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Ptychography is a computational imaging technique that aims to reconstruct the object of interest from a set of diffraction patterns. Each of these is obtained by a localized illumination of the object, which is shifted after each illumination to cover its whole domain. As in the resulting measurements the phase information is lost, ptychography gives rise to solving a phase retrieval problem. In this work, we consider ptychographic measurements corrupted with background noise, a type of additive noise that is independent of the shift, i.e., it is the same for all diffraction patterns. Two algorithms are provided, for arbitrary objects and for so-called phase objects that do not absorb the light but only scatter it. For the second type, a uniqueness of reconstruction is established for almost every object. Our approach is based on the Wigner Distribution Deconvolution, which lifts the object to a higher-dimensional matrix space where the recovery can be reformulated as a linear problem. Background noise only affects a few equations of the linear system that are therefore discarded. The lost information is then restored using redundancy in the higher-dimensional space. | <urn:uuid:33e1f83d-cdec-4bbc-bace-b66f2784c4fb> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://olehmelnyk.xyz/publication/background-denoising-for-ptychography-via-wigner-distribution-deconvolution/ | 2024-04-13T21:14:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.942456 | 227 |
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“What are the words you do not yet have? What do you need to say? What are the tyrannies you swallow day by day and attempt to make your own, until you will sicken and die of them, still in silence.” -Audre Lorde The words Black people use to make tangible and share in awe at, our collective experience, struggle, and resilience, are not often afforded the time needed to truly process their significance.
Beautifully written and painful to read. The sheer depth and breadth of truth, of protest, of power, in these words - just gut wrenching.
Really incredible piece. And thank you for talking and talking and talking and talking in service of all of us. Your Magic is undeniable. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
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We press our lips against the foreheads of our loved ones, we tell them just how beloved they are, and we suit up for war. The world, the flesh, the devil, our own fallen nature, the wounds of Original Sin that none can escape — we are never in want of enemies. When will sinful man learn that to be a Christian is to suffer, to heft a cross over our shoulders, to mourn and weep as we scale this mountain, to take up our swords and fight along the way? Such is the lot of the adopted children of God.
There is no other way home for us. Our Father’s house awaits each of us at the end of the battle, yes, but we must fight until the end. More difficult still is the fact that we must fight with the knowledge that this war may go on for a thousand more years. We don’t know how many troops the enemy has. We don’t know his strategy. Our base is filled with infiltrators. Most of our soldiers are undisciplined and barely know how to use their weapons. Most of our leaders are incompetent.
This has been the reality on the ground for two thousand years, but still, we enlist. We recruit those closest to us to this impossible war because we know that to win our own final battle is sufficient to ensure victory, in the end, for the forces of Christ. Every day that battle draws nearer for us, our every breath a grain of sand falling through an hourglass of indeterminate size. Sometimes, by the mercy and power of God, we are lifted up high above the battlefield. We get a chance to see just how grim the big picture really is. The coronavirus is the gift of reconnaissance, and we must make use of it — both for the battle and for the war.
I thought I was someone who reflected sufficiently on my death.
I was wrong.
The last time I went to Mass and received Our Lord in the Eucharist, I did not even consider that it may have been the last kiss. Sure, we all know we could be struck down by a car on the way out of the Church, but how easy it is to forget the spirit of humility that that knowledge should produce in us! How easy it is to forget we are dust!
I reflect back on that Mass now, and my heart aches with longing. Our drive across the city that morning had been perfect. Little traffic, a cool breeze, the welcome muddy grasses of spring replacing snow, the pink remnants of sunrise lingering against the skyline. We had probably listened to some YouTube video through the car speakers, discussed the latest Catholic controversy, laughed, and tried not to think about what we would have for brunch after Mass was finished.
It was a normal day.
My fiancé’s hand resting against the pages of a missal as we sat on metal chairs crowded into the nave, every pew already filled. The dancing candle flames on a metal stand of votives, the little coin tin a dull gold. A statue of Our Lady of Fatima looking down at us as we tried to watch the Mass itself, to catch a glimpse of Tabernacle or priest, peering along the edge of the doorway.
“My Lord and my God” — a silent chorus of a hundred hearts, joyful peasants welcoming our King, our knees pressed against cushioned kneelers or damp carpet, nobody caring which. Bowed heads, thumbs flipping through gold-edged pages, last-minute offerings and petitions and pleas for mercy. A last-minute prayer asking Mary to lend me her heart, the priest in front of me, the paten beneath my chin, the Bread of Life upon my tongue. I fall to my knees again, I pull my scarf until it hides more of my face, I bow my head. I want to be alone with this glorious King for just a second, just to thank Him for loving me.
I did not thank Him sufficiently for that last kiss. I was blind.
Never did I imagine any of this. Never did I imagine that I would be kneeling on my floor at home watching a live-streamed Mass every Sunday morning, not knowing when I will be able to actually assist in person again. Never did I imagine that I would hear of over sixty priests dying in Italy. Never did I imagine that I might not be able to easily go to confession whenever I need to.
Never did I imagine that we would be isolated at home as hundreds of thousands of people around the world get sick with a virus we still don’t know very much about. Never did I imagine the worry and anxiety I would feel over the minor cold-like symptoms of my loved ones, not knowing if we have all been exposed already. Never have I seen gas so cheap or store shelves so sparse.
I thought I was someone who did not take our modern world for granted. I was wrong about that, too.
It’s one thing to know, logically, that most people in history have lived much more difficult lives than the one I have. It’s another thing to look the future in the eye and realize that I truly have no idea how my life will look a year from now and no idea how strong I will be if my life becomes more difficult. My conversion to the Catholic faith made me a soldier, but that doesn’t mean I was ready for a battle such as this.
So much is uncertain, but one thing I know: I can thank God for the novel coronavirus. It has helped me to remember what is truly important in my life and just how many blessings I have. Worries that had troubled my heart became unimportant overnight. Family wounds have been torn open by stress, but other pains between me and my loved ones are being mended. Money has been pushed toward a more proper place of concern as I accept that we may lose a lot of savings and a lot of wages. So be it.
Most importantly, this calamity has helped me to see myself more clearly than I ever have before — so many of the faults I had kept hidden and excused have been brought out into the light. I did not sufficiently thank God for that last precious kiss in the Eucharist, but He did not withhold His graces from me in my ignorance. His single kiss is sufficient for me, for now. It is more than I deserve.
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Bulgarian-born pianist Asen Doykin has been part of the New York performing and academic scene for the past sixteen years. In demand, and well-known, Asen has played at some of the city's best known performance venues and jazz clubs such as: The Steinway Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Blue Note, Smalls Jazz Club. Asen has recorded and performed with some of the most prominent jazz musicians on the New York and world scene. He has worked with Pino Paladino, Joe Locke, Jacques Schwarz-Bart, Francisco Mela, Myron Walden, Vincent Ector, Uri Gurvich, Peter Slavov, Theodosii Spassov,among many others. He has released two albums as a leader and his music has been featured at the 2010 Cannes Film festival and HBO. | <urn:uuid:95d62a61-c35c-4b5d-84f0-023beff2e2a3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://onstage.io/Scriabin | 2024-04-13T22:44:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.977996 | 176 |
The September issues of Ontario Construction Report and Ottawa Construction News have been published. You can view the stories within the publications through links at the respective websites or, if you are receiving the Ontarioconstructionreport.com weekly eletter, clicking at the sidebar images.
Also see stories updated at the daily Ontario Construction News site.
Topics in this issue include:
- Interest rates, materials costs forcing construction delays, cancellations;
- Ontario adding more ‘strong mayors’, creating $1.2 billion housing incentive fund: Ford
- Barrie could be first in Ontario to use housing accelerator tool;
- Women in Construction: Alana Cherry is a leader in construction and her community;
- Limberlost Place, Moriyama Teshima Architects co-ordinate construction site tour; and
- Eglinton Crosstown LRT completion date to be announced by end of summer: Metrolinx CEO. | <urn:uuid:129b63f6-74c2-4a71-a8ad-e5a1bfa354fc> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://ontarioconstructionreport.com/ocr-sept-2023/ | 2024-04-13T22:36:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.916561 | 189 |
TORONTO – Steven Del Duca, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, issued the following statement:
“As of today, it has been 407 days since Ontario Liberals first called for paid sick days to be reinstated, after Doug Ford cut them in 2018. We have still yet to see any plan to give workers the provincially-funded protection they deserve.
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Freddie Mac and Concourse Labs Discuss the Cloud Governance Imperative
Cloud computing has become the infrastructure facilitating a new remote workforce, creating immersive customer experiences, accelerating innovation, and providing a more resilient foundation on which businesses run. It is the heart of digital transformation!
While software-as-a-service (SaaS) remains the largest cloud segment, according to Gartner, infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) are growing much faster. This is largely driven by the need for organizations to streamline innovation to stay ahead of the competition, build greater efficiencies in the wake of economic hardship and ensure business resiliency in the face of future disruption.
However, this rapid shift to cloud poses significant challenge as organizations struggle to understand, manage and control risk. Why? Because public cloud environments change all the time. And because manual people-centric security and risk reviews cannot keep pace with an automated cloud application continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline.
The result is that most organizations cannot answer the most fundamental cloud governance questions, such as:
Cloud presents critical governance challenges that, left unaddressed, threaten the financial health, regulatory compliance, reputation, and customer trust that are existential requirements for almost every organization.
To avoid these catastrophic consequences, organizations must automate cloud governance. How?
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- ItemOpen AccessThe hedonic valuation of South African wine brands(2010) Priilaid, David A; Van Rensburg, Paul; Robb, FrankThis study aims to value South African wine brands. Deploying blind and sighted versions of hedonic quality it defines (1) ‘functional’ wine brands as those with consistently higher levels of intrinsic quality as proxied by their blind tasting scores, and (2) placebo-type ‘symbolic’ wine brands as those with statistically significant positive predictive differences between their blind and sighted scores. Through a series of econometric analyses applied to 8225 wines sampled over the eight year period from 2000 through 2007, a higher proportion of functional-to-symbolic brands is notified. Bi-polar clustering is observed in both brand-classes, with positive and negative brand-effects yielding positive and negative ‘non’ brands, respectively. Such clustering extends to those brands presenting simultaneously with both functional and symbolic brand-effects. Here brands decompose into zones of either Symbolic Values (with positive placebos and weak intrinsics) or Functional Values (with negative placebos and strong intrinsics). When these zones are graphed relative to their intrinsic blind to sighted-minus-blind scores, no brands appear to occupy the middleground. Each zone is located approximately one standard deviation left and right of the grand-sample mean intrinsic score. This functional-to-symbolic typology confirms and extends the literature on brands in general (Bhat and Reddy, 1998), and wine brands in particular (Mowle and Merrilees, 2005). Two wine brand valuation techniques are subsequently presented and comparatively assessed. Each is based on the combined use of non-ordinal wine valuation models and discounted cash-flow methodologies. The first price-premium approach defines brand equity value (per bottle) as the difference between a wine’s price and a valuation of its intrinsic worth as measured by blind ratings. The second quality-premium approach defines brand equity value as the difference between a wine’s intrinsic value and (instead of price) the value of its perceived quality when sampled sighted. | <urn:uuid:9e9449b9-9f4e-4fce-be90-1a683ef6b6cc> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://open.uct.ac.za/browse/author?value=Robb,%20Frank | 2024-04-13T23:00:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.924762 | 473 |
Hanging Out explores the idea of neighbourhood as a place to share stories. In response to Sergey Kim’s public art piece Neighbourhood Open Eye Gallery invite local people to select any garment featured in Kim’s art piece and use this to tell their story, together the portraits and interviews form the fabric of a community connected through where we are and what we wear.
Hanging out on zoom with photographers Katherine Monaghan, Declan Connolly and Andy Yates, local people’s stories reveal their sense of what it means to connect with their neighbourhood.
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Tom DeLonge: Early this year I set out to do something pretty challenging. I wanted to shift perception on an extraordinary topic that had already over 70 years of research opinion and frankly quite effective just information. I had the rare opportunity to present my ideas to an executive with the Department of Defense who worked in the special access programs in an area called Watertown also known as Area 51. That meeting led to multiple clandestine encounters across the United States from desert airports to vacant buildings deep with Washington DC from these exchanges I learned three things: one, there are certain things that should never have been secret; two their secrets that were justifiable at the time which should now be disclosed. And three, there are things that are so unimaginable that certain interest that they should never ever be made public. After this you might even Agree.
I’m Tom Delonge and thanks for joining us live today.
This quote above me actually happened to me this past year. When I was young I dreamt about playing a rock show in front of all of my neighbors. As a seventh grader that seemed unattainable. I never expected to be so lucky as to have a band like Blink 182 in my life. It was something that was much more further out than a dream. It was something not even possible in any scenario that I can think of when I signed my first major record deal. I took my first check, bought a desktop computer so I could research the possibility of intelligent life in the universe. I’d stay up all night cataloguing archiving and highlighting small pieces of data thinking I could find a unified theory of sorts something to make sense out of the many elusive and mysterious events that seem to have interacted with mankind for thousands of years, sometimes for good and sometimes not so much.
My passion for the subject helped me envision a more interesting existence for us all; something more infinite and more exciting than the usual. I was a typical middle class kid from suburbia. Except I loved mystery. It was like I was on my own imaginary ride searching endlessly for an answer to all that is, as if there was such a thing. Now in adulthood, I’ve started to use my limited notoriety as a tool, a door opener to meet important people. I also did this while combining all of my entrepreneur early experience over the past 15 years into one company that could keep up with my racing mind. The result was a creative machine to help me discover comprehend and communicate large themes about the human race. I called it to the stars. I created a company that can produce original science fiction stories that inspire entertain and galvanize thinking. You would be surprised to know how difficult it is for the major film studios to create progressive content that is relevant, modern and just plain cool.
I’ve met with all of them and their hands are tied in many ways. I believe we’re filling a major void in their content creation space. I sometimes call To the Stars a science fiction Disney but for adults. Our projects are about dreams, the paranormal, consciousness and even a historical fiction account behind the UFO phenomenon and our dealings with it. While the company got on its feet, Blink 182 was unraveling in the press. I was traveling around the country secretly for 18 months at the time. I was working my way through NASA, the Department of Defense and various other agencies, and I couldn’t tell anyone at the time, including the band. Then the Wall Street Journal and some other large news organizations reported a story that some rock star was having video conference calls with senior military and defense contractor officials.
And I don’t think people really knew what to make of it at the time but the major news publications definitely started taking notice. Even they didn’t know how I had that kind of access. And over that time period the story of the millennia, as we call it, sat quietly in my head. I started to tell it in the book Secret Machines. Back then, I was even visited by a man and a certain agency. The conversation put me in my place fast. It was the first time I really digested the enormity of the national security implications of the UFO subject. His words were, and I remember sitting in the small room, “When your book came out there were calls coming in from everywhere. You know things you shouldn’t know. And I need to know who the hell you are.” And two days later, I I believe he realized the same thing that all the generals did that I was meeting with. I was respectful. I am humbled by the opportunity. I did everything I said I was going to do. And I was also an advocate for men and women in uniform. Now back to that Wall Street Journal article, that article lured some very important people out of the shadows. Principal players with the highest credentials and resumes. A strategy was developed that I really think can achieve the impossible. You must first understand that the Department of Defense has a culture of secrecy, not out of disdain or distrust for its citizens, but because it’s appropriate to protect the lives of its people technologies and methods, like my own brother who spent a career in the special forces. It’s not in their job description to help you and me understand the universe, past events or why certain actions were taken on the UFO phenomenon 70 plus years ago. They were too busy actually dealing with it. So this brings us to today. I’ve worked for two years to construct a mechanism that I feel is missing. One that can take the biggest secret and the most… the most controversial secret on earth and surround it with three groundbreaking strategies that will innovate, educate and hopefully wildly entertain at the same time. It’s called To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science. We did this, truthfully, as hard as it may be for you to really understand, to define a future and not be victim to one.
And that was a service that I offered and that’s also why I received a ticket to meet some very invisible, but also very important, people. Now there is a subject that could potentially change the world. How would one approach it especially if the subject contained earth changing technology, the need to understand a coming tidal wave of information, and what my partners and I call again the story of the millennia. Again, a technology a need to learn more and some stories to tell. Our institution looks to build a perpetual funding machine that can continuously attack those three things; Aerospace, Science and Entertainment. Again, some important stories to tell, a need to learn more and a plan to engineer the technology observed. This is why I am here. This is why they are here. We’re going to bring it to the world and we’re going to show you today how we aim to achieve this.
We have a plan to bring the unimaginable, the stuff of dreams, to the world. To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science aims to communicate historic events and forward thinking ideas through motion picture and include you on an ongoing scientific discovery and build an exotic craft with an energy source that can revolutionize the world. And I would like you to help us push humanity over an invisible boundary that seems to confine us forcing us to make the same mistakes over and over again. And now let me introduce you to our team. And how are we going to achieve this impossible thing. So first my two co-founders, Jim Semivan, a career spy former senior intelligence service in the CIA’s Directorate of Operations a strategist with the ability to help To the Stars Academy navigate all the many sensitivities involved either with government or with others who may eventually want what we have. Dr. Hal Puthoff is a theoretical physicist and program director for numerous CIA and Department of Defense classified programs. Dr. Puthoff is the creator of the CIA’s own revolutionary psychic spy program still use to this day and his breakthrough science dealing with the engineering of space time is crucial to potentially understanding the technology observed. Leading our aerospace division, Steve Justice, last month, literally last month, Steve finished his career as director of advanced systems at Lockheed Martin Skunkworks and to this day Skunkworks of the U.S. government’s top tier aerospace organization for the development of advanced aircraft that meet our urgent national security needs. He will explain to you how this technology can revolutionize the world. Luis Elizondo literally finished his career at the Department of Defense as a senior intelligence officer in the office of the secretary of defense days ago and now he is on the stage with us. He served as national as director for the national program special management staff. Forgive me, these titles are very long, and he is going to architect some partnerships with some very sensitive places to help protect us to help protect the technology that we are going to be building so we together can achieve the extraordinary. Chris Mellon, chairman of the To the Stars Academy National Security Policy and Scientific Advisory Board, has a long career at the DPD as deputy assistant secretary of defense for intelligence and minority staff director of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Chris actually was involved in reviewing many of our nation’s most sensitive activities over the course of his career. I actually met him on a cold call one day and he turned out to be an incredible strategist, our main conduit to Washington D.C. and a very cherished friend. Be sure to share this broadcast because everyone is going to want to hear what he has to say, Chris
Chris Mellon: Thanks very much.
I’m thrilled to be here to be part of this team. I will start by providing a rationale for combining science and entertainment in a single company. What is the underlying unity of these distinct activities. There are two primary methods we used to learn about and understand the world. The first is through stories and the second is rational inquiry. There’s nothing more ubiquitous among humans than storytelling. We require stories to recount our experiences convey information and better understand the world. We’ve adapted our storytelling to new technologies but the vital tech the vital function of storytelling remains the same. Rational inquiry or the scientific method is the other principle means we use to make sense of the world. But storytelling and rational inquiry must work hand in hand for the benefit of society much is the right and left hemispheres of our brain work together. One analytical and the other intuitive in holistic. Albert Einstein identified the underlying unity of art and science when he said quote “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious is the source of all true art in science.” Now let me discuss the urgency we feel at To the Stars Academy in connection with our dual mission. Precisely sixty years ago this month the former Soviet Union proudly announced its success in placing the first man made satellite in orbit. The news fomented intense anxiety in the context of the Cold War but America was energized and enthusiastically entered an era known as the space race. Space Exploration sees the public’s imagination and we elected to reach for the moon. Sputnik was an unwelcome shot across the bow but it sparked a boom in science and engineering and enrollment in science and engineering courses surged at the same time the public devoured fiction and nonfiction books TV shows and movies on space exploration using those mediums to process the ramifications of the space age.
Now imagine for a moment that Sputnik had remained a secret known only to the Soviet Union and perhaps a small group at CIA. There would have been no public outcry or debate. This great boost to space exploration would not have occurred if the public had remained ignorant of Sputnik due to excessive secrecy. It will undoubtedly surprise the public to learn that we find ourselves once again in a race for technological innovation. Permit me to tell you a story in the hope of making this clear. We are presently standing within 10 miles of the home port of the USS Nimitz, a five billion dollar warship with a crew of thousands. It is one of the premier assets in the U.S. Navy. Envision the Nimitz operating off the coast of San Diego on a brilliant sunny day escorted by the USS Princeton, an Aegis class cruiser that protects carrier battle groups by employing the most sophisticated naval air defense system in the world.
Imagine these ships engaging in a routine training exercise when an unidentified aircraft with a small radar cross section appears on the radar heading directly towards the battlegroup. The aircraft has no transponder does not respond to radio calls. The Princeton ? contacts two F-18s already aloft to intercept the target as the two F-18s approach the four aviators see that the object has no wings or exhaust. It is white, oblong, some 40 feet long and perhaps 12 feet thick. One pilot pursues the craft of his wing man stays high. The pilots are astonished to see the object suddenly reorient itself toward the approaching F-18. In a series of discreet tumbling maneuvers that seem to defy the laws of physics.
The object takes a position directly behind the approaching F-18. The pilot’s capture gun camera footage and infrared imagery of the object. They are outmatched by a technology they’ve never seen. Fearful for their safety and running low on fuel both have eight teams returned to the Nimitz. Yet the strange object remains in the vicinity of the Nimitz for hours, monitored by the USS Princeton and radar aboard a Navy E-2 Hawkeye aircraft. At one point the object soars to 80000 feet, hovers, then drops at supersonic speeds coming to a full stop a mere 50 feet above the ocean where it resumes hovering. More F-18s are dispatched but with similar results. As before the engagement occurs in broad daylight in the secret machine easily evades the F-18s. Dozens of military personnel aboard the various planes and ships involved are privy to these interactions.
Bear in mind that naval aviators are the finest observers possible. All have top secret clearances. All are drug tested are ardent Patriots have excellent vision and understand aeronautics and aviation. Clearly this is not an experimental U.S. aircraft but whose is it. How did it accomplish these feats. This story may sound like a sci fi movie but it is a true story and far from being the only one of its kind. I’ve met with one of the pilots and confirmed the account as have other members of the To the Stars Academy team. But the real beauty of this story is that you don’t have to take my word for it or even that of the Navy officer who described these events in an article you can find on the web by searching on Nimitz UFOs 2004 there I was. Better yet the US government itself can verify the events involving the USS Nimitz on November 14th 2004. So the key to revealing whether or not there are advanced vehicles with capabilities far beyond anything made in America is now in the hands of the press and the public. The chairman of the Armed Services Committee and his counterparts and other congressional oversight committees can easily request a briefing to confirm the veracity of this story and the existence of other events of a similar nature. Congress has every right to review the documents generated by this event and request briefings by the military personnel involved. If the oversight committees have not already been briefed on this event and others like it they clearly should be. How else can they adequately assess threats to our forces and our military requirements.
There is nothing to prove here. These are just facts that need to be properly evaluated. Without the facts, neither Congress nor our democracy can function effectively. Once the truth is known some anxieties will certainly be raised but imagination’s will also be fired a renewed interest in space and science will inevitably result in our government and society will respond. But we can only rise to the challenge once the public becomes aware a problem exists. Casting our eyes skyward again to the stars is a constructive and unifying proposition for mankind at a time of growing disarray. We are a corporation with a public purpose and we are all about combining the light of reason and passion of art to stimulate new thinking and discoveries. To the Stars Academy provides an opportunity to embark on an unprecedented journey of storytelling, exploration and innovation. This is more than a commercial venture. It is an intellectual adventure. We hope you all will join us.
Tom DeLonge: For those of you who are just joining us from around the world I want to welcome you. Today we’re announcing To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science a company dedicated to pushing the outer edges of science and understanding and the understanding of aerial phenomenon. You know I want to take a second here. Months ago I had some very important people from inside the government talking about somebody that one day I would possibly be able to meet. And I remember the words were you you can’t know his name but if you were ever to know his name you would have to keep that to yourself till the day you die.
And then I remember there was a big breakthrough where we started referring to this guy by the letter L. Days ago days ago. This person finished his career at the Department of Defense as one of the senior covert intelligence officers in the office of the secretary of defense. I think you need to really listen carefully to what he says. And I still even, working our way up to today, I get the chills when you, when you, when you say it. So I want you to all meet Luis Elizondo.
Luis Elizondo: Well thanks Tom for that very special introduction. My name is Luis Elizondo and as a career intelligence officer I am accustomed to being involved in close hold nuance programs involving national security. This includes being a counterintelligence special agent a case officer and an intelligence practitioner. However by far the most interesting effort I was involved with was the topic of advanced aerial threats. For nearly the last decade, I ran a sensitive aerospace threat identification program focusing on unidentified aerial technologies. It was in this position I learned that the phenomena is indeed real. And now as a member of To the Stars Academy we will bring our observations to you. For starters To the Stars Academy is planning exciting new tools and capabilities that allow you and others to effectively take part of what we’re doing and we will allow you to detect analyze categorize and yes even engineer technologies that have remained elusive until now. One of the many ways we seek to accomplish this is through a community of interests, a virtual environment of sorts. This virtual environment provides a platform for the detection and triangulation of phenomena events in real time and allows two way communication between the public and our team regarding this information. My job will be to work as a liaison and an interlocutor in the collection of this information for the science division allowing us to collect facts for analysis. We are also planning to provide never before released footage from real U.S. government systems, not blurry amateur photos but real data and real videos. And we’re inviting our government colleagues and friends and defense to participate regularly with their own findings. Another To the Stars Academy objective is the development of an app that allows you to help us quote unquote crowd crunch the data.
Anyone with a cell phone could be alerted to an event occurring in their area. In essence making them a virtual contributor with millions of people documenting events as they actually happen. Allowing us to cross over a new threshold of understanding To the Stars Academy is on the verge of bringing all of us across that threshold together and I am excited frankly like hell to be part of this effort with you. Thank you sincerely for your time.
Tom over to you.
Tom DeLonge: If you just joined us again welcome to the live announcement of To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science. You need to share this for us and you’ll find out why as we go along here. I’m about to bring out one of the most accomplished aerospace engineers in the planet. First time I met Steve Justice I went through, I got the opportunity to go up to Lockheed Martin the skunkworks and I remember I went through this guard gate and they had machine guns and then I first had to get my fingerprints and all that kind of stuff and then I got to go through the machine. And then I go through this door and it’s locked up with security inside another door with electronic codes and more security. I get into a hallway and there’s like hundreds of speakers lining this long hallway with just white noise just static playing to drown out everyone’s conversations. And then there are more doors that were thick as a safe with these rotary locks. You go in there there’s no windows. Very few people. And it’s the elite of the elite aerospace engineers that are building the stuff that comes out that frankly most people think are you a phone in the sky when they see them. I am a kid in a candy store to share the stage with somebody that works on the coolest stuff in the world. I would like to introduce you to the head of our aerospace division, Steve Justice.
Steve Justice: Thank you Tom. When when Tom came to visit my office I wanted to talk about rock music he wanted to talk about airplanes and so we had to kind of come to a meeting of the minds there about what the discussion was going to be like. I want you to play back in your heads for just a minute what you heard from Chris and Luis and I want you to think about, you know, these these real people that are involved in this how they’ve been impacted by what they’ve seen the witnesses that Chris talked about Lou himself. And when you ask yourself how can I say this is not real. To me this makes it real and that means it can be done. Means it can be done. So if it can be done let’s trust their position. OK, and one of the things I want to do is figure out what those technologies are in this observed vehicle and I want to build that. I want to build something that absolutely stimulates the imagination. And To the Stars Academy is structured to do just that. The science division of the Academy is designed to go out and collect the information. Connect the dots inside there. You know now we’re going to be collecting from sources all over the place as you heard Lou say trying to connect the dots in there in ways that we’ve never been able to do that before. And the community of interest that you referred to is going to be critical for that. And then we want to try to understand exactly what it means. The aerospace division is going to harvest technologies and understanding from the science division try to go through and demonstrate the technologies build prototypes and even production systems that can change life as we know it. And then finally there’s the entertainment division that Tom talked about where you will walk this journey with us you will participate with us and we’ll inform everyone along the way. We’ll provide education hopefully inspire you to think about the future in a very very very different way. When it comes to shaping the future one of the greatest obstacles you have is your mind.
The best example of this that I can give you is an article that I read when I was in college, I guess I saved this magazine, it was U.S. Air Force magazine had an article about flying U2 and I was recently cleaning out my files. And so I thought what else was going on in 1976 so I was looking through it and there was this article about this magical new system called GPS. And someday if the United States really focused on electronic miniaturization the soldier would be able to wear a backpack that weighed 10 pounds and cost $10000 it would tell him where he is on the face of the earth. Now we laugh at that today because we have something that does that, fits in our hip pocket that costs a couple hundred bucks, but it’s also a camera. Oh and by the way that GPS system can also tell you where to go with verbal instructions if you’re lost. But it’s a camera it’s a telephone and it can connect you with information worldwide. Now this author had written that down in 1976 he would not have been allowed to print it. He would have been laughed out of the room. And yet here we are standing here laughing about it. OK. But what we’re doing is we’re standing in his future looking back. He was standing in his present looking to the future and so the whole trick to this is releasing those boundaries that are inside your head to stand inside the future and if you don’t think that you’re susceptible to these artificial boundaries take this exercise with me. If I ask you to name different kinds of ships and you thought of aircraft carrier ocean liner row boat or destroyer, you’re an incredibly well educated adult. Give yourself an F. If you thought of an airship or a spaceship, give yourself a C. I didn’t ask you to name things that float on water, I asked you to name different kinds of ships, and if you thought of friendship ownership a relationship give yourself A, but see how easily our mind will sit there and add rules that are not in place and the whole key to the future is reaching out not placing rules in place that are there. And and and then taking that chance and in all likelihood if somebody is laughing at what you say you’re standing in the future and looking back when we have these glimpses of technology now that tell us maybe there’s a way to go do that.
We need to evolve those analyses and realize those technologies for the future. So an example what we may be able to do, the application of this, today is a generation of people that are not buying cars. They’re using On-Demand point to point transportation within cities. Why have a car. Imagine if that was international. You could go anywhere on the face of the earth in a matter of minutes and, just, so now you’ve removed that parameter of distance in time that separates us from from friends on the other side of the Earth. Putting it in a context if we had this technology today. Imagine how quickly we could get supplies where they’re needed for natural disasters delivering directly to neighborhoods as opposed to having to send them on ships in trucks through this chain of supply chain to get it to the point where it’s actually needed.
If you don’t think a technology like this can change the future. I want you to imagine this 15 years ago when you imagine it 15 years ago you didn’t even know you needed a smartphone and now you can’t live without it. The technology that we’re talking about is going to enable a future that is difficult if not impossible to comprehend today. We’re setting the stage, To the Stars Academy is setting the stage for this future. OK. And defining a future of this very difficult for us to comprehend. This quote you see on the screen right now with the patent office where he is the head of the Pandavas in this report says that there may be We’re coming upon the arrival of a period when human improvement must end.
How dare we artificially limit our future. How dare we do that. There is going to be a bunch of people that are going to give us all the reason something cannot be done. We’re going to be told this can’t be done. We’ve got to we’re going to have to expect to hit obstacles both real as well as created. But we believe in this quest. Absolutely. And let’s make sure that we’re not distracted by those that are living within vinta invisible boundaries. Thank you so much for your time. Hope you join us on this journey.
Tom DeLonge: So for all the people out there that are trying to absorb everything that we’re doing. You know we put together a video that kind of summarizes it all together just a few minutes. I’m hoping that this will kind of be the calling card to learn more about what is actually happening here. So right now we would like to play you a video. And and I hope you find it to be emotionally intriguing as well as I found it while we were making it.
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Tom DeLonge: Have you ever had the desire to look outward to the edge of what is known and unknown. We have the chance to do something revolutionary something that I think has never been attempted before. What if I told you I found a group of like minded people who held senior positions in the U.S. government from the CIA to the Department of Defense to the most advanced aerospace engineering groups within our national security establishment. People who have life skills and collecting and decoding elusive information and they all wanted to do something ambitious something that could help change the conversation about who we are through an unparalleled search for answers that can propel humanity forward.
Today we are presenting you with To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science, a public benefit corporation, the first transparent partnership of its kind between the fields of aerospace engineering science and cinematic entertainment a collaboration with global citizens to explore the outer edges of conventional thinking targeting the mysteries of the universe and using them to help unify mankind.
Chris Mellon: Humanity is clustered around the campfire surrounded by the shadows of the infinite and cold universe. Tom and the others involved with this enterprise want to take torches stick them in the fire. Go on adventures in the shadows to explore those boundary areas and reveal what’s there.
Tom DeLonge: What if scientists were given resources to investigate the boundaries of traditional theory. We could finally pull together a unified study from religious scholars archaeologists quantum theorists physicists and even the most advanced aerospace engineers on the planet.
Dr Hal Puthoff: The truth of the matter is we now know. Physics which has been advancing that something like warp drive is not out of the question.
Chris Mellon: To the Stars represents an opportunity to reach beyond the normal boundaries of Aerospace to create products that we can call them revolutionary and that’s too mild of a word.
Jim Semivan: I’m very excited about this. I think it’s an opportunity for us to take certain topics whether that’s unidentified aerial phenomena or ESP or telepathy and really get to the bottom of it.
Dr. Hal Puthoff: Starting as a kid, I’ve always been interested in the actual forefront of physics right at the edge these days and in mainstream physics is really outstripping science fiction.
Luis Elizondo: I was in charge of the advanced aerospace threat that deals with highly sophisticated unidentified phenomenon. In the last 10 years, we’ve come a long way in our understanding of our place here in this universe. There are physics that we don’t quite yet understand, doesn’t mean that they’re not real, just simply means that we don’t have the capacity to understand those physics.
Chris Mellon: I think we’re all frustrated by the fact that our government and conventional science neglects some of the most interesting and provocative and potentially important issues out there.
Steve Justice: One of the things that we must do is challenge ourselves to stand in the future and look back to the present. That’s the key to breakthroughs. That’s the key to changing life as we know it.
Luis Elizondo: I think it’s in our nature to go out and explore and report back what we see. The fact is we may not necessarily be alone.
Jim Semivan: These things are real. These things are out there. They’ve been out there for a long time. They are not the provenance of the government or any government in the world. They belong to us. These are things that happened to people all the time. And these are things that we need to explore. And we need finally to get to gather up to figure out what this is all about.
Tom DeLonge: Using state of the art technology our own advanced research and development programs and unique storytelling experiences. Our goal is to introduce these unconventional subjects and the potential to affect the world positively through a model that innovates educates and entertains to present a positive and unifying message to all generations in every country and every belief system that the growth of consciousness that we all desire if we start here right now.
Luis Elizondo: I truly believe now is a time for us to move forward and finally begin to answer some of life’s most deepest mysteries.
Dr. Hal Puthoff: We can either crawl forward or we can take that viewpoint and say “OK let’s move forward. Let’s try to get that 21st century science this century.”
Tom DeLonge: This is the time that we are inviting you the public to help build a paradigm shift in global movement and to own it with us. Together we can create a vehicle that pushes us forward where we can hopefully learn that we are much more special and much more connected to each other than we could ever imagine. And. We are To the Stars Academy of Arts and Science a public benefit corporation.
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Tom DeLonge: We’re living in an age where a new universal view of ourselves is possible and revolutionary technology is finally within our reach. If we just have the courage to grasp it and whether it’s trying to launch satellites into space with lasers which we are aiming to do are making major motion pictures that spark the imagination of generations to come. The rule must be the same. No one person one government or one hidden institution should own this information and technology unto themselves and we must relentlessly pursue access to the information that will shape our future. Look very closely at these people and who they are and take notice of where they come from and think about the realities of what this team has the ability to accomplish and deliver if we’re fully equipped and be a part of making history and join us at the start we cannot wait and depend for others depend on others to do it for us. And you have the ability to take ownership from day one and keep all this in the public’s hands.
And that is my goal here. You can join us in on a piece of this because that’s what it’s going to take for this to happen. And you have to visit To the stars Academy dot com and click on the Invest button and you will learn about the regulation a equity crowdfunding and this process removes the middleman and democratizes access to equity ownership. Go To the stars Academy dot com you can read the offering circular You can see the business plan you can see the investment opportunities and all the risks involved investing in this type of adventure. But this may be the only time in history you will ever see one of the biggest aerospace engineers in the world, a senior intelligence officer from the CIA, two former senior Pentagon officials and an experimental physicist from the DRC take a giant leap of faith to tell you something.
And I ask that you listen very carefully. These guys really went out on a limb here and the only way to do this is if we do it in the public realm and the only way to bring it out here is if you help us we’re offering you the opportunity to be on the ground floor of building the future. And this is only the beginning. There is so much more coming. We’re making history and I’m inviting you to be wonderfully surprised at what we got in store. Thank you so much.
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For a total of about six days, I felt about as “normal” as I possibly can since being taken and held hostage by the Tempe Police and Maricopa County from July 22 – September 17. For the second time in eight months, I landed the highest-paying job I’d ever had, on March 5 at a mortgage company. I had to temper my happiness and excitement about getting started, as I had a feeling the U.S. justice system, Tempe Police, and Maricopa County would take this job, as they did the other highest-paying job I ever had, and a couple other jobs since being released from captivity, away from me. I was as upfront as possible with the employment agency that got me the job, regarding the malicious arrest and charges by Tempe, being held hostage by Maricopa County, and ultimately having a sentencing on March 30 for a plea agreement since Maricopa County basically denied me a trial (more on that in the near future). These facts did not deter the staffing agency, which informed me I had been selected by the mortgage origination company for employment.
It was difficult – being homeless, broke, and long unemployed – to even get myself into position to land a job like this. What made it possible was all the good friends and supporters I honestly didn’t know I had until after this adversity struck. I told very few people about landing the job, as I knew it would likely be short-lived. But nobody in my circle of support wanted to hear that. “Don’t say things like that! You have to think positive,” said one good friend of mine. “Man, you keep getting blessings. Someone is looking out for you,” another good friend said.
Monday, March 9 was my first day at work and I must say it was great. I wore a maroon shirt, tie, and black pants, and felt ready to learn all the systems and processes of the company. All the trainees were told to go home after about an hour because the systems we needed were malfunctioning, but we were all still paid for eight hours. Tuesday, March 10 was my second day of work, my 34th birthday, and my last day of work. About an hour into the second day, a woman came to the door of the training room and asked, “is there anyone by the last name of Wilkins in here?” I knew what was about to happen, as I’d been through this a couple times already since September 17. “The company can’t keep you because you have a pending court date,” the woman from the staffing agency said. I guess this was better than “you’re a convicted felon” or “you’re charged with violent crimes,” as I’d heard from two previous potential employers. The results, however, are the same. And like the other times, all I could do is briefly chuckle.
I sat in my car (or my home if you will) for at least four hours, just staring at nothing after hearing the news. It was likely the most gratifying birthday present for Maricopa County and Tempe police to have given me. Somewhere, Tempe cops are laughing as they read this, while thinking “yeah nigger, we control your black ass.” Maricopa County and its cronies are doing the same. I hadn’t planned on doing much for my 34th birthday anyway. I had already gotten my present a week earlier by landing this job. The remainder of my birthday was, predictably, not fun.
In this economy, it is a blessing for anyone to be able to get (and keep)a job not only suitable for their educational level, but also their experience level. Since July, as the economy went from bad to really bad now, I’ve landed three jobs with high wages and good benefits, only to see each of them taken away from me by Tempe and Maricopa County. The Maricopa probation people, after the March 2 hearing, tried to persuade me to get a job mopping their floors or primping their neighbor’s front yard. This would be the full return to slavery they want, which I will not allow to happen. I’d rather die, as I told them.
In the meantime, I just experienced the worst birthday of my life. The literal and figurative empty feeling in my stomach lasted the entire day and is still going today. There is no way to move on from this ordeal because it is continual. The only way to repair the damage the people of these Confederate government municipalities and departments have done is through U.S. courts. Tempe now has 8 days to settle the Notice of Claim served on them in January before the case is moved to the federal courts. And a notice will be served on Maricopa County in the very near future.
Happy Birthday to me! Realistically, with the summer months coming up (110 degree naps in a car), paired with being homeless and hungry, or Tempe cops murdering me, or Maricopa County trying (and failing) to take me hostage again on March 30, this will likely be the last birthday I’ll “celebrate.” But I’ll die trying to make my little mark in this cruel world and helping others who are victims of this 1800s-style malice. Plus if birthdays are going to be like this, I’d rather not have them anyway.
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In the intricate tapestry of your orchid garden, aphids can be like unruly guests disrupting the serenity of your floral haven. But fear not, for there are five effective strategies at your disposal to regain control and restore harmony to your botanical retreat.
From harnessing the power of natural predators to crafting homemade repellents, each method offers a unique approach to managing aphid infestations. As you navigate through these solutions, a world of possibilities unfolds, offering you a path towards a thriving orchid garden free from these pesky intruders.
Natural Predators for Aphid Control
To effectively manage aphid infestations in your orchid garden, introducing natural predators is a proactive and eco-friendly approach. Ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps are beneficial insects that can help keep aphid populations in check. Ladybugs, also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles, are voracious predators of aphids. They can consume a large number of aphids daily, making them a valuable asset in your fight against these garden pests.
Lacewings are another beneficial predator that feed on aphids during their larval stage. These delicate insects are efficient hunters and can significantly reduce aphid numbers in your orchid garden. Additionally, parasitic wasps are natural enemies of aphids. These tiny wasps lay their eggs inside aphids, eventually killing them. By attracting and supporting these natural predators in your garden, you can create a balanced ecosystem that helps control aphid infestations without the need for harmful chemicals.
Incorporating natural predators into your orchid garden not only helps manage aphids but also promotes a healthier and more sustainable environment for your plants to thrive.
Homemade Aphid Repellent Sprays
Looking for a natural way to deter aphids from your orchid garden? Homemade aphid repellent sprays can be a great solution. These DIY sprays are easy to make and can help keep aphids at bay without the use of harmful chemicals.
One effective homemade repellent spray is a mixture of water, dish soap, and a few drops of neem oil. Simply combine these ingredients in a spray bottle, shake well, and then spray it on the affected plants. The soap helps suffocate the aphids, while neem oil acts as a natural insecticide.
Another option is a garlic and cayenne pepper spray. Blend garlic cloves and cayenne pepper with water, strain the mixture, and pour it into a spray bottle. This strong-smelling spray repels aphids and other pests effectively. Additionally, a mixture of water and essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, or lavender can also work as a natural aphid repellent.
Experiment with different homemade sprays to find the one that works best for your orchids.
Regular Inspection and Pruning
If you notice any signs of aphid infestation on your orchids, the next step is to regularly inspect and prune the affected plants to maintain their health and prevent further damage. Start by examining the undersides of leaves, new growth, and buds where aphids often hide. Look for clusters of tiny insects, sticky honeydew residue, or distorted leaves.
When pruning, remove heavily infested areas, yellowed leaves, or parts with visible aphids. Make clean cuts to promote healing and prevent the spread of pests. Remember to sanitize your pruning tools between plants to avoid transferring aphids.
Regular inspection and pruning not only help in controlling current infestations but also aid in preventing future outbreaks. By staying proactive, you can keep your orchids healthy and thriving. After pruning, consider disposing of the removed plant material properly to prevent aphids from reinfesting your garden.
Stay vigilant and make this practice a routine to ensure your orchids remain pest-free and vibrant.
Introduce Beneficial Insects
Consider introducing beneficial insects into your orchid garden as a natural and effective way to combat aphid infestations. Beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps are natural predators of aphids and can help keep their population in check without the use of harmful chemicals. Ladybugs, for example, are voracious aphid eaters and can consume a large number of them in a short period.
Lacewings, on the other hand, feed on aphids in their larval stage and can significantly reduce aphid numbers in your garden. Parasitic wasps lay their eggs inside aphids, eventually killing them and preventing further infestations. These beneficial insects not only help control aphids but also contribute to a balanced ecosystem in your orchid garden.
Introducing beneficial insects is a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to aphid management. You can attract these helpful bugs to your garden by planting nectar-rich flowers, avoiding the use of broad-spectrum pesticides, and providing shelter for them to thrive. By incorporating beneficial insects into your orchid garden, you can effectively control aphid infestations while promoting a healthy and thriving garden ecosystem.
Neem Oil Application for Aphid Management
To effectively manage aphid infestations in your orchid garden, utilizing neem oil application can be a practical and eco-friendly solution. Neem oil, derived from the seeds of the neem tree, acts as a natural insecticide and repellent, disrupting the life cycle of aphids and deterring them from infesting your orchids. When applying neem oil, mix it with water according to the instructions on the product label and spray it directly onto the affected plants, ensuring thorough coverage, including the undersides of leaves where aphids often hide. Repeat this process every 7-14 days or as recommended, especially after rainfall or watering, to maintain its effectiveness.
Neem oil not only helps in controlling current aphid populations but also serves as a preventive measure against future infestations. It's safe to use around beneficial insects, pets, and humans, making it a preferred choice for many gardeners looking for a natural alternative to chemical pesticides. Remember to store neem oil away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures to preserve its potency. By incorporating neem oil into your orchid garden maintenance routine, you can effectively manage aphids while promoting a healthy and thriving orchid environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Aphids Cause Any Harm to the Orchid Plants Other Than Simply Feeding on Them?
Aphids can indeed cause harm to orchid plants beyond just feeding on them. These pests can spread viruses and diseases, weaken the plant by sucking out vital nutrients, and cause deformities in the leaves and flowers.
It's important to address aphid infestations promptly to protect the health and beauty of your orchids. Regular monitoring and taking proactive measures can help prevent these tiny insects from causing significant damage to your precious plants.
Are There Any Natural Predators for Aphids That Are Harmful to Orchid Plants Themselves?
When it comes to natural predators for aphids, some can be harmful to orchid plants themselves. Ladybugs, lacewings, and certain parasitic wasps are often effective aphid predators but can also inadvertently harm orchids if their population grows too large.
It's essential to monitor and maintain a balance to ensure these predators help control aphids without causing damage to your orchid garden.
How Often Should Homemade Aphid Repellent Sprays Be Applied to Effectively Manage Aphid Infestations in Orchid Gardens?
To effectively manage aphid infestations in orchid gardens, you should apply homemade aphid repellent sprays every 7-10 days. This frequency helps maintain a protective barrier against aphids and prevents their population from growing out of control.
Regular application ensures that your orchids stay healthy and free from these pesky pests. Remember to monitor your plants closely for any signs of reinfestation and adjust your spray schedule as needed.
Is There a Specific Time of Day That Is Best for Conducting Regular Inspection and Pruning to Prevent Aphid Infestations in Orchid Gardens?
When managing aphid infestations in your orchid garden, it's essential to conduct regular inspections and pruning to prevent these pests. Choose a specific time of day, like early morning or late afternoon, when aphids are most active. This allows you to catch and address any issues promptly.
Are There Any Potential Side Effects or Risks Associated With Introducing Beneficial Insects to Control Aphid Infestations in Orchid Gardens?
When introducing beneficial insects to control aphid infestations in orchid gardens, you may encounter potential side effects or risks. Some beneficial insects mightn't solely target aphids, leading to unintended consequences for other garden inhabitants.
Additionally, certain insects could disrupt the natural balance of your garden ecosystem if not carefully monitored. It's essential to research and understand the specific insects you plan to introduce to mitigate any adverse effects on your orchids.
In conclusion, managing aphid infestations in orchid gardens can be effectively done through:
- Natural predators
- Homemade repellent sprays
- Regular inspection and pruning
- Introducing beneficial insects
- Applying neem oil
By implementing these strategies, you can keep your orchids healthy and free from aphid damage.
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Imagine orchid seeds as precious pearls, each holding the potential for new life and beauty. Seed banking programs play a vital role in safeguarding these delicate treasures, but their significance goes beyond mere storage.
By exploring the intricate world of orchid conservation through seed banking, you will uncover the intricate mechanisms that ensure the survival of these mesmerizing plants in the face of growing threats and environmental challenges.
Importance of Orchid Seed Banking
Orchid seed banking plays a crucial role in preserving genetic diversity and safeguarding endangered orchid species for future generations. By collecting and storing orchid seeds, researchers and conservationists ensure that the unique genetic makeup of various orchid species is protected. This genetic diversity is vital for the long-term survival of orchids, as it allows them to adapt to changing environmental conditions and resist diseases.
Seed banking also serves as a backup plan for orchid species facing extinction in the wild. In cases where orchid populations are declining due to habitat destruction or overexploitation, seed banks provide a safety net by storing seeds for potential future reintroduction efforts. This proactive approach helps prevent the permanent loss of orchid species and allows for their recovery and restoration in the wild.
Furthermore, orchid seed banking contributes to scientific research by enabling studies on orchid germination, propagation, and breeding. By studying orchid seeds in controlled environments, researchers can gain valuable insights into the biology and ecology of these fascinating plants. Overall, orchid seed banking is a critical conservation tool that ensures the preservation and sustainable management of orchid species for generations to come.
Preserving Genetic Diversity
In the quest to safeguard genetic diversity, seed banking programs play a crucial role in preserving the unique genetic makeup of various orchid species. By collecting and storing orchid seeds from different populations, seed banks help maintain the genetic variability essential for the long-term survival of orchids. Preserving genetic diversity is vital because it enhances the resilience of orchid populations against environmental changes, diseases, and other threats.
Through seed banking, rare and endangered orchid species can be safeguarded from potential extinction, ensuring that their genetic material remains accessible for future conservation efforts. This genetic repository serves as an insurance policy, allowing scientists and conservationists to reintroduce orchids into their natural habitats or use them for research and breeding programs.
Moreover, seed banks enable the preservation of wild orchid populations facing habitat loss, climate change, and human activities. By conserving the genetic diversity of orchids, seed banking programs contribute significantly to the overall conservation of these fascinating and diverse plant species.
Mitigating Threats to Orchids
To protect orchids from various threats, proactive measures are crucial in ensuring their survival and biodiversity. Orchids face a range of threats in their natural habitats, including habitat loss due to deforestation, urbanization, and agriculture.
Climate change poses another significant risk, with shifting temperatures and rainfall patterns impacting orchid populations. Illegal poaching for ornamental trade and overcollection by enthusiasts also endanger many orchid species.
Invasive species introduce competition for resources and disrupt delicate ecosystems where orchids thrive. Pollution from pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals further deteriorates orchid habitats. Disease outbreaks, often exacerbated by habitat fragmentation, can devastate orchid populations.
To mitigate these threats, conservation efforts must focus on habitat protection, restoration, and sustainable land management practices. Implementing strict regulations against illegal harvesting and trade is essential to safeguard orchids.
Public awareness and education campaigns can also promote responsible orchid appreciation and conservation. By addressing these threats through collaborative efforts, we can better protect orchid species and preserve their biodiversity for future generations.
Role in Biodiversity Conservation
Playing a critical role in maintaining ecological balance, orchids contribute significantly to biodiversity conservation efforts. Orchids aren't just beautiful flowers; they play a crucial part in supporting diverse ecosystems worldwide. These delicate plants provide food and shelter for various animals, including insects, birds, and even larger mammals. By attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and birds, orchids facilitate the reproduction of numerous plant species, contributing to overall biodiversity.
Furthermore, orchids are often indicator species, meaning changes in their populations can signal shifts in the health of an entire ecosystem. Protecting orchids helps preserve the habitats they thrive in, safeguarding a wide array of plant and animal species that rely on these environments for survival. Orchids also promote genetic diversity within ecosystems, which is essential for ensuring resilience against environmental changes and threats. By conserving orchids, we aren't only protecting these stunning flowers but also playing a vital role in safeguarding the intricate web of life that sustains our planet.
Ensuring Orchid Species Survival
With the focus now shifting to 'Ensuring Orchid Species Survival,' the next critical step involves implementing strategic measures to safeguard the long-term viability of orchid populations. Orchids face numerous threats, including habitat loss, climate change, illegal trade, and invasive species. To ensure their survival, conservation efforts must be comprehensive and proactive.
One crucial aspect of ensuring orchid species survival is habitat conservation. Protecting the natural habitats where orchids grow is essential for maintaining healthy populations. Establishing protected areas, restoring degraded habitats, and promoting sustainable land use practices are all vital steps in this process.
Furthermore, raising awareness about the importance of orchid conservation is key to garnering public support and involvement. Education programs, community outreach initiatives, and partnerships with local stakeholders can help increase understanding and appreciation for orchids, leading to enhanced protection measures.
Collaboration between botanic gardens, research institutions, and governmental agencies is also essential for orchid conservation. By sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise, these organizations can work together to implement effective conservation strategies and ensure the long-term survival of orchid species.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Can Orchid Seeds Be Stored in a Seed Bank Before They Lose Viability?
Orchid seeds can be stored in a seed bank for varying lengths of time. The viability of orchid seeds in storage depends on several factors, such as seed type, storage conditions, and the specific orchid species.
Properly stored orchid seeds can remain viable for years, even decades, allowing for long-term conservation efforts and the preservation of genetic diversity. It's crucial to monitor and periodically test the viability of stored seeds to ensure successful conservation outcomes.
What Are the Challenges Faced When Trying to Collect Orchid Seeds in the Wild for Seed Banking?
When collecting orchid seeds in the wild for seed banking, you may encounter challenges like locating rare species, timing the seed collection with maturity, avoiding contamination, and ensuring genetic diversity.
These hurdles require careful planning, expertise, and collaboration with local communities and conservationists. Overcoming these obstacles is vital to preserving orchid species and their genetic diversity for future generations.
Are There Any Specific Orchid Species That Are Particularly Difficult to Conserve Through Seed Banking Programs?
When it comes to conserving orchid species through seed banking programs, some orchids pose unique challenges due to their specific requirements for successful seed storage and germination.
Certain orchid species, like those with ultra-fine seeds or specialized symbiotic relationships with fungi, can be particularly difficult to preserve through traditional seed banking methods.
Understanding the intricacies of these species is essential for ensuring successful conservation efforts.
How Do Seed Banking Programs Ensure the Long-Term Sustainability of Orchid Populations in the Wild?
Seed banking programs ensure the long-term sustainability of orchid populations in the wild by collecting, storing, and preserving seeds from various orchid species.
By carefully storing seeds under optimal conditions, these programs safeguard genetic diversity and provide a resource for potential future reintroduction efforts.
This proactive approach helps protect orchids from threats such as habitat destruction, climate change, and illegal trade, ultimately contributing to the conservation of these delicate plant species.
What Measures Are in Place to Prevent Cross-Contamination Between Different Orchid Species Stored in Seed Banks?
To prevent cross-contamination between different orchid species in seed banks, strict protocols are followed. Each species is stored separately in labeled containers to maintain purity. Staff members are trained to handle seeds with care and avoid mixing them up.
Regular cleaning and disinfection of equipment and storage areas are crucial to minimize the risk of contamination. These measures ensure the integrity of the seed bank collections for future conservation efforts.
In conclusion, seed banking programs are crucial for orchid conservation because they help preserve genetic diversity, mitigate threats to orchids, and play a vital role in biodiversity conservation.
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We use a trash can in our kitchen, bathroom and bedroom that can use a standard shopping bag for a liner, and then we take the trash out every time we walk in somewhere. A family of 9 generates more trash than all of you couples out there, so you can take out the trash every 3 or 4 stops perhaps, but we're trash can regulars.
The standard walk into Walmart.... with my small bag of trash.
Take the trash out at every gas station, store or roadside stop. Keep the bags little and no one will fuss about you dumping your trash. If stealth is required, resist the urge to tie the top of the bag (which looks like you're carrying trash). Blend in by leaving the handles untied and carrying it like a shopping bag- like every other person there- and then sticking it in the first trash can you see.
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According to the Ministry of Health, infections and deaths caused by rickettsiosis have soared over a
100% in Baja California, in a comparison of the incidence between the years 2020 and 2021.
Dr. Néstor Saúl Hernández Milan, head of the Evaluation and Monitoring Unit of the Institute of Public Health Services of Baja California (ISESALUD) pointed out that 58 cases were reported in 2021, of which 15 died, while in 2020 there were 25 cases and eight deaths.
“Of these 58 positive cases, we have 23 in Mexicali, 17 in Tijuana, 16 in Ensenada, and two cases in Vicente Guerrero and San Quintín. Deaths so far have been 15, out of which are seven in Mexicali, seven in Tijuana, and one in Ensenada ”, he declared.
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is a tick borne disease caused by the organism, Rickettsia rickettsii. Typically, the progress of the disease is a sudden onset of high fever, deep muscle pain, severe headache and chills. A rash usually appears on the extremities within 5 days then soon spreads to palms and soles and then rapidly to the trunk.
Fatalities can be seen in greater than 20% of untreated cases. Death is uncommon with prompt recognition and treatment. Still approximately 3-5% of cases seen in the U.S. are fatal. The absence or delayed appearance of the typical rash or the failure to recognize it, especially in dark-skinned people cause a delay in diagnosis and increased fatalities.
Early stages of RMSF can be confused with erlichiosis, meningococcal meningitis and enteroviral infection.
The organism is maintained in nature in ticks. It can be transmitted to dogs and other mammals, but most times these cases cause little illness. People usually get infected from an infected tick bite. The tickrequires from several hours to 24 hours of attachment and feeding to become infectious to people. So prompt removal of the tick can prevent infection. It is not transmitted person to person.
RMSF can be diagnosed in the laboratory using serological techniques, PCR or culture; however because of the necessity of prompt treatment, diagnosis is based on symptoms. There is no vaccine available for RMSF. It can be treated with tetracyclines either orally or intravenously.
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Plains To Plate signals arrival of food as sustainability issue
…by Russ Grayson, who presented on food policy at Plains To Plate.
THE PLAINS TO PLATE FOOD CONVERGENCE is over but its effects linger in the minds of those inspired by it and by the people it attracted. Those effects hang there in the mind to spur discussion, collaboration and the creation of new ideas and initiatives.
So, what were my main observations about Plains To Plate? Here’s the trends I discern:
- There is an incipient move towards developing food policy at the local government level, stimulated now by the fervour evident at Plains To Plate and, late last year, by the Sydney Food Fairness Alliance’s Hungry For Change Food Summit. This has the potential to link to the idea of a national food policy recently promoted by Queensland horticulture industry body Growcom and the Public Health Association of Australia, however the formulation of a food policy cannot be left to an industry body or to a health association alone. There must be a significant role for popular organisations. A recent development has been the Tasmanian government’s move towards developing a food policy although what we can expect from such government-led development remains to be seen.
- Some local governments in South Australia are active, or plan to become so soon, in the development of policy around community food gardening, itself just one part of the broader community food system. This parallels the development of local government enabling policy for community gardening in NSW, particular in Sydney, in which I have not been an innocent bystander. A concern expressed was that the interest in community gardens by professional health and community workers may place unrealistic expectations on community gardening which is a voluntary, minimally funded activity.
- Just as animals and plants increase in number and adapt to different situations by diversifying and speciating, so has there been an acceleration in the rate of community food system start-ups and in their number of species these past few years. This can be expected to continue.
- There is now sufficient commonality of interest and compatibility of agendas between community organisations, academics and some local governments to create a nexus of shared ideas that could form the basis for creative partnerships and the furthering of the search for solutions to our food issues.
- It is quite evident that there is now a national, social movement around food that is rapidly evolving. It involves a mixed milieu of academics, local government and community organisations. It is not as yet a cohesive movement but the foci and agendas of the food-focused organisations that are interested are probably compatible enough for a broad agreement about what to do to ensure food security, affordable, viable regional food systems and ready access to fresh food and to coalesce around.
That people are thinking this way was evident in the informal conversation at the Food Convergence. Some raised the idea that the time may be approaching when the local and state-based food issues organisations might gain a louder and more influential voice through a representative national organisation. This would be stimulated if proposals for a national food policy by industry and the health sector were to gain traction in Canberra. The time for a national approach might not be now, however it may be soon. What would be necessary would be to ensure that citizen groups and community-based NGOs were well represented on a national body, otherwise it may come to be dominated by professional farming or health interests and so be seen as elitist by community food organisations.
What I think was significant was how Plains To Plate brought together, in an open and collegial conversation space, social innovators working in community food systems, academics and staff from state and local government
The number and quality of orgnisations addressing what is a broad range of topics to do with our food system was evident among the 750 or so attendees of Plains To Plate over its four days. And this in only a single state of the Commonwealth; a similar coalition of the willing around food could be anticipated in most other states. With some local governments active in this social and cultural melange, at least in South Australia and NSW, there exists the potential for constructive, collaborative and positive arrangements to evolve.
This is the second food forum on this scale to include a strong citizen group component and to bring together otherwise divergent organisations around the common theme of food security, access, affordability, quality and regional food systems. In many ways Plains To Plate was the natural complement to the Sydney Food Fairness Alliance’s Hungry For Change Food Summit of October last year, although the buzz at the events was quite different. I anticipate more such gatherings and find them valuable for defining commonalities of interest, the potential for collaboration and, perhaps, alliance building. Such things will be necessary to building an influential presence on the metropolitan, state and national levels.
Trio of speakers enlivens opening night
Like bacteria in a petrie dish, ideas and inspiration quickly propagated to fill the four days of the event. Inspiration was born on the first evening at the opening forum in the Hawke Centre of the University of South Australia where chef and author, Gay Bilson, Australian City Farms & Community Gardens Network South Australia (ACFCGN) co-ordinator and community garden researcher, claire nettle, Grahame Brookman from the Food Forest — a mixed, commercial farm in the drier country north of Adelaide, designed and managed according to the principles of Permaculture design — addressed a hall of almost 400 people.
Gay, a woman in middle age with close-cropped hair and plastic-rimmed glasses, described how she has been influenced by the writings of Wendel Berry and went on to relate three short stories about food from her recent visit to Kerala, India. She also invited people to help themselves to the box of apples and grapes she had brought with her.
claire nettle (lower case is her preference), a young, neat-looking woman who sits on the national executive team of the ACFCGN, addressed the theme of grassroots initiatives for food justice, a topic derived no doubt from her doctoral research. She took us through the plethora of community food initiatives from farmers’ markets to food swaps.
Fortunately, Grahame Brookman’s Powerpoint presentation malfunctioned and this became the spur to an entertaining verbal address that laced serious messages with a buttering of humour. Clearly excited about his topic, a slim and fit-looking Grahame, trimmed grey beard matching his fringe of hair, spoke of population growth, telling the audience that the topic of Australia’s population should become a public conversation. A changing climate and an ailing Murray-Darling system, he said, may eventually make the Murray agricultural lands largely unavailable to agriculture other than for a pastoralism based on kangaroos and fat-tailed sheep.
Ridley Grove… Woodville High School… Common Ground… St Andrews… Fern Avenue… names probably unfamiliar to people who live beyond South Australia’s borders, but names that figure prominently among the 40 to 50 community food gardens and school kitchen gardens in Adelaide. It was some of these that the Plains To Plate tour visited in what turned out to be a full day on the road.
Alan Shepherd, who recently paid a visit to Sydney to look at community gardens, coordinates the Ridley Grove and two other Adelaide community gardens where he provides support and educational services. Common Ground is a community garden in containers on asphalt, not far from the city centre. Fern Avenue is a large, spacious and neat community garden with a rendered strawbale building housing its office, kitchenette, library and meeting space. Behind, two large, plastic rainwater tanks harvest the fall from the sloping roof to help the garden make it trough Adelaide’s parching summers.
Fern Avenue Community Garden in Fullarton, once the site of a jam factory that grew its fruit in orchards where surrounding houses now stand, offered an extra attraction. Adelaide is blessedly free of fruit fly, so its inhabitants can enjoy big, grub-free and tasty purple figs. So it was perhaps not surprising to find local Permaculture educator, Chris Day and Jennifer Alden, CEO of Melbourne agency Cultivating Community, lurking below the fig trees and reaching up into the foliage to extract the fruits to not-so-surrupticiously munch on them.
Speakers and workshops bring inspiration aplenty
Speakers over the next two days were so inspirational and numerous it is impossible to name all of them. They covered a broad table of topics ranging through community food systems, government food initiatives and sustainability programs. What I think was significant was how Plains To Plate brought together, in an open and collegial conversation space, social innovators working in community food systems, academics and staff from state and local government. Interesting was the number of local government staff working on community garden policies and the one or two starting on food policies.
A highlight of the event was the launch of Food Connect Adelaide, an adaptation of the community supported agriculture model.
Plains To Plate will issue a declaration of food as did the Sydney Food Fairness Alliance’s Food Summit last year. The final official event was a forum where ideas about the declaration were raised and discussed. People had earlier listed their ideas on a wall poster. This mini-exercise in deliberative democracy brought a good feel to wind up Plains To Plate.
The day after the Plains To Plate Food Summit, the South Australian team of the ACFCGN launched Growing Community – starting and nurturing community gardens, their new book. That took place at Glandore Community Garden, a newish garden stimulted by ACFCGN local coordinator, Kate Hubmeyer, who works for the local government as well as at the Black Forest primary school kitchen garden, probably Australia’s oldest at 27 years.
One thought that occurred to me in speaking with the varied groups at the Food Convergence was the focus of sustainability, of the campaigns and organisations around it, is quickly shifting to food. Why this is so is hinted at in Melbourne University’s Victorian Eco Innovation Lab’s report, Sustainable and Secure Food Systems for Victoria, in which the researchers disclose the centrality of food choices to energy consumption and production, water use and to the generation of wastes.
In a way, this trend to a focus on the centrality of food as a means of achieving positive environmental and social outcomes to some extent marginalises those older environment groups whose sole focus has been the natural environment. I do not belittle them — they played a significant historic role through the development of environmentalism. Now, however, our better understanding of environment and society, the natural and the human, and the more recent realisation that these entities are part of the same complex adaptive system rather than the old and tired viewpoint that sees humanity as somehow separate from the environment of which it is a natural expression, has moved on the conversation about how we move to sustainability. The dialogue at Plains To Plate hinted at this.
If Plains To Plate truly is an indicator of a growing focus on food systems — those varied structures that bring us our sustenance via food supply chains — and I believe that Plains To plate is this — it builds on the momentum started by the Sydney Food Fairness Alliance’s Food Summit of late 2009.
Where these events lead remains unknown, however it is certain that they have stimulated an incipient movement that is at last seriously addressing food security, sustainable food production, accessible and affordable food and that has started to bring together those sectors in society that are all-too-often alien to each other — citizens and their organisations, local and to a limited extent state government and academics.
Plains To Plate was organised by the South Australian team of Friends of the Earth. It took place at the University of South Australia’s Hawke Centre in the city.
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Quite a few stories about my Faberge Egg found their way into the Bulgarian media, following this publication in the Saturday editition of the major Bulgarian newspaper Monitor (31.03.2012).
Dnevnik also published a piece about it but the really cool part was that they also asked me to send them some photos from the first day of the exhibition of the eggs in Covent Garden, so I got to play reporter for a few hours, snapping quick shots on my phone, some of which they uploaded to an Online Picture Gallery!
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Being a member of the cybersecurity sector means thinking up and predicting what may happen. For the most part, we may anticipate a 2024 dominated by AI discussions. With the cybersecurity business expanding fast, AI is at the forefront of every organization’s cyber strategy and is important in all technical advancements. While 2023 witnessed the first broad usage of AI and the initial uproar and reaction to its limitless possibilities, we may expect AI to be used in far more practical and concrete ways. And there are some more complicated cyber-attacks are also being used.
Predicting the newest cybersecurity news is knowing how to remain ahead of the competition and defend yourself from emerging cyber dangers, attack techniques, and technology.
Here are major Cyber Security Predictions that may occur in 2024 :
1. AI-driven cyber attacks
Organizations and Business corporations employ AI to boost efficiency, whereas threat actors use AI to produce flawless emails for perfect email assaults, conduct large-scale botnet attacks, and hack systems through big coordinated cyber attacks. Early versions of harmful generative AI systems, such as WormGPT, spread on the dark web.
2. Generate AI will help in threat detection
Generative AI (GenAI) has the potential to change threat detection and response methods by using its capacity to scan massive volumes of data and uncover patterns that might signify cybersecurity risks. Unlike traditional approaches, which rely on predetermined rules or signatures, GenAI can adapt and learn from the data it analyzes, helping it detect new and developing threats faster and more precisely. This feature provides more proactive and reactive responses to cyber attacks, enhancing the overall security posture. GenAI increases cybersecurity operations by automating detection and response procedures, which not only speeds up threat identification but also helps in the creation of effective mitigation measures.
3. Insider Threats:
Insider threats are becoming a major problem in cybersecurity, with forecasts that they will result in more security breaches than ever before. Insider threats, as opposed to external attacks, are perpetrated by persons within an organization, such as staff members, subcontractors, or business partners. These insiders may purposefully or accidentally jeopardize security by engaging in malicious behavior, being negligent, or abusing their access to critical information and systems. The increasing complexity of technology and access to important data make it simpler for these insiders to pose a significant danger, emphasizing the importance of effective security measures and ongoing monitoring to counter these risks.
4. Authentication will increase with the use of Passwordless Sign in:
Passwordless sign-in is an authentication solution that eliminates the need for traditional passwords, hence increasing security and user ease. Instead of remembering difficult passwords, users can verify themselves using biometric verification (such as fingerprints or face recognition), email-based links, SMS codes, or authenticator applications. This strategy decreases the likelihood of phishing attacks and password theft because there are no passwords to steal or guess. Passwordless authentication also speeds up and simplifies the login process, increasing the overall security posture and user experience in digital platforms.
5. Evolution of Phishing attacks :
Phishing attacks had advanced drastically, becoming more complex and targeted. Cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence and machine learning to create highly tailored and persuasive communications, frequently impersonating trustworthy businesses with amazing precision. They’ve also moved beyond standard email phishing to include smishing (SMS phishing), vishing (voice phishing), and social media platforms, leveraging cutting-edge technology and communication channels to circumvent security safeguards. These sophisticated strategies are meant to take advantage of human psychology and individuals’ ever-increasing digital footprints, making it more difficult for both individuals and companies to discern between genuine communications and phishing efforts.
6. Impacts of quantum computing on cybersecurity
Quantum computing can break many of the encryption methods that now protect the internet and private messages. This technological advancement offers a substantial danger to the integrity and confidentiality of digital information, prompting governments, corporations, and cybersecurity professionals to investigate quantum-resistant encryption to protect sensitive data from prospective quantum assaults. Concurrently, quantum computing opens up new possibilities for boosting cybersecurity, such as strengthening encryption methods and threat detection capabilities. Thus, while quantum computing poses issues, it also stimulates innovation in the development of more secure and advanced cybersecurity controls.
7. Increased focus on Smart Phones:
The cybersecurity environment has increasingly centered on cell phones, which are recognized as the primary entry points to both private and professional data. As these devices have become increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, including financial systems, health data, and home automation, the risk of security breaches has increased. This increased attention is due to the growth of sophisticated mobile malware, phishing assaults, and spyware that target both the Android and iOS platforms. As a result, cybersecurity efforts have primarily concentrated on establishing more robust security frameworks, encryption technologies, and awareness initiatives to protect users from emerging dangers. The industry’s reaction includes upgrading endpoint security, application screening processes, and pushing user education on secure behaviors, all of which indicate a complete strategy for securing the sensitive information that smartphones increasingly contain.
8. Increase in cloud-based attacks:
The cybersecurity environment has experienced a significant surge in cloud-based attacks, reflecting organization’s and consumer’s increased dependence on cloud computing services. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of this development, unleashing a wide range of attacks using vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure, configuration errors, and weak security measures. These include data breaches, ransomware attacks on cloud storage and services, and hacking cloud-based apps to obtain unauthorized access to sensitive data. The trend highlights the significance of strong cloud security measures, such as conducting frequent security audits, implementing a zero-trust architecture, and increasing user awareness and training to reduce the dangers associated with cloud computing.
9. Ransomware as a Service (Raas):
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a cybercrime business model in which ransomware developers rent out their viruses to other criminals, allowing them to execute ransomware assaults without substantial technical knowledge. This service works similarly to genuine software-as-a-service (SaaS) models, providing a user-friendly interface, customer support, and extensive customization possibilities in return for a share of the ransom payments. The ease of access to RaaS platforms has increased ransomware attacks, which pose serious problems for individuals and companies globally by threatening to encrypt data and impair systems until a ransom is paid.
In 2024, cybersecurity is expected to evolve significantly, with a focus on combatting increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. Both organizations and individuals are expected to focus increasingly on proactive and predictive security measures, utilizing new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning for threat identification and response. Collaboration among worldwide institutions to exchange threat intelligence and best practices will be critical for reducing cyber dangers. Overall, the cybersecurity environment in 2024 will be defined by a combination of technology improvements and strategic alliances aimed at surpassing hackers.
How Paradigm IT Cyber Helps Our Users:
- Spear Phishing: Educate employees about the risks of spear phishing and provide regular training on how to identify suspicious emails, links, and attachments.
- SOC: monitor your entire ecosystem and we generate alerts if any malicious activity is identified across multiple layers, which include endpoint, application, process, and network.
- Phishing: how we prevent any malicious application/file [downloaded malware from emails] from running
- Data Exfiltration: This can occur through various methods, such as email, file transfer protocols, USB drives, or through exploiting vulnerabilities in the network.
- Cracked Applications: Cracked applications may be modified to include malicious code or malware, posing security risks to users’ devices and data.
- Cyber training is based on a case scenario so that we can help you learn how to avoid that type of scenario and how to secure your data.
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Do you know the rules when residents request to have a emotional support or companion animal in their rental home?
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Brian joined the PastorServe staff in the spring of 2020 after years of partnership through Church United, where he has served as the Director of Soul Care. For the last 33 years, Rev. Brookins has served as the Senior Pastor of Riverside Church in Broward County’s city of North Lauderdale.
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VENUE: OnStage Playhouse
“People are given a moment,” Johnny tells Frankie. He’s ready to grab the opportunity by the horns. Frankie’s a lot more skeptical, but Johnny’s sure he’s found everything he wants in Frankie’s Hell’s Kitchen apartment.
These two flawed, “not old, not young” New Yorkers are dragging around a good deal of baggage, and it’s not at all clear that they have a matched set.
But one moonlit night in 1987, after they tumble into bed (they’re post-coitally panting when we first meet them), they realize that they may be getting another chance to start over, and if not to make things right, at least better.
“Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” is Terrence McNally’s 1987 funny, poignant story of finding late love when least expected.
The duo, who work together at a diner, recognize the irony of their joined names – reflections of a traditional American song about love, infidelity and a crime of passion. But Johnny, who considers himself to be “nervy and persistent,” is hellbent on making sure this story has a much happier ending. The self-deprecating Frankie isn’t so sure. She thinks she’s “a BLT sort of person; I think you’re looking for pheasant under glass.” (He’s a short-order cook, and makes her a Western onstage).
By the light of the moon (translation of “clair de lune”), they spend a night together – arguing, resisting, denying, persisting and ultimately falling in love.
At one point, Johnny calls into a classical radio station and requests “the most beautiful music ever written” The all-night DJ dedicates the lushly romantic “Clair de Lune” of Claude Debussy. The music eases them into love.
Jennifer Peters, in her professional solo directing debut, has chosen her cast expertly; Teri Brown and Charles Peters (the director’s husband), are both experienced actor/directors, very natural performers who courageously bare their bodies and souls to give this relationship their best shot. Both have an excellent ability to convey humor, heartbreaking vulnerability and crack comic timing.
The detailed set (Rosemary King) and varying lighting (Chad Oakley) enhance the proceedings considerably (thought the long, narrow stage at the theater makes Frankie’s apartment much larger than any New York low-rent flat would be). The New York accents may not be consistent, but the New York attitude is in full force.
For all its humor and bluster, the play delivers realistic characters, dialogue and emotions. And this wonderfully moving, touching production hits all the right notes.
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NEW YORK – Productivity gains in the United States accelerated by more than expected to the fastest pace since 2015 while labor costs fell, amid an economic-growth pickup supported by tax cuts and federal spending, a Labor Department report showed Wednesday.
Highlights of productivity (second quarter)
- Measure of nonfarm business employee output per hour increased at a 2.9 percent annualized rate (estimated 2.4 percent) after 0.3 percent pace in previous three months; the fastest increase since the first quarter of 2015
- Unit labor costs fell at 0.9 percent rate (estimated unchanged) following 3.4 percent rise; biggest drop since 2014
- Productivity increased 1.3 percent year over year; unit labor costs rose 1.9 percent year over year
The data indicate that the lift to growth in the quarter from Republican-backed tax cuts also came with a boost to productivity. That gives President Donald Trump another economic point to cheer, though many analysts are skeptical that the administration’s policies will deliver a large, sustained acceleration in efficiency.
The latest advance in productivity compares with a 1.3 percent average pace over the period spanning 2007 to 2017, and a 2.7 percent average from 2000 to 2007. Improved gains in efficiency would support faster economic growth without generating higher inflation, a development that could suggest a slower pace of Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes than otherwise warranted.
Productivity figures can be volatile from quarter to quarter, as shown by the jump in the most recent data following a lull in the first quarter. U.S. trade tariffs and reciprocal levies may also curb business investment, and some companies have already lowered profit estimates.
- Adjusted for inflation, hourly earnings rose at a 0.3 percent after a 0.2 percent increase
- Output rose at a 4.8 percent rate, fastest since 2014, following 2.6 percent gain
- Hours worked rose at a 1.9 percent pace; compensation for each hour worked advanced 2 percent
- Among manufacturers, productivity rose at a 0.9 percent pace after a 1 percent decline in the first quarter
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Establishing a village to support Rhode Island’s nonprofit industry is going to take, well, a village.
That’s why the United Way of Rhode Island Inc. will continue to call upon leaders across industries statewide to help fulfill the mission of a new nonprofit resource center the United Way unveiled in July. The center is intended to become an all-encompassing resource and advocacy hub for local nonprofits, and it’s hoped that the public and private sectors will help with financial assistance and the way to making the center self-sustainable.
“Our goals for the center are focused on sector impact, and we will be building the financial support needed to deliver the impact,” said Nancy Wolanski, who was named the center’s executive director in July. “In order to build the long-term resiliency of [the center], it is critical that we mobilize the private and public investments that are necessary. So, we want to work with businesses on a variety of levels.”
United Way CEO and President Cortney Nicolato saw the positive impact a nonprofit resource center can have on the community during more than a decade of nonprofit leadership positions outside the state before returning to Rhode Island in 2018.
The idea to bring such a space to the Ocean State percolated inside the United Way and across the nonprofit sector. The COVID-19 pandemic, Nicolato said, elevated the need and motivated many to make it a reality.
“It just exacerbated some of the critical issues we are facing. It also created a space where we want to make sure that our nonprofits are set up for success over the long term,” she said.
United Way’s five-year, $100 million Live United 2025 plan, released in January 2021, includes the center in its goals. A year later, the organization put out its first call to nonprofit leaders to participate in the center’s design process.
A soft launch for the center is scheduled this fall and work has been underway to design programming and structure that will evolve as necessary to support the sector at large.
“In terms of financial stability, one of the biggest challenges for the center, as well as the nonprofit industry as a whole, is that [there] are currently limited philanthropic resources within Rhode Island,” Wolanski said, noting that long-term operational funding is much harder to secure than, for instance, grant funding for an innovative pilot program.
United Way received a $118,000 grant from R.I. Commerce Corp. for the center design process. In March 2022, the private foundation Papitto Opportunity Connection committed to a $1 million investment in the center over four years.
The center will be building an endowment, Wolanski said, adding that there is no financial benchmark attached to that endowment or to what United Way could estimate it would take to make the center self-sustainable. Such self-sustainability, she said, will come more from providing programming and resources based on the sector’s evolving needs and stable funding support.
“We are looking to provide targeted resources,” Wolanski said. “We do not want the center to take away support that would otherwise go to local nonprofits, so we are not only looking for support within the state but also looking to support from regional funders.”
Wolanski also said there will be fee-for-service programming and memberships, which will be priced on a sliding scale and could be available this November. While the center will seek financial support from the business community, it will also solicit leaders to provide access to no-cost e-commerce management and legal services, among other services.
The center’s business model was designed after researching the operating models of 42 similar centers nationwide.
“The design team met with more than 500 leaders to [learn] what we need out of the gate, what [we] can wait on,” Nicolato said. “That really drove us to understand what the center should look like and how it can best support Rhode Island.”
Wolanski identified the center’s goals as supporting nonprofit industry workers, strengthening nonprofit organizations and improving the ecosystem in which nonprofits operate. The center was designed to be incubated within United Way in part to develop a “diversified, resilient financial base,” Wolanski said.
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In an industry where innovation is paramount, the recent leaks surrounding Apple’s chipset developments have set the stage for a groundbreaking year for the iPad lineup in 2024. With anticipation running high, these leaks hint at a transformative future for Apple’s tablets, promising advancements in display technology, processing power, and user experience. This article delves into the specifics of the leaked information, exploring the potential impact on the iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models. From OLED displays to the introduction of the M3 chipset, we unpack the features that could redefine what users expect from their devices. As we edge closer to 2024, the tech community waits with bated breath to see how these rumors will materialize, setting the tone for a new era of tablet computing.
- The iPad Pro is expected to feature OLED displays and MagSafe charging, marking significant upgrades over previous models.
- The iPad Air may see a size increase and transition to the M2 chipset, enhancing its performance capabilities.
- Rumors of an updated Apple Pencil with interchangeable tips hint at a more versatile tool for artists and professionals.
- Speculation around a foldable iPad suggests Apple is exploring more radical design changes for future devices.
The recent leak surrounding Apple’s chipset has sparked significant excitement, offering a glimpse into the future of iPads expected in 2024. Here’s what we’ve gathered from the leaks:
- Expected Launch Dates: A variety of models including the iPad mini (7th generation), iPad (11th generation), iPad Air (6th generation) in two sizes, and iPad Pro in two sizes, with staggered releases throughout 2024.
- Technological Enhancements: OLED displays for the iPad Pro models, improved display technology for the iPad Air, and potential upgrades to the Apple Pencil.
- Performance Upgrades: The inclusion of the M3 chipset across several models, promising enhanced performance and efficiency.
- Design Innovations: Speculation on a new Magic Keyboard and MagSafe charging for iPad Pro models.
The OLED Revolution in iPad Pro
The introduction of OLED technology in the iPad Pro lineup signifies a major leap forward, promising improved brightness levels, longevity, and efficiency. These models are expected to feature dual-stack construction for the displays, substantially enhancing their performance and durability.
Bridging the Gap: iPad and MacBook
With the potential release of a new Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro models, Apple seems to be further narrowing the gap between iPads and MacBooks. This move, coupled with the power of the M3 chipset, suggests a future where iPads offer a laptop-like experience without compromising on portability.
Beyond Hardware: User Expectations
While hardware improvements are exciting, the success of the new iPads will also depend on software enhancements and the overall ecosystem integration. Users are looking for devices that not only offer great performance but also fit seamlessly into their workflow and lifestyle.
The leaked details of Apple’s 2024 iPad lineup offer a tantalizing glimpse into the future of tablet computing, with significant upgrades in display technology, chipset performance, and design innovation. However, the true test will be in how these hardware advancements translate into real-world usage and whether they can address the evolving needs and expectations of users. As always, the anticipation builds not just for the devices themselves, but for the new possibilities they promise to unlock in productivity, creativity, and entertainment. | <urn:uuid:73ab361b-ad92-4c94-85c5-de785f4e22fe> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://pc-tablet.com/apple-chipset-leak-teases-the-ipads-we-can-expect-in-2024/ | 2024-04-13T22:12:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.899997 | 693 |
Virtual Fundraising Campaign
In lieu of our annual dinner experience, PCRF invites you to celebrate over 40 years of dedication to childhood cancer research with a donation to our virtual campaign in support of Dr. Mitchell S. Cairo’s life-saving research. Help us reach our goal of $100,000 to accelerate the next 40 years of progress for children fighting cancer! Your support is critical to our progress in creating new waves of treatments and protocols for childhood cancers.
While we will miss the opportunity to be together as a community of cure seekers, we remain deeply committed to advancing pediatric cancer research. Keeping with this virtual format allows for 100% of your donation to go directly to research.
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Adidas is taking football on a delightful trip down memory lane for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Get ready to be transported to the golden era of football style as Adidas reintroduces the iconic trefoil logo for their Elite Team's third kits.
This decision is a clear testament to Adidas' dedication to reviving their heritage and classic football attire. The trefoil logo, which had its heyday in the 70s and 80s, will replace the current Adidas logo on the 2024-2025 third kits.
This strategic move aligns perfectly with Adidas' recent mission to bring back the essence of their past, as exemplified by their retro jersey pop-up at the prestigious Paris Fashion Week and their celebrated Adidas Originals campaign featuring legends Zinedine Zidane and David Beckham earlier this year.
You may have noticed the growing significance of the trefoil logo, as it has been prominently displayed on the Adidas website for lifestyle clothing. However, its integration into football kits could elevate the brand's diversity and add a touch of nostalgia to the pitch.
The 2024-2025 third kits will proudly showcase the trefoil logo alone, without the accompanying Adidas text. To give you a taste of this exciting fusion of retro and modern design.
While we're discussing football fashion updates, it's worth mentioning that Nike is not one to be left behind. They too have some tricks up their sleeve for the 2024-2025 season, with rumors suggesting the introduction of the upside swoosh on their kits.
The battle of the sportswear giants continues, and we can't wait to see what these innovative fashion powerhouses have in store for us.
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The Special Populations and Programs Division is responsible for the education, behavioral, and treatment programs administered by the Bureau, including the Alabama Certain Enforcement Supervision Program, Day Reporting Centers, Day Reporting Center Lites and other programs. These programs provide intensive treatment, education, behavioral modification and supervision for moderate to high risk clients supervised by the agency.
It is the mission of DRCs to provide high-risk probationers and parolees the opportunity to change criminal thinking and behavior through a combination of counseling, educational training and close supervision. DRCs focus on education, employment, substance abuse, mental health and cognitive restructuring needs. Community service is also required. DRC Lites are condensed versions of DRCs and offer similar programming but are limited to focusing on cognitive behavioral treatment, substance dependence assistance and educational/job training.
ACES is a supervision model that mirrors the Hawaii’s Opportunity Probation with Enforcement program. ACES supervision is ordered by the probationary judge and clients are closely supervised and participate in a daily hotline call, which is also called a color code. This call allows participants to get three to five drug tests a month without the extra cost. The client contacts a toll-free number daily to receive their color and must report in for a drug screening.
Special Populations also incorporates the Interdisciplinary Grant Team, which coordinates the application for and implementation of federal, state and local grants. Some of the current grants in place include Project Safe Neighborhood and Helping Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Offenders Find Supportive Service (COSMOSS). Project Safe Neighborhood creates proactive activities to reduce violent crime rates in Montgomery, Ala. COSMOSS provides substance abuse and mental illness assistance to offenders.
Minds and Mentors Level I Field Training: We work closely with the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), and the primary goal of the Minds and Mentors Paraprofessional Training Program (MiMP-TP) is to increase the number of substance use paraprofessionals in the State of Alabama. Trainees take two UA 3-credit hour courses at UA via College of Continuing Studies and then enter field training in both traditional and non-traditional settings. Trainees will be required to complete 120 hours of experiential field training in three different settings (minimum of 40 hours in each type of setting). This equals a minimum of five hours per week for six months. PROGRAM GOALS
Goal 1: Enhance the quality of training for behavioral health-related paraprofessionals through (a) restructuring of the existing certificate program to emphasize knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary for providing high quality, patient-centered services to families and children whose parents are impacted by OUD and other SUD (b) offering three hours of college credit on addiction and the family, and (b) providing extensive experiential learning experiences in a variety of settings, including traditional and non-traditional settings.
Goal 2: Increase the number of behavioral health-related paraprofessionals who are prepared to (a) work on integrated and interprofessional care teams, (b) work with families who are impacted by OUD and other SUD, and (c) utilize a train the trainer model to increase the number of individuals capable of training paraprofessional in high need and high demand areas.
Goal 3: Lessen the impact of substance use among individuals and family members suffering from substance use by (a) reducing barriers to care, (b) increasing number of services available, and (c) increasing number of substance use and mental health paraprofessionals available to families, specifically children.
Goals 4: Improve the network of organizations that provide substance use and mental health services to individuals and families by (a) developing, and/or strengthening partnerships with registered apprenticeship programs, and (b) creating a consortium of organizations and other community stakeholders that leverages existing resources to improve available services.
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FAVOR (Faces And Voices Of Recovery) Coastal Alabama is a diverse group of individuals and organizations committed to serving those affected by substance use disorders.
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13 parties abandon election boycott plan
About two weeks after their threat to boycott the presidential election if the Central Bank of Nigeria further extends the deadline of its policies on the Naira, 13 parties on Saturday made a volte-face and jettisoned the idea.
The members of the organisation were drawn from governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives as well as House of Assembly candidates.
The Spokesperson of the Forum of Chairmen of Nigerian Political Parties and Candidates of the 2023 General Election and chairman of Action Alliance, Kenneth Udeze, had at a press briefing, said both the February 10 deadline for the currency swap and February 25 date for the presidential election remained sacrosanct.
“We hereby announce our resolution that at least 13 of the 18 political parties in Nigeria will not be interested in the 2023 general election and indeed we shall withdraw all our participation from the electoral process if these currency policies are suspended or cancelled or if the deadline is further shifted”, Udeze said.
But when asked on Saturday to give an update, the Spokesperson of FCNPPC, said the parties have drooped the threat.
Udeze said, “Some parties threw their weights behind Atiku Abubakar (presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party), of which my party is one of them.
“We’re just coming out from the final rally of the PDP because among all the presidential candidates, it’s only Atiku that approached us to form a Government of National Unity. He wants everyone to be united so that we can wrestle power from the All Progressives Congress and form a Government of National Unity.
“Instead of withdrawing completely from the race, where we’ll not make a headway, we decided to use our platforms to support a candidate who has a headway.
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— zakiyah ansari (@zansari8) September 20, 2013
I bet there's so much to these self-congratulatory reports from Bloomberg that you could use them to line a few horse stalls.
Can't wait for January, either.
And then there's this horse hockey from Randi Weingarten:
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— Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten) September 20, 2013
Yeah, if anybody should know about tone deafness, it's Randi Weingarten.
Hey, Randi, why don't you poll your members and see how they feel about you or your surrogate at the UFT, Mike Mulgrew?
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Chinos are a smart alternative to traditional dress pants, adding a touch of sophistication to your office attire. Here's how to style them for a professional setting:
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‘A Scene in a Village Street with Mill-hands Conversing’ was painted by Winifred Knights in 1919. The book/catalogue accompanying the Dulwich exhibition is full of fascinating detail about this painting (pp 68-75), for example that Winifred’s contemporaries at the Slade knew it as ‘Mill-hands on Strike’ and that it was probably conceived as a response to the wave of strikes that overran England in 1919. It is likely that the woman in a red jacket is a female trade unionist arguing for better conditions for women’s labour or equal rights for women workers. Winifred herself, wearing a light-brown belted jacket and side-plaited hairstyle, stands close by listening. (‘Mill-hands’ is in the UCL Art Museum, round the corner from the shop, although of course in Dulwich until September.)
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As a Co Founder at PersonaFin AI, I often find myself at the forefront of discussions about the transformative power of personalization in the digital domain. With over 89% of digital businesses, including giants like Coca-Cola, Sephora, Wells Fargo, and Netflix, investing in personalized content, the impact of personalization on reducing acquisition costs and increasing the effectiveness of calls to action is undeniable.
However, personalization is a vast and varied field, with its application and complexity differing significantly across sectors. A recurring question I encounter is: “How does PersonaFin’s approach to personalization in financial services differ from sectors like entertainment, exemplified by Netflix?”
Netflix’s personalization aims to guide users to content they’ll enjoy. It’s a straightforward journey with a single goal. In contrast, PersonaFin’s personalization in financial services is about equipping users with comprehensive, timely information for informed decision-making. Unlike Netflix’s focus on a single content piece, PersonaFin provides a holistic view of financial instruments and related data for nuanced decision-making.
While Netflix analyzes viewing preferences, PersonaFin delves deeper. We integrate financial data, market news, and user behaviors, processed in real-time within our Financial Experience Cloud (FXC). Our system detects and interprets hundreds of financial behaviors, a stark contrast to the relatively limited actions Netflix tracks.
Netflix’s library pales in comparison to PersonaFin’s array of financial instruments. With approximately 28,000 instruments versus Netflix’s 5,000 titles, the scale of data we handle is immense, demanding intricate tracking and understanding of market relationships and user interests.
Netflix’s rating system is straightforward. However, in the finance sector, understanding user actions and their implications is complex. PersonaFin AI has developed bespoke behavioral capture software to analyze these nuanced actions, combining this understanding with third-party data for a comprehensive financial perspective.
Financial instrument metadata is dynamic and multifaceted compared to the static metadata of a Netflix film. This fluidity requires continuous monitoring and adaptation in our personalization algorithms.
PersonaFin’s open-system approach contrasts with Netflix’s closed ecosystem. Financial markets are influenced by external factors, such as market leaders’ statements, requiring our AI to adapt and personalize content in real-time based on these varying external influences.
Unlike the steady decline in a film’s market value post-release, financial instruments exhibit volatile valuations. PersonaFin’s AI must account for real-time changes, providing users with up-to-date insights for informed trading and investment decisions.
Financial instruments maintain relevance and generate data over extended periods, unlike films, which peak in popularity shortly after release. PersonaFin’s system is designed to consider this long-term, continuous generation of relevant content.
The comparison between PersonaFin AI and Netflix highlights the unique complexities and requirements of personalization in the financial sector. Our approach addresses a broader range of issues and aims towards a different goal – empowering users with comprehensive, real-time financial insights.
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If you’re wondering how to Slice in Cricut Design Space, we’ve got you covered. We’ll explain everything step by step so you’ll be ready to go! We’ll also talk about some Slicing tricks you can do to crop your Cricut images and show you how you can cut images larger than your cutting mat.
What is Slicing?
Slicing is cutting one image out of another image. It’s kind of the opposite of Weld. The way I like to visualize it is the top layer cutting through to the second layer, like a cookie cutter. This results in 3 or more new shapes. Whether you are using the Cricut Maker or the Cricut Explore, slicing in Design Space works the same way.
You can use Slice to:
- Cut a shape out of another shape
- Cut overlapping parts of shapes from one other
- Cut text out of a shape
Important things to know when Slicing:
- When Slicing images, you can only work with two layers at a time.
- When working with multilayered images, you’ll need to hide or ungroup the other layers to activate the Slice Tool.
- When Slicing with hidden layers, all the hidden layers will be removed from the design screen and the Layers panel. If you want to use those image layers with your project, be sure to ungroup before Slicing.
How to Slice in Cricut Design Space
Slicing is pretty easy and you can do some really cool stuff with it.
Here are the steps needed to Slice in Design Space:
- Arrange the images so they are overlapping in the way you want them cut.
- Select both the images.
On Windows: Select both images by holding the Shift or the Ctrl key and click each layer. iOS/Android: Select both images by tapping on the screen and dragging a selection box around both layers. - Click Slice! You’ll see multiple shapes, which you can now use or delete.
Slicing Text in Design Space
Slicing text in design space is very similar, but there are a few things you need to be aware of.
Normally when slicing, you need to ungroup or hide the multilayered images. However, if the text is multilayered and one the layer is hidden, the slice Tool will still work. However, if you ungroup the text from its shadow, you have an additional image and can no longer slice, unless the text is ungrouped to individual letters.
Cricut Design Space doesn’t have a crop tool specifically, but you can still crop using the Slice Tool.
How it works:
- Once your image is ready to be cropped, select add a new shape from the “Shapes” menu. Typically, I like to use the rectangle, but occasionally if I want a different shape cropped out, like a triangle shape at the end of a banner, I’ll select a different one.
- Place your shape over the area you want to crop.
- Select the images and Slice.
- You’ll be left with different parts, which can now be deleted.
Cutting Images into Multiple Pieces
Another similar technique to cropping is cutting one image into multiple pieces. This can give projects an “explosion” technique where a single image is broken up into many different parts.
To do this, the process is basically the same as the cropping technique. You’ll want to use a shape for each piece you would like to cut. You can cove all the image all at once and Slice each piece. Keep in mind to only select two pieces at a time. You won’t be able to slice all the pats at once by highlighting them all.
The Off-the-Mat Technique is how you can cut images larger than your Cricut mat. Basically, you can slice images until multiple parts so that each part is able to fit on your 12×12 or 12×24″ mats.
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Are Japanese Chin Good With Kids?
Wanting to adopt a Japanese Chin and want to know if a Japanese Chin Dog gets along with babies?
According to a highly prominent dog association, Japanese Chin Dogs scores out of 5 in the scale of dog breeds that is safe with kids.
Not Good with Kids: In isolation, this dog breed might not be the best option for kids. However, to mitigate the risks, have the puppy grow up with kids and provide it with plenty of pleasant and relaxed experiences with them. This breed is also very friendly toward other pets and very friendly toward strangers.
Child Friendly Dogs
It is seen in numerous conditions how a canine becomes more caring and sheltering about the baby or the child than the household members.
You can choose excellent family dogs based on three major elements:
Temperament - This is the dog's personality. You should be looking for an agreeable temperament. For example, a calmer dog has the ability to create strong bonds and be a fantastic companion for your kids.
Size - Size should be looked at in relation to temperament and energy level. Some larger dogs tend to be accommodating, while some smaller dogs can be excitable.
Energy level - This is a matter of preference for your family. Be realistic about the way of life you can deliver to a pet dog that needs more exercise routine than average. If you can't meet a dog's needs, his extra energy can lead to behavior challenges.
Top 10 Kid Friendly Dog Breeds
3. Bull Terrier
4. Bichon Frise
7. Labrador Retriever
8. Golden Retriever
10. Basset Hound
Japanese Chin Information
The Japanese Chin is a devoted companion, relishing a warm lap as much as a boisterous game. It is sensitive and willing to please, tending to shadow its owner. It is a friend to all: strangers, dogs and pets. Its playfulness and gentleness make it a good child's companion for equally gentle children. The breed has been described as almost catlike — some even climb.
What to do if you lose your Japanese Chin
If your Japanese Chin Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:
1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.
2. Register the lost pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.
3. Telephone the local vets to see if anyone has brought in your lost pet.
4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.
5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.
What to do if you find a lost Japanese Chin
If you find a Japanese Chin Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:
1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.
2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.
3. Call the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.
4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your area.
5. Take the pet to the local Vet who normally scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered owner of the pet.
Laws Regarding Missing Pets
1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.
2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.
3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.
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Pharma PK: Elevating Healthcare Access as a Premier Pharmaceutical Wholesaler in Senegal.
In the heart of Senegal’s healthcare landscape, Pharma PK stands tall as a distinguished pharmaceutical distribution and medicine export company, including its role as a contract manufacturer. This informative article delves into the crucial role of Pharma PK, a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler in Senegal. We will explore their significant contributions to the industry and impact on the country’s healthcare sector.
The Essence of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers in Senegal.
Pharmaceutical wholesalers are a crucial link between manufacturers and healthcare providers in the healthcare supply chain. In Senegal, the role of wholesalers, exemplified by Pharma PK, is instrumental in ensuring the seamless distribution of medical products across the country.
Enhancing Access to Essential Medicines.
As a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler in Senegal, Pharma PK contributes to the accessibility of essential medicines. By efficiently managing the distribution network, we ensure that healthcare providers, pharmacies, and medical facilities have timely access to a diverse range of pharmaceutical products.
Generic Medicine Wholesale Pricelist: The Significance of Generic Medicines
Generic medicines play a crucial role in making healthcare more affordable. Pharma PK, as a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler, prioritizes the distribution of generic drugs, offering cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality.
Transparent Wholesale Pricelist
Pharma PK’s commitment to transparency is reflected in its generic medicine wholesale pricelist. We ensure that healthcare providers and pharmacies can access transparent and competitive pricing, fostering a mutually beneficial partnership for the entire healthcare ecosystem.
Wholesale Medical Supplies in Senegal: A Comprehensive Approach
Diverse Range of Medical Supplies
Beyond pharmaceuticals, Pharma PK extends its services to wholesale medical supplies in Senegal. This comprehensive approach ensures that healthcare providers have access to various medical products, ranging from medical equipment to hygiene supplies.
Streamlined Supply Chain
Pharma PK’s expertise in managing a streamlined supply chain for wholesale medical supplies ensures that healthcare facilities receive their orders promptly. This efficiency is paramount in addressing the immediate needs of healthcare providers.
Wholesale Medicine in Senegal: The Role of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Compliance
Rigorous Quality Control
Pharma PK strongly emphasizes rigorous quality control measures for all wholesale medicines. This commitment to quality assurance ensures that healthcare providers receive pharmaceutical products that meet international standards and regulatory requirements.
Compliance with Regulatory Standards
Being a responsible Pharmaceutical Wholesaler in Senegal, Pharma PK adheres to strict regulatory standards. This commitment ensures the safety and efficacy of the distributed medicines and builds trust among healthcare providers and patients.
Meeting Market Demand
Pharmaceutical wholesalers, like Pharma PK, play a pivotal role in meeting the ever-growing market demand for medical products. Our strategic approach to inventory management ensures that healthcare providers have access to a consistent supply of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
Pharma PK actively facilitates partnerships between pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers. This collaboration ensures a symbiotic relationship where manufacturers can focus on production and healthcare providers can rely on a dependable supply chain.
Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Solutions
As a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler, Pharma PK offers more than just distribution services. We provide comprehensive pharmaceutical solutions, including logistical support, market insights, and collaborative initiatives to enhance the overall efficiency of the healthcare industry.
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Pharma PK’s role as a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler in Senegal goes beyond mere distribution. Our commitment to affordability, quality assurance, and comprehensive healthcare solutions makes us a key player in elevating healthcare access nationwide. Pharma PK continues to set benchmarks in pharmaceutical wholesaling as the healthcare landscape evolves, ensuring a healthier and more accessible future for all.
What is the focus of Pharma PK as a Pharmaceutical Wholesaler in Senegal?
Pharma PK ensures the seamless distribution of pharmaceutical products to healthcare providers and facilities, including generic medicines and medical supplies.
How does Pharma PK contribute to healthcare affordability?
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What range of products does Pharma PK offer in wholesale medical supplies?
Pharma PK provides a diverse range of wholesale medical supplies, including medical equipment and hygiene products, ensuring a comprehensive approach to healthcare provision.
How does Pharma PK ensure the quality of distributed medicines?
Pharma PK ensures the quality of distributed medicines through rigorous quality control measures and compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.
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The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), one of the world’s premier institutions devoted to life sciences in healthcare, seeks the next Dean of the School of Nursing and Associate Vice Chancellor of Nursing Affairs. UCSF is dedicated to advancing health worldwide through cutting-edge biomedical research, top-ranked graduate education, and excellence in patient care. The University is comprised of four professional schools and UCSF Health, an integrated healthcare network. The UCSF community includes over 27,000 employees and 3,200 students, along with around 2,800 clinical residents, fellows, and postdoctoral scholars.
Reporting to the UCSF Chancellor, the Dean of the School of Nursing will lead what is widely regarded as one of the most prominent schools of nursing in the world. The School consistently ranks in the top five for NIH research funding. The School’s student body is highly diverse: 43 percent of its 549 students identify as underrepresented in nursing and 40 percent identify as first generation. The Dean will be charged with ensuring the continued strength of its academic, research, clinical, and service programs; furthering synergies with UCSF Health and other partners; and recruiting, supporting, and empowering a dynamic and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. To be successful, the Dean will have a keen understanding of nursing, healthcare, and higher education along with a deep commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
To fulfill accreditation requirements, the Dean must be a registered nurse (RN) with a graduate degree in nursing and an earned doctorate. The Dean must also have a current or eligible RN license to practice nursing in California and demonstrate scholarly distinction appropriate for a tenured appointment as a full professor at UCSF. Significant experience in nursing leadership, education, practice, and/or research is expected.
UCSF has retained Isaacson, Miller (IM), a national executive search firm, to assist in the search. Inquiries, nominations, and referrals can be submitted via the IM website . Applicants must also apply and provide the required materials via the UC website at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04686 . A CV, statement of contributions to diversity, and cover letter are required to apply. Cover letters must include a research statement (two paragraphs) and teaching philosophy (two paragraphs).
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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an aurora landscape in Photoshop. You’ll how to create the magic of polar light or northern light by blending images and using starry or aurora textures. We’ll also add a house on the lake and I’ll give you some tips on creating light effect.
Open a new document in Photoshop (File > New) and give the following settings:
Add the iceland image in Photoshop. Go to File > Place Embedded to the add the image on the newly created document.
Add the texture 1 to the document. The goal here is to add the stars in the sky.
To blend the star image to existing background, simply change the blending mode to Color Dodge and this will also light up the sky.
Since we used the Color Dodge, then we all know its gonna light up everything whatever below it. As as result, you can notice that some parts like the lake area, has been affected as well. Also, we got lots more light there and I don’t want that.
Add a mask to star layer by clicking on the second icon on layer panel. Then, use a soft, basic black brush to erase the parts shown in red color. Remember, you can keep the parts wherever you want the light.
Results so far:
I noticed some yellow tones in the aurora light and I want to keep them completed green by changing the color.
Go to Layer >New Adjustment Layers >Curves and alter the Red channel settings. Please do compare the before and after results.
It’s time to paint the light. Press CTRL + SHIFT + N and create a new layer. Pick a saturated green color, I chose (#21490e), using a soft brush, paint the light as shown below.
Alter the blending mode to Linear Dodge 100%
Open up the texture 2 and then add it to our main canvas. Use the Free Transform Tool (CTRL + T) to enlarge it like shown below. Do resize it this will help us to add the northern light rays coming from the sky. Of course, you can experiment with the size to get the results of your taste.
How I transformed it, you can see it below:
Set the blend mode to Overlay 51% and blend it properly with the background.
You can see the flaws like dark edge on the left side due to Overlay blend mode. We need to get rid of it using a layer mask. Add a mask and remove the unwanted parts, highlighted in red color, using a basic black brush.
Your results should resemble to below image:
Add the House
Place the house image to the right bottom corner.
Extract the house using Pen Tool (P) and try to keep the water reflection parts of the house. This will make the things easier and we don’t need to make the reflection of the house.
I used the Color Balance adjustment layer for house as Clipping Mask (click on the red icon) in order to darken it and for changing the color similar to the background. You can see the values below.
Results on house:
Make a Color Balance adjustment layer for house and now match its colors by altering only Midtones and Highlights settings:
Effect of Color Balance:
Light up the Windows
Now we’ll light up the windows using the combination of blend modes and colors. First, create a new layer with blend mode changed to Color and clip it to house layer (just click between newly created layer and house layer).
Use a saturated orange color #573508, then paint over the windows using soft brush. Remember, the lower you set the opacity and flow of the brush the better the results will be.
After that, create another layer with blend mode changed to Color Dodge and use it as clipping mask. Go to Edit > Fill and choose black in the drop down list to fill this layer with black color.
Using a soft round brush with white color paint over the windows again to light them up. Do reduce the opacity and flow of the brush around 20%.
I further created glow on the window by painting more lights. Create a new layer and set its blend mode to Linear Dodge. Using a saturated orange color, I paint the light glow using a basic brush on the windows.
Now we’ll correct the light and shadow on the house. Create a new layer and change its blend mode Overlay.
Use the soft brush with white color to paint on the rooftop and create light reflection. Similarly, use the brush with black color to darken the areas of the house indicated by arrows.
Light reflection on the lake doesn’t look good because some parts added there while adding the house. I decided to clone them and the parts which I am going to clone, indicated in red color.
On a new layer, I cloned the lake parts using Clone Stamp Tool (S). You can see the results in the below image.
Add the Shooting Star
Download the meteors pack and choose the meteor 2 png and then add it to main document.
Right click on the meteor layer and then select Blending Options. Click on the Outer Glow effect to apply it to meteor with the following settings:
Added glow on shooting star:
Colorize the color of meteor using Hue/Saturation adjustment layer. I aim to alter its color to cyan.
After changing the color:
In order to add more light glow to meteor, I used the same trick which I used for lighting up the windows of the house. The difference is about the color, for windows I chose a dark orange color, here I used the dark cyan color.
Finally, I cloned the indicated cloud parts as I don’t this freaky white light on the sky.
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Five ways to tackle the reproducibility crisis in biomedical research
Daniel Drucker's unofficial laboratory slogan is "I'd rather be third and right, than first and wrong." As a clinician-scientist who has spent 30 years developing new drugs for diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, and obesity, he has seen high-profile journal article after article proclaim the beginning of the end for these diseases, only for the findings to never be discussed again. This isn't dishonesty or fraud, he says, but the irreproducibility of these amazing discoveries reflects a culture that supports invalidated materials, unreported negative data, and authors overgeneralizing their results.
In an op-ed published September 13 in Cell Metabolism, Drucker, of the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Toronto, discusses the chasm between biomedical scientists' astounding preclinical success and the meager clinical translatability. He also suggests ways that researchers can improve and standardize experiments so that the joy of exciting results can come with a rigorous scientific story. These include:
1. Apply Rules for Clinical Trials to Preclinical Research
"If you did a clinical trial where you studied 100 patients and only reported data on those patients that fit your hypothesis, I can tell you that you would be fired," Drucker says. "Yet it is common practice to carry out dozens of basic science experiments and not report the majority of them—only the ones that the principle investigator is particularly smitten by are published."
As a consequence, the results of many papers are indeed reproducible, if the experiment is precisely conducted with the same mice, which are the same age and the same sex, from the identical supplier, in the same location, with the same microbiota, etc. Failed experiments often don't get mentioned in the paper because it weakens the story that the researcher wants to send to the journal, he says. Negative results, even with slightly different experimental conditions, often mean a mid-tier publication, which is a cultural issue that fosters irreproducibility.
2. Test Hypotheses in More Than One Animal Model
Drucker requires his students and postdocs to replicate the effects of a potential therapeutic in several animal models of diabetes or obesity before going on to explore the potential mechanism in tissue and cell cultures. This is a slow approach, and not always fruitful, but it does temper underdeveloped conclusions. An opposite strategy, used in many labs, is to search for an interesting elegant molecular mechanism using molecular and biochemical techniques ex vivo and then generate an animal model that supports these findings. These fast discoveries often come with publication in a top-tier journal and other accolades, but they can be more challenging to apply to human disease.
"We would be serving the community better if we could reproduce really cool results in multiple animal models and not just report the ones that work," Drucker says. "We never even hear about the experiments that didn't work until someone else tries and fails to reproduce the findings in a different model. But there is no penalty or reward for producing more or less reproducible research, and no one keeps track of it."
3. Hold Reproducibility Symposia
It is rare to see sessions at scientific meetings dedicated to reproducibility issues in research. These discussions do take place, Drucker says, but in hallways or bars, not a formal atmosphere. Having an honest public discussion of common problems and solution, and encouraging everyone to be more accountable for their work, would also set a positive example for young researchers. New methods and techniques are constantly available, and so there will likely always be ways for investigators to improve their practices.
4. Develop Reproducibility Reporting
To improve accountability, Drucker envisions a future where an academic independent body develops a basic algorithm that could compute how reproducible or irreproducible a scientific paper proved to be. However, such an index could prove damaging, he says, as no one would want to be known as the king or queen of irreproducibility.
"There are much more feasible ways to discuss the reproducibility of one's work that would be less challenging to arbitrate," he says. "For example, let's make it a feature, and the National Institutes of Health has started to do this but many grant agencies have not, to have a mandatory part of grant applications to track a senior researcher's record—allow them to present the most well-cited papers they've published and show examples of how the key findings within have been reproduced."
5. Improve Methods Reporting
Another strategy for enabling research to be more easily reproduced is to include sufficient experimental detail, such as description of and source of reagents, cell lines, and animals used in each experiment, Drucker says. Simply enhancing journal requirements for more detailed reporting would increase the likelihood that future scientists can follow the same steps described in a paper. (Cell Press journals recently introduced STAR Methods, 10.1016/j.cell.2016.08.021, which consider such recommendations.)
Drucker doesn't anticipate everyone will agree with his recommendations, but he and many others do think it is time to have regular, robust conversations about reproducibility. We can start to fix the problem by quantifying and keeping track of reproducibility while building policies that enforce good scientific practices, he says.
More information: Cell Metabolism, Drucker, D.J.: "Never waste a good crisis: Confronting reproducibility in translational research" www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/f … 1550-4131(16)30422-3 , DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2016.08.006
Journal information: Cell Metabolism
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NASA's Perseverance rover begins its first science campaign on Mars
On June 1, NASA's Perseverance Mars rover kicked off the science phase of its mission by leaving the "Octavia E. Butler" landing site. Until recently, the rover has been undergoing systems tests, or commissioning, and supporting the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's month of flight tests.
During the first few weeks of this first science campaign, the mission team will drive to a low-lying scenic overlook from which the rover can survey some of the oldest geologic features in Jezero Crater, and they'll bring online the final capabilities of the rover's auto-navigation and sampling systems.
By the time Perseverance completed its commissioning phase on June 1, the rover had already tested its oxygen-generating MOXIE instrument and conducted the technology demonstration flights of the Ingenuity helicopter. Its cameras had taken more than 75,000 images, and its microphones had recorded the first audio soundtracks of Mars.
"We are putting the rover's commissioning phase as well as the landing site in our rearview mirror and hitting the road," said Jennifer Trosper, Perseverance project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. "Over the next several months, Perseverance will be exploring a 1.5-square-mile [4-square-kilometer] patch of crater floor. It is from this location that the first samples from another planet will be collected for return to Earth by a future mission."
The science goals of the mission are to study the Jezero region in order to understand the geology and past habitability of the environment in the area, and to search for signs of ancient microscopic life. The team will identify and collect the most compelling rock and sediment samples, which a future mission could retrieve and bring back to Earth for more detailed study. Perseverance will also take measurements and test technologies to support future human and robotic exploration of Mars.
Spanning hundreds of sols (or Martian days), this first science campaign will pursue all of the mission's science goals as the rover explores two unique geologic units in which Jezero's deepest (and most ancient) layers of exposed bedrock and other intriguing geologic features can be found. The first unit, called "the Crater Floor Fractured Rough," is the crater-filled floor of Jezero. The adjacent unit, named "Séítah" (meaning "amidst the sand" in the Navajo language), has its fair share of Mars bedrock but is also home to ridges, layered rocks, and sand dunes.
"To do justice to both units in the time allotted, the team came up with the Martian version of an old auto club-style map," said JPL's Kevin Hand, an astrobiologist and co-lead, along with Vivian Sun, of this science campaign. "We have our route planned, complete with optional turnoffs and labeled areas of interest and potential obstructions in our path."
Most of the challenges along the way are expected to come in the form of sand dunes located within the mitten-shaped Séítah unit. To negotiate them, the rover team decided Perseverance will drive mostly either on the Crater Floor Fractured Rough or along the boundary line between it and Séítah. When the occasion calls for it, Perseverance will perform a "toe dip" into the Séítah unit, making a beeline for a specific area of interest.
The goal of the campaign is to establish what four locations in these units best tell the story of Jezero Crater's early environment and geologic history. When the science team decides a location is just right, they will collect one or two samples.
"Starting with the Crater Floor Fractured Rough and Seitah geologic units allows us to start our exploration of Jezero at the very beginning," said Hand. "This area was under at least 100 meters [328 feet] of water 3.8 billion years ago. We don't know what stories the rocks and layered outcrops will tell us, but we're excited to get started."
The first science campaign will be complete when the rover returns to its landing site. At that point, Perseverance will have traveled between 1.6 and 3.1 miles (2.5 and 5 kilometers) and up to eight of Perseverance's 43 sample tubes could be filled with Mars rock and regolith (broken rock and dust). Next, Perseverance will travel north then west toward the location of its second science campaign: Jezero's delta region. The delta is the fan-shaped remains of the confluence of an ancient river and a lake within Jezero Crater. The location may be especially rich in carbonates—minerals that, on Earth, can preserve fossilized signs of ancient life and can be associated with biological processes.
The start of Perseverance's first science campaign also marks a transition on the team: On June 7, Jennifer Trosper became the mission's new project manager. She succeeds Matt Wallace, who is moving on to become JPL's Deputy Director for Planetary Science.
"From Sojourner to Spirit and Opportunity to Curiosity to Perseverance, Matt has played key roles in the design, construction, and operations of every Mars rover NASA has ever built," said Trosper. "And while the project is losing a great leader and trusted friend, we know Matt will continue making great things happen for the planetary science community."
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From White House To White Oak: US FDA Taps Stacy Cline Amin For Chief Counsel Post
Agency’s new top lawyer brings deep knowledge of drug regulatory and legislative matters from her time on Capitol Hill and strong ties to the White House, where she has worked as special assistant and senior associate counsel to President Trump since early 2017.
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Samsung’s big-screen foldable is back with the new Galaxy Z Fold 4. It’s a skinny phone with tweaked dimensions and rear camera improvements.
It offers support for apps like Netflix, Google Drive and more. You can also use it to stream, read e-books and play games with battery life lasting longer than ever.
Overall, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a wider cover screen, some new software features that take advantage of its foldable screen, better cameras and a new processor.
It comes with a taskbar that appears at the bottom of the screen while using other apps on the larger inner display. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Taskbar can also be opened in split-screen mode.
I had a few minutes with the fold4 and the first thing I did was install Nova7 on it. To my disappointment, the Android 12L (One UI 4.1.1) taskbar disappeared as soon as I made Nova the default launcher.
anyone else having issues with new Taskbar at bottom randomly crashing, and have to keep backing out to exit app?
According to reports, Galaxy Z Fold 4 taskbar crashes as soon as an alternate launcher is opened. The issue prompted some users turning their taskbar off in the settings option.
It seems that the issue is not affecting a particular third-party launcher. In fact, the taskbar doesn’t work with any launcher besides Samsung.
Unfortunately, Samsung hasn’t acknowledged the issue with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 Taskbar disappearing. We also haven’t come across a workaround that can help fix the issue temporarily.
We will keep an eye on further developments and update this article accordingly. Meanwhile, check out our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 bug tracker for more insights into other issues.
Update 1 (Sept. 21, 2022)
12:05 pm (IST): In a response to a popular third-party launcher dev team, Samsung stated some reasons as to why the taskbar isn’t working on Galaxy Z Fold 4 running custom launchers.
This indicates that not only does the taskbar not work on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 with third-party launchers, it also doesn’t work well with any device running One UI 4.1.1 (Android 12L).
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Why do cats make biscuits? We both know that if cats ran The Bake Off then every week would be biscuit week! Owning a kitty means you probably have a furry star baker in your midst!
What is ‘making biscuits’?
Affectionately called ‘making biscuits’ this refers to when cats press their paws rhythmically one at a time onto soft surfaces, on other cats or on their favourite human.
Usually, when cats knead they only use the front two paws but cat behaviour comes in all shapes and sizes and some cats have been known to get all four paws involved.
Kneading is an instinctive trait and it makes sense why kittens do this but when it no longer serves a functional purpose for them, there are several theories as to why this behaviour continues in adult cats:
1. Instinctive behaviour
When your cat was nursing as a kitten they would knead the area around their mother’s teats to stimulate milk production.
So in essence, at its most basic level, this behaviour comes down to an instinct to ensure survival.
However, this behaviour would also gain the attention, safety and love of the mother cat and it is thought that adult cats knead to recreate some of these positive feelings.
2. Attention (look how seamlessly we segued into this next point…smooth)
Cat kneading elicits attention from hoomans meaning you give your cat more fuss.
You may notice that when you pet your feline friend they begin kneading you and for them, when they knead you they get showered with more fuss.
They continue to learn a positive association between kneading and getting attention so this behaviour is not going to stop anytime soon when it is so heavily rewarded with your time and effort. Sneaky!
When kneading, your cat might purr, drool and slow blink; kneading can make them so relaxed that your cat naps.
Cats find kneading soothing and a stressed cat might do this to release tension and relieve anxiety putting them into a more serene and calm mood.
4. Leaving their scent
There are scent glands on cats’ paws (and also on their cheeks and head) so the act of kneading emits pheromones from these little glands leaving their scent behind.
Cats just love to mark their territory even if that territory is you.
Scent marking is their way of leaving little messages for other cats so they know they were there.
If your cat is sitting on your lap kneading you then they are claiming you as theirs. It is thought that cats knead you as a way for them to feel more bonded and secure in your relationship.
5. Big stretch
BIIIIIIG STRETCH (Side note – you should be celebrating every single stretch with the words ‘Big stretch’).
Cats knead to keep their circulation moving and their muscles activated so the motion used for making biscuits serves a physical biological purpose for your feline friend.
6. In heat or in labour
Female cats who are in heat are known to lie on their side, purr, stretch and knead the air to let male cats know they are ready to mate.
Additionally, when they are in labour they will knead blankets to create a soft bed ahead of the birth of their kittens.
7. Preparing to nest
This is a throwback to their ancestors’ days when they used to prepare the tall grass making sure it was a soft surface to bed down in for a sleep.
You may notice your cat kneads blankets, your lap or other soft items before settling down for a nap which is thought to also be a hangover from those yesteryears.
With no words aside from a meow, your cat finds other ways to communicate with you and kneads you as a way of expressing their affection and contentment.
Making biscuits is a perfectly natural, instinctive behaviour so there is no need to stop your cat from kneading unless you are finding it painful. There are good reasons why they do this and why the behaviour has carried over from kittenhood to adult cat life.
From serving a survival need to serving an emotional need, there is no doubt that cats enjoy this very much. They use it to bond with their favourite humans and as a means to express their love and affection. (You are the chosen one).
How to stop your cat from Making Biscuits on your lap
If your cat’s claws are sharp and kneading is causing you pain then keep those little daggers trimmed (your local vet or pet shop may have a service to trim your cat’s nails for you so if you don’t know what you are doing then find someone who does)
You could have a chunky blanket or pillow near your favourite snuggle spots.
You could also gently encourage your kitty to knead somewhere else by spraying a blanket with a pheromone spray which will make it more attractive as a biscuit-making spot than your legs.
Another idea is to have some toys or treats ready to distract them and redirect their attention because believe it or not it is possible to train your cat to act on their kneading behaviour without digging their claws into your lap.
Finally, it is very important that you never punish your cat for baking up a storm; cats knead as part of their normal, instinctive, natural behaviour and to show you affection so any punishments could damage the trust they have in you and your cat could become aggressive.
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So did you figure out the first issue and it is now adding the teams? So now it is only the second issue corrct?
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Genevieve, your question is a complex one. As with most things in life, the answer is - it depends. There are four Disney Springs Area Resorts that classify as official Disney Resorts Collection Hotels:
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And if you stay at a resort near Disney Springs, you should definitely take advantage! Since Disney Springs is an entertainment district, there are always fun surprises in store. There are over 100 shops, 60 restaurants, and 25 attractions, which is why we always spend as much time as we can in Disney Springs on our vacation! If you need a restaurant recommendation, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' in Disney Springs is the first to come to mind. This restaurant has some really solid southern cuisine, but be sure to save room for their amazing desserts! Our kids love catching a movie at AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theatres, and my wife loves to hit up UNIQLO and World of Disney for souvenirs. In my opinion, the closer you are to Disney Springs on your Disney Vacation, the better!
I hope this helps, Genevieve! If you have more questions while planning your Disney Vacation, stop back by and let me know.
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While the movie clips are from 50's classic scary movies, there really is nothing scary about them. They are more silly than anything. They are movies like "The Blob" and "Attack of the 50 Foot Woman." My kids always enjoy the "commercials" that are typical of old drive-ins with the dancing food and singing soft drinks!The restaurant is on the darker side (it is supposed to be nighttime at the drive-in after all!) with a star filled sky, so if your kids do not like it dark, this might not be for them. But I really think they will get a kick out of sitting in their convertible car having their meal.
On par with Sci Fi is the 50's Prime Time Cafe that will take you back to grandma's house of yester-year. Absolutely nothing scary here, and it will bring back memories of your going to your grandparent's house with its retro design and decor.
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Hello Supun, and welcome to planDisney! Thank you so much for stopping by with a question for me. Let's help you make your theme park reservations so your magical Walt Disney World Resort vacation can begin!
Okay, so you bought your theme park tickets online and now you're getting ready to make some plans. That's perfect, Supun! You've done everything right so far. We just need to link your tickets to your My Disney Experience account so you can get those reservations taken care of. If you don't already have a My Disney Experience account, it's free to create one, and you'll use it for lots of other planning functions, too. Hop on over to the
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Account all squared away? Great! On to linking your tickets! Head over to the
Link Your Reservations and Purchases page, and click on "Tickets" (you may need to sign in to your account again, so just be sure you remember your login info). On the next page, you'll type in the ID number for your ticket. If you're having trouble finding the right number, click through the examples on the right side of the page until you see the Will Call email. That will show you where to locate the number you need. After you've linked the first ticket, click on "Add Another ID Number" and continue until you've assigned a ticket to everyone in your party.
Stay with me, Supun, this is the last step! Now we're going to the
Disney Park Pass page to make your theme park reservations. You'll create your party, choose the date and park you plan to visit, then confirm. And that's it! Magical theme park plans made!
Supun, you can make sure all of your tickets and reservations are good to go by checking the "My Plans" page in your My Disney Experience account, which you can access by clicking on the "My Disney Experience" logo near the top of the
Walt Disney World home page. Scrolling down to "My Plans, Reservations and Tickets" will show you your daily itinerary and a list of tickets associated with your account.
If you're still having trouble linking your tickets or making your theme park reservations, you can send us another question, or
give Disney Guest Relations a call at the number listed under "My Disney Experience & Magic Bands" and a Cast Member will be happy to help you.
I'm so glad I got a chance to chat with you today, Supun! I hope you have an amazing Walt Disney World Resort vacation, and please come see us again real soon!
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Vegetarian sweet snacks with a boost of protein
More and more people are turning to plants for their protein. Three major reasons are driving this trend.
The first is the concern for the environment. In particular, environmental worries revolve around methane emission in the form of bovine belches.
The second is the growing awareness that animal welfare is being compromised in meat production facilities known as Confined Feeding Operations, or CFOs, where cows are raised in harsh enclosures sheerly for their meat with no consideration for their wellbeing.
The third is personal health reasons. Starting with the famously extensive China study, a growing body of research points to adverse long-term effects of meat consumption. Some vegetarians and vegans claim that meat, though nutritious, might even be carcinogenic.
Thus, plant-based protein is becoming a wide-spread phenomenon, and a subset of this trend is the booming of vegetarian sweet snacks that provide a boost of protein.
Protein is particularly important for resistance trainers and athletes, and for people who are on protein-rich diets. The last group tends to opt for protein- and fat-rich foods, such in the ketogenic (keto) diet, but some try to source those foods from plant.
Good sources of plant-based proteins are legumes and unrefined grains; good sources of fats are nuts and avocados.
In order to sustain a plant-based protein-rich diet even while snacking, a growing demand is seen for vegetarian sweet snacks with a boost of protein.
This article surveys the various options available for vegetarians and vegans, how to keep up with a high-protein diet when meat is not an option, and where to turn to when seeking high protein vegan snacks.
Keep up with a high-protein diet
Resistance trainers and athletes always look for diversified sources of high-quality protein. In the past this used to be challenging for vegan and vegetarian sportspersons. However, with growing innovation in alternative protein, the food industry has developed a plethora of plant-based protein options, imitating meat in all its forms.
Traditionally, to obtain plant-based protein that included all essential amino acids, vegan athletes had to turn to rice and beans, which combine to create a complete protein source that is familiar in Latin American dishes.
Pescatarians have benefited from access to a wide variety of marine foods—from various fishes to different crustaceans. However, the increased pollution in global oceans has meant that this food group has had to be consumed in diminishing quantities. Doctors go as far as completely banning fish like tuna from the diet of pregnant women because of the relatively high content of mercury in the fat cells of these fish.
Other sources of protein include grains and legumes.
Grains are often processed to exclude the nutritious, fiber-rich bran—the outer layer of the kernel. Vegans who turn to grains have to stay alert and informed, and purchase only unprocessed wheat products.
Wheat can also be allergenic, and allergies of this kind sometimes go undetected for years as they cause minor, little-noticed harm, like slight intestinal damage, or light allergic reactions that are attributed to other causes or go overlooked.
Legumes are a good source of both protein and soluble fiber, which helps clear blood vessels of harmful fats and is thus heart-protective. For some, legumes may cause bloating. As with grains and nuts, the nutritional value of legumes can be boosted by soaking them, which deactivates phytic acids and allows for more of their nutrients to be absorbed by the body.
Keeping up with a high protein diet beyond grains and legumes is facilitated by the consumption of nuts. The most nutritious nuts are walnuts and almonds, which boast the highest ratios of important omega-3s to other oils.
Since healthy fats are important and vegan diets tend to be low in fats, nuts make for a very important source for vegans of both fats and protein. Their fat content contributes to an appealing crunchy, rich mouthfeel, making nuts the ingredient of choice for many vegan snack makers, particularly those who aim to produce raw, unprocessed high protein vegetarian snacks.
Raw, unprocessed protein
Since both grains and legumes require some form of cooking, the primary food group providing protein for raw foodists is nuts.
Nuts make for an excellent source of raw, unprocessed protein that is also rich in Omega-3 oil and other good nutrients. Thus, nuts make for high protein vegan snacks in and of themselves, or as primary ingredients in such snacks.
Fruits and vegetables provide many vital micronutrients and fiber, but on the whole they are poor in protein.
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Last renovation: 2019
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Behind The Blog: Don’t Be Afraid To Reevaluate Your Purpose
Posted August 5, 2022 by Prairie Wife -
When was the last time you sat down to reevaluate your purpose?
And while this particular post is part of our “behind the blog” series, which is geared toward bloggers, content creators, and business owners…I want to emphasize that the idea of taking some time to reevaluate your purpose is something we should be doing in ALL areas of our lives.
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And if you don’t like what you see, it’s time to get planning and create goals that will get you back on track to creating a life you love.
It’s NEVER too late in life to do this.
I’ve been blogging here at PrairieWifeInHeels.com now for almost nine years!
And my purpose for this blog has changed significantly over the years.
This blog began as a place to offer support to women, wives, and mothers to lead a life of grit and grace.
Grit and grace IS still at the center of all that we do, but over the years, as our reach has grown with social media, I’ve found that we have a wider audience.
Women ages 20 to 75 read this blog and more and more men are stopping by weekly and daily on social media.
What began as a simple way to share my experiences as a city girl gone country living in the middle of nowhere…raising my four then 5 Cowkids has grown into speaking and emceeing, consulting, designing and teaching workshops, a clothing and jewelry line, and even a radio show!
In the last year, the speaking part of what I do has begun to grow, and it’s something I’d like to continue to cultivate.
But what does that mean for the Prairie Wife brand?
What does that mean for the blog?
It means that it’s time for me to take a closer look at what I do here and across all of my other platforms.
It means I need to reevaluate my purpose and how I create content. And while some people think of “content” as a dirty word, the truth is…that’s exactly what I do.
I write five articles a week for My Country 95.5 and create a radio show with my co-host Drew.
I write two blog posts a week here, and I also film and edit numerous long and short videos to post across all my social media sites.
I’m also posting pictures and sharing inspirational quotes.
AND sharing videos and articles created by other people that have inspired me or simply made me laugh.
But what’s the purpose for all this?
Well, in some cases, it’s to help my partnerships to sell products or spread awareness of their brands and business.
Sometimes it’s to entertain you, to make you laugh, or just harmlessly occupy your time.
Other times, it’s to help show you how I’m trying to live a life of grit and grace so that you can too. Think of it as advice and how-to articles, and this is what works for me…
An example of this kind of content is our incredibly popular Mama Mantra Posts.
And sometimes, the purpose of what I create is to simply offer connection.
To let you know that you aren’t alone in this world. That I’m here too, just trying to do my best, failing some of the time, learning a lot of the time, and always working towards living the life of my dreams. #gritandgrace
In case you didn’t notice, that was a huge list of “purpose” and that’s a big clue to me that I need to get a bit more focused.
To reevaluate your purpose, it’s best to begin by asking yourself some questions.
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As you answer these questions, look for patterns for words or phrases that appear repeatedly.
These words and phrases will lead you to your purpose, and it’s best to keep your answer short and sweet.
For me, my purpose is “To teach others to lead a life of grit and grace.”
Reevaluating your purpose isn’t a quick and easy process. It takes some time and dedication, but in the end, I promise it will allow you fresh energy and focus that you didn’t have before.
And, I know it will also allow you to serve your customer/clients in a truly helpful way.
I’m still going through all of this, reevaluating myself and the Prairie Wife brand.
So I guess this post is also to say…get ready for some of the changes that are headed your way.
But, I promise all of them will only help me to better help YOU to lead a life of grit and grace.
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It’s Going to be a Very “Merry” Christmas…?
Posted December 7, 2016 by Prairie Wife - 2 comments
If you follow us on Facebook you may have seen this post that I put up earlier this week…
I don’t judge those of you that have an Elf on a Shelf…I get the appeal! The kids love them, it’s an awesome tool to help keep your kids in check, and it’s a fun tradition for many families.
Heck, we even had an elf on the shelf when I was growing up…waaaay before it was cool and there was a book. I remember looking up at her sitting on the crown molding watching me…I don’t really recall it keeping me from being naughty but, it was fun to imagine her as a real and I made stories up about what she did at night while we slept. She always stayed in the same spot which made life super easy for Ma and Pa.
I, like many of you, have spent/wasted hours looking at pictures of naughty elves and laughed my butt off. All the while being thankful that we don’t participate in this particular tradition.
Let’s get real…I have a ton of kids and I can barely remover to brush their hair every day (and if we’re being honest teeth too). There is no way I have the mental capability to keep track of moving an elf each night AND making it do funny things.
Somehow I’ve avoided this little bit of Christmas joy and even held strong the last three years as the Cowkids began to ask “Where is our elf on a shelf?” My answers were many and varied from a simple “I don’t know.” to convoluted stories about how not every family needs an elf or the declining birth rate of elves resulting in lower population numbers…
But then, on St. Nicholas day this happened.
SO now we have an Elf on the Shelf and the pressure is on.
As one clever reader pointed out my elf COULD simply stay in the same spot. And I agree…if all the other super cool holiday loving moms of my children’s friends hadn’t already upped their game and been doing cute elf stuff for years. After the screams of joy upon seeing the Elf quieted the Cowkids began to excitedly talk about if Merry was “naughty” or “nice” and where she would be found.
I broke into a bit of a cold sweat when I saw the gift that St. Nicholas (aka Ma) left for us but I took a deep breath and immediately came up with a genius (if I say so myself) plan.
You see we lost Cowboy J last year on the whole Santa thing. I have to admit it was actually two years ago but, he let slip to his dad that he pretended because he knew it meant so much to me to have him believe. Sweet kid right? When The Cowboy shared this news with me I shed a few “my baby is growing up tears” but embraced it as a chance to allow him to help participate in the fun and encourage the other Cowkids to believe.
After my blood pressure dropped it occurred to me that Cowboy J could help with our Merry Elf on a Shelf (hah so many puns with that name). He wakes up 30 minutes before the other Cowkids for school and it’s now his job to be the first to find Merry and if she’s in the same spot as the day before he gets to move her.
I’m patting myself on the back right now as I type this…genius right?!
Of course the first thing he asked was “Can I use knives when I pose her?” which caused some concern but when The Cowboy learned of our new edition (he is out of town working all week) his first comment was “I’m totally going to pose her with the steak knives!” Apparently that apple didn’t fall far from the tree (insert eye roll emoji here) and really it just encouraged me to get my butt in gear and remember to move Merry each night.
I don’t plan to fill up the blog with the Merry adventures of our Elf on a Shelf (hah more puns) but I will be posting about her on our Instagram account with #MerrytheElf. Take a second to follow and see if Merry turns out to be “naughty” or “nice”.
What do you think about Elf on a Shelf? Love it or hate it?!
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As sewer connection contractors, it’s fair to say we never have a dull day and tackle a wide variety of challenges. Not only do we help our clients problem-solve their sites, but we also help to control costs by making the right decisions about their sewers and drainage.
A large amount of our work is focussed on building, moving or fixing sewer connections, sometimes working out in the countryside on a greenfield site new development, and sometimes connecting into an existing sewer in busy urban areas (along with all the constraints that might bring). No two jobs are the same, but we always apply the same approach:
- Find the right solution for connecting to the public sewer
- Identify the most cost-effective way of doing this
- Carry this out in the most economical way
- Work in tandem with the local authority to minimise disruption, and with the water authority to achieve compliance effectively and efficiently.
You only have to look at a selection of our recent case studies to see the breadth of our knowledge and experience as sewer connection contractors. Here we’ve picked out a few of our favourite projects to highlight, to show you some of the more interesting sewer works we’ve been involved in:
Sewer connection inside a building
We often carry out works to connect to an existing public sewer in urban areas, where access and working space is restricted. This particularly unusual job actually took place within a building – an old bank was being converted into a KFC. The biggest challenges of working indoors include access for plant machinery, ventilation, noise, and waste removal. The space and location restrictions make for the most complex sort of job. You can read more about it here.
Sewer connection troubleshooting and remedials
We recently helped the construction firm Toureen Group problem-solve an issue they had on site while working on the conversion of Shell’s Fulham fuel station to turn it into the energy brand’s first all-electric forecourt. They had discovered that the outgoing drain was blocked and engaged our help. We found that, in fact, the interceptor and four metres of the existing public sewer had been filled with concrete at some point! You can read about how we tackled the issued here.
Sewer diversion for an extension
It’s not uncommon for public sewers to run under private gardens, and that’s exactly what the Smiths discovered when they began excavating for their new extension. They found a 225mm foul sewer running right under where they wanted to build, and so required a sewer diversion. You can read about our quick turnaround on this project – so the build could proceed unhindered as speedily as possible – here.
Public sewer connections in urban areas
In busy cities and towns, works are not only affected by a need to avoid disruption, but the proximity of buildings and roads makes laying sewers in trenches impossible. In this project we helped our client to control costs by using a timber heading method. This avoided the costs associated with lane closures and TfL rental scheme daily charges (the carriageway was a designated Red Route in central London). You can read more about how we helped our client save money on these works, here.
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This buffering problem you experience when watching a show on our Roku can be very irritating.
One of the main reasons you may be experiencing Roku buffering problems is because of unstable internet connections, hardware-related issues, or an outdated Roku operating system.
Let us look at the buffering problems with Roku in detail.
Why Roku Keeps Buffering and How To Get Rid of buffering problems with Roku
Here are the best ways to stop Roku buffering problems.
1. Restart your Roku.
A restart is the quickest way to fix your buffering problem and other issues.
2. Update your Roku.
Select Settings > System > System Update
3. Check for overheating.
Overheating is another cause for Roku Buffering; to avoid overheating, clean your Roku device so often.
The overheating is as a result of the internal hardware getting too hot and as result affecting data storage functionalities required in streaming.
4. Check internet connections
Slow internet is another cause for Roku buffering. The recommended speeds for standard definition are 1.5Mbps and 3Mbps for HD content.
5. Clear cache
Excess cache on your device is another reason for Roku buffering. Follow the steps outlined below to clear the cache.
To clear the cache on your Roku , press home five times, rewind twice, and fast forward.
6. Factory Reset.
From the Settings menu
Perform the following steps with your Roku remote or the Roku mobile app.
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You might have noticed that your HBO Max keeps logging you out sometimes. This issue is common to YouTube TV and AT&T subscribers.
One of the main reasons why HBO max keeps logging you out is because of unstable internet connections or because of an I.P address change or an outdated HBO Max app.
Some people are of the opinion that this is an intentional re-authorization process by HBO Max aimed at controlling the maximum number of concurrent devices allowed and the length of time before viewers need to log in again,
Try out the tips below and let us know if you found them helpful or not
Why Does My HBO Max Keep Logging Me Out?
1.Log Out all Device On The HBO Max Website
The best way to fix the issue where HBO Max keeps logging you out is by signing out all devices on the HBO Max website and signing back in on the website itself.
2. Full HBO cache files
Apart from causing playback issues, a full HBO cache file may be another reason why your HBO max keeps logging you out.
How to clear HBO Cache files
Settings> Applications> Manage Installed Applications> HBO Max> Force Stop and then go to Clear Cache
3. Outdated HBO Max App
For the purpose of adding functions or fixing bugs, HBO Max regularly sends software updates, delays in updating your app may lead to software malfunction and is another reason why HBO max keep signing you out
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This year we went with Paper Culture for our holiday cards and I am so glad we did. First, the designs are gorgeous and stylish and they have something to for everyone. Plus they have free designer assistance to help with color and layout changes, logo placement, photo editing and more! And, my favorite part is that instead of cutting down trees to fulfill their orders, they use post-consumer waste and wood alternatives. On top of that, they offset the carbon footprint they create by planting a tree with every order! Such a perfect way to say happy holidays. I can’t recommend these holiday cards enough, and your people will be overjoyed to receive one. Here’s a peek at ours:
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Once you've conquered Vertruse and Arthes (on region-locked) in Wartales, you'll head to Ludern. Read on for my full region map and locations guide.
Full Ludern region map guide – Wartales
You'll find Ludern Region by leaving Vertruse Province to the northeast beyond Smot's Arena or via the Bandit Border Crossing east of Tiltren County. I found all the mobs are level 7 or 8 if playing on Experienced, which was a solid but manageable step up in difficulty. However, some battles are much more challenging than others, and the region has some fun new surprises.
The less-than-jolly combat theme of the region is the plague. You'll need to have cures to hand if you want your party to survive the night after battles, but they're not easy to find. Make sure you can make them before you arrive, and also look out for roving bands of merchants with masks, as they'll sell you Plague Cure potions too.
All locations in the Ludern Region in Wartales
Note that you won't be able to get to and enter Ludern Tomb until you have completed a large chunk of the region's scenario quest, so don't waste ages looking for a way up the mountain as I did…
- Harag Border Crossing: The entrance to the region from Vertruse Province.
- Ludern Stables: quest location.
- Nairolf Arena: Self-contained quest location. Once you've defeated the champion here, you can get the Training Dummy from the store NPC.
- Bandit Border Crossing: This is a handy crossing point into Tiltren County. If you haven't cleared it before, it will now be a very easy battle with some bandits.
- Rat Infestation: Self-contained quest location.
- Old Edorian Outpost: If you give the NPC here 20 Mosquito Proboscises, she'll give you the Legendary Weapon, Bog Thunder. It's a Two-Handed Mace that is strong versus Mosquitos.
- Fatclaw Cave: Self-contained quest location where you'll be able to get a Golden Key.
- Ludern Jail: Companions for no Influence, plus criminal drop-off location. You can also get the camp recipe item for a Dice Table here. This generates two Happiness if two companions are assigned to it.
- Community of the Light: Quest location.
- Rat Infestation: Self-contained quest location.
- Yeble Clan: Self-contained quest location. There is also a Blacksmith.
- Small Tracker Camp: Part of the scenario quest, as well as the Ghost Pack Hunt quest for Ludern.
- Ludern Tomb: Quite a straightforward tomb, with 12 locations and two Legendary Items. Do note there are three battles inside and another immediately after you leave, so come well-stocked to fix armor and heal wounds.
- Garussa Clan: You can create a Travel Post here for 1,500 Krowns. There is also an Apothecary, Market, Tavern, and Town Hall.
- Hangman's Tree: Self-contained quest location.
- Moritagre's Farm: Self-contained quest location.
- Cursed Village of Lethyre: Go to the far-left building to progress the scenario quest (once you have been sent here). For more on Cursed Villages, see below.
- Colonel Deteore's Mansion: You'll need a Gold Key to enter the basement (see Fatclaw Cave above). Once downstairs, open the chest for a Treasure Map (I've marked the treasure location on the map above with a yellow X. You'll get a 'dig' prompt when you find the right spot).
- Large Tracker Camp: Part of the scenario quest.
- Stone Court: Part of the scenario quest.
- Old Edorian Mine: Self-contained quest location.
- Old Edorian Watchtower: Self-contained quest location. This is a tough bandit camp.
- Derelict Farm: Self-contained quest location and part of the scenario quest. You'll need to lockpick the trapdoor to find the Smuggler's Hideout.
- Murwen Fishery: once you complete Nairolf Arena (3), talk to Corastos here to learn the Marksman specialization. There are two other quests here, one needing 5 Comfrey to complete and the other a captive Crocswine (several groups are in the area).
- Nerprun Clan: You must hand in 20 Wood to advance the scenario quest. There is also a Market and Apothecary.
- Nerprun Mine: Self-contained quest location. Once you've cleared out the mine of beasts, you'll have entered the Secondary Tunnel (27). Leave here to find a nice spot for resources.
- Secondary Tunnel: This area becomes accessible after you've cleared Nerprun Mine (26).
- Secluded Cottage: This will appear marked on your map once you reach a certain point in the scenario quest. Note that once you arrive and talk to the NPC here, you'll have no choice but to escort them. This leads to a Ghost Pack battle, so come well-prepared.
- Brotherhood Training Grounds: Skill books, respecs, and Legendary Weapon upgrades.
- Tule's Glade: Self-contained quest location. You need to hand over 20 Carcasses to complete the quest.
- Cursed Village of Cirse: Investigate the far-left building (the Tavern) to get the self-contained quest. You'll also need a woodcutter. You used to have to find the Lute here but it has since been moved to some more accessible locations. For more on Cursed Villages, see below.
- Master Tracker Bionn: This is the boss battle for Ludern, and I found it very difficult with level seven companions (see below for more information). Once you take her down, you'll be rewarded with the Legendary Weapon, Devotion (a One-Handed Axe that builds Fury with each hit).
- Secret Camp: A map marker appears roughly where this number is when you get close and is involved in a scenario quest. Once you've visited, the marker is removed from the map, and the camp ceases to be a location.
- Rouste Ball field: As with other areas, you can play a game of Rouste Ball here. It's an American Football-style mini-game that plays more like Blood Bowl.
- Ludern Sepulchre Door: This will only appear on your map once you have completely researched all three parts of the General's Codex and have all the relevant runes. Once you do, head here for a one-room (non-combat) dungeon where you will find a unique Legendary Belt Accessory, Mehyt's Ivory Horn.
How to defeat Master Tracker Bionn in Wartales
Master Tracker Bionn is a plague-ridden with a lot of health that also summons a lot of other plague-ridden mobs to help her. The trick is to hit her as few times as possible (as hits summon adds) and stack as many DOTs as possible or take her down very quickly so you don't have to worry about the adds. The fight ends immediately when she dies, so you don't have to worry about the extra-spawned enemies.
How do Cursed Villages work in Wartales?
You'll be asked to assemble a scouting team when you enter Cursed Villages. Once done, you'll explore buildings and build noise as you do so. Trying to open chests and some random factors also build noise. If the noise meter maxes out, you'll be attacked. Note that only the companions in the party will be in the battle and that you need to escape a room by using your main actions to search for an exit. So, either go in mob-handed to easily cope with being discovered or go very light and leave before triggering battles.
For more on Wartales, check out Wartales Region Levels & Order and Wartales Changing Profession & Multiple Professions, Explained here at Pro Game Guides! | <urn:uuid:97ec2466-d15a-4dbd-bbfa-81b1a396efda> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://progameguides.com/wartales/wartales-full-ludern-region-map-locations-guide/ | 2024-04-13T22:46:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.937266 | 1,702 |
Renown is a major source of loot and other useful goodies in World of Warcraft Dragonflight. As the expansion itself is positive toward alts, or alternative characters, you may question whether or not Renown is account wide. The answer is technically no, but it is not that straightforward. Here's all we know about Renown and how it affects your account in World of Warcraft Dragonflight.
Renown - Is it account wide? WoW Dragonflight
Renown is not account-wide. If you play your main character, gain a level of Renown in one of the major factions, then switch to another character, you'll notice that the Renown level of that second character has not changed. However, many of the benefits you gain for ranking up your renown are.
For starters, a majority of the major mechanics that are unlockable through Renown levels with the four major factions are, in fact, account wide. As an example, the climbing min-game world quest that unlocks at a higher rank with the Dragonscale Expedition is unlocked for your entire account once one character has reached that threshold. What this means is that other characters on your account, regardless of their Renown levels, can participate in the climbing mini-game, and they will see these world quests appear on the map itself.
To contrast this, though, many things are not unlocked account wide. Most, if not all, cosmetic Renown rewards are omitted from being shared across your account. Renown ranks that allow you to buy gear from their respective vendors also are not account-based. This means there is still plenty to grind for on your alts.
While this is unfortunate, the upside is that, at certain thresholds of Renown, reputation gains are doubled for all characters on your account. These thresholds are Renown level 10 and 20 for each Renown faction. Once a character has reaches these thresholds, however, the Renown bonus ends. So, if your main character is Renown rank 10 with the Dragonscale Expedition, then all of characters on your account with receive double the Renown gain until they reach rank 10 as well. The same goes for rank 20.
For more helpful guides and information on World of Warcraft Dragonflight, check out our guide on Best Faction Reputations to Grind in WoW Dragonflight and How to Dragonride in World of Warcraft Dragonflight right here on Pro Game Guides. See also How to get Bloody Tokens in WoW Dragonflight from one of our sister sites, DotEsports. | <urn:uuid:05f020f9-bb6a-49b9-bae8-ca809c24ab40> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://progameguides.com/wow/wow-dragonflight-is-renown-account-wide/ | 2024-04-13T21:20:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.948394 | 510 |
AI Finance Watchdogs: Vigilant for Humanity
Raising awareness of AI threats to human existence through financial watchdog activism.
Updated June 29, 2023
AI Finance Watchdogs is a creative activist campaign aimed at raising awareness of the potential threats artificial intelligence (AI) poses to human existence, by targeting financial institutions. The campaign will use art and installations to engage the public, including financial sector employees, and provoke them to think about the ethical implications of AI investment and development.
The AI Finance Watchdogs campaign will involve placing thought-provoking art installations near financial institutions and investment hubs. These installations will display AI-themed visuals with strong messages to critique the unchecked growth of AI and its potential dangers. The installations will be accompanied by a series of interactive workshops to educate the public on how to engage with financial institutions and influence their AI investments.
Theory for Why This Campaign Will Create Change
Targeting financial institutions is an effective strategy because these organizations have a significant influence on the direction and development of AI. By raising awareness and sparking debate among the public and those working in finance, the campaign can influence financial decision-makers to reconsider their support for projects that might pose a threat to humanity.
Sample Viral Social Media Post from the Campaign
“Think about the future we’re funding! 🤖💸 Are we investing in the development of AI without considering the consequences? Join the AI Finance Watchdogs and make your voice heard! #AIFinanceWatchdogs #HumanityBeforeAI”
Sample Press Release Announcing Campaign to Media
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“AI Finance Watchdogs: A Creative Activist Campaign to Influence Public Opinion on AI Development”
A new creative activist campaign, AI Finance Watchdogs, aims to raise awareness of the potential threats artificial intelligence poses to human existence by targeting financial institutions. The campaign will challenge the financial sector’s investment in AI through thought-provoking art installations near major financial institutions and investment hubs.
For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact: [media contact information to be added offline]
Story Written in the First Person Perspective
A few months ago, I stood in the heart of the financial district, surrounded by skyscrapers housing some of the most powerful financial institutions in the world. I couldn’t help but wonder about the technologies these institutions were investing in, especially artificial intelligence. That’s when the idea for AI Finance Watchdogs struck me.
After months of planning, our first installation was a success. Passersby stopped to snap photos and discuss the thought-provoking sculpture, grappling with the unchecked growth of AI and possible consequences. Media coverage followed, and soon financial institutions began to engage in the conversation. We felt a surge of hope that our message was getting through.
How Will Opponents to This Campaign Try to Stop It
Opponents to the AI Finance Watchdogs campaign might attempt to discredit the campaign as alarmist or unscientific. They may also try to obstruct the placement of art installations or argue that the campaign exaggerates the potential threats of AI to human existence.
How Should Activists Respond to Opponent’s Attempts to Stop It
Activists should respond by emphasizing the importance of informed debate and ethical considerations in AI development. They should provide well-researched information to back up their claims and demonstrate the potential dangers of AI when left unchecked. By engaging in open dialogue, activists can counter attempts to silence or discredit the campaign.
What Are the Steps Necessary to Launch the Campaign
- Conduct research on AI and its potential threats to human existence.
- Ensure you have a solid understanding of the topic and can answer questions or address concerns.
- Create thought-provoking art installations that convey the campaign’s message.
- Collaborate with artists and designers to create visuals that will capture attention and provoke discussion.
- Identify high-traffic locations near financial institutions for the installations.
- Research and select strategic spots that will maximize the campaign’s visibility and impact.
- Secure necessary permits and permissions to place installations.
- Reach out to local authorities and property owners ahead of time to obtain necessary authorization.
- Organize interactive workshops to educate the public on the issue.
- Develop educational materials and engage facilitators to conduct workshops.
- Launch a website and social media channels to promote the campaign.
- Create engaging content that informs and inspires others to join the cause.
- Reach out to media outlets and influencers to amplify the campaign’s message.
- Develop press releases and pitch stories to both traditional and digital media platforms.
- Monitor and evaluate the campaign’s progress and adjust strategies as needed.
- Regularly assess the impact of the campaign and make any necessary changes to improve its effectiveness. | <urn:uuid:47b18c19-724a-4d8f-ac9a-c19afdb9b92a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://protestgpt.com/ai-finance-watchdogs-vigi-qeiudw/ | 2024-04-13T22:00:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.926319 | 987 |
Operation Turing’s Conscience
An interactive campaign to protect the world from uncontrolled GPT development by engaging the military and defense sector
Updated June 29, 2023
## Campaign Idea
Operation Turing's Conscience: A grassroots campaign generating awareness and advocating for the responsible development of GPT technologies in the military and defense sector.
## Campaign Description
Operation Turing's Conscience is a guerrilla-style campaign aimed at raising awareness and triggering responsible actions regarding the potential dangers of uncontrolled GPT development within the military and defense sector. By leveraging social media platforms and collaborations with experts in the field, this campaign will facilitate discussions around the ethical aspects of GPT development and encourage a transition to alternative governance systems that prioritize safety and control over these powerful technologies.
## Theory for Why This Campaign Will Create Change
This campaign will create change by engaging key stakeholders within the military and defense sector and promoting a public discourse on the ethical implications of GPT development. The guerrilla approach will keep the campaign nimble and allow it to adapt to changing circumstances, while its social democracy ideology will focus on collaborative solutions that prioritize safety and ethical considerations.
## Sample Viral Social Media Post from the Campaign
"Did you know that uncontrolled GPT development in the military and defense sector can be a serious threat to global peace and stability? Join Operation Turing's Conscience to advocate for responsible transitions to alternative governance systems that protect us all. 💡⚖️🌍 #TuringConscience #GPTAwareness"
## Sample Press Release Announcing Campaign to Media
"Operation Turing's Conscience, a new grassroots initiative, aims to raise awareness about the perils of uncontrolled GPT development in the military and defense sector. By fostering a public discourse and promoting responsible transitions to alternative governance systems, the campaign seeks to mitigate potential risks to global peace and stability. Operation Turing's Conscience invites experts, policymakers, and concerned citizens to take part in this vital conversation and advocate for safe and ethical GPT development."
## Story Written in the First Person Perspective
It all started when I read an alarming article about the unchecked development of GPT technologies in the military and defense sector. I knew that something had to be done to spark a conversation around this issue, which could potentially impact the entire world.
I gathered a group of like-minded individuals, and together, we launched Operation Turing's Conscience. We started by coordinating a series of guerrilla-style actions and social media campaigns, quickly gaining traction within the online community.
Our efforts caught the attention of influential experts and policymakers, who joined our cause and began working on developing alternative governance systems that prioritize safety and ethical considerations.
Over time, Operation Turing's Conscience grew into a powerful movement advocating for responsible GPT development. Thanks to our collective efforts, the military and defense sector began to embrace safer, more ethical practices, ultimately reducing risks to global peace and stability.
## How Will Opponents to This Campaign Try to Stop It
Opponents to Operation Turing's Conscience might dismiss the campaign as fear-mongering or attempt to discredit its motivations. They may also argue for the need to prioritize technological advancements over ethical considerations or question the feasibility of alternative governance systems.
## How Should Activists Respond to Opponent's Attempts to Stop It
Activists should respond by providing well-researched information and engaging in constructive discussions with opponents. They should emphasize the importance of ethical considerations in the development of GPT technologies and focus on finding common ground to foster collaboration and effective change.
## What Are the Steps Necessary to Launch the Campaign
1. Assemble a core team of dedicated activists and experts in the field.
- Reach out to your network and recruit individuals who share your concerns and are passionate about responsible GPT development.
2. Develop a clear message and campaign strategy.
- Craft a compelling narrative around the importance of ethical GPT development and the need for alternative governance systems.
3. Plan and execute guerrilla-style actions to raise public awareness.
- Design eye-catching visuals and create shareable content for social media platforms.
4. Engage relevant stakeholders within the military and defense sector.
- Connect with experts, policymakers, and organizations that can amplify your message and advocate for change.
5. Monitor and adapt to the evolving landscape of GPT development and related discussions.
- Stay informed about new advancements and emerging concerns, updating your campaign message and strategy accordingly.
6. Foster lasting partnerships and collaborations.
- Build strong relationships with allies and experts who can provide ongoing support and guidance for your campaign.
7. Evaluate campaign successes and opportunities for growth.
- Regularly assess the impact of your campaign and identify areas that could benefit from additional resources or actions. | <urn:uuid:cda21df2-aed8-4f74-b04f-8ecd8f233e7c> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://protestgpt.com/operation-turing-s-consci-kl5l2l/ | 2024-04-13T22:17:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.924166 | 969 |
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
WWE production trucks have arrived at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. MyNews13 reporter Jon Alba shared video footage of the trucks at the venue via Twitter.com/JonAlba.
Powell’s POV: WWE is expected to hold SummerSlam and future tapings of Raw and Smackdown at the 20,000 seat venue. There’s no word yet as to whether NXT will also be filmed at the venue of if they will remain at Full Sail University. WWE has yet to officially announce their move to Amway Center as of this update.
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) August 14, 2020 | <urn:uuid:1b9e87e7-1bc0-4f54-ab5b-a763cbeb9170> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/14/wwe-production-trucks-arrive-at-the-expected-summerslam-site/ | 2024-04-13T21:38:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.902219 | 150 |
Descriptions – Promethazine Codeine Cough Syrup
Promethazine Codeine Cough Syrup: Promethazine and codeine aggregate are used to relieve cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, or different symptoms due to allergic reactions or the common bloodless.
Promethazine is an antihistamine. It really works by means of preventing the results of a substance referred to as histamine, that is produced by the frame. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. It is able to from time to time close up the bronchial tubes (air passages of the lungs) and make respiratory difficult. Codeine belongs to the group of drugs known as narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). It acts on the critical anxious gadget (CNS) to relieve pain.
Promethazine-codeine cough syrup is a medication that consists of codeine, an opioid that acts as a cough suppressant and can also produce relaxation and euphoria whilst consumed at a higher-than-prescribed dose. It also carries promethazine hcl, an antihistamine that moreover acts as a sedative. Even though best available through prescription, promethazine-codeine cough syrup is on occasion diverted for abuse.
How Promethazine/codeine works
Promethazine/codeine is a combination of two medicinal drugs: promethazine and codeine. Promethazine is a phenothiazine medication that blocks the indicators on your brain and frame inflicting you to enjoy cold and hypersensitivity signs like a runny nose and sneezing. Codeine is an opioid medication that works to your mind to reduce your urge to cough.
What is Promethazine/codeine used for?
Respiratory signs as a result of allergic reactions or the commonplace cold, such as cough, runny nose, and sneezing
How must I exploit this medicine?
Take this remedy by means of mouth. Comply with the directions on the prescription label. You can take it without or with food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with meals. Use a mainly marked spoon or container to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist in case you do now not have one. Family spoons aren’t correct. Do not to overfill. Rinse the measuring device with water after every use. Take your medicine at ordinary periods. Do not take it more regularly than directed. | <urn:uuid:4ebbc552-223f-4965-a736-2bfb6f2a27ff> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://psycine.com/product/promethazine-codeine-cough-syrup/ | 2024-04-13T23:16:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.93474 | 507 |
Project Leadership Support
Projects focused on service transformation will need to be implemented throughout the public sector in numbers never before experienced. Gone are the days when project and programme implementation were focused solely on new IT systems and the construction of new buildings. We can now expect Project Teams to involve more front line staff than ever before.
At AGS we recognise that this will present a huge challenge to both Project Managers and the Project Boards that they serve. That’s why we provide Project and Programme Assurance – a role required by PRINCE2 and other formal project and programme management methods – but sadly often neglected to cut costs.
We know the benefits that an effective Project Assurance role can bring and the impact it can have on a project delivering on its expected benefits. Visit our Project and Programme Assurance service page for more details on how we can help you to ensure that the projects you are responsible for implementing will succeed.
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Background: Conducting longitudinal research studies with low-income and/or minority participants present a unique set of challenges and opportunities.
Purpose: To outline the specific strategies employed to successfully recruit and retain participants in a longitudinal study of nutritional anticipatory guidance during early childhood, conducted with a low-income, ethnically diverse, urban population of mothers.
Methods: We describe recruitment and retention efforts made by the research team for the 'MOMS' Study (Making Our Mealtimes Special). The 'multilayered' approach for recruitment and retention included commitment of research leadership, piloting procedures, frequent team reporting, emphasis on participant convenience, incentives, frequent contact with participants, expanded budget, clinical staff buy-in, a dedicated phone line, and the use of research project branding and logos.
Results: Barriers to enrollment were not encountered in this project, despite recruiting from a low-income population with a large proportion of African-American families. Process evaluation with clinic staff demonstrated the perception of the MOMS staff was very positive. Participant retention rate was 75% and 64% at 6 months and 12 months post-recruitment, respectively. We attribute retention success largely to a coordinated effort between the research team and the infrastructure support at the clinical sites, as well as project branding and a dedicated phone line.
Conclusions: Successful participant recruitment and retention approaches need to be specific and consistent with clinical staff buy in throughout the project.
Published by Elsevier Inc. | <urn:uuid:f2c81455-e1e4-485f-8396-9bc75332fade> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21276876/?dopt=Abstract | 2024-04-13T22:22:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.939044 | 301 |
DNA methylation (5-methylcytosine, 5-mC) is the best characterized epigenetic mark that has regulatory roles in diverse biological processes. Recent investigation of RNA modifications also raises the possible functions of RNA adenine and cytosine methylations on gene regulation in the form of "RNA epigenetics." Previous studies demonstrated global DNA hypomethylation in tumor tissues compared to healthy controls. However, DNA and RNA methylation in circulating tumor cells (CTCs) that are derived from tumors are still a mystery due to the lack of proper analytical methods. In this respect, here we established an effective CTCs capture system conjugated with a combined strategy of sample preparation for the captured CTCs lysis, nucleic acids digestion, and nucleosides extraction in one tube. The resulting nucleosides were then further analyzed by liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS). With the developed method, we are able to detect DNA and RNA methylation (5-methyl-2'-deoxycytidine, 5-methylcytidine, and N(6)-methyladenosine) in a single cell. We then further successfully determined DNA and RNA methylation in CTCs from lung cancer patients. Our results demonstrated, for the first time, a significant decrease of DNA methylation (5-methyl-2'-deoxycytidine) and increase of RNA adenine and cytosine methylations (N(6)-methyladenosine and 5-methylcytidine) in CTCs compared with whole blood cells. The discovery of DNA hypomethylation and RNA hypermethylation in CTCs in the current study together with previous reports of global DNA hypomethylation in tumor tissues suggest that nucleic acid modifications play important roles in the formation and development of cancer cells. This work constitutes the first step for the investigation of DNA and RNA methylation in CTCs, which may facilitate uncovering the metastasis mechanism of cancers in the future. | <urn:uuid:1659c0c2-1b06-4004-94b4-245b73db51c3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26707930/ | 2024-04-13T22:52:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00067.warc.gz | en | 0.933267 | 429 |
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