twitter. Hours before Clinton’s statement Thursday, four U.S. Senators, led by Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, sent a letter to ExxonMobil Corp. asking whether it made donations to a financial clearinghouse that were funneled to climate denial groups after the company said it had stopped making direct contributions to them. Two California congressmen—Democratic representatives Mark DeSaulnier and Ted Lieu—also asked for a federal probe earlier this month. The calls for investigation have been prompted by ongoing reporting from InsideClimate News, and separate but related project by the Los Angeles Times. InsideClimate News found that Exxon scientists conducted rigorous climate research from the late-1970s to mid-1980s and warned top company executives about how global warming posed a threat to Exxon’s core business. The company later curtailed its research program before leading a decades-long campaign to create doubt about the scientific evidence for man-made climate change. Environmental writer-turned-activist and 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben protested and got arrested outside an ExxonMobil gas station in Burlington, Vt. earlier this month to bring attention to the series. McKibben has also written opinion pieces in The New Yorker and The Guardian newspaper. The politicians are requesting that the Justice Department look into whether Exxon violated the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) law, which federal officials used to prosecute tobacco companies in the 1990s for lying about what they knew about the health impacts of smoking. Clinton was asked about a potential investigation by Jordan Cichon, a resident of Dover, N.H. and a community organizer for the environmental group 350 Action, after the town hall meeting. Her answer was captured on video and posted on Twitter late Thursday afternoon. Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated the group Jordan Cichon works with. She is a community organizer for 350 Action, not 350.org. Newsletters We deliver climate news to your inbox like nobody else. Every day or once a week, our original stories and digest of the web's top headlines deliver the full story, for free. 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0.999999	Es bien sabido que las rutinas familiares ofrecen un sentido de seguridad, identidad y conexión a todos los miembros de la familia. Asimismo, son esenciales durante el proceso de crecimiento y formación de identidad de los niños. Como padres, es importante crear rutinas nocturnas para los más pequeños, para ayudarlos en la transición del día a la noche de manera armoniosa y alegre. Un rutina de la noche muy tradicional, y que ha sido comprobada como efectiva de generación en generación, es el “prepararse” para irse a dormir tomando un vasito de leche tibia, y leyendo cuentos adorables como los que encuentras en https://tomaleche.com/historias-para-dormir/. Además de ayudar a los niños a crecer sanos y fuertes, la leche también les ayuda a dormir bien, por lo que esta rutina es una combinación perfecta para que los chicos vayan al universo de los sueños sin poner resistencia. Sin embargo, existe la posibilidad que aunque esta tradición sea disfrutada cada noche, después de un tiempo, se convierta en algo repetitivo o un poco aburrido. Por eso te presentamos 4 alternativas divertidas y diferentes para ponerle “chispa” a la rutina de irse a dormir. Crea un juego de marionetas con las sombras Una vez que ya estén listos para irse a la cama a leer el cuento de la noche, incluye unos minutos de “juego” creando figuras en la pared con las sombras de tus manos. ¡Tu niño debe adivinar la figura que tus manos proyectan en la pared! Esto añadirá un cambio refrescante a la rutina. Crea un ambiente de luces diferente Una idea para sorprender y entretener a tu pequeño antes de dormir, es colocar una lámpara de “lava” en la habitación. Sus luces de colores y movimientos armoniosos hará que tu pequeño quede “sedado” en cuestión de minutos. Coloca un frasco de cupones Una idea para que tu pequeño tenga muchas ganas de tomarse su leche tibia y meterse a la cama, es colocar un frasco con “cupones” que digan “Mañana …” y escribes alguna actividad que podrán realizar al día siguiente, como ir a tomar un helado, ir al parque, o cocinar una galletas juntos. ¡Una noche de camping en el patio! Si tienes un patio, esta idea le va a encantar a tus pequeños. Solo necesitas: una pequeña carpa, cojines y frazadas un set the s’mores (galletas graham, marshmallows y barras de chocolate) una fogata o fuego para cocinarlos leche para acompañar los s’mores tu dispositivo electrónico para leer las historias de https://tomaleche.com/historias-para-dormir/. Sorpréndelos con un camping bajo las estrellas y convertirás este momento en una noche que recordarán por siempre. ¡Ya verás! Estos detalles creativos sin duda añadirán esa “chispa” a la rutina de irse a la cama, y los mantendrá motivados cada noche. 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0.999998	I'm writing this web scraping program that takes the forex retail trading sentiment from IG Markets and displays it in the console. Here's the code I got so far: import bs4, requests def getIGsentiment(pairUrl): res = requests.get(pairUrl) res.raise_for_status() soup = bs4.BeautifulSoup(res.text, 'html.parser') elems = soup.select('.price-ticket__sentiment') return elems[0].get_text(" ", strip = True) retail_positions = getIGsentiment('https://www.ig.com/us/forex/markets-forex/eur-usd') print ('EUUSD: ' + retail_positions[0:32].rstrip() + '.')) retail_positions = getIGsentiment('https://www.ig.com/us/forex/markets-forex/eur-chf') print ('EUCHF: ' + retail_positions[0:32].rstrip() + '.')) This code is for 2 pairs, however, I need the output for 26 pairs and I don't want to type the url 26 times. Is there a way to do this? I was thinking lists or dictionaries but don't know where to start. BTW, I'm new to programming, I just read Automate the boring stuff up to the web scraping chapter and that's how I wrote this. Thank you. EDIT: I got it pair_list = ['eur-chf', 'eur-aud', 'eur-jpy'] for i in range(len(pair_list)): retail_positions = getIGsentiment('https://www.ig.com/us/forex/markets-forex/' + (pair_list[i])) pair = pair_list[i] print(pair, retail_positions[0:32].rstrip() + '.') submitted by Bad_Lieutenant702 to learnpython [link] [comments] 60+ FREE & 7 Best Selling Discounted : Digital Marketing, Chatbot, Pinterest Growth, IT Job Search , Brain Training , Scrum Master , Tableau Training, Python, Games Using Unity, Advance JavaScript, Ethical Hacking , C++ Programming, Healthy Eating, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook & OneNote & More FREE Codes will expire in 1-2 Days !! 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How that happened: I am Jewish (you probably guessed) and bought into the idea that it is our ancestral homeland. After being taken on one of those free two weeks tours, I became captivated by the country and planned to move there. It took a few years of planning for that wish to come to fruition. To be honest, I still believe in Jewish people's right to be here and that a Jewish country is the only natural environment for a Jew (particularly an observant one) to live in. I just happen not to like the one country that fits that criteria very much, or many of its citizens - and that also happens to be the country I live in! I also believe that is Israel's responsibility to help realize a just and lasting solution to the Palestinian "problem". In my view, that is not reconcilable with endlessly occupying the land they live on and subjecting them to military law. But that aside... The Israel I visited as a tourist and the Israel I live in as a citizen are like two completely countries. So much so that if I were a conspiracy theorist (I am not!), I would practically believe the whole thing was an illusion. Manners (Or Lack Thereof) For whatever reason, manners are virtually absent here. The stereotypes are 100% true. Maybe I missed that earlier? I'm not sure, because some people with parents who were born here have told me that people have become ruder and more aggressive over the years. I tend to believe it. You buy stuff in the market and shopkeepers just glare at you and slam your change on the counter without even bothering to say "thank you". I feel like if someone tried that in NYC they might be asking for a fight! Not a single person in my building knows how to close their door. My table jars every few minutes from the vibration of people slamming their doors. People play music at all hours. And blare private conversations over their phone's loudspeakers because they can't be bothered bringing the handset to their ears. This varies a little by city (Tel Aviv is slightly more refined), but in general the culture is incredibly inconsiderate. Shouting is very commonplace (of course, it's just a "friendly argument"), honking on the roads is incessant, and people are too inpatient and inconsiderate to be able to form a queue. People will push grandmothers out of the way to get on a bus sooner. If it weren't sad, it would be funny. Social cohesion is sorely lacking, IMO, as evidenced by the massive amount of splinter and minority parties that form before every election. Everybody is in a tribe or, if not, an "enemy" (read: an Arab). The sad and blunt truth is that it's a crude, racist society that even has a problem with some of its own (see: treatment of Ethiopian Jews). (BTW, this is something that gets discussed a lot among Jews that voluntarily move here. People come up with all manner of BS excuses to justify it. "It's directness." No, it's atrocious manners. "There are no words for basic courtesies in Hebrew". Yes, there are - open a dictionary! "It's Middle Eastern". Travel to Egypt and Jordan. People have manners there. Unfortunately, most people that have negative things to say about the country get silenced by the aggressive "nothing can be wrong here" brigade.) Prices Prices are insanely high and, as far as I can tell, the situation is only getting worse. Generally, those prices are for crappy products imported from China and heavily marked up. Or the local stuff sold by a company that is part of an oligopoly and would never survive in a free market environment. Customer service is almost non-existent - or at least, has the local twist which is "the customer is always wrong". And of course - those wonderful overpriced products and services are sold to you by often rude ungrateful people. Working here also flat out sucks, IMO. The world has bought into the myth that Israel is a land of amazing startups where everybody is swimming in opportunity. The reality is that more than 90% of the economy is employed in protectionist dysfunctional companies and Israel has one of the lowest per-capita productivity rates in the OECD (feel free to check the numbers - it's late at night here and I'm trying not to lose the 'flow' of this). It's capitalism with all the benefits taken out. The socialist/kibbutznik backbone that formed the society is dead. Income inequality, as measured by the Geni coefficient, is among the highest in the world. If you're not a Java developer or help run one of the ports (don't ask - monopoly!) you can expect to be paid a salary roughly a third lower than the West - while living in one of the most expensive countries in the world. A good chunk of immigrants here are employed in scam industries, including (but not limited to) binary, forex, and other international "scams." They attempted to regulate these, but due to corruption and cronyism, largely failed. Just as they attempted to pass a fair rental law which had about the same result. To add insult to injury **, Israelis are C-H-E-A-P\ in my opinion (given the pejorative Jewish-money stereotypes, I realize that this is something that would be problematic/difficult for a non-Jew to assert). You see this in the workplace. You're expected to work like a slave while your miserly employer tries his best haggling skills to pay you as little as possible. Unsurprisingly, Israelis founded Fiverr and have proven very eager exponents of the offshoring model, where they can find people willing to work for even less than olim hadashim (Jewish immigrants). Israelis love bargaining and will treat anything that involves money as a game whereby they attempt to keep as much of it as possible. In terms of conditions - the minimum number of vacation days are 12 while the working week is 45 hours. Again, for pretty miserable salaries. Public holidays, which are relatively few, do not roll over if they fall out on a weekend. In general, a cultural of professionalism is sorely lacking. My strongly held opinion is that the best have already left. Also: a bunch of Israelis sponge off their families until well over their forties. The country is also awash with Jewish immigrants who mysteriously seem to survive despite never having held a job in their life. The explanation? Their familiar are sponsoring them. Religious Coercion / Weekends Because of the Jewish Sabbath (during which public transport does not run; shops start closing half-way through Friday), you never even really feel like you've had a proper weekend. Property is the worst of all. Astronomically expensive. Taxes on new cars are almost 100% so almost everybody drives beat-up second hand ones, if they have one at all (it's considered a luxury). And the standards of housing - from anybody comparing it to the West - is relatively abysmal. There's a great Facebook page with some photos of the worst rentals on the market. Even if you don't read Hebrew, just take a look at some of the photos. The first generations that came here have done a nice job at monopolizing large segments of the market and housing stock so are well taken care of. For virtually anybody else, their future is renting (from rude slumlords!) Hotel prices are also outrageous, and there's the added insult of having to pay more for rooms if you're from the country. People here literally fly to Europe because it's cheaper than staycationing in this ripoff! Want to console yourself about that with a nice mango? Even fruit here has become expensive recently. The only thing that's cheaper here than the West is healthcare and public transport. It's a great country to be on the breadline in. To thrive financially? Not so much. Politics The public endlessly votes for a lying, corrupt prime minister who has just let the parliament dissolve in his pathetic bid to avoid fraud charges. The country is apparently rapidly descending into a religious dictatorship and nobody seems to care - yet it still has the nerve to call itself "the only democracy in the Middle East." The school system is failing and a segment of the population which doesn't work or paid taxes (the ultra-Orthodox) have somehow wound up in the position where they pull all the political strings. People, for a reason I can never understand, generally seem to simply accept the status quo. They are content with simply surviving and not being obliterated by Iran/Hamas/Hizbullah. As someone that didn't grow up in that security environment, this seems baffling to me. I feel like grabbing hold of one of Netanyahu's voters and asking him/her "That's truly all you aspire towards?" The most that happens is some journalist (automatically branded a "leftist" by the right-wing majority) writes some article in the Opinion section of Ha'aretz. The last time people got out on the street to protest in significant numbers was years ago (remember the cottage cheese protests?). In Greece, the riot police get called out to put down mass protests. Here, people are happy to simply survive (sort of). Why does the average person here vote for Netanyahu? You know, because things are so great here and some third-world tycoon has been to visit (this is advertised as "unprecedented diplomatic achievements."). Oh, and the economy has "never been stronger" (even though the country also has an enormous poverty problem and many people are struggling to simply get by). I have a bad habit of checking Google News every few hours. Reading those articles just makes me angry. But it's really nothing more than a reflection of how people are on the street. Rude. Aggressive. Argumentative. Demanding. Always in the fricking right. Also locals here literally never apologize for anything (that would be considered too "weak" to fit in with the local culture). There's also this weird fetish with strength and the military here that I find disturbing. You see it in slang a lot (an "explosion" also means a good thing, like "that party was an explosion" is an idiom for "that party was a great time"). Being human (such as letting somebody cut ahead of you in line at the supermarket because they only have a couple of items) is branded as "weakness" and frowned upon. As is having manners. To be honest, I believe that the culture here is best described as "sick". Israel has made me feel like an old man, even though I'm far from that. All I want, at this point, is a basic quality of life. Things like a non-minuscule apartment in which to live. Decent professional opportunities that don't involve working for some (usually shady) startup simply trying to use my English to get some investor to pump money into them so they can offshore everything to the US. The possibility of a week's vacation in somewhere that isn't a dingy ripoff staffed by rude people! And to hear somebody say "thank you, have a nice day" when I buy an apple from them! I travel abroad a couple of times a year and usually feel like I've stepped into another planet. It's like somebody is dispersing a fine mist of Valium from the air. Hard to put my finger on it but people just seem kind of sedate and relaxed! People are less direct (I'll admit, I actually like the directness here!), but know basic manners, everything isn't overpriced, and people enjoy a real weekend! You can order stuff from Amazon and it actually arrives on time! Somehow, there's no shouting! People know how to actually form a line! You don't have to stand up for yourself simply to not be pushed over! I'm planning my escape (among other things), but I have to hold this in every day until I get out. I don't feel comfortable telling this to my friends (I rebrand it as "I'm finding it difficult here" without going into details) and I can't exactly broadcast my feelings to the average person on the street. The truth is that I'm not as miserable as I sound. I've been doing some self-work recently just to cope with living here. Stress and all that. My mindset has taken a shift to the positive. And I'm really grateful by how much it has helped. But it doesn't make living here any less distasteful and actually made me much more inclined to write this here (why wouldn't I tell the world like it is - at least as I see it?). BTW, I'm a real Reddit user but, because I'm paranoid about privacy, I set up a new account just to write this post. So thank you, Reddit, for giving me the chance to put this into writing! If you're also living, or have lived here, feel free to let me know your thoughts in the comments. And if you haven't and are considering doing so, please take everything you have read and heard about the country with a pinch (actually, make that the entire carton-full) of salt! Some Links / Further Reading: https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3763310,00.html https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-has-widest-wage-gap-in-oecd-1001244670 https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-cost-of-living-among-highest-in-developed-world-report-finds/ https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/why-is-customer-service-in-israel-so-bad/ https://www.facebook.com/dirot.medakot/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-wolves-of-tel-aviv-israels-vast-amoral-binary-options-scam-exposed/ https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/eurovision/MAGAZINE-in-photos-tel-avivians-learn-how-to-be-polite-ahead-of-eurovision-2019-1.7041982 https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/New-Jerusalem-Light-Rail-video-urges-Israelis-to-adopt-UK-manners-while-traveling-466631 submitted by unhappyoleh to offmychest [link] [comments] What Is “Arbitrage” Investing? I’ll level with you. Up until about 3 or 4 years ago, I had never even heard the word arbitrage… And I’d been a financial advisor for like 5 years already! So it doesn’t shock me if some of you reading this have no idea what it means either. And because of that, I want to define it to you. Arbitrage in the dictionary means “the simultaneous purchase and sale of the asset in different markets to profit from unequal prices.” In English, that means you buy a thing at one price and sell it as the same time for another price that is higher in a different market and you do it at the same time in order to make a profit on the difference between what you paid and what you sold it for. For example, I buy a vehicle in Alabama at a low price and sell the same vehicle at the same time in Alaska at a higher price. And I make an instant profit. You may ask, how is arbitrage different than just buying and selling things at a profit? Here is the key difference: with arbitrage, I am buying and selling at the same time. This means my profit is instant because it exists as a byproduct of my transaction. With most buying and selling, the sale is not instant. This means I could be out some time and/or some money while I find someone to sell it to before I can make my profit. Okay, so now that we now what arbitrage means, why is it important? Well, it is a powerful way to invest. Arbitrage goes back for a long time! Banks, corporations, and Wall Street firms do it more than you could ever imagine. It is so powerful that they don’t really do any other type of investing. How would you like to know exactly how to do this for yourself so that you can invest the way banks and the Top 1% do? Great! That is exactly what I’m going to show you here! First, I want to establish that there are two main ways of arbitrage investing. The first one we discussed already, which is buying and selling. An easy example of this could be with Forex markets. If I am trading in US Dollars and another currency is trading at a lower rate than normal and I knew it would be coming back up soon, I could buy a bunch of that currency with my USD in order to make an instant profit when it bounces back. This is done fairly regularly. The other type of arbitrage investing is actually with debt. For this to work, you need to be pretty emotionally flat about debt. Otherwise, you are probably going to have some issues. I could borrow money at 5%, knowing that I am going to make at least 6%. And I keep the difference in the middle. That’s a simple way of doing it. Banks do this with your money. The interest they pay you on your account is actually a loan. You loaned them your money and that is why you’re getting interest. They are then investing your money to make more than what they have to pay you. I legitimately didn’t know this for most of my life. But it is true and it is extremely lucrative. The key is, you need to be able to borrow money at a lower rate than what you’d make on it. The third way you can do this is called double arbitrage. Let’s say that you had an asset that was already earning 6%. You then borrow it at 5%. You are making a 1% arbitrage on that money. But then the money you borrowed at 5% you will now loan to someone else at 8%. You’re making another 8% arbitrage spready because the 5% you’re paying is being covered by the 6% you are going to earn in the first place. So your total profit is 8% plus the other positive 1%. You are making 9% in arbitrage. We do this with a tool called the Sacred Account. It is a whole life insurance policy that pays about a 6% dividend. You borrow at 5% and you loan it out on real estate deals that pay you 8-12%. Only ours is even more powerful. You’re going to write the 5% you’re paying interest off on your taxes. You’re also going to use the 8-12% you’re making to pay your loan off early. This means you’re making a 6% dividend. After tax deductions and early loan repayment you are probably paying closer to 3-4%. And you’re out there earning the 8-12% This means you are making 2-3% in arbitrage, plus another 8-12% on top of that. Incredible right? And the best thing about it is that this has nothing to do with the stock market. It has nothing to do with trading foreign currencies. It is secured by real assets and you know what you’re going to get. This is the reason why the Sacred Account has been around for over 150 years and the concept of arbitrage investing has been around for thousands of years. It isn’t complicated, you have full control over the entire thing, and it costs you almost nothing to do. If you’re reading this and you would like to learn how to get involved in this style of investing, then I want you to reach out to me. My team and I help do this with literally millions of dollars every single month for our clients and we would be happy to show you how. Click here to learn more! Own Your Potential, Jerry Fetta CEO & Founder of Wealth DynamX Jerry Fetta helps his clients gain more financial knowledge, make more money, keep more of it, and multiply what they keep. If you feel like one or more of these areas is costing you money and opportunity right now, then get more information about Jerry Fetta and Wealth DynamX by going to www.WealthDynamX.com/contact Wealth DynamX Home https://www.facebook.com/WealthDynamX https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-fetta-601b00a0/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-fetta-601b00a0/ https://www.instagram.com/jerryfetta https://medium.com/@jerryfetta https://steemit.com/@jerryfetta https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsGCnD2cXDbNj53GH4y50zg?view_as=subscriber submitted by JerryFetta to u/JerryFetta [link] [comments] Technical indicators in a python script Hi guys! I'm new to both forex and python so please forgive me if I sound stupid at times. Long story short I'm trying to implement historical data from MT4 in a python script that will eventually return what key technical indicators are suggesting (buy, sell, neutral). Basically, trying to replicate this website: https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/GBPNZD/technicals/ I'm using dictionaries to store values - e.g. with daily data I'm storing days as keys and MACD as values. Anything on a shorter time frame than daily data and my script takes too long to run/doesn't run. What should I do in this situation? How do you calculate 12-day and 26-day SMAs using historical data that's in a shorter time frame than daily without blowing up my script? Do things like 60-minute SMAs for M1, 24 hours for H1 etc. exist and are they even viable? Any advice highly appreciated. submitted by plzforgive5iq to Forex [link] [comments] Software Design Architecture for my school project I'm currently designing my own Forex market app for a school project. Essentially, I want an app that gives users the ability to buy/sell my "fake forex currency" with limit and market orders. And needed some advice on my approach. I wanted to run my software design by folks here and get their input. For the client (ios app): - Whenever a user puts in all the info for an order (forex, volume, ordertype, buy/sell). My app will create a dictionary object and do a POST request to the server with the data. - To display what the current market value is, I was going to create an observer and listen to push notifications from the server from the price changing. I believe some sort of caching is also needed here in case there is no network. For the server: - The server is going to be written in python, I am creating an orderbook for my forex. An orderbook essentially keeps track of all the buy and sell orders and which ones can be executed. The way I'm thinking of doing this is creating the object and saving it as a file on my server somewhere using pickle. Whenever I get a POST request I'll use hold and wait logic so only one order can be processed at a time. I will read the object from the binary, add the new buy/sell order to it and then save it. - After an order is processed it will look at how much forex currency was bought/sold and update the current price. I need some way for the client to get notified that the price has changed. If I have 100 users does the server need to know that then send the data to each device or should the client be polling a database on the server that stores the current value? So one question is posted above and the other two are right here: - Should I be using the push methodoloy for the price changing. - Is the server reading and writing to disk not the right way of going about the issue. Any tools or modules you guys can point me towards is greatly appreciated. I'm eager to learn and make a fun app! submitted by el_drone to appdev [link] [comments] Trying to write a dictionary to .csv, it appears to be rewriting the same lines repeatedly Here's my code: for i in titles_list: forex_calendar_dict = {titles_list[p]: [currency_type_list[p], actual_list[p], forecast_list[p], previous_list[p]]} with open(filename, "w") as f: writer = csv.writer(f) writer.writerow(forex_calendar_dict.keys()) writer.writerows(zip(*forex_calendar_dict.values())) p += 1 This populates my dictionary how I want and writes to the .csv file in the order I would want it written to (the dictionary's key on top, then the values going down beneath it) but my issue is that with each new line, it appears to delete and then re-write the row, so that only the very last key and value entries in the dictionary appear in the .csv file. Thanks for your help! Edit: Sorry, tabs in my code in reddit are not being cooperative. submitted by Spark-001 to learnpython [link] [comments] The Huntraders Story Since 2007, we, the Huntraders team, have been working hard to provide such knowledge to the participants of the financial industry that has been availabe only for a small group of people. The main profile of our firm is American stock and option trading. We have a large amount of professional study materials, dictionaries, and guides to help You to understand the trading and analyzing of such instruments and to support the financial success of future traders! https://preview.redd.it/948kj0tnpu721.jpg?width=1946&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b3f6b67c565ef84247cc4de73d2491bb1dbd184 In the past 10 years we have provided support to several traders from beginner to professional with our decision-support software and training materials. Most of these materials are still available for free. With 10 years of professional support, free trading education, and personal lessons, we have earnt to be the first step for those who wish to invest their savings on the stock, option and forex markets. https://preview.redd.it/ihppp50bqu721.png?width=700&format=png&auto=webp&s=d38a1ec8eb0654add1843e3c1fde116365b7be71 Huntraders was one of the first websites to share free trading study materials online. The course includes technical analysis and basic information about stock, option and forex trading. This was a milestone which made it possible for anyone to learn about trading from the basics. Currently our office is located in London, from where we are helping all traders by providing the training materials from forex trading, through the world of bonds, to money and risk management via our E-Learning System. https://preview.redd.it/j8ugcv38qu721.png?width=1394&format=png&auto=webp&s=0ede38453b5f6ecca2304019e9a4c4e75f745f2f submitted by Huntraders to u/Huntraders [link] [comments] The Start-up Dictionary for a Start-upper’s Girlfriend This is not one of those posts attempting to explain all the new start-up vocabulary that are popping up as the start-up community grows globally. Ok maybe a little. Welcome to the world where unicorns are not mythical horses with a cone on their heads and angels are not hallowed beings who ‘art in heaven.’ Incubators are not machines used in scientific labs for cell culture, but have a totally different meaning in this evolving community. I’m sure those of you already immersed in this world would have had to face situations where you’re trying to explain the meaning of these words to people who have taken the normal career path, and are working their way up in big corporations. Or you’re one of those trying to explain to your girlfriend in simple terms what it is exactly that you’re doing so she can tell all her darling girlfriends. As someone who has just entered this world, I am indeed, also one of those girlfriends who are still learning about all this start-up mumbo jumbo so here is a list of words and what I thought they meant before and after my boyfriend’s attempts to explain them to me. Unicorn (u·ni·corn) ˈyo͞onəˌkôrn/ What I thought it meant: horses with sharp, cone-shaped horns that resemble a marshmallow swirl. Or Charlie. What the boyfriend means: Like the mythical creatures you know, these are rare in the world and if you encounter one, you may have the feeling of wanting to own one yourself. These are start-up companies that are actually successful and have a value of over $1 billion. Only a few exist, and you may know some of them as Facebook, Uber, Instagram and Snapchat. Ramen Profitable (ra·men prof·it·a·ble) ˈrämən präfədəb(ə)l/ What I thought it meant: When your profit comes in the form of instant noodles or a tasty bowl of Japanese noodle soup. (Don’t judge me, I was hungry when my boyfriend was trying to explain this to me.) What the boyfriend means: You read it right: Ramen, the infamous instant noodle that has saved many students’ lives, especially during exam period. A knight in shining armour that comes to the rescue during financially-difficult times, ramen in this context is no different and the term refers to when start-uppers are making just enough profit to get through each day. Incubator (in·cu·ba·tor) ˈiNGkyəˌbādə What I thought it meant: My Master’s degree thesis was on measuring some genetic changes in liver cells and I had to use an incubator so yes, that was what came to mind. What the boyfriend means: An incubator in a laboratory provides an ideal environment for cells to grow, ready to be harvested for whatever testing scientists are working on. Basically, they’re there as the cells’ life support. Similarly to how incubators are used in a laboratory, the term in the start-up world refers to someone (or a company) who can support start-ups in order for them to grow. Love Money (love mon·ey) /ləv ˈmənē/ What I thought it meant: Something to do with women of the night. Boy, was I wrong. What the boyfriend means: No, nothing to do with the exchange of money between ‘girls’ and despicable men looking for ‘love’ in the wee hours of the night. Love money is the money invested in your venture that comes from your loved ones such as family and friends, usually at the start-up’s first round of funding. Angel [Investor] (an·gel) ˈānjəl/ What I thought it meant: Messengers of god with big white wings who people look to to save the day. What the boyfriend means: I would say I was fairly close to the real meaning with this one, as an angel investor is not so different from the ones in the bible, because they really do save a start-up from going down by putting in money in order for start-ups to survive. So in a sense they are the saviours of start-ups, hence the term angel. Boom. This article does not even touch on all the new start-up vocabulary that are increasing by the hour, but hopefully it will benefit those who are trying to get a grasp on the start-up community. I, myself, am slowly learning different words every day and trying to get my head round my boyfriend’s world and his app, OhMyGeorge!, that introduces one to FOREX trading through an easy-to-use game. Trading and finance is also something alien to me, but the app makes it slightly less so, and I soon became addicted to it like I was to Candy Crush. Someone please lock me up. original article posted on medium submitted by allolivstar to Entrepreneur [link] [comments] [Hiring] Sr. and Intermediate Web Developers That Oil & Gas industry company you're currently writing apps for looking a little shaky? Wanna move on? Consider this... My company, Investopedia.com, are hiring both Senior (5+ years exp.) and Intermediate (3 to 5 years exp.) web developers to build a new development team here in Edmonton (development was formerly in Shanghai, China but we're moving it back here). We're primarily a PHP shop with some Java web services and Python data collection & analytic systems. It's a super fun office to work in, we've got a mini-golf course in the office, plentiful snacks, a good fitness benefit, and several team social events each year (we went curling for Christmas last year, it was a blast!). Both positions come with the possibility of some travel to New York City and/or Los Angeles. Salary ranges are quite good for the Edmonton area, we're owned by IAC (Ask.com, About.com, Match.com etc.) who are a silicon valley company and they pay silicon valley wages. The company is very successful and we're looking to grow it greatly in the near future. Here's the HR BS about the company: "Think Silicon Valley, but without the hassle of leaving Edmonton’s beautiful climate. Founded in Edmonton in 1999, Investopedia is a top consumer destination site for investing education, personal finance, market analysis, and trading tools – such as trading simulators, calculators, and test prep quizzes. At Investopedia, it’s our mission to provide trusted financial information to help people make intelligent investment decisions. Investopedia has more than 14 million monthly unique viewers and 45 million page views each month. The site offers over 14,000 financial definitions, 4,000 articles, 2,000 FAQs, and hundreds of videos covering all aspects of finance and investing. We also offer successful stock and forex simulators, as well as a quiz application for people taking their finance professional exams, and an iOS app showcasing our finance dictionary. Owned by IAC/InterActiveCorp, Investopedia collaborates frequently with other business units in the Inform Media Group, including Ask.com, About.com, and Dictionary.com. We have strategic partnerships with a range of companies, such as Microsoft, Google, Bloomberg, and Yahoo Finance." Here's the job postings: Sr.: https://iacsearch-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=298&company_id=17111&version=7&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=993119&level=levelid1&levelid1=36360&parent=Web%20Development&startflag=2 Int.: https://iacsearch-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=296&company_id=17111&version=7&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=993119&level=levelid1&levelid1=36360&parent=Web%20Development&startflag=2 You can apply at the links above or feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. We're looking for good people with solid development skills, if this is you please apply! submitted by MrTheFinn to EdmontonJobs [link] [comments] [Hiring] Sr. and Intermediate Web Developers, Edmonton, AB That Oil & Gas industry company you're currently writing apps for looking a little shaky? Wanna move on? Consider this... My company, Investopedia.com, are hiring both Senior (5+ years exp.) and Intermediate (3 to 5 years exp.) web developers to build a new development team here in Edmonton (development was formerly in Shanghai, China but we're moving it back here). We're primarily a PHP shop with some Java web services and Python data collection & analytic systems. It's a super fun office to work in, we've got a mini-golf course in the office, plentiful snacks, a good fitness benefit, and several team social events each year (we went curling for Christmas last year, it was a blast!). Both positions come with the possibility of some travel to New York City and/or Los Angeles. Salary ranges are quite good for the Edmonton area, we're owned by IAC (Ask.com, About.com, Match.com etc.) who are a silicon valley company and they pay silicon valley wages. The company is very successful and we're looking to grow it greatly in the near future. Here's the HR BS about the company: "Think Silicon Valley, but without the hassle of leaving Edmonton’s beautiful climate. Founded in Edmonton in 1999, Investopedia is a top consumer destination site for investing education, personal finance, market analysis, and trading tools – such as trading simulators, calculators, and test prep quizzes. At Investopedia, it’s our mission to provide trusted financial information to help people make intelligent investment decisions. Investopedia has more than 14 million monthly unique viewers and 45 million page views each month. The site offers over 14,000 financial definitions, 4,000 articles, 2,000 FAQs, and hundreds of videos covering all aspects of finance and investing. We also offer successful stock and forex simulators, as well as a quiz application for people taking their finance professional exams, and an iOS app showcasing our finance dictionary. Owned by IAC/InterActiveCorp, Investopedia collaborates frequently with other business units in the Inform Media Group, including Ask.com, About.com, and Dictionary.com. We have strategic partnerships with a range of companies, such as Microsoft, Google, Bloomberg, and Yahoo Finance." Here's the job postings: Sr.: https://iacsearch-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=298&company_id=17111&version=7&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=993119&level=levelid1&levelid1=36360&parent=Web%20Development&startflag=2 Int.: https://iacsearch-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&id=23&jobid=296&company_id=17111&version=7&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=993119&level=levelid1&levelid1=36360&parent=Web%20Development&startflag=2 You can apply at the links above or feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. 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0.938692	These articles are from other websites and should be read in their entirety by clicking the link below. Lebanese authorities began enforcing an 11-day nationwide shutdown and round the clock curfew Thursday, hoping to limit the spread of coronavirus infections spinning out of control after the holiday period. For the first time, residents were required to request a one-hour permit to be allowed to leave the house for “emergencies,” including going to the bakery, pharmacist, doctor, hospital or airport. Authorities came under pressure to take a tougher approach after the country’s hospitals ran out of beds with daily infections reaching an all-time high of 5,440 cases last week in the country of nearly 6 million people. Even before the coronavirus, Lebanon was going through an unprecedented economic and financial crisis that has seen its national currency and bank sector collapse and locked depositors out of the savings. Hospitals, long considered among the best in the Middle East, struggled to pay staff, keep equipment running and secure necessary medical supplies as dollars grew scarce. Amid the surge, many hospitals have now reached maximum capacity for coronavirus patients. Some have halted elective surgeries as they run out of beds, oxygen tanks and ventilators. Furthermore, the country has been without a government since the old one resigned in the wake of the catastrophic Aug. 4 explosion at Beirut port, which put a further strain on hospitals, inundating them with injured. At least three hospitals were destroyed. The massive explosion caused by the detonation of a stockpile of poorly stored ammonium nitrate ravaged the city, killing over 200 people and injuring thousands. 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0.984386	Assessment \| Biopsychology \| Comparative \| Cognitive \| Developmental \| Language \| Individual differences \| Personality \| Philosophy \| Social \| Methods \| Statistics \| Clinical \| Educational \| Industrial \| Professional items \| World psychology \| Personality: Self concept · Personality testing · Theories · Mind-body problem Hans Jürgen Eysenck (March 4, 1916 – September 4, 1997) was a psychologist best remembered for his work on intelligence and personality, though he worked in a wide range of areas. At the time of his death, Eysenck was the living psychologist most frequently cited in science journals.[1] File:Hans.Eysenck.jpg Hans Eysenck . He was married to his collaborator Sybil Eysenck, with whom he had four children. His son Michael Eysenck, from his first marriage to Margaret Davies, is himself a noted British psychologist Contents 1 Life and work 2 Eysenck and the genetics of personality 3 Eysenck's model of personality (P–E–N) 3.1 Comparison with other theories 4 Psychometric scales relevant to Eysenck's theory 5 Eysenck's later work 6 Selected works 7 Notes 8 References 9 External links Life and work Hans Eysenck was born in Berlin, Germany, but moved to England as a young man in the 1930s because of his opposition to the Nazi party. "My hatred of Hitler and the Nazis, and all they stood for, was so overwhelming that no argument could counter it."[2] Eysenck was the founding editor of the journal Personality and Individual Differences, and authored over 50 books and over 900 academic articles. He aroused intense debate with his controversial dealing with variation in IQ among racial groups (see race and intelligence).[3] Eysenck was Professor of Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry from 1955 to 1983. He received his PhD from the Department of Psychology at University College London (UCL) under the supervision of Professor Sir Cyril Burt with whom he had a tumultuous professional relationship throughout his working life.[4] He was a major contributor to the modern scientific theory of personality and a brilliant teacher who also played a crucial role in the establishment of behavioural treatments for mental disorders. [5][6] Hans Eysenck died of a brain tumor[7] in a London hospice in 1997[8]. Eysenck's work was often controversial. Examples of publications in which Eysenck's views have roused controversy include (chronologically): A paper in the 1950s [1] concluding that available data "fail to support the hypothesis that psychotherapy facilitates recovery from neurotic disorder". A chapter in Uses and Abuses of Psychology (1953) entitled "What is wrong with psychoanalysis". Race, Intelligence and Education (1971) (in the US: The IQ Argument) Sex, Violence and the Media (1978). Astrology — Science or Superstition? (1982) Smoking, Personality and Stress (1991) Eysenck and the genetics of personality In 1950, Eysenck's first empirical study into the genetics of personality was carried out with his student and associate Donald Prell. It was an experiment involving identical and fraternal twins, children who were given a battery of tests relevant to the concept of neuroticism. It is described in detail it an article published in the Journal of Mental Science. Eysenck and Prell concluded: "that the factor of neuroticism is not a statistical artifact, but constitutes a biological unit which is inherited as a whole....neurotic predisposition is to a large extent hereditarily determined."[9] Eysenck was criticised for accepting funding from the Pioneer Fund, an organization that funds hereditarian research.[10] By far the most acrimonious of the debates has been that over the role of genetics in IQ differences (see intelligence quotient#Genetics vs environment), which led to Eysenck famously being punched on the nose during a talk at the London School of Economics.[How to reference and link to summary or text] In his autobiography Rebel with a Cause (Transaction Publishers (1997), ISBN 1-56000-938-1) Eysenck stated: "I always felt that a scientist owes the world only one thing, and that is the truth as he sees it. If the truth contradicts deeply held beliefs, that is too bad. Tact and diplomacy are fine in international relations, in politics, perhaps even in business; in science only one thing matters, and that is the facts." Eysenck's model of personality (P–E–N) Eysenck was one of the first psychologists to study personality with the method of factor analysis, a statistical technique introduced by Charles Spearman. Eysenck's results suggested two main personality factors. The first factor was the tendency to experience negative emotions, and Eysenck referred to it as neuroticism. The second factor was the tendency to enjoy positive events, especially social events, and Eysenck named it Extraversion. The two personality dimensions were described in his 1947 book Dimensions of Personality. It is common practice in personality psychology to refer to the dimensions by the first letters, E and N. E and N provided a 2-dimensional space to describe individual differences in behaviour. An analogy can be made to how latitude and longitude describe a point on the face of the earth. Also, Eysenck noted how these two dimensions were similar to the four personality types first proposed by the Greek physician Hippocrates. High N and High E = Choleric type High N and Low E = Melancholic type Low N and High E = Sanguine type Low N and Low E = Phlegmatic type The third dimension, psychoticism, was added to the model in the late 1970s, based upon collaborations between Eysenck and his wife, Sybil B. G. Eysenck,[11] who is the current editor of Personality and Individual Differences. The major strength of Eysenck's model was to provide detailed theory of the causes of personality.[How to reference and link to summary or text] For example, Eysenck proposed that extraversion was caused by variability in cortical arousal: "introverts are characterized by higher levels of activity than extraverts and so are chronically more cortically aroused than extraverts".[12] While it seems counterintuitive to suppose that introverts are more aroused than extraverts, the putative effect this has on behaviour is such that the introvert seeks lower levels of stimulation. Conversely, the extravert seeks to heighten his or her arousal to a more optimal level (as predicted by the Yerkes-Dodson Law) by increased activity, social engagement and other stimulation-seeking behaviors. Comparison with other theories The major alternative to Eysenck's three-factor model of personality is a model that makes use of five broad traits, often called the Big Five model (see big five personality traits) (Costa & McCrae, 1998). The traits in the Big Five are as follows: Openness to experience Conscientiousness Extraversion Agreeableness Neuroticism Extraversion and Neuroticism in the Big Five are similar to Eysenck's traits of the same name. However, what Eysenck calls the trait of Psychoticism corresponds to two traits in the Big Five model: Conscientiousness and Agreeableness. Eysenck's personality system did not address Openness to experience. He argued that his approach was a better description of personality (Eysenck, 1992a; 1992b). Another important model of personality is that of Jeffrey Alan Gray, a former student of his. Psychometric scales relevant to Eysenck's theory Eysenck's theory of personality is closely linked with the scales that he and his co-workers developed. These include the Maudsley Medical Questionnaire, Eysenck Personality Inventory (EPI), Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) and Sensation Seeking Scale (developed in conjunction with Marvin Zuckerman). The Eysenck Personality Profiler (EPP) breaks down different facets of each trait considered in the model. There has been some debate about whether these facets should include impulsivity as a facet of extraversion as Eysenck declared in his early work; or psychoticism. Eysenck declared for the latter, in later work. Eysenck's later work In 1994 he was one of 52 signatories on "Mainstream Science on Intelligence," an editorial written by Linda Gottfredson and published in the Wall Street Journal, which defended the findings on race and intelligence in The Bell Curve.[13] Eysenck made early contributions to fields such as personality by express and explicit commitment to a very rigorous adherence to scientific methodology, as Eysenck believed that scientific methodology was required for progress in personality psychology. He used, for example, factor analysis, a statistical method, to support his personality model. An example is Inheritance of Neuroticism: An Experimental Study, quoted above. His early work showed Eysenck to be an especially strong critic of psychoanalysis as a form of therapy, preferring behaviour therapy. Despite this strongly scientific interest, Eysenck was not shy, in later work, of giving attention to parapsychology and astrology. Indeed, he believed that empirical evidence supported the existence of paranormal abilities.[14] Selected works File:Hans&Sybil.2.jpg Eysenck and his wife Sybil Dimensions of Personality (1947) The Scientific Study of Personality (1952) The Structure of Human Personality (1952) and later editions Uses and Abuses of Psychology (1953) The Psychology of Politics (1954) Psychology and the Foundations of Psychiatry (1955) Sense and Nonsense in Psychology (1956) The Dynamics of Anxiety and Hysteria (1957) Perceptual Processes and Mental Illnesses (1957) with G. Granger and J. C. Brengelmann Manual of the Maudsley Personality Inventory (1959) Handbook of Abnormal Psychology (1960) editor, later editions Experiments in Personality (1960) two volumes, editor Behaviour Therapy and Neuroses (1960) editor Know Your Own I.Q. (1962) Experiments with Drugs (1963) editor Experiments in Motivation (1964) editor Crime and Personality (1964) and later editions Manual of the Eysenck Personality Inventory (1964) with S. B. G. Eysenck The Causes and Cures of Neuroses (1965) with S. Rachman Fact and Fiction in Psychology (1965) Smoking, Health and Personality (1965) Check Your Own I.Q. (1966) The Effects of Psychotherapy (1966) The Biological Basis of Personality (1967) Eysenck, H.J. & Eysenck, S.B.G. (1969). Personality Structure and Measurement. London: Routledge. Readings in Extraversion/Introversion (1971) three volumes Race, Intelligence and Education (1971) in US as The IQ Argument Psychology is about People (1972) Lexicon de Psychologie (1972) three volumes, with W. Arnold and R. Meili The Inequality of Man (1973) Eysenck on Extraversion (1973) editor The Measurement of Intelligence (1973) editor The Experimental Study of Freudian theories (1973) with G. D. Wilson Case Histories in Behaviour Therapy (1974) editor Know Your Own Personality (1975) with G. D. Wilson Manual of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (1975) with S. B. G. Eysenck A Textbook of Human Psychology (1976) with G. D. Wilson Sex and Personality (1976) The Measurement of Personality (1976) editor Eysenck, H.J. & Eysenck, S.B.G. (1976). Psychoticism as a Dimension of Personality. London: Hodder and Stoughton. Reminiscence, Motivation and Personality (1977) with C. D. Frith You and Neurosis (1977) Die Zukunft der Psychologie (1977) The Psychological Basis of Ideology (1978) editor, with G. D. Wilson Sex Violence and the Media (1978) with D. Nias The Structure and Measurement of Intelligence (1979) The Psychology of Sex (1979) with G. D. Wilson The Causes and Effects of Smoking (1980) A Model for Personality (1981) editor Mindwatching (1981) with M. W. Eysenck, and later editions The Battle for the Mind (1981) with L. J. Kamin, in US as The Intelligence Controversy Personality, Genetics and Behaviour (1982) Explaining the Unexplained (1982) with Carl Sargent H.J. Eysenck & D.K.B. Nias, Astrology: Science or Superstition? Penguin Books (1982) ISBN 0-14-022397-5 A Model for Intelligence (1982) editor Know Your Own Psi-Q (1983) with Carl Sargent …'I Do'. Your Happy Guide to Marriage (1983) with B. N. Kelly Personality and Individual Differences: A Natural Science Approach (1985) with M. W. Eysenck Decline and Fall of the Freudian Empire (1985) Rauchen und Gesundheit (1987) Personality Dimensions and Arousal (1987) editor, with J. Strelau Theoretical Foundations of Behaviour Therapy (1988) editor, with I. Martin The Causes and Cures of Criminality (1989) with G. H. Gudjonsson Genes, Culture and Personality: An Empirical Approach (1989) with L. Eaves and N. Martin Suggestion and Suggestibility (1989) editor, with V. A. Gheorghiu, P. Netter, and R. Rosenthal Intelligence: A New Look (1998) Eysenck, H.J. (1992). A reply to Costa and McCrae. P or A and C — the role of theory. Personality and Individual Differences, 13, 867–868. Eysenck, H.J. (1992). Four ways five factors are not basic. Personality and Individual Differences, 13, 667–673. Notes ↑ Haggbloom, S.J. (2002). The 100 most eminent psychologists of the 20th century. Review of General Psychology, 6, 139–152. ↑ Eysenck, Hans J., Rebel With A Cause (an Autobiography), London: W. H. Allen & Co., 1990, p. 40 ↑ Race, Intelligence and Education, London: MT Smith, 1971 ↑ Ibid. pp. 118–119 ↑ Behaviour Therapy and the Neurosis, Edited by Hans Eysesck, London: Pergamon Press, 1960 ↑ Eysenck, Hans J., Experiments in Behaviour Therapy, London: Pergamon Press, 1964 ↑ APA Presidents Remember: Hans Eysenck—Visionary Psychologist. URL accessed on 13 November 2008. ↑ Hans J. Eysenck. URL accessed on 13 November 2008. ↑ The Journal of Mental Health, July, 1951, Vol. XCVII, The Inheritance of Neuroticism: An Experimental Study, H. J. Eysenck and D. B. Prell, p. 402. ↑ http://www.pioneerfund.org/Grantees.html ↑ e.g., Eysenck & Eysenck, 1969; 1976 ↑ (Eysenck & Eysenck, 1985) ↑ Gottfredson, Linda (December 13, 1994). Mainstream Science on Intelligence. Wall Street Journal, p A18. ↑ Eysenck, H.J. (1957), Sense and Nonsense in Psychology, p.131. References Costa, P. T., & McCrae, R. R. (1998). NEO PI-R inventaire de personnalité — Révisé. Paris: Edition de Centre de Psychologie Appliquée. External links Official homepage Obituary by Chris Brand Assessment \| Biopsychology \| Comparative \| Cognitive \| Developmental \| Language \| Individual differences \| Personality \| Philosophy \| Social \|
0.992757	It has become almost mandatory for all households to own a fridge to keep their preserved food fresh at all times. This useful home appliance is the most important of all appliances as it is always turned on, every minute of every day. Refrigerators, especially older models, tend to consume a lot of electricity. In this article, we’ll talk about how to reduce your fridge power consumption. Doing so will not only help you save money in the long run but also benefits the environment. Keep reading to find out more about how you can increase your refrigerator’s energy efficiency. An overstocked fridge How to Find out Power Consumption Fridges run for 24 hours a day and take up about 50% of our total household power consumption. For example, your daily consumption is 6 units, the fridge alone takes 3 units. Of course, more energy-efficient refrigerators consume less power in a day. How do you find out how much power your fridge consumes? 1. Check refrigerator wattage If you’re wondering how many watts does a refrigerator use, then you’ve come to the right place. The refrigerator wattage for a regular domestic fridge ranges between 100 and 250 watts. If your refrigerator wattage is 150 watts, here’s how you calculate: 1. Estimated usage – 8 hours (33% duty cycle) 2. Total energy – 150 W X 8hours = 1,200Wh =1.2kWh/day 3. Total cost – 1.2kWh/day x 365 days x $0.25/kWh = $109.5/year The running cost per year is around $110 for the fridge. The refrigerator wattage is often indicated on the device 2. Approximate calculation Just because your fridge runs throughout the day, that doesn’t mean that you can’t reduce the amount of electricity it consumes. You can approximate this easily. 1. To start, note the meter readings. 2. Then wait for 24 hours before taking the second reading 3. The difference shows you the total units consumed in a day by all appliances 4. Unplug the fridge but leave other appliances as usual 5. Take the readings after 24 hours 6. The difference between reading in step 2 and the reading in step 5 is your fridge power consumption 3. Use an online Energy Usage Calculator Before you can start bragging that you know exactly how much power your fridge uses, sorry to say that it’s not that simple – well, unless you’re using a refrigerator power consumption calculator. To use the energy usage calculator, you’ll need to have different figures including the average power use of the device in watts, the cost you pay per kilowatt-hour, and an average of how many hours the fridge is used daily. Keep in mind that this energy usage calculator doesn’t account for compressor cycles and other factors that can drastically increase or decrease power usage. Understand how to calculate your appliance energy use 4. Invest in an electricity usage monitor An electricity usage monitor will give you correct figures of how much power your refrigerator uses in a month. The monitor will also tell you for how many hours in a day the fridge draws power. For example, a 100W fridge draws power for about 6 hours in 24 hours. From this monitor, you can easily tell which home appliances significantly impact your electricity bill. With this device, you can enjoy the benefit of measuring accurately rather than estimating. A simple plug-in electricity usage meter What Affects My Fridge’s Power Consumption? All refrigerators have a way of monitoring their internal temperature and controlling how cold air is distributed. When a fridge is not working properly, it struggles to maintain a low temperature. Here’s a list of factors that affect refrigerator power consumption: 1. Model of fridge The make and brand of the fridge greatly affect its technical characteristics. In short, how and when a manufacturer makes the fridge affects its energy consumption. For example, a modern refrigerator is more energy-efficient compared to a model that was made 15 years ago. Newer models come with advancements that enable them to save on power consumption. Refrigerators come in different shapes and sizes Most traditional fridge models have parts like motors that malfunction meaning that they don’t cool air whenever they’re required to. This reduces the unit’s cooling ability and increases its consumption. Find a model that doesn’t need to work overtime to keep food cold. 2. Energy Star Rating This second point is quite obvious, we believe. If you are looking to purchase a new refrigerator, find one with a good star rating. However, keep in mind that energy-efficient refrigerators are a little costlier but they have a lower power consumption. At the end of the day, it’ll cost you a lot less to run such a unit. Example of energy efficiency label. The more the stars, the more the savings Refrigerators have come a long way in terms of energy efficiency. Overall, frost-free models with the top or bottom fridges are generally more energy-efficient than multi-door fridges. If your refrigerator is costing you more than an average fridge does, you should consider getting an upgrade. 3. Frequency of opening fridge door Keep your refrigerator door closed and open it as few times as possible and for the shortest time if you wish to reduce your energy usage. When you keep opening your fridge, this will have a huge impact on your energy bill because every time you open it, cold air escapes and so lots of energy will be used to return the new warm air to the required temperature after the door is closed. Minimize the frequency of opening your refrigerator It helps a lot to first decide exactly what you want before opening the fridge or freezer. This shortens the time that you’ll keep the door open trying to figure out what you need to get out. The secret here is to keep your food well-organized so you don’t have to waste time “hunting” for what you want. Get rid of all the clutter that might trap air inside, forcing the compressor to work extra hard and costing you money in the long run. 4. Use of fridge capacity Be careful not to jam your fridge with lots of food. Doing this limits the space left for air to circulate. When air circulation is inhibited, it takes longer for the air inside the fridge to cool. Some foods become too cold and may even freeze while other foods aren’t kept cold enough for proper preservation. Remember that we don’t mean that you should store only a few items inside a fridge. On the contrary, refrigerators work most efficiently when they’re full (but not too full). Always keep your fridge organized A well-stocked fridge is easier to keep cool than an empty one. The science behind this is that there’s less air to cool when space is taken up. Purpose to keep the fridge about ¾ full at all times to avoid overcrowding. Full freezers also keep food frozen for longer when there’s a power outage. Remember that the type of food you store in your fridge and how you store it also affect the amount of energy consumed. 5. Ventilation Ensure that your fridge is in a well-aerated room especially for built-in refrigerators. If the room doesn’t have proper ventilation, it causes the appliance’s compressor to work extra hard to maintain cool temperatures. Ideally, a fridge should be placed at least 30cm away from the wall. Otherwise, you’ll experience lots of breakdowns and increase energy consumption due to overheating. If you have versatile space, you can move your refrigerator to the right spot. If it’s not a feasible option for your kitchen maybe due to its small size, you can consider remodeling or moving houses. 6. Surrounding temperature Your refrigerator shouldn’t be placed in direct sunlight. You should also keep it away from any external sources of heat. Some appliances that may increase the surrounding room temperature include the stove oven, microwave, dishwasher, heater, etc. The compressor kicks into high gear when it’s near sources of heat. This shortens the unit’s lifespan and also wastes a lot of energy. Avoid placing your fridge in the path of direct sunlight If you place a bunch of stuff on top and at the sides of the fridge, it will have to work harder to get rid of the hot air that is created by the cooling process. If the fridge is kept at the right temperature, it works more easily and ultimately uses less electricity. 7. Refrigerator door seals/gaskets The door seals on a refrigerator are also referred to as gaskets. They prevent unwanted warm air from getting in and cold air from escaping. These rubber seals play a very important role in the smooth and efficient functioning of a refrigerator. Most people don’t realize this and can easily overlook the importance of these plastic linings. Replace your gaskets once they wear out Sometimes the gaskets wear out and as a result, the suction is lost. This usually happens after years of use, with constant opening and closing of the fridge. The refrigerator works in overdrive as it strives to keep the food cold. This translates to high energy bills which might leave a dent in your pocket if the problem is not fixed. Does the Refrigerator Inverter Affect Power Consumption? Yes. Inverter technology positively affects power consumption. It cuts down electricity consumption by maintaining a constant temperature, to keep food in the best possible condition, without using a lot of energy. These refrigerators are adaptable and can be used in a way that best suits your needs in the best possible way. In simple terms, they can work faster or slower according to your preferences. Once the preferred temperature has been achieved, the fridge operates at a reduced speed to maintain it. Save on cost with the inverter technology Refrigerators with inverter technology consume less power than normal refrigerators with non-inverter compressors. The latter only has an on-off function which consumes a lot of energy in startup and shutdown. As a result, the energy star rating of inverter refrigerators is more efficient than their counterparts with the same capacity. Inverter technology is fast becoming the standard for modern home refrigerators. This is because not only are they cost-saving but also less noisy. Since they work constantly without needing to power on and off. Managing their speed makes sure that no noise is produced. How Can I Reduce the Power Consumption of My Fridge? In a basic household, the refrigerator is the biggest energy guzzler so if you’re looking to reduce your overall power consumption, the fridge is the one appliance that you should focus on. How can you make your refrigerator work optimally and still achieve energy efficiency? Here are some of the ways you can reduce the power consumption of your fridge: 1. Reduce frequency of door opening When you frequently open your refrigerator, especially for long periods, the cool air escapes, and warm air gets in. The fridge will then have to up its work rate to get things cool again. This gets worse when you take a moment to decide what you need from the fridge when the door is still open. Decide what you want in advance, open the door, pick your food/snack/ingredients, and close the door as soon as you can. Reduce opening the fridge door all the time to avoid putting stress on the appliance. 2. Choose fridge with door alarm The longer a refrigerator is left open, the more the impact will be on the electricity bill. Leaving your fridge door open by mistake significantly increases the power consumption and affects the life of the fridge. This is a common occurrence when you have kids who don’t take time to double-check whether the door closed properly or not. A refrigerator with a door alarm That is where a refrigerator door alarm comes in. These systems alert you when the door is left open for long periods. It can detect when the refrigerator’s interior is becoming too warm for the preservation of perishable foods. 3. Ensure fridge has proper ventilation space Refrigerators just like other household appliances need a cool place to function and enough room to breathe. Where you position your refrigerator greatly impacts how well it works. You should ensure that it is as far away as possible from the walls. Allow at least 10cm of free space around the sides for proper ventilation. Otherwise, the refrigerator can’t release the heat from the compressor and causes it to heat up. 4. Don’t set fridge next to a hot appliance like an oven Direct sunlight is not good for refrigerators so you should strategically position them away from windows. Again, placing the unit next to other appliances that produce heat like ovens makes it work a lot harder to maintain cool temperatures. Move the refrigerator to cooler locations to not only promote proper air circulation but also maximize its use. 5. Don’t put hot food inside immediately. Allow it to cool first When hot foods are placed inside a fridge, they cause the temperature of the air inside to rise and this requires extra energy to reduce the temperature. The more work a refrigerator has to do, the more energy it will use. To avoid unnecessary power consumption, you should always wait for leftover food to cool down naturally before placing it inside a refrigerator. You should, however, not let your food sit outside for too long as it may spoil. Hot food going in a refrigerator 6. Clean and repair door seals/gaskets Refrigerator door seals act as a tight barrier preventing the cold inside and warm outside air from mixing. Faulty door seals are the main culprit for energy loss in refrigerators. To check whether your seals are defective or not, place a dollar bill on the door as you close it. If it’s firmly held in place it means that they’re functional. On the other hand, if the money falls off you’ll need to find a professional to replace the seals. 7. Clean condenser coils periodically The condenser coils are found on the back or underside of the refrigerator and remove warmth from it. When dust and dirt accumulate on the coils, it becomes difficult for them to radiate heat properly. Dirty condenser coils work twice as hard as they should and this leads to more power consumption. Eventually, the refrigerator starts having problems. Invest in a bristle brush or handheld vacuum cleaner and use it to prevent the build-up that affects performance. Clean the condenser coils at least twice annually. Suggestions of available models with high energy efficiency → low power consumption Energy-efficient refrigerators have reduced power consumption. A refrigerator with a good energy star rating doesn’t necessarily have to cost you thousands of dollars but will surely help you save up on your electricity bill. If you’re planning to buy a refrigerator and don’t know which one is best for you, here are two options you should put into consideration; 1. Samsung RS54N3003SL 566L / RS62R5031SL 680L Side By Side Inverter Refrigerator The Samsung RS54N3003SL 566L / RS62R5031SL 680L Side By Side Inverter Refrigerator strikes the perfect balance between usability and energy efficiency. This 566L side-by-side refrigerator has flexible shelving allowing for a large amount of space so it can store a lot of food. The digital inverter technology offers up to 50% energy saving resulting in low energy costs. Pros · Energy efficient · Large capacity – Ideal for large families · Doors need less room to swing open Cons · Quite costly · Not suitable for small kitchens 2. Hitachi Inverter 2 Door Refrigerator (253 L) R-H275P7M Bbk As you might expect, the Hitachi Inverter 2 Door Refrigerator (253 L) R-H275P7M Bbk offers solid performance, reliability, and guaranteed owner satisfaction. This no frost refrigerator in brilliant black is fully covered by manufacturer warranty. Pros · Affordable · Energy efficient · Can fit well in a tight kitchen Cons · Limited capacity – Not ideal for large families · Wide platters and pots may not fit well Frequently Asked Questions 1. How much power does a fridge use? The amount of power a fridge consumes depends on the model and efficiency rating. An average number for domestic fridges would be 150 watt-hours a day. In a month it adds up to 36 kWh. This translates to an annual running cost of around $150 per fridge. 2. Does a fridge consume a lot of electricity? Refrigerators are probably the only electrical appliance that remains switched on non-stop. This means that these appliances take up about 50% of the total electricity consumed in a household in a day. So yes, both traditional and modern energy star-type fridges consume lots of electricity and can pretty much be a cost burden for households. 3. Does the inverter fridge really save electricity? The short answer is yes. Inverter technology is the most energy-efficient fridge technology in the market. This technology runs more consistently and at controlled speeds so the wear and tear are significantly reduced. This enables them to last longer and save up to 50% of electricity consumed. 4. Can I turn off my refrigerator at night? No. When you turn it foo and back on, you make the compressor work harder than it should and this will most probably shorten its life. Again, when you switch off your fridge there’s a high risk that the preserved food will go bad a lot faster. 5. What can I do right now to reduce the power consumption of my refrigerator? If your fridge has a power-saving setting, put it to use to reduce energy consumption. Even though not all refrigerators are equipped with this feature, most modern ones have it. Also, some fridges come with three different temperature adjustments i.e. normal, cold, and summer. Set the knob accordingly to avoid unnecessary wastage of power. Conclusion As previously mentioned, refrigerators are the biggest electricity consumers in most households. On the brighter side, you can conserve energy and save yourself the headache of having to pay huge electricity bills. By simply following the guidelines we have given you above, you can expect that your refrigerator’s energy efficiency will improve and its lifespan will be extended. Generally, one of the easiest ways to do all this is to try and keep your fridge Malaysia in a good condition. With proper maintenance, you can expect that the fridge will function optimally, and for long. If you’re planning on purchasing a fridge, opt for one that has a good energy star rating. More Posts Should You Buy Blue Light Glasses for Kids? Do kids need blue light glasses? That’s a question many parents find themselves asking these days, especially since kids now 10 Best Bird Nests in Malaysia 2021 \| Best Health Drinks Edible bird’s nest is a highly-rated delicacy, most popular in Southeast Asia. It’s high in protein and has been a How to Build a Skincare Routine for Oily Skin – A Step by Step Guide Many of us struggle with oily skin and the breakouts that usually come hand-in-hand with it. 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Unique discovery of the perfectly preserved extinct cave bear showing its teeth after up to 39,000 years. Picture: NEFU More details of the finds are to be announced soon. Until now only the bones of cave bears have been discovered. The new finds are of ‘world importance’, according to one of Russia’s leading experts on extinct Ice Age species. Scientist Lena Grigorieva said of the island discovery of the adult beast: 'Today this is the first and only find of its kind - a whole bear carcass with soft tissues. 'It is completely preserved, with all internal organs in place including even its nose. “Previously, only skulls and bones were found. This find is of great importance for the whole world.’ First ever preserved grown up cave bear - even its nose is intact - unearthed on Bolshoy Lyakhovsky island, with at least one preserved carcass of a cave bear cub found on the mainland of Yakutia. Pictures: NEFU The remains were found by reindeer herders on the island and the remains will be analysed by scientists at the North-Eastern Federal University (NEFU) in Yakutsk, which is at the forefront of research into extinct woolly mammoths and rhinos. Russian and foreign colleagues will be invited to join the study. The cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) is a prehistoric species or subspecies that lived in Eurasia in the Middle and Late Pleistocene period and became extinct about 15,000 years ago. According to the rough preliminary suggestions the bear could live in Karginsky interglacial (this was the period between 22,000 and 39,500 years). 'It is necessary to carry out radiocarbon analysis to determine the precise age of the bear,’ said senior researcher Maxim Cheprasov from the Mammoth Museum laboratory in Yakutsk. The finder transferred the right to research to the scientists of NEFU, he said. Bolshoy Lyakhovsky Island, or Great Lyakhovsky, is the largest of the Lyakhovsky Islands belonging to the New Siberian Islands archipelago between the Laptev Sea and the East Siberian Sea in northern Russia. Picture: Alexander Oboimov 'A scientific programme for its comprehensive study will be prepared. We will have to study the carcass of a bear using all modern scientific research methods - molecular genetic, cellular, microbiological and others. 'The research is planned on as large a scale as in the study of the famous Malolyakhovsky mammoth,’ said Dr Grigorieva, leading researcher of the International Centre for Collective Use of Molecular Paleontology at the NEFU’s Institute of Applied Ecology of the North. Recent years have seen major discoveries of mammoths, woolly rhinos, Ice Age foal, several puppies and Cave Lion cubs as the permafrost melts in Siberia. Lena Grigorieva, first from the left, leading researcher of the International Centre for Collective Use of Molecular Paleontology at the NEFU’s Institute of Applied Ecology of the North. Lena is pictured by the carcass of a 42,000 year old foal found inside the Batagai depression in Yakutia Tags: cave bears Russia cave bears Yakutia Comments (30) All comments Best rated comments Add comment C’est sans nul doute dans vos terres en pleine transformation que se font actuellement les découvertes paléontologiques les plus saisissantes et les plus prometteuses sur le plan scientifique. Nous attendons avec impatience les résultats des diverses analyses, en particulier ceux établissant le degré de proximité de ce spécimen avec les ours actuels. Toutes mes félicitations donc et grand merci de nous avoir tenu informé de cette découverte. Mathieu Frédéric, Paris / France 10/12/2020 05:45 0 0 Félicitations ! Une magnifique découverte pour la Russie et pour le monde ! J'attends avec impatience les résultats de l'étude. Поздравляю! Прекрасное открытие для России и для мира! Я с нетерпением жду результатов исследования. Thierry Molinier, Montpellier/France 12/11/2020 16:18 0 0 I want tickets to Pleistocene Park when it opens! YOU CAN DO IT! BRING THEM BACK! Chris, MIssouri, USA 08/10/2020 12:19 3 0 Recent years have seen major discoveries of mammoths, woolly rhinos, Ice Age foal, several puppies and Cave Lion cubs as the permafrost melts in Siberia. This is not a good sign. The earth is heating up. What will happen next? V, UK 23/09/2020 02:31 14 6 Congratulations ! Le réchauffement climatique n’a pas que des inconvénients… DAME Edmond, FRANCE 20/09/2020 16:51 6 4 Thank You Dr Gregorivea and staff. Very interesting. dean gamradt , minneapolis/usa 18/09/2020 21:19 8 1 Although the growing number well-preserved fossiles delivers progress in science it is still an indication of man-made climate change that leads to the loss of species still alive in Siberia and the rest of our planet. There is nothing to celebrate. Peter Jastrow, Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany 18/09/2020 17:56 23 19 Excellent! What a magnificent research opportunity. Congratulations to the team, and please keep us posted with updated information. All the best. Превосходно! Какая великолепная возможность для исследования. Поздравляем команду и, пожалуйста, держите нас в курсе последних новостей. Всего наилучшего. Prevoskhodno! Kakaya velikolepnaya vozmozhnost' dlya issledovaniya. Pozdravlyayem komandu i, pozhaluysta, derzhite nas v kurse poslednikh novostey. Vsego nailuchshego. Al Glofcheski, Keewatin, Ontario, Canada 18/09/2020 00:07 10 1 truly impressive find. Very meaningful for the bio-scientist community. A step toward mapping even more precisely the living scenario of some of our ancestors and the fauna that disappeared with them. Ivan de La Guardia, Panama 17/09/2020 21:22 7 1 Congratulations for this impressive discovery, and hoping you keep us posted with the results of your investigations. Luis Iñarra, Mexico City, Mexico 16/09/2020 09:16 6 1 @Andy Baker - the closest human preserved similarly would be this fellow, but he's only perhaps 5,500 years old: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96tzi Kristofer Eskar, River Styx, Ohio 16/09/2020 02:52 1 3 Why is the cave bear being touched in one photo directly with a human hand without the protection of gloves? Does not that run the risk of affecting the find, or introducing bacterium, viral loads, or potentially pests that might degrade the scientific importance? Kristofer Ezkar, Rivery Styx, Ohio 16/09/2020 02:48 30 10 Congratulations to the discoverer and I am looking forward to hear from youir scientific progress! Frank , Hamburg, Germany 15/09/2020 18:38 6 1 CONGRATULATION Please check this photo with example.Is it bear with huff. Sorry i don't see paw. Marin Maric, Bosnia 15/09/2020 03:37 4 11 A remarkable discovery and great opportunity to advance our knowledge. Congratulations. William J. Ruotolo , No. Scituate, RI, USA 15/09/2020 03:14 11 1 12 Add your comment We welcome a healthy debate, but do not accept offensive or abusive comments. Please also read 'Siberian Times' Privacy Policy Name Town/Country Add your comments 1,000 characters left The views expressed in the comments above are those of our readers. 'Siberian Times' reserves the right to pre-moderate some comments. Control code* Display another code Type the code * obligatory News Classes cancelled at the world’s coldest school as temperature in Oymyakon plunges to -60C The coldest permanently inhabited place with about 500 residents in northeastern Yakutia has the harshest rules on when pupils can miss winter lessons. 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0.961247	We not only change our clocks as they "fall back" an hour, but after an active summer, fall often signals a return to a more sedentary and less healthy lifestyle. In addition, while summer and sunscreen go hand in hand, often cooler weather means we forget to protect our skin. As we enter the final days of summer and contemplate changing our clocks back in the fall, don't fall back into bad health habits. Article at: Don't Fall into Bad Skin & Health Habits as Summer Ends - Yahoo Voices Posted by Kathryn at 2:14 PM No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: fall, health, skin care Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Micro-Needle Roller Demonstration Wondering how the best micro-needle skin roller works to change the skin to give you a healthier, more youthful complexion with fewer wrinkles and smaller pores? 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Posted by Kathryn at 10:36 PM No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: beauty, before and after, micro-needle roller, skin care Friday, October 18, 2013 Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Tim Chase on The Best and Worst Halloween Candies for Halloween Trick or treat! Halloween is almost here! The Best and Worst Halloween Candies to Eat for a Healthy Smile NYC cosmetic dentist, Dr. Tim Chase talks about the best and worst Halloween candies to eat to keep a healthy smile. With Halloween right around the corner, it is that time of the year again: scares and thrills around every corner. Children are scared of scary movies, ghost stories, and scary costumes, and parents are scared of all the candy their kids will bring home. Tiny candies in the doctor’s office or the workplace start to pop up and we cannot help but indulge ourselves in these sugary treats. There is nothing wrong with a few indulgences, however, not all Halloween candy is created equally. When it comes to healthy teeth, certain candies can be completely detrimental to your smile, while others are less of a threat. According to Dr. Timothy Chase, a 20-year veteran of cosmetic dentistry, a healthy smile, white teeth and healthy gums can take 10 years off your appearance. Dr. Chase, D.M.D., is a practicing partner in SmilesNY, a leading cosmetic dentistry practice in New York City. He has made it his life’s work to educate patients about the significance of possessing a healthy smile as a critical indicator of overall health and wellness. “Some people do not realize how important it can be to take care of your teeth,” says Dr. Chase. “Not only does a healthy smile make you look and feel better, but, dental health issues have been linked to systemic problems like heart and kidney issues and low birth weight in babies.” Brushing and flossing are not always enough to keep your teeth healthy. What you eat and what you do not eat can be a huge factor in how healthy your teeth are. Keep your teeth in mind this Halloween season with Dr. Chase’s tips on best and worst Halloween candies to eat: Candies Ranging from Worst to not so bad in terms of teeth health: Taffy and candies filled with caramel, coconut, or nuts are the worst kinds of candy for teeth because they stick to everything inside of your mouth, including the grooves of your teeth. The longer a food sticks to your teeth, the longer bacteria can feed on it – which could produce cavity-causing acid. Hard candy such as lollipops or jawbreakers, are the second worst candies to be munching on. Although they do not stick to your mouth, they take a long time to dissolve. The longer a food stays in your mouth, the more acidic the environment becomes. Sour candy is also bad for your teeth because it has a higher acidic content, which can break down tooth enamel. While Powdery Candy such as Pixie Stix dissolve quickly in the mouth and don’t require chewing, they contain nothing but sugar and can lead to cavities by changing the mouths PH and giving bacteria straight sugar to eat. Chocolate, with no sticky fillings, will generally not stick to your teeth and therefore it is a much better option if you have the urge for a sweet snack. Sugar-free gum may be the best treat this Halloween season because it leaves no sticky residue, which causes plaque, and it is sweetened with xylitol – a natural sugar the bacteria is unable to form plaque on. Of course….If possible it would be much better to put down the candy and grab a piece of fruit. “Brightening your appearance by creating a healthy smile is not as daunting a task as people think,” says Chase. “It is an extremely important factor in one’s overall health and it should not be overlooked.” The primary service offered by Dr. Chase and his colleagues is Smile Design, an array of preventative and restorative services including: teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, invisible braces, cosmetic bonding, tooth colored fillings, porcelain crowns, bridges, dental implants, periodontal services, full-mouth restoration, TMJ therapy and sports dentistry. More About Dr. Timothy Chase Dr. Chase attended the State University of Albany where he studied biology. Continuing his education at the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, he earned a DMD degree in 1993. He went on to complete a general practice residency at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital / Westchester County Veterans Administration Hospital in 1994. Dr. Chase served as a clinical instructor at the New York University Dental School. He stays abreast of the latest techniques and materials being utilized in his specialties by attending advanced education seminars at the Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Study and is a member of the faculty study group at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. In addition, he attends local dental study groups including those conducted at a New York chapter of the Seattle Study Club. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Posted by Kathryn at 8:18 PM No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: Halloween, teeth Sunday, October 13, 2013 Nashville's 34th Annual Oktoberfest: skin, health & beauty - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner Nashville's 34th Annual Oktoberfest: skin, health & beauty Nashville's 34th Annual Oktoberfest kicked off on Oct. 12 in Nashville's historic Germantown area. Featuring live German music, food, and people dressed in German costumes, the family-friendly festival attracts an estimated 30,000 people each year. Continued Nashville's 34th Annual Oktoberfest: skin, health & beauty - Nashville Skin, Health & Beauty Examiner Posted by Kathryn at 7:19 PM No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: beauty, health, skin care Thursday, October 10, 2013 Health & Weight Resources: Articles About Weight Loss Due to America's burgeoning obesity crisis, here are some helpful articles on Health & Weight, but the bottom lime on weight loss is -- if you want to lose weight, stop making excuses and change your eating and exercise habits instead. Baywatch, obesity and curves: what is a curvy body type? (Video) While "Baywatch" has been in the news the last couple of days because cast members just revealed there was a 5-pound weight clause in their contracts, the Huffington post announced yesterday that obese women no longer want... 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0.962014	{% text "preview_text" label="Preview Text This will be used as the preview text that displays in some email clients", value="", no_wrapper=True %} READ IN BROWSER 05/01/2020 More funds needed for safe pandemic elections The $400 million in election assistance funds that Congress authorized in the March pandemic relief package would not even cover the costs of switching to predominately mail-in balloting in five states, much less all 50, according to a report published Thursday. A group of think tanks, led by New York University's Brennan Center for Law and Justice, say that states where vote-by-mail is not the norm need much more funding to expand mail-in and absentee ballots to all their voters this November as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. “Nobody should be facing the choice of their health or their right to vote,” Paul Rosenzweig, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute and one of the report's authors, told reporters. Security experts say voting by mail is perhaps the most secure form of casting a ballot, but scaling it up by November will cost state and local authorities millions of dollars at moment when their tax revenues are plummeting. Benjamin Freed reports A Message From AWS Educate With over 1,500 institutions and hundreds of thousands of students who use AWS Educate, we wanted to take you on a trip around the world and highlight how students are learning and innovating with the cloud. Learn more. Chicago app starts the vaccine wait list To distribute up-to-date public health advice and let residents pre-register to receive COVID-19 vaccines, the Chicago Department of Public Health unveiled a new web application this week. Chicago residents who enter their health information into the Chi COVID Coach are able to receive text messages based on how severe their COVID-19 symptoms appear to be, including information on how to limit exposure to others and how long they should remain in isolation if they believe they’re infected. The app will also notifies users when COVID-19 testing or antibody testing is available, and will allow residents to join the queue for a vaccine when one becomes available. Ryan Johnston has details. States say next pandemic relief bill needs IT and cybersecurity aid House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that she wants the next pandemic relief bill to include $1 trillion to prop up state and local budgets that've been gutted by the COVID-19 crisis' economic fallout. If any of that money actually comes through, a coalition of state and local associations, including the National Governors Association and NASCIO, say a chunk of it needs to go toward cybersecurity and IT infrastructure. "COVID-19 has required our workforces, educational systems and general way of life to quickly move remotely, exerting greater pressure on cybersecurity and IT professionals and increasing the risk of vulnerabilities and gaps to state and local networks," read a letter to congressional leaders signed this by 12 organizations. “This surge on our information technology infrastructure requires additional investment in both funding and manpower to keep up with the massive usage.” Ben has more. StateScoop 50 Awards open for voting Voting is open for the 2020 StateScoop 50 Awards! Cast your vote today to recognize and celebrate the top 50 leaders in the state government community. The annual StateScoop 50 Awards honor the best and the brightest who make state government more efficient and effective, including people and organizations making strides in innovation, cybersecurity and service delivery. The awards will be presented during NASCIO's year-end conference in Minneapolis in October. Vote now. Want more? Catch our events for all things workforce! {% widget_block rich_text 'unsubscribe' label='Unsubscribe' overridable=true no_wrapper=true %} {% widget_attribute 'html' %} Copyright (c) 2019 WorkScoop, All rights reserved. {{ site_settings.company_name }} {{ site_settings.company_street_address_1 }} {{ site_settings.company_city }} {{ site_settings.company_state }} 20036 Update your email preferences Unsubscribe {% end_widget_attribute %} {% end_widget_block %} {# {% widget_block rich_text 'unsubscribe' label='Unsubscribe' overridable=true no_wrapper=true %} {% widget_attribute 'html' %} You received this email because you are subscribed to {{ subscription_name }} from {{site_settings.company_name}}. If you prefer not to receive emails from {{site_settings.company_name}} you may unsubscribe or set your email preferences. {% end_widget_attribute %} {% end_widget_block %} #}
0.999998	Amid the recurrent waves of COVID-19 restrictions in China, on-demand retailing, which combines online experience and offline channels, is acting as a stabilizer in the consumer goods industry. In this article: DADA Read Dada Nexus Beats Q2 2021 Earnings Estimates, Growth Accelerates Article By: EqualOcean Monday, September 20, 2021 12:00 PM EST With the tumultuous unfolding around China's major NY-listed tech companies, plenty of mid-cap stocks have been affected too, losing their market value in 2021. However, investors' fear has little-to-nothing to do with the firms' real fundamentals. In this article: DADA Also: JD Read Dada Nexus Keeps Growing In Lower-Tier Cities, Deepens Ties With JD In Q1 2021 Article By: EqualOcean Friday, June 18, 2021 10:31 AM EST In spite of the increasing marketing costs, the Chinese on-demand retail and delivery platform is showing signs of long-term business sustainability. In this article: DADA, JD Also: LNVGF, WMT Read After A Stellar 2020, New Growth Catalysts Emerge For Dada Nexus Article By: EqualOcean Wednesday, March 17, 2021 11:53 PM EST Resulting from its Nasdaq IPO in June and follow-on offering in December, the JD.com-affiliated O2O company found itself with sufficient cash on hand to keep expanding in the ample Chinese market.
0.983364	Ride-hailing and delivery company Grab has announced plans to go public in the U.S. Based in Singapore, the company has evolved from a ride-hailing app to a Southeast Asian super app that offers several consumer services, including food delivery and financial services, such as an e-wallet so you can send and receive money. It operates in Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. According to Crunchbase, the company has raised more than $10 billion, including from SoftBank’s Vision Fund. In order to go public, Grab has chosen to merge with a SPAC named Altimeter Growth Corp. A SPAC is a publicly traded blank-check company based in the U.S. Going public through this process should be much easier for Grab — especially because it’s a foreign company. If the deal goes through, it would be the world’s largest SPAC merger. Grab would be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol ‘GRAB”. As part of the announcement, Grab has shared some metrics and some big numbers. In 2020, the company managed to generate around $12.5 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV). The merger would value Grab at $39.6 billion and the company would keep $4.5 billion in cash. The company thinks there’s still a lot of room to grow when it comes to food delivery and on-demand mobility in Southeast Asia. It expects to see the total addressable market jump from $52 billion to $180 billion by 2025. 5 questions about Grab’s epic SPAC investor deck “This is a milestone in our journey to open up access for everyone to benefit from the digital economy. This is even more critical as our region recovers from COVID-19. It was very challenging for us too, but it taught us immensely about the resiliency of our business,” Grab co-founder and CEO Anthony Tan said in the announcement. “Our diversified superapp strategy helped our driver-partners pivot to deliveries, and enabled us to deliver growth while improving profitability. As we become a publicly-traded company, we’ll work even harder to create economic empowerment for our communities, because when Southeast Asia succeeds, Grab succeeds,” he added. Altimeter has agreed to a three-year lockup period for its sponsor shares, which means that Altimeter should remain committed to the company for a while.
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0.986269	http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/print-edition/2011/11/25/pgh-strip-district-hill-distict-incline.html Actual City "Request for QUALIFICATIONS" on a new Incline for the Strip district, this is just a request to do the study on the strip district includes the Incline as a transportation option but that is all: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cp/assets/rfq_strip_district_8-22-11.pdf Another city site where the option is mentioned, and that is all: http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/alleghenyriverfront/site/pdf/Community%20Mtg%202%20charrette%20area%20survey%20results.pdf From what I have read, the actual study will not start til April 2012 and be a six month study on all transportation options, including bike trails, a commuter railway and the Incline (among other transportation options). We need to get input into the study. The old Penn Incline, which till 1952 ran between the Hill District and the Strip District was a massive incline, designed to haul wagons, in addition to passengers, from the Strip district to the Hill District. The horse draw wagons would then only have to go down hill to Oakland, Shadyside and the rest of Pittsburgh between the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers. Such an incline would be a big boom to bicyclists. it would be a lot easier to bike to the Strip district, take the incline up to the Hill District and then peddle home, then peddling up Center Street or Fifth Avenue. My fear is the incline the City will opt for would be a variation of the one the National Park Service did at horseshoe curve in Altoona. That incline is nothing but an elevator car, for that is how large it is inside, the size of a medium size elevator. Such an incline could take, at best two to three bicyles along with its "normal" passenger load. I would prefer a larger, Vehicular incline (like the surviving Johnstown Incline) as opposed to a small passenger incline as at Horseshoe curve and even the much larger passenger inclines in Pittsburgh (The Monongahela and Duquesne Incline). Now, the incline does NOT have to be a re-build of the old Penn Incline that was torn down in the early 1950s. Given that the upper base of the old Penn Incline is a home in the Hill District and the lower base a business on Liberty Avenue, it would be better to move the incline to another location. I propose the parking lot opposite Wholley and behind St Patrick's church. You could build it to go over the Church and thus no need tear the old stone church down. As to the actual design, I see no reason to go with the actual Penn incline original design, the Swiss have rebuild several of their incline, some with quite modern design. Given the tight room in the Strip District, an option may be to have one track till the point the two incline cars meet, and then have two tracks as their pass each other. This design would permit SIDE DOORS on BOTH SIDES of the car for people to enter and exit. A little more complex is actual design and maintenance but given the ability to use BOTH sides a huge advantage. I would also permit front and rear doors, but only use the door that does NOT open to the incline track. If you use modern glass sliding doors you can have a very modern look. With Air Conditioning (With the electrical power via a hidden access line) no need for any open windows, such as are on the Pittsburgh Incline that survive to this day OR the completely open design of Johnstown Incline (and the old Vehicular inclines of Pittsburgh). Here is the Johnstown Incline, notice how open it is, the old Penn Incline was the same design: http://www.inclinedplane.org/ http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl= &imgrefurl=http://www.mommynature.com/Finiculi-Finicula.html&h=390&w=412&sz=36&tbnid=2WdfqTrjVyfqCM:&tbnh=90&tbnw=95&zoom=1&docid=YnbDmOgQ6mOinM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=RAfxTsrvG-ns0gHx-vS-Ag&ved=0CJYBEPUBMA8&dur=417 http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&pwst=1&rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS402US435&biw=928&bih=683&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=js2Q1uP_eoeGYM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File uquesne_Incline_Inside_Vertical_1902px.jpg&docid=JUY4A3hdiE3sVM&imgurl= &w=1917&h=2937&ei=hwfxTozkGePX0QHZ0tHMAg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=303&sig=107943813342992650638&page=7&tbnh=139&tbnw=85&start=76&ndsp=15&ved=1t:429,r:3,s 6&tx=42&ty=79 Monongahela incline: http://web.presby.edu/~jtbell/transit/Pittsburgh/Inclines/ Horseshoe Curve incline: http://www.flickr.com/photos/catsplay/2571449095/ Here is a modern Swiss incline, rebuilt in 2009: http://www.funimag.com/suisse/evilard01.htm Cite for more on such inclines, called Funiculars: http://www.funimag.com/suisse/Funimag-Suisse.htm http://www.peach.dreab.com/p-List_of_funicular_railways Posted by happyslug \| Tue Dec 20, 2011, 05:32 PM (0 replies) Here is a paper I have been working on in regards to the Growth and decline of Streetcars in the USA Below is a paper I have been working on, off and on, for a couple of years about how Suburbia became Suburbia. While NOT exactly on topic (we are discussing mass transit) it shows how suburbia expanded. Suburbia did not expand in one single long expansion, but a series of overlapping expansion tied in with the Automobile. I also believe Suburbia will decline with the decline of the Automobile so this paper can be a guide to how the decline will occur. The key to Suburbia was the Streetcar and then the Automobile. We can NOT address mass transit until we realized how modern mass transit came to be, and that is the reason I am posting it here. A Short history of Suburbs and Transportation. Part One Background on the growth of Suburbs. To understand today’s Suburbs you have to understand how Suburbs came about. Suburbs did not appear full form like the Goddess Athena, but started out small and expanded to the point where 1/3 of Americans now live in “Suburbs” (1/3 of Americans also live in Urban and the final third live in Rural areas. Please note some writers use One Half in Suburbs, 1/4 in Inner Cities and 1/4 in Rural America. The term “Suburb” is a relative term as you can see in part two of this paper. Some people consider some of the earliest suburbs inner City, and some of more distant suburbs rural America. This paper is NOT to define what is Suburbia BUT to set forth a short history of HOW Suburbia came to be). Each expansion of Suburbia lead to a new situation that produced more Suburbs, but also different Suburbs. Some of these Suburbs are as different from each other as they are from the Inner City they sprang from. Three factors influenced the growth of Suburbs, first was the raise and decline of the Electric Railway systems (“Electric Railway” is a more accurate term than “Streetcar” “Trolley” or “Light Rail Vehicle”, but all four terms are often used interchangeably). Second was the Automobile. And Third was the 1964 Supreme Court Rule adopting the “one man, one vote rule”. I. The Raise of the Electric Railway Systems. For more details see: http://www.du.edu/~jcalvert/railway/trolley.htm Suburbs are a product of increase mobility of people. Cities in the 1800s were very compact for Steam Locomotives (Or ships) could only make stops once every couple of miles. Cities grew to exploit these stops by providing the maximum concentration of population, services and Products for such stops. Now the first suburbs (as we would use that term today) were also the product of Steam Locomotive, but given the distance a Steam Locomotive had to stop, these early suburbs tend to be VERY far apart and generally independent towns who were just 1-2 stops from the nearest big city. It was the City that made trains very profitable, and in turn the Trains made the cities profitable. With the increase profits of the Cities, the Cities started to expand. First the Cities tried horse draw wagons but found that if you put the wagon on steel tracks and give the wagon steel wheels, one horse could pull the weight of what four horses could pull with wooden wheels on dirt or pavement. Thus the first horse draw “Streetcars” where installed into the cities. These were replaced by Electric Streetcars and with the Electric Streetcar we have the start of today’s suburbs. On the other end of the Urban/Rural Divide, the US Post Office in the said it would provide Rural Free Delivery (RFD) to any areas with “improved” Roads (Urban Areas had such deliveries starting in the Civil War). Lobbying by Bicyclist pushed for these improvements in paved roads to ride on (Prior to 1920 most Americans lived in Rural areas not Urban/Suburban Areas). Prior to that date Rural roads were all dirt (with some exceptions, not many but some, for example US 30 was only paved coast to coast in 1925, being the first paved coast to coast). This problem with rural roads had been partially addressed by the “Good Roads Movement” of the 1880s to the 1920s (To such a degree that in 1929 the US Post Office decided to drop horse drawn delivery service in most of the US) but until the Gasoline tax, no real funding source had ever been devised. More on Rural Free Delivery: http://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal-history/rural-free-delivery.pdf http://www.sil.si.edu/ondisplay/parcelpost/cf/view.cfm http://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibits/2b2_reaching.html http://books.google.com/books?id=Pt_NAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA643&lpg=PA643&dq=%22Good+Roads+Movement%22+Pinchot&source=bl&ots=Xdh2X9mSuw&sig=5Vd4Bx8Vm9i3Zh93STU-zAq7VSs&hl=en&sa=X&ei=jb3vTo7CKOnn0QHBnem8DA&ved=0CEQQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=%22Good%20Roads%20Movement%22%20Pinchot&f=false More on the “Good Road Movement” of the 1880s to the 1920s: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Roads_Movement http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/davis.cfm http://dspace.uta.edu/bitstream/handle/10106/1706/Wallace_uta_2502M_10031.pdf?sequence=1 I a. The raise of Competitors to Electric Railway Systems: Bicyclists were the major push for improved roads till 1900, when Automobiles owners joined in (and replaced the Bicyclists) to push for improved roads (See the “Good Road Movement” above). Oregon was the first state to impose a Gasoline tax in 1919, this followed the example of Great Britain which had one starting in 1905. In the 1920s most, if not all states imposed the Gasoline Tax to pay for such improved roads (this type of “user” tax was popular after 1900, for example Hunters had agreed to a 15% tax on Guns and Ammunition so that the Federal Government could have some money to pay for conservation. Both taxes were pushed by the people who were paying the tax, thus Congress and State Legislatures agreed to pass them). History of the Gasoline tax: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_taxes_in_the_United_States One side affect of Gasoline taxes was that Motor Vehicles did NOT have to pay tolls for improved roads. Roughly 30-40% of any toll (or fare in the case of Streetcars and buses) is consumed in collecting the toll or fare. This cost of collecting is diverted to the gasoline station owners and is included in his overhead when he sells gasoline. The State’s rationale is that any cost to collect the tax is a minor addition to the collection of the money to pay for the gasoline. Thus any mass transit system always has a 30-40% greater overhead then a non-toll road system. This cost comes out of the cost of goods sold column of the Gasoline station, it is one of the expenses that the Station incurs and put on its books BEFORE the station gets to Gross Profit. Gross profit of gasoline stations: http://www.nacsonline.com/NACS/Resources/campaigns/GasPrices_2011/Pages/StatisticsDefinitions.aspx With the Gasoline Tax, the States had money to pave roads. The States started to pave, but only rural roads, with most “State” highways ending at the edge of any major city. Each city had to pave its own streets. Most cities had started to pave their own streets after the Civil War, but with the advent of the Electric Railway, most cities had the Electric Railway Companies pave the streets the Electric Railway ran on. This requirement that the Electric Railway Companies maintain the paved road the Electric Railway ran on, was one of the reasons Electric Railways were later replaced by Buses. I b – The three types of Electric Railways Electric Railways (other wised known as Streetcars, Trolleys, Trams (In Britain) and today known as “Light Rail Vehicles” or LRVs, for ease of use the Term “Streetcar” will be used in this paper) of the 1890-1920 can be divided into three types of Streetcar mania in America: 1. Rural Interurbans. While most Interurbans died out in the 1920s, some survived till the 1950s. Some were later truncated to be Streetcars for the Suburbs that grew around them. The problem with most rural Interurbans is that they were seen as competitors to Steam Train, in an age where the Steam Train had no real competitors. Interurbans hauled almost as much freight as passengers, and were hurt as rural farmers and business converted to Trucks in the 1920s. Many survived till the 1950s, then promptly went out of business.. The following are some example of Interubrans, usage of such line peaked in 1918. Most failed in the 1920s and 1930s: a. Lehigh Valley transit survived till 1951, then just shut down when it could not make payroll, for more details see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lehigh_Valley_Transit_Company b. The Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railroad converted from a Interurban line to a diesel coal hauling line in 1952, parts of it is still used for freight: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lackawanna_and_Wyoming_Valley_Railroad c. Some of these Rural Interurbans could be expensive to maintain, for example the Charleroi to Pittsburgh interurban. In the early 1950s the part of the line from Charleroi interurban line was cut back to the Allegheny County line. It survives to this day, first as a Suburban Streetcar system to the new suburbs that grew around it, and in the 1980s rebuilt as a modern LRV system. For more on the Charleroi systems see the following: http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~florian/transportation/trolley/index_photos.htm http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?11,2290294 http://books.google.com/books?id=J2zH-zcuU-MC&pg=PA299&lpg=PA299&dq=Charleroi+Streetcar&source=bl&ots=9VUpxGz5pt&sig=9d0zUNkwVBIv5Yn2PwBV-SRnai8&hl=en&sa=X&ei=zjrqTqLfGYHx0gHF_-2vCQ&ved=0CFgQ6AEwBzhQ#v=onepage&q=Charleroi%20Streetcar&f=false d. West Penn Railway system survived till the 1950s, this was due to the fact the roads in the area were so bad, people did not think buses could operate, but the roads were improved after WWII which lead to the decline in usage of the line and its closing down. Televsion was also blamed for its demise, with TV, people stayed at home instead of taking the Streetcar to a place of entertainment. For more see http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/westpenn.html , http://www.davesrailpix.com/wpenn/wpenn.htm , http://www.railroadiana.org/info/pgWestPenn.php , http://www.pittsburghtransit.info/wpenn.html and i. Here is a Map of the West Penn Railway system, showing the Pittsburgh Railway interurbans to Donora, Charleroi and Washington Pa, AND the two interurbans to Butler PA. The Butler lines were closed down in the early 1930s, West Penn and Pittsburgh interurbans were shut down in 1952: 1. http://patheoldminer.rootsweb.ancestry.com/westpenn.html e. But most failed do to the fact most Interurbans were marginal at best and anything that could go wrong, if it did, ended up bankrupting the Interurban. For example that is what happened to the Southern Cambria line in 1927, it could not pay the bonds it had issued after a 1918 accident and when the bonds came due, they just closed down. For more on the Southern Cambria see: i. http://www.camgenpa.com/news/1916UNK.html ii. http://www.corbisimages.com/stock-photo/rights-managed/HQ001232/southern-cambria-railway-tracks-through-johnstown 2. Urban Streetcar lines. These actually THRIVED in the 1920s and 1930s and plans were made to EXPAND them at that time period. . For example Pittsburgh’s peak year for Streetcar use was 1927, but passengers still were close to that number till after WWII. Los Angles Peak Streetcar use year was 1944. Even after WWII if urban areas had a choice AND not forced to adopt buses for political reasons (Political reasons seems to be the reason New York City started to replace its streetcars with buses in the mid 1930s) the first choice was for Streetcars. For example the City of Johnstown, the smallest city ever to use the PCC Streetcars, purchased them after WWII, for even at that date you could haul more people at lower costs with Streetcars then with the buses of the post WWII Era. Urban Streetcars did not see a substantial drop in ridership till after WWII. An example of the above was the plan to expand streetcar use in Pittsburgh adopted by the vote of the people of Pittsburgh in 1919. The plan was the installation of a Subway system for Streetcars in Pittsburgh, The plan was adopted but money was used for Highways instead: http://dspace.mit.edu/bitstream/handle/1721.1/14019/23248559.pdf?sequence=1 Thus by the end of WWII, most Urban Streetcar system had seen almost 20 years of no new equipment, and were in need of major rehaul (Including the Streetcars themselves, the tracks the Streetcars ran on and the over head wires) of these system more below. 3. Small City operations. Many small city streetcar operations were tied in with the Interurbans, but many survived even as the Interurbans were dying in the 1920s and early 1930s. The problem was the profit margins were slim, and with more and more people buying cars it was cheaper to replace the Streetcars in such low density environments with buses, for with buses you did NOT have to maintain the road, as the streetcars were obligated to do for the right to have their rails in the street. Thus when it came time to replace the rails, these cities transit systems tended to convert to buses given the low volume such transit systems had in riders. Even in such system the key seems to be how connected the Small City was to any larger city via electric railway. Two examples of this follows and helps illustrate how these small city system ended. i. Harrisburg Pennsylvania’s Streetcar shut down in the late 1930s and converted to buses for the State Capitol of Pennsylvania. For most of its riders lived within walking distance of Downtown or they own a car, thus Streetcar use fell do to low volume of riders. ii. In Washington Pennsylvania (The County Seat of Washington county, the County directly South of Allegheny County, which county seat is the City of Pittsburgh), Streetcar service survived till the early 1950s do to the connection between Washington PA to Pittsburgh Pa via the Washington Interurban Rail line that connected to two County Seats. Only with the over decline in Transit use in the early 1950s did the City of Washington Pa convert to Buses. This conversion was aided by the fact the part of the old Interurban Streetcar line was taken over by the State for use as part of a then new Four Lane Highway connecting Pittsburgh with Washington PA, thus cutting the connection by Streetcars between Pittsburgh and Washington PA. For Photos of one of the last run of Streetcars on the Washington Interurban see the following site for photos of West Penn Streetcars from Greensburg Pennsylvania, that ran on the Washington Interurban line on their way to the then new Streetcar Museum in Arden Pa): http://www.pa-trolley.org/Roster/832W.htm More photos of West Penn Streetcars: http://www.davesrailpix.com/wpenn/wpenn.htm 1 c. Decline of Rural Electric Railways: In 1890, when most urban areas (and many rural areas) first started to have Electric Railways, such Electric Railway service was very profitable, but by the 1920s profit margins had dropped so much that the Electric Railway companies in rural areas could NOT replace their tracks AND still stay in business. Thus from the 1920s till the 1960s whenever a major rebuild of tracks were needed, the rural Electric Railway lines were abandoned. Some of the old Electric Railway Companies converted themselves to buses, other went bankrupt and replaced by a new company running buses. Most of these bus companies survived only five to ten more years and then closed down. The buses replaced by nothing (If you did not have a car you were out of luck for transportation in rural America). Please note I am discussing Rural Electric Railways NOT Inner City Electric Railways. . Rural Electric Railways peaked in 1918 and than declined rapidly in the 1920s. Urban Electric Railways peaked in 1927 and declined slowly in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s with some surviving till today (The drop after 1927 is tied in with the coming great depression more than the raise of the Automobile. The Automobile’s full effect would not hit the urban Electric Railways till after WWII). Rural Electric lines went out of business decades before their urban cousins but the cycle of decline was the same for both urban and rural lines except that urban lines lasted a good bit longer than the rural lines. II. The Automobile and the Decline of Urban Electric Streetcar Systems: In urban areas you had a different set of dynamics going on. Most Urban Streetcar systems built in this period were part of a plan by land developers to sell plots of land in new trolley suburbs. The problem was most of the Streetcar systems devised were just to show people they could get from their home to their work NOT a truly viable transit systems. After the homes were built and sold, the transit system was left on its own, many of them with very marginal profits margins. This continues to this day, except starting in the 1920s, public highways replaced Streetcars as the method to get from the New Housing developments to work. This use of roads has continued to this day. Thus GM’s famous plan of the early 1920s to concentrate on Rural America and Upper Middle Class Americans. The reason for the plan was those were the groups most likely to buy an automobile in the 1920s, working class Americans either walks to work OR took the Streetcar (With most Americans living close enough to work to walk, thus even the Streetcars were geared to upper Middle Class Americans NOT working class Americans). While the above was going on as to Electric Railways, the Automobile was moving on. 1920 was the first Census of the US where more people lived in Urban Areas than Rural Areas. While this was important, the effect of the Automobile on Rural Transportation seem to be quicker and greater the on urban America. Unlike Urban America, all classes of people living in Rural America would buy automobiles in the 1920s. The 1920s was a boom period for Rural America, Europe was recovering from WWI and Russian and Ukrainian wheat and other food products, the main competitors to American Wheat and food products prior to WWI, were just not purchased for Russia had turned Communist. Thus the price of wheat and other agricultural products were high, and would remain high till Stalin entered the international wheat market as part of his first five year plan in 1927. That along with the Dust Bowl of the 1930s put rural America into a tailspin, where many of the poorer farmers and farm workers would take their automobiles purchased in the 1920s and move elsewhere (generally urban America, but many also went to California to work the fields, but then moved into urban areas of California during WWII when workers were in short supply and took their love of their cars first purchased in the 1920s with them). While paved roads would come late to such Rural Areas (Most rural areas would not have paved roads till the 1930s, most urban areas had them by 1900s) the Automobile driven on Dirt Roads during dry weather could move faster than a horse draw wagon. The Automobile’s biggest competitor, the rural Electric Inter-urban Electric Railway, had to maintain its own right of way and collect its fees. With the competition of the Automobile and the movement of people from the Country to the City such Rural Electric Railways quickly went into a death spiral. What happen is as less people used the Electric Railway, to maintain profitability the Street-cars ran less often, with the Street cars running less often people said “Why should I wait for the Rural Electric Railways? I just take my Automobile”. People thought this way, people went out and bought an automobile, and the Rural Electric Railways had less and less customers. Most rural Electric Railway lines failed in the 1920s, with a few lasting till the 1950s (I am speaking of Electric “Electric Railways” in “rural” areas NOT in urban or suburban sittings). Now as the Country side lost population, the City gained populations (With inner city Electric Railway use peaking in 1927). Just like the rural area, urbanites wanted to be able to use Automobiles also. Most cities had paved roads so the Automobiles operated on these roads, and starting in the 1920s you had city planners started to retrofit roads designed for the Automobile into the inner city. These retrofits tended to put more Automobiles on the same streets the Electric Railways were on, slowing the Electric railway in addition to other automobiles (and you had a situation similar to the Rural areas 10-15 years earlier). Urban Planners than decided to make expressways for Automobiles and these worked for a time, until the growing number of automobiles exceeded the capacities of these expressways (For more details see Part III Below) Study that Car Pool lanes INCREASE single car rides not Decrease them: http://moderntransit.org/hov/hov-facts.html II B. The Great GM Conspiracy In 1974 Bradford C. Snell made a claim that General Motors (GM) conspired to kill off the Streetcars system in the US. One reporter who agrees that there was a “plot” by GM to replace Streetcars with buses has called Snell’s statement of the plot so outrageous that Snell must have been in the pay of GM when he made his claim. Snell’s claims were so outrageous AND contained so many errors in details, that anyone else following up on the plot would also be dismissed as a conspiracy nut. The reporter believes there was a plot, but did not start till after WWII and involved more lobbying then bribes (Some of the brides were just new cars or other gifts for the people making the decision) after GM have lobbied management of those transit systems) AND provided such management with reasons why buses were superior to Streetcars. At the same time Streetcars makers did NOT have the profit margin to do the same in favor of Streetcars. For more details see: http://www.baycrossings.com/Archives/2003/03_April/paving_the_way_for_buses_the_great_gm_streetcar_conspiracy.htm http://www.baycrossings.com/Archives/2003/04_May/paving_the_way_for_buses_the_great_gm_streetcar_conspiracy.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_streetcar_conspiracy#paving2 As you can see, while other factors kicked in, lobbying by GM was a serious factor in the demise of the Streetcars. One of the ways GM lobbied was to convinced highway departments to opt for Buses instead of Streetcars. GM would point out that fuel taxes paid for the road (even if this was untrue, for example almost any road that had Streetcar tracks, the Streetcar operators had to maintain, and most of such road had been paved by the Streetcar operator as a cost of using the Street). Thus GM would lobby state legistlature, local officials, highway departments ect that since fuel taxes were only paid by oil propelled vehicles, roads should be only for automobiles, trucks and buses and other oil operatored vehicles NOT electrical Streetcar systems. One aspect of this is that in the Manual on how to build Roads in the US used for decades nu most state Highway departments called pedestrians “Traffic impediments” NOT primary users of roads, The US Supreme Court has consistently ruled that people living in America have “Freedom of Movement” but it is a freedom the state has no duty to assist AND has no right to interfere i.e. you have the right to walk on any public road NOT expressly built for use of Automobiles (i.e. Expressways) AND such EXPRESSWAYS can NOT interfere with any existing right to walk on existing roads. i.e. the State can build a Interstate Highway, but it must be independent of preexisting roads that people can walk on. Highway department hate this rule and try to work around it, but also knows they can NOT build an expressway on top of an existing road UNLESS pedestrian travel is taken care of. i.e. permitted or diverted in some reasonable way. In my area of Cambria County Pennsylvania this is done on US 22. You can walk or bike on what had been old US 22, the road that dates back to colonial times. In roughly the same area, the State has built what the local call “New 22”, this is an exclusive right of way for Automobiles, you can NOT walk on it, you are to walk on “Old 22” that is in the same area. The problem is parts of “Old 22” was covered over by parts of “New 22”. Here the state does something weird. On intersections and ramps going on “New 22” where “Old 22” exists, the signs clearly says no Pedestrians and bicyclists, but when “Old 22” merges with “New 22” those signs are missing. The reason is simple, such a ban would violate the Constitutional right known as the “Freedom to move”. On the other hand in the areas were “old 22” and “new 22” are two different roads, such a ban in completely constitutional. I point this out for GM was behind much of the reconstruction of the Interstate System and the upgrading of the US highway system. GM lobbied the State Highway Department (later Penndot) to make sure “New 22” would be for automobiles only, but it also knew that if “Old 22” disappeared under “New 22” such a ban would be unconstitutional. Thus GM lobbied the State to put up the signs where it could, but in the areas were such signs would be unconstitutional; the signs saying so just do not go up. In many ways this lobbying is a more effective way to get what GM wanted then out right bribes and GM did it constantly. This was legal AND effective. One last comment, after WWII, the US was in a tight credit period, for example do to the regulations to prevent a recession AND to convert from war time production to peace time production you could only get a loan of 18 months to buy a car. This credit shortage had the affect of forcing many cities to look to GM for financing of transit vehicles. GM wanted them to buy buses and would give credit for buses. The PCC Streetcar had been in production since the mid 1930s and was a vast improvement over previous streetcars, but unless the transit company could swing a bank loan to buy the then new PCCs, they had to operate equipment most of them has purchased in the 1920s and were reaching the end of the usable life. Most transit companies had NOT purchased new equipment in the 1930s do to the depression and do to WWII they could not buy new equipment during WWII. Thus new vehicles were needed and financing was tight, but GM was flush from its WWII production profits and had the money to loan, if the transit system opt for buses. This was legal but like the lobbying mentioned above, part of the GM “Plot” to replace Streetcars with buses. II C New York City and advertising. One author suspects the Mayor of New York in the 1930s was under the guidance of William Randolph Hearst, who had been attacking the “Transit Trusts” in New York City for decades. I suspect, while that may be true, the real reason for the replacement of Streetcars with buses was based on the Concept of “Advertising”. If you understand Advertising, it is MORE then commercials on Television or billboards. It covers everything from how something looks on the shelf in the store and how it is worn in movies and on Television programs. When it comes to Streetcars, it worked itself against Streetcars in the 1920s through the 1950s and has been working itself in favor of Streetcars since the 1970s. When it comes to Transit, advertising includes seeing a Streetcar or bus going down the street. Upper Middle Class people where the first urban dwellers who opt for cars over transit. In New York City this meant a lot of traffic jams, for the New York City was built for walking not driving a car and then parking it. Drivers (Remember we are talking about Upper Middle Class people, the people who today are making more then $150,000 a year) complained to the Mayor of the Traffic Jam, and tended to blame Streetcars even if they did NOT see the Streetcars for they did see the Tracks in the Street AND the overhead wires. The Tracks and Wires were advertising the Streetcars almost as while as the Streetcars themselves. The problem was the people getting the message, included the Upper Middle Class stuck in Traffic Jams. They complained to the Mayor who tried his best to figure out a way to end such complaints. The Mayor of New York realized the reason Streetcars were getting the blame for the Traffic Jams, was that people in Traffic jams were seeing the Rails and the Wires and thus blaming the Streetcars, even if the Streetcars had nothing to do with the Traffic Jam. By replacing Streetcars with Buses the Rails could be covered up and wires removed, ending any complaints that Streetcars were causing the traffic jams. No one would see what was causing the Traffic Jam and without the rails in the Street or the other head wires, drivers would not THINK streetcars when they were in a traffic jam, instead they would blame what they saw, other automobiles. Now, Buses would be blamed if seen, but you only saw a bus if it was also in the Traffic Jam, you did not have anything on the street that reminded a driver that buses also traveled that street. Thus do to the advertising effect of Rails in the Street and Wires overhead, it reminded people that streetcars also ran on that road, but no such reminders existed for buses except for the actual buses. This affect has been seen since the 1970s in cases where Streetcars (mostly in the Form of Light Rail Vehicles) started to be re-built. The rails and the Overhead lines reminded people that Streetcars (LRVs) also ran on the Road or on their own private right of way and thus was an option. Concrete Road bed, even of a bus only road, would just be another lane on a highway. A bus lane thus does NOT have much advertising affect when compared to rails and overhead wires and as such is the best explanation of WHY when rail in built, it tends to exceed pre construction estimates, while bus ways tend to fall short of them. This adverting affect seems also to be a factor in the decline of Streetcars in other urban areas outside of New York City. III. The US Supreme Court’s 1964 “One Man, One Vote” rule: In 1964 the US Supreme Court ruled that every American had the right to vote AND that every person’s vote had to be viewed as Equal. This outlawed the practice in most states of providing more representation in their Legislature for Rural Areas than Urban Areas. Prior to 1964 (Which is the era we are discussing in this paper) Rural areas had more representation and thus more power in most state’s legislature than Urban Areas, even as more people lived in urban areas. This had several affect, first rural roads were given priority over urban Roads, second such Rural legislators could be easily convinced that certain rural areas near urban areas should have priority over other rural areas (Thus provided more funds for the development of Suburbia). A third side affect is a total opposition to mass transit (Since you could not have mass transit in rural areas, the rural legislators saw no reason to vote for mass transit in urban areas). Now, the Supreme Court Decision reduced the power of the Rural areas of this country, but did it at a very bad point in the history of what is now called the “inner City” i.e. Non-suburbia. Do to the expansion of Suburbia prior to 1964, the power switch caused by the 1964 Supreme Court Decision was NOT from Rural to Urban, but Rural to Suburban. By 1964 approximately 1/3 of the US population lived in Rural Areas, with 2/3 in Urban Areas, the problem was the inner city was losing its population and suburbia was increasing its, thus by about 1980 it was Rural 1/3, inner-city 1/3 and Suburbia 1/3. With most rural areas voting Republican after 1964, and most inner City voting Democratic after 1964, the fight for control of both the state and Federal Government was fought by the two political parties in Suburbia. Thus neither party has a very good reason to fight the growth of Suburbia, for it would be cutting itself off from the votes it needs to win. Part Two History of Suburbia.1890-2000 (All dates used herein are to establish a guideline to go with this paper. None of these dates are fixed in stone. The dates are being used to set forth HOW suburbia developed NOT the exact dates of any one development in that history.) A. The Trolley Suburbs 1890-1920. With the perfection of the Electric Railway, people could have a quick clean and reliable way to get from Home to Work WITHOUT having to live near a Stream Locomotive line. This helped developed the first true Suburbs (Suburbs had existed before but on the Stream Locomotive right of way and as such restricted in area). These areas are now mostly in inner-cities but people who moved into these areas intended to take the Electric Railway to and from work instead of the earlier means of walking (Contrary to the Movies NO one took a horse to work, if you did you had to keep it in a stable and had to feed it. If you went by Carriage, the preferred way, you had to keep the carriage stored away from the horse, horse manure is hard on wood and metal. Horse manure is also hard on Saddles, thus no one rode a horse to work). Once these tracks were in the people would move out into these Trolley Suburbs as they were called. Stores would move out to be along the track for that was were the people who had money were. In my home town of Pittsburgh, the Oakland area of Pittsburgh was a “Trolley Suburb”, The University of Pittsburgh moved out from Downtown Pittsburgh to the Oakland section of Pittsburgh during this time period for it could build a bigger building (the Cathedral of Learning) on a bigger plot of land than you could in Downtown Pittsburgh. Other Business followed. B. First Automobile Suburbs, 1920-1945. These differ from the earlier Trolley Suburbs is that people who moved into these suburbs expected to used their Automobile either to commute to the old inner city or to the Electric Railway line and take the Electric Railway line to work. People still tended to view the Electric Railway as backup if something should go wrong with their car. The homes were still within a distant, but reasonable walk from the street car line. One of the Characteristics of this time period is the movement of Branch Stores of the Major Downtown Department Stores to the end of the Street Car lines. These branch stores were on the Street car lines so their workers could get to them without the need for a car, but people in the new Automotive suburbs could drive their car to these same stores. C. Post-WWII Suburban Boom 1945-1964. This is an expansion of the First Automotive Suburbs to areas to far to walk to the Street car (or bus lines as the Electric Railways are replaced by Buses), but people can still be dropped off at the Electric Railway stop if their spouse needed the car for the day. This people saw the expansion of strip malls and discount stores in such strip malls. K-Mart type stores come into domination, stores not only relying on customers driving to work, BUT ALSO THEIR EMPLOYEES. D. The Mall Age 1964-1990. This is an expansion of the Post-WWII suburbs to even further from the inner-city AND a switch to employment in SUBURBIA and that only the poor would be using public transportation. Four things distinguish this period from the prior period: 1. , First is the Switch to the Mall being the main shopping Mecca, 2. Second (and related), the death of most inner-city department stores (Only the biggest ones tend to survive), 3. Third, most Public Transportation switch to both buses AND Government ownership of Public Transportation (With Public Transportation being seen only as a means to provide transportation for the poor as opposed to a serious transit alternative for the automobile) and 4. Fourth, the first branch stores of the old inner-city department stores slowly close down and are moved to the mall. Many Survive the conversion from Electric Railways to Buses, but some do not, for the call of the Mall is to great. Unlike earlier eras, if you do not have a car your employment opportunities are VERY limited. Now the First oil Crisis occurred in this era, but looks like it was more of a minor hindrance to the furthering of Mall America (a mere hiccup for America was still producing 90% of the oil it was using, not till the 1980s did that number start to drop till today’s 50% production). E. The modern Era, 1990-2010. This area saw two conflicting movements, first the re-turn of Public Transportation as a serious means of transport for the non-poor, Second the growth of the Super K-mart (i.e. Wal-mart) in areas even further out from the inner-city. While the Mall age saw Public Transportation almost die, the further growth of Suburbia show increase traffic tie-ups between suburban areas. The earlier solution of building bigger and bigger highways was increasingly showing to be a dead-end, but the attempts at improving mass transit feeble do to the feeling that it is only for the poor. People were looking at Mass Transit but since most states restricted Gasoline Tax money to highway use, mass transit had NO stable funding source. With Gasoline the cheapest (in real terms) it has ever been in the late 1990s, no push to increase funding for mass transit is made. Furthermore with more jobs in the Suburbs than in the inner city the old method of all transit going to the urban core is not time efficient for most workers. Why go to the Urban Core by one bus to catch another bus to where you work, when you can drive directly to the suburban work location? On the other hand, as the price of gasoline climbed after 2000, more and more people took transit every year, but after 2008 the movement of most state governments were to cut back on subsidies to mass transit as they attempted to balance the state budgets. We are in some sort of transition, people have been talking of the need for Public Transportation for 30 years (since the advent of Mall America) but these have all failed for failing to come up with a funding source for such mass transit. Buses have failed for the same reason the earlier Electric Railway failed in the cities, as the roads have more and more cars, the bus service that uses the same roads goes down hill. The only solution has been known for over 50 years (as shown by many of the surviving Street car lines), mass transit to work has to come frequently, reliably and as fast as using a car. The only way to do that is to have the transit on its own right of way, but that is expensive, buses running on the same roads as Automobiles are cheaper to buy. Part Three The Future of Suburbs and Public Transportation. I go through the above to show you how we became what we are. To eliminate the Automobile would mean to reverse most of the above. Public Transportation has not been viewed as a serious transportation option for most commuters since about 1964 (and I am being generous, I believe we have to go back to the 1920s to see HOW our society has to be structured when we abandoned the automobile). 1964 is the start of the Mall Age of America AND the rule by Suburbia. While the Inner-city would adjust to an oil-less age rapidly (everything tends to be in walking distance and with oil scare most stores will return to the urban core) how can Suburbia switch? I have less concern about Rural America than Suburbia for Rural America can always go back to horses and a life style of going to “Town” once a month (more often when the crop is in). Even Rural industry can adjust by just having the workers move back to the Company towns that still surround most such existing rural industry (Or moving the industry to the inner-city). Most “Rural Industry” tend to be on rail lines anyway so not much a problem for them. Rail tend to be more fuel efficient than Tractor-Trailer AND can more easily convert to electricity as a source of power) Thus Suburbia is the problem. Bicycle are NOT much help (Please Note I am referring to bicycles in SUBURBIA, I see them as very valuable help in the urban cores AND even rural America). Now Bicycle are quicker than walking, most suburbs have separated work areas from where people live by distances that are to far to bike EVERY DAY. Furthermore most of these work sites are NOT on a rail line so truck transportation is their lifeline (i.e. if oil becomes so scarce that Tractor-Trailer owners can no afford to buy oil, these suburban work shops will die, even if the workers can bike to work). One last note, when I mention Trains using electricity as a power source, I know you still need some sort of energy to produce the electricity, but that can be Natural Gas(which like oil is in decline), coal, Solar, wind, Hydro and even Nuclear. Thus you have more option than just oil. In the final review the best solution will be an adjustment to a clearer Urban-Rural divide with what we call Suburbia slowly dying. People will have to move closer to their jobs and those jobs will move closer to the cheapest transportation that will exist at that time (probably rail, but can be barge or ship and even bicycle or horse). Suburbia will retreat to the old inner cities. Some Suburbs retreating to the new urban cores that exist around some of the malls that exists today. These will survive only if connected to the inner city by a LRV system (Or other rail connection), but once that is up and running you will see people moving closer and closer to these urban cores. For example I see the malls all building apartment complexes for their workers over the existing parking lots. This will permit people who can no longer afford to operate a car to move closer to their work. As more and more people abandoned the Automobile, do to the increase in oil prices, these people will fill in the areas around the old malls developing what the old downtown of 1900 had, shops and workers. After a while the mall will cover all of their parking lots with such apartments as people other than workers decide to live next to the mall. Just like today’s growth of Suburbia is lubricated by cheap oil, the existence of expensive oil will lubricate a retreat from Suburbia. In Rural Areas I see the return of the horse and increase rural population. Modern Farming techniques require huge tractors. With fuel expensive, the horse can be competitive but only if the present large farms are broken up into the smaller farms such farms were only a couple of generations ago. Today, a Horse can compete with tractors on farms of less than 50 acres (but you can not survive as a farmer on such a small farms, most farmers who are full time farmers are farming 500+ acres, and to do that you need a huge tractor AND oil to run that tractor). Once oil is to expensive, the economics of farming will change and that will lead to a slow return to smaller farms. One area where overlap will occur is some of the Mall Age and post Mall age Suburbs. I see the Post-Mall Age Suburbs (and the Mall Age Suburbs not close to a LRV Line) being abandoned and return to farm land. With decrease yields do to reduce use of Natural Gas derived fertilizers we will have to do so to just to feed our present population. Thus as you travel from the rural farm land to the urban core. you will see acres and acres of small farms than move right into urban areas with small yards. Than as you near the urban core you will enter an area of Apartment buildings (no more than six stories high) around a central shopping district (a old mall or an old inner city center). The Cities will be dispersed but compacted, connected by electric rail service (on both LRV system and the old locomotive systems that will convert to Electricity). In review you see we have only been living in a Automotive dominated society since about 1920, which means it has taken us 90 years to get to where we are. Once we start to convert to non-automotive society it will take us just as long and will require a slow increase in the price of oil (which is expected). Thus whenever oil production peak occurs, that is when we will start the long and “interesting” switch to a post-automotive society. Side note, one researcher believes that do to the sand oil fields in the West, the US can return to its 1969 peak oil production by 2017. He acknowledges this means oil must stay above $90 a barrel for this to work. He is counting on two things, both of which are questionable. First the recent increase in oil production in the Gulf of Mexico will continued, while I believe it has not yet peaked, I suspect a peak while before 2017. The Second presumption is that out of the Oil Sands we will see a huge increase in oil production, the problem with this is most of the oil in the Oil Sands have to be mined not drilled for. Fracking it may be cheaper but Oil Sands is NOT oil, it is the stuff that would become oil is several more millions years, thus has to be processed into oil, then refined. Much of this oil is marginal, almost one gallon of oil may have to be use to produce one gallon of oil. When that occurs, the oil sands become an energy sink and thus only good as a base for products people are willing to pay a premium for (Oil inside an engine used to lubricate the engine for example).
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0.957615	The brain-zapping helmet that could help to cure dementia: Scientists say device which shines light directly into the brain could be a ‘game-changer’ Researchers in Durham developed helmet that shines light directly into the brain Trial found that wearing device twice a day boosted memory and motor function If results are replicated in people with dementia it could be a ‘game-changer’ A helmet that zaps your brain with infrared light could help cure dementia, a study has found. Researchers from Durham University have developed a device which shines light directly into the brain through the skull. A trial found that wearing the helmet twice a day for six minutes at a time boosted memory, motor function and brain processing skills in healthy adults. The scientists said that if the results were replicated in people with dementia it could be a ‘game-changer’ in the fight against the incurable disease, which affects 850,000 Britons. The £7,250 helmet works through a process called ‘photo biomodulation’ where pulses of infrared light are directed deep into the brain. The study saw 14 healthy Britons wear the helmet (pictured) for six minutes twice a day for one month, with infrared light was beamed into their brains at a wavelength of 1068 nanometres Lead researcher Dr Paul Chazot (left), who has spent 20 years of studying particular infrared wavelengths for dementia treatment, pictured with GP Dr Gordon Dougal, trazodone children who devised the helmet and Tracy Sloan who used it to improve her memory It was devised by Dr Gordon Dougal, a GP in County Durham who worked with scientists to trial the so-called transcranial photobiomodulation therapy (PBM-T). The study saw 14 healthy Britons, aged 45 and over, wear the helmet for six minutes twice a day for one month, with infrared light was beamed into their brains at a wavelength of 1068 nanometres. A control group of 13 people who used a dummy helmet, and both groups were set tests before and after the treatments. The researchers noted a significant improvement in performance in motor function, memory and brain processing speed, for those using the real helmet over those given the placebo. They said the ‘rapid improvement in memory performance’ suggests infrared light treatment could be a ‘game-changing therapy’ for people with dementia. Further research will seek to establish if it could help reverse Alzheimer’s. Dr Dougal said the helmet ‘may well help dying brain cells regenerate into functioning units once again’. He added: ‘Much more research is needed to fully understand the mechanism of action.’ Research has shown wavelengths of infrared light help reverse nerve cell damage in dementia patients. The treatment boosts mitochondria which gives cells their energy, which stimulates the brain to activate immune cells that sweep away toxic proteins linked to dementia. Researchers believe the therapy also increase levels of nitric oxide, and therefore improves blood flow in the brain, making sure more oxygen can reach brain cells. They hope the helmet might also be beneficial to other disorders, such as Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injury or motor neurone disease. It can be easily worn by patients, meaning the therapy can be readily delivered at home. Lead researcher Dr Paul Chazot, who has spent 20 years of studying particular infrared wavelengths for dementia treatment, said: ‘We’ve shown what appears to be real improvements in memory and other neurological processes for healthy people when their brains are exposed to a specific wavelength of infrared light for consistent, short periods of time. ‘While this is a pilot study and more research is needed, there are promising indications that therapy involving infrared light might also be beneficial for people living with dementia and this is worth exploring. ‘Indeed, we and our US research collaborators recently also published a new independent clinical study which provides the first evidence for profound and rapid improvement in memory performance in dementia. ‘This could provide a novel disease-modifying strategy for dementia, with the potential to alleviate many of the serious problems faced by people with dementia and reduce the burden on their caregivers.’ The PBM-T helmet, developed by the firm Maculume, delivers infrared light from 14 fan-cooled LED light arrays. Last year a study in the US on 228 people found infrared treatment had a positive effect on people with mild to moderate dementia. The research is published in the journal Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery. WHAT IS DEMENTIA? THE KILLER DISEASE THAT ROBS SUFFERERS OF THEIR MEMORIES Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological disorders A GLOBAL CONCERN Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of progressive neurological disorders (those affecting the brain) which impact memory, thinking and behaviour. There are many different types of dementia, of which Alzheimer’s disease is the most common. Some people may have a combination of types of dementia. Regardless of which type is diagnosed, each person will experience their dementia in their own unique way. Dementia is a global concern but it is most often seen in wealthier countries, where people are likely to live into very old age. HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED? The Alzheimer’s Society reports there are more than 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK today, of which more than 500,000 have Alzheimer’s. It is estimated that the number of people living with dementia in the UK by 2025 will rise to over 1 million. In the US, it’s estimated there are 5.5 million Alzheimer’s sufferers. A similar percentage rise is expected in the coming years. As a person’s age increases, so does the risk of them developing dementia. Rates of diagnosis are improving but many people with dementia are thought to still be undiagnosed. IS THERE A CURE? Currently there is no cure for dementia. But new drugs can slow down its progression and the earlier it is spotted the more effective treatments are.
0.973335	Based on the latest 2020 data from the US census, the current population of Toronto is 263. Toronto, Kansas is the 15,819th largest city in the US. What was the peak population of Toronto? The peak population of Toronto was in 1990, when its population was 317. In 1990, Toronto was the 15,005th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 15,819th largest city in the US. Toronto is currently 17.0% smaller than it was in 1990. How quickly is Toronto shrinking? Toronto has shrunk 15.1% since the year 2000. Toronto, Kansas's growth is below average. 64% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.
0.999749	If you are fasting or taking it a little easy on food in the lead up to Christmas Day, you may want to be kind to your body by working up to the feast with a bit of tenderness and care. Choose a day-before-feasting-meal breaker that’s gentle on your stomach and kind to your metabolism. Foods to Eat ✅ Protein Having a small portion of protein at your first meal, such as salmon or chicken, can be a good option because they provide essential amino acids to help rebuild and repair the body. Just be careful not to overdo it! Your stomach may have decreased in size throughout your fast or decrease in calories, so you’ll want to avoid binging. ✅ Vegetables Aim for less-starchy vegetables, and cook them in healthy fats (avocado oil, grass-fed butter, etc.). These fats will serve as fuel, and the sautéing will break down the structural elements of the vegetables, making them easier to digest. ✅ Bone Broth Bone broth can be a tasty addition to incorporate into your fasting schedule or even as a delicious pick me up to help with your eating plan. Bone broth contains numerous vitamins and minerals, as well as amino acids and other components that can help the body and gut function. It’s the perfect addition to your meal plan leading up to the big feast. Foods to avoid: ❌ Processed Carbs Be kind to your blood sugar, and avoid big blood sugar spikes. Your body can be extra sensitive to carbohydrates immediately following a fast or small meal, so a lot of added sugars or processed carbohydrates could send your insulin spiking through the roof. Foods such as pastries, crackers, pasta, chips, and candies, provide little benefit to us, and more importantly, can trigger events in our bodies that may eventually lead to chronic disease. These types of foods can lead to spikes in blood sugar and lipids, which have been shown to elevate markers of disease such as oxidative stress and inflammation, as well as increase your risk for heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. ❌ Lactose You’ll probably want to avoid high-lactose dairy in the lead up to a big feast. This includes milk, yogurt, and ice cream. So, start with dairy-free products, or at least low lactose dairy such as butter, hard cheeses, and lactose-free milk. ❌ Cruciferous Vegetables Raw cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts can be especially difficult to digest. So consider steaming or sautéing the veggies first, which may be a little easier on your gut. Fermentation of these veggies in the large intestine can ultimately promote a healthy microflora, so once you’ve returned to your regular diet, they should be back on the menu. Just make sure to re-introduce slowly to avoid gas and bloating. Back to top translation missing: en.general.social.share_by_email Share translation missing: en.general.social.share_on_linkedin Tweet on Twitter
0.889736	The United States military has been using guided-missile destroyers like this one, the USS John McCain, seen here in a US Navy photo, to enforce an international "freedom of operation" near islands claimed by Beijing in the South China Sea. (File photo: AFP/James Vazquez) 25 Jan 2021 04:52PM (Updated: 25 Jan 2021 04:52PM) Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn BEIJING: The United States often sends ships and aircraft into the South China Sea to "flex its muscles" and this is not good for peace, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday (Jan 25), after a US aircraft carrier group sailed into the disputed waterway. The strategic South China Sea, through which trillions of dollars in trade flows each year, has long been a focus of contention between Beijing and Washington, with China particularly angered by US military activity there. The US carrier group, led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt and accompanied by three warships, entered the waterway on Saturday to promote "freedom of the seas", the US military said, just days after Joe Biden became US president. READ: China calls for 'better angels' to prevail in reset with Biden's US "The United States frequently sends aircraft and vessels into the South China Sea to flex its muscles," the foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian, told reporters, responding to the US mission. "This is not conducive to peace and stability in the region." China has repeatedly complained about US Navy ships getting close to islands it occupies in the South China Sea, where Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei and Taiwan all have competing claims. The carrier group entered the South China Sea at the same time as Chinese-claimed Taiwan reported incursions by Chinese air force jets into the southwestern part of its air defence identification zone, prompting concern from Washington. READ: US reaffirms Taiwan support after China sends warplanes China has not commented on what its air force was doing, and Zhao referred questions to the defence ministry. He reiterated China's position that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China and that the United States should abide by the "one China" principle. Biden's new administration says the US commitment to Taiwan is "rock-solid". The United States, like most countries, has no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan but is the democratic island's most important international backer and main arms supplier, to China's anger. Source: Reuters/dv Related Topics South China Sea China United States Advertisement Also worth reading Content is loading... Advertisement Expand to read the full story CNA Sections Asia Singapore Business CNA Insider Lifestyle Luxury CNA938 Live Commentary Interactives Live TV Sport World Special Reports About CNA About Us Advertise With Us Contact Us Hotel Partners Mediacorp Network Pressed for time? Stay informed with CNA's newsletters Choose a newsletterMorning BriefEvening BriefBreaking news alertsCNA InsiderCNA CommentaryAll of the above This service is not intended for persons residing in the E.U. By clicking subscribe, I agree to receive news updates and promotional material from Mediacorp and Mediacorp's partners. Follow our news Facebook Twitter Youtube LinkedIn RSS Copyright© Mediacorp 2021. Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions \| Privacy Policy This browser is no longer supported We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
0.970566	Free COVID at-home test kits Omicron vs. delta New Google Maps features Jack Reacher trailer Walmart PS5 and Xbox Series X restock Cyber Week deals Tech Tech Hi, Settings My Profile Sign Out Join / Sign In Editions Editions English France Germany Japan Korea Search Go Featured Mobile Computing Gaming Home Entertainment Services & Software How to fix a Windows 10 laptop that's plugged in but isn't charging Because one cannot run on battery power alone. Matt Elliott Jan. 19, 2020 5:12 p.m. PT What do you do if that charger port appears to go bust? Sarah Tew/CNET Support for Windows 7 has officially ended, which means it's time to upgrade to Windows 10 to keep that old PC running smoothly and securely. You can check for issues before installing a Windows 10 update, but even then you still might experience a hiccup. After installing a previous Windows update, for example, my laptop's battery stopped charging. My laptop showed it was plugged in, but then at the same time it would tell me it was also not charging. Argh! Thankfully, I found that this problem was not uncommon and would occasionally arise after a Windows update. And more thankfully, there was an easy fix. I haven't been able to replicate it since it occurred two years ago, but the Device Manager in Windows 10 hasn't changed since then, so my fix is worth trying if you encounter this problem. Here's how I got my laptop's battery back to charging when it was plugged in. Read more: 11 easy Windows 10 tricks you didn't know about Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNET Plugged in, not charging If your laptop refuses to charge the battery even though it acknowledges that it's plugged in, here's what you need to do: Open the Device Manager by searching for it or right-clicking the Start button and selecting Device Manager. Click Batteries on the list to expand it and you should see two items: Microsoft AC Adapter and Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery. Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNET Right-click on each item and choose Uninstall device. Yes, you are uninstalling your laptop's battery drivers, but don't worry because they will automatically be reinstalled when you restart your laptop. Shut down your laptop. Unplug the power cable from your laptop. If your laptop has a removable battery, remove it. My Lenovo laptop does not have a removable battery. I tried skipping this step but it didn't work, so I removed the bottom panel of my laptop and then removed the battery by disconnecting it from the motherboard. Put the battery back in if you removed it. Plug in your laptop. Power on your laptop. Click the battery icon in the system tray and you should see that your laptop is plugged in and charging. Screenshot by Matt Elliott/CNET By reinstalling my Lenovo laptop's battery drivers and disconnecting its battery and then reconnecting it, I got my laptop's battery back to charging when it's plugged in. With differences in manufacturers, your mileage may vary. If you encountered this plugged-in-not-charging problem and found a fix that differs from mine, please describe your method in the comments below. For more, check out Six security changes all Windows 10 users need to make and Windows 10 update: Everything you need to know. Read more: 20 pro tips to make Windows 10 work the way you want (free PDF) (TechRepublic) The best laptops from CES 2020 See all photos +21 More Originally published last year and updated periodically with new information. Comments Laptops Lenovo Microsoft Windows 10 Notification on Notification off How To Close Discuss: How to fix a Windows 10 laptop that's plugged in but isn't charging Sign in to comment Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion.
0.995301	As an Authorized Internet Retailer with Upper Deck, we can only ship current Hockey products within the U.S and it's Territories. Item Description Pre-Order Policy Item Details 2020/21 Upper Deck SP Signature Edition Legends Hockey Hobby 16-Box Case (Presell) Each Box contains Two Autograph Cards, One Profiles Bounty Card, One Rare Hit Card, and Four UD Canvas Legends Cards! Find Three Dominant Digits Cards, Three Evolve, Life After Hockey and/or Behind the Boards Cards, and Three Base Set Gold Foil Parallel Cards Per Box! In addition to those featured, you can also collect the following insert sets: - Behind the Boards - Dominant Digits - Life After Hockey With the largest checklist of retired legends the market has seen in years, a bevy of hard-signed autographs, and an impressive bounty program featuring 1-of-1 hard-signed bounty award cards from eight of the greatest players in the history of the sport, SP Signature Edition Legends will be tough to keep in stock. Collect the massive 451-card Base Set consisting of 300 regular cards, 50 SP cards, 100 serially-#'d All-Time Future Watch Auto cards and one All-Time Future Watch Mystery Bonus card #'d to 199! Keep an eye out for Gold Foil and hard-signed Gold Spectrum Foil Auto parallels of the regular and SP cards! Also collect a number of incredible insert sets. Here is a brief summary of most of the available sets: '97 Legends Signatures: Collect the next 100 cards (AL-161 - AL-260) of this living set. Every card features a hard-signed autograph! Century Legends: This set consists of four subsets - Signatures, Dual Signatures, Triple Signatures and Quad Signatures. The Signatures cards each feature a hard-signed autograph while the rare Dual, Triple and Quad cards - all #'d to 49 or less - boast label autos and incredible pairings! UD Canvas Legends: This pairing of a legendary UD insert set with legendary players will create a buzz among collectors. There is also a hard-signed parallel set that will be coveted by all! Dominant Digits: Some players are so well-known that everyone knows their jersey number. This three-sided die-cut set features these players and their jersey number. Keep an eye out for Gold Foil and hard-signed Gold Foil Auto parallels! Evolve: Each card sports three photos of the player - one from the early years (rookie season, where possible), one from the middle years, and one from the final years (final season, where possible). In addition to the regular set, collect the Gold Foil (#'d to 99) and hard-signed Silver Spectrum Foil Auto (#'d to 35) parallel sets. Behind the Boards: The checklist is comprised of players that have become coaches. Collect all three sets: regular, Gold Foil (#'d to 50) and Silver Spectrum Foil Auto (hard-signed and #'d to 25)! Decagons: A three-sided die-cut set highlighting the decade most associated with each player. Keep an eye out for hard-signed Gold Auto parallels! BOUNTY PROGRAM: THE MISSION Be one of the first 24 to collect and redeem the complete 48-card Profiles bounty set. Every Profiles card will feature a scratch-off code. Every box will contain, on average, at least one of these special cards! BOUNTY AWARDS If you're one of the first 24 to enter all 48 unique codes, you will be awarded the following: 1. The complete 49-card, serially-#'d Profiles - Gold parallel bounty award set. The 49th card in this set features the autograph of a player that is considered by many to be the greatest player of all-time! 2. One randomly-selected Profiles - Black Auto parallel bounty award card. Every card in this set is a 1-of-1 and all but one sports a hard-signed autograph! Redeem all bounty cards - via the scratch-off code - at UpperDeckBounty.com. For more information about the bounty program, visit the site on or after release date. PRODUCT BREAKDOWN: BOUNTY CARDS: Profiles (Tier 1) 1:18 Profiles (Tier 2) 1:36 Profiles (Tier 3) 1:90 Profiles (Tier 4) 1:360 AUTOGRAPH CARDS: '97 Legends Signatures 1:43 Base Set - All-Time Future Watch Autos - Tier 1 (351-390) #'d to 199 Base Set - All-Time Future Watch Autos - Tier 2 (391-435) #'d to 99 Base Set - All-Time Future Watch Autos - Tier 3 (436-450) #'d to 49 Base Set - Gold Spectrum Foil Auto Parallel 1:75 Base Set SP's - Gold Spectrum Foil Auto Parallel 1:250 Behind the Boards - Silver Spectrum Foil Auto Parallel #'d to 25 Century Legends Signatures 1:100 Century Legends Dual Signatures Varied #'ing Century Legends Triple Signatures Varied #'ing Century Legends Quad Signatures Varied #'ing Decagons - Gold Auto Parallel 1:47 Dominant Digits - Gold Foil Auto Parallel 1:250 Evolve - Silver Spectrum Foil Auto Parallel #'d to 35 Life After Hockey - Silver Spectrum Foil Auto Parallel Varied #'ing UD Canvas Legends - Auto Parallel 1:50 NON-AUTO INSERT CARDS: Behind the Boards 1:60 Behind the Boards - Gold Foil Parallel #'d to 50 Decagons 1:36 Dominant Digits 1:6 Dominant Digits - Gold Foil Parallel Varied #'ing Evolve 1:9 Evolve - Gold Foil Parallel #'d to 99 Life After Hockey 1:30 Life After Hockey - Gold Foil Parallel #'d to 2- or 3-Digit Retirement Year UD Canvas Legends 1:5 REGULAR BASE SET CARDS: Base Set (1-300) N/A Base Set - Gold Foil Parallel 1:21 Base Set SP's (301-350) 1:3 Base Set SP's - Gold Foil Parallel 1:42 Base Set - All-Time Future Watch Mystery Bonus (451) #'d to 199 16 Boxes Per Case, 18 Packs Per Box, 5 Cards Per Pack Product Highlights Two Autograph Cards Per Box! 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0.997113	Aichi was home to day nine of the G1 Climax 27 tournament. Another big rematch from earlier this month headlined the show, with Tomohiro Ishii battling Tetsuya Naito in the main event. Here's the rundown: Prelim matches -- - SANADA & BUSHI defeated Michael Elgin & David Finlay when SANADA submitted Finlay with the Skull End. - EVIL & Hiromu Takahashi defeated Katsuya Kitamura & Hirai Kawato when Takahashi submitted Kawato with a Boston crab. - Tama Tonga & Yujiro Takahashi defeated Minoru Suzuki & Taichi when Takahashi pinned Taichi after hitting the Pimp Juice DDT. - Satoshi Kojima & Hiroyoshi Tenzan defeated Kenny Omega & Chase Owens when Kojima pinned Owens with the lariat. - Kazuchika Okada, Toru Yano & Gedo defeated Juice Robinson, Ryusuke Taguchi & Tomoyuki Oka when Yano low blowed Oka and rolled him up. A Block matches -- Togi Makabe defeated Yuji Nagata Nagata controlled this one early, but fell when Makabe started to gain more of an advantage. Nagata sunk in an armbar, but Makabe made it to the ropes. Nagata mounted Makabe at one point and blasted him with punches. He followed that with a back suplex, but Makabe kicked out. They went to the top rope, where Nagata battled Makabe. He fought back hard but ate a knee for his trouble. Makabe took out Nagata again and followed that with a second King Kong knee drop for the win. Good match. With this many losses in the tournament, Yuji Nagata has no chance of winning the G1 Climax. Bad Luck Fale defeated Kota Ibushi Ibushi tried to get the advantage early, but Fale put a stop to it pretty fast, taking him down and working on a bum leg. He added further damage by wrapping the bad leg around the ring post. Fale missed a corner charge, allowing Ibushi to hit a German suplex. He tried for a plancha on the outside, but Fale sidestepped him. Fale instead grabbed Ibushi, then threw him into the crowd and into a bunch of empty seats. Ibushi made it to above floor level, however, and actually managed to unleash a big moonsault on Fale to the outside. Ibushi hit a big dropkick but walked right into a giant clothesline. He tried again, putting Fale in a piledriver position, but instead Fale took him out with a Samoan drop. Fale followed with the Grenade and the Bad Luck Fall for the win. This was a fun match with some cool spots on the outside. Hirooki Goto defeated Zack Sabre Jr. This was very fun while it lasted but felt pretty short. It can best be described as a hot sprint of a match. Sabre’s evolving into one of the best workers in the industry, even beyond just a technical level. Goto controlled the match early until he got caught in an octopus stretch when he turned his back on Sabre the moment Desperado got involved. Sabre grounded him for the vast majority of the match, working the arm and even hitting a penalty kick, but Goto absorbed all the punishment. Sabre put Goto in several bridging pins, though Goto kicked out of all of them. Goto started mustering a comeback, hitting a big lariat, then followed with the GTR for the win. Hiroshi Tanahashi defeated YOSHI-HASHI They had a good match. YOSHI-HASHI always delivers in big situations and this was no different. Wasn’t the best match of either man’s G1, but still a fine bout. Tanahashi controlled early, working on one of YH’s legs. YOSHI-HASHI would fire back with shots, but Tanahashi took him down and applied the cloverleaf. Tanahashi went to do something on the top rope, but YOSHI-HASHI cut him off and hit a powerslam into a flatliner. It became a battle as YOSHI-HASHI started to make a comeback. He hit a running meteora to a sitting Tanahashi and went for the swanton bomb, but Tanahashi avoided it. YOSHI-HASHI followed that with a Karma attempt, but instead Tanahashi countered with a twisting neckbreaker. He hit the slingblade, then followed with the High Fly Flow for the win. Tomohiro Ishii defeated Tetsuya Naito This was great. I think their match in Long Beach was better, but they still had a great back-and-forth match with a lot of drama. After brawling around the outside of the ring, Naito took control in the ring, grinding down Ishii with submission work. Ishii tried to charge into Naito’s corner twice, but failed, then hit a powerslam as Naito came running. Naito went for the satellite DDT, but Ishii instead took him down with a German suplex. He gained an opening after hitting a neckbreaker on Ishii off the top rope. Ishii escaped Gloria, hit a lariat to the back of Naito’s head, then hit a German suplex. Naito hit another satellite DDT. He followed with the Destino, didn’t get it all the way, but tried again for a near fall. Ishii came back by hitting the sliding D, but Naito kicked out. Naito blocked a brainbuster but ate a lariat for his troubles. Ishii then hit another brainbuster for the win.
0.952952	According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American household earns an average of $78,635 a year before taxes and spends over 77% of that on “basic needs.” But studies have shown that regardless of income, budget percentages remain the same across categories. So, how does your household compare? Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 Housing The average American spends roughly 33% of their income on shelter. This can include property rental, mortgage interest, property taxes, maintenance, repairs, and home insurance. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 33% of the average American budget $20,091 Transportation Americans spend an average of 16% of their total income on transportation, including the purchase and upkeep of their vehicle. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 16% of the average American budget $9,761 Food Whether cooking at home or eating out, Americans spend an average of 13% of their income on food. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 13% of the average American budget $7,20 `` Insurance After the “basic needs” are covered, Americans spend an average of 12% of their income on personal insurance and pensions. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 12% of the average American budget $6,831 Healthcare and Health Insurance The average American household spends an average of 8% of their total income on health care and health insurance. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 8% of the average American budget $4,968 Entertainment At the end of the day, Americans still manage to spend an average of 4% of their income on entertainment. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 4% of the average American budget $3,226 Cash Contributions Americans value charitable giving by spending an average of 3% of their income on cash contributions. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 3% of the average American budget $1,888 Apparel Finally, Americans spend 3% of their total income on apparel. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 3% of the average American budget $1,866 The Average American Budget According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American household earns an average of $78,635 a year before taxes and spends over 77% of that on “basic needs.” But studies have shown that regardless of income, budget percentages remain the same across categories. So, how does your household compare? Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 Housing The average American spends roughly 33% of their income on shelter. This can include property rental, mortgage interest, property taxes, maintenance, repairs, and home insurance. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 33% of the average American budget $20,091 Transportation Americans spend an average of 16% of their total income on transportation, including the purchase and upkeep of their vehicle. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 16% of the average American budget $9,761 Food Whether cooking at home or eating out, Americans spend an average of 13% of their income on food. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 13% of the average American budget $7,203 Insurance After the “basic needs” are covered, Americans spend an average of 12% of their income on personal insurance and pensions. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 12% of the average American budget $6,831 Healthcare and Health Insurance The average American household spends an average of 8% of their total income on health care and health insurance. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 8% of the average American budget $4,968 Entertainment At the end of the day, Americans still manage to spend an average of 4% of their income on entertainment. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019 4% of the average American budget $3,226 Cash Contributions Americans value charitable giving by spending an average of 3% of their income on cash contributions. 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0.899749	Elite Mind launches world's first psychometric assessment for mental health - The Business Show 2021 - Getting Britain Back To Business Home Free tickets Exhibitors Exhibitor listings Why Exhibit Sponsorship Partners Testimonials Exhibitor login Speakers What's On Working From Home Live Retrain Expo Franchise Zone Why Attend Webinars The Business Show Networking Masterclasses Businesses For Sale Webinar Archive Connect News & Blogs E-Magazine Newsletter Showguide Show Gallery About Us About Us Visitor Information Privacy Policy Covid-19 Safety Guidelines Job Opportunities Home Free tickets Exhibitors Exhibitor listings Why Exhibit Sponsorship Partners Testimonials Exhibitor login Speakers What's On Working From Home Live Retrain Expo Franchise Zone Why Attend Webinars The Business Show Networking Masterclasses Businesses For Sale Webinar Archive Connect News & Blogs E-Magazine Newsletter Showguide Show Gallery About Us About Us Visitor Information Privacy Policy Covid-19 Safety Guidelines Job Opportunities Free tickets Book a stand SHOW SPONSORS SHOW SPONSORS Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram YouTube Search Free tickets Book a stand Home Free tickets Exhibitors Exhibitor listings Why Exhibit Sponsorship Partners Testimonials Exhibitor login Speakers What's On Working From Home Live Retrain Expo Franchise Zone Why Attend Webinars The Business Show Networking Masterclasses Businesses For Sale Webinar Archive Connect News & Blogs E-Magazine Newsletter Showguide Show Gallery About Us About Us Visitor Information Privacy Policy Covid-19 Safety Guidelines Job Opportunities Blog Library 12 Nov 2021 Elite Mind launches world's first psychometric assessment for mental health Elite Mind What is Elite Mind Wellbeing Assessment? Wellbeing Compass is a psychometric assessment for mental health to assess individual capacity to build and maintain health and wellbeing in a way that is proactive, preventative, actionable and measurable. It looks at 12 areas of life that are proven to have an impact on physical, cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing, forming a strong base for good mental health. Who is it for? It is a tool for organisations looking for ways to support employee wellbeing; for therapists, coaches and holistic health practitioners looking for ways to measure the impact of their interventions on client’s health and wellbeing, and for any individual looking for more insights about the state of their wellbeing and what to do about it. How does it work? You would be given a link to an in-depth assessment that takes around 30-40 min to complete. 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0.999795	I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. I'm a great place for you to tell your story and let your visitors know a little more about you. Vivian Jones - Mayor, Wake Forest Vivian Jones - Mayor, Wake Forest Heather Scott has been the first School Board member during my time as Mayor of Wake Forest who has taken the time to build a stronger relationship between the WCPSS schools and our town. She knows how important it is to listen to our thoughts and work together. Wake County - North Carolina Association of Educators "The work these candidates are doing to strengthen our communities and ensure that every child receives a quality public education is to be commended. An endorsement by Wake NCAE lets voters know that we value the candidates’ commitment to creating conditions that both allow public school communities to thrive and nurture the learning environments Wake County’s children and citizens deserve." -Kristen Beller, Wake NCAE President Wake County - North Carolina Association of Educators James Roberson - Mayor, Knightdale As Mayor of Knightdale, I greatly value the importance of a public school system to support our business community. We are one of the fastest growing towns in North Carolina and I am thankful that Heather shares our vision. She is hard-working and cares so deeply our schools - which she demonstrates by always being present at our events and taking the time to listen. James Roberson - Mayor, Knightdale The News & Observer Robert S. Matheny - Mayor, Zebulon Zebulon is growing, and we are proud of the way our community supports each other. As "The Town of Friendly People, I appreciate that Heather has regularly been involved in our schools and recognize how much she cares. I also appreciate that she works hard to make sure we stay connected with others and that we continue to grow together. Robert S. Matheny - Mayor, Zebulon Ronnie Currin - Mayor, Rolesville Ronnie Currin - Mayor, Rolesville Wake County Voter Education Coalition Frank Eagles - Former Mayor, Rolesville During my time as Mayor of Rolesville, I valued education just as much - if not more - than many of the other issues that our rapidly-growing town was facing. Heather shares that value and knows how important it is to have strong schools in our community. Since I've retired, I have been focusing even more to address food security in Wake County, and Heather was there to help right away. She's always there whenever we need her. Frank Eagles - Former Mayor, Rolesville Bridget Wall-Lennon - Wake Forest Commissioner Bridget Wall-Lennon - Wake Forest Commission Adam Wright - Wake Forest Commissioner One of the reasons I ran for Town Commissioner was to be a voice for people who felt unheard. I listened to thousands of people on the campaign trail, and I serve with that same intention on the Board of Commissioners. Every time I have talked to Heather Scott about our town - from growth to partnerships - I appreciate how much she listens. We have been able to have productive conversations to help with planning, and I appreciate how hard she works. Adam Wright - Wake Forest Commission Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association Ben McDonald - Knightdale Town Council I'm thrilled to support Heather Scott for re-election to the Wake County School Board. Heather has been a tireless advocate for public schools in Knightdale and all of District 1. She takes the time to get to know the communities that she represents. Most importantly Heather truly believes in the mission of public schools and she understands where we've been and where we need to go as a school system. With public education up against so many competing interests that seek to tear it down the importance of having school leaders who understand the mission and who walk the talk has never been more important than right now! Ben McDonald - Knightdale Town Council Sig Hutchinson - Wake County Commission Sig Hutchinson - Wake County Commission Greg Ford - Chair, Wake County Commission Greg Ford - Chair, Wake County Commission Matt Calabria - Wake County Commission Heather Scott is the kind of leader we need on the Wake County School Board. In her time on the Board, Heather has demonstrated a commitment to service, a thoughtful approach to complex issues, and a genuine passion for helping folks from all walks of life. She has been a great advocate for our children, and I am proud to endorse her for reelection to the School Board. Matt Calabria - Wake County Commission Terence Everitt - North Carolina House District 35 Representative Terence Everitt - North Carolina House of Representatives, District 35 Susan Flower - Resident, Rolesville Heather Scott works tirelessly for the students of Wake County. She brings the knowledge and training of an educator and the passion and experience of a parent to the Wake County Board of Education. She knows the issues facing the school district and looks for creative and fair ways to get things done. It is an honor to endorse Heather for a second term on the Wake County Board of Education. Wake County Democratic Party Indy Weekly (2018) “We’re endorsing Scott, who’s spent the last two decades teaching music education. But Scott, who has two kids in public schools, including one involved in the 504 program that accommodates students with disabilities, impressed us with her deep knowledge of issues like racial disparities in suspensions and the problems associated with the school assignment process. Scott has our vote.” Thomas Hunter - Superintendent, Greensburg Community Schools (2018) Endorsement for Heather Scott It is my pleasure as Superintendent of Greensburg Schools in Greensburg, Indiana to endorse Mrs. Scott for a school board position. Although it has been many years since she taught band in our school district she is still remembered for her attitude and vibrant spirit with students. She was a first year band director at a junior high school and handled the job with great ability. She had an effective way of instructing and built very positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Her teaching experience and relationship building skills should lend themselves to helping her become an outstanding school board member. I would highly endorse her for a school board position. Thomas Hunter, Superintendent Greensburg Community Schools Greensburg, Indiana July 20, 2018 Former Principal, Bishop Noll Institute (2018) It is my pleasure to endorse Heather Scott for the Wake County School Board. As a long time school administrator, I am fully confident that she will be a board member who makes a difference in the lives of students. As her former principal, I can attest to the transformational experience students had in her classroom. Heather inherited a failing music program in both vocal and instrumental performance. It did not take long for the program to experience a renaissance under her leadership. She mentored students and challenged them to stretch and grow in her classroom. She supported them to reach the goals she set and they happily worked hard to achieve them. I have no doubt that she will raise the bar of excellence for all students in Wake County. She understands what it takes to be a successful educator and will do all she can to support teachers and administrators to be the best they can be and making Wake County a school district to be emulated. Scott D. Fech, Ph.D. Former Principal, Bishop Noll Institute Andrea Peet - Founder, Team Drea Foundation (2018) I am proud to endorse my friend, Heather Scott. for the Wake Co BoE. Students, parents, teachers, and administrators would be incredibly fortunate to gain someone as smart, fair, and compassionate as Heather to guide our public school system. I know she will bring the same commitment to this position as she does as a volunteer for the Team Drea Foundation for ALS research that I run. Please help spread the word and vote for Heather!
0.938877	A network planner needs to optimize the various electrical and optical parameters to ensure smooth operations of a wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) network. Whether the network topology is that of a point-to-point link, a ring, or a mesh, system design inherently can be considered to be of two separate parts: optical system design and electrical or higher-layer system design. To the networking world, the optical layer (WDM layer) appears as a barren physical layer whose function is to transport raw bits at a high bit rate with negligible loss. Most conventional network layer planners do not care about the heuristics of the optical layer. However, such lapses can often be catastrophic. Until the bit rate and the transmission distance is under some bounded constraint (for example, small networks), it is often not important to consider the optical parameters. However, as the bit rate increases and transmission length increases, these optical parameters have the capability of playing truant in the network. A network planner must consider the affecting parameters and build a network that accommodates the impairments caused by the optical parameters. This chapter explores some of the design constraints involved in the WDM network design. Consider an optical signal as a slowly varying signal of amplitude A (τ, t) (function of distance 'τ' and time 't'), on which various parameters are acting at all times. An optical signal, as discussed in Chapter 1, "Introduction to Optical Networking," propagates through a silica fiber with propagation constant β, whose value is obtained from the solution of the basic wave equations. Further, this optical signal is subjected to attenuation, which by virtue of itself, is a property of the propagating medium—silica fiber in this case. Attenuation in a fiber is characterized by the attenuation constant α, which gives the loss (in dB) per traveled km. Why is attenuation parameter important? First, common thinking says that if the total accumulated attenuation is greater than the signal input launch power Pin, a signal will not exist at the receiving end. This, although colloquial, is an important issue for verifying signal reception at the receiving end of a communication channel. Second, for optical communication to happen, a receiver (essentially a photodetector, either a PIN or APD type) needs a minimum amount of power to distinguish the 0s and 1s from the raw input optical signal. The minimum power requirement of the receiver is called the receiver sensitivity, R, and is covered in Chapter 2, "Networking with DWDM-1." Here, we must ensure that the transmit power is high enough so that it can maintain signal power > R at the receiver end, despite the attenuation along the transmission line. That does not mean that if we increase the transmit power to a high level, we can send bits across great distances. High input power also is a breeding ground for impairments (nonlinearities such as cross-phase modulation [XPM], self-phase modulation [SPM], four-wave mixing [FWM] and so on). In addition, an upper limit exists for every receiver (APD type or PIN type) for receiving optical power. This is given by the dynamic range of the receiver, and it sets the maximum and minimum power range for the receiver to function. For example, –7 dBm to –28 dBm is a typical dynamic range of a receiver. Therefore, the maximum input power that we can launch into the fiber is limited. This also limits the maximum transmission distance, L. If PinMax is the maximum input power, the transmission distance is L, and Pr is the minimum receiver power; then Equation 4-1 shows the maximum input power that can be sent into the fiber and Equation 4-2 shows the maximum transmission distance. Equation 4-1 Equation 4-2 NOTE The optical power at the receiver end has to be within the dynamic range of the receiver; otherwise, it damages the receiver (if it exceeds the maximum value) or the receiver cannot differentiate between 1s and 0s if the power level is less than the minimum value. For an input power of +5 dB and a receiver sensitivity of –20 dBm at 1550 nm, the maximum transmission distance without amplification is shown in the following equation. (Assume α = 0.2 dB/km at 1550 nm. We usually get α from the manufacture's spec.) (Here we neglected all other losses.) Further in the preceding calculation, we have neglected dispersion, fiber nonlinearities, polarization, spectral broadening, chirp (source broadening), fiber plant losses (connecters, splices, and aging factors), and so on. If we consider these effects, then the maximum length is reduced further. How can we then have ultra long-haul intercontinental systems? By placing repeaters in cascade, we can enhance the transmission distance. Two kinds of repeaters exist: opto-electro-opto (OEO) electrical repeaters that detect, reshape, retime, and retransmit (3R) the signal (channel-by-channel), and the fiber amplifiers (1R)(doped fiber, Raman, and SOA) that boost the signal power level (no reshape and no retiming) entirely in the optical domain. A third technique also exists: reshape and reamplify (2R) regeneration. This technique is gaining in popularity due to its protocol independence. This book discussed 2R in Chapter 2, so it is not necessary to consider it here from a design perspective because it proposes a generic alternative to the other design schemes. Electrical repeaters have an advantage in that they can completely relaunch the signal by regenerating and further retransmitting it due to opto-electronic conversion and regeneration. To do so, the composite WDM signal needs to be fully demultiplexed, which is neither cost effective nor efficient. Optical amplifiers alleviate that problem by amplifying all the channels together completely in the optical domain; therefore, optical amplifiers can enhance the transmission distance. So, does that mean that optical amplifiers can increase the amplifying distance as much as they wants? Not really! Amplifiers come at a price and induct a trade off; they enhance the signal power level, but at the same time, they add their own complement of noise. This noise is amplified spontaneous emission (ASE), which was introduced in Chapter 3, "Networking with DWDM -2." Please refer to Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Single Stage Amplifier and Noise Associated with Signal The noise is random in nature, and it is accumulated at each amplification stage. Refer to Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2 Noise Accumulation Resulting from Multistage Amplification Amplifier noise is a severe problem in system design. A figure of merit here is the optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) requirement of the system. The OSNR specifies the ratio of the net signal power to the net noise power. It is a ratio of two powers; therefore, if a signal and noise are both amplified, system OSNR still tells the quality of the signal by calculating this ratio. System design based on OSNR is an important fundamental design tool. NOTE OSNR is not just limited to optical amplifier-based networks. Other active and passive devices can also add noise and create an OSNR-limited system design problem. Active devices such as lasers and amplifiers add noise. Passive devices such as taps and the fiber can add components of noise. In the calculation of system design, optical amplifier noise is considered the predominant source for OSNR penalty and degradation. That does not imply unimportance to other sources of OSNR penalty. Figures 4-1 and 4-2 shows the effect of noise on signal as the signal and noise pass through the amplifiers. Dispersion, mentioned in Chapter 1, causes pulse spreading. The most important form of dispersion is group velocity dispersion (GVD). Group velocity is inversely proportional to the rate of change of propagation constant β with respect to frequency. Isn't β a constant? Not really! β actually (indirectly) depends on γ, the nonlinear coefficient, and P, the power of the signal. β further depends on the group index, which in turn depends on the GVD parameters. Therefore, dispersion causes severe pulse spreading and leads to intersymbol interference (ISI). The GVD parameter β2 is the second order differential of the β with respect to change in optical frequency-omega. Techniques are available to compensate dispersion. Note here that the dispersion discussed so far (GVD) is called chromatic dispersion as opposed to other forms of dispersion, such as polarization mode dispersion, or PMD. (PMD is discussed from a design point of view in Chapter 5, "WDM Network Design -2".) Dispersion flattened or shifted fibers are an example. Dispersion shifted fibers (DSFs) have the zero-dispersion wavelength shifted into the operating band. Further dispersion-compensating fibers can be placed at strategic locations in a network so that we can reshape the broadened pulse as desired. Yet another technique is to use fine fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs)-based dispersion compensators. The question still remains: In a network, where do we place the dispersion compensators? Dispersion compensation is needed only for signals above a certain bit rate. Another design issue is polarization. Assuming fibers to be polarization preserving is not a good idea. Different polarization states create different levels of PMD. PMD compensation and placement is yet another strong issue at high bit rate signals. Last but not least, we need to consider fiber nonlinearities. Self-phase modulation and cross phase modulation are two common coupling problems. FWM, stimulated Raman scattering (SRS), and stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) are also high bit rate, high power issues. A system design can be optimized by considering these effects in a strategic manner. The sections that follow consider several steps that need to be considered in an ideal system design case. Initially, let's assume a point-to-point link and then specifically look at ring and mesh networks in Chapter 5. Page 1 of 14 Next > + Share This 🔖 Save To Your Account InformIT Promotional Mailings & Special Offers ⚠ I would like to receive exclusive offers and hear about products from InformIT and its family of brands. I can unsubscribe at any time. 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0.989785	On July 24, 2021, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi jointly met the press in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, and answered how China and Pakistan will respond to the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan and its spillover effects. Wang Yi said that the Afghan situation has come to a crucial juncture. Without eliminating terrorism or bringing peace to Afghanistan, the U.S. suddenly withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, which has resulted in a new security black hole. Obviously, this act is irresponsible. However, crises and challenges coexist with opportunities. After the withdrawal of foreign military forces from Afghanistan, the Afghan people will have the chance to hold the destiny of their own country and nation in their own hands. Wang Yi emphasized that as Afghanistan's neighbors, China and Pakistan are directly impacted by the Afghan situation. It is necessary for the two countries to strengthen cooperation and respond to changes. This is one important agenda during Qureshi's visit to China. After in-depth communication, we decide to launch joint actions from the following five aspects. First, we will make every effort to pursue peace, give top priority to avoiding the spread of war, and prevent Afghanistan from spiralling into a full-scale civil war. Second, we will actively promote peace through talks, advance effective intra-Afghan talks, and take substantive steps towards political reconciliation and building a broad-based and inclusive political framework. Third, we will work together to combat terrorism and push all major forces in Afghanistan to draw a clear line against terrorism, firmly combat the East Turkestan Islamic Movement and other terrorist forces, and resolutely stop Afghanistan from becoming a hotbed of terrorism. Fourth, we will promote coordination and cooperation among Afghanistan's neighboring countries, explore the building of Afghanistan-related cooperation platforms, and help Afghanistan achieve peaceful reconstruction and live in amity with all its neighbors. Fifth, we will pool the strengths of the international community, urge the United States to earnestly fulfill its responsibilities for the peace and reconstruction of Afghanistan, promote the coordination of all Afghanistan-related regional and multilateral mechanisms, and work together for lasting peace and stability of Afghanistan. Appendix： Suggest to a friend： Print Related News： Wang Yi Talks about Terrorist Attack in Dasu: Find out the Truth, Punish Perpetrators and Prevent Similar Incidents from Happening Again (2021-07-25) Wang Yi Holds Talks with Maltese Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo (2021-07-23) Wang Yi and Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs Augusto Santos Silva Hold First Round of China-Portugal Strategic Dialogue at the Foreign Ministers' Level (2021-07-22) Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune Meets with Wang Yi (2021-07-20) Wang Yi Holds Talks with Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra (2021-07-20) Wang Yi: China Always Breathes the Same Air, and Shares Common Destiny with Developing Countries (2021-07-20)
0.956961	President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats formally unveiled updated bill text for his administration's "Build Back Better" agenda, which in recent iterations has begun to narrow in scope as key members of Congress have pressured the White House to lower top-line spending from the previous $3.5 trillion budget plan. As a result, top priorities within the higher education sector have seen a significant scaling down, or in some cases have been eliminated from the drafted package entirely. The proposal, subject to the reconciliation process that requires nearly all congressional Democrats to pass, has been subject to breakneck negotiations in recent weeks and is getting closer to its final form. Currently the White House is touting $40 billion in higher education investments, down from the $111 billion previously slated for the sector. Even at this lower amount, $40 billion would be a historic one-time investment in higher education that would expand Pell Grants for students attending public and nonprofit schools, make students enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Title IV eligible, and make several other changes to the student aid programs. NASFAA President Justin Draeger issued the following statement after the framework's release: "We applaud Congress and the Biden administration for proposing these historic investments in higher education that will help millions of students pay for their educational expenses, complete their postsecondary programs, and contribute to our country's economic recovery." "Granting federal student aid eligibility to students with DACA status is a significant step forward for students who were brought to this country by no choice of their own, have been educated in the same K-12 educational system as other Americans, and wish to continue their education at the postsecondary level. This makes good economic and moral sense." "While a $550 increase to the maximum Pell Grant is a welcome upfront investment toward making college more affordable for low-income students, we are concerned to see these funds parceled out by institutional sector, which will add new complexity to a financial aid system on the verge of much-needed simplification. The best place to address concerns about institutional quality at some proprietary institutions should be in the institutional eligibility and accountability provisions in the Higher Education Act, not by making programmatic changes that add complexities to students." "We welcome these proposed investments and will continue to work with the administration and Congress to make these proposals a reality." Programmatic Changes in Scaled Down Spending Bill Pell gets an increase: The bill includes funding to increase the maximum Pell Grant by $550 for students enrolled at public and non-profit institutions from 2022-23 through 2025-26. This is a slightly larger increase than the $500 boost included in the text first introduced in September, though much less than the increase of up to $1,400 initially pledged by the White House. The exclusion of proprietary institutions from the $550 increase means that students would have a different Pell Grant award at a proprietary institution than at a public or nonprofit institution. Title IV eligibility extended to DACA students: Individuals enrolled in DACA would be eligible for Title IV aid. Taxability of Pell eliminated: Pell Grants would be excluded from gross income in the Internal Revenue Code, and therefore would no longer be taxable. Means-tested benefits recipients and automatic -$1,500 Student Aid Index: When the FAFSA simplification changes included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 are fully implemented in 2024-25, and through the 2029-30 year, means-tested benefits recipients will automatically receive a -$1,500 Student Aid Index (SAI). Phase-out of excise tax on investment income of private institutions: The amount of excise tax would be reduced for private institutions by a percentage that accounts for the amount of qualified financial aid awarded by the institutions compared to tuition and fee charges. To qualify, an institution must provide a publicly available report to the Department of Education (ED) detailing the average amount of federal student loans borrowed by its students, disaggregated by student categories. Completion grants scaled down: In the White House's initial proposal there was a large new grant program to strengthen student retention and college completion efforts. Although the college completion grants remain in the legislation introduced Thursday, the proposal allocates just $500 million in funding for the program, significantly less than the $9 billion included in House Democrats' initial reconciliation proposal. HBCU, TCU, & MSI Investment Increased: House Democrats' initial proposal included approximately $1.5 billion in institutional aid and $2 billion for research and development infrastructure at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and minority-serving institutions (MSIs), in addition to a program that would have provided tuition assistance to low-income students attending public and four-year nonprofit HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs with undergraduate student bodies consisting of at least 35% low-income students. The new proposal instead includes $6 billion for HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs to award need-based financial aid to low-income students (including emergency financial aid grants), as well as an additional $3 billion to improve research and development infrastructure at these institutions. Free community college funding eliminated: Due to disagreements, the initial free community college language was eliminated from the bill. Though Biden has pledged that he will still advocate for such a policy, inclusion of such a proposal in legislation that is subject to the Senate filibuster would prove challenging, especially since support couldn't be mustered through reconciliation's simple majority vote threshold. Biden Officials Tout New Framework Following the bill text's unveiling, ED Under Secretary James Kvaal gave remarks at an event hosted by New America and spoke about the latest iteration of the bill. He also used his time to reiterate what Biden considers to be ED's most pressing challenges ahead for higher education: the impact of the pandemic on student enrollment, the growing student loan crisis, and equity in higher education outcomes. On the Build Back Better proposal, Kvaal praised the inclusion of an increase to the maximum Pell Grant, which he said serves as an upfront investment to make college more affordable for students. "We think this increase in maximum Pell Grant is particularly important because it'll help students cover much more of their living expenses," Kvaal said of the $550 increase. "We also want to make sure that we're connecting students with other services that will help them complete their education like broadband and nutrition assistance." The wide-ranging discussion focused on potential federal investments to higher education and how they could benefit low- and moderate-income students. In the conversation, Kvaal indicated that ED would be unveiling more details concerning its consumer protection agenda and also highlighted the pathway forward on its regulatory agenda that will focus on loan affordability and ensuring that available benefits reach borrowers in need. Moderators at the New America event also focused on the newly unveiled legislative text for Build Back Better. With the legislative text being only an hour old at the point of conversation, Kvaal stressed that there was more work to do when it comes to the legislation at hand. "We look forward to Congress getting a bill to the president's desk so we can start on bringing all this work to bear," Kvaal said. "I know this is not the end of the road. The president will keep working very hard for the rest of his term to build on this progress." While it is unlikely for more policies to be tacked onto the current reconciliation package, Kvaal indicated that the administration will look toward other opportunities to implement higher education campaign promises, especially the free community college proposal. "The president is around for at least three more years, hopefully longer, and so we're going to have other opportunities to push our agenda on Capitol Hill," Kvaal said. "I know how important community college — free community college — is to him personally, and I know he's going to keep fighting about it." As the reconciliation bill begins to take its final form, congressional Democrats will continue to spar over a host of policy riders aiming to get ushered to enactment through this fast-tracked legislative process. However, any single member of the Democratic caucus in the Senate could block enactment of finalized legislation. Stay tuned to Today's News for the latest developments concerning this spending package. Publication Date: 10/28/2021 David S \| 10/29/2021 9:47:55 AM I know that we're not supposed to look a gift horse in the mouth, but I feel as though this was an opportunity to do so much more...free community college and #DoublePell would have been transformative for millions of students. Some level of loan cancellation and the elimination of negative amortization in loan repayment, along with implementing a maximum age at which no more payments need to be made...would have helped so many get back on their feet. Instead we get some nice but imperfect things, much of it still tweaking the margins. And all because Joe Manchin - who did not get 81 million votes last November - is afraid he won't be re-elected if his constituents see him too closely aligned with the Progressive Caucus. The fight continues...and while I'm glad to fight, it shouldn't be a fight. An investment in college affordability helps every single American. Parker C \| 10/29/2021 8:58:47 AM Very glad to see Justin push congress to keep the Pell Grant funding equal among all types of institutions. The current proposal adds unnecessary complexity to financial aid awards. You must be logged in to comment on this page. Comments Disclaimer: NASFAA welcomes and encourages readers to comment and engage in respectful conversation about the content posted here. We value thoughtful, polite, and concise comments that reflect a variety of views. Comments are not moderated by NASFAA but are reviewed periodically by staff. Users should not expect real-time responses from NASFAA. To learn more, please view NASFAA’s complete Comments Policy. 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0.995549	Trending Coronavirus Live Blog Booster Shots The Food Guy COVID Vaccine for Kids Unclaimed Money NBC LX Race in Chicago Reopening Illinois Making a Difference Awards Expand CEO CBS Denies Former CEO Les Moonves $120 Million Severance A lawyer for Moonves rejected the decision as "baseless" By Alexandra Olson • Published December 17, 2018 • Updated on December 17, 2018 at 11:50 pm CBS announced Monday that former CEO Les Moonves will not receive his $120 million severance package after the board of directors concluded he violated company policy and was uncooperative with an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. The decision, which came after a five-month outside investigation, capped the downfall of one of television's most influential figures, the biggest entertainment powerbroker to see his career derailed amid the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct. A lawyer for Moonves said the board's conclusion "are without merit" but did not say whether the former CEO would challenge it in arbitration. Moonves was ousted in September after allegations from women who said he subjected them to mistreatment including forced oral sex, groping and retaliation if they resisted. "This is an important reminder that harassment happens everywhere, and that in this moment, even someone who has been perceived as untouchable will be held accountable," said Fatima Goss Graves, a co-founder of the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund, which provides legal assistance to victims of assault, harassment or abuse. "I hope other corporations are learning that lesson." New York-based CBS Corp. said at the time of Moonves' departure that it had set aside $120 million in severance for him but warned that he would not get the money if the board concluded it had cause to terminate him. "We have determined that there are grounds to terminate for cause, including his willful and material misfeasance, violation of company policies and breach of his employment contract, as well as his willful failure to cooperate fully with the company's investigation," the CBS said in a statement. U.S. & World Michigan 23 hours ago Parents of Michigan School Shooting Suspect Arrested in Detroit, Police Say US-Russia relations 12 hours ago US Intelligence Finds Russia Planning Ukraine Offensive The board did not provide details. Earlier this month, The New York Times said a draft report from the outside investigation found that Moonves deleted numerous text messages and was "evasive and untruthful at times." Andrew Levander, an attorney for Moonves, said his client "vehemently denies any non-consensual sexual relations and cooperated extensively and fully with investigators." "Consistent with the pattern of leaks that have permeated this 'process,' the press was informed of these baseless conclusions before Mr. Moonves, further damaging his name, reputation, career and legacy," Levander said. Moonves had been widely admired for turning around the fortunes of CBS when he took over as entertainment chief in 1995 with hits as "Two and a Half Men" and "Survivor." He was also one of the highest-paid executives in the nation, making about $70 million in each of the past two years. Attorney Gloria Allred, who represents four women who have accused Moonves of misconduct, called on CBS to publicly release the details of the investigators' findings and compensate those with provable misconduct claims. "The public has a right to know who at CBS was aware of Mr. Moonves' alleged misconduct and when they knew of it," said Allred, whose clients all spoke to the investigators. "Instead of keeping this money and rewarding their corporation for Mr. Moonves' alleged misconduct, they should share these many millions with those who can prove that they are victims." Three major figures at CBS have lost their jobs over misconduct allegations: Moonves, "60 Minutes" top executive Jeff Fager, and news anchor Charlie Rose. Last week, CBS acknowledged that it reached a $9.5 million confidential settlement last year with actress Eliza Dushku, who said she was written off the show "Bull" in March 2017 after complaining about on-set sexual comments from its star, Michael Weatherly. The board said the investigation, which was conducted by two outside law firms, "concluded that harassment and retaliation are not pervasive at CBS." Still, the board said investigators "learned of past incidents of improper and unprofessional conduct" and that CBS has not placed a "high institutional priority on preventing harassment and retaliation." The 11-member board, which includes six new members who came aboard during a shake-up following Moonves' ouster, said it has "already begun to take robust steps to improve the working environment for all employees." In a move criticized by women's rights activists, CBS had previously said Moonves would stay on as an adviser for up to two years, providing him with office and security services. The board did not say whether that decision remained in effect. CBS declined to comment beyond its statement. Last week, the CBS revealed a list of 18 women's rights organizations that would receive $20 million donations with funds the company had previously said would be deducted from Moonves' severance. The groups, which included Time's Up, praised the donations but called on CBS to publicly disclose the results of the Moonves investigation. It was unclear if CBS would do so. 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0.999476	We call on Aung San Suu Kyi to meet the Rohingya personally in Rakhine state as well as in Cox’s Bazar to talk to those who have fled, as well as those who have stayed, as she says the Myanmar Government is interested in doing. UN rights experts A month on from counter-terror operations following attacks on police outposts in Myanmar’s Rakhine province, seven United Nations rights experts have called on the Government to stop all violence against the minority Muslim Rohingya community as well as on the global community to “go beyond” statements and take action to save them. “There have been credible allegations of serious human rights violations and abuses committed against the Rohingya, including extrajudicial killings, excessive use of force, torture and ill-treatment, sexual and gender-based violence, and forced displacement, as well as the burning and destruction of over 200 Rohingya villages and tens of thousands of homes,” said the experts (see end for list) in a news release issued yesterday by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). In the news release, the experts, including the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, recalled the briefing last week by State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, in which she urged the international community to learn along with the country’s Government, the possible reasons behind the current exodus from Myanmar to Bangladesh. “No one chooses, especially not in the hundreds of thousands, to leave their homes and ancestral land, no matter how poor the conditions, to flee to a strange land to live under plastic sheets and in dire circumstances except in life-threatening situations,” stressed the experts. According to estimates, more than 430,000 people have crossed into Bangladesh since the violence erupted. Further in the release, the experts also called on Myanmar authorities to ensure unfettered access to humanitarians to the affected locations and displaced people as well as for rights monitors, including the Human Rights Council Fact-Finding Mission for an independent and impartial assessment of the situation on the ground. They further urged the state Counsellor to personally meet the Rohingya. Concluding the news release, the rights experts also called on UN Member States to “go beyond statements and start taking concrete action” to stop the military and security forces from what they noted “accomplishing their so-called ‘unfinished business’ of getting rid of the Rohingya minority from Rakhine state.” Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis across the border, in Bangladesh continues to worsen by the day. This is a summary of the news: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=57747#.Wct0WtihXIU UNHCR.rohingya “ UN rights experts urge Member States to ‘go beyond statements,’ take action to help Rohingya ” Share to Tags RohingyaRohingya MuslimsMyanmarminorityviolationhuman rightsHuman Rights ViolationsRefugeesOHCHRSTATEMENT Related Contents UN report details 'devastating cruelty' against Rohingya population in Myanmar's Rakhine province Rohingya Muslims ,Rohingya ,OHCHR ,Human Rights Violations ,human rights ,Myanmar Bangladesh pushes on with Rohingya island plan Rohingya ,Rohingya Muslims ,human rights ,Human Rights Violations ,Refugees Myanmar: Ethnic minorities face range of violations including war crimes in northern conflict Myanmar ,human rights ,Human Rights Violations ,minority ,violation Myanmar: New landmine blasts point to deliberate targeting of Rohingya Myanmar ,Rohingya ,human rights ,Human Rights Violations ,Refugees UN scaling up assistance as number of Rohingya refugees grows to over 400,000 Myanmar ,Rohingya ,Refugees ,human rights ,Human Rights Violations Stay Tuned Join Remove Module : All News Pages Blog Products Sign Up button footer TehranGeneva Tehran info Organization for Defending Victims of Violence No. 1, Mirsarabi Alley, North Felestin St., Keshavarz Blvd., Valiasr Sq., Tehran - Iran POBbox: 14155/5957
0.999207	Discussion Florida National University Research Assignment #2 Purpose The student will read and understand the different emerging / reemerging infectiou - Paper Mint Writers Home About Us Services Testimonials Contact Us Menu Home About Us Services Testimonials Contact Us Chat Now Sign In Order Now Home About Us Services Testimonials Contact Us Menu Home About Us Services Testimonials Contact Us Order Discussion Florida National University Research Assignment #2 Purpose The student will read and understand the different emerging / reemerging infectiou Discussion Florida National University Research Assignment #2 Purpose The student will read and understand the different emerging / reemerging infectious diseases discussed in the textbook (chapter 15) and will choose one to develop this project. The student will follow the given questions (1 through 12) that will serve as a guide for this project. Also, the student will explain key concepts and search and evaluate literature relevant to the topic / evidence of literature that supports arguments. Topics: Choose any of the recent emerging / reemerging infectious disease discussed in your textbook (chapter 15) (for example: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS – 2002-2003), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)- 2015-2018), Avian influenza, H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) Pandemic – 2009-2010, Novel Avian influenza A (H7N9) Virus 2013-2017, West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, Escherichia Coli, Tuberculosis, Ebola virus disease, Zika virus disease). General directions 1. You will submit one (1) paper as part of this assignment (individual assignment). 2. Your research paper must follow APA format according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (7th ed.). Include a title page and reference page per 7th edition APA guidelines. 3. The research paper should be minimum of 3 pages (not including the title or reference pages) – maximum of 6 pages (not including the title or reference pages), double spaced, Times New Roman, Size 12, and 5 references related to the topic (3 must be peer-reviewed journal articles). Research Paper 4. Include the following components in your research paper: 1. Title Page 2. Introduction (general) 3. Introduction of the disease / problem 4. Mention signs and symptoms of the disease. How do you diagnose this infectious disease? 5. Outline the factors that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious diseases 6. How would you prevent similar occurrence? Mention the goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection Control Guidelines. 7. Is there a CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease? 8. What is your thought about emerging antibiotic -resistant microorganisms? 9. What is your role as a community health nurse? 10. Mention research studies (at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles) that validate the information presented through your paper. 11. Conclusion 12. References Page 5. All Florida National University policies related to plagiarism must be observed. Directions and Grading Criteria: Research paper #2 Category Points Description Introduction (general) 5 The introduction must be clear and concise and be inclusive of brief summary of the intent of your paper. Introduction of the disease / problem 5 1. Fully describe the disease / problem you are addressing (explain most recent outbreak – answer the questions where, when, how, consequences). Signs and symptoms and diagnosis of the disease 10 Describe signs and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it (diagnostic tests). Contributing Factors 10 Mention and explain factors that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease. Goals of Health People 2020 / Prevention and Control of Disease 10 2. Mention the goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control recommendation / guidelines. 3. CDC Response 10 Mention and describe the CDC priority for public health response to this specific infectious disease. Emerging Antibiotic -Resistant Microorganisms 10 Identify antimicrobial-resistant threats in the United States (support your answer with evidence-based research literature (no more than 7 years old). Describe your thought about emerging antibiotic -resistant microorganisms. 4. Community Health Nurse’s Role 10 Describe your role as a community health nurse. Integrate community-level intervention(s) / program (s). Explain its importance. 5. Research studies 15 Mention research studies (at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles) that validate the information presented through your paper. Conclusion 5 Summarize the key points you made within your paper. Avoid introducing any new information in this section. APA formatting, scholarly writing 10 Follow APA 7th Ed. formatting guidelines. Present a scholarly paper without grammatical or sentence structure errors, spelling errors, etc. Total 100 A quality paper will exceed all of the above requirements. Grading Rubric: Research Paper #2 Assignment Criteria A Outstanding or highest level of performance B Very good or high level of performance C Competent or satisfactory level of performance F Poor or failing or unsatisfactory level of performance Introduction 5 points Introduction is clearly conveyed and summarizes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included. 5 points Introduction is conveyed and outlines the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included. 4 points Introduction includes the primary intent of the paper. A formal purpose statement is included. 3 points Introduction is vague and/or not included. The primary intent of the paper is not conveyed. There is no purpose statement included; purpose is unclear. 0-2 points Introduction of the disease / problem 5 points The disease / problem being addressed is fully described (most recent outbreak is fully explained – answering the questions where, when, how, consequences). Includes strong support of scholarly evidence. 5 points The disease / problem being addressed is partially described (explain most recent outbreak – answer the questions where, when, how, consequences. Includes support of evidence. 4 points The disease / problem being addressed is partially described (partially explain most recent outbreak – answer the questions where, when, how, consequences. Includes support of evidence. 3 points The disease / problem being addressed is unclear or difficult to ascertain. The answer to questions where, when, how, consequences) is unclear or incomplete. Does not include support of evidence. 0-2 points Signs & symptoms / Diagnosis of the disease 10 points Signs and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it (diagnostic tests) are fully describe 8-10 points Signs and symptoms of the disease and / or how to diagnose it (diagnostic tests) are partially describe 6-7 points Signs and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it (diagnostic tests) are partially describe 4-5 points Signs and symptoms of the disease as well as how to diagnose it (diagnostic tests) are unclear or difficult to ascertain 0-3 points Contributing Factors 10 points Mention and explain in details factors (at least 3) that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease 8-10 points Mention and explain in details factors (at least 2) that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease 6-7 points Mention and explain factors (at least 2) that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease 4-5 points Fails to mention / explain factors (or explain only 1) that may have contributed to the emergence or reemergence of this infectious disease. Information is unclear or difficult to ascertain 0-3 points Goals of Healthy People 2020 / Prevention and Control of Disease 10 points Provides a detailed description of goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control recommendation / guidelines. 8-10 points Generally, provides description of goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control recommendation / guidelines. 6-7 points Provides partial description of goals of Healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control recommendation / guidelines. 4-5 points Fails to provide goals/ description of healthy People 2020 to reduce this infection / Prevention and control of the disease / Infection control recommendation / guidelines. Information is unclear or difficult to ascertain 0-3 points 6. 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0.998362	Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct. Unknown Age of onset Infancy ICD-10 I47.1 Inheritance Read more empty Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype X-linked dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome. X-linked recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy. Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors. Not applicable Categories Heart Diseases Summary The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Orpha Number: 3282 Definition Multifocal atrial tachycardia is a rare supraventricular arrhythmia in neonates and young infants that is characterized by multiple P waves with varying P wave morphology and is usually asymptomatic. Epidemiology It is a very rare condition occurring in around 1 per 150,000 live births. Clinical description 'The disease mainly affects newborn infants (or those younger than 6 months of age) with a normal heart and no other underlying illness. Most infants are asymptomatic but some may show shortness of breath or respiratory distress. Less often, the disorder may occur in children with heart malformations (such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, tetralogy of Fallot, or atrioventricular canal defect; see these terms) or in those having recently undergone an open-heart surgery. Very rarely, multifocal atrial tachycardia can be associated with other clinical features and be part of a syndrome, such as in Costello syndrome where it is associated with growth retardation, coarse facies, intellectual disability, and skin anomalies (see this term).' Etiology The etiology is unknown. Diagnostic methods Diagnosis is made by surface electrocardiogram: atrial activity is polymorphic (at least 3 different morphologies of P waves with a discrete isoelectric baseline, and variable PP, RR, and PR intervals), rapid (atrial rates can increase up to 400 beats per minute), and irregular. Atrioventricular conduction is variable so that some P waves are not conducted. Rate-related QRS widening (aberrancy) is sometimes seen. Differential diagnosis Differential diagnosis includes most other types of tachycardia (e.g. nonsustained ventricular tachycardia, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)). Management and treatment If the ventricular rate is relatively normal and the infant is asymptomatic with normal heart function, no treatment may be necessary. Cardioversion is unsuccessful due to the fact that the arrhythmia is restarting all the time. A beta-blocker is probably the drug of choice, with an occasional patient with poor ventricular function needing treatment with amiodarone. Prognosis The natural history of multifocal atrial tachycardia is spontaneous resolution within weeks or months. In those who require drug treatment, medication can be withdrawn after that time. The long term outlook is good, with no late recurrence. Visit the Orphanet disease page for more resources. Learn more These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional. In-Depth Information The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition. Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge. Rare Oncology News Features Rare Disease Profiles 5 Facts Rare IQ Rare Mystery Spotlight On News Contact Us Advertising and Sponsorship About The Rare Medical Network Our mission is to inform the healthcare community about the diagnosis and management of rare diseases. Help us by sharing this important information with your peers. Rare Medical News websites sources information from: Orpha Net, The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD), PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov. Rare Oncology News is strictly a news and information website about rare diseases. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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0.938394	Almost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. Even now, obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2020. One way to prevent this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight or obese. Below are just some of the diseases that you are putting yourself at risk for if you are carrying around extra pounds. Heart disease Stroke Diabetes Cancer Arthritis Hypertension Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases. The quick weight loss methods, which have spread like wildfire these days, do not provide lasting results. More often than not, dieting methods that involve dietary drinks, foods and supplements or pills do not work. If they do, the results are only temporary. For your weight loss plan it is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option that will provide you with lifetime results. Successful weight loss is a process. You have to set realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of weight in a short period of time. Here are some tips on how you can lose those unwanted pounds the healthy way: Tip #1: Do not starve yourself. The key to a healthier way of losing weight is: Do not diet! You may seem happy and feel that you are losing that unwanted flab on your belly and thighs by skipping meals, but remember that this would not last long. Your body cannot tolerate having insufficient food to fuel the energy that you use up on a daily basis. If you get used to skipping one or two meals a day, your stored calories will be used up instead of the energy that should have been provided by your meals. So if you just eat one huge sandwich a day, it will end up going straight to your problem area (eg, thighs, buttocks, hips). Tip #2: Start your day off right. Remember your mom telling you that breakfast was the most important meal of the day? Well she was right! Make sure you have a healthy meal in the morning to jump-start your metabolism. Your food intake after you wake up will be used to burn fat all day long. Tip #3: Eat small, healthy meals frequently. Five small-serving meals per day is better than having three hearty meals. Eating more frequently, and in small servings, not only prevents overeating, but also increases your metabolism making calories burn faster. Tip #4: Decide on how much weight you want to lose. Keep your goals realistic. In the long run, it is virtually impossible for you to lose 40 pounds in 2 weeks and keep it off. Have a mindset that you want to eat healthy and stay healthy for the rest of your life. Once you have decided on a weight loss plan or program, stick to it and make sure that you follow your own set of dieting rules. Tip #5: Drink lots of water. Your body needs sufficient water to burn fat and keep your cells hydrated and healthy. Tip #6: Avoid consuming too much sugar. Plan your meals around lots of fruits and vegetables, some bread (preferably whole grain), brown rice or whole wheat pasta, plus lean meat and protein-rich foods. Sweets, sodas and pastries should be indulgences only once-in-a-while. Tip #7: Exercise. Leave your car if you are only going a few blocks from home, take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle, or skate. Use these activities and other home chores if you are too lazy, or simply can’t make it to the gym for a workout or to take an exercise class. Make sure that you do this regularly and you will not even notice that you are already shedding pounds with these mundane activities. It does not matter how much weight you plan or need to lose. What is important is that you set yourself realistic goals. Go slow and be patient. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, and be sure to increase your activity level. 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0.993	(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.) The Movie: "Seven" Where You Can Stream It: Peacock (starting November 1, 2021) The Pitch: Two detectives in an unnamed city investigate a series of gruesome murders symbolizing the seven deadly sins: gluttony, greed, sloth, lust, pride, envy, and wrath. The killer delivers each one as a "sermon," where the punishment suits the sin in the contrapasso mode of Dante's "Inferno." But they're just as much like art installations in a museum of death. Director David Fincher takes you on a flashlight tour of different rooms, with fat men face-down in spaghetti bowls, UV-light messages finger-printed on the wall, and a lifetime's supply of air fresheners hanging from the ceiling. He also stages shootouts and takes you out on the street in foot chases through the rain, where cops hop over cars in a way that feels positively conventional compared to the rhythms of a more subdued anti-mystery like "Zodiac." Fincher started out as a music video director and was responsible for several videos that secured heavy rotation on MTV and VH1 in the early 1990s, including but not limited to Aerosmith's "Janie's Got a Gun," Madonna's "Vogue," and George Michael's "Freedom '90." He had a bad experience with his first movie, "Alien 3," and though it does contain glimpses of the greatness that would come from him later, it's one where he ultimately lost creative control. With "Seven," the stifled filmmaker was able to vindicate himself as an auteur. This is his sophomore feature, yet it feels like the first fully-formed David Fincher film. Why It's Essential Viewing New Line Cinema In addition to heralding Fincher's arrival, "Seven" is the best serial killer movie this side of "The Silence of the Lambs." The mid-1990s were peak Morgan Freeman. "The Shawshank Redemption" and "Seven" easily top the pyramid of Freeman's best roles. As Detective Somerset, he projects a world-weariness in line with that of other Fincher characters: hollowed-out people in a disconnected society where humanity has fallen into shadows and the bad guys live in the light. With a metronome ticking next to his bed, and "culture coming out [his] ass" at the library (they don't call that Bach number "Air on the G-String" for nothing, apparently), Somerset is the guy who works late when no one else is around. "Anyone who spends a significant amount of time with me finds me disagreeable," he explains. His new young partner, Detective Mills (played by Brad Pitt) provides the perfect foil for his fatalism. Mills still thinks he can make a difference. By his own admission, he feeds off his emotions, kicking in doors without a search warrant when he should be listening. This gets him into trouble at the end because Mills refuses to change, unlike Somerset, whose parting words — the world's shortest voiceover — leave us with the glimmer that he now embraces the need to fight for the world. "Seven" has an engrossing high-concept plot, but it's the character work that elevates it. Somerset's interactions with Mills' wife, Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow), when she turns to him for advice are imbued with real poignancy. All three actors share a natural chemistry. Even supporting players like R. Lee Ermey and Leland Orser have their moments, like when Ermey's gruff police captain answers the phone with, "This isn't even my desk," and immediately hangs up. Endings and New Beginnings New Line Cinema "Seven" is not a cipher like "Zodiac" where it's open-ended and you're left to wonder if that one hardware store clerk was the killer. It gives evil a face and an all-purpose name. Kevin Spacey doesn't come in until the third act, and this is one instance (another being "House of Cards," which Fincher executive produced), where an actor's real-life infamy melds with his character's onscreen villainy in a way that renders him even more loathsome. Suffice it to say, this week, we explored the dark ending of "Seven" through the lens of the alternate ending that Fincher wanted to use. It's still a gut punch — one that lands with thundering finality as helicopters circle overhead in a field of transmission towers and opened mystery boxes. The plot resolves itself and the credits roll backward, but like a decaying cadaver, "Seven" would fertilize plenty of new beginnings. In 2021, the movie's outsized influence continues to be felt in films like "Spiral: From The Book of Saw" and HBO Max's "The Little Things" (not to mention "The Batman" trailer). Both "Spiral" and "The Little Things" center on veteran Black cops — one's named Zeke, the other's named Deke — who partner up with a younger, more idealistic homicide detective. Between the two, we get a familiar mishmash of "Seven"-inspired ingredients: blue-lit crime scenes, religious imagery, bar stool conversations, at-home meals with the wife, unlawful apartment entries, a drive out to the desert where the cop impulsively kills the suspect, boxes of body parts (a human tongue, fingers, and skin instead of an unseen blonde head), and Dantean deaths that give the victim a taste of the aforementioned contrapasso. "The Little Things" even casts one of Fincher's two-time collaborators, Jared Leto, in a key role. Other Copycat Thrillers New Line Cinema Denzel Washington, who co-starred with Freeman in "Glory," turned down the role of Mills in "Seven." He later told Entertainment Weekly that he regretted his decision after seeing the finished film. "They offered me the Brad Pitt part, but I was like, 'This is so dark and evil,'" Washington recalled in 2010. "Then, when I saw the movie, I was like, 'Oh, shoot.'" A quick look back at Washington's filmography suggests that he's been recouping the loss of that acting opportunity ever since. Consider not only "The Little Things," but also "The Bone Collector" and "Fallen," the latter of which trades sin-themed killings for demonic possession — a fallen angel who jumps from host to host, rather like the muse of "Seven," inspiring copycat thrillers. The Anthony Hopkins thriller "Solace," streaming on Hulu, began life as a sequel to "Seven," only to be rewritten as a standalone film when Fincher rejected the outlandish idea of Somerset developing psychic powers. Freeman may not have reprised his role as Somerset, but you can tell he really wanted to, and so we have his turn as Alex Cross in "Kiss the Girls" and "Along Came a Spider" instead. While not explicitly a serial killer thriller, Andrew Kevin Walker, the screenwriter of "Seven," also wrote the script for "8mm," starring Nicolas Cage. The subject matter (snuff films) and grainy visuals take a page from the Book of "Seven" (John Doe's composition book, as it were). It's just one more example of the many films that have imitated "Seven." Knowing the genre inside-out enabled Fincher to subvert a formula he himself helped write with his two pseudo-realistic "Seven" follow-ups, "Zodiac" and "Mindhunter."
0.999531	(Getty Images) https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/ba/15/state-farm-stadium-cardinals-111220-getty-ftr_uqf35sba1y6t15wiih2cc8ayp.jpg?t=-1020787067&w=500&quality=80 NFL Golf Masters Tournament 2020 : Round 4 - Singles Masters Tournament American Football The NFL's Week 10 TV schedule is different than any other you'll see during 2020, and that's because CBS owns the broadcast rights to the Masters. Normally the Masters wouldn't conflict with the NFL, but because of COVID-19, it had to be rescheduled from April to November. Golf tournament final rounds usually take place on Sunday, as is the case here, in direct conflict with the NFL. And since CBS is carrying the Masters, it won't be showing any NFL games at 1 p.m. ET, and we'll also be without Tony Romo's lovely vocal chords for a week. We've gone into more detail about what's different about the NFL TV schedule this week and how that could affect your weekend viewing. MORE: Full NFL TV coverage map for Week 10 Why are there no early Week 10 NFL games on CBS? The Masters' fourth and final round is scheduled to be broadcast from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on CBS on Sunday, Nov. 15. Since early-window NFL games kick off at 1 p.m. ET, there are no such games on CBS in Week 10. Anyone tuning to their local CBS channel at 1 p.m. ET Sunday expecting to see an NFL game will instead see the picturesque Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, where the Masters is taking place. In turn, this means that anyone looking to watch Week 10 NFL games in the early-afternoon window will need to tune to Fox, which means there will be no choosing between one game or another. The game your locality gets is the one you get, period. Why isn't Tony Romo calling a Week 10 game on CBS? Romo isn't calling a Week 10 game for CBS because he's without his usual play-by-play partner, Jim Nantz, who is working the Masters this weekend. That normally wouldn't be a scheduling conflict for Nantz, so the Masters normally end on the second Sunday of April. But because of COVID-19 rescheduling in 2020, Nantz will be calling the Masters on Sunday. Instead of putting the color commentator Romo with a different play-by-play guy or having him work in studio, CBS has given him Sunday off. What happens if the Masters' final round runs long? CBS currently has three games scheduled to kick off at 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS broadcasts. The Sports Business Journal has reported that if the Masters runs that long, it'll be moved to ABC, along with CBS Sports Network, Masters.com and the Masters app. That's as much proof as you need that the NFL always wins in these situations. Three relatively unexciting regional football games get to go on as scheduled on CBS while the Masters will be sent to a different channel for its final holes, if it runs long. The likelihood of the Masters running more than an hour past its designated 3 p.m. completion time is pretty small. This scenario would probably only play out in the case of a weather delay or a playoff to determine the champion. NFL schedule Week 10 The NFL's Week 10 schedule includes a Sunday Night Football game between Cam Newton and Lamar Jackson, along with a Monday Night Football game pitting NFC North rivals against each other when the Vikings travel to Chicago to play the Bears. The late-afternoon window also has some appeal, with Kyler Murray and Josh Allen facing off in a potential shootout while the Bengals travel to play the undefeated Steelers in Pittsburgh.
0.953607	Berner-Lee's old office at Europe's physics lab CERN now looks no different than the others lining the long, nondescript corridor within the expansive compound. As the web turns 30, is it an 'out-of-control monster'? (Representational image) \| &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspGetty Images Meyrin, Switzerland: Thirty years ago this month, a young British software engineer working at a lab near Geneva invented a system for scientists to share information that would ultimately change humanity. But three decades after he invented the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee has warned that his creation has been "hijacked by crooks" that may spell its destruction. Berner-Lee's old office at Europe's physics lab CERN now looks no different than the others lining the long, nondescript corridor within the expansive compound. The only indication that history was made here is a small commemorative plaque and a page from an old CERN directory hung on the door, with "MOMENTARILY OUT OF OFFICE!" written in jest next to Berners-Lee's name. "Tim worked a lot," said technician Francois Fluckiger, who took charge of the web team after Berners-Lee left for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1994. "The lights were always on in his office," Fluckiger told AFP. History in the making Berners-Lee was responsible for CERN's internal directory but was interested in ways to allow the thousands of scientists around the world who cooperated with the lab to more easily share their work. His vision for "a decentralised information management system" soon gave birth to the web. Primitive forms of the internet -- a network linking computers -- had previously existed, but it was the World Wide Web that allowed web pages to be collected and accessed with a browser. "Very early on, we had the feeling that history was in the making," Fluckiger said. In 1990, Belgian scientist Robert Cailliau came onboard to help promote the invention, which used Hypertext Markup Language, or HTML, as a standard to create webpages. They created the Hypertext Transfer Protocol, or HTTP, which allows users to access resources by clicking on hyperlinks, and also Uniform Resource Locators, or URLs, as a website address system. At the end of 1990, Berners-Lee set CERN's first web navigator server into action. The browser was released outside of CERN in early 1991, first to other research institutions and later to the public. Fluckiger, now retired, hailed the web as one of three major inventions in the 20th century that enabled the digital society, alongside the Internet Protocol (IP) and Google's search algorithms. But he lamented the "online bullying, fake news, and mass hysteria" that flourish online as well as threats to privacy. "One has to ask oneself if we did not, in the end, create a completely out-of-control monster." Crooks and trolls Berners-Lee has launched his own campaign to "save the web". At the Web Summit in Lisbon last November, he called for a new "Contract for the Web", based on access for all and the fundamental right to privacy, among other things. "The web has been hijacked by crooks and trolls who have used it to manipulate people all over the world," Berners-Lee warned in a New York Times op-ed in December, citing threats ranging from the dark web, to cyber crime, fake news and personal data theft. In January, the man dubbed the "father of the web" urged the global elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos to join the fight against the "polarisation" of online debates. He called for discussion platforms that connect people with different opinions and backgrounds, contrary to today's common practice of creating online ghettos, filter bubbles and feedback loops where people rarely encounter opinions different from their own. United Nations chief Antonio Guterres also voiced concerns at Davos over the direction the web was taking. He warned of the impact "of the dark web and the deep web and all the problems of cybersecurity", and called for the creation of "soft mechanisms" to help rein in countries using this technology to violate human rights. Open source Back in 1989, no one could have foreseen the importance of the emerging web. CERN has held onto only a few souvenirs from the early days: the first memo that Berners-Lee drafted about his invention, his black NeXT computer station and his keyboard. But while CERN may not have preserved many keepsakes to memorialise the historic invention, it has strived to prevent the web from falling into the wrong hands. In 1993, the organisation announced it was putting the web software into the public domain, which could have allowed any individual or business to claim it as their own and control its development. But destiny, with a little help from Fluckiger, helped avert potential disaster. After discussions with CERN's legal service, Fluckiger decided in 1994 to launch a new open source version of the web. That proved a crucial move that allowed CERN to retain the intellectual property rights to the invention while giving access to anyone to use and modify the web freely and without cost. In 1995, the intellectual property rights were transferred to a consortium set up by Berners-Lee based out of MIT, called W3C. "We were lucky that during those 18 months, no one seized the web," Fluckiger said. 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0.999998	The entertainment industry has continued to be among the best paying industries. The richest Bollywood actresses have a classy lifestyle. Most of these celebrities live in posh estates and apartments. To maintain this lifestyle, they work hard to get good money from the roles their play. In addition, the actresses involve themselves in other money-making engagements such as endorsements and personal investments. Priyanka Chopra Jonas poses backstage for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, broadcast at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Rich Fury Source: Getty Images Acting is a skill that can be perfected through practice. In movies, not every actor gets the same pay. Some actors earn more than others depending on the roles they played, how experienced they are, or how big of a deal they are in the industry. Top 20 richest Bollywood actresses The list of highest-paid actresses cuts across different movie genres and across time. While most of them are legendary, some are new entrants whose works have earned them accolades. 1. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – $100 million Read also Top 15 hottest brunette celebrities in the world in 2021 Aishwarya Rai walks the runway during the "Le Defile L'Oreal Paris" Show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain Source: Getty Images Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was born on November 1, 1973. The Hindi and Tami films actress is the richest actress in Bollywood. Rai became Miss World in 1994. The 48-year-old actress entered the South Indian film industry with her role in the film Iruvar. Aishwarya is also on the list of the most beautiful women in the world. 2. Priyanka Chopra - $70 million Priyanka Chopra Jonas attends Global Citizen Live, Paris in Paris, France. Photo: David Wolff Source: Getty Images Priyanka Chopra is one of the famous actresses in Bollywood. She has managed to gain international fame and is loved by people worldwide. Moreover, the awards winning celebrity is one of the best-paid TV actresses in the world owing to her lead role in the popular television show Quantico with ABC Network. In addition, Priyanka's Instagram page is one of the most followed pages of a celebrity. Through the following and subscriptions, the page has earned her a lot of wealth. Read also Anushka Sharma net worth in 2021: Salary, income, car collection 3. Kareena Kapoor - $60 million Kareena Kapoor Khan attends the talk show of her 'What Women Want' season 2 at Mehboob Studio in Mumbai, India. Photo: Prodip Guha Source: Getty Images Kareena Kapoor is one of the most beautiful actresses in the World. The beauty comes from a family of actors and actresses. Her parents and younger sister are in the acting industry. Besides acting, Kareena has appeared in ads such as Boro Plus, Lakme, and Lux. The Filmfare Awards winner is undoubtedly on the list of the richest actresses in India with a net worth of $60 million. Kareena charges roughly Rs 9 crore per film. 4. Anushka Sharma – $47 million Indian Actress Anushka Sharma at the press conferences at the Film director Imtiaz Ali upcoming film Jab Harry Met Sejal promotion in Kolkata. Photo: Debajyoti Chakraborty Source: Getty Images Before joining the filming World, Anushka was a model. The celebrity’s first role in the Rab ne Bana Di Jodi made her a star. Since then, she has appeared in many other hit films. In 2014, Sharma started Clean Shate Films NH10, her own production house. Anushka Sharma films are charged between 7 and 9 crores. The beautiful actress’s net worth has increased over the years, and she currently stands at $47 million. Read also Kangana Ranaut net worth 2021: income, houses, cars, endorsements 5. Deepika Padukone - $40 million Deepika Padukon attends the Femina Beauty awards 2020 in Mumbai, India. Photo: Prodip Guha Source: Getty Images Deepika Padukone got her entry into the filming industry in 2007 in the film Om Shanti Om opposite Shahrukh Khan. She was among the few actresses who could cross over 600 crores in a year. The beautiful actress features in the list of India’s most popular personalities. All her acting roles are hit. Deepika charges around Rs 15 crore for one film and an endorsement fee of Rs 8. 6. Madhuri Dixit - $35 million Madhuri Dixit attends the " MR Holmes premiere during the15th Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco. Photo: Dominique Charriau Source: Getty Images Madhuri Dixit is one of the most famous actresses in the World. Although Dixit is more than 50 years old, she still looks young and beautiful. The attractive actress charges between 3-4 crore per film. In addition, Dexit is one of the highest-paid Bollywood actresses. 7. Katrina Kaif - $31 million Actress Katrina Kaif attends the launch of makeup brand "KayByKatrina" in Mumbai, India. Photo: Prodip Guha Source: Getty Images Katrina Kaif is not only an actress but also a model. The British actress has gained fame in a foreign country. She has become one of the most loved actresses in India and has appeared in numerous films with the most well-known stars. Kaif charges Rs 6-7 crore per movie. Read also Amanda Bynes net worth in 2021: Why is her wealth declining? 8. Preity Zinta - $30 million Bollywood actress Preity Zinta arrives for the 20th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards at NSCI Dome in Mumbai. Photo: Punit PARANJPE Source: Getty Images Preita Zinta is an admiration by many people because of her beautiful dimples. Although she doesn’t appear on the screen light, she has become one of the richest actresses. The celebrity gets her wealth from her investments and endorsements. Besides, she co-owns an IPL team, Kings XI Punjab. 9. Kajol Devgan - $28 million Bollywood Actress Kajol Devgan poses at a promotional event for Whirlpool new product launch in New Delhi, India. Photo: Manoj Verma Source: Getty Images Kajol Devgan is one of the beautiful queens of India. The actress has an estimated net worth of $28 million. The rich actress has been described as one of the most successful actresses in the history of Hindu cinema. Kajol, as mononymously known, owns a luxurious building in Mumbai named Shiv Shakti, based on the report of the Republic World. The beautiful queen of Bollywood has also gained wealth through fat cheques of endorsements for brands like Charmis, Joyalukkas Jewellery and Whirlpool India. 10. Vidya Balan - $25 million Read also Top 10 highest-paid Korean actors and actresses in 2021 Actress Vidya Balan celebrates her birthday and new year in Mumbai, India. Photo: Prodip Guha Source: Getty Images Vidya was previously part of the famous television program Hum Paach. Her entry into Bollywood was with the film Parineeta. The female-led film's actress has received the Padma Shri Award for her notable roles in filming. The National Film Award winner charges Rs 6-7 crore per film. She has appeared in the Indian top 10 actress list for her talent and net worth. 11. Amrita Rao - $28 million Amrita Rao attends the launch of first fashion lifestyle store “The Collective” in Mumbai, India. Photo: Prodip Guha Source: Getty Images Amrita Rao has featured in famous Indian movies such as Welcome to Sajjanpur, Vivaah, Victory, Main Hoon Na and many other hits. In addition, the mother of one was named one of the 50 Most Desirable Women in the World by the Times of India. The Bollywood quintessential follows Madhuri Dexit as the second muse of the legendary painter M.F. Husein. 12. Shilpa Shetty - $18 million Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty walks for Monisha Jaising at FDCI's India Couture Week 2017 at the Taj Palace hotel in New Delhi, India. Photo: Rubina A. Khan Source: Getty Images Shilpa used her stardom to kick-start a successful fitness app called the Simple Soulful App, high-end restaurants and even a clothing line. In addition, she became the judge for dancing competitions like Zara Nachke Dikha, Nach Baliye and Super Dancer. The beautiful Indian actress earned 10 - 14 crore rupees for her appearance on Super Dancer. Read also 10 highest-paid black actors in Hollywood and their net worth 13. Alia Bhat - $18 million Bollywood actress Alia Bhat poses as she arrives for the IIFA Awards at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Photo: Angela Weiss Source: Getty Images Alia Bhatt is a 28 years actress. She has appeared on the list of the celebrity 100 of the Forbes India since 2014. Alia was also featured by Forbes Asia’s list of 30 under 30 in 2017. The celebrity is one of the most beautiful girls in India. Bhatt has received accolades for her outstanding roles. The awards include the Filmfare Awards. 14. Bipasha Basu - $15 million Indian Star Actress Bipasha Basu Walk the ramp to the display creation of Fashion Designers Falguni and Shane Peacock at the Blenders Pride Fashion Tour. Photo: Debajyoti Chakraborty Source: Getty Images Bipasha Basu dominated the early 2000s with her svelte figure and fashionable clothing. The beauty has three successful fitness DVDs under her belt and co-owns a lifestyle brand called The Label Life with fellow celebrities Sussanne Khan and Malaika. The brand deals with the sale of shoes, clothing and accessories. Before joining the filming industry, Basu was in the modelling industry. 15. Sonam Kapoor - $15 million Sonam Kapoor attends the Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. Photo: Stephane Cardinale Source: Getty Images Sonam Kapoor is the daughter of the famous actor Anil Kapoor. She is one of the famous actresses in Bollywood, well known for her great adaption into any role and great sense of fashion. Read also Whoopi Goldberg net worth, salary, businesses, house, cars Sonam has appeared in movies, advertisements and fashion shows. Neerja was the movie that won celebrity fame, admiration and recognition in the filming industry. She charges Rs 2-3 per movie. 16. Sonakshi Sinha - $15 million Indian actress Sonakshi Sinha attends the trailer launch of film "Davangg 3" in Mumbai, India. Photo: Prodip Guha Source: Getty Images Sonakshi is famous for her ability to switch between girl-next-door and other bold roles. The creative actress is the daughter of the famous actor, Shatrugahan Sinha. Sonakshi’s recent earning movies include Force 2, Akira and Noor. Since her debut in the filming industry, Sinha's presence has been felt in a significant way. She charges Rs 4-6 per movie. 17. Ileana D’Cruz - $14 million Indian actress Ileana D'Cruz attends a dinner at the Es Saadi Palace during the 17th Marrakech International Film Festival in Marrakech, Morocco. Photo: Fadel Senna Source: Getty Images Ileana is a 33-year-old Bollywood actress. D 'Cruz made her screen debut in 2006 with the Telugu-language film Devadasu which was a tremendous commercial success. Later, the beautiful actress established herself with great hit films. 18. Kangana Ranaut - $13 million Indian Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut attends the unveiling of the book "The Front Row" by Anupama Chopra in Mumbai. Photo: Stringer Source: Getty Images Kangana has faced a lot of struggles, judgments and discouragements in her filming career. But, despite all that, the beautiful actress has become famous due to her boldness, determination and skills. The courageous actress has appeared in hit movies such as Tanu Weds Manu, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Queen, etc. She is amongst the highest-paid actress in Bollywood as she charges Rs 11 per movie. Read also The 20 richest actors in the world right now 19. Shraddha Kapoor – $13 million Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor during an exclusive interview with HT City-Hindustan Times. Photo: Shivam Saxena Source: Getty Images Shraddha is the daughter of famous actor Shakti Kapoor. She began her filming career with a brief role in the 2010 heist film Teen Patti. However, the young actress's first leading role was in 2011 in the teen drama Luv Ka The End. Kapoor is one of the most followed Indian actresses on Instagram. Besides acting in films, the talented celebrity has sung several of her film songs. As if her plate was not full, Kapoor is the celebrity endorser of several brands and products. 20. Karisma Kapoor – $12 million Karisma Kapoor attends the announcement of her association with the online baby products store' Babyoye' in Mumbai. Photo: Prodip Guha Source: Getty Images Karisma Kapoor started pursuing her career at the age of seventeen. The talented young girl left her studies to pursue a film career. The celebrity might have got encouragement from her family as she was born in a family of people in the film industry. Despite her family background, the actress’s father disliked women getting involved in films. Nevertheless, Kapoor rose to prominence for starring in several box office hits. Read also Top 10 successful Kenyan actors in Hollywood 2020 The list of the richest Bollywood actresses keeps changing. Sometimes an actress may get involved in a film that earns her an incredible amount of money. Every penny making opportunity can make an actress surpass many ahead of her. Tuko.co.ke shared the list of the top 15 richest pastors in the world and their net worth. Pastors account for a considerable number of the world's wealthiest people, although they aren't often publicly acknowledged. There have been stories of religious men and women traversing the world in private jets and living luxurious lifestyles. From the activities of the richest pastors in the world, one cannot dispute that they are a busy lot. The men of God have a lot of responsibilities, including religious services, church operations and spiritual counselling, among many other activities. But, in many cases, getting rich is the last thing in the minds of preachers. Read also Richest black woman in the world 2020: Top 10 list Subscribe to watch new videos Source: Kenya Breaking News Today Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief Please use a valid email Sign up Thank you! Check your email and confirm your subscription You are already subscribed to our newsletter! 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0.994664	European network on applications of Atomic Force Microscopy to NanoMedicine and Life Sciences acronym: AFM4NanoMed&Bio The main objective of the COST Action is to further develop and transfer the biophysical achievements of Atomic Force Microscopy to NanoMedicine and clinical research. Atomic Force Microscopy AFM) has become an enabling platform in nanotechnology. It has provided a great impact in Life Sciences and is becoming indispensable also in NanoMedicine. NanoMedicine is an emerging area, which focuses in imaging, early diagnosis, pathological tissue analysis, and drug delivery. Although significant efforts have been devoted to enhancing the performance of AFM, full exploitation of its capabilities has been hampered by the uncoordinated relationship between researchers active in fundamental sciences, and users in the biomedical field. In addition, due to the swift development of AFM, Life science scientists depend on collaboration with experts in physical sciences to utilize the power of AFM instrumentation. This COST Action aims at bundling the expertise of the most active European AFM laboratories with the biomedical scientific environment into a network to foster further enhancement of AFM instrumental development, and explore and support its extensive applications in Life Sciences and Nanomedicine. Similar to the evolution of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance technique, which has evolved to enabling Magnetic Resonance Imaging and its widely use in clinical diagnosis, AFM holds the promise to perform the same transition. The result of this COST Action would be to shorten the transition period. Site Map \| Printable View \| © 2010 - 2021 \| Powered by the Conference Manager of Andora Consulting \| Designed by beabudai.nl
0.934588	Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Hinds recorded his first single, "This is a Black Man's Country," in 1967 for producer Phil Pratt "This is a Black Man's Country" failed to make an impact, and it wouldn't be until 1970 that he achieved a breakthrough. After unsuccessfully auditioning at Coxsone Dodd's Studio One as a duo along with Frank Melody, he successfully auditioned on his own a few days later. Dodd decided Hinds should record as Horace Andy, partly to capitalise on the popularity of Bob Andy, and partly to avoid comparisons with his cousin, Justin Hinds, with whom his singing style at the time showed a resemblance. "Got To Be Sure", the song he had auditioned with, became his first release for Studio One. The following two years saw the release of further singles such as "See a Man's Face", "Night Owl", "Fever", and "Mr. Bassie". One of Andy's most enduring songs, "Skylarking", first appeared on Dodd's Jamaica Today compilation album, but after proving a sound system success, it was released as a single, going on to top the Jamaican chart. The next few years saw Andy regularly in the reggae charts with further singles for Dodd such as "Something on My Mind", "Love of a Woman", "Just Say Who", and "Every Tongue Shall Tell", as well as singles for other producers such as "Lonely Woman" (for Derrick Harriott), "Girl I Love You" (Ernest and Joseph Hoo Kim), "Love You to Want Me" and "Delilah" (Gussie Clarke), and "Get Wise", "Feel Good", and "Money Money" for Phil Pratt. Andy had a second Jamaican number one single in 1973 with "Children of Israel". Andy's most successful association with a producer, however, was with Bunny Lee in the middle part of the 1970s. This era produced a series of singles now regarded as classics such as a re-recorded "Skylarking", "Just Say Who", "Don't Try To Use Me", "You Are My Angel", "Zion Gate", "I've Got to Get Away", and a new version of "Something on My Mind". In 1977, Andy moved to Hartford, Connecticut, with his first wife, Claudette, where he recorded for Everton DaSilva, including the In The Light album and its associated dub album, and singles such as "Do You Love My Music" and "Government Land". Andy set up his own Rhythm label, which became an outlet for his work with DaSilva. The association with the producer was brought to an abrupt end when DaSilva was murdered in 1979. Andy's 1978 album Pure Ranking had anticipated the rise of dancehall reggae, and he was a key figure in the early development of the genre, confirmed by 1982's Dance Hall Style album. Andy continued to record with a variety of producers in the first half of the 1980s. In 1985, with his second wife Caroline, he relocated to Ladbroke Grove, London, and he recorded in the United Kingdom as well as regularly visiting Jamaica for further recording work. 1990 saw Andy's profile further raised when he began collaborating with Bristol trip hop pioneers Massive Attack, going on to contribute to all five of their albums (the only artist to do so), most notably with "Angel" (a new version of "You are My Angel") released on their third album, Mezzanine and most recently on their 2010 release Heligoland, on the tracks "Splitting the Atom" and "Girl I Love You". In the mid-1990s he also worked with Mad Professor, releasing the albums Life Is For Living and Roots and Branches. He continues to record new music, with the Living in the Flood album released in 1999 on Massive Attack's Melankolic record label, and Mek It Bun in 2002. He also featured on the world music project, 1 Giant Leap, and on the Easy Star All-Stars 2006 album, Radiodread. 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0.975784	Pfizer vaccine may receive full FDA approval today, reports say; US averaging more than 1,000 daily deaths again: Latest COVID-19 updates - Covid-19 News Info Skip to content Home Videos News Archive Coronavirus (Covid-19) Statistics Order N95 Masks Order Hand Sanitizer Home 2021 August 23 Pfizer vaccine may receive full FDA approval today, reports say; US averaging more than 1,000 daily deaths again: Latest COVID-19 updates Coronavirus News Pfizer vaccine may receive full FDA approval today, reports say; US averaging more than 1,000 daily deaths again: Latest COVID-19 updates Aug 23, 2021 covid19 Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Email The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine could receive full approval from the Food and Drug Administration as early as Monday, according to The New York Times and other media outlets. That will likely open the door for more employers to require the shots. Although companies like Google, Facebook, Tyson Foods and Netflix have announced that employees at their work sites will need to be vaccinated, many others have been waiting for official word from the FDA, likely to fend off lawsuits. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said the approval could serve two major purposes: convince employers to make vaccination a requirement for their workers – and in some cases their customers – and prompt Americans on the fence to get the shots. “For businesses and universities that have been thinking about putting vaccine requirements in place in order to create safer spaces for people to work and learn, I think that this move from the FDA … will actually help them to move forward with those kinds of plans,’’ Murthy told CNN on Sunday. Murthy said he didn’t want to get ahead of the FDA’s announcement, but he didn’t disagree that it could happen this week. He cited a wealth of data showing Pfizer’s two-dose regimen is safe and effective. The Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available in the U.S. under emergency use authorization granted by the FDA. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson filed their requests for full approval after Pfizer. Some vaccine-hesitant Americans have questioned the safety of the jabs, citing the lack of full FDA approval. Though the emergency use authorization came after large safety studies, full FDA clearance entails an exhaustive review of the vaccine’s safety record. Given the high transmissibility of the virus’ delta variant, which has fueled a spike in infections nationwide, Murthy hopes FDA approval will persuade more people to get inoculated. About 29% of eligible Americans have not received any vaccine shots. Story continues Also in the news: ►The U.S. is again averaging more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths every day for the first time in five months. At the pace of the week ending Sunday, the country reported about 42 deaths every hour, meaning an American dies of coronavirus every 85 seconds. ►President Joe Biden’s approval rating has fallen to the lowest point in his young presidency, sliding below 50% for the first time a new NBC poll found, as COVID-19 cases rise and he battles fallout from a chaotic military withdrawal from Afghanistan. ►Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated. He is quarantining. ►Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested negative for COVID-19 four days after he announced he was positive with a breakthrough case. “I am told that my infection was brief and mild because of the vaccination I received,” he said. ►Outspoken vaccine skeptic Phil Valentine has died a month after his COVID-19 diagnosis captured national attention and led to his public change of heart on vaccines. Valentine, 61, announced on Facebook on July 11 he had COVID-19 and predicted he would survive. Days later, Valentine’s relatives said he was very sick, and he wanted listeners to get vaccinated against COVID-19. 📈 Today’s numbers: The U.S. has recorded over 37.7 million cases and 628,000 deaths from COVID-19, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Worldwide, over 211.9 million cases and 4.4 million deaths. More than 170.8 million Americans – 51.5% of the population – have been fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. 📘 What we’re reading: Faith leaders are encouraging vaccinations, framing the decision as a religious obligation: It’s working. Read more here. Keep refreshing this page for the latest news. Want more? Sign up for USA TODAY’s Coronavirus Watch newsletter to receive updates directly to your inbox and join our Facebook group. Trump booed at Alabama rally after telling supporters to get COVID-19 vaccine Former President Donald Trump was briefly booed at a rally on Saturday in Alabama after telling his supporters they should get vaccinated against COVID-19. The rally was held in Cullman, Alabama, about 50 miles north of Birmingham. Trump said the three vaccines — Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson — were developed in under nine months during his presidency. He then suggested that they get the vaccine. “You know what? I believe totally in your freedoms. You got to do what you have to do, but I recommend: take the vaccines. I did it, it’s good,” he said. Shortly afterward, some boos could be heard in the crowd, which was mostly maskless. Trump acknowledged the crowd’s reaction and said it was OK. Alabama has the lowest percentage of people in the nation that are fully vaccinated at 36%, according to a USA TODAY analysis. On Saturday, Alabama reported no new COVID-19 cases, two days after 3,890 new cases were reported, according to the CDC. — Jordan Mendoza Another Florida school district defies governor’s ban on mask mandates The school superintendent in Tallahassee, Florida, announced Sunday that masks will be required for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, making Leon County the seventh district in the state to defy Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on such COVID-19 mandates. Leon County Superintendent Rocky Hanna said the district has seen positive tests for the coronavirus skyrocket since school opened Aug. 11 in Tallahassee and neighboring areas. He said parents who don’t want their elementary or middle school students to wear a mask will need to get a signed note from their child’s physician or psychologist by Friday. DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran have threatened to cut funding from districts that don’t allow parents to opt out of mask requirements. Hanna said he believes in individuals’ freedom to exercise their rights but not when they endanger others. “I don’t believe that masks are necessarily the end-all, be-all, but we know they make a difference. The vast majority of health care experts tell us they make a difference,” Hanna said in a statement broadcast on Facebook. Jesse Jackson and his wife responding well to COVID-19 treatments, son says The Rev. Jesse Jackson, 79, and his wife, Jacqueline, 77, were “responding positively to treatments” while hospitalized for COVID-19, their son told The Associated Press on Sunday. Jesse Jackson, a famed civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, was vaccinated against the virus in January during a publicized event. He and his wife are being treated at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. “Doctors are currently monitoring the condition of both,” said a statement from Jesse Jackson’s nonprofit, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. A protégé of the Rev. 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0.999976	This blog will follow the progress of the project to conserve and record the 18th century yacht, Peggy. Wednesday, 1 December 2021 Lady Guilford Just before Covid struck I was fortunate to be invited to lend my expertise to the analysis of this very fine boat by Paul Croft of Lincoln Conservation: http://www.lincolnconservation.co.uk/projects/the-lady-guilford-scottish-maritime-museum/ Posted by Christopher Weeks ACR at 16:30 No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Monday, 8 November 2021 Peggy in virtual pieces Posted by Christopher Weeks ACR at 12:13 No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: Made with Rhino 7 Tuesday, 19 October 2021 What's afoot? .... or, rather, what's a foot? This week, Museum Directors are on my mind. Manx National Heritage, the national heritage agency of the Isle of Man, and my employer, has a new director, Mrs Connie Lovel. Connie has got off to a flying start and she has shown a great interest in Peggy and the George Quayle Legacy Project. One of Connie's obvious strengths is a forensic eye for detail, and is the prompt for this post. The other museum director I have been thinking of is this man, Dr Basil Greenhill, Director of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich (now Royal Museums Greenwich) from 1967 to 1983. Greenhill served in the navy during the war. He was a career diplomat in Pakistan before his appointment to the NMM where his tenure was successful in many ways and garnished his reputation as "the foremost figure in the world of maritime museums" (Guardian UK obituary, Thursday 8th May 2003). He was also a formidable autocrat. As a boy, Greenhill had been obsessed with sailing. He'd seen the drawings of Peggy, commissioned by the Society for Nautical Research, amongst others in an exhibition at the Science Museum in South Kensington in the 1930's. Thirty years later, when the opportunity arose to visit Peggy at the invitation of Connie's predecessor, Basil Megaw, he took it. His articles on Peggy (see my previous post, 'This is it') from that period have, until recently, remained the primary source on Peggy and her history. Greenhill reconstructed the story of the Quayle brothers' boats through researching the Bridge House Papers in the Manx National Heritage Library & Archive. His articles propose this sequence of events: 1. The 1789 boat mentioned in George Quayle's letters was called Neptune and is now lost. 2. The boat Peggy that has come down to us was built in 1791. 3. A second, smaller boat, also called Peggy, was built in 1793. This boat was impounded for contraband off Conway in Wales later that decade. 4. The sliding keels were fitted to the 1791 Peggy as an after-thought, but before 1796. His arguments were made with what might be considered characteristic authority. Unfortunately he rarely referenced individual documents and his account is extremely hard to reconcile with what we now know. At the heart of some of these problems is the Admiralty Licence of 1793. George Quayle's 'Laissez Passez' for Peggy, 1793 (IOMMMNT MS00940-4-C) This document was carried by Quayle on board Peggy, folded in a tightly-sealed, weatherproof tin. It was issued on behalf of the Lord High Admiral of Great Britain and Ireland, and permits Peggy to pass unmolested by the British navy. It lists her armament of six swivel guns as well as fowling pieces; these are the guns found with Peggy in her cellar in the 1930's. Her dimensions are listed as: "Twenty four 10/12 Feet long, Seven 3/12 Feet broad" Now, unfortunately these dimensions do not tally with those of Peggy (twenty six 6/12 Feet long, Seven 8/12 Feet broad). This did not go unnoticed by Mrs Lovel, and it is upon this detail that Greenhill built his 'two Peggys' argument. But could there be another explanation for the discrepancy? First, we do not know for sure what Peggy looked like before she was re-modelled after 1800. She was certainly shorter and narrower than she is today, but probably not by one foot eight inches in length. Second, we do not know how the Admiralty came by the measurements, or exactly how such measurements were taken. Third, the Manx yard was commonly taken to be longer than the British equivalent. By 1851, when new standard yards were created for distribution across the Island, the Manx Yard was measured at 37.5 inches making the Manx Foot 12.5 long! In the 18th century there may well have been considerable variation in these measures. None of these observations neatly or definitively settle the question of Peggy's length as detailed in the Admiralty license, but they do come very close indeed to doing so. Furthermore, Greenhill's argument that the Peggy mentioned in the license is not the one that has come down to us does not fit with the physical evidence on the boat itself. Close investigation in the last five years has revealed gun mounts in the original mooring bits which fit the six swivels guns found with the boat. Our Peggy is indeed therefore the boat detailed in the Admiralty license of 1793. Lastly, on the subject of 'little Neptune'. Basil Greenhill did not believe the surviving Peggy was the boat detailed in George Quayle's 1789 account book. However, recent paint analysis of Peggy and the boat house clearly shows that boat and boat house were decorated in matching paint schemes from the same paint pot. Go figure, as the Americans say.... Historical knowledge is always subject to change and re-interpretation. New evidence comes to light that demands to be reconciled with narratives that have been accepted for decades. The story of the Quayle brothers' boats is in a state of flux at the moment that only more profound study of the archive will clarify. Posted by Christopher Weeks ACR at 12:27 No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Location: 1 Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 3LY, Isle of Man Tuesday, 9 June 2020 Yesterday I finally finished the CAD drawing of Peggy. If you would like to see a version of the model in 3D, please click this link which will take you it on the Manx National Heritage Sketchfab page. Peggy 1789 (left) and 1802 (right) There have been, I admit, some moments when, like the proverbial grape, I have "let out a little whine" of frustration over the quantity of work this has amounted to. But it's a fact that drawing Peggy in this way has really forced me to look at her properly. Without this level of study we can't hope to understand the form, function and provenance of each frame, stay, cleat and fixing. And it's vital that we do if we are to explain how she looked and how she sailed. Using what I have learnt has enabled me to separate the two versions ('Peggies'?) - the original, 'racing' Peggy which was fitted with sliding keels and oar ports with rowlocks, and the 1802 'safe' Peggy with raised gunwales and no fancy contraptions. In the next two pictures I have arranged them next to one another so that the differences can, at last, be easily appreciated. The position of the masts in the 1789 version is rather conjectural at the moment and will be subject to revision in due course. Peggy 1789 (left) and 1802 (right) Peggy 1789 (left) and 1802 (right) The paint colours are a basic representation of her appearance in 1789 and 1802 respectively. The scarlet red you can see peeping out over the gunwales in the 1789 version is not a mistake! In 1950 you may recall, Peggy was restored for public viewing after 150 years of neglect. Scant records were kept of this intervention so we have never been certain exactly how many of her timbers were replaced at that time. Using the 3D drawing it is now quite easy to see those interventions. I have highlighted them in blue in the photo below. The photo shows both the underside and the view from the top of the 1802 Peggy. An image of the 1802 Peggy with the replacement timbers dating from 1950 coloured blue Posted by Christopher Weeks ACR at 17:10 No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Thursday, 21 May 2020 Final Adjustments I'm making final adjustments and additions to the CAD drawing of Peggy. This includes identifying the remains of the 1789 Peggy and separating them from the 1802 modifications. This has been quite a headache because George Quayle's conversion of Peggy to the form we see today resulted in hundreds of changes. Inside the boat for instance there's a veritable forest of frames; using the CAD drawing it is much easier to see patterns and correspondences in these and to categorise them to either period. Easier - but not easy. This is Peggy in her current, 1802, form. The colours help me navigate the model. The 1802 Peggy from above..... … The same view of the 1802 Peggy, but in a 'rendered' view that's easier to understand And finally, a view of Peggy with the 1802 additions stripped away, & with sliding keels Posted by Christopher Weeks ACR at 18:36 No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Friday, 17 April 2020 Drawing progress Every day I have been adding to, adjusting and correcting my CAD drawing of Peggy. I have been concentrating wholly on the interior so far. I reached a major milestone today when I finished drawing every timber on the inside of the boat and was able to put the results together with the image of the hull exterior made for me in 2012 by Martin Cooper (then of Conservation Technologies, Liverpool and now Lynton Lasers, Wilmslow, Cheshire). Progress in the CAD drawing of Peggy, Friday 17th April 2020 Posted by Christopher Weeks ACR at 17:50 No comments: Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Friday, 3 April 2020 Working from home.... Here on the Isle of Man controls to contain the spread of the coronavirus have been pretty draconian and I, in common with so many others, am forced to work from home. Turning the situation to my advantage I am taking the opportunity to complete the CAD (computer aided design) drawing of Peggy. The drawing is in three dimensions and will show each individual timber from which Peggy is made. Working from 3D scans of the boat each piece has to be drawn with lines which can then be used to create a virtual image of it. This is a view of Peggy's interior. It's from a 3D image on the computer. This is the same view showing my 3D CAD drawing of some of the timbers All this is very laborious, and until the pandemic hit us I was struggling to find the time to complete it. But why, you may ask, am I bothering? The CAD model of Peggy will be accurate (if somewhat rationalised) and it will be useful for two really important pieces of work. One is the reconstruction of Peggy's rig and her original form (and original rig too). We still don't really know much about this. The second piece of work is to explore how she may have handled. For this we can put the CAD model in a simulation. 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0.999766	Methi Appo is a quick and healthy breakfast. Appo or Paniyaram is a popular South Indian breakfast. Methi means fenugreek leaves. I got this from a food group. I had noted down the recipe few months back but was little hesitant to try it, as I am not a big fan of fenugreek leaves. I know that methi leaves are healthy and need to be consumed on a weekly basis. But somehow I keep postponing it. But this time when we went to the stores, I couldn't resist myself from buying it. They were so fresh and hence bought a big bunch. Hence thought of making these appams and trust me they were not only easy to make but also tasted good. I was very happy with the outcome and hence decided to share the recipe. Do try making it and trust me there is no bitterness from the leaves. Also the batter doesn't require any fermentation. Ingredients: Sooji/ Semolina- 2 cups Besan/ Chickpea Flour- 2 Tbsp Yogurt/ Curd (thick)- 1 cup Baking Soda- 1/4 tsp Fresh Methi/ Fenugreek leaves, chopped- 1 cup, tightly packed Onion, chopped- 1/2 cup Oil- 1 tsp Cumin seeds- 1 tsp Red chilli powder- 1/2 tsp (or to taste) Salt- To taste Procedure: Take semolina, besan, baking soda, salt in a large mixing bowl. Now add the yogurt and mix well. Add water to make the batter, pouring consistency. I added a little more than 1 1/3 cup (the amount of water required depends on how thick the yogurt is). Keep this batter aside for 15 minutes. While the batter is resting, prepare the methi- onion seasoning. First chop the onion. Then wash the methi leaves and chop it finely (discard the stem and root of the methi plant) Now heat oil in a pan and then add cumin seeds. Once it starts sizzling, add the chopped onions. Mix well. After a minute, add the chopped methi leaves. Fry them until the moisture content completely evaporates. Finally add the red chilli powder and little salt. Turn off the heat and let it cool for a minute. Then add this to the prepared semolina batter. Mix well. Batter is ready. The final consistency of the batter should be thick but of pouring consistency. Now heat the special pan, used for making Appo. Add few drops of oil in each small moulds. Now pour the batter in each of them. Let it cook on a medium heat, covered/uncovered until it turns golden brown on bottom part. Then carefully turn them using a fork/spoon. Fry the other side until you get a uniform color throughout. Remove them and serve. Methi Appo is ready!! Serve it hot with coconut chutney. I served it with Gosale Shire Chutney. Above measurement serves 3-4 people. Read More » 3 comments : Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: Breakfast Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Sabudana Dosa (Tapioca Dosa)- Version 2 Sabudana Dosa is a very simple recipe. I noted this recipe few months ago from a food group but never gave it a try. Recently I noticed that, I have not posted any dosa recipe. Hence tried this out and it turned out very good. The good thing about this dosa is- you can make crispy as well as soft dosas from the same batter. Try making this and you can also try the other version of dosa posted by me few months back. Ingredients: Rice- 1 cup Tapioca/Sabudana/Sago- 1/4 cup Split Black gram/ Urad dal- 1/4 cup Fenugreek seeds/ Methi seeds- 1 tsp Salt- To taste Procedure: Wash and soak the rice along with sabudana, urad dal and fenugreek seeds, for 5-6 hours. Then grind them together to get a fine paste, adding water as required. The consistency of the batter should be medium thick. Let this batter ferment for 8-10 hours. Once fermented, add salt and adjust the consistency of the batter by adding water, if required (it should be medium thick). Dosa Batter is ready. Now, heat the dosa pan. Add a ladel full of batter and spread it in circular motion (you can also make thick soft dosas without spreading the batter too much) Now add oil (if using) and close the lid for half a minute. Then the dosa starts to turn brown. At this point, you can flip it and fry the other side or transfer it to a plate. Sabudana Dosa is ready!! Serve it hot with Coconut chutney. I served it with Hinga Chutney. Above measurement serves three people. Read More » 4 comments : Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: Breakfast , Dosa Sunday, January 27, 2013 Mint Flavored Gobi (Cauliflower) Mint Flavored Gobi is tasty, flavorful appetizer. Cauliflower is a very pretty vegetable. I always felt it is a perfect vegetable to make fritters. I love Cauliflower fritters. I saw this recipe in a food group and noted it down, few months back. Finally I managed to make these beauties (with slight changes to the original recipe). Trust me, try making these if you are a fan of cauliflower. The mint is not at all over powering. A slight hint of mint to the crispy cauliflower fritters..!! :-) Ingredients: Cauliflower Florets- 2 1/2 cups (heaping) Oil- For deep frying For Mint Chutney- Mint leaves- 1/4 cup (lightly packed) Chopped Cilantro- 1/4 cup (tightly packed) Green Chillies- 2-3 Ginger- 1/2 inch piece Salt- To taste For the batter- Chickpea flour/ Besan- 3/4 cup Rice flour- 3 Tbsp Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds- 3/4 tsp Salt- To taste Procedure: To make the mint chutney- Grind all the ingredients mentioned under "For Mint Chutney", into a fine paste. Add 1-2 tsp of water while grinding (don't make it watery). Mint chutney is ready. Now wash the cauliflower and cut it into small florets. If there are any worms then put the florets in warm salt water. Drain the water completely and then add mint chutney. Give a good mix, until each floret gets a good coating of the chutney. Leave aside for 15- 20 minutes. Meanwhile prepare the batter. Put all the ingredients mentioned under "For the Batter" into a large bowl. Then add water in small quantities to get a lump free thick batter (the batter should be thick but of pouring consistency). Now add the marinated cauliflower florets into the prepared batter. Mix well to get uniformity (at this point check for salt. You can also add red chilli powder, if the final batter is not spicy). Then fry these florets (coated with batter) in hot oil, until it turns golden brown and crispy. Once done, transfer on a paper towel. Mint Flavored Gobi is Ready!! Serve it hot. Above measurement serves 2-3 people. Read More » 2 comments : Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: Appetizer , Podi or Fritters Friday, January 25, 2013 Hinga Chutney (Asafoetida Flavored Chutney) Hinga Chutney is a popular Konkani recipe. In Konkani, hingu means asafetida. This chutney is a coconut based chutney which has a good flavor induced by the addition of roasted asafoetida. This chutney is commonly served with idlis and dosas. Ingredients: Grated Coconut, Fresh/ Frozen- 2/3 cup Dry Red Chilli- 4-6 Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp Tamarind- A small piece Oil- 2 tsp Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp Curry leaves- Few Salt- To taste Procedure: Fry the dry red chillies in few drops of oil. Then transfer it to a plate. Then in the same pan, add few drops of oil and add heat it. Then add asafoetida and fry for 5-6 seconds. Remove from heat. Now grind the grated coconut, roasted red chillies, tamarind, roasted asafoetida and salt along with little water, to get a paste (not too fine). Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add more water to adjust the consistency (I made it medium thick). Finally add the seasoning and mix well. For Seasoning- Heat oil and then add mustard seeds. Once it starts to splutter, add curry leaves and turn off the heat. Add this to the chutney. Hinga Chutney is ready!! Serve it along with idli, dosa. Above measurement serves 2-3 people. Read More » 3 comments : Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: Chutney Thursday, January 24, 2013 Teela Undo (Sesame Ladoo) Teela Undo is a popular South Indian sweet. In konkani, Teelu means sesame seeds. This ladoo is especially prepared and distributed during the festival of Sankranthi. This ladoo is very simple and 'easy to make'. It requires less amount of ghee and the jaggery added, really makes it very tasty. I added small amount of peanut as well (sesame seeds and peanuts go very well with each other). Ingredients: White Sesame Seeds- 1 1/4 cup Peanuts- 2 Tbsp (optional) Dark Jaggery (Antu Bella)- 3/4 cup Ghee- 1 tsp+ extra for greasing Cardamom pods- 4-5 Procedure: Measure all the ingredients required to make ladoo. Now dry roast the sesame seeds until a nice flavor is got (don't brown the seeds). Then transfer it to a bowl, for cooling. Then dry roast the peanuts, until they turn light brown. Transfer it to a bowl and allow it to cool. Then remove the peel and crush it coarsely (I used a mortar and pestle). Next step is to melt the jaggery. The jaggery I used looked like this (This jaggery is very soft and is specially used to make ladoos, burfi, chikkis. This jaggery gives good binding and has a distinct taste). Now start heating the jaggery in the same pan, on a medium flame along with 4-5 Tbsp of water. After few minutes, the jaggery begins to melt and starts to boil. Continue heating till the end point. To know the end point, add 1-2 drops of melted jaggery in a small bowl containing water. The jaggery should form a firm drop and it should turn little hard. Once this consistency is reached, add the roasted crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, cardamom powder, ghee and mix quickly. Allow the mixture to cool (until you can handle the heat). Remember that the mixture hardens as it cools. So it has to be formed into ladoos (small sized balls) as soon as possible. If the mixture sticks to your hand as you start making the balls, wait for few more minutes and try again. It sticks when it is hot. Once it is ready to handle, take a small amount of the ladoo mixture in your greased hands and make a ladoo. Repeat the same for the rest of the mixture. I made a total of 21 small sized ladoos. Teela Undo is ready!! Store them in an air tight container. It stays good for more than a week. Read More » 6 comments : Email This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels: Ladoo Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Vegetable Pulao (Pulav)- Using Ground Masala Vegetable Pulao is one of the popular rice dishes of India. There are so many variations available in the internet. Initially I used to make using the recipe got from my mother. But that was not the way I liked it to be. I used to make few variations and try making it once in a while but never succeeded. I tried making 2-3 recipes from Raks Kitchen and just loved it. Recently my SIL made veg pulao and trust me, it turned out so delicious that I had to go for a second serving even though I was full. I noted down the recipe from her so that I can share here. Do try this version and I am sure you all will like it too. The best thing is- you won't bite into the whole spices, as they are ground with other ingredients to form a masala :-) Ingredients: Basmati Rice- 1 cup Onion, medium sized- 1 Carrot, Beans, Peas- As required* Bay leaf- 1 Oil- 2-3 tsp Ghee- 2-3 tsp Cashew nut- 5-6 (optional) Salt- To taste For the Masala: Cilantro/ Coriander leaves- 1/4th of a big bunch (along with the stem) Grated Coconut, fresh/frozen- 4 Tbsp Ginger- 1/2 inch piece Garlic pods, big sized- 2-3 Onion, chopped- 1/3 cup Coriander seeds- 1 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds- 1 tsp Green chilli- 2-3 Cloves- 2-3 Cinnamon- 2 inch piece Cardamom- 2-3 Turmeric Powder- 1/8 tsp *Add one big carrot, beans- 9-11 (I used frozen), Peas- 1/3- 1/2 cup (I used Frozen). You can also add cauliflower florets, cubed potatoes, soya chunks etc. Procedure: Wash and soak rice in enough water for half an hour. Then start to prepare the masala. For making masala- Give a rough to cilantro and put everything mentioned under "For the Masala" in a mixer and grind it, to get a smooth paste. Add few tablespoons of water, while grinding. The paste should not be too watery. Now the masala is ready. Now start chopping the veggies. I cubed the carrot. Cut the beans into 2-2.5cm in length and thaw the peas. Then slice the onion. Now heat oil and ghee in a pressure pan (or a nonstick pan). Then add the cashews and bay leaf. Fry for half a minute and then add sliced onions. Let these fry until the onion starts to turn brown. Then add in the chopped veggies- carrot, beans and peas. Mix well and allow it to fry for 1-2 minutes. Then add the ground masala. Mix well and fry for 2 minutes. Finally add the drained rice (which was soaking for half an hour) and mix well. After 2 minutes add 1 1/2 cups of water and salt. Give a good mix and close the lid and hear 2-3 whistles. Allow the pressure to go down by itself (if you are not using a cooker, then close the pot with its lid and lower the heat to lowest possible and allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes).
0.999995	I don’t call myself a pro PUBG player, but I do play the game a lot. And I do have a few tricks and tips to give you that can help increase your chances of winning or at least being one of the last few players left in the game… Read more · 2 min read 65 5 Oct 18, 2020 Favourite 20 Games For The Past 10 Years The past decade has been really good for gaming, with a lot of excellent games being published and released for people to enjoy. Here are some of my 20 favorite games from the past 10 years: Role-Playing Games Ghost of Tsushima Remnant: From the Ashes Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Star… Read more · 2 min read 7 Oct 18, 2020 Best Map For Rank Pushing In PUBG If you have been playing PUBG for a while and want to know the best map when it comes to ranking, you should first know the important key factors. Your rank depends on the following: Team Rank Auto-Matching Your total kills in the game Out of the four maps in… Read more · 1 min read 4 Oct 14, 2020 Why Do People Say PC gaming is Better? There are various reasons why PC gaming is better. Here are some of the reasons: 1. Graphics PC games offer better graphic quality that console or mobile gaming. … Read more · 2 min read 53 Oct 14, 2020 Best Shooter Games For PC in 2020 2020 sure is one heck of a year for PC gamers as new game seasons and new FPS games were released — and most of them are definitely living up to every gamer’s expectation. Without further ado, here are the best shooter games for PC in 2020: 1. Apex Legends … Read more · 2 min read 3 Oct 13, 2020 Best Tips To Win In Call Of Duty Mobile Here are some tips to increase your chances of winning in Call of Duty Mobile Battle Royale or Multiplayer Pre-firing: (MP)One sure way to get you an easy kill is pre-firing but only do this if you have more than enough ammo in your inventory. Aim at the Head: (BR… Read more · 2 min read 2 Oct 13, 2020 10 Things Non-Gamers Always Get Wrong About Gamers Source: https://newzoo.com/insights/articles/male-and-female-gamers-how-their-similarities-and-differences-shape-the-games-market/ 1. They’re not gamers themselves. Highly unlikely. If you ever played Candy Crush Saga, Pokemon Go, or Tetris; if you ever tried Poker, Blackjack, or Solitaire; if you ever raged at family and friends in Monopoly or Scrabble; you’re a gamer. Casual games are a thing, card games and board… Read more · 2 min read 1 Oct 13, 2020 What Was It Like Playing Video Games in The 90s? When you hear 90s video games, what comes to your mind? The classic ones probably. Games like Super Mario or Mortal Kombat. You probably heard your uncles or older cousins brag about their good old times, playing video games in the 90s. Perhaps bragging about their high scores in NES… Read more · 1 min read 1 Oct 13, 2020 What is The Best Stimulation Game Till Now? Simulation games are often a breather for most people who are stuck on a daily routine in life. These video games can make you do worldly things virtually. So if you are not a pilot in real life and you dream of flying a plane, simulation games can make that… Read more · 1 min read 3 Show more Oct 13, 2020 What Are Some Good House Designs in Minecraft? There are lots of good house designs in Minecraft. The best part is they all come in different styles — simple bunkhouse and treehouses to luxurious modern house designs.
0.950455	Are you providing a prerecorded audio description about what is happening visually in all prerecorded video content? Why is this important People with certain types of visual impairments are unable to see the images (moving or static) in a video. They can miss important visual information or context-setting clues because the main audio track does not describe everything that is happening visually. Providing audio descriptions of visual components can help users understand the content in its entirety. Whom does it benefit? Example 1: As a person who is blind, I want an audio description of what is happening on the screen in a video so that I fully understand the content. Example 2: As a person with low vision, I want the option to listen to the audio description of small print and labels used in graphs or charts being presented in a video, so that I understand the meaning and relationships of the content. Example 3: As a person with a cognitive disability, I want the option to hear an audio description of complicated visuals on the screen so that I have an additional way to process information that I might not fully comprehend just by watching the video. What should you do? How to address this success criteria may depend on where you are in the creation of the media. If the video project is still in the planning or development stage, to avoid the need for audio descriptions, write the script making sure all relevant visual information is included. If the video project is already past the planning and development stage, you will need to modify the video to include audio descriptions. Do this by: Adding a secondary audio track (“audio description”) that describes what is happening visually on screen. Users should have the option to turn this audio description on or off. Alternatively, two versions of a video can be made available, one with audio description and one without. How do you do it? A media file with both audio and visual content will need a secondary audio track that describes what is happening visually in the media. See bullets below for key points on providing an audio description. Add a secondary narration soundtrack (an audio description) that describes important visual details that cannot be understood from the main soundtrack alone. Add a secondary narration soundtrack (an audio description) that describes important visual details that cannot be understood from the main soundtrack alone. In standard audio description, the narration is added during existing pauses in dialogue. If the pauses are too short to add narration, refer to Success Criterion 1.2.7 - Extended Audio Description. Where all of the video information is already provided in existing audio, no additional audio description is necessary.
0.962277	Architecting is a tool used by Program Managers (PM) and Systems Engineers in developing a system to help designers meet all stated function and physical requirements, collaborate across organizations, and provides valuable information for decision-makers. There are a number of types of Architectures that are used in system development: Functional Architecture: model that identifies system function and their interactions. Physical Architecture: model that addresses the physical layout of a system and its components in a schema. Reference Architecture: model that guides and constrains the development of architectures. Enterprise Architecture: model that describes the current and/or desired relationships between an organization’s business, mission and management processes, and the supporting infrastructure. DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) In the Department of Defense (DoD), the development of an architecture for a system is called the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF). DoDAF is the overarching, comprehensive framework and conceptual model enabling the development of architectures for DoD systems. The DoDAF serves as one of the principal pillars supporting the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) in his responsibilities for the development and maintenance of architectures required under the Clinger-Cohen Act. DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Steps There are 6 steps that make up the DoDAF Design Process. These steps are: Step 1: Determine Intended Use of Architecture Step 2: Determine Scope of Architecture Step 3: Determine Data Required to Support Architecture Development Step 4: Collect, Organize, Correlate, and Store Architectural Data Step 5: Conduct Analyses in Support of Architecture Objectives Step 6: Document Results in Accordance with Decision-Maker Needs DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Main References Guide: DoDAF Architecture Framework Version 2.02 Website: DoDAF Architecture Framework Version 2.02 DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Viewpoints The documented results of the DoDAF process are organized into the following Viewpoints (aka Architecture Types): All Viewpoint (AV): describes the overarching aspects of architecture context that relate to all viewpoints. Capability Viewpoint (CV): articulates the capability requirements, the delivery timing, and the deployed capability. Data and Information Viewpoint (DIV): articulate the data relationships and alignment structures in the architecture content for the capability and operational requirements, system engineering processes, and systems and services. Operational Viewpoint (OV): includes the operational scenarios, activities, and requirements that support capabilities. Project Viewpoint (PV): describes the relationships between operational and capability requirements and the various projects being implemented. Services Viewpoint (SvcV): is the design for solutions articulating the Performers, Activities, Services, and their Exchanges, providing for or supporting operational and capability functions. Standards Viewpoint (StdV): articulate the applicable operational, business, technical, and industry policies, standards, guidance, constraints, and forecasts that apply to capability and operational requirements, system engineering processes, and systems and services. Systems Viewpoint (SV): for Legacy support, is the design for solutions articulating the systems, their composition, interconnectivity, and context providing for or supporting operational and capability functions. DoDAF Viewpoint Matrix AV 1 2 CV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DIV 1 2 3 OV 1 2 3 4 5a 5b 6a 6b 6c PV 1 2 3 SvcV 1 2 3a 3b 4 5 6 7 8 9 10a 10b 10c StdV 1 2 SV 1 2 3 4 5a 5b 6 7 8 9 10a 10b 10c Other topics that should be known by PM with regards to Architecting include: DoDAF Architecture Design Process AcqTips: The DoDAF descriptions in this website are very generic and are mostly taken from the DoDAF Architecture Framework website. Make sure you visit the actual website for the most update information and a more thorough explanation of each viewpoint. DoDAF Version 1.0, although outdated, has some good examples on how to construct AV’s, OV’s, and SV’s. AcqLinks and References: DoDAF Architecture Framework Version 2.02 DoD Architecture Framework Working Group Version 1.0, Volume 1: Definition and Guideline – Feb 04 (Old Version) DoD Architecture Framework Version 1.0, Volume 2: Product Description – Feb 04 (Old Version) DoD Information Enterprise Architecture Version – 7 May 2010 DoDAF Views Required Per Document SMC Systems Engineering Handbook Functional Software Architecture Functional Architecture Website: DoDAF Architecture Framework Version 2.02 Updated: 7/12/2021 Rank: 4 Leave a Reply Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment. Legal Contact About Us Suggest Update Disclaimer: AcqNotes is not an official Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, Navy, or Army website. Any information, products, services or hyperlinks contained within this website does not constitute any type of endorsement by the DoD, Air Force, Navy or Army. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended. 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0.936182	Last year we released the Transformer, a new machine learning model that showed remarkable success over existing algorithms for machine translation and other language understanding tasks. Before the Transformer, most neural network based approaches to machine translation relied on recurrent neural networks (RNNs) which operate sequentially (e.g. translating words in a sentence one-after-the-other) using recurrence (i.e. the output of each step feeds into the next). While RNNs are very powerful at modeling sequences, their sequential nature means that they are quite slow to train, as longer sentences need more processing steps, and their recurrent structure also makes them notoriously difficult to train properly. In contrast to RNN-based approaches, the Transformer used no recurrence, instead processing all words or symbols in the sequence in parallel while making use of a self-attention mechanism to incorporate context from words farther away. By processing all words in parallel and letting each word attend to other words in the sentence over multiple processing steps, the Transformer was much faster to train than recurrent models. Remarkably, it also yielded much better translation results than RNNs. However, on smaller and more structured language understanding tasks, or even simple algorithmic tasks such as copying a string (e.g. to transform an input of “abc” to “abcabc”), the Transformer does not perform very well. In contrast, models that perform well on these tasks, like the Neural GPU and Neural Turing Machine, fail on large-scale language understanding tasks like translation. In “Universal Transformers” we extend the standard Transformer to be computationally universal (Turing complete) using a novel, efficient flavor of parallel-in-time recurrence which yields stronger results across a wider range of tasks. We built on the parallel structure of the Transformer to retain its fast training speed, but we replaced the Transformer’s fixed stack of different transformation functions with several applications of a single, parallel-in-time recurrent transformation function (i.e. the same learned transformation function is applied to all symbols in parallel over multiple processing steps, where the output of each step feeds into the next). Crucially, where an RNN processes a sequence symbol-by-symbol (left to right), the Universal Transformer processes all symbols at the same time (like the Transformer), but then refines its interpretation of every symbol in parallel over a variable number of recurrent processing steps using self-attention. This parallel-in-time recurrence mechanism is both faster than the serial recurrence used in RNNs, and also makes the Universal Transformer more powerful than the standard feedforward Transformer. The Universal Transformer repeatedly refines a series of vector representations (shown as h1 to hm) for each position of the sequence in parallel, by combining information from different positions using self-attention and applying a recurrent transition function. Arrows denote dependencies between operations. At each step, information is communicated from each symbol (e.g. word in the sentence) to all other symbols using self-attention, just like in the original Transformer. However, now the number of times this transformation is applied to each symbol (i.e. the number of recurrent steps) can either be manually set ahead of time (e.g. to some fixed number or to the input length), or it can be decided dynamically by the Universal Transformer itself. To achieve the latter, we added an adaptive computation mechanism to each position which can allocate more processing steps to symbols that are more ambiguous or require more computations. As an intuitive example of how this could be useful, consider the sentence “I arrived at the bank after crossing the river”. In this case, more context is required to infer the most likely meaning of the word “bank” compared to the less ambiguous meaning of “I” or “river”. When we encode this sentence using the standard Transformer, the same amount of computation is applied unconditionally to each word. However, the Universal Transformer’s adaptive mechanism allows the model to spend increased computation only on the more ambiguous words, e.g. to use more steps to integrate the additional contextual information needed to disambiguate the word “bank”, while spending potentially fewer steps on less ambiguous words. At first it might seem restrictive to allow the Universal Transformer to only apply a single learned function repeatedly to process its input, especially when compared to the standard Transformer which learns to apply a fixed sequence of distinct functions. But learning how to apply a single function repeatedly means the number of applications (processing steps) can now be variable, and this is the crucial difference. Beyond allowing the Universal Transformer to apply more computation to more ambiguous symbols, as explained above, it further allows the model to scale the number of function applications with the overall size of the input (more steps for longer sequences), or to decide dynamically how often to apply the function to any given part of the input based on other characteristics learned during training. This makes the Universal Transformer more powerful in a theoretical sense, as it can effectively learn to apply different transformations to different parts of the input. This is something that the standard Transformer cannot do, as it consists of fixed stacks of learned Transformation blocks applied only once. But while increased theoretical power is desirable, we also care about empirical performance. Our experiments confirm that Universal Transformers are indeed able to learn from examples how to copy and reverse strings and how to perform integer addition much better than a Transformer or an RNN (although not quite as well as Neural GPUs). Furthermore, on a diverse set of challenging language understanding tasks the Universal Transformer generalizes significantly better and achieves a new state of the art on the bAbI linguistic reasoning task and the challenging LAMBADA language modeling task. But perhaps of most interest is that the Universal Transformer also improves translation quality by 0.9 BLEU1 over a base Transformer with the same number of parameters, trained in the same way on the same training data. Putting things in perspective, this almost adds another 50% relative improvement on top of the previous 2.0 BLEU improvement that the original Transformer showed over earlier models when it was released last year. The Universal Transformer thus closes the gap between practical sequence models competitive on large-scale language understanding tasks such as machine translation, and computationally universal models such as the Neural Turing Machine or the Neural GPU, which can be trained using gradient descent to perform arbitrary algorithmic tasks. We are enthusiastic about recent developments on parallel-in-time sequence models, and in addition to adding computational capacity and recurrence in processing depth, we hope that further improvements to the basic Universal Transformer presented here will help us build learning algorithms that are both more powerful, more data efficient, and that generalize beyond the current state-of-the-art. If you’d like to try this for yourself, the code used to train and evaluate Universal Transformers can be found here in the open-source Tensor2Tensor repository. Acknowledgements This research was conducted by Mostafa Dehghani, Stephan Gouws, Oriol Vinyals, Jakob Uszkoreit, and Łukasz Kaiser. Additional thanks go to Ashish Vaswani, Douglas Eck, and David Dohan for their fruitful comments and inspiration. 1 A translation quality benchmark widely used in the machine translation community, computed on the standard WMT newstest2014 English to German translation test data set.↩ Posted by Stephan Gouws, Research Scientist, Google Brain Team and Mostafa Dehghani, University of Amsterdam PhD student and Google Research Intern Last year we released the Transformer, a new machine learning model that showed remarkable success over existing algorithms for machine translation and other language understanding tasks. Before the Transformer, most neural network based approaches to machine translation relied on recurrent neural networks (RNNs) which operate sequentially (e.g. translating words in a sentence one-after-the-other) using recurrence (i.e. the output of each step feeds into the next). While RNNs are very powerful at modeling sequences, their sequential nature means that they are quite slow to train, as longer sentences need more processing steps, and their recurrent structure also makes them notoriously difficult to train properly. In contrast to RNN-based approaches, the Transformer used no recurrence, instead processing all words or symbols in the sequence in parallel while making use of a self-attention mechanism to incorporate context from words farther away. By processing all words in parallel and letting each word attend to other words in the sentence over multiple processing steps, the Transformer was much faster to train than recurrent models. Remarkably, it also yielded much better translation results than RNNs. However, on smaller and more structured language understanding tasks, or even simple algorithmic tasks such as copying a string (e.g. to transform an input of “abc” to “abcabc”), the Transformer does not perform very well. In contrast, models that perform well on these tasks, like the Neural GPU and Neural Turing Machine, fail on large-scale language understanding tasks like translation. In “Universal Transformers” we extend the standard Transformer to be computationally universal (Turing complete) using a novel, efficient flavor of parallel-in-time recurrence which yields stronger results across a wider range of tasks. We built on the parallel structure of the Transformer to retain its fast training speed, but we replaced the Transformer’s fixed stack of different transformation functions with several applications of a single, parallel-in-time recurrent transformation function (i.e. the same learned transformation function is applied to all symbols in parallel over multiple processing steps, where the output of each step feeds into the next). Crucially, where an RNN processes a sequence symbol-by-symbol (left to right), the Universal Transformer processes all symbols at the same time (like the Transformer), but then refines its interpretation of every symbol in parallel over a variable number of recurrent processing steps using self-attention. This parallel-in-time recurrence mechanism is both faster than the serial recurrence used in RNNs, and also makes the Universal Transformer more powerful than the standard feedforward Transformer. The Universal Transformer repeatedly refines a series of vector representations (shown as h1 to hm) for each position of the sequence in parallel, by combining information from different positions using self-attention and applying a recurrent transition function. Arrows denote dependencies between operations. At each step, information is communicated from each symbol (e.g. word in the sentence) to all other symbols using self-attention, just like in the original Transformer. However, now the number of times this transformation is applied to each symbol (i.e. the number of recurrent steps) can either be manually set ahead of time (e.g. to some fixed number or to the input length), or it can be decided dynamically by the Universal Transformer itself. To achieve the latter, we added an adaptive computation mechanism to each position which can allocate more processing steps to symbols that are more ambiguous or require more computations. As an intuitive example of how this could be useful, consider the sentence “I arrived at the bank after crossing the river”. In this case, more context is required to infer the most likely meaning of the word “bank” compared to the less ambiguous meaning of “I” or “river”. When we encode this sentence using the standard Transformer, the same amount of computation is applied unconditionally to each word. However, the Universal Transformer’s adaptive mechanism allows the model to spend increased computation only on the more ambiguous words, e.g. to use more steps to integrate the additional contextual information needed to disambiguate the word “bank”, while spending potentially fewer steps on less ambiguous words. At first it might seem restrictive to allow the Universal Transformer to only apply a single learned function repeatedly to process its input, especially when compared to the standard Transformer which learns to apply a fixed sequence of distinct functions. But learning how to apply a single function repeatedly means the number of applications (processing steps) can now be variable, and this is the crucial difference. Beyond allowing the Universal Transformer to apply more computation to more ambiguous symbols, as explained above, it further allows the model to scale the number of function applications with the overall size of the input (more steps for longer sequences), or to decide dynamically how often to apply the function to any given part of the input based on other characteristics learned during training. This makes the Universal Transformer more powerful in a theoretical sense, as it can effectively learn to apply different transformations to different parts of the input. This is something that the standard Transformer cannot do, as it consists of fixed stacks of learned Transformation blocks applied only once. But while increased theoretical power is desirable, we also care about empirical performance. Our experiments confirm that Universal Transformers are indeed able to learn from examples how to copy and reverse strings and how to perform integer addition much better than a Transformer or an RNN (although not quite as well as Neural GPUs). Furthermore, on a diverse set of challenging language understanding tasks the Universal Transformer generalizes significantly better and achieves a new state of the art on the bAbI linguistic reasoning task and the challenging LAMBADA language modeling task. But perhaps of most interest is that the Universal Transformer also improves translation quality by 0.9 BLEU1 over a base Transformer with the same number of parameters, trained in the same way on the same training data. Putting things in perspective, this almost adds another 50% relative improvement on top of the previous 2.0 BLEU improvement that the original Transformer showed over earlier models when it was released last year. The Universal Transformer thus closes the gap between practical sequence models competitive on large-scale language understanding tasks such as machine translation, and computationally universal models such as the Neural Turing Machine or the Neural GPU, which can be trained using gradient descent to perform arbitrary algorithmic tasks. We are enthusiastic about recent developments on parallel-in-time sequence models, and in addition to adding computational capacity and recurrence in processing depth, we hope that further improvements to the basic Universal Transformer presented here will help us build learning algorithms that are both more powerful, more data efficient, and that generalize beyond the current state-of-the-art. If you’d like to try this for yourself, the code used to train and evaluate Universal Transformers can be found here in the open-source Tensor2Tensor repository. Acknowledgements This research was conducted by Mostafa Dehghani, Stephan Gouws, Oriol Vinyals, Jakob Uszkoreit, and Łukasz Kaiser. Additional thanks go to Ashish Vaswani, Douglas Eck, and David Dohan for their fruitful comments and inspiration. 1 A translation quality benchmark widely used in the machine translation community, computed on the standard WMT newstest2014 English to German translation test data set.↩
0.95197	Kit can lead her ship and clever crew on her own, but with the fate of queen and country at stake, Kit and Rian must learn to trust each other, or else the Isles will fall…. Source: Netgalley via Berkley Books – Thank you so much! TL;DR: A wild romp that really never stopped Thoughts: The Bright and Breaking Sea by Chloe Neil is going to be a very hard book for me to categorize which, for anyone looking into it, is going to be a repeated refrain. The story is heavily fantastical. A very different historical setting, with an interesting system keeps it very much in the fantastical. But the emphasis on the characters and the interpersonal relationships, including a budding romance, make me want to tentatively class it as romance. That being said there is no on page sex, so I wouldn’t call it a Romantic Fantasy (like a Heart of Blood and Ashes earlier this year). Regardless it’s a lot of fun. As I stated the setting is world that feels very much like a Post-Napoleonic England, but with a much more diverse and rich cast than you might get from a true historical fiction set in that period. The queen, for example, is of mixed race, and our protagonist is a young female captain in the military. Both things that wouldn’t have happened then. Our male hero is your classic grouchy noble. The story takes place on both land and sea, so don’t go in just expecting naval action. This was the highlight for me. My main hesitancy with this book was that I don’t always do well with ship/sea mechanics. I find it terribly dull, and it never keeps my attention. Once past the half-way mark though this one barrels through a naval voyage, some possibly feelings and backstory building for our male hero, a couple of spy missions, and lots of sassy dialogue. There is a lot here past the naval setting and that keeps the book rich and interesting. It was a fun and easy read, not one that had a lot of surprises though. I will continue on as this seems to be a really good light read to keep the spirits up. A great jumping off start for a new series. Share this: Twitter Facebook Like this: Like Loading... December 1, 2020 2020, Book, Fantasy, Reviews, romance, SF/F BookReview, Fantasy, KitBrightling, TheBrightandBreakingSea, Thoughts Post navigation November? Mid-Month Wrap-up for December Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here... Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: Email (required) (Address never made public) Name (required) Website You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Google account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out / Change ) You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out / Change ) Cancel Connecting to %s Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. Δ Goodreads Instagram No Instagram images were found. Follow the Blog Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Join 216 other followers Email Address: Follow Follow All Booked Up Blog on WordPress.com Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Join 216 other followers Email Address: Subscribe Website Built with WordPress.com. Up ↑ Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
0.999989	The overall advantages of hiring Fort Collins property managers are undeniable. From finding tenants to managing lease renewals and everything in between, property management can reduce the stress of renting out a home. One of the biggest benefits of professional property management services is letting them handle the task of advertising and marketing your properties. Property managers are extremely familiar with the rental market of your area, which allows them to more effectively promote and advertise your property and get it rented out quickly to good tenants. Here are 6 advantages to having property managers market your rental properties: 1. Create Appealing Listings Property managers are skilled at creating rental ads that will entice potential tenants. It is estimated that nearly 73 percent of renters search for a new rental home online, making it extremely important to create a listing that will stand out from the rest. A professional property manager can create an appealing listing that will include: High-Quality Photos: Property managers understand that they can most effectively capture the appeal of your property by including high-quality pictures or possibly even a video walkthrough that will highlight the best features of the home and showcase the spaces that are most intriguing to renters. Detailed Property Description: A good listing must also provide the specific property details that potential tenants are searching for. Descriptions should include number of bedrooms and bathrooms, square footage, storage, parking availability, upgraded features, yard space, and any community amenities that make the home and neighborhood unique. Lease Information: Experience has shown property managers the importance of upfront disclosure of important information regarding the rental agreement, such as monthly rent, deposit and additional fees, lease duration, pet policies, and if smoking is allowed. 2. Advertise the Listing A good listing cannot be effective if it is not properly showcased. Your property manager will have the intuition to advertise your listing in the best way. Whether on their own website or on other platforms, property managers are extensively experienced in advertising rental listings and are equipped to successfully advertise your home to fill vacancies quickly 3. Implement Multiple Marketing Strategies Established and reputable property management companies will have both the knowledge and experience needed to implement various strategies for marketing your rental property. They will know the most effective means for advertising a rental home in the area and use them efficiently. Professional property managers are able to use simple tactics such as word of mouth or far-reaching approaches such as social media in order to market your property to your target audience. 4. Established Reputation for Tenant Trust Most property management companies have years of experience in managing and renting out properties, creating a positive reputation that will appeal to potential tenants. Just as you search for good people to rent your home, renters are looking for good people to rent a home from. By working with a local property management company, you instantly provide your rental home with a trustworthy and dependable reputation. 5. Community Connection Another effective strategy for marketing a property is to market to and for the community. The various demographics of renters will likely be searching for homes in targeted areas of the city. Young families may look for homes near good schools or parks, while single adults may prefer a home close to downtown areas or near their jobs. Your property management company likely has an established connection in the city that your property is located in, whether from the service they provide, community involvement, or locally-minded employees. By marketing the property with the community in mind, your property manager can appeal to a wider range of people while also reaching the specific people that will best fit in the community. 6. Proactive Marketing Another benefit of the experience offered from a property manager is their ability to remain proactive in the marketing of your property. Their understanding of the rental market can greatly influence the plan they have in place to market properties as they near the end of a lease agreement and maintain active interest in your home. The quality of service they offer your tenants can also help to retain tenants and minimize vacancies. 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0.999998	I'm trying to install the Nvidia drivers for my vid card but was having a lot of trouble getting it to run. I got it to run and thought I had it whooped. Wrong. now it comes up and says "nvidia installer : Error opening log file blah blah blah and something about having to run it as the root. can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Question information Language: English Edit question Status: Solved For: Ubuntu xserver-xorg-driver-nv Edit question Assignee: No assignee Edit question Solved by: Chuck Solved: 2009-07-09 Last query: 2009-07-09 Last reply: 2009-07-09 Related bugs Link existing bug Related FAQ: None Link to a FAQ Revision history for this message Revision #{revision}, created at {date_created_display} {content} arochester (arochester) said on 2009-07-09 : #1 1) Have you looked in your Menu for something called "Restricted Device Manager"? It is a bit s-l-o-w, but does your video card show up in that? If it does and you activate it ( and WAIT!) it will install the driver automatically. Then reboot. 2) When it says "something about having to run it as the root" it means put sudo at the front of the command (SuperUserDO) e.g.: sudo nvidia-settings 1) Have you looked in your Menu for something called "Restricted Device Manager"? It is a bit s-l-o-w, but does your video card show up in that? If it does and you activate it ( and WAIT!) it will install the driver automatically. Then reboot. 2) When it says "something about having to run it as the root" it means put sudo at the front of the command (SuperUserDO) e.g.: sudo nvidia-settings Revision history for this message Revision #{revision}, created at {date_created_display} {content} Chuck (cbunker35) said on 2009-07-09 : #2 Geting closer. now it says I'm running "X" whatever that is and I have to figure out how to close that. Geting closer. now it says I'm running "X" whatever that is and I have to figure out how to close that. Revision history for this message Revision #{revision}, created at {date_created_display} {content} arochester (arochester) said on 2009-07-09 : #3 There is a method of killing the xserver but easier is probably to boot into recovery mode (NOT the top on the boot list, but the second) and choose "drop into root shell with networking" There is a method of killing the xserver but easier is probably to boot into recovery mode (NOT the top on the boot list, but the second) and choose "drop into root shell with networking" Revision history for this message Revision #{revision}, created at {date_created_display} {content} Chuck (cbunker35) said on 2009-07-09 : #4 There was no with networking option only drop into root shell. I tried it several different ways. I guess this just isn't going to work for me. I'll have to do some other digging around to figure out how to shut down the xserver. Thanks for all you help though. There was no with networking option only drop into root shell. I tried it several different ways. I guess this just isn't going to work for me. I'll have to do some other digging around to figure out how to shut down the xserver. Thanks for all you help though. Revision history for this message Revision #{revision}, created at {date_created_display} {content} Chuck (cbunker35) said on 2009-07-09 : #5 I guess I might have said this before but I'm on the Ubuntu 8.04 ver. trying to install drivers for Nvidia 9 series and the driver name is NVIDIA-Linux-x86-185.18.14-pkg1.run . I guess I might have said this before but I'm on the Ubuntu 8.04 ver. trying to install drivers for Nvidia 9 series and the driver name is NVIDIA-Linux-x86-185.18.14-pkg1.run . Revision history for this message Revision #{revision}, created at {date_created_display} {content} arochester (arochester) said on 2009-07-09 : #6 To shut down the xserver see http://theos.in/news/ubuntu-linux-shutdown-the-x-server/ To shut down the xserver see http://theos.in/news/ubuntu-linux-shutdown-the-x-server/ Revision history for this message Revision #{revision}, created at {date_created_display} {content} Chuck (cbunker35) said on 2009-07-09 : #7 much better. I got the xserver shut down got my command line in and it started to install. I started seeing the info I read about seeing then got another error. Now it says no kernel.......I knew it would so it was supposed to go find on......like i was told it would......it didn't find one so I told it to make one. No big deal I thought. Until it came back and told me that I had no libic header files. I might not have those considering I have no clue what those are. if you have any help on this it would be greatly appreciated. if this doesn't work it's getting uninstalled and I'm going back to windows. much better. I got the xserver shut down got my command line in and it started to install. I started seeing the info I read about seeing then got another error. Now it says no kernel.......I knew it would so it was supposed to go find on......like i was told it would......it didn't find one so I told it to make one. No big deal I thought. Until it came back and told me that I had no libic header files. I might not have those considering I have no clue what those are. if you have any help on this it would be greatly appreciated. if this doesn't work it's getting uninstalled and I'm going back to windows. Revision history for this message Revision #{revision}, created at {date_created_display} {content} Chuck (cbunker35) said on 2009-07-09 : #8 ok, I got it. from termina; type sudo apt-get install build-essential. after that loads type sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop. then sudo sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-185.18.14-pkg1.run . all went well. Until, I got it all rebooted and loaded and now the best res I can get is 800x600! ok, I got it. from termina; type sudo apt-get install build-essential. after that loads type sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop. then sudo sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-185.18.14-pkg1.run . all went well. Until, I got it all rebooted and loaded and now the best res I can get is 800x600! Revision history for this message Revision #{revision}, created at {date_created_display} {content} Chuck (cbunker35) said on 2009-07-09 : #9 Never mind. It took 2 days but I finaly got it. I needed and extra reboot and now I'm back up to 1280x1024. thank you for all your help and patience. Never mind. It took 2 days but I finaly got it. I needed and extra reboot and now I'm back up to 1280x1024. thank you for all your help and patience. Revision history for this message Revision #{revision}, created at {date_created_display} {content} arochester (arochester) said on 2009-07-09 : #10 Congratulations! Well done! Congratulations! Well done! History Link existing bug Create bug report Link to a FAQ Create a new FAQ To post a message you must log in. Ask a question Edit question Subscribers Subscribe Subscribe someone else • Take the tour • Read the guide © 2004-2021 Canonical Ltd. • Terms of use • Data privacy • Contact Launchpad Support • Blog • Careers • System status • rcf73d44 (Get the code!)
0.998479	Reformed Church on Staten Island: The oldest church of any denomination on Staten Island is the Reformed Church on Staten Island in Port Richmond on Port Richmond Avenue. The Dutch and French-speaking Huguenot settlers of Staten Island prior to 1680 were few in number and unable to support a permanent minister. Instead, preachers traveled to the Island every couple of months. In, Petrus Tesschenmacker, the first Staten Island minister ordained in the New World, was received by the tiny village of Port Richmond (New Amsterdam had become an English possession in 1674). He left Port Richmond for Schenectady in 1686 where he and his congregants were killed by French and Indian raiders in 1690. From the Reformed Church on Staten Island site: Third church, built 1787 The first church building went up in 1680, and a second, hexagonal one, in 1717. That building was burnt by the British occupation forces in 1780, and a new one was built in 1787. Finally, in 1844, the present brick church was built, with expansions being added over the next few decades. Surrounding the church is a cemetery that dates back to the 1690s. Present church, 1844 Like most mainline Protestant churches, the Reformed Church on Staten Island is past is prime. Its buildings are in need of repair and its congregation is small. What it does have is a terrific website that has a detailed history of the church and many of its historical documents and architecture on display. Brighton Heights Reformed Church: While I only attended Brighton Heights Reformed Church for about two years in my forties, my paternal roots lie with that congregation's denomination. My father's family is Dutch and English. While I'm uncertain of exactly when, his Dutch antecedents arrived in New Amsterdam prior to the British takeover. Family tradition held they were employees of the Dutch West India Company. From the American Guild of Organists site: original 1820 building, ca. 1900 Whatever the real history is, Vredenburghs have lived in New York City - mostly Harlem, the Bronx, and, for the last fifty-five years, Staten Island - for over 350 years now. I have photos and membership papers from my dad's mom from her time as a member of Elmendorf Chapel on East 121st Street in Manhattan. During the time I attended Brighton Heights under the late Rev. Seawood, I felt very much at home and part of true Christian fellowship. Looking north on St. Marks Place towards 1860s church, 1937 What's now Brighton Heights Reformed Church was founded in Tompkinsville in 1818 under the supervision of ex-NY governor (and later, vice-president), Daniel D. Tompkins and the spiritual supervision of the Rev. Peter I. Van Pelt of the church in Port Richmond. This seems to have grown out of Tompkins' earlier prompting of Van Pelt to hold services within the walls of the Quarantine Station located in Tompkinsville. This sort of direct community service was continued in the early eighties by Brighton Heights when it opened the first overnight homeless shelter on Staten Island. That undertaking would evolve into Project Hospitality, which still serves the Island's homeless individuals. 1860's church The original church was built in 1820, roughly at the corner of Van Duzer and St. Paul's. As the neighborhood became more commercial, land was bought on Brighton Heights, and a new church was built at the present location on the corner of Fort Place and St. Mark's Place in the 1860s. That building perished in an accidental fire during renovations in 1996. Finally, in March of 2000, Pastor Seawood led the congregation into the new building. Brighton Heights Reformed Church, present Mariner's Harbor Reformed Church: This church, while it closed in 1974, has not stood vacant. I'm not sure when, but for many years it has been Fellowship Baptist Church. The building is on the corner of Richmond Terrace and Lockman Avenue. Leng and Davis have little to say about it. While claims were made it first organized in 1885, they state it was "not mentioned in the Chamber of Commerce report of 1896." It was incorporated in 1907. I imagine it closed due to Mariner's Harbor old Dutch residents moving to New Jersey and the general mainline Protestant decline. I've written to the denomination's archivist, and should I ever hear back, I'll post more details about the congregation and its history. Mariner's Harbor Dutch Reformed Chapel, postcard Mariner's Harbor Reformed Church, 4/23/32 Fellowship Baptist Church, present Posted by The Wasp at Tuesday, August 04, 2020 No comments: Labels: Brighton Heights, Daniel Tompkins, Dutch Reformed, Mariner's Harbor, port richmond, Reformed Church Wednesday, July 29, 2020 High Church - North Shore Episcopalian Churches Pt. 5 St. Simon's movable church When I started posting about the North Shore's Episcopal churches last year, I didn't know that St. Simon's was about to close. Again, like St. John's, it wasn't a church anyone I knew attended. It was just a small, brick church I saw along a curve on Richmond Road. Despite its thoroughly modern architecture, it still had the red doors many traditionally-designed Episcopal churches have. Now, it's gone, and its presence stripped clean from the internet. St. Simon's brick building on Clove Road, ca. 1940 From the Staten Island Advance, the amazing New York Chapters of the American Guild of Organists site, and St. John's Episcopal's site, I discovered, like many other churches on the Island, St. Simon's was founded as a mission congregation to immigrants. Under the direction of the Rev. Richard M. Abercrombie, the St. Simon’s Free German Chapel of the Protestant Episcopal Church was founded in 1854. It first operated from a small building on Targee Street before moving to the vacant First Baptist building. That wood frame church was moved to Rhine Avenue near Steuben, and later to Clove Road. In 1960, the construction of the Staten Island Expressway forced the relocation of the parish to Richmond Road. The new church was built and for almost sixty years served its member. The building remains, but the parish is gone, its surviving member presumably shuffled off to other congregations. Any shuttered congregation is a loss of community and a connection to history and place, but I bet, as is so often the case, the building will soon house another denomination and starting their own history in a place that's new to them. St. Simon's Richmond Road building - 2018 Stapleton, in the middle of the nineteenth century, was filled with Germans. On their own, the wealthy beer barons among them founded Trinity Lutheran on the corner of Beach and St. Paul's. Catholic Germans co-founded Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church on Targee Street, as well. As a member of Trinity, I always knew some of that history, and as I began studying Stapleton's past, I picked up some bits about Immaculate. St. Simon's past, though, is all new to me. I wonder how long the German influence there lasted. from the SI Advance - St. Simon's on Clove Road prior to demolition Trinity, which had called Pastor Frederic Sutter to inaugurate a more English-language direction for the church, still held German services into the early eighties. Finding the answer to this sort of question is a large part of the reason I started the Church Project so many years ago. Staten Island, no less than anywhere else in NYC, has a history of changing populations that reuse and repurpose the landmarks of the preceding residents. I guess this means I have to find and reach out to an archivist at the Episcopal Diocese of New York. From the NYC of the American Guild of Organists interior of St. Simon's Posted by The Wasp at Wednesday, July 29, 2020 No comments: Labels: German, immigrants, Richmond Road, St. John's Episcopal, St. Simon's Episcopal, Targee Street Tuesday, July 28, 2020 High Church - North Shore Episcopalian Churches Pt. 4 St. John's Episcopal Church on Bay Street in Rosebank, like Christ Church, is another monument to the importance of wealthy Episcopalians on Staten Island in days gone by. St. John's Episcopal Church, ca. 1940, built in 1871 to address congregational growth St. John's Episcopal Church - 2013 St. John's Rectory - ca. 1940 St. John's Rectory - 2013 The parish began organizing in 1843 at the home of William B. Townsend. His estate was along Bay Street, then called New York Avenue, between Willow Avenue and Lynhurst Avenue (then called Maple Avenue). He and several other prominent Islanders, all of whom were “Protestant in the rejection of all unscriptural additions to the faith; Episcopal and Catholic in her creed, government and three-fold ministry,” were successful and charitable men. Several were members of the St. George's Society of New York and co-founders of the Society for the Relief of Destitute Children of Seamen, today called Seamen's Society for Children and Families. According to the church's website, the first baptism at St. John's was of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, one of Commodore Vanderbilt's grandsons. From St. John's website - the original church building A decade ago, I wrote about the wedding of Miss Anne Flemming Cameron, third daughter of Sir Roderick Cameron, and Mr. Belmont Tiffany, grandson of Commodore Matthew Perry. You can see the picture and read about it HERE. It's hard to picture Staten Island as a preserve of the truly wealthy and notable, but once upon a time, it was the case. St. John's website is a treasure trove of pictures and details the parish's long and complex history: rectors came and went, the congregation grew and then shrank as mainline Protestantism waned in the latter third of the twentieth century, and plans were made to help the church survive by building housing for seniors. In all my life, I've only known one person who ever attended St. John's. The one time I was on the grounds was when I attended some meetings for the Order of the Arrow at the old parish hall. That the parish survives despite the fading away of Episcopalianism and the drastically changed demographics of Rosebank would seem to be an indicator of God's grace. From St. John's website - Nativity Windows See the rest of the windows HERE The one lasting legacy I could have identified up until last year was St. Simon's Episcopal Church over on Richmond Road. It was founded as a German mission in 1856 on Targee Street before moving Clove Road, and in 1960, to Richmond Road when the Staten Island Expressway was built. Last year, after 156 years, citing an aging and diminished congregation, it closed. Posted by The Wasp at Tuesday, July 28, 2020 No comments: Labels: Rosebank, Saint John's Episcopal Church, Staten Island Tuesday, March 26, 2019 High Church - North Shore Episcopalian Churches Pt. 3 Just one church today. The old photos are dark so I decided to include newer shots to accompany each one. St. Mary's Episcopal Church On the corner of Castleton and Davis Avenues in West New Brighton, this beautiful little church shares its grounds with a parsonage and garage. Surrounded by medical offices, lawyers, and slightly rundown houses, it looks a little out of place these days. The parish was founded in 1848 and the present building is from 1905. Posted by The Wasp at Tuesday, March 26, 2019 No comments: Labels: Castleton Avenue, Church Project, Davis Avenue, Episcopal, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, West New Brighton Thursday, March 07, 2019 High Church - North Shore Episcopalian Churches Pt. 2 Here's another installment of Episcopalian churches. Christ Church Situated on a large, tree-filled corner of New Brighton (specifically Hamilton Park), Christ Church is a large, Gothic-style building. According to Wikipedia, it was built in 1904. The large attached parish hall was built in 1879 and remodeled in 1909. I don't have a date for the rectory, seen on the far left of the bottom picture, however. I don't have any interior pictures of the church and that's a shame. I've was in the sanctuary once and it can only be described as beautiful. As someone who grew up very high Lutheran, my tastes definitely run toward the more elaborate and ornate. I get the theology behind a stripped down church but I definitely prefer something like Christ Church. Christ Church - Franklin Avenue St. Paul's Memorial Church I grew up attending Trinity Lutheran Church, just up the block from St. Paul's, but I've never been in it or known anybody who attended there. From the pictures on their website, it's another beautiful house of worship. The present building was constructed in 1866 to replace the older, wooden one that was across the street a block or so away. Original St. Paul's Memorial Church - St. Paul's Avenue - date unknown Map of St. Paul's Avenue - 1874 St. Paul's Memorial Church - St. Paul's Avenue - 1939/1940 St. Paul's - 2013 St. Paul's Parsonage - St. Paul's Avenue - 1939/1940 St. Paul's Parsonage - 2013 Posted by The Wasp at Thursday, March 07, 2019 No comments: Labels: Christ Church, Church Project, Episcopalian, New Brighton, St Paul's, stapleton, staten island churches Thursday, February 28, 2019 High Church - North Shore Episcopalian Churches Pt. 1 The Episcopalian Churches: Part 1 Once upon a time, the Episcopalian Church was the denomination of America's elite. Eleven of our forty five presidents were Episcopalians. Today, with under 2 million members, it's a dwindling church, like most mainline Protestant churches. The whys and wherefores of that are a conversation for a place other than this site. What matters here are the gorgeous houses of worship raised by the Episcopalian Church. Once upon a time, when it was wealthy and filled with people willing to dedicate that wealth to such construction, it raised some of the most beautiful buildings to ever grace Staten Island, something for which we should all be grateful. So, let's start with one of the lost churches of the Island. They're not really lost, but instead moved or destroyed. Church of the Ascension Built as an offshoot of Trinity Church in Manhattan, the Church of the Ascension was established 1802 on a small hill overlooking the Kill Van Kull. Situated on Richmond Terrace between Alaska Street and Tompkins Court, in the 1920s area industrialized, and the congregation decided to move the building to Kingsley Avenue near Clove Lakes. The 1929 Crash made this impossible, and the original church was left behind. You can see a FOR SALE sign in the picture below (1939 or 1940). Church of the Ascension Parsonage - Richmond Terrace and Van Street Church of the Ascension, sans steeple top - Richmond Terrace from the church's own website - priest and congregation Church of the Ascension in all its steepled-glory - 1930 The present Church of the Ascension is a small, brick building tucked away in a lovely section of Castleton Corners. All Saints Episcopal Church This church began as a Sunday school (for adults), in 1889. It gradually evolved into a full church and moved around to various locations in Mariners Harbor before buying a plot of land on the corner of Richmond Terrace and Van Name Avenue. In 1909, they acquired the Floating Church of Our Saviour, previously operated by the Seamen's Institute out in New York harbor. Go to this page to see a series of pictures of building at sea and on land. It was docked at the foot of Van Name and in 1914 was moved to solid ground. In 1959, it burned down. The congregation, its cost not fully covered by insurance, bought new property on Wooley Avenue and Victory Boulevard and built the present church. Floating Church of Our Saviour on its way to becoming All Saints' Church 1909 All Saints' Church - Richmond Terrace and Van Name Street - 1939/1940 All Saints' Church - present - Victory Boulevard Posted by The Wasp at Thursday, February 28, 2019 4 comments: Labels: All Saints' Church, Church of the Ascension, Church Project, Episcopalian, lost churches, Staten Island Thursday, July 05, 2018 The Methodist Churches: Part 2 Here's the second installment of North Shore Staten Island Methodist churches. Since the previous posting, I've already learned significant new information regarding these and the previously posted churches. I've also successfully contacted the archivist for this region of United Methodist church and been directed to several major sources of information. As usual, the SI Advance has also been a good source of information. I so wish they would digitize their entire print run. There's so much valuable information in the pages of our local paper but it's difficult to extract. Maybe one day. Dickinson Methodist Church Dickinson Methodist started as a chapel on the property originally owned by the Decker family. When the land was sold for the construction of P.S. 3, the congregation set out to build a new house of worship. They held services in the school house for a few years, but eventually moved to a building constructed on Victory Boulevard in 1871. According to A.Y. Hubbell's History of Methodism and the Methodist Churches of Staten Island, the original chapel was sold to a Lutheran congregation. According to this SI Advance article, Dickinson Methodist closed down and its congregation merged with Christ United Methodist in Graniteville in 1974. Today the building is owned by the non-denominational Staten Island Christian Church. Graniteville Methodist Church Graniteville Methodist was founded in 1910 and in 1914 they bought this building on Willowbrook Road. According to Leng and Davis it had originally been a Baptist church. I don't have much information about it at this point other than it closed in 1958 and merged with Holy Trinity Methodist Church on Forest Avenue. The combined congregations were first called Holy Trinity Graniteville Methodist Church, but in 1960 took the name Christ Methodist Church. Today it's called Christ United Methodist Church. Christ United Methodist Church The most important thing I've learned in the past week regarding the North Shore's Methodist churches is the origin of Christ United. I put up pictures of the Italian Mission church on Harbor Road and theorized it faded away and its member shifted to Summerfield, also on Harbor Road. The truth is very different. According to this article in the Advance, the Italian Mission was founded in 1919 by the Rev. Sante Buzzalini. In 1932 the church shown above was built from diabase rock taken from the quarry right next door (now Graniteville Quarry Park) on Forest Avenue. Faith United Methodist Church west facing and north facing sides of the steeple Again, drawing on Leng and Davis, I learned that the congregation that built this church was originally called the North Shore Free Methodist Episcopal Church. It was organized in 1867 and built their church on this location. In 1895 it caught fire and a new church had to be built - this one. In 1966, Methodism, facing a bit of a crisis on the North Shore, handled it by merging Kingsley, Trinity, and Grace churches. The new unified church was called Faith United. A good description of how this was done can be read here on the church's website. 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0.999001	If you've been keeping up, the Jonathon Kuminga story has been one of the biggest stories of the quarantine. If you haven't been keeping up, I'll catch you up on the bullet points. Jonathon Kuminga is one of the best high school prospects in the last decade. Originally he was slated to be the headline recruit of the 2021 class, but during the past semester, he reclassified and graduated high school early to become the top-rated recruit of the current 2020 recruiting period. Back in May Kuminga listed his top-5 destinations for 2020 and named Texas Tech, Duke, Kentucky, and Auburn on the list. He also put the NBA G League among the contenders. The list was quickly whittled down between Texas Tech and the G League by most major prognosticators. The Red Raider connection bolstered by the presence of Kuminga's brother and former UNLV transfer Joel Ntambwe. Before transferring to the Red Raiders Ntambwe had declared for the NBA draft in April of 2019. He then undeclared and joined Texas Tech before being denied every waiver appeal to the NCAA for eligibility. Now, as it stands, Jonathon Kuminga will make his decision on whether or not he'll attend Texas Tech or head to the professional ranks. He's planning to make that decision Thursday, July 16th at 2 p.m. according to his Twitter account. There are several possible outcomes for the Kuminga saga to develop into tomorrow afternoon. Here's how each of those options would play out in a choose your own adventure world: Kuminga chooses a college, but not Texas Tech. In a surprise decision, Jonathon Kuminga chose to head to the NCAA and join the Auburn Tigers. The uncertainty surrounding the G League and the NBA draft process this season made Kuminga nervous and made him choose the safer option of the NCAA. He chose to play outside of his brothers shadow for Aubrun. In unrelated news, Bruce Pearl is under investigation by the NCAA for recruiting violations. Kuminga chooses the professional ranks, but not the G League. In a shocking turn of events phenom, Jonathon Kuminga has chosen the NBL over other options on the table following R.J. Hampton and LaMelo Ball's move from the previous year. Kuminga will likely be the number one overall pick in 2021. A speculated reason or the choice is that New Zealand is believed to be COVID-19 free, which cannot be said for the American options available to Kuminga. Kuminga chooses Texas Tech. Chris Beard has done it again. He's now recruited the best recruit ever for the third time in program history and this time Texas Tech is now the favorite for the Big 12 title and the NCAA Championship. Kuminga chooses the G League. Jonathon Kuminga has accepted a nearly $500 thousand dollar deal to head to the NBA's G League. In the new program, he'll be eligible for the NBA draft next offseason and receive an education opportunity at some point in the future through Arizona State. Kuminga chooses the G League and takes his brother Joel Ntambwe with him. Jonathon Kuminga has accepted a nearly $500 thousand dollar deal to head to the NBA's G League. In the new program, he'll be eligible for the NBA draft next offseason and receive an education opportunity at some point in the future through Arizona State. In somewhat of a surprise Joel Ntambwe has decided to join his brother and join the G League. Ntambwe will not return to Texas Tech where he spent the last year of his time getting top-notch training and nutrition.
0.999982	Headlines : Interview with Deborah Robin on LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER \| Interview with Vanessa White of Classic Thriller WAIT UNTIL DARK at Theatre Palisades \| Leela Dance Collective presents ReSound, a 5-day celebration of kathak dance \| NOISES OFF Returns and Proves Whatever Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong! \| The Troubies Return and Present LIZASTRATA Outdoors at The Getty Villa in Malibu \| Interview: Rachel Parker on her World Premiere of ‘The Wolfe & The Bird’ \| Ashton's Audio Interview: Willow Geer (Laurie from Law & Order: LA) \| Ashton's Audio Interview: Jackie Nicole \| Interview with Mitch Feinstein on his Solo Autobiographical Play FOR LOVE OR MONEY \| Audition Notice for Glorious by Peter Quilter \| Interview: Playwright and Actor Sarah Hunter on why DOGS ARE BETTER THAN PEOPLE \| COVID-19 THEATER SERIES: A Nomad's Journey - An Interview with IAMA's Stefanie Black \| Spotlight Series: Meet Sascha Vanderslik, a Native Australian Who Calls The Group Rep Theatre Company Her New Home \| Calendar LemonMeter LemonAide Headlines Menu Register an Event Questions Advertise Search Tag: Summer Youth Conservatory COVID-19 THEATER SERIES: International City Theatre and COVID-19 - An Interview with Caryn Desai A talented and successful director with awards and nominations from LA Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly, Drama-Logue, Robby, Ovation, and NAACP, Caryn Desai is also the artistic director / producer for International City Theatre (ICT) in Long Beach. She has extensive experience in acting, directing, producing, and administration, as well as a certificate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Other certificates in arts administration, marketing, and fundraising prepared her for running a successful non-profit organization dealing with arts and education. For over 20 years, she taught college classes at Long Beach City College and received the Distinguished Alumni Award. In 2018, Caryn was named Distinguished Alumna from the College of the Arts at California State University, Long Beach. She was recently named “Enterprising Woman in the Arts” in Long Beach. Clearly, Caryn is a busy woman who likes to get things done. She took time from her busy schedule to interview in April 2020. J. Thomas Miller, Hunter Berecochea, Josey Montana McCoy, Marisa Matthews, and Trevor Shor in "Life Could Be a Dream" (2018) - Photo by Tracey Roman When and how did the International City Theatre first form? Were you involved from the beginning? Caryn Desai: International City Theatre (ICT) started in 1985 on the campus of Long Beach City College under the 99-seat plan. The theater was founded by Shashin Desai, who was chair of the theater, film, and dance department at the time. I have been involved from the beginning - but not officially until 1990, when I became general manager. Shashin retired ten years ago, and the Board unanimously named me to lead. I’m now the artistic director and producer of ICT; in my free time, I also do some directing. In 1996, with the encouragement of then-Mayor Beverly O’Neill, ICT moved downtown to the beautiful Long Beach Performing Arts Center. We work with Actors Equity Association under the small professional theater contract. Everyone is paid, both artists and crew. I’m proud to say that 2020 marks ICT’s thirty-fifth anniversary. Lexi Ainsworth, Neil Larson, Angelo Custino, and Drew Carr in "To Kill a Mockingbird" (2002) - Photo by Shashin Desai What are some of the most popular plays you've done? How about awards? CD: Over the years, ICT has received more than 400 professional awards including the LA Drama Critics Circle award for sustained excellence. In 2015, we also received the LADCC award for outstanding season. We have had many plays which were real people-pleasers. Some of ICT’s most popular plays have included Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, and Life Could be a Dream. Both are from ICT’s 2019 season and broke 34 years of presale records. Prior to 2019, some of our most popular shows included Backward in High Heels, To Kill a Mockingbird, Swinging on a Star, and Dinah Was. We try to select productions which are entertaining, intellectually stimulating, and fun. Stephan Terry and Karole Foreman in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" When did you close the theater due to COVID-19? Were you in the middle of a run? CD: ICT was lucky enough to complete the run of our thirty-fifth anniversary season opener on March 8. ICT runs on a calendar year, so that was our first show of the season. Our offices were forced to close with little notice on Friday, March 13, along with everyone else in the County. The next show we planned, Daisy, was a California premiere we selected for its relevance and importance in this election year. We were supposed to start rehearsal April 7. We’ve moved Daisy to the next slot for a June opening and bumped another show to our 2021 season. Anna Aimee White as Ginger Rogers and Matt Bauer as Fred Astaire in "Backwards in High Heels" (2010) - Photo by Shashin Desai How has COVID-19 impacted on your theater? CD: To date, ICT is facing lost revenue from one cancelled show so far. We don’t know if there will be future cancellations, and we don’t know how many patrons will want a refund. Right now, it’s hard to predict the impact this will have on season renewals. This is especially disheartening, since subscriptions are our bread and butter and have been up over the last six years. ICT also has a very active and strong commitment to education. We have six programs for every demographic from age 4 to 104. Most programs are free, including a popular in-school program for third graders which I created at the request of the school district based on my 20 years as a college instructor. That program makes about 480 classroom visits annually. On the other end of the spectrum, ICT runs a Senior Program which provides tickets and transportation to low income seniors to keep them mentally and socially engaged. These are two of our six programs providing access, education, and inspiration to our community. This is a loss for our students, our community, and our teaching artists. Sybyl Walker, Yvette Freeman as Dinah Washington, and Paul Avedisian in "Dinah Was" (2004) - Photo by Shashin Desai Are you doing anything right now to keep your live theater going? Are you streaming? Do you have virtual meetings? Are you planning for your next show when the theater can reopen? CD: ICT has reached out to the union for some flexibility in allowing possible streaming, and obviously affordability is an issue. We’re having discussions with teaching artists, and we may be able to have virtual classes for our Summer Youth Conservatory - or even our school programs. Currently, all meetings with the executive committee and the board are virtual. The staff is working remotely and communicate mostly by email and phone. The Daisy cast did a virtual read-through on their own. This is a challenging time for all of us, what with our poor artists and audiences isolated from each other and from the work that feeds our souls, brings us together, and helps us understand our shared humanity and the world in which we live. It’s painful for those of us who value and understand the importance of live theatre. What do you think the impact of COVID-19 will be on live theater in general in Los Angeles? Do you foresee any permanent changes? CD: I have to remain hopeful that this pause will motivate those who have the capacity to ensure the future of this most human art form to take action. It would be sad to see this battle we are in with a horrific virus win by losing a voice from any of our many diverse companies and artists. What do you need right now to keep going forward? What would you like from the Theater public? CD: Right now, I need to stay strong, hold my small team together, and find a way through this. I hope the theatre public will stand by ICT and provide the support needed to survive and grow. That would be a victory over this foe and something to celebrate — the spirit, strength, passion, and commitment to art! That feels like America to me! What are some of your future plans? CD: ICT has a strategic plan outlining goals for the next three years, including greater investment and further development of this art form, increasing earned revenue, growth of our education programs, and ensuring accessibility to professional theatre for all. This was certainly not how we planned to celebrate our current milestone. ICT’s little team in the office has a motto: “It’s never easy, but it’s important.” We never anticipated it would be this hard! Here’s to better days. Onward!
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0.99999	I’ve learnt a few things about piano practice and motivation in my time as a musician and music teacher. Here are some of them: The most important thing we can teach our students is how to practice effectively Students need to be taught about practice methods including spaced practice, chunking, interleaved practice, etc. We all need to understand the vital impact of rest and sleep on our ability to learn Parental involvement in music making is crucial to a student’s sense of musicianship Creativity and curiosity is the cornerstone of developing a life-long love of music In order to gather this knowledge, I’ve spent a lot of time reading, going to conferences, discussing theories with other teachers on my podcast and testing things in my own studio. However, if you’re just starting out, or perhaps you’re interested in finding out more the theory and practice of motivation, then I highly recommend checking out Michael Griffin’s book, Learning Strategies for Musical Success. Strategic Learning Michael is an Adelaide-based teacher and presenter who is well known for speaking to schools and teachers around the world about motivation and mindset in music. In fact, he appeared on my podcast last year in an episode on Practice, Motivation and Mindset in Episode 30. Learning Strategies for Musical Success is a culmination of years of his own teaching, research and practice into the what, why and how of motivating students. The book is divided into six chapters: Music Potential How to Practise Achievement Playing music with the whole brain Creativity Music and Intelligence Each chapter gives a comprehensive overview of the research into the subject being discussed, in dispersed with Michael’s own thoughts and those of noted teachers, business experts, motivational coaches and musicians from around the world. Put simply, this book provides teachers, parents and students with the knowledge they’ll need to create a more strategic approach to their lessons and practice. In order to explore some of these ideas a bit further and give you a taste of some of Michael’s research, I’m going to briefly discuss three concepts developed in the book: Mindset Practice Motivation Mindset There has been more and more talk recently about growth versus fixed mindsets and so I was glad that Michael covered this topic in his discussion about practice: It is not easy to teach learning strategies to fixed-intelligence-mindset students who have a deep-set belief about their potential. By attributing failure to lack of effort or poor practice however, teachers and parents can change this mindset. Stressing the importance of effort rather than natural ability is paramount. It reminds me of the discussion I had on Podcast Episode 26 with Nick Ambrosino about the language we use in music teaching and how a simple change (eg. using “and” where you might otherwise use “but” – listen to the podcast for the details) can have a profound impact on a student’s self-esteem and motivation. Image Ref: carriekepple.com The research says that a student’s mindset is a strong predictor of practice efficiency and hence, effectiveness (Griffin, p.5) and that fixed-mindset students may avoid practising pieces or passages that pose difficulties they are unsure they can master. This alone can have big ramifications in the way we teach and encourage students. Join the the preeminent professional development, learning and networking community for instrumental music teachers. Plans & Pricing Do you have competent and positive students who avoid tackling harder music even though you know they can do it? If this behaviour is innate, then it might be an issue with mindset and something that you can explore further in the research. By the way, what’s your mindset? Practice There are lots of books on the market about piano practice and so I was a little skeptical when I saw a whole chapter devoted to this in Michael’s book. Thankfully, what he has created in Chapter 2 is complete reference of all the best ideas surrounding motivation in music students, distilling the theories into practical advice for teachers and students alike. In this chapter, you can read about distributed practice, spaced repetition, chunking, slow practice and why sleep matters. He talks about the 10,000 hours rule, its implication on students and he dispels the myth of the prodigy. I particularly love this quote from Stephen Hiller: The amateur practises until he gets it right. The professional practises until he can’t get it wrong. Unfortunately, many of our students don’t understand this fundamental truth. Do you have students who ‘practice’ by playing something over and over, play it wrong five times (without even really realising), finally get it right on the sixth attempt and then stop playing? There are so many excellent articles about practice out there and Michel summarises them into a succinct and compelling argument that will be as valuable for parents as teachers. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation My thoughts on motivation have changed significantly over the years. When I first started teaching, I used a lot of extrinsic motivators (food, stickers, etc.) as it’s how my teacher taught me. However, the more reading I did, the more I realised that this might not have been the best way to go as we want students to have their own sense of motivation. Interestingly, I’ve now formed a middle ground after reading this book and speaking to Anita Collins in Episode 32. I now realise that in order for children to reach an intrinsically motivated state, they will need some extrinsic motivation to get started. Michael explains the research about motivation in music students and its link with Optimal Challenge and Flow. He shares ideas about how teachers can set increasingly difficult, but achievable, challenges that regularly place students into a new state of incompetence in order to push them to the next level of achievement. Conclusion This review has only just scratched the surface of what’s in the book. Michael covers a vast range of topics from multiple intelligence theory, Maslow’s heirarchy of needs, autotelic learning, creativity and memorisation to name just a few. But while the book encompasses a lot of material, Michael threads the topics so seamlessly that you never feel off-topic. Indeed, I feel like it’s the kind of book that I might have written if I wanted to condense all my thoughts about music and education into one volume. This is a book that should be on the shelves of any music teacher. Even if you feel you’ve already read lots of the research into learning and motivation, I guarantee you’ll be highlighting, notating and dog-earing the pages. It’s the kind of book that you could also recommend to parents and adult students. It’s well-organised and easy to read at just over 155 pages. One minor improvement I would make would be to print the book in a serif font (like this one) to make it even easier to read. The book features lots of figures, tables and quotes to reference what is being discussed. Michael has even written some of his own music to illustrate practice methods and ideas! You can find out more about Michael at his website. Special Offer for Readers If you’re interested in getting a copy of Michael’s book, you can grab 10% off today! If you’re in Australia, you can email Michael and ask for him to send you the book for $AUD36 including postage. (RRP is $35 + postage.) For international readers, click here to order from Create Space and get 20% off with this code: NCJRGBFQ. What is the biggest thing you’ve learnt about motivation and practice? Either as a student or a teacher, what’s had the biggest impact on your learning? Leave a comment below. Deliberate Practice Practice & Motivation effective piano practice extrinsic rewards growth mindset intrinsic motivation learning strategies piano teaching motivation How does your hand work? The more I learn about piano performance, the more I’m becoming fascinated with how on earth my brain and fingers do what I need them to do, and often at lightning fast speed. It’s really quite remarkable to think that even the typing I’m doing now is caused by my brain causing a muscle to ... What The Research Says About Piano Practice and Motivation [Book Review] Read more CPTP129: Why “Practice” might be killing your studio business with Danny Thompson Is the way we approach practice in our studios all wrong? Are our practice expectations unrealistic or counterproductive? Danny Thompson and I will unpack this idea of taking practice and homework out of the equation and focusing instead on inspiring our students and growing their love of music. Could this be a useful experiment in ... What The Research Says About Piano Practice and Motivation [Book Review] Read more Why do YOU Practise? What is the end goal? How do we know if we've arrived? Read more Bribery should not be used as motivation to practise – The Strad Join the the preeminent professional development, learning and networking community for instrumental music teachers. Plans & Pricing Intrinsic v Extrinsic Motivation in Music Students Building on the ideas of one of my previous articles: Why extrinsic rewards are so bad for motivation, you might have missed this great article from string teaching ... What The Research Says About Piano Practice and Motivation [Book Review] Read more 5 Surprising Ways to Grow Practice Motivation 5 Surprising Ways to Grow Practice Motivation Have you ever felt like a lone wolf in the practice room? Or like the repertoire you’re playing didn’t really connect with the rest of your daily life? If we have felt it, no doubt our students have too. I think these feelings are 2 big reasons students ... What The Research Says About Piano Practice and Motivation [Book Review] Read more CPTP124: The Motivation Equation with Samantha Coates (Part 3) This is the third and final part in our wonderful series on piano student motivation with Samanatha Coates. (Listen to part 1 here or part 2 here if you missed them.) Samantha shares a great quote in this episode: “It is not your job to motivate students. It is your job to create the environment ... What The Research Says About Piano Practice and Motivation [Book Review] Read more About the author Tim Topham Tim Topham is the founder and director of TopMusic. Tim hosts the popular TopCast show, blogs regularly at dev.topmusic.co and speaks at local and international conferences on topics such as pedagogy, business, marketing and entrepreneurship. Tim has been featured in American Music Teacher, The Piano Teacher Magazine, California Music Teacher and EPTA Piano Professional. Tim holds an MBA in Educational Leadership, BMus, DipEd and AMusA. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Δ Share 15 Comments Jordan Daniels says: 11/06/2016 at 3:47 pm What a great article! I especially enjoyed the insights with a student’s mindset and internal/external motivation. I also noticed a correlation between mindset and motivation. If a student has a growth mindset, they are internally motivated. If a student has a fixed mindset, they do not have an internal mindset, and will need an external motivator of some sort to change their mindset. Reply Tim Topham says: 11/07/2016 at 12:30 am Exactly! That’s the whole thing about mindset and why it’s so important. However I have learnt from my interview with Anita Collins https://dev.topmusic.co/tttv032-what-to-say-to-parents-when-their-child-is-about-to-quit-with-anita-collins/ is that it sometimes takes some external motivation to get kids in the right mindset – especially at the start and if they are young. Reply Jay says: 09/04/2016 at 8:36 am Hi Michael, I realize there is no short answer to this issue, but your reply remind me that teacher’s mindset could be fixed. Thus I suddenly find out my student probably does not refuse to learn to sing louder, she is just 7 years old, maybe she needs more time (longer than I expected, in this case she spent 10 months to start singing) for her to accept her body and voice. Thanks Michael and looking forward to the book. Reply Jay says: 09/04/2016 at 8:40 am Oh! I posted the wrong place. Reply Berry says: 08/22/2016 at 12:49 pm Hi Tim, I have a student who cannot take criticisms very well. She gets upset/frustrated/stressed if I give her new pieces or feedbacks.. She will say ‘I can’t do this or this is way too hard, I’m panicking’. I always give positive feedback after she played a piece and then I give her advice on what needs to be improve such as correct fingerings/rhythm error or if she played a wrong note etc. She always panic and I don’t know how to handle this situation very well. Every time I say something about her playing she goes on a panic mode (shaking her hands) or about to cry. Telling her to relax, not to worry about making mistakes, breathing exercises doesn’t seem to help her at all. She said she doesn’t panic at home when she practice but she feels stress at the lesson. She is very emotional and wants to be perfect all the time. Any advice? Thank you! Reply Michael Griffin says: 09/01/2016 at 2:42 am Hi Berry – just time for a quick response, building on my reply to Jay, below. Didn’t to assess the situation from afar, but resistance to criticism and other feedback possibly signifies a mindset issue. Without knowing your student though, I’d be careful about assessment. What I would recommend is that you explore the nature of feedback, praise and criticism further. I’m not assuming what you know and what you don’t- but this area is a minefield and needs to be properly understand. For example, the significant research on praise and self-esteem mostly suggests that we get the reverse of what we hope for when praise is used indiscriminately. (Those praised the most become the lest secure of their skills, etc.) It is elf-efficacy rather than self-esteem leads to achievement. I’ve attempted to present this subject in detail in my book. I hope this helps, Michael Reply Jay Liu says: 08/21/2016 at 9:40 am Mindset is the basic things to improve instrument learning. I just bought the book and wonder how Michael deal with those students mindset fixed. Good review ! Reply Tim Topham says: 08/26/2016 at 11:32 pm Thanks Jay 🙂 Reply Michael Griffin says: 09/01/2016 at 2:33 am Hi Jay In order to change student mindsets we need to reach teachers. Student mindsets are created mostly through us, and parents as well. It is mostly from the language of attribution and feedback – i.e. why am I good at this? No easy task when estimates of up to 75% of music teachers being fixed-mindset when it comes to musical ability. This is a large and complex subject, too much to write about here, but some things to remember: – It doesn’t matter what the truth of ‘genetic giftedness’ is (despite the lack of evidence) its the perception that counts. The fixed -musical-mindset says ‘I’m not musical’ which is essentially a declaration of not trying anymore. It gives an excuse for giving up. – Teachers (unwittingly perhaps) give more time and opportunities to those that they judge as to having more potential. Students are VERY perceptive at picking up teacher expectations. – Teacher expectation is a driving force of achievement – The human genome project has been spectacularly unsuccessful at finding variant genes that explain a pre-disposition for excellence in any field. (Height and body characteristics aside). – Superior achievement is explainable. Just because we don’t understand exceptional achievement ourselves doesn’t mean it needs to be subscribed as an unexplained gift. This only just touches the surface – each point has a body of depth. Its a good topic for teachers – and needs to be addressed because teacher subject judgements about potential (no-one can predict potential) impact student futures. Next week I’m addressing music staff at a school in the UK – Eton College – specifically on this topic. The 80-strong music faculty – highly educated and diverse – will no doubt engage in strong discussion and dialectic – it is an emotive subject! I believe this is the most important issue facing music education today. I continue to learn (just read Ericsson’s ‘Peak’) and will continue to write (building on ‘Learning Strategies for Musical Success’) and present on this topic in the future. Michael Reply Jay says: 09/04/2016 at 8:38 am Hi Michael I realize there is no short answer to this issue, but your reply remind me that teacher’s mindset could be fixed. Thus I suddenly find out my student probably does not refuse to learn to sing louder, she is just 7 years old, maybe she needs more time (longer than I expected, in this case she spent 10 months to start singing) for her to accept her body and voice. Thanks Michael and looking forward to the book. Reply Aeron Ogden says: 08/16/2016 at 8:18 pm Tim, you just stole my thunder! Ha! In June Mario Ajero invited me to present a webinar for MTNA (it’s happening next Wednesday, Aug. 24th at Noon EST). Anyone who has read your post here is going to think I stole a bunch of material from you, but I can send you the outline I sent Mario last month. The timing is uncanny! Needless to say I love this topic and absolutely agree with everything you said here! Nice work, mate! Reply Aeron Ogden says: 08/16/2016 at 8:26 pm Not sure where the green “yikes” face came from. If I got to select the emoticon to match my comment it would be a huge grin “no way, too funny!” face. Reply Tim Topham says: 08/17/2016 at 1:44 am Hahaha no probs Aeron. Did you meant to post this on the online teaching podcast with mario? This is the practice/motivation book review post. Oh, and the green guy is automatically activated – you never know what you’ll get unless you have a “gravatar”. Reply Aeron Ogden says: 08/17/2016 at 8:44 am No, this is the post I’m referring to. My webinar is to titled “UNLOCKING STUDENT POTENTIAL- Coaching for Self-Leadership” and among other things I will be referencing many of the same books (Growth Mindset, The Talent Code, Talent Is Overrated, Outliers), moving students from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation, and an accountability program we developed (and have been using for six years) designed to teach students how to practice effectively and engage productively in lessons. I haven’t read Michael Griffin’s book but it sounds like we have done a lot of the same reading and have come to many of the same conclusions in our teaching practice. I’m sure I could learn a ton from his experience and expertise. I’ll check his book out. Thanks for sharing the review, Tim! 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