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Single nucleotide polymorphisms or SNPs (pronounced “snips”) are a common type of genetic variation found among people and are responsible for the diversity among individuals, including whether or not you have curly hair, the inter-individual differences in drug response, as well as complex and common diseases.
Each SNP represents a change in a single DNA building block, called a nucleotide. Four nucleotides exist that occur in various combinations in our DNA to make up genes. If a SNP occurs, it may replace the nucleotide cytosine (C) with the nucleotide thymine (T), for example, in a particular stretch of DNA.
Therefore, a single nucleotide change in a DNA sequence is called as SNP:
Nucleotide= Base+ sugar+ phosphate
SNPs are found throughout a person’s DNA and occur on average about once in every 1,000 nucleotides which means that each person has roughly 4 to 5 million SNPs in their genome (DNA). These SNPs can be unique or very common and occur in a large percentage of the population. To date, scientists have found more than 100 million SNPs in different populations around the world.
You’re probably wondering why these SNPs are so important. Well, they serve an important role in acting as biological markers to help scientists locate genes that are associated with the disease. When SNPs occur within a gene or in a regulatory region near a gene, they often play a more direct role in the disease by affecting the function of the gene, either causing it to make a protein that works too well, or has less activity than normal, or completely stops its production.
How do SNPs occur?
Basically, SNPs are copying errors.
When a cell is about to divide, it first copies its DNA so that the new cells will each have a complete set of genetic instructions. The cell then divides into two cells with this copied information. Sometimes the cell makes mistakes during the DNA copying process which are like ‘typos’. These typos cause variations in the DNA sequence at certain locations, called single nucleotide polymorphisms.
In some cases, scientists are still trying to determine which SNP is the ancestral (original) version and which are changed versions. SNPs that occur during copying errors are also passed on from one generation to the next and rarely change.
A SNP is reported in the following way: CYP1A2-rs762551 (A;A), indicating the name of the gene, the rs number (SNP), and what versions you inherited.
SNPs may change the amino acids which are the building blocks for proteins (nonsynonymous) or they can be silent (synonymous), or they can simply occur in the noncoding regions. They may influence gene expression, gene stability, and may therefore contribute to disease development.
The majority of SNPs have little to no effect on health or development. Some of these SNPs, however, have proven to be very important in the study of human health.
Why are SNPs important?
Researchers have found SNPs that may help predict an individual’s response to certain drugs, their susceptibility to environmental factors, and their risk of developing particular diseases. SNPs are also used to track the inheritance of disease genes within families such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and psychiatric disorders.
Therefore, the identification of these variations in genes and the analysis of their effects leads to a better understanding of their impact on gene function and the health of an individual. This improved knowledge has provided a starting point for the development of SNP markers for medical testing and therefore personalized medication to treat the most common life threatening disorders.
SNP alleles in human disease
Inherited disease susceptibility in humans is most commonly associated with SNPs, and many of these diseases are linked to SNPs involved in how nutrients are metabolized by the body
To put theory into practice, I’ll discuss some examples of how the presence of SNPs can lead to chronic diseases.
Evidence has shown the interaction of genetic background and diet with the development of chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer that are responsible for the majority of deaths in developed western countries. The nature of these interactions is indeed very complex and therefore does not suggest that the presence of a SNP will cause disease, but that disease development is the result of multiple factors.
Obesity is the most common nutrition-related disorder and is the core condition of a group of metabolic abnormalities known as metabolic syndrome which includes insulin resistance, high blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance, and noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
Interestingly, an individual’s susceptibility to becoming obese strongly depends on the genetically determined patterns of energy balance regulation, i.e. are you efficiently metabolizing what you ingest.
Multiple genes encoding core protein and enzymes that regulate energy intake and expenditure have been revealed over the past decade4. It has also been found that food intake control may be affected by SNPs in the genes encoding taste receptors as well as several signaling peptides that are active before and during a meal, such as insulin, leptin, ghrelin, cholecystokinin, and their corresponding receptors.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
CVD is the primary diet-related chronic disease of the Western world and can be characterized as a group of multifactorial conditions linked to obesity, atherosclerosis, hypertension, and thrombosis. All of these conditions are known to develop due to both genetic factors and environmental influences, however, diet is considered as one of the main environmental influences and a convincing relationship between diet and CVD risk is well established.
Atherosclerosis (blocked arteries) is the key element in the development and progression of CVD which results from a complex combination of lipid (fat) transport and metabolism disorders together with chronic inflammation. Permanently elevated plasma levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), and triglycerides predispose the individual to the development of atherosclerotic plaques, whereas increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels appear to be protective.
Genetic variation in genes encoding for apolipoproteins, as well as some enzymes and hormones, can alter an individual susceptibility to develop CVD due to their function being compromised. Interestingly, the effects of some of these SNPs can be observed through purposefully changing your diet.
An example of this was seen in a study where individuals with the E4 SNP in the apolipoprotein E gene had significantly higher LDL cholesterol(bad cholesterol) levels after increasing their dietary fat intake in comparison to those with the other (E1, E2, and E3) SNPs receiving equivalent amounts of dietary fat5.
It is, therefore, useful to find out whether you have any of these SNPs to modify your diet accordingly. Food is seen as a major environmental factor in the gene-environment interaction, that if harnessed effectively, can ultimately individualize strategies to improve health, by tailoring the food to individual genotypes.
No, SNPs are not mutations, they are common variations in gene expression that are often found in large percentages of the population. To refer to common SNPs as “mutations” is not an accurate descriptor. Genetic mutations are rare, SNPs are common.
The abbreviation “SNP” is short for Single nucleotide polymorphisms, which means the subtle genetic differences between people. SNPs are a common type of genetic variation found among people and are responsible for the diversity among individuals, including whether or not you have curly hair, the inter-individual differences in drug response, as well as complex and common diseases. | <urn:uuid:299579b5-f201-4705-81d8-7410af255787> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mygenefood.com/blog/what-are-snps-and-why-are-they-important/ | 2023-10-03T14:01:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.95941 | 1,605 |
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A private sightseeing tour visiting the landmark sites and hidden gems normally not seen by visitors on Oahu. An experienced guide will share the island's history, geology, and culture during this five-hour tour.
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DescriptionA 'no rush' private tour which is customized for you, your family and friends. You will be hosted by an experienced guide who knows the island including, it's history, culture, flora and wildlife. They will love to share all of it with you. Because your tour will be customized for your group, you will be taken to some of the sights and locations that will work best within your half day (5 hour) tour. Then, you will be offered an itinerary, with special requests being honored. The itineraries vary with each tour, some suggested spots include Lanai Point, Halona Blowhole, Sandy's Beach, Makapu'u, Pali Lookout, and the Byodo-in Temple. Your tour starts with pick-up at a time of your choosing. As you drive to the different locations, you are more than welcome to stop if you see something interesting along the way, such as a Hawaiian monk seal who just happens to be basking on the beach or a rainbow on the horizon. This is both a flexible and a visual road trip with every day providing different sights to see. For half day tours, you will usually stop at between 5-7 locations. Time spent at each location is up to you, with no rush to move on with the tour until you feel ready. You will visit scenic and historic sites and will also be able to stop for a snack and/or lunch if you desire.
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The Crown Jewels are among the most famous and costly items in the world and include the likes of St Edward’s Crown, The Imperial State Crown and The Sovereign's Orb and Sceptre. The priceless jewels are currently housed in the Jewel House at The Tower of London and are protected by bomb-proof glass and over 100 hidden security cameras.
Nowadays, the Crown Jewels are only removed from their secure location for special reasons, such as the State Opening of Parliament. However, there was once a time when the famous artefacts had an entirely different home - and even The Queen didn't know where they were!
Her Majesty's Crown Jewels are some of the most famous and priceless artefacts in the country. During World War Two, the jewels found a new home so that they would be better protected to stop them from falling into enemy hands. Royal expert Alistair Bruce made a startling discovery about what happened to the Crown Jewels during World War Two, and what makes the story even better is that the Queen herself had no idea.
Mr Bruce said he came across an “electric set of letters” that were written by royal librarian Sir Owen Morshead to Queen Mary about his concerns for the precious jewels and how to protect them from falling into enemy hands.
Mr Bruce detailed how King George VI then ordered a "deep hole" to be dug in the grounds of Windsor Castle "beneath a sally port, one of the secure entries to the castle, and two chambers constructed with steel doors.”
He continued: “They dug out this fresh, very virgin white chalk and they had to hide it with tarpaulins so when the aircraft flew over at night no clue was given to the German Luftwaffe that anything was going on.”
What makes the story even better is that the most valuable jewels - the Black Prince's Ruby and St Edward's Sapphire - were removed from the Imperial State Crown and kept separately in the biscuit tin "in case of emergency."
Speaking to Mr Bruce about her coronation and the jewels in a documentary for the BBC, the Queen said she knew that the historical regalia had been hidden at Windsor Castle, but had no idea of the exact details. Mr Bruce revealed that explaining the incredible story to the Queen was unique. He said: "What was so lovely was that the Queen had no knowledge of it ... Telling her seemed strangely odd."
As the Queen spoke to Mr Bruce about her coronation that took place on June 2, 1953, she made many candid revelations about the crown, saying: "It weighs a ton".
She went on to describe it as "unwieldy", saying: "You can't look down to read the speech, you have to take the speech up because if you did, your neck would break - it would fall off," she laughed.
"So there are some disadvantages to crowns, but otherwise they’re quite important things.”
Later in the documentary, Mr Bruce says: “It’s difficult to always remember that diamonds are stones and so they’re very heavy." The Queen agreed: “Yes, fortunately, my father and I have about the same sort of shaped head. But once you put it on it stays. I mean it just remains on.”
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NCDEQ Orders Duke Energy to Excavate All Remaining Coal Ash Impoundments
On April 1, 2019, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) ordered Duke Energy Progress, LLC to excavate the eleven remaining coal ash impoundments at six sites; Allen, Belews, Cliffside/Rogers, Marshall, Mayo and Roxboro facilities. Following a series of public listening sessions in communities close to the Duke Energy sites, DEQ has decided excavation and disposal in a lined landfill is the only closure option that satisfies the requirements of Coal Ash Management Act to protect public health. Duke had previously been ordered to remove coal ash at eight other locations, but had proposed a plan to keep the coal ash in place at the six remaining sites.
Duke Energy must submit closure plans to DEQ by August 1, 2019 detailing where Duke would send excavated coal ash and how long the process will take. The utility company will have the opportunity to propose beneficiation options (e.g. reusing coal ash to produce cementitious products, like concrete) as well as full excavation.
Within 60 days after NCDEQ receives the closure plan (October 1, 2019), DEQ will conduct a public meeting in the county or counties in which the site is located, with at least a 30-day notice prior to meeting. By December 1, 2019 Duke Energy is required to submit corrective action plans for addressing groundwater contamination from the impoundments at all six sites.
In DEQ's press release , Secretary Michael Regan said, “DEQ rigorously reviewed the proposals, and the science points us clearly to excavation as the only way to protect public health and the environment. Today’s action sends another clear message that protecting public health and natural resources is a top priority of the Cooper Administration." Secretary Regan told WRAL , "We know for sure we have the science and the law to support our decision." Associated Press quoted Secretary Regan saying, "We did a thorough analysis of the six sites and it wasn't a decision that was made by other reasons than the science."
Governor Roy Cooper issued a statement about the DEQ decision saying, "This is a strong order that follows the science and prioritizes clean water and public health. We’ve seen the damage this pollution can do including the families who had to live for years on bottled water until we were able to get them connected to permanent water solutions. Now the cleanup of remaining coal ash needs to move ahead efficiently and effectively."
Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) Attorney Frank Holleman who represents a number of citizen groups seeking cleanup of Duke Energy’s coal ash impoundments said, “Duke Energy should accept this decision, honor the views of the communities it is required to serve, and get about the business of getting its coal ash out of these unlined pits and away from our waterways to dry, lined, safe storage.”
In response to the order, Duke Energy released a statement :
"We are making strong progress to permanently close every ash basin in North Carolina in ways that fully protect people and the environment, while keeping costs down as much as possible for our customers.
With respect to the final six sites—which NCDEQ has ruled are low-risk—science and engineering support a variety of closure methods including capping in place and hybrid cap-in-place as appropriate solutions that all protect public health and the environment. These closure options are also consistent with how hundreds of other basins around the country are expected to be closed.
Excavation at some sites will take decades, stretching well beyond the current state and federal deadlines.
Based on current estimates and closure timeframes, excavating these basins will add approximately $4 billion to $5 billion to the current estimate of $5.6 billion for the Carolinas.
We will carefully review today’s announcement and will continue to support solutions that protect our customers and the environment.
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The screw typed plastic caps for Nail Polish Bottles with 11/415, 13/415, 15/415, 20/415 neck size. Various plastic caps are available for the nail polish bottles. The plastic caps are in different colors, mostly in black and white color in stock. The matte black and white plastic caps are available in different shapes. The other colors of plastic caps such as blue, pink, purple, and grey…etc. can be produced based on a minimum order quantity.
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NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden has asked for a “Special Team” at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to evaluate the Heavy Lift alternatives – including DIRECT’s Jupiter launch vehicle – as a “top priority”. The team has been asked to create a report on their findings in time for Thanksgiving, in an apparent reaction to the final Augustine Commission report – which will be published on Thursday.
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The Space Shuttle Program (SSP) is coming to the end of an evaluation phase on the “currently favored” Heavy Lift Vehicle (HLV) – otherwise known as the Shuttle Derived Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle (SD HLLV), as they move into a consultation period with the Constellation Program (CxP).
The vehicle, side mounted to the current design of the External Tank, is a true Shuttle Derived concept, with heritage from a previous concept known as Shuttle-C. The concept is capable of launching 80mt (metric tons) into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and around 54mt to the moon.
Over the past couple of months, numerous status reports have been posted on the Shuttle Standup/Integration reports – which SSP use to bring the teams up to date on vehicle and program status. The vast majority of updates have been positive, as the well-oiled Shuttle teams took a deeper look into the concept at the request of the Augustine Commission.
The concept appeared to suffer from only one drawback – via the large mass its payload carrier – before that was cleared as part of the “no showstoppers” conclusion last month.
Following a presentation of their findings to Bill Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator of the Space Operations Mission Directorate (SOMD), the HLV concept has since been presented to the directors of both the Johnson Space Center (JSC) and MSFC (this week).
The latest update also noted that the concept is now in a dialog stage with the Constellation Program, with the aim of receiving feedback.
“Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle (HLV) (NASA/JSC): HLV presented to the Center Director and had a good discussion. Got a bunch of questions and some actions,” noted this week’s opening Shuttle Standup/Integration report (L2).
“One action was to brief the Cx Program and other Centers about what they are doing. So, on Friday they presented to the Cx Program and had many questions from them. Starting to have a dialog.
“This week, HLV will go to MSFC to brief the Center Director. Have put out a preliminary draft of a HLV FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document. Looking for feedback.”
HLV Special Team/Jupiter:
It was via an update on last week’s Standup report that the first mention was made relating to a “Special Team” that has been ordered to evaluate the other HLV alternative vehicles. With the SSP HLV team asked to support this MSFC-based effort, the standup noted this had become the top priority.
“HLV has been asked to support a special team looking at evaluating HLV alternatives,” noted the report. “The HLV Team is now treating this as a top priority. A report will be ready by Thanksgiving.”
Further inquires into the specific evaluations being carried out by the Special Team revealed that all viable – per the Augustine Commission’s initial options – HLV alternatives are being looked at “fairly”, with General Bolden himself responsible for ordering the report.
Sources note that the DIRECT team’s Jupiter launch system – an updated version of MSFC’s very own NLS (National Launch System) concept from the 1990s – has dominated early discussions at the Special Team meetings.
This runs parallels with the Augustine Commission, which presented the SD HLLV and Jupiter launch vehicle as the top two “Shuttle Derived” options during presentations over the last couple of months. Both of the SD options are also deemed as the best route to cater for the extension of the Shuttle Program.
Ironically, it was an earlier MSFC study which found “serious issues” with Jupiter’s performance and capabilities, whilst claiming the vehicles lacked the “operational safety and simplicity” of Ares. Those findings led to a 100 page rebuttal document being published by the DIRECT team.
The Special Team have also been asked to look into the CONOPs (Concept of Operations) for the HLV alternatives, although such an effort will be somewhat open-ended, as a final forward path for NASA’s exploration strategy is yet to be confirmed.
Waiting for the forward path:
With job losses already being suffered by the shuttle workforce, managers continue to send out updates to their employees on when NASA can expect to have a clear forward path, which – according to SSP manager John Shannon – is not expected until December at the earliest.
“The entire conversation – at the JSC Senior Staff Retreat – revolved around workforce requirements over the next few years. There are a great deal of rumors floating around, but little hard information,” noted Mr Shannon via the Standup report. “The week after Thanksgiving, the November Passback will be put out and this should clarify the near-term NASA budget.
“The Agency has demonstrated a strong commitment to exploration. SSP expertise will be tapped to support this goal. No decisions are being made at this time, as we await the budget information. Beginning in December and through the early part of next year, all of the stakeholders will convene to lay out the way forward.”
While Shuttle Extension remains on the cards – at least until the end of this year – as one of the options available to President Obama via the Augustine Commission’s findings, Mr Shannon has been consistent in not intimating the likelihood of any addition to the six remaining flights on the manifest.
“Everyone must remain calm and focused on the task at hand. We have six flights ahead of us, with this coming year likely to be very challenging and filled with complicated missions,” Mr Shannon added. “We must make sure that we continue to do everything to the best of our ability.
“After this is accomplished, we can turn our eyes back towards exploration. All future plans are keyed on operating the SSP correctly and safely performing its tasks over the coming year. (I have) absolute confidence in the Team being able to accomplish this work.”
On the subject of exploration, the state of NASA’s plans continue to deteriorate, with sources noting they were informed on Monday that the Altair Lunar Lander project has been defunded. No official statement has been made at this time.
Very little has been heard from the Altair Program since heading into the opening development cycles (DACs) last year, which had been building from the Minimum Functionality Approach – as the relatively small team went about defining the lander concept.
The last cycle of the lander baseline, which was known simply as the ‘p711-b Lunar Lander’, had visible heritage in the ESAS (Exploration Systems Architecture Study) ’spider lander’. This concept was expected to change during downstream DACs – related to numerous elements, including the capabilities of the Ares V that was tasked to lift it into space.
With large scale funding shortages across the Constellation Program, and no realistic – from a monetary and schedule standpoint – lunar plans being built, the decision to end or mothball the Altair Program may be strategic, although it is likely they simply ran out of money.
With all of Constellation’s efforts being focused on the Ares I program – a vehicle that won’t be ready in time to launch to the ISS before it is currently scheduled to be deorbited and many years from playing a role in a Lunar mission – the need for increased funding is being made ever more apparent by decision makers at NASA, as the Agency continues to move towards a gap of up to seven years in human space flight capability.
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Beyond the main asteroid belt, alongside the gargantuan planet Jupiter, hundreds of thousands of unexplored worlds, each smaller than 140 miles across, hold precious secrets of our solar system’s birth.
A new NASA mission called Lucy launched October 16 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to embark on a voyage to study these asteroids, known as the Jupiter Trojans. During the 12-year, four-billion mile journey, Lucy will periodically dip into two swarms of asteroids that lead and trail Jupiter as it orbits the sun, flying by a total of seven Trojans—as well as a bonus eighth asteroid in the main belt, between Mars and Jupiter.
“Lucy will explore a region in our solar system never explored before,” Adriana Ocampo, the Lucy program executive at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C., said in an October 14 press briefing.
The Jupiter Trojans have not been seen in any more detail than merely points of light in the night sky; Lucy will fly within 600 miles of them. Along the way, the mission will set the record for most asteroids visited by a single spacecraft.
Lucy will reach its first target, the main-belt asteroid, in 2025, and then it will set off for the Trojans, which it will explore in a series of flybys from 2027 to 2033. Data from the spacecraft, detailing the asteroids’ color, composition, density, and craters, should help researchers figure out when and where each formed within the solar system.
The mission—only the tenth to ever venture as far as Jupiter—will also inform simulations of the early solar system, helping reveal how our neighborhood around the sun came to be.
Fittingly, “Lucy” was inspired by the famous fossil of the same name, a 3.2-million-year old skeleton of an ancestral cousin to modern humans. In a sense, the Jupiter Trojans play the same role those iconic bones did: preserving vestiges of the distant past that scientists can use to make sense of our present.
“These things really are the fossils of what planets formed from,” Hal Levison, Lucy’s principal investigator and a researcher at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado, said in an October 13 press conference. “If you want to understand where the solar system came from, you have to go to these small bodies.”
A flight for the ages
Lucy’s mission relies on a complex trajectory that places the spacecraft in a six-year orbit around the sun. After a series of Earth flybys to use our planet’s gravity for extra oomph, Lucy will fly past the main-belt asteroid 52246 Donaldjohanson—a 2.5-mile-wide world named for the paleoanthropologist who discovered the Lucy fossil.
The spacecraft will then pass through the leading Trojan swarm in 2027, flying by five Trojans in a single go. On the next pass, in 2033, it will dip into the trailing swarm, where it will whiz past Patroclus and Menoetius, a binary asteroid system.
The intricate path that Lucy will thread through the solar system was painstakingly mapped by Lockheed Martin’s Brian Sutter, the spacecraft’s mission architect. “Brian’s part is not just science—he is an artist,” Levison says.
Though the Jupiter Trojans occupy two fairly narrow swaths of the solar system, they’re extremely diverse in color, size, and certain aspects of their orbits, ranging from gray to a deep, muted red, and they vary from less than six-tenths of a mile wide to about 70 miles across.
Some of these asteroids resemble other kinds of small bodies strewn throughout the solar system. The grayish Eurybates, for instance, looks like the asteroids found orbiting in the main belt just beyond Mars. The slow-dancing pair of Patroclus and Menoetius, by contrast, looks a lot like binary systems in the Kuiper belt, a region beyond Neptune’s orbit.
“We’ve designed our mission to investigate the diversity of objects in this population,” Lucy deputy principal investigator Cathy Olkin, also of the Southwest Research Institute, said in an October 12 press briefing.
Lucy’s team had to build a spacecraft that could pull off the four-billion-mile trip. At its farthest, Lucy will get more than half a billion miles from the sun, where sunlight is only a few percent of what we get on Earth. So Lucy needs massive solar panels: The spacecraft’s twin solar arrays carry nearly 8,000 individual solar cells, spread out across an area as big as three and a half parking spaces. At the Trojans’ distances, these huge arrays will only generate about 500 watts of power—less than the average microwave uses.
During the flybys, Lucy will come within 600 miles of its target asteroids at velocities of nearly 15,000 miles an hour, requiring its instruments to be mounted on an extremely precise gimbal. During Lucy’s closest approach of each target, its highest-resolution camera, called L’LORRI, will be able to pick up surface features as small as 24 feet across.
“The kind of data that you can get up close, both for the geology and the composition, is not something that you can replicate from just seeing them as a point of light,” says Andy Rivkin, a small-bodies expert at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.
Armies of asteroids flanking Jupiter
Astronomers estimate that several hundred thousand Jupiter Trojans orbit alongside the gas giant. Since 1906, when the first Jupiter Trojan was found, astronomers have located nearly 11,000 of these objects. More than half of them have been discovered since 2010, thanks to steady improvements to telescope surveys that sweep the night skies.
The asteroids were named for warriors who fought in the Trojan War: Greek heroes for the asteroid swarm leading Jupiter, and Trojan heroes for the trailing swarm. As astronomers brace for hundreds of thousands more Trojans to be discovered in the next decade, The Iliad’s well of names is finally running dry.
Now newfound Jupiter Trojans are named after modern Olympic athletes. In 2020, the Lucy team announced it had discovered a small object orbiting one of Lucy’s flyby targets, Eurybates. The smaller object, now called Queta, is named for Mexican track-and-field athlete Norma Enriqueta Basilio Sotelo, the first woman to light the Olympic cauldron.
For decades, these asteroids were considered mere leftovers from the formation of Jupiter’s largest moons. But in the last 25 years, scientists have realized that the Jupiter Trojans could provide major clues to our solar system’s chaotic youth.
Early days of chaos
Astronomers know from telescopes on Earth that the Jupiter Trojans come in a variety of colors, which suggests they’re not all made of the same materials. Yet somehow this melange of small bodies ended up settling into extremely stable—and hard-to-enter—orbits alongside Jupiter.
“Since they share the same orbit of Jupiter, they are kind of like witnesses to everything that’s happened with Jupiter,” says Simona Pirani, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen who studies the solar system’s early formation. And untangling the history of Jupiter, the largest planet, is crucial to the story of the whole system.
In 2005 Levison and his colleagues at the Côte d’Azur Observatory in Nice, France, published an influential hypothesis—now called the Nice model—that proposed an era of chaos in the solar system’s youth.
In the Nice model and other scenarios like it, the solar system began with many more small bodies than it has now, and Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune migrated inward as they first formed. After they grew to large planets, the gas giants’ gravitational dances with tiny “planetesimals” shifted their orbits bit by bit, until they slipped into an unstable configuration.
Suddenly, the giant planets are thought to have spiraled outward to their current positions, scattering many small bodies out of the solar system and jumbling up some of those that remained. Some theories even suggest that a fifth gas giant may have been ejected from the solar system around this time, adding to the chaos.
Jupiter may have captured its Trojan asteroids during all the hullabaloo, many of which likely formed beyond Neptune. In the years since the Nice model was first published, theorists have updated it to try and explain even more of the Trojans’ unusual features. Others have tested whether some of the Jupiter Trojans could have been captured even earlier in the solar system’s formation, possibly even when an infant Jupiter was only the size of Earth.
But to test these theories about the formation and evolution of the solar system, scientists need to visit the Jupiter Trojans up close.
“I’m looking forward to finding something that I never expected,” Levison says. “There’s no doubt!”
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Father Scott Potthoff
Father Potthoff was born in Princeton, Illinois on December 30, 1986. He grew up in rural Ladd with his parents Steve and Diana Potthoff along with two older brothers and two older sisters. He attended Ladd Grade School and St. Bede Academy. After high school he attended Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
He was ordained by Bishop Daniel Jenky on May 25, 2013. Since being ordained he has served as Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph in Pekin and Sacre Coeur in Creve Coeur (2013); Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph in Pekin (2014) and Parochial Vicar at St. Pius X in Rock Island (2016). He became Administrator, Nativity of Our Lord, Spring Valley in 2018 and Pastor in 2019. | <urn:uuid:e4f94698-c5bb-4b07-b344-288ab05edf27> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nativitysv.org/father-scott-potthoff | 2023-10-03T12:50:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.969356 | 181 |
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We all know that it’s important to get out in the sun as much as possible to get your recommended dose of Vitamin D and increase seratonin levels. It’s equally important to use sun protection every day to stop your skin absorbing harmful rays and to protect against burning whilst reducing the risk of skin disease or cancer.
You can protect your skin by covering up as much as possible while outside and seeking the shade. It’s also important to use sunscreen every day to limit the damage done by the sun. It’s a common myth that people with darker skin don’t need to use as much or any sun cream – this is absolutely not the case as sun cream is the only thing that can protect your skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays.
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Update: Wisniewski out six weeks with broken ankle
The Blue Jackets’ worst fears for James Wisniewski’s health were confirmed today.
Jackets GM Scott Howson tweeted that Wisniewski’s ankle is indeed broken but he will not need surgery to repair it, putting him out of action for the next six weeks. Wisniewski’s misfortune just piles on to the woes the Jackets are having this year. After spending part of the season without Jeff Carter, they’ll now do without their other big acquisition for an even longer spell.
It’ll now be up to the likes of John Moore, Aaron Johnson, and Grant Clitsome to step up their game and reduce the blow the team takes in not having Wisniewski’s special brand of offensive talent and nastiness on the ice. With how Columbus’ luck has run this year, that too will end in some brand of fiery hockey disaster. | <urn:uuid:6d271529-0056-4065-88f4-29593a431b31> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nhl/news/update-wisniewski-out-six-weeks-with-broken-ankle | 2023-10-03T14:29:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.950435 | 204 |
Congress Finally Enacts Omnibus Spending Package for Fiscal Year 2022
Date posted: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Blog poster: Doug Farquhar, JD
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, on an omnibus spending bill that would fund the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at $8.5 billion and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at $3.317 billion, provide another round of COVID-19 medical assistance, and fund the government through September 2022.
The long-awaited package (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 HR 2471) for fiscal year (FY) 2022, which began in October 2021 and is nearly one half over, would provide about $1.5 trillion in discretionary spending for all federal departments and agencies. It also resolves a monthslong partisan standoff over how to divvy up the budget pie among defense and nondefense programs.
According to a summary from House Appropriations Committee Democrats, defense-related spending would increase by $42 billion (5.6%) over last year's level to $782 billion. Nondefense spending would increase by $46 billion (6.7%) to $730 billion.
The 2,741-page bill, the result of weeks of hard bargaining, was unveiled in the early hours of Wednesday, March 9—barely 3 days before current stopgap funding (PL 117-86) will expire.
"I am so proud of this government funding legislation, which delivers transformative federal investments to help lower the cost of living for working families, create American jobs, and provide a lifeline for the vulnerable," House Appropriations Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) said in a statement.
The bill provides the following funding:
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services would get $108.3 billion from this bill. The biggest increases include a $2.25 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health and a $194 million increase for the Cancer Moonshot initiative. Defense spending also saw a boost in funding.
- The new pandemic money would include $10.6 billion to finance vaccines and treatments for COVID-19, along with developing medical countermeasures against new variants. It would also funnel $4.45 billion to help other countries combat the pandemic with vaccines and therapeutics.
- The bill would fund CDC at $8.5 billion, an increase of $582 million from FY 2021, which would include $903 million in funds transferred from the Prevention and Public Health Fund. It would also provide money for the prevention of future disease outbreaks.
- The National Center for Environmental Health within CDC would receive an increase to $209 million in FY 2022, an increase of $4 million over FY 2021.
- The Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund would receive $3.2 billion, an increase of $352 million from 2021 levels.
- FDA will receive investments to ensure the country's food and medical supplies remain the safest in the world. The bill provides a net increase of $102 million for FDA for a total of $3.317 billion. Included in this amount is $29.5 million for food safety activities, $41.3 million for crosscutting initiatives, and $2.4 million for infrastructure investments. The bill also includes an increase of $8 million to continue FDA's work on combatting the opioid crisis.
Clearing the evenly divided Senate will be more difficult for the bill because unanimous consent is required to speed up the voting. In case the Senate needs extra time, the House also plans to vote on Wednesday, March 9 on a stopgap measure (HJ Res 75) that would extend current funding through March 15, 2022. | <urn:uuid:391fe853-a9fc-4dea-a57d-cb325a5ef730> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.neha.org/omnibus-spending-package-2022 | 2023-10-03T14:35:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.951402 | 781 |
HEADLINES: “Frozen fecal matter closes interstate exit ramp.” Aaaaaand speechless.
Road crews in Lafayette, Indiana, spent Thursday afternoon scraping fecal matter off the interstate. A tanker truck spilled, leaving excrement in a mound as deep as eight inches, spread across the exit ramp.
But oh that wasn’t all.
As if that wasn’t bad enough, the pooling excrement froze, causing a toxic poopsicle, as well as a traffic hazard.
A video crew was in the newsroom when word of this story came in over the scanner:
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LIST: Flush or fiction? 5 of our favorite toilet bowl myths and legends
Handy wipes are flushable: False.
They may say flushable on the package. They are common in bathrooms across the country. But because disposable wipes don’t break down in the sewer system like toilet paper does, they can clog a home’s plumbing and cause major issues in city treatment systems. Throw wipes in the trash rather than the toilet.
A city sewer system failed when the flow surged beyond capacity during a Super Bowl halftime show: False.
It’s a legend that resurfaces every January as teams vie for the big game, but legend is all it is. Green Bay Metro Sewer District said even under the most extreme restroom-rush conditions, the likelihood of a major metropolitan sewer system being unable to handle the flow is slim to none.
Toilet water can splash onto your toothbrush: True.
The Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters team proved aerosol droplets released from a flushing toilet can be shown to affect surfaces in restrooms. But the test also showed the reaches to which fecal bacteria can be found all throughout the house, something we’re well aware of.
- TECH: How do astronauts go to the bathroom in space?
- VIDEO: How does the International Space Station toilet actually work?
- HISTORY: What were bathrooms like in 1776?
- TIPS: 15 things you shouldn’t flush (but probably do)
The rotation of the earth changes the direction water flows around a toilet bowl: False.
Does the direction of a toilet bowl’s spinning water change depending on the hemisphere you’re in? No. The earth’s rotation does cause something known as the Coriolis effect, but the force of a flushing drain is, as How Stuff Works explains, “much too great to be influenced by something as miniscule as a single, 360-degree turn over the span of a day.”
You should flush old or outdated medications down the toilet rather than just throwing them away: False.
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NEWS: Could @POTUS’ final State of the Union bring infrastructure into the spotlight?
|President Obama greets guests at The City Club Of Cleveland in March 2015. J. Ciaccia|
President Obama will present his final State of the Union address Tuesday night. In addition to big-picture “reaching for the stars” commentary, could he also note the importance of reaching underground?
Infrastructure was a surprise stand-out issue in Obama’s SOTU at this time last year, so what are the odds he tees it up again? From funding and public-private partnerships to signing a microbeads ban just last month, water and infrastructure have made news in Obama’s second term, and some think another infrastructure push could make sense on this stage.
When President Obama visited The City Club of Cleveland in March, the topic of infrastructure was raised by an audience member, prompting a response from the President, “Infrastructure shouldn’t be controversial.”
“I have been pushing for us to fund infrastructure since I came into office because we’ve got $2 trillion worth of dilapidated roads, bridges, sewer lines, and then there’s a whole new infrastructure that we have to build in terms of a smart grid that’s more secure and reliable in terms of how we use energy and making it more efficient.”
Cleveland residents currently have infrastructure matters on their minds as roads are orange-barrelled and Public Square renovation
presses on in advance of the July 2016 Republican National Convention. At the same time, freezing temps have led to broken water mains and rerouted traffic
to start the new year.
|Euclid Creek Tunnel, completed in 2015|
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2013 Infrastructure Report Card put the condition of our country’s roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, and more at an underwhelming and disconcerting D+ average.
“To prioritize improvements in infrastructure, there needs to be bipartisan acknowledgement that some solutions can’t be put off forever,” said Chief Executive Officer Julius Ciaccia following President Obama’s visit.
We have huge plans over the next 20 years to reduce Lake Erie pollution by 4 billion gallons annually. Currently, our plans to not anticipate significant Federal funding since the grants program ended back in 1990, but significant construction of gray and green infrastructure will be critical to the program’s success.
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Cellphones are everywhere, all over the world. All of us know this. More and more people are buying and using wireless phones every single day. That's a given as well. But could using a cellphone constantly and for a long time be a health threat to its users?
According to statements made today by the World Health Organization, the answer is, "Maybe." The group's panel, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, has announced today that using cellphones might be "possibly carcinogenic to humans". It states that "heavy" cellphone users (defined as people who use the phone for 30 minutes or more a day for more than 10 years) might be at risk of getting a brain cancer called glioma, according to an Information Week story.
The panel used previously released studies on the subject rather than conduct new studies on its own. That particular fact has already come under attack by the wireless phone trade group CTIA-The Wireless Association. In a statement the group said that the WH0 panel "conducts numerous reviews and in the past has given the same score to, for example, pickled vegetables and coffee." It added that under the WHO panel's own rules. "... limited evidence from statistical studies can be found even though bias and other data flaws may be the basis for the results." The wireless trade group also added that studies from the Federal Communications Commission and the Food and Drug Administration have not shown any evidence that using cellphones cause cancer. | <urn:uuid:bce64e63-b88f-4051-ba9f-4deef1b82b45> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.neowin.net/news/world-health-organization-cellphones-are-possibly-carcinogenic/news/tags/gaming/ | 2023-10-03T14:29:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.959191 | 296 |
Carne Ross was a government highflyer. A career diplomat who believed Western Democracy could save us all. But working inside the system he came to see its failures, deceits and ulterior motives. He felt at first hand the corruption of power. After the Iraq war Carne became disillusioned, quit his job and started searching for answers.
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Why one size does not fit all for AXA IM
As proxy season is drawing to a close, Net Zero Investor sits down with Clémence Humeau and Virginie Derue to learn more about AXA IM's engagement approach
Asset owners are at the forefront of addressing climate change and net zero challenges. As a result, this has put them in the public eye as never before.
They are in a strong position to send a firm message to companies highlighting unsustainable activities, pushing them to address material net zero risks, and encourage companies to implement best practices to steer them in their transition journey.
Many industry insiders agree the key issues are those which can have a material impact on long-term financial performance, such as climate change, net zero, biodiversity and responsible technology, as well as, of course, governance.
However, when it comes to the business of engaging with company management teams on these factors, one size does not fit all, according to Clémence Humeau, head of sustainability coordination & governance at French global management giant AXA Investment Managers, which represents hundreds of asset owners and other investors, large and small, around the world.
"I believe there is a need to better reflect the increasing ESG dialogue between portfolio managers, analysts, and investee companies," Paris-based Humeau told Net Zero Investor in an exclusive interview.
"Accordingly, we have introduced a distinction between two engagement approaches: ‘engagement with objectives’, which is led by thematic experts with an explicit goal to achieve change within a company; and ‘sustainability dialogue’, a less intensive process focused on companies where sustainability practices support profitability," she explained.
"The latter is more typically led by portfolio managers or analysts."
This approach seems to be the direction of travel that policy makers are generally pushing for as well.
Both the PLSA and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) have advocated for a clear distinction, and disclosure, between dialogue and engagement.
For example, the FRC said recently: “When reporting on engagement, applicants should distinguish between interaction that has clear objectives and seeks changes and activities that seek to gather information.”
Humeau stressed this dual approach enables asset managers to reinforce the governance, resourcing and oversight of their engagement activity.
"By adapting those depending on the nature of the dialogue, importantly, it can maximise the chances of successful outcomes. It also facilitates better and more accurate reporting to clients."
Humeau's college, Virginie Derue, head of ESG research at AXA IM, also based in Paris, added that "this means we are engaging companies on sustainability matters and seeking to improve their practices with a specific objective and clear targets in mind – and with a set timeframe for achieving these."
"Yes, and we also regularly review progress and potential necessary escalation steps within a dedicated governance forum," Humeau shared with Net Zero Investor.
An example of this is a ‘three strikes and you’re out’ climate policy, where if companies do not achieve AXA IM's set objectives within a three-year time horizon, there is a commitment to the divestment from said company.
In regard to broader key themes across this type of engagement, "we saw governance continue to dominate throughout 2022, with around a quarter of our discussions covering corporate governance matters. However, as you might expect, just 15% of those meetings addressed governance alone," Derue said.
"Effective governance policies and practices are a prerequisite to ensuring environmental or social issues are handled appropriately. In some respects, governance is the gateway," she noted.
"For example, over the last year, around a third of our own climate change engagements were linked to governance."
Moreover, around half of AXA IM's human capital engagements also had that link to governance, Derue stressed.
Humeau singled out the development of dedicated policies, the use of top management objectives and incentives, and appropriate board oversight at investee companies.
"Engagement with objectives works with a direct dialogue or through collaborative initiatives. For our part, the latter make up about 20% of all engagements of this type," she disclosed.
"Clearly, if you engage alone, the asset manager has full control and ownership – but joining efforts with other investors can improve the efficiency of the engagement process and the materiality of results, on the condition that all parties engaging share the same goals and seek the same outcome," Humeau stressed.
As more co-operative discussions and engagements take place across the investment industry, it seems clear that the debates between members of collaborative initiatives, including on the governance of the initiatives themselves, are also an illustration of their increasing importance.
While asset managers have been engaging with the companies they invest in for many years, the so-called idea of a sustainability dialogue has gained traction over the past years.
This approach is designed to better reflect the breadth of dialogue happening between investment teams and corporates or government-related agencies on sustainability topics.
These discussions aim to identify net zero and ESG issues in companies where the continued enhancement of sustainability practices is expected to help support the robust, long-term profitability of the company.
When the engaging investment manager identifies a weakness, a sustainability dialogue may lead to escalation or prompt a more formal “engagement with objectives", Derue said.
"Climate change continues to remain our key topic for sustainability dialogue, representing around a third of the dialogues we undertook, and it is reasonable to expect the numbers behind this percentage to increase," she noted.
"As we think about the pathway to net zero, climate and other material topics will loom ever larger in the consciousness of both the public and public policymakers."
"For the latter, we certainly believe that government action is needed to help accelerate an orderly transition to a more sustainable world," Humeau added.
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by Roger L. Simon
Move over mafia, “Lucky” Luciano, Carlo Gambino, John Gotti, et al.
You or your living descendants are no longer the “capo di tutti capi” when it comes to American crime syndicates, not even close.
The numbers don’t lie. (Well, they do, but in a different way.)
The ideology known as “woke” has superseded you and put you to shame. It’s a more powerful syndicate with more corrupt allies in high places than you could find in a Francis Ford Coppola movie, even if the director made 50 Godfather sequels.
They include—but aren’t limited to—almost all the mainstream media, our fanciest universities, most of our large corporations and banks, a fair swatch of those who call themselves pundits or experts, virtually the entire Democratic Party, and too much of the Republican Party as well.
They have all been drinking from the same trough, slurping down as much cash as possible, only looking up to assure everyone they’re “anti-racist,” support transgenderism from age 4, believe there should be as many pronouns as there are stars in the Milky Way with bathrooms to match, fly only in solar-powered private jets and, yes, fat-shaming should be punishable by 20-years-to life while drivers who run over police squadrons should be released with an apology and their cars detailed… or whatever other absolutely meretricious virtue-signaling is going on that day.
Yes, the mafia would take care of its people and maybe bribe a few cops and politicians, although they never thought to paint themselves as the social justice saviors of humanity—where the real money is.
This was the game when Sam Bankman-Fried, the erstwhile crypto wunderkind of FTX fame, came along to demonstrate to the world just what “woke” is—virtually the biggest confidence racket of all time, totally disgusting and hypocritical in every way.
But will it make a difference that this junior confidence man cum mini Bernie Madoff—hiding out in the Bahamas—has been caught with his vegan pants down?
Will justice be served?
Not likely because young Sam donated $40 million of other people’s money to the Democratic Party, thereby, as much as anybody—save George Soros perhaps—blunting the Red Wave.
What a cover!
Rep. Maxine Waters and other highly moral American statesmen and women will protect him because, after all, he had the good sense to give them money, irrespective of where it came from.
More than Enron, more than Madoff, this is the paradigm case of the United States in our times.
Greed has taken over society to such a degree no one can see straight, let alone see such obvious fakery when it’s in front of their eyes, especially when “social justice” pronouncements are there playing the role of papal dispensations without the inconvenience of any thoughts of God or the afterlife.
Bankman-Fried wouldn’t have happened if all kinds of people and organizations, celebrated and uncelebrated, didn’t want, above anything else, more and more of the cash from that trough.
No matter. As Gordon Gecko assured us in “Wall Street”: “Greed is good.”
These days, it’s practically orgasmic. Watching the various talking heads before his unmasking, extolling the supposed crypto genius as the next Carnegie or Vanderbilt is an object lesson in how these people think. (Make me rich, please, please—especially if I don’t have to do any work for it.)
Ditto for the various celebrities on his bandwagon—Larry David, Tom Brady. Who knows if they even understand what blockchain is, but they love the cash and it’s seemingly hip to invest in crypto—above the curve, doncha know?
But who is this Bankman-Fried really and what would make him think he could actually do things such as create a “back door” between his two allegedly separate companies FTX and Alameda, so he could do what he would with other people’s money?
Yes, he looks like a Rip Van Winkle holdover awakened from a Big Brother and the Holding Company concert, circa 1967. Maybe that was a plus—made him seem “cool” to his customers.
But where do those totally amoral, actually immoral, values come from that allowed him to instigate, whether he intended it or not, one of the great crimes of all time?
It’s a mystery but one thing above all seems highly likely.
Sam Bankman-Fried and his cohorts at FTX/Alameda don’t believe in God on any level we would recognize.
Ten Commandments—where are they on blockchain?
The password must have gotten lost.
Not just in the woke world, but in much of American society, belief in God has disappeared or is vanishing.
For a country founded in the Judeo–Christian tradition, that’s a problem with terminal overtones.
Frankly, I preferred the mafia.
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Is the Abedi family Islamikaze? Professor Israeli’s Letter to former Labor PM Tony Blair
When I posted on the NER/Iconoclast yesterday, “Who shares responsibility for the Suicide Bombing at the Manchester Arena?” , we criticized the track record of Conservative PM, Theresa May as former Home Secretary dealing with Islamist extremists in Britain’s midst.
Upon publication of the NER/Iconoclast post we received an email from retired Hebrew University Professor Raphael Israeli, author of a 2003 book, Islamikaze: Manifestations of Islamic Martyrology. Israeli’s neologism appeared to us to describe the Islamic extremism of the Abedi family of Libyan refugees, among whose progeny was Salman, the suicide bomber, a “soldier of the Caliphate,” ISIS and Al Qaeda. With the arrest in Libya of the father and a brother involved with Islamic terrorism, perhaps they also might be deemed Islamikaze.
Following the July 7, 2005 Islamikaze attacks on the London Transport system that killed 52, injuring over 700, Israeli sent a letter to then Labor PM Tony Blair. He criticized official condemnations of the worst Islamic terror attack in the UK as the act of ”criminals. ” Instead Israeli suggested the UK government should brand the native born Muslim youths as Islamikazes. Israeli argued that by identifying them as Islamikaze it would communicate that the perpetrators of this heinous attack were committing the “holy” act under Qur’anic doctrine. By do so they became shahids, martyrs, sacrificing their lives to follow in the way of Allah; jihad against Kufr, infidels, innocent fellow British citizens.
Former UK PM Tony Blair
What follows is Professor Israeli’s letter to the UK PM Tony Blair:
Professor Rapahel Israeli
On Hebrew University Letterhead
The Honorable Tony Blair
England 14 July, 2005
Dear Mr Prime Minister,
Like with most Israelis, my heart went for you and your people during the tragedy that has been inflicted upon you. I hear many British officials stating their “shock” that the perpetrators were British, and the British public in general expressing their incredulousness that such a home-grown plight could be permitted to develop under the noses of the authorities.
More than two years ago my book entitled Islamikaze: Manifestations of Islamic Martyrology was published and distributed in London (Frank Cass, 2003), identifying the danger very concretely, with the names of its instigators and their deeds, including the young Britons from Leeds who were recruited and sent to Afghanistan to train for exactly this kind of horror. To my knowledge, no one in a position of responsibility heeded those warnings nor did anything about them. The wishful thinking of “peaceful Islam” and the liberal treatment of Muslim murderers who found refuge in Britain overshadowed all other considerations, and now the British common people are paying this horrendous price.
I was also struck by the announcement by the Chief of Scotland Yard to the effect that the perpetrators were just “criminals”, thus skirting their attributes of “Muslim fundamentalists” or “Islamikaze”. Criminals usually take their risks for economic gains which they try to enjoy by surviving and escaping punishment. Islamikaze, by contrast, are ideological murderers, who take risks and even sacrifice themselves for an idea (of Islamic dominion) . To call them “suicide bombers” therefore, not only misses the point but may even evoke some sympathy for them and attempts to “understand” why they performed their abominable act.
A new thinking is needed, Mr Prime Minster, not only by England but also by the rest of Western countries in general if we are all to survive and then overwhelm this relentless wave of Islamic terrorism (no other poor, disadvantaged, “frustrated” etc. group of people has ever launched such a murderous assault on Western culture).
I have put in the mail, and will also channel via your Ambassador in Israel , the relevant pages from my book which have sounded the alarm two years ago, but were unfortunately ignored.
With my deepest respect and sympathy, I remain
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INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University (WVSU) and New River Community and Technical College signed an agreement today allowing students who complete an associate degree a smoother transition to earning a bachelor’s degree.
Through the new Straight 2 STATE program, New River CTC students who earn an associate degree will be guaranteed admission into WVSU and into their selected major. In addition, all of their academic credits will transfer and be credited toward their degree.
The agreement becomes effective with the fall 2018 semester.
“I am honored to be partnering with President Washington and the New River CTC community. Through our partnership and this first of its kind program, WVSU and New River CTC are seeking to increase access and the number of students who earn a college education, decrease the time to earning a bachelor’s degree, and saving students’ time and money,” said WVSU President Anthony L. Jenkins. “Our program, through the power of partnerships, addresses another significant problem. While the majority of college freshmen in America today begin at two-year community colleges, all of their credits often do not transfer to four-year institutions. According to some studies, some students lose up to 90 percent of their credits when they transfer to a four-year institution. The Straight 2 STATE program will curtail that.”
“We are excited about this opportunity for our students, our communities and our institutions,” added New River CTC President Dr. L. Marshall Washington. “This is a new and clear path for New River CTC students to obtain their career goals and increase their earning potential by transitioning easily into WVSU’s four-year programs after completing their associate degrees.”
Dr. Paul L. Hill, Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, said, “West Virginia has a tremendous need for college graduates if we hope to attract new employers. The statistics don’t lie: Advanced degrees create more opportunities for promotion and higher salaries. We applaud programs that make it easier for West Virginia students to continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree and beyond.”
Dr. Sarah Tucker, Chancellor of the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical Education, said, “Students excited about learning and ready to pursue a new path for their lives should have every opportunity to do so within our state. We are thrilled when institutions come together like this to provide students with a clear and seamless path toward the future.”
New River CTC students must express interest and enroll in the Straight 2 STATE program by the end of their first semester. At the conclusion of their first semester, New River CTC students in the program will be paired with a WVSU advisor who will co-advise the student to facilitate a smooth transition into the University.
New River Community and Technical College serves nine counties in southeastern West Virginia from the Greenbrier Valley Campus (Lewisburg), Mercer County Campus (Princeton), Nicholas County Campus (Summersville) and Raleigh County Campus (Beaver/Beckley).
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A coalition of Christians under the aegis of North Central Youths and Women Forum, in their number on Tuesday, took to the streets in Abuja to protest against the Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, as the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council.
The protesters, who are members of the APC from the six North-Central States and the Federal Capital Territory, also marched to the Presidential Villa to submit a letter to the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over the Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted by the APC despite the national outcry.
They carried placards with inscriptions such as ‘Lalong is a Judas, Lalong is a betrayal, Lalong is on his own,’ ‘We say No to DGship, give us our VP slot’, ‘On North Central Christian vice-presidential candidate we stand,” and ‘Dear Asiwaju…keep your DG, give us a Christian VP, all Christians in the APC say no to DGship.’
The leader of the group, Dauda Yakubu, said various indices at play so far within the APC did not suggest that the Christians from northern Nigeria were considered in the party’s affairs. While describing the appointment of Lalong as an insult to the North-Central region, the stakeholders said they would only accept the position of the Vice President. He noted that the party had neglected advice from concerned stakeholders by nominating a northern Muslim as the party’s vice-presidential candidate.
According to him, stakeholders in the APC, especially northern Christians, felt humiliated by the actions of the party’s leadership in recent times, which, he said, did not demonstrate ethnic and religious inclusion. He called on Buhari to clear his role and make his position known on the party’s same faith ticket.
Yakubu said, “We feel the appointment of Governor Lalong as the Director General of the Presidential Campaign Council is an insult to our collective sensibilities as a devoted party faithful in the North-Central. “Mr. President may wish to remember that in the affairs of the party, the North-Central zone has demonstrated an unalloyed commitment to the growth and development of the party. But what has the North-central received in return?
“We came from far and near to witness first-hand, the news making the rounds that you indeed, sanctioned the Muslim-Muslim ticket of our party. There have also been insinuations that the vice-presidential ticket was not given to a northern Christian because you supported it. We know you to be an advocate of unity, ethnic and religious inclusion. But again, we are short of words with the news making the rounds, hence, this open letter in a protest march to hear from you that you were indeed in support of a Muslim-Muslim ticket.
“This is on the heels that as stakeholders of our party, we have consistently advocated for Governor Lalong as the party’s vice-presidential candidate because he possesses all the necessary qualities. But to our dismay, he was appointed as the DG of the Presidential Campaign Council. So many questions are left unanswered in our minds regarding the position of the party in the interest of northern Christians. We beg to ask the question that, if a northern Christian is good enough to lead the Presidential Campaign Council, why then is a northern Christian not good enough to be nominated as the vice presidential-candidate of our party?
“It is our considered position that the lines are not connecting for us as stakeholders of the party in the North-Central zone of the country. And consequently, we demand explanations as to why our interests have been jettisoned using a yardstick that defeats common sense.”
Yakubu said the APC was the only party that did not consider the country’s religious sensitivity in the composition of its presidential team, adding that it was not on the strength of a lack of qualified and credible candidates.
While insisting that there was something fundamentally wrong, Yakubu said the forum was convinced beyond doubt that the President could not sanction such a move, going by his antecedents as a unifier and an advocate of peace.
“Your fatherly disposition to all, regardless of ethnic or religious affiliations, has never been in doubt. You have been a great source of strength and support to all, and it is on record that you have treated all in the same manner since you assumed leadership of our great country.
“We know that you can’t be a part of religious exclusion under any circumstances; hence, our presence here in Abuja through this peaceful protest, to hear from you if you support the Muslim-Muslim ticket of our party.
“At this stage, we cannot rely on rumours and hearsay because we know your pedigree as a father and mentor to all party members across the country. Mr President, it is our earnest desire that you, in your fatherly manner,” he stated. Yakubu asked the APC leadership to convoke an emergency meeting to reflect the wishes and interests of northern Christians in the composition of the presidential team of the party for the 2023 presidential election. | <urn:uuid:64d4f283-516b-4b16-9953-a594aa5446a5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.newsfrontonline.com.ng/apc-muslim-muslim-ticket-north-central-apc-members-protest-reject-lalong/ | 2023-10-03T15:09:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.974232 | 1,103 |
· Plants have the unique capability to sense and adapt to changes in their environment
· This information is stored in the form of ‘epigenetic memory’ which can be passed on to the offspring, resulting in defects in growth and development.
· Researchers have identified two proteins responsible for erasing plant memory to maximise chances of offspring survival.
Researchers at the University of Warwick have uncovered the mechanism that allows plants to pass on their ‘memories’ to offspring, which results in growth and developmental defects.
In order to survive and thrive, plants have the unique capability to sense and remember changes in their environment. This is linked to the chemical modification of DNA and histone proteins, which alters the way in which DNA is packaged within the cell’s nucleus and genes are expressed – a process known as epigenetic regulation.
Usually, this epigenetic information is reset during sexual reproduction to erase any inappropriate ‘memories’ from being passed on to ensure the offspring grows normally. In the paper, ‘A new role for histone demethylases in the maintenance of plant genome integrity’ published in the journal elife, it was found that some plants were unable to forget this information and passed it on to their offspring, thereby affecting their chances of survival.
The researchers identified two proteins in Thale Cress (Arabidopsis), previously known only to control the initiation and timing of flowering, that are also responsible for controlling ‘plant memory’ through the chemical modification (demethylation) of histone proteins.
They showed that plants unable to reset these chemical marks during sexual reproduction, passed on this ‘memory’ to subsequent generations, resulting in defects in growth and development.
Some of these defects were linked to the activation of selfish DNA elements, also known as ‘jumping genes’ or transposons, thus indicating that the erasure of such ‘memory’ is also critical for maintaining the integrity of plant genomes by silencing transposons.
“Our study into the proteins that regulate plant memory has shown how important it is for chemical marks to be reset during sexual reproduction in order to avoid offspring inheriting inappropriate ‘memories’ that lead to growth and developmental defects associated with genome instability.
“The next step is to work out how to manipulate such ‘memories’ for plant breeding purposes, so that subsequent generations show greater adaptability to allow them to thrive in a changing environment.”
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Select penthouses come with a private elevator entrance, and residents can take pride in knowing that the PH button brings them home. While some penthouses have private elevators for owners, most buildings have shared elevators, and buyers can expect some long ride times during commuting hours.
Sitting atop the tower is an affluent luxury, but the long ride between the penthouse and the ground floor adds time to the morning and afternoon commutes. And like most machinery, elevators require scheduled maintenance, and penthouse owners can find themselves temporarily stuck if the elevators are out of service.
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The top floor of a controversial Manhattan supertall residential building known as 432 Park Avenue has hit the market with a jaw-dropping asking price of $229 million making it the citys most expensive listing.
The six-bedroom, seven-bathroom, two-powder-room penthouse sits on the 96th floor of a toothpick-like building that has garnered a reputation for creaking, floods and supposed design flaws.
Most expensive Manhattan home for sale for $229.5 million. Picture: Realtor
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Nevertheless, the seller received several offers in the month before he listed the 767 sqm property for sale, Ryan Serhant told The Post.
But the offers apparently were not high enough to entice the seller to strike a deal.
We wanted to maximise value by bringing it on the market, Serhant said.
The unit with a massive floor plan has been re-done and filled with Fendi, Bentley and Hermès furniture, a curated art collection, herringbone white oak floors, high-end finishes and a library.
If it sells for what its asking, the penthouse would be the second most expensive known piece of New York City real estate ever. Picture: Realtor
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How Much More Expensive Are They Typically
It varies from building to building, obviously, but penthouse apartments usually cost an average of 5 to 10 percent more than other units in the same building, says Jonathan Miller, president of the appraisal firm Miller Samuel.
But its important to note that the majority of penthouses have nothing to do with other apartments in the same building, he says. They often have amenities that the other apartments simply dont have, like outdoor space, fireplaces, and high ceilings.
Adler adds that in new development condos, the penthouse can be as much as 50 percent more than units below them. It really depends on what makes the apartment stand out from other units in the building, he says.
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Why You Might Think Twice About Buying A Penthouse
Exposure to the elements. Its safe to say you’re more susceptible to the elements when living right beneath the roof.
According to Jeff Schneider, president of insurance brokerage Gotham Brokerage , storm damage to the roof or ice damming are more likely in a penthouse than in other units.
You will also be liable for any overflow of sinks, tubs, and washing machines, Schneider says. As there are more floors below you to damage you might want to have higher limits on your policy.”
The proprietary lease delineates what the building vs. penthouse owner is responsible for, Schneider explains, but generally the building takes care of the exterior structure, including the roof and common areas, as well as the concrete box of the apartment.
The problem is some claims do not fall under insurance, like faulty construction or improper sealing of a roof, he adds. You can try to recover from the contractor, but that is not always easy.
Outdoor space . Landscaping requires a lot of planning, planting, and upkeep, plain and simple, although you can always hire someone to take care of thatand the watering systemsfor you.
Then there are the inevitable yet unpredictable winter conditions. Ordinary maintenance is the responsibility of the person who lives in the penthouse, explains attorney Steve Wagner of Wagner, Berkow & Brandt . You can’t just shovel two feet of snow off the roof. And what happens when it melts and some of the snow is now ice and blocks the path to the roof?
How Much More Do Penthouses Cost In Nyc
Usually, penthouses can cost buyers 5% to 10% more on average than comparable luxury units on lower floors. Penthouses command such a premium due to the prestige owners get from living in a penthouse, coupled with the many amenities built into a penthouse unit.
Private outdoor space is a sought after feature post COVID-19, as people are seeking more personal space. The added benefit of a private terrace can also add to the premium buyers will have to pay for their penthouse apartment.
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Why Would You Want To Buy A Penthouse
Penthouses often come with private outdoor spacessometimes the only outdoor spaces offered in the entire building. The high-end condo market usually reserves the roof deck for the penthouse unit, Adler says.
Other pros include great views, the fact that they tend to be quieter , and that penthouses tend to be more unique than other units in a building. They typically have high ceilings, and can be multi-level, and have more luxurious finishes than neighboring apartments.
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It’s also highly desirable to not have neighbor on top of you. Being on the top floor in a penthouse means no more wondering what your upstairs neighbor is doing to make that noise that is keeping you up, interrupting your meditation, or killing your workflow, Milton says. Is he lifting weights? Running in circles? Roller skating?
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After working hard the whole day at the home office, many New Yorkers dream of having a private terrace where they can escape and take in the city skyline. For some lucky folks, purchasing a luxury penthouse suite is within grasp, and these buyers have access to some of the most spacious and uniquely designed real estate in New York City.
The pandemic has reset how people view their home life, and affluent buyers seeking more space are increasingly gravitating towards the benefits of a penthouse apartment.
Before considering the purchase of a NYC penthouse in 2021, buyers need to consider the pros and cons of owning a skyscraping home in their favorite borough.
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That indescribable feeling. Of course, there’s the prestige and sense of arrival that comes with being able to live in a penthouse, Steinberg says. “There’s always something nice about hitting that PH button in the elevator. You arent a number anymore.
Penthouse perks. Unobstructed views, lots of light, higher ceilings, elevators that open directly into the apartment, and private outdoor space are commonand often de rigueurin penthouses. Other apartments might deliver some of the above, but for the most part its the penthouse that provides these desirable attributes, Steinberg says.
Peace and privacy. Penthouses are quieter than other apartments for a couple of reasonsthey’re further from the street noise below and never come with upstairs neighbors. No more toddlers running over your head and disturbing your sleep.
Outdoor space . For many New Yorkers, having outdoor space is the end-all, be-all, and the main reason for even buying a penthouse.
A terrace was certainly a must for Fox and is something she uses all the time. I love gardening and to sit and relax in the morning and on beautiful days, she says.
In some of the super tall buildings, creating a terrace is more challenging because of the wind. There is no terrace for the penthouses on the 96th floor at 432 Park Ave. because they would be unusable, Steinberg says. Buyer beware.
Only if the mid-level apartment is much larger or has some other quantifiable asset would it have a higher valuation, he adds.
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What Is A Penthouse
A penthouse is a unit located on the top floor of the building. It’s usually the most luxurious, spacious and expensive unit in the building with the most amenities. A penthouse apartment can have vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and striking city views.
In addition to these features, penthouses will also have more square footage, top-of-the-line appliances and other features that are not included in other units in the building. Penthouses are generally the nicest rental available and include everything you could ever imagine yourself wanting or needing in a home.
Before penthouses became the most expensive type of rental units, they were originally the space that live-in servants occupied. The word penthouse” refers to a smaller house located on the roof of a building. Nowadays, penthouses are a symbol of status and prestige. If you can afford to live in the penthouse apartment, you’re part of a select crowd of people.
Is 7000 Square Feet A Mansion
Charlie Cheever of quora.com writes, Technically, realtors term mansions as houses that have at least 8,000 square feet of floor space. Merriam-Websters dictionary definition is less definitive, simply stating that a mansion is a large and impressive house: the large house of a wealthy person.Oct 23, 2021.
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How To Find A Penthouse For Rent
If you’ve decided that renting a penthouse apartment is right for you, then you can start your search immediately. Determine which city you want to live in, how much you can afford in monthly rent and what features the penthouse needs to include and you’re well on your way to renting a luxurious penthouse with amazing views.
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Rents Across The Boroughs
If you have a limited budget, you can kiss New York Citys hot spots goodbye. You wont be gazing out over Central Park or walking to Times Square unless you have Olympian calf muscles and marathon-worthy walking shoes.
New York City is divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. Most of the examples below represent individual neighborhoods within the boroughs, particularly within Manhattan and Brooklyn, as they feature the most dramatic price fluctuations. For Staten Island and The Bronx, rents are averages for the borough as a whole.
Rental data for a one-bedroom apartment is compiled primarily from RENTCafé and is in order of ascending rents within each borough.
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The mobile app market is expected to grow significantly in the next few years, reaching over $189 billion by 2025. This growth is being driven in part by the increasing use of mobile devices for enterprise purposes. Mostly comprised of B2B options, these apps include big names like SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft.
Mobile app development is used in enterprise businesses for a variety of reasons. These can include creating custom enterprise applications for internal business processes, integrating with existing enterprise systems, or developing native apps for customers and partners.
Mobile app development is playing an increasingly important role in enterprise businesses. Many organizations are using mobile apps to improve communication and document collaboration within their teams, as well as with customers and partners. Mobile apps can also be used to streamline processes and increase efficiency, ultimately reducing costs.
There are many benefits to using mobile apps as part of enterprise business.
- Improved communication and collaboration: Mobile apps can help teams stay better connected and work more efficiently together. For example, SAP Jam is a corporate innovation mobile app that enables employees to share information, documents, and ideas with colleagues in real-time.
- Increased efficiency: Mobile apps can help enterprises streamline their processes and increase their overall efficiency, for example by automating tasks or simplifying complex workflows.
- Reduced costs: By increasing efficiency and reducing the need for paper-based processes, mobile apps can help enterprises save money.
As the use of mobile devices continues to increase in enterprise application software, so does the importance of mobile app development in enterprise businesses.
Given the growing importance of mobile apps in the enterprise sector, it's not surprising that marketing is also becoming more app-focused.
Many businesses are using mobile apps to reach and engage their customers in new and innovative ways. Enterprise businesses can use early-stage mobile apps to create a direct channel to their customers, provide value-added services, and collect data.
Mobile apps are becoming an essential part of enterprise development business models and marketing strategies. They offer a convenient and user-friendly way for employees to deal with lead funnels, and larger marketing campaigns and to track analytics for them.
Some examples of enterprise mobile apps used for marketing today include :
- Social media management apps like SproutSocial or Hootsuite, apps that help businesses manage their social media accounts in one place
- Event management apps like Cvent or Eventbrite, apps that help businesses plan and promote events
- Lead capture apps like Marketo or HubSpot, which help businesses collect leads through mobile forms and campaigns
Not every enterprise company has the time or inclination to build these apps using an internal team or to expand their offering beyond a single operating system. This is where setting up a partnership with a high-value mobile app development agency can help them grow their market.
There are many advantages to working with an agency that has a background in building successful apps. These agencies can help enterprise businesses with everything from strategy and design to development and marketing with their experience in the global mobile application market.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a partner:
- Look for an agency with a proven track record of building successful apps.
- Make sure the agency has experience working with enterprise businesses.
- Choose an agency based on previous reviews.
- Get an idea of how much you are willing to spend on the project by speaking to multiple agencies.
Working with the right venture agency in this line is a long-term partnership, which is why you want to take so much care when selecting the one you will be working with. Since these apps commonly require long-term support, updates, and maintenance you should ensure that the agency you choose is reliable, hardworking, and dedicated to your project for the long run.
At NineTwoThree Studio, we’re proud to have delivered more than 50 Client apps & 14 startups up to one billion dollars and that’s only the count so far.
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o Provides nursing care dependent on licensure, to patients in the acute care, swing bed, outpatient, long term care and emergency departments.
o Provides nursing care in accordance with physician's orders and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards and administrative polices.
o Continuously uses nursing process to provide patient care and thoroughly documents assessments, plan of care, interventions, responses and other pertinent details in an electronic health record.
o Must have current licensure as an Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or as a Registered nurse (RN) in the State of Alaska, and prefer RN with at least 2 years of acute care experience. Experience in a wide variety of areas is extremely helpful.
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o Use of EMR for documentation and must have a genuine interest in nursing and patient care.
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(Co-authored with Balamuraly B)
As states are doing the heavy lifting post-pandemic to enhance public investment, we do expect a hike in the capex transfers to the states in the upcoming Union budget
There is increasing recognition for state finances in the post-COVID fiscal strategy in India due to the mounting fiscal risks confronting state governments. The low revenue buoyancy coupled with the rising revenue expenditure, in particular, the subsidy burden post-pandemic and the power sector crisis have put the state finances in the doldrums. An apprehension if the Sri Lankan crisis will be replicated in the Indian states is mounting in policy circles due to high debt and deficits. The debate on non-merit freebies and the decision to return to the old pension scheme by a few states have further catalysed this fear. Against this backdrop, it is inevitable that the Union budget 2023 will hold an articulation for the state finances.
The Union government is also under the grip of high public debt and deficits. In times of geopolitical uncertainties, high debt and deficits are substantiated by strengthening capital infrastructure investment which is inevitable to crowd in private corporate investment.
In the last Union budget, an interest-free fiscal transfer of Rs 1 lakh crore was devolved to state governments for capital infrastructure investment. As states are doing the heavy lifting post-pandemic to enhance public investment, we do expect a hike in the capex transfers to the states in the upcoming Union budget. This capex fiscal transfer decision by the Union government is laudable and it will help in the economic growth recovery process.
States Are Not Like Sri Lanka
High debt and deficits at the subnational governments in India will not trigger a crisis situation like that of Sri Lanka for the prime reason that the financing of deficits is substantially through internal market borrowings in India. Sri Lanka’s dependence on external debt was significantly high - including the capital infrastructure projects funded by huge Chinese debt - which culminated in a crisis in its first-ever debt default on May 19, 2022.
The small island economy of Sri Lanka was gripped with setbacks from the disruptions in supply chains, sluggish recovery in contact-intensive sectors like tourism, and the glut in export markets in the plantation sector, textiles, and garments. The slack in remittances also contributed to the crisis. The macroeconomic uncertainties got further aggregated with myopic tax policy decisions to lower the direct and indirect tax rates, which affected the fiscal space. The food inflation spiralled after the structural policies including a total ban on the use of chemical fertilisers, which was done with the intention to cut down fertiliser subsidies.
Yet another important articulation expected from the Union budget 2023 is about an asymmetrical fiscal responsibility and budget management (FRBM) legislation. The fiscal rules envisage a 3 percent fiscal deficit to GDP ratio. Yet, on average, this ratio remained below 3 percent for the state level, on an aggregate analysis. However, the RBI State Finances data showed that the fiscal deficit to GSDP ratio of Kerala (4.1), West Bengal (3.5), Punjab (4.6), Rajasthan (5.2), Uttar Pradesh (4.3), Andhra Pradesh (3.2), Tamil Nadu (3.8) and Telangana (3.9) remained above 3 percent.
As of now, the fiscal rules are symmetrical for Union and state governments at a 3 percent fiscal deficit-GDP ratio. However, the asymmetry in the revenue and expenditure assignments and the subsequent vertical imbalances in the fiscal federal structure, an asymmetry in fiscal rules is warranted. We do expect an announcement related to asymmetric FRBM legislation in the forthcoming Union budget with revised threshold ratios of public debt and deficits to GDP ratio. We hope the forthcoming Finance Bill will carry some articulation about the clauses related to the amended FRBM incorporating this asymmetry in fiscal rules.
High public debt to GSDP ratio above 30 percent was noted for Kerala (37.1), West Bengal (37.1), Punjab (49.1), Rajasthan (40.5), Bihar (38.7), Jharkhand (34.4), Madhya Pradesh (31.9) and Andhra Pradesh (32.8) for FY21, as per the RBI State Finances data for the year 2021-22.
The golden rule of FRBM was to maintain zero revenue deficit to allow the entire borrowings to be utilised for capex investment. However, in most states, the revenue deficit to GSDP remained non-zero and it was as high as 5.5 percent in Bihar and 2.6 percent in Kerala.
The fiscal risk of the states can be captured through high debt and deficit indicators along with the ‘interest payment to revenue receipts ‘ratio (IP/RR ratio). This ratio reflects how much of the revenue receipts is used for debt servicing. If this ratio is higher, that indicates fiscal risk as it crowds out the fiscal space for developmental expenditure. The states where IP/RR ratio is greater than 15 percent are Haryana (20.9), Kerala (18. 8), Punjab (21.3), Tamil Nadu (21.0), and West Bengal (20.8).
The fiscally stressed states as per all these indicators of high public debt and deficit (fiscal deficit and revenue deficit) along with high IP/RR ratio are Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Bihar, and West Bengal.
The revival of old pensions in a few states including Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh is also a matter of concern as pensions constitute on average 12 percent of the revenue expenditure for the years between FY18 and FY22. We do believe that the revival of the old pension system within the existing fiscal space against the backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainties is a recipe for deep fiscal vulnerability. The post-pandemic constrained fiscal space can hardly accommodate such unsustainable fiscal policy suggestions.
Yet another important area of concern is power sector debt and we do believe that the forthcoming Union budget will throw some light into such structural reforms. Earlier, liquidity infusion was provided for power distribution companies (DISCOMs) in the form of non-SLR bonds. In the last Union budget, an announcement towards privatisation of DISCOMs was made. However, even after these measures, the financial and operational efficiency parameters remained weak and there are significant inter-state differentials in minimising the aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses to 15 percent and getting the ACS-ARR gap (the gap between the average cost of supply and average revenue realised) at 0.55 per unit kWh. Continuous budget announcements to recapitalise the power sector can create moral hazard. Therefore, the extra-borrowing powers of 0.5 percent in addition to the 3 percent threshold envisaged for state governments on the basis of power sector restructuring is welcome.
This article was first appeared in "Money Control", January 11, 2023.
Lekha Chakraborty is Professor, NIPFP and Research Associate of Levy Economics Institute of Bard College, New York and Member, Governing Board of International Institute of Public Finance (IIPF) Munich.
Balamuraly B is research intern at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi.
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Baseball: Dutch defeat Cubans to kick off World Baseball Classic
The Netherlands came from a run down to beat Cuba 4-2 in the first game of the 2023 World Baseball Classic on Wednesday.
The Dutch, semifinalists in the last two tournaments, in 2013 and 2017, fell behind 1-0 early to Cuba’s Chunichi Dragons right-hander Yariel Rodriguez, who left the mound after allowing the tying run to score.
Onelki Garcia, who pitched in Japan for the Dragons and Hanshin Tigers, took the loss, allowing two runs in one inning. Japan’s single-season home run record holder, Wladimir Balentien, who is expected to retire after the tournament, went 0-for-4 for the Netherlands. | <urn:uuid:04655976-a3e8-4d4b-90e2-700a2e2417c3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nippon.com/en/news/kd1006143003014463488/baseball-dutch-defeat-cubans-to-kick-off-world-baseball-classic.html | 2023-10-03T13:18:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.919627 | 168 |
THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant. It is one of over 100 known cannabinoids found in the plant and is primarily responsible for the plant’s psychoactive effects. When THC is consumed, it interacts with specific receptors in the brain, known as CB1 receptors, which are part of the endocannabinoid system.
THC is most commonly consumed by smoking or vaporizing the dried flowers of the cannabis plant, but it can also be consumed in edibles, tinctures, and other forms. The effects of THC can vary depending on the method of consumption, the amount consumed, and the individual’s tolerance and sensitivity.
The effects of THC on the body and mind can include feelings of euphoria, relaxation, altered perception of time and space, increased appetite, and changes in sensory perception. THC can also have negative effects, such as anxiety, paranoia, and impaired memory and coordination, particularly at higher doses.
THC has been studied for its potential therapeutic uses, particularly in the treatment of chronic pain, nausea, and spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis. THC has also been shown to have potential as an appetite stimulant in patients with HIV/AIDS or cancer.
Despite its potential therapeutic uses, THC is a controlled substance in many countries, including the United States, and is classified as a Schedule I drug under the US Controlled Substances Act. This classification reflects the belief that THC has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use, although this view is increasingly being challenged by advocates for cannabis reform.
Additionally, some research has suggested that THC may have anti-tumor effects and could be a potential treatment for certain types of cancer. However, more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of using THC for cancer treatment. It’s important to note that while THC can be helpful in managing certain symptoms of cancer and its treatment, it’s not a cure and should always be used under the guidance of a healthcare provider.
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There is no evidence-based research without data.
Northern Policy Institute is making data more accessible for everyone, to increase the capacity of communities in Northern Ontario, and those outside the region, to make evidence-based decisions on investments, programs, regulations, and other policy decisions affecting Ontario’s North. Check out the data and map tools we have made available below to start digging deeper into Ontario’s northern regions.
npi.communityaccounts.ca is an open access online information system with data from 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016. This portal allows users to custom generate a limitless number of tables and illustrative graphics, organized by geography and data topic within a system of distinct accounts. Free to use and explore the online resource uses four different interactive tools, including well-being indicators, community profiles, tables and charts, and maps. These tools provide users with information on topics such as income, education, health, and employment, and can answer questions such as:
- How does employment in one region compare to Ontario and the rest of Canada?
- How do people rate their mental health throughout Northern Ontario?
- How do education levels in one community compare to another?
Level: Beginner – Advanced
Potential Users: Economic development officials, municipal planners, Tribal Councils, University and College students and professors, business owners, healthcare professionals, policy makers
Can be used for: Generating quick and easy reports and charts on well-being indicators in your community that can be used for research papers, policy development, funding proposals and more.
ConnectNORTH brings a GIS based supply chain mapping tool to Ontario's northern regions. This group purchase plan reduces the cost for Users to secure industry data in order to identify opportunities and gaps for their community, region or all of Ontario’s northern regions. The online platform provides information for three industries: agri-food, manufacturing, and tourism (with the capacity to include others!).
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted gaps and weaknesses of supply chains in Ontario's northern regions. Reducing those gaps and protecting against those weaknesses is an opportunity for economic growth and investment in Ontario's northern regions.
To act on that opportunity, Northerners need access to reliable and up-to-date information about potential suppliers, customers, and partners in various industries in Ontario's northern regions. Users have the ability to filter businesses by industry, NAICS code, business name, geography or a combination to analyze supply chains.
To date, ConnectNORTH has added 7500+ businesses and counting to ConnectON! These businesses are spread across Ontario’s northern regions. All businesses have been assigned a code from the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Good decision makers aspire to make evidence-based decisions. In many cases, however, they lack the skills and experience to find the data they need or to put it to the most effective use. Or they lack the resources required to support the needed analysis on a timely basis. Northern Policy Institute can help.
Sometimes, decision makers need even more evidence and raw data at the very lowest level that may not be available to the general public. Northern Policy Institute is a consortium lead for access to statistical data in Northern Ontario through the Community Data Program, led by the Canadian Council on Social Development. This group purchase plan reduces the cost for decision makers and analysts to secure data beyond that which is released free by providers like Statistics Canada. By becoming a member at a minimum cost, you are given access to municipal, provincial, and federal data sets, through a secure website which connects you to online data products available for download.
Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Potential Users: Economic development officers, policy makers, data graduate students, research organizations, planning companies, Municipalities, First Nations, immigration officials
Can be used for: Digging deeper into multiple sources of raw data to make evidence-based decisions when community planning.
Economic Impact Calculator
Economic Impact Calculator for 20 Industries in 11 Census Divisions in Northern Ontario
An initiative from the North Superior Workforce Planning Board your Local Employment Planning Council in partnership with Northern Policy Institute
Every summer, Northern Policy Institute makes available up to ten four-month placements across Northern Ontario. Usually* housed with a partner organization in one of Ontario’s Western and Northern Regions, the placements learn first-hand about the cut and thrust of public policy debate, building human capital and experience in the North.
Experience North will normally receive some partial funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Applicants should be aware of the eligibility requirements for that program when applying for Experience North:
To be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs Funding, youth must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment*; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
The program’s broader objectives as part of the Youth Employment Strategy are to improve the labour market participation of Canadian youth.
The purpose of the Magnetic North initiative is to encourage community coordination in pan-northern population growth and welcoming community strategy, including attraction, retention, and reconciliation.
After hosting two Come North Conferences in February 2020, it became clear that there is an abundance of work being done to welcome newcomers and retain the existing population. Welcoming community efforts, asset inventories, anti-racism and reconciliation supports can be found in every region of northern Ontario. Connection, coordination, and communication across Ontario’s northern regions is needed to maximize these efforts.
The intent is to support those local initiatives by helping them to connect with, learn from, and work alongside other initiatives seeking the same or similar ends. Avoiding duplication, leveraging scarce resources, and avoiding conflicting messages will help Ontario's northern regions to grow and prosper.
The Northern Analyst Collective, a project of Northern Policy Institute, will allow members to “time share” a professional policy analyst. By merging our collective resources we can ensure that the smallest municipality or local charity can access high-end skills at an affordable cost.
The cost of the analyst’s services are covered in part by NPI and our sponsors, and in part through the membership fees paid by members. As a member of the Cooperative you will not only be helping yourself, but you will be helping your neighbours make better, more informed decisions.
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Clubbers are being urged to take the first step towards qualifying for a vaccine passport - or risk being left out in the cold.
Vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi said the proof of vaccination against Covid was necessary at big venues to avoid winter closures.
Coun David Mellen, Nottingham City Council leader, said: "We’ve been hearing over the weekend that vaccine passports will likely be needed in nightclubs and other indoor venues this autumn.
"This would involve people having proof that they have had both doses of the Covid-19 vaccination. Having this double-jabbed status would then allow access to a range of events and activities.
"If such a scheme is implemented, I would advise people to take the first step to qualifying for a passport today. It would likely take about ten weeks to get a passport. You need eight weeks between first and second doses and then a further two weeks to get maximum immunity from the virus.
"Why not take action now to be ‘passport-ready’ for the autumn? If you are over 16, you can walk into the many vaccination sites across the city without appointment."
Nottinghamshire Live spoke to clubbers and gig-goers to ask their opinions.
Jenna Tollit, a 21-year-old student from Nuthall, said: "It’s a good idea to prove that individuals have been double jabbed. It's only fair for the rest of nightclub goers who are fully vaccinated as they want to be safe whilst having fun at the same time.”
Operational administrator, Jane Whittle, 32, from Carlton, said: "It’s a good idea, I think it will put people at ease in nightclubs knowing that everyone around them is vaccinated although that doesn’t mean it will stop the spread, you can still catch it [the virus].”
Megan Nelson, a 21-year-old teaching assistant from Basford, added: "I think it’s important to ensure people’s safety because if you let people into the club who aren’t vaccinated then it’s unfair to people who are vulnerable.
"We can’t keep vulnerable people inside forever, they should feel like they can go out. It also prolongs the pandemic and the spread of the virus.”
Wayne, aka Roger Shakshuka, tweeted: "I'm still scared to go inside a full venue (500+). Prior to lockdown, I was going to gigs weekly. If people aren't going to take basic precautions like wearing masks and proof of vaccination, I'll be staying away until at least next year if/when delta is under control."
Politics and international relations student Kieran Burt, who lives in the city centre, had an alternative view. The 20-year-old is not an anti-vaxxer - he has been double jabbed himself - but he said people should have the freedom of choice.
The Nottingham Trent University student said: "I'm definitely against the introduction of vaccine passports - I am pro vaccine myself, I want to make that clear- but it is coercing people into getting a jab which some people are unsure about getting.
"But they're being forced to get it by saying if you don't get it you're not allowed to participate in society.
"Unfortunately if someone decides they are against the vaccine for whatever reason, that is something we should accept being a free, tolerant society."
Last month Mr Zahawi said: "I encourage businesses to use the NHS covid pass in the weeks ahead. We will be keeping a close watch on how it is used by venues and we reserve the right to mandate if necessary.
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Considering CLUB VOLLEYBALL this season? If yes, read on.
Club Volleyball (aka Travel Volleyball) is an excellent opportunity to take your volleyball playing to the next level. It offers the most advanced and competitive youth volleyball in the area for both boys and girls. A vast majority of girls on high school varsity teams also play club volleyball.
Here is the link to the annual Guide to Club Volleyball in Northern Virginia which provides an honest and balanced view of the club volleyball scene based on my experience coaching and organizing club volleyball programs. It intends to educate, inspire, set expectations, and provide strategies for earning a spot on a club team. The information in the guide is updated for the 2021-2022 club season.
The CHRVA region has defined windows when club teams can hold tryouts.
In addition to club websites, you can learn more about tryout dates and times by linking to CHRVA’s official club tryout date page. Note that the weekend of the tryout period is packed.
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4 People Died in a Fire at a Nursing Home in Varna
Four people died in a fire at a nursing home in Varna, located near St. Marina Hospital, the Regional Police Directorate said.
The dead were three men aged 70 and 73 and an 88-year-old woman. Another 83-year-old resident of the home was hospitalized in danger of death. The 5 teams of the fire brigade in Varna and the police officers who responded to the second evacuated 20 people from the home. The total capacity of the social institution is 90.
The flames started minutes before 3 o'clock at night. Home officials tried to put out the fire with hand tools.
The home accommodated elderly and disabled people, which made evacuation difficult.
Police are investigating. There are cameras in each of the rooms of the home, which investigators are checking to determine the cause of this tragic incident. Pre-trial proceedings were instituted in the case, under the supervision of the District Prosecutor's Office - Varna.
In November last year, 9 residents of a nursing home in the village of Royak died in the flames that engulfed the home.
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Currency Malayalam Movie
Currency is a 2009 Indian movie directed by Swathi Bhaskar starring Jayasurya, Mukesh, Meera Nandan and Kalabhavan Mani. The feature film is produced by Brij Gill and the music composed by Sidharth Vipin.
Currency has a slight grey tone. It's about a youngster named Keshu (Jayasurya), who has quit studies pretty early and h... Show more
Currency has a slight grey tone. It's about a youngster named Keshu (Jayasurya), who has quit studies pretty early and has no real aim in life. He takes a copy of a currency note once and his life takes a new turn from then on. Mukesh plays Danny D'souza and Kalabhavan Mani is a mystery character called Iruttu or Darkness. Meera Nandan, who made her debut in films with Mulla is the heroine, a girl of Kashmiri origin.
Cast & Crew Details:
Director: Swathi Bhaskar
Producer: Brij Gill
Music Director: Sidharth Vipin
Song Lyrics Writers: Vayalar Sharath Chandra Varma, Santhosh Varma, Jofi Tharakan
Art Designer: Gireesh Menon
Screenplay Writer: Swathy Bhaskar
Original Story Writer: Swathy Bhaskar
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 - Technical Staff Mental Health
16 May 2023
Dr Zoë J Ayres' Academic Mental Health Series
Dr Zoë J Ayres is an Analytical Scientist, Academic Mental Health Advocate, and founder of AcademicVoices. Zoë regularly shares material created to support academic mental health and advocate for improved mental health awareness in academia and beyond.
“This project was designed to capture some of the key stressors that may add additional strain throughout the academic journey, which could ultimately lead to mental health concerns. The posters aim to create awareness of these issues and presents an opportunity to discuss them in more detail. All these posters are free to use and distribute. You can download the full set of posters or alternatively download individual posters below.
“I am not a medical professional, or psychologist - I am a Research Scientist with lived experience of the mental health pressures in academia. I make these resources for awareness and they are designed to be for guidance only.”
Taken from zjayres.com
Below is see Zoë’s Poster within the ‘Academic Mental Health Series’.
The poster discusses key mental health stressors technical staff may face during their career.
Zoë's other posters in the series
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Many people have been trying to increase human life. Of course, we all would like to live as long as possible in good health. In an article published in Psychology Today and entitled The Naked Truth About Longevity, Prof. Kravitz, from the University of New Mexico reveals the secret of longevity: minimizing stress, maintaining physical activity, keeping your brain active, socializing, and laughing more.
IF you’ve ever spent some time in a naturist setting, all this can be applied and even magnified. Spending time in nature is a well known way to reduce stress (read this article from the American Heart Association), spending time naked in nature adds another level of stress reduction, IMHO.
Naturism is inherently a social activity and many clubs organize activities both for the body and the mind to keep fit and alert. So can naturism be a good way to increase longevity? I do believe so. Naturism knows no age, no gender, no religion, no sexual orientation and no color. What if it could lead to a longer and happier life?
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11311261 has 4 divisors (see below), whose sum is σ = 12181372.
Its totient is φ = 10441152.
The previous prime is 11311253. The next prime is 11311283. The reversal of 11311261 is 16211311.
11311261 is digitally balanced in base 2, because in such base it contains all the possibile digits an equal number of times.
It is a semiprime because it is the product of two primes.
It can be written as a sum of positive squares in 2 ways, for example, as 6859161 + 4452100 = 2619^2 + 2110^2
It is a cyclic number.
It is not a de Polignac number, because 11311261 - 23 = 11311253 is a prime.
It is a super-3 number, since 3×113112613 (a number of 22 digits) contains 333 as substring.
It is a Duffinian number.
It is a congruent number.
It is not an unprimeable number, because it can be changed into a prime (11311231) by changing a digit.
It is a polite number, since it can be written in 3 ways as a sum of consecutive naturals, for example, 435036 + ... + 435061.
It is an arithmetic number, because the mean of its divisors is an integer number (3045343).
Almost surely, 211311261 is an apocalyptic number.
It is an amenable number.
11311261 is a deficient number, since it is larger than the sum of its proper divisors (870111).
11311261 is an equidigital number, since it uses as much as digits as its factorization.
11311261 is an evil number, because the sum of its binary digits is even.
The sum of its prime factors is 870110.
The product of its digits is 36, while the sum is 16.
The square root of 11311261 is about 3363.2218184354.
The cubic root of 11311261 is about 224.4762203175.
Adding to 11311261 its reverse (16211311), we get a palindrome (27522572).
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Navigating the world of GST HST remittances through the Canada Revenue Agency corporate tax requirements can be complicated to do on your own. GST and HST are taxes that are collected on certain (if not all) products and services that a business provides. This tax is then remitted to the Canada Revenue Agency monthly, quarterly or annually depending on the frequency of the chosen or designated tax filing periods. Collecting corporate tax on your sales is a complicated matter and it could quickly get out of hand if not handled by a corporate tax expert. In fact, handling the GST HST payments can require quite a bit of accounting for small business and the time it takes in order to complete these tax filing remittances, which sometimes require the use of the HST calculator online can be confusing. This is where your Numetricacity GST HST expert comes in. With the help of a tax accountant, Numetricacity ensures that you are remitting the correct tax amount and utilizing your tax breaks to their maximum potential.
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How to Pick an LPN School near Mount Vernon South Dakota
Now that you have decided on a rewarding career in the field of nursing, it’s imperative that you choose a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program near Mount Vernon SD that will furnish the proper instruction. If you live in Texas or California, then you will be looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) school instead. There is no difference, aside from the names, between an LPN and an LVN. They both perform the same job functions and work in health care facilities under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RN) or Doctors. But their responsibilities do fluctuate depending on the state they practice in, which we will address in the next section. When starting their search for LPN schools, many prospective nursing students start with those that are the closest to their residences or that are the least expensive. Even though tuition and location are relevant considerations, they are not the only qualifications that you should base your selection on. Other variables, such as if the schools are accredited or have high pass rates on the licensing exam are very important also. There are even more questions that you should ask prospective schools before enrolling in an LPN program that we will talk about later in this article. But to start with, let’s look at the role of an LPN and what is involved in the instruction and licensing process.
What is an LPN in Mount Vernon SD?
Licensed Practical Nurses have many different tasks that they carry out in the Mount Vernon SD health facilities where they work. As their titles signify, they are mandated to be licensed in all states, including South Dakota. Although they may be responsible for managing Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), they themselves usually work under the oversight of either an RN or a doctor. The medical facilities where they work are numerous and assorted, for instance hospitals, medical clinics, schools, and long-term care facilities. Virtually any place that you can find patients seeking medical attention is their domain. Every state not only regulates their licensing, but also what functions an LPN can and can’t perform. So depending on the state, their everyday job functions may include:
- Measuring vital signs
- Giving medicines
- Starting IV drips
- Observing patients
- Getting blood or urine samples
- Maintaining patient records
- Assisting physicians or RNs with procedures
Along with their work functions being governed by each state, the health facilities or other Mount Vernon SD healthcare providers where LPNs work can additionally limit their job roles within those parameters. In addition, they can practice in various specialties of nursing, such as long-term care, critical care, oncology and cardiology.
LPN Programs in South Dakota
There are principally two scholastic credentials offered that provide education to become an LPN. The one that may be completed in the shortest time frame, commonly about twelve months, is the certificate or diploma course. The 2nd choice is to earn a Practical Nursing Associate Degree. These programs are more comprehensive in nature than the diploma option and usually require 2 years to finish. The advantage of Associate Degrees, in addition to providing a higher credential and more in-depth training, are that they furnish more transferrable credit toward a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing. No matter the kind of credential you pursue, it needs to be state approved and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or another national accrediting organization. The NLNAC warrants that the core curriculum adequately prepares students to become Practical Nurses, and that most graduates pass the 50 state required NCLEX-PN licensing exam.
Online LPN Programs
Enrolling in LPN schools online is growing into a more popular way to receive training and earn a nursing certificate or degree in Mount Vernon SD. Some schools will require attending on campus for part of the training, and nearly all programs require a certain number of clinical rotation hours carried out in a local healthcare facility. But since the remainder of the training may be accessed online, this option may be a more convenient solution to finding the free time to attend school for some students. Pertaining to tuition, a number of online degree programs are less costly than other on campus options. Even additional expenses such as for commuting and study materials can be minimized, helping to make education more easily affordable. And a large number of online programs are accredited by U.S. Department of Education recognized organizations. And so if your job and household responsibilities have left you with very little time to pursue your academic goals, maybe an online LPN training program will make it easier to fit a degree into your active schedule.
Questions to Ask LPN Programs
Once you have decided on obtaining your LPN certificate, and if you will attend classes on campus or on the web, you can use the following pointers to start narrowing down your choices. As you probably are aware, there are many nursing schools and colleges near Mount Vernon SD as well as within South Dakota and throughout the United States. So it is important to reduce the number of schools to select from in order that you will have a workable list. As we already pointed out, the location of the school as well as the cost of tuition are undoubtedly going to be the primary two things that you will take into consideration. But as we also emphasized, they should not be your only qualifiers. So prior to making your final decision, use the following questions to evaluate how your pick measures up to the other programs.
- Accreditation. It’s a good idea to make sure that the certificate program in addition to the school are accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting agency. Aside from helping ensure that you obtain a quality education, it may assist in securing financial aid or student loans, which are often not provided for non-accredited schools near Mount Vernon SD.
- Licensing Preparation. Licensing prerequisites for LPNs are different from state to state. In all states, a passing score is required on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) along with graduation from an accredited school. Many states require a specific number of clinical hours be performed, as well as the passing of additional tests. It’s essential that the school you are attending not only delivers an outstanding education, but also readies you to satisfy the minimum licensing standards for South Dakota or the state where you will be working.
- Reputation. Look at internet rating companies to see what the evaluations are for all of the LPN schools you are looking into. Ask the accrediting organizations for their reviews too. In addition, contact the South Dakota school licensing authority to find out if there are any complaints or compliance issues. Finally, you can call some nearby Mount Vernon SD healthcare organizations you’re interested in working for after graduation and ask what their assessments are of the schools as well.
- Graduation and Job Placement Rates. Find out from the LPN programs you are considering what their graduation rates are as well as how long on average it takes students to complete their programs. A low graduation rate may be an indication that students were dissatisfied with the program and dropped out. It’s also essential that the schools have high job placement rates. A high rate will not only substantiate that the school has a superb reputation within the Mount Vernon SD healthcare community, but that it also has the network of relationships to assist students obtain a position.
- Internship Programs. The most effective way to acquire experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is to work in a clinical setting. Almost all nursing degree programs require a specified number of clinical hours be completed. A number of states have minimum clinical hour requirements for licensing also. Check if the schools have associations with nearby Mount Vernon SD community hospitals, clinics or labs and help with the positioning of students in internships.
Considering LPN School in Mount Vernon South Dakota?
Mount Vernon, South Dakota
As of the census of 2010, there were 462 people, 178 households, and 125 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,320.0 inhabitants per square mile (509.7/km2). There were 205 housing units at an average density of 585.7 per square mile (226.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 5.4% Native American, 0.4% Pacific Islander, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 178 households of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.15.
The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 30.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 477 people, 177 households, and 127 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,489.3 people per square mile (575.5/km²). There were 189 housing units at an average density of 590.1 per square mile (228.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.11% White, 0.21% Native American, 1.68% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.68% of the population.
Select the Right LPN School near Mount Vernon SD
Picking the right Licensed Practical Nurse program is arguably the most important first step to starting a new career in the healthcare field. There are many aspects that you must think about when choosing a nursing school. These variables will be prioritized differently contingent on your current career goals, obligations, and economic situation. As we have highlighted within this article, it is essential that you select an RN school and a degree program that are each accredited and have excellent reputations within the medical community. By using our checklist of qualifying questions, you will be able to create a shortlist of schools to choose from so that you can make your final selection. And with the right degree and training, combined with your hard work and ambition to succeed, you can become a Licensed Practical Nurse in Mount Vernon SD.
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The Niffelheim Bloody Moon DLC features a long night, a red moon and lots and lots of spiders and skeletons. No hens or hares, it’s just you and your dragon - let’s set everything on fire!
- Players have a dragon from the very start
- No quests
- No farms
- Only a wooden castle that you can set on fire using your dragon!
- No bots
- The day is 4 hours long, whereas the night is 20 hours long
- A lot less vegetation, all the trees are dry
- All workshops fully deployed
- No character development, just a handful of weapons
- Spiders can poison you and skeletons can injure you
- The dungeons are smaller, but there are still enough resources
- Your castle gets assaulted 100% more often and there is only 1 chest and no vault!
- The dragon burns everything except for mushrooms!
- The city is closed and you cannot enter! There’s nothing to do there!
- Spiders and skeletons run amok at night
Characters have abilities as default
Warrior - Frugality 75%,
Valkyrie - Laborer 75%,
Berserk - StunBlockChance 75%,
Shaman - PoisonBlockChance 75%
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When I'm not philosophizing...
• "Olden-times" photography
"Wanted"/"Wanted Dead or Alive" • Keystone Cops • Sombrero and bandolier • Comical
• CB lingo and culture ("B.J. and the Bear" era)
Translate this page, good buddy!
• State capital spotting
"Bagged": Albany, Boston.
To go: Montgomery, Juneau, Phoenix, Little Rock, Sacramento, Denver, Hartford, Dover, Tallahassee, Atlanta, Honolulu, Boise, Springfield, Indianapolis, Des Moines, Topeka, Frankfort, Baton Rouge, Augusta, Annapolis, Lansing, St. Paul, Jackson, Jefferson City, Helena, Lincoln, Carson City, Concord, Trenton, Santa Fe, Raleigh, Bismarck, Columbus, Oklahoma City, Salem, Harrisburg, Providence, Columbia, Pierre, Nashville, Austin, Salt Lake City, Montpelier, Richmond, Olympia, Charleston, Madison, Cheyenne, San Juan (?)
"Airports Do Count," Letter to the Editor of A Capital Pastime
"Uncommonwealth: Problems and Prospects for San Juan ," Presentation to Contingency Planning Committee, Mid-Alantic State Capital Spotters
• Reader-assisted literature, incl. "Choose Your Own Adventure," nonprose forms
"Was Homer Listener Assisted? A New Perspective on Odyssey XXIV," Choose Your Own Interpretation 17: 3 (2003).
"How Shakespeare and Bacon Could Have Written Hamlet" (DRAFT)
• Juxtaposition® Audiobooks: "Classics in a New Key"
What I'm listening to: Homage to Catalonia, read by Carrot Top
Last listen: A Room of One's Own, read by Bobby Knight
• Manimal-BOA (=NBC's "Manimal" Back On the Air)
Essay (in French): "Voilà une série qui semblait avoir tout pour réussir."
• "Mutts" comicstrip fan-fic
"Mooch Tells Earl that He Has an Enlarged Prostate" (DRAFT)
• X-treme Dandling
Open letter: "Why Michael Jackson does not represent our sport"
Upcoming Mountain Dew®/Huggies® sponsorship. Read the press release from Pepsi-Co, Inc.
Beasty pic from 2005 X-games: Catching air, Norcal style
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The high-rated Tanzanian music star known by her stage name, Nandy, visits the music section with a brand-new song tagged “Nimekuzoea”
This is one of her songs that won’t ever go out of fashion no matter how many days pass. The production credits go to Kimambo Beats, one of the best Tanzanian record producers.
Guys, without wasting your precious seconds, this song is available on all digital platforms and it can be downloaded below. Also, don’t forget to share the page with a friend.
Listen to “Nimekuzoea” by Nandy and share!
The takeaway: “You are never too old to start up afresh or to go after that new dream.”
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Top-trending Nigerian musical artist known as Wande Coal highlights a brand-new tune named “Kpe Paso”
The features the YBNL Nation boss, Olamide who delivers impressive lines and make it the banger it is today.
Yet again, this tune is his first official drop since the year started!
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Cloud Framework Panel Recap: "Started From the Bottom, Now We're Here"
It’s not every day that a panel we’re involved in will prompt coverage with Drake lyrics. And yet, just that happened last week after our CSO David Baker participated in a panel on the ‘New Cloud Framework’ with executives from Druva, Birst and CipherCloud.
As CITEWorld’s Matt Weinberger opened his story on the panel, “the cloud may have started from the bottom, but now it's here.” And it’s true – despite security concerns and a few late-to-the-game legacy players, the cloud is undoubtedly here and it’s here to stay.
Throughout the event, the panelists discussed how we got to this point and what we can do to continually secure and reassure our customers in the present and future. Rachel King at ZDNet highlighted David’s emphasis on the importance of education and transparency in this process in her piece on the panel.
“If a cloud solution isn't transparent, then it isn’t the right one,” David told the audience, discussing how transparency around a vendor’s data security can be key to enabling productive solutions for their users.
Jaspreet Singh, CEO and co-founder of Druva, added, “Security is like an onion – the more you peel, the more you find out.” David agreed, saying that by peeling back these layers and digging deep into what a company is doing operationally, companies can make the best decisions around which apps they should adopt for their company.
Of course, as David pointed out, there are always going to be concerns about security. That’s where Okta’s identity management, Druva’s endpoint backup service, Birst’s BI and CipherCloud’s open security platform come in. Enterprises now have the option to pick best of breed vendors when it comes to finding a solution to fit their specialized security needs, which is why we make security our top priority – so they won’t have to.
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The Province is investing $24 million to increase access to fresh food, dental, hearing care for children in low income families, and reduce poverty.
$10 M for food banks
100 food banks in B.C. will have $10 million for refrigeration to store and distribute food. Adding refrigeration capacity for food banks in B.C. means vulnerable families have more consistent access to a greater variety of nutritious foods. Proper cold storage helps prevents annual needless wasting of an estimated $31 billion worth of quality, fresh, usable food across Canada.
“I am thrilled we finally have the means to build refrigerated storage capacity for B.C.’s food bank network. It means that instead of the typical canned, non-perishable foods, we will now can include fresh, healthy perishable donated foods like milk, eggs, yogurt, cheese, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, seafood and meats – all the types of food that each of us want for our own families” said Laura Lansink, executive director, Food Banks BC.
A $10 million tax credit encourages farmers to donate surplus vegetables, meat, grain and dairy to local charities, food banks or school meal programs.
$1 M for dental
BC Dental Association (BCDA) will get help covering operating and capital costs and new equipment at not-for-profit dental clinics.
$6 M for healthy kids
The Province is increasing funding by $6 million to $29 million annually for C Healthy Kids Program for hearing aids, dental care and prescription eyewear to children in about 166,000 families receiving income or disability assistance.
$7 M reduce poverty
A new Community Poverty Reduction Fund will support programs tailored to the unique needs of each region. It will address root causes of poverty at the local level by taking input from communities and organizations already involved with poverty reduction. Prince George, was one of the communities to pilot program.
BC is a leader
B.C. is moving people out of low income at a rate 60% faster than the national average, based on numbers from 2006 – 2014, declining by 27%, about 162,000 people. The number of children living in poverty in B.C. has fallen by 50%, i.e. 79,000 fewer children living in poverty.
B.C. has some of the most comprehensive supports for low-income individuals and families in Canada, incl. subsidized housing, child-care subsidies, dental and optical care for children, free MSP, free Pharmacare, child and seniors benefits, and employment services through Employment Program of BC.
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In 1967, Thomas H. Holmes and Richard H. Rahe, from the College of Washington, did a study on the relationship amongst considerable daily life situations and illness. As portion of that analyze, they compiled a chart of the important triggers of tension. That chart, which contained 43 causes of pressure in 1967, was up to date to 55 triggers in 2006. Evidently, culture is finding much more brings about to experience stressed.
If you realized the major causes of tension in your life, would you take motion to eradicate them? Can you eradicate worry – or is it an inoperable situation that will be with you all of your everyday living, probably producing your eventual demise?
Which Is Your Primary Lead to of Pressure?
Most reports concur that finances are a primary trigger of worry. In an on the net poll done in 2005 by LifeCare, Inc., 23 p.c of respondents named funds as the leading result in of tension in their life. Economical strain has led the checklist in a lot of modern polls.
Some who name finances as the main result in of worry cite key buys they have to make, these types of as a household or motor vehicle. Many others are pressured by a reduction of cash flow, or mounting credit rating card credit card debt. For some, economic anxiety will eventuate in personal bankruptcy. Whilst faculty learners pressure in excess of having to pay for an education and learning, Baby Boomers and more mature senior citizens find that retirement income can be a major trigger of tension.
Closely tied to finances as a cause of anxiety is function. Our positions or professions appear to be to induce regular tension. In the LifeCare poll, 21 % of individuals responding outlined this as the major bring about of stress in life.
How is the place of work a induce of pressure? We get worried about finding and trying to keep enough employment. We fear about new types of perform or new responsibilities. We wrestle to climb a job ladder, overwhelmed by the needs. Perform conditions may well change, or we may have interpersonal difficulty at work. College students, primarily teens and higher education age students, cite university do the job as a result in of tension. From time to time, work worry is introduced on by other folks. Often, we carry it on ourselves.
Relatives, fantastic nevertheless just about every member could be, is also a top lead to of anxiety. Arguments erupt with a wife or husband or other family members member. Parents divorce. Youngsters marry. The ebb and circulation of household life is filled with tension. A kid moves out – an growing older dad or mum moves in.
Spouse and children health is also a major cause of strain. A ill family member, a serious damage, pregnancy, miscarriage, or abortion all lead to tension. Household variations of other forms bring strain, also. Adoption, relocation, and task modifications for just a single family member can cause pressure for all.
4. Private Worries
Private issues that are only indirectly created by other individuals are an additional leading result in of pressure. Absence of handle tops the checklist of individual considerations. Each and every human has a deep-seated drive for handle in excess of his or her very own daily life. When regulate is weak or lacking in a offered location, we expertise stress. To lots of men and women, a absence of control above their have time is a foremost lead to of pressure. We want to establish when we do jobs all-around the residence, or at function. Keeping a occupation, collaborating in the kid’s carpool to school, driving loved ones to soccer techniques, shopping, and scout conferences even though seeking to continue to keep the domestic managing can make significant pressure. You would like to regulate your time, rather than permit others’ needs regulate it, but that is not usually doable.
We might be associated in authorized proceedings that cause stress. We may well be wrestling with a lousy practice. We may be going by way of modifications. Individual adjust of any form can be a induce of anxiety.
5. Personalized Wellbeing and Security
Most persons locate that particular health and fitness is a foremost result in of strain. For some, the anxiety is connected to weight problems, and a need to reduce excess weight. For other people, the strain is a individual bas practice that affects health and fitness and will have to be modified. For example, smoking, abuse of liquor or other medicines. Disease or injury, irrespective of whether considerably less or far more significant, can be a top lead to of worry for numerous people. Incontinence can be an ongoing worry. Personal health and fitness is extra or much less annoying according to the diploma of seriousness and our private outlook on health and fitness.
Personalized safety is also a leading trigger of anxiety. Females, more than males, are inclined to worry about their own and others’ safety. Grownups are likely to anxiety more than younger people today, who may well act invincible. Criminal offense is a element, as is
6. Personalized Interactions
No matter whether it is a friendship, relationship, separation, marriage, divorce, or re-relationship, a romantic relationship can be a foremost trigger of stress for a lot of. We all want love, and that is potentially accessible in associations, but acquiring from A to B can be pretty stress filled. Some resort to on the internet relationships that are easier to tackle. Other people withdraw and turn into recluses. Both way, the needs on time, funds, and thoughts can result in ongoing worry.
Probably the most wrenching result in of pressure is the demise of a cherished one particular or shut pal. Even the loss of life of a pet can be tense. Kids are constantly a resource of tension for parents, but when a boy or girl dies, the strain is mind-boggling. The very same is legitimate when a lifetime partner passes on.
Acquire or Get rid of
Will cause of stress alter as we age. The stressed youngster who threw tantrums gets to be a young college student, stressed by the faculty bully. The young university student gets to be a teen, stressed by acne, hormones, and dating. The teen will become a youthful adult making an attempt to tackle the stresses of leaving household, altering to college or university daily life, and controlling finances. Lifestyle progresses to to start with careers, relationship, small children, and so on. Even if you transfer to a secluded cabin in the woods, tension will adhere to you.
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How to get from Enschede to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Enschede to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
|Distance||275 miles (443 km)|
|Available travel modes||Bus, flight or train|
|Ticket price range||$39 - $145|
|Cheapest mode||Bus • $39 (€35) • 6 h 20 min|
|Fastest mode||Flight • $145 (€130) • 1 h 10 min|
|Popular travel companies||FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn with connection|
Travel 275 miles (443 km) by bus, flight or train between Enschede and Berlin. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $39 (€35). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Eurowings or Deutsche Bahn with connection among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Enschede to Berlin.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $28 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Enschede to Berlin travel.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel from Enschede to Berlin.
There are 3 options to travel between Enschede and Berlin including taking a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Enschede and Berlin is a bus with an average price of $39 (€35).
This is compared to other travel options from Enschede to Berlin:
A bus is $106 (€95) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $145 (€130) from Enschede to Berlin.
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train with an average ticket price of $47 (€42) from Enschede to Berlin.
The quickest way to travel from Enschede to Berlin is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Berlin by bus takes 6 h 20 min on average.
Train takes 7 h 27 min on average.
Berlin is approximately 275 miles (443 km) away from Enschede.
The average frequency per day from Enschede to Berlin is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Enschede and Berlin as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Enschede to Berlin:
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Tips for Artfully Arranging Throw Pillows on Your Couch
Throw pillows are a great way to add comfort to your couch, giving you a place to rest your head without suffering a sore neck afterward. That’s great on its own, but the benefits of throw pillows extend much further than that. With the proper arrangement, throw pillows can transform the visual appeal and atmosphere of any room. These tips for artfully arranging throw pillows on your couch will help you use these decorative displays of color and texture to their full potential.
Play With Proportions
Setting up two pillows of the same size, preferably 22x22, at each end of your couch can certainly add some visual appeal to the room. However, by playing with pillows of different proportions, you can enhance that visual appeal. Playing with proportions allows you to create a unique visual depth that will catch the eye of any passerby.
When setting up the pillows, it’s a good idea to create a scaling-down effect. What this means is that you should use that 22x22 throw pillow as a base and, with each layer you add, use pillows that are smaller than the one before it. If you put the smallest pillow behind the largest one, it’s not going to stand out. In fact, it’ll disappear entirely. However, that scaling-down effect will help you put each pillow and its unique texture, color, and design on display. We recommend using three pillows for layering, but don’t feel beholden to this idea. If your couch looks better with four layers of pillows, then don’t be afraid to experiment with it.
Get Creative With Colors
As you can see from these 22x22 throw pillow covers, throw pillows can take basic colors and use them to create stylish, unique designs. In the point above, we broke down the benefits of layering pillows with different proportions, but one thing that we haven’t mentioned yet is that you shouldn’t use the same color and design for each of those pillows. If you have a black couch and layer all-black pillows across it, they’re not going to pop visually.
They’ll blend in, preventing you from creating visual depth. Instead, place a throw pillow displaying different shades like white or beige on the back of the couch to create a base for your pillow arrangement. This concept speaks to another basic interior design principle—contrast.
Layering those contrasting colors on top of one another is going to ensure that each one stands out on its own instead of simply blending together. Then, for the second layer of the arrangement, use a pillow that echoes the color of your couch. It can be all-black or black mixed with another color to create a unique pattern. Using this idea will help you achieve a visual cohesion that maintains a sense of balance despite the contrasting colors.
For your final layer, you can echo the colors of the second layer or choose something entirely unique—red, blue, or anything else you feel is going to tie everything together in a stylish way. In the end, interior design principles are more about helping you achieve your vision than they are about enforcing clear-cut rules for all design purposes.
Take Advantage of Texture
Just as contrasting colors can bring visual depth to your couch, so can textures. Throw pillows come in a variety of textures, such as smooth leather, soft velvet, and other cozy, stylish materials. To be clear, you can use similar textures that display different colors to create that aforementioned visual contrast.
That said, using different textures—some that match the texture of the couch and some that don’t—gives each pillow its own unique properties while effectively tying into the overall design of your room and, specifically, the couch they’ll be sitting on.
If you take the time to set up some distinct, soft, and visually interesting textures, then you’ll notice right away how guests gravitate toward them. In fact, you’ll probably find yourself wanting to cozy up with one each time you sit down.
Find the Perfect Patterns
When we talk about patterns in relation to throw pillows, it can go multiple ways. You can create interesting patterns simply with the variety of textures and colors you use when layering the pillows on top of one another.
We’ve broken down the power of patterns in that sense pretty thoroughly in previous points, so now we’ll dive into the patterns on the pillows themselves. As we briefly touched on when discussing colors, using unique patterns and designs through pillow covers can have a significant impact on the area’s visual appeal. If you have a beige couch and use a solid white throw pillow as your base layer, it’s a good idea to work the color beige into the following layer.
You can choose a solid beige pillow to do this, or you can get extra creative and use a pillow that mixes beige and white, beige, and black—whichever combination speaks to you. It allows you to add some cohesion to the pillow arrangement without making it too monotonous. There’s nothing inherently wrong with using pillows of a single color, but mixing them in with those unique patterns—whether it’s a checkered, striped, or another type of complex design—is truly going to make each pillow pop.
Always Think About Atmosphere
Not only do throw pillows allow you to create an immense visual appeal, but they also help you give any room the right atmosphere. If you want to create an atmosphere that is classy and luxurious, consider buying a leather couch and adding a combination of leather and African mudcloth pillows in a neutral color palette.
If you’re designing a living room or bedroom in which you want to create a warm, cozy atmosphere, then using soft, cozy textures in tandem with a warm color palette will help you achieve this. But these are just two examples; feel free to let your creativity run wild while simultaneously keeping visual cohesion and atmosphere in mind.
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The new collection includes a range of meeting pods, acoustic lighting and sound absorbers
New to the market with a refined range of meeting pods, acoustic lighting and sound absorbers, obo’s exclusive collaboration with Mute will support the design firm with upcoming product launches and showcases, acting as Mute’s sole representatives in the UK.
A specialist in interior acoustics since its launch back in 2016, Mute offers a comprehensive portfolio of acoustic products thoughtfully designed to bring harmony to working environments, hotels and other commercial spaces, carefully striking the balance between sound and silence.
Based in Poland, its design philosophy explores aesthetic simplicity while marrying noise reduction with timeless, sustainable design. Mute’s extensive team of in-house sound experts work closely with designers to create products with high acoustic properties.
Furthermore, the brand’s custom-designed and user-friendly MuteApp provides real time feedback on the acoustic properties of a space, allowing users to find the correct solution to optimise interior for acoustic wellbeing.
United by a shared passion for sustainability and human-centric product solutions, obo will champion the brand’s commitment to creating high-quality products, built using durable materials sourced locally in the region of its factory in Poland. Its flagship wood-based products, such as Space pods, Duo, Wall and Blocks, are certified with the FSC Chain of Custody, while its Space family contains 0% formaldehyde and have been VOC tested.
“As we reach the next phase of our ambitious plans for growth and expansion, we are delighted to partner with obo – one of the leading providers of workplace solutions in the UK”, comments Szymon Rychlik, Founder & Managing Director of Mute.
“It is of paramount importance to us that we work with people that truly understand and share our values, making obo and its dedication to world-class customer service, in addition to its unrivalled industry knowledge and expertise, the ideal partner for the next stage in Mute’s development.”
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Three busloads from Peterborough joining rally protesting Ontario health care changes
Posted: May 3, 2019
Apr 29, 2019 by Jessica Nyznik Examiner Staff Writer
Ontario Health Coalition protesting at Queen’s Park on Tuesday
Health Minister Christine Elliott was joined by some Durham MPPs while announcing the government is moving to an integrated health care system with the aim of ending ‘hallway health care’. From left are Durham MPP Lindsay Park, Pickering-Uxbridge MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy, Whitby MPP Lorne Coe and Ajax MPP Rod Phillips. She made the announcement at the Ajax-Pickering Hospital on Friday. Some Peterborough opponents of the changes are piling onto buses bound for Queen’s Park on Tuesday for a rally. – Ron Pietroniro , Oshawa This Week
Concerned citizens are piling onto buses bound for Queen’s Park on Tuesday to join a rally aimed at protecting public health care.
At least three busloads of locals and union members are expected to travel to Toronto to oppose the provincial government’s legislation to restructure the Ontario public health care system.
The Ontario Health Coalition has organized the rally to protest cuts to health care, mergers and privatization.
Roy Brady, chair of the Peterborough Health Coalition, is among the group that’s headed for Toronto.
With the passing of Bill 74 — The People’s Health Care Act — Brady said the Ontario government has the power to do “anything it wants.”
“We’re very concerned about privatizations and the introduction of for-profit health care,” Brady said.
Most concerning, Brady said, are the cuts to the health care system and the introduction of Ontario Health, a new “super agency” that folds more than 20 health agencies into one, including the Central East Local Health Integration Network.
“We don’t know what’s in store with the super agency.”
Cuts to health care so far include slashes to autism funding, the dementia strategy, OHIP and the cancellation of all new planned overdose prevention sites, for instance.
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TSMC is collaborating with Sony on its new $7 billion chip factory in Japan
TSMC is collaborating with Sony (specifically, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation) on its new $7 billion chip factory in Japan, the organizations jointly reported today. The new plant, as had been recently reported, will focus not on cutting edge chips but instead older 22nm and 28nm processes in an effort to meet supply deficits for older chips have has consistently affected everything from vehicles to cell phones.
The new factory had previously been reported last month by TSMC CEO C.C. Wei, in spite of the fact that at that point, it presently couldn’t seem to be supported by TSMC’s board of directors. Nikkei reports that the board has now endorsed the new processing plant under another auxiliary, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (JASM). Sony’s semiconductor gathering will put roughly $0.5 billion in the new auxiliary for under 20% value in JASM.
For those trusting that the new Japan plant will assist ease with providing limitations on more established chips, it’ll in any case be some time before the new plant comes on the web. Development on the new fab will not start until 2022, with creation not set to begin until “the finish of 2024.”
The Nikkei report likewise takes note of that TSMC’s board additionally supported designs to fabricate another fab in Taiwan that would zero in on both progressed 7nm chips, just as heritage 28nm items, in spite of the fact that development isn’t set to start until 2024.
The new developments are essential for TSMC’s aggressive designs to contribute $100 billion through 2023 to work out its chipmaking abilities significantly further. TSMC actually fabricates the main part of its chips in Taiwan, outside of a couple of fabs in China and a little auxiliary (WaferTech) situated in Washington state. The new $7 billion Japan fab, alongside the all around arranged $12 billion assembling center point in Arizona, would assist with extending TSMC’s span to new nations, even as the new Taiwan office keeps on supporting its homegrown limit. | <urn:uuid:d88900dc-1357-4deb-9de5-c433df85cbd8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.openthenews.com/tsmc-is-collaborating-with-sony-on-its-new-7-billion-chip-factory-in-japan/ | 2023-10-03T13:12:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.952599 | 455 |
Amidst the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic in India, US-based vaccine manufacturer Pfizer has reached a deadlock with the Indian authorities over its indemnity clause. It has sought waiver against liabilities that may occur out of the adverse effects of the vaccine, reported The Economic Times (ET). Pfizer is marketing its mRNA Covid-19 vaccine across the world, which was developed in collaboration with German biotechnology company BioNTech SE.
Pfizer has also informed that it has no plans to start production in the country. The pharmaceutical company said that it is not in talks with Indian authorities regarding production or technology transfer. As such, Pfizer jabs, if used in India, would be imported from its manufacturing sites in Europe and the United States. This will probably result in higher price of the vaccine in India, due to shipping costs and higher cost of manufacturing in the US and Europe compared to India.
In an email to the Economic Times, a Pfizer spokesperson said, “At this time, we are not in discussions for any additional local manufacturing for this vaccine. Once the pandemic supply phase is over and we enter a phase of regular supplies, Pfizer will evaluate all additional opportunities available…We continue to centrally manufacture and deploy (from US and European facilities) our vaccine during this pandemic phase.”
In its defence, the company said that the development, manufacture, distribution, and storage of its mRNA technology-based vaccine needs globally optimised supply. Pfizer is eyeing to deliver 2.1 billion doses in 2021. It has plans to expand its manufacturing and supplier base.
The company’s spokesperson informed, “We have a robust supply chain in place with established capabilities — one each in the US and Europe — that can quickly manufacture and deploy the vaccine for use across the world.” As of May 21, India has administered a total of 19.18 crore vaccine doses.
It must be mentioned that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has earlier asked global vaccine manufacturers to share technology with companies in Asian and African countries. This would have helped in increasing local vaccine manufacturing and tide over the vaccine shortage. The Pfizer vaccine approval in India is stuck over an indemnity clause (agreement wherein one party offers financial compensation for losses or damages caused by another party).
Economic Times reported that Pfizer wanted a waiver from liabilities that might occur due to adverse effects of vaccines. It is in line with the company’s stand in dealings with other countries on the vaccine. It was earlier reported that Pfizer had asked several Latin American nations to pledge their sovereign and military assets, including federal reserves and embassies in foreign countries, as indemnity against any future liability that may arise due to side effects of the vaccine or any negligence of the company. The Pharmaceutical giant had also asked the countries to deposit bank guarantees in foreign countries as part of such indemnity. | <urn:uuid:735ed9b8-1032-4a20-9823-35c98a0084de> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.opindia.com/2021/05/pfizer-wants-waiver-against-future-adverse-effects-of-its-vaccine-in-india/ | 2023-10-03T13:25:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.965441 | 591 |
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Lower Ordovician (Llanvirn) – Middle Silurian (Wenlock)
Glyptorthis is an extinct genus of stationary, epifaunal suspension feeders
- Moderately sized, biconvex shell with clear radial ornament
- Many prominent concentric laminae, creates cross-hatched pattern
- Hole under the pedicle opening is triangular
- Shell shape ranges from subquadrate to subelliptical
- Dorsal interarea small
- Muscle scars on the ventral valve are heart-shaped, with the “open” part of the heart shape opening anteriorly.
- Shell of variable size, subquadrate to subelliptical in outline, unequally biconvex; ramnicostellate to fascicostellate, sometimes frilled; ornamentation concentric, strongly lamellose; rectimarginate to sulcate; delthryium open, triangular; ventral interarea short to long, orthocline to catacline; dorsal interarea small, orthocline to apsacline; subcordate ventral muscle scars, deflecting anteriorly, additional lateral deflection not uncommon; ventral adductor scars sometimes elevated on a raised platform; quadripartite dorsal muscle scars; thickened notothyrium; brachiophores divergent.
Treatise on Invertebrate Paleontology, Part H, Vol. 3 (2000):
- Variable in size and in cardinal extremities, subequally biconvex, ramicostellate, strongly lamellose, ventral interarea of varying length , dorsal interarea short, curved; ventral muscle scars subcordate with adductors commonly raised on median callist extending forward as tongue of secondary shell; brachiophores divergent, rodlike
Fossils of Ohio (1996):
- Medium-sized orthid brachiopod that has an unequally biconvex profile and an elliptical outline truncated by a straight hinge line. The width is greater than the length. The more inflated brachial valve has a sulcus. Numerous branching ribs radiate from the beaks of both valves. The intersection of radiating ribs and concentric growth lines results in a reticulate ornamentation on the exterior surface of the valves. The delthryium is open. The interior of the pedicle valve has a muscle scar consisting of two deep grooves, made by the diductor muscles; this muscle scar is separated by a ridged from the adductor muscle scars. Pallial markings are present beyond the muscle scar. Glyptorthis occurs in the Waynesville and basal Liberty Formations. | <urn:uuid:82cb4b36-b919-4784-a422-83d7c3aea2b3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ordovicianatlas.org/atlas/brachiopoda/rhynchonellata/orthida/glyptorthidae/glyptorthis/ | 2023-10-03T14:09:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.836651 | 621 |
I’ve meant to do a giveaway for some time now, and since it’s spring, there’s probably no better way to celebrate it than with beautiful, colorful, certified organic, vegan, and cruelty-free products from Zaya Oils! Maybe the packaging is what makes these products to stand out in the first place, but when you try them, you fall in love with the quality as well. You can read my review about Zaya Hair Oil and Nail Oil here.
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Chamomile contains essential oil, flavonoids, coumarins, choline, tannins, and mucins. It also contains silicon, calcium, magnesium, and potassium phosphates.
It is well known for its stress relieving properties, which help calm the nerves and relieve intense emotional charge. It is used against insomnia. It is a sedative for stressful situations, migraines, neuralgia, and dizziness. It is beneficial to hyperactive and restless children. It is also an antispasmodic.
It invigorates the immune system. It has been proven that it may increase white blood cell production, which in turn improves the function of our immune system.
It has antipyretic, antiallergic, and disinfecting properties. That is why it has strong antiseptic and anti-irritant action. It is used in a variety of inflammations — eyes, skin, intestine, mouth ulcers, gingivitis — and gastrointestinal infections.
It may relieve bloating and the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
It also relieves teething and rheumatic pains. It increases the appetite in cases of anorexia.
It lowers blood sugar levels and increases glycogen storage capacity in the liver, helping manage the hyperglycaemic symptoms of Diabetes.
External application of chamomile infusions works on skin conditions, acne, skin irritations, and fungal infections.
It helps heal wounds, burns, and soothes eczemas.
It removes dark circles and swelling from the eyes.
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The adatom arrays on surfaces offer an ideal playground to explore the mechanisms of chemical bonding via changes in the local electronic tunneling spectra. While this information is readily available in hyperspectral scanning tunneling spectroscopy data, its analysis has been considerably impeded by a lack of suitable analytical tools. Here we develop a machine learning based workflow combining supervised feature identification in the spatial domain and unsupervised clustering in the energy domain to reveal the details of structure-dependent changes of the electronic structure in adatom arrays on the Co3Sn2S2 cleaved surface. This approach, in combination with first-principles calculations, provides insight for using artificial neural networks to detect adatoms and classifies each based on their local neighborhood comprised of other adatoms. These structurally classified adatoms are further spectrally deconvolved. The unexpected inhomogeneity of electronic structures among adatoms in similar configurations is unveiled using this method, suggesting there is not a single atomic species of adatoms, but rather multiple types of adatoms on the Co3Sn2S2 surface. This is further supported by a slight contrast difference in the images (or slight size variation) of the topography of the adatoms. | <urn:uuid:d3de006e-0338-48a0-a697-c3c403412711> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ornl.gov/publication/revealing-chemical-bonding-adatom-arrays-machine-learning-hyperspectral-scanning | 2023-10-03T13:12:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.886388 | 255 |
The 3-day OCU spring festival (Futaba Festival) took place this year from 16 to 18 April.
This year’s theme was ‘START RUSH’, symbolizing a good start of their new student life for all first year students, wished to them by the Futaba Festival organizers.
During the festival, all clubs and circles at OCU present themselves through stage performances, presentations, information booths and classroom exhibitions. New students this way can get a taste of different activities and decide if and which club they want to join.
We uploaded a video impression of the Futaba Festival on our YouTube channel, so please have a look!
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Bridgend Athletic ended their season in style with an outstanding victory up at Tonmawr in the final of this years Ospreys Plate competition.
Bridgend Athletic Under 16’s – 21
Trebanos Under 16’s – 8
Ospreys Plate Final
The first half was fairly even with both sides attempting to run the ball at every opportunity although the Athletic looked a little nervous in their play. Trebanos took the lead with an early penalty, but Athletic’s response was immediate with outside half Michael Hathaway slotting over 2 well taken penalties to make the half-time score 6 – 3.
The second half saw the Athletic pack beginning to take more control of set play and they put Trebanos under severe pressure. Quick thinking from Number 8 Grant Davies saw him take a quick penalty and crash over the line for the games first try which was converted by Hathaway. The Athletic were now playing more relaxed and free-flowing rugby and it wasn’t long before the second try came from an excellent move by their mid-field backs resulting in centre Jo Morgans crossing the line untouched for an unconverted try. A further penalty from Hathaway wrapped up the scoring for the Athletic and a late consolation try by Trebanos took the final score to 21 –8. The Plate was presented to the Athletic captain Matthew Norman by Ospreys back rower Steve Tandy.
This was the final game at Junior level for this team and many will now move on to youth rugby with teams in the Borough. The quality of players continually produced by the Athletic club is a testimony to the efforts of coaches and organisers alike so many thanks should to them for all their input over the years. | <urn:uuid:d26af00e-5858-48d9-88aa-1c475055d5bf> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ospreysrugby.com/news/ospreys-plate-final | 2023-10-03T14:09:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.97537 | 355 |
Efforts to get the nation out of its present economic challenges are beginning to yield positive results, especially in agriculture. This is according to the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Garba Shehu.
Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Shehu said significant increase in local rice production and processing is already saving the country a lot of foreign exchange.
Shehu said that Nigeria only imported 58,000 tons of rice from Thailand in 2015 as against 1.2million tons in 2014.
According to him,five rice mills in Thailand servicing Nigeria have stopped production due to the withdrawal of our patronage and the government is watching with keen interest the growing investment in rice milling by the private sector.
He said government would continue to encourage the Ministry of Agriculture on such efforts through BUA Industries in Jigawa and Dangote in Kano; OLAM and WACOTT in Nasarawa and Kebbi as well as a consortium of businessmen led by a former governor in Anambra.
Shehu also stated that the price of a bag of fertilizer had been reduced from over N9, 000 per bag to 5,500.
“This country has about 32 fertilizer blending plants that have remained idle for many years, but that about half of that number is now in production with many of them running three shifts a day.’’
He said some of the blending plants have now provided direct employment to hundreds of workers and indirect employment opportunities to thousands of others.
Shehu said that the Buhari administration’s agricultural revolution was bringing about other socio-economic changes in the country.
He said that a recent survey carried out in two urban areas of Jigawa and Kiyawa showed that jobless young men were migrating from commercial motor cycle business known as, `achaba’, to farming.
“In Kiyawa, it takes a long wait to catch a commercial motor cycle because they are rapidly disappearing.
“The young men are moving to the farms. These are development issues in the country that our media should pay attention ,’’ he added.
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The first time I took the DISC assessment, which measures interpersonal behaviour, my attention immediately found and remained on the word “Perfectionist”. I remember feeling an immediate sense of pride even before taking the time to read the details of my report. In all honesty, it felt fantastic to be labelled a perfectionist. After all, it obviously meant that I was sort of perfect, right? Or at least more perfect than most people (spoiler alert: it 100% doesn’t mean that). Sharing this “Perfectionist” label with a colleague, he reaffirmed that he wasn’t surprised by my results and that it was the perfect (pun totally intended!) DISC Pattern for me. I cannot lie - It felt pretty good!
Fast forward a few years later. As I grew in leadership and worked with some amazing coaches, I recognised that it wasn’t that simple. The same adjective, “perfectionist”, that filled me with so much pride and pushed me to succeed in many ways was also holding me back in many others ways.
Having high standards, meticulous attention to detail, and being in control are the hallmarks of success. However, when “perfectionism” becomes a chain that prevents you from taking action, unless that action is, indeed, perfect, it’s a downward spiral into self-doubt, lower impact, and feelings of “not being good enough”. Effectively, the same label propelling you to success may simultaneously be your Achilles’ Heel.
High-achievers and leaders often lean into perceived “strengths”, like perfectionism, that become unconstructive barriers to success. This happens when one is not aware of the underlying beliefs driving those mindsets. Here are 4 such common mindset “strengths”, how they can serve you, the inadvertent impact of not keeping them in check, and what you can do to lean into the constructive side, and let go of the destructive.
1. The Perfectionist:
one who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection.
In businesses all over the world, perfectionists make fantastic employees, especially at the early-to-mid-management level. This is because they hold themselves and those around them to a high standard. As a result, they regularly deliver exceptional results, down to the minutiae. Their bosses trust their work and praise them for a job well done, which further reinforces their need to be perfect all the time.
However, while perfectionists often find success, especially earlier in their careers, fear of failure, imposter syndrome, and low productivity can become major barriers to success. They fear falling short of perfection and worry that others will finally notice one day. This often leads perfectionists to avoid or delay taking actions and making decisions that they perceive to not be “perfect”. Effectively, that same perfectionism that’s helped them succeed becomes the enemy of progress and development. In the case of a Perfectionist Manager, their teams also bear the brunt of this mindset through higher levels of criticism when they fall short of their manager’s very high standards.
Strategies for The Perfectionist to tackle blockers impacting their success:
Focus on the impact of your work, and not how perfectly it’s executed.
Trust yourself, knowing that your abilities are not tied to an arbitrary measure of perfection.
Develop a growth mindset, appreciating that there is success in learning, even during perceived “failures”.
See the potential in others and the beauty in their imperfect differences in creating innovative solutions.
2. The Super(wo)man:
one who believes and/or is a person of extraordinary or superhuman power or achievements.
Super(wo)men are problem-solvers by nature. They have the innate ability to save the day by solving the most difficult problems and they believe it is their responsibility to do so. Have a major client who is about to pull their business? Got a team member that is not delivering the goods? See a cat stuck up a tree? Call your resident super(wo)man! This person is ready to step in and step up to get any job done, day or night. They believe they are capable of getting the job done and not doing so is unacceptable. After all, why else would they have been blessed with these gifts? In addition, they are continuously learning and developing themselves. Just so they are ready for the next emergency that comes up.
However, while it may feel good to constantly save the day, the life of a superhero can be extremely stressful. Super(wo)men often suffer from feeling like they are “not good enough”, both in terms of their actions and results. No matter how many clients or colleagues (or cats) they save, there was always another that they didn’t. Or that they didn’t save the day as quickly or as effectively as they believe they should have. This leads to disappointment in themselves. After all, why else would they have been blessed with these gifts? Because of this, burnout is not an unfamiliar place for super(wo)men to end up. Also, while they can inspire their teammates, because they take on everything themselves, they don’t always give others a chance to try, “fail”, learn, and develop, therefore inadvertently stifling the growth of others.
Strategies for The Super(wo)man to tackle blockers impacting their success:
Focus on the solution, not just the problem. The opportunities, not the challenges.
Be more strategic and move beyond fire-fighting.
Embrace the strength in your humanity.
See the potential in others and their ability to support you to have even more impact.
Practice self-care. After all, you can’t save the world if you are burnt-out.
3. The All-round Natural Talent:
a versatile person with an innate or inborn gift across many abilities, aka one who appears to be good at everything.
The All-round Natural Talent is, in a word, annoying. They are good at everything, including connecting with people. So they aren’t so much annoying as they are just awesome human beings and desirable teammates. Because of this, success just seems to follow them around. They see opportunities everywhere and often get a lot of great, varied opportunities, which they very much deserve. They can quickly understand and connect new concepts in a way that creates value for their teams and business. Everything just feels effortless to them.
However, because All-round Natural Talents are great at so many things, they get asked to jump onto lots of projects at the same time. And because they can take on new concepts and ideas easily, they have no problem saying “yes”, even when they are at capacity. They can be seen as a Jack (or Jane) of All Trades, providing value for everyone but never quite fitting in anywhere. Their strengths often overshadow their passions and because they are great at so many things (and get excited about trying lots of new things), they find it difficult to figure out what they truly want to do. As a result, it is very common for All-round Natural Talents to feel lost in terms of their career direction and future aspirations.
Strategies for The All-round Natural Talent to tackle blockers impacting their success:
Reconnect to your passions to go from Natural Talent to Exceptional Talent.
Learn to say no to create space for yourself to explore your passions and to give others a chance to develop themselves.
Celebrate your achievements. Just because they come naturally to you, doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be celebrated.
Actively seek challenging opportunities by pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Managing a team of 20 in one region? Push to manage a team of 100 across regions.
4. The Multi-Tasking Doer:
one who gets lots of things done at the same time.
The Multi-Tasking Doer gets stuff done! Throw 3 different tasks at them before lunchtime, knowing that they have a full day of meetings and be amazed by their submission of all 3 tasks (plus a bonus 4th) before the end of the day. They are proactive, practical, efficiency machines, who get satisfaction from consistently delivering work.
However, while Multi-Tasking Doers may appear to be the ideal employee, especially early on in their careers, tasks do not equal impact. While keeping their head down and getting the work done may create a sense of accomplishment and keep the boss happy, it can be a major barrier to stepping into leadership. True leadership requires strategic thinking (not just doing) and people leadership, often through delegation. The Multi-Tasking Doer leaves little room for either of these. Remember: the gift for doing good work is more work. Therefore, creating a reputation for being a worker-bee will only produce more, similar work and so the cycle continues. Besides, dividing work amongst so many different tasks may appear to be more efficient, but it eventually affects quality and focus.
Strategies for The Multi-Tasking Doer to tackle blockers impacting their success:
Prioritise strategic & interpersonal development to step up in your leadership. Block out time in your diary to make this happen.
Practice focusing on one task at a time. Improve the quality and impact of your work by dedicating more of your energy to one task at a time.
Delegate tasks to others. It is good for their growth and gives you space to develop.
Find a mentor to help develop your leadership skills. Break out of your bubble by finding inspiration from a leader that inspires you.
Be ok doing “less”. You are not defined by the number of tasks you tick off your checklist. Do “less” to achieve greater impact.
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Yewande is the founder & CEO of OTITỌ Leadership Coaching & Consulting, where she partners with organisations, business leaders & high-achievers to help them accelerate to their next level of success. She brings the knowledge and experience she has gained as a Certified Professional Coach, as a McKinsey consultant and a Morgan Stanley VP. Want to discuss how we can help you accelerate to your next goal? Email us. | <urn:uuid:6cbd1a82-fe22-4b2c-8002-f05f532334dc> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.otitoleadership.com/post/say-no-to-4-mindset-strengths-getting-in-the-way-of-you-hitting-your-next-level-of-success | 2023-10-03T14:39:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.967237 | 2,178 |
ORNI’s response to draft Environment Strategy – a great opportunity for outdoor recreation but larger challenges to be addressed13th January 2022
We are encouraging the sector to submit a response to DAERA’s consultation document on Northern Ireland’s first ever overarching Environment Strategy. The deadline for online submissions of 18th January 2022 is fast approaching.
The Environment Strategy will set out Northern Ireland’s environmental priorities for the coming decades and will form part of the Executive’s Green Growth Delivery Framework.
ORNI is a not-for profit organisation who make it easier for people to responsibly enjoy the natural environment, with the vision of ‘a more active and healthy society appreciating the outdoors’. Therefore, we very much welcome the focus on this area within the Strategy as the importance of increasing people’s access to, participation in, and connection with the environment cannot be underestimated in delivering real improvements to peoples’ health and well-being.
We welcome and agree with the broad thrust of the Strategy and recognise that all elements between the Strategic Environmental Outcomes (SEOs) are interlinked. However, given our remit and expertise, our comments add most value to SEO 2: ‘Healthy and accessible environments and landscapes everyone can connect with and enjoy’. Within this SEO, our focus is primarily on Section 8 ‘Connecting People to the Environment: Outdoor Recreation and Natural Space Provision’. Over the course of the Strategy formation, we have engaged via policy forums (e.g., Northern Ireland Environment Link) and appreciate that our eNGO partners are better placed to provide detailed input on other aspects.
ORNI recognises the immense challenge to redress a deteriorating environment and believes that the draft Environment Strategy misses the target in terms of tackling the overall nature and climate emergencies. While we very much support the actions laid out under SEO 2 Section 8, we firmly urge that the final version of the Strategy has clear and ambitious targets, as well as the legislative framework to ensure that all actions outlined are delivered.
In brief summary and in relation to outdoor recreation our response calls for:
- Development of a new Outdoor Recreation Strategy for Northern Ireland (Cross – departmental)
- All Councils to be mandated and resourced to develop and implement a Community Trail Plan
- Development of a new National Walking Strategy (Cross – departmental)
- Development of programmes to encourage responsible use of the outdoors
- Timely progression of the current DAERA review of the provision of access to the natural environment
- Inclusion of a programme within DAERA ‘Future Agricultural Proposals’ which would allow farmers / landowners to receive financial payment for facilitating permissive access.
- Increased ambition in the target relating to time children spend per week connecting with nature in the outdoors
- Greater focus on safe and accessible access to green space in rural communities
- Increased role for community trails in providing a sustainable connection between communities and their built heritage
- The value of outdoor recreation benefits and access to quality green and blue space to be included within Natural Capital accounting
Our final comments are to urge the final version includes:
- More detail than in this draft version
- Legally binding targets with additional policy/legislation
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Since installed ERP systems are expensive, complex to deploy, and require dedicated IT resources to maintain, cost-effectively automating mission-critical systems for small manufacturers is a challenge. Many small-to-medium (SMB) manufacturers instead make do with multiple applications run by different staff. Such was the case with ProSoap, a small manufacturer of industrial hand cleaner. That’s when hosted ERP suites saved the day.
According to President Billy Self, his company relied on about 10 different applications, among them accounting, payroll, sales database, shipping and custom applications for activities like inventory management. The solution, of course, was costly but, as importantly, it was inefficient. Self says he was paying about $100,000 for an IT guy and $150,000 a year in software license fees and upgrades. Because upgrades interrupted his business for several days at a time, he says also that “we found ourselves concentrating so much on our servers that we couldn’t get on the phone enough to make sales calls.”
Furthermore, he says, “we didn’t have our manufacturing side talking to our sales side;” so sales, for instance, had to log into the inventory application to verify that it had enough product to fulfill an order on time. Orders, therefore, did not drive inventory, so ProSoap could not manufacture to demand to cut storage costs.
That all changed when ProSoap leased nine seats of NetSuite’s hosted ERP suite comprised of fully integrated ERP, CRM, and e-Commerce services. The move replaced all other applications and eliminated IT staff and license fees.
The Benefits of an Integrated Application
Activities in one area of the suite automatically kick off those in another. For instance, using the CRM functionality, Self says, “the sales force knows exactly how much inventory in the ERP application is available now. Our production guy can be constantly updating what’s in our inventory, so when sales reps pull up a sales order they know immediately if we have that many items in stock in the ERP application.” Also, he adds, “We can ship any size order within 24 hours because our production guy knows instantly when an order comes in and, using the ERP application, our production line can make adjustments to get that order done.” Via the ERP integration, the order essentially indicates to the production floor the quantity of product required, types of containers, case sizes, and different labels for each shipment.
NetSuite also supports ProSoap’s Web site, which is integrated with CRM. So when customers provide information about themselves on the site, the sales department can access that data without re-entering it from one application into another and promptly can follow up on the lead. Self says, “We recently did an online campaign, which resulted in 100-50 leads from the site a day; and sales did not have to re-enter any information, which saved an enormous amount of time.”
While the three applications–ERP, CRM and e-Commerce–are integrated into one suite, there is functionality that is unique to each. ERP manages the company’s plant production process, which has three stages–raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods.
ProSoap uses 17 chemicals as ingredients for its soap as well as over 75 packaging components used to ship product in different quantities. Dashboards on PCs in the plant automatically prompt personnel when inventory for these items is low and they need to reorder. Upon ordering, the deduction for payment automatically occurs in accounting. By contrast, “it used to take us a full day to do a proper inventory and make adjustments in the books,” Self says.
ERP also tracks the order history with each supplier of ingredients so production knows which supplier has the necessary quantity at the lowest price. As a result, Self says the company is able to get 90 percent of its chemicals delivered within 24 hours of submitting a purchase order, which also drives customer order fulfillment.
The formula for the product is also stored in ERP, so the specific quantity and packaging information on each sales order determines both when a batch of goods in process is produced and the set-up of the line for packaging it as finished goods. ERP also tracks the quantity of raw materials in house, goods in process, and finished goods as well as the progress of the manufacturing process for a batch through those stages. Since customers’ orders drive production now, ProSoap manufactures to demand and carries much less inventory, resulting in lower storage costs.
ERP also handles all financials. It automatically corrects the books and, via a dashboard, gives Self an up-to-the-minute read-out of income, balance, cash-flow statements, and key performance indicators like profit for the accounting period and number of Web site orders for the month.
CRM, of course, also lets sales track prospects throughout the entire sales and service cycle. ProSoap markets through its telemarketing call center, via advertisements on relevant Web sites, and through mass e-mail campaigns. It uses NetSuite to create and send mass emails to its more than 60,000 customers when it runs specials. When customers call ProSoap’s telemarketing team to submit orders or for customer service, their caller IDs appear on the phone and reps can pull up their customer history before answering. This, of course, saves time but it also reinforces relationship selling.
Tracking leads from Web site information through pitching the prospect and making the sale then servicing the customer creates intimacy and promotes a higher sales conversion rate. On any call, for instance, the rep knows what the customer usually buys, sees any past customer-service problems, and can alert customers to sales specials to upsell them. In the past, Self says, “We had to use several systems to do this; it took a lot more time, which did not help customer service and sales.”
NetSuite also supports the Prosoap.com Web site through which customers can buy product. Self says the site dramatically differentiates ProSoap from the competition–“no one else has the catalogue that we do or offers the simplicity of buying with our shopping cart.” Self actually maintains the site himself–he just adds digital content like product photos in minutes by simply filling out content templates. This is especially beneficial because, he’s the first to admit, “I’m not a Web site professional.”
NetSuite also does clickstream analysis, so Self knows key information about visitors’ site behavior–the pages they visited, the percentage of visitors who cancelled a potential order after filling their shopping cart, and the most popular products. This helps him optimize the site to better promote popular products.
The Bottom Line
ProSoap leases nine seats of NetSuite for about $1,000 a month, which totals about $48,000 in fees. But the company has saved $1 million during the same period on IT staff and software licenses alone for a phenomenal ROI. Of course, one application also radically simplifies IT management, and NetSuite improves sales, marketing, customer service, finance, and production processes.
Lessons from the Outsourcing Journal:
- Hosted ERP/CRM/e-Commerce suites let SMB manufacturers downsize IT staff, consolidate or eliminate installed applications, and save on license fees.
- The synergies of hosted ERP/CRM/e-Commerce components derive from front-office processes driving back-office ones so, for instance, Sales activities in CRM automatically kick off production line processes in ERP.
- The greatest benefit of hosted ERP/CRM/e-Commerce application suites, is better customer service–orders are processed faster and reps address customer needs better.
About the Author: Ben Trowbridge is an accomplished Outsourcing Consultant with extensive experience in outsourcing and managed services. As a former EY Partner and CEO of Alsbridge, he built successful practices in Transformational Outsourcing, BPO, Cybersecurity assessment, IT Outsourcing, and Cybersecurity Sourcing. Throughout his career, Ben has advised a broad range of clients on outsourcing and global business services strategy and transactions. As the current CEO of the Outsourcing Center, he provides invaluable insights and guidance to buyers and managed services executives. Contact him at [email protected]. | <urn:uuid:a233cbb1-5fbb-42ee-a2d1-4c380190b38f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.outsourcing-center.com/hosted-erp-suites-improve-front-and-back-office-operations/ | 2023-10-03T14:58:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.949336 | 1,759 |
Have you heard of a game or sport known as pickleball? You may be wondering what it is and how it is played. The following information explains every aspect of the game including how to play it, rules, and strategies.
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What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is a really fun and realistic sport. Think of it as badminton meets traditional tennis, meets table tennis.
You have a lightweight ball (something similar to a whiffle ball), paddles, a court, and net. As players, you can face off as doubles or singles, the same way you would in traditional tennis.
Anyone from seniors to school-aged children can play pickleball. Since the court is smaller than a tennis court, the gameplay is usually less strenuous and compact.
However, due to the game’s none threatening nature, pickleball is one of the best ways to have outdoor fun. One of the perks is you won’t notice it is a great way to have fun while you exercise.
Rules of Pickleball
Although the game is played on a court, the rules closely resemble those of badminton or table tennis more than traditional tennis. So how does this work:
The game starts with one side serving the ball. It is done by using the paddle (larger than a ping pong paddle and usually wood or composite) to hit the pickleball (a hole covered, plastic, and light whiffle ball).
To properly serve the ball, one foot needs to be placed behind the black line. Now use an underhand swing to strike the ball.
Make sure you aim at the service court which is diagonally over the net. You should also ensure you clear the no-volley zone.
Service begins from the right-hand court. At this stage, only one fault is allowed.
If you are playing doubles, there is no fault. Each player gets to serve once. If they fail, the opposing team gets to serve.
Each side must allow the ball to bounce once before they hit it. The paddle is used to hit the ball at least one time from the beginning of the game.
Afterward, you are allowed to volley the ball (this means hitting it without it bouncing on the court). This works as long as you are not within the no-volley zone. It is within 7 feet of the net (it is marked on the court).
A team or player will score points only when they serve. A game is played to eleven points and winning must be by two points.
Just like tennis, the following moves are considered faults in pickleball. Each of these causes a loss of a point:
- Volleying the ball when it has not bounced on the first return or first serve
- Failing to clear the net
- Volleying the ball when a foot is inside the no-volley zone
- Hitting the ball out of bounds
- Volleying the ball from within the no-volley zone
Beginners Guide to Pickleball
Equipment and Court
All you need to play the game is a net, a whiffle ball, and paddles. You can use sidewalk chalk to draw a court.
On the other hand, you can find official pickleball courts at many private clubs, community centers, and playgrounds (the game is gaining popularity). A pickleball court is usually a third the size of a regular tennis court. However, it is laid out using the dimensions of a badminton court which is 20ft by 44ft.
The court is divided by a net that is hung at 36” in height on each end. On each side of the net, there is a 7-foot area called the no-volley zone. It is marked with a line on the court.
The playing area on the court is 20 feet by 15 feet. The area is divided into two rectangles of the same size which is 10 feet by 15 feet.
The reason behind a no-volley zone is to ensure opportunities for drop shots or smash hits are not available. This makes the game more reliant on the cautious placement of shots.
Of course, this rule creates opportunities for each side to a fault. This adds to the fun of the game!
Why is it Named Pickleball?
Two predominant theories exist as to how this sport got its name. During the summer of 1965, a Washington politician known as Joel Pritchard and his two friends created the game to entertain his bored family.
According to the politician, Joan, his wife, described the game as something similar to the pickle boat in rowing. Pickle boat refers to a crew of oarsmen who are left behind by other boats.
The other theory is that the sport was named after Pritchard’s dog, which was named Pickles. The dog used to chase the ball and run off with it.
Pickles the dog, according to Joan, came around two years after the game was invented. Therefore, this means the dog was named after the game and not the other way round. However, there is a possibility the game was not given a formal name until the dog came to inspire it.
Where Can You Play Pickleball?
The growing popularity of pickleball has made it easy to find a place to play the game in every state across the United States. USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) has a list of all the names and addresses of locations you can play the game, organized by state. The sport is also gaining popularity in Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, Korea, Japan, Canada, and the UK.
There is a growing list of leagues organized through private clubs, YMCAs, and local recreational districts. To see if there is a league in your locality, begin by checking the USAPA list and then searching local directories. If there isn’t one in existence, you may start one!
If you have trouble finding a pickleball court, find a badminton court. Once there, lower the net to three feet.
Alternatively, you can create your court on any blacktop surface such as your driveway. Since you will not require a lot of space, it is easy to find a suitable place to create your court. All you need is to find a pickleball, paddles, and a net.
Introduce your colleagues and friends and you will be amazed at how much they will love the game. The reason why the number of tournaments, leagues, and courts increases each year is that more people are learning about the sport.
If you are a pickleball beginner, you may need to get some strategies to enhance your game. The following are some rules you should consider:
- Avoid hitting the ball to your opponent. Instead, use shots that ensure they move.
- Use a different kind of shot to surprise your opponent. For this to work, use one type of shot four or five times then change to another to throw them off.
- When you play doubles, aim for the middle of the court. This will cause your opponents to hesitate as they decide who is going to go for the ball. The move usually results in a point.
- Be sure you are in the ready position after each volley you hit.
- If you notice your opponent has a weak backhand or forehand, try to serve on that side. Ideally, serve deep in the court. Be careful to avoid hitting it out.
Pickleball is not a hard game to play. The good news is you do not have to go deep into your pocket to play it. All you need is a net, paddle, and a ball. If you do not have a court, you can create your own. The above information is sufficient to teach anyone how to play pickleball. | <urn:uuid:90ba842c-3403-4e5a-b44c-d747d71a23ad> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.owntheyard.com/how-to-play-pickleball/ | 2023-10-03T14:03:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.960202 | 1,669 |
As previously reported in our Asia Medical eNewsletter, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) will combine the Bureau of Food Safety, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Affairs, Bureau of Food and Drug Analysis, and Bureau of Controlled Drugs in order to better integrate the management of food and drug safety.
The TFDA will run a single-window operation to increase efficiency, decrease processing time, and improve transparency. In the future, instead of applying for medical equipment registration to different agencies depending on the type of device, medical device companies can send product information directly to the TFDA. Additionally, the TFDA will manage all import inspection, while routine inspections will be managed by the private sector.
The TFDA will also run a single-window operation for new drugs. Currently, new drugs are inspected by three institutions: the Bureau of Pharmaceutical Affairs, Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE), and the Bureau of Food and Drug Analysis. Once the TFDA is established, all data pertaining to new drugs can be submitted to the TFDA. The TFDA will then relay new drug technical data over to the CDE for further review. Companies will be permitted to request the status of the application at any point during the process. Deputy Minister Yan-Jen Sung states that this single-window approach will reduce the processing time from the current 230 days to less than 200 days. | <urn:uuid:39c2543c-dbb6-474a-816c-5b23a5a69d37> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.pacificbridgemedical.com/news-brief/taiwan-food-and-drug-administration-to-establish-more-efficient-and-transparent-operation/ | 2023-10-03T13:54:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.897374 | 273 |
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The Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center of Excellence for Prostate Disease is actively pursuing the most advanced, minimally invasive technologies to treat prostate cancer. One such technology is High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU).
HIFU is available throughout the world as a therapeutic procedure for prostate cancer. While this remarkable technology was developed at the Indiana University School of Medicine in the 1980s, it wasn’t approved for use in the United States by our FDA until 2015.
Consistent with his focus on bringing advanced, minimally invasive technologies to his patients, Dr. Robert Pugach was an early adopter of HIFU technology.
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HOW DOES HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND WORK?
(View Animated HIFU Demonstration) HIFU is a therapy that destroys cancerous prostate tissue with rapid heat elevation in a matter of seconds. High intensity ultrasound energy, or sound waves, is focused at a specific location no larger than a grain of rice. At that “focal point,” the temperature rises to almost 100 degrees Celsius in only 3 seconds. Any tissue at the “focal point” is destroyed; however, any tissue outside of the focal point remains unharmed. The sound waves pass through healthy tissue without causing damage.
Dr. Robert Pugach uses the Sonablate® 500 HIFU treatment system exclusively to treat his prostate cancer patients. Sonablate® 500 is the higher energy, FDA approved medical device used to treat diseases of the prostate with HIFU energy. While there is another manufacturer of a HIFU medical device, Dr. Robert Pugach, as one of the most experienced HIFU urologists in the world, has determined that the Sonablate® 500 delivers superior treatment power and better long term results.
Dr. Robert Pugach uses the Sonablate® 500 with the latest 3G software. This medical device provides a non-invasive, painless treatment for prostate cancer that does not involve surgery or radiation.
MORE QUESTIONS? View Dr. Pugach’s educational videos and schedule an in-person or online consultation.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF HIFU TREATMENT?
The advantage of the HIFU procedure for prostate cancer therapy is that it can cure cancer without the two common, life-altering side effects that radical surgery (robotic or traditional) and radiation can cause:
- Loss of bladder control
- Erectile dysfunction
- HIFU’s precise, computer driven robotic treatment console minimizes the risk of complications with precise, targeted energy that destroys prostate tissue.
- HIFU is completely radiation free. Unlike radiation, ultrasound energy is non-ionizing, meaning it will not harm any tissue outside of the target area.
WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR HIFU?
Dr. Pugach advises that HIFU may be appropriate for men who have early stage, localized prostate cancer that has not spread or metastasized outside the prostate. HIFU may also be an effective therapy for recurrent prostate cancer when other treatment options have failed or pose a high risk of complications. A personalized consultation with a medical history and examination is required to determine if HIFU will work for you.
WHERE DOES DR. PUGACH PERFORM HIFU?
Dr. Robert Pugach treats HIFU patients at the Los Alamitos Surgery Center in Los Alamitos, California. This immaculately clean, certified ambulatory surgery center goes a step beyond by giving each patient personal attention and care. Leading edge technology and an excellent professional and nursing staff provide the highest quality care. Los Alamitos Surgery Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Learn more when you speak with our HIFU nurse and treatment coordinator.
HOW LONG IS THE HIFU PROCEDURE?
The procedure typically takes 2 to 4 hours depending on the size of your prostate. After your brief recovery from your outpatient HIFU procedure you can be discharged home the same day. That’s a remarkable contrast to the hospitalization required for radical prostate surgery or radiation treatment that can take up to 7 weeks to complete.
WHAT IS THE RECOVERY PROCESS?
During the first several weeks after the procedure patients typically experience urinary symptoms such as frequency and/or urgency to void. In the first one to two months patients may pass small amount days of blood, old prostate tissue or mucus-like material in the urinary stream. A urinary catheter is inserted and typically stays in your bladder for 2 weeks. Unlike catheters used after radical surgery, it does not go through the urethra so it’s far more comfortable and carries a much lower risk of infection. Dr. Pugach and his HIFU team will explain all of this to you in more detail when you come in for your consultation.
IS HIFU COVERED BY MEDICARE OR HEALTH INSURANCE?
MEDICARE COVERAGE OF HIFU APPROVED JULY 2017
Medicare now covers the facility portion of a HIFU procedure. The facility portion coverage means that all charges from a hospital or surgery center where your procedure will be performed are covered. Dr. Pugach is contracted with a leading local hospital outpatient surgical center to treat Medicare patients with HIFU. Learn more.
IS HIFU COVERED BY MEDICARE OR HEALTH INSURANCE?
Currently, most health insurance policies do not cover HIFU. However, patients may be able to receive reimbursement from their insurance companies by filing claims after the procedure. To learn more about commercial health insurance coverage, click here.
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Kellogg Company continues its partnership with GLAAD as an official sponsor for Spirit Day on Oct.17 by launching a new "All Together Cereal" and donating $50,000 to support GLAAD's anti-bullying and LGBTQ advocacy efforts.
As a company, Kellogg dedicates efforts to promote inclusivity in the communities where we both work and play. The company, its employees and brands join millions of people "going purple" to support the LGBTQ youth community and Spirit Day—the largest and most visible anti-bullying campaign in the world.
This year, Kellogg releases the all-new, limited edition 2019 "All Together Cereal" with six mini cereal boxes packaged inside one larger exclusive "All Together" box to celebrate the belief that we all belong together. The box brings together six of the famous Kellogg mascots and cereals inside the same carton as a symbol of acceptance no matter how you look, where you're from or who you love. "All Together Cereal" is available while supplies last for a limited time for online retail through Kelloggstore.com.
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Winters can be a dull and dreary time of year, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for dismal landscape. While we can’t stop the trees from shedding their leaves or the perennials from dying back, but there are still ways to add color to you landscape in the winter. Consider using bright seasonal color, bulbs and evergreen perennials throughout your yard this year. Seeing some color in your yard (despite the gloomy weather) can even boost your mood!
Most of Georgia is either in a “Hardy Zone” of 7b or 8a, which allows for some creative choices for seasonal planting. Here are some recommended plants that can give your landscape a splash of color and still survive a typical winter in Georgia.
- Cabbage & Kale
There are specific pros and cons to each of these plant varieties, along with unique planting and feeding instructions. To ensure you are choosing the best winter color plant for your yard, call a landscaping expert. At Pannone’s Lawn Pros and Professionals, we love helping clients revitalize their landscape through all seasons of the year. We offer seasonal planting, yard cleanup as well as year-round maintenance. Our services are always customized to meet your unique lawn care needs and budget. | <urn:uuid:bf0ecdd0-92fb-4fb6-881a-dc5ff8e4f310> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.pannoneslandscaping.com/blog/ready-to-add-color-to-your-winter-landscape/ | 2023-10-03T14:47:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.948914 | 287 |
There are many different kinds of brain supplements, likewise referred to as nootropics, on the marketplace that claim to improve brain function.Mind Lab Pro Lazada
Some of these supplements are made from natural active ingredients, such as herbs and vitamins, while others are synthesized in a laboratory.
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The efficiency of brain supplements can vary depending on the specific item and the private taking it. Some supplements might have a visible influence on cognitive function, while others might have little to no effect.
It is necessary to keep in mind that while some brain supplements might help to enhance specific aspects of brain function, such as memory or focus, they are not a replacement for a healthy way of life and a well balanced diet.
Getting enough sleep, working out regularly, and consuming a diet rich in fruits, veggies, and healthy fats can all help to promote healthy brain function.Mind Lab Pro Lazada
Additionally, it is necessary to note that certain group of people, such as pregnant females, kids, and individuals with medical conditions or taking medications need to consult with their physician before taking any brain supplement, to guarantee that it is safe for them to use.
That being stated, there are some ingredients in brain supplements that have actually been well-studied and shown to have some cognitive benefits. For example, omega-3 fatty acids and caffeine can assist to enhance memory and attention, while choline and phosphatidylserine can assist to support total brain health.Mind Lab Pro Lazada
It’s always a good idea to do your own research study and speak to your healthcare provider before starting to take any brain supplement, to help ensure that it is safe and efficient for you.
A lot of used Active ingredients For Nootropics
Omega-3 fats: These fats, which are found in fish oil, are essential for maintaining overall brain health. They have actually been shown to assist improve memory and cognitive function, particularly in older grownups.
Caffeine: Caffeine is a stimulant that can help to enhance focus and attention. It works by blocking the action of a neurotransmitter called adenosine, which builds up in the brain throughout the day and makes us feel sleepy.
Bacopa Monnieri: This herb has been typically used in Ayurvedic medication to improve cognitive function and memory. The active compounds in Bacopa Monnieri called bacosides, it is thought to assist safeguard the brain from damage and support the growth of new nerve cells.Mind Lab Pro Lazada
Phosphatidylserine (PS): PS is a phospholipid that is a crucial element of cell membranes, and is discovered in high concentrations in the brain. It has actually been revealed to help enhance memory and cognitive function, especially in older grownups.
Ginkgo Biloba: This herb has actually been traditionally used in Chinese medication to enhance cognitive function. It’s thought to work by increasing blood circulation to the brain and safeguarding the brain from damage triggered by free radicals.
It deserves noting that these active ingredients might work in a different way from person to person and likewise the dose, duration and mix of active ingredients can play crucial role in efficiency, because of that is always a good concept to speak with a health care professional prior to taking any brain supplement.Mind Lab Pro Lazada
Omega-3 fats are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid that are vital for maintaining overall health, including brain health. They are discovered in a range of foods, including fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, as well as in supplements such as fish oil.
The two primary types of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These 2 fatty acids are very important for maintaining the structure and function of cell membranes, particularly in the brain.
DHA, specifically, makes up a large part of the brain’s noodle, which is accountable for processing details, It is also discovered in high concentration in the retina. DHA is essential for the growth and advancement of the brain, as well as for preserving cognitive function.
EPA likewise has anti-inflammatory properties and has actually been revealed to be helpful for state of mind regulation and psychological wellness. Some studies suggest that omega-3 fats may assist to improve memory and cognitive function, especially in older adults or individuals with cognitive decrease.
It is thought that Omega-3 fats work by regulating the activity of neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that transmit signals in the brain. They likewise might reduce swelling in the brain, and help to safeguard the brain from damage caused by totally free radicals. In addition, they help to keep the membrane of the neurons versatile and fluid, enabling better interaction between neurons, which can help improve cognitive function.
It is usually suggested to have at least 250-500mg of EPA and DHA combined each day from diet plan or supplement. Nevertheless, individuals with specific medical conditions or taking medications must speak to a health care expert prior to beginning a supplement program.Mind Lab Pro Lazada
Caffeine is a stimulant that is frequently used in nootropics because of its capability to improve focus and attention. It works by obstructing the action of a neurotransmitter called adenosine, which builds up in the brain over the course of the day and makes us feel drowsy.
When adenosine is blocked by caffeine, it enables an increase in the release of other neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which can enhance state of mind, focus, and attention.
Caffeine also has been studied to have some cognitive advantages, such as increased working memory, and improved reaction time, particularly in people who do not regularly consume caffeine.
In addition, caffeine may improve overall cognitive function by decreasing feelings of fatigue and increasing feelings of awareness, which can help to enhance efficiency and concentration.
However, it is necessary to keep in mind that caffeine can likewise have unfavorable results, specifically when consumed in large amounts, such as anxiety, sleeping disorders, and jitteriness, it is necessary to discover the best balance of caffeine consumption according to personal tolerance.
Caffeine is a frequently taken in stimulant worldwide, however tolerance to its effects differs, because of that, it’s suggested to start with little dosages, around 50-100mg, and increase slowly if needed. And it’s constantly an excellent idea to prevent taking caffeine later on in the day to prevent interruptions to sleep.
Bacopa Monnieri is an herb that has actually been traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic medicine to improve cognitive function and memory. It is believed to work by supporting the development and repair of neurons, the cells in the brain that transmit information.Mind Lab Pro Lazada
Bacopa Monnieri consists of substances called bacosides, which are believed to assist safeguard the brain from damage and support the growth of new nerve cells. Studies have actually likewise shown that Bacopa Monnieri might help to enhance memory recall and learning, along with lower signs of stress and anxiety and depression.
It is believed that Bacopa Monnieri work by affecting the activity of neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that transmit signals in the brain. It has actually been shown to increase the activity of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter crucial for memory and learning. It also might increase the activity of serotonin, a neurotransmitter essential for state of mind guideline.
Bacopa Monnieri also contains antioxidants, which can help to protect the brain from damage caused by complimentary radicals. In addition, it has anti-inflammatory residential or commercial properties which can likewise be useful for cognitive health.
It is necessary to note that, like other herbs, the efficiency of Bacopa Monnieri can differ depending upon the particular item and the private taking it. It’s recommended to start with a lower dose and to consult with a healthcare expert before taking it, specifically if you are taking other medications. A typical dose used in studies varies from 300-450mg/ day, standardized to include 55% bacosides.
Ginkgo Biloba is an herb that has actually been generally used in Chinese medication to improve cognitive function. It is believed to work by increasing blood flow to the brain, which can assist to improve memory and cognitive function.
Ginkgo Biloba includes substances called flavonoids and terpenoids, which are believed to be responsible for its helpful results on cognitive function. Flavonoids are antioxidant substances that can assist to safeguard the brain from damage triggered by totally free radicals, while terpenoids can help to dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation.
Studies have revealed that Ginkgo Biloba might help to enhance memory and cognitive function, particularly in older adults or people with cognitive decrease. It also might help to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety and anxiety.
It is believed that Ginkgo Biloba may work by increasing blood circulation to the brain, which can help to improve the shipment of oxygen and nutrients to the brain, and can help to support the growth and repair of nerve cells. In addition, the antioxidant substances present in Ginkgo Biloba might assist to protect the brain from damage triggered by free radicals.
It is necessary to note that, like other supplements, the effectiveness of Ginkgo Biloba can vary depending on the particular product and the individual taking it. It’s suggested to start with a lower dosage and to seek advice from a healthcare expert prior to taking it, specially if you are taking other medications. A common dose utilized in studies varies from 120-240mg/ day, standardized to contain 24% ginkgo flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones.
Mind Lab Pro
Mind Lab Pro is a nootropic supplement that is marketed as a “universal brain supplement.” It is made by a business called Opti-Nutra and consists of a range of components that are said to help improve cognitive function, consisting of memory, focus, and overall brain health.
It consists of 11 various ingredients that work together to support brain function, a few of those are:
–Citicoline (Cognizin): is a nutrient that supports brain energy, focus, and neural health.
–Phosphatidylserine (Sharp-PS ® Green): is a phospholipid that is an essential element of cell membranes and found in high concentrations in the brain. It has actually been revealed to assist enhance memory and cognitive function.
–L-theanine (Suntheanine ®): is an amino acid that is discovered in tea and is thought to help enhance focus and attention.
–Bacopa Monnieri: This herb has been generally used in Ayurvedic medication to enhance cognitive function and memory. The active compounds in Bacopa Monnieri called bacosides, it is believed to assist secure the brain from damage and support the growth of new neurons.
The company claims that Mind Lab Pro is vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and does not include any synthetic colors, sweeteners, or preservatives.Mind Lab Pro Lazada
It deserves keeping in mind that, just like any supplement, it’s constantly a good idea to do your own research study and speak with your healthcare provider prior to beginning to take any brain supplement, to help guarantee that it is safe and efficient for you.
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We Asked Parents about Shopping In Store and Online
We ran a two week insights project asking parents about how they shop in-store vs online. We were curious about what factors they consider make for a satisfying retail experience and the differences between online and in-store experiences.
518 parents answered questions, actively shared their opinions and gave detailed commentary on the topic of shopping via an insights panel and an online survey.
We have compiled all the feedback along with key insights and actionable recommendations into one easily digestible report.
Dig into the full results and find out exactly what parents have to say about online and in store shopping in our report.
“Generally finding more options online, but would like to see more options from Irish retailers and not have to resort to Amazon. I would like to buy Irish if I can!”
What’s in our report?
In this report you will find:
- Key highlights
- Demographics about the respondents
- The in-store experience
- The online experience
- Shopping for kids
- In-store vs online retail preferences
- Final thoughts from parents
- Key insights and actionable recommendations
- The questions we asked
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Directed announced today it will be hosting an open house event at its new facility in Lachine, Canada just outside of Montreal. Dealers, distributors, and the public are invited to come join Directed on Thursday, June 13th for this exciting event. Directed is a leader in the Canadian remote start, security and connected car markets, selling its products under the Viper, Autostart, AstroStart, Automate, Clifford and Directed brands.
This event will feature a behind-the-scenes tour of Directed Canada including a vehicle validation demonstration, technical trainings, and product and vehicle demos. The day will conclude with a party in the parking lot, complete with food truck fare. Attendees can also meet Directed engineers and technicians and find out more about the many exciting projects Directed is working on.
“Directed chose to invest heavily in our Canada business with this new facility,” said Bob Struble, CEO of Directed. “We now have the space and resources we need to continue leading the industry in firmware, hardware and integration solutions. We’re so proud that we’re ready to throw the doors open and share this great facility with the world.”
There will be a food truck from La Grange Mobile serving up gourmet burgers. Directed will also raffle off prizes to its dealer attendees and all who join will receive a goodie bag filled with Directed swag.
The open house will be held on Thursday, June 13th, 2019 between 3PM and 9PM. The building is located at 2113 32e Avenue, Lachine, Quebec H8T 3J1. Parking is available to guests in front of and on the side of the building.
3:00PM - Doors Open
3:30PM - First Training
4:30PM - First Building Tour
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7:00PM - Second Training
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John Piper, at a recent pastors conference, declared, "God has given Christianity a masculine feel." This is based, for Piper, on several things: God is revealed in the Bible in male images (king and father). The second person of the Trinity is named as "Son" and is incarnated as a man. The 12 apostles were men, and men are declared to be the heads of the church and home.
But has God really "given Christianity a masculine feel"? Or has Christianity given God a masculine feel?
Granted,there are plenty of male-oriented images, allusions, and references in Scripture that are male-oriented. (And it doesn't surprise anyone to learn that the Bible's authors are mostly if not exclusively men writing in mainly patriarchal contexts). "Father" and "Son" are unmistakably male references. The term "masculine," however, is an ambiguous, socially constructed, and culturally dependent concept. As Scot McKnight points out, the Greek word for "masculine" (andreia) never properly appears in the New Testament.
But I want to focus on another issue. Piper rests his argument on the idea that God is revealed in male terms and images. God (Yahweh) is the eternal "Father" and the eternal "Son of God" becomes incarnate as a human male in Jesus of Nazareth. What do we make of this language? Is "Father" and "Son" supposed to be interpreted literally, or do these terms denote the familiarity and intimacy of the relationship itself? Here we are flung headlong into a debate regarding the nature of religious language. Piper's literalistic hermeneutic involves a univocal view of language, whereby "Father" becomes exclusive of anything "feminine" and is used to prioritize the male over the female. It's a handy move if you want to retain patriarchy.
But is God actually gendered as male and therefore exclusively or primarily masculine (whatever that might actually mean)? Any literal ascription of gender to the eternal divine being (think "ontological Trinity") has generally been ruled quite out of bounds in Christian orthodoxy. Notions like divine simplicity, unboundedness, and incorporeality, long have prevented theologians from taking gender references to God literally.
In the incarnation, the Second Person of the Trinity quite literally becomes in-fleshed in the Jewish, male body of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians rightly take joy and comfort in the particularity of the incarnation for, in Jesus, God was and is healing and reconciling the world. What is not assumed is not healed; therefore God becomes a particular human being in order to redeem humanity. The Jewish flesh of Jesus makes sense given that Jesus was to be the Messiah and his mission was to announce and embody the kingdom for Israel and on behalf of the world. But nothing suggests that the incarnation required male flesh for our salvation. Perhaps, as some have suggested, the Logos became a man because, to become incarnate as a woman, and to sacrifice oneself for the world as a woman, would have been rather unsurprising and unremarkable to first-century observers. That's just what women do. But when this Jewish Rabbi willingly set aside his "rights" and his power for the salvation of humanity, he made quite an impression (Phil 2:1-11).
Furthermore, according to orthodox theology, we must be careful when conceptually transferring from the human particularity of Jesus to his divine nature. The Council of Chalcedon asserts the two natures of Jesus are related "without confusion, without change, without division, without separation; the distinction of natures being in no way annulled by the union, but rather the characteristics of each nature being preserved and coming together to form one person and subsistence." The human nature of Jesus, having the particularity of male humanity, does not imply that the divine nature of Jesus became distinctively male -- or most certainly—"masculine." The incarnation, by the logic of the creed, does not imply that "God is male." Furthermore, we should keep in mind that Jesus' male body was resurrected and ascended to God. Do we have any idea what bodily resurrection and ascension imply for gender particularity?
Also, has Piper forgotten the Holy Spirit? Irenaeus suggested memorably that the Son and the Spirit are the two hands of God in the world. If the Son causes us to think of God in terms of maleness and "masculinity" (which, again, is a constructed notion), then the Spirit might draw our attention to more "feminine" aspects of God. The Spirit (ruach in the Old Testament and pneuma in the New) suggests creative and re-creative (nurturing, sustaining, and life-giving) activities. "Ruach," in fact, is grammatically feminine. In Genesis 1, the Spirit hovers over the waters and gives life to human and animals. The Spirit re-creates the earth (Isaiah 44:3), the Spirit comforts (Jn. 14), teaches (Lk. 12:12) and heals. Images of the Spirit in the Bible include breath, wind, and wisdom (the latter is often personified in Scripture as female). | <urn:uuid:3a639467-8eb4-454e-b248-9cae9de949c3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.patheos.com/resources/additional-resources/2012/02/masculine-god-feminine-spirit-kyle-roberts-02-08-2012 | 2023-10-03T15:12:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.959351 | 1,078 |
- Patriots advance to eighth straight conference championship game
- Patriots extend record by advancing in the postseason for the eighth straight season
- Patriots win 16th Divisional Playoff Game to tie for the most in NFL history
- Patriots set mark for most wins in a decade
- Edelman moves into second for most postseason receptions and 7th for yards
- White ties mark for most postseason receptions in a game
PATRIOTS EXTEND RECORD TO EIGHT STRAIGHT AFC TITLE GAMES
The Patriots have advanced to the AFC Championship Game for the eighth straight season, extending their NFL record for most consecutive conference championship game appearances.
PATRIOTS ADVANCE TO 15TH AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OVERALL
The Patriots advance to their 15th AFC Championship Game, tied with San Francisco for the second most in NFL history. The Patriots are 10-4 in AFC Championship Games.
MOST APPEARANCES IN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
New England 15
San Francisco 15
Los Angeles Rams 10
Minnesota Vikings 9
KRAFT EARNS 31ST POSTSEASON WIN
Robert Kraft earned his 31st postseason victory. He is third among ownership groups with his 31 postseason wins. Kraft earned his 31 wins since 1994. Pittsburgh (36) and Green Bay (34) are the only teams ahead of Kraft. The Rooney Family founded the Steelers in 1933 while the Green Bay Packers were founded in 1919.
PLAYOFF VICTORIES ALL TIME
Rooney Family, Pittsburgh (1933-present) 36
Green Bay Packers (1919-present) 34
Robert Kraft, New England Patriots (1994-present) 31
MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS, PARTICIPATING IN A POSTSEASON GAME
The Patriots have played at least one postseason game in 10 straight seasons, the most consecutive seasons participating in a postseason game.
PATRIOTS HOST A DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF GAME FOR 9TH STRAIGHT SEASON
The Patriots added to their NFL record by hosting a Divisional Playoff game for the ninth straight season (2010-2018). Miami is next with five straight home Divisional Playoff games (1981-1985). Overall, the nine straight divisional playoff games played in are the most in NFL history. Dallas (1975-82) and Pittsburgh (1972-79) both played in eight straight divisional playoff games.
PATRIOTS WIN DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF GAME FOR 16TH TIME
With the win, the Patriots earned their 16th Divisional Playoff game victory, tying Pittsburgh for the most divisional playoff wins in NFL history.
PATRIOTS MOVE UP ON ALL-TIME PLAYOFF WINS
The Patriots won their 35th playoff game and need one more win to tie Pittsburgh for the most postseason wins in NFL history.
PATRIOTS WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO JOIN BUFFALO AND MIAMI IN EXCLUSIVE GROUP
The Patriots will have a chance to join Buffalo (4) and Miami (3) as the only NFL teams to reach three straight Super Bowls after advancing to the AFC Championship Game.
PATRIOTS SET MARK FOR MOST WINS IN A DECADE
The Patriots now have 113 regular-season wins and 14 postseason wins so far in this decade (2010-present) for 127 total wins to set the record for wins in a decade, besting the Patriots mark of 126 set from 2000 through 2009.
PATRIOTS EXTEND RECORD FOR MOST CONSECUTIVE SEASONS WITH A POSTSEASON WIN
The Patriots extended their NFL record to eight straight seasons with at least one postseason win.
PATRIOTS MATCH NFL MARK FOR MOST POSTSEASON WINS IN A DECADE
The Patriots have now won 14 playoff games in the decade from 2010 to the present. That total matches the NFL record for most postseason wins in a decade with the Patriots (2000s), Dallas (1970s) and Pittsburgh (1970s). The Patriots are the only team reach that total two times.
PATRIOTS SCORE 35 FIRST HALF POINTS
The Patriots 35 first-half points matched the 35 first-half points scored in a 45-10 win vs. Denver in a 2011 AFC Divisional Playoff game on Jan. 14, 2012.
Most First Half Points in an NFL Postseason Game
Jacksonville vs. Miami, Jan. 15, 2000 – 41 points
New England vs. LA Chargers, Jan. 13, 2019 – 35 points
New England vs. Denver, Jan. 14, 2012 – 35 points
New Orleans vs. Arizona, Jan. 16, 200 – 35 points
PATRIOTS GO OVER 40 POINTS IN A POSTSEASON GAME FOR SIXTH TIME
The Patriots scored 40 or more points in a postseason game for the sixth time.
Patriots 40-Point Games in the Postseason
Jan. 13, 2019 – Divisional vs. LA Chargers – 41-28
Jan, 23, 2015 – AFC Championship at Pittsburgh – 41-27
Jan 14, 2012 – Divisional vs. Denver – 45-10
Jan. 13, 2013 – Divisional vs. Houston – 41-28
Jan. 11, 2014 – Divisional vs. Indianapolis -43-22
Jan. 18, 2015 – AFC Championship vs. Indianapolis 45-7
PATRIOTS DEFENSE HOLDS CHARGERS TO JUST 19 YARDS RUSHING
The Patriots defense held the Chargers to just 19 yards rushing; the lowest postseason mark since the 1963 Patriots held Buffalo to 7 yards in a playoff game on Dec. 28 at Buffalo.
BELICHICK WILL COACH IN HIS 13TH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Bill Belichick will coach in his 13th conference championship game as head coach, the most in NFL history.
BELICHICK COACHED IN HIS 16th DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF GAME; MOST BY A HEAD COACH
Bill Belichick coached in his 16th Divisional Playoff Game.
Most Divisional Playoff Games by a Head Coach in NFL History
16 Bill Belichick
14 Don Shula
13 Tom Landry
TOM BRADY PLAYS IN 15th DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF GAME;
THE MOST DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF GAMES IN NFL HISTORY
Tom Brady played in his 15th Divisional Playoff Game, the most Divisional Playoff Game appearances.
Most Divisional Playoff Games Played
15 Tom Brady
13 Jerry Rice, San Francisco, Oakland
BRADY REACHES RECORD 13TH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Tom Brady has reached his 13th AFC Championship Game, the most in NFL history. Gene Upshaw and George Blanda are second with 10 appearances in a conference title game. In 17 full seasons as the Patriots starting quarterback (omitting the 2008 season in which Brady started only one game due to injury), Brady has led the Patriots to 13 AFC Championship Games.
BRADY SETS NFL POSTSEASON MARK FOR MOST PASSES WITHOUT AN INTERCEPTION
Brady threw 44 passes with no interceptions and now has an NFL record of 228 consecutive postseason passes without an interception.
Most Consecutive Postseason Passes without an Interception
228 Tom Brady 2017-present
226 Drew Brees 2007-2012
197 Joe Flacco 2012-2015
BRADY EXTENDS MARK WITH 13 STRAIGHT POSTSEASON GAMES WITH A TD PASS
QB Tom Brady extended his streak to 13 straight postseason games with at least one touchdown pass, to tie Peyton Manning and Dan Marino for the fourth longest streak, behind the 20 by Brett Favre , 18 by Brady (2001-11) and 14 by Brees.
BRADY HAS 15TH CAREER 300-YARD PASSING GAME IN THE PLAYOFFS;
Tom Brady threw for 343 yards to extend his NFL record with 15 career 300-yard games in the postseason.
BRADY NEARING THE TOP FOR MOST WINS AMONG ALL NFL PLAYERS
Tom Brady has the most wins by an NFL quarterback with 235 overall career wins. His 235 wins are the second-most wins all-time by an NFL player, behind the 236 wins by Adam Vinatieri.
WINNINGEST COACH AND QB TANDEM IN THE POSTSEASON
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are the winningest coach and quarterback tandem in the postseason. Belichick and Brady have the most Super Bowl appearances (8) and Super Bowl wins (5). Their five championships match the combination of Vince Lombardi and Bart Starr, who also won five championships (two Super Bowls and three NFL Championships).
JULIAN EDELMAN SETS PATRIOTS MARK WITH HIS FIFTH 100-YAR GAME;
SETS POSTSEASON CAREER-HIGH AND MATCHES REGULAR SEASON HIGH
WR Julian Edelman had his fifth NFL 100-yards receiving game after finishing with 151 yards. His 151 yards are a postseason career high and match the 151 yards he had in a regular season game. Edelman had 151 yards at Miami on Jan. 1, 2017. His previous high in the postseason was 137 yards vs. Houston in a Divisional game on Jan. 14, 2017. Only Jerry Rice (8) and Michael Irvin (6) have more postseason 100-yard games than Edelman.
Most 100-Yard Games in NFL History
8 Jerry Rice – 29 postseason games
6 Michael Irvin – 16 postseason games
5 Julian Edelman 16 postseason games
5 John Stallworth, 18 postseason games
5 Andre Reed – 21 postseason games
5 Hines Ward 18 postseason games
5 Larry Fitzgerald 9 postseason games
5 Antonio Brown – 10 postseason games
EDELMAN HAS THE SECOND-MOST POSTSEASON RECEPTIONS
Edelman had 9 receptions to push his postseason total to 98. He moved past Reggie Wayne (93) and is second all-time with 98, behind the 151 postseason receptions by Jerry Rice.
EDELMAN MOVES INTO TOP 10 ON POSTSEASON RECEIVING YARD LIST
Edelman added 151 yards receiving and moved into 7th place all-time for most postseason receiving yards with 1,175 yards.
GOSTKOWSKI HAS NOW SCORED IN 26 STRAIGHT POSTSEASON GAMES
K Stephen Gostkowski has now kicked at least one point in 26 straight postseason games, second all-time in NFL postseason history.
WHITE TIES NFL RECORD FOR MOST POSTSEASON RECEPTIONS IN A GAME
RB James White finished with 15 receptions for 97 yards. His 15 receptions are a Patriots record in the postseason and tie Darren Sproles for the most receptions in a postseason game in NFL history. White is the only NFL player to have two games with at least 14 receptions in a postseason game. White had a Super Bowl record with 14 receptions vs. Atlanta in Super Bowl LI.
Most Receptions in an NFL Postseason Game
15 James White, New England vs. LA Chargers, 2018
15 Darren Sproles, New Orleans vs. San Francisco, 2011
14 James White, New England vs. Atlanta, 2016
13 Kellen Winslow, San Diego, vs. Miami, 1981
13 Thurman Thomas, Buffalo vs. Cleveland, 1989
13 Shannon Sharpe, Denver vs. LA Raiders, 1993
13 Chad Morton, New Orleans vs. Minnesota, 2000
13 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis vs. Kansas City, 2013
13 Demaryius Thomas, Denver vs. Seattle, 2013.
GOSTKOWSKI PLAYS IN 26TH POSTSEASON GAME
K Stephen Gostkowski played in his 26th postseason game Only Tom Brady (38), Adam Vinatieri (32), Jerry Rice (29), D.D. Lewis (27) and Peyton Manning (27) have played in more postseason games.
ROOKIE RB SONY MICHEL GOES OVER 100 YARDS
Rookie RB Sony Michel went over 100 yards rushing and became the Patriots first rookie to have a 100-yard postseason game after finishing with 129 yards. He had four 100-yard games during the regular season.
Patriots 100-Yard Games in the Postseason
166 LeGarrette Blount, vs. Indianapolis, Jan. 11, 2014
166 Curtis Martin, vs. Pittsburgh, Jan. 5, 1997
148 LeGarrette Blount, vs. Indianapolis, Jan. 18, 2015
144 Corey Dillon, vs. Indianapolis, Jan. 16, 2005
129 Sony Michel, vs. LA Chargers, Jan. 13, 2019
122 Laurence Maroney, vs. Jacksonville, Jan. 12, 2008
122 Laurence Maroney, vs. San Diego, Jan. 20, 2008
105 Craig James, at Miami, Jan. 12, 1989
104 Craig James, at LA Raiders, Jan. 5, 1986
100 Antowain Smith, vs. Indianapolis, Jan. 18, 2004
ROOKIE SONY MICHEL SCORES THREE FIRST HALF TOUCHDOWNS
Rookie RB Sony Michel scored three touchdowns on a 1-yard run and a 14-yard run in the first quarter and a 5-yard run in the second quarter. He is the first Patriots rookie to register multiple touchdowns in a postseason game. Michel is just the second rookie running back to score a postseason touchdown, joining Robert Edwards, who had a rushing touchdown in a 1998 wild card game at Jacksonville.
Most Rushing Touchdowns in a Patriots Postseason Game
4 LeGarrette Blount, vs. Indianapolis, Jan. 11, 2014
3 Sony Michel, vs. LA Chargers, Jan. 13, 2019
3 LeGarrette Blount, vs. Indianapolis, Jan. 18, 2015
3 Curtis Martin, vs. Pittsburgh, Jan. 5, 1997
MICHEL HAD A CAREER-LONG 40-YARD RUN IN THE SECOND QUARTER
Michel had a career-long 40-yard run in the second quarter. He had a 34-yard touchdown run vs. Indianapolis on Oct. 4 in the regular season. It is also the longest run of the season for the Patriots.
WR PHILLIP DORSETT HAS FIRST POSTSEASON TOUCHDOWN
WR Phillip Dorsett caught a 15-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, his first NFL postseason touchdown.
RB REX BURKHEAD SCORES FIRST POSTSEASON TOUCHDOWN
RB Rex Burkhead scored his first career postseason touchdown on a 6-yard run in the second quarter.
NEW TO THE POSTSEASON
Seven Patriots players made their NFL postseason debuts - OL Trent Brown, DB Keion Crossen, DB J.C. Jackson, DB Jason McCourty, RB Sony Michel, DE Derek Rivers and DL Danny Shelton all played in their first NFL postseason game.
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A prayer given on the occasion of Jonathan’s marriage to Fiona Harrington.
Father God, on this happy day we come to seek a threefold blessing.
- Bless Jonathan and Fiona as today they publicly commit themselves to one another – we thank you for the new love have found. In all the ups and downs of life keep them strong, and give them much joy in their life together.
- We come too to seek your blessing upon young David Aneurin – we thank you for all the joy that he has already brought. Give Jonathan and Fiona all the patience, wisdom and love as they seek to care.
- We pray too your blessing upon Theo and Sophie – we delight to see them sharing in the joy of their mother today. At this time of transition may they find security in the love that Jonathan and Fiona have both for them as also for one another.
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Rescued dogs are examined and treated by a licensed veterinarian to ensure they are up-to-date on vaccines, receive parasite treatments, and any other care that may be necessary. All information on medical care is provided to the new owner upon adoption. Paws 2 Freedom requires that all rescued dogs must be spayed/neutered prior to adoption! Paws 2 Freedom cannot guarantee the health or temperament of an animal after adoption.
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We encourage you to schedule a meet and greet with our adoptable dogs. If you do not find what you are looking for, a wish list is maintained and we will notify you if a dog is received that meets your criteria.
For all our dogs looking for forever homes, please visit:
Please note that we have dogs coming into the rescue and being adopted all the time, making it challenging to keep this information updated on multiple locations. We appreciate your understanding.
Paws 2 Freedom, Inc. (P2F) is a small foster-home based, 501c3 charitable dog rescue organization, licensed in the state of Pennsylvania, USA, dedicated to rescuing dogs from kill shelters and other dangerous situations, with the goal of placing them in caring forever homes.
We do not discriminate based on dog breed or age.
We also serve our community by working with local animal control and police officers in abandonment, abuse and owner surrender situations, assisting with reuniting stray dogs with their owners, and placing rescue dogs to be trained to serve our military veterans in need.
Our continued operations depend on the generosity of donors. All funding is used for the care, well-being and support of the animals. No individuals receive compensation.
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Telltale Signs of a Distracted Driver
While most people like to think that distracted driving doesn’t happen often, it’s a daily occurrence that happens all around us—and it can be a deadly one. In 2019, the Transport Research Laboratory concluded that distracted driving claims approximately nine lives per day in the U.S., which adds up to 3,500 lives per year.
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts your attention from driving. Types of distractions include:
- Texting or talking on your cell phone
- Reaching for an item in your car
- Talking to fellow passengers
- Eating or drinking
- Playing with the navigation or stereo system
Even if you are diligent about ridding yourself of distractions, you are not entirely safe from the possibility of being involved in a car accident. Spotting a driver whose attention is not fully on the road can save you money, time, and your life. Our experienced attorneys want to outline possible warning signs of a distracted driver and help avoid a potentially dangerous situation.
3 Types of Distracted Driving
There is more than one way to get distracted while behind the wheel. Here are three types of distracted driving:
- Manual Distraction: The driver takes their hands off the steering wheel to complete another task.
- Visual Distraction: The driver’s eyes are taken off of the road.
- Cognitive Distraction: A driver’s attention diverts to something else, such as daydreaming or road rage.
4 Signs To Look For
You can protect yourself from distracted drivers by keeping an eye out for motorists who display the following warning signs:
1. Bent Posture
If a fellow driver appears to be bending over or looking at something in their lap, they are potentially looking at their cell phone. If not their cell phone, they might also be looking for an item they dropped on the floor. During their search, they take their full attention off the road and cars around them.
2. Inconsistent Speed
A car failing to maintain a consistent speed by erratically speeding up and slowing down can mean the driver is too preoccupied to focus on the road or speed limit.
Do you notice someone chewing? It can mean the driver is eating behind the wheel. Frequently reaching for or unwrapping tasty treats can divert their attention from the road and onto their meal.
4. Frequent Braking
A car that is frequently and suddenly braking is one of the most common signs of distracted driving. When the driver’s attention is elsewhere, they don’t notice the flow of traffic and need to slam on the brakes once they realize other cars have slowed down.
If you notice signs of a distracted driver, proceed with caution. Should you feel unsafe, we recommend pulling over in a parking lot or side street to avoid a potential collision. Keeping these signs in mind will assist in the fight against distracted driving!
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Houston Hit & Run Accident Attorney
Responsive Legal Counsel After Terrible Accidents
Did you get hit by someone who then drove away from the scene immediately? You have been the victim of a hit and run, one of the most frustrating types of car accidents. It can be easy to feel like you have zero chances to get a financial recovery after a hit and run accident because the other driver was never identified, but this is not always the case.
Before you give up on getting compensation, call (713) 999-4801 and speak with a Houston hit and run accident lawyer from Payne Law Firm. We would be happy to talk with you about all of your options, which might include filing a claim against your auto insurance provider.
Why not schedule a free consultation with our firm today? Our hit and run accident attorney in Houston is here to fight for your rights.
What to Do If a Car Hits You & Runs?
You will never know which driver on the road is going to flee the scene if they cause a crash. It could be someone with no insurance or finances, or it could be someone who is well-off but doesn’t want their premiums to go up. What you can do is know what to do in case a hit and run ever happens to you.
After a hit and run, you should call the police immediately. Committing a hit and run is illegal, and it is likely that the driver will commit the same crime in the future unless something is done. You should call the police after most accidents, anyway, because they need to make reports whenever someone is injured in a crash or if there is significant vehicle damage.
When you speak to the police, try to tell them the following details:
- Basic description of the driver
- Color, make, and model of the car
- What part of their car hit yours
- Direction the driver was headed upon fleeing
- Any license plate digits you remember
With some luck, the police might be able to track down the driver who hit you and make an arrest. If they are apprehended and accurately identified, then you can file a claim against their insurance policy like normal.
How Much Can You Get for a Hit & Run?
Your hit and run case’s value will depend on what party you file against. If you file a UM policy with your auto insurance provider, then the maximum value of your claim will be that policy’s cap. If you can file against the driver after they are arrested and identified, then the value will be based on their insurance and possibly what that insurance company is willing to pay through settlement negotiations.
Taking Care of Tough Cases, Every Day
Not many law firms can claim to have as much experience with difficult cases as we do here at Payne Law Firm. If you’ve been hurt in a hit and run accident on the roads of Houston, then we want to hear from you. We would be happy to see if our experience and insight could be of good use to your case.
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Do Insurance Companies Cover Hit & Runs?
You might have insurance coverage for a hit and run accident and not know it. Uninsured motorist (UM) insurance policies often apply to hit and run accidents in which the driver is never identified. To an insurance company responding to the claim, a driver who is not identified is effectively the same as one who has no insurance at all.
Not everyone has UM insurance, though. It is usually an optional add-on to a policy, not something that is sold as standard. Check your policy or call your insurance provider if you aren’t sure if you have UM coverage.
We will help you every step of the way, providing answers to your questions and continuing to update you on the status of your case.
We have helped over a thousand injured individuals and families get the compensation they deserved.
We not only understand the complexities of insurance companies but know how to fight them.
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Mamamia founder Mia Freedman’s op-ed on marriage equality has been shellacked in the hours since its appearance online, with readers pretty bloody confused at how the commentator managed to frame the issue so poorly.
ICYMI: Freedman, a straight married woman, argued that since same-sex marriage won’t invalidate or devalue straight marriage, there’s no real reason for heterosexual Australians to support a plebiscite on the issue.
She wrote that Aussie parliamentarians should instead simply conduct a conscience vote on the issue, instead of running the costly and non-binding plebiscite.
That’s all well and good. But, as a means of convincing pollies of public support for same-sex marriage, she also devised a campaign whereby married Aussies take selfies with their wedding rings, accompanied by the hashtag #married4marriageequality.
Freedman provided the campaign’s inaugural selfie, showing her smiling and pointing to the glistening rock on her ring finger. While the intention may have been sincere, damn near everyone called it out for being tone-deaf, and show-offy.
How the H-E-double hockey sticks is gloating about your ability to get married a supporting gesture for our cause, Mia? pic.twitter.com/bohsj18DHj
— Padam Vers (@chrisopotamia) August 8, 2017
That post has since been deleted, and Freedman has issued a response to the criticism. In a series of tweets, she writes:
As a passionate advocate for #marriageequality I believe it’s vital for the straight community and those of us who are legally able to marry to stand alongside our LGTBQI brothers & sisters, sons and daughters, mothers & fathers, workmates & colleagues & fight for their rights.
Marriage equality is a human rights issue & is supported by the vast vast majority of straight, married people. If I inadvertantly offended anyone by calling for legally married women to raise their voices in support of those who can’t legally married, I unequivocally apologise.
I was using my public profile to support #marriageequaility as I always have. I’m mortified if that’s been a distraction in any way.
Mamamia & I have worked closely w Australian Marriage Equality for several years & will continue to do so until all Australians can marry.
While the offending selfie has been removed, the tributes have not.
Australians confused by the whole deal have posted their own mocking takes on Freedman’s photo, with trolly images now totally outnumbering the few sincere posts by married folks.
— Jordan Raskopoulos (@JordanRasko) August 8, 2017
— matt (@grumsal) August 8, 2017
— John Gloveman (@SPSSS) August 8, 2017
— Amy Spiers (@waituntilcalled) August 8, 2017
— Matt (@MLenn93) August 8, 2017
— James Deg (@JamesM_Deg) August 8, 2017
Others have gone meta with the hashtag, using it to critique the entire concept of brandishing privilege in such an oblivious manner:
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Victor Edward Eskie, age 68, died February 13, 2016 in Ilwaco, Washington. Victor was born February 25, 1947 in Dearborn, Michigan, the first child of Vivian McEwen (1926-1994) and Edward William Eskie (1926-2015). Victor attended Northville High School in Northville, MI and Michigan State University. In 1966 he joined the Naval Reserve and was activated for service in Vietnam in 1967. He completed two tours of duty aboard the USS Colonial, LSD 12, amphibious assault ship participating in several brown water operations with the US Marine Corps including assaults in the Mekong Delta and the assault on Huy where he helped establish and defend an amphibious assault logistics base. Vic was proud of his -service in the US Navy which had a lifelong effect on how he viewed his personal freedom, his relationships with people and the role the United States plays in the world.
After his service he attended Palm Beach Junior College in Lake Worth, Florida where he met his wife Lorna Campbell in an evening art class. They eloped to Switzerland and married January 7, 1971 in Lauterbrunnen. Later that year they moved to Eugene, Oregon. He attended the University of Oregon where he studied architecture and spent the balance of his life as a designer builder. He was a gifted architect and was constantly working on new ideas. His latest work centered on building a land ship combining his love of the sea and knowledge of self-sustaining and energy independent building.
He is survived by his wife Lorna Campbell Eskie of Ilwaco, WA, a son Nicholas Frederick Eskie of Eugene, OR and a sister Gail Eskie Venner of Bend, OR. Pre-deceased was a brother Michael Dennis Eskie.
Victor was a strong believer in personal freedom and was a unique individual in many respects. He loved architecture, gardening, sailing and his St Bernard dogs. His recent passion was living in Ilwaco and restoring his 58 foot sailboat Nightwind. His devotion to his profession, Lorna his wife and companion of 45 years, his son Nick and his friends and family through good times and not so good times were to be admired by all. He died saving his St Bernard dog from drowning in the Columbia River. Victor’s guestbook may be signed at www.penttilaschapel.com.
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With the development of science and technology level, the patient’s demand for doctors is increasing, the risk of surgery and the demand for high-quality rehabilitation is also increasing, which not only requires doctors to have a wealth of theoretical knowledge, excellent technical level, but also need the support of powerful medical equipment.
Flatbed 3D C-arm, also known as orthopedic 3D C-arm, is an upgraded version of C-arm that combines the traditional two-dimensional mode with the “CT-like mode“, which can quickly generate tomographic images and 3D stereo images in cross-section, sagittal plane and coronal plane during the operation, which can provide the operator with a more complete observation angle and accurately judge the condition of bone tissues and implants. It is mainly applied to orthopedics, spine surgery, orthopedic surgery, trauma orthopedics and other departments, especially suitable for complex parts of the surgery.
Firstly, compared to intraoperative mobile CT, the Flatbed 3D C-arm can access the scanning area from the side through the C-arm opening, which makes it compatible with the type of surgical beds used in hospital operating rooms. Moreover, the flatbed 3D C-arm can be gently pushed by electric power to serve multiple operating rooms. In contrast, the intraoperative mobile CT uses a completely closed frame, which requires a high degree of bed and operating room layout and does not allow for easy mobility in the operating room.
Secondly, some brands of flat-panel 3D C-arms, such as the PLX7500 series 3D C-arms of PUMAI Medical, adopt a large flat-panel of 30*30CM, with a larger scanning field of view (FOV), and the images can easily show 5 vertebrae, providing more surgical information for the surgeon. This provides a larger field of view for performing severe scoliosis surgery, pelvic fracture surgery, and so on.
Finally, the flatbed 3D C-arm captures sufficiently clear image information at the image acquisition stage. After implantation of the prosthesis during surgery, the scanning again can fully capture the image information of the implanted prosthesis in the vertebral body, so that the surgeon can clearly determine whether the prosthesis is optimally positioned in the vertebral body, reducing the chances of secondary surgeries.
As an intraoperative imaging device, the flat-panel 3D C-arm provides a powerful aid for the further rapid development of orthopedic technology. For orthopedics, it can quickly carry out orthopedic scoliosis, emergency trauma, percutaneous minimally invasive surgery and so on. At the same time, the flat-panel 3D C-arm can be combined with orthopedic surgical robots to carry out robotic-assisted spine surgery, and high-definition 3D images are one of the prerequisites to ensure the precise development of robotic spine surgery.
For hospitals, the flat-panel 3D C-arm can help hospitals to carry out high-end surgical procedures, improve the clinical research level of the department, and help departmental doctors to collect high-definition surgical data during the operation. The flat-panel 3D C-arm also helps hospitals to carry out minimally invasive surgeries, improve surgical efficacy, and accelerate the turnover of hospital beds. | <urn:uuid:e57dff3b-1488-4955-9e77-f3794b93aed7> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.perlove.net/what-is-the-difference-between-flatbed-3d-c-arm-and-traditional-2d-model/ | 2023-10-03T14:30:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511106.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003124522-20231003154522-00798.warc.gz | en | 0.929087 | 684 |
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