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A Campus meeting in October covered a broad range of subjects each aiming to ensure a high-standard framework for ART. Among them was the EU's regulation of clinical practice and its systems of reprovigilance.
While laws governing the regulation of ART have increased patient safety, they are still not keeping pace with innovation and new developments in the blood, tissue and cells sector, according to a recent analysis of the European Tissue and Cells Directive (EUTCD).
Regulation in ART is crucial for the safety of staff and patients, said Edgar Mocanu, consultant gynaecologist at The Rotunda Hospital in Dublin, especially given the incidence of infectious diseases. However, variation exists within and between countries, with one-third still having no legislation for monitoring ART.(1) Within the EU, the EUTCD does provide a regulation framework, but implementation has been slow and remains patchy.
Concerns around cross-border reproductive care, for example, could be resolved by application of a new Single European Code (2015/566/EC) aimed at ensuring full traceability from donor to recipient. This code would be applied to imported tissues and cells. In addition, Mocanu called for a European Reproductive Coding System (ERCS) — by which each ART recipient would be allocated a unique reproductive care code in order for data collection systems to keep pace with emerging changes in clinical practices (eg, the prolonged storage of gametes).(2)
Moreover, changes on the horizon may further affect protections for donors and donor-conceived children. Mocanu reported that earlier this year recommendations from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe included a ban on all anonymous sperm/egg donation, and requiring the state to inform donor-conceived children about supplementary information regarding their birth.
Thus, according to Mocanu, for regulation to remain fit for purpose, more robust inspections, authorisations and vigilance are necessary.
This theme of vigilance was discussed further by Paula Nolan, clinical governance lead for the UK regulator the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). Her take-home message was that the benefits of vigilance systems are only fully realised when results are communicated effectively, and health professionals receive feedback. Clinics must not create a culture of blame — 'I know doctors and nurses that have left the profession because they feel unsupported,' she said.
The limited availability of oocytes and embryos is among several reasons for the importance of biovigilance in ART, she added, and why clinics should consider reporting to regulators any serious adverse reaction (SAR) (eg, transmission of genetic disease) or serious adverse event (SAE) (eg, embryo mix-up). A severity scale can assess if an incident is graded 'serious' and should be reported.
Such reporting occurs through EC secure alert platforms — the Rapid Alert for Tissues and Cells (RATC) and Rapid Alert System for Blood and Blood Components (RAB). Nolan described how an e-mail would alert her to an incident, which may often be related to donor gametes. Clinics should 'act in a timely fashion', she said, otherwise miscarriage may be a risk.
In 2018, 88 alerts were reported via RATC system, with nearly a third (25) relating to quality and safety defects of tissue and cells. Transmission of genetic disease accounted for the majority of the 221 SAR incidents highlighted in the 2016 Serious Adverse Reactions and Events (SARE) report. These secure alert platforms should work in parallel with existing national vigilance systems.
A useful reference tool recommended by Nolan is the Notify Library, which details adverse occurrences in transplantation, and has reviewed cases to identify general principles supporting detection and investigation.
Inspection is a key element of clinic regulation as defined by the European Blood Directive (2002/98/EC), with member states required to set up inspection systems by nominating/creating competent authorities (CAs).(3) VISTART (Vigilance and Inspection for the Safety of Transfusion Assisted Reproduction and Transplantation), which provides an audit system to certify authorities, published final inspection guidelines in 2018 for EU-based CAs that inspect and authorise blood and tissue clinics.
Gynaecologist and inspector Mauro Costa, from Ospedale Evangelico Internazionale, Genoa, Italy, outlined criteria for ART inspections, which included developing a risk rating for each clinic, questioning staff individually about their roles, and clinic staff providing an overview of the clinic's quality management system. To ensure inspectors reach a high standard, Costa described how he demonstrates an imitation IVF treatment live in the lab.
From warning systems to inspections, the process of regulation relies on a high degree of competency and knowledge. This evidently must be backed up by directives that progress at the same speed as the sector they are devised to govern.
1. IFFS Surveillance in 2019. Global Reproductive Health March 2019; vol 4. See https://journals.lww.com/grh/Fulltext/2019/03000/International_Federation_of_Fertility_Societies_.3.aspx
2. De Geyter C, Wyns C, Mocanu E, et al. Data collection systems in ART must follow the pace of change in clinical practice. Hum Reprod 2016; 31: 2160–2163.
3. See https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/regulatory-procedural-guideline/directive-2002/98/ec-european-parliament-council-27-january-2003-setting-standards-quality-safety-collection-testing_en.pdf
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Since starting the brand new Beachbody workout program, The Master's Hammer and Chisel, I have been asked by a number of people why I would want to lift weights, or why I want to "bulk up." So, I thought I would take a moment to share some research about why EVERY woman should be lifting weights.
Here are 7 reasons YOU should be lifting weights.
1. You'll Blast More Fat and Calories
Forget that "fat-burning" zone on the treadmill. According to a new study published in Obesity, strength training is better at helping people lose belly fat compared with cardio, PLUS, you'll burn more calories throughout the rest of your day.
While aerobic exercise burns both fat and muscle, weight lifting burns almost exclusively fat.
Your muscle mass largely determines your resting metabolic rate—how many calories you burn by just living and breathing. So, just sitting on your butt reading this, you're burning calories—if you lift weights, that is.
"The more muscle you have, the more energy your body expends. Everything you do, from brushing your teeth, to sleeping, to checking Instagram, you'll be burning more calories" –Holly Perkins, CSCS.
2. You'll Strengthen Your Bones
Weight lifting doesn't only train your muscles, it trains your bones. When you perform a curl, for example, your muscles tug on your arm's bones. The cells within those bones react by creating new bone cells, and so your bones become stronger and more dense.
As you age, you are at risk of losing both bone and muscle mass. Postmenopausal women are at a greater risk for osteoporosis because the body no longer secretes estrogen. Resistance training is an excellent way to combat loss of bone mass, and it decreases the risk of osteoporosis.
3. You'll Strengthen Your Joints
Stronger muscles better hold your joints in place. Proper strength training is the solution to joint issues. By strengthening the surrounding muscles, your joints will be held in position, so you won't need to worry about your knee flaring up during your next run.
4. You'll Have a Healthier Heart
Cardiovascular exercise isn't the only exercise that gets your heart pumping! In one Appalachian State University study, people who performed 45 minutes of moderate-intensity resistance exercise lowered their blood pressure by 20 percent. That's as good as—if not better than—the benefits associated with most blood pressure pills.
Strength training increases your heart rate and therefore increases your heart strength and health, too.
5. You'll Have Better Quality Sleep
Strength training greatly improves sleep quality, aiding in your ability to fall asleep faster, sleep deeper, and wake less often during the night. And we all know the benefits of getting a good nights sleep!
6. You'll Improve Your Balance and Flexibility
When your center of gravity is constantly shifting you have to stabilize in order to not fall over. By training and strengthening those stabilizing muscles you are improve your overall balance.
Researchers from the University of North Dakota compared static stretches with strength-training exercises, and found that full-range resistance training workouts can improve flexibility just as well as your typical static stretching regimen. The movements need to be full-range, going all the way up and all the way down with any given weight. If that is not possible at first, then start off with a lighter weight and work up to it.
7. You'll Combat Stress Like A Ninja
Exercise in general is a great way to manage stress. Researchers have consistently found that those who regularly strength train tend to manage stress better, and experience fewer adverse reactions to stressful situations when compared to those who do not exercise.
In addition, studies on older adults show that resistance-training and moderate intensity weightlifting improves memory and cognitive function.
8. You'll Be More Confident and Mentally Strong
By constantly challenging yourself to do things you never thought possible, your confidence grows. Strength has a funny way of bleeding into all areas of your life. When you realize your outer strength, you can tap into your inner strength, and that begins to radiate.
Ladies, if you want get fit, you need to lift weights.
You won't get bulky, here's why:
Most women simply do not possess the level of testosterone necessary to support a bulky physique. While we all have different genetics, and some of us are prone to having more muscle density than others, as a general rule you have to train for bulk to get bulk.
Ask any bodybuilder and they will tell you that gaining muscle isn't easy. You won't turn into a she-hulk just because you perform squats with your body weight, but you will end up with a righteous backside.
All of us want to feel strong, determined, and confident in everything we do: from fitting into jeans, to moving heavy furniture, to playing with kids, to dealing with a stressful career.
Resistance training can benefit in all aspects of your life. Put it in your fitness plan and feel stronger, healthier, and more confident!


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A Gold Coast family is luring the IT crowd by transforming their suburban home into the horror house in Stephen King's famous novel and film.
The four-bedroom, single-storey home in Pandora Cres, Pacific Pines, has become a two-storey haunted mansion by using a giant, realistic wooden facade, complete with creepy shutters and boarded-up windows.
There is even a life-size figure of Georgie, the younger brother of Bill from the book and movie IT, who gets captured by terrifying clown Pennywise.


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Local generation
A microgrid presents various types of generation sources that feed electricity, heating, and cooling to user. These sources are divided into two major groups – thermal energy sources (e.g,. natural gas or biogas generators or micro combined heat and power) and renewable generation sources (e.g. wind turbines, solar).
In a microgrid, consumption simply refers to elements that consume electricity, heat, and cooling which range from single devices to lighting, heating system of buildings, commercial centers, etc. In the case of controllable loads, the electricity consumption can be modified in demand of the network.
Energy Storage
In microgrid, energy storage is able to perform multiple functions, such as ensuring power quality, including frequency and voltage regulation, smoothing the output of renewable energy sources, providing backup power for the system and playing crucial role in cost optimization. It includes all of electrical, pressure, gravitational, flywheel, and heat storage technologies. When multiple energy storages with various capacities are available in a microgrid, it is preferred to coordinate their charging and discharging such that a smaller energy storage does not discharge faster than those with larger capacities. Likewise, it is preferred a smaller one does not get fully charged before those with larger capacities. This can be achieved under a coordinated control of energy storages based on their state of charge.
Point of common coupling (PCC)
It is the point in the electric circuit where a microgrid is connected to a main grid. Microgrids that do not have a PCC are called isolated microgrids which are usually presented in the case of remote sites (e.g., remote communities or remote industrial sites) where an interconnection with the main grid is not feasible due to either technical or economic constraints.
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Water Damage Remediation Process (Acworth GA)
Water damage restoration is a complicated task that needs a variety of techniques and equipment in order to make sure that the job is correctly done. Depending upon the size and scale of the emergency Water Remediation Companies Acworth, different steps are taken in order to remove the water and remediate any polluted areas. Today, we will certainly continue from our previous article and go over the numerous things that are usually done on a water damage task as well as the scope of the devices utilized.
The important steps to any water damage restoration job can be broken down as follows:
* Flood Water Removal
* Wetness Mapping
* Mold Assessment and Removal Water Removal Acworth
* Water Drying Strategies
Flood Water Removal (Acworth GA)
Getting rid of the source of the water is the initially important step on any water damage restoration. Generally, portable submergible water pumps are utilized to pump out water build-up in structures.
Wetness Mapping (Acworth GA)
Moisture mapping includes using detection devices in order to obtain an approximate map for the wetness values on your property. Infrared is one of the more typical methods used to get precise readings, and appropriately trained technicians typically take high-quality digital photos also to evaluate the extent of the damage. This step is essential in order to get an idea of how bad the water damage may be and to take initial steps to prevent mold growth.
Air Movers (Acworth GA)
Known as evaporators, air movers help the drying procedure by regulating humidity in an area and promote blood circulation of air. This assists on a broad level by getting rid of liquids from porous materials - carpeting, wood, drywall, plaster and more - leaving the harder trying to customized devices.
Water Drying Techniques
These are some of the most common water drying methods utilized by IICRC-certified professionals. Each technique is made use of according to the intensity of the situation.
Dehumidifiers/ Desiccant Dehumidification
Dehumidifiers get rid of the moisture from the air so remaining water in the area can be extracted from the area. These can be categorized generally under refrigerant dehumidifiers and desiccant dehumidifiers.
Refrigerant dehumidifiers work under the concept of cooling the involving air. When this happens, the air loses its capability to maintain water, triggering condensation upon the cooling coils of the devices. State-of-the-art dehumidifiers work like a powerful variation of consumer dehumidifiers, rapidly pulling the excess wetness from the air.
Desiccant dehumidifiers do not require cooling to remove water; instead, they use materials that naturally absorb moisture. When used on a large scale, these devices can swiftly extract humidity from the air in as reliable a manner as refrigerants. The kind of equipment makes use of depends upon the business you employ and the conditions of the restoration job.
Extra equipment particular to the property owner's region may be used, depending on the size of the restoration firm. Each water damage task is completely unique and needs proper evaluation of the scenario at hand to apply the correct devices and methods for removing water as rapidly as possible.
Form Examination and Removal
If unaddressed, residual water can lead to mold damage. Water damage specialists will certainly utilize special cleaning agents that sterilize the location and make conditions undesirable for mold development. Additionally, some restoration firms can make use of deodorization and ventilation as part of the process to obtain rid of any lingering smells and airborne contaminants.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Legislators are wading deeper into determining what Mississippi students will learn and how they will be tested.
The House of Representatives Thursday passed House Bill 385, banning use of a Common Core-related test, wiping out high school exit exams in biology and U.S. history, and pushing the state Board of Education to adopt standardized tests published by the ACT organization.
The Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill 2161, which would create a commission to recommend changes to Mississippi's current Common Core-based standards.
The House bill moves to the Senate for more debate, while the Senate committee sent its bill to the full Senate.
Gov. Phil Bryant, Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves and House Speaker Philip Gunn of Clinton have swung against the standards, even as state Superintendent Carey Wright defends them.
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2018 Wall Calendar - A Year of Intention
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Monday, January 24, 2011
book review: Uncle's Dream and Other Stories by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
"Oh, my friend, my entire life has been a dream. I kept dreaming and dreaming, but I never lived; I was proud, I scorned the herd - yet what was I so proud of? I myself don't know."
This collection of short stories includes tragedy, humour and an insight into how people lived and survived in a Russia that was hard for both peasant and aspiring aristocrat alike.
The main story Uncle's Dream was penned by Dostoyevsky after a five-year exile in Siberia and covers the tale of a provincial family desperate to better itself through a marriage of their daughter to a senile prince. The old man is hoodwinked and almost forced into a wedding that is expected to last for a short period before he dies and leaves his fortune to the young girl. There are complications however with the young girl Zina already in love with a teacher who is on his death bed. That relationship is frowned on by her ambitious mother and the only other suitor is disliked by Zina.
The mother tries to manipulate everyone to her own advantage but it all comes crashing down and with great humour the plans to marry the Prince fall apart.
What you are left with is a brilliant insight into the desperation for provincial merchants to better their station in life and the gossip and rivalry that is created by their efforts.
A Meek Girl takes the form of a diary like narrative recounting the story of a pawn broker and his wife. She has just committed suicide and the husband dwells on what happened to their relationship. His ambitions to escape to the country and get away from the poverty he sees everyday in the shop is kept from her and the silence that builds up gets to the point where the damage is irreversible.
Along with those two there is A Weak Heart and White Nights which are a tragic tale of the pressures of working to live and the tale of a loner who over four nights falls for a girl who then moves out of his reach.
As a collection it runs along well, sometimes there can be a jarring between stories, and combines a good mix of tragedy and satire. The themes that Dostoyevsky is famous for are all here with the grinding misery of the clerks in A Weak Heart not being a million miles away from the hardship Raskolnikov finds himself in at the start of Crime and Punishment. Its hard not to think of the muddled and manipulated Prince Gavrila in Uncle's Dream as not that far away from Prince in The Idiot.
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Jerusalem Who Owns It – Part 1
The eyes of the entire world are fixed on Jerusalem. Do you know why? You're about to find out.
Jerusalem Who Owns It – Part 2
We learned in our last video that God has the "Title Deed" to Jerusalem and has scribed His signature, the Hebrew letter Sheen, into the three valleys that surround Jerusalem. The question is "What happens next"? What happens after all the nations of the world find themselves obsessed with the status of Jerusalem?
Jerusalem Who Owns It – Part 3
In the previous two videos we discovered that the literal Hebrew interpretation of the "Burdensome Stone" is both obvious and a play on words. The literal Hebrew interpretation of the phrase "Burdensome Stone" is a Lading Stone. The literal Hebrew says that anyone that burdens themselves with the lading stone will be lacerated. Have we already witnessed the fulfillment of this prophecy or is it future?


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I.ionic and epic ῥοιή, a pomegranate-tree, Od.
II.the fruit, a pomegranate, Hhymn., Ar.
2.a knob shaped like a pomegranate, Hdt.
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Sewer problems are issues that many homeowners don't wish to happen. But when they do, a drain dilemma is not always the easiest to fix. It requires hard work and an even tougher stomach to ignore the stench. Not to mention, sewer repairs can be costly especially if it needs an overhaul. To get the job done correctly, hire a person who is adept with sewer line repair in Kennesaw, GA. Learning how to identify problems early on is the key, so here are some causes of sewer problems. Here are the common causes of sewer problems to watch for.
Try to flush and see if water will go down quickly. If water does not drain fast, then it could be a sign of obstruction. Aside from quick draining, you should hear the toilet empty with force when flushed. Otherwise, consider hiring a certified plumber for a residential sewer line repair in Kennesaw, GA
Full Septic Tank
When the septic tank is full, you'll notice that the water does not go down as quickly as it should. Similar to a blockage, water will go down slowly and may even end up in a backup. You'll also hear some air bubbles popping or gurgling just after the water goes down. This sign indicates that the septic tank may be full.
Broken Sewage Pipes
When this happens, you'll find various types of pests like rats, roaches, and snakes in your property. Breaks in sewage pipes may occur during winter when the ground contracts and causes the pressure to build up. If you can smell something pungent and the ground on your yard is soggy, it could also indicate broken sewage pipes. When your sewer line breaks, you'll notice a sharp rise in your water bill.
Floods can cause your sewer to back up. Get it fixed as soon as the water recedes to ensure that your tank does not need draining.
Excessive Use of Drain Cleaning Products
Many of these chemical cleaners are corrosive. Don't use them frequently or you'll cause your pipes to break.
As with many home repairs, the sooner you catch the issue, the less likely you'll break the bank paying for the line repair. It always pays to be observant. Schedule for a lead water pipe replacement in Kennesaw, GA, in case any of these problems happens.


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1. Get into hockey
It's not technically the national sport (that's actually lacrosse) but in the hearts of many Canadians, ice hockey will always be number one. The National Hockey League (NHL) is the professional ice hockey league in North America, comprising 31 teams in cities across America and Canada, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Calgary Flames. Because of Canada's long winter season, hockey has always been a hugely popular part of life. Virtually every Canadian you meet will have grown up watching and celebrating the game, whether it's a quick round of pond shinny (an informal game of hockey played on a frozen pond) or the final game of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the end-of-season tournament that determines the league champion. The NHL regular season runs from October to April, giving you ample time to check out a game and learn the rules of Canada's favorite cultural obsession before playoff season hits.
2. Pick up ice-skating
Canada has no shortage of ice during the winter, which makes it the perfect place to try your feet at ice-skating. Every city, town and village across Canada has at least one community skating rink or a frozen lake, river or pond that's suitable for skating on (where else would they play hockey!) Some of the most iconic places to ice skate during the winter in Canada include Toronto City Hall, Lake Louise in Banff National Park, and the Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as the world's largest outdoor skating rink.
3. Visit a cabane à sucre
Known in English as a "sugar shack," these are traditional outdoor cabins where maple syrup, Canada's most famous commodity, is produced. Here, the sap from maple trees is extracted and boiled down into its syrup form, and the cabanes themselves have become popular places to visit and sample sugary goodness. Sugar shacks will usually offer a menu of dishes complemented by maple syrup, like pancakes, baked beans, and pork rinds, as well as lots of other fun activities like live music, horse-drawn sleigh rides through the forest, or maple taffy demonstrations, where warm syrup is poured onto snow to instantly make a hard yet chewy maple candy. Délicieux!
4. Warm up with Canada's national dish
Hearty and served piping hot, there are few things better in the winter than eating poutine, Canada's national dish. Freshly made French fries are topped with a generous portion of cheese curds, which are moist pieces of curdled milk that are made in the province Quebec. The curds have a mild flavor, but are more famous for their texture, which is often described as "squeaky" when eaten. The fries and cheese are covered in hot gravy, melting the curds and producing a final product that's gooey, rich and oh-so satisfying to eat. A perfect antidote to a cold winter's night.
5. Join the hotpot revolution
Famously a remedy for winter chills in Asia, it's surprising that hotpot has just recently started to take hold in Canada's chilly climates. But Canadians are finally starting to believe the hype, and hotpot restaurants have become one of the country's hottest new food trends. Major chains such as Haidilao and DaLongYi have both recently opened their first ever locations in Canada, and have received numbingly red-hot reviews from local diners.
As the days get shorter and the temperatures drop in the Great White North, it's important to remember that there are lots of things to love about the Canadian winter. So remember your thermal underwear, throw on a sweater or three, and get out and brave the cold - because what you'll find beyond the snow banks might positively delight you!


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12 May, 2019 | AtoZ Markets – Binance bitcoin hack resulted in a $40.7 million loss, Facebook lifts Crypto ban and Bitcoin price rally continues. CFTC may approve Ethereum Futures and gives away $1.5 million reward for a Forex whistleblower. That was how the frantic week started, and that was just the beginning!
Welcome to a new tour of our weekly AtoZ Markets' overview.
Bitcoin price rally continues: BTC breaks $7000 ceiling
Bitcoin price rally is continuing, as BTC broke the $7000 ceiling this weekend, continuing to peak at $7500 on Sunday morning, 12th of May 2019. Also, other cryptos flourished this week, with Ethereum soaring above the $200 handle and Ripple trading above $0.31.
Crypto traders and investors are now anticipating that BTC will reach the $8,000 level. One of the factors that could have influenced the Bitcoin rally was this week's news about Facebook. Will the Bitcoin price rally continue in the new trading week or will the bulls lose steam?
Facebook lifts crypto ban
The social media giant has retreated the ban related to cryptocurrencies it had imposed before. The company announced on Wednesday, that it would lift the ban on crypto related ads. As Facebook lifts crypto ban, this will allow more companies, which work on these technologies to boost their efforts on the social network.
Facebook had begun blocking ads promoting cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings in January 2018, fearing that users could be tricked by offers from some crypto firms.
The company didn't clarify why it changed its policy in that context, while observers read the announcement as a potential prior step on the way of issuing Facebook's own cryptocurrency as some news referred to earlier.
US Court orders Craig Wright to submit his bitcoin addresses
The United States District Court of the Southern District of Florida issued an order to reveal Craig Wright's Bitcoin addresses as of Dec. 31, 2013.
The procedure is part of an ongoing case against Wright filed by the computer scientist David Kleiman. The latter had accused Wright of stealing hundreds of thousands of BTC, which were worth over $5 billion dollars in February last year at the time of first filing the case.
Wright filed a motion against the order, however, the court insisted on its order.
AtoZ Market's mid-week break was with an article on "all you need to know about cryptocurrency cloud mining".
Binance Bitcoin hack: $40.7 million lost
The largest crypto exchange in the world, Binance, was reported mid this week to have been hacked, the incident that resulted in losing $40.7 million worth of bitcoins.
CEO Changpeng Zhao said that the hackers used various techniques, including "phishing, viruses and other attacks.", and "had the patience to wait, and execute well-prepared actions through multiple seemingly independent accounts at the most opportune time".
The hack affected only Binance's hot wallet, which contains roughly 2 per cent of the exchange's total bitcoin holdings, while "other wallets are secure and unharmed", as the exchange's statement reads.
WeChat bans cryptocurrency transactions
China's most popular chatting platform, WeChat, updated its payment policy recently, in which it included terms that may negatively affect the token services on the platform.
The above mentioned means that starting from May 31, any transaction that is involved in cryptocurrencies, online gambling, or pornography will result in terminating the accounts associated with it, given the aforementioned domains were identified as "illegal business" according to the messaging app's update.
WeChat's policy update comes in harmony with the Chinese government, which had shut down many WeChat accounts for violating the platform's agreement terms at an earlier time.
CFTC may approve Ethereum Futures
The Commission hinted that it has no objection to approving an Ethereum futures contract, should the latter fulfilled all the requirements, as media reports revealed.
Analysts expect that if the CFTC approves Ether Futures, the crypto then will bring a new fresh wave of institutional money in the Ethereum ecosystem, taking from the Bitcoin case an example.
CFTC Whistleblower Program update: $1.5 million bounty rewarded
In a connected news, the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has rewarded this week an anonymous person with $1.5 million bounty for providing it with information against illegal forex activities.
The incentive comes within the CFTC Whistleblower Program, which gives informants between 10 to 30% of the money it recovers from enforcement actions. The information should lead to a successful enforcement action, while the CFTC guarantees protecting the whistleblower's ID from disclosure.
With the CFTC Whistleblowe program update, we have come to an end to our crypto market tour for this week. Stay tuned for more relative news and briefs on AtoZ Markets.


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With falling labor market dynamism in the United States, opportunities within firms take on increasing importance in young workers' career progression. Developing a variety of occupational ranking metrics, the author shows that occupational mobility within firms follows a standard life cycle pattern in which the frequency, distance, and wage return from mobility falls with age. However, when upward and downward mobility are considered separately, the average magnitude of directional mobility increases through middle age. He finds that wage growth for young workers deteriorated substantially in the first decade of the 2000s, primarily driven by a reduction in wage growth within firms. Encouragingly, wage growth has improved markedly for young workers since 2012.
Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at "Careers within Firms: Occupational Mobility over the Life Cycle" by Eliza C. Forsythe


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UC-led institutes help high schoolers 'nail algebra'
In Oakland High School's Engineering Geometry with Physics class on a recent morning, there wasn't a textbook or protractor in sight.
Instead, a handful of old saws stood piled onto a workbench. X-acto knives and rolls of duct tape lay scattered across lab tables, while students hunched over cardboard models of houses in various stages of construction.
The assignment: Design a house that could produce heating and cooling, relying only on sunlight and not-so-simple math. Tenth-graders Luis Almendarez and Jesse Marino demonstrated how, on their model, the ratio of glass to inside space created enough thermal mass to store energy, while the angle of the roof overhangs controlled for the amount light slanting in.
At the start of the year, the students in this class were struggling in math, in danger of falling behind at a juncture critical not just to their prospects for college, but also for productive employment. Not all students in the class have been willing to engage with the coursework, which teacher Kory Mildenberger says is more demanding than its strictly academic equivalents. But for many, the hands-on exercises have sparked a new appreciation for the subjects.
"I figured out you actually do need math to do something like this," said Almendarez. "Before I had the feeling you could sort of make it up — but you really do need to know how to do the measurements and make the calculations or it doesn't work."
Creating a course framework in four days
The course was developed through the University of California's Curriculum Integration (UCCI) Institutes, a program to develop new curricula that will both teach trade job skills and meet core college-going requirements.
UC plays an integral role in shaping California's high school curriculum by certifying which courses will qualify students for entry to the state's public universities. Run by the UC Office of the President, the institutes were designed in response to a growing call for high school courses that hone both college- and career-readiness.
While the number of courses that meet the requirements for both has exploded from 250 in 2000 to more than 11,000 today, very few earn credit in the core academic subjects of English, math, history and social science.
That is precisely the gap UCCI Institutes seek to address. Over the course of the four-day workshops — UCCI convenes six each year for academic and vocational teachers statewide — participants are grouped into teams and charged with devising a curriculum that pairs a particular career focus — say, residential construction — with a specific academic subject area, such as algebra II. At the end of the conference, each team presents a framework for a course that reinforces academic skills while teaching practical, hands-on skills like framing a house, shooting a video or running a hotel beverage operation.
The institutes have produced more than 30 frameworks for courses, 16 of which have been formally approved and adopted, and which are now being taught at more than two dozen schools around the state. This year, the program received expanded California Department of Education funding, enabling it to increase the number of institutes from two to six a year and to produce an expected 24 course frameworks a year. The funding will also speed approval and implementation of these classes so they can make it from the conference room into the classroom.
"A lot of students may have this idea that they're not college material — they're just taking these courses because they're cool, fun and interesting,'" said UCCI Communications Coordinator Deborah McCaskey. "And then they end up becoming prepared because they've taken integrated courses. They think: 'I know I can do this and it's interesting. I'm going to apply to college.'"
Offering a leg-up for struggling students
Teachers say the courses have the potential to breathe new life into academic subjects that even high-achieving students can find abstract and irrelevant.
For students who don't perform well in the traditional classroom setting, the kinds of blended courses developed through UCCI can mean the difference between going to college or struggling just to earn a high school diploma.
South Tahoe High School teacher Kristi Leonard, whose DaVinci Algebra class uses perspective drawing and other elements of art to build a foundation for math concepts, said she has seen a transformation in many of her students, who have gone from failing to earning high marks. "The process teaches them a willingness to persist — to keep going and work toward clarity."
At a recent workshop focused on math and building trades, Gus Amador, a carpentry and construction teacher at San Francisco's John O'Connell High School, explained why he had come to the workshop. "We feel like we're creating something that's really, really beneficial for the kids of this state."
Amador sat in a conference room surrounded by candy wrappers and large sheets of white poster paper scrawled with notes for a course to be called Constructing Geometry.
"For 80 percent of my students, they're not planning to go to college. They just want to learn the craft," he said. Math is a stumbling block for many of his students to earning a high school diploma. "This gives them motivation to pass the class. Because they are able to see the connection, it works for them."


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RQTSW Regional Conference – 25th November 2019
The day was truly inspirational, allowing me to speak with colleagues about the practice in our school and what the next steps could be for our team. Having the time to speak in depth about strategies that we can now tweak and the time to discuss and question our own practice together was truly valuable – thank you.
This was an inspiring day with guest speakers who clearly know their subject matter, backed up by recent research and relevant practical expertise / experiences.
The conference brought so much of what I do or don't do in my practise to the surface and allowed me to reflect on what is going well and how I can improve on my teaching. So many things I can go away and use in the classroom straightaway. The information given will change my classroom ethos for the better in many different ways.
This should be shared with all schools and staff levels.
The RQTSW Conference provided detailed research and examples of real classroom strategies to inspire and motivate reluctant learners, presented in a way which managed to inspire and motivate reluctant teachers in the process.
Excellent content and organisation- very impressed with how valuable this cpd was.


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Fascination of Plants Day Wexford
Fascination of Plants Day May 18 2015
Monday 18th May is Fascination of Plants day – an International movement celebrating the importance of plants and their roles in our lives.
There are a number of events taking place in the South East for the general public all of which are free to attend. Why not take some time out and plan a trip to get in touch with nature followed by a visit to Beechdale Lifestyle & Garden Centre and recreate your trip at home with quality plants and advice.
The events that particularly catch or eye include:
Fascination of Plants Day Guided Walk, Monday 18th May
15:00-16:00 (General Public)
Venue: JFK Arboretum, New Ross
Celebrate Fascination of Plants Day with this guided walk for adults that will explore many of the everyday uses of the plants present in the park.
Presenter: JFK Arboretum Staff, Office of Public Works
Brian Ború Eco-Heritage Talk
19:00-19:30 & 20:00-20:30
(Families/General Public)
Venue: Waterford City Marina opposite Reginald's Tower
Step aboard the Brian Ború, a 56 foot traditional sailing ship for a talk about the fascinating biodiversity along the Waterford River Estuary. Learn how this old fishing vessel was reclaimed and hear about upcoming eco heritage discovery cruises throughout the summer. Places are limited so booking is essential.
Presenter: Tony McLoughlin & Grace O Sullivan, Waterford Estuary Cruises
Tuesday 19th:
Medicinal Uses of Plants Eco-Walk
Guided walk focusing on the medicinal properties of the varied plant life in the park. Why not come along and learn a little more about some of the plants found in everyday life, many of which have hidden qualities.
Presenter: JFK Arboretum Staff, Office of Public Works
Growing Your Own Food for a Healthy, Happy You
18.30-19.30 (Families/General Public)
Venue: Ardkeen Library, Waterford City
GIY Founder and author of "GROW COOK EAT" Michael Kelly will talk about a typical growing year in his own garden in Dunmore East. Learn about the GIY movement which was founded in Waterford in 2009 and now supports over 65,000 people annually who grow their own food at home, school or work.
Presenter: Michael Kelly, GIY International
Saturday 23rd May
Guided Walk of JFK Arboretum
15:00-16:00 (Families/General Public)
Venue: JFK Arboretum, New Ross
Explore the surroundings of the park with an experienced guide and learn about the plants and wildlife that make up this important park.
More details on events on fascinationofplants.blogspot.ie
We are open daily until 6pm with plenty of parking for coaches, full WC facilities and homebaked goods available in The Wildflower Cafe (open daily until 5pm)


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