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• Review past incidents and identify attack trends
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• Hunt for cyber-related threats from various threat intelligence sources
• Identify and monitor the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) employed by cyber threat actors
• Develop & extend CTI ecosystem
• Be a leading source of knowledge in information security and intelligence matters supporting other departments with your knowledge and expertise
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• Master's degree in cyber security, computer science, or engineering
• 6-8 years of broad professional experience in a similar role
• In-depth understanding of threat intelligence cycles and collection managemen
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Ability to identify and track adversary tradecraft trends
• Ability and willingness to conduct in-depth analysis of the tools and tradecraft used by actors of all types
• Experience with TI platforms such as MISP & OpenCTI, Experience with IoT Testing or Red Teaming is a benefit
• Proven analytical, report-writing abilities and Fluent in English
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
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The Flint 25L has all the standard features of a technical backpack, such as a waist belt, height-adjustable sternum strap, built-in rain cover, hydration bladder compatibility, side storage pouches, trekking pole loops and compression straps.
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Study finds pea, bean-based foods can replace red, processed meat without harming bone health.
According to a University of Helsinki study, substituting red and processed meat with pea-protein intake, b and faba bean-based foods ensures enough amino acid intake without having any negative effects on bone metabolism.
"Decreasing the consumption of red and processed meat in the diet to the upper limit of the Planetary Health Diet while increasing the consumption of legumes cultivated in Finland, such as peas and faba beans, is safe from the perspective of protein nutrition. Similarly, bone health is not compromised by such a dietary change either," says Docent Suvi Itkonen from the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.
In the BeanMan study, 102 Finnish men followed a study diet for six weeks.
- One group consumed 760 grams of red and processed meat per week, which accounted for 25% of the total protein intake. The amount corresponds to the average protein consumption of Finnish men.
- The other group consumed food products based on legumes, mainly peas and faba beans, corresponding to 20% of the total protein intake. In addition, the amount of red and processed meat consumed per week in this group amounted to the upper limit of the Planetary Health Diet (200 g or 5% of the total protein intake).
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A fine grit covered everything that hot day in 2010. With each step, another cloud of dust billowed up and coated uniforms, weapons and skin, then settled in mouths with a dry, acrid aftertaste. The Marines in Helmand Province of Afghanistan called it “moon dust.”
Lt. Tom Schueman watched as his squad of Marines moved slowly across the field, kicking up more powdery material with each measured step. The men of 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Division were taking an agonizingly long time to get through the withered corn rows at the farm in the Sangin District. Their objective, a town controlled by the Taliban, was just ahead. First, though, they had to check every inch of the way for IEDs. The Marines moved carefully and deliberately as they swept the farm field.
Suddenly, a lone figure came running up to the platoon. The leathernecks flinched at first, praying it wasn’t a suicide bomber, then relaxed when they saw he was wearing a Marine uniform. It was Zainullah Zaki, their Afghan interpreter, whom everyone called “Zak.” He had been listening to the local radio chatter and had news for the lieutenant.
“Sir, the Taliban is setting up an ambush,” he told Schueman.
More Than an Interpreter
The Marine commander responded that his team was moving as fast as possible but had to make sure there were no boobytraps. One false step could mean dismemberment — or worse.
Zaki became agitated as he spoke. He knew the Taliban could start firing at any moment, which would be deadly for a squad caught in the open. Disregarding his own safety, Zaki sprinted through the cornfield to a nearby house. He prayed to Allah that there were no IEDs in his path.
The Afghan then burst through the door of a mudbrick house and knocked down a small, bearded man. In his hand was a radio, which the Talib was using to set up the ambush. Zaki grabbed the man by the neck and dragged him back to the Marines.
That was the moment that Schueman realized just how devoted his interpreter was to the Marines. An unbreakable bond and strong friendship of mutual respect had just formed. Blooded by combat, they became brothers in the best tradition of the Marine Corps motto: Semper Fidelis, “Always Faithful.”
“It was clear to me that Zaki was more than an interpreter,” recalled Schueman, now a major. “He was there to fight and serve right next to us. He just ran ahead into the village and spoiled the ambush. Zaki went across unswept ground where there were a lot of mines. That to me was just incredible bravery.”
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A new book details the remarkable relationship that developed between the two men during deadly combat in that faraway country and endured even after Schueman returned to the United States. Co-authored by both, “Always Faithful: A Story of the War in Afghanistan, the Fall of Kabul, and the Unshakable Bond Between a Marine and an Interpreter” chronicles how they made it through the war together, then how their friendship proved strongest when the country collapsed in terror and a daring rescue effort was needed to save the lives of Zaki and his family.
“We are brothers,” Zaki said in a Zoom interview. “Maj. Tom is family. We have brotherhood. In Afghanistan, we have same uniform. The Afghans would call me ‘infidel.’ I would say, ‘No, I am Muslim.’ They would ask, ‘Why you wear uniform?’ I tell them, ‘Because they are working with us together to build our country.’”
No One Wanted Any Tea
Schueman and Zaki first met in 2010. Both had been deployed to Helmand, which would soon become one of the bloodiest places on Earth. The harsh desert and hard people who inhabited the Sangin District were a different experience for both men. Schueman grew up in Chicago with a mother who was a cop. Zaki was from Asadabad City in Kunar Province, a greener, more pastoral setting than this hot, dusty, deadly setting
For Schueman, he expected to be part of a nation-building effort in Afghanistan. He had read the book “Three Cups of Tea” to better understand the culture and find ways of to win the hearts and minds of the people there. That ideal was shattered on his first day on patrol, when his platoon was ambushed before it even left its forward operating base.
“No one wanted any tea, and everyone wanted to shoot me,” Schueman recalled. “We thought if we just showed the people we were here to help, they would turn. No, the Taliban there were not interested in any of that.”
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Zaki was equally surprised by the conditions in the Helmand Province.
“The people, the culture, the language — it was all different. I didn’t barely understand what they were saying at first,” he said. “They speak Pashtun like me, but with a different accent. They were different people, hard people. They put IEDs in the mosques.”
The Marines engaged in fierce fighting, often battling the Taliban from house to house in each village. Zaki, who was not supposed to carry a weapon, would pick up a rifle from a fallen leatherneck to help defend their position when things got bad.
“Sometimes, when we were off the base, my team would give me a pistol for my protection,” the interpreter said. “It was too dangerous.”
Following his first tour, Schueman returned home. However, he knew the job wasn’t done and wanted to go back. He did so in 2012 but was not able to connect with Zaki. He said he felt lost without his former interpreter who always seemed to understand him.
“I needed Zak, who could not only translate for me, but could speak for me,” he wrote in the book. “More than that, though, I needed a friend.”
Schueman went home after his second deployment. He and Zaki lost track of each other until the Afghan reached out to him via social media in 2016, when they rekindled their relationship.
It was about that same time that Zaki began to have doubts about the future of his country and the safety of his family. The Taliban, a relentless enemy who often threatened the interpreter with torture and death, was not going away. He decided to begin the process of emigrating to America through a program set up by the American government to help those who had assisted the military.
What should have been a slam dunk turned out to be a bureaucratic nightmare. Over the next five years, roadblock after roadblock stymied the effort to get Zaki and his family out of Afghanistan. Schueman tried to intercede on several occasions only to be told certain paperwork was missing or Zaki was not eligible for the program.
Matter of Life and Death
Things came to a head in 2020, when the United States and the Taliban signed an agreement to end the 18-year war and return control of the country to the extremist religious group the following year. Unfortunately, Zak’s case to leave the Afghanistan was denied because of “insufficient documentation.” The clock was now ticking as the enemy retook province after province.
“I felt helpless,” Zaki recalled. “The Taliban were killing interpreters. I was very worried for my wife and children.”
Back in the United States, Schueman felt equally helpless. No matter how hard he tried, he could not help his friend. Now, as the Taliban quickly regained control of the country, it appeared he could not save Zaki, a man he considered his “Marine brother.”
Getting to Kabul Airport
The fall of Kabul happened faster than anyone anticipated, including military leaders. The Afghan capital was captured by the Taliban on Aug. 15, 2021, even though U.S. troops still held the airport. Schueman and Zaki were in near-constant contact, trying to work out a last-minute solution before the interpreter would be caught up in the inevitable reprisals. The Marine officer acted without hesitation.
“I had to leverage a personal friendship,” said Schueman, who was at the Naval War College in Rhode Island at the time. “He was a pilot for the PJs [pararescue] in the Air Force. He said to get Zaki and his family to the gate at the airport and he would get them out.”
Three times they worked out a plan of extraction. Three times those efforts failed, as fear caused tens of thousands of panicked Afghans to surround the perimeter of the airport. Taliban checkpoints were everywhere.
The Marines have a saying: “Adapt and overcome.” Plans are going to break down, so improvisation is going to become a necessity. At that moment, Schueman began to feel like overcoming might be beyond a reasonable hope.
With time almost out, the Marine major called his PJ friend again and asked him to do something. What happened next sounds like a scene out of a Hollywood action-adventure movie.
With loaded weapons, a rescue team leaped over the blast wall surrounding the airport and began searching for Zak, who was holding his screaming 3-year-old daughter. Schueman watched breathlessly on a video app. The scared family finally made it to a gate where they were allowed into the airport by a large American with a tattoo on his forearm of angel embracing the world and the words “That Others May Live.” The pathway to freedom was suddenly open.
“Maj. Tom’s friends came for us,” Zaki said. “They tried to find us at first, but it was too crowded. A SEAL team got me out with my family. They got us into the airport and put us on a plane. That was a sad and happy moment for me — sad because the enemy got control of our country and happy because we were safe.”
Zaki and his family eventually made it to the United States and slowly became acclimated to their new country. He now manages a carwash in San Antonio, where his family has connected with others in a small refugee community.
Stationed at Camp Pendleton in California today, Schueman is nearly 1,500 miles away from his friend. That has not stopped them from getting together whenever possible.
“We’re going to New York,” Schueman said. “We’ll be on ‘Good Morning America’ for the book. But I’m also planning to take leave and visit him in Texas. We make it a family thing. We’re two dads who really care about their families and want to get together when we can.”
Zaki agreed that the bond between the two men who became friends in a distant, deadly land remains indelible.
“We were brothers, we are brothers, we will be brothers all the time,” he said.
For these men, their relationship will remain always faithful.
“Always Faithful: A Story of the War in Afghanistan, the Fall of Kabul, and the Unshakable Bond Between a Marine and an Interpreter,” by Maj. Tom Schueman and Zainullah Zaki, will be published by William Morrow on Aug. 9.
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- Unwind with complimentary magazines and newspapers
- By the time you've bought food, drinks and newspapers and magazines in the terminal, it could well add up to the amount you pay per person to enter a lounge
- Kick back and watch the TV, jump on the free WiFi or enjoy other entertainment facilities
- Some lounges have business facilities so you can make use of your waiting time
- Most lounges accept children and some even have gaming consoles to occupy them
Lounges at every major UK airport
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Worldwide and European airport lounges
Not only do we offer airport lounges in the UK but we are also delighted to have great deals on VIP lounges in Europe and Worldwide. Our European airport lounges and Worldwide airport lounges are a great way to end your holiday away from the hustle and bustle of busy international terminals.
Make sure you pre-book early as airport lounges can often fill up. Do a search today and see our best airport lounges with our cheapest deals.
You can also browse a complete archive of all our airport lounge pages by visiting our airport lounges sitemap.
Airport lounges offer a great way to start your holiday. You really get your money's worth. It's not only a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the terminal, but when you look at what you get for the three hours, we think you'll agree it's great value.
Holiday Extras sell airport lounges at 22 UK airports and we're now selling them abroad too. Do a search today and find out if there's an airport lounge at the airport you're travelling from.
Pre-book your place today - it's quick and easy. Simply fill in your details above or contact us. When you've made a booking, we'll send you your confirmation.
So what do you get? You get up to three hours' peace and quiet to unwind before you fly, unlimited free drinks and snacks and a selection of newspapers and magazines to read. Most lounges have a TV and free WiFi, as well as other entertainment facilities.
We ask all our customers if they'd mind leaving us some feedback about their experience booking an airport lounge with us. We hope these comments can help you make a decision about which airport lounge to book and provide some assurances about our service.
Our customers rated Holiday Extras airport lounges on average 8/10 (70323 reviews). Read Holiday Extras airport lounges reviews.
Aspire Lounge T1
Delayed cover was required - I forgot I added it but so worth it with an unexpected delay returning to ManchesterMrs Ireland, 25 Sep, 2022 (5 out of 5)
Aspire Lounge - Gate 4
Staff at Edinburgh lounge were brilliant, really helpful great experience fantastic start to the holiday ????Mr Marcus, 24 Sep, 2022 (5 out of 5)
Lovely relaxing start to the holiday. Great range if snacks and drinks. Will definitely use the lounge at Exeter again.Miss Burn, 19 Sep, 2022 (5 out of 5)
The Yorkshire Lounge
booked Yorkshire Lounge at Leeds and fat track and parking with sentinelMrs Smith, 23 Jul, 2022 (5 out of 5)
Everything was fabulous. Booked Bristol Silverzone Parking at the airport and the Lounge.Mrs Gulliford, 26 Jul, 2022 (5 out of 5)
Airport Lounge FAQs
What are airport lounges?
Airport lounges are places where passengers can escape the hustle and bustle of the busy Departures areas. As well as a relaxing atmosphere, airport lounges also offer perks such as free drinks, food, reading materials, free Wi-Fi and many will have an entertainment area.
Can I arrive at an airport lounge earlier than three hours before my flight?
Unfortunately you can only book into an airport lounge up to three hours before your flight is due to leave. Guests who arrive before their time slot could be refused access into the lounge.
Can I turn up at the lounge without pre-booking?
Customers can turn up at most lounges without pre-booking, but we always recommend pre-booking to guarantee a space, as lounges often get fully booked.
Can I sleep in an airport lounge?
Airport lounges are great places to get a little shut eye thanks to the comfy seating and general quietness, and some might even have dedicated sleeping pods. However, most lounges don't stay open overnight so aren't the right choice if you're looking to get a full night's sleep.
How do I access the airport lounge?
At Holiday Extras, simply enter your travel dates and browse the lounges available. Once you've booked we'll send you a confirmation email which will include all the need-to-know information along with your pass so you glide into the airport lounge without any hassle.
Is food free in airport lounges?
Yes, airport lounges usually provide free food and drinks.
Can I take my children into an airport lounge?
Some lounges do allow children whereas others unfortunately do not. It's always best to check before pre-booking. Contact us and we'll be happy to check this for you.
Can I wear trainers in an airport lounge?
Most airport lounges have a dress code. Some lounges will allow you to wear smart trainers but this is at their discretion. Contact us and we'll be happy to check this for you.
Are alcoholic drinks included in the price of an airport lounge?
Yes - alcoholic drinks are included in the price. Champagne usually costs extra and you can pay for it at the lounge.
If I'm in the lounge, how will i know when to board my plane?
All lounges have flight information screens as well as tannoy announcements, so you'll be kept up to date.Top |
This brilliant, one owner car was first registered on 17/06/2019 and its reg number is AD19 VGU. It has a 1.6 litre turbocharged diesel engine and 7 speed automatic gearbox that will return a great MPG.
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This lovely little smart convertible was first registered on 30/06/2017 and its reg number is ST17 ZVD. It has a 900cc turbocharged petrol engine and 6 speed automatic gearbox that will return a great MPG.
It has a documented service history, done at the following intervals:
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* A SUBSTANTIAL SINGLE BARRELLED BREECH LOADING 8-BORE CONTINENTAL FOWLING PIECE, no visible serial number,
probably Belgian circa 1900, with substantial tapering octagonal 50in. barrel possibly repurposed from a muzzle-loader, bead fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight with provision for a folding leaf (absent), plain action with ambidextrous swing under-lever, plain back-action side-hammer lock, walnut butt-stock with twin reinforcing screws at head, plain iron furniture and walnut fore-end with Lefaucheux-style take-down lever, fitted with iron swivels, weight approximately 20lbs
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Two bedrooms apartment on a quiet street is the perfect place to call home. Centrally located walking to distance to public transport at your doorstep.
This apartment features: formal entrance, separate kitchen with gas cooking, dish washer and plenty of storage spaces, large living area with balcony, ensuite bathroom with shower over bath and laundry facilities, recently freshly renovated. There is also secure off-street parking for the complex which the owners corporation has allocated
Enjoy the cosmopolitan location with just a short stroll to St Kilda Road and Chapel Street also near transport, shops, restaurants, Luna park, swimming pool, libraries, school, post office, cinema and St Kilda Beach.
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Texas Property Tax Due Date 2024: January 31st
As the New Year unfolds and Texans embark on their resolutions, one important date looms on the horizon: January 31st, the delinquency date for state property taxes in Texas. This critical deadline is a reminder that property owners must ensure their taxes are paid by this date to avoid penalties and interest. The consequences of missing this deadline can be severe, leading to financial burdens that nobody wants to shoulder.
Understanding the Importance of January 31st
According to state law, Texas property owners must settle their property taxes on or before January 31st. Failure to meet this deadline results in the imposition of interest and penalties on any outstanding amount. This legal requirement is in place to ensure that property taxes, vital for funding public services and infrastructure, are collected promptly.
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Folk medicine was never my thing. Being the child of a pharmaceutical researcher, I was carefully taught that “quack” medicine and “real” medicine had nothing to do with each other.
In truth, I’m extremely grateful for modern medicine. At one point in my life I was told I would never walk again—not normally—but I walk, run, skip, and climb just fine. I’ve also recovered from childhood illnesses that would have taken me out without modern intervention.
But still, it has become obvious over the years that, in many ways, modern medicine has its limits. Drugs that are designed to do one thing, cause other problems. Antibiotics have bred super bugs that seem resistant to everything. Worse, drugs that could help are often priced beyond comprehension, sometimes forcing people to choose between them and other necessities.
Out of curiosity more than anything, I began reading Kirsten Traynor’s book Two Million Blossoms: Discovering the Medicinal Benefits of Honey (2011). Traynor is a honey bee biologist who has done extensive research on honey and how it is used by international health care practitioners.
She is an excellent writer whose text is both clear and engaging, but the best thing about the book is her attitude. The book is not preachy in the least. She does not try to convince you that honey is the best medicine, but simply lays out the facts.
For example, many sources tell us that honey has antimicrobial properties, but few tell us how it works. In one section, Traynor explains how the osmotic pressure of honey dehydrates pathogens, how the high acidity of honey retards microbial growth, and how glucose oxidase (an enzyme added by the bees) releases a steady stream of hydrogen peroxide into a wound. She describes these and other mechanisms, but then allows you to decide for yourself if it’s worth a try.
Traynor cites a great many sources for her research and relates many case studies. But in spite of much technical information, she writes in a friendly, conversational tone that makes the book easy and fun to read. For example, when describing burns, she says, “Unlike murder, first degree burns are the least severe.” Okay, I can relate to that way of thinking (plus now I will remember which is which).
I think the book is appropriate for anyone who deals with honey. Even if you personally are not swayed by the material, as a beekeeper the book will help you answer those inevitable questions about the healing properties of honey.
If I ever again have to see my tibia up close and personal, protruding from the side of my leg, I will definitely opt for a surgeon over a jar of honey. But there may be a time and place for both types of cure in our modern world, and Traynor’s Two Million Blossoms opened my mind to some of the possibilities.
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Trends we spotted | Week 32
At horecatrends.com or hospitalitytrends.eu we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’.
With this week links to articles about the announcement that a visit to an indoor restaurant, gym or theater in New York will only be allowed for those vaccinated as of August 16. All in a dramatic step to fight rising Covid-19 cases.
Alain Ducasse and Albert Adrià to open an 100-day trial restaurant in Paris and more and more luxury brands are accepting cryptocurrency. The Dolder Grand hotel in Switzerland and BitLux private jets have teamed up for the world’s first crypto-based luxury travel partnership.
Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels have teamed up to create Panera Brand, boasting nearly 4,000 locations and 110,000 employees across 10 countries. All three brands are owned by Luxembourg based JAB Holding Co.
Interesting development: startup Cecilia, the interactive bartender for airports, VIP lounges, stadiums and venues or even hotels. Cecilia mixes 120 cocktails per hour! And an article about 3 robots that can tap beer: Ebar, Revolmatic and Macco Robotics. In the article a video from Ebar.
The Raffles Hotels & Resorts continues global expansion with new openings in 2021 and beyond. With this year their second hotel in Dubai, Raffles The Palm. Check out the other openings in the article.
IKEA in the USA is going to sell candles that smell like Swedish meatballs and another great example of how to use TikTok. The chef of the Italian Embassy in London, Danilo Cortellini spotted pasta chips and decided to upgrade the recipe!
Klimato from Sweden lets restaurants calculate their CO2 emissions per dish, interesting development! And we spotted shampoo bars, a completely plastic-free alternative in bars. A distinctive, sustainable alternative for your amenities!
For fans of the series La Casa de Papel, Netflix and Fever created the immersive experience that is located in the French ‘La Monnaie de Paris’, the institute of the French currency.
Click on the title if you like to read the full article. Enjoy reading!
From dining to working out, many indoor activities will require the shot to enter. Check out the entire article at Robb Report, link in the title. Mayor Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York announced that all customers and employees at indoor restaurants, gyms and theaters will require proof of vaccination for entry. Other cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, have reinstated mask mandates recently, but New York becomes the first city or state government to enact this kind of vaccine mandate in the United States. De Blasio said the policy goes into effect on August 16, but enforcement will begin September 13.
In the Netherlands the governmental support for closed businesses has been well organized, but we are reaching the limit to that support. Who is going to be responsible for the next rise of the Covid 19 cases here? Aren’t we all? We completely understand that owners of restaurants, bars, theaters, gyms and all other businesses that have been closed, choose to welcome everybody, vaccinated or not. And we think that all people are allowed to make their own choice to either get vaccinated or not, as are entrepreneurs. In countries where the support from the government is not evident, we have spotted restaurants welcoming vaccinated guests only, to protect their staff and other guests, for example Danny Meijer in New York.
Here in the Netherlands we need to limit the possibility of spreading the virus as well, we don’t want to close all businesses again this fall and winter, and the support by the government isn’t endless. Let’s hope that mandatory measurements aren’t necessary. Let’s all be tolerant to those who choose not to take a vaccine but also to those entrepreneurs who refuse to serve guests that aren’t vaccinated.
The Dolder Grand hotel in Switzerland and BitLux private jets have teamed up for the world’s first crypto-based luxury travel partnership
The last couple of weeks we spotted more and more hospitality companies that allow their guests to pay with cryptocurrencies. Hotels in the luxury segment, Recipe box service, ‘On The Table’ and more. Now we spotted the famed Grand Hotel Dolder in Switzerland that accepts this currency, more remarkable is the fact that the privat arir charter firm BitLux has 50% of its bookings paid with this currency. The five-star Zurich mainstay has partnered with private air charter firm BitLux to allow travelers to foot the bill for both their flights and stays with digital currency. The partnership comes as BitLux has seen 50-percent of its 2021 charter flight bookings so far made using cryptocurrencies, and is being launched not long after the Dolder Grand began accepting crypto as a payment option.
Culinary legends Alain Ducasse and Albert Adrià have announced they will be opening a 100-day trial restaurant together in Paris later in the year. The world’s most decorated chef, Ducasse, will join forces with Adrià – one of Spain’s most creative forces, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 13 most influential people in the world of gastronomy – to open a restaurant in Paris towards the end of the year. Sounds like a must visit for foodies! More at the website of Fine Dining Lovers, link in the title.
Last week we went to France for a long weekend and where we have become fully accustomed to shampoo, body wash and conditioner in large bottles in recent years, we got plastic mini bottles again this time. During a discussion about plastic in shampoo we came across these shampoo bars. A completely plastic-free alternative, no idea whether these ‘bars’ are already available in a small format, but it is a distinctive, sustainable alternative for your amenities and a Dutch product! Watch the video below, text continues after the video.
Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels have teamed up to create Panera Brand, boasting nearly 4,000 locations and 110,000 employees across 10 countries. All three brands are owned by Luxembourg based JAB Holding Co. Niren Chaudhary, CEO of Panera Bread, has been appointed as the group CEO of Panera Brands and will continue to lead as CEO of Panera Bread. More about Panera Brand in the article at Fast Casual, link in the title.
Interesting development: startup Cecilia, the interactive bartender for airports, VIP lounges, stadiums and venues or even hotels. Your company will be in the frontline of innovation with Cecilia’s autonomous mixology skills. She mixes 120 drinks per hour, has a 70 liters storage, has hundreds of available mixes and has customization possibilities. She might even chit chat with you! Cecilia.ai is a new startup from the bright minds of GKI Group. Check out the video about Cecilia, text continues below.
Article on Food Inspiration unfortunately in Dutch but it’s about 3 robotic systems that can tap beer – especially useful at festivals, sports stadiums and so on. This article is about Ebar, a dispense kiosk (actually more like a vending machine), the automatic dispenser from Revolmatic and the more robot-like Kime humanoid robot, from the Spanish Macco Robotics. Watch the video about the Ebar below, they recently raised a £670k capital injection to accelerate the launch of their product in Europe. The text continues below the video.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts known for transforming landmark properties in storied destinations around the world, is on track to more than double its illustrious portfolio, adding a host of distinguished locations that will continue to set the standard in the luxury hospitality industry. Later this year, Raffles will open a second hotel in Dubai (Raffles The Palm), along with Raffles Al Areen Palace in Bahrain, Raffles Udaipur in India and Raffles at Galaxy Macau. Next year and beyond, the brand will debut flagship locations in London (2022), Boston (2022), Doha (2022), Jeddah (2022) and Moscow (2023), among others. Check out all the locations in the press release at the link in the title.
In France, Paris you can enjoy the Netflix & Fever original experience of La Casa de Papel. The Experience, the latest immersive production within the authentic décor of the successful series. A simple visit to ‘La Monnaie de Paris’, the institute of the French currency and the oldest company in the world, which will quickly turn sour… This is the pitch of ‘La Casa de Papel: The Experience’, an event imagined by the platform Streaming Netflix and The Fever Event Expert. This immersive experience immerses you in an episode of the La Casa de Papel series, forcing you to find yourself in the midst of a conflict between the Professor’s gang and a deviant member with not so honorable intentions, Shanghai. It’s not a real escape room experience, it supposed to be an hour of theatrical immersive with costumes, actors and a scenario. One’s finished you can enjoy a themed bar, with cocktails and aperitifs within the theme and of course merchandise.
We spotted it before with KFC’s gravy candles in the UK and now fans of IKEA in the USA can enjoy the smell they like of the Swedish meatballs. Announced recently the Huvudroll candle is one feature of an IKEA Store in a Box package designed to reimagine the sensory experience of visiting a location.
Chef Danilo Cortellini did just that, he spotted #pastachips online and shows on his TikTok account and his Instagram how to upgrade the recipe and make delicious pasta chips ! And it’s a hit on this medium, check it out on TikTok, link in the title or watch the video on Instagram below. Danilo Cortellini is the chef of the Italian Embassy in London.
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Klimato allows restaurants to calculate the climate impact of the dishes on their menu. Using a web app, restaurants can score every item they serve, based on both ingredients and production methods. Impact is expressed as CO2e, or carbon dioxide equivalent, which allows different greenhouse gases to be combined in one unit of measurement. More information at the website of Trendwatching, link in the title. |
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When a neighbor’s tree falls over your property line, yell TIMBER, then call your insurance company. Homeowners policies cover tree damage caused by perils like wind and winter storms.
Most policies cover hauling away tree debris if the mess is associated with house damage; some will cover cleanup even if no structures were harmed.
When a Tree Falls
Your neighbor is responsible when a tree falls over your shared property line under certain conditions. If you can point to evidence that you've asked your neighbor to remove a dead, diseased, or damaged tree for years, you may be able to prove liability. You could strengthen your case if you documented proof of your attempts.
Before a Tree Falls
Write a letter to your neighbor before their dead, diseased, or listing tree falls through your roof or over your property line.
The letter should include:
- A description of the problem
- A request for action
- Attorney letterhead -- not necessary but indicates you mean business
Trim Their Trees
If the limbs of a tree hang over your property line, you may trim the branches up to the property line, but not cut down the entire tree. If a tree dies after your little pruning, the neighbor can pursue a claim against you in civil or small claims court. Depending on your state laws, your neighbor may have to prove the damage was deliberate or caused by negligence, but may also be able to recover up to three times the value of the tree.
Before you cut, tell your neighbors what you intend to do to protect your property. They may offer to trim the whole tree instead of risking your half-oaked job.
Your Tree Falls
It’s always a good idea to take care of your big and beautiful trees, and keep receipts for trimmings and other care.
But if your tree falls over a neighbor’s property line, do nothing until their insurance company contacts you. You may not be liable unless you knew or should have known the tree was in a dangerous condition. If you pruned a tree or shored up trunks to prevent problems, gather your receipts to prove your diligence.
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botanical dye plants printed in gold all over front of bralet and pants. backs are plain.
printed in metallic gold, ink is handmade in the UK, waterbased and non toxic.
please note that depending on your size the placement and amount of designs will vary, photographed is a 32c H32
must be treated carefully, please hand wash with natural detergent and air dry out of the sun.
matte black elastic for straps and around edges
if you are D cup or larger there will be thicker black elastic band beneath the bust for more comfort and support.
bamboo padding is recommended for larger cup sizes or just for those who prefer slightly padded bras. it is made from 100% bamboo microencapsulated with silver so it feels supportive and sweat free.
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I got my ears pierced at the ripe old age of 13. I remember it being a HUGE deal in my family with lots and lots of discussion. And not everyone thought it was a good idea.
I think my only saving grace was that my mom wanted to get her ears pierced too, so I think she ended up letting me do it so she could do it too (and not look the grumpy mom who tells you to do what she says, not what she does).
Anyhow, the actual piercing went well, but the aftermath not so much. My ears never really got used to wearing earrings. Oh, I tried, but my body just wasn't having it.
Whenever I would wear them my ears would start itching, then they would swell up and get all full of pus (hope you're not eating breakfast). Next thing you knew I had to take them out.
So I spent the better part of my adult life thinking I couldn't wear earrings. Years wasted earring-less.
And then one day last summer I was at a local boutique and they had THE CUTEST little feather earrings that I just had to try.
And they didn't itch.
My ears didn't turn beet red.
It was a miracle.
OK, not on the scale of walking on water or anything, but still it was a big deal. I don't know if my body has adapted or if it's new technology in earrings, but I can now wear earrings proud and loud!
Hoops! Studs! Dangling ones!
So my next problem was what to do with all my new found earrings I was accumulating!
Well, let's make an earring organizer.
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DIY Earring Holder From Thrift Store Frame
- Frame - easily found at thrift stores
- Decorative Aluminum Sheet - Home Depot or Amazon
- Tin snips - Home Depot or Amazon
- Craft or Spray Paint - I used DecorArt Americana Bright Salmon - Amazon
- Paint brush
- E6000 glue - Home Depot or Amazon
First of all, you need to find a frame.
In case you do not have a stash of unused frames at home, an excellent place to find a frame is the thrift store.
My local thrift had about 592 to choose from, so I picked one that would fit an 8x10 photo and was extra fancy. I was planning on painting it a bold color, so I thought the extra nooks and crannies would pop right out with the vibrant color.
You can either buy the aluminum sheets at Home Depot (see photo below for what the store display looks like) or online at Amazon. I used the Satin Nick Elliptical Aluminum Sheet by M-D Building Products in a 1 ft x 2 ft size.
For an 8x10 frame I could have easily gotten away with a 1 ft by 1 ft sheet, but I am planning on making some other projects with the remainder of the sheet, so I opted for the larger size.
I think the company originally produced this stuff to make radiator covers with, but DIYers started using it for all sorts of craft projects too!
Remove any glass and backing from your frame and paint it.
While that dries you can cut out the decorative insert that will go in the back of the frame.
I used the glass from the frame as a guide for how large to cut the aluminum.
OK, this is where I tell you to BE CAREFUL.
Wears gloves, because this stuff can be sharp and pokey. Eye protection is recommended.
Yes, I know I'm not wearing gloves in these photos. I did run and grab my gloves as soon as I got my first scratch from this stuff.
That said, if you use tin snips it is very easy to cut through this stuff. Think of it as a thick aluminum can. But prettier.
Dry fit your aluminum sheet into the frame to make sure it's the right size. You need it to set on the ledge up against the front of the frame.
Once you know it's going to fit correctly, pull it back out and apply drops of your E6000 glue around the perimeter.
Place your aluminum in the frame, putting a couple books, soup cans, bricks or whatever you have around the house that is heavy on the corners until the glue is dried.
E6000 takes about 10 minutes to start setting up and can take as long as 24 hours to be fully cured. You can use a hand held hairdryer set on low to speed up the dry time a little.
Mine was dried enough I could take the bricks off in 2 hours, but I waited the full 24 hours to hang it on the wall and start using it.
Yep, I know it's not "hanging" on the wall here.
My bedroom is super dungeon-like so I brought it back out into the light and bright kitchen in order to take better photos of it for you!
How To Hang Studs On Your DIY Earring Holder
I simply used some tags I found at the local craft store (these are chalkboard colored tags, but they also have kraft paper colored, patterned and colors), punched holes in the tags with a ⅛" hole punch and then hung them from the earring holder with a earring hook.
When I want to wear a stud I just take them off the tag and return them to the tag when I am done with them.
More Upcycles From The Thrift Store Decor Team
OK, now that you have your earrings under control, pop on over and see what my friends have done with their thrift store finds, because it's Thrift Store Decor Wednesday!!!
Refresh Restyle - Lazy Susan Thrift Store Makeover
Petticoat Junktion - Folding Tray Table Stand
My Repurposed Life - Decoupage Basket/Hydrangea Napkins
My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia - Vinyl Record Bowl
Sadie Seasongoods - Vintage Farmhouse Decor With Architectural Salvage
Domestically Speaking - DIY Aged Terracotta Pot
Our Southern Home - Vintage Look Tray Makeover
House Of Hawthornes - DIY Earring Holder (that's me)
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In the aftermath of devastating wildfires that claimed the lives of a still unknown number of people on Maui, we mourn with our supporters and colleagues in Hawaii. As with most disasters, the loss of human life and the financial and other damages incurred by individuals, governments, businesses and institutions are being reported in painful, sobering detail. While animal casualties are difficult to measure, it’s likely the toll is significant.
Thankfully, local organizations such as the Maui Humane Society and Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association are working with others to find animal survivors and give them a fighting chance. We’re sending pet food and crates to the Maui Humane Society, and we’re discussing other options for support with local organizations.
Maui isn’t the only crisis zone. Last month, wildfires in Greece prompted the country’s largest-ever wildfire evacuation order. We sent emergency funds to Greece to bolster the local capacity in their response efforts.
Extreme flooding in several locations around the globe is also putting people and animals in danger. Our HSI/India team rushed to the aid of companion animals and farm animals in Delhi and Telangana as rising water decimated grazing lands and food supplies. Our partners in China, Vshine and Capital Animal Welfare Association (CAWA), answered the call for urgent rescue when rapid floods left hundreds of dogs and cats marooned on rooftops and in trees, their shelters washed away by the crushing waves.
Helping communities in the face of these tragedies can require both immediate and long-term help. We work with our partners to assess needs; sometimes it’s in the form of a grant, supplies or logistics and other times it’s deploying our Animal Rescue Teams to add boots on the ground. Whatever form our support takes, it’s always with the goal of supporting the needs of the animals and our partners working tirelessly to save them.
It has been six months since earthquakes destroyed parts of Türkiye and Syria. Thanks to your support, we were able to deploy a series of disaster response teams to Antakya, Türkiye, an entire city left completely unrecognizable after the quakes. Working alongside local veterinarians, we were able to conduct search and rescue operations throughout the city, and beyond, as needed, to recover trapped, lost and injured pets. Those efforts were intense and critical, but we know from experience that once that phase is over, the needs do not necessarily end. The earthquakes left a vacuum of basic services, including veterinary care. We’re continuing to work with the local vets and staff who are committed to serving their displaced communities.
Natural hazards are occurring with greater frequency, geographical scope and intensity, which means it’s urgent to prepare governments and communities now with action plans that could save people and animals. Wildfires in Canada throughout the summer sent suffocating smoke and created poor air quality over great distances, and more than 1,100 firefighters are currently battling a blaze in Portugal. NASA reported that July 2023 was the hottest month ever on record. A recent report from the United Nations Environment Programme and GRID-Arenal stated that extreme fires are expected to increase globally by 50% by 2100.
Healing from such tragedies takes far more time than the stories remain in the headlines. We’re pushing ourselves harder to support recovery efforts beyond the initial rescue phase, and we’re striving to help communities and governments prepare long before the sirens ring. We know we can’t always stop the flame or flood, but we hope that by working together, we can reduce suffering and loss of life. Your support not only allows us to rush to a crisis when we’re needed, but also to stay as long as we can help.
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Are you trying to enjoy your summer, but your mind is constantly thinking about how to prepare for Back to School? Don’t worry, many teachers have these thoughts, but I have some tools that can help. Don’t get me wrong, I still think about it even with these tools but it is not overwhelming. It is more of excitement knowing I will be prepared. I simply take the time to go through the different planning pages so I can get my thoughts down on paper. If there is an area I want to research or learn more about I star it and put it on a to-do list for a rainy afternoon. Then I know I am prepared and can enjoy my summer with activities like going to the beach, taking a boat ride, going on vacation, or binge-watching Netflix. No matter what your relaxation style is, you need to give yourself time to relax and recharge prior to the school year starting.
If I don’t work much over the summer, you may wonder how I am prepared for the year. Well, I do work some during the summer but I always allow myself time for fun and relaxation. If I know I have items I need to prep and laminate I have a pile of items and do them when my kids are with friends, when it is raining, or when I get an urge to work a little. Usually by the end of the summer my pile is done and I didn’t stress over it at all. What’s the worst that can happen? I would just do it during my planning week or once the school year starts!
Another great resource I will provide you is a first week of school planning pack with activities you can use. I use to overwhelm myself with what my first week would look like and if I would have enough time to prep my classroom and make first week plans. Since I knew this was an area I worried about, I created a pack of activities and ideas to help me feel relaxed about my first week back at school. Better than just creating it for myself, I am sharing it with you. There are different versions of activities to make it work for different elementary grade levels. I hope after looking, you can check off first week of school plans from your to do list too!
Here are some resources that I have prepped on rainy days over the summer in past years that were LIFESAVERS during the year.
Free Graphic Organizers Print and Digital for Elementary (You will also get an email with some other FREE resources)
Classroom Decor and Organizational Resources (Just Some Ideas, but Pinterest has great ideas too!)
Literacy Centers (Kindergarten)
Poem of the Week with Lesson Plans (Kindergarten)
FREE Text Based Writing Lesson Plans (4th and 5th Grade)
Text Based Writing Yearlong Resources (Create a Writing Curriculum Binder) |
Did you know that Tasmanian hens have two husbands? That cellular slime molds commit suicide? That vampire bats will share food with hungry fellow bats and that hanuman langurs commit infanticide? Why creatures great and small behave in such fascinating and seemingly perplexing ways is explained in this delightful account of the evolutionary foundations of animal social behavior.
Only in recent years have biologists and ethologists begun to apply careful evolutionary thinking to the study of animal societies--and with spectacular results. This book presents the choicest of these findings, with a remarkable wealth of insights into the myriad strategies that animals have developed to perpetuate their kind. In an irresistible style, Raghavendra Gadagkar explores the strategies of cooperation and conflict adopted by animals--from the lordly lion to the primitive wasp worker--as they choose mates, raise their young, communicate with others, and establish the division of labor necessary to feed and protect the group and safeguard their territory.
Whether focusing on the birds or the bees, this book offers both superb descriptions and lucid explanations of many different behaviors encountered in the animal world: why a ground squirrel will sound an alarm--even risk its own safety--to warn fellow squirrels of impending danger; why weaver ant larvae donate silk for nest building; why house mice raise their offspring in a communal nursery; and how animals can recognize the relatives they want to favor--or avoid.
Illustrated with both photographs and explanatory diagrams, this expert and inviting tour of the social world of animals will inform and charm anyone curious about the motivations behind the amazing range of activity in the animal kingdom.
Happily, Survival Strategies makes sure that the reader never gets wrapped up in the human connotations of cooperation, conflict and society and never loses sight of natural selection as the arbiter of all things natural and no things moral...[It is] a well-presented exposition of the fundamentals of sociobiology...[and] would be an excellent course companion for introductory lectures...The author also tackles the more paradigmatic aspects of ethology, including the relationship between the causes of a behavior and its function, the antagonism between different levels of selection (gene, animal, group), the question of genetic determinism, evolutionarily stable strategies, and the relevance of conscious experience to adaptive behavior. These are perennial and oft-muddled issues...of general interest beyond ethology.
Altruism, selfishness, nepotism: such typically human characteristics appear to exist in the animal world, too. Raghavendra Gadagkar's Survival Strategies is an elegantly written discussion of whether they really do, and what could account for this kind of social behavior in animals. The author weaves in the most recent evolutionary explanations of the strategies animals adopt for their survival. Irresistible and well illustrated.
[A] surprisingly up-to-date and thorough review of survival behavior mechanisms of animals...[It includes] intriguing cameos of examples of how different species survive, [focussing] on insects, mammals, birds, and fish. A very readable and inspiring volume.
[An] easy to read introduction to the evolutionary principles that control the evolution of social strategies of conflict and cooperation...This can be an excellent reading for people interested in the deeper origins of complex social cognition.
Why ever would an animal do something nice, when the popular conception of survival-of-the-fittest implies every animal behaves as selfishly as possible? In this insightful and cogently written work, Gadagkar explores that paradox and proposes that making nice means living longer and therefore increasing the individual's chance of reproducing. Natural selection of genes, then, and not some learned behavior, is at work...Presenting a rich lode of examples and incorporating then with evolutionary theory, Gadagker delivers a lecture sure to energize budding bugologists.
Gadagkar examines the fine balance of cooperation and conflict inherent in the social behavior that leads to such diverse phenomena as sterile worker bees, suicidal cellular slime molds, and alarm calls among ground squirrels. While it is easy to see, for example, how queen bees "exploit" sterile workers, Gadagkar shows how worker bees also exploit the queen...Gadagkar's clear prose avoids heavy mathematical digression. Highly recommended for both general and academic collections.
Survival Strategies is a highly readable update of the spectacular evolutionary productions of animal social behavior. The author, a leading contributor to the subject, ranges smoothly from the natural history to the genetic basis of the many phenomena that have surfaced during the past two decades.
- 212 pages
- 5-5/8 x 7-15/16 inches
- Harvard University Press
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When we are startled by the new, confronted with discrepancies, our knowing gives way to uncertainty—and changes. In the distinctive manner that has made him one of the most influential forces in developmental psychology, Jerome Kagan challenges scientific commonplaces about mental processes, pointing in particular to the significant but undervalued role of surprise and uncertainty in shaping behavior, emotion, and thought.
Drawing on research in both animal and human subjects, Kagan presents a strong case for making qualitative distinctions among four different types of mental representation—perceptual schemata, visceral schemata, sensorimotor structures, and semantic networks—and describes how each is susceptible to the experience of discrepancy and the feeling of surprise or uncertainty. The implications of these findings are far-reaching, challenging current ideas about the cognitive understandings of infants and revealing the bankruptcy of contemporary questionnaire-based personality theory. More broadly, Kagan’s daring, thoroughly informed, and keenly reasoned book demonstrates the risks of making generalizations about human behavior, in which culture, context, and past experience play such paramount and unpredictable roles.
Kagan’s reassessment of research on infants is the most important part of his new book. His arguments on the subject are controversial, of course, and should provoke a much-needed discussion. So the book will make a real contribution to the debate, and is definitely worth reading.
We have come to expect erudite, penetrating, expansive, and scholarly work from Jerome Kagan. Surprise, Uncertainty, and Mental Structures does not disappoint. Kagan, arguably more than any other developmental scientist, has helped to make the study of infancy an important scholarly enterprise. This volume further elucidates the significance of infancy for psychological science… Surprise, Uncertainty, and Mental Structures fills a void with extensions to later development and personality that has been lacking… No other book addresses this niche and no other book conveys the significance of infancy with comparable depth, rigor, and eloquence.
Kagan puts forth some intriguing ideas, among them that psychologists must move beyond process and discover the mechanisms or structures that underlie those processes… The discipline of psychology is well served by his broad-ranging study.
- 272 pages
- 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 inches
- Harvard University Press
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Although constitutional law is supposed to be fixed and enduring, its central narrative in the twentieth century has been one of radical reinterpretation--Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, Bush v. Gore. What, if anything, justifies such radical reinterpretation? How does it work doctrinally? What, if anything, structures it or limits it?
Jed Rubenfeld finds a pattern in American constitutional interpretation that answers these questions convincingly. He posits two different understandings of how constitutional rights would apply or not apply to particular legislation. One is that a right would be violated if certain laws were passed. The other is that a right would not be violated. He calls the former "Application Understandings" and the latter "No-Application Understandings." He finds that constitutional law has almost always adhered to all of the original Application Understandings, but where it has departed from history, as it did in the Brown decision, it has departed from No-Application Understandings. Specifically, the Fourteenth Amendment did not prohibit racial segregation, so Rubenfeld argues that the Supreme Court had no problem reinterpreting it to prohibit it. It was a No-Application Understanding.
This is a powerful argument that challenges current theories of constitutional interpretation from Bork to Dworkin. It rejects simplistic originalism, but restores historicity to constitutional theorizing.
Rubenfeld's account of the structure of American constitutional law – in terms of the distinction between Application Understandings and No-Application Understandings – is original, elegant, and illuminating. In developing this account, and his commitmentarian theory of constitutional self-government, he provides a compelling alternative to originalism and a powerful challenge to the moral reading of the Constitution.
Jed Rubenfeld is the most gifted constitutional theorist (not to mention the most elegant legal writer) of his generation. In this supremely ambitious and engaging book, he unfolds his unique commitment-based account of American constitutionalism and the nature of judicial review.
This brilliant book makes an enduring contribution to constitutional interpretation, developing insights and techniques that greatly enrich our collective commitment to the rule of law.
- 252 pages
- 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 inches
- Harvard University Press
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Adál’s artistry is neither conventional nor pleasing for the spectator, as it is acquired through the continuous questioning of the particular condition of Puerto Ricans in the United States. The blurry portraits in this collection reflect the Nuyorican experience, but such a lesson becomes an ethical one: we are requested to learn to appreciate them in their opacity, because just as Rev. Pedro Pietri proclaims in the accompanying text, the Out of Focus Nuyoricans are proud “to not be figured out,” ever. If there is anything we should clearly get out of these out-of-focus portraits it is that to look fuzzy to some and opaque to others is not a condition to be feared or dreaded, but an achievement to be attained.
This book was published as a companion to the exhibits “Auto-Portraits/Blue Bananas on Fire” and “Blueprints for a Nation” at the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies in 2004.
Adál’s Out of Focus Nuyoricans plays on the political implications of lack of focus for a marginalized group. They began as ‘passport photos’ for his Puerto Rican Passport project and haven’t lost a bit of their satirical bite.
Adál Maldonado is Director of El Puerto Rican Embassy.
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In light of the embattled status of evolutionary theory, particularly as "intelligent design" makes headway against Darwinism in the schools and in the courts, this now classic account of the roots of creationism assumes new relevance. Expanded and updated to account for the appeal of intelligent design and the global spread of creationism, The Creationists offers a thorough, clear, and balanced overview of the arguments and figures at the heart of the debate.
Praised by both creationists and evolutionists for its comprehensiveness, the book meticulously traces the dramatic shift among Christian fundamentalists from acceptance of the earth's antiquity to the insistence of present-day scientific creationists that most fossils date back to Noah's flood and its aftermath. Focusing especially on the rise of this "flood geology," Ronald L. Numbers chronicles the remarkable resurgence of antievolutionism since the 1960s, as well as the creationist movement's tangled religious roots in the theologies of late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century Baptists, Presbyterians, Lutherans, and Adventists, among others. His book offers valuable insight into the origins of various "creation science" think tanks and the people behind them. It also goes a long way toward explaining how creationism, until recently viewed as a "peculiarly American" phenomenon, has quietly but dynamically spread internationally--and found its expression outside Christianity in Judaism and Islam.
Numbers tells the fascinating story of how Creationism has mutated, adapted, and evolved in a changing social and scientific environment. From the diverse range of Creationist ideas that competed with each other at the time of the Scopes Trial, to the creation of Scientific Creationism, to Intelligent Design theory, and then to the spread of Creationism from the United States to the rest of the world, the history is full of surprises, curiosities, and ironies. Those who wish to understand current opposition to Darwinism, and the larger question of how science and religion interact, must read this book.
Historians of science and religion have long recognized The Creationists as the finest historical examination of the intellectual origins and development of anti-evolutionism in America. In this expanded edition, Numbers has brought this important book up-to-date by recounting the rise and influence of Intelligent Design and its proponents, and documenting the spread of a new global creationism. The Creationists will remain the benchmark book in its field.
Ronald Numbers's book, The Creationists, is a modern classic. Deep sympathy combined with critical objectivity gives great insight into the thinking of those who reject evolution in favor of a narrow, literalist reading of Genesis. Now Numbers has updated his work, discussing the new approach of so-called Intelligent Design Theory and again showing how it is that so many continue to reject basic science. Ending with a frightening survey of the world-wide success of Creationism, this work is as important as it is a sheer delight to read.
A classic text, now updated and expanded to take into account the latest trends among anti-evolutionists, Numbers's carefully researched history is required reading to understand the current controversy.
Ronald Numbers is in a unique position to offer some answers. His 1992 book, The Creationists, which Harvard University Press has just reissued in an expanded edition, is probably the most definitive history of anti-evolutionism. Numbers is an eminent figure in the history of science and religion--a past president of both the History of Science Society and the American Society of Church History. But what's most refreshing about Numbers is the remarkable personal history he brings to this subject. He grew up in a family of Seventh-day Adventists and, until graduate school, was a dyed-in-the-wool creationist. When he lost his religious faith, he wrote a book questioning the foundations of Adventism, which created a huge rift in his family. Perhaps because of his background, Numbers is one of the few scholars in the battle over evolution who remains widely respected by both evolutionists and creationists. In fact, he was once recruited by both sides to serve as an expert witness in a Louisiana trial on evolution. (He went with the ACLU.)
[An] informative, well-researched intellectual history of the origins of the contemporary creation science movement...Numbers offers a historical analysis of the various permutations in creation science thought, starting with the original response in 1859 to Charles Darwin's Origin of Species and ending with creationism's spread across the globe during the 1990s.
This book is an intellectual history of religiously inspired anti-evolutionism, primarily in the US, since the latter 19th century. It is a meticulous work by a distinguished historian--with 431 pages of text, followed by 133 pages of detailed notes on sources. Some readers might find it heavy going, but Numbers writes in an engaging style and keeps the narrative moving briskly, writing about the human qualities as well as the theology of leading creationists.
A great reference work.
A welcome addition to the burgeoning scholarship on contemporary interactions between science and religion. Since the first edition of The Creationists was published fourteen years ago, conflicts involving evolution have continued to make news; so much has happened, in fact, that a new edition is sorely needed.
- 624 pages
- 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 inches
- Harvard University Press
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Jennifer Rae Greeson
Since the birth of the nation, we have turned to stories about the American South to narrate the rapid ascendency of the United States on the world stage. The idea of a cohesive South, different from yet integral to the United States, arose with the very formation of the nation itself. Its semitropical climate, plantation production, and heterogeneous population once defined the New World from the perspective of Europe. By founding U.S. literature through opposition to the South, writers boldly asserted their nation to stand apart from the imperial world order.
Our South tracks the nation/South juxtaposition in U.S. literature from the founding to the turn of the twentieth century, through genres including travel writing, gothic and romance novels, geography textbooks, transcendentalist prose, and abolitionist address. Even as the southern states became peripheral to U.S. politics and economy, demonstrates that in literature the South remained central to the expanding and evolving idea of the nation.
Claiming the South as our deviant and recalcitrant “other,” Americans have projected an anti-imperial imperative of domesticating and civilizing, administering and integrating underdeveloped regions both within our borders and beyond. Our South has been a primal site for thinking about geography and power in the United States.
A major achievement… With a rich archive extending from the eighteenth century to the twentieth-- at once regional, national, and global-- this is cultural history at its most capacious and compelling.
This is one of the most insightful works of Southern literary and intellectual history of the past two decades-- and its significance transcends the U.S. South.
Impressive in its scope, scale, and originality of construction, Our South offers a new interpretation of the literature of the South within the literary and political history of the United States. A major work.
Wonderfully provocative, very original, deeply learned, [this] book could well change the way scholars approach US culture in the nineteenth century.
- 2010, Winner of the C. Hugh Holman Award
- 368 pages
- 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 inches
- Harvard University Press
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For the early Christians, “pagan” referred to a multitude of unbelievers: Greek and Roman devotees of the Olympian gods, and “barbarians” such as Arabs and Germans with their own array of deities. But while these groups were clearly outsiders or idolaters, who and what was pagan depended on the outlook of the observer, as Christopher Jones shows in this fresh and penetrating analysis. Treating paganism as a historical construct rather than a fixed entity, Between Pagan and Christian uncovers the ideas, rituals, and beliefs that Christians and pagans shared in Late Antiquity.
While the emperor Constantine’s conversion in 312 was a momentous event in the history of Christianity, the new religion had been gradually forming in the Roman Empire for centuries, as it moved away from its Jewish origins and adapted to the dominant pagan culture. Early Christians drew on pagan practices and claimed important pagans as their harbingers—asserting that Plato, Virgil, and others had glimpsed Christian truths. At the same time, Greeks and Romans had encountered in Judaism observances and beliefs shared by Christians such as the Sabbath and the idea of a single, creator God. Polytheism was the most obvious feature separating paganism and Christianity, but pagans could be monotheists, and Christians could be accused of polytheism and branded as pagans. In the diverse religious communities of the Roman Empire, as Jones makes clear, concepts of divinity, conversion, sacrifice, and prayer were much more fluid than traditional accounts of early Christianity have led us to believe.
Standard accounts of the meteoric rise of Christianity after Constantine’s conversion in 312 are familiar. Belief in Jesus Christ became the established state religion and a requirement for holders of public office in the Roman Empire. Pagan practices like idol worship and animal sacrifice were outlawed. Christian orthodoxy had no serious spiritual or political competitors. Distilling a life’s scholarship, Christopher Jones unveils a more complex reality in Between Pagan and Christian… Jones powerfully establishes his main argument: that paganism, in a multiplicity of forms, persisted and was tolerated much later than the reign of Constantine.
Between Pagan and Christian is a learned and lucid treatment of the persistence of paganism long after the sea-change of the fourth century that made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire. While scholars of late antique religion will ruminate at length and with great profit on Jones’ many insights, the clarity of his presentation and the vividness of his historical examples make this book especially appealing for use by advanced undergraduates…Between Pagan and Christian is a provocative contribution to the current debates about religious identity and its salience in the fourth century and beyond that deserves to be widely read by scholars and students of late ancient religious culture.
This is important subject matter and a worthwhile read, and Jones is peerless in his discussions of the 4th century and beyond. For those interested in details as well as broad strokes, he is just the man to show us exactly how fuzzy the notion of paganism was in the ancient world.
Jones’s new book represents decades of thinking and teaching about the ambiguities of religion in the Roman Empire and especially about the elusive categories ‘Christian’ and ‘pagan.’ …This is a much-needed and salutary book, to be taken as an excellent remedy against many others.
Jones’s succinct and engaging book conjures a world of shared discourses, religious and intellectual resistance, and outright conflict between these two (putatively distinct) religious ideologies well into the sixth century.
Jones has written his own account of the rise of Christianity and the decline of paganism. It is grounded in broad learning, and marked by crystal clarity and economy. The examples and case studies of each chapter are felicitously chosen… This welcome book—on a subject fundamental not only for the Roman Empire but also for Western civilization—will be read by specialists, but it is also accessible to students and to serious general readers.
[Jones’s] highly distilled, clear, and calm account shows how the imperial sponsorship of the new, Christian religion still permitted traditional religious practice to continue and allowed double allegiances or ambiguous loyalties among late-ancient people both illiterate and cultured.
Given its rich detail, no brief review can do this book justice…For the layman it provides a fascinating account of a relatively obscure period, the emergence of Christendom in the years following the conversion of the Roman Emperor Constantine.
Jones has written a wonderful, clear, and lively book about a topic that has challenged scholars and non-scholars alike seemingly forever. Easy to read, full of minute insights and an excellent overarching theme—the complexities which lie between pagans and Christians that show us how complicated the entire venture was.
Jones is an outstanding scholar, and this book is consistent with the high standards he has always maintained. Between Pagan and Christian offers a unique contribution that captures the current state of scholarship, leads readers to a set of conversations that do not usually find their way into books about late antique pagan-Christian conflict, and points to intriguing new directions that studies of later paganism might go.
- 224 pages
- 6-1/8 x 9-1/4 inches
- Harvard University Press
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This is a source book unique in its scope, clarity, and general interest. Its 116 excerpts range in time from Epicurus (ca. 300 B.C.) to the turn of the twentieth century and sometimes, when continuity requires, a little beyond (as to K. S. Lashley, 1929). It includes excerpts from Kepler (1604) on the inverted retinal image, Descartes (1650) on the soul's interaction with the machine of the body, Newton (1675) on the seven colors of the spectrum, Locke (1700) on association of ideas, Whytt (1751) on the spinal reflex, Weber (1834) on Weber's law, Darwin (1859) on evolution, Sechenov (1863) on reflexology, Hughlings Jackson (1884) on nervous dissolution, William James (1890) on associationism, Thorndike, Pavlov, Wertheimer, Watson, and 70 other great figures in the history of psychology.
Arranged by topic rather than in the usual strict chronological order, each of the first fourteen chapters traces the development of one important subject in experimental and quantitative psychology. The final chapter discusses the history of thinking about the nature of psychology itself. The editors provide an introduction to each chapter and each excerpt, indicating the significance of the content to follow and establishing historical continuity.
More than a quarter of the articles are translated into English for the first time. A fine, well-balanced contribution to the history of psychology.
This is without any question the best, and perhaps the only really good, selection of primary material relevant to the history of experimental psychology… The principal translators, Mollie D. Boring and Don Cantor, should share with the editors the credit for an important job very well done.
The history of psychology contains magic names. Important passages from many of them are reprinted in this book, which is really a compendium of ideas for research; for one has the uncomfortable feeling when reading it that there are hints whose import one does not yet recognize.
An excellent job of judicious compression has been practised without losing the meaning and the flavour of the original… In each case the passage quoted has had a formative influence on the history of the subject… This is a fascinating book.
This is an exceptional compilation… Not only does it provide students with selections from important sources which they almost certainly would not otherwise read, but it whets the appetite to search further in the early literature of many topics of contemporary psychological interest… This book is an admirable collection which does great credit to the judgment of its editors…this book embodies intellectual standards not always upheld in the subject today.
- 658 pages
- 6 x 9 inches
- Harvard University Press
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Does a knowledge of Latin facilitate the learning of computer programming? Does skill in geometry make it easier to learn music? The issue of the transfer of learning from one domain to another is a classic problem in psychology as well as an educational question of great importance, which this ingenious new book sets out to solve through a theory of transfer based on a comprehensive theory of skill acquisition.
The question was first studied systematically at the turn of the century by the noted psychologist Edward L. Thorndike, who proposed a theory of transfer based on common elements in two different tasks. Since then, psychologists of different theoretical orientations—verbal learning, gestalt, and information processing—have addressed the transfer question with differing and inconclusive results. Mark Singley and John Anderson resurrect Thorndike’s theory of identical elements, but in a broader context and from the perspective of cognitive psychology. Making use of a powerful knowledge-representation language, they recast his elements into units of procedural and declarative knowledge in the ACT* theory of skill acquisition. One skill will transfer to another, they argue, to the extent that it involves the same productions or the same declarative precursors. They show that with production rules, transfer can be localized to specific components—in keeping with Thorndike’s theory—and yet still be abstract and mentalistic.
The findings of this book have important implications for psychology and the improvement of teaching. They will interest cognitive scientists and educational psychologists, as well as computer scientists interested in artificial intelligence and cognitive modeling.
The problem of transfer of skill has taken on renewed importance in neuropsychology and education. This book not only presents a wealth of information about the phenomena, but a new and insightful approach toward understanding them. It undoubtedly will provide the foundations for further theorizing in the area, and will inspire researchers for years to come.
- 312 pages
- 6 x 9-1/4 inches
- Harvard University Press
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It was a good day Tuesday for the Buffalo Bulls and RHP Logan Harasta after this season was short on them for the Bulls baseball squad. Harasta was drafted in the 7th round, 216th overall, by the San Francisco Giants. It’s not a surprise, given Harasta’s intangibles, physical attributes (6’6” 235lb.), and fastball.
Harasta’s Bulls career saw him make 61 appearances and 122.1 IP. His senior season, statistically at least, was his most successful. In a relief role, he picked up 6 saves and had an eye-popping 12.98 K/9 ratio. If you’re not a baseball fan, that’s solid. Quite solid, in fact.
It’s a final feel good story for Buffalo baseball with a MLB draft selection after their final season in competition. The University announced earlier this year that baseball would not be fielded at the school at the conclusion of the current campaign.
For more on Harasta and the Bulls, be sure to visit our blog buddies over at Bull Run, the authoritative Buffalo Bulls fansite. |
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Japan, the land of rising sun was advancing with technology at a fast rate after World War II, Its economy was on the verge of stabilization. But here the question arises where do you put a plane in a space that run out of space? The Japanese have found its answer you can make the airplane to as well as it flies. In Japan at that time the largest international airport was in Tokyo; the middle of the island. Business owners had to ship their goods hundreds of miles so they could be exported out of the country. This was both costly and time – consuming.
Osaka was the ancient capital of Japan and the former playground for the last samurai. The home of 3 millions Japanese, a new energy in Osaka has propelled this place to become the commercial and industrial center of western Japan. But in order to compete with their big sister Tokyo – Osaka needed to find a way to bring in more people with a Yen for Big business. The solution that was devised “a much bigger airport – to open up the skies”
Building an international airport in Kansai region of Japan was developed in late 1960’s, but the owners of the land and angry farmers were opposing the idea and thus the idea of the project was forced to shut down. The Kansai region included the large cities of Kobe and Osaka, advancement in these two cities forced the city designers to find a solution as to where to put an airport. The majority of land in Kansai region is being filled by the inhabitants and the only practical solution to this problem was to build it on water.
First and foremost important step related to any geotechnical application is to gather information about the soil as much as we can. For a task the scale of Kansai, an extensive investigation was necessary to characterize the subsurface since very little was known about the soil conditions below the bay,
Fig 1 Bore Holes for Geo-tech investigation
Scientists have used large barrages and rigs, to let engineers to be able to bore deep into the seabed and gather information about the type of soil they would be resting their airport on. The findings of the geotechnical investigation was as under; the top 60 feet of the clay was soft-alluvial clay called Holocene layer which has hardness roughly equivalent to that of toy clay, this layer had loosely placed sediment. But that was not much problem for the engineers as they had much experience in building on such similar deposits off the shore of the bay and had means to control it. The problem which they had about to face was below that alluvial clay layer was old, diluvial deposit of stiff clay, which had never been build on before.
Fig. 2 Subsurface profile of the Kansai Airport Foundation
Main Construction Process
Engineers have divided the main construction into three different stages
(i) Remediation of the seabed
(ii) Placement of seawall
Sea bed remediation
The problem that was faced by geo-tech engineers here was settlement, as the underlying soil was clay. As we know that clay composed of very small soil particles having pores in them, these pores on application of load can be re-arranged for an unknown time, and more over this process of consolidation is very slow, but has a significant effect on the working of the structure.
In the case of the Kansai Airport, the upper alluvial layer was highly compressible and is impermeable as well, thus engineers have used a technique called sand draining method, approximately one million sand columns were inserted into the top layer of the bay to improve drainage conditions. This allows the water to flow horizontally to a column and then exit relatively quickly in a vertical direction because the sand has high permeability. The sand columns not only allows the water to drain quickly to avoid long term settlement but also strengthens the soil during construction.
Fig 3 : Sand Draining Technique to Increase settlement Rate of consolidating clays
After improving the sub-surface of the bay the scientists have to fight with the high speed tides of the sea, because if these high velocity waves can’t let the inhabitants to live near the sea how can these waves allow the airplanes to live within the sea; for fighting this problem they have devised a seawall, special “tripod” blocks were used on the seaward side to disspiate the energy of any harsh waves. These 2 ton blocks slowly arose from the seabed creating a ring of concrete 40 ft above sea level.
Fig 4: typical cross-section of the seawall
Fig 5 : Complete seawall
Once the seawall was completed, workers started on the body of the island, The source of their fill material, which consists of different grades of sand, gravel and rock, was from three nearby mountains. Trucks transported from the borrow site to the nearby ships which shipped it three miles to the site. It almost took four years to fill such a land and it took 750 million cubic feet of fill, three mountaintops had disappeared.
To tackle with the problem of settlement, the first question that was put forward to the scientists was How much the island would ultimately settle. By using their knowledge of soil mechanics they have calculated the ultimate settlement of the soil to be between 19 and 25 feet. Interestingly enough, the airport was designed for an island that would settle only 19 feet. By the time the island was completed in 1990, it had already settled 27 feet and was continuing at a rate of 2 inches per month. This prompted designers to put an extra ten feet of fill on top to compensate for the difference, adding even more stress to the seabed.
The deep clay layer was not a uniform or homogeneous layer, it has sand layers within its mass and engineers believed that these sand layers will allow the water to drain quickly themselves but care full study shows that among these continuous sand layers there are a few discontinuous sand layers which doesn’t allow the water to drain and thus there comes the problem of differential settlement.
To encounter the differential settlement between island and the terminal, engineers have lined the basement of the terminal with a quarter of a million tons of iron ore. Without iron ore, the terminal weight would be less and the remaining island would sink and settles thus the terminal might fail thus the additional weight of the iron ore beneath the terminal allows the terminal to settle at approximately the same rate as the rest of the island.
The runways were paved specifically with asphalt and not the concrete reason being that if some patch holes appears they could be paved easily with asphalt and concrete could fail in this case easily. The terminal was build on 900 columns, the height of these columns was controlled by a hydraulic jack and the settlement of these columns was computer monitored thus if some differential settlement might be observed the hydraulic jacks come in place to counter that settlement. Once the jacks were removed steel plates were slid under the columns.
Earthquakes and other Natural Disasters:
Engineers have used rocks when they were filling within the seawalls as a fill, inclusion of these rocks had some objective and that was to absorb any earthquake shaking activity and that was proved fruitful in the 1995 earthquake when after 15 years the terminal was opened an earthquake rocked the Osaka Bay area in early morning. Kansai Airport was just 18 miles from the epicenter and the officials were surprised to see the results of minimal damage to the island. With the exception of a few cracks within the sidewalks the terminal was fully in perfect condition.
· Kansai International Airport Land Development Company, Kald Information Center: URL: < http://www.kald.co.jp/index-e.html>
· Takenaka Corporation, Modification Method for Differential Settlement: URL: <http://www.takenaka.co.jp/takenaka_e/quake_e/fudo/fudo.htm>
· Kansai International Airport “Mega Structure” Series on National Geographic Channel. |
I started to write about day two in Kenya yesterday but was too tired to finish it all. Now it's early morning here. Cars are on the roads outside our guesthouse honking and the crazy boda bodas (motorcycles) I can hear whipping by. The roosters are announcing its morning. But what is keeping me awake this early is that while I sleep under my mosquito net - there's one mosquito in here too. One mosquito buzzing around taunting me. So I'm awake fully now as he laughs at me swatting at him - no where near him though.
So let's go back to yesterday while I do my best to ignore this pesky mosquito and pray my malaria pills work.
Yesterday after we met up at the workshop and visited there we went to the home of nearly every one of the Kenyan artisans we partner with. We wound up and down the muddy pathways in kibera slums. Ducking under low tin roofs and hopping over drainage and garbage. We turned sideways to fit down narrow pathways. And we entered each home as a welcomed guest. They love having us in their homes and we could not be more honoured.
The typical home we visited in kibera is about 12x12 in total and could house up to ten people. The walls are made of tin or mud and there is rarely a window. Making them so dark when there is no electricity. Which is often. There is no running water in any of the homes. No washroom. And the kitchen is a small charcoal cooking stove or an electric cool. There are yellow water jugs to fetch water and a stack of dishes. No refrigerator so all food is fresh and no leftovers stored for another day. When you enter a home you walk into the living room area which consists of a couple of chairs or a couch and a coffee table. Facing the seating is a drape which hides the one bed in the home. The edge of the bed is also used for seating. The walls are often decorated with fabric or lace and the chairs are covered with it too. Wall decor consists of posters of favourite football (soccer) teams or educational posters for children or a favourite inspirational quote. In one home there were photos on the wall of us on our last visit with the artisans here. Some have the family photos we gifted them for Mother's Day last year by a local photographer.
The homes are humble but the hospitality is generous. They are quick to offer us a seat - often running to the neighbours to grab a couple more chairs. They love to show us their homes and the few we did not get to visit yesterday asked if we could please visit their homes also.
As we wound through the pathways it's clear how well liked and respected this group is. People called out to them or came to give hugs and have heart to heart talks as we walked along. Consistently we see how they care for and champion for the less fortunate. We walk by a school for those with special needs and a student comes out to greet them. He is called by name and treated with respect as he's introduced to us. Even though he has a hard time communicating he is listened to as an equal. Later as we walk, we see one of our group walking hand in hand with another gentleman with special needs talking to him. We are introduced to community members who they share with and care for - those with disabilities and widows in particular.
The children of our group have begged parents to stay home from school today and some have joined us on our visits. At the end of the day my girls ask "who is Gift's parent?" As it is hard to tell when the entire group looks out for each child and cares for them as if they are there own. Even my daughter Madison noticed this.
Madison (age 14) said of yesterday: I got to see lots and lots of adorable kids in Africa today. Today I met Gift, Baby Krista, Natasha, Rachel and more. The cool thing about the kids here is that everyone takes care of them and each other. I am really pleased I get to met all these people (especially the cute kids.)
Their care extends to us. As the group always makes sure someone is on each side of us keeping an eye out for us. As one friend - we nickname Spoon - said to my daughter eden "I'll be your body guard" as he held her hand and walked protectingly alongside her.
The group is like a large family. Caring for each member and laughing and joking as they go along. We all enjoyed lunch together at one of the homes. They proudly presented a feast for us and we enjoyed their company and hospitality immensely.
These artisans are incredibly gifted in their craft. But it is the way they love and live that impresses me the most. I am reminded yet again the honour it is to be able to work alongside such people of character. I'm glad my children have been able to see such examples of lives lived well - despite their harsh circumstances. |
The rise of start-up businesses is alarming and it is believed many people will continue to join entrepreneurship this 2014. In 2013, over 520,000 brand new businesses were registered.
If you plan to be in the business world this year, there are several funding options to start. First, create your business plan, determine how you need and look through these choices as your source of fund.
- 1. Bank Funding
Banks could grant loans to small and medium enterprises if they pass their criteria. You need an efficient business plan and financial projections to convince your business idea is worth it.
- 2. Loans and Grants
Start-Up Loans could loan small businesses at least £25,000 as initial money. You have to make payments within 5 years with annual interest of 6 percent.
If your loan is granted, the government provides you business advices from a specialist to help you cope up with basics of the business world.
Keep your expenses at bay
If you really aim to be successful, you need to have everything planned out starting from day 1. You have to ensure you don’t lose sight of the inflow and outflow of money in order to avoid spending large amount of money on unnecessary things.
Internet provides valuable information on how to manage your fund for the first couple months of your small business. As the business owner, you have to do a lot of research on different strategies that could save you money. Anyone can be an entrepreneur, you only have to see the potential within you. |
BGC Attendees: Cherine Chalaby, Chris Disspain, Bill Graham, Bertrand de La Chapelle, Ram Mohan, Ray Plzak, Mike Silber, and Bruce Tonkin – Chair.
Other Board Member Attendees: Sebastian Bachollet, Fadi Chehade – President and CEO; Steve Crocker, Olga Madruga-Forti, and George Sadowsky
Staff Attendees: Susanna Bennett – Chief Operating Officer, John Jeffrey – General Counsel and Secretary; Megan Bishop, Michelle Bright, Samantha Eisner, Elizabeth Le, Karine Perset, and Amy Stathos
- Discussion regarding Committees in Advance of Session with Board – The BGC continued its discussion about whether any standing Board committees should be decommissioned. The BGC noted that the reasons that lead to the formation of certain standing Board Committees—namely the IANA Committee, the Public and Stakeholder Engagement Committee ("PSEC"), and the Board Global Relationships Committee ("BGRC")—no longer exist as they did at formation. The areas in which these committees are focused more properly reside with management. The BGC noted that the decommissioning of these committees does not mean that the BGC considers the topics for which these committees of any less import. The BGC made clear that management should continue reporting to the Board about these topics on more regular intervals, and in a more strategic manner. The BGC proposed that issue driven working groups be established to carry forth the Board's participation in certain subject matters, as required. The majority of the BGC members agreed with the approach of recommending that the Board decommission the IANA Committee, PSEC, and BGRC. Bertrand de La Chappelle wanted to ensure that the Board level reporting was sufficiently captured as an action before agreeing to the recommendation.
- Staff to formulate appropriate resolution and submit to the Board for consideration.
Published on 5 November 2013 |
Since 2016, BITS Pilani has been offering remote and virtual labs for their off-campus students. Professor PB Venkataraman, Associate Dean in the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Division, is responsible for digital learning in the division, and has been leading the development of the innovative labs. He shares his experience of working on the project, key learnings, challenges, and the value of ICDE membership.
Work Integrated Learning
BITS Pilani is a multi-modal, multi-campus university in India, offering undergraduate, graduate and research programmes in both conventional and online modes. In addition, the university offers over 45 programmes in the field of engineering and management exclusively for working professionals, within their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Division.
The division currently has close to 36,500 enrolled students. Venkataraman says: “The WIL Programmes are offered to working professionals who cannot visit campus, nor are they expected to. The programmes are very similar to the ones offered on-campus; there are instructor-led live lectures, experiential learning through labs, and graded assessments. But as we know that the students cannot visit the campus, all these things have to be offered using technology.”
PB Venkaraman knows the division well; he undertook his first degree through the WIL division whilst working with maintenance and servicing of machinery in a workshop. After 25 years working in the field of engineering, he returned to the university as a professor, with the aim of making the programmes as engaging as possible for the remote students.
The beginning of remote labs
A remote lab, as defined by PB, consists of physical laboratory equipment, connected to a computer and accessed remotely using ICT (Internet & Communication Technologies). The learning objective of these labs is for students to experience and understand how a certain theory gets translated into application.
The WIL division first started experimenting with remote labs around 2016, by developing electrical machines that could be operated remotely. The first labs they developed were designed to conduct experiments for first-degree students, and were therefore relatively basic and with limited controls.
However, the development work came with a challenge. “Once we started working on the remote labs, the challenge we encountered was how to create a suitable interface. We had the lab hardware, connected to and controlled by the computer, but we struggled with how we could provide access to the students,” says PB.
This challenge was solved when PB and his colleagues encountered a German company called GUNT, which provides computer-controlled equipment specifically for educational purposes, which already had an interface programme associated with it. This equipment was purchased by the division, and the students could use the associated interface to control the equipment to conduct experiments remotely.
After a period of time, BITS Pilani developed their own tailored interface, and the remote labs offer was extended to a further ten disciplines within the division, catering to over 4000 students every semester.
Going further with digital twins
As the use of remote labs was extended throughout the division, and the level of experiments students wished to perform increased, a problem arose: remote labs can only perform controlled experiments, with a set of parameters within a given range. They lack the ability to perform certain extreme experimentation, where you approach or push the limits.
Therefore, PB and his team set out to create what they call ‘digital twins’ – fully digital replicas which behave exactly like the physical systems they are based on, but without any actual hardware connected.
The key advantage of these labs is that they can be used to conduct experiments without damaging physical systems and risking the participants’ safety. Additionally, they are highly scalable: “You could have as many students as you like working on experiments in this system, using their mobile devices from their own homes,” says PB Venkataraman.
Sharing access for pandemic learning
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in 2020, and university students across the world were sent home, PB and his team decided to spread the word about their remote labs: “We told some of our colleagues and friends about the system we had created. We knew most of them had been forced to send their students home, so we offered them the use of our facilities.”
Several universities responded positively to their offer. PB and his team created separate log-in credentials for all the external students who would be using the labs, and also set up a schedule for them, so they could log in and perform their experiments uninterrupted: “As we spoke to more people, many encouraged us to publicise what we were doing to a greater extent. But we are not doing this as a commercial venture – we even offered to help universities to set up their own system, similar to ours.“
PB says there were some key learnings they discovered from the initial days of developing the labs.
The remote labs work well when:
- The equipment is remotely accessible and computer controllable.
- Students are able to interact with the equipment and change the parameters themselves – they should not require an on-campus instructor to change it for them.
- When parameters are altered, students should be able to see something changing in the equipment. If nothing changes, the students cannot relate to it. PB and his team installed multiple cameras in and around the equipment, which meant students could see how the machine was working as they altered the parameters.
The team at BITS Pilani are continually working on enhancing their students’ digital learning. Currently, they are building a micro-learning app called BITSized Learning. This app is designed to teach students complex theories or principles in small steps, and incorporates the virtual labs from the beginning.
PB says: “We have developed this app in such a way that students are presented with a question in the app, then they immediately access the virtual/remote lab within the app, explore the equipment and see how the principle functions, before coming back to answer the question based on their experience of the lab. Once they complete a set of questions, they are more or less ready to perform the assessed experiment.”
Advancing through the global ICDE network
As an Institutional Member, BITS Pilani is part of ICDE’s global network of institutions, individuals and students within Open, Flexible and Distance Learning (OFDL).
PB says: “We have been participating in ICDE conferences regularly. In fact, I came to Lillehammer in Norway for one of the conferences. They are a great opportunity to connect with colleagues in the field of online and distance learning.”
Although the institution adopts many innovative learning methods, particularly in the WIL programmes, PB says they have not yet developed structured research in education: “This is our priority at the moment, and we hope to utilise the global ICDE network to help us with this.”
PB welcomes fellow ICDE members who are interested in remote and virtual labs to get in touch to explore collaboration or knowledge sharing opportunities. He can be contacted on [email protected] |
Iceland’s reindeer hunting quota for 2023 will be up to 901 reindeer: 475 cows and 426 bulls. This number is subject to the condition that there will be no significant changes in stock size until the hunting season begins. The Environment Agency of Iceland released the quota yesterday.
The bull hunting season will be from July 15 to September 15 inclusive. In the period from July 15 to August 1, hunting of bulls is only permitted provided that they are not accompanied by cows and that the hunting does not disturb cows and calves during summer grazing.
Cow hunting season is from August 1 to September 20. During the first two weeks of the hunting season, hunters and guides are strongly advised to avoid killing cows that are suckling calves as much as possible. These recommendations are intended to reduce the impact of hunting on calves and to ensure that calves do not become motherless before 12 weeks of age. The quota is split between nine regions to ensure a more even impact on the reindeer population. |
Gunnar Nelson convincingly beat Russian Albert Tumenov in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, last night. His performance is by many regarded his best UFC fight so far, according to Vísir.
Tumenov had won five fights in a row and ranked 13th on UFC’s Welterweight fighter list. Gunnar had dropped off that list, but will now get back on it.
Gunnar took Tumenov down during the second frame, and the fight ended in a rear naked choke. Gunnar’s performance was strong from the beginning of the fight; he remained standing for a long time and then dealt Tumenov sudden blows.
After the fight, Gunnar declared, “I’d like to use the opportunity to dedicate this victory to my mother, since it’s Mother’s Day.” He added, “Now, I’ll discuss the future with the men on my team and then we’ll see who I fight next.”
Gunnar received a tiny cut by one of his eyes during the fight. “I think I got the cut when he thrust his fingers full force into my face. I got a finger in my eye and saw rather poorly for a while afterwards,” Gunnar explained. Still, the recovery was quick and nothing can prevent Gunnar from seeing great opportunities ahead. |
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CSS International are of Italian origin – long-established in Torino – with an eye on growth. As precision engineers, supplying some of the largest Aeronautical and Automotive names in the World, they wanted to re-brand and position themselves as a stand-out organisation. We delivered their brand identity, sweetly fusing their industrial heritage in to the winged logo you can see in the portfolio. Along with branding, we created their web presence with content management and a range of stationery, vehicle liveries and building signage to reinforce the new look. The inspiration for their brand can be seen clearly in the combination of the Italian vintage sports car steering wheel and turbine unit from a well-known aircraft engine manufacturer. |
Climate mobility has emerged as the human face of the climate crisis. As people are displaced by climate-induced natural disasters and conflict, or choose rural-urban, coastal-inland or transboundary migration as an adaptation strategy to cope with the adverse effects of climate change, climate mobility will constitute a significant global development challenge.
On the move, climate migrants are commonly subjected to violations of basic rights, the denial of legal status, discrimination, and a lack of access to essential services (including sexual and reproductive health services). They are also often deprived of their agency in decision-making regarding the planning and management of their relocation or resettlement. Women and children account for an estimated 80% of those displaced by climate change, and in the absence of safe migratory routes and strong legal safeguards, they are at a heightened risk of being subjected to gender-based violence and other rights violations.
Robust legal protections, legal certainty, and the ability to access effective, accountable, and people- centred pathways to justice at each stage of the journey are necessary pre-requisites to address the insecurity and injustices experienced by climate migrants, and contribute to effective rights-based crisis and recovery responses to displacement driven or exacerbated by climate change. Through inclusive, participatory and coordinated governance approaches, displacement from slow-onset climate processes can be planned and managed, in alignment with international human rights standards, to reduce the burden of internal or transboundary migration on local authorities in the receiving states, and ensure timely access to effective justice outcomes for climate migrants.
This event will seek to facilitate discussions on people-centred climate action through the rule of law to address some of the legal and justice challenges caused by climate displacement. It will identify innovative rule of law-based solutions to promote and protect the rights of those who have been displaced and facilitate more effective planning and management of internal and international migratory routes.
In order to highlight the role of the rule of law and SDG16 on peace, justice, and strong institutions in advancing justice for climate migrants, this event will focus on the following guiding questions:
- What human rights challenges do climate migrants face at different stages of their displacement, and what are the main barriers to justice for people who are displaced by climate change?
- How can formal and customary and informal justice actors and governance systems in climate-vulnerable contexts promote and protect the rights of those who have been displaced due climate change, and help to facilitate the effective rights-based management of migration for people who move as an adaptation strategy to deal with the worsening effects of climate change?
- What legal and justice solutions are needed to address Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) in situations where women and girls have been displaced due to climate disasters?
The event will also spotlight some findings from two of IDLO’s recent or forthcoming research publications:
- The first is an insights paper on Rule of Law Responses to Climate Insecurity Risks, which includes a case study on some of IDLO’s work in Somalia, where IDLO supported the National Commission for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons to adopt laws, policies, and administrative regulations that increase the level of protection for internally displaced people who have been impacted by climate change.
- The second is a report on Survivor-Centred Justice for Gender-Based Violence in Complex Situations, which includes an analysis of diverse justice mechanisms to deal with gender-based violence in situations where women have been displaced by climate disasters.
- Ms Reem Alsalem, UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women
- Dr Fabiano de Andrade Correa, Chair of the Climate Change Law Specialist Group in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL)
- Ms Fridah Githuku,Executive Director of GROOTS Kenya andI nternational Land Coalition(ILC) Council Member
- Ms Archana Soreng, Member of the UN Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change
- Dr Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA)
- Ms Jan Beagle, Director-General, International Development Law Organization |
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We’ve heard a number of rumors about a supposed ‘iPhone 7 Pro’ lately, which several leakers and analysts have speculated would be touching down alongside the standard ‘iPhone 7’ and premium ‘iPhone 7 Plus’ this fall. To that effect, we’ve also heard even more questionable reports suggesting that Apple might be rebranding the iPhone, altogether, for this year’s highly anticipated launch.
However, according to the most recent mumblings from the rumor mill, it appears that the Cupertino-company will instead be maintaining its traditional numbering patterns for the forthcoming iPhone — with this year’s flagships, as we’ve expected, poised to be unveiled as the ‘iPhone 7’ and ‘iPhone 7 Plus’. And that’s all she wrote!
The report comes to us this morning courtesy of popular Japanese blog, Macotokara, and cites “reliable sources with knowledge of Apple’s imminent plans.”
What lends a bit of extra credence to this report, however, especially in contrast to others that have surfaced in recent months, is that the source cited by Macotokara has been historically accurate when it comes to predicting iPhone-naming patterns. For instance, back in 2013, and earlier this year, the source was able to correctly identify the iPhone 5c (as Apple’s budget friendly, colorful handset), as well as the iPhone SE (as a 2016-spec’d-out 4-incher), respectively — which both ultimately made it to market bearing those exact monikers.
If this rumor turns out to be true, it would also mean that Apple’s all-new, super-sophisticated dual-lens camera will most certainly be destined for the larger, 5.5-inch ‘iPhone 7 Plus’ — as opposed to there being two variants of said device released, as has also been speculated in recent months.
We still have no official word, unfortunately, in regards to when the ‘iPhone 7’ duo will be touching down. However, if history has taught us anything, it’s that the launch will more than likely take place within the first few weeks of September. As a matter of fact, September 7th has been floated as a possible release date, while, just two days later — on Friday, September 9th, it’s rumored that Apple will officially be opening up pre-orders to the public.
Of course, we’ll keep you posted on the actual date when it surfaces, as well as provide live coverage of the release event!
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IFFO held a Vietnam webinar on 14 July 2021. Below are some key takeaways.
Petter M. Johannessen, Director General, IFFO
With over 60 years of representing the marine ingredients industry, IFFO’s members account for 55% of global production and 75% of sector traded value. While supporting its members with a wide range of benefits, one of IFFO’s main focuses is to further the responsible sourcing and production of marine ingredients. Demand for marine ingredients remains high and to ensure the industry’s viable and sustainable future, a chain of industry standards now offer full traceability from fishery to consumer. Globally over half of the world’s marine ingredients are responsibly produced and marine ingredients remain the aquaculture industry’s leading certified raw material.
The industry’s value chain and chain of custody allows producers of marine ingredients and their customers to demonstrate robust traceability at every stage. Through working with our members, standards and partners IFFO is working to strengthen the global standing of the industry, while supporting responsible supply worldwide. Each stage of the chain is covered by relevant checks and certifications, which are putting in place recognition procedures among each other to ensure smooth collaboration and flow of the products.
Planning marine aquaculture in Vietnam
Luan Tran Dinh
Dr Luan, Director General of the Directorate of Fisheries at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam, delivered a key note speech presenting Viet Nam’s assets in terms of fisheries and outlining Vietnam’s policies for developing marine aquaculture. “This industry is becoming a major component of Vietnam’s marine economy” he stated.
The target for marine aquaculture in Vietnam in 2030 is 1,450,000 MT, in which: coastal aquaculture: 1,110,000 MT; offshore aquaculture: 340,000 MT, he explained. The 2030 target for export turnover from marine aquaculture is 3-4 billion USD.
With a coastline of 3,260km, the total potential area for marine aquaculture amounts to 500,000 ha, in which 153,300 ha of tidal areas. The country has 79,790 ha of lagoons, bays and island waters and 100,000 ha of offshore waters.
A wide range of species are used for marine aquaculture, from marine fishes (grouper, cobia, red snapper, sea bass, seabream, yellowfin pompano, tuna, milkfish) to mollusc (clams, oysters, green mussels, otter shells, abalones, pearl mussels, sweet snails), crustaceans (lobsters, crabs, swimming crabs) and seaweeds. There are 7.5 million m3 of cages, producing 610,000 MT in 2020. Total marine aquaculture area in 2010 was 38,800 ha; by 2019 it reached 256,479 ha with average growth rate of 23.3%/year.
As the aquaculture plan have just been submitted to the Vietnamese Prime Minister, Dr Luan highlighted the main areas of focus. While research on seed production technology for some marine fishes as well as for commercial grow-out of several mollusc species has been completed, there is a need to dive deeper into some key topics such as:
- seed production for other species: giant grouper, slipper lobster, algae, etc.;
- floating HDPE cages;
- the manufacturing of feed for lobsters. Research on feed for yellowfin pompano, grouper, seabass and cobia has already been successfully completed.
Key orientations for the future are the development of marine aquaculture for both aquatic fauna and flora species, focusing on increasing productivity, quality, and economic efficiency, protecting the ecological environment and adapting to climate change. Dr Luan also underlined a strong willingness to develop marine aquaculture associated with innovation and re-organization of production, building cross-cutting value chains for each product group, in which industrial mariculture enterprises are a key element in the Scheme for Marine Aquaculture Development.
Marine ingredients: an overview of the latest trends
Dr Enrico Bachis, Market Research Director, IFFO, U.K.
With 81 countries across the world producing fishmeal, 73 exporting fishmeal, and 89 importing it, this is a truly international market. The fish oil industry shares the same features, with 70 countries producing fish oil, 80 exporting it and 98 importing it. Latin America (with Peru and Chile) are leading the world's fishmeal production, followed by South East Asia. Latin America and Asia are big fish oil producers as well, but Europe and USA play a slightly bigger role than in fishmeal's world production. Yield (ie, which depends on how much fat can be extracted from the species) is a key factor to explain the difference.
Fishmeal is by far mostly imported by Asia, with China playing a massive role, followed by Europe, mostly for the aquaculture industry, whereas fish oil's biggest importers are in Europe (54%) followed by Asia and Latin America.
This difference can be explained through inclusion rates of fish oil in the diet of farmed fish. 5Mt FM and 1.2Mt FO were produced globally in 2020 and a stable output is expected for 2021. Today, most of the fishmeal and fish oil are consumed by the aquaculture sector. However, in Asia, the role of aquaculture is lower because of inclusion rates, while the pig industry is a bigger consumer of marine ingredients.
Dr Bachis underlined that agri-commodities are natural ingredients whose availability depends on climate. This explains price volatility : while fishmeal has been stable over the last 12 months, other commodities such as corn, soya meal have been less stable.
Fishmeal application to feed in Vietnam
Michael Leger, Technical Manager and Yosuke Sakurai, Procurement & Purchasing Manager / Lead Buyer Marine Ingredients Asia, Skretting South-Asia
Skretting, established in 1899, operates production facilities in various countries across all the Continents. As a Global Feed Company, total usage of Ingredients are significant and influential to both Environment and Society. Developing sustainable solutions to address a limited supply of ingredients is part of the Skretting mission "feeding the future".” More and more responsible sourcing is therefore important and Global Procurement network strives for it.
Skretting Global Procurement network is designed to create maximum Value by frequent and close collaboration. Skretting Vietnam produces Starter, Grower and Functional Feeds for several fish and shrimp species. These diets were designed thanks to a strong focus on R&D at the global level.
Skretting Aquaculture Research Center, through its network or research and validation facilities, works on developing nutritional and health solutions. By improving the knowledge on the nutritional requirements and understanding better the quality and the digestibility of the ingredients, Skretting can deliver performing diets while optimizing the use of fish meals and oils.
GSA program and aquaculture and trade in Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh, Viet Nam Country Coordinator, GSA, Vietnam
The Global Seafood Alliance – formerly the Global Aquaculture Alliance – is an independent, not-for-profit organization. The GSA vision is to provide high quality, end-to-end, fully traceable assurance for seafood, supporting the sustainable development of global production while protecting people and planet. GSA works with partners where standards already exist and creates transparent and credible standards to fill gaps where needed. The organization’s work addresses the full spectrum of responsibility, from environmental responsibility and social accountability to food safety.
Through the development of its Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) and Best Seafood Practices (BSP) certification programs, GSA has become the leading provider of assurances for seafood globally. BAP is the well-known, unique aquaculture certification program in the world that certifies every step of the production chain. BSP is the world’s only third-party certification program capable of linking responsible fisheries to certified vessels and processing plants. BSP is also the only program that can reduce time and costs of linking together other certification programs that only cover a fraction of what is covered under BSP.
Vietnam is among the top aquaculture production and export countries globally. According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam's aquaculture production sharply increased (about 11 times), from 415 thousand tons to nearly 4.6 million tons with annual growth rate of 10%. Aquaculture has accounted for 54% of total seafood production in Vietnam within the last 15 years (from 1995 to 2020). The main farm raised species are brackish cultured shrimps (Vannamei and Monodon) and Pangasius, followed by several fresh water and marine farmed species.
The primary Vietnamese exported aquaculture products are shrimps and pangasius. From 1998-2020, Vietnam’s shrimp exports increased more than 8 times, from $457 millions to $3.73 billions with annual growth rate of 10%. Shrimp accounted for the highest percentage, highest growth and consistently proved to be the most stable of the Vietnamese aquaculture exports. Pangasius exports increased 162 times, from $9.3 millions to $1.5 billion with annual growth rate of 26%.
Vietnam exports seafood to more than 160 markets around the world. The top 4 Vietnamese exports markets include USA, EU, Japan and China. On March 11. 2021, the Prime Minister confirmed Decision No. 339/QD-TTg and thereby, the Vietnamese Fisheries Development Strategy to 2030. This strategy targets aquaculture production of 7.0 million tons and accounts for 70% of the country’s total seafood production. To achieve this 2030 target, the Vietnam’s aquaculture industry will need to adopt responsibly raised international standards such as BAP standards.
Supply chain in Vietnam and sustainability
Nguyen Nam Hai, Sub-manager, Kanematsu, Vietnam
Starting with the Vietnam import markets, Nam Hai noted that in 2020, Vietnam imported 200,000 tons of fishmeal, making is one of the largest importers in Asia, due to the competitive prices and shorter transit time from Asia origin such as India and Oman. Ranking of top 5 origin is shown in the chart below, the first five months of 2021 shows a complete change in the top 5 origin and ranking order.
While for export picture, in 2020 Vietnam exported 150,000 tons of fishmeal (from 300,000 tons local production). Top 5 export market ranking is shown below, with China remaining in top position throughout the years. The reason why China keeps importing Pangasius fish meal is due to its advantages such as: low TVN (freshness), short transit time, stable supply, sustainability, and traceability.
Imported volume is forecasted to be dropped to 150,000 tons in 2021, and 160,000 tons in 2022. By contrast, exported volume will increase to 180,000 tons in 2021 (from 301,000 tons of local production), and 190,000 tons in 2022 (from 298,000 tons of local production).
Besides fishmeal, fish oil is an important part in aquatic and shrimp feed. In 2020, Vietnam imported 17,000 tons fish oil, in which Chilean and Norwegian salmon fish oils are major suppliers that can cover from 55% to 65% total demand. The reason why customers prefer this supply source is because they can get MarinTrust approved material at a competitive price, with stable supply and good quality. If customers choose supply source with higher total omega 3, Japanese, Oman, Pakistani and Thailand sardine fish oils could be considered, which currently contribute 20% - 25% total import volume.
Meanwhile, in the same year Vietnam exported 83,000 tons fish oil mainly Pangasius fish oil (from 167,000 tons local production). The biggest export market is Singapore, which is being served for Bio – Fuel. Imported volume is forecasted to be sustained 17,000 tons in 2021, and 18,000 tons in 2022. While exported volume will also maintain 84,000 tons in 2021 (from 175,000 tons of local production), and 84,000 tons in 2022 (from 177,000 tons of local production).
Regarding fishmeal and fish oil import regulations, new parameters listed include Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury and Ethoxyquin for fishmeal; as well as Arsenic, Ethoxyquin and free of E.Coli and Salmonella for fish oil.
China market access especially MOARA license
Xiaowen Ling, IFFO Technical Specialist, IFFO, China
Xiaowen Ling, Technical specialist at IFFO China office will provide a comprehensive overview of China import regulations. She will summarize the government authorities, regulations and standards related to China Import, explain the conditions to export fishmeal/fish oil into China, and provide a short introduction on IFFO MOA licensing application assistance service to non IFFO members. In the past 10 years, IFFO China office has been offering a Licensing Application Assistance Service, covering new license application, license renewal and license alteration, to IFFO producer members. The success rate is 100%, with 289 licenses granted by MOARA to the clients from 15 countries, and the market share in license application service accounts for almost 30%. From this year, IFFO opens this service to the producers who are not IFFO members.
Fishmeal imports and application to feed in China
Vinh Binh Hau, Purchase Manager, Tongwei, Vietnam
Covering an overview of Vietnamese fishmeal and its export to the China market. In Vietnam, fishmeal is mostly produced from small raw fish species and the catch varies along the coastline. The main type of raw fish are anchovy, sardine, yellow scrap, splendid pony fish and short-finned saury; with anchovy providing the highest raw material (65-67% protein).
The North and South of Vietnam have different fishing seasons due to the climate, affecting both supply and quality of fishmeal. Pangasius fishmeal has 25% protein, and is the most competitive product as the local climate is suited to farming this species. It is a successful raw material export to around the world, including to the US, EU, Russia and South Africa. In the immediate future, with the farming scale exceeding 1,500,000 tons, Vietnam's pangasius fillet industry has ensured an abundant source of raw materials for the production of pangasius fishmeal and fish oil. Pangasius fishmeal production is about 150,000-170,000 tons. Fish oil production is about 170,000-210,000 tons. It is a fresh source of raw material with short transportation, especially to China, which ensures the quality of product. Largest exports are to China and other South East Asian countries, while 50-60% is consumed domestically. The fish are larger in central and North Vietnam and therefore produce fish oil, while in the south the fish are smaller so not able to produce fish oil.
Since 2014, Vietnam's fishmeal production has been stably maintained at nearly 3,100,000 tons, which is the highest production of fishmeal ever. After verifying the import and export data of Vietnam's fishmeal, it’s shown that the consumption of Vietnamese domestic fishmeal is gradually increasing.
From 2014, production is stable with an increasing trend, with the highest production of 3,100,00 tons. Consumption of domestic fishmeal is increasing, and export to China is stable and regardless of climate change or the COVID 19 pandemic, but price is impacted by the foreign exchange market.
In terms of quality and use, Vietnamese fishmeal has a similar level of amino acids to Thai and Mauritanian fishmeal, ash level is usually higher than Chinese fishmeal with the same protein level. In conclusion, the market is expected to grow with the only potential impact of future fishing limits.
A panel discussion followed individual presentations, with all speakers invited to answer questions from the audience and from Maggie Xu, FFO’s China Director, who moderated the discussion. It focused on sustainability, fishmeal quality and output in Vietnam and the impacts of Covid19.
Responsible sourcing and production
Emphasizing that certification standards are key to demonstrate sustainability in the marine ingredients sector in the long term, Petter Johannessen, IFFO’s Director General, underlined that above 51% of all marine ingredients are certified by MarinTrust, with no other aquafeed ingredient having reached this level. The main driver is the industry with a growing market demand.
International trade and Covid impacts
Vietnam is one of the key countries in our sector, explained Dr Enrico Bachis, IFFO’s Market research Director: top 5 in production and top 10 in consumption. The feed production industry is massive: it was worth 1billion USD last year. Regarding fish oil, there is huge potential for Pangasius oil, given its sustainable sources and potential as a cooking product. Binh Hau from GSA, added that Vietnam currently has a very strong position in global trade, especially for shrimp and pangasius. Shrimp exports to the EU has reduced in recent years but the Vietnam/EU free trade agreement will hopefully help exports grow, he mentioned.
How has COVID 19 affected trade in Vietnam? Nam Hai from Kanematsu explained that the virus has spread in south Vietnam and there are social restrictions in place. There is concern about supply of fish oil and fishmeal decreasing because of this.
Binh Hau from GSA added that a number of factories have been closed because of COVID 19 and both demand and consumption is expected to decrease. Social distancing and safety measures have been introduced to reduce infections.
Fishmeal quality and procurement
Dr Brett Glencross, IFFO’s Technical Director, gave a quick overview of quality parameters of fishmeal produced across the region. “Even amongst the difference in species, there has been a drive to reduce the variability. But these products are different and they do focus on different markets. Producers have got better at controlling the quality of products and what is the best markets for their use” he stated.
Addressing challenges in procuring fishmeal, Yosuke Sakurai from Skretting South East Asia explained that there are a lot of parameters to meet, such as ash, protein, palatability etc. “Best of the requirements, we then have to find the best match for specific feeds to ensure quality.” Michael Leger, his colleague at Skretting, added that strong cooperation between technical and purchasing departments was needed. “There are many quality parameters but sustainability and food safety are the most important points to notes. Regarding nutrition that is just matching up the requirements for each species.”
To finish with China’s requirements for fish oil for feed and food, IFFO’s Xiaowen Ling made it clear that the MOA license is for feed, whereas the producers need to apply for GAC lists as well when it comes to food.
Maggie Xu, China Director, IFFO
This webinar has given us a chance to delve into global fishmeal and fish oil market dynamics, Vietnam feed production, marine ingredients trade, aquatic product output and trade as well as Vietnamese fishmeal consumption in China. IFFO recognises Vietnam’s key role in the global marine ingredients and aquaculture industries and we look forward to continuing our work in this region following these fascinating discussions. Both access and sustainability remain at the core to the long-term success of this industry. |
Online gaming software provider GAN reported a 213.6% year-on-year increase in revenue in the third quarter of its 2021 financial year, but its net loss widened to €7.9m.
Revenue for the three months to September 30 amounted to $32.3m, up by 213.6% from $10.3m in the corresponding period last year.
B2C operations were the main source of revenue for the provider, with revenue within this segment reaching $21.1m. GAN did not generate any B2C revenue in Q3 last year as its acquisition of Coolbet, its sole source of B2C income, did not close until January this year.
B2B revenue also increased from $10.3m to $11.2m, with platform and content fees being responsible for $8.7m of this total, and development services and other operations the remaining $2.4m.
However, while the addition of B2C operations helped increase revenue, this also led to a rise in costs. Overall operating expenses rocketed by 192.4% year-on-year to $38.6m.
Cost of revenue within the B2C segment was $7.2m and B2B revenue costs reached $2.4m, while GAN saw significant increases in spending related to sales and marketing, product and technology, general and administrative costs and depreciation and amortization.
While GAN did not report any interest expense in the quarter, higher operating spending led to a pre-tax loss of $6.4m, compared to $2.9m. However, adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) improved from a loss of $434,000 to a positive figure of $39,000.
GAN paid $1.5m in tax during the quarter, leaving it with a net loss of $7.9m, much wider than the $2.9m loss posted last year.
However, despite this loss, chief executive Dermot Smurfit was upbeat about the provider’s performance in Q3, saying its financial results were in line with expectations.
“We added the iconic Treasure Island Hotel & Casino to our growing list of SIM clients during the quarter and continued to demonstrate the value of our ‘multi-state, one app’ capability as we launched Churchill Downs’ online sports betting operation in Arizona,” Smurfit said.
“We also built upon our existing relationship with FanDuel, helping to deliver their igaming platform in the state of Connecticut subsequent to quarter-end.
“Lastly, we continued to allocate our capital spending toward its most productive uses – ensuring it is deployed behind our people and technology – as we opened a new tech hub in Miami to leverage a rich and growing technology-oriented labor pool.”
Looking at year-to-date performance, revenue for the nine months to the end of September was 260.1% higher at $94.7m, with B2C revenue reaching $59.4m and B2B revenue $35.3m.
Operating costs were up 209.9% to $106.6m, but pre-tax loss only increased marginally from $11.2m to $11.9m.
After accounting for $3.2m in tax payments, GAN ended the nine-month period with a net loss of $15.1m, compared to $11.9m last year.
“We continue to make exciting progress in each of our business segments and initiatives and are well-positioned going forward,” Smurfit added. |
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In our previous post on Yoast SEO, we reviewed the plugin in from an introductory point of view, briefly outlining the different features from arguably the most effective SEO plugin.
In this post, we will dive deeper into the plugin, exploring its features in more detail and ways you can use it to maximise your SEO efforts.
There are 7 components that makeup Yoast SEO, these are: General, Titles & Metas, Social, XML Sitemaps, Advanced, Tools, and Extensions. Let’s look at each of these in a bit more detail:
The General tab contains basic information about your site. Essentially, this tab is comprised of the website name, and whether the website is managed by a company or person.
Website name: For those looking to provide Google with a website name that is different to the site title, you can do it here.
Company or person: This is important, if you’re setting up Yoast SEO for a company’s website, you’ll have a chance to add things like a company logo. Deciding whether the website will be managed by a company or person will make it easier for Google to incorporate your site in Knowledge Graph results.
If you plan on using tools such as Google Search Console (which you should) or Bings Webmaster Tools, this tab gives you the option to verify your account with Yoast if it isn’t verified already. If you have already verified your site, this tab can remain blank.
The security tab is made up of one option, and that’s whether to disable the advanced part of the WordPress SEO meta box. For multi-author websites, checking this box is recommended because this will prevent advanced options like redirects and noindex settings to be visible in the Yoast toolbox that appears on each page’s page editor. This can lead to authors changing settings and setting advanced options for posts and pages. If you’re working with a single-author, you can leave this box unchecked.
Titles & Metas
This section is really the bread and butter of the Yoast SEO plugin, it is greatly important for SEO because this is where you decide how your website will appear in the SERPs.
The first tab is the ‘General’ section, this Allows you to decide which title separator you would like to use. This is more of a preference and is not that vital for SEO.
For example, in this section, you can change a page title from “Your Site Name | Contact Us” to “Your Site Name – Contact Us.”
The ‘Force Rewrite Titles’ is there to correct any problems a site may be facing when there are built-in SEO title displays that can override your Yoast SEO preferences. Checking this box can solve this problem
Dependent on how a site has been set up, there will be a description of a front page and a blog page. In the image below, we can see the site is set to use one page for a homepage and a different page for the blog. For those who want to make changes to these templates, clicking the “editing the front page itself” provided can help you make changes. Again, not decisive for SEO, but more about what type of site you are working with.
The Post Types tab is where you can set up basic templates for the titles and meta descriptions for the main types of pages of your site, as well as media pages, and any custom post types. Ideally, blog posts could follow one format, while other pages on your site follow another.
If you don’t write specific titles and description for your pages or posts, the template here will be used as the default format.
- index, noindex – If there’s something you don’t want to be indexed by search engines, check the ‘Meta Robots’ box. Generally, it’s better to leave this box unchecked only if you have content you would like to be kept unindexed from the search engines. By changing these settings, you are telling search engines whether or not to add this content to the SERPs.
- Date in Snippet Preview – This setting is dependent on what kind of content you are posting. For those posting evergreen content that will still be relevant in years to come, it’s better to disable this option so users won’t assume your site is out of date by seeing when the content was posted in the snippet preview. However, for news content that is only relevant for a set time, this option should be checked.
- Yoast SEO Meta Box – If you are not going to edit the meta information for any of the post types, you can disable the meta boxes that the plugin will create here for a cleaner UI.
By default, WordPress creates taxonomies such as categories and tags. If the website in question is set-up as a blog that uses different categories and tags to organize posts, this section can be used to set up title and meta description templates for those pages. If you are using identical terms for tags and categories, you might want to check the “noindex, follow” option to avoid creating duplicate content.
For those running a blog, having pages that are archived is a great way to make it easier for readers to located previous posts and content. However, archive pages can be labeled as duplicate content. The Archive tab gives you the option to prevent this by indicating whether or not to index archive pages.
The other tab offers some additional settings of Sitewide meta settings. These are quite self-explanatory settings that can be different depending on what type Yoast is being optimised for.
The Social tab allows options for adding social media platforms to the plugin. All that really must be done in this section is adding the URLs of the different social media accounts, filling this section out notifies search engines that they are associated with your site.
Within the Social Tab, there are sections for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+. Through these sections, you can verify your accounts and further information such as logo and the image URLs.
When you enable XML sitemap functionality, Yoast automatically generates a sitemap for your site, updates it as you add new content, and informs search engines when it’s updated.
The only thing to really do here is to ensure the XML sitemap functionality is switched on, of course, and submit the sitemap to Google Search Console.
The Advanced tab is made up of breadcrumbs, permalinks, and RSS.
For those who are unaware, breadcrumbs are links at the top of your page which display the path users have taken to get to the content they are currently viewing. Breadcrumbs help search engines understand the structure of your site better, as well as assist in user experience. Breadcrumbs can also be visible in SERPs:
Unfortunately, there’s more to it than just checking the box. Yoast’s article on implementing breadcrumbs can assist in enabling this feature.
The “Permalinks” tab assists in refining your URL structure, and <Head> section to make them SEO -friendly. This section is quite straightforward and is dependent on the site owner on what preferences they would prefer.
Our Yoast 2.0 post provides details into what to expect when working with the plugin and the general do’s and don’ts. Yoast is one of the most valuable and powerful plugins that can improve SEO scores. It’s easy to use and implement and can guide a page to being well-optimised. Get started with Yoast now. |
Nipsey Hussle's Killer Eric Holder Found Guilty Of Murder
By Tony M. Centeno
July 6, 2022
Nipsey Hussle's killer Eric Holder, Jr. has been found guilty of murder following a three-week trial.
On Wednesday, July 6, TMZ confirmed that the only man who was suspected of murdering Nipsey Hussle in front of The Marathon store has formally been convicted. The jury found him guilty of first-degree murder. He was also found guilty of two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter and assault with a firearm for firing stray shots at Kerry Lathan and Shermi Villanueva, who were next to Nipsey when Holder opened fire. Holder was found not guilty of premeditated attempted murder despite thorough evidence that was presented during the trial.
BREAKING: Eric Holder has been convicted of 1st-Degree murder in the killing of Nipsey Hussle.— James Queally (@JamesQueallyLAT) July 6, 2022
Throughout the course of the trial, the prosecution dug up some gruesome details about the day Holder killed Nipsey Hussle. Deputy District Attorney John McKinney told the court Holder shot the rapper 10 times to the head and torso with one of the shots penetrating his spine. As he laid on the ground, Holder said "You're through" and kicked him in the head before he fled the scene. Nipsey ended up uttering one of his last words, "You got me."
In addition, several witnesses took the stand to testify against Holder like Bryannita Nicholson, who said she inadvertently acted as the getaway driver while she was with him that day. She told the jury she saw the gun in his hands before he got out of her car, and heard gunshots before he ran back in and told her to drive. We also heard from Shermi Villanueva, who is the nephew of Lathan. He heard Nipsey Hussle's final words as the rapper laid near his uncle.
Holder had been holding up well in jail up until a week ago when he was attacked by inmates in his cell. After missing his court to treat his injuries, Holder eventually made it with black eyes, a swollen face and a gash in the back of his head that needed stitches. He will now have to await his sentencing hearing, which will be scheduled for a later date. He faces up to life in prison. |
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We are focused on supporting the World Trade Organization negotiations to end harmful fisheries subsidies, recognizing the need to restore the sustainability of fish stocks while supporting livelihoods and food security, particularly in developing countries.
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This month marks the first anniversary of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) historic Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. The treaty, adopted at the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference, established the first global, legally binding framework that limits subsidies for illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and fishing of overfished stocks, as well as subsidies to vessels fishing on the unregulated high seas. The agreement also calls for countries to exercise “due restraint” in providing subsidies to vessels that do not fly their country’s flag or those that fish stocks with unknown status.
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ABILA Newsletter Issue #114 – Fall/Winter (December) 2023
The American Branch is pleased to publish our Newsletter Issue #114 – Fall/Winter (December 2023), which features information about our latest activities, announcements, and members’ accomplishments. The Newsletter can be found here. American Branch members will also receive this latest edition by e-mail.
As always, we encourage our members to share your updates so that we can feature and publicize your accomplishments and publications. Please utilize the update submission form which can be found here.
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We continue to be grateful to each and every member of our community for their care in adhering to the health and safety protocols for in person learning. It is through your partnership that we are continuing to keep things moving forward on a daily basis.
We know it can be hard for families outside of school to maintain social distance, avoid large groups of people, and not have family gatherings. We recognize that there is a developing amount of fatigue as it pertains to the pandemic and to quarantining our families. However, as we enter into the holiday season, beginning with Halloween this weekend and then Thanksgiving, Chanukah, and Winter break, we want to remind all of our families of the importance of our communal responsibility in keeping the school open and everyone safe.
We know families are beginning to explore options for the upcoming breaks in November and December, and we want to remind everyone of the current school policies:
1)At any time should your family travel outside of the United States, you are going to be required to self-quarantine for 14 days upon your return home before your student(s) may return to school.
2)We are also monitoring a possible change to health department guidelines, which may require anyone who travels anywhere on an airplane to quarantine for 14 days upon returning home. We are strongly urging our families, faculty and staff to avoid this type of travel during these upcoming holidays, as this new rule may very well go into effect.
3)We are strongly urging our families to follow the guidance of the LACDPH in terms of gatherings for these upcoming holidays and to limit your exposure to others whenever possible (Halloween Guidance Click Here / Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday Guidance Click Here). When gathering, please limit the number of families to no more than 3, hold gatherings outdoors, wear masks at all times, and practice social distancing.
As hard as this is, it is important for all of us to keep the school campus open and students learning in person. This is only possible by each of us monitoring our own family’s health and following covid safety precautions outside of school.
We also want to update you regarding the waiver to reopen in the elementary school. We have received confirmation that our application has been received and we continue to speak with the Health Department about this process. We were disappointed to see that only 4 waivers were granted last week, even though we were informed that 30 a week would be granted by the Health Department. We continue to be hopeful things will move forward.
We are also moving forward with our plan to bring back our first grade class beginning next Monday, November 2nd, as part of a specialized services program authorized by the Department of Health. Our first graders will be returning to in person learning 4 days a week; Monday through Thursday. This structure will allow us the opportunity to also provide in person opportunities to our other elementary school classes on select Fridays. We are finalizing a schedule for these visits and will share them very soon. As part of this process of bringing the students back, the LACDPH will be visiting campus next week. We thank you for your patience, vigilance and understanding and continue to wish everyone health and safety. |
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In front of nearly 1000 spectators from all across the north-eastern region, Mariam Longri from Kharsang, Arunachal Pradesh was crowned the 16th Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2018 at the ITA Cultural Complex, Machkhowa on Saturday evening. Besides, Tsurila from Nagaland and Jyotismita Baruah from Assam became the 1st and 2nd runners up respectively.
Having completed 16 glorious years, Mega Mister North East is the biggest beauty pageant of northeast India, conceptualized by leading fashion entrepreneur Abhijit Singha, and produced by Mega Entertainment. The contestants travelled to Guwahati for almost a week of activities which included grooming and training sessions conducted by Contestant Director of Mega Entertainment Juhi Gogoi, followed by rehearsals, leading up to the Grand Finale of the pageant. The pageant has been supported by Title Sponsor Sunsilk, supported by Assam State Biodiversity Board, Hospitality Partner Radisson Blu and Education Partner ITFT College.
Mariam Longri was crowned by Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2017 Mary Khyriem in front of a packed audience. Mariam, who has just appeared her Class 12 exams from Donyi Polo School, Itanagar, is the youngest of 9 siblings. Her father is a retired inspector, while her mother runs an NGO. Speaking about her success, an overwhelmed Mariam said, “This is a dream come true moment for me. I always wanted to be in a position where I can help, motivate and influence people to lead a beautiful life. Thanks to Mega Entertainment and the panel of judges for believing in me. I am overwhelmed beyond words…”
Beautiful Tsurila from Chumukedima, Nagaland, was crowned the first Runner’s up at the gala event on Saturday evening.
Daughter of a retired government employee, and a homemaker mother, Tsurila is a 5th semester BA(Economics) student at Mt. Mary College, Chumukedima. The second Runner’s up at the event was Biswanath Chariali’s Jyotismita Baruah. A 3rd semester student at B. Barooah College, Guwahati, Jyotismita’s parents are government employees.
Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2018, Mariam Longri has won a prize package worth nearly Rs. 7,00,000, including the crown and sash of Mega Miss North East, a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 and an opportunity to become the face of Sunsilk’s print and outdoor campaigns across northeast India. She has also won gift hampers from Sunsilk, a round trip to Dubai, an international destination photoshoot with Rahul Biswas, fitness counselling and membership at Chisel Dighalipukhuri for a year, gift hamper from Rang De Basanti Urban Dhaba, portfolio shoot by leading fashion photographer Rahul Biswas, public relations and reputation management for the reigning term from Life’s Purple and digital celebrity management from One & Zero – The Marketing Trend. Additionally, the winners will also get a scholarship for a 3-years bachelor’s degree course in Media & Entertainment at ITFT, Chandigarh and a 6-months Aviation & Hospitality course from TRIG Empowering Institute, Guwahati.
The three winners will also be offered professional representation by Mega Entertainment, a specialized grooming session, which would guide them further on how to carry themselves forward in the professional sphere. Besides, the winners also get the opportunity to walk the ramp in various regional and national shows.
The organizers of the event, Mega Entertainment, had shortlisted 49 women, who vied for the coveted title of Sunsilk Mega Miss North East 2018. The gowns of the Top 10 round were designed by Akumnaro Imsong, and the Top and the top-5 winners wore gowns designed by Dipika Devi.
The judges who sealed the fate of this year’s winner included: leading Assamese actress Barsha Rani Bishaya; Director General of International Chamber for Service Industry (ICSI) Dr. Gulshan Sharma; hotelier and entrepreneur Bobby Singh; Mega Miss North East 2016 Meriya Priyadarshini Subba; Fashion & Lifestyle Promoter Monika Devi. |
Total Science’s Computer Integrated Audio – C.I.A for short – have been putting out quality releases since the mid 90’s and that doesn’t seem to be abating.
They have just released their “20 Years of C.I.A” celebration album to critical acclaim, featuring tracks from Total Science, DLR, Break and Nymfo (we will get back to him in a second) to name a few. 20 years on and still going strong!
This latest EP is by long time C.I.A collaborator Nymfo.
Something Tells Me ft Riya
Nymfo is such a versatile producer; one minute he is putting out a bass heavy tech monster then the next he’s released a beautifully crafted musical one. This falls into the second category. Featuring the vocal talents of Riya, you just know this is going to be one of those tunes you will be humming for a while.
Starting with an infectious piano hook and hats which lead you into Nympho’s trademark drums and Riya’s soulful vocal, the way the piano complements the soft vocal is great. The filtered reece bass is the perfect foil to Riya’s vocal, plus the riff itself keeps the deep vibe going. Imagine a similar bass and feel to what Seba achieved on “Painted Sky” – these mellow but deep reeces are just meant to go with someone with the vocal talents of Riya. IMO this is a very good track which you could listen to for hours without getting bored.
This one’s a straight up dance floor tune with all the hallmarks of the “trademark” Nymfo Sound. It’s just full-on old skool, Virus like drums and a crunchy midrange riff, peppered with an old recognisable vocal sample (the same one Optical & Ed Rush used on White Lightning) accompanied the good old LFO square bass that Nymfo is known for. There are recognisable samples all over this tune (and I’m sure most people will be racking their brains on where they came from), making it feel like an old friend. A definite DJ tool in my book!
If Nymfo released on Phantom Audio this tune would be it. With a nicely edited jungle drum break and real punchy kick and snare at the beginning, married to a dissonant eerie atmospheric tone, it screams dance floor carnage. As the bass stab riff drifts into earshot, it cuts out just as quick leaving you, with a reggae vocal on the drop; then the bass stab comes in with a relentless thumping pattern. His has a similar sound to the one he used on his collab with Icicle on Ram called “Franky Mountain”. Nymfo captures the essence of Digital & Spirit perfectly, whilst putting his twist all over it.
Bread & Butter
Hearing the synth line when I first put this on, I thought I was listening to a track from a sci-fi soundtrack, very reminiscent of a Vangelis composition (the artist behind the Bladerunner soundtrack). The Roland 303 in the intro combined with a simple 2 step drum beat to carry things forward sets a dreamy floaty atmosphere. The bassline is reminiscent of Culture Shock; this fits in with the dreamy soundtrack like feel, and its something you could play in your car when you go for a long drive, though it could easily be slotted into a club set.
This EP really shows of the versatility of Nymfo. Each tune is different to the the other so you get all the flavours of a Deep Kut release. Normally, a 4 track EP would contain at least one filler, but in this case all the tunes could be an A side. There is a tune for all occasions and another quality release for C.I.A. that caters for all tastes and shouldn’t have a problem finding a home in many collections.
You can pick this ep from the following outlets
• C.I.A Bandcamp |
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Over the past few decades, the labor force has actually gone through a significant improvement with the introduction of remote work, which has actually removed geographical constraints on hiring. This has enabled organizations to hire skill from all over the world, allowing them to put together the best possible group for each role. As a result, workers have gained greater flexibility to work from home and increase their profits without having to move to costly areas or commute fars away. According to a 2022 survey, 87% of staff members who have the alternative to work from another location select to do so. The COVID-19 pandemic, integrated with improvements in enterprise connectivity software, has actually even more accelerated the shift towards remote work, even in industries that were initially hesitant to adopt the pattern.
insights are important to us and and your fellow participants so first things initially though um let’s be familiar with everyone my name is Ian Charles and I have actually worked in payroll for the last 25 years I have actually had functions in all type of Industries retail and Beauty to Aerospace in all kinds of services startup to matrixed environments around the world I offered management and technique to populations of more than 100,000 employees on a month-to-month basis and in over 170 countries today I’m the perel strategist for papaya
Worldwide I work across the business man maning and developing external relationships supporting Business customers and solutions and functioning as a consultant I ‘d like to present our very first Greg um guest Greg who will kick things off by telling us um who he is and a little bit more about bamboo HR Greg over to you thanks Ian yeah as Ian stated my name is Greg Piper uh I am the senior corporate counsil at bambo HR so I lead our in-house legal team and actually work extremely closely with our um HR department also to deal with numerous legal and HR matters that show up so really thrilled to be here about bambo HR if if you’re not knowledgeable about us uh at bambo HR we state our mission is to set you as HR experts complimentary to do terrific
While Papaya Global offers integrations with different HR and financing systems, the implementation process was not without challenges. Integrating the software application with our existing facilities needed additional customization, resulting in some delays in the initial rollout.
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and some smaller subsidiaries within our organization discovered the pricing to be on the greater side. As an international business, balancing the requirement for sophisticated functions with spending plan restrictions became a delicate workout.
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There were circumstances where our teams faced concerns that needed timely support. However, the response time from’s client assistance team was not constantly as fast as wanted, leading to occasional delays in issue resolution.
Our execution of involved a phased approach. We started by onboarding a couple of subsidiaries to check the system’s compatibility with our existing procedures. This allowed us to recognize and attend to combination difficulties early on. As the software application became more implanted in our operations, we slowly broadened its usage to cover our entire international workforce.
The automated functions structured our payroll procedures, decreasing the time spent on manual estimations and compliance tracking. Regular training sessions and continuous assistance from Papaya assisted our teams end up being competent users of the software, maximizing its capacity for our organization.
Nevertheless, paying a workforce can be intricate. It is especially challenging for business who utilize staff across numerous nations, as they need to constantly consolidate various information streams, manually track regional and nationwide labor and guidelines, and invest valuable time and resources to establish regional entities in brand-new locations. These business are faced with suboptimal, costly choices, like opening a foreign subsidiary or hiring an expert work company, which is a regional firm that works with workers on their behalf and can charge up to 15% of. By 2022, 75% of companies reported problem recruiting qualified personnel, an increase of 21% from 2019. The payroll & HR solutions market was valued at $26.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $50.4 billion by 2030.
offers a solution supporting all forms of work. It supplies an end-to-end platform, from employee onboarding and ongoing management to worldwide payments and. It helps companies with labor law compliance in the jurisdictions in which they run, provides management of employment benefits, and guarantees data personal privacy in compliance with GDPR.
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Eynat is the CEO of. A business owner with 15 years of experience, she is a leading expert in payroll and labor force management. She co-founded after seeing the technology gap in worldwide.
papaya this webcast has actually been pre-approved for hrci and Sherm credit please make certain to go to the complete webcast in order to get your credits if you have any concerns throughout the webcast please click the Q&A tab in your webinar controls and type the there a brand-new tab will open in your web browser with the webcast study please make sure to finish it as soon as the webcast has ended it is now my pleasure to turn it over to Pap and bamboo HR for their presentation hey there and thank you for joining us today we’re enjoyed have you here as we embark on a journey of information to regulation attaining
360 degree employee compliance where we’ll dive into the necessary aspects of the staff member compliance management design throughout the session we’ll check out real world challenges real local policies finest practices and the function of Automotion in simplying compliance journey be prepared to emerge in a detailed understanding of how to safeguard your company and employees while remaining certified in an
Ever progressing regulative environment in the everchanging world of organization and financing making sure compliance with payroll guidelines is not just important but likewise a legal imperative from the moment of employing to the in intri complexities even sorry of termination every step along the worker journey is Frau with compliance risks that have significant repercussions however with a deeper more nuanced understanding of their commitments companies can not only navigate the complex landscape but also proactively ensure this 360 degree compliance the webinar is created to equip you with the understanding and tools required to navigate the complex Terrain of compliance whether you’re an experienced P expert a small company owner or someone brand-new to the field what I want to do before we begin and I believe it’s actually essential
In our quest to improve performance and accuracy in managing our worldwide workforce, our multinational corporation turned to, a leading and workforce management software. The transition intended to streamline the complex task of handling across different countries, currencies, and compliance guidelines.
One of the standout functions of is its robust compliance management system. The software automatically updates itself to abide by ever-evolving tax and labor laws throughout multiple jurisdictions. This has actually been indispensable in making sure that our processes stay compliant in each nation of operation.
is to state that the content here is not legal advice it is simply for your information please consult your legal team should you have any concerns or concerns in relation to anything that we have actually talked about today our secret take key takeaways by the end of the webinar will be an understanding of staff member compliance dangers how to work with ly with self-confidence how to streamline information management and automation so let’s take ourselves a moment to familiarize ourselves with the webinar platform once again as we have actually.
work as your hris or is type of your core staff member record um to manage that worker life process throughout their Journey with you as as a staff member in addition to a payroll module we need to help you pay those workers and compensate them and advantages Administration module that allows you to help handle the advantages you supply to your workers so truly excited to be here represent um bamb booy jar and talk about this topic um and I guess from my point of view I’ll I’ll most likely provide a great deal of a focus on the US side of things when we speak about sort of compliance so happy to be here thanks for having me Ian all right thanks Greg um Gina over to you would you like to present yourself and inform the audience a little bit about papay global yes definitely thank you Ian hey there everyone I’m Gina dorelis I’m the Work professional supervisor.
at I manage the employment Council in the United States APAC EMA and Israel area I likewise function as us Council for I’m certified in New york city and New Jersey um we guarantee compliance onboarding and offboarding of workers with regard to papaya we supply payroll payments and workforce management as a Service work force service provider to employees serving in over.
160 countries okay thank you so both I feel entirely underqualified sitting here with you both well I forgot to discuss as we were kind of like going through the intro so it’s actually actually great to in fact see in the webinar chat where everybody’s actually going to from today I can see that we have individuals in Las Vegas and Indiana currently so if you want to carry on inform where you are that would be absolutely fantastic whilst we simply await everybody else to kind of like take part there we go Chicago also well um so whil we’re doing that I’m waiting for everybody to sort of join I’ll simply run us through the program um today we are going to talk about hiring Talent brand-new greater Information Management termination compliance and automation wow the chat has got truly actually hectic so we got Dallas Austin San Antonio Toronto San Francisco Richmond um you’re coming from absolutely everywhere which is wonderful so uh I’m hoping that we’re actually going to have some actually great commentary and questions throughout the uh the webinar as well alright so that’s the agenda then what I wish to Now cover is the the compliance and the Personal privacy side of things so the the Journey of a worker and their information is Papaya Global Reprint Pay Slip diverse without fail and an.
Ever evolving relationship that starts the moment a person signs up with an organization it continues throughout their employment and Beyond this journey can be divided into k to numerous key stages whilst we’re in fact you know that they’re utilized with us so on boarding daily operations settlement and benefits professional advancement then we get to the offboarding and even advocacy so it even occurs after the worker has left your employment throughout the journey organizations are responsible for collecting saving safeguarding worker data in compliance with information personal privacy policies no matter where it is you’re operating around the globe it often involves implementing secure data management systems and guaranteeing rigorous adherence to regional requirements to secure both the employee and the company the development of employee data and management c. |
The Ayurvedic practitioners believe that life is the product of an intricate functional coordination between the soul (Atma), the mind (Mana), the senses (Indriya) and the body (Sharira). These are associated with the five panchamahabhootas or the five supreme powers that constitute the body structure of each individual, called prakriti. The proper functioning of the prakriti depends upon a balance between the three physical energies - Vata, Pitta, Kapha and the three energies of the mind - Satwa, Rajas, Tamas.
Human beings have the tendency to give prime importance to the physical body, which is evident before the eyes. But bounded by the physical structure and yet boundless in its action is the mind, which regulates our thought processes and also enables us to perform our daily activities such as respiration, digestion, circulation and elimination. The mind and the body assisted by the senses, which act as information gatherers, together work in unison to maintain our physiological structure.
Through centuries of keen observation, ancient ayurvedic practitioners were able to find out considerable links between celestial movements and human behaviour. They concluded that the mind is in fact a microcosm of the entire universe. On the basis of this Ayurveda defines three fundamental 'gunas' or qualities that manipulate everything that happens in the universe at a greater level and the human mind at a smaller level. These three gunas namely, Satwa, Rajas and Tamas have the potential to harmonise as well as destroy our lives. Just as the three doshas determine the body type, the three qualities of the mind regulate a person's character, conviction and perception. According to Ayurveda, the psychological constitution of the mind of human beings is dependant upon the comparative dominance of the three gunas.
Satwa is the finest of all the gunas of the mind and is symbolised by the elephant (which is strong, gentle, intelligent and a vegetarian). In the universe it is responsible for creation. Within the human mind, satwa is concerned with the capability of visualizing clearly, thinking rightly and logically, doing good deeds and acting properly without violating the laws of nature. In short, it stimulates the senses and is responsible for the perception of knowledge. Satwa guna is characterized by awareness, delightness, lightness and lucidity. Persons with dominance of satwa guna in their mental constitution are noble, spiritual, pure and free from trouble and are not easily disturbed in life. These people are usually vegetarian. In fact, satwa is the ideal state of the mind.
Rajas, the most active of the gunas of the mind, are associated with motion and stimulation and is symbolised by the tiger (which preys on other animals and is fierce, aggressive, restless and strong). In the universe, this guna is concerned with Maintenance and Nurturing of everything that has been created. The Rajasic guna enables human beings to realise their dreams, to be motivated and to move into action. But an unnecessary abundance of this guna makes a person's mind restless and anxious. All wants, wishes, ambitions as well as mental discrepancies are a result of the effects of rajas guna.
Tamas is in fact the ability of the mind to finish or complete what Satwa and Rajas created. According to the Ayurvedic concept the jackal (which is cunning, fearful, lazy and survives on food left uneaten by other animals) symbolises the tamasic mind. With respect to the Universe, Tamas stands for Destruction. Tamas Guna characterizes heaviness, produces disturbances in the thought process and other activities of the mind. Hallucinations, apathy, sleepiness, laziness and drowsiness are stimulated by this guna. While some may consider Tamas to be a harmful guna, ayurvedic philosophy says Tamas has its own positive role to play in the entire process of life. This guna aims to free us from what is old and lifeless and we are instigated to move towards what is alive and fresh.
Just as combinations of the three doshas exist for the body, the mind exhibits combinations of satwa, rajas, and tamas. Individuals whose minds are satwic and rajasic are keen on improving themselves through spiritual and holistic measures. The mind with a combination of rajas and tamas tends to overcome lethargy through work and extends to overcome lethargy through work and exercise. The balance of Rajas and Tamas, can be disturbed by stress and desires like irshya (venom), kama (lust), lobha (greed & avarice), bhaya (fear), moha (hallucination), chinta (anxiety & concern) and krodha (anger). Spiritual realisation and attainment of purity and peace helps in the development of satwa, the ideal state of the mind.
Summarily, one can say that our mental personality is determined by the dominance of one or more gunas in our mind. Asthanga Ayurveda |suggests various methods by which we can increase the guna of our choice or blend the gunas in equal measures to attain a balanced personality. But our aim should be to attain satwa, the highest condition of the mind that chooses those thoughts and actions, which promote joy. |
Two Lions From War Zones In Syria & Iraq Rescued And Moved To South Africa
Two lions rescued from neglected zoos in war zones in Iraq and Syria were transported to South Africa on Monday to live at a sanctuary with other animals that survived harsh conditions in captivity elsewhere in the world.
The male lions arrived in Johannesburg in metal crates on a Qatar Airways flight after leaving an animal refuge in Jordan on Sunday. They were loaded onto vehicles for a drive of several hours to their new home at the Lionsrock facility near the town of Bethlehem.
The lions were emaciated and dehydrated after the international animal welfare group Four Paws extracted them from a zoo in eastern Mosul in Iraq and an amusement park near Aleppo in Syria.
The two cities have experienced some of the worst fighting that has hit both countries in recent years, killing large numbers of people and leaving neighborhoods in ruins.
Most of the 40 animals at the Mosul zoo died of starvation or were killed in bombings while some escaped from their enclosures, according to Four Paws. The group's members reached the location a year ago and evacuated the only two animals they found _ a bear and the roughly 4-year-old lion named Simba _ to Jordan.
The other lion, 2-year-old Saeed, was rescued in July along with 12 other animals from Syria's Magic World amusement park. The animals reached Jordan after staying for two weeks in Turkey, whose government assisted with the evacuation.
Both lions were traumatized when they arrived at the Al-Ma'wa Animal Sanctuary in Jordan, Four Paws said. Since then, they have received medical care, including vasectomies and dental work, and have gained weight on a steady diet that included lamb meat treats.
The lions can expect similar treatment at Lionsrock, whose 80 lions came from a German circus and zoos in France, Romania, Congo and elsewhere. Some are from South African captive-bred lion operations that often earmark the predators for ``trophy'' killings by customers.
Some of the captive-bred residents of Lionsrock have deformities from inbreeding, and none can be released into the wild, said Fiona Miles, director of Four Paws' South Africa operation.
She said a key goal is to raise awareness about the conditions of lions and other animals in captivity around the world.
Conservationists point to broader challenges facing Africa's wild lions, whose population has plummeted. Problems include shrinking habitats and poaching, in which lions get trapped in snares laid down indiscriminately.
Another concern is demand in some Asian countries for lion bones used in traditional medicine. Currently, South Africa allows the legal, annual export of bones from hundreds of captive-bred lions to China and Southeast Asia.
There are nearly 2,900 wild lions and about 7,000 captive lions in South Africa, according to the government.
Security at Lionsrock is tight, a necessary precaution in a country where poaching is a frequent threat. Last year, poachers broke into another wildlife sanctuary in South Africa, killing two of its big cats. |
D.Millz is a hip hop artist originally from the East Texas town of Grapeland, Texas. Inspired by the likes of Texas legends including Slim Thug, Z-Ro and Devin The Dude, D.Millz meshes small-town grit and grind with influences from Houston and Dallas.
Since his early teenage years, he would go to the studio with older family members and friends freestyling and rapping for fun. Over time, his circle noticed his unique talent which encouraged him to take his craft seriously and he has since been creating timeless music. D.Millz has had early successes in opening for A Boogie Wit da Hoodie in Houston, TX and bringing out his home town in droves to support his latest mixtape release. Recently, his music video for “Atlanta” (new single) was featured on VEVO’s DSCVR Hip-Hop editorial playlist.
His aura and demeanor are heavily influenced by Nipsey Hussle – authentic, versatile, humble and novel. When asked if he feels pressured to make club hits, D.Millz explained why that is not a priority for him adding “I make music for the people. The club don’t have ears.” Sonically, his music is Bizzy Bone meets August Alsina the way he merges lyricism and singing into soulful rap, fitting the musical palette of a wide range of listeners.
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You probably think you already know what software is. It's that CD a friend gives you with the latest game to run on your computer. Were life only so simple (and copyright laws so liberal) that you could live happily ever after with such beliefs.
Life, alas, is not so simple, and neither is software. The disc isn't software. Software is nothing you can hold in your hand. Rather, it's the hardware that stores the software. The real software is made from the same stuff as dreams, as evanescent as an inspiration, as elusive as the meaning of the current copyright laws. Software is nothing but a set of ideas, ideas that (one hopes) express a way to do something. Those ideas are written in a code the same way our words and sentences code our thoughts. The codes take the form of symbols, which may appear on paper or be represented as pulses in electrical circuits. No matter. The code is only the representation of the ideas, and the ideas are really the software.
So much for the philosophy of software. Not many people think about software that way. Most approach it more practically. Software is something your computer needs. You might say your computer needs software to run its programs, but that's like saying you need food to eat dinner. The food is dinner. The software is the programs.
Ouch. No matter how bad that sounds, that's the way most people think. As a practical matter, they're getting close to the truth, but software is more than programs even at a practical level. Software is more than the box you buy and little silver disc that comes inside it. Software is not a singular thing. It is an entire technology that embraces not only what you see when you run your computer but also a multitude of invisible happenings hiding beneath the surface. A modern computer runs several software programs simultaneously, even when you think you're using just one, or even when you don't think anything is running at all. These programs operate at different levels, each one taking care of its own specific job, invisibly linking to the others to give you the illusion you're working with a single, smooth-running machine.
What shows on your monitor is only the most obvious of all this softwarethe applications, the programs such as Microsoft Office and Grand Theft Auto 3 that you actually buy and load onto your computer, the ones that boldly emblazon their names on your screen every time you launch them. But there's more. Related to applications are the utilities you use to keep your computer in top running order, protect yourself from disasters, and automate repetitive chores. Down deeper is the operating system, which links your applications and utilities together to the actual hardware of your computer. At or below the operating system level, you use programming languages to tell your computer what to do. You can write applications, utilities, or even your own operating system with the right programming language.
Software earns its name for what it is not. It is not hardware. Whatever is not hard is soft, and thus the derivation of the name. Hardware came firstsimply because the hard reality of machines and tools existed long before anyone thought of computers or of the concept of programming. Hardware happily resides on page 551 of the 1965 dictionary I keep in my officeyou know, nuts, bolts, and stuff like that. Software is nowhere to be found. (Why I keep a 1965 dictionary in my office is another matter entirely.)
Software comprises abstract ideas. In computers, the term embraces not only the application programs you buy and the other kinds of software listed earlier but also the information or data used by those programs.
Programs are the more useful parts of software because programs do the actual work. The program tells your computer what to dohow to act, how to use the data it has, how to react to your commands, how to be a computer at all. Data just slow things down.
Although important, a program is actually a simple thing. Broken down to its constituent parts, a computer program is nothing but a list of commands to tell your hardware what to do. Like a recipe, the program is a step-by-step procedure that, to the uninitiated, seems to be written in a secret code. In fact, the program is written in a code called the programming language, and the resultant list of instructions is usually called code by its programmers. |
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If you look at any of the best pop-rock venues in Inglewood, California, then you will notice the The Forum on top. Because not only does the stunning The Forum routinely bring the greatest pop artists to their stage, but they also provide fans with best amenities around. From quick and easy access to parking around the corner to the best restaurants and bars in town within walking distance of the front doors, you can easily make a whole evening of your visit to the The Forum. Then once you make it into the venue itself, you’ll be greeted by magnificent and friendly staff who will be happy to help you during your visit and make you feel like comfortable. Then all you need to do is sit back and experience the sensational show. So what are you waiting for? Secure your tickets to see TWICE live, now! |
The winners of the “Red Hearts Education Scholarship Program 2023” have been awarded
As previously announced, the Red Hearts Foundation, which contributes significantly to our community, has launched its next campaign, “Onu Oxut” (“Donate for Education”).
The goal of the donation campaign carried out within the framework of the “Red Hearts Education Scholarship Program” is to support students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, who are family members of this group and have scored above 600 points in university entrance exams. More than 30 students applied for the scholarship within the campaign, and 25 of them have been awarded the scholarship.
On the final day, the award ceremony for the winners was held with the participation of the official representatives of the fund, students, and public figures. Sevda Hagverdiyeva, the President of the Foundation, delivered the opening speech at the event and expressed gratitude to the donors. “Compared to last year, we take pride in providing scholarships to even more students this year. Of course, we achieve this through the generosity of kind-hearted individuals. Therefore, I extend my thanks to everyone who supported us, especially Kapital Bank, which provided scholarships to 10 students.”
Gunel Mavliyarova, the Head of Marketing Expertise Center at Kapital Bank, stated, “At Kapital Bank, we are well aware of how sensitive and crucial education is for society, and therefore, supporting education holds a special place for us. We believe that our youth will value this support, prioritize their personal development, and in the future, contribute significantly as professional experts for the betterment of our society and country.”
Within the framework of the “Red Hearts Education Scholarship Program,” it is worth mentioning that a monthly grant of 150 AZN will be provided to 25 students from low-income backgrounds studying at various universities in the country.
Red Hearts was established in December 2019 by employees of Kapital Bank. The organization, which currently operates as a foundation, primarily assists orphans, shelters, and people in need. On the foundation's official website, https://redhearts.az, you may learn more about the foundation's activities, existing humanitarian projects and initiatives, future plans, and other interesting details.
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Brad Udall at the Western Water Assessment has written an extremely helpful summary of the history of research into the effects of climate change on the Colorado River. It is interesting to note a consistent message in nearly 30 years of work on this question: the sign is nearly always negative. There’s not a whole lot of reason to think the Colorado River, which provides water for seven states in the western U.S., is going to get wetter over the coming century, but much reason to think it could get drier.
In particular, Brad includes an accessible discussion of the latest work by Niklas Christensen and Dennis Lettenmaier at the University of Washington. Their modeling shows a decrease of 6 to 11 percent in Colorado River flow over the next century on average, a change dominated by temperature increase. |
The second term of 2017 we explored 10 significant yoga mantras. We listened to them, we chanted them, we meditated with them and we may have felt some energy/benefit from them. Chanting mantras may be quite confronting or weird when you first ‘have a go’, but I noticed that for some of you it was like a door opening up to a wonderful new experience. In my own experience I found that the more I chanted, even though initially I felt weirded out by it, the more it grew on me. Now I enjoy the simple, mostly mesmerizing tunes that are repeated in a kirtan practice. I, like a lot of of people, don’t consider myself to be a good singer, but the beauty is that you don’t have to be in order to chant. Chanting will give us the same health benefits of singing, but without the challenge of having to hit the perfect notes all the time. Personally, I find it appealing that we don’t know the meaning of the words, as you are less likely to get caught up in tangents and prejudices. Mantras can be in any language: the English: thank you, I forgive you, I love you, bless you etc or Latin: Ave Maria or Kyrie Eleison and Jewish: Shalom, Yah, Elohim.
For me the magic lies in the sounds and the general value the words represent. Through chanting we can make a smooth transition from the material world with concrete meanings and logical explanations to a more esoteric realm, where intuition, subtle energies and inherent beauty contribute to enchantment and liberation.
‘Our eyes might be the windows to our soul, but our voices are the door to our hearts’ is a quote one of my teachers of Nada yoga mentioned to us some time ago. This really struck a chord with me. We always express our emotions with our voice. We can simply hear how people feel when they talk to us: Our voice is loud when we are angry, ‘wobbly’ when we are overcome by sadness and/or insecurity or energetic when we are motivated and full of life. Through chanting (or singing) we can let go of all the emotions that are locked into our bodies. Chanting gets rid of the ‘issues that are in our tissues’. Chanting is a type of release work.
The word mantra itself is often translated as a ‘tool for the mind’. Man means to think and manas means mind trai means protect or set free. Mantra is for the mind what asana is for the body. Below I will list the mantras we practiced lats term and they are in my view the most prominent mantras in the yoga world.
1. OM or AUM
This is the most used mantra in yoga and it also considered a root mantra as it is often combined with many other mantras. Aum represents the sound of the Universe. The meaning of Om is related to the Christian Amen, the Islamic Ameen and the Buddhist Om.
Chanting or repeating Aum is like a form of pranayama or breathing exercise. When we say the mantra aum long and slow, we extend our exhalation breath, which in turn will stimulate the relaxation response in the body. This is the physical effect of creating long slow sounds with our voice.
2. SO HUM
The meaning of this mantra is: ‘And that I am’ or ‘I am that’. These two syllable match our breath perfectly, therefore it is often used in mindfulness practice or the practice of being in the moment. Not surprisingly this mantra’s meaning is also expressed as: Right here, right now, in this moment, I exist.
Quote: “When you begin to realize that the past does not necessarily dictate the outcome of your future, then you can release the hurt. It is impossible to inhale new air (ideas) until you exhale the old.” (T.D Jakes)
3. OM SHANTI OM
This is known as the Peace Mantra or Peace Invocation. Peace is the most sought after emotion on earth. John Lennon famously translated this mantra in “Give peace a chance”. He even used the vedic kirtan tune to record his song.
Conflict is about highlighting the differences between people and things and is the opposite of peace. Peace is about compromise, conciliation and adjustment, which allows for unification and connection, one of the prerequisites of a happy, fulfilling and harmonious life.
My favourite quote on World Peace is by Jimmy Hendrix:
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”
4. SAT NAM
This mantra is often immediately associated with Kundalini Yoga practice. Sat Nam is classified as a seed, or bij mantra; compact but containing a lot of information. SAT stands for ‘Truth’ or ‘being truthful’, while NAM stands for ‘naming’ or ‘giving identity’. NAM in Sanskrit texts can also be meaning ‘to bow’, as a sign of respect. Therefore SAT NAM contains a lot of meanings that can be intertwined together, as with so many Sanskrit words. Just to name a few: Truth is my Name, I bow to the Truth, Truth is my Identity, I am/respect the Truth. When SAT NAM is used as a form of greeting its meaning becomes something like: I recognize the truth (essence) in both of us; We are from the same eternal truth. SAT NAM is in that regard similar to NAMASTE I bow to the divine that I see in you and me.
The truth referred to in this mantra, is the universal, ethereal or divine truth, rather than the generally perceived truth which is based in our cultural perception of life.
The 2 syllables in this mantra makes it also suitable for using with the breath, while extending the vowel: SAAAAAAT – NAAAAM. The vibration of SAT is said to reach the crown chakra invoking the truth and the NAM vibration connects this truth to the physical realm. When SAT and NAM is used together they are said to become the sound of our infinite being.
Chanting this mantra awakens the soul and gives you your destiny. This mantra is said to balance the five elements (tattvas).
In many SAT NAM meditation tapes you often hear Satanam, where an extra A appears to glue SAT and NAM together. This is just to suit the rhythm and the music, however the meaning and essence remains the same.
5. OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
This is a very well-known and much-used mantra in all types of yoga. It is very well translated as ‘I honour the divinity within myself.’ NAM implies bowing or respecting and SHIVA is the patron god of yoga. As a god, he is the known as the transformer, the creator and the protector of the universe. Symbolically Shiva represents our inner self.
Often you read about Shiva as The Destroyer, but this is meant in a positive way. In order to transform the world or yourself you need to destroy or get rid of the old and the useless, like: bad habits, impurities, illness, bad karma, attachment.
Repeating the mantra om namah shivaya builds self respect, self confidence and self compassion.
‘Transformation is often more about unlearning than learning.’
‘Allow the fire of transformation to burn away all that doesn’t serve you.’
6. OM MANI PADME OM
OM MANI PADME HUM is the mantra that is associated with Tibetan Buddhism. This mantra is used to invoke Chenrezig or the concept of Compassion. Directly translated form Sanskrit the mantra means: The jewel in the lotus. This cryptic sentence actually refers to the notion that wisdom and compassion cannot be separated. Om mani padme om is also used as a healing mantra as compassion is the best complementary medicine for every ailment.
Syllable for syllable this mantra’s power is as follows:
om – Through generosity we purify pride
ma – Through ethics we purify jealousy
ni- Through patience we purify passion and desire
pad – Through diligence we purify ignorance and prejudice
me – Through renunciation we purify possessiveness
hum – Through wisdom we purify hatred.
Repeating this mantra aids healing, transformation and the gaining of wisdom and compassion.
7. OM GAM GANAPATAYE NAMAHA
is the mantra associated with the Hindu elephant deity Ganesh or Ganesha. By repeating this mantra we are not honouring a pagan god, but we are focusing the mind on reassuring ourselves that everything will be ok. We appeal to Ganesha as the Destroyer of obstacles, but these obstacles are from our own making. We feel we cannot do certain things, because fear of failure stands in our way, we have lost faith in our own ability or we are simply in a state of self-sabotaging.
All these obstacles are figments of our imagination, our mind’s doings. When we appeal to Ganesha, we appeal to that aspect of our mind that embodies resilience, self belief, fearlessness and compassion.
No wonder Ganesha is such a well-loved deity. Naturally, when all our own mental qualities of strength and self belief are aligned and engaged, we are then able to remove the obstacles we put there in the first place.
With the help of Ganesha we are able lift ourselves out of the rut of bad habits and develop a new path or a new direction. This is why Ganesha or Ganesh is not only regarded as the deity who removes obstacles but he also enables prosperity and new beginnings. Ganesh is also associated with the root chakra, which governs our foundational energy.
The literal meaning of the mantra is: Om = universal sound and energy connection, Gam = abbreviation of Ganesha, Ganapataye = another name for Lord Ganesh (which is wisdom and compassion from within), Namaha= salutation or honouring.
8. LOKAH SAMASTAH SUKHINO BHAVANTU
This mantra that is often used at the end of meditation. So far we have seen mantras being used as invocations, but this particular mantra is a perfect example of a blessing. It’s meaning is “May all being be happy and free from suffering.”
Lokah = all over the world
Samastah = All living beings and also: united and in harmony
Sukhino = root word is sukha=happiness
Bhavantu = develop, grow towards
This mantra is often associated with the female Hindu Spiritual leader Amma (translated = the mother), who is world famous for spreading love and peace around the world (Devi Bhava). She is also known as the hugging Saint.
9. MAHA MRITYUNJAYA MANTRA
This is regarded as the most powerful healing mantra in Yoga texts. It is also referred to as the Rudra mantra. Along with the Gayatri mantra (below) it holds the highest place among the many mantras used for contemplation and meditation. Repeating this mantra can help you tune into the healing force that is always at work within you, supporting your growth, lifting you up in times of trouble, and reminding you of the higher aim of life. It is said to restore health and happiness.
OM. TRYAMBAKAM YAJAMAHE
MRITYOR MUKSHIYA MAMRITAT
It’s translation is probably not quite as straightforward as expected, but this does not diminish its inherent purpose and power as a healing mantra:
1: Om, We Worship the Three-Eyed One (Lord Shiva),
2: Who is Fragrant (Spiritual Essence) and Who Nourishes all beings.
3: May He severe our Bondage of Samsara (Worldly Life), like a Cucumber (severed from the bondage of its Creeper), …
4: … and thus Liberate us from the Fear of Death, by making us realize that we are never separated from our Immortal Nature.
10. GYATRI MANTRA
This is the most revered mantra in all yoga traditions. This oldest and most valued mantra is regarded as the mother of the vedas (yogic texts).
AUM BHOOR BHUWAH SWAHA,
TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM
BHARGO DEVASAYA DHEEMAHI
DHIYO YO NAHA PRACHODAYAT.
Its meaning is that “May Pure Consciousness illuminate our intellect to lead us along the righteous path”. The mantra is also a prayer to the “giver of light and life” – the sun (savitur).
Oh Pure Consciousness! From whom we received Life,
Remover of pain and sorrow,
The Bestower of happiness,
Oh! Creator of the Universe,
May we receive the supreme sin-destroying light,
May you guide our intellect in the right direction.
Gayatri is protrayed as the 5-faced Goddess, Savriti, representing our five senses, through which we perceive the world.
Chanting of Gayatri Mantra removes all obstacles in our path to increased wisdom and spiritual growth and development.
The syllables of the mantra are said to positively affect all the chakras or energy centres in the human body – hence, proper pronunciation and enunciation are very important. Sathya Sai Baba teaches that the Gayatri Mantra “will protect you from harm wherever you are, make your intellect shine, improve your power of speech, and dispel the darkness of ignorance.
The most powerful way of using this mantra is by repeating it 108 times at dawn or at dusk, the most auspicious time of the day when the earth’s energies are most available to tap into for meditations, invocations and blessings. |
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Los Angeles, CA, USA (November 17, 2015) – The beloved animated television classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is currently in production for a Holiday 2016 release as a 4-D Experience. The show will be featured at family-friendly venues including museums, zoos, aquariums and theme parks starting in November 2016. A first-look trailer was released today at the start of the IAAPA Attractions Expo by exclusive distributor SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment.
The production will be recreated in traditional stop motion puppet animation in partnership with Bent Image Lab – the studio has a long-standing history of work with the Rankin Bass characters. Featured in high definition 3-D, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 4-D will be more visually brilliant than ever before while preserving the authenticity of this pristine franchise.
“The story’s focus is on Rudolph’s heroic journey,” said Chel White, Partner and Director, Bent Image Lab. “To integrate in-theater special effects, we have embellished scenes to add thrills along the way but overall we are staying very true to the spirit of the original show.”
Guests will recognize classic songs and dialogue brought to life by loveable, iconic characters – the Abominable Snow Monster, Hermey the elf, Santa Claus and, of course, “the most famous reindeer of all.”
“Rudolph is a timeless holiday classic and we are excited and honored to bring it to our clients around the world as an immersive cinematic 4-D experience,” said Mike Frueh, Senior Vice President, Licensing and Distribution, SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment. “It is a tremendous addition to our film library. We are confident that this show will drive traffic and increase performance for our partners’ Holiday promotions.”
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer premiered in 1964. It is the longest running and highest rated Christmas television program. The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, it ousted from Christmas-town. He flees town and meets new friends on a series of funny and endearing adventures. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday? |
The Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 3,604.7 Mn in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.6% over the forecast period 2023-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, chronic, progressive liver disease characterized by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts inside and outside the liver. This progressive destruction of bile ducts within the liver can eventually lead to cirrhosis of the liver and liver failure. Common symptoms include fatigue, jaundice and itchy skin.
Increasing prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis due to unknown etiology is a major driver of the primary sclerosing cholangitis market. PSC has no cure to date and requires lifelong management of symptoms and complications further augmenting the market growth. Lack of approved drugs for PSC indication has led to off-label use of existing drugs for autoimmune, inflammatory and fibrotic conditions, fueling the market size.
- Increasing research and development activities for developing effective therapeutics is expected to drive the market growth. Several clinical trials are being conducted to evaluate drug candidates.
- Rising awareness regarding primary sclerosing cholangitis is positively impacting the market. Various non-profit organizations are conducting awareness programs.
- Availability of various treatment options such as medications, endoscopic procedures, and liver transplantation provide hope to patients.
- Lack of approved drugs for effective treatment of primary sclerosing cholangitis poses a major challenge. Existing treatment options only manage symptoms.
- High costs associated with liver transplantation limits its widespread adoption in developing regions.
- Emerging economies presents lucrative growth opportunities owing to increasing healthcare expenditure and large patient population base.
- Ongoing research on developing biomarker-based diagnostic tests is expected to expedite the diagnosis process.
- Chronic nature of the disease affects treatment compliance and dropout rates from clinical trials.
- Stringent regulatory process for drug approval delays market accessibility of new treatment options.
The Global Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Market Growth is expected to witness high, exhibiting CAGR of 4.6% over the forecast period, due to increasing research funding initiatives for developing novel therapeutics.
North America dominated the global market in 2022 and is expected to maintain its lead over the forecast period. This is attributed to growing PSC patient pool coupled with presence of major players in the region. Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest growing market due to rising healthcare expenditure, increase in disease awareness levels.
Key players operating in the primary sclerosing cholangitis market are Dr. Falk Pharma, Intercept Pharmaceuticals, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Takeda Pharmaceutical, HighTide Therapeutics. Dr. Falk Pharma leads the market and has established its Ursodeoxycholic acid capsule brands for PSC symptom management globally.
1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
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Emerging Technologies Hype Cycle garners insights from more than 2,000 technologies
Stamford, CT (Aug. 20, 2018) – The 35 must-watch technologies represented on the Gartner Inc. Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies reveal five distinct emerging technology trends that will blur the lines between humans and machines. Emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), play a critical role in enabling companies to be ubiquitous, always available, and connected to business ecosystems to survive in the near future.
“Business and technology leaders will continue to face rapidly accelerating technology innovation that will profoundly impact the way they engage with their workforce, collaborate with their partners, and create products and services for their customers,” said Mike J. Walker, research vice president at Gartner. “CIOs and technology leaders should always be scanning the market along with assessing and piloting emerging technologies to identify new business opportunities with high impact potential and strategic relevance for their business.”
The Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies report is the longest-running annual Gartner Hype Cycle, providing a cross-industry perspective on the technologies and trends that business strategists, chief innovation officers, R&D leaders, entrepreneurs, global market developers and emerging-technology teams should consider in developing emerging-technology portfolios.The Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies is unique among most Gartner Hype Cycles because it garners insights from more than 2,000 technologies into a succinct set of 35 emerging technologies and trends. This Hype Cycle specifically focuses on the set of technologies that is showing promise in delivering a high degree of competitive advantage over the next five to 10 years (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2018
Five Emerging Technology Trends
1. Democratized AI
AI technologies will be virtually everywhere over the next 10 years. While these technologies enable early adopters to adapt to new situations and solve problems that have not been encountered previously, these technologies will become available to the masses — democratized. Movements and trends like cloud computing, the “maker” community and open source will eventually propel AI into everyone’s hands.
This trend is enabled by the following technologies: AI Platform as a Service (PaaS), Artificial General Intelligence, Autonomous Driving (Levels 4 and 5), Autonomous Mobile Robots, Conversational AI Platform, Deep Neural Nets, Flying Autonomous Vehicles, Smart Robots, and Virtual Assistants.
“Technologies representing democratized AI populate three out of five sections on the Hype Cycle, and some of them, such as deep neural nets and virtual assistants, will reach mainstream adoption in the next two to five years,” said Mr. Walker. “Other emerging technologies of that category, such as smart robots or AI PaaS, are also moving rapidly through the Hype Cycle approaching the peak and will soon have crossed it.”
2. Digitalized Ecosystems
Emerging technologies require revolutionizing the enabling foundations that provide the volume of data needed, advanced compute power and ubiquity-enabling ecosystems. The shift from compartmentalized technical infrastructure to ecosystem-enabling platforms is laying the foundations for entirely new business models that are forming the bridge between humans and technology.
This trend is enabled by the following technologies: Blockchain, Blockchain for Data Security, Digital Twin, IoT Platform and Knowledge Graphs.
“Digitalized ecosystem technologies are making their way to the Hype Cycle fast,” said Walker. “Blockchain and IoT platforms have crossed the peak by now, and we believe that they will reach maturity in the next five to 10 years, with digital twins and knowledge graphs on their heels.”
3. Do-It-Yourself Biohacking
Over the next decade, humanity will begin its “transhuman” era: Biology can then be hacked, depending on lifestyle, interests and health needs. Biohacking falls into four categories: technology augmentation, nutrigenomics, experimental biology and grinder biohacking. However, questions remain about how far society is prepared to accept these kinds of applications and what ethical issues they create.
This trend is enabled by the following technologies: Biochips, Biotech — Cultured or Artificial Tissue, Brain-Computer Interface, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality and Smart Fabrics.
Emerging technologies in do-it-yourself biohacking are moving rapidly through the Hype Cycle. Mixed reality is making its way to the Trough of Disillusionment, and augmented reality almost reached the bottom. Those pioneers will be followed by biochips, which have just reached the peak and will have moved on to the plateau in five to 10 years.
4. Transparently Immersive Experiences
Technology will continue to become more human-centric to the point where it will introduce transparency between people, businesses and things. These technologies extend and enable smarter living, work, and other spaces we encounter.
This trend is enabled by the following technologies: 4D Printing, Connected Home, Edge AI, Self-Healing System Technology, Silicon Anode Batteries, Smart Dust, Smart Workspace and Volumetric Displays.
“Emerging technologies representing transparently immersive experiences are mostly on their way to the peak or — in the case of silicon anode batteries — just crossed it,” said Mr. Walker. “The smart workspace has moved along quite a bit and is about to peak in the near future.”
5. Ubiquitous Infrastructure
Infrastructure is no longer in the way of obtaining an organization’s goals. The advent and mass popularity of cloud computing and its many variations have enabled an always-on, available and limitless infrastructure compute environment.
This trend is enabled by the following technologies: 5G, Carbon Nanotube, Deep Neural Network ASICs, Neuromorphic Hardware and Quantum Computing.
Technologies supporting ubiquitous infrastructure are on track to reach the peak and move fast along the Hype Cycle. 5G and deep neural network ASICs, in particular, are expected to reach the plateau in the next two to five years.
Gartner clients can read more in the report “Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2018.” This research is part of the Gartner Trend Insight Report, “2018 Hype Cycles: Riding the Innovation Wave.” With profiles of technologies, services and disciplines spanning over 100 Hype Cycles, this Trend Insight Report is designed to help CIOs and IT leaders respond to the opportunities and threats affecting their businesses, take the lead in technology-enabled business innovations and help their organizations define an effective digital business strategy.
Additional analysis on emerging technologies will be presented during Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, the world’s most important gathering of CIOs and other senior IT executives, which provides insights into how organizations can use IT to overcome business challenges and improve operational efficiency.
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A four-legged pumpkin thief struck an Abbotsford townhouse complex early Wednesday morning (Oct. 26).
Cam Massey lives in the complex in the area of George Ferguson Way and Nelson Place. He was checking his overnight video surveillance footage after waking up and discovered that an intruder had paid a visit at about 1:20 a.m.
The footage shows a small bear rolling a pumpkin along the road of the complex as if it’s a brand-new toy.
Massey said someone in the complex had put out some uncarved pumpkins and the bear helped itself, guiding its new plaything into the cul de sac, where it abandoned it.
Massey said there have been bear warnings in recent days posted in the cul de sac at the entrance to the nearby trails.
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The above title “Mother Nature is the Best Colorist in the World” was a quote said to me by a design teacher in college. This quote has stuck with me throughout the years and always inspires me to see the world and my world differently. Whenever I am in need of a fresh color direction, I think of these words.
Think of a beautiful place. It could be of a tropical beach, the woods in fall, a snowy mountain, anything. Then take a look at the colors that make up your vision. If you were to actually pull out a paint color deck (which I actually have done at home inSanta Barbaraon my favorite beach) a palette of gorgeous hues begins to form.
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D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) is a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers. The company announced that it has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Zapata Computing, Inc. (operating as “Zapata AI”), the industrial generative AI software company that develops solutions and applications to solve enterprises’ difficult, industrial-scale problems. Under the partnership, the companies will develop and bring to market commercial applications that combine the power of generative AI and quantum computing technologies.
“Our agreement with Zapata AI marks a significant step toward realizing the potential of combining two of today’s most transformative technologies — generative AI and quantum computing — to help tackle our society’s most computationally complex problems,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “Our companies share a common vision — to accelerate the exploration, adoption and commercial use of emerging technologies to fuel innovation and transformation. Together, we believe D-Wave and Zapata AI will usher in the commercial era of quantum machine learning.”
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Exciting two-year-old Inferno lived up to his pre-race top billing to saunter to an authoritative win in the fifth and final Leg of the Singapore Golden Horseshoe series, the $250,000 Group 2 Aushorse Golden Horseshoe (1200m) on Friday.
An impressive debut winner in the fourth leg, the Magic Millions 2YOs In Training Sale Stakes (1200m) 12 days ago, the Cliff Brown-trained and Michael Rodd-ridden son of Holy Roman Emperor made winning look academic after defying a wide trip without cover to still make light work of his 15 juvenile rivals with consummate ease inside the last 300m.
While some enthusiastic quarters might be accused of jumping to hasty conclusions, but the way Inferno obliterated the field in those familiar pink silks did bring echoes of Brown’s semi-retired superstar Debt Collector.
It’s not because both are raced by the same combination of Brown, Rodd and Barree Stable of Glenn Whittenbury, but that electric turn of foot as they whip around their rivals from the point of the turn was just uncannily identical.
Held in midfield coursing out three to four deep, Inferno was a picture of absolute professional when he let down on cue at the top of the straight, never mind his inclination to hang in a touch – antics forgiven when you are a raw two-year-old who can’t quite tutor the raw power and engine underneath.
Hotshots Slam (John Powell), who actually pinched the $16 favourite tag late from Inferno ($17), was thereabouts from the get-go after breaking from a much handier barrier (three compared to Inferno’s 17), and tried to muster a counteroffensive when Inferno came on terms on his outside at the 300m.
But as hard as Shane Baertschiger’s No 1 hope from his quartet of runners tried for about 150m, there was just no stopping that fireball of Inferno.
After getting a cart from behind Inferno, Rocket Star (Daniel Moor) kept whacking away when peeled to the outside, but had to again play second fiddle to Inferno, and beaten by the same two-length margin (they finished in that order in the fourth Leg).
Hotshots Slam gave his all but wilted late to finish third another head away, a neck ahead of Count Me In (Benny Woodworth), who was ridden for luck from the awkward draw to run a creditable fourth.
Undefeated at his first two runs, Big Hearted (Vlad Duric) did himself a major disservice when he bungled his start. The son of Hallowed Crown tried to cut corners by threading a needle through the pack from the 500m, and even looked half a chance when he loomed at the 300m, but the early efforts to recover from the lengths lost at barrier rise proved costly in the end.
Michael Clements’ gallant two-year-old ran on sheer courage to cling on for fifth place, beaten only a short head, half-a-length ahead of early race-leader Beer Garden (John Sundradas).
Inferno clocked 1min 10.76secs for the 1200m on the Short Course.
Brown was as usual not all that effusive in his post-race declarations even if that sense of anticipation and trepidation at Inferno’s future endeavours was palpable.
“There was always a concern he was on a 12-day back-up. He had a lot against him going into the race,” said the Australian trainer.
“You always get a bit swept in by the emotions after the win, but it was a great win today. I’ll have to have another look at the race, there were a lot of horses who had bad luck in the run.
“It was also a tough win and he will go for a break now. I may bring him back for the Group 3 Saas Fee Stakes (1200m) at the end of the year (November 10). It’s a race for three-year-olds now.”
Clearly blessed with the Midas touch on Friday, red-hot Rodd was at his fourth winner in a row (after Bluestone, Boy Next Door and River Radiance scored one after another). The affable jockey was just gobsmacked by the way Inferno pulled his way into the race from the get-go to the line.
“I just wanted to keep him out of trouble early. There were a lot of quick horses on my inside,” said the Australian jockey.
“I was three and a half wide, but he switched off so easy for me. He just rested out there and just travelled, he was never under pressure.
“Straightening up, I just wanted to get closer to JP’s (John Powell) horse (Hotshots Slam) to see what he’s got. We came next to him, and I thought we got there a bit too early, but he just went past him so easily.
“I just gave him a backhand. He laid in a little again, but he was better than at his last start.
“He’s a remarkable horse, he’s got such long big strides.”
With that second win from as many starts, Inferno has already pocketed close to $175,000 in stakes earnings for the Barree Stable. |
The the black and white images are from Dr Mary Ann Tiffany's field trips and for collectiing and photgraphing diatoms from around the world. I have had the priviliedge to be allowed to acces them for environmental art projects. Three neon diatom images are from Ennvironmental Art Scotland 2013 by Spike Walker I was invited to participate in a collaboration for 'The Archivist' ,a performative display project curated by Jo Hodge using diatoms as one of the display references.
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The history of the concept of the unconscious in western thought will be discussed in three phases of its development:
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(a) from as early as the sixth century BC to the seventeenth century, when the concept was not usually distinguished from other, wholly metaphysical concepts in which it was embedded;
(b) the beginning of the attempt, under the influence of Descartes, to distinguish the concept of the unconscious from its metaphysical moorings, and to submit it to scientific examination;
(c) the modern period, in which the concept very commonly is assumed by researchers in the social sciences despite doubts by some about whether the concept’s separation from its metaphysical origins is, or ever can be, complete.
1. Metaphysical Beginnings
The idea that people are sometimes unaware of their own mental processes while they are going on and may even be incapable of later retrieving them introspectively, has had a long life of its own independent of and prior to its uses in modern experimental psychology, psychoanalysis, cognitive science and linguistics. However, the idea’s early occurrences do not appear tagged by a single term translatable as ‘the unconscious’; rather, the idea commonly occurs as a corollary of (a) the rationalist doctrine of innate ideas, and more broadly, of (b) the even more ancient idea of the microcosm, the traditional world-view according to which each mind contains the universe, in miniature, within itself (Levy 1967). Since the microcosm concept can be thought of, at least in part, as the view that all ideas are innate, the rationalist doctrine, for example, of Descartes, for whom only some ideas, e.g., of God, or of thought, are innate, is implied by, but does not imply the microcosm view.
Since, presumably, human subjects are never consciously aware of having all ideas within their minds, the concept of the unconscious is implicit in the idea of the microcosm; and to the extent that one might never consciously reflect on (what Descartes meant by) the idea of God or of thought, the concept of the unconscious is implicit in the doctrine of innate ideas, as well. However, rationalists often accepted the microcosm model, too, as for example, Leibniz, who writes of souls that they are ‘perpetual living mirrors,’ each representative of the entire universe; and Plato, who used the example of a young slave untrained in geometry, led only by questioning to the discovery of a mathematical truth, to show the boy ‘recovering the knowledge out of himself’ where the possibility of this ‘recovery of knowledge,’ (Meno, 85D), which Plato called recollection (anamnesis), rests on the claim that ‘… as all nature is akin, and the soul has learned all things, there is no reason why we should not, by remembering but one single thing … discover everything else (Meno, 81C-D). Since neither Plato nor Leibniz meant to say that any human subject could consciously experience themselves ‘mirroring’ the universe or consciously recall having known the recovered mathematical truth at some earlier time, the concept of the unconscious implicitly employed by them is a thoroughly metaphysical one.
2. Descartes And The Beginning Of Scientific Scrutiny
Descartes’s views require separate comment, since, unlike Plato and Leibniz, he had no attachment to the microcosm concept; yet although he had no difficulty with the existence of unconscious mental states insofar as his doctrine of innate ideas implied them (Cottingham 1998), he has nevertheless gained the reputation of having defined them out of existence as a consequence of his mind-body dualism and his supposed identification of conscious awareness as the essential attribute of mind. Whyte goes so far as to write, ‘Descartes … by his definition of mind as awareness, may be said to have provoked as reaction, the European discovery of the unconscious mind … Descartes … had no clear conception of the unconscious mind, for to him all that is unconscious is physiological’ (Whyte 1962, p. 80). But it is thought, not awareness that Descartes defines as essential to mind (Meditation II ), and Descartes takes seriously the possibility, concerning his ideas of the external world, that there is some ‘faculty not yet fully known to me, which produces these ideas without any assistance from external things; this is, after all, just how I have always thought ideas are produced in me when I am dreaming’ (Meditation III ). Such a faculty in him, by implication unconsciously active, apparently would need an intellectual substance to inhere in (Meditation VI ), so it cannot, presumably, be purely physiological in nature. What finally persuades Descartes that such a deceptive and unconsciously acting mental faculty does not exist is not the thought that the idea of it is incoherent in itself (as would be natural if his view were as Whyte supposed), but rather that once God’s existence has been proved, the existence of that faculty is incompatible with God’s perfect goodness (Meditation V ).
What it was in Descartes’s philosophy capable of provoking the somewhat desperate efforts to defend the as yet unnamed (Whyte 1962, pp. 25, 60) concept of the unconscious against him can more properly be found in his rejection of the comforts of the microcosm model, and his insistence on accepting as true only things that are clearly and distinctly perceived, things for which there are ‘sure signs’ (Meditation I ). For when such a standard is applied to the concept of the unconscious, its defenders as well as its detractors are at least temporarily at a loss, since no-one then knew, nor is there complete consensus even now, as to where the defining line separating conscious from other mental states is to be drawn. How exactly it can be proved that an unconscious part of the mind exists in reality, i.e., that it is more than a mere conceptual possibility (if even that), and what sure signs ought to be required of specific contents in it, remain subjects of debate. The contrast on these points with the conscious mind and its states appears quite stark. It was Descartes who first made necessary the project of attempting to separate the concept of the unconscious from the metaphysical moorings that had until that time shrouded it from scrutiny. The concept of the unconscious was itself about to enter consciousness. The search was on for its manifestations in empirical phenomena that could be examined in a scientific way.
3. The Modern Period
By the end of the nineteenth century, a wide range of psychological phenomena had been identified as seeming to need unconscious mental activity for their explanation; ordinary perception and habit-formation, hypnosis and post-hypnotic suggestion, dreaming and neurotic symptom-formation, to name a few. According to James (1890), however, all such ‘proofs’ of the existence of the unconscious would fail, since the very idea of the unconscious mind is an ‘unintelligible and fantastical’ notion, and more parsimonious explanations of the phenomena in question are in all cases available, e.g., explanations in terms merely of (a) ‘brain-processes to which no ideation seems attached,’ (b) ‘perceptions and volitions … performed consciously, only so quickly and inattentively that no memory of them remains,’ or (c) ‘split-off’ consciousness, without any reference to unconscious mental activity having to be invoked. By the end of the twentieth century, the range of psychological phenomena offered in support of the concept of the unconscious had expanded to include language acquisition and ‘subliminal perception,’ ‘blindsight,’ and cognitive dissonance and self-perception attribution processes (Nisbett and Wilson 1977). However, skeptics have continued to doubt the existence of unconscious mental activity entirely, for reasons roughly similar to those laid down by James, though with more sophisticated arguments (Searle 1992, Strawson 1994).
There is here an evident lack of prior agreement about what conditions a phenomenon must meet for it to be a genuine instance of unconscious mental activity; one side of the debate assumes that more (and more exotic) examples are needed to make their case, while the other side is already committed to the view that no possible example can succeed. At least it can be said of those who use the sorts of cases mentioned to support the existence of unconscious mental activity that they agree about what criteria determine the contents of the unconscious in any given case, and of what those contents are; there is, e.g., no dispute among them about what stimulus is unconsciously perceived in any given subliminal perception experiment, or what forgotten order the subject is obeying in posthypnotic suggestion even if there are many questions about the way these stimuli are unconsciously processed.
By contrast, the psychoanalytic evidence raises different problems on this point, since there is no agreement concerning what Freud thought the criterion of truth in psychoanalysis is, and of what the consequences of adopting one criterion or another would be. It is widely supposed (e.g., by Grunbaum 1984, Rey 1998) that Freud thought therapeutic success is the only (or best) evidence of the correctness of psychoanalytic interpretations. The acceptance of such a criterion of correctness seems to leave Freud vulnerable to the well-known criticism that therapeutic success could as easily be due to suggestion or placebo effects as to interpretive truth. By contrast, Wittgenstein (1966) and Levy (1996) attribute to Freud the view that assent by the subject of an interpretation is ultimately the sole, or main criterion of its correctness. Which criterion Freud accepted, and which he ought to have accepted, are questions impossible to settle here; however, in favor of the assent criterion as the answer to both questions, it can be said first that the assent criterion seems more in accord with Freud’s own most extensive discussion of the matter (Freud 1937). Indeed, he even considers there the possibility that in some cases the mark of a true ‘construction’ will be that the patient’s symptoms and general condition are not improved but rather aggravated (Freud 1937, p. 265). In addition, that criterion also allows interpretations to be true outside the therapeutic situation, where the danger of suggestion and placebo effects can more easily be avoided. Of course, in cross-cultural anthropological testing of non-individual psychoanalytic hypotheses (e.g., on the Oedipus complex, Whiting et al. 1958, Stephens 1962, Spiro 1982), neither the assent nor therapeutic success criterion is directly applicable. Lastly, it is wishes and ideas, for Freud, that inhabit the unconscious, not desires and beliefs (Freud 1893, p. 251, 1895, p. 10, 1915a, p. 152, 1915b, p. 178). However, ideas and wishes, whether conscious or unconscious, lack the tight connection with behavior to be found in desire and belief; it is plausible to say, in many cases at least, that the character of a subject’s ideas and wishes is ascertainable only by way of the assent and self-ascription the subject provides, whereas the comparable claim about desires and beliefs would have very little plausibility. This provides further evidence that Freud accepted the assent criterion, after all.
Regardless of which criterion is accepted, the question remains whether unconscious ideas and wishes as referred to psychoanalytically provide genuine exceptions to James’s requirements. Without trying to resolve this matter here, it should be noted that the presence or absence of a brain-process cannot hinge on the assent of the person whose brain it is; so if the assent criterion were assumed, explanations of James’s type (a) would be foreclosed. How, if at all, unconscious contents as psychoanalytically interpreted, might also elude his explanation types (b) and (c) remains to be seen. More broadly, whether psychoanalytic interpretations are capable of being tested experimentally, and how (if at all) to resolve the difficulties that arise when such testing is attempted are also unanswered questions (Edelson 1984, Erdelyi 1985, Erwin 1996).
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EFSA Publishes Scientific Opinion for Market Release of GM Oilseed Rape GT73November 9, 2022
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) has published the Scientific Opinion on the safety of genetically modified herbicide tolerant oilseed rape GT73 for placing on the market of isolated seed protein for food under Regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003.
Application EFSA-GMO-RX-026/2 was submitted by the Bayer Group for the modification of the terms of the authorization regarding the placing on the market of isolated seed protein from oilseed rape GT73 for food. From the previous opinions of the GMO Panel on this event, the molecular characterization data do not identify issues requiring additional food safety assessment. Based on previous assessments, no biologically relevant differences were identified in the compositional, agronomic, and phenotypic characteristics of oilseed rape GT73 compared with its conventional counterpart, except for the newly expressed proteins.
The Scientific Opinion also states that no new agronomic, phenotypic, or compositional data in support of the comparative analysis were considered necessary in the context of application EFSA-GMO-RX-026/2. The GMO Panel did not identify safety concerns regarding toxicity, allergenicity, or adjuvanticity related to the presence of the newly expressed proteins CP4 EPSPS and GOXv247 in oilseed rape GT73.
The GMO Panel concludes that the consumption of oilseed rape GT73 does not represent any nutritional concern and is as safe as the conventional counterpart.
For more details, read the Scientific Opinion in the EFSA Journal.
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