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North Korea held mass celebrations for its latest successful long-range missile test, Pyongyang's state media said Saturday, with the regime accusing Washington of "begging for nuclear war" over planned military drills. To celebrate the missile launch the ruling Workers Party's official daily Rodong Sinmun covered its front page with colour photographs showing thousands of tightly packed soldiers and people applauding in Pyongyang's Kim Il-Sung square, which was decorated with large portraits of the North's late leaders. Photographs showed thousands of tightly packed soldiers and people applauding on Pyongyang&apos;s Kim Il-Sung square, which was decorated with large portraits of the North&apos;s late leaders. On Saturday Russia's Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated his country's condemnation of the missile test. However, he added: "It is impossible for us not to condemn the provocations by our American colleagues. And, much to our regret, that they try to pull the Japanese and the South Koreans in the same direction. They will be the first victims if a war is started on the Korean peninsula." Commenting that the planned manoeuvre would be the "largest-ever" such drill, a spokesman for the North's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement Saturday: "The Trump team is begging for nuclear war by staging an extremely dangerous nuclear gamble on the Korean peninsula." "The facts above evidently show who is the real nuclear war maniac and the 'nuclear demon' that disrupts and destroys peace of the Korean peninsula and the world," the statement added, the North's official news agency KCNA reported. Kim himself was absent from the Friday's celebrations -- he usually stays away from such events -- but the gathering drew key military, party and government leaders. Kim first made the threat in September in response to Trump's UN speech threatening to destroy the North and mocking him as "Little Rocket Man".

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” We’ve all seen this many times laid over a beautiful image. What is the context? The whole sentence: “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” The whole verse: “Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” What was the situation? Nehemiah had come to Jerusalem, and inspired the people to start rebuilding the wall. They had begun, Nehemiah called the people to persist despite the opposition. The work was not yet finished, but well under way. The people all gathered in Jerusalem and urged Ezra the priest to read the Law to them. Ezra and several Levites read and explained the Law to the people. And the people wept. Nehemiah, Ezra and the Levites said this was a holy day, they should not weep but celebrate. Verse 10 is the key of Nehemiah’s exhortation — don’t mourn, celebrate. Why did the people mourn? I’m sure they must have listened to the Law and thought of all the times they had not obeyed. They were reminded this is why their ancestors were sent into exile, failure to keep the Law. They heard “Do these things and you will live,” and thought “We have not done these things. We are doomed.” But Nehemiah and the other leaders insisted they should not mourn but celebrate. And we in the New Covenant should rejoice even more. Even the old covenant had grace, the message that God wanted to make a people for himself and would be with them. And the new covenant makes this clearer. God will do these things in our hearts so we will live. Don’t perceive the commands of God as things to do to be saved, but as the promises of God, what God will do in us because he longs to save.

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), is a chronic condition that causes progressive loss of function and structure of the neurons in the human brain. It usually starts slowly and worsens over time. It is the cause of 60% to 70% of cases of dementia (which is the decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities). The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events (short-term memory loss). In 2015, there were approximately 29.8 million people worldwide with AD. It most often begins in people over 65 years of age, although 4% to 5% of cases begin before this age. It affects about 6% of people 65 years and older. In 2015, dementia resulted in about 1.9 million deaths. It is named after a German psychiatrist and pathologist who first discovered the disease, Alois Alzheimer in 1906. Nigerians have lower incidence rates for both dementia and Alzheimer’s disease at each age than the African American. World Alzheimer Day is September 21 of every year. Sign and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events. Other symptoms are; - Language problems; Gradual shrinkage of vocabulary leads to a gradual impairment in naming objects and processing words. This affects their oral and written English. - loss of memory; they forget names of family members, repeat questions already asked, forget appointments and can get lost in familiar places. - Disorientation; they may not know their location or their identity also, they may not know the time and date - Difficulty in initiating movement. - Mood swings: They can have a rapid change in their state or quality of feeling at a particular time. - Loss of Motivation: They usually want to work or do things but they feel they can’t. - Poor selfcar:; As the disease progresses, they find it difficult to have their bath or comb their hair. In addition, they may not be able to do any of the basic self care they used to do before. - Behavioral/ psychiatric issues: Wandering, irritability and labile affect are common issues patients face. These can lead to crying, outbursts of unpremeditated aggression, or resistance to caregiving. Other symptoms patients may experience In later stages, other symptoms may occur. This includes sleep disturbances, agitation (physical or verbal outbursts, general emotional distress, restlessness, pacing, shredding paper or tissues, yelling), delusions (firmly held belief in things that are not real) or hallucinations (seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not there). About 30% of people with AD develop illusions and other delusional symptoms. Depressive symptoms, irritability and reduced awareness of subtle memory difficulties are also common. Others include; - Withdraw from family and society. - Loss of bodily functions; there is a gradual reduction in muscle mass and mobility deteriorates to the point where they are bedridden and unable to feed themselves. - Death; the cause of death is usually not the disease but the associated complication that occur such as infection of pressure ulcers or pneumonia. What Causes Alzheimer’s Disease? The cause of Alzheimer’s disease basically unknown except in 1% to 5% of cases where genetic differences have been identified. Some factors and hypothesis have however been linked to the disease. They are: - Genetics: The genetic heritability is 49%- 79%. It can be autosomal dominant in 0.1% of this group where it can be present before the age of 65. It is usually due to mutation of some genes. - Sporadic: Environment and genetic factors can predispose to the disease - Sex: It is commoner in women because they tend to live longer. - Age: It increases with increasing age. It is greater in people above 65years. - Some factors such as obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, lack of exercise, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes have been found to predispose to Alzheimer’s disease. However, doctors require more evidence. - Cholinergic hypothesis: This proposes that reduced synthesis of neurotransmitter acetylcholine causes Alzheimer’s disease. - Amyliod hypothesis: This proposes that Alzheimer’s disease is caused by deposit of amyloidal protein (abnormal protein the bone marrow produces and deposits in any tissue or organ) in the brain. - Neurovascular hypothesis: This proposes that abnormality in blood-brain barrier can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. How Can One Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease There is currently no known preventive measure against the disease. However, screening for the abnormal genes can be done amongst the susceptible population to predict the possibility of having the disease. There is currently no cure for the disease. Nonetheless, patients can get palliative care such as; - Medications: This helps to improve the functionality of the brain. It also improves their mood. - Psychosocial care - Caregiving: The caregiver should ensure they get healthy diets and undergo regular exercise. They should also keep wallets and phones in a particular place. It is also good to keep photographs of family and friends around the house. Life expectancy of people with Alzheimer’s Disease is less than other people. Following diagnosis, it typically ranges from three to ten years. Men have a less favourable survival prognosis than women

There are sorts of gadgets out there in today’s UK market. You may shop great electronic gadget at online stores. The online shops often provide all kinds of digital gadgets as compared to the native shops. The worth online can be much less as compared to the retail shops and it can save you a lot of money. Moreover saving a lot of money you also save time as you may merely order your gadgets online and immediately transfer to other vital issues. This pen hooks up by means of Bluetooth with Home windows COMPUTER’s, Macs, Android and iOS gadgets. Lastly, the future of multi-contact technology appears vivid as increasingly more solutions are developed each day and carried out in all varieties of businesses and fields of activity like medication, banking and most importantly – the engineering area. Facilitation of technology-based instruction will be applied by pupil-centered actions. Pupil-centered learning activities allow learners to decide on the topic and learning consequence merchandise. For example, learning outcomes can embrace making a graph, utilize Excel, and Word software instruments. Learners can determine learn how to make the most of know-how tools and make connections to the true world. The inability to entry the Web is a think about encouraging extra folks to start out studying once more.†(Gorard, Selwyn, & Madden, 2003 p.13) Know-how based mostly instruction is motivating learners to attain literacy and marketable abilities. As part of an evolutionary rebuild, EY professionals initially focused on reconfiguring Royal Caribbean’s IT techniques in order that they could recognize each guest as a person, authenticate and offer clever personalization, and customize every facet of their itinerary. The teams used cell, cloud, machine learning, and knowledge analytics applied sciences to detangle a posh, layered legacy expertise infrastructure. The end result — a rebuilt IT platform that is fashionable, scalable and resilient. The US expertise large unveiled Microsoft Wireless Show Adaptor, a thumb-drive-size gizmo that plugs into HDMI and USB ports in televisions, after which wirelessly connects with tablets, pc or smartphones operating Miracast software. Apple unveiled a brand new entry-degree mannequin of the tablet computer final 12 months for $329. But it barely acquired a point out at the firm’s glitzy product occasion in September, when Apple highlighted new iPhones that price $699 to $1,099. The iPad, which all the time appeared like an optional accessory sitting between your computer and smartphone , has lengthy been treated as that different†system. Investigate substantial determination of items for your good residence Appliances, Air Conditioners, Air Coolers, Sensible TV, Home Air Air purifier, House Robotic Vacuum cleaner, Water Purifier (RO), Sensible Speaker and significantly more, finest case scenario web based mostly procuring webpage in India. On-line procuring rundown will assist you with deciding on, was once straightforward to buy and take into consideration. Data storage gadgets have attracted considerable consideration of the technology developers. New sorts of storage gadgets resembling newer variations of flash reminiscence playing cards, exhausting disks utilizing latest know-how and disks of ever-rising capacity are the outcomes of development in newest know-how in compute hardware. The reminiscence size of the random entry reminiscence (RAM) playing cards is soaring to allow the sleek functioning of graphics animation software packages and streaming video websites. Also, pc motherboards have undergone substantial changes through the years. Increasingly capabilities are being added to the motherboard. Additionally, despite the unbelievable enchancment in performance and functionalities, the worth of those parts has actually fallen steadily.

I have several problems that I need some insight into , several weeks ago my P3A fell about 6 ft from tree, when I fired it back up the app said the gimbal was disconnected, I ordered a ribbon cable from DjI and replaced it after several hour of a frustrating ordeal , needless to say I did follow some great videos on how to install it, but here is some of the problems , after firing everything up, the gimbal go through its dance and the camera points straight down, and cannot be adjusted from the RC, the app says the gimbal is normal, there is no image on my tablet Apple air 2 , the banner on my tablet flashes from safe to fly to weak image transmission signal, I removed the sd card and fired it up same problem I calibrated the RC, same. I have noticed when I fire up the bird, it does not have the same range of motion during the dance. Any help greatly appreciated. 1.Whenever the connection to the gimbal is separated the app can't identify the P3 model correctly that it is connected to. In order to reconnect to the proper one, reinstall the app and/or re-link the controller (RC) to the Phantom. Make sure you still have the updated firmware. 2. There is a flat spot on the camera shaft that must be aligned upward. Remove the back plate where the circuit board is and align the camera shaft 'flat spot" up and level with the top of the camera frame. I'm no expert here believe me but it sounds eerily similar to an issue I had and it was the camera shaft alignment to fix it -- keep in mind though item 1 above. Best of luck - I hear ya on the frustration of it all. Sometimes it's the simplest answer and/or question that works or helps - so - how about your usb connections or cable from the controller to your device, is it in good shape or have you tried changing that also? EDIT: About all else I can add is to double and triple check the grey ribbon cables from the gimbal - perhaps there is a loose connection or broken wire within. Wish I could be of more help. I have checked these cables several times with a magnifying glass , nothing amiss, I am thinking about checking internally, I have to keep trying , there is a positive side to this, I will have a better understanding of the workings of the phantom 3. Finally got P3A up and running again, discovered the problem on the wifi module the 6 pin connector was broken, I ordered a new one from e-bay , I would have a 2 week wait for part, so I decided to fix it, nothing to loose, soldering was out of the question, with the drone upside down I was able to hold the connector with the copter fired up holding the pin connector until it made contact and get video feed I used a glue gun and very carefully put a bead of glue over the connector on the circuit board while holding it in place until the glue cooled, once it was set the connector was good as new, I probably won't need the board now , I will keep it for a spare, also the glue won't short out the circuit board. You know a lot more about the workings of your P3!!

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Maddie Barto ran the length of the American Immigrant Wall of Honor followed closely by her friend, Gray Mathews. She was scanning the 700,000 names inscribed, looking for that of her great grandfather, Vincenzo Biocca, an Italian Immigrant. Success! Maddie and Gray were thrilled with their discovery! Maddie, Gray and their New Canaan Country School third grade classmates, were visiting Ellis Island, May 11, as a culminating highlight of their year-long “Peopling of America” inquiry. The social studies unit had used a wide variety of hands-on, experiential methods to teach the students about the different groups that came to America and how they contributed to the fabric of our nation. The students had spent time researching their own ancestry and cultural identities, interviewing family members and reporting their findings. Teachers had also introduced them to poetry, literature and personal narratives such as the story of Annie Moore, a teen from Ireland, who was the first person to pass through federal immigrant inspection at the Ellis Island station where they now stood. In the weeks leading up to the field trip, they had been studying the period 1892-1924, learning about conditions in Europe that led to emigration, the journey itself, what happened to families as they arrived on Ellis Island and how they built a new life in America. They had even staged a complete recreation of the Great Hall immigration experience, assuming the identities of specific immigrants and dressing in clothes of that period and culture. Teachers and school administrators played the roles of immigration officers and health inspectors, speaking in a wide variety of foreign languages to recreate the perplexing and chaotic atmosphere of arriving in a strange land. The student “immigrants” were asked a series of interview questions and underwent mock health and mental examinations as part of the re-enactment. “We purposely made the experience disorienting,” said Grade 3 Teacher Michal Speck of the totally immersive experience. “We wanted to give the students a small taste of the challenges that immigrants faced as they entered the country.” Back at Ellis Island, students walked through the very rooms that thousands of immigrants had passed through before them. They browsed exhibits of objects and photographs and listened to audio recordings of personal stories and recollections. Looking around them, Maddie and Gray took it all in. “We are retracing the actual steps of all those people who came before us,” marveled Gray. “That’s pretty amazing.” New Canaan Country School is a co-ed, independent day school for students in pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9. The school sits on a 75-acre campus located at 635 Frogtown Rd in New Canaan, CT and provides bus transportation to families living in Westchester and Fairfield Counties. For more information, please visit: countryschool.net.

5. The theme of the story is Life process because it is showed in the story the experiences of Kouan- Yu and Ko- Ngai and what a child can do in order to save his/her parents. VI. LESSON Learn to sacrifice and make right decision(s) VII.REACTION It is right to sacrifice everything to save your loving one. 7. CLIMAX: . Then the father of Ko-Ngai, wild with his grief, would have leaped in after her, but that strong men held him back and kept firm grasp upon him until he had fainted away, and they could bear him like one dead to his home. And the serving-woman of Ko-Ngai, dizzy and speechless for pain, stood before the furnace, still holding in her hands a shoe, a tiny, dainty shoe, with embroidery of pearls and flowers-the shoe of her beautiful mistress that was. For she had sought to grasp Ko-Ngai by the foot as she leaped, but had only been able to clutch the shoe, and the pretty shoe came off in her hand; and she continued to stare at it like one gone mad. But in spite of all these things, the command of the Celestial and August had to be obeyed, and the work of the moulders to be finished, hopeless as the result might be. Yet the glow of the metal seemed purer and whiter than before; and there was no sign of the beautiful body that had been entombed therein. So the ponderous casting was made; and lo! when the metal had become cool, it was found that the bell was beautiful to look upon and perfect in form, and wonderful in colour above all other bells. Nor was there any trace found of the body of Ko- Ngai; for it had been totally absorbed by the precious alloy, and blended with the well- blended brass and gold, with the intermingling of the silver and the iron. And when they sounded the bell, its tones were found to be deeper and mellower and mightier than the tones of any other bell, reaching even beyond the distance of one hundred li, like a pealing of summer thunder; and yet also like some vast voice uttering a name, a woman's name, the name of Ko-Ngai. FALLING ACTION: And still, between each mighty stroke there is a long low moaning heard; and ever the moaning ends with a sound of sobbing and of complaining, as though a weeping woman should murmur, "Hiai!" And still, when the people hear that great golden moan they keep silence, but when the sharp, sweet shuddering comes in the air, and the sobbing of "Hiai!" then, indeed, do all the Chinese mothers in all the many-coloured ways of Pe-King whisper to their little ones: "Listen! that is Ko-Ngai crying for her shoe! That is Ko-Ngai calling for her shoe!" 11. FALLING ACTION: Once more he shouldered his burden (how light it seemed no) and hastened down the path,through the shadows and the moonlight, to the little hut in the valley. Beneath the kitchen floor wasa walled closet for food, which was covered and hidden from view. There the son his mother,supplying her with everything needful and continually watching and fearing. Time passed, and hewas beginning to feel safe when again the governor sent forth heralds bearing an unreasonableorder, seemingly as a boast of his power. His demand was that his subject should present him witha rope of ashes. The entire province trembled with dread. The order must be obeyed yet who in allShining could make a rope of ashes? V. THEME Mother and Son relationship. VI. LESSON We must love our mother even though she's old and take care of them at old aged VII.REACTION Loving our parents is only the best gift we can give to them.

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Some kids from my son's STEM club qualified for some sort of competition that requires travel and hotel for the next step. It is individual basis or at least does not require the whole team (so the whole team does not have to participate and travel) and not the whole team is going. There is fee to participate (that might be covered by the PTA though it is still being decided) and individual travel costs will be each participating student's and accompanying adult's responsibility. We were going to pay out of pocket but my son decided he does not want to go since it would conflict with a sport event he needs to play in so looks like I'm off the hook on that one. Though I am wondering how other groups (clubs, sports teams, etc) handle travel costs. It is not a lot from my perspective, but involves airfare and hotel, so adds up and I think it would be viewed as a lot for some kids' families on the team. It is not school sponsored club (more like a loosely organized club/activity led by parent volunteers) so PTA cannot cover individual travel costs (not even an option this late in year when most discretionary funds were already allocated), especially since it is voluntary and only about half the team max is planning on going so it is not a whole team outing. Are there funds out there that kids get for travel to competitions and events? Or do the families that cannot afford it do fundraising or ask PTA for help? This event is coming up too quickly and everyone found out late, so a lot of kids are not going for various reasons anyway (no time to fund-raise, also no time to move sport games) but if this occurs again next year, what do other teams do for travel costs? In my experience, all the kids get involved in some kind of fundraiser. This is just so the kids participate at least a little bit in funding the event. It doesn't amount to any significant amount. But then parents pay for their own kids.

Rice University scientists lead production of superhydrophilic membrane to clean fluids for reuse A new filter produced by Rice University scientists has proven able to remove more than 90 percent of hydrocarbons, bacteria and particulates from contaminated water produced by hydraulic fracturing (fracking) operations at shale oil and gas wells. The work by Rice chemist Andrew Barron and his colleagues turns a ceramic membrane with microscale pores into a superhydrophilic filter that “essentially eliminates” the common problem of fouling. The researchers determined one pass through the membrane should clean contaminated water enough for reuse at a well, significantly cutting the amount that has to be stored or transported. The work is reported in Nature’s open-access Scientific Reports. The filters keep emulsified hydrocarbons from passing through the material’s ionically charged pores, which are about one-fifth of a micron wide, small enough that other contaminants cannot pass through. The charge attracts a thin layer of water that adheres to the entire surface of the filter to repel globules of oil and other hydrocarbons and keep it from clogging. A hydraulically fractured well uses more than 5 million gallons of water on average, of which only 10 to 15 percent is recovered during the flowback stage. “This makes it very important to be able to re-use this water,” Barron said. Not every type of filter reliably removes every type of contaminant, he said. Solubilized hydrocarbon molecules slip right through microfilters designed to remove bacteria. Natural organic matter, like sugars from guar gum used to make fracking fluids more viscous, require ultra– or nanofiltration, but those foul easily, especially from hydrocarbons that emulsify into globules. A multistage filter that could remove all the contaminants isn’t practical due to cost and the energy it would consume. “Frac water and produced waters represent a significant challenge on a technical level,” Barron said. “If you use a membrane with pores small enough to separate, they foul, and this renders the membrane useless. “In our case, the superhydrophilic treatment results in an increased flux (flow) of water through the membrane and inhibits any hydrophobic material – such as oil – from passing through. The difference in solubility of the contaminants thus works to allow for separation of molecules that should in theory pass through the membrane.” Barron and his colleagues used cysteic acid to modify the surface of an alumina-based ceramic membrane, making it superhydrophilic, or extremely attracted to water. The superhydrophilic surface has a contact angle of 5 degrees. (A contact angle of 0 degrees would be a puddle.) The acid covered not only the surface but also the inside of the pores, and that kept particulates from sticking to them and fouling the filter. In tests with fracking flowback or produced water that contained guar gum, the alumna membrane showed a slow initial decrease in flux — a measure of the flow of mass through a material — but it stabilized for the duration of lab tests. Untreated membranes showed a dramatic decrease within 18 hours. The researchers theorized the initial decrease in flow through the ceramics was due to purging of air from the pores, after which the superhydrophilic pores trapped the thin layer of water that prevented fouling. “This membrane doesn’t foul, so it lasts,” Barron said. “It requires lower operating pressures, so you need a smaller pump that consumes less electricity. And that’s all better for the environment.” Rice alumnus Samuel Maguire-Boyle is lead author of the paper. Co-authors are Rice alumnus Joseph Huseman; graduate student Thomas Ainscough and Darren Oatley-Radcliffe, an associate professor, at Swansea University, Wales; and Abdullah Alabdulkarem, chairman of the Mechanical Engineering Department, and Sattam Fahad Al-Mojil, an assistant professor and environmental adviser, at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Barron is the Charles W. Duncan Jr.–Welch Professor of Chemistry and a professor of materials science and nanoengineering at Rice and the Sêr Cymru Chair of Low Carbon Energy and Environment at Swansea. The research was supported by the Welsh Government Sêr Cymru Program, FLEXIS, which is partially funded by the European Regional Development Fund, and the Robert A. Welch Foundation. SOURCE: Rice University

[THIS WEEK IN HISTORY]The first National Assembly and a watery graveMay 10, 1948 After the long-awaited liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945, Korea was divided under the trusteeship of the then-Soviet Union in the North and the United States in the South. Some respected independence activists such as Kim Gu asked in vain for the division to end. On this date, under its official name of the Republic of Korea, the first general election of 198 lawmakers under the supervision of the United Nations was held. Despite opposition from leftist groups holding street demonstrations and strikes, the first National Assembly members were elected and launched their first session under President Syngman Rhee. But the first administration of the Republic of Korea was not smooth as the Korean War broke out two years later. May 15, 1988 The year 1988 was a time of hope for many in Korea, from the end of the Chun Doo Hwan military regime to the long-awaited Seoul Olympics. To grassroots activists hoping for the arrival of true democracy in the country, however, the greatest news was the launch of a newspaper called the Hankyoreh on this date. Under the military regimes of Park Chung Hee and Mr. Chun, the country did not have much freedom of expression, with newspapers suffering from severe censorship. Censorship led a number of reporters and editors to be unduly fired for writing the truth. Some such newspeople decided to launch a paper of their own, the Hankyoreh (Korean for “One Nation”). A promotion committee was formed in 1987 representing more than 3,300 former reporters and editors, which started a fund-raising movement to start the newspaper. Instead of having an owner, the paper was launched with 5 billion won given by about 27,000 people. The mission words of the newspaper were “democracy, nation and reunification.” To the eyes of the right-wingers and the administration of then-President Roh Tae-woo, a close subordinate of Mr. Chun, the newspaper meant only a massive headache and was regarded as a leftist paper only “aiding the enemy.” Yet the newspaper went on growing, using revolutionary methods such as only using Korean words, staying away from English or Chinese characters. In the late ’90s, the paper ― with a 600,000 circulation ― launched two weekly magazines, Hankyoreh 21 dealing with in-depth coverage of current affairs and Cine 21, specializing in films. May 15, 1967 King Munmu of the Silla Dynasty (BC 57 to AD 935) was much respected for his achieving unification and ending the Three Kingdoms era. What worried him the most on his deathbed after a 20-year reign was the safety and prosperity of his country. What bothered him most were continuous raids by Japanese pirates, according to historical records. The solution of this devoted king was to remain as a spirit to fight for his dynasty even after he died. Instead of following the royal tradition of being buried in a great mound or sepulchre, King Munmu said in his will that he wanted to be cremated in the Buddhist way. He then wanted his remains to be kept underwater under the rocky sea bed of the East Sea, where he would eventually be reincarnated as a dragon to keep the country safe from invaders. His remains were indeed kept under a rock, and around the rock underwater passages were built connecting the “tomb” with a nearby Buddhist temple. This underwater tomb long remained as a kind of legend until this date, when a group of historians specializing in Silla Dynasty history found the site in the sea close to Bonggil village of Gyeongju city, the dynasty’s capital, now in North Gyeongsang province. by Chun Su-jin

from: Lang-ay Festival 2005 Souvenir Program For decades, the whole Cordillera region was identified by this one name — Mountain Province. Mountain Province lies at the heart of the cordillera mountain ranges in Northern Luzon. The province is bounded on the north by the provinces of Kalinga, Apayao and Abra; on the south by Benguet; on the east by Ifugao and Isabela; and on the west by Ilocus Sur. The province is inhabited by hard-working people of the sturdy Malayan race referred to as “Igorots”. Scholars differ in their theory on the origin of our people. A prominent number though support the contention that the various tribes came from the South East Asia mainland. According to existing records, Spanish exploratory efforts on this area started as early as 1663 up to 1665 which were unsuccessful because of the harsh terrain and hostility of the Igorots. Succeeding forays into these mountains were abandoned for some time because this proved to be an economic burden to the Spanish government. On the later part of the 1850′s, a famous Spanish explorer, Guillermo Galvez and Antonio Hernandez, a mining engineer, explored as far as Lepanto, Bontoc and Kiangan territories. In 1859, the tribes of Bontoc, Western Ifugao an Southern Kalinga were placed under one “commandancia” in the Bontoc-Lepanto area while the rest resettled in Amburayan, Cabuagan, and Northern Kalinga, Kiangan, Ifugao and Benguet were under another “commandancia”. In1890, Christianity was established on Igorot soil. In 1898, a number of Bontoc Igorots joined the fight against the Americans but being superstitious, they were easily awed by the American “magic sticks” prompting them to retreat to their mountain abodes. Towards the end of the war, Flipino forces were driven northward to the Cordillera Mountains. General Gregorio H. Del Pilar with some 300 Igorot braves defended Tirad Pass to enable Generl Emilio Aguilnaldo to escape through Bontoc. The Bontoc-Lepanto area was eventually occupied by the Americans. Temporary headquarters were established in Cervantes. Major Rice, the commanding officer, became acting military Governor until the establishment of a civil government in 1901. After the Spanish-American war, the mountain region were reestablished and the Bontoc-Lepanto area was recognized as a province in 1902 with Bontoc, Lepanto , Amburayan as the sub-provinces and Cervantes as the capital of the new province. Dr. Hunt was made the acting Governor, but he stayed in Bontoc, not in Cervantes. In 1903, All Saints’ Mission, the first Episcopal/Anglican Church in Mountain Province, was opened by Bishop Charles and father Walter Clayton Clapp at the present Poblacion Bontoc. In 1904, Father John Armitage Staunton, Jr. and his wife established Saint Mary the Virgin, the Episcopal Mission Center in Sagada. Ten years after, twenty buildings were constructed. Among them is Saint Mary’s High School. That same year, the first government school in Bontoc was put up under the supervision of Provincial Governor William Reed. The following year, other schools were established in Alilem, Angaki, Besao, Kayan, Sabangan and Sagada. Alilem and Sagada had American teachers while the rest were non-Igorot Filipinos. In 1907, the mountain regions were organized as the Mountain Province and became a special province of the Philippines with the following sub provinces: Bontoc-Lepanto-Amburayan, Ifugao, Kalinga, Benguet and Apayao. Mr. Samuel Kane, the Provincial Supervisor, was appointed as the Governor and Bontoc became the Provincial Capital. The only building that existed in Bontoc at that time was the twenty-year old Spanish garrison which became the temporary quarters and office of the Governor and his staff. The construction of other government buildings among them a hospital, a provincial jail and several school houses started at that time. In 1908, this former Mountain Province was again sub-divided into seven sub-provinces: Benguet, Bontoc, Ifugao, Lepanto, Amburayan, Kalinga and Apayao. Later Amburayan and Lepanto were in cooperated by the sub-province of Bontoc and Benguet, respectively leaving the five sub-provinces known as BIBAK. In the early part of 1908, two Belgian missionaries of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Fr. Constancio Jurgens and Fr. Sepulchre, took the Spanish trail from Candon through Conception, Tirad Pass, Angaki, Kayan, Sagada to reach Bontoc to re-spread the word of God. In March 1911, the Saint Vincent’s School was formally established under the direction of four missionary sisters of he Canoness of Saint Augustine from Belgium. (Photo credit: Saint Vincent’s High School) Historical records show that there was a brewing disenchantment among the people of these mountain regions in the manner the national government treated a larger mass of the old Mountain Province. This triggered the tide for the clamor for a better and workable political and geographical grouping. In 1925, the Honorable Henry A. Kamora, Benguet Representative to the Lower House of Congress, filed a House Bill proposing the first sub-division to pare down the old Mountain Province into two separate provinces. The Bill did not take off the ground and was reintroduced in 1933 and was again presented in the 1935 Constitutional Convention, but met the same fate as the Kamora Bill. In the year 1928, Dr. Hilary P. Clapp, the first Bontoc-Physician educated in the United States was appointed District Health Officer of the Mountain Province. In 1931, after years of laborious planning and working, the Bontoc-Baguio road was finally opened to traffic and was rehabilitated by the Lepanto Mining Corporation and the Dangwa Development Corporation in 1946. Hon. Felix Diaz, Sr. was the first Igorot to be appointed as Governor and as Assemblyman for Mountain Province in 1934. Honorable Diaz’s administration immersed in the rehabilitation and reconstruction from the ashes of past devastation and conflict. He was also a delegate to the 1935 Constitutional Convention in Manila. He was then replaced as Assemblyman by a former Public School Supervisor named George Tait. Mr. Tait was the first Bontoc to be elected as Assemblyman of Mountain Province during the Commonwealth Government in 1935. In February 1942, the dreaded Japanese Army arrived in Bontoc via Nueva Vizcaya and Kiangan route. A garrison was established in the town. The Anglican Mission dormitories were made quarters for officers. Dr. Hillary Clapp was made Governor of Mountain Province. During the country’s fifth Congress in 1962, the Honorable Alfredo G. Lamen and the Honorable Luis Hora authored House Bill 4600 which proposed the subdivision of the old Mountain Province into five (5) new provinces, it also failed to pass muster. In 1965 the province was divided into 3 Congressional Districts under the administration of Hon. Bado Dangwa. The First District of Mountain Province (excluding Besao, Tadian and Bauko), Kalinga and Apayao represented by Congressman Juan Duyan; Second district was composed of Baguio and Benguet under Congressman Ramon Mitra; and the Third district was comprised of Ifugao, Tadian and Bauko with Hon. Luis Hora as the Congressman. Hon. Duyan with Hon. Hora authored House Bill 1526. The resolutions drawn up by the constituents of Bontoc and other parts of the old Mountain Province, from political leaders down to civic leaders, were forwarded to the national legislative body to drumbeat for the immediate approval of the said bill. This time, the lobby won for Mountain Province its first birth pangs. The bill was passed by the Senate and on June 18, 1966, the bill was approved by then President Ferdinand Marcos and became Republic Act 4695, otherwise known as the Division Law of Mountain Province. The 4 distinct provinces of Benguet, Kalinga-Apayao, Ifugao and Mountain Province were finally born. The new Mountain Province under the aforesaid Republic Act which was once comprised of the sub-province of Bontoc has now the following municipalities: Barlig, Bauko, Besao, Bontoc, Natonin, Paracelis, Sabangan, Sadanga, Sagada, and Tadian. Bontoc was made the provincial capital. On Friday, April 7, 1967, a year after the Subdivision Law was approved; the new Mountain Province was legally and officially operational with the following first set of provincial officials being designated to compose the Provincial Board: Hon. Alfredo G. Lamen-Governor; Hon. Victor S. Dominguez-Vice Governor; Hon. Pio F. Felwa; Hon. Alfonso Layog and Hon. Alejo Manao as Board Members. Luis Hora was the Congressman. In November 1967, the first election in the history of the new Mountain Province took place. there were only two political parties at that time, the Liberal Party with Alfredo G. Lamen and Pio Felwa as candidates for Governor and Vice-Governor, respectively; and the Nationalista Party with Timothy Chaokas and Victor Dominguez for Governor and Vice-Governor, respectively. Atty. Jaime Gomez also vied for the position of Vice-Governor as an independent candidate. Alfredo G. Lamen won the gubernatorial race against Timothy Chaokas while Gomez prevailed over Dominguez and Felwa.

20th March 2020 “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.” Romans 8:29 The risen body of Christ is the type to which the risen bodies of the saints are to be conformed, for “as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.” This is that glorious image to which the saints are to be all conformed.? J. C. Philpot 1802-1869

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As a child, I usually thought of myself as the only rational being in my small hometown, and oftentimes envisioned god as a tall white bearded man giving me an encouraging head nod. That persisted until I saw a Morgan Freeman movie. Then it persisted in the same format with the same nondescript head nod but it was Morgan Freeman and not only was god approving but he was also instantly hilarious. I would do all the usual bad kid things, and rarely got caught. When I was caught, my parents usually understood but my mother thought that sending me to my room full of toys was a punishment. I interpreted this as god’s endless grace, but as I look at it from a Puritan perspective, I realize that my grandparents were dropping like flies. By age five, I had none left. Tragic as it was, I interpreted it as natural life processes, but God was moving and I should have heeded his warnings. Fast forward to high school and I’m Bible Club Leader. In the yearbook picture, I’m awkwardly standing in the back and the high school Music Coordinator is credited as Bible Club Leader. In the middle of the semester, the principal of my school has to ask a youth pastor to stop helping us because he was having an affair with a student’s mother. Who also happened to be married to the principal. People stopped coming after that. I interpreted it as god allowing me to focus on living up my senior year, but I suppose he could have meant it in the same way my mom rolls her eyes at my half-assed attempts to explain algebra to my 12 year old sister. Then college at the beautiful Charleston Southern University (in the dangerous ghettos of North Charleston). That’s when my sinking suspicions about certainly not being a part of God’s elect were somewhat confirmed. My roommate stole my identity my sophomore year and took out a credit card in my name to pay for her frequent (and lavish) visits to Waffle House. My English professor accused me of using a “way too elevated” vocabulary and suggested that I spend time talking to everyday people as he handed back a B-paper that he admittedly did not read the entirety of. Now that I look back on it, if God didn’t get my attention with the dead grandparents, he definitely awakened me to his message on that god blessed campus. I decided to transfer, and those who I know were most certainly some of his elect (the English professor for instance) rejoiced. God made clear his thoughts of me through his peoples’ actions. I think they flew banners and burned me in effigy; however, at the time I interpreted that as somewhat odd and not indicative of predestination. Once I joined my own kind at the un-godly college, things got much better for me. Though I may not be predestined for the elect, I’m okay with that. After having re-thought all of these somewhat disheartening signs, I’m happy about being with my own kind. I can even curb my arrogance for a serious moment in order to accept that I’m somewhat awkward, albeit in a very endearing way. This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged Comedy, Farce, Puritan, Signs, Thomas Shepherd. Bookmark the permalink.

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March 27, 2014 (9 July 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa (left), Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov (center) and NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, all Expedition 28 flight engineers, use still cameras in the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory to photograph a detailed outline of the orbiter's underbelly. The space shuttle "pattern" was traditionally used as a training tool by the station crew members preparing for the R-Bar Pitch Maneuver performed by each arriving shuttle. The image size represents the orbiter at a distance of about 600 feet on approach. During an RPM, typically more than 300 images are taken using cameras outfitted with 400, 800 and 1000 mm lenses and downlinked to the ground for analysis to clear the Thermal Protection System for entry. Topics: Human spaceflight, Spaceflight, Space Shuttle program, STS-135, Aquanauts, Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28, STS-124, Space Shuttle, Orbiter

There may not be a more highly anticipated debut in central Virginia than the one Jeff Woody and Monticello makes Friday when the Mustangs host George Wythe. Not only is it our Friday Night Endzone "Game of the Week", it's also the Monticello debut for one of the most successful high school coaches in the Commonwealth in recent years. Woody comes to the area from Brookville, where he recently led the Bees to back-to-back 14-0 seasons, and Division III state titles. Woody and his coaching staff have spent the last few months preparing to lead the Mustangs to that level and everyone in the Mustang community is eager to see the results. "No one has seen us play so everyone's anxious," senior Josh Malm explained. "So we have to go out there and show them what we can do then throughout the season we've got to keep everything going." "Also there is some nerves, there's some anxiety, hoping that we put the good foot forward, a good show," Woody added. "An exciting game to watch will bring more and more people out as the season progresses." From practices, to scrimmages and benefit games, Woody says his Mustangs have progressed nicely heading into the season. "The chemistry is in a good place right now between the coaches, players and everybody," Woody said. "I know the community is excited about it, the school building is on the edge of their seats." "We're just real excited about this," senior Sean Means added. "First game, first time under the lights, last first game for us seniors. We're just getting excited, hyped, and hopefully win this." The Mustangs pasted Wythe, 51-12, last season, and a win Friday to open the season would get Woody and his team on the right path. "It sets the tone," Woody explained. "And it not only sets the tone for our kids, and for our practices, but it sets the tone for our kids and that building and can be a positive atmosphere within the student body." "I think we'll be able to show everybody what we've got but it will definitely help keep us going throughout the season," Malm added. "It's an out-of-district game but that doesn't matter. It's still a game. We've got to get things.

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The Catholic Spanish challenged the Protestant English in a battle for global ascendancy. Catholicism versus Protestantism During the 16th century, the Spanish crown ruled over a vast and powerful empire, including a portion of Europe, the majority of the Americas, parts of Africa, and the Philippines. Some people called it ‘the empire on which the sun never sets’, as the territory covered so many time zones that it was always daytime somewhere. The Spanish Empire was also a stronghold for Catholicism, and had the personal backing of the Pope. In 1517 CE, a new branch of Christianity was created. Protestantism, as it came to be known, was a protest against Catholicism. It encouraged people to reject the Pope, and focus instead on finding a personal relationship with God. Protestantism was embraced by a number of monarchs, including those of England, who wanted to break free from the interference of the Pope. Henry VIII famously turned England into a Protestant country by forming the Church of England. This allowed him to divorce his first wife, after the Pope had previously refused to annul the marriage. The Spanish Armada In the 1580s, Philip II of Spain, the Catholic ruler of the largest empire on the entire planet, decided to tackle the forces of Protestantism head on. He proceeded to assemble the Spanish Armada, an enormous fleet of 130 ships. These ships were manned by 8000 sailors, with about 18,000 soldiers controlling the cannons and guns. The ‘Invincible Armada’, as it was known by some, set its sights upon Protestant England. The queen at that time was Elizabeth I, the daughter of Henry VIII. Elizabeth had vehemently promoted Protestantism in her own country, while also funding Protestant movements in France and the Netherlands. Philip II wanted to put an end to all this by claiming England as his own. England might not have been as rich and powerful as the Spanish Empire, but it was still a wealthy nation which refused to go down without a fight. Elizabeth assembled a defensive force of 40 warships under the command of Lord Howard of Effingham, a High Admiral, and Francis Drake, an enigmatic sea captain with previous experience fighting against Spanish ships. In 1588 CE, the Spanish Armada entered the English Channel. The Armada was commanded by the Duke of Medina Sidonia, a well-respected Spanish aristocrat with a reputation for being a devout Catholic. Before the departure of the fleet, Philip II said to Medina that “the cause being the cause of God, you will not fail.” Philip II was wrong. Despite the superior size of the Spanish fleet, the English ships were more nimble and manouvrable than their Spanish counterparts, while also carrying advanced cannons which were capable of firing over longer distances. After several months of fighting, the English managed to scatter the Spanish Armada, and closed in for the kill at Gravelines, off the coast of France. At Gravelines, the Spanish Armada was hindered by a powerful wind, which prevented them from getting into a defensive formation. The battle ended with an English victory, and the Armada was forced to retreat to Spain, pounded by further winds along the way. By the time they got back, the ‘Invincible Armada’ had lost almost half of its ships and suffered 15,000 deaths. The Protestant Wind The victory of the English against the Spanish Armada had been helped, in part, by a series of favorable winds. Many Protestants believed that these winds had been sent by God himself, in a mark of support for Protestantism at the expense of the Catholic Church. Commemorative medals were engraved with the following: “He blew with His winds, and they were scattered.” This gave confidence to the Protestants, who went from strength to strength in the centuries which followed. In the modern world, approximately a third of all Christians are Protestants, while half are Catholic. The remaining Christians come from smaller branches of the faith, including the Eastern Orthodox Church, which found refuge in Russia after its defeat in Constantinople. The English nation also gained confidence from the Battle of Gravelines, particularly when it came to naval battles. Elizabeth I began to send her ships into the wider world, as the British started to build an empire of their own. At its height, this empire dwarfed the Spanish, as it became the largest empire in history. What if the Spanish had won? If the Spanish had won at the Battle of Gravelines, it would have destroyed British hopes of building an empire of their own. Instead, they would have been absorbed into the Spanish empire, which could have expanded, unopposed, across the globe. Modern countries, like the United States of America, would have looked completely different. Instead of thirteen British colonies, who became an independent country in 1776, North America would have probably been colonized by the Spanish. This Spanish-America might have had a very different history to the one which unfolded in real life: no intervention at World War One, no atomic bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, no moon landings, no Hollywood, no Google. In terms of religion, the world would have looked different too. Defeat at Gravelines would have been a major blow to early Protestantism, which might have struggled to properly recover. Almost a billion Protestants in the world today would have needed to place their faith elsewhere. The English Armada In 1589 CE, a decade after the Battle of Gravelines, England launched what is sometimes known as the Counter Armada. This fleet of more than a hundred ships set sail for Spain in the hope of capitalizing on the weakened Spanish navy. This attack proved costly for the English, with the Counter Armada faring just as badly as the Spanish Armada before it. This time, the winds were against the English, which disrupted their planned attack. They lost almost half of their ships to Spanish defenders, before being forced to retreat back to England. Some historians have called this event the greatest naval disaster in British history, but it was seen very differently at the time. Elizabeth I forbade any sources which presented the event too negatively, suggesting instead that the defeat was unfortunate but not overly disastrous. This propaganda proved successful, with the defeat of the Counter Armada receiving far less attention than the defeat of the Spanish Armada, not just at the time but also by historians writing in the centuries since.

Santa Ana-based Ducommun Inc. reported mixed results for the third quarter and announced a restructuring plan. The company posted revenue of $138.7 million, up 4.6% from a year ago but missing analyst estimates of $143.4 million. Adjusted profits topped $4.6 million, down 7.1% and topping Wall Street expectations of $4.3 million. The aerospace manufacturer said it closed the quarter with a backlog of $655 million as it boosted sales in the military and space segment, led by its fixed-wing, missile, and helicopter offerings. It posted a modest revenue gain in the industrial segment, which was offset by a sales dip in its aerospace business, due to softness in the business jet market and winding down regional jet programs. Ducommun on Thursday also announced a restructuring plan that includes $22 million to $25 million in related charges through the end of next year. About $9 million to $10 million of that total is earmarked for severance packages and $13 million to $15 million for non-cash write-downs of inventory and other impairments. It expects the initiative will result in total savings of about $14 million. Established in 1849, it’s California’s oldest continuously running company and the oldest manufacturer in L.A. It has worked on Boeing 737s since their inception in the 1960s. Its shares are down less than 1% in afternoon trading to a market value of about $367 million. The company did not immediately respond to inquiries related to the restructuring plan.

Photo of International Forum of Indigenous Peoples on Climate Change in Cancun, 2010: OXFAM As leaders and the publics they represent negotiate the future of climate change mitigation and adaptation in Paris at the United Nation’s COP21, The Arctic Institute is publishing articles, infographics, and event videos to provide an Arctic perspective on COP21. Through seven installments, Institute experts and affiliates will explore the negotiation’s impacts on the Arctic’s peoples, communities, ecosystems, political relations, and energy systems. This is the second installment. You can find other publications in the series below: - Quickstart to COP21 - COP21 and the Arctic: What’s at Stake? - COP21 and the Arctic: What’s at Stake? Infographic - COP21 and the Arctic: Adaptation, Damage, and the Work to be Done - Closing Week One and COP21: India, the Arctic, and Reaching an Agreement - 100 Days In: COP21 and the Arctic’s Future – An Era of Energy Transition Gone are the days where many people are on the fence about climate change. Today, many state leaders and ordinary people not only recognize that climate change is an issue, but are attempting to negate or reverse the detrimental impact that this can and has already had on our world. The Northern Indigenous Peoples are at the forefront of the battle on climate change, both physically and emotionally. Their lives are being dramatically impacted as the ice melts, and have therefore worked hard in the past and continue to work hard to create internationally binding agreements. The upcoming UNFCCC COP21 in Paris between 30 November and 11 December 2015 will be another example of their involvement; here Indigenous Peoples will strive to achieve four goals, which will be fleshed out below, to increase their involvement and international recognition, as well as help mitigate the impacts of climate change. Looking towards the future, Indigenous Peoples will continue to work with states and other groups to help prevent what could amount to a disaster on the international level. The North is inhabited by four million people, ten percent of which are Indigenous peoples. The Indigenous peoples of the North are most at jeopardy from climate change because not only is there a threat to their homes due to significant environmental changes, such as disappearing sea ice and thawing permafrost, but on a deeper level the harm that climate change could have on the loss of traditional ways of life. The Northern Indigenous Peoples have an intimate relationship with the land, depending on it for their subsistence hunting traditions and their capability to live and travel in the remote regions of the North. Therefore, they are facing not only the threat of melting ice and the ecological disasters that this would bring to their homes and lives, but also the potential loss of cultural practices vital to their identity, which revolve around a land filled with snow and ice. Losing the snow and ice in the north would mean a dramatic change to the environmental landscape of the region. Not only would it lead to a noticeable shift in the types of flora and fauna that would flourish, but also a shift in the areas that would be habitable. Where some might assume that a warming of the North would make it more habitable, the opposite is in fact true for many of the people inhabiting the region. People living in the Arctic have adapted to surviving in a cold climate and thriving in predictable and stable ice and weather conditions. With warmer climates comes melting multiyear ice and the disappearance of permafrost. This threatens the ability for Indigenous Peoples to hunt and eat traditional food, due to their prey often disappearing with the receding ice and the often required relocation of villages due to unstable ground and infrastructure disruptions. There are already a plethora of examples of where Indigenous Peoples might have to adapt their diets and their traditional locations due to changing climates. For example, the movement of rodents in Alaska, could have an extensive ripple effect on larger predators. Thus potentially affecting the hunting and traditional lifestyle of the Indigenous Peoples living in Alaska. Because Indigenous Peoples are so dependent on the land and the resources provided by the land, a shift in the climate will dramatically impact their ways of life. This means that, much like any climate conference, the upcoming UNFCCC COP21 in Paris between 30 November and 11 December 2015 is crucially important. The climate talks are poised to create, for the first time in 20 years, a binding agreement on climate change and its mitigation. For the Indigenous Peoples of the North, the issues discussed at these conferences are not simply scientific, but also human rights concerns. By maintaining a lifestyle that perpetuates climate change, we are not only threatening the circumpolar environment, but their rights as human beings– their rights to maintain a traditional lifestyle. According to the 1946 American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man as well as the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, Northern Indigenous peoples, as well as all Indigenous peoples have the right to, “the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality.” What this means in more direct terms is that anything that impedes Arctic Indigenous peoples the right to maintaining their own culture and traditions is a violation of their rights as humans. Ms. Watt-Cloutier, who strongly believes this human aspect of the effects of climate change, not only petitioned the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) against the United States but was also asked to testify at the IACHR in 2007 about the impacts of climate change and pollution on the traditional lifestyles of the Inuit peoples. In her petition, Ms. Watt-Cloutier claimed that the level of pollution produced by the United States was a violation of the rights of Inuit people as it prevents their ability to live their lives. For her work in this field, Ms.Watt-Cloutier recently received the 2015 Right Livelihood Award, which is often termed the ‘Alternative Nobels’. These actions firmly implanted, on an international scale, the idea that human rights and climate change are intimately connected; this connection will be one of the key aspects that Indigenous Peoples have fought for in the past and will continue to fight for in the upcoming COP21 talks. Indigenous Peoples from all around the world, including Arctic Indigenous Peoples, have tirelessly been involved in international environmental discussions, such as the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, and previous UNFCCC COP talks; the COP21 in Paris will be no different. Not only will there be side-events and publications, but there will also be an Indigenous Pavilion, which will create a space for Indigenous Peoples to share their views and their opinions, and maybe most importantly their cultures with world leaders. The dominant question boils down to the impact that a non-governmental actor can have in such state-dominated discussions. The Indigenous Peoples will have a fundamental role to play in the upcoming events surrounding climate change, but will state leaders be willing to listen? There are examples in the past of states who are willing to listen, and Indigenous Peoples who have spoken loud enough to be heard. The Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC), an Arctic Indigenous Non-Governmental Actor, in the 1992 Rio+20 Conference, for example, drafted a paper calling for the use of traditional Indigenous views while forming environmental policy. Furthermore, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, who was head of the Canadian branch of the ICC, is well known for her participation in the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in 2001, which led to her nomination for the renowned Nobel Peace Prize. According to her book, The Right To Be Cold: One Woman’s Story of Protecting Her Culture, the Arctic and the Whole Planet Ms. Watt-Cloutier spoke at numerous meetings and conferences for the United Nations, the Conference of the Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, the Northern Forum, the Canadian Polar Commission Conference and Canadian Senate hearings. During her involvement with the fight against POPs, she actively collaborated in international meetings, bringing the reality of Arctic climate change to the forefront of people’s minds. In the 1999 Nairobi talks, the second meeting of an International Negotiating Committee (INC) which was dealing with the issues of POPs, Ms. Watt-Cloutier presented a statue of an Inuit mother and child to the executive director of the UN Environmental Programme; this statue became a reminder to all during the talks of the important human aspect of the fight against climate change, as well as the importance of intergenerational justice. Reminding the negotiators that what they are fighting for is not only the world today, but the world the next generation will inherit. An act which demonstrated what Indigenous Peoples strive towards during these international talks, to be a reminder of the community aspects of these discussions and not simply the long-term scientific impacts. On a broader note, the International Indigenous Peoples’ Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) helps coordinate Indigenous Peoples’ undertakings when dealing with global climate change negotiations. In the COP20 talks, which took place in Peru in December 2014, Indigenous Peoples were diligently involved. Before the talks even began, there was a meeting with over five times and 10 state representatives. This allowed for the discussion and the facilitation of communal ideas between friendly states and Indigenous Peoples. The final COP20 draft mentioned Indigenous Peoples five times, including a mention of the importance of respecting indigenous rights in a preamble dealing with creating a draft negotiation. What Northern Indigenous Peoples’ have done in this instance, and many other instances, is bond together with other Indigenous Peoples around the world, ensuring a loud, clear voice that states will have a hard time to ignore. Furthermore, during the talks in Lima, as well as the COP talks before that, Indigenous Peoples, including the ICC and the Saami Council, strove to share their cultures and livelihoods, teaching people about the importance of maintaining a traditional lifestyle. For example in the COP20 talks, the Pabellón Indígena, which is similar to this year’s Indigenous Pavilion, the Indigenous Livelihoods Enhancement Partners (ILEP) shared a presentation on how climate adaptability strategies can benefit from local knowledge. Have these past involvements set the stage for the upcoming talks in Paris? Involvement in COP21 As already mentioned, during the upcoming talks in Paris there will be a forum for not only the involvement of Indigenous Peoples in discussions but also a space to educate people on their culture and heritage. From the Arctic region, both the Inuit Circumpolar Council and the Saami Council will be present and representing their respective Indigenous groups. There are four goals that Indigenous People, including the Northern peoples, will be seeking to achieve during the COP21 talks: first, the acceptance of climate change as a human rights issue, second the recognition of traditional indigenous knowledge in the fight against climate change, third the full and effective participation of Indigenous Peoples, specifically women and youth, in the processes and decisions made surrounding climate change, and finally a direct access to funds dealing with climate change for Indigenous Peoples. These four goals will be achieved through discussions, presentations, working with states, and a deeper understanding of the cultural implications of climate change. The first goal is one that has been a focal point for Arctic Indigenous Peoples; ensuring that climate change is recognized as a human rights issue. Northern Indigenous Peoples have been actively affected by climate change on a daily basis, which has obstructed their ability to traditionally live their cultural lives. Therefore disregarding climate change is a violation of their human rights– their right to live and work safely, their ability to follow the traditional lifestyles handed down to them from their ancestors. This goal is not new. As mentioned, in the past, Ms. Watt-Cloutier submitted a claim to the IACHR against the United States regarding this exact idea. The expectation for the COP21 talks will be to follow this mentality. This goal not only lays out the concept of a potential violation of human rights but the importance of deciding on future international objectives and measures which do not impede the well-being of Indigenous Peoples. Targets set out by states in the upcoming COP21 talks should not only respect the lands and rights of Indigenous Peoples, but should not propel Indigenous Peoples further into poverty. The Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) program has raised questions about UN programs that hinder Indigenous ways of life in favour of sustainable practices. The REDD+ report mentions several downsides for Indigenous Peoples, including, but not limited to: a violation of customary land rights, decrease in local foods, and increased tension between Indigenous Peoples and governments. In the COP21 talks, Indigenous peoples will strive to ensure that states and intergovernmental actors such as the UN will work towards sustainable practices in a way which helps Indigenous lives and respects their heritage and lifestyle as opposed to the degradation of their lives. Secondly, the importance of striving towards the acceptance of Traditional Knowledge to be placed next to Western scientific knowledge is a key goal. Northern Indigenous Peoples have lived and thrived in one of the most difficult climates in the world through adapting to the land and the hardships using traditional knowledge. Traditional Knowledge (TK) is different that Western scientific knowledge, in that it is often orally passed down and based on first hand observations about the environment and self-management of resources. Because Traditional Knowledge is passed down, it is cumulative, based on past generations and building on previous experiences. There is already a history of incorporating Traditional Knowledge in international reports and documents, such as the Arctic Human Development Report, which was published in 2004. This report looked at the human development in the Arctic. This document uses both Western scientific and Indigenous Traditional Knowledge to build a picture of what development in the Arctic looks like. The benefits of using TK in these types of documents and in the broader fight against climate change is the ability to use observations that often cover a substantial amount of time and that frequently finds links between events that may seem unrelated to people who do not possess the benefit of these generations of knowledge. Another example where Traditional Knowledge and Western scientific knowledge has been successfully combined in the Arctic is the use of TK in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) in the North. Furthermore, the Arctic Council has also worked tirelessly on the acceptance and recognition of the importance of TK, they even developed a collection of practices being undertaken, “at local and regional levels showing how [Indigenous] ways of life can co-exist with modern ways to support healthy communities.” COP21 and other climate change talks give the Western scientific community another opportunity to learn from this knowledge, using it to help create policy and further their own research in the area. States should follow the examples of companies such as BHP Diamonds Inc. who used TK at Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories to create an EIA and produced a, “multiphased, holistic approach” in interacting and working with Indigenous Peoples. In the Indigenous Peoples’ outlining document for the COP21 talks, they recommend setting up an advisory body, which will allow indigenous experts to help design, implement, monitor, and evaluate the work of UNFCC bodies. The third goal will be the acceptance of Indigenous Peoples as members who have a right to be at the negotiating table. Although Indigenous Peoples have many opportunities to present and argue their perspectives, they are still dependent on states to further perpetuate their point of view. The Arctic Council itself is an example of this, as well as climate change talks in the past, where the ultimate decisions are made only by states. The Arctic Council is an interesting example, however, of the involvement of Indigenous Peoples because it has set precedent in including Indigenous Peoples are Permanent Participants. Being a Permanent Participant allows groups such as the Aleut International Association or the Saami Council to participate in discussions and sit at the negotiation table, a table based on consensus and engagement. The Arctic Council has also strived for a better understanding of TK and an empowerment of Indigenous Peoples in the North. However, Indigenous Peoples still do not have voting rights in the Arctic Council. Therefore Indigenous Peoples during COP21 will strive to further their involvement and consultation allowing for a deeper bond and a greater ability to influence the decisions of the world. The final goal is ensuring that Indigenous Peoples have direct access to climate finance, including the Green Climate fund (GCF). Indigenous Peoples want to be recognized as active observers, as opposed to normal observers, within the Board of the GCF which will give them a different status than simply a non-governmental organization. This would allow Indigenous Peoples to be actively involved in discussions and give them the ability to directly intervene on issues prevalent to their concerns. This final goal ties the previous three together, by allowing Indigenous Peoples active observer status, this would not only be a recognition of the human aspect of climate change, but also an acceptance of Indigenous Peoples at the negotiation table and would allow Traditional Knowledge to permeate some of the projects supported by the GCF. The Indigenous Pavilion will be the main method that will allow for the success of these goals. The Pavilion will have several events, which will facilitate dialogue between Indigenous Peoples and state representatives. These include: a two-day conference entitled Resilience in a time of Uncertainty: Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change, which will speak not only to the current impacts that indigenous communities are facing, including impacts in the North, but will also address mitigation techniques that meld indigenous and western scientific knowledge; meetings with states participating in the COP21 talks; and a two-day special event titled Sustainable Innovation Forum, which will involve interactive discussion panels with business leaders, NGOs, and governments. Furthermore, the Arctic Council, which represents not only the eight Arctic states but also several Indigenous Permanent Participants, such as the Gwich’in Council International and the Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North, will be making a statement in Paris. The United States, who has recently taken over the chairmanship of the Arctic Council, will make this statement on behalf of the entire Council. This statement shows that it is not only the discussions happening during the 12 days of COP21 that are important, but also the continual conversations that states are having with Indigenous Peoples. There is a continuous push for climate change in the world, and Indigenous Peoples are and should be actively involved in these discussions. The COP21 talks in Paris will not be the end of the fight against climate change. They are simply one more step in the battle. After COP21 ends, Indigenous Peoples and states alike will have to continue discussions, negotiations, and the building of partnerships. A successful COP21 will help Arctic Indigenous Peoples receive the recognition for future discussions, the ability to share their Traditional Knowledge with leaders and decision-makers, and the ability to share in future decision-making processes. After COP21, Arctic Indigenous Peoples will continue their advocacy, including their involvement in the Arctic Council as Permanent Participants. And although there is more optimism surrounding the talks in Paris, especially compared to the 2009 Copenhagen talks, there is still the realistic fact that an agreement in Paris will not be the end climate change. There will be more work to do, both for states, and Indigenous Peoples around the world. Ideally Indigenous Peoples, specifically Arctic Indigenous Peoples will be accepted and sought after for their knowledge of the impacts that climate change can have on not only the environments, but also on a community. The fight will continue, and the four goals set out, will have to be pursued and advocated for continuously and in multiple fora. Indigenous Peoples will work together as a whole, as well as in their own regional groups, to ensure that their human rights are respected, and that the international world does not only accept this, but strives to ensure that these rights are protected as all human rights should be. The Arctic Indigenous Peoples, specifically, will continue to attempt to stop the melting ice, the changing climate, and the impacts that these will have on their livelihood. For them, as well as other Indigenous Peoples, these climate change talks, as well as the next 10-15 years will be fundamentally important to ensure their cultural survival.

Gut-dwelling parasites may protect us against potentially deadly diseases. Worms that live in our intestines, such as blood-sucking ‘hookworms’, are currently being tested as medical treatments for diseases such as hayfever and certain bowel conditions. But how do parasitic worms, technically known as ‘helminths’, protect against disease, are they a safe and effective therapy, and why have they evolved to help us in the first place? This group of inquiries falls collectively under the territory of the so-called ‘hygiene hypothesis’. This fairly loose hypothesis proposes that there is a connection between improved hygiene in the developed world and an increase in the incidence of certain diseases in these countries. What is the hygiene hypothesis? The hygiene hypothesis was first proposed in 1989 when a doctor from the United Kingdom noticed that children from larger families tended to suffer fewer allergies than those from smaller ones. His explanation was that larger families had greater exposure to bacteria and viruses, and this programmed the childhood immune system in such a way that allergic reactions became less likely. The hypothesis has evolved considerably over the past twenty years, becoming much broader in scope. At its core is the observation that a group of related conditions which can be called ‘immunological diseases’ are much more common in the developed world (Europe, the United States etc) than in developing countries. Immunological diseases occur when the immune system, which evolved to fight off infections and other harmful agents, like bacteria and viruses, ‘accidentally’ attacks the wrong targets. Two main categories are ‘autoimmunity’, where the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues, and ‘allergy’, where harmless particles from our environment are targeted with an excessively vigorous response. The second core feature of the hygiene hypothesis is the claim that reduced exposure to certain infectious organisms in more developed, and hence more hygienic countries, has caused this rise in immunological diseases. The infections thought to play a role in the hygiene hypothesis include several species of bacteria and a variety of parasitic worms, or helminths. The evidence for this comes firstly from the fact that globally, exposure to parasitic infections and the occurrence of immunological diseases are inversely correlated, i.e. countries with more infectious diseases tend to have fewer immunological diseases (Figure 1, right). But correlation does not prove causation. It could be that the greater risk of immunological disease and reduced exposure to infections in the developed world is mere coincidence. Or the two factors could both be caused by something else that we don’t yet understand. Several lines of evidence support the claim that reduced exposure to infectious agents has a causative role in immunological disease. These can broadly be divided into two types: firstly, animal models of immunological diseases have shown that parasitic worms inhibit the development of disease. And secondly, human immunological diseases have been demonstrated as being influenced by real-life infectious organisms. Evidence for the hygiene hypothesis: Animal models An animal model generally refers to when scientists study a disease process in a non-human animal to learn about the equivalent disease in humans. Various animal models have been used to study immunological diseases. For example, ‘Non Obese Diabetic mice’, or NOD mice, are very susceptible to developing type 1 diabetes, which is an autoimmune condition that also affects humans. By studying what goes wrong with NOD mice, scientists hope to learn about the diabetes disease process and ultimately discover potential treatments that work on humans. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system destroys the cells in the pancreas responsible for producing insulin, a hormone which regulates blood sugar. The resulting drop in insulin production causes uncontrollably high blood sugar, and prior to the development of insulin injections, it was invariably fatal. Professor Anne Cooke and colleagues from the University of Cambridge have tested whether infection with helminths has any effect on the development of type 1 diabetes in NOD mice. “We looked to see whether or not we could actually test out the hygiene hypothesis using a mouse model of type 1 diabetes,” says Cooke. In 1999, Cooke showed that infecting NOD mice with a particular type of helminth called Schistosoma mansoni blocked the development of type 1 diabetes (Figure 2, left). 73% of the ‘control’ NOD mice, which had no helminths, went on to develop diabetes, compared with just 28% in the group given an injection of 30 Schistosoma mansoni parasites at 5 weeks of age. “It inhibited them from getting diabetes quite markedly.” Schistosoma mansoni, also known as Bilharzias, is a parasitic fluke that inhabits the blood vessels around our intestines (Figure 3, right). It can live for up to 40 years, fully exposed to the host immune system, apparently without suffering any ill-effects. This extraordinary ability to survive the onslaught of our immune system is testament to how well-adapted the parasite has become to its host. “Humans have coevolved with their parasites over a very, very long period of time,” Cooke points out. “We’re talking millions of years.” The immune system deploys a particular attack strategy to combat helminths, known as the ‘TH2 response’. This response uses a type of antibody known as IgE, which binds to specific molecules on the parasites and activates a range of worm-killing mechanisms, including cells called ‘eosinophils’ that release toxic granules to damage the worm’s surface. Parasites like S. mansoni (right) have had to adapt to survive such a hostile environment. “Worms have evolved a whole pile of strategies to evade the host immune system,” says Cooke. One immune evasion mechanism that worms have evolved is to manipulate the TH2 response and bias it in favour of 'immune regulation'. This is where the immune system limits its ‘offensive’, or inflammatory activity, and instead dampens down the inflammation and switches to a ‘restore and repair’ setting. The balance between immune attack and immune regulation is a fine one- too much of the former and you get excessive damage of your own tissues (e.g. with autoimmune disease or allergy), too much of the latter and you don’t kill off the wards of invading pathogens that bombard our body on a daily basis (Figure 4, left). Worms like Schistosoma mansoni seem to work by producing what is called a ‘modified TH2 response’, pushing the see-saw in favour of inhibitory immune regulation and so partially shielding itself from immune-mediated destruction. Cooke went on to show that live infection was not necessary to have a protective effect. The presence of certain molecules on the surface of Schistosoma mansoni eggs, known as ‘Soluble Egg Antigens’ or SEAs, was sufficient to inhibit the development of diabetes in NOD mice (Figure 5, below right). “You don’t need to give a live infection with this parasitic worm, or helminth, in fact you can use extracts of the worm and that also stops diabetes,” she says. Cooke hopes that studying the molecules produced by worms like Schistosoma mansoni “Our focus has been mainly on trying to identify the molecules which are produced and encoded by these infectious agents, that themselves can actually modulate the immune system,” she said. “So rather than having a live infection, maybe we would be able to identify these molecules and use these to prevent disease, a bit like having a vitamin pill.” And this is not just a one-off idiosyncrasy of S. mansoni and type 1 diabetes, either. A similar strategy has been employed by Margaret Harnett and colleagues at the University of Glasgow, who have shown that a molecule produced by filarial nematode worms, called ES-62, inhibits the development of autoimmunity in mice. ES-62 is produced by a worm called Acanthocheilonema viteae, which is related to the worms that cause ‘River Blindness’ and elephantiasis in the developing world. When given to mice that have been primed to develop ‘Collagen-Induced Arthritis’, an animal model for Rheumatoid Arthritis, disease progression was significantly inhibited. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition mainly affecting the small bones and joints of the body; it affects about 1% of the world’s global population. Importantly, ES-62 still limited the progression of Collagen-Induced Arthritis in mice even if it was administered after the onset of clinical symptoms, suggesting it could potentially work as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in humans. Evidence like this supports the notion that certain infectious organisms inhibit the development of immunological diseases. Anne Cooke has also shown that a range of other helminths, such as Heligmosomoides polygyrus and Trichinella spiralis, have the same protective effect in preventing type 1 diabetes in NOD mice as Schitsosoma mansoni does (Figure 6). In fact, a whole range of infectious organisms or their soluble products have inhibited the development of immunological disorders in animal models. This further generalizes the principle that parasitic worms activate immune regulatory mechanisms which can inhibit the development of autoimmunity and allergy. The hygiene hypothesis at work on humans Similar effects to those seen with animal models have been convincingly demonstrated in humans in a wealth of studies. Back in 1993, Dr Neil Lynch showed that treating children from a Venezuelan slum with helminth-killing drugs (known as ‘antihelminthics’) precipitated the development of allergy in those children, while individuals who retained their parasite burden remained relatively allergy-free. More recently, Jorge Correale and colleagues at the Raúl Carrea Institute for Neurological research in Argentina have shown that infection with helminths protects against relapses of symptoms in human patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Multiple Sclerosis is a complex autoimmune disease in which the immune system destroys the outer layer of nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord, causing a range of neurological symptoms. In the ‘relapse-remitting’ form of the illness, the symptoms wax and wane in an unpredictable manner over time. In Correale’s original study, published in 2007, twelve relapse-remitting MS patients were identified as having high levels of eosinophils in their blood, the cell type that is associated with anti-parasite immunity. By examining the patient’s stools, the researchers confirmed the presence of various species of helminth, including the whipworm Trichuris trichiura, and the roundworms Ascaris lumbricoides and Strongyloides stercolaris. These twelve individuals were then followed-up over a 4 - 5 year period and compared with twelve uninfected relapse-remitting MS patients that were matched for age, sex and so on. The helminth-infected patients faired considerably better than their uninfected, ‘hygienic’ counterparts, suffering fewer episodes of ‘relapse’ (worsening symptoms, or new symptoms appearing). In a later study, Correale and colleagues showed that administering antihelminthic drugs to MS patients infected with helminths precipitated worsening of their symptoms and increased their risk of relapse, a finding that echoes the study performed by Dr Neil Lynch in the Venezuelan slums. Correale’s studies also hint at a mechanism for how the helminths actually work to inhibit the progression of MS disease. Infected patients had higher levels of immune signaling molecules, called ‘cytokines’, that dampen down immune reactions. These so-called anti-inflammatory cytokines include the memorably named IL-10 and Transforming Growth Factor beta, or TGF-β. Infected patients also had raised levels of a special type of immune cell known as a ‘regulatory T-cell’, or ‘Treg’ for short. Tregs are known to play a key role in suppressing the immune system, preventing excessive damage. This lends yet more support to the hypothesis that helminths promote a dominant anti-inflammatory, immune regulatory environment, tipping the delicate immunological balance away from aggression and towards passive appeasement. So the evidence that at least some parasitic worms inhibit the development of some immunological diseases, and that they do so via activating immune regulatory mechanisms, is quite conclusive. But could worms really work as a viable medical treatment for humans? And would people actually take them? Professor Joel Weinstock from Tufts University in the United States thinks that the answer to both those questions is a resounding yes, as we’ll discuss in the next article: Will Whipworm Work? Glossary of terms: Allergy – Diseases caused by an excessive and unnecessary immune reaction to harmless particles in our environment, like grass pollen, which causes hayfever. Antihelminthics – Drugs that kill helminths (parasitic worms). Autoimmunity – Diseases caused by the body’s immune system targeting its own tissues ‘by mistake’, resulting in tissue damage. Cytokine – A chemical signaling molecule that influences processes concerning the immune system. An ‘inflammatory cytokine’ promotes immune reactions, activating immune aggression. An ‘anti-inflammatory cytokine’ has the opposite effect, suppressing and subduing the immune system. Helminth – A multi-cellular animal that lives in or on humans and which has an ‘earthworm-like’ shape. These include nematodes, like hookworm and whipworm, flukes, like Schistosoma mansoni, and tapeworms, which can grow to meters in size. These creatures are not actually very closely related to each-other. Immune system – A complex network of molecules, cells and organs which have evolved to seek out potentially damaging threats, like infectious bacteria and viruses, and destroy them. Immunological disease – Diseases characterized by a dysfunction of the immune system. See ‘Allergy’ and ‘Autoimmunity’. Inflammation – This is a strong response mounted by the immune system against potential threats. Causes the inflamed area to become hot, swollen and painful. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) – An autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets a fatty substance called ‘myelin’, which surrounds nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord. Myelin acts as insulation around the nerve and its destruction causes neurological deficits. In the ‘relapse-remitting’ form, the symptoms wax and wane in an unpredictable manner over time. Non-Obese Diabetic/ NOD mice – A special breed of mice that spontaneously develop type 1 diabetes. Parasite – An organism that lives in or on another creature, the ‘host’, from which it derives benefits at the host’s expense. Most medical doctors think of parasites as separate from bacteria and viruses, covering ‘all the rest’- from single-celled organisms like amoeba to helminths, like tapeworms. Rheumatoid arthritis – An autoimmune disease that affects many body systems, including the skeletal joints. Affects 1% of the global population and can cause chronic disability and pain. An animal model for Rheumatoid arthritis is ‘Collagen-Induced Arthritis’ (CIA) in mice. Regulatory T cells, Tregs – A special type of immune cell that is activated by specific molecules and functions to inhibit other cells in the immune system, dampening down immune responses and producing anti-inflammatory chemicals. Type 1 Diabetes – An autoimmune disease that comes on during childhood where the immune system destroys cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin, causing uncontrollably high blood-sugar. Prior to insulin injections this was universally fatal in humans, and is still a debilitating disease. (Distinct from type 2 diabetes, which comes on later in life, is more affected by diet and lifestyle, and is less severe.) References and further reading: * General overview of the hygiene hypothesis: ‘Review series on helminths, immune modulation and the hygiene hypothesis’, in Immunology, January 2009, Volume 126, Issue 1. * Animal models supporting the hygiene hypothesis: Cooke, A. et al., 1999. Infection with Schistosoma mansoni prevents insulin dependent diabetes mellitus in non-obese diabetic mice. Parasite Immunology 21: 169-176. Zaccone, P. et al. 2006. Parasitic worms and inflammatory diseases. Parasite Immunology 28: 515-523. Dunne, D.W. & Cooke, A. 2005. A worm's eye view of the immune system: consequences for evolution of human autoimmune disease. Nat Rev Immunol. May;5(5):420-6. Filarial nematode secreted product ES-62 is an anti-inflammatory agent: therapeutic potential of small molecule derivatives and ES-62 peptide mimetics. Harnett W, Harnett MM. Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2006 May-Jun;33(5-6):511-8. Harnett, M.M. et al. 2010. The therapeutic potential of the filarial nematode-derived immunodulator, ES-62 in inflammatory disease. Clin Exp Immunol 159(3): 256–267. * The hygiene hypothesis as applied to humans: Lynch NR, Hagel I, Perez M, et al. 1993. Effect of anthelmintic treatment on the allergic reactivity of children in a tropical slum. J Allergy Clin Immunol 92:404–411. Correale J, Farez M. 2007. Association between parasite infection and immune responses in multiple sclerosis. Ann Neurol. 61(2):97-108. Correale J, Farez MF. 2011. The impact of parasite infections on the course of multiple sclerosis. J Neuroimmunol. 233(1-2):6-11. Epub 2011 Jan 31. Towards the end of this most interesting article, this was written, Or, there's something about vaccination that ruins the immune system. What's an adjuvant? BTW, it's unravelled. Two l's. bobby green, Sun, 19th Jan 2014

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The Body Mass Index doesn’t yield correct answers when it comes to the health of athletes. Since the mid-nineties, healthcare professionals have used Body Mass Index (BMI)—a measure of how much mass someone has relative to their height—to identify whether a patient is at a healthy weight. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a BMI under 18.5 is underweight; between 18.5 and 24.99 is considered normal; 25 to 29.9 is overweight; and 30 and above is considered obese. The BMI is so revered as a standard that back in 2016, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission proposed that people with higher BMIs should also have to shell out more for insurance premiums since being overweight or obese can increase your risk for diabetesand heart disease, and is considered unhealthy. That’s a move researchers from UCLA have condemned as not just unfair, but downright incorrect, in a paper published in 2016 in the International Journal of Obesity. In the study, the researchers pulled data from 40,420 people in the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and analyzed the link between BMI and key health markers including blood pressure, glucose, insulin resistance, and cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. The results revealed that there was no strong connection between BMI and overall health. Researchers found that nearly half of overweight men and women and 29 percent of obese people were otherwise totally healthy. On the flip side, more than 30 percent of those with normal BMIs were actually unhealthy according to those markers. “There are tens of millions of people who are overweight and obese and are perfectly healthy,” study author A. Janet Tomiyama, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology at UCLA, told Runner’s World. “Right now, we have this laser focus on weight and a flawed measure like BMI, when we should be talking about health.” That’s really important for active people like runners, for whom the BMI problem is two-fold. Not only are some of us likely caught in that high BMI bracket though otherwise healthy due to muscle mass, but also BMI—which is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of the person’s height in meters—was really never meant to be applied to an active or athletic population. (Here’s how you can reach your healthy running weight, BMI be damned.) As athletes, we tend to have a higher proportion of muscle tissue, which by nature is denser than fat tissue. That means we sometimes see big numbers on the scale even if we have relatively low body fat. BMI also says nothing about how your fat is distributed. Two people may have identical BMI measurements (“healthy” or otherwise), but where one might store most of their fat as deep abdominal, visceral fat—which is known to be a high health risk—the other might store it as relatively innocuous subcutaneous fat (the kind you pinch under your skin). If you’re concerned about your BMI or your healthcare provider raises a red flag over yours, Tomiyama, who directs UCLA’s Dieting, Stress, and Health Lab, suggests gathering more data for a fuller picture of your weight, health, and fitness. A body composition test performed with a DEXA scan, skinfold caliper test, or bio-impedance scan (like a Tanita scale) can give you a better idea of your actual body composition, so you know how much of you is lean, muscle tissue relative to fat. Some gyms and health clubs even offer these services. Also, see your doc and round up your general health metrics. “In our study, we used a very stringent and comprehensive definition of health that included blood pressure, triglycerides, ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol, blood sugar, and inflammation,” said Tomiyama, noting that these are common tests that any healthcare provider can do and are far better indications of how healthy you are than BMI alone.

What NIN album grew on you the most? For me, it has to be Hesitation Marks. Not sure if it has surpassed With Teeth as my third favorite NIN record, but it is right there. Compared to the rest of the discography, it has its own sound to it. Much of the music to me sounds tense and atmospheric, but isn't necessarily aggressive in sound. I've even come around on tracks like Everything and Satellite that I initially wasn't high on. Anyway, what album has grown on you the most?

Equipped with a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad, the AT2035 handles high sound pressure levels with ease. So whether you are using a portable or battery powered preamp then this microphone won’t miss a beat. The 2050 runs on phantom power, in the same 11-52V range as the 2035. The AT2035 features a low-cut filter, 10dB pad and cardioid pickup pattern. Most modern audio interfaces have it though, so you’ll probably be fine, just be sure to check before you hit add to cart. 0.96″ compared to 0.63″. This mic also comes with an identical vinyl pouch, a shockmount and a thread adaptor. In general, phantom voltages are used to power […] Inexpensive means cheap. A case would be nice, but the microphone does ship in a custom-formed polystyrene box which keeps it pretty safe. Most modern audio interfaces have it though, so you’ll probably be fine, just be sure to check before you hit add to cart. But there will be a few of you out there with plans to use either mic for multiple purposes. The Audio-Technica mic offers a professional clarity that is unsurpassed in budget-friendly mics, thanks to its wide frequency response with an upper-mid frequency boost. Nice looking brushed aluminum case that is light yet well made. So, if you’re planning on using either microphone for several purposes, it might be helpful to rank your desires uses by most important to least important, to help you understand your primary purchase motivation. First is the -10dB pad which drops the microphones output level significantly. Learn more. The Audio-Technica AT2035 Condenser Microphone features a large diaphragm capsule that provides smooth, natural sound and low noise. Clearly, you’ve done the hard yards already, and you’ve arrived at the final showdown: AT2035 vs. SM7B. This is perfect for loud sound sources like screaming streamers and loud guitar amps. It requires 11V to 52V DC phantom power, which may be provided by a mixer or console, or by a separate, in-line source such as the Audio-Technica AT8801 single-channel or CP8506 four-channel phantom power … This side-address cardioid studio condenser mic delivers exceptional detail and low noise. One of the best low-cost condenser mics you can get, the AT2035 kills it on vocals, podcast production, and instrument recordings. Frequency-agile True Diversity UHF Wireless Systems. EN. Hello all! So i got my hands on the Neewer 48v Phantom Power Supply. I needed to power one of my condenser microphones for my remote recording sessions. The diaphragm size of the 2035 is a bit larger than the 2020. Phantom Power: Because the AT2035 is a condenser microphone, it requires phantom power, which can range from 11 to 52 V DC. So you jump on the web, and, there are a lot of options…. Has anyone used the CEntrance MicPort Pro or the new M-Audio Fast Track USB (Includes Pro Tools Essential Software, Virtual Instruments, FX & Loops)? Designed for critical home/project/professional studio applications and live performance, this side-address cardioid studio condenser delivers exceptional detail and low noise. Save Big with Microphone Bundles Our hand-picked microphone bundles help you save on essential accessories like microphone cables and pop filters. Not the best, but decent, unless you’re planning on hitting the road with it. The shock mount is made from plastic, but it’s pretty damn sturdy and does a fantastic job of isolating the condenser microphone from acoustic noise and from bangs and knocks. If you are new to condenser mics you need to know a couple of things. Also, the AT2035 requires 11-52V of phantom power, whereas the AT2020 requires 48V. Output Connector: Integral 3-pin XLRM-type. You’ll need phantom power to use the microphone. View the Audio-Technica AT2035 manual for free or ask your question to other Audio-Technica AT2035 owners. Sound pressure levels are slightly different. Accessing our website tells us you agree to our use of cookies. Then out of the power supply via xlr into the computer via the 1/8 jack. This means if you’re using the mic with reflective surfaces behind it, like your desk or your computer screen, it might pick up high-frequency reflections and impact the quality of your recording. Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone, Black, With Built-In Headphone Jack & Volume Control The Shure SM7B has been king of the hill for a while now, featuring on countless records and podcasts. The AT2035 is intended for use in any number of professional applications including vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, pianos, drums and more. If not, you must be recording something weird and unique like ambient sounds in the savannas of Africa. AT2035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone Shock mount for 0.63"-27 threaded stands (AT8458), 0.63"-27 to 0.38"-16 threaded adapter and soft protective pouch Specifications Phantom Power Requirements: 11-52V DC, 3.8 mA typical. Unfortunately, you might need to sign up to Uber and take someone on a trip to Mordor to fund the purchase; these guys aren’t cheap. AT2035 needs 48volt phantom power, SM58 not. The mic ships with a custom shockmount and a durable padded pouch. It requires +48V phantom power. A quick note too: being a condenser microphone, the Audio-Technica AT2035 does require phantom power to operate, which means it won’t work with an XLR to USB cable. It’s got a decent weight behind it, and like all mics in Audio-Technica’s 20-series, it’s solidly built with an all-metal construction and metal grille. This is ideal for voice production where you are only wanting to pick up sound directly from your mouth, and it helps reduce room reflections. “Phantom powering” is a method of providing power to microphones by applying a voltage to the same wires that carry the audio signals. The Shure SM7B is probably the most popular microphone for live streaming on this … The second switch is incredibly helpful for vocal performances, a mid-range presence boost. The sound palette of the mic overall is super natural (no, not supernatural), and unlike the AT2035, the SM7B has no issues maintaining it’s cardioid polar pattern right throughout its frequency response, so you’ll have a better shot at reducing background noise. It’s also incredible on loud sound sources, like kick drums or blaring guitar amps, thanks to the high SPL handling capabilities of the microphone. So, in making a final decision it’s crucial that you understand your exact intent and purpose for the purchase. We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser, AT8458 shock mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch, Large diaphragm for smooth, natural sound and low noise, High SPL handling and wide dynamic range provide unmatched versatility, Custom shock mount provides superior isolation, Switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad, Cardioid polar pattern reduces pickup of sounds from the sides and rear, improving isolation of desired sound source, Includes custom shock mount & protective pouch. The AT2035 is intended for use in professional applications where remote power is available. This is an essential requirement when looked at from the point of practicality. I bought a AT2035 to do some streaming/VO stuff and I have been having some problems with it. The AT2035 requires phantom power to work, and can be connected to an audio interface or preamp via its XLR cord. Podcasting and YouTubers love this Shure mic for its exceptional ability to control room noise and focus in on the voice. It comes equipped with a protective pouch and a custom shock mount. AT2035 has … If not, you may need to look at an external preamp, or a device like the Cloudlifter CL-1. They require +48v Includes a custom shock mount and protective pouch. The Audio-Technica AT2035 is an inexpensive condenser mic with a cardioid polar pattern. Just like the AT2020, The AT2035 is a cardioid condenser microphone, which means that it is going to need phantom power in order to work properly. Shure SM7B. The Moukey Phantom Power Supply did the trick! With its smooth, natural sound, the AT2035 is ideal for musicians, streamers, podcasters, and other content creators. (the microphone might just slip off). Condenser mics are a type of microphone that is highly sensitive, and it’s all about how the mic is constructed. Engaging this boost switch gives the microphone a smooth bump right from 700Hz all the way up to 12kHz, increasing vocal clarity and giving you the best shot at cutting through in the mix. Like the AT2035, this model includes a shock mount and requires 11-52V DC phantom power. While we are talking about design differences, we must also mention that this microphone comes with a shock mount. Aside from the mic itself and the two foam pop filters, not much else ships in the box with the SM7B. Weighing in at 1.69lbs, the SM7B is no cheap piece of plastic, no sir. With a frequency range that goes from 20HZ to 20kHZ, you should expect to be able to record a wide spectrum of sound with the AT2035. Being a condenser mic, the sensitivity drops off slowly as you move further away from the mic, which is great for giving a consistent vocal level if you’re the kind of person who can’t sit still. To be fair, there’s no need for much else. Anthony Kiedis anyone? Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc or its affiliates. One weakness of this microphone is that the cardioid polar pattern begins to turn into an omni one (picking up sound from all directions), at around 8kHz, which is in the upper-mid frequency range. This large-diaphragm studio condenser with a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad handles high sound pressure levels with ease. The Audio Technica AT2035 is a large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone designed for critical home, project, professional studio applications, and live performance. Hi guys, I'm interested on these particular microphones. When holding it in my hand it doesn’t feel like a cheap product at all, quite the opposite actually. These 2 are the most ideal microphone I can get in my Country, others are OVERPRICED, so I'm down with these 2 mics. Phantom power can be generated from mixing consoles, mic preamplifiers, or in-line phantom power supplies. While both microphones are fantastic for many purposes, each of them has their pros and cons and each is best in specific situations. There is a special piece of equipment called a USB Audio Interface that actually powers the microphone. More on this in a bit… Just like all the Audio-Technica microphones, the AT2020 is extremely well built. It is made with an all-metal chassis, including the metal grill around the diaphragm. Phantom Power + USB Charger + Microphone Cable for price of a cable! That’s quite a mouthful, let’s break it down a little. Audio-Technica released the AT2035 alongside the AT2050, which features multiple pickup patterns. In addition, we have the high pass filter, which filters out some of the low frequencies, handy for reducing low-frequency rumble that can easily make a recording sound muddy, or for curtailing proximity effect. Microphone Basics is supported by readers. The AT2035 is equipped with a switchable 80 Hz high-pass filter and 10 dB pad, and comes with a custom shock mount. Being a dynamic mic, it doesn’t require phantom power, though the preamps in some budget-friendly interfaces don’t quite have enough gain to capture an appropriate recording level from this mic, so do some research and make sure your preamps have at least 60dB of gain on tap. The microphone requires 1 1V to 52V phantom pow er for operation. A microphone with a cardioid polar pattern (like this one), is highly sensitive to sound coming in from the front, and rejects it from the rear. You’re recording podcasts and want the best of the best, You’re going to have the microphone on-camera, You need to record super loud sound sources such as a kick drum, You need to block out sounds coming from the back of the microphone, You have some decent acoustic treatment in your room, You need to capture incredible high-end (e.g. Other than that, both the AT2035 and the AT3035 are the same. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This mic is constructed out of high-quality steel and aluminium, so yeah, it’s built to last. Dimensions: 170mm long, 52mm maximum body diameter. you’re recording cymbals), You want to record acoustic guitars or stringed instruments in addition to stellar vocals, Condenser mic with cardioid polar pattern, Wide frequency response with upper-mid frequency boost, Best microphone out there for podcasting and voiceovers, A high-gain preamp is necessary to power this microphone. And that’s why the SM7B is used by podcasters like Joe Rogan, yep, Joe fricking Rogan, as well as some of the biggest voices in rock music. Before you dive deep, this quick summary may be all you need. God, I hope you knew that. However you can change your cookie settings at any time. Well, we’re here to put the two microphones in the ring, watch them fight it out and see who comes out on top. The performance of this side-address mic makes it an excellent choice for both studio and live applications. When we say phantom power we’re not talking about ghosts or goblins but it is a necessity with this microphone. If you’re still struggling to make a decision, we’d go with the Shure SM7B. The electronics inside have been upgraded to reduce said noise. Now, here’s another point where both these mics differ; The AT2020 requires 48v of phantom power while the AT2035 requires 11-52v. We just can't get enough of it. Mount: The included mic shock mount comes threaded for 5/8"-27 stands, and includes a thread adaptor for 3/8"-16 stands. I know sm58 is a dynamic and the other is a condenser mic. Let’s take a look at why this mic is so damn popular. It is best known as a convenient power source for condenser microphones, though many active direct boxes also use it. microphonebasics.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. You’ll need an audio interface in order to be able to connect your microphone to your PC, as the mic will connect to the interface via XLR and the interface to your PC via USB. The AT2035 is a XLR microphone, meaning you cant just ‘plug-n-play’ into your computer or laptop. Unless you need to record say an acoustic guitar or a piano (in which case a condenser is best), then it’s going to absolutely kill it for whatever your intended purpose. Along with its rugged construction and high-performance specifications, the AT2035 provides an exceptional level of consistency from model to model. It also has a couple of switches on the rear, one being a bass-cut switch which filters as the low-end frequency response. So you’ve decided it’s time to level up your voice recordings. This is an XLR microphone and it requires phantom power to run. All of Sound Devices microphone inputs supply phantom power. You don’t need a shock mount, given its a dynamic microphone and already has an internal shock-mount system and sweet broadcaster-style swivel mount. The SM7B actually offers a super clear and accurate top end, though it does drop off significantly after 12kHz. The mic offers incredibly low noise, and it has a couple of extra features on the back for further sculpting of its sound. Creative Sound Blaster K3+ USB Powered 2 Channel Digital Mixer AMP/DAC/, Digital Effects XLR Inputs with Phantom Power/TRS/Z Line Inputs 4.1 out of 5 stars 198. 11+v – 52+v will cover you for most phantom power supplies. No microphone can be the best of the best for every purpose, that’s just not how a mic works. The AT2035 appears to have an extra 1 – 2 dB of gain in this area in comparison to the 2035 though. When you buy with our links, we may earn a commission. As you’ll find out, they both do a great job at many things, but you’ll also learn they have their pros and cons. Hopefully, by now, you’ve come to a decision as to which microphone is the best for your purpose. Both mics put forward a pretty good case and are well deserving of your hard-earned dollar, and both Audio-Technica and Shure are big names in pro-audio that you know you can trust. Whether you’re starting a podcast, improving the quality of your vocal tracks, or simply spitting out voice-overs and need a higher quality recording, you need a decent mic to record with. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Technicals On The Audio Technica AT2035. We’re absolutely crazy about this guy, which is why it took the title of Best Microphone, you can’t argue with that…. First impressions of this microphone are brilliant. The sound card I was using on my laptop did supply phantom power. This boost helps to give some extra presence and clarity to vocal recordings, though it may be a little overkill on some voices, especially in the top end, around 10kHz. Switches: Flat, roll-off; 10 dB pad (nominal) Weight: 403g. Both mics were inspired by the budget AT2020. Phantom power, in the context of professional audio equipment, is DC electric power transmitted through microphone cables to operate microphones that contain active electronic circuitry. A quick note too: being a condenser microphone, the Audio-Technica AT2035 does require phantom power to operate, which means it won’t work with an XLR to USB cable. The AT2035 is said to have less noise/hiss. Need advice on the best phantom power interface for my AT2035.Budget is $150, but want to get the best value I can. This mic feels like it will go the distance, and it’s backed by a 1-year manufacturers warranty. This means that it has a … In addition to the microphone itself, Audio-Technica ships the AT2035 with a luxurious padded carry bag, a mic stand thread adaptor, and a quality shock mount. The Shure SM7B is the best choice for you if: The Audio-Technica AT2035 is best for you if: You need to get real clear on one thing: what is your main purpose of buying this mic? In terms of the recording pattern, the AT2035 is a cardioid microphone. This will further remove rumble from your recording just like the HPF. A mic’s polar pattern refers to the sensitivity of the microphone with regard to direction. Buy Audio-Technica AT2035 Cardioid Condenser Microphone, Perfect for Studio, Podcasting & Streaming, XLR Output, ... Phantom Power Requirements 48V DC, 2 mA typical 48V DC, 2 mA typical 48V DC, 2 mA typical N/a 11-52V DC, 3.8 mA typical 11-52V DC, 4.7 mA typical Switches N/a N/a S$154.73. The shock mount. Is it better to go with a USB or non USB interface? The Shure microphone is a dynamic style mic, which compared to condensers are much less sensitive, and typically offer a little less high end. Treble response peaks at around 13 kHz with a 3-4 dB gain. Its a budget power supply usually expected to power Neewers budget lineup of microphones. That’s okay. Maybe the cheapest thing the OP can do is spend $49.00 on the Blue Icicle XLR to USB Mic Converter/Mic Preamp. Compared to their counterpart, the dynamic mic, the condenser has a wide frequency response with incredible high end, and they are typically more sensitive to sounds from further away.’. ... Power Power supply type DC. It doesn’t ship with a pop filter either (most high-quality mics don’t), and these are essential for controlling plosives on voice recordings, so you may want to look at an external pop filter. If there was ever a ‘one ring to rule them all microphone’ it would be the Shure SM7B, without a doubt. With videos and blog posts supporting pretty much every mic on your option list, it can be tough to know which to choose. Shure SM58 is $144 and AT2035 is $150. The AT2020 is a cardioid condenser microphone, which means that it is going to need phantom power in order to work properly. 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Mother’s car, 2001 Plymouth Neon. AC will cool the air. Blower blows fine. But when she wants heat, it just acts like the vent. It is very possible that the heater core is blocked with rusty debris. When was the last time that the cooling system was flushed? When was the last time that the coolant was replaced? With engine running and heat ON, carefully feel both heater hoses (the 1" hoses going to and from the firewall). If one is hot and the other just warm, the coolant isn’t getting through the heater core. Im quite a novice. Firewall=the metal partition separating the engine compartment from the passenger cabin. Locate the two 1" diameter hoses running from the engine to the firewall (probably closer to the passenger side of the vehicle than the driver’s side), and do what insightful suggested in order to determine if–as we both suspect–there is a blockage in the heater core. Is the coolant level correct? Is the engine getting up to proper operating temperature . . . is the needle getting to the 1/2 - 2/3 mark, for example . . . ? You might be right, just a vent door problem like you speculate. But try to address the questions posed above, that will get you to the solution faster probably. As @db4690 has recommended, the coolant (anti-freeze solution) level in the coolant reservoir and the radiator (if it has its own cap) needs to be checked when the car is COLD For Safety Reasons (burns from hot liquid). If this car is low on coolant (a possible cause of “no heat”) then engine damage could occur, if it hasn’t already. Also, be aware that the temperature gauge/light may not work properly to warn of overheating if the coolant is too low. And believe it or not, the engine can be over-heating when in fact there is no heat available for passenger comfort. Do Not run this car until you check! Check it/get it checked and come on back and let us know what you find. I believe that vintage Neon had frequent headgasket problems. That is a myth, any (water cooled) car engine can develop a head gasket failure if driven without coolant. This engine has a multi-layered steel head gasket that is just as durable as others.

The Power of Gamma Gamma affects how a computer generates images. Colors viewed on a computer with "uncorrected" gamma will appear different from those viewed with a corrected gamma. Compare the differences in the images below. (Note: 16-bit color and fully corrected gamma is required for the most accurate viewing of these images.) How do you define gamma? Gamma is one of the most difficult computer terms to define. Even experienced computer technicians have a difficult time understanding what it is. We will attempt to simplify it. 1. Gamma is a measurement - like gigabytes or calories. 2. Gamma is also a mathematical formula. It reflects a relationship between input and output. 3. Gamma describes a critical relationship between electricity and what happens on your monitor. 4. Finally, gamma is a mathematical formula which describes the relationship between the voltage input and the brightness of the image on your monitor screen. Or, think of it this way: When expressing a color in RGB (red, green, blue), what we are specifying is the amount of light which will be emitted from each phosphor, as a fraction of full power. What we are actually specifying is however the voltage which will be applied to each electron gun. 5. Gamma can also be described as the measurement of contrast that affects the midtones of an image. 6. A gamma measurement can apply to several elements within your computer system: - the cathode ray tube (CRT) in your monitor See Computer Color Tips for information about CRT's and input voltage - the hardware look up table (LUT) - the overall output (This final gamma measurement may represent a corrected or uncorrected gamma figure.) The gamma measurement we are really concerned about is the overall output. This gamma may need to be sufficiently corrected for the best display of images. By sufficiently correcting gamma, we achieve desirable images on our monitors and television screens. 7. Generally, gamma measurements will range from 1.0 to 3.0. Different systems will have different gamma measurements. An effective gamma rating will deliver true colors and a good range of light, middle, and dark tones. Some computers come equipped with sufficient gamma correction. For example, the Macintosh operating system contains a built-in graphic card that automatically corrects the gamma. Other systems may require more gamma correction to achieve effective viewing conditions for images. Some PCs and Unix may require correction. The color theories that the pros use - E-Book Colors viewed at an uncorrected gamma will appear different from those viewed at a corrected gamma. (Refer back to the images at the top. ) The image below also simulates some of the differences in gamma. Lightness and darkness differences The left side, viewed with corrected gamma should look like a bright sunny day at the beach. It shouldn't look darker than a truly sunny day. The one on the right has been lightened to make it readable to systems with "uncorrected" gamma. Gamma also affects the range of greys and tones of any given color. If you're viewing a satellite weather photo and need to evaluate the subtle changes in lightness and darkness of the cloud patterns, uncorrected gamma will not deliver the range of mid-tones that are necessary for accuracy. Note: this effect is not evident in the beach scene. Links to more articles about computer color are on the menu at the top of left side of this page. If you're tired of reading about color technology, find out which colors affect your appetite and may help you lose weight. See Color & Appetite Matters at this web site.

Alexis E. Block is currently a doctoral fellow in the Center for Learning Systems, a joint program between the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and ETH Zurich. She is supervised by Katherine Kuchenbecker (MPI), Otmar Hilliges (ETH), and Roger Gassert (ETH). She earned her B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (with honors) and her M.S.E. in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016 and 2017, respectively. She was honored with the Penn Alumni Association Student Award of Merit at graduation in 2016. Her research blends physical human-​robot interaction, social robotics, and haptics. Her work with HuggieBot, the novel human-sized robot with visual and haptic perception she designed to hug people, has garnered significant media attention. Press included articles by The New York Times, IEEE Spectrum, The Times, TechXplore, SWR, PM Magazin, Entrepreneur.com, NBC News, and more! HuggieBot was mentioned on NPR's “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” radio program and featured in Seth Meyers' opening monologue on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” Alexis has also done several radio interviews and podcasts about her work.

The skin protects the body from many things we encounter during our daily life. The skin can be injured, or wounded, to varying degrees of severity. Some of the types of wounds that can damage the skin include cuts, infection, burns, extreme temperatures, diabetic wounds, and pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are caused when pressure on the skin reduces blood flow to the area, which causes the skin to die. This process often causes the area to form a blister, and then an open sore. Pressure ulcers most commonly affect people who are not mobile for long periods of time, like those in wheelchairs or the elderly, and are usually found in areas that are in constant contact with a bed or chair, like the buttocks, back, and heel.1 Since there are so many cellular activities happening during the wound healing process, it is important to make sure you’re getting good nutrition to support those cells. Wound healing is hard work for the body, and increases its demand for calories, protein, and certain nutrients like vitamins A and C, and sometimes the mineral zinc.2 Increasing your intake of these important nutrients can be as simple as adding an oral nutritional supplement to your diet, but make an appointment with a dietitian if you have a poor appetite or your wound is not healing well. 1http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007071.htm . Accessed April 2015. 2European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. Treatment of pressure ulcers: Quick Reference Guide. Washington DC: National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel; 2009.

Zhang Kechun’s journey along the Yellow River in China was similar to that of the eminent Chinese sociologist and writer, Cao Jinqing. Cao published his influential documentation of life along the river in China Yellow River: Reflections on Rural Society (2000). Zhang shows the integration of the rural community into the market economy that Cao describes. He photographs the river with awe and respect but also with compassion towards the inhabitants who carve out livings amongst the wreckage and abandoned structures. The pattern of flooding and droughts along the river causes its path to change, rendering urban structures unusable, leaving them to be claimed by nature. The people in Zhang’s photographs are not only dwarfed by the scale of the landscape but also endangered by the speed at which it is altered by environmental and industrial change. Writing about the changing way of life in rural China since the breakup of the communes in the early 1980s, Cao documents the tense relationship between the people, the local government and the ruling Communist Party. He notes that households now buy consumer goods that were previously outlawed under Maoist rule. Zhang photographed the ultimate icon of modern China – Chairman Mao Zedong – floating on a raft surrounded by swimmers in the river in Henan Province. Whereas the West remembers Mao as a despot not dissimilar to Stalin and Hitler, he is respected as the ‘Founding Father of Modern China’ by many Chinese, and credited with bringing unity and stability to a country previously devastated by civil and international conflict. In Zhang’s photograph nostalgia for the pre-industrial countryside is interwoven with the idolisation of Mao.

Thank you very much for inviting me to speak to you today. It is a great pleasure to be here for this event, which has enabled me to experience a new aspect of the United States and most importantly, has given me the opportunity to meet with management accountants from all across your country. Over 50 percent of the members of IFAC's 159 member bodies are employed in business. A personal priority of mine over the past eighteen months has been to meet with as many professional accountants in business as possible, for two primary reasons. First, I have wanted better to understand your interests, your challenges and your needs so that we at IFAC can be more responsive to you. At the same time, I also wanted to make you aware of the IFAC initiatives that are focused specifically on and for you.

While most causes of cleft lip and cleft palate are unknown, certain factors may heighten your baby's risk. It is not fully understood if a combination of risk factors need to be present before a cleft lip develops, or if only a single risk factor needs to be present. Also known as orofacial clefts, these birth defects are common, and the incidence is higher in males. It is essential that orofacial clefts be treated as soon as possible because they can cause feeding problems, choking risks, and self-esteem issues as the child gets older. Here are some common and rare risk factors for orofacial cleft problems. Some of the most common causes of orofacial clefts include family history. If one or both of the parents or grandparents had an orofacial cleft, then the baby may be at a greater risk. Certain maternal diseases can also raise the risk for cleft lip. For example, if you have diabetes that was diagnosed prior to your pregnancy, your baby is more likely to develop cleft disorders than babies whose mothers do not have diabetes. While diabetes is a risk factor, gestational diabetes, which is diabetes that develops during pregnancy and then goes away after the baby is born, is not thought to raise the risk as much. Also, mothers who have seizure disorders and take antiseizure medications during the first trimester of pregnancy may be more likely to give birth to a child with an orofacial cleft. Nutritional deficiencies, especially folic acid deficiencies, may also raise the risk of giving birth to a newborn with orofacial clefts. Because of this, your doctor may recommend that you take prenatal vitamins. Not only do prenatal vitamins help reduce the risk of cleft palate and lip, but they also help reduce the risk of other birth defects such as spina bifida. Orofacial clefts may also be linked to certain congenital or genetic syndromes. Many genetic syndromes can be diagnosed during pregnancy, however, the presence of a genetic mutation or syndrome does not automatically mean that your baby will be born with an orofacial cleft. A rare disease known as Pierre Robin sequence causes jaw and tongue deformities, as well as orofacial clefts. Genetic mutations are thought to cause this disease, which can also lead to breathing problems and choking. If your child is born with a cleft lip, follow the pediatrician's treatment recommendations. When orofacial defects are treated as soon as possible, your child may be less likely to experience problems such as hearing loss, frequent ear infections, eating difficulties, and speech impairments.

Kuchwara was The Associated Press' drama critic for a quarter-century, and the June 4 service was heavily attended by theatre publicists and the critical fraternity. Gypsy was his favorite show — he was, in fact, listening to its music on his iPod when he died of complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis May 22 at Manhattan's Beth Israel Hospital — so it was entirely apt that the Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim score was played for the congregation coming and going. For a postlude, as the crowd filed out of the church, the recording of Ethel Merman's supersonic "Everything's Coming Up Roses" bounced off the arches of the great cathedral. Four days later, at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, services were held for actor Larry French, a concert artist and vocal coach who had performed as recently as the 2010 BC/EFA Easter Bonnet Competition. He died May 28 of a massive heart attack. Rebecca Luker, a friend for 25 years, began the service with a song which she introduced in 1991's The Secret Garden, "How Could I Ever Know?" And, following the closing prayer and benediction, she and George Dvorsky performed Tommy's farewell to Fiona from Brigadoon, "From This Day On." The 1980 Brigadoon revival was French's first Broadway credit. His widow, lyric soprano Jeanne Lehman, invited the audience — mostly, actors — to join in a concluding chorus of the title tune. Sheet music had been slipped into the program. Sometimes, show tunes can be used just as effectively after the funeral. At the 2006 memorial service for producer Cy Feuer (whose many hits were capped by the original Guys and Dolls), a tiny, rag-tagged "mission band" had been hired so that the mourners filing out of the Lunt-Fontanne would be ushered back to reality and the hot-bricks of 46th Street with the wailing strains of "Follow the Fold." — Harry Haun

Piper Alpha oil Rig Disaster By: Eric Thongrivong & James Lomax We obtain oil from drills and wells in the ground. Oil is used for many different things including: transportation fuels, fuel oils for heating and electricity generation, asphalt and road oil, and the feedstocks used to make chemicals, plastics, and synthetic materials found in nearly everything we use today. There are advantages and disadvantages of oil. Two advantages are high energy density and easy to produce and refine. Two disadvantages are greenhouse gas emissions and pollution of water and Earth. A disaster including oil was the Piper Alpha Oil Rig Disaster. It was a North Sea oil production platform that began in 1976. There was an explosion on July 6 1988 that killed many people and the total damage cost was about 1.8 million dollars.

When one first joins Facebook, their ‘friends’ consist of family and actual friends, and from there, depending on how a person chooses to use the site, they move out in concentric circles ‘friending’ more distant contacts, old school mates, former work colleagues, current and past associates and basically anyone else they cross paths with. British Anthropologist Robin Dunbar has proposed that humans can really only comfortably maintain 150 stable relationships; yet the average number of ‘friends’ a person has on Facebook is 388. Plenty of people, myself included, have more than that, which certainly doesn’t mean we are any more likeable or friendly than any other person; it probably just means we use the social media site as more of a networking tool. While I have personally found that the more connections maintained on Facebook the more valuable it becomes, it has also meant that my time tended to become more consumed by the lives of every single person I had ever known. However, if Facebook is somewhat of a distraction on a desktop computer, that certainly increases when accessed via a smartphone. At any moment, waiting for a train, watching TV or walking down the street, I can read people’s comments, see recently uploaded photos and share my own articles and observations. And whether one likes to admit it or not, the instant gratification of being connected to other people and seeing their likes, comments and thoughts is highly addictive. As human beings we are naturally social animals; we desire to know more about others and for others to know more about us. Facebook feeds that desire. There is literally no end to the amount of time one can spend on Facebook. You can scroll and scroll and scroll but there will always be another post and another photo about someone you know. A recent British survey indicated that 72% of adults were spending their last waking moments in bed updating or checking their friends’ statuses which was often reducing their actual sleep time below what was needed in a healthy individual. And each morning I know my news feed will be brimming over with exactly the information I am interested in based on the various pages I have connected with, so the most appropriate thing to do every morning is of course to check Facebook. If I want news, it’s there, if I want a morning prayer, it’s there, if I want a traffic update, it’s there. Why read traditional news media when I can tap into my chosen mix of information intertwined with the ‘news’ of the people I know? Facebook is a one-stop-shop. I have a number of friends who each year ‘give up’ Facebook as part of their Lenten penances, but I have never opted to do that because I saw staying on Facebook as a positive way to communicate, stay connected and build relationships. Of course I am aware that a phone call or face-to-face meeting is far more enriching than a pixelated connection. However there is no way that I could reach out in person to the number of people that I could via Facebook, short of quitting my job and becoming a full time socialite. Staying in touch via social media is certainly not the best or only way to communicate, but if over one billion people are on Facebook it seems to me certainly a place to be present. “Give-up Facebook for Lent”? Absolutely, FB is a fad…that happens to have become a national imperative. Like emai? For many, yes. For me, nope. My specialty, which is really odd since I have brain damage and am thought to be “of lesser mentality”? (it’s 6:30 AM and my alarm-radio just spondee, playing an ad. “You, my friend, have no selfie-control” – timely, I’d say) IT’S ALL ABOUT CONTROL. I’m a Roman Catholic. (it’s even Sunday) We practice this thing called “Serenity.” I can not control society’s irrational obsession with FB. I can-aand-do control my own capacities. Good day.

Nearly 1,000 acres of land owned by a single entity, right on the shores of Lake Erie, sounds like an incredible redevelopment opportunity. Commercial, residential, mixed-use – a whole new community of activity could be envisioned. Now consider that this land is within the former Black Swamp regions of Lake Erie and exists as fertile farmland only due to the miles of dikes separating it from the powerful forces of the lake itself. A different picture of what it could or should be as a redeveloped landscape emerges. Enter Metroparks Toledo, driven by their desire to provide a park within five miles of every resident in Lucas County, Ohio and their focus on natural systems preservation and restoration. An initial vision for restoring valuable coastal wetlands within the Lake Erie basin began a nearly three-year design effort with a SmithGroup-led team and two years of construction, culminating in Howard Marsh Metropark. Located approximately 15 miles from downtown Toledo, the park boasts numerable recreational amenities – seven miles of greenways, seven miles of blueways, boat and kayak launches, portages, fishing and hunting – all interwoven within diverse, ecological habitats. Garnering public input and support was a key priority from the outset, to ensure that the transformation of farmland to wetland provided public benefit for all from a variety of viewpoints. Important groundwork was laid by explaining the historical significance of lost coastal wetlands, and the value that restoration could provide from a water quality perspective. If every acre of restored coastal wetland could remove 13 pounds of phosphorous from runoff annually, restoring over 750 acres of coastal wetlands could have a significant future impact on reducing harmful algal blooms in the Western Lake Erie basin. The addition of ecologically diverse habitat within a critical migratory bird corridor provided further incentive to support this coastal wetland restoration. The tremendous environmental benefits the project could bring by enhancing resiliency and environmental diversity of flora and fauna within the Great Lakes Basin won the support of numerous funders and governmental agencies. In conjunction with funding from the Metroparks Land Levy, additional support came from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (through Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding), the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, and the Clean Ohio Fund. All of these funders are seeing clear proof of the value of their ecological investment. A recent story in The Toledo Blade highlights how “the Great Lakes region’s largest coastal wetland restoration project has equaled or surpassed expectations in nearly all biological metrics.” Fourteen months following construction, 226 species of birds — roughly half of known species in Ohio — have already been spotted at Howard Marsh, drawing 5,300 eco-tourists to the park during this spring’s Biggest Week in American Birding. Integral to achieving the project’s restoration goals was the thoughtful integration of recreational opportunities within these restored wetlands. Howard Marsh offers the public the opportunity to experience and interact with a variety of habitats and wildlife, highlighting the critical role our communities can play by preserving our coastal environments for the benefit of humans and nature. The park's reception of the National Recreation and Park Association's 2019 Innovation in Conservation Award is a testament to this successful blend of restoration and recreation. Howard Marsh may very well be a one-of-a-kind restoration project considering its size and location within the region, but its successful design process and approach for integrating recreation within restored habitats is scalable across geographical regions, locales (urban to rural) and size (single to multiple acres). This integration is the key to advancing a new kind of mixed-use restoration for Lake Erie and other environmentally challenged waterways. Read more about how this project was made possible in Emily McKinnon’s article for Parks & Rec Business.

This is a brief description of some of the most commonly used features of gdb. -gflag. So, if your program is in a source file called memsim.cand you want to put the executable in the file memsim, then you would compile with the following command: gcc -g -o memsim memsim.c gdbat the unix prompt. Gdb will give you a prompt that looks like this: (gdb). From that prompt you can run your program, look at variables, etc., using the commands listed below (and others not listed). Or, you can start gdb and give it the name of the program executable you want to debug by saying To exit the program quit at the (gdb) prompt (actually q is good enough). helpwill give you a list of topics. Then you can type help topicto get information about that topic (or it will give you more specific terms that you can ask for help about). Or you can just type help commandand get information about any other command. file executablespecifies which program you want to debug. runwill start the program running under gdb. (The program that starts will be the one that you have previously selected with the filecommand, or on the unix command line when you started gdb. You can give command line arguments to your program on the gdb command line the same way you would on the unix command line, except that you are saying runinstead of the program name: You can even do input/output redirection:run 2048 24 4 run > outfile.txt. break function sets the breakpoint at the function. If your code is in multiple files, you might need to specify break linenumber or filename:linenumber sets the breakpoint to the given line number in the source file. Execution will stop before that line has been executed. deletewill delete all breakpoints that you have set. delete number will delete breakpoint numbered number. You can find out what number each breakpoint is by doing info breakpoints. (The command info can also be used to find out a lot of other stuff. help info for more information.) clear functionwill delete the breakpoint set at that function. Similarly for continuewill set the program running again, after you have stopped it at a breakpoint. stepwill go ahead and execute the current source line, and then stop execution again before the next source line. nextwill continue until the next source line in the current function (actually, the current innermost stack frame, to be precise). This is similar to step, except that if the line about to be executed is a function call, then that function call will be completely executed before execution stops again, whereas with stepexecution will stop at the first line of the function that is called. next, except that if you are at the end of a loop, untilwill continue execution until the loop is exited, whereas nextwill just take you back up to the beginning of the loop. This is convenient if you want to see what happens after the loop, but don't want to step through every iteration. list linenumberwill print out some lines from the source code around linenumber. If you give it the argument functionit will print out lines from the beginning of that function. Just listwithout any arguments will print out the lines just after the lines that you printed out with the previous print expressionwill print out the value of the expression, which could be just a variable name. To print out the first 25 (for example) values in an array called

Courtesy of Jeremy Philemonoff John's half-sister Jaylene worked for months getting 6,000 signatures from across the globe on the petition that brought him home, according to her father. A 2-year-old allegedly killed by his foster parents has been laid to rest on St. Paul Island. The child, Joshua John Rukovishnikoff, was buried on top of his mother’s grave during a memorial service Saturday. “When you're born, the doctor usually puts the baby on the chest of the mother,” he said. “And that's kind of what we were doing. It's just kind of a beautiful ending to such a tragic death.” Several community members gathered for the closed-casket memorial service at the St. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church. There was a wake after the burial. John has family in Anchorage and on the island. His half-sister, 17-year-old Jaylene Philemonoff, said she planned for him to be returned to St. Paul to be buried. But John’s paternal aunt had power of attorney. That side of the family had pushed for him to be buried in Anchorage, where he died. “At the end of the day, he's with my mom now,” Jaylene said. “I guess that's all that really matters.” Jaylene worked for months getting 6,000 signatures from across the globe on the petition that brought John home, according to her father. “I still don't really know how I feel about it all because I did all this work and he’s still not here,” she said. “He’s still gone. So I’m very numb, but I know I did the right thing.” Regional ST. PAUL ISLANDALEUT COMMUNITY OF ST. PAUL ISLANDALASKA STATE TROOPERSPRIBILOF ISLANDS After tribal court ruling, toddler killed in St. Paul could be buried next to his mother in May A St. Paul toddler who authorities say was killed by his foster parents will be buried beside his mother on the remote Pribilof island. That’s following a ruling by a tribal court last week over a dispute between families about where the 2-year-old boy’s final resting place should be. Family of toddler killed in St. Paul at odds over where to bury him Family of a St. Paul Island toddler who authorities say died at the hands of his foster parents last month are at odds over where the boy should be buried. The 2-year-old boy’s parents are not directly involved in the decision; his father is currently facing charges of murdering his mother. The back-to-back murder charges are the first in the remote Pribilof Island community in 15 years. Ravn Alaska and Food Bank of Alaska partner to bring monthly food donations to St. Paul Elders Ravn Alaska has partnered with the Food Bank of Alaska to help provide meals to Elders on St. Paul Island.Andronik Hanson is the food bank coordinator for the Aleut Community of St. Paul Island — the local tribal government. He said shipping costs for food can get expensive on an island in the middle of the Bering Sea.“The big thing they’re doing is donating freight to get the boxes,” Hanson said.

In December 2015, conservation experts gathered in Helsinki, Finland, for the 2015 IUCN Regional Conservation Forum for Europe, North & Central Asia. Together, they have shaped the future of conservation in Europe by identifying the actions and forging the synergies needed for change to happen. Every four years, the IUCN Regional Conservation Forum for Europe, North & Central Asia (RCF) is held as a unique platform for IUCN Members to exchange, influence and network at regional level by identifying the actions and forging the synergies needed for change to happen. It is a key event for the IUCN constituency (Members, Commissions, National Committees and the Secretariat) to prepare for the World Conservation Congress 2016, and to ensure that regional matters are adequately taken into account in the preparations for the Congress. The RCF gathered participants from Europe, North and Central Asia. This includes delegates from IUCN Member organisations in the region (390 organisations at the moment), including State Members, government agencies and NGO representatives, experts and scientist from IUCN Commissions, IUCN staff, representatives from the private sector, partner organisations, donors and foundations, and Host City representatives. The 2015 Regional Conservation Forum was organized jointly by IUCN’s European Regional Office (EURO), the Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO), the IUCN Finnish National Committee, and the Host Country (Finland) as a focused meeting fulfilling IUCN statutory requirements and addressing important conservation issues.

I’ll be honest with you, I’ve got a copy of LeBon’s The Crowd that I keep meaning to read. Of course I’ve internalized what we all now think he was saying—protestors are crazy!—because social movement scholars have spent the last thirty years insisting that protestors are rational actors behaving in politically salient ways. But I’ve got this nagging curiosity that I keep meaning to do something about: Maybe LeBon was writing about a fundamentally different time. Maybe protests and protestors were different. That’s not what this post is about, because I’ve ­not pulled LeBon back down from the shelf. Anyway, it was with this general line of curiosity that an article from the Times of India struck me broadside: Protestors against a proposed nuclear power station were made to undergo psychological counseling. What’s this now? Seriously? The People’s Movement Against Nuclear Energy has been protesting for some time, but as best I can tell from a quick perusal of the web, this is the first time there’s been an attempt to brainwash them. Maybe it’s not brainwashing, maybe it’s less sinister. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded an explanation from the Indian government. No other details seems to be publically available at this point. Also noteworthy: this psychological intervention follows on the heels of a government investigation of the possibility that PMANE’s work is supported by “foreign funds.” The investigation led to the detainment and deportation of a German national. There’s no need to belabor the analysis here. India is truly a social movement society. I’ve never been to India when there wasn’t a bandt or strike or sit in or walkout or protest that effected trains, taxis, rickshaws, airplanes, government workers, women carrying water, men breaking stones, and a thousand other activities and sectors. So a protest against a new reactor is nothing new. But at a time when western security forces are developing more and more refined responses to large-scale protests, it seems that the Indian government is moving LeBon-ward. Diagnosing the protestor as patient and administering the cure. Which brings us back to The Crowd. I wonder if LeBon got some things right about the world he lived in. Maybe, like the Fantastic Mr. Fox tells Rat, “certainly she lived, we all did. But it was a different time; let’s not use a double standard.” But then when I see the Indian government treating protest like a disorder I settle back into the conventional wisdom: LeBon was crazy. I guess I really should read his book.

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The tough icy shell of Saturn's largest moon Titan is apparently far stronger than previously thought, researchers say. These surprising new findings add to hints Titan possesses an extraordinarily bizarre interior, scientists added. Past research suggested Titan has an ocean hidden under its outer icy shell 30 to 120 miles (50 to 200 kilometers) thick. Investigators aim to explore this underground ocean in the hopes of finding alienlife on Titan, since virtually wherever there is water on Earth, there is life. To learn more about Titan's icy shell, planetary scientist Doug Hemingway at the University of California, Santa Cruz, analyzed the Cassini probe's scans of Titan's gravity field. The strength of the gravitational pull any point on a surface exerts depends on the amount of mass underneath it. The stronger the pull, the more the mass. The researchers then compared these gravity results with the structure of Titan's surface. They expected that regions of high elevation would have the strongest gravitational pull, since one might suppose they had extra matter underneath them. Conversely, they expected regions of low elevation would have the weakest gravitational pull. What the investigators discovered shocked them. The regions of high elevation on Titan had the weakest gravitational pull. To explain these gravity anomalies, Hemingway said to imagine mountains on Titan having roots. "It's like how most of an iceberg actually lies submerged underwater," he said. "If that root is really big, bigger than normal, it would displace water underneath it." Ice has a lower density than water — a chunk of ice weighs less than a similar volume of water. These high-elevation areas on Titan apparently have roots large enough to displace a lot of water under them, meaning they exert a weaker gravitational pull. It remains uncertain what makes Titan's shell this rigid. The ice might possess cagelike molecules known as clathrates that could make it stiffer. Also, "if the ocean underneath the shell is colder than before thought, that could make the ice shell thicker and thus more rigid," Hemingway said. This rigidity could mean Titan's shell is less geologically active than once thought. "If at least the top 40 kilometers (25 miles) is very stiff and cold and dead, if you want something likecryovolcanoes that erupt water instead of lava on Titan's surface, you have to be more creative about how that might happen," Hemingway said. Their model also suggests Titan's shell has seen an extensive amount of erosion, with features carved more than 650 feet (200 meters) deep on it surface. "We now need different groups of people to figure out how so much material could get broken up and transported long distances across Titan's surface," Hemingway said.

The probability for an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 or greater in the central U.S. is fairly significant in the near future, with a 25-40% chance of occurring in any 50 year time period. A quake with a magnitude equal to that of the 1811- 1812 quakes could result in great loss of life and property damage in the billions of dollars. Since it is impossible to predict when an earthquake will occur, it is important that you and your family are prepared ahead of time. The actual movement of the ground in an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most casualties result from falling objects and debris which is a result of the earthquake shaking. The duration and amount of shaking associated with an earthquake as well as the age and construction type of a structure greatly determines the amount of damage that may result. Older structures built with little or no seismic design will be the first structures to be tested by an earthquake. Earthquakes can also cause secondary effects such as fires, liquefaction and landslides. EARTHQUAKE MITIGATION SAVES LIVES Protect Yourself During an Earthquake...Drop, Cover, and Hold On! Official Rescue Teams from the U.S. and other countries who have searched for trapped people in collapsed structures around the world, as well as emergency managers, researchers, and school safety advocates, all agree that "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" is the appropriate action to reduce injury and death during earthquakes. Methods like standing in a doorway, running outside, and "triangle of life" method are considered dangerous and are not recommended (see below). WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY WHEN SHAKING BEGINS: Your past experience in earthquakes may give you a false sense of safety; you didn't do anything, or you ran outside, yet you survived with no injuries. Or perhaps you got under your desk and others thought you overreacted. However, you likely have never experienced the kind of strong earthquake shaking that is possible in much large earthquakes: sudden and intense back and forth motions of several feet per second will cause the floor or the ground to jerk sideways out from under you, and every unsecured object around you could topple, fall, or become airborne, potentially causing serious injury. This is why you must learn to immediately protect yourself after the first jolt... don't wait to see if the earthquake shaking will be strong! In MOST situations, you will reduce your chance of injury if you: - DROP down onto your hands and knees (before the earthquake knocks you down). This position protects you from falling but allows you to still move if necessary. - COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk. If there is no shelter nearby, only then should you get down near an interior wall (or next to low-lying furniture that won't fall on you), and cover your head and neck with your arms and hands. - HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your shelter if the shaking shifts it around. Wherever you are, protect yourself! You may be in situation where you cannot find shelter beneath furniture (or low against a wall, with your arms covering your head and neck). It is important to think about what you will do to protect yourself wherever you are. HOW PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES: For those who cannot “drop” due to mobility limitations, or for those who have other special situations, Advice for people with disabilities or access and functional needs (432 KB PDF), a document from CalEMA, explains what to do when you physically cannot "Drop, Cover, and Hold On." Three Steps to prepare yourself and your family for an earthquake Step 1: Get A Kit Get an Emergency Supply Kit, which includes items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. You may want to prepare a portable kit and keep it in your car. This kit should include: - Copies of prescription medications and medical supplies; - Bedding and clothing, including sleeping bags and pillows; - Bottled water, a battery-operated radio and extra batteries, a first aid kit, a flashlight; - Copies of important documents: driver’s license, Social Security card, proof of residence, insurance policies, wills, deeds, birth and marriage certificates, tax records, etc. Step 2: Make A Plan Prepare Your Family - Make a Family Emergency Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency. - Plan places where your family will meet, both within and outside of your immediate neighborhood. - It may be easier to make a long-distance phone call than to call across town, so an out-of-town contact may be in a better position to communicate among separated family members. - You may also want to inquire about emergency plans at places where your family spends time: work, daycare and school. If no plans exist, consider volunteering to help create one. - Be sure to consider the specific needs of your family members - Notify caregivers and babysitters about your plan. - Make plans for your pets - Take a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class from your local Citizen Corps chapter. Step 3: Be Informed Prepare Your Home Prepare Your Business - Fasten shelves securely to walls. - Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. - Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches. - Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit. - Brace overhead light fixtures. - Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks. - Secure a water heater by strapping it to the wall studs and bolting it to the floor. - Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects. - Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves. - Identify Safe Places indoors and outdoors like under sturdy furniture or against an inside wall away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over. - Find out how to keep food safe during and after and emergency by visiting: http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/emergency/index.html

AGATHE: An Agent- and Ontology-Based System for Gathering Information about Restricted Web Domains Due to Web size and diversity of information, relevant information gathering on the Web turns out to be a highly complex task. The main problem with most information retrieval approaches is neglecting pages’ context, given their inner deficiency: search engines are based on keyword indexing which cannot capture context. Considering restricted domains, taking into account contexts may lead to more relevant and accurate information gathering. In the last years, we have conducted research with this hypothesis, and proposed an agent- and ontology-based restricted-domain cooperative information gathering approach accordingly, that permit the development of specific information gathering systems. In this article, we present this novel approach based on these guiding ideas, and a generic software architecture, named AGATHE, which is a full-fledged scalable multi-agent system.

Paragraph (c)(2). This provision mandates the producer and custodian of records to identifiably segregate from the public case records, all administrative documents containing confidential information to avoid inadvertent disclosures. After confidential documents have been removed or information has been redacted from a record, a description of the excised data shall be placed therein, unless the description itself constitutes a violation of confidentiality. Paragraph (d)(1)(A). Following passage of the Stop Juvenile Crime Initiative (Proposition 102) in November 1996, the legislature made substantial revisions to juvenile delinquency proceedings that included opening juvenile court records to the public. See ARS § 8-208, amended effective July 21, 1997. Paragraph (d)(2)(A). The intent of this subsection is to eliminate uncertainty among users regarding who has the primary responsibility to identify and segregate the criminal history record information (CHRI) under section (9) of Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 94-16 (Victims' Rights Implementation Procedures), or other mandates. The probation department or other units that initially obtain or produce the CHRI have the primary responsibility to identify and segregate the CHRI from the open portions of the records. The clerk's office has continuing responsibility to maintain the confidentiality of the CHRI that has been marked confidential by the primary user. Paragraph (e)(2). This section does not apply to the records of applicants for judicial appointments or membership on appellate and trial court commissions. Disclosure of information relating to applicants for judicial and commission appointments are subject to the Uniform Rules of Procedure for Commissions on Appellate and Trial Court Appointments. Paragraph (e)(6). This section does not require that draft reports or pre-decisional documents on court operations be maintained or preserved as a public record except as required by applicable records retention policies. Paragraph (e)(7). This section is intended to assure the confidentiality of the record of materials borrowed by any patron; however, the patron's name and address are public records. Paragraph (e)(11). This section acknowledges the court's authority under federal copyright law, to control the copying or re-publication of public records that may be copyrighted by the court. Materials that may be copyrighted include all original writings (except judicial opinions), drawings, audio and video recordings, computer programs and applications, or other original publications, produced by a court employee within the scope of employment. Paragraph (f)(4)(A). Public access to the records of court proceedings is an essential element of a democratic system. Court personnel have a duty to assist the public in obtaining information on their judicial system. That duty is no less a part of court operations than are the other primary duties of the judiciary. This paragraph (f)(4)(A) is intended to deal with situations in which a request jeopardizes the operations of the court, and not to justify refusal of public record requests because compliance will require effort on the part of court personnel. The public is entitled to inspect and obtain copies of court records that are maintained on computer systems or in other non-paper medium as provided in this rule. Because of convenience and cost efficiency, the court is committed to maximizing the availability of records to the public through electronic systems. The production or reproduction of records in a non-standard form or format is encouraged as a service to the public. However, producing or reproducing any record in a form or format not used in the court's ordinary business operations is at the discretion of the custodian. This section incorporates the common law exemption for newspapers from the fees charged applicants who seek records for commercial purposes. In Star Publishing v. Parks, 178 Ariz, 604, 875 P.2d 837 (1993), the Court of Appeals, Div. II, determined that newspapers were not engaged in “the direct economic exploitation of public records,” and therefore were not subject to the commercial use fees charged by the state under ARS § 39-121.03. For the same reason, those that are regularly engaged in gathering, reporting, writing, editing, publishing or broadcasting news to the public are not considered commercial users of court records. This provision is intended to allow individuals to seek correction of data entry errors appearing in case management system data likely to be displayed online or disseminated in bulk or compiled fashion. The process for correcting errors appearing in judgments, orders, and other parts of the record is governed by current rules, including Rule 60, Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 24.4, Rules of Criminal Procedure, and Rule 85, Rules of Family Law Procedure. Courts and clerks of court should prominently note on their document access website that it may not display all documents in a case and that additional or subsequent documents or orders may be available from the court or clerk of court. The June 6, 2005 amendment of this rule by Order No. R-03-0012, which was to become effective December 1, 2005, was vacated by Order dated September 27, 2005.

Earth prepares for close encounter with asteroid Earth is about to have a close encounter with an asteroid, the nearest an object of its size has ever come to our planet. The fly-by is expected to occur at around 1924 UTC on Feb. 15, according to scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The US space agency says there’s no chance the asteroid will collide with Earth. “This is a record-setting close approach,” says Don Yeomans of NASA’s Near Earth Object Program at JPL. “Since regular sky surveys began in the 1990s, we’ve never seen an object this big get so close to Earth.” Scientists expect the asteroid to pass us at a distance of about 27,700 km from the surface of the Earth. That’s close enough for it to pass inside the ring of a number of geosynchronous weather and communications satellites currently orbiting the Earth at about 36,000 km from Earth’s surface above the equator. However, the asteroid should fly well above most of the satellites and spacecraft circling the planet, including the International Space Station (ISS). To get an idea of just how close the 2012 DA14 asteroid will get to us, consider that it will come nearer to us than the moon, about 1/13th of the distance to the Moon, which is 384,400 km from Earth. It’s expected to whiz by our planet quite fast, at a speed of about 7.8 kilometers per second in a south-to-north direction. This will be the closest an asteroid has come to Earth in at least 30 years and will give researchers a unique opportunity to study it. The 2012 DA14 is quite small, weighing about 130,000 metric tons and measuring about 45 meters across, less than the width of a soccer field. Astronomers believe it is made of stone, rather than metal or ice. The asteroid was discovered by astronomers at the OAM Observatory in La Sagra, Spain less than a year ago, on Feb. 23, 2012, which is why “2012″ is part of its name. A few other asteroids have flown even closer to Earth, but they were much smaller than the one expected to zoom by this month. Scientists say objects of this size fly this close to the Earth about once every 40 years; an actual collision with Earth happens about every 1,200 years. The 2012 DA14 asteroid is so tiny, it’s expected to look like a small point of light, even to those using the biggest optical telescopes. Difficult to see with the naked eye, it will be easily visible with a good set of binoculars or a small telescope. Astronomers say the best place to see the asteroid will be in Indonesia, but people in Eastern Europe, Asia and Australia should also be able to get a glimpse. The public can watch the event through live feeds from telescopes in La Sagra and Tenerife, Spain. NASA astronomers at the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex (GDSCC) in California’s Mojave Desert will use radar imaging to determine the orbit of the asteroid, allowing them to better predict future encounters. The imaging data will also be used to create a 3D map showing the asteroid from all sides and should reveal more about the asteroid’s physical characteristics, such as its size and spin. (Photo: Richard Styles/sxc.hu)

The Constitution and the Language of the Law 94 Pages Posted: 8 Mar 2017 Last revised: 14 Jun 2018 Date Written: 2017 There has been a long-standing debate over whether the Constitution is written in ordinary or legal language. Yet no article has offered a framework for determining the nature of the Constitution’s language, let alone systematically canvassed the evidence. This article fills the gap. First, it shows that a distinctive legal language exists. This language in the Constitution includes terms, like Letters of Marque and Reprisal, that are patently technical, and terms, like good behavior, that are latently so in that they have both an ordinary and legal meaning but are better interpreted according to the latter. It also includes legal interpretive rules such as those that tell readers when to understand a term in its legal sense or its ordinary meaning sense. The article shows how to determine whether a document is written in the language of the law. The most important factor is the language of the document itself. The pervasive presence of technical legal terms provides strong evidence that a document is written in the language of the law, because ordinary language cannot easily account for even a small number of legal terms. The purpose of the document also counts. Insofar as it is written to inform officials of their duties, it is more likely to written in legal language, because that language allows more precision. The language of similar documents provides additional evidence. Since other constitutions at the time were written in the language of the law, that militates in favor of reading the Constitution in that same language. The article supplies strong evidence that the Constitution is written in the language of the law. The article is the first to count the legal terms in the Constitution and approximates them at a hundred. Moreover, the Constitution’s text both blocks the operation of certain legal interpretive rules and calls for the application of other such rules. Finally, the judges and legislators charged with implementing the Constitution in the early Republic frequently deployed legal interpretive rules to resolve contested issues. The Constitution’s legal language has important theoretical and practical significance. Theoretically, it shows that that original methods originalism is the correct form of originalism, because the Constitution’s legal interpretive rules are crucial to cashing out its meaning. Practically, the richness of its idiom provides resources to address otherwise unresolvable interpretive questions. Keywords: Constitutional law, originalism, language of law, originalism, interpretation JEL Classification: K00, K10, K19, K40 Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Scent Legends is the story of private collections of the world's finest vintage scents being curated and re-released. Our journey begins with artisanal oud oils from the world's leading vendors, but it will continue beyond to encompass other genres of scent. For now, we have assembled a variety of artisanal oud oils that are the culmination of decades of searching, investigating and discovery by several dedicated collectors. You may notice that the oud oil descriptions on the site are generally written from a personal perspective. This is a natural outcome as these oils have played an integral role in my life and oud journey since 2007. If you are a collector and missed out on the earlier period of ouds, now is your chance to add these rare oils to your collection. They won't be on sale forever so seize your chance while it is still here. Entering the world of oud has traditionally been reserved for those with deep pockets and naturally the highest grades have been the reserve of well-to-do businessmen and the ruling elite in the Gulf and the nouveau-rich Chinese. The advent of the Internet and e-commerce has introduced this precious oil to the general public in a way that was never possible previously. However, in offering this niche oil to everyone, a vendor has to sometimes square a circle, because this is a passion that can become financially burdensome for most people. Therefore it is no surprise that there is a lot of confusion and sometimes tension that is associated with pricing and the claims of vendors. This is a natural result of the demand for a resource that is intrinsically expensive and with prices rising to astronomical levels for the higher grades, frustration amongst lovers of oud is bound to manifest. Artisanal oud oils also have a powerful hold over newcomers that is undeniable, but hard to explain and while many private collectors have spent upwards of five- and even six-figure dollar sums to satisfy their curiosity and learn about this amazing scent, the experience this buys is out of the reach of most people. As a customer and a lover of oud oil, I wanted to be able to share these treasures with others and let them experience the same joy and wondrous amazement that I did when immersed in oud. Scent Legends aims to cater for those people who want to learn or who may be curious about the different scent profiles across oud oils from different regions and across sub-species. We hope to bring you a window of access into this world of rarified scents at a cost that is within reach for most.

Wella Sun Haircare & Lily-Flame Scents Wella Sun: A couple of weeks back, we touched upon the importance of giving your hair some extra attention during the summer months. UV rays, humidity, chlorine and sea salt can dry out and damage your locks – protecting our hair from the sun is just as important as applying SPF to our skin. This week we have some great products that will help you to protect and maintain your hair this summer. Wella has a fantastic, 3-step range to protect your hair from sun & surf, keeping it fresh, soft and shiny. Step 1: First, this ‘Hair & Body Shampoo’ can be used as both a deep cleansing shampoo and a shower gel, simplifying post swim showers. Infused with vitamin e, this moisturising formula removes impurities, the perfect end to a day at the pool/beach. Step 2: After removing salts, chlorines and other damaging factors – your hair will likely need some nourishment. Just like using after-sun on your skin to moisturise and soothe, this Wella SP after-sun conditioner provides intense care and repair, making your hair silky smooth again. Step 3: As a final step, we recommend this rich, intense, leave-in exlir to repair damaged ends and tackle frizz from humidity. Fresh Scents from Lily-Flame: Our in-house beautician Kate is loving Lily-Flame products. We’ve already shown you their famous scented candles – but did you know they also make hand-care and room sprays? Here at Scissors, we have a small selection of these products, which are perfect additions to our relaxing beauty room. Fairy Dust Hand Care: This refreshing handwash has a beautiful sweet scent. Cruelty and Paraben free, this pretty-in-pink skin care adds a little magic to your daily routine. Blush Room Mist: If you like Lily-Flames ‘Blush – The First Kiss of the Night’ candles, you’ll love the chance to get your hands on a sprayable version of the uniquely sultry scent. Whether you’re looking to protect your hair this summer or to freshen up your home – you can find these fantastic products within our salon in Macclesfield. Pop in today and treat yourself. See you soon!

I use the option to get a new row in an IP application. One of the fields of the row is Flag. This field gets N when loading the planning cube -> every row has value N in Flag field. (this I want to do in order to be able to later delete via a button just the records with Y value). How can I force the user to put value Y when he adds the new line, for field Flag? You can write FOX formula checking whether Flag is initial and if so giving error message. You can automatically populate the Flag of newly crated lines with ' Y' using Fox formula. As we can not change charateristics in report, we can populate it using Fox. If you are using any planning sequence to create new lines, add a newly created fox formula planning function as a next step to existing planning function. So whenever user execute this sequence, new lines will be created along with Flag value as = Y. But we have already some records loaded with flag as ' N' . I think this records will be overwritten with derivation . And also using derivation, user can not see flag field in report output as it is not included in aggregation level. But the requirement is to show Falg field in report output. Are you sure I can use planning functions? I can just put those on Save button. I also want to save deletion or reposting and these actions should not be affected , it means the record should keep N in case of a repost , not to get an Y when saving every action. I just want to force Y value in case of new lines filled and saved. Any other ideas? I am without options. Your screenshot is not clear. As per my understanding, you want to have Flag = 'Y' only for the records that are newly created and for all other existing records it should be ' N'. Correct me if am wrong. If Flag = "N'. Flag = Flag. Flag = 'Y'. If Flag = Null. So before populating flag value, it will check with existing value.If flag has null value (obvious with newly created records) Fox will fill it with value ' Y'. It won't affect your repost/deletion.

This paper introduces a group testing framework for detecting large similarities between high-dimensional vectors, such as descriptors used in state-of-the-art description of multimedia documents. ... Unlike concurrent indexing methods that suffer from the curse of dimensionality, our method exploits the properties of high-dimensional spaces. ... CONCLUSION Our framework for similarity search in high-dimensional spaces amounts to replacing the individual query-database similarity computations by group measurements, in a way strongly inspired by ... In skyline computation major cost depends on finding dominance tests between high dimensional objects and the order in which they are accessing. ... Space filling Z-curve is the best suitable way to address the challenges in skyline computation. ... Conclusion In this work, we proposed a novel method for organizing and retrieving of high dimensional data to enable skyline computation using Z-order curve. ... However, similarity search techniques inspired by the group testing framework have recently been proposed in an attempt to specifically defeat the curse of dimensionality. ... This paper identifies these difficulties and proposes extensions to the group testing framework for similarity searches that allow to handle larger collections of feature vectors. ... Similarity search techniques inspired by the group testing framework have recently been proposed in an attempt to specifically defeat the curse of dimensionality. ... This paper addresses the urgent problem of high-dimensional kNN search with Bregman distances. We propose a novel partition-filter-refinement framework. ... Such high-dimensional space has posed significant challenges for existing kNN search algorithms with Bregman distances, which could only handle data of medium dimensionality (typically less than 100). ... OVERALL FRAMEWORK In this paper, we solve the kNN search problem with Bregman distances in high-dimensional space by our proposed partition-filter-refinement framework. ... First, we propose a general and extensible framework for searching similar documents in P2P network. The framework is based on the novel concept of Hierarchical Summary Structure. ... In this paper, we present the design of a distributed P2P information sharing system that supports semantic-based content searches of relevant documents. ... As the network size grows, efficient searching in high-dimensional space becomes prevalently important. ... Shilpa R . An image retrieval system for a large database of digital images is a computer system for searching, retrieving and browsing image and obtaining most similar images. ... For most hashing strategies, the performance of retrieval vigorously relies upon the decision of the high-dimensional component descriptor. ... INTRODUCTION Hashing is qualified and most prevalent technique in huge scale database for nearest (closest )neighbor search inserting high-dimensional component descriptors into a similarity preserving ... A strategy is proposed to combine both multiple regression and hybrid k-Nearest Neighbor algorithm in an efficient way for high-dimensional multi-label classification. ... The hybrid kNN performs the dimensionality reduction in the feature space of multi-labeled data in order to reduce the search space as well as the feature space for kNN, and multiple regression is used ... Conclusion Multi-label data classification in high-dimensional space is a new area to explore. In our paper, we proposed a new method for high-dimensional multi-label prediction. ... Hash-based methods achieve fast similarity search by representing high-dimensional data with compact binary codes. ... In this article, we focus on these tasks to implement approximate similarity search by proposing a novel hash based method named sparse hashing (SH for short). ... CONCLUSION The article proposed a novel sparse hashing framework for fast approximate similarity search. ... In the paper a flexible framework for research purposes is introduced for testing features, metrics, distances and indexing structures. ... Additionally, we compare LHI-tree to FLANN, an effective implementation of ANN search and show that LHI-tree gives similar list of retrieved images. ... A recent method proposed in [5] is the Nearest Vector Tree which is designed for approximate nearest neighbor search in very large, high-dimensional databases. ... In very high dimensional spaces the K-nearest neighbor search (KNNS) suffers in terms of complexity in computation of high dimensional distances. ... Finally, in order to evaluate the robustness of a KNNS approach against adversarial points, we propose a generic Reinforcement Learning based framework for the same. ... high dimensional spaces. ... We accomplished this by exploring a large search space of low level image descriptors. ... By employing our framework we had not only saved time of art historians but also provided quantitative measures for incorporating their personal judgments and bridging the semantic gap in image understanding ... Specific Framework Following the general methodology, we focused on investigating a specific framework in which one could discover discriminating characteristics of artists in a large dimensional space ... We test our framework on both synthetic and high-dimensional benchmark data sets, and the results show that indeed our approaches were able to discover varied solutions that are interesting and meaningful ... This is especially true for high-dimensional data, where different feature subspaces may reveal different structures of the data. ... An integral part of our framework is to search a clustering structure in a high-dimensional space and find the corresponding subspace that best reveals the clustering structure. ... Here, we introduce a framework for similarity search based on characterizing a dataset's entropy and fractal dimension. ... Using these ideas, we present accelerated versions of standard tools, with no loss in specificity and little loss in sensitivity, for use in three domains---high-throughput drug screening (Ammolite, 150x ... Barrile for graphic design, Simon Ye for providing a bug fix to MICA, and Jian Peng for suggesting high-throughput drug screening as an application. ... We first robustly embed spectra in a high dimensional space in a novel fashion and then apply fast approximate near neighbor algorithms for tasks such as constructing filters for database search, indexing ... In this paper, we present a general framework based on vector spaces to avoid pair-wise comparisons. ... Once we have embedded the spectra in a Euclidean space, we can use some of the common techniques to visualize high dimensional data by dimensionality reduction. ... Similarity search based on a distance function in metric spaces is a fundamental problem for many applications. ... An implementation of this new indexing method is evaluated, using a synthetic dataset and a real-world dataset in a high-dimensional and high-sparsity space. ... Metric Access Methods (MAM) provide a more general framework for similarity search problems set out in metric spaces [1, 3] . ...

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!!! config breakage/changes !!! via the command interface or internal python objects). `from libqtile.command.base import expose_command`). - `Window.getsize` has been renamed `Window.get_size` (i.e. merged with the get_size command). - `Window.getposition` has been renamed `Window.get_position` (i.e. merged with the get_position command). - The `StockTicker` widget `function` option is being deprecated: rename it to `func`. `up_suffix`, `total_suffix` and `down_suffix` to display the respective units. - Add ability to set icon size in `LaunchBar` widget. the window when dragging begins. - Add `currentsong` status to `Mpd2` widget. setting `border_focus_stack` and `border_normal_stack` variables. setting 'single_border_width' and 'single_margin' keys. - Add ability to spawn the `WidgetBox` widget opened. - Add ability to update the widget only once if `update_interval` is None. - Made the `NetWidget` text formattable. - Qtile no longer floods the log following X server disconnection, instead handling those errors. - Fix bug where Window.center() centers window on the wrong screen when using multiple monitors. - Fix `Notify` bug when apps close notifications. - Fix `PulseVolume` high CPU usage when update_interval set to 0. - Fix `Battery` widget on FreeBSD without explicit `battery` index given. per screen with the x11_drag_polling_rate variable. - We have added support for python 3.11 and pypy 3.9. - python 3.7, 3.8 and pypy 3.7 are not longer supported. - `KeyChord`'s signature has changed. ``mode`` is now a boolean to indicate whether the mode should persist. The ``name`` parameter should be used to name the chord (e.g. for the ``Chord`` widget). - Add ability to draw borders and add margins to the `Max` layout. - Add `resume` hook when computer resumes from sleep/suspend/hibernate. - Add `text_only` option for `LaunchBar` widget. - Add scrolling ability to `_TextBox`-based widgets. - Add player controls (via mouse callbacks) to `Mpris2` widget. - Add commands to control Pomodoro widget. - Add icon theme support to `TaskList` widget (available on X11 and Wayland backends). - Reduce error messages in `StatusNotifier` widget from certain apps. - Add `lazy.window.center()` command to center a floating window on the screen. - Add MonadThreeCol layout based on XMonad's ThreeColumns. - Add `lazy.screen.set_wallpaper` command. - Add `toggle` argument to `Window.togroup` with the same functionality as in `Group.toscreen`. - Fix `Systray` crash on `reconfigure_screens`. - Fix bug where widgets can't be mirrored in same bar. - Fix various issues with setting fullscreen windows floating and vice versa. to change this set `if_no_focused` to True. - Fix bug where bars were not reconfigured correctly when screen layout changes. - Fix order of icons in Systray widget when restarting/reloading config. - Fix rounding error in PulseVolume widget's reported volume. - Fix bug where Volume widget did not load images where `theme_path` had been set in `widget_defaults`. managers to request the name. - Fix bug where `Battery` widget did not retrieve `background` from `widget_defaults`. - Fix bug where widgets in a `WidgetBox` are rendered on top of bar borders. - Add `StatusNotifier` widget implementing the `StatusNotifierItem` specification. NB Widget does not provide context menus. - Add `total` bandwidth format value to the Net widget. - All scratchpads in a Scratchpad group can be hidden with hide_all() function. - For saving states of scratchpads during restart, we use wids instead of pids. - Scratchpads can now be defined with an optional matcher to match with window properties. - `Qtile.cmd_reload_config` is added for reloading the config without completely restarting. migration is added. In the future `groupName` will fail. - Add `min/max_ratio` to Tile layout and fix bug where windows can extend offscreen. to full command lines. whether to draw margin and border when there is only one window. - Thermal zone widget. - Allow TextBox-based widgets to display in vertical bars. - Added a focused attribute to `lazy.function.when` which can be used to Match on focused windows. they will draw multiple borders on the appropriate windows. - New optional dependency for dbus related features: dbus-next. dbus calls within asyncio's eventloop. - MonadX layout key new_at_current is deprecated, use new_client_position. - `libqtile.window` has been moved to `libqtile.backend.x11.window`; a migration has been added for this. !!! deprecation warning !!! - 'main' config functions, deprecated in 0.16.1, will no longer be executed. !!! Notice for packagers - new dependencies !!! - added measure_mem and measure_swap attributes to memory widget to allow user to choose measurement units. configs to the current version in the case of qtile API breaks. set brings you to a named mode you activated before, see #2264. A new command, `lazy.ungrab_all_chords`, was introduced to return to the root bindings. The `enter_chord` hook is now always called with a string argument. The third argument to `KeyChord` was renamed from `submaping` to `submapping` (typo fix). the line count of the output of `custom_command` with a lambda function (i.e. `lambda x: x-3`). Argument defaults to `lambda x: x` and is overridden by `distro` argument's internal lambda. and show that modification on screen. - A Wayland backend has been added which can be used by calling `qtile start -b wayland` directly in your TTY. unstable so please let us know if you find any bugs! - The 'focus` argument to `Click` and `Drag` objects in your config are no longer necessary (and are ignored). - Pacman widget has been removed. Use CheckUpdates instead. - Mpris widget has been removed. Use Mpris2 instead. name/class/etc. properties. to update your config, do e.g. type property "match" still available in the qtile repo in /scripts. warning when run in this configuration. - Qtile.cmd_focus_by_click is no longer an available command. - Qtile.cmd_get_info is no longer an available command. widgets can use ThreadPoolText in the same package instead. - show_state attribute from WindowName widget has been removed. Use format attribute instead. size when there is only one window (default -1: use `margin` option). - validates Key and Mouse mod/keysym arguments are ok. process which recognises the new. qtile object, import it from libqtile directly. - major focus rework; Java-based IDEs such as PyCharm, NetBrains, etc. - removed the mpd widget, which depended on python-mpd. !!! Completely changed extension configuration, see the documentation !!! !!! `extention` subpackage renamed to `extension` !!! !!! `extentions` configuration variable changed to `extension_defaults` !!! !!! qsh renamed to qshell !!! !!! Python 3.2 support dropped !!! !!! GoogleCalendar widget dropped for KhalCalendar widget !!! !!! qtile-session script removed in favor of qtile script !!! nits related to the python2/3 unicode conversion that were simply wrong. distro maintainers to package Qtile. * !!! Dependency Changes !!! - add startup_once hook, which is called exactly once per session (i.e. settable globally, etc. since it was redundant; you can use the ``name'' kwarg to define it. config.Group replaces it. For simple configurations (i.e. Group("a") type configs), this should be a drop in replacement. groups, assigning windows to groups by default, etc. module to the config module. configuration will be much simpler now for new users. - Desktop notification service. - Examples moved to qtile-examples repository.

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Gallbladder diseases are common reasons for dogs to be referred to board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialists. One of the more common gallbladder maladies is called a gallbladder mucocele, an anomaly that results in abnormal bile flow. Bile is made by the liver and facilitates the absorption of fat from the small intestinal tract. The liver contains very small channels that collect bile from liver cells. These channels subsequently join progressively larger ducts (i.e.: hepatic ducts) that ultimately empty into the gallbladder. The gallbladder is the storage depot for bile. When a dog ingests food, a hormone called cholecystokinin is released from the pancreas to cause the gallbladder to contract and expel the stored bile into the small intestine via the common bile duct. What is a gallbladder mucocele? A gallbladder mucocele develops when there is an inappropriate accumulation of inspissated (thick) bile and/or mucus within the gallbladder. Subsequently the gallbladder becomes distended with green-black gelatinous material that may occasional develop into a mass. The inspissated material can extend into the bile ducts, most notably the common bile duct, to cause a potentially life-threatening obstruction. Who gets a gallbladder mucocele? There is no sex predilection for dogs living with gallbladder mucoceles, and geriatric (older) patients are commonly affected. The reported median age is 10 years (range of 3.5–15.0 years). Dogs weighing less than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) are over-represented, accounting for more than 70% of reported patients. Three breeds are over-represented: - Shetland Sheepdogs - Miniature Schnauzers - Cocker Spaniels Some patients living with gallbladder mucoceles do not have clinical signs. With that being said, affected dogs may show acute or chronic signs, including anorexia and abdominal discomfort. Other common clinical signs including: - Vomiting (77%) - Lethargy (73%) - Loss of appetite (71%) - Icterus or yellowing of the skin (47%) - Abdominal discomfort (44%) - Diarrhea (29%) - Fever (20%) What tests are needed to diagnose a gallbladder mucocele? A board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist will recommend a series of tests that range from non-invasive to minimally invasive, including: Complete blood count (CBC) This simple blood test provides important information about red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets (cells that help for a proper blood clot). A previous study showed white blood cell counts were significantly higher among non-survivors. Serum biochemical profile (CHEM) This blood test provides data about many different vital organ values, particularly those associated with the liver and gallbladder. A previous study showed potassium levels were significantly lower among non-survivors. Urine should always initially be evaluated at the same time as blood samples for a CBC and CHEM to provide complete and accurate information about major organ systems, particularly the kidneys. Abdominal ultrasound (AUS) A gallbladder mucocele classically has a kiwi fruit or stellate appearance. Testing for Cushing’s disease (including a urine cortisol:creatinine ratio [UC:Cr], low-dose dexamethasone suppression test [LDDST] and/or ACTH stimulation test) Many patients with gallbladder mucoceles have concurrent hormone disorders, particularly hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease). Indeed this disease may play a significant role in the development of this gallbladder disorder. Dogs with Cushing’s disease are 29 times more likely to develop a gallbladder mucocele compared to those without hyperadrenocorticism. Thus dogs diagnosed with gallbladder mucoceles should be screened for concurrent Cushing’s disease if clinical suspicion exists. How is a gallbladder mucocele treated? Cholecystectomy or surgical removal of the gallbladder is currently the treatment of choice for patients living with a gallbladder mucocele and meaningful clinical signs of illness. While board-certified veterinary surgeons and internal medicine specialists generally agree on this course of action for patients who are sick from their mucocele, currently there is no strong consensus that surgery is needed for patients with very mild or no clinical signs. Overall cholecystectomy has a reported mortality rate of 15–30%, and this relatively low survival rate has lead some to suggest preemptive surgical interventions may be a more appropriate treatment strategy in this patient population. Successful medical management of non-ruptured gallbladder mucoceles in those patients without clinical signs has been sporadically reported in the veterinary literature. Medications that have been successfully utilized include: - Ursodeoxycholic acid (Ursodiol, Actigall®) - s-adenosylmethionine (SAMe, Denosyl®) - Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation - Famotidine (Pepcid AC®) - Low-fat diets Substantial improvement in clinical signs and complete resolution of the gallbladder mucoceles can be seen within 3-4 months. Medical therapy may be appropriate for dogs with incidental gallbladder mucoceles and without clinical signs. The take-away message… Gallbladder diseases, particularly mucoceles, are relatively easy to diagnose with non-invasive blood, urine and imaging tests. Treatment can be more challenging, as both surgery to remove the gallbladder and medical management may be appropriate interventions. Thus consultation with a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist can be invaluable to help you decide which course of action is best for your fur baby. To find a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist, please visit the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. To find a board-certified veterinary surgeon, please visit the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Wishing you wet-nosed kisses,

So how does a team that committed eight errors, managed only two home runs and two stolen bases and had an Opening Day starter with a 15.75 earned run average split its first six games? Welcome to the 2014 version of your Texas Rangers. After dropping their first game 14-10 at the newly-named Globe Life Park at Arlington last Monday, Texas won its next two at home in walk-off fashion. Then after losing their first two on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays, Yu Darvish makes his season debut in stunning fashion in a 3-0 victory on Sunday. There were plenty of positives, especially on the mound and especially after Opening Day. Darvish yielded just seven hits while walking one and striking out six in seven strong debut innings. Young starters Martin Perez and Robbie Ross also fared well giving up only two earned runs each in 5.0 and 5.2 innings, respectively while rookie Nick Martinez gave up only three runs in six innings. Plus the relief staff fared well after Opening Day, especially newly-acquired Seth Rosin and new closer Joaquin Soria, each with a victory and Soria with his first save Sunday. On offense, right-fielder Alex Rios and shortstop Elvis Andrus were the most consistent of the every day players. Rios had eight hits in 23 at-bats (.348 average) with a team-leading five runs batted in while Andrus batted .333 with a key two-run home run Sunday. Reserves Jim Adducci drove in two runs with two pinch hits in three games while Josh Wilson brought in three for the week while hitting .625. The team would like first baseman Prince Fielder (.167) and third baseman Adrian Beltre (.238) and catcher J.C. Arencibia (.154) to drive in more than a combined three runs. Since one of the goals was to hold the fort until help arrived, a 3-3 record after the first week wasn’t too bad. The Rangers must figure out a way to be better so they don’t fall too far behind too early. The Rangers begin Week 2 of the new season at Fenway Park against the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox. They then return home for a weekend series with the Houston Astros. Boston lost four of its first six games including their first three home games to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Red Sox are led by shortstop Xander Bogaerts with a .381 average. Former Ranger Mike Napoli tops the team with two homers and seven runs batted in. Starters John Lackey and Felix Doubront have the team’s two victories. Texas will put Scheppers, Perez and Ross on the mound, the first time any of them have started at legendary Fenway Park. The Astros also split their first six games with former Ranger Scott Feldman winning two after yielding just one earned run in 13.2 innings. Second baseman Jose Altuve leads the regular hitters with a .300 average and four runs batted in. 4/7 @Red Sox 6:00 P.M. 4/11 vs Astros 7:05 P.M.

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This means that the worker must have earned enough of what Social Security calls "work credits" by the time he or she claims retirement benefits, becomes disabled, or dies (usually a total of at least ten years of work). To check on your eligibility, see Nolo's article Checking you Social Security Earnings and Benefits or call the Social Security Administration at |||PHONE_NUMBER||| . The calculations are complicated. The amount of any benefit is determined by a formula based on the average of your yearly reported earnings since you began working. But to complicate matters further, Social Security computes your average earnings differently depending on your age. If you reached age 62 or became disabled on or before December 31, 1978, Social Security averages the actual dollar value of your total past earnings -- and bases the amount of your monthly benefits on that amount. If you turned 62 or become disabled on or after January 1, 1979, Social Security divides your earnings into two categories: Earnings from before 1951 are credited with their actual dollar amount, up to a maximum of $3,000 per year; and from 1951 on, yearly limits are placed on earnings credits, no matter how much you actually earned in those years. Yes, and many people do just that. People who are past full retirement age may work and earn any amount without losing any of their Social Security benefits. But before you reach full retirement age, Social Security will subtract money from your benefit check if you exceed a certain amount of earned income for the year ($14,160 in 2010). The limit applies only to earnings from work; it does not apply to income from such things as savings, investments, pensions, or rental property. In other words, earnings from these sources will not affect your Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration has added a special twist for the year in which you reach full retirement age. During the 12 months prior to your birthday, you will lose one dollar of benefits for every three dollars you earn over a set monthly limit ($3,140 per month in 2010). After your birthday, you can earn any amount of money without losing benefits. To learn more about how and when to claim retirement benefits, see Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits, by Joseph Matthews with Dorothy Matthews Berman (Nolo). The Social Security Administration used to consider 65 to be full retirement age for the retirement benefit. Benefits amounts were calculated on the assumption that most workers will stop working full time and will claim retirement benefits when they reach age 65. The system does provide for early retirement at age 62, but also offers higher benefits for people who wait to make their claims after reaching full retirement age. For more information, see Nolo's article Social Security Benefits: Retirement, Disability, Dependents, and Survivors. No. You may qualify for more than one type of Social Security benefit at a time, but you can collect just one. For example, you might be eligible for both retirement and disability, or you might be entitled to benefits based on your own retirement as well as on that of your retired spouse. You can collect whichever one of these benefits is higher, but not both. You are eligible for dependents benefits if both you and your former spouse have reached age 62, your marriage lasted at least ten years, and you have been divorced for at least two years. This two-year waiting period does not apply if your former spouse was already collecting retirement benefits before the divorce. You can collect benefits as soon as your former spouse is eligible for retirement benefits. He or she does not actually have to be collecting those benefits for you to collect your dependents benefits. If you are collecting dependents benefits on your former spouse's work record and then marry someone else, you lose your right to those benefits. You may, however, be eligible to collect dependents benefits based on your new spouse's work record. If you divorce again, you can return to collecting benefits on your first spouse's record, or on your second spouse's record if you were married for at least ten years the second time around. Your Social Security retirement benefits will vary depending on whether you claim them before or after your full retirement age (65-67, depending on the year you were born). The longer you wait to start receiving payments, the higher your benefit amount will be. However, it's not always better to wait until your full retirement age to claim your Social Security benefits. For information on estimating your benefits, see Nolo's article Social Security: Checking Your Earnings and Benefits.

The Pungi was improved to form the Shehnai. The pungi was originally developed as Indian folk music instrument. It is important for religious purposes and music in India. The pungi was popular in the Badagutittū about fifty years ago, however, prior to this, it derived from Indian folk music and was used for religious purposes for snake charming (Chhau: 1983: 189). The pungi is an Śruti instrument that is used in India for snake charming. The pungi is made from a bottle gourd, which has been dried (resembling the shape of a light bulb). Two holes are made, one at the top and one at the bottom. At the top of the gourd (the large round part of the light bulb), a piece of reed or marsh plant with a ½ inch diameter and a length of 2 ½ inches are stuck into the top hole. This reed or marsh plant is called the jivala, which resembles a flute. The jivala is seven inches long with seven holes along its shaft. After this is made, there is an upper flap that is cut into the node. The jivala is fitted with beeswax to resemble a flute. This is then fitted tightly in the upper hole of the light bulb shaped gourd. One can get a high and low tone from the pungi by adjusting the control of the beeswax, closing the hole of the jivala will get a low tone, opening the holes of the jivala will get a high tone (Chhau: 1983: 189). Indian musical practices often coincide with religious ideals. An example would be the comprehensive practice of mantra incantation, which, can be defined as meaningful and/or meaningless syllables used to create prayer to a supernatural force or deity. The pungi, or Indian snake charmer, is believed to be one of the many avenues in which one can communicate with the gods through devotional genres (Ranade: 2000:469). Chhau, Mahakali pyakhan and Yakshagana. Dance and Music in South Asian Drama. Tokyo, Japan: The Japan Foundation 1983. South Asia: The Indian Subcontinent. The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, 2000 Ed., Volume 5 “Transmission of Nonclassical Traditions” by Ranade, Ashok D

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Our aim is to provide our learners with the skills and techniques required to capture thought-provoking images. This is done by using cameras and experimenting with shutter speeds, apertures, ISO levels and compositional rules so that the learner is dictating what the camera captures. Together with this, exploring different materials and processes to alter the way an image looks and works on several levels. The learners will investigate artists and photographers who have become iconic within their specialised areas and take inspiration, from what they have created, into their own work. Our themes are set-up to guide and lead the learner into the varied genres of photography, helping them to become not only more confident in their camera techniques but in their ability to interact with others, their subjects and the world around them. This in turn will help to create an appreciation of different styles of work that have been influenced by people, societies and cultures from around the world. Mr G Taylor Each learner will need to have their own digital camera. This must be a Bridge camera at least so that they can select the manual functions. Advice on the types of camera suitable can be provided. The learners will undertake extensive work outside of the class room in particular the capturing of the images required for each section of work. The department facilities are available to use during lesson time, lunchtimes and after school, where learners are always welcome to work on their current projects or just experiment with their own ideas. We have a well-equipped department with the industry standard Photoshop available along with other editing software. A pop-up studio with Elinchrom lighting gives the opportunity to experiment with portrait and still life photography. The learners have access to use the department Canon EOS camera when using the studio and lighting.

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quadrate lobe of liver The liver is divided into a large right lobe and a small left lobe. The division is made by the attachment of the falciform ligament. The right lobe is further divided into a quadrate lobe and a caudate lobe by the presence of the gallbladder and the inferior vena cava. The quadrate and caudate lobes are functional parts of the liver. The right and left branches of the hepatic artery and portal vein, as well as the right and left hepatic ducts are distributed to the right and left lobes respectively. The two overlap very little. The porta hepatis is found on the inner surface and lies between the caudate lobe and the quadrate lobe. In this lies the right and left hepatic ducts, the two branches of the hepatic artery, the portal vein and lymph nodes. There are also a few hepatic lymph nodes, which drain the liver and gallbladder. The hepatic vessels then run to the celiac lymph nodes. Written and medically reviewed by the Healthline Editorial Team In Depth: quadrate lobe of liver

Find useful, succinct background information using online encyclopedias, which cover a variety of educational topics. Try the following databases: Classroom Management vs. Classroom Discipline Classroom management refers to the teacher's ability to direct, organize, and facilitate the learning environment and student behavior within a learning context. Curriculum and learning are influenced by how a teacher organizes and designs instruction and how he or she motivates and engages students. It includes the actions teachers take to create an environment that supports and facilitates both academic and social-emotional learning. [From Lassonde, C. A., & Lassonde. (2010). Classroom Management. In C. Kridel (Ed.), Encyclopedia of curriculum studies. Sage Publications. & (2006). Classroom management as a field of inquiry. In C. M.Evertson and C. S.Weinstein (Eds.), Handbook of classroom management: Research, practice, and contemporary issues (pp. 3–15). 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Presentation on theme: "1 2.7 – Tangents, Velocity, and Other Rates of Change."— Presentation transcript: 1 2.7 – Tangents, Velocity, and Other Rates of Change 2 Definition: Secant and Tangent Lines f(x2)f(x2) f(x1)f(x1) x1x1 x2x2 P Q Secant Line – A line passing thorough two points on a graph of a function. P f(x1)f(x1) x1x1 f(x2)f(x2) Q x2x2 f(x2)f(x2) Q x2x2 f(x2)f(x2) Q x2x2 Tangent Line – A line that touches the graph at a point. The tangent line may cross the graph at other points depending on the graph. 3 Slope of the Tangent Line The slope of the tangent line though (x 1, f(x 1 )) and (x 2, f(x 2 )) can be found using the slope formula. The slope of the secant line will be: 4 Slope of the Tangent Line Now let x 1 = a and x 2 = x. This changes the slope of the secant line formula to: f(x)f(x) f(a)f(a) a x P Q 5 Slope of the Tangent Line From previous lessons, we learned that we can estimate the slope of a tangent line x = a selecting a second point x that is very close to a. In other words, we will let x a. Therefore, Note: This formula is more useful when finding an actual numeric value for the slope of a tangent line. 6 Slope of the Tangent Line Now let x 1 = a and x 2 = a+h, where h is the distance from x 1 to x 2. This changes the formula to: f(a+h) f(a)f(a) a a + h P Q f(x2)f(x2) f(x1)f(x1) x1x1 x2x2 P Q 7 Slope of the Tangent Line To determine the slope of the tangent line using this form, let a + h approach a. This is equivalent to allowing h → 0. f(a+h) f(a)f(a) a a + h P Q ← means h → 0 Note: This formula is more useful when finding an equation (formula) for the slope of a tangent line. 8 The Derivative The derivative of a function f at a number a, denoted by f ′(a), is 9 Interpretations of the Derivative The tangent line to y = f (x) at (a, f (a)) is the line through (a, f (a)) whose slope is equal to f ′(a), the derivative of f at a. The derivative f ′ (a) is the instantaneous rate of change of y = f(x) with respect to x when x = a. 10 The Derivative 4. A particle moves along a straight line with equation of motion s(t) = t -1 – t, where s is measured in meters and t in seconds. Find the velocity and speed when t = 5. 11 The Derivative 5.If a rock is thrown upward on the planet Mars with a velocity of 10 m/s, it’s height (in meters) after t seconds is given by h(t) = 10t – 1.86t 2. (a) Find the velocity of the rock after one second. (b) Find the velocity fo the rock when t = a. (c) When will the rock hit the surface? (d) With what velocity will the rock hit the surface? 12 The Derivative 6.The number of bacteria after t hours in a controlled laboratory experiment is n = f(t). (a)What is the meaning of the derivative f '(5)? What are it’s units? (b) Suppose there is an unlimited amount of space and nutrients for the bacteria. Which do you think is larger, f '(5) or f '(10)? If the supply of nutrients is limited, would that affect your conclusion? Explain.

by Will Parson September 03, 2020 In mid-July, a lone female diamondback terrapin emerged from the calm tidal water of the Patuxent River, crawled past bunches of beach grass and laid eggs in the sand. Nesting terrapins are a rare sight for Maryland’s Western Shore, where waterfront property is more commonly armored with bulkheads and piles of large stone, known as riprap, that eliminate habitat both on land and in the water. By 2100, a third of shorelines in the United States will be hardened in one form or another, threatening biodiversity in the Chesapeake and beyond. But at the southern end of Jefferson Patterson Park in Calvert County, man-made breakwaters allow a gentle sandy slope to entice the terrapin and other creatures. Known as a “living shoreline,” it is a form of green infrastructure that restores relatively undisturbed habitat for plants and animals while improving the health of the water. The benefits of a living shoreline extend to people as well. Amid blue crabs resting in the shallow water on a sunny August afternoon, a couple prepared their kayak for easy entry into the river. A naturally sloped shoreline absorbs wave energy instead of reflecting it back into the water, which allows paddlers to launch their vessels without being jostled just as juvenile fish can find refuge in the gentle shallows. And although shorelines are typically hardened to reduce erosion and flooding, in a large storm, living shorelines can actually be more resilient than a bulkhead. Landowners who are looking to stabilize their shoreline can consider natural means that also combat climate change. Marshes naturally absorb waves while also providing habitat and sequestering carbon. Sediment trapped in marshes adds to landmass that might otherwise erode, allowing the shoreline to rise in elevation and combat sea level rise. And when an oyster reef is used in a living shoreline project to dampen waves, the living reef can similarly rise from the depths as new oysters attach and grow. There are many kinds of living shorelines, and several types are demonstrated at Jefferson Patterson Park. There, they protect a historic 560-acre property—one with roughly 9,000 years of human occupation—as well as the waters the park overlooks.

Many independent pharmacies offer personalized services including home delivery to meet customer needs. Large drugstore chains also offer home delivery to many locations. Over the past few years, drugstore chains have become a little more accessible, in part due to lawsuits and negotiations run by advocacy organizations like the American Council of the Blind. But finding a pharmacy with a full menu of solutions accessible under one roof has been elusive. Last summer, CVS Health, which offers ScripTalk through its website, added a feature to its app called SpokenRx who can scan the labels and read the prescription aloud, which the company says is now available in 10,000 stores. Walmart also provides ScripTalk in nearly 1,800 Walmart and Sam’s Clubs locations. And other deals have been made with Walgreens to offer his Talking Pill Reminder free of charge. Eric Bridges, executive director of the board, said they had yet to contact Amazon Pharmacy.

Use of Computer Technology to Help Students with Special Needs Millions of students across the United States cannot benefit fully from a traditional educational program because they have a disability that impairs their ability to participate in a typical classroom environment. For these students, computer-based technologies can play an especially important role. Not only can computer technology facilitate a broader range of educational activities to meet a variety of needs for students with mild learning disorders, but adaptive technology now exists than can enable even those students with severe disabilities to become active learners in the classroom m alongside their peers who do not have disabilities. This article provides an overview of the role computer technology can play in promoting the education of children with special needs within the regular classroom. For example, use of computer technology for word processing, communication, research, and multimedia projects can help the three million students with specific learning and emotional disorders keep up with their nondisabled peers. Computer technology has also enhanced the development of sophisticated devices that can assist the two million students with more severe disabilities in overcoming a wide range of limitations that hinder classroom participation--from speech and hearing impairments to blindness and severe physical disabilities. However, many teachers are not adequately trained on how to use technology effectively in their classrooms, and the cost of the technology is a serious consideration for all schools. Thus, although computer technology has the potential to act as an equalizer by freeing many students from their disabilities, the barriers of inadequate training and cost must first be overcome before more wide- spread use can become a reality.

August 4, 2016 - Salt Lake City, UT - inWhatLanguage formally announced the hires of new Chief Technology Officer Tim Hunt and Senior Developers John Sydnor and Per Anderson to head their technical development team. Hunt, the founder and former CEO of Lingotek and designer of their translation platform, brings a wealth of knowledge to the organization. Having worked 14 years as a scripture translator supervisor in 85 different languages for the LDS Church, Hunt brings with him over 30 years experience in the translation industry. Sydnor likewise brings invaluable experience to the organization as an expert Senior Developer with 39 years experience working with computer hardware and software, 21 of which were working on internet-based software development and system administration. Anderson, having over 11 years combined experience working as CTO for Learning Components, Inc. and Quick Request, enhances the team with specialized experience in eLearning software development and APIs. Hunt and Sydnor have been working with inWhatLanguage on a remote basis since late 2013 and are responsible for the development of inWhatLanguage's Translation Management Cloud - UNIFY, which integrates expert professional translators with machine-learning artificial intelligence engines to streamline the localization and translation process of business content. With the aim to lead the localization and translation industry through the creation and development of an innovative and intuitive Translation Management System (TMS), Hunt joins inWhatLanguage as CTO to continue the development of the UNIFY platform as well as guide the growth and advancement of the organization's technical strategy. After having founded and led several software based businesses, Hunt has a strong resume in business strategic planning, leadership, and software design, making him a perfect fit to lead inWhatLanguage's technical team as they scale their newly built TMS. From 1995 to 2007, Sydnor owned and operated an internet development and hosting company, SyComM International LLC. He is proficient in almost all programming languages and is an expert in building complex, large-scale, web applications. His extensive experience will allow inWhatLanguage to lean on him for a wide variety of technical needs as the company looks to scale their technology efforts over the next few years. Anderson is a Sun Certified Java Programmer and is also proficient in HTML5, CSS, Javascript, PHP and other similar languages. He brings a unique skillset and experience to inWhatLanguage, based on his work over the last 5 years as CTO for Learning Components, Inc, an eLearning software company that specializes in APIs and language frameworks. This provides inWhatLanguage a unique perspective to eLearning modules, an industry heavily reliant on translation services. Cody Broderick, Founder, and CEO of inWhatLanguage acknowledged the importance and impact that the trio makes to the development of their technical team, stating "Adding Tim, John and Per to our team is a game changer for inWhatLanguage. They bring over 30 years of industry experience and a true passion for developing translation technology solutions. We have a bright future and big goals ahead of us. Having these three brilliant minds will help make our goals a reality. We now truly have all of the right pieces in place and are recognized as a standout industry leader in regards to experience, strategy, capabilities, cutting edge technology, and overall value. We are all very excited to have them on the team and look forward to many future successes together". inWhatLanguage's hiring of their technology team is viewed as the first step in their commitment to scaling UNIFY. Thus, the company's aim for UNIFY becomes to continue to streamline the localization and translation process for large enterprises. And in an industry in which translation processes have been viewed for far too long as inefficient and archaic, inWhatlanguage looks to achieve this initiative by offering an efficient beginning-to-end translation solution. Simply stated, inWhatLanguage is bound to make waves after making a splash with their new technology team. inWhatLanguage is a full service translation agency, offering translation services in 180+ languages.By leveraging UNIFY, a completely cloud-based management system, inWhatLanguage streamlines the translation process, resulting in substantial cost and time savings, higher quality translations, and much faster time to market for business enterprises. UNIFY supports 50+ files types, has built-in integrations and APIs, making it easy to connect, translate, and localize all business content in one centralized location.

Roy Lester had been a lifeguard at New York's Jones Beach since 1965. He lost that job when he refused to wear a Speedo to the annual spring swim test. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation changed the rules about what lifeguards could wear to the swim test. The lifeguards historically were able to wear whatever they liked to the test; then the Parks department decided that all lifeguards had to wear a Speedo. Mr. Lester preferred a long short, called a "jammer," because he believed that a Speedo was not appropriate for him. A "jammer" is a longer version of the Speedo. When he refused to wear the required bathing suit, Mr. Lester was not permitted to take the test. He came back a year later to try again. Now Mr. Lester was trying to gain the position as a new hire and again he was not permitted to take the test. He has since filed suit, alleging that the new dress code was really intended to weed out the older lifeguards. Some internal memos reflect that agency officials worried that older lifeguards would not make it if they had to run across the beach for a rescue. Apparently, more than 80% of the Jones Beach lifeguards are over 40. The Parks department has claimed that the dress code was a "legitimate, non-discriminatory rationale." It was done to make sure that weak swimmers were not using speed-enhancing swimsuits, according to the brief filed by the state attorney general. The New York state court has allowed the case to proceed to trial, finding that the Parks department had not established that it had a legitimate non-discriminatory reason for not allowing Mr. Lester to take the new-hire test.

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Is this a PC that you built yourself? Or at least one that you are confident about prowling around inside the case?? Are these 2 ports directly attached to the MOBO, or are the cabled to the MOBO and plugged into on the board connectors. If #2, check if they are plugged in at all, and/or are they plugged into the correct Jacks? Just as a matter of curiosity what devices are you trying to plug in and run with these USB Jacks? Do you get any 'beeps' when the device is plugged in...a recognition beep. No, No beeps.....trying to install a Digital camera, tried a couple of other things also...doesn't detect any of them....The USB ports are built directly on the motherboard...We took the case apart to look and they are just part of the MOBO, seemed OK.......key word is seemed....We usually build computers ourselves but did a trade with a local Computer store.....Can't go back and ask him because he is mad at me because I just bought myself a new computer and I didn't buy it from him..... If this guy is mad at you because he doesn't have a monopoly on your business, ask him how he can expect to EARN your loyality with lack of quality service, and a bad attitude. I'd take the PC back with the camera or whatever other simple device didn't work and ask him to show me how to make it work. If you're going to let this guy intimidate you, then I would suggest you do all you business online so you do not have to confront anyone directly.

I am a fantasy fanatic person so I've read a lot of fantasy themed book already, and (at least for myself) I know what the 'quality' means. The most important thing to me in a fantasy book is the world. This is very important if the writer want to create an intresting story. Nobody can be interesting with only with dialogs. The shattered glorirs series is one of my favorite because of this. We got a well built world with a lot of different characters and a lot of action. The angels in this series are absolutely differents than the normal angels. So if you are tired of reading 'the fluffy winged, perfect creatures' novels this book will be refreshing. There will be goblins, golden deers and other mythical creatures so it is impossible to be bored :). Esther is a painter. While you are reading her books you see everything, every little detail. She can catch your attention and she is able to keep it and make you suffer if you don't have the next book to read.

Bathurst - A Smart Community Bathurst is on track to become a smart community of national significance. What is a smart community? It’s one where technology and data are used to drive economic activity, meet the changing needs of the community through a digital strategy, accelerate innovation and better manage resources, energy and services. Smart initiatives being implemented or tested in progress in and around Bathurst: • Electric vehicle charging stations • CCTV • Free Public WiFi • Smart street lighting • Smart water meter readers Council is currently finalising a SMART strategy to guide investment in future SMART projects for our region.

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’ve heard the expression “there’s a right way and a wrong way to do everything,” haven’t you? Well, the older I get, the more I start to think that perhaps that’s a relative thing, after all. That there is no absolute right answer. That sounds awfully new-age and hippy, I know. Perhaps it is. But take, for an example, traffic. Nobody ever says “I wish I could get the hang of this driving thing, everybody else is so good at it and I can’t figure it out.” Nobody says that. Nobody says they’re average, either, and very few people admit they ever made a mistake unless said mistake is in the distant past. We’re all a bunch of James Bonds out there. But when is the last time someone could have benefited from some advice from you — or a swift kick in the ass? Probably the last time you were on the road, right? Everyone else is a dumbass, you’re the only one who has it all together. My favorite pet peeve is the asshole who wants to go ninety miles an hour in a sixty-five mile speed zone, is always behind me. And the slow-ass old fart who wants to play amateur traffic cop, making sure everyone drives at a safe speed, seems to always be in front of me. I never get to see Mister Rocket-Butt zip along on his merry way, to come almost to a screeching halt behind the lethargic old goat in the Cadillac. That would be entertaining. No, I seem to always be sandwiched between them. Only with the wisdom and maturity acquired through hundreds of thousands of miles of driving and many years — since I’m better than Bo & Luke Duke and Mario Andretti combined, aren’t we all — that I’ve come to be fully conscious of the fact that the old fart thinks I’m just as big of an asshole, as does the caffeine-buzzed stress puppy eating my back bumper. The former thinks I’m going too fast and the latter thinks I’m too slow. They’re both right. And I’m right about them. It’s relative. The only absolute is the posted speed limit, and since everyone’s ignoring that, does it even matter? And after pissing away all of my twenties and most of my thirties, I’ve come to appreciate that this is a metaphor for life. If you were to make a dozen clones of that sleepy old goat doing 45 miles and put them on the freeway, the result would be — pretty good. Until someone came along who wanted to drive faster than 45, you’d have the safest stretch of highway for miles around. And if we were to Xerox several copies of Rocketman back there, the result would be pretty good too. It’s the inequality of speeds that causes the problem. That’s when simply driving down a half-mile of pavement starts to demand all kinds of strategic maneuvering that it shouldn’t. Life is like that, in that it gets complicated not because of what we have decided to do, but from the difference between the way we want to do our thing, and how the other guy wants to do his stuff. The guy who’s never held a job, gets drunk all day, doesn’t pay child support, thinks he’s doing everything just right. He’s got problems, of course; but he figures his problems are caused by the cop that busted him for loitering, the district attorney who learned about the child support delinquency and decided to go after him, and the judge who sentenced him. You know, in his own world, he’s right. Where he comes from, people don’t take responsibility. They push it off somewhere else. So the problem comes not from his refusal to accept responsibility — they come from the expectation of others that he should do so. He has is own expectations: His ex-wife should marry some hard-working lunchbox carrying guy, who will cheerfully take on the responsibility of raising another man’s kids. This would free him up to be left alone to smoke grass and drink hooch all day, since, after all, that’s what he’s used to. That’s the way it’s supposed to work: Responsibility for those who accept it, and not for those who don’t. Purely optional. Who cares where we would all be, if we all coped with life the way he does? How does that matter? Who ever said we should all do everything the same way, anyway? Maybe that’s the answer. Over time, I’ve formed the theory that, just as it’s the speed differential that makes traffic unsafe, perhaps the lifestyle differential — differential in our expectations of how people accept their responsibilities — is the source of all complaining. And for the time being, when I say “all” I do mean that. As theories like this are refined, absolute statements like that tend to whither away and get pruned off fairly early, so this is a fairly nascent theory. But so far, the absolute statement has yet to be pruned. I’ve made a point of checking all complaining against my new theory, as I become aware of the complaining. My complaining, other people’s complaining…liberals complaining about President Bush. So far, it all seems to fit. Where someone complains about something, it can be traced to two classes of people coming into social contact, who should have been kept isolated. Yin, and yang. Some of us believe in personal responsibility, and others don’t. Thinking, versus feeling. Opinions based on personal observations and logical cogitation, and opinions formed to please others. Just like speed-demon and lead-butt. If all the world was full of mommas-boys who drank moonshine and smoked grass and screwed around all day, everything would be fine. We’d have no justice system to speak of, illiteracy would be rampant, the streets would be full of filty bastards with dirty diapers half-hanging off their butts — but no dead bodies. Maybe we got something here. Just treat people like matter and antimatter, making sure that never the ‘twain shall meet. Build some big-ass wall separating everybody. The government of Porter County, Indiana, needs to be on the dirty-diaper, feelings-matter-more side of this wall (although to be fair about it nearly all county and state governments would likely be better off joining them there.) That isn’t just my assertion. They’ve admitted it. Freely. Well, kind of freely, in that circumstances have forced them to admit it. Porter County is not “Yin,” they are “Yang.” As a Yin male who believes in personal responsibility, thinking over feeling, pulling in lots of cash, spending only what is needed to address the needs but spending it wisely — I have stuck my pecker in so many female Yangs, I know a Yang when I see it. Why do I think Porter County is Yang? They’re in financial trouble — but Yins get in financial trouble all the time, so let’s look further. Are they in financial trouble because of revenue issues? Businesses leaving? Employment down? Or perhaps something on the expenditure side? Catastrophic road damage? Maybe asset/liability management issues? Long-term investment in unstable commodities? Failure to lock in favorable interest rate on a loan? No…they’re in the financial trouble you only get into, when you manage finances the way the Yang manage finances. …guided by its computers, the county expected to collect taxes on this startling new abundance, and other taxpayers were asked to pay a little less. Budgets were built around the phantom figures. [emphasis mine] “And that’s when the poop hit the fan,” the treasurer said. Eighteen taxing districts from the city of Valparaiso, the county and the Valparaiso schools now find themselves in the position of having to return to the county an advance of $3,090,287.33 that was never collected. That’s $1,700,192.51 from the Valparaiso Community Schools, which had counted on the money for their $38 million 2006 budget. It’s also $1,045,527.33 back from the city of Valparaiso (2006 budget: $21.3 million), which had been mounting an aggressive city beautification effort, complete with street resurfacing and sidewalk repairs. “You can imagine the panic it caused here,” said City Administrator Bill Hanna. “You won’t find us buying laptops.” Still, no matter what anybody says, “We’re not even thinking about laying people off,” he said. But that cracked sidewalk? Might have to wait until next year. Budgets were built around the phantom figures. Let me repeat that. Budgets were built around the phantom figures. Hey…this is the way things work at nearly all county governments, I’m sure. In fact, I doubt like hell you can find a county government that doesn’t operate this way. But it strikes me as a little bit odd. There were phantom figures to begin with. Rosy figures. Happy figures. But phantom figures…which means, they ultimately had to dissipate into a cloud of smoke. The wealth was never there. The strange part is, because of the phantom figures, the cracks in the sidewalk won’t get fixed. And yet, had it not been for the phantom figures, with all the “real” stuff being kept as it was, the sidewalk probably would have been fixed. I mean, that’s what we’re being told, anyway. Now how does that happen? It happens with the way governments tend to treat the word “budget,” and I can’t use the typical conservative-libertarian line, “would you run your own household this way?” The answer to that question, about fifty percent of the time, is…yes. Half the households are Yang households. Maybe a little bit more. That’s one of the defining differences between the Yin, who do things in order to meet previously defined objectives…and the Yang, who do things in order to minimize dissention. Take a look at how a budget is used by the Yin, who strive to meet defined objectives. You have some things that have to get done, you prioritize them and figure out the dates they have to get done…and you compare it to the money coming in. A “budget” for a particular period, like a month, or a two-week paycheck period, is simply a capturing of all these income-and-outgo events taking place within that period. By capturing that slice of time, the budget simply demonstrates that there will be adequate funding for everything during that slice of time. That’s all. What’s left over, is left over. The objectives having been met, you sit on the surplus in case something bad happens. That’s the way a Yin handles a budget. A Yang budget is prepared differently; the Yang has a different concept of the budgeting period. For the Yang, the period is everything. You start with the revenue, and then you find things to spend it on until it is gone. If the number doesn’t equal zero, you aren’t finished yet. Because if you leave a surplus, someone’s going to feel bad. Someone’s going to have something they think is pretty important, that is being left undone. And they’ll be ticked when they find out you could pay for it, but you’re keeping the money locked up until something “important” happens, because they feel that their thing is already pretty important. So you make everybody feel good, by getting rid of the money. Then, at least, you can tell everyone that, shoot, I’d love to fund it, but I can’t because the money’s all spent. Maybe next year. Same result, but now everybody feels better. Except in Porter County, they don’t feel better. And the meat-and-potatoes stuff that’s supposed to get fixed, is going unfixed — when nothing bad happened on the expense side, or on the income side. Nothing happened except disappointment. What kind of disappointment? Well, now it gets interesting… In October 2004, give or take, a real estate agent�or maybe a title company employee�checking on the value of the Valparaiso property on a county computer system apparently tapped the wrong key. Officials figure it was an accident. The unidentified user stumbled onto a restricted screen, and then changed the value of the $120,000 house in the 1100 block of Chicago Street to $400 million. Trying to reconstruct the event, officials imagine the user looking up and realizing something was amiss, then hitting “escape” to leave the screen. But the new value stayed in the computer, and the property tax bill for the house leaped from $1,500 to the upper seven figures. “They never reported it to the county that they got a funny screen,” Porter County Treasurer Jim Murphy said of the mystery typist. Don’t you just love that last quote? Imagine what the liberals would say if President Bush dished out that kind of an excuse about the Valerie Plame scandal. Yeah, see, uh, our computer system that stores confidential information is based on…well, on this kind of honor system. We let people get into it, and we don’t know who they are, and when they change stuff there are no value constraints that sound alarms when they tack on a few extra zeroes on something. But back to the honor system. We have this help desk that takes phone calls from users, where the users report they went to this screen that looked kind of funny. That’s how we ensure the integrity of the database…and this safeguards our national security. Now, this mystery guy didn’t do this, and we don’t know who he is…so there ya go. Oh my God. Helen Thomas would have an aneurysm. This is really an interesting story. If you go through it carefully, you should be able to identify about…I think five big huge things that are glaringly out of place, and maybe five more cases of someone not taking responsibility for what happened. But the thing that really impresses me — and I’m sure this just goes to show my naivete about how county governments work — is that a county government apparently ran years and years just going from one fiscal year to the next, taking their rosy prospects for revenue, and making up Yang budgets. Just take number X, and divvy it up. Spend it until it is gone. Make sure it’s gone. And then they got CAUGHT. Like I said, I’m not going to sit here and say “household budgets don’t work that way.” Many do. That’s why the divorce rate is so high. That’s why our society can’t save money, unless the money is in a 401k. But my household budget doesn’t work like that. And I think the purpose of taxes is to raise revenue…the purpose of that revenue, being, to fund expenses — not to be entirely consumed by those expenses. If everybody thinks the way I do, a lot of our problems go away…and if nobody thinks the way I do, a lot of our problems go away, too. We have problems because people disagree about how to see things. Too much diversity. But at this point, I’m sure all Porter County is worried about, is the short-term budget crisis. I just hope they find enough time and energy left over to put some security controls on their assessment database. That honor system thing is gonna have to go. […] Yin and Yang was posted on February 12.. […]- House of Eratosthenes | 12/02/2006 @ 11:56 […] Yin and Yang IX On Letting Women Wear Pants We Just Don’t Care That Much Wealthiest Americans Ever She Seeksto Sanitize Best Sentence XIV Galloway Faces Suspension Confessions of a Media Liberal All His Issues Imitation is the Sincerest Form XIX I Made a New Word III Stranger than Fiction I’m a Slithering Reptile […]- House of Eratosthenes | 07/21/2007 @ 19:09 […] is not an idea substantially different from something I’ve been pitching for years. We have people who think their way through problems, and people who feel their way around […]- House of Eratosthenes | 10/30/2011 @ 10:10 […] I came up with the idea of building a fence to divide the country, at least on these pages, was in February of ‘06. It isn’t that I relish the idea, the point is that I think it is unavoidable for many […]- House of Eratosthenes | 01/22/2012 @ 07:59 […] | Right Wing News | 01/22/2012 @ 09:44 […] | Washington Rebel | 01/22/2012 @ 09:49 […] behind that observation I made so many years ago, about Architects and Medicators, formerly Yin and Yang — two halves of humanity that actually should not be coming into contact with each other. […]- House of Eratosthenes | 09/05/2015 @ 08:19

Chronic kidney disease learn about kidney failure symptoms, tests, diagnosis and treatment options, including medication, dialysis and kidney transplant. Overview of chronic kidney disease (ckd), a progressive disease that can damage the kidneys kidney disease may get worse over time and lead to kidney failure. The economy of dialysis in indiapdf - download as pdf file (pdf), text file (txt) or read online. The economics of end-stage renal disease introduction according to the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) 2010, 10% of adults in the united states have chronic kidney disease (ckd. Chronic kidney disease (ckd) surveillance project socioeconomic: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and economic factors 4 scientific registry of transplant recipients online glossary: wwwustransplantorg/glossaryaspx. The nkf has divided chronic kidney disease into five stages to help those who have renal disease know when they are at end stage renal failure and need dialysis learn more about stage 3 of ckd. Chronic kidney disease (ckd) represents a major public health concern with a great economic burden in 2002, the national kidney foundation's kidney disease outcomes quality initiative (nkf kdoqi) introduced a conceptual model for the definition and classification of ckd ckd was classified. Chronic renal failure: now more commonly classified as chronic kidney disease and is listed as stages based on the patient's level of glomerular filtration rate (gfr) which is a measure of filtering capacity of the kidneys. Presentation recap: probiotics and kidney disease sep 01, 2011 by jennifer l the use of probiotics specifically in patients with chronic renal disease was discussed 1 selected species of bacteria have been developed with the intent veterinary economics follow us contact us news. State of the nation: chronic kidney disease in australia is an annual opportunity to present up to date kidney health australia state of the nation 2016 8 economic burden of chronic kidney disease hospitalisations. Examining international differences in health outcomes for end-stage renal disease the economics of end-stage renal disease care in canada: incentives and impact on an economic evaluation of hemodialyser reuse vs conventional single use hemodialysis for chronic hemodialysis. Learn about chronic kidney disease and the conditions or diseases that damage kidneys, leading to kidney disease. Many americans probably don't realize that the united states fares so poorly compared to other first world countries in chronic kidney disease given that we're one of the wealthiest countries in the world, i'm sure many people wonder. Been applied to chronic kidney disease (ckd), eg, chronic renal insufficiency, chronic renal disease, and chronic renal failure, the national kidney foundation kidney disease outcomes quality initiative (nkf kdoqi ) has defined the all-encompassing term, ckd. Goalreduce new cases of chronic kidney disease (ckd) and associated complications, disability, death, and economic costsoverviewckd and end-stage renal disease (esrd) are significant public health problems in the united states and a major source of suffering and poor quality of life for those. End stage renal disease in the northern territory by requirement for the degree of master of science (in health economics) by research menzies school of health research, northern territory university 22 risk factors of chronic renal diseases in aboriginal population. Chronic kidney disease, or chronic kidney failure, is a progressive loss of kidney function, sometimes over years, leading to permanent kidney failure. The aim of this investigation was to determine and compare current and projected expenditure associated with chronic kidney disease (ckd), renal replacement therapy (rrt to receive news and publication updates for international journal of nephrology obesity and the economics of. The economics of end stage renal disease tammy reed walden university nurs 6050: policy and advocacy for improving population health april 6, 2013. 10% of the population worldwide is affected by chronic kidney disease global facts: about kidney disease the economy will lose us$558 billion over the next decade due to effects on death and disability attributable to heart disease and kidney disease 1. The economics of renal failure and kidney disease in critically ill patients amay parikh, md, mba, ms a,,andrewshaw, mb, frca, fccmb keywords acute kidney injury acute tubular necrosis economics. 1 what is ckd chronic kidney disease (ckd) is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood as well as possible this damage can cause wastes to build up in the body and lead to other health problems, including cardiovascular disease (cvd), anemia, and bone disease. Management of hypertension in chronic kidney disease: between hypertension and chronic kidney disease (ckd) and discussed strategies to manage hypertension in health care and the economy in the future 4 furthermore, owing to the lack of. Geographical variation in chronic kidney disease (ckd) in late 2007 the australian institute of health and welfare established the national centre for monitoring chronic kidney disease social and economic burden for individuals with the disease. Objective: to assess the health-related quality of life (hrql) and economic burden of chronic kidney disease (ckd) related anemia in non-dialysis patients in the united states (us) via literature reviewmethods: medline, embase, proqolid, and cochrane library/renal group resources were searched. Chronic kidney disease (ckd) or chronic renal failure (crf), as it was historically termed is a term that encompasses all degrees of decreased renal function (medical and economic) in most other countries.

- A new study of a fossil from Burma reveals a tick grasping a dinosaur feather, providing our first evidence that ticks preyed on dinosaurs. - Scientists also found a new species of tick — Deinocroton draculi, or "Dracula's terrible tick" — that fed on dinosaur blood. - Unfortunately, the "Jurassic Park"-style extraction of dinosaur DNA from the ticks is still impossible. Mosquitoes weren't the only creatures to feed off the blood of dinosaurs and then to get trapped in amber. Blood-sucking ticks also feasted off dinosaurs 99 million years ago, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications that examines a Burmese amber fossil containing a trapped tick grasping a dinosaur feather. It's the first direct evidence we have of the parasites feeding on dinosaurs, according to the study. It's also the oldest evidence of ticks acting as parasites, feeding on other creatures. "Ticks are infamous blood-sucking, parasitic organisms, having a tremendous impact on the health of humans, livestock, pets, and even wildlife, but until now clear evidence of their role in deep time has been lacking," Enrique Peñalver, lead author of the study, said in a press release. Inside other chunks of Burmese amber, the researchers found the remains of new tick species that they believe fed off of dinosaurs, as two appeared they had been feeding from a nest of feathered dinosaurs. The new tick species is named Deinocroton draculi, or "Dracula's terrible tick" — one particularly bloated specimen was so swollen with blood that it was eight times the size of its non-engorged companions. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective), the Jurassic Park scenario where DNA is extracted from an ancient blood-sucker trapped in amber is no more possible with these ticks than it would be with mosquitoes. DNA molecules themselves degrade far too quickly for remains to still contain a legible genetic code (some researchers think our best chance of re-creating dinosaurs is to reverse engineer them using genetic editing tools). The blood inside the tick that died shortly after feasting on what was presumably a mid-Cretaceous — something like a velociraptor — had been damaged enough by other minerals that it was impossible to identify whatever had made up its last meal. But we now know that extinct species of the same sorts of parasites that cause us all kinds of problems today were up to the same thing back then. And whatever caused the final extinction of the dinosaurs, we know that ticks managed to thrive through the event.

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George Bonga was a 19th century fur trader of black and Native American heritage. He lived along the shores of Lake Superior, one of the Midwestern Great Lakes. Fluent in French, English, and Native American languages, Bonga served as an interpreter during Indian-U.S. negotiations and worked for the American Fur Company before establishing his own trading post. Bonga was born on August 20, 1802 near the present-day city of Duluth, Minnesota. His grandparents were Marie Jeanne and Jean Bonga, who as slaves lived at the prominent fur trading depot of Fort Michilimackinac in the northern Michigan territory. George’s father Pierre Bonga travelled to Minnesota as a fur trader and married Ogibwayquay of the Native American Ojibwe nation. Bonga was educated in Montreal, Canada and returned to Minnesota to carry on the family business along with his two brothers. In 1820, Bonga used his language fluency to serve as interpreter for Lewis Cass, Governor of Michigan Territory, at a treaty council held in Fond du Lac territory with the Ojibwe. In 1868, he again served as interpreter for Indian agent Joel Bean Bassett in negotiations with the Mississippi Band of Ojibwe at White Earth in Minnesota. And in 1837, he tracked suspected murderer Che-ga-wa-skung for six days and brought him to Fort Snelling for trial. With residences in Minnesota’s Lac Platte, Otter Tail, and Leech Lake, Bonga was quite prosperous and a lavish host, as recounted in the memoirs of Judge Charles Flandreau after an extended visit in 1858. It is believed that Bonga was the first African American born in Minnesota, although he often referred to himself as one of the first white men in the region. Bonga married twice, first to Nahgahnashequay then to Baybahmausheak Ashwewin, both from the Ojibwe nation. He had five children: Peter, William, Jack, Susan, and George.

Sri Lanka’s Power Ministry and the Canadian Commercial Corporation, the Crown Corporation of the government of Canada on Tuesday signed a memorandum of cooperation for the joint development of a floating solar photovoltaic power project to be located on the Maduru Oya reservoir. Construction work of Sri Lanka’s first floating solar power plant is expected to be completed by November this year which will add 100 MW of power to the national grid. This will also be the first project that uses Battery Storage technology to store power during the daytime. In 2017, the Cabinet granted approval in principle for the establishment of floating solar power energy plants in the reservoirs of the Mahaweli economic zones, as a step towards focussing on renewable energy sources for the purpose of reducing thermal energy power generation. Accordingly, a proposal to call for international competitive bidding for the implementation of a solar power energy plant of 100MW, covering less than 4 percent of the entire surface area of the Maduru Oya reservoir, which is about 500 acres in extent, as the first step, was approved by the Cabin.

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You remember it well – a backpack filled with half-eaten granola bars and lost permission slips, projects and assignments never turned in, the familiar frantic yell of “Have you seen my (fill in the blank)?!.” Your child’s disorganization affects nearly every aspect of their lives and by extension your life. For many parents of Complex Learners, back to school means back to chaos. Disorganization can be more than just an eyesore. It can be a cause of anxiety and stress in both you and your child’s life. When children already struggle academically, as many Complex Learners do, organizational struggles just make it that much worse. These struggles can make your child feel like they’re set up to fail before they even begin. Disorganization is common for many Complex Learners but there are ways you can help. So, as you’re preparing your child to head back to school, make organization a goal this year! Read on for ways you can help your child get set up for success this school year! For many parents, it can be confusing to see your child able to remember to put things away one day and then struggle to find anything the next. Or work so hard on a paper or project to then forget to hand it in. But for many students with multiple learning differences, trouble staying organized isn’t a matter of effort or laziness – it comes down to executive function challenges. Children with complex learning needs often struggle with executive function. While you may be able to organize, prioritize, and attend to the task at hand, Complex Learners really struggle with these issues. Organization is something that doesn’t come naturally to Complex Learners, no matter how badly they (and you!) wish otherwise. To help your child with organization, you have to understand what they are working against. Trouble with executive function means time management issues, struggling to start a task or grasping the steps needed to complete it, poor listening skills, and poor working memory. When implementing a new organizational system for the school year, it’s important to keep all of this in mind as you communicate with your child and prepare a plan. Before you inundate your child with planners and calendars and visual timers, it’s important to have a conversation with them. Talk with your child about their goals for the upcoming school year and how staying organized can help them achieve those goals! Did they hate how it felt last year when they forgot their homework even though they worked so hard on it? Do they want to keep their desk clean all year long so they can find their study guides before the big test so they feel less anxious? It’s important to have your child understand what staying organized means, why/how they struggle with it, and why it’s important to have a system in place to help them. The more buy-in and understanding you have from your child the less resistance you’ll meet as you try to help them implement and stick with their plan. It’s equally important to set up strong communication with your child’s teacher and classroom team. They are just as determined to have your child have a successful school year as you are – work with them! At the beginning of the year, connect with your child’s teachers around your child’s organizational struggles and their goals for the year. Set up a clear communication plan for the year and talk about how to help your child stay organized. Your classroom team can work with you to develop a plan for both in school and at home. This could mean suggesting strategies to try at home like utilizing a “Get Ready, Do, Done” list or scheduling a weekly locker/desk clean-up for your child, or even providing your child with extra personal reminders to write down the assignments throughout the day. Now that you’ve put in the leg work when it comes to organization for the school year, it’s time to get ready to put it into action. First, involve your child in the process. Have them work with you to develop an organizational system – often they have a great understanding of what will and won’t work for them! Another way to help your child feel more invested in their organizational strategies is to have them pick out their own supplies. As you color code each notebook and folder to a specific subject (i.e. red for math, blue for social studies, etc.), have your child pick out a color for each subject along with an agenda for school and a calendar for home. Next, with your child, designate a specific space for schoolwork at home, free of distractions and stocked with all the supplies they’ll need. At this designated space, assign a home for every item using labels and teach your child the mantra to put things away not just down. As the school year begins, establish a schedule with your child to keep them on task and organized when they come home. First, they’ll have a snack. Then they’ll go through their folder with a parent to go over any documents sent home in their “For Home” folder. Next, they’ll review their assignments for the night and make a schedule of their work. Once their homework for a subject is complete, they immediately put it in their subject’s folder and back in their backpack. Once they’re done with homework due tomorrow, have them review their calendar for the week to make sure they’re on top of any upcoming tests and projects. Additionally, as part of their bedtime routine, have your child check that their backpack is fully ready for the next day – this can help avoid any morning-of panic! It can be helpful to write down these steps on a whiteboard or have them laminated so your child can check off each step as they go through them. Establish routines that help you and your child stay organized like every Sunday morning as a family you review the calendar for the upcoming week. This can help your child understand what their schedule will look like and how that affects their routine. Will they not have any time on Tuesday to prepare for their test on Thursday because of hockey practice? Have them make a note in their agenda that they have to get their studying done on Monday and Wednesday instead. Will they have to remember to pack their study supplies on Monday since they’ll be going to Grandma’s house? Have them write a to-do list with everything they’ll need to complete their work. For at least the beginning, you may have to supervise your child to make sure they are sticking with their organizational plan, schedule, and goals. While it’s important to check in with them, be sure you’re just supervising and not actually doing the work for them. As they look to you for guidance, be sure to lead by example in your own life and share with your child what you do to stay organized. It takes consistency and commitment to start and stay organized all year long. Take it one week at a time and don’t be discouraged when there are bumps along the way – and there will be bumps! It’s up to you to keep your child staying positive and determined to try again. Don’t be afraid to utilize rewards to motivate your child to stick with it and remember to praise them any chance you get! Staying organized might not always be easy but it’s always worth it! Share your ideas in the comments below!

“Jeopardy!” champion Ken Jennings says Alex Trebek should have been the one nominated for a Grammy. Jennings was nominated for his part co-narrating Trebek’s memoir, “Alex Trebek — The Answer Is…,” although the book was written and partially narrated by Trebek himself. Jennings seemed just as confused as everyone else on the news. “Wait, what??” Jennings tweeted alongside a screenshot of the nominations for Best Spoken Word Album. I kind of agree with Jennings here. I’m assuming that the Grammys just decided to use Jennings as the future recipient since Trebek has now passed, but they could have honored him with a post mortem award. Maybe the board has no intention of him winning, although the only book I can see coming close is “Charlotte’s Web” narrated by Streep. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see if anything comes of this.

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Children who bully act aggressively toward others. The aggressive acts can be physical, sexual, or verbal. Those targeted are called victims. Physical bullies may hit, pinch, kick, shove, bite, or pull a victim’s hair. Verbal bullies may insult, start or spread rumors, tease, and make threats. Sexual bullies may make sexual comments or threaten unwanted sexual acts. The goal is to humiliate the victim. Sexual bullying may also include unwanted touch, such as snapping a bra strap. Cyberbullies use the Internet, cell phones, or other devices to send or post text or pictures meant to hurt or embarrass another person. Often the text or pictures reach hundreds of people. How can adults tell the difference between horseplay and bullying? It helps to look at the actions from the victim's point of view. Does the victim consider the bullying to be fun? Or is the victim distressed or in physical or emotional pain? Children and teens who bully do so for many reasons. They may: Bullies simply do not care that what they are doing or saying is hurtful to the victim. Many children who bully have parents who verbally or physically abuse them. Some children who bully have parents who let them to do anything they want. When parents give in to their child's demands, they show their child that bullying works. Males are more likely to be physical bullies and females more likely to be verbal bullies. Bullies are likely to be poor students. They are also more likely to smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol. Bullies are typically not loners and misfits. They are usually popular and often get others to go along with them. Here are some ways to prevent or stop bullying: It is important for your child to see that the adults around them (particularly parents) are following the same rules. You cannot teach children to stop bullying if they are being abused or scared by adults. If your child continues to bully others, get help for him or her as soon as possible. Treatment works better if it is started early in life. Individual, family, or group therapy may help. Your child can learn new ways of behaving toward others, and better ways of thinking about goals. Sometimes medicine may be prescribed to help decrease aggressiveness and irritability. Without help, bullying can lead to serious school, social, emotional, and even legal problems. Ask your child's teacher, principal, school counselor, or healthcare provider for a referral.

How tall is Mount Kilimanjaro? Kilimanjaro is an extremely tall mountain, standing 5,895 meters or 19.341 feet high. Based on its height, the mountain is considered to be in the “extreme” altitude category, which ranges from 18,000 to 25,999 feet. Above 26,000 feet is the “ultra” category, which includes mountains like Everest and K2. From 13,000 to 17,999 feet is the “very high” category and that includes mountains such as Pikes Peak in Colorado and Mount Blanc in France. What makes Kilimanjaro unique? Kilimanjaro is the highest freestanding mountain in the world. That means that Kilimanjaro is not part of a mountain range. She stands entirely on her own in Tanzania, located in East Africa. The highest mountains in the world, Mount Everest and K2, are part of the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges in Nepal and Pakistan, respectively. Mount Kilimanjaro is a stratovolcano, and was born millions of years ago from volcanic eruptions. There are three volcanic cones – Mawenzi, Shira, and Kibo. Kibo is the highest peak. The last major eruption was 360,000 years ago. However, Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano, and she could erupt again. Kilimanjaro has legendary ice fields near the top. There were 16 named glaciers but currently there are 12 and all of them are retreating. The glaciers are believed to have been formed in 9700 BC, or about 12,000 years ago. The existence of glaciers here is counter intuitive given that the mountain itself sits very close to the equator, where the sun is strong. Geologists estimate that there have been at least eight ice ages during this time that have allowed the glaciers to grow. What does Kilimanjaro mean? There are a lot of theories as to the origin of the name Kilimanjaro. Swahili is the dominant language of Tanzania. Kilima means “small hill” and Njaro means “greatness”, so “great, small hill.” The use of the world hill here could be intentionally sarcastic. Another possibility is that Kilima is a corruption of the Swahili word for “mountain,” which is Mlima. Njaro also means “caravan” in Kichagga, the language of the Chagga people. Kilimanjaro was a classic caravan route for traders and explorers. Why do people climb Kilimanjaro? Kilimanjaro is a very popular tourist destination because the mountain, although very high, can be climbed with no technical mountaineering skills or equipment and does not require more than average physical fitness. The chance to climb one of the seven summits – the highest peaks on seven continents – is an alluring achievement for those seeking adventurous vacations. Additionally, climbs are fully supported with local guides and porters. That means that one does not need to plan the logistics for their trip or haul tents and food. Guides lead the way. All equipment is carried by porters. Meals are prepared for tourists, who can relax in a dining tent equipped with a table, chairs and lantern. It is one of the most comfortable expeditions that one can be partake in. But in climbing Kilimanjaro, tourists are giving much needed jobs and supporting the local community. How do you climb Kilimanjaro? It is required that tourists climb Kilimanjaro with a licensed local guide. There are thousands of guides and hundreds of Kilimanjaro outfitters that service the mountain. An internet search will yield what seems like an unlimited number of options. However one needs to be careful when booking a trip. The vast majority of operators are lacking in professionalism, competence and service. Be sure to research the companies diligently to form an educated opinion before making a decision. Climbing Kilimanjaro can be dangerous. About 10 tourists die every year. Most as a result of altitude sickness. The best Kilimanjaro companies are focused on safety, first and foremost. Their guides will have the proper training and equipment to monitor the health of their clients. Look for guides that are Wilderness First Responders (WFR) and companies that carry emergency oxygen, portable stretchers and pulse oximeters. Additionally, the best operators will: have a long, established history of leading climbs; use quality, brand name equipment that is appropriate for the mountain; serve fresh, delicious meals; lead climbs on routes that are better suited for acclimatization; are members of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP), an independent organization that monitors the treatment of porters; practice Leave No Trace (LNT) ethics; be recognized as a solid operator by its past customers, the public as a whole, and its peers. About Ultimate Kilimanjaro With nearly a decade of experience, Ultimate Kilimanjaro has a proven expertise on Mount Kilimanjaro. We lead over 150 climbs per year, with more than 1,000 adventurers climbing with us annually. Literally thousands of climbers have stood on the top of Kilimanjaro with us. Our clients have included celebrities, film makers, senators, ambassadors, authors and journalists. Our expert guides were hand selected to work for us. We have the best local guides who have received extensive training in first aid and mountain rescue. With unrivaled experience and competence, they are among the most talented and respected professionals in the industry. Our guides have over 150 years of combined experience and 3,000 successful summits. Ultimate Kilimanjaro is focused on safety, understanding that our top priority is to keep you out of harm’s way. Our guides perform regular health checks on all climbers, and they are prepared to prevent, detect and treat altitude sickness. We include rescue oxygen on every climb and have evacuation plans in place in case of emergencies. We only use high quality camping equipment to keep climbers as comfortable as possible while outdoors. Our Mountain Hardwear tents are warm, waterproof, and roomy – and perfectly suited for the rigors of Kilimanjaro. We provide thick foam sleeping pads for all clients. Mountain Hardwear Lamina sleeping bags, rated to -30F, are available for rental. All food and drink is provided on the mountain. Our mountain chefs prepare delicious meals with fresh, local ingredients. These meals are nutritious and calorie dense, specifically designed to sustain the energy of climbers. An ample amount of clean water is provided so climbers stay well hydrated throughout the trek. We also cater to all speciary dietary requirements. Ultimate Kilimanjaro specializes on Kilimanjaro’s best routes. With many routes to choose from, we avoid trails that are very crowded, less scenic, and have poor acclimatization profiles. We operate primarily on routes that offer a combination of high success rates, scenic beauty and foot traffic. This ensures our clients have the best chance of reaching the summit and have a good time doing it. We take porter welfare very seriously and do our best to ensure our staff is treated well. As a partner company of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP), we comply with all established guidelines on porter wages and welfare. We supply our porters with the proper food and shelter, and restrict porter loads to reasonable weight limits. We are a member of Leave No Trace, an organization dedicated to enjoying the outdoors responsibly. Our guides and porters practice Leave No Trace ethics on the mountain so that everyone can enjoy a clean, litter free environment on one of Africa’s most majestic landscapes. With Ultimate Kilimanjaro, you get high quality service without the inflated cost. Our goal is to work with you to create the ideal itinerary based on your needs, abilities and desires. We can help you plan every aspect of your climb, providing everything you need for a successful summit and enjoyable experience. Won’t you join us on the roof of Africa?

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