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Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have gained much attention thanks to relatively high output power generation by scavenging various resources such as wind, sound, vibrations, and any physical movement existing in our living environment. In particular, vibration and noise are persistent resources where we can harvest energy. For these resources, most of energy harvesting methods reported to date utilize piezoelectric ceramic materials and harmonic oscillation at the resonant frequency. However, the resonance frequency required for energy harvesting is considerably higher than the level existing in typical factory environment or living environment. Besides, output power level is not sufficient for providing power to electronic devices.
To overcome this limitation in this work, we develop tribeoelectric energy harvesting device that can harvest noise and vibration existing in factory or living environment by designing hybrid device exploiting both piezoelectric and triboelectric generation schemes in a single device structure. Using this approach, the greatly enhanced output power is achieved by dual power generation of hybrid device structure. In the PENG part, electrospun poly (vinylidenefluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) P(VDF-TrFE) nanofiber was sandwiched between Al electrodes as a vibrating membrane. In the TENG part, on the other hand, imprinted micro-pyramid pattern surface was contacted with the PENG's Al electrode. Thanks to coupling effect between triboelectric charge and piezoelectric charge, greatly enhanced output power was generated, comparable to that of TENG. Under the sound wave of 90 dB at 100 Hz, typical value that exist in factory environment, the integrated output power density of hybrid device exceeded ~3 mW/cm2. The approach introduced here can provide a route to harvest low frequency vibration and sound energy harvesting.
Acknowledgement: This subject is supported by Korea Ministry of Environment(MOE) as Advanced Technology Program for Environmental Industry Program.


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Since most of the courses B.Com, BFM, BAF, BBI etc. are three year programmes, we suggest students pursuing such courses, to start their preparations for the GMAT from the second year.
Engineering students are in a different situation. Their course lasts for four years and by the third year most core subjects are covered. Hence, engineering students are recommended to start preparing for the GMAT from the third year of their engineering.
The market is littered with a lot of study material. But you need to make an informed decision and take a call based on what kind of study material suits your style of prep the most.
· GMAC GMAT Official Guide Bundle
· Manhattan Prep Complete GMAT Strategy Guide Set
· Kaplan GMAT Prep Plus
· GMAT Critical Reasoning Bible
· Ace the GMAT by Brandon Royal
· The GMAT Roadmap
are some recommended guides.
We at Studysid want to make sure you are well informed and fully equipped to give the GMAT, here are some more blogs to help you along the way.
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Before making a decision on how to organise your preparation take note of how much time you have on your hands and how many hours a day you can devote to preparation.
The most efficient way to crack tough exams like GMAT, is to prepare a study plan and strictly adhere to it. Now how is one to make a study plan?
The GMAT exam has four sections, divide your study time in such a way that each day you cover all the four parts. We strongly recommend you all to spend at least 8 hours on a daily basis.
Give weaker sections specialised attention during your preparation, but also do not steal any attention from the sections you feel strong with.
Set time based quantified objectives to control your activity, and make sure these objectives are realistic!
We also bring you a sample study plan so that you can make changes accordingly and then hit the bullseye.
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Following is the list of top coaching classes in Mumbai:
· Jamboree Education Pvt Ltd
· Inspirus
· Mitul Gada Associates
· Geebee Education
· IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
Average coaching class fees for GMAT preparation in Mumbai varies from 30,000 to 50,000 INR.
Following is the list of top coaching classes in Pune:
· Achievers Point Pune
· Jamboree Education Pvt Ltd
· IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd
· Western Academy
· PTS Education
· Global Education Consultancy Services
Average coaching class fees for GMAT preparation in Mumbai varies from 30,000 to 40,000 INR. An additional cost will be charged by various classes/Counselors for Counseling & University applications. This cost varies between Rs 20,000 to Rs 75,000 additionally.
Numerous online courses, communities, websites and platforms are available for GMAT preparation. Just like the commonly available modules via internet are provided by them. Although they do come with a lot of disadvantages, namely, lack of personal attention, and inability for redressal of queries.
Self-study is a formidable option for a student. If you are really dedicated and can discipline yourself, then there are thousands of tutors and courses are available online to help you prepare. This option, is obviously a very convenient and cheap one but will require a whole lot of research to gather the best study material available & the determination to follow a Study pattern. However if you find yourself to be distracted by every Instagram comment & notification on your phone then we would advise you to join a class not only for the focus but also for the ability to learn time management techniques for these time based competitive exams.
In many cases it is also seen that the institutes teach the same questions in the same pattern to all the batches. Internet guided self study can expose you to a broader gamut of questions and conceptual explanations.
Last minute preparations plays a vital role as the next day is the day of the exam day and how much relaxed you are before the judgment day is important. Some last-minute tips to help you are :
· Don't overload yourself with anything before the exam day.
· Don't try to revise each and everything and only focus on the important points.
· Complete your revision early.
· Have a light dinner and take a proper sleep to wake up fresh the next day.
Do not let overconfidence get the better of you. Often on the date of the examination , well-prepared students are seen to commit silly mistakes which result in them being disappointed with their results. Whereas those students who are cautious yet confident, are seen to be more successful.
Here are some Do's and Don'ts for GMAT
Do's -
· Wake up early, have a light and good breakfast.
· Plan your route accordingly and reach the exam center half an hour before your reporting time to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.
· Don't forget to keep all the required documents with you such as admit card and photo id (Passport is recommended).
· Be optimistic and solve the questions with calmness.
· On the exam day, a scratchpad is provided for rough work or solving English comprehension problems. Put it to use instead of solving problems in your head.
· During the exam, use the given breaks properly by having some light refreshments and a good amount of water.
Don'ts -
· No electronic device is permitted at the exam center so don't keep anything with you other than the asked documents.
· Don't study anything which is new topic or new concept on the exam day.
· Don't let any specific questions make you go out of your track as you can cover it up with other questions and scoring sections.
|Business School
|Average GMAT percentile
|Stanford University
|Harvard University
|University of Pennsylvania
|Yale University
|University of Chicago
|Columbia University
|Massachusetts Institute of Technology
|University of Virginia
|University of Michigan
|New York University
The most known alternative of GMAT exam is GRE exam. The reason the GRE exam is an alternative of the GMAT is that it offers admissions in foreign schools for a wide variety of courses as compared to GMAT exam which offers admissions for MBA program.
Executive Assessment Test which aid applications to Executive MBA programs.
IE Global Admission Test, IESE exam are some other options to look out for if you aren't looking to give the Gmat specifically.
A well rounded profile is essential to apply to any of the top schools.
Various aspects of a well rounded profile.
· Exceptional academic performance is the very step to building a good profile.
· Work experience- Schools like to see what work experience you have and what value you have added at organisations in the past. Make sure you are proactive at your workplace and solve tangible problems.
· Contribute towards the community to help others by social activities such as teaching in backward areas, and volunteering for NGOs etc.
· Get a command on at least one new language (other than your mother tongue and English). If possible language spoken in that particular country where your university is located.
· Extra curricular activities, exceptional achievements in this area are a game changer! Try being a part of some clubs such as Entrepreneurship clubs, or consultancy clubs. It will associate you with great leadership skills.
|S. No.
|MBA Colleges/B-Schools
|Stanford Business School, US
|Harvard Graduate School of Business, US
|The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
|London Business School, UK
|MIT Sloan School of Management, US
|INSEAD Paris
|HEC Paris
|University of Chicago Booth School of Business, US
|IE Business School, Spain
|Columbia Business School, US
A well rounded profile is essential to apply to any of the top schools.
Since education overseas is costly, scholarships can help students pay for tuition. Students with high GMAT scores are open to receiving scholarships from a lot of private and public organisations . Though GMAT score is not enough to earn this scholarship in itself, it is one of the most crucial factors in a well rounded profile. Usually these B-schools or the organizations provide scholarships on the basis of various parameters such as-
· Exceptional academic performance is the very step to building a good profile.
· Work experience- Schools like to see what work experience you have and what value you have added at organisations in the past. Make sure you are proactive at your workplace and solve tangible problems.
· Contribute towards the community to help others by social activities such as teaching in backward areas, and volunteering for NGOs etc.
· Get a command on at least one new language (other than your mother tongue and English). If possible language spoken in that particular country where your university is located.
· Extra curricular activities, exceptional achievements in this area are a game changer! Try being a part of some clubs such as Entrepreneurship clubs, or consultancy clubs. It will associate you with great leadership skills.
About average score at the applied university holds a good chance of getting the scholarships. There is no specified score or criteria by any of the B-school for providing scholarships.
Placements vary from university to university. Lucrative jobs like Financial Analysts, Management Consultants are offered to the business graduates after their completion. Average annual package offered after MBA from a top global business school ranges from US$ 100,000 to US$ 150,000. So obviously it is an ocean of opportunities with handsome salary packages. And still if you want to add more to your skill sets than you can take various courses as per your interest.
Case Study 1- Here is a case study of a 790 GMAT scorer who completed his bachelor's degree in engineering-
"I have completed my computer engineering degree and an MBA from India and have close to 5 years of experience in software development (pre-MBA) and consulting (post-MBA). I had taken coaching for CAT during the final year of my engineering studies.
Even though I did not end up scoring too well on CAT (around 89th percentile) that year due to lack of self-preparation, it set up a good foundation for me to take it up again later. That is exactly what I did – after getting a couple of years of IT experience under my belt, I decided to have a go at it again.
This time I did not take up coaching but instead used the notes and preparation material from my earlier experience to study on my own. I also signed up for the mock CAT test series which helped me immensely in terms of identifying my weak areas and developing a test-taking strategy. The result was that this time I was able to crack the exam with a 99+ percentile.
Given this background, I was confident that cracking the GMAT would not be a major challenge. It is a well-known fact that CAT is a much more difficult exam than GMAT, both in terms of content and time constraints. Hence, taking up coaching for GMAT never crossed my mind.
My 2-month GMAT study plan
The first thing I did was to take one of the official GMAT mock tests to get a sense of what I was dealing with. I got a score of 760 which further boosted my confidence. I decided to give myself two months to go through the official guide and develop a concrete strategy to ensure that this score was not a one-off event.
I spent roughly one week on each topic in the official guide and get a fair idea of the type of questions asked, though I have to admit that I ended up doing most of the studying on weekends due to my hectic work schedule on weekdays.
Also, I had identified that data sufficiency was one of my weak areas and so I spent relatively more time on that area.
After covering each topic in the guide (other than IR and AWA), I decided that it was time to take the second mock test. I scored a 770 on that one, which gave me the confidence that I can consistently score high.
However, I did notice that I was finding it hard to maintain my focus throughout the duration of the exam. I figured that I had no major issues with the content at this point and just needed to practice sitting through the 3.5 hours without letting my mind go astray.
So I decided to take another official mock test (this one was not free) to train my mind a day before the exam. I am aware that it is generally advised not to strain yourself too much so close to the exam, but I felt that it was important for me to get absolutely comfortable with the format of the exam. I scored a 770 on this one as well.
I took a mock test around the same time of the day as the actual test to keep my focus laser-sharp. After the test, I relaxed for the rest of the day and made sure that I got a good night's sleep before the big day.
When I saw that I had scored a 790, I was ecstatic. It felt great knowing that my strategy had fallen into place very well and that my performance had peaked at the perfect time.
Case Study 2- When I started college I heard that quite a few of my seniors were studying for or pursuing an MBA.
Frankly at that point I did not understand why people pursued an MBA or its relevance but as I interacted with seniors and asked them about their decision to go for an MBA I realized that why an MBA is important for the career path that I hope to take up.
I decided to take the GMAT by the end of my second i.e. pre-final year in college as it is valid for 5 years and gives me the option of applying to programs now as well as after working for a couple of years.
I started reading up about the GMAT and from the very beginning I decided that I want to score 750+. I talked to some of my seniors who had given the GMAT and one of them who had scored a 770 particularly inspired me and helped me out.
I started my preparation from the last week of January 2016 with the aim to give the GMAT by March-end as I would have to start preparing for my semester exams from April and wouldn't get time then but due to certain circumstances (college events, issue with my passport) I was unable to do so.
I prepared from the end of January till the end of March and gave 2 GMATPrep mocks in between scoring a 680 & 730 respectively. Not so good scores given my target, nevertheless after this I had to take a break from GMAT as I started preparing for my semester exams.
My semester exams ended on 19th May and from the very next day I resumed my preparation for the GMAT. After preparing continuously for around 10 days I gave another GMATPrep mock scoring a 760.
Now I was very happy as you would guess but somewhere I was not convinced as I felt that my accuracy was not up to the mark. I continued my preparation and gave 3 mocks on the way scoring 760, 760, and 770 respectively; the last one coming a day before my actual GMAT. Here's how I designed my study plan.
My GMAT Study Plan
a) Understanding the GMAT exam format and pattern
When I started my prep the first thing I did was understand the basic structure of the GMAT; the sections, the duration, the number of questions, the scoring mechanism, and so on. I would suggest that you do the same as it provides you a perspective as to what you are dealing with exactly.
b) Attacking GMAT Quant first
After this I started working on my basic Quant concepts. For an initial overview I would suggest that you go through the explanations of different topics that are given in the Official Guide. After this you can switch to a more extensive guide such as Kaplan or a Manhattan; however, this is not necessary, you could scout various GMAT forums for notes, which are generally condensed versions of the rules given in these guides.
c) Using the Official Guide to set the foundation
After I was done with the concepts I solved the Official Guides under time constraints. I checked my answers and reviewed my mistakes. I had the main Official Guide and the Verbal Official Guide; now that I think about it, investing in the Quant Official Guide might have been a good idea and would probably have helped me get a Q50 (the score I had expected in Quant) on the actual GMAT.
d) Moving on to the Verbal section
Now I started working on the Verbal section. I started my preparation by thoroughly going through the Manhattan Guides. At this point I would like to say that though the Manhattan Guides are good and provide you with a lot of relevant information (especially in the case of CR & RC); they should only be done if you have the time and are willing to put in the effort required to go through them and understand them.
e) Taking the first practice test
After completing the Manhattan Guides, which took me about 45 days, I started practicing from the OGs. I solved the questions, checked my answers, and reviewed my mistakes.
The next thing I did was give a GMATPrep mock test; I scored a 680 (this was during the last days of February) on that and was not really happy as I wanted a 700+ but I did not get disheartened and analyzed my weak spots.
f) Online GMAT prep material
At this time I came across this offer from E-GMAT that granted me access some 300-400 questions from their Verbal question bank for 20-25 days.
After giving my 1st mock I realize that I need to improve my Verbal score and so I made full use of this opportunity, solving over 200 verbal questions in sets of 41 questions at a time under timed conditions.
g) Time for another round of testing
Practicing these questions and reviewing my mistakes really helped me as I scored a 730 in the next GMATPrep mock that I gave, which was almost a month after my previous one.
My Quant score also improved although I had not really practiced quant during this period and I attribute the same to better time management on my part.
h) Dealing with personal issues
With the beginning of April my preparation slowed down a bit as I had to deal with some issues; namely my Passport, my internals, and my habit of procrastinating things.
I just did a few questions from the resources that I had downloaded from the internet and acquired from my seniors, including a set of PDFs titled '700-800 Level Questions'.
Now I got a soft-copy of these from a senior but I believe that you can find them on GMAT Club and other GMAT Forums. Also be sure to download the answer key when you download the PDF files.
i) College exams vs GMAT prep
It was in mid-April that my GMAT Preparation really took a hit and ultimately stopped as my semester exams were approaching and I had to prepare for the same.
After my semester exams got over (the date was 19th May) I resumed my GMAT Preparation. By the way, my performance in my semester exams had been sub-par so I was a bit disappointed with myself.
j) Back yet again to the OG
The first thing I did after I resumed my preparation, was that I solved the Official Guides once again. I was satisfied with my performance on the Verbal section as I was answering questions with over 90% accuracy.
However, I was not quite satisfied with my performance on the Quant section as although I was managing a 90% accuracy in the PS questions, my accuracy in the DS questions was a little over 85%.
k) Getting closer to the target score
I gave a GMATPrep mock after this and scored a 760. I was happy but not convinced as I had barely managed a 75% accuracy on the Quant section and an 80% accuracy on the Verbal section.
I started looking for resources that could help me out with SC as that was the topic I was having issues with. I found a couple of notes (in PDF format) on GMAT Club and downloaded them. These notes helped me understand the nitty-gritty of grammar and clarified the doubts that I had.
For Quant I did some questions that I found on the Internet. I also practiced IR at this time, solving the questions given in the OGs and the GMATPrep software.
For AWA all I did was read up some sample AWA essays on the internet and practice writing them on my own.
l) Analyzing mistakes to improve the accuracy
I gave my next mock almost a week after my previous one and again scored a 760 but this time my accuracy had improved even though my score hadn't and that baffled me but I did not think much about it and kept on with my preparation.
I went through my mistakes and selectively practiced some topics that I felt I was weak at such as geometry.
m) More GMAT practice exams
2-3 days after this, I ordered the GMATPrep Exam Pack 1 for $50 (for 2 mocks). It was costly but I had no other viable option. I gave a mock from the newly bought exam pack and again scored a 760. Now at this point I was truly baffled because I only answered 2 questions incorrectly on the Verbal section and yet managed only a V44 while 3 incorrect answers on the Quant section meant that I got a Q50, which I felt was a fair score. I also felt that the questions on the quant section were easier than the ones on the other mocks but did not pay much attention to it; though now I wish I had as the quant questions on the actual GMAT were tougher than the ones I had encountered on the GMATPrep mocks and they rattled me to the core when I was giving the actual GMAT. n) Saving the best practice test for the last I had purposely saved a GMATPrep mock that I gave on the day before my actual GMAT. I scored a 770 on this mock and was quite happy, though I still felt that the Quant was easy on this mock as well and that my Verbal score had capped at V44. I devoted the remainder of my time to review my scores and as many mistakes as possible from my previous mocks. I felt confident that I would probably manage a 750-760 (though I hoped for a 790) on the actual GMAT along with an IR score of 6+ (though I hoped for an 8 as I had scored consecutive 8s in my last 3 mocks) and a 4.5 – 5.5 (though I hoped for a 6) on the AWA. In spite of all this, I still felt some nervousness & uneasiness, which I would continue to feel till I finally had the Unofficial Report, with a 780 printed on it, in my hands.
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· Around 2 to 2.5 lakhs appear in GMAT exam each year.
· According to a study, only 21% of the applicants prepare for more than 100 hours to give their best in the exam.
· Nearly 65% of applicants apply for MBA, 30% for other master's degree and 5% for doctorate degree via GMAT exam.
· Only 7% of students score more than 700 marks after preparing for more than 100 hours.
· Globally, the median score in GMAT was 550 marks in the year 2014.
Not only resources and teaching platforms are available on the internet. Hundreds and thousands of communities are also available for the GMAT aspirants. On these communities, students discuss their problems and help each other. Facebook has communities like QS-Leap, GMAT Club, Manhattan prep GMAT whereas popular YouTube Channels for GMAT preparations include Byjus, OfficialGMAT, Rav Singh CetKing and many more. Other than this highly visited websites such as Beat the GMAT, Veritas Prep, Jagranjosh, Kaplan etc. are there.
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AMEC Foster Wheeler Kamtech, Inc.v.Jimmy Chandler
from Escambia Circuit Court (CV-16-900090)
November 16, 2015, Jimmy Chandler was employed as a welder by
AMEC Foster Wheeler Kamtech, Inc. ("AMEC").
Chandler felt a pain in his back upon lifting a pipe.
Chandler reported the accident to his foreman, who suggested
that he "walk it off." The next day, Chandler
reported to his foreman that he was still suffering back
pain, and the foreman sent Chandler to "safety,"
where he completed forms and was given "bio-freeze"
and a patch, which, Chandler said, did not alleviate his
pain. A few days after the accident, AMEC sent Chandler to a
local physician, Dr. Mark Roberts, who ultimately referred
Chandler to Dr. James West, an orthopedic surgeon
specializing in spinal injury.
West first evaluated Chandler on January 5, 2016. According
to Dr. West, Chandler suffered from degenerative changes in
his spine and had a "small protrusion" at the C6-7
vertebrae, a protrusion at the T7-8 vertebrae, and a
protrusion at the L4-5 vertebrae. Dr. West believed that
Chandler was suffering from chronic thoracolumbar strain and
prescribed some medication and physical therapy. Dr. West
restricted Chandler from lifting over 10 pounds and ordered
that he avoid sweeping. After physical therapy was
unsuccessful in improving Chandler's condition, Dr. West
prescribed an epidural injection, which was administered on
February 25, 2016. Dr. West prescribed a second epidural
injection for Chandler on March 31, 2016. Chandler then
missed three appointments, and, as a result, Dr. West placed
Chandler at maximum medical improvement ("MMI") on
June 14, 2016.
compliance with Dr. West's restrictions, AMEC placed
Chandler on light duty in January 2016. However, Chandler
suffered continuing pain that was exacerbated by his drive to
work. He left AMEC's employ on January 11, 2016. At that
time, AMEC was not paying Chandler any temporary workers'
compensation benefits.
testified that he had missed the appointments with Dr. West
because he lacked transportation. He returned to Dr. West in
August 2016, at which time he received another epidural
injection. According to Dr. West, Chandler received further
epidural injections in September 2016, January 2017, March
2017, and on February 2, 2018. Dr. West opined that Chandler
had "markedly improved" after June 2016 and that
Chandler would, as of the date of Dr. West's deposition
in May 2018, "need [to seek] additional treatment ...
once or twice a year ... for an epidural or injections."
worked for other employers between the conclusion of his
employment with AMEC in January 2016 and the time of trial in
July 2018. Chandler worked for TEI Construction Services,
Inc. ("TEI"), at three different locations, during
2016 and 2017. He worked for TEI in Georgia for a total of
three weeks in April and May 2016. Chandler worked for TEI in
Louisiana for four weeks in July and August 2016, for TEI in
South Carolina for five weeks during February, March, and
April 2017, and again for TEI in Georgia for three weeks in
April and May 2017. According to Chandler, however, he
supervised other welders and inspected their welds but did
not perform any welding himself during his employment with
TEI at any location. In April and May 2018, Chandler worked
for "PPM" in Nebraska, where, he said, he primarily
supervised other welders, did "prefab work," and
"lined everything out"; Chandler testified that a
friend had gotten him that position. Chandler also worked for
R&J Construction ("R&J") "off and on
to try and keep my bills paid," where, he said, he
supervised others and did "a little bit of mechanic work
now and then." Chandler explained that R&J was owned
by a lifelong friend, who, Chandler said, employed him
whenever that friend could "afford to keep me on."
Chandler testified that, with the assistance of his nephew,
he had performed bulldozer work with his own bulldozer in
July 2018.
testified that his back pain prevented him from performing
the tasks required for his previous position of precision or
specialty welder. He explained that specialty welders often
have to work in unusual positions in order to perform the
welds required by their jobs. Chandler testified that he
could not bend into the awkward positions often required,
and, he said, he had begun to shake when in pain, which, he
said, negatively impacted his ability to hold and operate his
equipment and to properly weld. According to Chandler, he had
historically worked as a welder on "shutdowns,"
which Chandler described as "when a power company or a
paper mill has either breakdowns or routine scheduled
maintenance to where [that company] shut[s] the mill down;
therefore, shutdowns. And [those companies] bring in outside
contractors, like myself, to repair what's going
on." Chandler said that shutdowns last for varied but
limited periods.
In July
2016, Chandler sued AMEC in the Escambia Circuit Court
("the trial court"), seeking workers'
compensation benefits under the Alabama Workers'
Compensation Act, codified at Ala. Code 1975, § 25-5-1
et seq. After a trial held on July 30, 2018, the trial court
entered a judgment on September 18, 2018, awarding Chandler
workers' compensation benefits based on the trial
court's finding that Chandler had suffered a 35%
vocational disability. AMEC appeals.
review of workers' compensation judgments is well
settled. "In reviewing pure findings of fact, the
finding of the circuit court shall not be reversed if that
finding is supported by substantial evidence." Ala. Code
1975, § 25-5-81(e)(2). Our supreme court has explained
that a trial court's finding of fact is supported by
substantial evidence if it is "supported by
'evidence of such weight and quality that fair-minded
persons in the exercise of impartial judgment can reasonably
infer the existence of the fact sought to be
proved.'" Ex parte Trinity Indus., Inc.,
680 So.2d 262, 269 (Ala. 1996) (quoting West v. Founders
Life Assurance Co. of Florida, 547 So.2d 870, 871 (Ala.
1989)); see also Ala. Code 1975, § 12-21-12(d).
In completing our review, this court "will view the
facts in the light most favorable to the findings of the
trial court." Whitsett v. BAMSI, Inc., 652
So.2d 287, 290 (Ala. Civ. App. 1994), overruled on other
grounds, Ex parte Trinity Indus., 680 So.2d at 269.
Further, we review legal issues without a presumption of
correctness. See Ala. Code 1975, §
appeal, AMEC first argues that the trial court erred by
awarding Chandler workers' compensation benefits based on
his alleged vocational disability. According to AMEC, because
Chandler had returned to work for an equal or higher hourly
wage after his injury, the trial court was limited by Ala.
Code 1975, § 25-5-57(a)(3)i. ("the return-to-work
statute"), to awarding Chandler benefits based solely on
his physical impairment. The return-to-work statute states,
in pertinent part:
"If, on or after the date of maximum medical
improvement, except for scheduled injuries as provided in
[Ala. Code 1975, §] 25-5-57(a)(3), an injured worker
returns to work at a wage equal to or greater than the
worker's pre-injury wage, the worker's permanent
partial disability rating shall be equal to his or her
physical impairment and the court shall not consider any
evidence of vocational disability."
asserted its argument regarding the applicability of the
return-to-work statute before the trial court, which rejected
that argument in its final judgment, stating:
"[T]he return-to-work statute does not apply when the
employee is no longer working at the time of the initial
disability determination by the court. Pemco Aeroplex,
Inc. v. Moore, 775 So.2d 215 (Ala. Civ. App. 1999),
overruled in part by Grace v. Standard Furniture Mfg.
Co., 54 So.3d 909');">54 So.3d 909 [(Ala. Civ. App. 2010)]; 1 Terry A.
Moore, Alabama Workers' Compensation §
13:52 (1998)."
the trial court determined that, because Chandler was not
actively employed on the date of the trial, he had not
"return[ed] to work," as that term is used in the
return-to-work statute. AMEC contends that the trial court
erred by failing to apply the return-to-work statute and by
applying Pemco Aeroplex v. Moore, 775 So.2d 215
(Ala. Civ. App. 1999). However, we need not resolve whether
Chandler's intermittent employment after he left
AMEC's employ amounted to a return to work under the
statute despite the fact that he was not employed at the time
of trial. AMEC argues that Chandler was making an equal or
higher average weekly wage by pointing out that Chandler
earned a higher hourly rate and per diem while working for
other employers after leaving AMEC's employment and for
an equal rate of pay but a much higher per diem amount after
reaching MMI.
the term "wages" in the return-to-work statute
refers to an employee's average weekly wage, see
Ala. Code 1975, § 25-5-1(6) (equating the term
"wage" with "average weekly earnings"),
and Farmers Home Gin v. Christopher, 668 So.2d 796,
797-98 (Ala. Civ. App. 1995) (applying the return-to-work
statute and § 25-5-1(6), Ala. Code 1975, and comparing
the employee's average weekly wage before and after his
injury), which, in relation to short-term or seasonal
workers, is determined by dividing the employee's gross
wages by the number of weeks the employee worked, unless the
result of that calculation would be unfair or unjust to one
of the parties. See Ala. Code § 25-5-57(b);
Meinhardt v. SAAD's Healthcare Servs., Inc., 952
So.2d 368, 378 (Ala. Civ. App. 2006). In the present case,
AMEC has provided this court a summary detailing the hourly
rate and per diem wages Chandler earned after leaving
AMEC's employ, but AMEC did not, below or on appeal,
calculate Chandler's post-injury or post-MMI average
weekly wage in accordance with the return-to-work statute;
thus, Chandler had no ability to argue that any such
calculation of his average weekly wage would be unfair or
unjust. See Slay Transp. Co. v. Miller, 702 So.2d
142, 143 (Ala. Civ. App. 1997) (indicating that "when it
is impractical to reach a just and fair result by applying
the formulas set out in § 25-5-57(b), the determination
of the employee's average weekly wage is left to the
sound judgment and discretion of the trial court"). This
court cannot assume that Chandler's higher hourly rate of
pay during his limited employment periods after leaving
AMEC's employ equated to a higher average weekly wage
than what he had earned working for AMEC. See,
e.g., 3-M Co. v. Myers, 692 So.2d 134, 139
(Ala. Civ. App. 1997) (noting that an employee who earned a
higher hourly rate of pay in post-MMI employment did not
actually earn a higher average weekly wage because of the
lesser number of hours worked). Furthermore, this court is
not required to perform the proper calculations or provide
the appropriate authority relating to those calculations for
AMEC in order to support its argument. See Grieser v.
Advanced Disposal Servs. Alabama, LLC, 252 So.3d 664,
673 (Ala. Civ. App. 2017) (quoting White Sands Grp.,
L.L.C. v. PRS II, LLC, 998 So.2d 1042, 1058 (Ala. 2008))
("'Rule 28(a)(10)[, Ala. R. App. P., ] requires that
arguments in briefs contain discussions of facts and relevant
legal authorities that support the party's position. If
they do not, the arguments are waived.'"); see
also Cummings v. Cummings, 215 So.3d 1107, 1109 (Ala.
Civ. App. 2016) (explaining that a trial court would not be
held in error when a party did not present evidence of the
calculations supporting her claim for relief). AMEC failed to
demonstrate that Chandler actually returned to work making a
higher average weekly wage, and, thus, we cannot place the
trial court in error for failing to apply the return-to-work
next argues that Chandler's admission on
cross-examination that his back "felt worse" after
he worked long hours implicates the last-injurious-exposure
rule, which, according to AMEC, would preclude Chandler from
receiving workers' compensation benefits from AMEC.
"'"Under the last-injurious-exposure rule, the
carrier covering the risk at the time of the most recent
compensable injury bearing a causal relation to the
disability bears the responsibility to make the required
workers' compensation payments. 'The characterization
of the second injury as a new injury, an aggravation of a
prior injury, or a recurrence of an old injury determines
which insurer is liable.'"'
"Hooker Constr., Inc. v. Walker, 825 So.2d 838,
845 (Ala. Civ. App. 2001) (quoting Ex parte Pike County
Comm'n, 740 So.2d 1080, 1083 (Ala. 1999)) (internal
citations omitted in Walker); see also Kohler
Co. [v. Miller], 921 So.2d [436, ] 444-45 [(Ala. Civ.
App. 2005)] (applying the last-injurious-exposure rule to
successive employers as opposed to insurance carriers).
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Requirements for a minor may be completed at any campus location offering the specified courses for the minor. Students may not change from a campus that offers their major to a campus that does not offer their major for the purpose of completing a minor.
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The Chinese Language minor is intended to provide students with a good working knowledge of the Chinese language, taught in a context that emphasizes the characteristics and diversity of Chinese culture and society. Students undertake three years of language study (or equivalent); education abroad can be included.
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The Chinese program provides students with an opportunity to concentrate on acquiring expertise in an important modern language and its culture. Giving students a strong working knowledge of the Chinese language and understanding of Chinese culture, the program can help prepare students for work in contexts where the language and culture are pertinent, to live and work in Sinophone areas of the world as informed and capable individuals equipped with appropriate intercultural skills and awareness, or for graduate study in China-related fields. Graduates may work in government service, domestic and foreign offices, or international agencies. Many go on to teach English in China, or to do translation work. Employment may also be available with trade organizations, international banking houses, or U.S. companies abroad. Domestic and multinational companies are increasingly seeking employees with backgrounds in multicultural studies as a way of dealing with the global market.
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Requirements for the Minor
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Power requirements ............ AC200-240V / 50Hz
Dimensions ............ 483x88x (300 + 35) mm
Net weight ............ 15.5kg


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This lecture introduces you to the basics of the Amazon Web Services public cloud. It covers the fundamentals of cloud computing and go through both motivation and process involved in moving your research computing to the cloud. This lecture was part of the 2018 Neurohackademy, a 2-week hands-on summer institute in neuroimaging and data science held at the University of Washington eScience Institute.
This lecture covers an Introduction to neuron anatomy and signaling, and different types of models, including the Hodgkin-Huxley model.


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There are many digital marketing firms out there from which to choose.
So, how do you know which one is right for you?
There are some key questions that you should receive from your digital marketing firm.
These questions will let you know that they are selective to find the right clients for their firm to do their best work.
Below are questions your digital marketing firm should be asking to do an effective job representing you.
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That's a pretty broad question, but sometimes a digital marketing firm needs to start here before even agreeing to take on a client. We often visit with clients who have not yet worked out their brand or their business, and they are struggling to identify who they are as a company.
The following questions may be able to help you fill in the gaps before even visiting with a digital marketing firm to be sure that you are ready for a marketing strategy.
These questions will help you determine if your brand is ready to launch a digital marketing strategy.
Perhaps first you want to work with a digital marketing firm to define your brand and voice. Perhaps you are not even ready for that step.
Agreement on focus and branding within a company and its decision makers is essential to move forward with a great digital marketing strategy.
No marketing firm (digital or traditional) can help your business if they are not familiar with your target market.
Your target market is not always easy to define, either. You should be able to work with your digital marketing firm to identify who your target market(s).
It may vary between the different services or products you provide.
Your marketing firm should have a solid grasp on all parties you are working to reach to create a successful comprehensive marketing plan for you.
Knowing your target audience reaches far beyond a gender, age range, marital status, occupation, and level of income.
Those are all important to know, but your digital marketing firm should be interested in much more about your target audience.
For example, the questions below can help both you and your digital marketing firm get to know your target audience better:
If you cannot answer these questions, it will be harder for your digital marketing firm to represent your voice effectively.
If your digital marketing firm is not asking at least some of these questions, how will they know who to reach?
Again, this is a pretty broad starting question, but you have to start somewhere.
A digital marketing firm should be interested in what you are currently doing to market your company. They should want to know current online channels you use for marketing and how that process is managed. They should also be asking about your current website conversion rates and bounce rates.
Other questions that can help hone the focus of the current marketing strategy is as follows:
All of these questions can help your digital marketing firm get a feel for where your business has been and where it currently is with marketing strategy.
A successful strategy will only be formed after considering these things and moving forward with the questions that follow.
This question can help manage expectations of both you, as the client, and of your digital marketing firm.
Initially, many clients may see the only measure of success as a direct increase in sales. This is often a measure in more traditional advertising and marketing methods.
However, the very way in which sales cycles progress has changed significantly in recent years.
Social media, specifically, has affected purchasing decisions much more significantly, often more influenced by user-generated content than brand-generated.
This question can often also serve as a springboard to a necessary conversation between client company and digital marketing firm. Having the same goals from a digital marketing campaign can mean much more success for a client company and digital marketing firm.
Other questions that can contribute to this conversation are these:
This part of the conversation between digital marketing firm and client will help to ensure that the client's goal is something that can be realistically accomplished with digital marketing.
This may be more logistics than strategy.
However, this part of the conversation is also essential. Putting the right people in touch with the right people, making sure that content isn't being duplicated, and working efficiently are the goals of this part of the conversation with a digital marketing firm.
Some of the questions that can help with this are these:
All of these questions can often lead to more questions and discussion to be sure that everyone is on the same page.
Even though we have listed many questions here in this post, these are likely questions that will be discussed over a series of meetings.
Working with a digital marketing firm is a big and often necessary step in the success of your business.
Expecting these types of questions can help you be prepared for what that partnership will entail. It can also help you determine if you have found the right digital marketing firm for your particular brand and business.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Yahoo Inc. on Tuesday offered justification for President Sue Decker's $1.1 million bonus for 2007, a challenging year for the Internet giant that saw a shake-up in its top ranks as its stock price retreated.
In addition, Yahoo said in a public filing, Yahoo YHOO Chief Executive Jerry Yang received a salary of $1 in 2007 and no bonus, while Yang's predecessor, Terry Semel, exercised $37.8 million worth of company stock options.
Semel resigned in June, roughly six months before Yahoo's stock price tumbled below $20 and the company was confronted with an unsolicited takeover bid from Microsoft Corp.
Yahoo previously disclosed Decker's $1.1 million 2007 bonus in March, which represented an increase from her 2006 target bonus of $850,000. At the time, though, it offered no specific reasoning for increase. See related story.
Alongside Semel's resignation, Decker was promoted to president from chief financial officer. She then received a raise in annual salary to $815,000 from $500,000, while her annual target bonus is 150% of that amount.
Yahoo said in the filing that the company's compensation committee, in conjunction with Yang and an outside consultant, decided to award Decker 90% of her salary target, or $1.1 million. That helped place her direct compensation "in the top quartile of competitive market practice," Yahoo said in the filing.
Decker's compensation was determined "in light of [her] increased responsibilities in her new position for the overall operations of the company, and to encourage her retention during a period of important strategic and organizational transition," Yahoo said in the filing, adding that, "Ms. Decker's past contributions to the company were also considered."
While she was chief financial officer, Decker also served as head of the company's advertiser and publisher group, where she "played a key role in executing the company's online advertising exchange and network strategies," Yahoo said.
Yahoo shares fell roughly 10% during 2007, a year that saw the company face mounting challenges from online search leader Google Inc.
Microsoft originally offered $31 a share for Yahoo at the beginning of February, though Yahoo has since countered that the bid is too low. See complete coverage of Microsoft's bid for Yahoo.
Semel, who had remained as Yahoo's chairman following his resignation as CEO, relinquished that role only a day before Microsoft's bid was disclosed. Semel exercised $37.8 million in stock options in 2007, according to the filing. Semel, like Yang, had also received an annual salary of $1 in 2006.
Yang owns nearly 4% of Yahoo's outstanding shares, and holds 900,000 unexercised options in company stock with an exercise price of $4.62, according to the filing.
"Given the value of Mr. Yang's existing equity stake in the company and the fact that a substantial portion of Mr. Yang's net worth is dependent upon the value of the company's common stock, the Compensation Committee and Mr. Yang agreed that it would be appropriate to pay him a base salary of $1," Yahoo said.


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Last night I went to bed with a hot-water bottle, wrapped in 2 blankets and a double-duvet, wearing 2 jumpers, a thin, long-sleeved vest, my pyjamas and a pair of woollen socks, and I was still cold and couldn't get to sleep on account of the sound of my chattering teeth keeping me awake. I'm guessing the last gas bill here (which was around eleventy billion pounds) provoked someone else who lives here to make the Estate Agents put the heat on some really stingy setting so that even having the radiator switched to 5 still means I can practically see my own breath when I wake.
This morning I decided to take serious action. It was time to UNLEASH THE WOOL. I emptied my entire collection of FOs onto my bed and selected an outfit that would allow me to utilise as many items from it as I could colour-coordinate and fit under my waterproof shell. Thus garbed and feeling pretty pleased with myself, I headed out to Oxford to do some recording for The Hub.
As I was walking towards BBC Oxford, I realised – and I say this with some knitterly pride, dear readers – that I was in fact too hot, and so I was forced to remove my jacket along the way to the studios. Swathed in wool and wearing a ludicrous quantity of secret, concealed layers beneath, I began to wonder when I would ever again get the opportunity to showcase so much of my own handiwork in a public situation. Catching a glimpse of my reflection in a window I passed, I realised I was basically one giant advertisement for my Ravelry Projects Page.
I started to think of all the knitters who I know who must be in similar positions right now, and the thought of all those knitted projects being unleashed against the snow, en masse, filled me with such glee that I felt compelled to instantly create a blog contest around the idea of who can feasibly wear, at a single point in time, the most projects that they have handknit themselves. The basic idea of the contest is very simple and I am sure the skilled/longterm knitters amongst you can probably beat my paltry, accidental, un-premeditated score of 5 knitted items with an enormous and innovative pile of your own.
1. Cairn tea-cosy
2. Feather and fan scarf
3. Guinness Shrug
4. Fyberspates fingerless gloves
5. Layter
To enter, simply put on as many knitted items as you can sensibly* wear, get someone to take a photograph of you in said items in the snow, then upload this photo to your blog with links to all the projects you are wearing on your Ravelry Projects Page, and leave a comment here to announce that you have done so.
This is an extremely silly contest, so there aren't really any serious rules. However, with the ever wise and sagely insights of Liz this evening at our Bluestockings meeting, we decided that it is probably not OK, for instance, to photograph yourself swathed in 16 scarves to boost your project-count. However, boot-socks on top of thinner socks, on top of a pair of tights is quite acceptable if this is how you are combatting the cold with your considerable knitted prowess during this cold spell. For each knitted item that you manage to cram into your January 2010 BIG FREEZE Ravelry Projects Snowcase Contestâ"¢ entry photograph, you will score 1 point. However, consideration will also be given to the following elements of your entry;
1. Ingenuity of layering. How ingenious is your use of different, handknitted layers?
2. Inclusion of rare/highly-specific types of garments. Snoods, cowls, shawls, mufflers, and other items probably-only-owned-by-handknitters types of garments will all be viewed highly favourably in terms of overall entry score if incorporated.
The contest stays open until the snow has all melted and the temperature has stabilised above 0 degrees Celcius. I am following all the weather-announcements I can in my twitterfeed so hopefully I will be able to confidently announce the end of the contest when it comes!
The person with the highest amount of points overall for facing the cold down with their handknitted goodness will be officially declared The winner of the January 2010 BIG FREEZE Ravelry Projects Snowcase Contestâ"¢, (AKA WOOL-FACTOR**) and will receive a collated bundle of wonderment in the post, organised by myself. This will include one knitting book, some yarn, probably a mixtape, perhaps some knitting, and definitely a lot of love. As a marvellous side-effect of this project, perhaps the wealth of woolly imagery will help to stave off the misery of all this coldness!
ETA – The inspiring Skeinqueen of Reading, Berkshire, has informed me that the contest winner will receive a skein of her beautiful yarn in the package! If you haven't seen her yarn already, do check it out on Skeinqueen.co.uk, also the lovely Anarchy in the UK kits designed by Alabamawhirly, and knit with SQ yarn. Skilled local artists; we haz dem.
*'sensibly' in this contest is quite a loose term, open to variable interpretations
**Have you got the WOOL-FACTOR?
I love the contest and will be getting kitted out in my wool first thing tomorrow!
I so wish I'd seen this yesterday, are you ready for this….
of my clothing, the handknit items were:
a pair of boot socks
a paper dolls jumper
a damson shawl
a scroll lace shawl worn as a scarf tie thing
a cloche hat
fingerless handwarmers
mittens on top
~ like you I was rosy toasty and very pleased with myself, especially on entering Station Hill, the wild gusty of Reading – people were looking with envy, well I think they were…. maybe a photo would be too terrifying…
I love it! Have just recovered from uncontrollable laughter. The type of delirum brought on by too much coffee. I like to think i have the woolfactor and I love the idea of unleashing the wool. I will be taking part shortly. it is like our feature, how much knitting is too much knitting for the zine! Big love xxxxxx
Absolutely brilliant!!! I haven't had to layer up that much, although I do spend most evenings wrapped in a blanket!! I'm dreading the arrival of the electricity bill…
What a fun idea. Sadly I don't knit clothing – but I have a huge number of meerkats I could pin strategically? Probably won't keep the chill out though, so I shall settle for admiring your fashion sense!
I love this – thank you! Although I won't be entering – my paltry pile of FOs is rather strong on such items as baby bootees and a gigantic vest that I knitted for my poor long-suffering father – I'm looking forward to seeing what other, more prolific knitters do!
Oh this is so funny and brilliant! You have put a big smile on my face after a rather un-smile-worthy day on a boring placement. I too have a rather paltry pile of FOs so won't be participating myself but I. Can't. Wait. to see the entries!
This is a great contest! I don't actually have any real finished clothing though. Somehow I don't think 16 pairs of socks and a hat would qualify me to win.
I wish I'd seen this yesterday!
I wore the following handknits as I was outside all day shooting:
1 pair standard socks
1 pair of boot socks
1 slouchy beret
1 neckwarmer
1 shawl
Thanks for making me smile
You are a genius
OK, I've finished! I probably could've gone for overkill, but opted against it. 🙂
Here's my entry. Do I have the WOOL FACTOR?
Yesterday's count was:
1 pair wool socks
1 shawl
1 shawl worn as scarf
1 hat
and the very best part about this list is that this was just what I put on to keep warm. I forgot all about the Snowcase contest until I was well underway yesterday.
Hello Felix!
Does the fact that the snow hasn't fully melted here in Germany (Mainz) yet still count to enter?
I wore (all handknit, not raveled, have a babe-in-arms here):
Pair of Overknees (up to the bottom they go! ontop of wool leggins)
An Aran Sweater (it's my oldest piece, ontop of wool undies)
Bright red ankle warmers (with snow flakes on them)
Green wrist warmers
thick socks
gloves of corse
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I'm in New Jersey in the US. We still have snow here and there, and lots of cold (I am pleased when it hits 0C). I go for a 3 to 4 mile walk every day bundled up in hand-knits from tip to toe. My daughter was visiting and I ran into her with her friend and she pretended not to know me because of the way I looked. I had on:
wool socks
boot toppers
Leg warmers (these are things that run from ankle to thigh)
A heavy wool sweater
worn over a thinner turtleneck sweater
Fine knit scarf worn as a cowl
scarf wound around the my face
All are hand knit. That's 10 and that's not for a contest – that's my walking outfit (plus winter jacket). Of course it helps that I've been knitting for more than 50 years so I have lots and lots of everything!
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i know other knitters will be able to wear more than this with no problem, but it's such a fun idea had to have a go!
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Most often, as the temperature climbs we run straight to the barn making sure the fans and sprinklers are all set and ready to go. We know heat stress has dramatic effects on milk production, which affects us immediately in cow health and in the pocketbook.
But how often during times of heat stress are you running over to the calf barn or hutches to see what's going on with your calves?
Heat stress in calves will increase dehydration, reduce feed intake and lower the immune system. Most likely the nutrients consumed during this time will go more toward trying to drive off heat from the calf's body rather than using the nutrients to grow. Short term, this could have effects on average daily gain, disease incidence, and morbidity. Long term, this could have effects on breeding size and age at first calving or possibly even death.
Well, the heat is here, so let's see what we can do for our calves to reduce heat stress.
Although there is very little data that tells us when calves actually start experiencing heat stress, calves do start to expend more of their energy to stay cool in temperatures above 78ÀöF. Combine heat and humidity levels, and stress is increased even more.
Important visible signs of heat stress include:
- Reduced movement
- Faster breathing rate
- Open-mouthed panting
- Decreased feed intake
- Increased water consumption
Housing and Ventilation
If calves are housed in hutches outside, open up as many vents as possible to allow airflow through the pen. To allow air to circulate through the hutches, space them 4 feet apart and 10 feet between rows.
A common practice is to prop the back edge of the calf hutch up 6-8 inches to allow air flow. Plastic hutches can retain heat and actually make the temperature inside the hutch greater than the outside temperature. Research (Coleman et al., 1996) has shown by providing a shade cloth about 4 feet above the hutch will reduce the inside temperature 3-4 degrees and the calf's body temperature by .5 degree compared to calves with no shade.
If calves are housed in a naturally ventilated barn, consider using additional fans or a positive pressure tube system designed for summer ventilation rates. Once temperatures reach 75ÀöF, curtain sidewalls on calf barns should be completely open.
While straw is a gold standard for bedding in winter time for its nesting ability, sand or sawdust will not retain as much heat, making them suitable options for summer. Regardless of bedding choice, a clean and dry resting space still is required.
During times of heat stress, we notice a drop in feed intake while energy requirements for maintenance increase 20-30%, leaving the calf with a depressed immune system and a higher susceptibility to disease and dehydration. This may be a good time to visit with your nutritionist and re-evaluate your milk replacer program and make sure it allows for maintenance and desired growth to be achieved. Increasing feeding frequency from two times per day to three times per day may also aid in consuming energy requirements.
Offering smaller amounts of calf starter more frequently through the day will help keep starter fresh and maintain intake. Fresh, clean water will help prevent dehydration and will reduce stress for those calves close to weaning or those who have recently been weaned. According to USDA Dairy 2007 survey, average age of calves first receiving water was 15.3 days. Calves less than 2 weeks of age are most susceptible to diarrhea and water should be offered in the first week of life.
Healthy calves under heat stress will drink between 6 and 12 quarts of water daily just to maintain normal hydration. Severely sick calves under heat stress sometimes require up to 20 quarts to replace lost fluids. Refer to article "Recognizing Signs of Calf Dehydration" to provide an early and aggressive use of fluid therapy.
As always when handling animals, but especially during times of heat stress, they should be handled properly and gently. Routines such as vaccinating or dehorning should be done in the cool early morning or later at night.
There are many options to control flies during the hot summer months, and it may take a few different ways to break the life cycle and prevent build-up. Visit with your local industry reps on sprays, baits, additives, and traps that can be used on the dairy. Keeping the area around the calves clean and dry and free of weeds will also aid in fly control.
Heat stress causes immune system depression and it becomes even more important to maintain environmental cleanliness during this time. Warm, damp, soiled areas are the perfect environment for the growth of micro-organisms. Bacteria, parasites, and other harmful micro-organisms can multiply exponentially and grow well in these conditions. Be mindful about keeping all feeding equipment (water and feed buckets, milk mixing equipment, bottles, and nipples) disinfected by using current recommended protocols for cleaning feeding equipment and housing. When disinfecting housing, make sure all areas have adequate time to dry before re-bedding or putting a new calf into that area.
Newborns are particularly sensitive to environmental pathogens. A naïve immune system, heat stress, and unclean environment spell disaster for a neonate.
There are certain management practices even before the calf is born that will affect how the calf will handle heat stress. Heat stressed dry cows will have depressed intake, and often premature or light birth weight calves. Heat stress during the late gestation period can reduce colostrum quality. Review of colostrum quality is suggested during the summer months to allow successful passive transfer of immunity to the calf.
Having a plan in place to combat heat stress issues in your calves will pay off now and years down the road as she enters the milking string.


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The day Laeticia Hallyday has emerged from the notoriety of Johnny to become a star in its own right – Gala
Married to the French artist-the most popular, Laeticia Hallyday was able to detach himself from the idol of the young to become a woman conquering and committed. A real star.
At the time, many were not so expensive to the skin of the couple. On march 25, 1996, Johnny Hallyday's wife Laeticia Boudou, a young woman of 21 years old looking like a doll. It is said that she is going to live in the shadow of the icon French, eaten raw by the fame and the demons of his man. After Sylvie Vartan and Nathalie Baye, the Taulier falls in love with a mannequin in unknown and sees his couple resist all. The beautiful Laeticia, far from the first impressions, will become little by little the rock of the family Hallyday.
In the blessed moments as in the face of adversity, Laeticia Hallyday has transformed over time. The first real change took place in 2004, when the couple adopts Jade. Five years after, Johnny narrowly escapes death : a life of excess leads has a particularly dark side of his life. As a heroine of everyday life, his wife tames the turmoil in the media and appears as One of Elle magazine in a sexy outfit and new hair cut. In a long interview, the model spoke about her family life and quickly becomes a star in its own right.
Laeticia is pursuing his emancipation and actively manages the career of the singer, doing the sort in its relations, and managing to attract musicians more young people around the beast of a scene. Matthieu Chédid, Yarol Poupaud, Maxime Nucci : the new employees of Johnny Hallyday will be those who will be playing in the church of the Madeleine during the religious ceremony in tribute to their lost friend. A renewal of youth to the idol of the young. By taking control, Laeticia has not only managed to get a place in the sun. It will be also able to restore the image of a star is aging and loss of landmarks.
By becoming the artistic director of the rocker, it reinvented its image and makes him return to the front of the stage. "Laeticia is paramount in the development of the career of Johnny. She is the artistic director absolute. She knows how far to push the image of her husband. She knows how to embellish it. (…) Today, Laeticia has 30 years of history with the character. She is very often better than him what he's capable of," said the manager, Sébastien Farran to The Express in November 2017.
While Johnny was fighting against a cancer of the lungs, it is still her who had treated the communication of the rocker on the social networks, giving hope to the fans and trying to reassure loved ones. Before the ultimate breath of life, and a message of a sobriety exemplary : "Johnny Hallyday is gone. I write these words without believing it, and yet it is well this. My man is no longer, " she wrote on 6 December while her husband is extinguished. Thanks to her, Johnny is advantage in retaining the image of a father loving, a husband, a lover and a singer who has not ceased to renew itself.
Credits photos : Bestimage
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Sunday 08 August 2010 6:43:08 pm - 5 replies
After publishing site on hosting server i see this errors.
Warning: PHP: E_WARNING Aug 08 2010 16:35:57
session_module_name() [function.session-module-name]:
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Notice: PHP: E_NOTICE Aug 08 2010 16:35:57
A session had already been started - ignoring session_start() in /home/site/promo.site.com/docs/lib/ezutils/classes/ezsession.php on line 520
And I can't login to the admin interface. Automaticly used anonymouse user.
Where is the probem?
I use eZ Publish 4.3.0
Modified on Sunday 08 August 2010 6:50:27 pm by Maxim Kopytov
Sunday 08 August 2010 8:37:57 pm
Hi Maxim,
Can you have a look at the following topic? http://share.ez.no/forums/developer/ez-publish-4-performance-varnish/(offset)/20#comment48709
Regards Robin
Monday 09 August 2010 5:39:03 pm
Tuesday 31 March 2009 6:39:45 pm
Gosh... I get it.
session was at auto-start in php.ini.....
My .htaccess file:
php_value session.auto_start 0
And I see this error
[ Aug 09 2010 15:16:07 ] [22.214.171.124] PHP: E_WARNING:
Unknown: Failed to write session data (files). Please verify that the current setting of session.save_path is correct (/tmp) in Unknown on line 0
Tuesday 10 August 2010 7:09:27 am
Hi Maxim,
Could you check the phpinfo for the session auto start? Check if both local and master value are set to "Off".
-- Robin
We found the problem!
In first line of index.php file, we found this code:
I think that was somebody's malice.
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