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We want you to get the most out of your ‘luxury villa’ stay in Solterra, Davenport (near Championsgate and just south of the Disney World Resort area). To help out, we have sourced the following blog post to keep you up to date with news from Walt Disney World Resort. Thanks to the guys over at Blog Mickey for the original post...
A recent update to Disney Genie+ just made it much more difficult to use the line-skipping service for guests looking to park hop. This also makes “stacking” with Disney Genie+ more difficult as well. Let’s dive in.
Disney Genie+ Change for Park Hopping
Ok, here’s what has changed. Guests who are using Disney Genie+ for park hopping are not able to make a Lightning Lane selection for a return window that is before 2pm. You might be thinking, “well yeah, you can’t park hop until 2pm, of course you can’t make a Lightning Lane for before you can park hop”, but that’s not what we’re talking about. Since Disney Genie+ debuted you have never been able to make a Lightning Lane for a return time before you can park hop. In the past, if you tried to make a Lightning Lane return time for before you were eligible to park hop, Disney Genie+ would give you a return time for when you were able to hop. Let’s take a look at our example below.
We started our day at EPCOT today to ride Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. After riding, we wanted to see what was available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and saw that Expedition Everest was available for a nearly immediate return. We went to book Expedition Everest, expecting to be presented with a 2pm return time or thereabouts, but instead, we were met with a prompt that stopped us from making a reservation. This new feature no longer presents guests with a viable return time based on park hopping rules, but instead presents a wall, telling us to “select a new time that is included in your Park Hopper option”. Here’s a look at the process:
What makes this frustrating is that there is currently no way to “select a new time” within the Disney Genie+ service because guests are simply given the next available time and not given the ability to choose a return window of their liking.
Furthermore, this complicates “stacking”, which is an advanced Genie+ technique whereby guests choose popular attractions with return windows in the future and utilize the 120-minute rule to “stack” attractions for an afternoon visit with multiple Lightning Lanes lined up. If the attraction that you wanted to stack has a return window before 2pm, you will have to wait until the return time passes 2pm. If the return window is after 2pm or if you are stacking at your starting park, you can stack like normal.
What do you think of the recent Disney Genie+ change to park hopping? Let us know in the comments below or on social media!
As always, keep checking back with us here at BlogMickey.com as we continue to bring you the latest news, photos, and info from around the Disney Parks!
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For the curious
A word (guide) on festive tablescaping
When it comes to "tablescaping" (the rather technical sounding term for crafting a highly curated table setting) we prefer to take a leaf out Julia Sherman's book. Quite literally.
Her cookbook Arty Parties sets out an ethos for hosting that's right up our boulevard (or table runner, in this case).
"If there's one thing I know it's that artists throw superior parties...
They draw outside the lines, choose character over perfection, and most importantly, they actually enjoy the process of feeding their friends...
Forget the rules around classical floral arranging. Or the right way to set a table. Let's make it up as we go along."
Whether you're an artist or not, you can embrace this creative approach to ambiance-setting as a host this festive season.
We've gathered a few loose rules that'll help you make up something unique and festive as you go along.
Scout around, soak in some inspiration, pick and choose from what others have done. Dare we say it—start a Pinterest board.
A few people we think have their tablescaping nailed as a starting point for you here, here and here. Plus, plenty more below!
Choose a colour scheme and guiding theme, and build from there. For example: whimsical, modern, Mediterranean, earthly, maximalist/colour chaos, 70s. The list goes on.
All these could be given a festive/Christmassy twist through colour (white, silver, green, red) or details (wreath shapes, holly, tinsel, baubles). Or you can just lean into them in their own right and not worry about hitting the Xmas spot.
Get crafty. See what you have to hand or use what can be easily and cheaply purchased to bring your theme to life.
Candles can be stuck into many an object! Flowers can be arranged in new ways! Fruit can be decorative AND edible... think outside the (veggie) box.
We love the below examples that use everyday objects to create sculptural, textural and decorative elements.
Pieces like these bring a sense of fun, whimsy or abundance to the table.
Add flourish with one or two key pieces. Like luxe modern glassware from R+D Lab, linen napkins + placemats, an eye catching tablecloth or an incredible sculptural candle or candle holder.
Not everything on the table needs to shout for attention, but if there's one or two key pieces and they’re in theme it'll feel cohesive and eye-catching.
When arranging objects, think about grouping, creating different heights (but not so much that you're blocking the line of sight across the table) and creating colour contrast or tonal moments.
Don't give yourself a stress ulcer, simplify where you can. For example, let us keep your guests well watered.
With Premium Soda for your alc-free friends or used as a fun mixer. Or opt for Spritz (4%), a fuss-free but still exceptionally delicious wine-based cocktail.
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Social media has become the medium for people to socialise and for businesses to promote their brand. More and more are including social media marketing into their marketing strategy, but if you don’t already do so, it’s essential that you research and find out whether it’s beneficial for you and your brand before you jump in.
Here are some pros and cons of social media marketing to help you with your decision.
This is one of the key advantages of social media marketing. More or less most of the time it’s free! To sign up for any social media network it doesn’t cost a penny and you get to interact with potential customers. This leaves you no excuse to leverage these platforms and use them to their full advantage.
However, if you really want to target specific audiences and gain targeted traffic, you can invest in paid social media advertising.
Another significant advantage is that the audience is a lot bigger. You have the chances of reaching all sorts of different audiences which could equate to millions of people in the long run. If you share valuable content, it can spread across audiences, from your existing to potential customers.
On any social media platform, you can view different types of audience insights. With the statistics provided, you can see who your content is reaching, which helps you to tailor it around that particular audience. If you check regularly, you can closely monitor your audience’s behaviour with your brand.
Social media allows your audience to communicate with your brand directly on a more personal level. This means that you have the opportunity to talk to them creatively through different means. Whether that be through an interactive post, direct messages or even a live video, you can address issues and queries easily which works alongside customer service and can help the potential customer to gain trust in your business.
One of the biggest disadvantages of social media marketing is how time-consuming it can sometimes be. For an effective marketing effort, you need to be able to dedicate as much time as possible to work on your social profiles. You need to do continuous research to keep up to date with trends to make sure the content you’re posting is relevant with not only your brand but in general. Engaging with your audience takes time also.
Every business has a goal for their marketing; whether it be increasing traffic or brand awareness, organic social media marketing can take some time before you see any distinctive results and return on investments. It takes some time.
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The National Chismatic Reporter (NCR) has a fascinating gossipy article, a kind of “insiders” tell all.
Too bad the tell all artist and the sister who writes what he says with her own gossipy take, don’t heed Pope Francis’ demand that everyone stop chatting too much or being way too gossipy.
Here’s the money byte:
An unabashed Pope Francis fan, Mickens is a well-positioned insider and shrewd interpreter of Vatican politics. He suggested Francis' decision to live at Casa Santa Marta was one of the most important reforms of his papacy. It allowed him to avoid being controlled by churchmen who wished to preserve Pope Benedict XVI's legacy, which, for Mickens, constituted "the last breath, the last gasp of upholding this unseen regime, Eurocentric Catholicism."
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Manners maketh man, if the movie, Kingsman is to be believed. But that may not be true, or it may only be half-correct, according to new research. The Pew Research Center has published a report that studies the relationships between Americans and their smart speakers, with devices such as the Google Home and Amazon Echo increasing in popularity in recent times.
Some of the more interesting bits of info from the report is that more than half of the respondents are concerned over the amount of data smart speakers collect—the devices are notorious for being easy to trigger by accident. This concern is shared equally (more or less) over multiple demographic groups, and personal data privacy is the main issue here.
But on a lighter note, the report also found that 54% of users maintain their manners by saying “please” when addressing their smart speakers, with 1-in-5 users doing so relatively frequently. This is similar across multiple demographics, but there’s an interesting tidbit amongst the stats here:
“Women are more likely than men to say they at least occasionally say “please” to their smart speaker (62% vs. 45%).”
Now, before we all put on our keyboard-warrior hats, a big of context here. Firstly, the study is made up, exclusively, of adults based in the U.S. Dated on the 27th of June 2019, it appears to be relatively current, and a sizeable sample of 4,272 is a certainly decent size.
Without delving too deeply into gender stereotypes here, it appears that men perceive their smart speakers to be dumb, simple devices. AI or not, a computer is ultimately still a computer, whatever conspiracy theorists and movies may have you believe.
But perhaps there is a darker, more serious issue at play here. Most smart assistants, such as Siri or Alexa, have a female voice by default—and this could be indicative of a wider, misogynist problem. A U.N. report found:
“Because the speech of most voice assistants is female, it sends a signal that women are obliging, docile and eager-to-please helpers, available at the touch of a button or with a blunt voice command like ‘hey’ or ‘OK’.”
Then again, many smart assistants have the option to switch voices to a male voice, so this is speculative on my part at the present time. Regardless, it’s arguable that as AI-powered devices continue to grow, they form an increasingly growing portion of our daily communication.
As such, perhaps your manners when talking to your smart speaker could be a good indicator of the way you communicate—to a human, or otherwise.
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WASHINGTON — Small launch vehicle developer Launcher has raised $11.7 million in a Series A funding round, which the company says puts it on a path to reaching orbit with a fraction of the total investment of other launch startups.
Launcher said June 2 that the Series A round was co-led by Boost.VC and the company’s founder, Max Haot, both of whom earlier provided seed funding to the startup. Haot invested $5 million using proceeds of a camera company, Mevo.com, that he sold earlier this year to Logitech. Other existing and new investors also participated in the round, which Haot told SpaceNews was oversubscribed.
Launcher, founded in New York in 2017, moved to Southern California earlier this year. “The supply chain is here, the talent is here and many of our customers are here, including the Space Force,” Haot said in an earlier interview about the move. The company currently has about 30 employees, split between California and a subsidiary in Ukraine.
Haot said that the Series A round will fund the “growth acceleration” of the team and the new California factory. The company expects to grow to about 70 people by the end of the year.
Launcher is working on a small launch vehicle called Launcher Light, intended to be similar in performance to Rocket Lab’s Electron, which can place up to 300 kilograms into low Earth orbit. Launcher Light is a smaller version of Rocket-1, the company’s original vehicle, which Haot said in March should speed up development since it will require fewer engines.
The company is already planning a Series B round. Haot said the company is seeking to raise $40 million in that round, closing it by early next year. That would support the company through four test flights of Launcher Light starting in 2024. “We believe that will allow us to reach orbit on of these flights,” he said.
If successful, Launcher would reach orbit for a fraction of the cost of other launch vehicle startups. Rocket Lab, for example, spent about $100 million to reach orbit with its Electron rocket, while Virgin Orbit reportedly spent far more developing its LauncherOne.
Haot said he believes that is possible based on the company’s past frugality: it has spent $6 million to date, including a $1.5 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award from the Space Force, that has supported work on engine development and testing. “This level of relative capital efficiency is something we are proud of and provides some evidence of our ability to reach our goal of $50 million total investment to orbit,” he said.
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Development of the ESMO student Moon satellite gets under way
ESA’s Education Office has awarded a contract to Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd of the UK to manage the development and testing of the first European student mission to the Moon. Launch is expected in 2013-2014.
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has been selected as the prime contractor for the European Student Moon Orbiter (ESMO) project. The final signature of the contract took place on 4 November 2009. The mission involves delivering a spacecraft to lunar orbit, followed by 6 months of operations that include mapping of the lunar surface and studying our nearest neighbour.
Unlike a typical space project, each spacecraft subsystem, payload and ground segment element is being designed, built and operated by groups of university students based in ESA Member States or Cooperating States. As with the previous satellites sponsored by the ESA Education Office, the objective of ESMO is to prepare the next generation of European engineers and scientists by providing valuable hands-on experience with a real and demanding space project.
The feasibility study and preliminary stages of spacecraft and payload design were led by the Education Office and have involved teams of interested students. More than 200 university students from many different countries and institutions have already participated in these early phases of the project.
Phase B interior design of ESMO
Once the initial decision was made to appoint SSTL as the system prime contractor, a workshop was held at the company’s premises in Guildford, UK, 6–8 October. Representatives of 19 European universities attended this important milestone for the project.
Each university team, represented by a professor and one student, summarised its role in ESMO, including a technical overview of the team’s subsystems and their future work plan. The resources required for completing the work were also discussed.
SSTL explained its approach to low-cost space systems engineering and its plan for ESMO’s development phases. The company will oversee ESMO’s technical development, drawing on its extensive experience in delivering cost-effective space missions to customers and its knowledge-transfer programmes.
The next major milestone for ESMO will be the System Requirements Review in early 2010, when the universities selected to participate in the final phases of the project will be announced. The system requirements and system design will then be finalised and the specific development role of each university will be confirmed. Through contractual relationships with the universities, academic staff will become an integral part of the development process, ensuring continuity as students come and go, as well as providing greater assurance for delivering a good final product.
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Huygens Landing: One Year Later
One year ago this week, on January 14, 2005, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Huygens probe reached the upper layer of Titan’s atmosphere and landed on the surface after a parachute descent 2 hours and 28 minutes later.
As part of the joint NASA/ESA/ASI mission to Saturn and its moons, the Huygens probe was sent from the Cassini spacecraft to explore Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. Titan’s organic chemistry may be like that of the primitive Earth around 4000 million years ago, and it may hold clues about how life began on our planet.
The Huygens mission has been an outstanding engineering and scientific success, one of the most complex and scientifically rewarding space missions to date.
The touchdown on the surface of Titan marked the farthest a man-made spacecraft has successfully landed away from Earth.
Clear images of the surface of Titan were obtained below an altitude of 40 kilometers (25 miles) — revealing an extraordinary world that resembled Earth in many respects, especially in meteorology, geomorphology and fluvial activity, but with different ingredients. The images show strong evidence for erosion due to liquid flows, possibly methane.
Huygens enabled studies of the atmosphere and surface, including the first in-situ sampling of the organic chemistry and the aerosols below 150 kilometers (93 miles). These confirmed the presence of a complex organic chemistry, which reinforces the idea that Titan is a promising place to observe the molecules that may have been the precursors of the building blocks of life on Earth.
Around 260 scientists and up to 10,000 engineers and other professionals from 19 countries overcame cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary differences to achieve an astonishing co-operation. ESA’s Huygens project scientist, Jean-Pierre Lebreton said, “This mission took two decades to accomplish and pushed the limits of our capabilities, whether scientific, technological or organisational. But the scientists and engineers used their skills and intelligence to overcome technical, political and celestial barriers to their goals.
Composite of Titan’s surface seen during descent — a full 360-degree view around Huygens. “In the end, they triumphed spectacularly and, apart from the amazing scientific return, the mission should be an inspiration and a lesson for organisations of all kinds, in all sectors, of how people can work together.”
The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative project of NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the Cassini-Huygens mission for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, Washington, D.C. The Cassini orbiter and its two onboard cameras were designed, developed and assembled at JPL. The Descent Imager/Spectral team is based at the University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz. | <urn:uuid:f6acab1b-fa02-4094-8a24-177cbfa8fe92> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://spaceref.com/press-release/huygens-landing-one-year-later/ | 2024-04-17T10:17:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.908389 | 621 |
NASA STS-134 Report #16 8 p.m. CDT Monday, May 23, 2011
HOUSTON – The combined Endeavour and International Space Station crew is now down to nine following the first Soyuz departure in history while a space shuttle was docked to the station.
Following the 4:35 p.m. CDT departure, a similarly unprecedented photo session from the Soyuz documented the 1 million pound complex while shuttle remained docked, and the station was commanded to slowly rotate for the photographer.
With former station commander Dmitry Kondratyev manually controlling the spacecraft, European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli climbed into its
habitation module and documented the view of the station and shuttle from a distance of about 600 feet. NASA astronaut Cady Coleman also is returning home on the Soyuz, which is scheduled to land in Kazakhstan at 9:26 p.m.
The Expedition 27 crew members departed about two hours after the Endeavour astronauts, sleep period had begun. Endeavour’s crew had most of the day off.
The Endeavour crew, and now Expedition 28 flight engineer Ron Garan, were awakened at 7:26 p.m. to the song “Svegliarsi La Mattina (Woke Up This Morning)” by the Italian duo Zero Assoluto, uplinked especially for Mission Specialist Roberto Vittori of Italy.
STS-134 commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Greg Johnson, and Mission Specialists Andrew Feustel and Mike Fincke and Greg Chamitoff will lend their hands to space station tasks, installing a new filter inside the Oxygen Generation System to provide continuous carbon dioxide scrubbing whenever the oxygen system’s recirculation loop is running.
Spacewalkers Fincke and Feustel will review procedures for Wednesday’s third spacewalk of the mission, along with intravehicular choreographer Chamitoff and the rest of the team. Fincke and Feustel will get ready for the first use of the In-Suit Light Exercise
Two interviews also are scheduled, the first with San Francisco and Sacramento reporters, and the second with Pittsburgh and Houston reporters.
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Have you ever had homemade monkey bread? Gooey dough pieces are baked with a buttery, sugar-cinnamon glaze, and the best part of all is that it only needs four simple ingredients.
Monkey Bread Recipe Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 (16.3-ounce) cans of Southern-style buttermilk biscuits
- 1 cup of butter
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
ADD-INS: When you arrange the layers of the balls of dough in the greased bundt pan, you can add a sprinkle of raisins, currants, sweetened dried cranberries, blueberries, or butterscotch chips. And don’t forget the nuts: pecans and walnuts seem to be the favorites!
TOPPING: After flipping the just-baked monkey bread ring over onto a plate, some like to top off the ring with a glaze of one cup of powdered sugar and two tablespoons of milk. It makes everything extra-sweet, but it does add an enticing shine and sparkle.
SUGAR: Brown sugar would also work instead of the white sugar in this delightful recipe.
How To Make Monkey Bread
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray the bottom of a 12-cup bundt pan with cooking spray really thoroughly.
It is really important that you spray the bottom of the bundt pan really, really well so that none of the deliciousness sticks to the pan.
STEP TWO: Pour cinnamon and sugar into a Ziploc plastic bag.
STEP THREE: Remove biscuit dough from the package and cut each one into quarters.
STEP FOUR: Place the biscuit pieces, 6 to 7 at a time, into the cinnamon-sugar mixture and shake until well-coated.
STEP FIVE: Place the dough pieces into the prepared pan.
STEP SIX: In a large measuring cup, melt the butter in the microwave. Once melted and warm, pour the remainder of the cinnamon and sugar mixture into the melted butter and stir for 30 seconds until the sugar starts to melt.
You can even do the prep the night before. Do all the steps except the baking and then cover the pan of goodness with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you’re ready to put it in the oven.
STEP SEVEN: Pour butter mixture over the biscuits. Shake the pan to make sure the butter gets down in between all of the biscuits.
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your monkey bread as the suggested baking time approaches.
STEP EIGHT: Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Let sit on the counter for 10 minutes before flipping over onto a serving platter.
Place foil or a cookie sheet at the bottom of your oven to catch any boil over of the sugar/cinnamon mixture so you don’t end up with a mess at the bottom of your oven.
How To Serve Monkey Bread
This yummy monkey bread is a total game-changer for a breakfast treat. Serve it for a delicious brunch spread along with our sheet pan breakfast. Add coffee, tea, or a latte to drink. This fun recipe would be a great Christmas morning tradition to start. Or you could make it any old Saturday morning for a treat too!
How To Store Homemade Monkey Bread
IN THE FRIDGE: This easy monkey bread tastes best served on the same day but can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 1 day and in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
IN THE FREEZER: This sweet treat can also be frozen for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating and serving.
Why You’ll Love This Monkey Bread
Simple ingredients like a buttery cinnamon sugar mixture add that irresistible homemade touch to this quick and easy monkey bread recipe. With Grands Biscuits cutting prep time, this easy recipe is quick enough to fix for a special treat, brunch, or breakfast — even for those sleepy-heads that prefer to lounge under the covers until the last possible minute.
BEST MONKEY BREAD RECIPE FAQ
Monkey bread, sometimes also called bubble bread, is a soft, sweet, sticky pastry that you can serve for breakfast, brunch, or dessert — or really anytime in between is a great time for this treat! It’s small pieces of soft dough balls sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, then baked in a bundt pan. There are lots of possibilities for flavor combinations and glazes, making it a delightful and versatile goody.
You could make this pull-apart bread recipe in a cake pan, loaf pan, ramekins, or muffin tins. Just make sure to adjust your baking time depending on the size of the pan.
This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. You can prepare the recipe up to the baking stage the night before and then pop it in the oven the next morning when you are ready to serve it.
A standard-size, 12-cup bundt pan is what we used for this monkey bread.
Monkey bread is coated with cinnamon, sugar, and melted butter and tastes like the gooey center of a cinnamon roll.
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- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 2 containers Southern style buttermilk biscuits (16 biscuits in total) (two 16.3-ounce containers)
- 1 cup butter, melted
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 12-cup bundt pan with cooking spray really thoroughly.
- Pour cinnamon and sugar into a plastic storage bag.
- Remove biscuits from the package and cut each one into quarters.
- Place the biscuits pieces, 6 to 7 at a time, into the cinnamon and sugar and shake until well coated.
- Place biscuit pieces into a well greased bundt pan.
- In a large measuring cup, melt the butter in the microwave. Once melted and warm, pour the remainder of the sugar mixture into the butter and stir for 30 seconds until the sugar starts to melt.
- Pour over the biscuits. Shake the pan to make sure the butter gets down in between all of the biscuits.
- Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Let sit on the counter for 10 minutes before flipping over onto a serving plate.
- It is really important that you spray the bottom of the bundt pan really, really well so that none of the deliciousness sticks to the pan.
- You can even do the prep the night before. Do all the steps except the baking and then cover the pan of goodness with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you’re ready to put it in the oven.
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Quality Assurance workers at Activision establish the largest certified union in the US video game industry with CWA
Microsoft has recognized Activision Central Quality Assurance workers who joined CWA. A neutral arbitrator confirmed that a majority of workers either signed a union authorization card or indicated they wanted union representation via an online portal. The workers are the first to organize at Activision under the labor neutrality agreement between CWA and Microsoft, which took effect upon completing the acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
“My coworkers and I are excited to announce our union today as members of Activision Quality Assurance United-CWA. We wanted to see improvements in the workplace, including higher wages and getting more career opportunities, and so were eager to unionize.” said Kara Fannon, Functional QA Tester 1 and member of Activision Quality Assurance United-CWA.
“Quality Assurance roles are described as a way to get your foot in the door in the video game industry, but the truth is, at best, we get the internal job posting before the public does. We’re ready to grow our careers here and believe that having a strong union contract will set workers and the company up for success.”
With approximately 600 members, Activision Quality Assurance United-CWA is the largest group of union-represented workers at any US game studio. The workers are located in California, Texas, and Minnesota. Over 1,000 video game workers at Microsoft now have union representation with CWA.
“Microsoft continues to keep its commitment to let workers decide for themselves whether they want a union,” said CWA President Claude Cummings Jr. “Time and again, other big companies in the industry have made the decision to undermine and attack their own employees when they join together to form a union. Microsoft's choice will strengthen its corporate culture and ability to serve its customers and should serve as a model for the industry.”
Last year, quality assurance workers at Microsoft’s ZeniMax studios joined ZeniMax Workers United/CWA. Microsoft also remained neutral during that organizing effort and recognized the union under a similar process. ZeniMax workers are negotiating their first contract and have reached groundbreaking agreements on subcontracting and artificial intelligence.
“As members of Activision Quality Assurance United-CWA, we’re showing what is possible when workers are able to freely organize,” said Tom Shelley, Technical Requirement Specialist and member of Activision Quality Assurance United-CWA. “As individual workers, there is only so much positive change we can create. We all want to build long-term, sustainable careers in this industry, and having a seat at the table as a union will allow us to work together collectively to make a better workplace.”
Activision Quality Assurance United-CWA joins the wave of game workers at Raven Software, ZeniMax, Blizzard Albany, SEGA, TCGPlayer/eBay, and more who have organized with CODE-CWA to build a better workplace. The workers will join CWA Locals 9400 (California), 6215 (Texas), and 7250 (Minnesota).
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Leigh Pearce discusses her team's cancer research at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, emphasizing prevention and early detection of ovarian, breast, and cervical cancers. She also mentions the MI-CARES project, which is studying environmental impacts on cancer risk for Michigan residents.
Environmental Health Sciences
When people have access to better quality, more nutritious foods, their risk of disease decreases. However, for many, there are a number of barriers to accessing the kinds of foods that support good health. But food availability isn’t only one issue that our modern food systems can create. Getting the food to your plate can entail large-scale production that may have a big environmental footprint. Understanding more about how our food is produced can help us make food choices that are better for our individual health and for the environment. In this episode, learn about the impact our food production systems can have on both human health and the environment around us. We’ll also explore how one health department is leveraging local farms and produce to facilitate good health by using food as medicine.
In this episode of Population Healthy Season 3: Race, Inequity, and Closing the Health Gap, we explore how the city of Flint faces a myriad of interwoven and complex public health challenges and how incorporating the voices of the city’s residents into research and decision making through the practice of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) can lead to more positive and meaningful health outcomes for the community.
In this episode we’ll hear from School of Public Health faculty, community partners, and alumni working in environmental policy about the disproportionate environmental risks that communities of color face in the age of climate change and what can be done at the policy-level to balance out inequitable burdens of poor environments and environmental health outcomes.
As we continue through these winter months, we find ourselves inside for longer periods of time. How can we avoid aerosolized droplets becoming a problem for disease transmission in our public buildings? We have many layers to consider for minimizing risk, but in many ways it starts with the ventilation systems in our buildings.
Experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health unpack how our genes respond to changes in our diets, stress levels, and exposure to toxins—and what these interactions mean for human health. | <urn:uuid:97445fa4-9a7b-4fb5-9ea6-18c7db00c8c3> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sph.umich.edu/podcast/results.html?category=Environmental%20Health%20Sciences | 2024-04-17T08:51:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.952744 | 467 |
Mandurah mother-of-two Tayla Stone said if she could send a message to her teenage self, it would be that things are going to be okay.
Sustaining a life-changing spinal cord injury in a dirt bike accident at just 16 years old, she found herself facing a confusing and unknown future.
But after tackling all the challenges the situation threw at her, Ms Stone will now use her experiences to support other people who find themselves in the position she was once in.
“Having an injury doesn’t have to hold you back, there’s so much more to life.”
Joining the Spinal Life Australia team as a peer support worker, Ms Stone is one of seven team members from the Perth and Peel regions providing support, guidance and mentoring to people in Western Australia who have sustained spinal cord damage.
Ms Stone said she wants to show the community there is life after a spinal cord injury.
“Having an injury doesn’t have to hold you back, there’s so much more to life,” she said.
“I had my injury at such a young age and it’s taken a lot of hard work and time to be able to realise that.
“Having been through that process myself, I know how valuable it can be to have someone tell you that it’s going to be okay.”
Spinal Life Australia member services executive manager Ross Duncan said the peer support program would build upon the disability support organisation’s member services, which were launched in WA in mid-2018.
“They’re a dedicated and local team of people who will draw upon their own lived experiences to provide life-long guidance to the WA spinal cord damage community,” he said.
“We’re also looking to get involved with the community to discuss important advocacy issues on access and equality, as well as working in conjunction with the in-hospital peer support program.”
Spinal Life has also recently trained personal support workers to provide specialist personal support services for WA residents with spinal cord damage, assisting them at home, work and in the community.
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Ahoy, parents! As your little sailor grows, so do their bath time needs. It's time to bid farewell to the baby baths and set a course for the exciting world of toddler tubs. Wondering what lies on the horizon? Fear not, we've charted the waters for you!
Before we embark on our journey, let's dispel some myths about baby baths. Unshackle yourself from misconceptions and set sail with newfound confidence.
Every captain needs the right chair, and your baby is no exception. If you haven't already, delve into our guide on choosing the perfect baby bathtub – a crucial chapter in our seafaring adventure.
Before we dive into the toddler tubs, let's make some waves! Discover how water play can turn your baby's bath time into an ocean of fun and giggles.
Reflect on the importance of those early baths – a foundation that prepares your little mariner for the greater adventures that lie ahead.
Every splash and gurgle during bath time is a code to your baby's development. Crack the aquatic cipher and understand why bath time is crucial for your baby's growth.
Safety is paramount in our aquatic expedition. Navigate the stormy waters of bath time with these safety tips for a secure bathing environment.
Ah, the essential accessory for smooth sailing – the Bathtub Splash Guard. Keep the decks dry and make bath time mess-free as we transition to the toddler tubs.
Transitioning to Toddler Tubs: What to Expect
1. Size Matters: A Bigger Playground Awaits
Bid adieu to the snug baby baths; a bigger playground awaits your little one. Toddler tubs offer more room for splashes and imaginative play. Expect laughter to echo in the expanded space.
2. Splashy Shenanigans: Embrace the Mess
With freedom comes mess! Brace yourself for splashy shenanigans as your toddler revels in newfound independence. Remember, a messy bath is a sign of an adventurous one.
3. Toy Tales: An Armada of Bath Toys
Get ready to assemble an armada of bath toys. From rubber duckies to sea creatures, these toys turn the tub into a watery wonderland, sparking your toddler's imagination.
4. Diver Down: Encouraging Independent Play
As your toddler grows, encourage independent play. Dive into the tub with confidence as your little one navigates the waters of self-sufficiency. It's a milestone worth celebrating.
5. The Art of Wrangling: Shampoo and Rinse
Master the art of wrangling your little sea creature during shampoo and rinse time. Expect a few slippery escapades as you navigate the soapy seas together.
6. Smooth Transitions: From Bath to Bedtime
Smooth transitions are key. Make the shift from bath to bedtime seamless. A warm towel, a cozy bathrobe, and a snuggle-worthy bedtime story – the perfect finale to a day of aquatic adventures.
As you set sail into the world of toddler tubs, may your waters be warm, your rubber duckies aplenty, and your journey filled with laughter and joy. Happy sailing, brave parents! | <urn:uuid:c78b9e09-7764-4fe8-8bd9-cc4fce7ecdba> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://splashmate.com.au/blogs/transitioning/moving-from-baby-baths-to-toddler-tubs | 2024-04-17T09:19:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.904745 | 658 |
We only have so much motivation at our disposal. Some people have more of it than others and our motivation reserves rise and fall based on many factors, both internal and external. When we first start training, our motivation is often very high. Yet after a couple of months of waking up at zero dark thirty and missing out on social events due to training, our motivation tends to drop.
So how do you stick to your training plan when you just don’t have the motivation?
I firmly believe that self-bribery is one of the most underrated tools in endurance training (and parenting, but that’s another blog post). Case in point: I wanted to work on my swim stroke during the offseason which required that I wake up early, go out in the cold and go to the pool by myself – all things that were challenging to overcome. The pool had a hot tub which I enjoyed sitting in after my workout. I thought about how nice it would be to drink coffee and sit in the hot tub, so I used that as my bribe to get myself to finish my swim set. It was so much easier getting the workout done knowing that I would be able to kick back in the hot tub sipping coffee afterward.
Another great way to keep motivated is with a little friendly competition, especially when a wager is involved. The wager doesn’t need to be monetary. Fun things like the loser having to wear a unicorn speedo do amazing things in the motivation department.
Finally, create some accountability by signing up for a class or making plans with a workout buddy. There has been more than one occasion that I would have stayed in bed if I didn’t know that people were waiting for me.
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To effectively combat fraud at your financial institution, you need to understand the three stages of the bank fraud lifecycle. They include the following:
- Planning – Gathering intelligence and selecting the target.
- Launching – Targeting the victim through phishing, pharming, malware, etc.
- Cashing – Moving money out of the bank to the fraudster.
Stage 1 – Planning
During the planning stage, the fraudster learns more about the target. They may use the following tactics to access personal or business information:
Footprinting entails obtaining publicly available information about the target bank or target customer, such as domain names, IP addresses, email addresses, and employee names.
Reconnaissance is a broad phrase that incorporates both passive and aggressive methods of acquiring information. It entails gathering data on a target, such as technical specifications, network topology, vulnerabilities, and potentially sensitive data.
Hackers collect large volumes of personal data from multiple sources that they can leverage in an attack. For example, during the planning stage, hackers may piece together stolen data from the dark web to get the information they need to break into your customers’ accounts. Or they may hack into your system to learn about your fraud detection settings.
Stage 2 – Launching
The second stage of the bank fraud lifecycle is launching. This is when the fraudster begins to target the victim. There are several ways fraudsters target their victims, including the following:
Phishing refers to sending emails or other messages that appear to be from trustworthy sources in order to trick people into disclosing personal information, such as passwords and credit card details. Attackers may bait your customers or your employees in phishing attacks.
In a phishing attack, the attacker usually offers a promise or scares the victim into taking action. For example, the “hook” in many phishing scams involves convincing the victim that one of their accounts has been compromised, generating a sense of urgency, and compelling the target to act quickly.
The attacker can then direct the victim to a fake webpage that looks like your bank’s site. When your customer tries to log in, the attacker steals their credentials to access their bank account. With bank employees, the attacker generally uses a different approach — but the goal of obtaining sensitive information is the same. For example, the phisher may try to trick someone in your accounting department into authorizing a payment to a fake vendor.
A pharming attack is a type of cybercrime in which web traffic is diverted from a legitimate website to a false website made to look like the original. Any information provided on the fake website, such as passwords or credit card data, goes directly to the hackers.
Malware, such as spyware or Trojans, can be transferred onto devices through phishing emails, software installations, or other methods. Fraudsters use malware to steal personal information such as login passwords or to steal the entire identities of your banking customers.
Stage 3 – Cashing
The third and final stage of the bank fraud lifecycle is cashing. This is how fraudsters move money through various channels in order to get it out of the bank and into their pockets.
Through phishing, data breaches, or even physical theft of checks, fraudsters acquire personal information such as bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, or log-in details. Then, they transfer money out of the victim’s account using this information.
Sometimes, they take a flat sum and run, and in other cases, they set up recurring ACH payments. Often, they disguise the recurring payments to look like purchases to evade detection. Unfortunately, the time delay associated with ACH payments is a significant weakness that financial fraudsters exploit.
Wire transfer fraud has expanded to include any type of bank fraud that uses electronic communication techniques rather than face-to-face communication at a financial institution. It also includes the illicit acquisition of banking information under false pretenses in order to obtain access to another person’s bank account.
Many fraudsters use check fraud to take money out of their victims’ accounts. This can take a variety of forms. For example, fraudsters may print checks once they have the account holders’ details. Then, they may cash them at branches with weak security or use them in stores. In other cases, fraudsters steal checks out of the mail, erase the ink, and re-write the checks to themselves.
Credit Card Fraud
If a fraudster takes over a victim’s account, they can request to have a card mailed to them. Then, they can use the card for fraudulent transactions. However, they don’t necessarily need a physical card. As long as they have the right numbers, they can commit card-not-present fraud.
Protect Yourself From the Three Stages of Bank Fraud
Different analysts have different names for the three stages of fraud. While some focus on planning, launching, and cashing, others refer to the stages as customer access, transaction, and monetization. Regardless of the verbiage you use, the risk is the same.
Bad actors are always looking for ways to exploit your financial institution and your customers. They want your funds, and they’re constantly exploring new ways to get them. To protect your financial institution, you need a fraud solution that looks at all stages of fraud.
At SQN Banking Systems, we employ cyber threat intelligence to learn about the latest strategies of bad actors. We want to know what they’re planning. We also believe heavily in the importance of customer and employee education — that’s your strongest defense against the launch of an attack. To prevent thieves from cashing out, we offer a dynamic suite of tools that look for fraud based on changes in account holders’ patterns.
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Sports author Paul Finebaum calls out Volunteers' Tony Vittelo following defeat in NCAA
Last updated June 15, 2022 | Published June 15, 2022
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish took a ticket to the World College Series away from the No. 1 national Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday. The matchup was a shocker for everyone, especially veteran sports author and radio personality Paul Finebaum, who blasted the Volunteers head coach Tony Vitello.
Finebaum said that the defeat for Tennessee was a complete meltdown. Without a doubt, the Volunteers were the people’s favorite this year, and losing to an unranked team was unacceptable. However, what made Tennessee’s defeat to Rocky Top “deserving” was mainly the fact that they were “the brashest, odious team”, in Finebaum’s own words.
Finebaum explains why Vitello’s traits ‘made him such a villain and vilified today’
Many had high hopes for a team that featured some of the country’s best pitching staff and an overall talented lineup. Vitello has responded to the humiliating run, saying that NCAA’s unpredictability often results in disappointment.
Finebaum was also quick to explain why both Tennessee and Vitello came short. During “The Paul Finebaum Show” on Monday, the veteran sports author said that Vitello’s “know-it-all” was the reason behind both his popularity and downfall.
"This is a complete meltdown. And Tony Vitello was here a week ago talking about all the things that people don't like about him, and let's be honest — he comes off brash and a know-it-all. And that's what made him so popular in Knoxville. That's what has made him such a villain and vilified today,” Finebaum said.
Notre Dame was fighting against all odds as one out of four unranked programs qualified among the eight top-performing teams. Therefore, having the Fighting Irish triumph over the Volunteers caught everyone off guard.
‘Everyone's got an opinion’ says Vitello
Vitello has responded to the criticism aimed at him, saying that it was fair.
"That's the way that it goes," Vitello said. "It's not easy. And I'm glad you asked the question. I don't know how I'm doing up here. Probably some people think good, some people think bad. Everyone's got an opinion on everything, which is fair, fair play to them.
Vitello might have an easy to dislike personality. The 43-year-old got a decent amount of arrogance and attitude this season. Whether these two traits had affected their play that remains to be unknown.
“But, you know, it's hard. I'm searching for the right way to say it to not offend anybody, but I've had people that played baseball say, ‘Can’t wait to see you in Omaha, made reservations in Omaha,’ this that that. This is not easy. Ask Notre Dame. They came up short last year. This year, they did not. I'm sure it drove them like crazy. Maybe that gave them a little edge in Friday's game,” he added.
Meanwhile, many enthusiasts in the sport calls Finebaum out for being “too woke”. It remains to be seen how this drama will conclude in the future. What is certain, however, is that the College World Series will start on Thursday, featuring SEC teams as half of its contenders. | <urn:uuid:966e94ce-6bb5-4f86-9bec-feedddc6dcf1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://sqore.com/sports-author-paul-finebaum-calls-out-volunteers-tony-vittelo-following-defeat-in-ncaa/ | 2024-04-17T10:03:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.985823 | 748 |
The pile-on over Sri Lanka by UNHRC is a blatant use of human rights as a political weapon in the geopolitics of today’s world. Many have argued in these columns that Sri Lanka cannot capitulate merely on the grounds of allegations, which are serious in nature, levelled without regard to due procedures of fact and evidence. In the world community of states, the rule of law must apply alongside the principle of ‘innocent until proven guilty’. But our pleas are to no avail when the cause of justice is conflated with a hidden quest for political acquiescence to a particular road map.
It is geopolitics that is driving the UNHRC agenda and demonstrates the unfortunate result when power, politics and principles collide. What the Commissioner of Human Rights is attempting to do, is to find Sri Lanka guilty, based on a fabricated report which is a monstrous perversion of justice, the likes we see in Orwell’s Animal farm or Arthur Koestler’s Darkness at Noon. We have to agree with Dr Laksiri Fernando’s claim that the failure of the UN to promote human rights and duties, guided by conscience, reason and morality, appear to be a major reason for the increasing conflicts, violence, chaos, and wars, not only in developing countries, but also increasingly in the developed societies.
If the hidden agenda is to do with geopolitics, there are sufficient grounds to believe that we are sandwiched in the tussle between the Western bloc and China. If so, no inquiries will resolve the issue, nor the facts. The core group that is behind the campaign is demanding a weaker test than the rule of law; such that Sri Lanka will be tainted, keeping the allegations alive. Such demands are filled with sophistry and hypocrisy. This is the new principle, and, if it succeeds, the efforts can be redeployed in the future. The editorial (11/3) gives us a good dissection of the issue. It says ‘many are those who flay the western bloc for duplicity and its handling of human rights issues. The West, in fact, deserves such criticism in that the powerful nations in the Global North are unashamedly using democracy as a weapon to further their geo-strategic interests; they manipulate the UN, especially the UNHRC…., to tame the nations that refuse to follow their diktats’.
It is official that there is a dire need on the part of the Core Group state parties to move to the Indo-Pacific region. The UK is pledging to shift its focus towards countries such as India, Japan and Australia, after a year-long review of its foreign policy. The UK Foreign Minister Dominic Raab said today that his government ‘would boost alliances in the Indo-Pacific region, describing it as, increasingly, the geopolitical centre of the world’.
The Biden Presidency in the USA has pledged to confront what it called Beijing’s attack on human rights, intellectual property and global governance.
Last week, Biden convened the first leader-level summit of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, an informal alliance among the US, Japan, India and Australia that aims to counter China’s rise. The US officials told reporters that the QUAD summit, as well as Secretary Blinken’s visit to Japan and South Korea, was part of the Biden administration’s effort to formulate a new China policy. The US made clear its deep concerns about a range of issues, Xinjiang, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and most importantly Chinese economic coercion of our allies and partners. Could we be one of the whipping boys of choice at the UNHRC! It will be an intellectual failure of the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry not to come to terms with this scenario of geopolitics.
The editorial (11/3) made it exceptionally clear how another UN agency was overtaken by geo-politics in the same manner, when WHO recommendations were overridden by political fiat. The EU campaign against the Oxford AZ vaccine is more likely driven by Brexit-EU politics, which put paid to the global efforts to control the pandemic, disregarding the cost in human terms in their own backyard.
Dr Wijayawardhana pointed out (The Island 11/3) that the cases of blood clots detected among those given the Oxford AZ vaccine is slightly lower than the Pfizer jab in the general population, as stated by the WHO, British Authorities and the head of the European Medicines Agency. Yet political interventions seem to have dictated the EU anti-AZ stance. Is it bitterness over Brexit that is driving this agenda? Or, whether Germany had a different agenda: to make money for the German business BioNtech behind the Pfizer vaccine. If such are the machinations of geopolitics in the face of a deadly virus, what vaccination will match the geopolitical virus that has infected the UNHRC. | <urn:uuid:7484ed67-0b75-488d-80f4-552d34053bfa> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://srilankabriefly.org/has-geopolitics-virus-infected-unhrc/ | 2024-04-17T08:18:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.946641 | 1,006 |
TOKYO — The Trilateral Commission, a secretive nongovernmental international organization aimed at fostering closer cooperation among the U.S., Europe and Asia, recently allowed Nikkei reporters to sit in during a two-day session of its Asia-Pacific wing. This was the first time in its 50-year history that the group allowed reporters to listen to its entire deliberations.
Two executive committee members of the Asia-Pacific Group, who were behind the decision to allow Nikkei to participate and report about the gathering, sat down for an interview to discuss why it chose to open up.
James Kondo is chairman of the International House of Japan, a nonprofit organization based in Tokyo’s Roppongi area that was established in 1952 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation. Masahisa Ikeda is the Asia regional managing partner and head of the Tokyo office of the law firm Shearman & Sterling.
Both Kondo and Ikeda are members of the executive committee, the Trilateral Commission’s steering body, and support Asia-Pacific chairman Takeshi Niinami.
Ikeda is set to become the commission’s Asia-Pacific director next March, the first change of director at the regional wing in 49 years.
Q: The Trilateral Commission has been known for its secrecy. Why open it up?
Ikeda: The Trilateral Commission has strictly adhered to, and will continue to adhere to, the Chatham House rule, where participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker may be revealed. Reporters were not allowed to even enter the room. At our annual plenary meetings, we would have often press rooms outside, where members would brief the media on the overall discussions.
We have some journalists as members of the commission, but this is the first time a reporter was admitted for the purpose of reporting about the meeting.
t is true that the closed, rather secretive, mysterious appearance of the gathering has often worked to our advantage. But in the Asia-Pacific wing, we have noticed that recognition of the Trilateral Commission is dwindling, especially among people in their 30s and 40s. Since the purpose of the commission is to accurately grasp the megatrends of the world, bring in experts from various generations and disciplines, and to propose effective policies, it is important that we are known.
I believe that Asia has a vital role to play in the commission. For the past decade or so, U.S. policy toward Asia, especially toward China, has been narrow-minded and unyielding. This is not only hurting the world but hurting the U.S. itself.
For instance, Russia and China are neighboring superpowers with nuclear weapons. If the U.S. had teamed with China on certain aspects of Ukraine policy, the war may have settled swiftly.
One of the roles of the Trilateral Commission is to deliver such perspectives from Asia so that the U.S. can recognize that there is a different path.
At the Trilateral Commission, anybody can say anything they want, which is a tradition that I cherish. With or without reporters in the room, we need to preserve this tradition.
Q: Kondo-san, what brought you to the Trilateral Commission?
Kondo: The Rockefeller family has always strived to build stronger relations with Asia. My organization, the International House of Japan, was established by John D. Rockefeller III and Japanese journalist Shigeharu Matsumoto in 1952. John’s younger brother David Rockefeller created the Trilateral Commission, and since its launch, IHJ leaders have always been part of the commission.
Looking at U.S. foreign policy, I feel that positions on China have become very similar among Democrats and Republicans. Over in Europe, positions toward Ukraine are similar across the continent. But in Asia, views are very diverse. When it comes to sanctions on Russia, many Asian countries have either abstained or tried to maintain a neutral stance. On China, each country has even more nuanced approaches, based on their respective national interests.
That kind of diversity is important and needs to be taken into account.
Be it on economic policy or climate policy, if Asia can come together and agree on a direction, then the sheer scale of the economies or the populations almost guarantees that it will have a significant impact on the world.
I believe, therefore, that Asia holds the casting vote on the direction of the world.
The Trilateral Commission is one of the very few international gatherings where Asia is on equal footing with the U.S. and Europe, so I hope it can be an effective stage for back-channel Track 2 diplomacy.
During our regional meeting in Tokyo on Nov. 19 and 20, ASEAN members were asked what they will do in a Taiwan contingency, and they hesitated to give a definitive answer. That kind of nuance is less heard in discussions in London or New York, but they are important.
Q: How do you bring in China to the discussions?
Ikeda: Since the 2000s, we have invited Chinese and Indian intellectuals to the commission. We cannot deliver the “Asian perspective” adequately without input from China and India.
There are currently nine Chinese members in the commission. All nine were sent invitations to attend the Asia-Pacific regional meeting in Tokyo, but for reasons of COVID-19 or for the Communist Party’s national congress, nobody could come.
We want to broaden the representation, and while we will continue to invite Chinese members, we may invite people from Hong Kong to help us understand China better.
Kondo: When we talk about global opinion leaders, they always tend to be American or British scholars talking about the world. They even lead the discussion on China and India, because media tend to quote these experts. But Asia has a lot of intellectuals and there are new media outlets in Asia as well. We want to incorporate these views in our discussions.
At the time when the Trilateral Commission was formed in 1973, the U.S. and Europe were comfortable just talking among themselves and running the global economy. Some people were opposed to bringing in Japan to that exclusive club, but Japan’s rising economic clout made it necessary.
Today, because the world is becoming more divided, we need to understand different perspectives. For Europe, it will be important to include Russian views to their discussions.
Shutting out China cannot be the answer to anything. If by shutting out China that country goes away, then maybe that may be an option. But the reality is that China is a massive economic entity that will continue to be involved in all our lives. The more the Track 1 dialogue between governments become stalled, the bigger the role Track 2 assumes.
If Chinese members were to participate in future discussions, it is important for us to create an environment that is safe for them to speak, without having to fear about the political risks involved.
Q: Tackling inequalities is a challenge for both the West and Asia.
Kondo: Asia and the West have vastly different views on the future of globalization. Asia has been the greatest beneficiary of globalization, and many people in the region have been lifted out of poverty due to the integrated world. Asia has grown by serving as a manufacturing hub for the U.S. and European markets, but this has led to inequalities in the U.S. and Europe as jobs get shipped overseas.
Asia will continue to push for globalization and will have to demonstrate that Asia’s dynamic growth will be the source of growth for Western businesses. The U.K. has grasped this vision of the future and is requesting entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Unfortunately, we have not been able to shape the discussion in this context. To say that globalization has retreated and been taken over by polarization is a Western narrative. The Asian narrative is that countries like China and India have grown exponentially under globalization, and in India’s case, will continue to mark over 6% GDP growth. There is no other region like this. The discussion should be around how to share this dynamism. Instead, many Asian countries tend to simply complain to the U.S. that there isn’t enough market access to the American market. Asia needs to demonstrate how the U.S. can be part of Asia’s dynamic growth in order to reenergize trade talks. | <urn:uuid:b5e941ca-6293-4738-8c08-ebd92ee1e3f7> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://srilankabriefly.org/shutting-out-china-not-the-answer-trilateral-commission-members/ | 2024-04-17T10:09:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.967674 | 1,738 |
Bluejay Finance has launched its stablecoin protocol in 2022 and will be rolling out a p2p lending protocol in 2023.
January 2023 - bluSGD PSM Launch
Following the DAI/bluSGD liquidity pool, we've launched a Peg Stability Module (PSM) to provide a more efficient swap between the xSGD and bluSGD tokens that only has a fixed fee and does not have swap slippage.
December 2022 - bluSGD Token Launch
Our first stablecoin, the bluSGD token, was launched to track the Singapore Dollar. The initial liquidity pool includes USD300k of DAI tokens and SGD411k of bluSGD tokens.
November 2022 - BLU Token Launch
Bluejay's Governance Token, the BLU token, was launched on Ethereum Mainnet in a couple of stage, starting with the treasury bootstrap and the bonding and staking program.
April 2022 - bluStables Testnet
Bluejay's Stablecoin protocol was launched on Rinkeby and Goerli Testnet with over 20k unique addresses interacting with it. A review on the testnet launch can be found here.
Q1 2023 - Earn Beta Launch
Bluejay will be launching our decentralised lending platform with selected Beta partners to offer previously inaccessible financial products to all. These are high quality products that were previously out of reach to the masses usually due to the high minimum investments required.
The launch has been confirmed to be on 20th Mar 2023 at 10am Singapore Time (GMT +8) in this blog post.
Q2 2023 - Earn Official Launch
Bluejay will be launching the complete suite of tools to support the Earn product with focus on bringing more high quality borrowers onboard to provide earning opportunities in a decentralised fashion.
Some features such as early repayment fees may be introduced during this period.
H2 2023 Onwards - Scaling Earn
Following the Earn launch, Bluejay will be doubling down on scaling the products by providing additional incentives to selected Earn program and combining existing BLU staking program into a unified Rewards program.
In addition, Bluejay will be making Earn completely decentralized to truely allow P2P lending and borrowing platform. Anyone will be able to create a decentralized loan pool to borrow capital for whatever needs they have, as long as there is a market for it.
Some key features that may be introduced to support the decentralized credit platform:
Permissioned (KYC-gated) Loan Pools
On-chain Collateral Vault
On-chain Credit Rating NFT
Secondary Market for Credit
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In last week’s gospel, the pagan Canaanite woman addressed Jesus as Lord, Son of David. She not only showed respect by calling him Lord, but also by referring to his Davidic heritage and the Messianic promise (2 Samuel 7:12–17). She spoke to his identity. We assume that she had heard stories about Jesus’ cures and that he was a holy person. It was a notable element of the gospel, but was overshadowed in the end by Jesus’ curing her daughter of possession and his declaration, Woman, great is your faith!
In this week’s gospel (Matt 16:13-20) Jesus’ identity moves from the background to become the subject.
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’
Jesus’ question is curious. He didn’t ask “Who do people say I am”…which is how he subsequently rephrased it. Instead, he asked, Who do people say that the Son of Man is? The Son of Man is a messianic reference from Daniel 7:13:
As I watched in the night visions,
I saw one like a human being (or the Son of Man)
coming with the clouds of heaven.
And he came to the Ancient One
and was presented before him.
Even as he asked the question Jesus ascribed to himself an identity… one like the Son of Man… that referred to a divine nature cloaked in humanity. It was a personal pronoun.
The gospel continues with the disciples fumbling to answer Jesus’ question.
And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’
Jesus’ disciples probably lived in a heightened state of awareness when they were around him. Instead of a monotonous, distractible routine, Jesus' presence made them alert to people’s reactions to him; they saw things differently because of his teaching and example; they wondered where he would lead them. The air around him seemed to tingle with expectation. The question of his identity was implicit in their sense of him.
John the Baptist had already been killed by Herod (Matt 14:1-12). Elijah had lived eight centuries earlier and been taken up to heaven (2 Kings 2:11) and was expected to return (Mal.3:1, 23). Jeremiah had worked five centuries earlier and was a frequent reference point for Matthew. (2:17, 27:9) and Jesus made strong allusions to him in Matt 7:15-23, 11:28-30 and 23:37-39. Significantly, each of these prophets had confronted religious complacency and evil and urged people to turn their lives to God. Jesus shared these characteristics and the people saw him from this prophetic perspective. Seeing him as a prophet was accurate, as far as it went, but Jesus needed his closest followers to know him in a different way.
He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’
Note that he changed from asking Who do people say that the Son of Man is? to who do you say that I am?
In the gospel two weeks ago, when Jesus came to the disciples, walking on the water during a storm then calmed it, those in the boat worshipped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God.’ (Matt 14:33) Looking back to this affirmation, one gets the impression that Jesus’ disciples said it more out of surprise than deep conviction, as though his full identity was only coming slowly into focus.
A tantalizing perspective arises from the two concluding words of Jesus’ question. I Am is the name God gave himself when, “Moses said to God, ‘If I come to the Israelites and say to them, “The God of your ancestors has sent me to you”, and they ask me, “What is his name?” what shall I say to them?’ God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am.’ He said further, ‘Thus you shall say to the Israelites, “I am has sent me to you.”’ (Exodus 3:14) While Jesus used I am in a question, his words identified himself with the God of Israel.
Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’
And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
This was both obvious and shocking. The miracles Jesus had performed were signs of his divine power. His compassion and teaching aligned with the instructions and examples of the prophets. His Davidic lineage…referred to by the Canaanite woman in last week’s gospel… was consistent with God’s promises and prophecies. His disciples knew him as a holy person, even if they had not fully appreciated his significance. Of course he was the Son of living God…the self-communication of God to humanity. This was his true identity.
At the same time he defied many expectations. He was not a warrior king like David who defeated his enemies in battle. He was a humble carpenter from Galilee. The notion of ‘God’s son’ seemed to violate the idea of One God. The high priest would charge that he had made himself the Son of God (Matt 26:23) and that was blasphemy. Peter’s assertion contradicted conventional teaching and wisdom.
Peter’s declaration, You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God is the first time one of Jesus’ disciples had used the title. It elicited Jesus’ first and only blessing he offered directly to any of his disciples and confirmed Peter’s insight.
God, in Jesus, invites human beings to share in the divine life. Jesus’ presence among humanity is the turning point of history in which humanity became fully conscious of its divine relationship in Christ. Peter’s clear statement recognized Jesus in his full outline…with the full and final definition…his resurrection, and ours… yet to come. | <urn:uuid:252230e0-cbb7-4c81-a245-d44b42b8b1c6> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://staidansinthebeach.com/blog/jesus-true-identity | 2024-04-17T08:50:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.985737 | 1,351 |
168cm Tiffany TORCHIERE FLOOR Lamp, Leadlight Stained Glass Crystal Bead Crown Style. This is the same famous Tiffany lamp shown in several Netflix movies, Jarri Lights has the pride to present this beautiful to the Australian families out from the TV. This is the most decent and popular lamp ever made in Tiffany history, it fits in any decor and emphasize the decency of the interior hundred times better than before.
These beautiful lamps are handmade, the material of the shade is Stained Glass, the base is made of Zinc with antique Bronze color, this combination creates a unique appearance and shows the decency of owner. This is the must-have luminaire for a decent home, improves the decor of any indoor space whether bedroom, living room, study, office or entrance. Every unit is assured for the best quality, especially glass shades are inspected on a light box to ensure brilliance of color, pattern, continuity, and structural integrity. Lamp Specifications: Shade Diameter: 30cm, Height: 168.5cm, Weight: 8.5kg, Switch: ON/OFF Rocker Switch Cable Length: 250cm Finish: Zinc Base with Bronze color and Stained-Glass Lampshade, Bulb: 1x E27 Maximum 60W, (bulb is not included) An elegant gift, sure to be appreciated by your loved ones. We only have limited stock, so don't miss out, be quick!
How the Tiffany lamps are produced? The stained-glass color is natural and not painted, therefore, the texture of each lamp is unique with high collection value.
The crafts persons then cut the big piece stained glass into several small pieces and smooth all the edge of glass. These small glass pieces then bind with copper foil, this helps the glass during welding.
The craft persons put the small glass into the model according to the pattern and weld the glass with tin. Note: 1 Some rural areas in these states might take 1-2 days more OR casual delays may occur. And our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Lighting & Fans\Lamps". The seller is "jarri_lights" and is located in this country: AU. This item can be shipped worldwide. | <urn:uuid:b60d73b8-c038-4844-883e-fa50ff24d876> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://stainedcuplamp.com/168cm-tiffany-floor-lamps-torchiere-12-lampshade-leadlight-stained-glass.php | 2024-04-17T08:08:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.913258 | 466 |
Virgo women are often described as being intelligent, practical, and analytical. They are also known for being detail-oriented and hardworking. If you are interested in dating a virgo woman, there are a few things you should know about what she is looking for in a partner.
Being generous after being hurt can be a powerful way to heal. It shows that we are not letting our pain define us. It also shows that we are still capable of love and compassion. And it can help us to connect with others who are also hurting. So, which horoscopes are the most generous after being hurt? Here are a few of the top contenders:
Virgo men are known for their intelligence, practicality, and attention to detail. They are also often perfectionists, which can make them seem critical or demanding. However, Virgo men are also loyal and devoted partners who are always willing to put in the effort to make a relationship work.
One thing you might not like about the leo woman is that she keeps pictures of all her past boyfriends and keeps the keepsakes from them. You simply can't get her to burn these things, she's such a sentimental woman. So what happens when a Leo woman is jealous? What are the signs of a jealous Leo woman? Let's have a look!
Scorpio men are some of the most passionate and intense people in the zodiac. They are also very private and mysterious, which can make them seem even more alluring. If you're interested in a scorpio man, it's important to know what kind of woman he's attracted to.
Scorpio women are known for their intensity, passion, and intelligence. They are also very private and mysterious, which can make them seem unattainable. If you're interested in chasing a Scorpio girl, there are a few things you need to know.
Gemini women are known for their intelligence, wit, and charm. They are always up for a good time and love to be around people. If you're interested in dating a gemini woman, there are a few things you should know about the type of guys they like. | <urn:uuid:941cfedf-be96-4f45-8e05-5f48b368e07e> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://starsign.club/en/earthsigns-en/virgo-en/ | 2024-04-17T09:02:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.986643 | 443 |
by: Startacus Admin ~ 5th March 2017
Interested in 1 month free co-working desk space at The Office Group London? The deal: One month’s free co-working space at The Office Group if you sign up for 3 months.
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- Another Round closes £300k Seed round to revolutionise personal training 21st Jul 2023 Personal training platform Another Round has secured £300k in its latest fundraise, including investment from angels and its community. | <urn:uuid:1951b843-9a94-41b2-adc9-fa8fae0a1d46> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://startacus.net/tagged/special-offer | 2024-04-17T08:56:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.943701 | 307 |
The State Changers had a technical meeting to debug an error encountered while running a loop in their project. They used a tool referred to as "Zano" in their workflow. A key issue was the lack of clarity of error messages being displayed, making it difficult to identify the cause. The error seemed to be related to variables and their input references in the "for each" loop starting from line number six.
One assumption made was that "Zano" might be referencing a cached version, potentially leading to inconsistent outcomes. A recommended solution was to clone the function and use the new version, hopefully bypassing any cached data, thus eliminating the ongoing problem. The team also considered disabling and reenabling the task to possibly clear any cached versions.
Despite the debugging efforts, the team couldn't resolve the issue during the meeting. Further investigation is needed, possibly involving steps to better clarify error messages and to understand the root cause of the problem.
(Source: Office Hours 11/15 )
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This Frozen multifunctional pencil case with mini drawing board is made of durable ABS plastic and is perfect for school supplies. It has a large capacity and can easily fit all of your pencils, pens, markers, and other school supplies. The case also has a variety of compartments and pockets, so you can keep everything organized. Plus, the adorable Frozen design is sure to make your school days more magical.
- Frozen-themed pencil case with drawing board.
- Durable ABS plastic for school supplies.
- Spacious, organized compartments.
- Adorable Frozen design for magic at school. | <urn:uuid:59f44fb1-000f-4975-adef-2f999fd828f5> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://stationers.pk/products/princess-character-pencil-box-with-mini-drawing-board | 2024-04-17T08:36:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.961819 | 124 |
The OCF will be holding another general meeting this Thursday, October 11th, in 283 Dwinelle at 7 PM.
* Come learn more about the OCF
* Learn how to become a staff member
* Help elect the OCF Site Manager
* Find out about our exciting upcoming events
Also, stay afterwards for some food and socializing.
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Internal Agreement: Why it Matters for Your Business
In the world of business, internal agreement is a crucial element that often goes overlooked. Simply put, it means that everyone within your company is on the same page and working towards a common goal. When employees are aligned in terms of values, priorities, and objectives, they are more likely to work collaboratively and effectively, ultimately leading to greater success for the business as a whole.
But why is internal agreement so important? Here are a few key reasons:
1. Increased Efficiency
When everyone in the company is working towards the same goals, there is less time wasted on competing priorities or conflicting agendas. This means that projects can be completed more quickly and with greater efficiency, leading to greater productivity overall.
2. Improved Communication
When there is internal agreement, communication within the company tends to be clearer and more effective. Employees are more likely to share information and ideas freely, without fear of judgment or pushback. This can lead to better decision-making and more innovative solutions.
3. Stronger Culture
Internal agreement can also help to create a strong, cohesive culture within your company. When employees are all working towards the same goals and values, it creates a sense of unity that can be felt throughout the organization. This, in turn, can lead to greater employee satisfaction and retention.
So how can you cultivate internal agreement within your own business? Here are a few tips:
1. Define Your Vision and Values
Make sure that all employees understand your company`s vision and values, and how they translate into day-to-day work. This can help to create a shared sense of purpose and direction.
2. Set Clear Goals
Make sure that everyone within the company understands what the specific goals are for their department or team, and how they fit into the larger picture. This can help to ensure that everyone is working towards the same end result.
3. Foster Open Communication
Create an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas and feedback with one another. This can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goals.
4. Celebrate Successes
When your team achieves a goal or completes a project successfully, make sure to celebrate that accomplishment. This can help to build a sense of camaraderie and motivate employees to continue working towards shared goals.
In conclusion, internal agreement is an essential element for any successful business. By cultivating a shared sense of purpose and direction, you can lead your team towards greater efficiency, stronger communication, and a more unified culture. | <urn:uuid:e5d3dd44-e903-4aff-9ba9-ee0d95e6bfee> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://stdycorner.com/internal-agreement-is/ | 2024-04-17T08:46:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.95207 | 522 |
Gordian Rooms 2: A Curious Island Free Download PC Game pre-installed in direct link. Gordian Rooms 2: A Curious Island was released on Jan 19, 2024
About The Game
As you explore the island, you will get to know the quirky Lye family and their numerous associates. From servants to family members, everyone is more than they let on.
Can you find the black sheep of the family or the traitor in the mansion? Or perhaps you’d prefer to search for someone else’s carefully hidden treasures… Will you get to the bottom of every mystery?
How to Download & Install Gordian Rooms 2: A Curious Island
- Click the Download button below and you should be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 5 seconds and click on the blue ‘download now’ button. Now let the download begin and wait for it to finish.
- Once Gordian Rooms 2: A Curious Island is done downloading, right click the .zip file and click on “Extract to Gordian Rooms 2: A Curious Island” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Double click inside the Gordian Rooms 2: A Curious Island folder and run the exe application.
- Have fun and play! Make sure to run the game as administrator and if you get any missing dll errors, look for a Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all the programs in the folder.
Gordian Rooms 2: A Curious Island Free Download
Click the download button below to start Gordian Rooms 2: A Curious Island Free Download with direct link. It is the full version of the game. Don't forget to run the game as administrator.
NOTICE: This game is already pre-installed for you, meaning you don’t have to install it. If you get any missing dll errors, make sure to look for a _Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install directx, vcredist and all other programs in that folder. You need these programs for the game to run. Look for a ‘HOW TO RUN GAME!!.txt’ file for more help. Also, be sure to right click the exe and always select “Run as administrator” if you’re having problems saving the game. Always disable your anti virus before extracting the game to prevent it from deleting the crack files. If you need additional help, click here
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel i3 series, 2 Ghz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Dedicated Graphics Card with 4GB RAM, Minimum Nvidia GTX 1050Ti or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 12
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When you start any new job, it is likely that you will be given training on the skills that are required for your role. There is no doubt that this kind of training is invaluable, but practical skills and processes are not the only part that matters.
Soft skills, like teamwork, communication and customer service, are just as crucial and are rarely confined to a particular role.
That is why, at Stefanini, we are proud to offer a broad learning and development programme for our people.
The role of Learning and Development
Here at Stefanini, we often welcome people at a junior level but with the desire to develop themselves internally, following a career path that we help them to plan. These career paths are customised to suit the division of the company that they belong to, whether that be the Service Delivery Centre, the Application Development Centre or Field Services. All these sectors have different needs in terms of training.
Our T&D team helps the business align its internal capabilities with the objectives that management teams set for their employees. My role as a Learning and Development Coordinator is to propose programmes or partners that can help us develop specific capabilities, whether they are technical skills or leadership competencies. In order to keep our employees updated to the latest technologies, we are constantly searching for new training providers.
My role also involves developing internal training content that we can deliver either in-class or in virtual sessions for our employees throughout the region. These training sessions are mainly focused on soft skills and personal development.
Everyone needs to start somewhere
When a new recruit joins us at Stefanini, the most important thing is to make sure that they are trained in all of the capabilities that they will need to carry out their role. We run the onboarding process, which includes induction sessions and training for soft skills and technical skills. Soft skills make a remarkable difference, not only for the business and the customer experience, but also for developing our employees as individuals.
Once you understand the importance of soft skills in the workplace, you are better equipped to embrace a customer service mindset. The way in which you interact with a customer really says something about you as a provider. Therefore, it is important for us to develop skills like emotional intelligence, combining soft skills with technical skills. We want to satisfy our customers, not only with the results we deliver, but also with the experience we give them.
Development goes beyond initial training
It is not only during onboarding that our employees need training, though. At Stefanini, we aim to be a partner for our clients, rather than just a provider. To do this, we need to adapt constantly to changes our customers make within their organisation, and we are able to offer training and certifications that meet a wide range of customer needs.
Our people also have the opportunity to develop their language skills, as we offer global services in more than 35 languages. All of these kind of “additional” training opportunities contribute massively to the personal development of our people.
Young minds need to find their niche
While following one chosen career path can be incredibly valuable from a development point of view, we also think it is important to give our people variety within their role. At Stefanini, we often encourage and support new staff in trying different roles, to determine where their skills and interests lie. For example, we organise apprenticeships, which are especially popular with younger recruits who are not yet set on a certain career path and help to ensure that they are passionate about a role before they take it on permanently.
We want our people to grow at Stefanini, whether it is to help them strive for a promotion within the next few years or to equip them with the skills and knowledge required to look even further ahead. It is important for our employees to be able to develop themselves from both a technical and personal point of view, and we are dedicated to providing the training that they need. | <urn:uuid:49badefa-d15d-459d-808e-b8c3461ac2b8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://stefanini.com/en/insights/articles/training-and-development | 2024-04-17T09:13:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.969234 | 792 |
Are You Living the Good Life? (booklet)
There's no question, we'd all choose the good life any day. And yet we don’t always understand how to make that happen. Our culture says, “Make lots of money, spend it on yourself, and you’ll be happy. Then you’ll be living the good life!” But what if the good life is about something way better than money? And what if it’s absolutely possible for all of us—regardless of our income—to experience the abundant life Jesus came to give us?
In this easy-to-read booklet, bestselling author Randy Alcorn shows us what the good life is, and shares a surprising and liberating message from Scripture about how we can take hold of what God calls “the life that is truly life.”
- 96 pages
How Are You Living the Good Life? is different from Giving Is the Good Life
Are You Living the Good Life? is a 96-page booklet mostly derived from the book Giving Is the Good Life. It highlights some of the key concepts from the larger book and presents them in an easy-to-read format, making the booklet ideal for churches and individuals who would like to share the heart of the message in Giving Is the Good Life in a much shorter form. (In fact, its brevity and inclusion of elements spread throughout the larger book give it a different feel.) It also includes the gospel and makes a wonderful evangelistic tool, since the idea of finding “the good life” is appealing to everyone.
Giving Is the Good Life explores the bad and good news about money, and how they’re connected to the abundant life Jesus offers us, in much more depth. It also includes many giving stories that will inspire readers to embrace a life of generosity.
So while the book and booklet are related, they are distinct from each other and can be used in different ways. Someone reading the booklet might be drawn toward the longer book in order to go deeper. Someone reading the book might use the booklet to share the core message with those who are pressed for time or not prone to read whole books. | <urn:uuid:ed5562a2-9978-4a2f-b2dd-d95a323d249a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://store.epm.org/living-good-life/ | 2024-04-17T09:10:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.931336 | 449 |
Choco Poofs | Goat's Milk Soap
Saturday morning you ran to the kitchen grabbed a bowl of your favorite cereal Choco poofs then to the family room to watch cartoons. Now you can take a shower with this nostalgic scent. This bar smells identical to the cereal you will not be disappointed. They are hand decorated with handmade 3D cereal pieces made of soap.
All of our soaps are designed to be used as your daily shower soap. The more you use them the better your skin will feel.
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No one was responding, no matter how loud the Captain shouted. She had the distinct sense that bad things were happening, and she had one working leg and a foggy useless mind and a face full of dust, and she was angrily scooting her way up the side of a fallen stone on her ass.
A clap sounded from above her, and she nearly slid back down as she whipped around to look, mouth full of curses for the Bosun who had just left her there – but it wasn’t the Bosun.
“Well what the fuck are you trying to pull now?”
The Stowaway barely flinched, just tossed down a rope.
“You think I’m gonna trust you to get me out of here safely?”
They shrugged, and started pulling the rope back up nonchalantly.
“Fuck, fine, hold the hell on.”
They must have tied it off somewhere, because they let the Captain put her full weight into it as she clambered up.
From the top of the pile of fallen stone, she took one look at the Navigatrix, striding stubbornly forward inside that blue beam, and knew what she had to do.
“Get down there, and find me a crutch.” They tilted their head. “I can get myself down, you shit. A good crutch, not that emergency one, and fast.”
And when she slid finally down to solid ground, bruised and very, very angry, they were waiting for her with not the emergency crutch, but the Navigatrix’s 54″ precision plasma gun.
The Captain had to admit, it was sturdy. “She’s going to kill me for this.” And then she booked it.
She was wheezing when she got to the water’s edge, and the Bosun stepped up and offered her arm.
“She’s got a goddamned deathwish, Captain.”
“Yeah, I’m gonna kill her for this.”
“Gotta get her out of it first.”
The Captain and the Bosun went silent as the Navigatrix reached their antagonist and stepped into his spherical aura.
The Captain whispered “is that our Orb?”
“No, he brought his own.”
And then the Navigatrix shoved her hands into the uncanny Orb too, and then suddenly all this unholy noise started to pour into the world.
The static and the howling and the searing sparks flying off the edge of the blue sphere made the water ripple strangely – and then that blue glow started to throb, green and yellow shooting through it, then orange and red and purple, a spectrum of colours that seemed to each pull different things into being.
The Navigatrix was stretched into an unnatural pose, arms quivering and face staring into the Orb.
They could barely hear her over the noise, shouting at her adversary;
“I can do this all day!”
– then the static growled in the air and the colours ran faster in the glow – and she seemed to put her back into it, hair standing on end, and she yelled
“Do your worst! I know my way through time!”
and then the horrible wizard seemed to twist the Orb, bringing her to her knees, and she was just yelling animal noises of rage at him.
The Captain didn’t think. She just shifted her weight back onto her makeshift crutch and stepped onto the path the rainbow glow was carving through the water. Things were changing rapidly within that glow – cobblestones appeared and disappeared, sand grew around her feet and receded.
She felt like she was phasing in and out of existence, but she focused on her Navigatrix’s voice, shape, silhouette; and step after step brought her closer. She could almost hear the shouts of the Bosun and the Engineer, but the winds of time were in her face and the static and the whistling cries were too loud.
Closer, with each painful step she was closer. Ahead, the Navigatrix wasn’t letting go of that horrible Orb, and the Captain knew she couldn’t keep that up forever. Each step was surreal; grass grew around her feet, withered and died, and was replaced with lava which immediately cooled and became sand.
Until finally she was standing behind the Navigatrix.
She put one hand on her shoulder for balance, tossed the raygun onto the sand, pulled back, and punched that fucking wizard right in the face.
Two things happened – first, her hand screamed with pain, like she had punched a metal girder instead of a man; and second, he slipped up – he let go of the Orb.
As the glow rushed back into the Orb she held, the Navigatrix slumped against the Captain, and then the water rushed back in, knocking them head over heels, and the Captain was suddenly treading water with one good leg, trying to keep ahold of the Navigatrix and her Orb.
The wizard was screaming with rage, and he seemed to will himself to float half out of the water, but his arms and face were suddenly fixed and unchanging. Five arms, one ancient face with horrible eyes. Each hand was clenched around a tiny scrap of that blue glow. | <urn:uuid:88912f6e-dee6-4576-8311-3a064cce6971> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://stories.portablecity.net/fiction/warp-riders/warp-riders-chapter-42/ | 2024-04-17T07:55:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.986035 | 1,151 |
Introduced from South America by the Spanish in the 16th century, potatoes were considered by the French to cause leprosy. In fact, between 1748 and 1772 it was illegal to grow or eat potatoes in France.
One of the factors behind distrust of the pomme de terre was that it grew underground – in popular culture there was a hierarchy of foods in which the closer to heaven an animal or plant lived the nearer to God it was in the great “chain of being”.
To be fair to the French, the potato is part of the solanaceae family which includes – as well as tomatoes – deadly nightshade. Only its tubers are edible and in the 16th and 17th century potatoes are said to have had much more poisonous solanine content than they do today.
They were also much smaller. The Incas, who were remarkable in their construction of irrigated mountain terrace gardens, are claimed to have always eaten the biggest tubers, leading to progressively smaller potatoes.
So perhaps potatoes were a little unappetising to the sophisticated French palette in the 1700s. But that was all to change.
In 1771, during the Seven Year war with England, a French medical army officer, Antoine-Augustine Parmentier (1737-1813), was captured by the Prussians. He and his fellow prisoners were forced to cultivate and eat potatoes and to their surprise did not catch leprosy. In fact, they rather enjoyed them.
On his return to France, Parmentier campaigned successfully to have the potato law overturned.
As Adam Smith noted in the Wealth of Nations in 1776:
“An acre of potatoes will produce six thousand weight of solid nourishment, three times the quantity produced by the acre of wheat… with less expence…”
Despite its known value as a crop, the potato was still viewed with sceptism and anxiety in France, even after the change in the law. Parmentier, however, was an early PR master.
On one occasion he presented a bouquet of potato flowers to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. On another, he grew a field of potatoes and surrounded it with armed guards, suggesting they were protecting valuable goods.
He then instructed the guards to accept all bribes from civilians and to withdraw at night so the greedy crowd could “steal” the harvest.
His stunts worked. Within 20 years the French were growing potatoes widely and had invented chips.
It should be noted that the French didn’t have the same reticence in embracing chocolate, another import introduced to Europe from South America. In the 1700s it was traditional to fast before morning Mass. A whole host of foods were proscribed but as chocolate was a relatively new introduction it escaped classification, so even priests began to drink it first thing in the morning, perhaps explaining why still today hot chocolate is a popular breakfast drink in France.
From potatoes to sugar beet
Coming back to Parmentier, he went on to became Inspector General of the Health Service in France, establishing the first mandatory smallpox vaccination campaign (under Napoleon in 1805) and pioneering the extraction of sugar from sugar beet – a campaign which had widespread political and social implications.
In the 18th century the French and British held a monopoly over global sugar supply from their highly profitable cane slave plantations in the West Indies. In 1740 a German chemist, Andreas Sigismund Marggraf, had discovered that crystals formed in beetroot syrup were the same as those in sugar cane but it took more research into extraction and development of the White Silesian beet (which had higher sugar content) for beet as a source of sugar to really take off (today it accounts for two fifths of global supply).
During the Napoleonic wars a blockade by the British Navy of the French West Indies led to Napoleon supporting Parmentier’s sugar beet campaign and more farmers growing the crop. With sugar now available from beet and cane the long term result was inevitably oversupply. This weakened the position of the slave owners. Protectionist beet producers happily added to their woes by joining the emancipation movement, helping to secure the end of slavery in the French colonies.
And thus, Parmentier can be credited with contributing towards the fall of slavery and the invention of French fries. Not many can boast such a fruitful life – a true horticultural hero.
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If you’ve read a newspaper, watched a TV or talked to a human being in the past year, you may have noticed that we’re living in a fairly politically charged time in which many and most divisive social issues are top-of-mind and everyone has an opinion. Myself included. I have so many opinions. However, instead of taking this opportunity to ascend my own high horse and assert said opinions, I’m devoting this month’s edition of “Hannah’s Stream of Consciousness” to contemplate consumer brands having opinions of their own.
Now more than ever, companies are inserting themselves into tremendously contentious (and formerly unchartered) conversations. I’m talking immigration, systemic racism, feminism, transgender rights, climate change and more. There were brands that were unabashedly with her this election season, and others that leaned further right. There were companies that openly donated Black Friday proceeds to Planned Parenthood, and ones that made deliberate jabs at Trump’s Travel Ban in their Super Bowl ads. Seriously, just Google “brands and politics” and you’ll likely find yourself in the same overwhelming rabbit hole I’m currently in.
Needless to say, a brand runs a huge risk in expressing its views on socially and politically heated issues. So why do they do it? Because it can pay off massively. In fact, a Nielsen survey showed that 55% of consumers were willing to pay more for products from cause-supporting brands. A similar study from Global Strategy Group found that 72% of adults believe it’s important for businesses to address important issues facing society.
With that being said, there are plenty of cases in which a brand’s politics have landed it in steaming-hot water (e.g., Under Armour, Uber and New Balance). To avoid situations like these, below is a list of questions I personally believe every brand should consider before chiming in on a social issue:
Does our stance align with our company values?: Because before engaging in a politically charged conversation, a consumer brand should have a firm understanding of what its identity is, what its core values are and how these core values translate into a social or political opinion.
Is our message inclusive rather than alienating?: Because bigotry and exclusion don’t sit well with most, especially younger audiences whom often believe that equality is not negotiable.
Are we fully braced for backlash?: Because even the most positive, on-brand, well-meaning, inclusive social statement from a brand will inevitably receive criticism. What’s key, however, is not for a stance to appease everyone—otherwise it wouldn’t be a stance—but instead for it to resonate with and help gain further trust amongst the brand’s core audience.
Are we prepared to respond?: Because a national brand that has a large enough platform to make waves should also be able to stand by and defend an opinion when it’s inevitably called upon to do so.
My take in a nutshell: Brands should tread carefully and (more importantly) thoughtfully. To play it safe, many may choose to stay out of these controversial conversations entirely. However, I personally find that silence, especially when a company, person, or politician has a stake in the issue, can be extremely deafening.
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How to market to millennials, how to manage millennials – the internet hosts article after article about this generation, so much so that there’s an insidious conflation of “millennial” and “young person.” In fact, millennials are defined as anyone born between 1980 and 1995 – meaning the eldest millennials are in their mid-thirties, and approaching mid-life.
It’s critical that marketers begin to separate the millennial generation (and their behaviors and traits), and make way for the new youngest generation: Gen Z. Defined as anyone born after 1995, the first crop of Gen Z-ers are already 22 years old — well within the range of having influence from a consumer standpoint, and just beginning to enter the workforce.
What does Gen Z value, and which brands resonate with them best? How can marketers with interest in this demographic ensure that they’re well positioned?
Experts say that Gen Z most closely emulates the Baby Boomer generation:
Researchers at market research firm Future Cast have identified that Gen Z are much more motivated by money, the idea of personal responsibility and success than millennials. Growing up in the height of the recession, Gen Z are much more realistic than idealistic — and they align most with brands that embody that.
What this means for consumer branding: Brands have become accustomed to appealing to consumers’ most optimistic instincts, and with good reason. Most want their brand, services or products to be positioned as something that makes consumers lives better, easier and more enjoyable.
However, we’re beginning to see signs that Gen Z finds this approach and tone disingenuous and unrealistic, and it gravitates toward brands that reflect their true reality, versus an idealized version of it. Some brands are already experiencing massive success by pivoting to verisimilitude: By vowing to stop retouching ads as a part of its ‘Real You’ campaign, underwear brand Aerie saw a surge in sales from an audience that appreciates realism, growing 20% in the 2015 fiscal year. Bucking a current trend of downward retail sales, Aerie continues to grow, with an additional 32% lift in the first quarter of the 2016 fiscal year.
Gen Z believes equality is not negotiable, and will expect brands they love to demonstrate those values.
Gen Z does not place much value in traditional identity definitions, and is very focused on racial, gender, and sexual orientation equality. As such, brands that proudly own their support of these spaces will continue to gain Gen Z’s respect and trust.
It’s not just that Gen Z doesn’t like stereotypes — they also find them boring. Gen Z is energized by uniqueness, diversity and inclusion, and rallies around influencers like Laverne Cox, a transgender actress, Ashley Graham, a plus-size model who challenges body type standards, and Ruby Rose, a gender-fluid actor.
What this means for consumer lifestyle marketing: In order to become a brand loyalist, Gen Z has to confirm that their values align with a business’s, and that the brand practices what it preaches in terms of corporate responsibility. The most recent examples of brands looking to demonstrate their commitment to equality: L’Oreal Paris features transgender model Hari Nef as the star of a new ad campaign, and CoverGirl recently announced a 17-year-old boy and internet-famous makeup artist as the new face of its cosmetic line.
As this generation continues to trickle into the workforce and gain more consumer share, we’ll update key takeaways for brands to ensure they continue to resonate.
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Chesterfield Act Registry of the Expressive Database
File #13 Jun 2018 02:10
portrayed by Joe Dempsie |
Being born an with the SLC-E gene in the United Kingdom to be a very different experienced than being born in the United States in the years after the Evolved came to light. They handled their minority of SLC Expressives in a way some people only thought the United States had ever done. Rory had been one of that small minority, and even he had been far more fortunate than most.
Born in Nottingham, England in 1991. His mother was a retail clerk while his father, an outdoor enthusiast was an accountant. His father gave him a great respect for the outdoors and even mastered his scout troop when he was growing up. He grew up as a scout, something which continued into his teens and twenties. His mother gave him his retail experience and her easy smile and polite attitude.
He was never an ideal student, not a genius, not with the greatest work ethic when it came to numbers and papers, but had passable grades. He preferred life experience over lectures and classes, so as soon as he was old enough he started working, helping his mom at the shop, doing various labor-based jobs, staying part-time until he finished school.
The Bomb overseas and the revelation of Evolved did not affect him much at first. A few people he knew second or third-hand came out as having some kind of ability, but it had been more 'did you hear Martin's nephew's friend is one of those guys' and less anyone he knew well himself. Nothing major or flashy. It was something he saw on the news more than anything else. He felt like people were making a big deal about it, without really understanding.
Even then, it still didn't affect him at home too much. Not until the sudden and violent manifestation of Johann Newton in Parliament. It still seemed far away, but suddenly a lot closer. This finalized the passing of the DEH in 2009 and started the idea of Sectioning.
In 2010, the first person he knew got identified and Sectioned rather quickly and he never saw him again. One of his jobs required testing, at which point he too found out he was SLC-E. Unmanifested. He was Registered, and he knew that, should he ever manifest, there would be the chance of being sectioned.
He spent the next 3 years in fear of manifesting and noticed how people who knew he was unmanifested suddenly started to keep a distance or in some cases refused to hire him. As his status was publicly available, even some of his landlords got pressured into forcing him to move, because he could be a danger to other residents and their families. He moved seven times in those three years. There were few legal protections for Evolved discrimination, and fear enough of incidents that some did not want to take it seriously.
The war overseas and the UK's support of it had left a bad taste in his mouth, and he joined the various protests against Sectioning and the war, often in the form of passing out flyers and the like.
And then he manifested.
It was in the middle of the Second American Civil War, and tensions against Evolved were high, but when he discovered he could touch rocks and meld them as if they were putty in his hands, he hoped it would be considered safe enough. For the moment, it had been. He got lucky with a good tester who confirmed that seemed to be all he could do. They even tested to make sure he couldn't shape anything living organic, with bones and other such non-earth minerals. Nothing happened, and no other aspects had manifested, so he remained unsectioned, but now had Manipulation of Rock-based Matter listed next to his name.
Some companies sought him out at first when they realized he could fix cracks in concrete with a touch of his hands. He got a decent job that kept him for a while, working with construction. They treated his ability as a tool, an asset, a shortcut. Nothing he fixed ever seemed to change back, just wearing naturally.
One day he was rock climbing, which he still kept as one of his for fun activities when he discovered another aspect to his ability. When he pushed a rock out of the way. Without touching it. He learned he could feel the rocks and dirt around him. A new fear struck him. If they knew what he could do, they would Section him. There was a big difference between molding solid rock like clay and actually moving it with his mind.
The war in the US had ended. They had started to get their crap together. And Rory met with some of his friends from old protests and got himself passage on a boat to the United States. He'd hated being on the water, but he found himself dropped off in post-War America, without a proper VISA. To avoid getting sent back, he applied for Asylum, citing the discrimination and inhumane imprisonment of Evolved in the United Kingdom. He was not alone in this.
It took months to get an actual interview, to explain his circumstances, his SLC-E ability and how it had changed since he was Registered. An interview to say what little he knew about the Sectioning process. He also gave an interview about how he thought he might use his ability within the States, to help in the rebuilding process. He has no idea how many of those he was with received Asylum status, but after a year or two of paperwork and interviews, they made a decision on his case. He could stay.
And as he had said he would do, he sought out a job in the Safe Zone of New York City, to work with various construction projects, as well as sell some merchandise at the Market. He's currently living at the Spring's Creek Settlers Park in Ferryman's Bay.
A mix of easy-going and serious, this young man is patient but doesn't put up with things he views as wrong, like what had been going on in the United Kingdom. Part of him feels selfish for getting out when he did, but he also used his story to tell the story of what was happening overseas in hopes that it brought public attention on what was happening there. He doesn't go around talking about his story cause he doesn't have one, but if anyone said 'things must have been better in the UK' he would immediately have something to say about it.
He participated in protests, he feels strongly about personal freedom, and while the infrastructure in the UK is definitely far better than it is in the US, he respects that the citizens here fought a war to defend their human rights, and didn't agree with the role his country played during it (supporting the anti-Evolved section of the government).
He's generally slow to anger but does get there eventually. He's reserved, but polite and friendly and steadfast in his ideals.
Terrakinesis is traditionally the mental control over the earth in its various permutations. Often time it includes the ability to sense, shape, move and even alter the state of rock through various means. Rory is capable of all four forms of terrakinesis, within specific limits.
His ability extends to all igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, most native element minerals, as well as most dirt and sand and silica. He can also work with industrialized versions of rock like cement, mortar and even silica-based glass (though he can not affect non-native or smelted and worked metals). He can manipulate marble and plaster and fired bricks. He has found himself unable to manipulate asphalt (as a petroleum-based solid) or alloyed and worked metals.
He is most practiced at his ability to shape or mold that of an earthen nature, though he has limits in time it takes to effect and range. He must be touching what he shapes, often time molding it with his hand as if it were clay rather than solid rock. He can even shape concrete that has previously been poured and dried, allowing such feats as 'running his hand over damaged concrete and filling the cracks in with sediment that he has on hand. This makes him perfect for masonry or construction work, though it takes time since he needs near tactile contact with the stone he's working with in order to change its shape without actually altering the state the rock is in.
He has learned he can extend his ability through a few inches of stone tools, allowing him to do fine detailing on rocks with a pencil-shaped stone tool. This is mostly used to do fine detailing to rock when shaping it for his artwork, as the tool can be no longer than two inches from where he's holding it, allowing him to etch details into the rock.
He often used this aspect of his ability for his artwork (shaping rock, silica, cement or other rocks). But he also uses it to repair flaws in construction work, fill in gaps or cracks in a seamless way that doesn't affect the strength of the masonry or cement.
During the shaping process, he cannot add to the mass of the object unless he adds in some extra rock of his own (which to avoid weakness should match the minerals he's using as closely as possible), and he's only really limited in how much he can work by the time it takes to do it. Something small and simple might take a minute, while something more complicated or artsy will take hours and days of work with rest, just like a sculptor might do powerless. His version is just little faster because if he messes up he doesn't need to scrap the whole project. And he can sculpt many different materials.
For moving stone, this mostly allows him a kind of telekinesis, limited to rock, dirt, and sand mostly. He can also move concrete, masonry and even glass, but it's not a fine control kind of move and he's only capable of moving substances that fall under his purview within 25 meters of his position. He can't aim it very well and he can't combine this ability with others and shape or alter what he's working with. He would need to move it fairly whole. So silica-based glass, concrete blocks, small rocks, and sediments such as sand, pebbles, and surface dirt are easiest to work with.
Weight is also an issue. He can't move more than 300 pounds at a time, which limits in some ways what he can affect. He can, however, move rocks he can not see, in the ground. Shifting rocks in the ground can cause one of his most dramatic effects. Nudging 300 pounds of soil and rock 25 meters down can cause a sinkhole, for example. He could also destabilize a building foundation (which is unlikely to cause a building to collapse so much as sink or shift), or damage water or sewer or gas lines within a city through a shifting of the rocks in his range.
It also allows stunts like flying rocks or glass that might make people think his ability is telekinesis. He doesn't have fine control, he can't make sand creep into a specific place. He can not hold it in place or in the air for long periods of time (a few seconds at most). He is most capable of commanding it to go a single direction. Up, down, left, right, toward him or away from him. He won't be using the earth as a giant hand anytime soon. The force he can apply with a blow depends a lot on the weight of the object. Small objects might bruise or pierce (if sharp), larger rocks could cause more severe damage, especially if dropped on top of someone using gravity.
Also, while the human body has some hints of minerals, he can't affect or sense it. He can however potentially manipulate rock or gemstones they happen to be wearing on their body. Such as, potentially, move someone's hand using their own ring if their rings were made of a non-synthetic natural gemstone.
He can also alter the physical properties of rock and other earthen materials. As with shaping, this requires physical contact with the stone or rocks he is trying to alter. The effect is permanent unless he changes it back. While he doesn't change the mineral, chemical composition of the rock, he changes it fundamentally in ways such as changing its malleability, brittleness, ductility, hardness. He can not change one rock into another, nor can he change the mineral composition. He can, however, make glass harder or softer, make rock stronger or weaker, make a diamond soft or a rocksalt hard. He can also change the porousness of the ground, which effectively makes water seep up through it.
If he put his hand against the ground, he can extend this ability through the ground around him for 25 meters, softening or hardening the ground. The biggest effect he can cause would be a form of localized liquefaction of the ground within the 25 meters of his touch, essentially making it so that things will sink into the earth.
As an example, if he were touching a concrete sidewalk, he could liquify it just enough to allow someone to sink into it, then harden it back up around their feet. He could do the same in soil or sand. But he needs physical contact with the element he is manipulating as well as range. He is essentially making the rock more porous and weaker for a short time, mimicking the effects of quicksand, though it works on any rock, especially if there's water that can be allowed through the spaces he opens up in the rock.
The more personal use of this ability is used for rock climbing. He can adjust the rockface just enough to allow his fingers and toes to make footholds and handholds, allowing him to climb seemingly impossible climbs. Which he can mostly do because he physically took the time to learn rock climbing himself, this just helps him.
Doing small changes doesn't take much time or energy (like when he climbs), but big changes tend to be a draining situation. If he did the sidewalk trick in a large enough area to matter, he's actually pushing his limits and will likely get a nosebleed. If he is capable of no larger than a 5x5x1 foot area (five foot by five-foot square one foot deep), so he couldn't drown someone in stone.
Finally, he has the ability to sense rock and rock types within his general vicinity (a range of 50m rather than his usual 25m), usually while when in contact with the ground or rock. It's a blind sixth sense kind of vision, that he has to focus entirely on to use. In the first 10 seconds of concentration, he can feel the type of rock that is in the area (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic, etc). In the next 20 seconds, he can feel out the mineral composition of the rocks and dirt in the area, including blank spaces that he can't sense like oxygen or water or worked metals, but he could sense the absence of rock, like an empty pocket if it were surrounded by dirt, sand or rock.
At the time that is the extent of his ability to sense the earth.
Like others with elemental-based ability, he has some immunity to his own element. He is not immune to physical damage caused by being hit by rocks, or heat if the rock is hot or cold if it is cold, but he is immune to the toxicity of native minerals. This basically means his body won't suffer effects of poisoning from native elements. He won't suffer from the radioactivity of native elements and he's immune to led poisoning and arsenic, for example. His body is somehow able to filter out toxic minerals, this includes dust that he breathes in, whether toxic or not. As long as it is nonsynthetic, his body seems able to absorb and filter it out.
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Actor | Jonathan Rhys-Myers |
Sex | Male |
Status | Registered Evolved |
Ability | Empath (registered) |
Age | 31 |
Date of Birth | May 3rd, 1977 |
Affiliation | Linderman Group |
Business | Rapture Nightclub |
Family | Orphan |
First Appearance | Not the Prom Queen |
Why is it that some people starve and others have so much they waste it?
— Steerpike, from Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast.
Eliot Parker Ford is easily looked up. He's an orphan, raised in New York, who bumped around several foster homes and got outstanding grades both in public school and college. He has a psychology, sociology, and business degrees, and owns the high-class nightclub known as Rapture.
Finance: Eliot was a Business minor in college, and thanks to this and his sharp intellect, excels in economic endeavors. He knows how to manage books, keeps track of employees, and make business ventures come out profitable without much risk. He could make a life in Wall Street, if he so desired.
Social: It is unlikely to find someone more at home with people than Eliot. He can talk to just about anyone about just about anything, and loves to do so. He's a con-artist, a lawyer, and a psychologist, all wrapped into one. He could be a lobbyist or a high-priced defense attorney. He loves talking to people, and due to his special gift, most people love talking to him.
Muay Thai: He has studied this martial art since he started college, and has become quite proficient, though not an expert. He can handle himself in a bar brawl for sure, and it's not recomended to be on the receiving end of a knee or elbow blow from him.
Cash Flow: Picking 'Business' as a minor wasn't just a whim. Even during college, he put the few bucks he earned at his student job to work for him, and has coincidentally built up a remarkable investment porfolio and number of accounts in several different banks (including one in the Caiman Islands). He is filthy rich; with all the words.
Polyglot: As part of his studies, Eliot pored through languages like a hungry anteater through an anthill. While he isn't fluent enough to have a speedy conversation with anyone, he does speak the following languages well enough to talk business in them: Spanish, Russian, Mandarin, and German. He is, of course, a native English speaker.
He can tell when you're blue,
He can tell when you're mad.
He can feel when you're true,
He can feel when you're sad.
It's so nice to be an empath; (at least, that's what it says on his Registration papers).
Trivia and Notes:
I'm the Bomb, Electric Six
Power Player, Clutch
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2 Canada geese were feeding in the stubble field, the first of the year here. 8 male and 6 female mallard were feeding along the beach, 1 of the females being of the domesticated variety with very pale brown plumage. The finch/bunting flock was still present in the weedy field in the old HMS Cambridge grounds, they continue to be very flighty and nervous, flying up into the hedgerow frequently where at least 7 bright yellow male yellowhammers were counted along with at least 2 male and a female cirl bunting. A chiffchaff flitting about in the shrubs along the beach was a nice find, it had very dark legs and twitched its tail downwards regularly as it moved through the branches.
The water pipit in winter plumage was eventually found feeding with rock and meadow pipits on the seaweed mass on the beach, giving good views. Also seen was a water pipit developing summer plumage. The pinky wash on its breast and bluey wash on its head were quite distinctive but its breast had some streaking along the sides.
I met up with my friend Amanda from work for lunch on the 24th, we had a nice lunch at Loungers in the William Yard and then a walk at Devils Point. No Mediterranean gulls were seen but a winter plumaged great crested grebe showed well close in to shore and we watched a large grey seal diving regularly in the calm water before we lost track of it as it headed up the River Tamar. Amanda had never seen a wild seal before. Her husbands naval ship headed in to the dockyard as we were at the Point, I could see him waving on the back of the boat through my binoculars as Amanda spoke to him on her mobile phone. Also seen was a male blackcap which looked very chunky as it showed well in the top of a tree.
The 26th saw me heading to Torpoint to search for the recently reported adult ring billed gull that had been seen there but I was out of luck, I missed it last year as well when I went searching for it. I did see 2 second winter Mediterranean gulls which showed very well flying over the water picking up food along with a few common gulls which despite my best efforts I could not make into a ring billed gull! Also showing well were 12 brent geese of the pale bellied variety, again the first pale-bellied types I have seen (or at least identified!)
Brent geese of the pale bellied variety |
Also seen were some violets in flower amongst some daffodils, spring is coming!
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Baby Cele, star of Uzalo, has spoken publicly about his fear of marriage following his third divorce. Baby (50), who plays Gabisile on the sitcom broadcast on SABC 1, opened up to Lungelo KM on the Engineer Your Life Podcast about getting a divorce from her third husband for the first time. Baby revealed that she and her 2017 husband, Thabo Maleka, have been divorced for two years.
“Having someone in my life who is compatible with me is terrifying. He has similar tastes to mine. He’s not going to be easy to track down, that much is certain. It’s possible I’ll have to marry myself “Baby, who had her first marriage end at age 27 and whose second marriage was to Mabuza, laughed about her two husbands.
The breakup of her marriage to Maleka was attributed by her to her separation from her ex-husband and her proximity to senior citizens. The unfortunate part, she said, was that they didn’t break up by arguing and convincing each other that the relationship was unhealthy; rather, they simply reached a point where they knew they needed to separate since continuing the relationship was no longer an option.
Despite the fact that Baby had never witnessed her husband cheating, she claimed that in her dreams he constantly abused her over what went on while he was away. Because of the exhaustion they caused, “I used to lie down and beseech the angel to cease these dreams.”
According to her, a brave woman is one who marries into an extended family.
“Some individuals think he should use a condom when engaging in sexual activity. It would be great if he came back to live with me now that I am safe from children. To his detriment, he should have forgotten that having sex involves sweating, having sweat pores, exchanging saliva and souls, and so on. A lot of that person’s vitality flows into you. Since you have slept with another person, it is difficult for you to sleep with me. man. Because I saw it first, people there have begun to get wealthy.”
She claims that, for the time being, she is content with her life as a solitary cow. She stated that polygamy is fine with her and that she thinks people should wait until they are 40 to be married.
Baby claims to be a shaman and traditional healer with a monastery and initiates in Mlindweni, Pietermaritzburg, in addition to her acting career. After being inducted into this ancestral work in 2004, she claims she is not taking any chances.
“Both my family tree and my knowledge base have expanded greatly,” he said. Despite her lack of availability, she will be treating people in Mlindo and taking them to the waterfall this year, she said. Baby claimed that nothing could ever come between her and her grandfather’s legacy. | <urn:uuid:3ddfc1ca-0688-465b-99da-8e95aba8d4b8> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://styles7.com/2023/02/05/baby-cele-star-of-uzalo-she-is-afraid-to-get-married-again/ | 2024-04-17T09:03:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.989432 | 604 |
I love to be able to script my applications, and build workflows. It would be very useful if it were possible to interact with ST2 via AppleScript. Even a simple bridge that let you execute a command (just like when you're binding keyboard shortcuts) through AppleScript would instantly expose most of the application (because of the way it is built). For example a way for a script to open a new window with two files in each pane, in a certain layout etc. (Dynamically).
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Using e-learning in the classroom can motivate and engage boys and support their learning in new ways.
Information Communication Technology (ICT) is visual, and interactive, and provides opportunities for learners to express their learning creatively. It also allows students to share and collaborate with communities of learners beyond the classroom.
E-learning can offer boys richer, more customised learning pathways that take account of individual, cultural, or developmental differences.
A number of e-learning resources that are available to schools are supported by professional learning programmes. These resources extend your options to personalise learning to meet the needs of boys in your school. Here’s a sample of what’s available:
Relevant information, resources, and communities to support teachers and schools in developing their e-learning practice
Scootle - Tools and resources
The Australian national digital learning repository provides teachers with access to digital learning items, provided by a wide array of contributors and aligned to core areas of the Australian Curriculum.
Te Tuhi ā-Hiko (2007)
Te Huhi ā-Hiko is an interactive writing tool designed to assist Māori-medium students in years 5–8. Order from Down the back of the chair using reference number MOE33657.
Literacy teaching and learning in e-learning contexts (June 2010)
This report presents the findings of a research project on literacy teaching and learning in e-learning contexts. The overarching research question for this project was: How are e-learning contexts used effectively to support the literacy learning needed for the 21st century?
How can schools foster and support e-learning and virtual learning? (2009)
This set of three PowerPoint presentations is based on findings from NZCER's 2008-2009 research on students’ experiences of learning in virtual classrooms. The presentations have been designed to suit different audiences - principals, teachers, and students - and are available to download. | <urn:uuid:208a1cde-9355-49eb-85d4-d912384d7896> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://success-for-boys.tki.org.nz/Success-factors/E-learning | 2024-04-17T09:04:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.930184 | 395 |
This guide is to help you with your ENG 111 assignment. Here you will find suggestions and tips for finding resources for it. Also you will find links to commonly used research tools. Use the navigation tabs to guide yourself through the process.
If you need further assistance with your research you're welcome to contact me. My information is on my librarian profile. For immediate assistance see the "Need Research Help?" tab on this page.
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View Dashboard > Leads
You must be writing great blog posts to get readers to your posts. Superblog provides in-built lead generation tools to capture those audience so that you can convert them into leads for your business.
- Collect leads via Form or Popup.
- Collect email addresses or mobile numbers (available on ALL plans).
- By default you can collect either email or mobile number. The reason for this limtiation is the probability of a visitor filling the form down if there are more number of fields.
- But you can collect custom data using custom fields (only on SUPER plan) if it is mandatory for you.
- Download your leads anytime as a CSV file.
- Connect your lead generation to Zapier to automate your marketing (only on SUPER PLAN).
- Superblog will post your new leads to your Webhook endpoint (only on SUPER PLAN).
It will be shown below every blog post and also on the homepage of your Superblog. The form colors are automatically mapped to your Superblog's theme color.
Popups must be used cautiously. They cause a bad UX in the reading flow. That's why, Superblog provides popup feature with best practices in mind.
- Popup is shown only when a visitor tries to exit from the posts page.
- Popup is not shown when the visitor tries to exit from the home page or any other pages.
You can customize various aspects like Heading, Caption, CTA button, CTA Link, Image in the Popup, Custom fields.
- The same form (as configured) is shown beneath every post and also on the home page of the blog.
- The same popup (as configured) is shown when a user tries to leave any post page.
You can view all leads connected in a table. Details like email or mobile number, date, page (on which the lead was captured), and custom data can be seen.
You can download all the leads as a CSV file by clicking the 'Download Icon' button.
You can connect your Superblog to Zapier using official Superblog Integration. This is available only on SUPER plan.
- Create an API Key from "Data" section in your superblog dashboard.
- Search for Superblog in Zapier to create a Zap.
- Paste the API Key obtained in step #1 into the superblog app on Zapier.
- Choose your destination and configure it to finish the Zap.
- From now on, whenever you receive a lead your Zap, superblog will make sure it will end up in your zapped location.
Superblog will post your lead data (email, mobile number, custom fields, etc) instantly to your desired webhook or API endpoint. This is available only on SUPER plan.
- You need to give a http endpoint in the config section.
- You need to give a bearer token (only the token without "Bearer") so that you can have some authentication while superblog makes a http
There is no newsletter feature. Superblog is built with businesses in mind. The probability of a reader filling the lead-gen/inquiry form is much much higher than a newsletter subscription form.
However you can customzie the lead generation form to act as a "Subscribe Form".
Once your readers fill the form, you get an email alert and you can manage them from your superblog dashboard. You can download that list to integrate with any other mailing solution or Connect Superblog to Zapier to setup automation.
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When starting the ArcGIS Server Manager after installing Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 for ArcGIS Server 9.2, the following error message diplays:
"The ArcGIS Server Manager Service service on Local Computer started and then stopped.
Some services stop automatically if they have no work to do, for example, the Performance Logs and Alerts service."
The ArcGIS Server Manager Service and the ArcGIS Server Object Manager Service must be stopped prior to applying ArcGIS Server Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3. If these services are not stopped, .jar files needed for proper functioning of ArcGIS Server are not copied to the appropriate installation location.
If the ArcGIS Server Manager Service Windows service is shutdown before installing SP2 or SP3, all files are updated correctly.
There are several ways to verify if this issue is being encountered. The three most common ways are as follows:
1. Verify that the following files are indeed missing (after deploying SP3 or SP2) under the $ARCGIS_HOME\java\manager\services\lib directory:
- arcgis_manager.jar (this is what causes the Manager failure)
- arcobjects.jar (missing this file manifests errors in SDK related tasks, such as customization)
- jpe2_sdk.jar (missing this file manifests errors in SDK related tasks, such as customization)
$ARCGIS_HOME refers to the ArcGIS Server installation directory (for example, C:\Program Files\ArcGIS)
This error only appears after an attempt to start the ArcGIS Server Manager Service service.
Event Type: Error
Event Source: ArcGIS Server Manager Service
Event Category: None
Event ID: xxxx
Time: xx:xx:xx XM
Description: The description for Event ID (xxxx) in Source (ArcGIS Server Manager Service) cannot be found.
The local computer may not have the necessary registry information or message DLL files to display messages from a remote computer.
You may be able to use the /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support for details.
The following information is part of the event: ArcGIS Server Manager Service. | <urn:uuid:30dd04d6-a2e0-4319-af81-a2e5fa2fc200> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://support.esri.com/en-us/knowledge-base/the-arcgis-server-manager-service-on-local-computer-sta-000009595 | 2024-04-17T10:16:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.834782 | 467 |
New Zoom Meeting Join Flow will be turned on 5/20/2023
New Meeting Join Flow simplifies the waiting room experience. You will see the new interface when you join a meeting with waiting room setup if you have Zoom version 5.12.0 or higher on that day. Older versions will still see the old waiting room style. Additional waiting room customization options will also be available after this update. Existing waiting room customization will not be affected.
For more information, see the Zoom support article.
Need help? Contact the IT Service Desk at 800-865-6143 or 785-532-7722 or via Live Chat. For face-to-face service, visit the IT Service Desk on the second floor of Hale Library. | <urn:uuid:c4679142-0983-4396-b0a7-5d00d42087ee> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://support.ksu.edu/TDClient/30/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=1051 | 2024-04-17T08:44:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.828025 | 155 |
Customers have to be 18 years or older when ordering alcohol. We guarantee stores that we check personal ID's, in order to ensure the customer is over 18. How do we do this?
Automated question in the Rider app
Our Riders make use of our own Rider app, which will pop-up for every delivery that contains alcohol the question if the customer is over 18 years old or not. The Rider is obliged to response in the Application with Yes or No. If the customer is over 18 years old, the order will get delivered at the customer. When the customer is not younger than 18 years old, the order will be returned to the store.
What happens when the order gets returned?
When the customer is not 18 years or older the Rider will bring back the complete order to the store. As a store you will get a notification in the Store Dashboard when the order is on its way back. For every return will be charged €3,-, which we will use completely to compensate the Rider for the extra work. | <urn:uuid:41058b24-9efd-4923-a7fb-47c4bdee6d40> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://support.packaly.com/en/articles/3947940-how-do-we-guarantee-id-checks-when-delivering-alcohol | 2024-04-17T08:44:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.931299 | 211 |
Legal Tender Cases, 110 U.S. 421 (1884)
U.S. Supreme Court
Legal Tender Cases, 110 U.S. 421 (1884)Legal Tender Cases
Submitted January 22, 1884
Decided March 3, 1884
110 U.S. 421
Congress has the constitutional power to make the Treasury notes of the United States a legal tender in payment of private debts, in time of peace as well as in time of war.
Under the Act of May 31, 1878, c. 146, which enacts that when any United States legal tender notes may be redeemed or received into the Treasury, and shall belong to the United States, they shall be reissued and paid out again, and kept in circulation, notes so reissued are a legal tender.
Juilliard, a citizen of New York, brought an action against Greenman, a citizen of Connecticut, in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York, alleging that the plaintiff sold and delivered to the defendant at his special instance and request, 100 bales of cotton, of the value and for the agreed price of $5,122.90, and that the defendant agreed to pay that sum in cash on the delivery of the cotton, and had not paid the same or any part thereof, except that he had paid the sum of $22.90 on account, and was now justly indebted to the plaintiff therefor in the sum of $5,100, and demanding judgment for this sum, with interest and costs.
The defendant in his answer admitted the citizenship of the parties, the purchase and delivery of the cotton, and the agreement to pay therefor, as alleged, and averred that, after the delivery of the cotton, he offered and tendered to the plaintiff, in full payment, $22.50 in gold coin of the United States, forty cents in silver coin of the United States, and two United States notes, one of the denomination of $5,000 and the other of the denomination of $100, of the description known as United States legal tender notes, purporting by recital thereon to be
legal tender at their respective face values, for all debts, public and private, except duties on imports and interest on the public debt, and which, after having been presented for payment, and redeemed and paid in gold coin, since January 1, 1879, at the United States Sub-Treasury in New York, had been reissued and kept in circulation under and in pursuance of the Act of Congress of May 31, 1878, c. 146; that at the time of offering and tendering these notes, and coin to the plaintiff the sum of $5,122.90 was the entire amount due and owing in payment for the cotton, but the plaintiff declined to receive the notes in payment of $5,100 thereof, and that the defendant had ever since remained, and still was, ready and willing to pay to the plaintiff the sum of $5,100 in these notes, and brought these notes into court, ready to be paid to the plaintiff, if he would accept them.
The plaintiff demurred to the answer upon the grounds that the defense, consisting of new matter, was insufficient in law upon its face, and that the facts stated in the answer did not constitute any defense to the cause of action alleged.
The circuit court overruled the demurrer and gave judgment for the defendant, and the plaintiff sued out this writ of error.
U.S. Supreme Court
Legal Tender Cases, 110 U.S. 421 (1884) Legal Tender Cases Submitted January 22, 1884 Decided March 3, 1884 110 U.S. 421 I N ERROR TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITEDSTATES FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK Syllabus Congress has the constitutional power to make the Treasury notes of the United States a legal tender in payment of private debts, in time of peace as well as in time of war. Under the Act of May 31, 1878, c. 146, which enacts that when any United States legal tender notes may be redeemed or received into the Treasury, and shall belong to the United States, they shall be reissued and paid out again, and kept in circulation, notes so reissued are a legal tender. Juilliard, a citizen of New York, brought an action against Greenman, a citizen of Connecticut, in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York, alleging that the plaintiff sold and delivered to the defendant at his special instance and request, 100 bales of cotton, of the value and for the agreed price of $5,122.90, and that the defendant agreed to pay that sum in cash on the delivery of the cotton, and had not paid the same or any part thereof, except that he had paid the sum of $22.90 on account, and was now justly indebted to the plaintiff therefor in the sum of $5,100, and demanding judgment for this sum, with interest and costs. The defendant in his answer admitted the citizenship of the parties, the purchase and delivery of the cotton, and the agreement to pay therefor, as alleged, and averred that, after the delivery of the cotton, he offered and tendered to the plaintiff, in full payment, $22.50 in gold coin of the United States, forty cents in silver coin of the United States, and two United States notes, one of the denomination of $5,000 and the other of the denomination of $100, of the description known as United States legal tender notes, purporting by recital thereon to be Page 110 U. S. 422 legal tender at their respective face values, for all debts, public and private, except duties on imports and interest on the public debt, and which, after having been presented for payment, and redeemed and paid in gold coin, since January 1, 1879, at the United States Sub-Treasury in New York, had been reissued and kept in circulation under and in pursuance of the Act of Congress of May 31, 1878, c. 146; that at the time of offering and tendering these notes, and coin to the plaintiff the sum of $5,122.90 was the entire amount due and owing in payment for the cotton, but the plaintiff declined to receive the notes in payment of $5,100 thereof, and that the defendant had ever since remained, and still was, ready and willing to pay to the plaintiff the sum of $5,100 in these notes, and brought these notes into court, ready to be paid to the plaintiff, if he would accept them. The plaintiff demurred to the answer upon the grounds that the defense, consisting of new matter, was insufficient in law upon its face, and that the facts stated in the answer did not constitute any defense to the cause of action alleged. The circuit court overruled the demurrer and gave judgment for the defendant, and the plaintiff sued out this writ of error. Page 110 U. S. 435 MR. JUSTICE GRAY delivered the opinion of the Court. Page 110 U. S. 436 The amount which the plaintiff seeks to recover, and which, if the tender pleaded is insufficient in law, he is entitled to recover, is $5,100. There can therefore be no doubt of the jurisdiction of this Court to revise the judgment of the circuit court. Act of February 16, 1875, c. 77, § 3, 18 Stat. 315. The notes of the United States, tendered in payment of the defendant's debt to the plaintiff, were originally issued under the Acts of Congress of February 25, 1862, c. 33; July 11, 1862, c. 142, and March 3, 1863, c. 73, passed during the war of the rebellion, and enacting that these notes should "be lawful money and a legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, within the United States," except for duties on imports and interest on the public debt. 12 Stat. 345, 532, 709. The provisions of the earlier acts of Congress, so far as it is necessary for the understanding of the recent statutes to quote them are reenacted in the following provisions of the Revised Statutes: "SEC. 3579. When any United States notes are returned to the Treasury, they may be reissued, from time to time, as the exigencies of the public interest may require." "SEC. 3580. When any United States notes returned to the Treasury are so mutilated or otherwise injured as to be unfit for use, the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to replace the same with others of the same character and amounts." "SEC. 3581. Mutilated United States notes, when replaced according to law, and all other notes which by law are required to be taken up and not reissued, when taken up shall be destroyed in such manner and under such regulations as the Secretary of the Treasury may prescribe." "SEC. 3582. The authority given to the Secretary of the Treasury to make any reduction of the currency by retiring and canceling United States notes is suspended." "SEC. 3588. United States notes shall be lawful money, and a legal tender in payment of all debts, public and private, within the United States, except for duties on imports and interest on the public debt." The Act of January 14, 1875, c. 15, "to provide for the resumption Page 110 U. S. 437 of specie payments," enacted that on and after January 1, 1879, "the Secretary of the Treasury shall redeem in coin the United States legal tender notes then outstanding on their presentation for redemption at the office of the Assistant Treasurer of the United States in the City of New York, in sums of not less than fifty dollars," and authorized him to use for that purpose any surplus revenues in the Treasury and the proceeds of the sales of certain bonds of the United States. 18 Stat. 296. The Act of May 31, 1878, c. 146, under which the notes in question were reissued, is entitled "An act to forbid the further retirement of United States legal tender notes," and enacts as follows: "From and after the passage of this act, it shall not be lawful for the Secretary of the Treasury or other officer under him to cancel or retire any more of the United States legal tender notes. And when any of said notes may be redeemed or be received into the Treasury under any law, from any source whatever, and shall belong to the United States, they shall not be retired, cancelled, or destroyed, but they shall be reissued and paid out again and kept in circulation, provided that nothing herein shall prohibit the cancellation and destruction of mutilated notes and the issue of other notes of like denomination in their stead, as now provided by law. All acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith are hereby repealed." 20 Stat. 87. The manifest intention of this act is that the notes which it directs, after having been redeemed, to be reissued and kept in circulation, shall retain their original quality of being a legal tender. The single question therefore to be considered, and upon the answer to which the judgment to be rendered between these parties depends, is whether notes of the United States, issued in time of war, under acts of Congress declaring them to be a legal tender in payment of private debts, and afterwards in time of peace redeemed and paid in gold coin at the Treasury, and then reissued under the act of 1878, can, under the Page 110 U. S. 438 Constitution of the United States, be a legal tender in payment of such debts. Upon full consideration of the case, the court is unanimously of opinion that it cannot be distinguished in principle from the cases heretofore determined, reported under the names of the Legal Tender Cases, 12 Wall. 457; Dooley v. Smith, 13 Wall. 604; Railroad Company v. Johnson, 15 Wall. 195, and Maryland v. Railroad Company, 22 Wall. 105, and all the judges, except MR. JUSTICE FIELD, who adheres to the views expressed in his dissenting opinions in those cases, are of opinion that they were rightly decided. The elaborate printed briefs submitted by counsel in this case, and the opinions delivered in the Legal Tender Cases, and in the earlier case of Hepburn v. Griswold, 8 Wall. 603, which those cases overruled, forcibly present the arguments on either side of the question of the power of Congress to make the notes of the United States a legal tender in payment of private debts. Without undertaking to deal with all those arguments, the court has though it fit that the grounds of its judgment in the case at bar should be fully stated. # No question of the scope and extent of the implied powers of Congress under the Constitution can be satisfactorily discussed without repeating much of the reasoning of Chief Justice Marshall in the great judgment in McCulloch v. Maryland, 4 Wheat. 316, by which the power of Congress to incorporate a bank was demonstrated and affirmed, notwithstanding the Constitution does not enumerate, among the powers granted, that of establishing a bank or creating a corporation. The people of the United States by the Constitution established a national government, with sovereign powers, legislative, executive, and judicial. "The government of the Union," said Chief Justice Marshall, "though limited in its powers, is supreme within its sphere of action . . . and its laws, when made in pursuance of the Constitution, form the supreme law of the land. . . . Among the enumerated powers of government, we find the great powers to lay and collect taxes; to borrow money; to regulate commerce; to declare and conduct a war, and to raise and support armies and navies. The sword and Page 110 U. S. 439 the purse, all the external relations, and no inconsiderable portion of the industry of the nation, are entrusted to its government." 4 Wheat. 17 U. S. 405-407. A Constitution, establishing a frame of government, declaring fundamental principles, and creating a national sovereignty, and intended to endure for ages, and to be adapted to the various crises of human affairs, is not to be interpreted with the strictness of a private contract. The Constitution of the United States, by apt words of designation or general description, marks the outlines of the powers granted to the national legislature; but it does not undertake, with the precision and detail of a code of laws, to enumerate the subdivisions of those powers, or to specify all the means by which they may be carried into execution. Chief Justice Marshall, after dwelling upon this view, as required by the very nature of the Constitution, by the language in which it is framed, by the limitations upon the general powers of Congress introduced in the ninth section of the first article, and by the omission to use any restrictive term which might prevent its receiving a fair and just interpretation, added these emphatic words: "In considering this question, then, we must never forget that it is a constitution we are expounding." 4 Wheat. 17 U. S. 407. See also page 17 U. S. 415. The breadth and comprehensiveness of the words of the Constitution are nowhere more strikingly exhibited than in regard to the powers over the subjects of revenue, finance, and currency, of which there is no other express grant than may be found in these few brief clauses: "The Congress shall have power:" "To lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, imposts, and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States." "To borrow money on the credit of the United States." "To regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states and with the Indian tribes." "To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures. " Page 110 U. S. 440 The section which contains the grant of these and other principal legislative powers concludes by declaring that the Congress shall have power "To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof." By the settled construction and the only reasonable interpretation of this clause, the words "necessary and proper" are not limited to such measures as are absolutely and indispensably necessary, without which the powers granted must fail of execution, but they include all appropriate means which are conducive or adapted to the end to be accomplished, and which, in the judgment of Congress, will most advantageously effect it. That clause of the Constitution which declares that "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States" either embodies a grant of power to pay the debts of the United States or presupposes and assumes that power as inherent in the United States as a sovereign government. But in whichever aspect it be considered, neither this nor any other clause of the Constitution makes any mention of priority or preference of the United States as a creditor over other creditors of an individual debtor. Yet this Court, in the early case of United States v. Fisher, 2 Cranch 358, held that under the power to pay the debts of the United States, Congress had the power to enact that debts due to the United States should have that priority of payment out of the estate of an insolvent debtor which the law of England gave to debts due to the Crown. In delivering judgment in that case, Chief Justice Marshall expounded the clause giving Congress power to make all necessary and proper laws as follows: "In construing this clause, it would be incorrect and would produce endless difficulties if the opinion should be maintained that no law was authorized Page 110 U. S. 441 which was not indispensably necessary to give effect to a specified power. Where various systems might be adopted for that purpose, it might be said with respect to each that it was not necessary, because the end might be obtained by other means. Congress must possess the choice of means, and must be empowered to use any means which are in fact conducive to the exercise of a power granted by the Constitution. The government is to pay the debt of the Union, and must be authorized to use the means which appear to itself the most eligible to effect that object." 2 Cranch 6 U. S. 396. In McCulloch v. Maryland, he more fully developed the same view, concluding thus: "We admit, as all must admit, that the powers of the government are limited, and that its limits are not to be transcended. But we think the sound construction of the Constitution must allow to the national legislature that discretion, with respect to the means by which the powers it confers are to be carried into execution, which will enable that body to perform the high duties assigned to it in the manner most beneficial to the people. Let the end be legitimate, let it be within the scope of the Constitution and all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited, but consist with the letter and spirit of the Constitution, are constitutional." 4 Wheat. 17 U. S. 421. The rule of interpretation thus laid down has been constantly adhered to and acted on by this Court, and was accepted as expressing the true test by all the judges who took part in the former discussions of the power of Congress to make the Treasury notes of the United States a legal tender in payment of private debts. The other judgments delivered by Chief Justice Marshall contain nothing adverse to the power of Congress to issue legal tender notes. By the Articles of Confederation of 1777, the United States, in Congress assembled, were authorized "to borrow money or emit bills on the credit of the United States;" but it was declared that "Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right which is Page 110 U. S. 442 not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States in Congress assembled." Art. 2; art. 9, § 5; 1 Stat. 4, 7. Yet, upon the question whether, under those articles, Congress, by virtue of the power to emit bills on the credit of the United States, had the power to make bills so emitted a legal tender, Chief Justice Marshall spoke very guardedly, saying: "Congress emitted bills of credit to a large amount, and did not -- perhaps could not -- make them a legal tender. This power resided in the states." Craig v. Missouri, 4 Pet. 410, 29 U. S. 435. But in the Constitution, as he had before observed in McCulloch v. Maryland, "there is no phrase which, like the Articles of Confederation, excludes incidental or implied powers and which requires that everything granted shall be expressly and minutely described. Even the Tenth Amendment, which was framed for the purpose of quieting the excessive jealousies which had been excited, omits the word 'expressly' and declares only that the powers 'not delegated to the United States nor prohibited to the states are reserved to the states or to the people,' thus leaving the question whether the particular power which may become the subject of contest has been delegated to the one government or prohibited to the other to depend on a fair construction of the whole instrument. The men who drew and adopted this amendment had experienced the embarrassments resulting from the insertion of this word in the Articles of Confederation, and probably omitted it to avoid those embarrassments." 4 Wheat. 17 U. S. 405-406. The sentence sometimes quoted from his opinion in Sturges v. Crowninshield had exclusive relation to the restrictions imposed by the Constitution on the powers of the states, and especial reference to the effect of the clause prohibiting the states from passing laws impairing the obligation of contracts, as will clearly appear by quoting the whole paragraph: "Was this general prohibition intended to prevent paper money? We are not allowed to say so, because it is expressly provided that no state shall 'emit bills of credit;' neither could these words be intended to restrain the states from enabling debtors to discharge their debts by the tender of property of no real value to the creditor, because for that subject also particular provision Page 110 U. S. 443 is made. Nothing but gold and silver coin can be made a tender in payment of debts." 4 Wheat. 17 U. S. 122, 17 U. S. 204. Such reports as have come down to us of the debates in the convention that framed the Constitution afford no proof of any general concurrence of opinion upon the subject before us. The adoption of the motion to strike out the words "and emit bills" from the clause "to borrow money and emit bills on the credit of the United States" is quite inconclusive. The philippic delivered before the Assembly of Maryland by Mr. Martin, one of the delegates from that state, who voted against the motion and who declined to sign the Constitution, can hardly be accepted as satisfactory evidence of the reasons or the motives of the majority of the convention. See 1 Elliot's Debates 345, 370, 376. Some of the members of the convention, indeed, as appears by Mr. Madison's minutes of the debates, expressed the strongest opposition to paper money. And Mr. Madison has disclosed the grounds of his own action by recording that "this vote in the affirmative by Virginia was occasioned by the acquiescence of Mr. Madison, who became satisfied that striking out the words would not disable the government from the use of public notes, so far as they could be safe and proper, and would only cut off the pretext for a paper currency, and particularly for making the bills a tender, either for public or private debts." But he has not explained why he thought that striking out the words "and emit bills" would leave the power to emit bills, and deny the power to make them a tender in payment of debts. And it cannot be known how many of the other delegates, by whose vote the motion was adopted, intended neither to proclaim nor to deny the power to emit paper money, and were influenced by the argument of Mr. Gorham, who "was for striking out, without inserting any prohibition," and who said: "If the words stand, they may suggest and lead to the emission." "The power, so far as it will be necessary or safe, will be involved in that of borrowing." 5 Elliot's Debates 434, 435, and note. And after the first clause of the tenth section of the first article had been reported in the form in which it now stands, forbidding the states to make anything but gold or silver coin a tender in payment of debts or to pass Page 110 U. S. 444 any law impairing the obligation of contracts, when Mr. Gerry, as reported by Mr. Madison, "entered into observations inculcating the importance of public faith, and the propriety of the restraint put on the states from impairing the obligation of contracts, alleging that Congress ought to be laid under the like prohibitions," and made a motion to that effect, he was not seconded. Ib., 546. As an illustration of the danger of giving too much weight upon such a question to the debates and the votes in the convention, it may also be observed that propositions to authorize Congress to grant charters of incorporation for national objects were strongly opposed, especially as regarded banks, and defeated. Ib., 440, 543-544. The power of Congress to emit bills of credit as well as to incorporate national banks is now clearly established by decisions to which we shall presently refer. The words "to borrow money," as used in the Constitution to designate a power vested in the national government for the safety and welfare of the whole people, are not to receive that limited and restricted interpretation and meaning which they would have in a penal statute, or in an authority conferred, by law or by contract, upon trustees or agents for private purposes. The power "to borrow money on the credit of the United States" is the power to raise money for the public use on a pledge of the public credit, and may be exercised to meet either present or anticipated expenses and liabilities of the government. It includes the power to issue, in return for the money borrowed, the obligations of the United States in any appropriate form, of stock, bonds, bills or notes, and in whatever form they are issued, being instruments of the national government, they are exempt from taxation by the governments of the several states. Weston v. Charleston City Council, 2 Pet. 449; Banks v. Mayor, 7 Wall. 16; Bank v. Supervisors, 7 Wall. 26. Congress has authority to issue these obligations in a form adapted to circulation from hand to hand in the ordinary transactions of commerce and business. In order to promote and facilitate such circulation, to adapt them to use as currency, and to make them more current in the market, it may Page 110 U. S. 445 provide for their redemption in coin or bonds and may make them receivable in payment of debts to the government. So much is settled beyond doubt, and was asserted or distinctly admitted by the judges who dissented from the decision in the Legal Tender Cases as well as by those who concurred in that decision. Veazie Bank v. Fenno, 8 Wall. 533, 75 U. S. 548; Hepburn v. Griswold, 8 Wall. 616, 75 U. S. 636; Legal Tender Cases, 12 Wall. 543, 79 U. S. 544, 79 U. S. 560, 79 U. S. 582, 79 U. S. 610, 79 U. S. 613, 79 U. S. 637. It is equally well settled that Congress has the power to incorporate national banks, with the capacity, for their own profit as well as for the use of the government in its money transactions, of issuing bills which, under ordinary circumstances, pass from hand to hand as money at their nominal value, and which, when so current, the law has always recognized as a good tender in payment of money debts unless specifically objected to at the time of the tender. United States Bank v. Bank of Georgia, 10 Wheat. 333, 23 U. S. 347; Ward v. Smith, 7 Wall. 447, 74 U. S. 451. The power of Congress to charter a bank was maintained in McCulloch v. Maryland, 4 Wheat. 316, and in Osborn v. United States Bank, 9 Wheat. 738, chiefly upon the ground that it was an appropriate means for carrying on the money transactions of the government. But Chief Justice Marshall said: "The currency which it circulates, by means of its trade with individuals, is believed to make it a more fit instrument for the purposes of government than it could otherwise be, and if this be true, the capacity to carry on this trade is a faculty indispensable to the character and objects of the institution." 9 Wheat. 22 U. S. 864. And Mr. Justice Johnson, who concurred with the rest of the Court in upholding the power to incorporate a bank, gave the further reason that it tended to give effect to "that power over the currency of the country which the framers of the Constitution evidently intended to give to Congress alone." Ib., 22 U. S. 873. The constitutional authority of Congress to provide a currency for the whole country is now firmly established. In Veazie Bank v. Fenno, 8 Wall. 533, 75 U. S. 548, Chief Justice Chase, in delivering the opinion of the Court, said: "It cannot be doubted that under the Constitution the power to provide a Page 110 U. S. 446 circulation of coin is given to Congress. And it is settled by the uniform practice of the government, and by repeated decisions, that Congress may constitutionally authorize the emission of bills of credit." Congress, having undertaken to supply a national currency, consisting of coin, of Treasury notes of the United States, and of the bills of national banks, is authorized to impose on all state banks, or national banks, or private bankers, paying out the notes of individuals or of state banks, a tax of ten percent upon the amount of such notes so paid out. Veazie Bank v. Fenno, supra; National Bank v. United States, 101 U. S. 1. The reason for this conclusion was stated by Chief Justice Chase and repeated by the present CHIEF JUSTICE, in these words: "Having thus, in the exercise of undisputed constitutional powers, undertaken to provide a currency for the whole country, it cannot be questioned that Congress may, constitutionally, secure the benefit of it to the people by appropriate legislation. To this end, Congress has denied the quality of legal tender to foreign coins, and has provided by law against the imposition of counterfeit and base coin on the community. To the same end, Congress may restrain by suitable enactments the circulation as money of any notes not issued under its own authority. Without this power, indeed, its attempts to secure a sound and uniform currency for the country must be futile." 8 Wall. 75 U. S. 549; 101 U.S. 101 U. S. 6. By the Constitution of the United States, the several states are prohibited from coining money, emitting bills of credit, or making anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts. But no intention can be inferred from this to deny to Congress either of these powers. Most of the powers granted to Congress are described in the eighth section of the first article; the limitations intended to be set to its powers, so as to exclude certain things which might otherwise be taken to be included in the general grant, are defined in the ninth section; the tenth section is addressed to the states only. This section prohibits the states from doing some things which the United States are expressly prohibited from doing, as well as from doing some things which the United States are expressly authorized to do, and from doing some things which are Page 110 U. S. 447 neither expressly granted nor expressly denied to the United States. Congress and the states equally are expressly prohibited from passing any bill of attainder or ex post facto law or granting any title of nobility. The states are forbidden, while the President and Senate are expressly authorized, to make the treaties. The states are forbidden, but Congress is expressly authorized, to coin money. The states are prohibited from emitting bills of credit, but Congress, which is neither expressly authorized nor expressly forbidden to do so, has, as we have already seen, been held to have the power of emitting bills of credit, and of making every provision for their circulation as currency short of giving them the quality of legal tender for private debts, even by those who have denied its authority to give them this quality. It appears to us to follow as a logical and necessary consequence that Congress has the power to issue the obligations of the United States in such form, and to impress upon them such qualities as currency for the purchase of merchandise and the payment of debts, as accord with the usage of sovereign governments. The power, as incident to the power of borrowing money, and issuing bills or notes of the government for money borrowed, of impressing upon those bills or notes the quality of being a legal tender for the payment of private debts was a power universally understood to belong to sovereignty, in Europe and America at the time of the framing and adopting of the Constitution of the United States. The governments of Europe, acting through the monarch or the legislature, according to the distribution of powers under their respective constitutions, had and have as sovereign a power of issuing paper money as of stamping coin. This power has been distinctly recognized in an important modern case, ably argued and fully considered, in which the Emperor of Austria, as King of Hungary, obtained from the English Court of Chancery an injunction against the issue in England, without his license, of notes purporting to be public paper money of Hungary. Austria v. Day, 2 Giff. 628, and 3 D. F. & J. 217. The power of issuing bills of credit, and making them at the discretion of the legislature, a tender in payment of private debts, had long been exercised in this country Page 110 U. S. 448 by the several colonies and states, and during the Revolutionary War, the states, upon the recommendation of the Congress of the Confederation, had made the bills issued by Congress a legal tender. See Craig v. Missouri, 4 Pet. 435, 29 U. S. 453; Briscoe v. Bank of Kentucky, 11 Pet. 257, 36 U. S. 313, 36 U. S. 334-336; Legal Tender Cases, 12 Wall. 557, 79 U. S. 558, 79 U. S. 622; Phillipps on American Paper Currency, passim. The exercise of this power not being prohibited to Congress by the Constitution, it is included in the power expressly granted to borrow money on the credit of the United States. This position is fortified by the fact that Congress is vested with the exclusive exercise of the analogous power of coining money and regulating the value of domestic and foreign coin, and also with the paramount power of regulating foreign and interstate commerce. Under the power to borrow money on the credit of the United States and to issue circulating notes for the money borrowed, its power to define the quality and force of those notes as currency is as broad as the like power over a metallic currency under the power to coin money and to regulate the value thereof. Under the two powers, taken together, Congress is authorized to establish a national currency, either in coin or in paper, and to make that currency lawful money for all purposes, as regards the nation government or private individuals. The power of making the notes of the United States a legal tender in payment of private debts, being included in the power to borrow money and to provide a national currency, is not defeated or restricted by the fact that its exercise may affect the value of private contracts. If, upon a just and fair interpretation of the whole Constitution, a particular power or authority appears to be vested in Congress, it is no constitutional objection to its existence, or to its exercise, that the property or the contracts of individuals may be incidentally affected. The decisions of this Court, already cited, afford several examples of this. Upon the issue of stock, bonds, bills, or notes of the United States, the states are deprived of their power of taxation to the extent of the property invested by individuals in such obligations, Page 110 U. S. 449 and the burden of state taxation upon other private property is correspondingly increased. The ten percent tax, imposed by Congress on notes of state banks and of private bankers, not only lessens the value of such notes, but tends to drive them and all state banks of issue out of existence. The priority given to debts due to the United States over the private debts of an insolvent debtor diminishes the value of these debts, and the amount which their holders may receive out of the debtor's estate. So, under the power to coin money and to regulate its value, Congress may (as it did with regard to gold by the Act of June 28, 1834, c. 95, and with regard to silver by the Act of February 28, 1878, c. 20) issue coins of the same denominations as those already current by law, but of less intrinsic value than those by reason of containing a less weight of the precious metals, and thereby enable debtors to discharge their debts by the payment of coins of the less real value. A contract to pay a certain sum in money, without any stipulation as to the kind of money in which it shall be paid, may always be satisfied by payment of that sum in any currency which is lawful money at the place and time at which payment is to be made. 1 Hale, P.C. 192-194; Bac.Abr. "Tender, B. 2;" Pothier, Contract of Sale, No. 416; Pardessus Droit Commercial, Nos. 204, 205; Searight v. Calbraith, 4 Dall. 324 [omitted]. As observed by Mr. Justice Strong in delivering the opinion of the Court in the Legal Tender Cases, "Every contract for the payment of money simply is necessarily subject to the constitutional power of the government over the currency, whatever that power may be, and the obligation of the parties is therefore assumed with reference to that power." 12 Wall. 79 U. S. 549. Congress, as the legislature of a sovereign nation, being expressly empowered by the Constitution "to lay and collect taxes, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States," and "to borrow money on the credit of the United States," and "to coin money and regulate the value thereof and of foreign coin," and being clearly authorized, as incidental to the exercise of those great powers, to emit bills of credit to charter national banks and Page 110 U. S. 450 to provide a national currency for the whole people in the form of coin, Treasury notes, and national bank bills, and the power to make the notes of the government a legal tender in payment of private debts being one of the powers belonging to sovereignty in other civilized nations, and not expressly withheld from Congress by the Constitution; we are irresistibly impelled to the conclusion that the impressing upon the Treasury notes of the United States the quality of being a legal tender in payment of private debts is an appropriate means, conducive and plainly adapted to the execution of the undoubted powers of Congress, consistent with the letter and spirit of the Constitution, and therefore within the meaning of that instrument, "necessary and proper for carrying into execution the powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States." Such being our conclusion in matter of law, the question whether at any particular time, in war or in peace, the exigency is such, by reason of unusual and pressing demands on the resources of the government or of the inadequacy of the supply of gold and silver coin to furnish the currency needed for the uses of the government and of the people, that it is as matter of fact wise and expedient to resort to this means is a political question, to be determined by Congress when the question of exigency arises, and not a judicial question, to be afterwards passed upon by the courts. To quote once more from the judgment in McCulloch v. Maryland: "Where the law is not prohibited, and is really calculated to effect any of the objects entrusted to the government, to undertake here to inquire into the degree of its necessity would be to pass the line which circumscribes the judicial department, and to tread on legislative ground." 4 Wheat. 17 U. S. 423. It follows that the Act of May 31, 1878, c. 146, is constitutional and valid, and that the circuit court rightly held that the tender in Treasury notes, reissued and kept in circulation under that act, was a tender of lawful money in payment of the defendant's debt to the plaintiff. Judgment affirmed. Page 110 U. S. 451 MR. JUSTICE FIELD, dissenting. From the judgment of the Court in this case and from all the positions advanced in its support I dissent. The question of the power of Congress to impart the quality of legal tender to the notes of the United States, and thus make them money and a standard of value, is not new here. Unfortunately, it has been too frequently before the Court, and its latest decision previous to this one has never been entirely accepted and approved by the country. Nor should this excite surprise, for whenever it is declared that this government, ordained to establish justice, has the power to alter the condition of contracts between private parties and authorize their payment or discharge in something different from that which the parties stipulated, thus disturbing the relations of commerce and the business of the community generally, the doctrine will not and ought not to be readily accepted. There will be many who will adhere to the teachings and abide by the faith of their fathers. So the question has come again, and will continue to come until it is settled so as to uphold, and not impair, the contracts of parties, to promote and not defeat justice. If there be anything in the history of the Constitution which can be established with moral certainty, it is that the framers of that instrument intended to prohibit the issue of legal tender notes both by the general government and by the states, and thus prevent interference with the contracts of private parties. During the Revolution and the period of the old Confederation, the Continental Congress issued bills of credit, and upon its recommendation the states made them a legal tender, and the refusal to receive them an extinguishment of the debts for which they were offered. They also enacted severe penalties against those who refused to accept them at their nominal value, as equal to coin, in exchange for commodities. And previously, as early as January, 1776, Congress had declared that if any person should be "so lost to all virtue and regard for his country" as to refuse to receive in payment the bills then issued, he should, on conviction thereof, be "deemed, published, and treated as an enemy of his county, and precluded Page 110 U. S. 452 from all trade and intercourse with the inhabitants of the colonies." Yet this legislation proved ineffectual; the universal law of currency prevailed which makes promises of money valuable only as they are convertible into coin. The notes depreciated until they became valueless in the hands of their possessors. So it always will be; legislative declaration cannot make the promise of a thing the equivalent of the thing itself. The legislation to which the states were thus induced to resort was not confined to the attempt to make paper money a legal tender for debts, but the principle that private contracts could be legally impaired and their obligation disregarded being once established, other measures equally dishonest and destructive of good faith between parties were adopted. What followed is thus stated by Mr. Justice Story in his Commentaries: "The history, indeed," he says, "of the various laws which were passed by the states, in their colonial and independent character, upon this subject is startling at once to our morals, to our patriotism, and to our sense of justice. Not only was paper money issued and declared to be a tender in payment of debts, but laws of another character, well known under the appellation of tender laws, appraisement laws, installment laws, and suspension laws, were from time to time enacted, which prostrated all private credit and all private morals. By some of these laws the due payment of debts was suspended; debts were, in violation of the very terms of the contract, authorized to be paid by installments at different periods; property of any sort, however worthless, either real or personal, might be tendered by the debtor in payment of his debts, and the creditor was compelled to take the property of the debtor, which he might seize on execution at an appraisement wholly disproportionate to its known value. Such grievances and oppressions and others of a like nature were the ordinary results of legislation during the Revolutionary War and the intermediate period down to the formation of the Constitution. They entailed the most enormous evils on the country, and introduced a system of fraud, chicanery, and profligacy which destroyed all private confidence and all industry and enterprise." 2 Story on the Constitution § 1371. Page 110 U. S. 453 To put an end to this vicious system of legislation which only encouraged fraud, thus graphically described by Story, the clauses which forbid the states from emitting bills of credit or making anything but gold and silver a tender in payment of debts, or passing any law impairing the obligation of contracts, were inserted in the Constitution. "The attention of the convention therefore" says Chief Justice Marshall, "was particularly directed to paper money and to acts which enable the debtor to discharge his debt otherwise than was stipulated in the contract. Had nothing more been intended, nothing more would have been expressed, but, in the opinion of the convention, much more remained to be done. The same mischief might be effected by other means. To restore public confidence completely, it was necessary not only to prohibit the use of particular means by which it might be effected, but to prohibit the use of any means by which the same mischief might be produced. The convention appears to have intended to establish a great principle that contracts should be inviolable." Sturges v. Crowninshield, 4 Wheat. 122, 17 U. S. 206. It would be difficult to believe even in the absence of the historical evidence we have on the subject that the framers of the Constitution, profoundly impressed by the evils resulting from this kind of legislation, ever intended that the new government, ordained to establish justice, should possess the power of making its bills a legal tender, which they were unwilling should remain with the states, and in which the past had proved so dangerous to the peace of the community, so disturbing to the business of the people and so destructive of their morality. The great historian of our country has recently given to the world a history of the convention, the result of years of labor in the examination of all public documents relating to its formation and of the recorded opinions of its framers, and thus he writes: "With the full recollection of the need or seeming need of paper money in the Revolution, with the menace of danger in future time of war from its prohibition, authority to issue bills of Page 110 U. S. 454 credit that should be legal tender was refused to the general government by the vote of nine states against New Jersey and Maryland. It was Madison who decided the vote of Virginia, and he has left his testimony that 'the pretext for paper currency, and particularly for making the bills a tender either for public or private debts, was cut off.' This is the interpretation of the clause made at the time of its adoption, alike by its authors and by its opponents, accepted by all the statesmen of that age, not open to dispute because too clear for argument, and never disputed so long as anyone man who took part in framing the Constitution remained alive. History cannot name a man who has gained enduring honor by causing the issue of paper money. Wherever such paper has been employed it has in every case thrown upon its authors the burden of exculpation under the plea of pressing necessity." Bancroft's History of the formation of the Constitution of the United States, vol. 2, p. 134. And when the convention came to the prohibition upon the states, the historian says that the clause "No state shall make anything but gold and silver a tender in payment of debts" was accepted without a dissentient state. "So the adoption of the Constitution," he adds, "is to be the end forever of paper money, whether issued by the several states or by the United States, if the Constitution shall be rightly interpreted and honestly obeyed." Id., 137. For nearly three-quarters of a century after the adoption of the Constitution and until the legislation during the recent civil war, no jurist and no statesman of any position in the country ever pretended that a power to impart the quality of legal tender to its notes was vested in the general government. There is no recorded word of even one in favor of its possessing the power. All conceded, as an axiom of constitutional law, that the power did not exist. Mr. Webster, from his first entrance into public life in 1812, gave great consideration to the subject of the currency, and in an elaborate speech on that subject, made in the Senate in 1836, then sitting in this room, he said: Page 110 U. S. 455 "Currency, in a large and perhaps just sense, includes not only gold and silver and bank bills, but bills of exchange also. It may include all that adjusts exchanges and settles balances in the operations of trade and business; but if we understand by currency the legal money of the country, and that which constitutes a legal tender for debts, and is the standard measure of value, then undoubtedly nothing is included but gold and silver. Most unquestionably there is no legal tender, and there can be no legal tender in this country, under the authority of this government or any other, but gold and silver, either the coinage of our own mints or foreign coins at rates regulated by Congress. This is a constitutional principle, perfectly plain and of the highest importance. The states are expressly prohibited from making anything but gold and silver a legal tender in payment of debts, and although no such express prohibition is applied to Congress, yet as Congress has no power granted to it in this respect but to coin money and to regulate the value of foreign coins, it clearly has no power to substitute paper or anything else for coin as a tender in payment of debts and in discharge of contracts. Congress has exercised this power fully in both its branches; it has coined money and still coins it; it has regulated the value of foreign coins, and still regulates their value. The legal tender, therefore, the constitutional standard of value, is established and cannot be overthrown. To overthrow it would shake the whole system." 4 Webster's Works 271. When the idea of imparting the legal tender quality to the notes of the United States, issued under the first act of 1862, was first broached, the advocates of the measure rested their support of it on the ground that it was a war measure, to which the country was compelled to resort by the exigencies of its condition, being then sorely pressed by the Confederate forces, and requiring the daily expenditure of enormous sums to maintain its army and navy and to carry on the government. The representative who introduced the bill in the House declared that it was a measure of that nature, "one of necessity and not of choice;" that the times were extraordinary, and that extraordinary measures must be resorted to in order to save our government and preserve our nationality. Speech of Spaulding Page 110 U. S. 456 of New York; Cong.Globe, 1861-62, pt. 1, 523. Other members of the house frankly confessed their doubt as to its constitutionality, but yielded their support of it under the pressure of this supposed necessity. In the Senate also, the measure was pressed for the same reasons. When the act was reported by the committee on finance, its chairman, while opposing the legal tender provision, said: "It is put on the ground of absolute overwhelming necessity; that the government has now arrived at that point when it must have funds, and those funds are not to be obtained from ordinary sources, or from any of the expedients to which we have heretofore had recourse, and therefore this new, anomalous, and remarkable provision must be resorted to in order to enable the government to pay off the debt that it now owes and afford circulation which will be available for other purposes." Cong.Globe, 1861-62, pt. 1, 764. And upon that ground, the provision was adopted, some of the senators stating that in the exigency then existing money must be had, and they therefore sustained the measure although they apprehended danger from the experiment. "The medicine of the Constitution," said Senator Summer, "must not become its daily food." Id., 800. A similar necessity was urged upon the state tribunals and this Court in justification of the measure when its validity was questioned. The dissenting opinion in Hepburn v. Griswold referred to the pressure that was upon the government at the time to enable it to raise and support an army, and to provide and maintain a navy. Chief Justice Chase, who gave the prevailing opinion in that case, also spoke of the existence of the feeling when the bill was passed that the provision was necessary. He favored the provision on that ground when Secretary of the Treasury, although he had come to that conclusion with reluctance, and recommended its adoption by Congress. When the question as to its validity reached this Court, this expression of favor was referred to, and by many it was supposed that it would control his judicial action. But after long pondering upon the Page 110 U. S. 457 subject, after listening to repeated arguments by able counsel, he decided against the constitutionality of the provision and, holding in his hands the casting vote, he determined the judgment of the Court. He thus preferred to preserve his integrity as a judicial officer, rather than his consistency as a statesman. In his opinion, he thus referred to his previous views: "It is not surprising that amid the tumult of the late civil war, and under the influence of apprehensions for the safety of the republic almost universal, different views, never before entertained by American statesmen or jurists, were adopted by many. The time was not favorable to considerate reflection upon the constitutional limits of legislative or executive authority. If power was assumed from patriotic motives, the assumption found ready justification in patriotic hearts. Many who doubted yielded their doubts; many who did not doubt were silent. Some who were strongly averse to making government notes a legal tender felt themselves constrained to acquiesce in the views of the advocates of the measure. Not a few who then insisted upon its necessity or acquiesced in that view have, since the return of peace and under the influence of the calmer time, reconsidered their conclusions, and now concur in those which we have just announced. These conclusions seem to us to be fully sanctioned by the letter and spirit of the Constitution." 8 Wall. 75 U. S. 625. It must be evident, however, upon reflection that if there were any power in the government of the United States to impart the quality of legal tender to its promissory notes, it was for Congress to determine when the necessity for its exercise existed; that war merely increased the urgency for money; it did not add to the powers of the government nor change their nature; that if the power existed, it might be equally exercised when a loan was made to meet ordinary expenses in time of peace, as when vast sums were needed to support an army or a navy in time of war. The wants of the government could never be the measure of its powers. But in the excitement and apprehensions of the war, these considerations were unheeded; the measure was passed as one of overruling Page 110 U. S. 458 necessity in a perilous crisis of the country. Now it is no longer advocated as one of necessity, but as one that may be adopted at any time. Never before was it contended by any jurist or commentator on the Constitution that the government, in full receipt of ample income, with a Treasury overflowing, with more money on hand than it knows what to do with, could issue paper money as a legal tender. What was in 1862 called the "medicine of the Constitution" has now become its daily bread. So it always happens that whenever a wrong principle of conduct, political or personal, is adopted on a plea of necessity, it will be afterwards followed on a plea of convenience. The advocates of the measure have not been consistent in the designation of the power upon which they have supported its validity, some placing it on the power to borrow money, some on the coining power, and some have claimed it as an incident to the general powers of the government. In the present case, it is placed by the Court upon the power to borrow money, and the alleged sovereignty of the United States over the currency. It is assumed that this power, when exercised by the government, is something different from what it is when exercised by corporations or individuals, and that the government has, by the legal tender provision, the power to enforce loans of money because the sovereign governments of European countries have claimed and exercised such power. The words "to borrow money," says the Court, "are not to receive that limited and restricted interpretation and meaning which they would have in a penal statute or in an authority conferred by law or by contract upon trustees or agents for private purposes." And it adds that "The power, as incident to the power of borrowing money and issuing bills or notes of the government for money borrowed, of impressing upon those bills or notes the quality of being a legal tender for the payment of private debts, was a power universally understood to belong to sovereignty, in Europe and America at the time of the framing and adoption of the Constitution of the United States. The governments Page 110 U. S. 459 of Europe, acting through the monarch or the legislature, according to the distribution of powers under their respective constitutions, had and have as sovereign a power of issuing paper money as of stamping coin," and that "the exercise of this power not being prohibited to Congress by the Constitution, it is included in the power expressly granted to borrow money on the credit of the United States." As to the terms "to borrow money," where, I would ask, does the Court find any authority for giving to them a different interpretation in the Constitution from what they receive when used in other instruments, as in the charters of municipal bodies or of private corporations, or in the contracts of individuals? They are not ambiguous; they have a well settled meaning in other instruments. If the Court may change that in the Constitution, so it may the meaning of all other clauses, and the powers which the government may exercise will be found declared not by plain words in the organic law, but by words of a new significance resting in the minds of the judges. Until some authority beyond the alleged claim and practice of the sovereign governments of Europe be produced, I must believe that the terms have the same meaning in all instruments, wherever they are used; that they mean a power only to contract for a loan of money upon considerations to be agreed between the parties. The conditions of the loan, or whether any particular security shall be given to the lender, are matters of arrangement between the parties; they do not concern anyone else. They do not imply that the borrower can give to his promise to refund the money any security to the lender outside of property or rights which he possesses. The transaction is completed when the lender parts with his money and the borrower gives his promise to pay at the time and in the manner and with the securities agreed upon. Whatever stipulations may be made to add to the value of the promise or to secure its fulfillment must necessarily be limited to the property, rights, and privileges, which the borrower possesses. Whether he can add to his promises any element which will induce others Page 110 U. S. 460 to receive them beyond the security which he gives for their payment depends upon his power to control such element. If he has a right to put a limitation upon the use of other persons' property or to enforce an exaction of some benefit from them, he may give such privilege to the lender; but if he has no right thus to interfere with the property or possession of others, of course, he can give none. It will hardly be pretended that the government of the United States has any power to enter into an engagement that, as security for its notes, the lender shall have special privileges with respect to the visible property of others, shall be able to occupy a portion of their lands or their houses, and thus interfere with the possession and use of their property. If the government cannot do that, how can it step in and say, as a condition of loaning money, that the lender shall have a right to interfere with contracts between private parties? A large proportion of the property of the world exists in contracts, and the government has no more right to deprive one of their value by legislation operating directly upon them than it has a right to deprive one of the value of any visible and tangible property. No one, I think, will pretend that individuals or corporations possess the power to impart to their evidences of indebtedness any quality by which the holder will be able to affect the contracts of other parties, strangers to the loan; nor would anyone pretend that Congress possesses the power to impart any such quality to the notes of the United States, except from the clause authorizing it to make laws necessary and proper to the execution of its powers. That clause, however, does not enlarge the expressly designated powers; it merely states what Congress could have done without its insertion in the Constitution. Without it, Congress could have adopted any appropriate means to borrow, but that can only be appropriate for that purpose which has some relation of fitness to the end, which has respect to the terms essential to the contract, or to the securities which the borrower may furnish for the repayment of the loan. The quality of legal tender does not touch the terms of the contract; that is complete without it; nor does it stand as a security for the loan, for Page 110 U. S. 461 a security is a thing pledged, over which the borrower has some control, or in which he holds some interest. The argument presented by the advocates of legal tender is in substance this: the object of borrowing is to raise funds, the addition of the quality of legal tender to the notes of the government will induce parties to take them, and funds will thereby be more readily loaned. But the same thing may be said of the addition of any other quality which would give to the holder of the notes some advantage over the property of others -- as, for instance, that the notes should serve as a pass on the public conveyances of the country, or as a ticket to places of amusement, or should exempt his property from state and municipal taxation, or entitle him to the free use of the telegraph lines, or to a percentage from the revenues of private corporations. The same consequence -- a ready acceptance of the notes -- would follow, and yet no one would pretend that the addition of privileges of this kind with respect to the property of others, over which the borrower has no control, would be in any sense an appropriate measure to the execution of the power to borrow. Undoubtedly the power to borrow includes the power to give evidences of the loan in bonds, Treasury notes, or in such other form as may be agreed between the parties. These may be issued in such amounts as will fit them for circulation, and for that purpose may be made payable to bearer, and transferable by delivery. Experience has shown that the form best fitted to secure their ready acceptance is that of notes payable to bearer, in such amounts as may suit the ability of the lender. The government, in substance, says to parties with whom it deals: lend us your money, or furnish us with your products or your labor, and we will ultimately pay you, and as evidence of it we will give you our notes, in such form and amount as may suit your convenience, and enable you to transfer them; we will also receive them for certain demands due to us. In all this matter there is only a dealing between the government and the individuals who trust it. The transaction concerns no others. The power which authorizes it is a very different one from a Page 110 U. S. 462 power to deal between parties to private contracts in which the government is not interested, and to compel the receipt of these promises to pay in place of the money for which the contracts stipulated. This latter power is not an incident to the former; it is a distinct and far greater power. There is no legal connection between the two -- between the power to borrow from those willing to lend and the power to interfere with the independent contracts of others. The possession of this latter power would justify the interference of the government with any rights of property of other parties, under the pretense that its allowance to the holders of the notes would lead to their more ready acceptance, and thus furnish the needed means. The power vested in Congress to coin money does not, in my judgment, fortify the position of the Court, as its opinion affirms. So far from deducing from that power any authority to impress the notes of the government with the quality of legal tender, its existence seems to me inconsistent with a power to make anything but coin a legal tender. The meaning of the terms "to coin money" is not at all doubtful. It is to mould metallic substances into forms convenient for circulation and to stamp them with the impress of the government authority indicating their value with reference to the unit of value established by law. Coins are pieces of metal of definite weight and value, stamped such by the authority of the government. If any doubt could exist that the power has reference to metallic substances only it would be removed by the language which immediately follows, authorizing Congress to regulate the value of money thus coined and of foreign coin, and also by clauses making a distinction between coin and the obligations of the general government and of the states. Thus, in the clause authorizing Congress "to provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States," a distinction is made between the obligations and the coin of the government. Money is not only a medium of exchange, but it is a standard of value. Nothing can be such standard which has not intrinsic Page 110 U. S. 463 value, or which is subject to frequent changes in value. From the earliest period in the history of civilized nations we find pieces of gold and silver used as money. These metals are scattered over the world in small quantities; they are susceptible of division, capable of easy impression, have more value in proportion to weight and size, and are less subject to loss by wear and abrasion than any other material possessing these qualities. It requires labor to obtain them; they are not dependent upon legislation or the caprices of the multitude; they cannot be manufactured or decreed into existence, and they do not perish by lapse of time. They have, therefore, naturally, if not necessarily, become throughout the world a standard of value. In exchange for pieces of them, products requiring an equal amount of labor are readily given. When the product and the piece of metal represent the same labor, or an approximation to it, they are freely exchanged. There can be no adequate substitute for these metals. Says Mr. Webster, in a speech made in the House of Representatives in 1815: "The circulating medium of a commercial community must be that which is also the circulating medium of other commercial communities, or must be capable of being converted into that medium without loss. It must also be able not only to pass in payments and receipts among individuals of the same society and nation, but to adjust and discharge the balance of exchanges between different nations. It must be something which has a value abroad as well as at home, by which foreign as well as domestic debts can be satisfied. The precious metals alone answer these purposes. They alone therefore are money, and whatever else is to perform the functions of money must be their representative, and capable of being turned into them at will. So long as bank paper retains this quality it is a substitute for money; divested of this, nothing can give it that character." 3 Webster's Works 41. The clause to coin money must be read in connection with the prohibition upon the states to make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts. The two taken together Page 110 U. S. 464 clearly show that the coins to be fabricated under the authority of the general government, and as such to be a legal tender for debts, are to be composed principally, if not entirely, of the metals of gold and silver. Coins of such metals are necessarily a legal tender to the amount of their respective values, without any legislative enactment, and the statute of the United States providing that they shall be such tender is only declaratory of their effect when offered in payment. When the Constitution says, therefore, that Congress shall have the power to coin money, interpreting that clause with the prohibition upon the states, it says it shall have the power to make coins of the precious metals a legal tender, for that alone which is money can be a legal tender. If this be the true import of the language, nothing else can be made a legal tender. We all know that the value of the notes of the government in the market, and in the commercial world generally, depends upon their convertibility on demand into coin, and as confidence in such convertibility increases or diminishes, so does the exchangeable value of the notes vary. So far from becoming themselves standards of value by reason of the legislative declaration to that effect, their own value is measured by the facility with which they can be exchanged into that which alone is regarded as money by the commercial world. They are promises of money, but they are not money in the sense of the Constitution. The term "money" is used in that instrument in several clauses -- in the one authorizing Congress "to borrow money;" in the one authorizing Congress "to coin money;" in the one declaring that "no money" shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in consequence of appropriations made by law, and in the one declaring that no state shall "coin money." And it is a settled rule of interpretation that the same term occurring in different parts of the same instrument shall be taken in the same sense unless there is something in the context indicating that a different meaning was intended. Now to coin money is, as I have said, to make coins out of metallic substances, and the only money the value of which Congress can regulate is coined money, either of our mints or of foreign Page 110 U. S. 465 countries. It should seem, therefore, that to borrow money is to obtain a loan of coin money -- that is, money composed of the precious metals, representing value in the purchase of property and payment of debts. Between the promises of the government, designated as its securities, and this money the Constitution draws a distinction which disappears in the opinion of the Court. The opinion not only declares that it is in the power of Congress to make the notes of the government a legal tender and a standard of value, but that under the power to coin money and regulate the value thereof, Congress may issue coins of the same denominations as those now already current, but of less intrinsic value by reason of containing a less weight of the precious metals, and thereby enable debtors to discharge their debts by payment of coins of less real value. This doctrine is put forth as in some way a justification of the legislation authorizing the tender of nominal money in place of real money in payment of debts. Undoubtedly Congress has power to alter the value of coins issued, either by increasing or diminishing the alloy they contain; so it may alter at its pleasure, their denominations; it may hereafter call a dollar an eagle, and it may call an eagle a dollar. But if it be intended to assert that Congress can make the coins changed the equivalent of those having a greater value in their previous condition, and compel parties contracting for the latter to receive coins with diminished value, I must be permitted to deny any such authority. Any such declaration on its part would be not only utterly inoperative in fact, but a shameful disregard of its constitutional duty. As I said on a former occasion: "The power to coin money, as declared by this Court, is a great trust devolved upon Congress, carrying with it the duty of creating and maintaining a uniform standard of value throughout the Union, and it would be a manifest abuse of this trust to give to the coins issued by its authority any other than their real value. By debasing the coins, when once the standard is fixed, is meant giving to the coins by their form and impress a certificate of their having a relation to that standard different from that which in truth Page 110 U. S. 466 they possess -- in other words, giving to the coins a false certificate of their value. Arbitrary and profligate governments have often resorted to this miserable scheme of robbery, which Mill designates as a shallow and impudent artifice, the" "least covert of all modes of knavery, which consists in calling a shilling a pound, that a debt of one hundred pounds may be cancelled by the payment of one hundred shillings." No such debasement has ever been attempted in this country, and none ever will be so long as any sentiment of honor influences the governing power of the nation. The changes from time to time in the quantity of alloy in the different coins has been made to preserve the proper relative value between gold and silver, or to prevent exportation, and not with a view of debasing them. Whatever power may be vested in the government of the United States, it has none to perpetrate such monstrous iniquity. One of the great purposes of its creation, as expressed in the preamble of the Constitution, was the establishment of justice, and not a line nor a word is found in that instrument which sanctions any intentional wrong to the citizen, either in war or in peace. But beyond and above all the objections which I have stated to the decision recognizing a power in Congress to impart the legal tender quality to the notes of the government is my objection to the rule of construction, adopted by the Court to reach its conclusions -- a rule which, fully carried out, would change the whole nature of our Constitution and break down the barriers which separate a government of limited from one of unlimited powers. When the Constitution came before the conventions of the several states for adoption, apprehension existed that other powers than those designated might be claimed, and it led to the first ten amendments. When these were presented to the states, they were preceded by a preamble stating that the conventions of a number of the states had at the time of adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, "in order to prevent misconception or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added." One of them is found in the Tenth Amendment, which declares Page 110 U. S. 467 that "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." The framers of the Constitution, as I have said, were profoundly impressed with the evils which had resulted from the vicious legislation of the states making notes a legal tender, and they determined that such a power should not exist any longer. They therefore prohibited the states from exercising it, and they refused to grant it to the new government which they created. Of what purpose is it then to refer to the exercise of the power by the absolute or the limited governments of Europe, or by the states previous to our constitution? Congress can exercise no power by virtue of any supposed inherent sovereignty in the general government. Indeed it may be doubted whether the power can be correctly said to appertain to sovereignty in any proper sense, as an attribute of an independent political community. The power to commit violence, perpetrate injustice, take private property by force without compensation to the owner, and compel the receipt of promises to pay in place of money, may be exercised, as it often has been, by irresponsible authority, but it cannot be considered as belonging to a government founded upon law. But be that as it may, there is no such thing as a power of inherent sovereignty in the government of the United States. It is a government of delegated powers, supreme within its prescribed sphere but powerless outside of it. In this country, sovereignty resides in the people, and Congress can exercise no power which they have not, by their Constitution, entrusted to it; all else is withheld. It seems, however, to be supposed that as the power was taken from the states, it could not have been intended that it should disappear entirely, and therefore it must in some way adhere to the general government notwithstanding the Tenth Amendment and the nature of the Constitution. The doctrine that a power not expressly forbidden may be exercised would, as I have observed, change the character of our government. If I have read the Constitution aright, if there is any weight to be given to the uniform teachings of our great jurists and of commentators Page 110 U. S. 468 previous to the late civil war, the true doctrine is the very opposite of this. If the power is not in terms granted, and is not necessary and proper for the exercise of a power which is thus granted, it does not exist. And in determining what measures may be adopted in executing the powers granted, Chief Justice Marshall declares that they must be appropriate, plainly adapted to the end, not prohibited, and consistent with the letter and spirit of the Constitution. Now all through that instrument we find limitations upon the power both of the general government and the state governments so as to prevent oppression and injustice. No legislation, therefore, tending to promote either can consist with the letter and spirit of the Constitution. A law which interferes with the contracts of others and compels one of the parties to receive in satisfaction something different from that stipulated, without reference to its actual value in the market, necessarily works such injustice and wrong. There is, it is true, no provision in the Constitution of the United States forbidding in direct terms the passing of laws by Congress impairing the obligation of contracts, and there are many express powers conferred, such as the power to declare war, levy duties, and regulate commerce, the exercise of which affects more or less the value of contracts. Thus, war necessarily suspends intercourse between the citizens or subjects of belligerent nations, and the performance during its continuance of previous contracts. The imposition of duties upon goods may affect the prices of articles imported or manufactured, so as to materially alter the value of previous contracts respecting them. But these incidental consequences arising from the exercise of such powers were contemplated in the grant of them. As there can be no solid objection to legislation under them, no just complaint can be made of such consequences. But far different is the case when the impairment of the contract does not follow incidentally, but is directly and in terms allowed and enacted. Legislation operating directly upon private contracts, changing their conditions, is forbidden to the states, and no power to alter the stipulations of such contracts by direct legislation Page 110 U. S. 469 is conferred upon Congress. There are also many considerations, outside of the fact that there is no grant of the power, which show that the framers of the Constitution never intended that such power should be exercised. One of the great objects of the Constitution, as already observed, was to establish justice, and what was meant by that in its relations to contracts, as said by the late Chief Justice in his opinion in Hepburn v. Griswold, was not left to interference or conjecture. And in support of this statement he refers to the fact that when the Constitution was undergoing discussion in the convention, the Congress of the Confederation was engaged in framing the ordinance for the government of the Northwest Territory, in which certain articles of compact were established between the people of the original states and the people of the territory "for the purposes," as expressed in the instrument, "of extending the fundamental principles of civil and religious liberty, whereon these republics [the states united under the Confederation], their laws and constitutions, are erected." That Congress was also alive to the evils which the loose legislation of the states had created by interfering with the obligation of private contracts and making notes a legal tender for debts, and the ordinance declared that in the just preservation of rights and property, no law "ought ever to be made or have force in the said territory that shall in any manner whatever interfere with or affect private contracts or engagements bona fide and without fraud previously formed." This principle, said the Chief Justice, found more condensed expression in the prohibition upon the states against impairing the obligation of contracts, which has always been recognized "as an efficient safeguard against injustice," and the Court was then of opinion that "It is clear that those who framed and those who adopted the Constitution intended that the spirit of this prohibition should pervade the entire body of legislation, and that the justice which the Constitution was ordained to establish was not thought by them to be compatible with legislation of an opposite tendency." Soon after the Constitution was adopted, the case of Calder v. Bull came before this Court, and it was Page 110 U. S. 470 there said that there were acts which the federal and state legislatures could not do without exceeding their authority, and among them was mentioned a law which punished a citizen for an innocent act, and a law which destroyed or impaired the lawful private contracts of citizens. "It is against all reason and justice," it was added, "for a people to entrust a legislature with such powers, and therefore it cannot be presumed that they have done it." 3 Dall. 3 U. S. 388. And Mr. Madison, in one of the articles in the Federalist, declared that laws impairing the obligation of contracts were contrary to the first principles of the social compact and to every principle of sound legislation. Yet this Court holds that a measure directly operating upon and necessarily impairing private contracts may be adopted in the execution of powers specifically granted for other purposes because it is not in terms prohibited, and that it is consistent with the letter and spirit of the Constitution. From the decision of the Court I see only evil likely to follow. There have been times within the memory of all of us when the legal tender notes of the United States were not exchangeable for more than one-half of their nominal value. The possibility of such depreciation will always attend paper money. This inborn infirmity no mere legislative declaration can cure. If Congress has the power to make the notes a legal tender and to pass as money or its equivalent, why should not a sufficient amount be issued to pay the bonds of the United States as they nature? Why pay interest on the millions of dollars of bonds now due when Congress can in one day make the money to pay the principal? And why should there be any restraint upon unlimited appropriations by the government for all imaginary schemes of public improvement if the printing press can furnish the money that is needed for them? | <urn:uuid:75e3c185-ef6b-465c-95e5-16ff14591aab> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/110/421/ | 2024-04-17T09:17:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.970541 | 17,226 |
Hundreds of people turned out in the rain for a tour of HMS Shoreham on Sunday
Launched at the Vosper Thornycroft yard in Southampton in 2001, she was commissioned the following year in her namesake Sussex town – the fifth Royal Navy vessel to bear its name.
In her 20 years of active service the minehunter has alternated her time between training/operations in home and northern European waters, plus extended stints in the Middle East – typically three years at a time – as part of the Royal Navy’s Gulf-based forces.
The ship has clocked up more than 120,000 nautical miles – enough to take her around the world five and a half times – and visited more than 30 ports at home and abroad while serving under the White Ensign.
The boat arrived at Shoreham Port on Friday morning for the start of it farewell tour
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The Mirror Lies – and so can your friends and family, only trust your camera.
Do you ever get someone to take a photo of you in an outfit because you can’t trust your mirror?
You might remember this from a couple of weeks ago…
And so here is the dress…
Yes, that is clearly my weird post surgery belly showing.
I don’t know why I’m smiling about it. As soon as I saw the photos I was horrified. Visually that massive white dot is a big target on my stomach. It doesn’t look as obvious here because I have a turtleneck on under the dress but the solid colour and fabric of this dress magnified every single wrinkle, lump, scar and bump on my body.
I did not see that in the mirror. My husband didn’t notice it either.
I had to wait till my camera laid out the sad facts, simple and clear.
The only way I’d be keeping this dress would be if I magically lost my kangaroo pouch (like a sock in the dryer) or decided to invest in a tall crotch girdle (AKA Spanx). I’ll remind you again about how I feel about Spanx.
Some would choose to view the scar on my stomach as a well earned war wound, a permanent medal of personal endurance. Personally I like to try to forget it is there. It is just a reminder of one of the very worst times in my life. Often when I notice the scar all those emotions come rushing back to the surface and I remember my body sticking to a narrow stretcher, trapped in a crowded hallway suffocating in pain and fear, trying to ignore the nausea and dizziness so I could close my eyes and will myself to disappear.
I don’t need to be reminded of that.
Needless to say, I sent the dress back.
Any dress that points a massive arrow at a small flaw in my body or makes me feel self conscious or doubtful about how strong, beautiful or fierce I am doesn’t belong in my closet.
End of story.
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Current Research and Scholarly Interests
The long-term goal of my research is to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie synapse function during behavior in the developing and mature brain, and how synapse function is altered during mental retardation. In this broad research area, I am specifically interested in the homeostatic control of synaptic strength, the role of postsynaptic protein translation in this control, and the impairment of synapses in Fragile X syndrome that involves changes in postsynaptic protein translation and synaptic strength.
We recently discovered a role of all-trans retinoic acid (RA) in regulating synapse formation and synaptic strength, which we identified during studies of homeostatic synaptic plasticity. We found that RA is a potent activator of synaptic strength in mature neurons. Neuronal synthesis of RA is regulated by activity. When neuronal activity is blocked, RA synthesis is strongly stimulated. When applied directly, RA is sufficient to rapidly increase synaptic strength. Moreover, when we blocked RA synthesis in neurons, we abolished the increase in synaptic strength induced by activity blockade. Taken together, these results reveal a central role of RA in mediating activity blockade-induced increases in synaptic strength, and suggest that in adult brain, RA functions as a novel diffusible messenger that regulates synaptic transmission.
Subsequent experiments revealed that the synaptic effect of RA operates by stimulating the synthesis and insertion of new postsynaptic AMPA-receptors into existing synapses. What mediates the translational regulation function of RA? Combining electrophysiological, biochemical and ultrastructural approaches, we identified a novel role of the RA-receptor RARα in translational regulation. We found that RAR directly associates with specific RNA sequences in the 5UTR of target mRNAs, and represses their translation. RA, by binding to RAR, releases this translational repression, probably by inducing a conformational change in RAR that leads to its dissociation from mRNA. To our knowledge, this is the first characterized translational regulatory mechanism that operates in a ligand-gated fashion.
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With the festive season fast approaching, most of us are looking forward to winding down and recovering from the very common burnout that typically occurs at this time of the year, but more so because of the physical and mental health issues related to all aspects of COVID.
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Rather than feeling rested and rejuvenated for the return to work in the New Year, many people have gained a few kilos and feel even more burnt out from the effects of all the above.
The background side-effects of the chronic hangover many people feel around this time include throbbing headaches, a dry mouth and even persistent nausea. The reasons for these symptoms are multiple and include the following:
But, it also appears that there are other aspects to drinking and certain types of alcohol are more prone to causing a more intense hangover. There are certain chemicals present in the variety of forms of alcohol known as congeners which are separate to alcohol and acetaldehyde. These congeners include sulphites, amines, amides, acetone, histamine and methanol.
Certain types of alcohol have higher concentrations of congeners, typically the more coloured forms such as the darker liquors such as whiskey and cognac and of course the increasingly popular red wine. Interestingly, for the more moderate drinkers who will keep the wine for a few days, after the wine is opened and exposed to the air, the longer duration increases the concentration of congeners. I’m not suggesting this as an excuse to ensure that every time you open a bottle of wine you finish it in one hit, but I am suggesting that you obtain the suction devices to take as much air out of the partly consumed bottle as possible and also leave the wine in the fridge, which will reduce the concentration of congeners.
It appears that the colourless spirits, such as vodka and gin, have much fewer congeners and appear to cause less hangover. The key point is that the more you drink, regardless of the drink, the greater your risk for a hangover and on a chronic basis, significant health issues.
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Interestingly, a recent survey from the UK published in the British Medical Journal Open assessed information from the Global Drug Survey from 30,000 respondents aged 18 to 34 from 21 countries. They looked at the different emotions generated by the variety of alcohol that people consume. Generally, it appears that spirits tend to generate more negative moods and violence whereas wine and beer appear to have a more positive response.
About 50% of respondents surveyed suggested that red wine and beer allow them to relax and wind down whereas only 20% of spirit drinkers stated that this type of alcohol consumption relieved tension. 30% of the respondents said that they felt more aggressive after consuming spirits whereas only 2.5% of red wine drinkers said the same.
50% of spirit drinkers suggested that consuming this form of alcohol boosted confidence and energy and a further 42% said that spirits make them feel sexier.
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It is hard to conceive that the different types of alcohol would lead to these varieties of emotions but rather the reasons and the settings for this form of consumption would be a much more likely explanation.
For example, the alcohol of choice at a hotel or pub is, of course, beer where people go to socialise and wind down typically after a busy day at work. I would suggest it is the socialising and winding down and not the beer that is specifically doing the job here. With the example of red wine, this is typically consumed with a meal with family or friends.
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- Once this is over, the couple hold their right arms collectively, drink a sweet liquid or taste some honey for a greater and sweeter life.
- Honeymoon is a model new concept and still most couples in rural areas and smaller cities usually are not acquainted with this occasion.
- First and foremost, it’s best to refer to a couple’s wedding ceremony invites and wedding ceremony website for steering on proper wedding attire.
- Many of them are as formidable as their male counterparts for varied causes.
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You don’t have to fret about infidelity from your Jordanian bride, since these girls respect loyalty. Also, in contrast to some Western girls, Jordanian girls don’t date round to assemble as much courting expertise as attainable. That is why marriage to a foreigner looks like the one viable possibility for Jordanian brides to reside the life they need to reside instead of the life they’re alleged to stay. Iranian state media have also reported that lawmakers are presently putting collectively a plan for legally elevating the age for girls to be married and placing restrictions on child marriage. It was additionally reported that a senior Iranian cleric, Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, had given consent to the plan. Today nonetheless many of those traditions are saved and carried out although they could be ceremonial.
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The Arabian marriage ceremony is a grandiose event for each young and their households, which takes place according to tradition in the afternoon, after sundown. It is always a powerful and large-scale celebration, where all close, distant relatives are invited, and Arab mail-order brides. The total variety of guests at an Arabic wedding is a quantity of hundred and, in some circumstances, even a thousand. Religious demands say that Muslim fairly Arab girls put on only closed dresses for marriage, however this doesn’t mean that their clothes look the identical and boring. Unusual parts of the decoration of the outfit and other particulars of the image of the bride, for instance, hijab, make each Arab girl unique.
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In February 2001, fourteen thousand couples married all throughout Iran on this manner. It is a ceremony held in the home of the newly married couple’s relatives. During the ceremony, married ladies rub the kaleh ghand collectively over the tooreh ghand, which is held over the couple’s heads. The falling sugar showers the bride and groom’s life and marriage with sweetness. In fact, they are very devoted to preserving the home neat. From early childhood, they are actively inspired to assist their mums in home chores.
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Instead, Iranian males express their affections by way of refined gestures similar to meaningful glances, tender words, and respectful habits. This may be seen in their interactions with the alternative intercourse, the place physical contact or public displays of affection are sometimes saved to a minimum. Iranian men are additionally identified for his or her modesty, which is deeply influenced by their cultural and spiritual iranian women for marriage beliefs. In Iran, males are sometimes identified for their courteous and chivalrous nature, where opening doorways for girls, providing to pay for meals, and displaying respect are thought-about customary gestures of politeness. Prepare to be captivated by the enigmatic world of Iranian men and their distinct behaviors! From chivalry to modesty, Iranian males exhibit unique traits that set them aside.
If you are interested in her everyday life, her hobbies, and the ways she spends her time she will feel that she is essential for you. The woman from this country won’t ever betray her husband. She will do every thing potential to support him when he’s in trouble. In Azerbaijan, especially in its capital, there are numerous wealthy families. So, parents can afford to buy one of the best garments within the latest fashion for his or her daughters.
Currently, many feminist actions are fighting for the rights of the lady child. Most women in Iran have acquired schooling and the variety of girls at present educated in Iran has risen because the 1979 revolution. They are also identified to love young children as a outcome of they are thought of a blessing from God. Therefore, oaur recommendation to you is to look for an Iranian bride as you could be guaranteed of a family that might be properly taken care of. Atomic Bride is a team of young professionals who attempt to make worldwide online relationship accessible and protected. Remember that these ladies are not used to spontaneous and open dialogue from the start.
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If the lady so wishes, henna can be positioned on her feet and hair. Furthermore, the silver mirror and candleholders are the opposite expense on the groom or his family which should be bought earlier than marriage. Another image of sweetness, sheereeni are positioned on the sofreh aghd and shared with friends after the ceremony. Noon sangak, an ornamental flatbread, symbolizes prosperity for the couple’s life and marriage. It is often combined with feta cheese and recent herbs.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is already making significant contributions to the field of religion and theology studies. In this section, we will explore the current applications of AI in these disciplines and how they are transforming the way we approach and understand religious texts, comparative religion studies, and historical theological research.
AI is revolutionizing the analysis of religious texts by providing powerful tools for text mining, sentiment analysis, and semantic understanding. These technologies enable scholars to process and interpret vast amounts of religious texts more efficiently and accurately.
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AI techniques, such as natural language processing (NLP), enable sentiment analysis and semantic understanding of religious texts. By analyzing the emotions and underlying meanings expressed in the texts, scholars can gain deeper insights into the beliefs, values, and cultural contexts within religious traditions.
Comparative religion studies involve examining the similarities and differences between different religious traditions. AI can assist in this endeavor by providing computational tools for cross-referencing religious texts, identifying common themes, and mapping intertextual relationships.
AI algorithms can compare religious texts from different traditions, identifying shared themes, motifs, and narratives. This computational approach enhances our understanding of the interconnectedness of religions and facilitates comparative analysis on a scale that would be challenging for human researchers alone.
AI can create visual representations of the intertextual relationships between religious texts. By mapping connections and influences, scholars can gain a deeper understanding of the historical development and transmission of religious ideas across different traditions.
AI is also proving valuable in historical theological research, aiding scholars in analyzing historical documents, interpreting theological writings, and reconstructing the intellectual landscapes of the past.
AI-powered optical character recognition (OCR) technology can digitize and analyze historical documents, opening up vast archives for exploration. Furthermore, AI-assisted translation tools can help researchers navigate texts in different languages, breaking down language barriers and facilitating cross-cultural research.
AI can assist in the interpretation of theological writings by providing contextual information and cross-referencing relevant sources. This computational support enhances the accuracy and depth of theological analysis, enabling scholars to uncover new insights and perspectives.
In the next section, we will explore the potential future applications of AI in religion and theology studies, as well as the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, its potential for transforming theology studies becomes increasingly evident. In this section, we will explore the potential future applications of AI in the field of theology and the exciting possibilities it holds.
AI has the capability to analyze vast amounts of data from various sources, such as social media, news articles, and demographic information, to predict religious trends and patterns. By identifying emerging beliefs, practices, and social movements, AI can provide valuable insights into the evolution of religious dynamics and help anticipate future changes within different religious communities.
AI algorithms can monitor online discussions, religious forums, and social media platforms to identify shifts in religious beliefs and practices. This information can aid scholars, religious leaders, and policymakers in understanding changing religious landscapes and adapting their approaches accordingly.
By analyzing demographic data and historical trends, AI can forecast changes in religious demographics. This information can inform decision-making processes, such as resource allocation, educational initiatives, and outreach programs, in religious organizations and institutions.
AI has the potential to enhance our understanding of religious texts by providing new tools and methodologies for analysis. By leveraging AI technologies, scholars can gain deeper insights into the linguistic, cultural, and historical contexts of religious texts.
AI-powered natural language processing techniques can assist scholars in understanding the linguistic intricacies of religious texts, including grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Furthermore, semantic analysis can uncover layers of meaning, metaphorical expressions, and rhetorical devices used within religious texts, enriching our understanding of their messages.
AI can aid in contextualizing religious texts within their cultural and historical settings. By analyzing vast amounts of historical and cultural data, AI algorithms can provide valuable insights into the socio-political, economic, and religious contexts in which these texts were produced.
Virtual reality (VR) and AI technologies hold great potential for transforming theology education by offering immersive and interactive learning experiences. These technologies can create virtual environments that simulate historical religious sites, engage students in theological debates, and facilitate experiential learning.
VR and AI can recreate historical religious sites, allowing students to embark on virtual pilgrimages and experience sacred spaces from different religious traditions. This immersive learning experience can deepen students’ understanding of religious practices and foster interfaith dialogue.
AI-powered chatbots and virtual characters can engage students in theological debates and simulations, providing opportunities for critical thinking, analysis, and reflection. These interactive experiences can enhance theological education by promoting active learning and encouraging students to explore diverse perspectives.
In the next section, we will delve into the challenges and ethical considerations that arise with the use of AI in religion and theology studies. Understanding and addressing these concerns is essential for responsible and impactful integration of AI in these fields.
While the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in religion and theology studies is promising, it is crucial to acknowledge the challenges and ethical considerations that arise with its use. In this section, we will explore some of the key challenges and ethical considerations that researchers, educators, and policymakers should address when integrating AI into these fields.
One of the primary concerns with AI in religion and theology studies is the potential for misinterpretation of religious texts. AI algorithms may lack the nuanced understanding of cultural, historical, and theological contexts that human scholars possess. Consequently, there is a risk of AI systems providing flawed interpretations or promoting biased perspectives, leading to misrepresentations of religious beliefs and practices.
The integration of AI in religion and theology studies raises ethical questions regarding the role of AI systems in shaping religious understanding. It is essential to ensure that AI technologies are used responsibly and do not undermine human agency, religious autonomy, or the authority of religious leaders and scholars. Balancing the benefits of AI with the preservation of ethical and moral values is crucial in this context.
AI relies on vast amounts of data to perform its tasks effectively. When implementing AI in religion and theology studies, it is essential to address privacy and data security concerns. Safeguarding personal and sensitive information is crucial to protect the privacy rights of individuals who engage with AI systems. Additionally, ensuring data security is vital to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, or misuse of sensitive religious data.
AI algorithms can be influenced by the biases present in the data used to train them. In religion and theology studies, biases within religious texts, historical records, or scholarly interpretations can be inadvertently perpetuated by AI systems. It is crucial to critically examine and address these biases to ensure that AI technologies do not reinforce discriminatory or exclusionary practices.
As AI systems become more complex, the decision-making processes of these systems can become opaque and difficult to understand. Ensuring transparency and accountability in AI decision-making is crucial, particularly in sensitive areas like religion and theology. It is important to develop mechanisms that allow users and stakeholders to understand how AI systems arrive at their conclusions and to assess the reliability and validity of their outputs.
While AI holds great potential for revolutionizing religion and theology studies, it is essential to navigate the challenges and ethical considerations that arise. Addressing the potential misinterpretation of religious texts, maintaining ethical constraints, safeguarding privacy and data security, mitigating bias in AI systems, and ensuring transparency and accountability are vital for responsible and meaningful integration of AI in these fields. By doing so, we can harness the power of AI to enrich religious scholarship, foster interfaith dialogue, and promote a deeper understanding of diverse religious traditions.
To demonstrate the practical benefits and real-world applications of AI in religion and theology studies, let’s explore some case studies that highlight successful AI implementations in these fields. These examples showcase how AI has been effectively utilized to enhance various aspects of religious scholarship, education, and research.
In this case study, AI algorithms were applied to analyze and interpret religious scriptures from different traditions. By leveraging natural language processing and machine learning techniques, researchers were able to identify patterns, themes, and linguistic nuances within the texts. This AI-driven analysis provided scholars with new insights into the historical context, theological implications, and textual variations present in the scriptures. The use of AI in scripture analysis has significantly enhanced the efficiency and accuracy of textual interpretation, enabling researchers to uncover previously unnoticed connections and meanings.
In this case study, AI and virtual reality (VR) technologies were integrated to create immersive and interactive theological learning experiences. Through the use of AI-powered chatbots and virtual characters, students were able to engage in theological debates, ask questions, and receive personalized feedback. Virtual reality environments were developed to simulate historical religious sites, allowing students to explore sacred spaces and participate in virtual pilgrimages. This AI-driven approach to theology education provided students with a dynamic and engaging learning environment, fostering critical thinking, empathy, and cross-cultural understanding.
In this case study, AI algorithms were employed to facilitate comparative religion studies. By analyzing vast amounts of religious texts and historical data, AI systems were able to identify common themes, intertextual relationships, and cultural influences across different religious traditions. This AI-assisted approach to comparative religion studies provided scholars with a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the similarities and differences between various religions. The integration of AI in comparative religion studies has accelerated research, expanded the scope of analysis, and promoted a more nuanced understanding of global religious diversity.
In this case study, religious organizations utilized AI-driven predictive analytics to gain insights into their congregations and communities. By analyzing data from various sources, such as attendance records, social media interactions, and demographic information, AI algorithms were able to forecast trends, identify areas of growth, and tailor outreach efforts. This data-driven approach empowered religious leaders to make informed decisions, allocate resources effectively, and adapt their strategies to meet the evolving needs of their communities.
These case studies demonstrate the successful implementation of AI in religion and theology studies, showcasing the tangible benefits that AI technologies can bring to these fields. From scripture analysis to theology education, comparative religion studies, and predictive analytics in religious organizations, AI has proven to be a valuable tool for enhancing research, promoting interfaith dialogue, and enabling data-driven decision-making. As AI continues to advance, its potential in religion and theology studies will expand, offering new opportunities for exploration, innovation, and deeper understanding of religious traditions. | <urn:uuid:11ec6d02-d959-4213-b742-18b7233c2405> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://teachflow.ai/the-potential-of-ai-in-school-religion-and-theology-studies/ | 2024-04-17T08:10:07Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.929332 | 2,920 |
Asynchronous learning provides students with opportunities to engage ideas, develop skills, and interact with each other outside of a physical classroom or required synchronous meeting. Just as they do in in-person courses, students in asynchronous learning environments can learn and interact in any number of ways, including through discussion, collaboration, project work, experiential learning, and more.
What is asynchronous learning?
An asynchronous learning environment is one in which students and instructors always interact with others and engage course materials at different times.
Often people assume that asynchronous learning is synonymous with self-paced learning. But credit-bearing courses at UW are not typically self-paced. Self-paced learning is more often found in training settings or continuing education. Undergraduate and graduate students in asynchronous courses should expect to complete academic work with regular deadlines, engage and collaborate with peers in online learning activities, and perhaps even to meet (virtually) with the instructor, just as they would in hybrid or in-person courses.
What do we know about asynchronous learning?
Because many have never taught or been a student in an asynchronous course, some instructors have a lot of assumptions about what is and isn’t possible in asynchronous learning environments. The field of online education has been active since the late 20th century and there’s a lot of clear research on student performance and the student experience. Here’s what the research suggests:
Asynchronous learning is effective.
Research confirms that well-designed asynchronous learning environments can be effective in helping students reach learning outcomes. As with any mode of instruction, student success and satisfaction in asynchronous courses depend upon effective course design, active learning opportunities, meaningful facilitation, and the instructor’s commitment to fostering an inclusive learning community.
Meaningful connection is possible in asynchronous courses.
Online learning environments are full of the same UW students that make in-person classes so engaging. Every day, many of our students (and many of us!) use digital spaces to make connections and work toward shared interests and goals. Through thoughtfully structured activities, collaborative work, and discussions, students in asynchronous learning environments can get to know both their instructors and each other and build personal connections and professional skills that will enrich their lives during and after their time at UW.
Instructors are the most crucial variable in online learner success.
Asynchronous courses do not run themselves. Just as they do in in-person and hybrid courses, instructors play a vital, active role in designing learning experiences and supporting students throughout the learning process. Successful asynchronous courses are the result of instructors who:
- Deeply engage with their students. From day one and throughout the quarter, instructors work to engage students and establish a strong online presence. Through discussion forums, recorded videos, office hours, and announcements, instructors convey care and provide students with a variety of opportunities for interaction.
- Carefully design and sequence activities to align with course objectives. Asynchronous activities that are intentionally scaffolded help students construct the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.
- Employ inclusive, active teaching strategies. Instructors of successful asynchronous courses do more than ask students to passively read text or listen to pre-recorded lectures. Through a variety of formats (e.g., text, audio, visual), engagement opportunities (e.g., interactive lectures, online discussions), and assignments and activities (e.g., essays, presentations, podcasts), instructors create learning environments where a diverse range of learners feel welcome, capable, and valued.
- Provide timely feedback. By providing students with feedback on their work, whether in discussions, activities, or graded assignments, instructors help students succeed in asynchronous learning environments. Students rely on this feedback to gauge their progress or modify their approach to learning.
Well-designed asynchronous learning empowers students.
When learning asynchronously, students have the opportunity to make choices that can reduce stressors that may exist for them in synchronous or in-person settings. Asynchronous learning environments can make it easier for some students to keep pace with course goals and adjust their learning experience to fit their unique needs and schedules. For some students, asynchronous learning offers the following benefits:
- Greater accessibility. Asynchronous learning can be particularly beneficial for students who are neurodiverse or have physical disabilities. Students with chronic medical conditions can work when they are feeling well or can work in shorter increments.
- Greater flexibility. In asynchronous learning environments, students can log in and work on their courses at the time of day that works best for them. This is especially important for students who are negotiating work or family schedules along with course work.
- More time to learn or review. Some students need more time to process information. In asynchronous learning environments, students have the power to read, think, and respond at a pace that works for them. They can revisit learning materials and review concepts before contributing without worrying about holding up the class or being embarrassed in front of their peers for not grasping things quickly.
Where can I learn more about teaching asynchronously?
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Cortado, a provider of mobile communications technology, has launched Cortado Corporate Server 4.0 Professional, a new application customised for small and midsize businesses that further enhances the efficiency of BlackBerry smartphone users.
Cortado said that the new software gives BlackBerry smartphone users mobile access to their corporate network. Using the application, Cortado customers can print files in original format on any network or Bluetooth-enabled printer, send them as a fax, or as an e-mail attachment.
According to Cortado, the new software also allows BlackBerry smartphone users to create PDFs and access updated database reports from their handset. The Scan and Copy function turns the BlackBerry smartphone’s camera into a scanner. They can also be faxed or saved in a project folder.
Roger Guerrero, sales manager of enterprise solutions at Cortado, said: With Cortado Corporate Server Professional, SMB users have a cost-effective solution that allows them to benefit from all the functions of Cortado’s large enterprise offering. This results in significantly shorter processing times and higher flexibility, helping SMBs stay competitive.
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According to IKEA’s official website, the 3D replica is created by scanning your rooms through its ‘Kreativ Scene Scanner’. The feature is made all the more accurate thanks to the LiDAR sensor readily available on flagship Apple devices such as the iPhone Pro and iPad Pro.
However, as shared by Engadget, IKEA asserted that the feature can still be used by iPhones without LiDAR, though results may vary. Furthermore, for devices without LiDAR, users have to input a series of photographs of a room which will then be "automatically processed and assembled into a wide-angle, interactive replica of the space, with accurate dimensions and perspective,".
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She was previously the senior project manager at Dalberg Global Development advisers. Her work as CEO at Africa’s Talking will be to guide the company’s vision and opening new door for strategic partnerships.
Africa’s Talking had a series A funding back in mid 2018 which allowed them to expand. This led to them creating the Africa’s Talking group, which is an umbrella co-operation that incorporates two companies: Africa’s Talking and Africa’s Talking Labs.
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Have you ever wondered how technology is transforming cities into smart, efficient, and interconnected hubs? In this article, we will explore the rise of smart cities and how they are integrating the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data to revolutionize urban living. From optimizing transportation systems to improving energy management and enhancing public safety, this innovative fusion of technology is reshaping the way we experience and interact with our urban environments. Join us as we delve into the exciting world of smart cities and discover the endless possibilities they hold for a more sustainable and connected future.
Smart Cities: An Introduction
Welcome to the world of smart cities! In this article, we will explore the fascinating realm where technology and urban living intersect. Smart cities bring together the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data to create more efficient, sustainable, and livable urban environments. By leveraging these innovative technologies, cities around the world are transforming the way we live, work, and connect with each other.
The Convergence of AI, IoT, and Big Data
To truly understand the impact of smart cities, we must first delve into the convergence of AI, IoT, and Big Data. These three cutting-edge technologies work hand in hand to optimize various aspects of urban life, from transportation and energy management to waste disposal and public safety.
AI in Smart Cities
Artificial Intelligence plays a crucial role in the development of smart cities. By harnessing advanced algorithms, machine learning, and deep learning, AI enables cities to automate processes, make data-driven decisions, and enhance the overall quality of life for residents. AI-powered systems are being utilized in areas such as traffic management, energy usage optimization, waste management, surveillance, and public transportation.
IoT in Smart Cities
The Internet of Things, often referred to as IoT, connects various devices and objects through the internet, enabling them to collect and exchange data. In smart cities, IoT facilitates seamless communication between different infrastructure components, allowing for smarter management of resources and systems. Connected infrastructure, smart grids, buildings, parking solutions, and environmental monitoring are just a few examples of how IoT transforms urban environments.
Big Data in Smart Cities
Big Data is the fuel that powers smart cities. With the exponential growth of data being generated every day, cities can tap into this vast resource to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions. Collecting and analyzing data from sensors, devices, and systems help improve services, optimize resource allocation, and contribute to more efficient urban planning and development.
Benefits and Challenges of Smart Cities
Embracing the concept of smart cities brings numerous benefits to both residents and the environment. However, it also poses certain challenges that need to be addressed for successful implementation.
Benefits of Smart Cities
The introduction of smart technologies in cities offers a wide range of benefits. First and foremost, it enhances the quality of life for residents. Smart traffic management systems reduce congestion and improve commute times, leading to less stress and more efficient transportation. Smart energy management helps optimize resource usage, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. Smart waste management systems minimize environmental impact and improve cleanliness in urban areas. Smart surveillance systems enhance public safety and provide better security. Lastly, smart public transportation systems promote convenience and reduce traffic congestion.
Challenges of Smart Cities
While the concept of smart cities brings about significant advantages, it also presents various challenges that need to be overcome. One key challenge is the integration of diverse technologies and systems from different vendors and stakeholders. Achieving interoperability and standardization is crucial to ensure a seamless and interconnected smart infrastructure. Another challenge is cybersecurity and privacy. With an increasing amount of sensitive data being collected and transmitted, cities must prioritize robust security measures to protect against cyber threats and safeguard citizens’ privacy. Additionally, governmental support and regulations play a vital role in fostering the development of smart cities, as policies and regulations need to align with technological advancements.
AI in Smart Cities
Let’s now dive deeper into the different AI applications in smart cities, which revolutionize various domains of urban living.
Smart Traffic Management Systems
Traffic congestion is a persistent issue in cities worldwide. Smart traffic management systems powered by AI algorithms help alleviate this problem by optimizing traffic flow and reducing congestion. Through real-time data collection and analysis, these systems can dynamically adjust signal timings, reroute traffic, and provide personalized route recommendations to drivers. By improving traffic efficiency, AI-powered solutions not only save time for commuters but also reduce carbon emissions and enhance air quality.
Smart Energy Management
Energy consumption in cities is a significant concern, both economically and environmentally. AI-driven energy management systems enable cities to optimize energy usage, reduce wastage, and maximize efficiency. These systems leverage AI algorithms to analyze data from various sources, including weather conditions, occupancy patterns, and energy demand. By dynamically adjusting lighting, heating, cooling, and other energy-intensive processes, smart cities can significantly reduce energy costs and their carbon footprint.
Smart Waste Management
Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining cleanliness and environmental sustainability in urban areas. AI-powered waste management systems utilize sensors, data analytics, and machine learning algorithms to optimize waste collection routes, monitor bin fill levels, and detect anomalies such as unauthorized dumping. By streamlining waste collection processes, cities can reduce costs, minimize the impact on the environment, and enhance the overall cleanliness and livability of urban spaces.
Smart Surveillance Systems
Public safety is a top priority in smart cities, and AI plays a vital role in ensuring security and surveillance. AI-powered surveillance systems leverage computer vision and pattern recognition algorithms to analyze real-time video feeds and detect suspicious activities or objects. These systems can automatically alert law enforcement agencies of potential threats, enabling a proactive response. By enhancing security and deterring crime, smart surveillance systems create safer urban environments for residents and visitors alike.
Smart Public Transportation
Public transportation is a vital component of urban mobility, and AI brings significant improvements to this domain. AI-powered systems enable real-time monitoring and optimization of public transportation networks, allowing for better route planning, schedule adjustments, and demand prediction. By providing accurate and up-to-date information to commuters, smart public transportation systems enhance the overall efficiency, reliability, and user experience of public transit.
IoT in Smart Cities
Now, let’s explore the diverse applications of IoT that transform cities into intelligent and connected ecosystems.
Connected infrastructure is at the core of IoT-enabled smart cities. By equipping various urban components, such as streetlights, utility meters, and waste bins, with sensors and communication capabilities, cities can gather real-time data and monitor critical parameters. This connectivity allows for more efficient management of resources, predictive maintenance, and improved safety. Additionally, connected infrastructure serves as a foundation for other IoT-based applications, such as smart grids and environmental monitoring systems.
Smart grids revolutionize the way electricity is generated, distributed, and consumed in cities. By integrating IoT devices with power generation, transmission, and consumption infrastructure, smart grids enable real-time monitoring and control of energy flow. This capability allows for demand-response mechanisms, optimal load balancing, and effective utilization of renewable energy sources. Implementing smart grids not only improves energy efficiency but also enhances grid resilience and enables the integration of decentralized energy sources.
Buildings account for a significant portion of energy consumption in cities. IoT technologies enable the transformation of traditional buildings into smart buildings with enhanced energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Through the integration of sensors, actuators, and control systems, smart buildings can continuously monitor and optimize energy usage, lighting, temperature, and ventilation based on occupancy and environmental conditions. This results in reduced energy wastage, lower operational costs, and healthier indoor environments for residents.
Smart Parking Solutions
Parking is a perennial pain point in urban areas, leading to congestion, frustration, and wasted time. IoT-powered smart parking solutions offer real-time information about parking availability and guide drivers to vacant spots, minimizing circling and reducing traffic. By leveraging sensors, communication networks, and data analytics, these solutions optimize the utilization of parking spaces, enhance operational efficiency, and improve the overall convenience for drivers.
Smart Environmental Monitoring
Monitoring and preserving the environment are essential aspects of sustainable urban development. IoT enables real-time and remote monitoring of various environmental parameters, including air quality, noise pollution, temperature, and humidity. By installing sensors throughout the city, governments and environmental agencies can collect accurate data to assess the impact of human activities, identify pollution sources, and implement remediation measures. Smart environmental monitoring plays a vital role in ensuring a healthier and more sustainable urban environment for all.
Big Data in Smart Cities
Now, let’s explore the transformative power of Big Data in shaping smarter cities.
Data Collection and Analysis
Big Data is the cornerstone of smart cities, enabling the collection and analysis of vast amounts of information to derive valuable insights. With the proliferation of sensors, devices, and connected systems, cities can gather real-time data on transportation patterns, energy consumption, waste generation, weather conditions, and much more. Advanced analytics tools and techniques are then applied to extract meaningful patterns, trends, and anomalies, empowering cities to make data-driven decisions for optimized service delivery, improved efficiency, and enhanced quality of life.
Predictive analytics leverages historical and real-time data to forecast future events and trends. In smart cities, this powerful technique finds applications in various domains, such as transportation planning, energy demand forecasting, crime prediction, and healthcare. By applying machine learning and statistical modeling algorithms to Big Data, cities can proactively identify potential issues, optimize resource allocation, and make proactive interventions to enhance urban living.
Urban Planning and Development
Big Data analytics revolutionize urban planning and development by providing valuable insights into population dynamics, land use patterns, transportation needs, and infrastructure requirements. By analyzing massive data sets, cities can optimize land use, plan transportation networks, and design sustainable urban environments. Big Data-driven urban planning and development contribute to improved efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced livability.
Citizen Engagement and Participation
Smart cities strive for citizen-centric governance, and Big Data plays a crucial role in facilitating citizen engagement and participation. By harnessing data from social media platforms, mobile apps, and online portals, cities can gain insights into citizens’ needs, preferences, and concerns. This information enables governments to tailor public services, gather feedback in real-time, and involve citizens in urban decision-making processes. Big Data empowers residents to actively participate in shaping their cities and creates a sense of ownership and shared responsibility.
Implementation Strategies for Smart Cities
Implementing smart cities requires careful planning and execution. Here, we explore key strategies and considerations for successful implementation.
Interoperability and Standardization
One of the primary challenges in deploying smart city solutions is achieving seamless interoperability between various technologies, systems, and devices. Standardization of communication protocols, data formats, and interfaces is crucial to ensure compatibility and enable collaboration between different vendors and stakeholders. By establishing a common framework, cities can facilitate the integration and scalability of smart technologies, promoting interoperability and avoiding technology silos.
Cybersecurity and Privacy
With the increasing reliance on interconnected technologies and the collection of sensitive data, cybersecurity and privacy are critical concerns for smart cities. Robust security measures, including encryption, authentication, and intrusion detection systems, must be implemented to protect against cyber threats and unauthorized access. Additionally, cities need to establish clear policies and frameworks to ensure the ethical and responsible use of data, safeguarding citizens’ privacy and maintaining trust in the smart city ecosystem.
Governmental Support and Regulations
Governmental support and regulations play a vital role in the successful implementation of smart cities. Clear policies and regulations need to be in place to guide the adoption, deployment, and operation of smart technologies. Governments need to collaborate with private sector stakeholders, academia, and citizens to create an enabling environment for innovation and investment. By providing financial incentives, streamlining bureaucratic processes, and fostering public-private partnerships, governments can accelerate the transformation of cities into smart and sustainable urban ecosystems.
Smart Cities Around the World
Now, let’s take a virtual tour of some leading smart cities around the globe, each showcasing unique features and advancements in the realm of urban innovation.
Singapore: The Lion City
Singapore has gained global recognition for its ambitious smart city initiatives. The city-state leverages cutting-edge technologies to improve quality of life and address urban challenges. From its comprehensive urban transportation management system to its smart housing initiatives and cashless payment systems, Singapore demonstrates how an integrated approach to technology can optimize city operations, enhance citizen well-being, and foster sustainable urban development.
Barcelona: City of Innovation
Barcelona has emerged as a hub of innovation and sustainability, making significant strides in becoming a smart city. The city leverages IoT and Big Data to improve energy efficiency, manage waste, enhance mobility, and engage citizens. Barcelona’s smart initiatives include smart lighting systems, smart parking solutions, and smart waste collection. Through its citizen-led approach, Barcelona has successfully integrated technology into the fabric of the city, making it a living lab for smart urban solutions.
Amsterdam: A Hub of Sustainability
Amsterdam embraces the concept of smart cities to create a sustainable and livable urban environment. The city’s initiatives focus on energy efficiency, mobility, and citizen engagement. Amsterdam utilizes IoT to optimize energy usage in buildings, implement smart mobility solutions, and involve citizens in decision-making processes through digital platforms. The city’s commitment to sustainability and innovative thinking positions Amsterdam as a leading example of a smart and green city.
Dubai: The Smart City of the Future
Dubai, known for its grandeur and ambition, aims to become a smart city of the future. The Emirate integrates AI, IoT, and Big Data to enhance the quality of life, promote sustainability, and drive economic growth. Dubai’s smart initiatives encompass various domains, including transportation, utilities, healthcare, and security. The city’s intelligent transportation systems, smart buildings, and digital government services are just a few examples of Dubai’s vision of a technologically advanced and interconnected urban environment.
The Future of Smart Cities
As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, the future of smart cities holds immense potential for further innovation and transformation.
Technological Advancements and Innovations
Advancements in AI, IoT, and Big Data are set to revolutionize smart cities even further. AI algorithms will become more sophisticated, enabling cities to make even more accurate predictions and automate complex decision-making processes. IoT will continue to expand, with more devices and infrastructure being connected than ever before. This interconnectedness will unlock new opportunities for data collection, analysis, and optimization. Big Data analytics will become more advanced, allowing cities to extract deeper insights and unlock the full potential of the data they collect.
Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development
Sustainability and resilience will be at the forefront of future smart city initiatives. Cities worldwide are increasingly prioritizing climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and environmental stewardship. Future smart cities will adopt renewable energy sources on a larger scale, implement circular economy principles, and prioritize eco-friendly transportation options. Resilience to natural disasters, extreme weather events, and emergencies will also be enhanced through advanced monitoring systems, predictive modeling, and efficient response mechanisms.
In conclusion, the rise of smart cities heralds a new era of technological innovation and urban transformation. Through the convergence of AI, IoT, and Big Data, cities can optimize their operations, enhance quality of life, and foster sustainability. From smarter traffic management systems and energy optimization to connected infrastructure and data-driven decision-making, smart cities bring numerous benefits and overcome various challenges.
To successfully implement smart city initiatives, governments, private sector stakeholders, and citizens must collaborate closely. Emphasizing interoperability, prioritizing cybersecurity and privacy, and establishing supportive policies and regulations are key enablers for smart city development. By learning from pioneering cities like Singapore, Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Dubai, other cities can chart their own path towards a brighter, more efficient, and sustainable future.
As technology continues to advance, the future of smart cities holds even greater promise. Technological advancements and a focus on sustainable and resilient urban development will shape the cities of tomorrow, providing more livable, connected, and inclusive environments for all. So, embrace the possibilities that smart cities offer and prepare for a future where urban living is reimagined through innovation and collaboration. | <urn:uuid:522c238a-0b59-4f23-927e-bccc441c66f1> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://techytool.com/the-rise-of-smart-cities-integrating-ai-iot-and-big-data-for-urban-living/ | 2024-04-17T08:34:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.899561 | 3,383 |
Welcome to the Teen Librarian stop on the Terry Pratchett Farewell Tour, lovingly organised by the fantastic Viv Dacosta.
This was supposed to be a review of Dodger by Pterry (that is included) but when chatting to some dear friends who are also massive fans and regular visitors to the Discworld I thought I would invite them in to play today.
Starting off with one of the best librarians I know and a wonderful human being Caroline Fielding
I read Jim‘s Top 10 Discworld characters as part of the Terry Pratchett blog tour (YAYeahYeah) and it got me thinking about the characters that I love, including those on his list. I realised that a lot of my favourites are those that are completely essential to the series but might only actually play the tiniest of roles when it comes to the plot, or feature for a brief time. Some of them appear in books I haven’t read for 10 years or more but they’ve stuck in my brain. So here, in no particular order, are my
Nominations for Best Supporting Character:
The Luggage: I miss Rincewind and the Luggage…featuring from the very beginning of the Colour of Magic, this chest made of sapient pearwood brings nothing but distress into the life of cowardly wizard Rincewind.
Vimes’ Dis-Organizer: It can tell the time in Klatch, remember your appointments, and use precognition to know your upcoming appointments will occur before you do…causing some consternation when it follows the wrong timeline.
Hex: the computer designed by Ponder Stibbons and his team of nerdy wizards. Stibbons denies that Hex can think for itself, but is constantly worried by the additions Hex seems to make to itself, and when the FTB (Fluffy Teddy Bear) is removed it throws a wobbler!
Bergholt Stuttley ‘Bloody Stupid’ Johnson: doesn’t actually feature in any of the stories having died many years previously, but his creations crop up regularly, most notably the Archchancellor’s shower! Pratchett described him as an ‘inverse genius’.
Death of Rats: Once a part of Death, he remained after the events of Reaper Man and is able to make himself understood with a one-syllable sound: SQUEAK, with the occasional emphasis of an EEK-EEK, and the help of the raven Quoth.
The Canting Crew: “Millennium Hand and Shrimp”. Need I say more? Well, maybe – the beggars that even beggars avoid, Foul Ole Ron and his comrades feature in a number of the books, sharing their alternative view of the world.
Leonardo of Quirm: locked up in the Patrician’s dungeons, he’s quite content just doodling out his inventions that could very easily accidentally start (or end) wars…
Drumknott: Lord Vetinari’s Clerk, the perfect civil servant, relishes order and protocol but knows exactly what Vetinari wants. This quote from Going Postal sums him up perfectly:
‘…we would not normally have started individual folders at this time,’ Drumknott was agonizing. ‘You see, I’d merely have referenced them on the daily-‘
‘Your concern is, as ever, exemplary,’ said Vetinari. ‘I see, however, that you have prepared some folders’
‘Yes, my lord. I have bulked some of them out with copies of Clerk Harold’s analysis of pig production in Genua, sir.’ Drumknott looked unhappy as he handed over the card folders. Deliberately misfiling ran fingernails down the blackboard of his very soul.
Igor: a number of Igors pop up, coming from an extremely extended family in Überwald and mainly working as servants for mad scientists although they are great medics, ably performing emergency surgery, including in particular transplants, with one particular Igor having made it onto the City Watch in Ankh Morpork.
CMOT Dibbler: the Del Boy of the Discworld, starting out selling ‘sausage inna bun’ on the streets of Ankh Morpork, he regularly dabbles in new initiatives and trades. CMOT stands for “selling this at such a low price that it’s cutting me own throat” One of the things I love most is all the relatives of his that pop up across the Disc with very similar sales techniques.
My second guest, like Caroline is another excellent librarian and someone you will want next to you if you ever find yourself in a foxhole. I have known Shaun Kennedy for half my life now and he is here to share his memories of Terry Pratchett:
Only in our dreams are we free.
The first book by Terry Pratchett I read was Pyramids, after that came Mort. And then, well you know what they say about eating Pringles? It applies here too.
I first met Terry in 1999 when he did a signing tour through South Africa. I was working a weekend job and convinced my co-workers that I had to be somewhere important and they covered for me – after all, it’s not every day an internationally acclaimed author you’re a fan of comes to town. To this day I am not even sure if I ever told them where I went and why.
After moving to London in 2005 I met my now-wife, who back then wasn’t a Pratchett fan. At the time she worked for a membership organisation and was involved in running events all over the country. A few months later I got told that one Terry Prachett was going to be one of the main guests at an event they were running. It turned out that as I was one of the few people that knew anything about his books, they wanted me to the stand where the Pratchett books were going to be sold to answer questions. I say yes because I didn’t have anything better to do.
Then I got told that I would be looking after him while he was at the event!
That Saturday I will never forget. After having spent a couple hours of helping people choose books to buy, the main organiser came over with Terry in tow and introduced me to him. I managed to remain calm and professional and asked if he needed anything. To which he replied that he wanted to wander around and have a look at the stalls. I asked if he wanted me to accompany him, but he declined and said he was happy to meander around until his talk. And he was off and I went back to answering questions about which book came first.
About five minutes later I realised that there was a queue going past the stall and I went to investigate. I’m not sure how it started, but at the end of the line I found Terry signing books for attendees while juggling his jacket and hat. Fearing that he had been ambushed, I asked if he was okay signing for people as there was a signing scheduled later in the day. But he waved me off saying. I offered to keep his jacket and hat safe so he had his hands free. Terry gave me his jacket and proceeded to ask the people in the queue if I was trustworthy before he would consider giving me the hat.
Fortunately most of the people said they knew me and I headed back to the book stall with the coat and hat. I didn’t see him again until I was told to find him and take him to the green room. I think the organiser thought I was doing a bad job watching Terry. I got him back to the green room and we chatted to a while on various topics including his trip to South Africa. I remember him quizzing me about why I had become a librarian. Turns out he was rather fond of librarians on the whole. I wouldn’t have guessed.
After the talk we moved onto the signing. I think it was the first time I had ever seen a queue go across two floors of a venue. Everyone patiently waited to have their books signed – I think it was because Terry gave as much time to the first people whose books he signed to those who were at the end of the queue and they knew this. Well, those who had been at one of his signing did anyway.
I never did get to see Terry off though, I was called away because of an emergency and by the time it was resolved he’d already left.
One thing I have learnt is that Terry Pratchett’s works, and in particular the Discworld books, resonate with a lot of people. Personally I think this is because the characters are written as unique individuals with their own experiences. When I read a book the characters feel alive and like old friends who are telling me about what they got up to while we have been separate. I am going to miss reading about new adventures, but I will always happily have them retell stories I’ve heard before.
The other thing I’ve learnt is that, except for my manager, I’ve yet to meet a librarian who has never read a Pratchett book. Last year I was fortunate enough to run a Discworld role-playing game for a bunch of librarians and they had so much fun being oddball characters in the Watch.
I have to admit that while I do love the Chief Librarian, my favourite character is Sam Vimes.
I grew into the reader I am thanks in no small part to the Discworld books, I also read (and loved) the Johnny Maxwell trilogy, the Bromeliad, The Carpet People, Nation and The Dark Side of the Sun. Dodger was different, I purchased it (as I always did) on its day of release in 2012 and then it sat on my shelf. It is weird, I have one reading rule and that is nothing comes before a Pratchett. I have no idea why I did not devour it immediately – perhaps because it was not a Discworld book but whatever the reason (and maybe there was not one) the book sat, pristine and unread on my shelf until this year when Viv sent the call out for people interested in getting involved with the blog tour. It was then that I picked it up and decide that I should do this in memory of him!
The cover is a Paul Kidby masterpiece, Dodger rising from a manhole, tipping his hat with a cheeky grin and a straight-razor in his left hand. The background is recognisably London with Saint Paul’s Cathedral towering over tenement blocks and huddled figures. The Victorian marbled end papers are a wonderful touch making the book a thing of beauty to behold. The book is written in a Victorian style, including chapter headings (Terry is famously dismissive of chapters) there are also footnotes – a quirk of his that I love dearly.
However it was the writing that captured me, the story opening with Dodger leaping from the sewers to save a damsel in distress from peril at the hands of dastardly villains. Dodger is a wonderful example of Terry Pratchett’s writing, his books are amazing, not because of the background, setting or sometimes awful puns but because of the characters, he writes people so well. Dodger mixes real and fictional characters in a satisfying melange of crime, mystery, politics and heroism. Dodger is a great starting point for readers new to Terry Pratchett’s work and a wonderful read for established fans.
Finally, I want to share the cartoon I drew as a tribute to Terry Pratchett on the afternoon of his death. It was either create something or dissolve into a puddle of misery on my work desk; it is a good thing that I don’t work in an office or I may have closed the door and had a good cry. | <urn:uuid:4af3e75a-f24c-4523-a03d-8ddda52403ba> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://teenlibrarian.co.uk/2015/05/01/terry-pratchett-farewell-tour/ | 2024-04-17T09:06:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.984296 | 2,520 |
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London Underground sets new Japanese trend
London Underground (LU) has set a new worldwide musical trend. Delegates from Tokyo Metro are visiting the Capital to learn about the ins and outs of the famous LU busking scheme, sponsored by Carling, before implementing a similar system in Tokyo.
We now have nearly 300 licensed buskers providing passengers with over 3,360 hours of entertainment each week
Six Tokyo Metro delegates, including Fusao Koike, Deputy Manager of International Affairs, will join senior LU officials on 1 March for a day-long visit of the Underground network, when they will get the opportunity to learn about the implementation and running of the scheme, and to discuss it with real life LU buskers.
Steve Charlick, LU Technical Specialist Manager in charge of the busking scheme, said: "We are delighted to be receiving the delegation from Tokyo Metro and to share with our Japanese colleagues our knowledge and expertise of implementing and running such a successful scheme.
"We feel truly honoured that they have chosen our scheme on which to base their own."
"The London Underground busking scheme sponsored by Carling began in May 2003, after LU managed to change the laws and the bylaws to make busking legal on the Underground.
"The scheme has gone from strength to strength, and we now have nearly 300 licensed buskers providing passengers with over 3,360 hours of entertainment each week."
Automatic Management's Jerry Smith, in charge of managing the LU busking scheme, remarked: "We are really looking forward to showing the delegates from Tokyo Metro how the innovative Carling Live Underground Music Scheme operates in situ here in London.
"We are very happy to offer our experience and expertise to help put just such a successful scheme into operation in Tokyo too."
- Sponsored by Carling, the LU busking initiative was originally launched from 19 May 2003 to 6 June 2003 after LU won the right in 2001 to change national law and the local bylaws to legalise licensed busking
- The scheme was developed as a response to customer demand for talented musicians being licensed to play at stations
- Commercial backing from Carling helps fund the recruitment and auditioning of musicians as well as the management of the scheme by professional artist management company, Automatic Management
- Licensed buskers are chosen on talent, with emphasis strongly placed on meeting the wide-ranging musical tastes of Tube customers
- Buskers are not paid by LU or Carling and rely on the generosity of Tube passengers
- All buskers have to pass an audition in front of a judging panel and are vetted for any police convictions before they are issued with a London Underground Busking Licence
- The scheme's overnight success resulted in its gradual expansion in the last two years: there are now 42 pitches throughout the network and nearly 300 licensed buskers
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This mission uses a version number (starting with 1.0) independent of the main document.
At the time of writing, this is the only walkthrough (of Mission 18) I know of that is available on the internet. Of course, it also ranked first in showing all the loots and explicitely lists all the picks.
At several places, additional information is available as tool tips. Move the mouse on the words looking like these to see them.
Some places are marginally worth visiting. They do not meet objectives, get you any powerups, so it is up to you whether to follow them. I will describe the main route like a regular walkthrough. Then at certain points I will mark excursion routes. At these points, if you want to have a look (and you should), save your game and follow the route. Click the excursion heading in this color and style to expand the route. After the voyage, just reload the game you saved at the Excursion starting point to continue the main route (note that many excursions do not bring you back to the starting point). For those who don’t bother to go (I do not understand why anybody would want to skip the excursions), just ignore the milestone and continue straight on.
The walkthrough is written to make use of the advanced features of IE4 and IE5 browsers. IE4 and IE5 show the same effects, but IE5 rendering much faster.
This is a secret mission. To enjoy the mission (and not to spoil your regular game), you should have at least completed missions 02 (Lord Bafford’s Manor), 03 (Break from Cragscleft Prison), 11 (Return to Cathedral), and 12 (Escape!).
To access the secret mission, you need to edit your dark.cfg in your Thief Gold directory. Open it with a text editor such as notepad, and add the following line to the end:
Run Thief Gold as usual, and start a new game. It starts with Blooper Reel instead of Lord Bafford’s Manor. Remember, you are licensed to kill in all Difficulty Levels.
This mission is a substitute of the Bafford mission (mission 02). The mission briefing sound track is the same as the Bafford mission (nearly made me think I started the wrong mission), but from the video you will be sure you get the right thing.
In case you don’t know (I looked up several dictionaries to find out), blooper means amusing mistakes.
In the mission, you will come across lots of interesting things. I try not to spoil your fun. I will just take you there and let you see for yourself. In case I need to add something, they will be hidden until you ask for them. For instance, click here to see the hidden message.
Of course, it only works in IE4/IE5. BTW I am deeply disappointed that 24% of my readers are still using Netscape. Why don’t they get a better browser?
Note: the 24% was an April 2000 figure. The statistics as of March 2001 is 14.18%, and that of March 2003 is 8.23%.
Like the original Bafford mission, you start with 300 credits. You will run into nearly everything, but most of them are not hostile. Buy a Healing Potion and spend the rest on Broadhead Arrows.
You start near the Front Gate of the Bafford Manor. Avoid getting near the Front Gate. Look at the portraite of Lord Bafford on the wall next to the entrance. Listen, hear something familiar? See what is marching down the street from the South. Click here after the party arrived.
Fortunately, they ignore you, so you do not need to hide (there is nowhere to hide anyway). Look carefully at the smaller beasts. They are actually Frog Beasts! You probably have never seen them walking like this before. Have fun hitting them with Blackjack and Broadhead Arrows (the former does not explode them).
It is difficult to imagine that Frog Beasts decended from Burricks. No wonder they are so ugly.
Notice that the AIs generally moves somewhat faster than they usually do. The only exception are the guards, who moves at their normal speed.
Move carefully towards the entrance while still hiding on the outside of it. When you get close, the guards will start talking. Ignore them because the speech is the same as in mission 2. Look around and note the brightly colored triangles. Note that on the narrow (South) surface of the entrance is a Gold Plaque that you can read from your position to find a message from the developers.
Have a good look at the guards and then click here.
Their pose is the default initial pose. When you add human to the game editor, they all look like this. So if you failed to ask them do something, their arm will remain stretched.
Wow! None of the scripts related to their motion is working. They try hard to attack you, but their arms won’t move.
Notice that they even fail to drop dead. Try carry (one of) them on your shoulder and drop him down again to see what happens.
The streets on the North are like before, blocked off by a metal gate. The two streets on the South are now blocked by a stone wall, so you cannot get inside the manor via the well as in last time. Go have a quick look and enter via the front door.
Approach the Front Gate. Knock down the remaining Front Gate Guard and have a look at the button there. It is the button mentioned in the Mission Objectives. Read the Gold Plaque next to the button. Note that the gate is not closed so just enter.
After you enter the Foyer, you will hear the Bowman. See what he is shooting at you. Don’t bring him down, we need him later. Just try to make him come with you (that is, don’t shake him lose). If he is lost, forget about it — no big deal.
You can hardly miss the welcome party right in front of you. Take the opportunity to try Blackjack on them, you seldom have such a chance. Then, give them a left or right wipe of your Sword, and finally an overhead strike of your Sword from behind. Look for stains of blood on the ground — sometimes they do bleed, but the stain disappears within a few seconds. You get a backstab in your statistics each time you bring one down, so you can end up with big numbers.
The dark doorway at the center leads to a spiral stairs going up. There is nothing worth looking there (we will go up later). Turn right and enter the door there (there is only one door in the right (South) half of the Foyer) into the South Lounge.
See that guard here in plaids? Probably not. He starts from here, and walks past the welcome party, into the dark doorway at the center and up the spirla stairs to 2/F. We will meet him later. Past through the opposite door into the 1/F South Hall.
We shall be running around here, and the Bowman from the front door probably won’t be able to catch up with us. It is fine, leave him in the big hall and there is where we shall need him.
On your right, the first doorway go back to the Foyer (nothing to see). The next four doorways leads to a small side hall, which is again useless. Enter the doorway next to them. Climb the stairs, and it leads to a round and empty room. Go back down, and notice more pieces of Jorge on your way out. Note that back in mission 2, there was one more doorway here, going to a round room and then up to 2/F. Now, the doorway is gone.
Enter the next doorway on your right (last doorway on the South wall). Leave the empty room via the door on the other end into the 1/F South L-shaped Corridor. There are two L-shaped corridors and the other is symmetrically on the North.
After the left turn, turn right at the junction to go East all the way to the end. The corridor at the end (going North) is the 1/F East Corridor. Connected to the 1/F East Corridor are four corridors going East/West, two of them joins the 1/F East Corridor to the 1/F South L-shaped Corridor and the other two to the 1/F North L-shaped Corridor. Go North and stop at the first doorway on the left.
Look inside and listen to them. Let them see you and click here after you find out how they react.
Both will attack empty handed (karate!). The maid may also scream with her usual “help! He has a sword!”. Knock down both.
We will come back (in an excursion) to the Northern half of 1/F East Corridor later. For now, go South back to the junction we passed a moment ago, and go West back to 1/F South L-shaped Corridor. At the end, enter the wooden door on the right.
In the kitchen is a servant on your left. See what is on the table in front of the servant? Look carefully at his waist and click here before knocking him down.
Yes, he is the holey servant.
Ignore the doorway on the North (it goes to the Northern half of 1/F) and go South into another room. Play with the bottles on the table, and leave via the door on the West. You are back in the 1/F South Hall.
Locate the Bowman, but forget about it if he is gone. Past through the doorway on the North and go into the 1/F Courtyard where the Pool is found. See what is in the Pool. If you have invited the Bowman here, make him shot his projectiles into the Pool (that is, you have to stand between him and the pool and make sure he misses). Or just pick up stuff on your way here and drop them into the pool. Any observations?
Go to the East end of the Courtyard to find a Gold Plaque on the wall and click here.
Things like apple sit above the top of water and guards drop to the bottom like a stone. Nothing floats like an iceberg.
There are two guards patroling here. Have a look at how they respond to your presence. Since they are noisy, you had better kill them (with your Sword) when you have seen enough. And then click here.
They are the burning guards. As soon as they see you, they start to feel pain. I never have the patience to wait and see if the pain can kill them.
There isn’t much to see in the North East part of 1/F, so join this excursion if you want to do some running.
Walk past the section of wall on your East and enter the door on the far East side. These few rooms have nothing to see, so just run through them. Pass to the next dark room via the doorway on the far right side, and leave via the door on your right. This takes you to a big empty room. Ignore the doorway on the South leading to the Kitchen, and leave via the door on your left (East) into the 1/F North L-shaped Corridor.
Enter the East going corridor slightly on your left. Go to the end, which brings you back to 1/F East Corridor. On your right is the Burrick room you have already visited. Go North, there is nothing here: the room that used to house the spiral stairs to the basement is gone. At the end, turn left and go towards the West back to the 1/F North L-shaped Corridor. Turn right to continue North on the corridor. At the end, turn left and open the door at the end.
Have a good look at the drunken guard and leave via the doorway on the other end of the room to arrive back in the 1/F North Hall.
The first doorway (start counting from the East) on the North wall has been covered in the excursion above. Get inside the second (dark) doorway to go up the stairs, to a small round room without anything. Come back and look at the next four doorways on your right, leading to a small side hall. The hallway leading to the building side exit is no longer here.
Beyond the four doorways, enter the dark hallway and go upstairs.
You arrive at a round room where you can find your friend Cutty. Read the Gold Plaque on the wall behind him to find out what happened to him. Leave via the other stairs to go up to another round room. Descend via the other stairs onto Second Floor.
Turn right and go West along the corridor. Near the end, stairs on the right go up to a small round room, which is empty. Come back and round the corner into 2/F West Corridor.
Enter the first doorway on your right. Have a look at the fireplace on the left wall, and quickly climb the stairs on your right to avoid the guard literally at your heel. Avoid engaging them or you would wake up your friends upstairs. Up on the attic, pay a visit to the Foot Lockers. If you are a good thief and move quietly, you have to open the Foot Lockers to notice what is wrong with them. When you’ve found out their secret, click here.
After you have wakened them, they move to you like a pack of dogs. But what kind of sound are they making? Familiar, but can you remember? Click here to see the answer.
They are Cray Beasts.
Continue to move South. The next doorway goes down to the Foyer and there is nothing special about it. Sometimes (depending on how noisy you are, I suppose) some members of the welcome party at the Front Gate have come up here for a rest. Just ignore them.
The next (and last on this corridor) doorway opens to a big room with casino tables and drunken guards and many fallen ones. The white guard in plaids who started walking from the South Lounge downstairs has likes arrived here. He is standing on the right (North) side of the room, near the doorway. Save your game, enter and Blackjack him, since he is the guard who can harm you. Take 17 Bottles of Fine Wine (0;0;50) from the table. Blackjack one of the drunken guards to see what happens. Restore your game if you have trouble getting rid of them.
Leave the room and round the corner on your South to turn left into 2/F South Corridor. The stairs on your right (near the corner) leads again to another empty round room. Continue South. Ignore the doorway on your left, which opens to the 2/F South Garden. We will go there on our return trip.
Continue the 2/F South Corridor to the end.
Do a quick save and enter the door into the Sitting Room, but keep an eye on the door. There is nothing in the room, so leave via the other door on the East. Look carefully this time if you missed the last one.
As you remember, you have a rectangular corridor here, surrounding the Bathroom. You are on the South end of the Bathroom East Corridor. Two guards are patrolling the Bathroom Corridor in counterclockwise direction. Move forward to the North, while staying in the shadows, to get near the corner. When they move past you, grab their Bronze Keys on the belt.
When it is safe, move forward to enter the door on your right. There is nothing to see in the Dining Room, except the thing on the dining table. Go back out and hide in the patch of shadows on the right (North) of the door. Close the door. Do you note anything strange about the door? Click here to see the answer.
The door leaks light so the corridor outside it is not dark. However, the same bug appears in mission 2!
Knock down one of the guards, and note how he behaves. Hide him inside the Dining Room. Save again, and stand in front on the Dining Room, leaving the door open. When the second guard arrives, let him see you and lead him into the Dining Room. Close the door first, and then fight with him with your Sword. Keep calm, note anything special? Click here to see the answer.
He cannot deal any damage to you. He can only keep on shouting and swing his sword, but you are unharmed. Actually the two guards are the same, but if you fight with the first, you attract the other. Worse, they will arouse other guards to come — those guards can kill you. Better do two different things to them for fun.
Well if you have forgotten, they freeze when you knock them out (or kill them). If you pick one up and throw him down again, he will reduce in height but his posture remains.
Back to the corridor and move North quietly. First enter the doorway on your left into the Bathroom. Do you know who is having a bath? You must have heard his noise. Initially he is sitting in the water, but if you are noisy with the guards, he will climb out to find you.
Even if he is quietly sitting in water, it is not easy to ambush. I suggest you to use your Sword and fight him the hard way. When he is down, look at the Fire Arrow on the East rim of the bath tub. Then read the Gold Plaque next to it. Pick up the Fire Arrow and click here after you see what happened.
What we think to be an object is usually a complexe structure in the game engine. For example, a torch has the torch itself, the flame, the smoke and the light. Maybe you have noticed in some mission that torches continue to emit light after you have doused them. This is rather annoying because you have no further way to darken the area.
By the way, have you ever seen a Fire Arrow lying there like an arrow (instead of a crystal) before?
Leave the Bathroom via the West doorway. Note that the Bathroom West Corridor is empty. And even the corridor leading down to Ginny’s room has disappeared. Go back and leave the Bathroom via the East doorway down the steps.
You have two doors in front of you, one on each side. Use your Bronze Key to open both and see how they behave (this time, they behave in different ways so save your game if you want to see it more than once). Enter either door.
Note some new additions to the Gong Room. Do not bother to dousing the torches because this time the room is not dark enough even with all four torches extinguished. Move forward and let the Gong Ringer see you. How does he respond? Too obvious for an answer this time. Notice that he has two types of responds. It is fine if you arouse him directly, but if instead you arouse somebody else (such as the two patroling guards in the Rectangular Corridor), their noise will attrack him, in which case he will attack (and kill) you.
Even if he rings the gong, nobody pays attention to him, so don’t panic. Go pick his Bronze Key and knock him down. Enter the Throne Room after you have enough fun with the new gadgets (too bad the Bedrool isn’t here as well).
Unfortunately, the Scepter is no longer here. The Throne itself has received some renovations: try the switch next to it. See the box behind the Throne, and read the bad news on the Gold Plaque next to it. Leave the Throne Room and go back to the Bathroom East Corridor.
On the corridor, go North to the next door on your right. Read the the Gold Plaque on the wall next to the door. Save game and meet them.
Click here after you have seen them.
Are you dead? They are supposed to be ignorant to your existence, but somehow they fight fiercely with one another in their face off and sometimes want to kill you as well. The original design is, eh, rather sexy when I first look at it. It is hard to image how they could have designed such a beast. So the undeads and beasts we have been facing could have been even more horrible.
As I mentioned before, developers call them Bug Beasts, but mission objectives call them Insect Beasts so I stick with the choise more visible to gamers.
A reader taught me how to kill those two inhabitants inside this room. Ready your Fire Arrows (actually Broadhead Arrows will also do) and stand on the left side of the door. Open it, draw your arrow and lean right to aim. Shoot at the guy you see. Once or twice or three times, it doesn’t really matter. Turn left to run North. At the junction, turn left and run West. At the far corner, turn left again to run South. Stop when you arrive at the doorways (to Bathroom on your left, and to stairs on your right). Turn around and get ready.
Prepare your Broadhead Arrows and stick with the left (West) wall. Move slowly forward (North) and listen carefully. The green guy will be moving towards you. Your aim is to see him round the corner. With the corner standing partially between you and him, he cannot shoot you but you can shoot him. Just keep on sending him Broadhead Arrows. Even if he made it around the corner to face you, just keep on shooting. As long as you at a high frequently, he won’t have the time to recover to strike back,
After the green one is down, move carefully back to the junction. Near the junction, look left (North). The grey one will be stuck at a door there. You can finish him with a Broadhead Arrow or two. Now turn right and go back the room for your tourism.
When you are through, close the door and proceed North to the last door on your left (past the corridor going West). Open it and enter Library. The doors here opens normally. Grab the Gas Arrow (actually 5 Gas Arrows) in front of you and read the Gold Plaque on the table. Can’t understand what it says? Shoot a Gas Arrow and click here after you see what happens.
Of course you can see. Just grab it back, but they are useless anyway.
It seems that displaying elementral arrows as arrows is a new feature (or habit?) in the enhanced Dark Engine. It has never appeared in Original Thief. But in Thief Gold, you have Fire Arrows and Gas Arrows here, and also Gas Arrows in mission 17 (Song of the Caverns).
Go to the table on the far (North West) corner to read the Papyrus there. Leave the Library via the door on the West, back to the 2/F North Corridor (the place where you first arrived on 2/F).
Go West and enter the (only) doorway on your left into the 2/F North Courtyard. There is another one symmetrically on the South. In the courtyard are only a few trees. Go South and find a balcony overlooking the Pool below. Climb the stairs to the Upper North Courtyard.
The North and South Upper Courtyards each has a balcony on the East. They two courtyards are connected via a hall on the West side, which also has a balcony of its own. All three balconies looks down to the Pool below. Midway on the Upper North Courtyard, you can find a switch. What does it do? Try a few times and then click here after you have seen what actually happens (or has given up finding).
When you move the switch to the right, 8 Fire Arrows will shoot from a tree down in the 2/F North Courtyard (the one closest to the switch). They go directly upwards, hit the sky (yes! all starry skies in Thief are just the rooms painted with stars) and explode. Move it to the left and the tree with shoot 8 Water Arrows to splash the sky.
It didn’t occur to me to try getting out until I read it from another walkthrough. Go to the West side. Next to the stairs is a banister raised from the ground. Jump/mantle on it, raising you a few more centimeters above the ground. Face the wall on your North (beyond the stairs) and do a running jump to it. Keep facing upwards (around 45°) and you will be able to mantl on the wall. Save your game again (under a different name), you do not want to do this jump a second time.
Move forward and you drop to a ledge you can barely see in the dark. Note: once you drop down, there is no way to get back. Look down and make out what is in front of you. Remember down in 1/F North Hall, there are two short stairs going to two round rooms. From here, you can see two round towers, housing those round rooms. And you can see two “bridges” connecting to the towers. They are the ceilings of the short walkway leading to the round rooms. Drop down to the space between the two “bridges” and have a look (you can walk beneath the two walkways). Again, once dropped down, there is no way to get back to the ledge.
Since there is no way to get out from among the walls, restore you game saved after the jump. Go to the left (West), mantle up and look down at the street (city North West). It is dark there, and you need to jump quite a distance to reach the streets (or else you will drop inside the walls like last time). We can access this street from the other side, so turn back to the East. The street here (city North East) is connected to the street on the other side. Moreover, the street is just below you so you can simply drop down.
Note: once you drop down, there is no way to get back. It is the North part of the City, and there isn’t much to see. These are the houses and streets you see through the windows from inside the Manor. First, go to the East end (go clockwise around the Manor). There, you find a metal gate you cannot open. Look through it and you can see the hut that used to provide a back door into the Manor in mission 2. Go back to the West (counter closewise around the Manor). At the end and you find another gate that cannot be opened. Behind it is City West, where you started the mission.
If you had tried the same thing in mission 2, you will notice that a third gate is missing. In mission 2, you leave the Manor via the 1/F North Hall. You flip a switch to open a gate there and leave. The gate opens to the streets here. But in mission 18, the same location has nothing but walls.
Since there is no way to get away, restore game now.
Like the previous excursion, go to the West side and jump on the banister. Do a running jump/mantle to the wall on the South. When you land on the top of the wall, save your game again.
Move forward and again you drop to the dark ledge. Look down and again you can see two towers, two “bridges”, and streets on both East and West. Although you can access only one of the two round rooms in 1/F South Hall in this mission (in mission 2, you accessed both), the unreachable round room actually exists and so you still have two towers on the South. Again, drop between the “bridges” to have a look and restore.
Like before, you can drop down on the left (East) or do a running jump beyond the walls on the right (West). Although they access the same street, it is better to do the running jump. Go to the right (West), turn left and mantle up, turn right and locate the wall in the darkness. Do a running jump towards it. I'd suggest saving the game first (but remember to keep the one saved on the banister), because the jump is not easy. You should land on the wall and drop outside, taking a little damage.
Orient yourself. On your right, the street arrives at a dead end quickly (if you arrive at road junctions, turn around and check the dead end). Back in mission 2, this street goes back to your starting place, but a wall is blocking it now. Turn around and go forward. The first junction you meet is on your left. Ignore it for now, we explore the right side first. Continue forward a few steps and in the bright area ahead you can turn right. Follow the road to turn another right and then turn left down a ramp. At the bottom of the ramp, pass through a stone arch. At the arch, look right to locate the arrow cache with 12 Broadhead Arrows and 4 Water Arrows.
Continue along the road and it arrives at a dead end also. This street also used to go back to the starting place, but is also blocked by a wall. Now turn around and go all the way back to the two junctions. This time, turn right to follow the path you ignored last time.
Follow the streets winding towards the East. Notice that all the sewer covers on the streets are now gone. Near the end, a guard greets you. When he walks past you, knock him down from behind, or he will interfere with your next action. Watch the guard dance and drop, and continue forward to the hut. By the way, if you have dropped from the dark ledge on the East side, you would have arrived at about this location.
At the hut, the drunk guard is missing, so you do not have a key to pick. Use your Sword to hack at the door, and open it. It is compeltely empty inside, without a trace of the well. If you did not knock down the guard, he will hear your noise and come to stop you. And surprise, he is capable of killing you!
Go behind the hut to the North East corner and find a metal gate there. Behind the gate is City North, where we visited in the previous excursion. Turn around and study the lamp post (the one with open flares, not the one with glass-shielded lamp) between you and the hut. It is floating in mid air (I suppose you already know it is very difficult for stuffs to stay on the ground).
From here, there is no way to leave. So restore your game to continue the main route.
In the Upper South Courtyard, go to the East end and cut down the banner there with your Sword to reveal a secret passage. Enter. Try notice anything special before reading the Gold Plaque in front of you. The bug is already fixed in v1.33 and v1.37 so you can only enjoy it here. Follow the tunnel to the end and find yourself above the Gong Room.
Descend by dropping to the ledge/wall on the South West corner of the room and then to the ground. Actually you can come here this way to ambush the guard here, but first he does not need ambushing, and more important, he may run away and open one of the two doors. I made you come here via the doors to make sure you can open the two doors yourself.
Leave via Library again. Go West and enter the doorway on your right and go back to 1/F via two small round rooms
Back on the 1/F North Hall, ignore the doorway on the right. It is an empty hallway going to the Foyer. Enter the door opposite (on the South) for a look at the Gallery. Some of the paintings here are different from what you saw in the Bafford mission.
The other door of the Gallery on the South goes to the 1/F South Hall, but turn around and go back through the door you entered. Back in the 1/F North Hall, open the door on your left (West). Enter the North Lounge and see what they are doing before clicking here.
Yes the developers intended what you think they are doing. They should have added a PG label to the door. Unfortunately they look more like siamese twins to me.
Leave the North Lounge and back to the Foyer. Go outside the Front Door and press the button that told you not to. And this completes the mission.
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The Patriots always win, and they have been to the Super Bowl eight times since 2001, according to Sports Illustrated.
Under quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, five of their past eight Super Bowl appearances have been wins according to ESPN.
Some on the left side of the political spectrum may argue that because Belichick and Brady are good friends with Donald Trump, that is enough of a reason to hate the Patriots.
That is not the only reason that they should be disliked. The Patriots have been flagged for penalties 115 times this past season according to the NFL penalties website. Those 115 penalties that were called on the Patriots were the seventh fewest in the league.
Against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the playoffs, seven penalties were called in the game, and six of them were called against the Jaguars according to CBS Sports. The last time a team was called for one penalty in a playoff game were the Patriots in 2011.
Watching the game, the refs missed quite a few calls that should have gone against the Patriots or there should have been no call at all.
The penalty discrepancy is one thing, but the accusations of cheating is just another reason to hate them.
An article written by Mike Freeman lists the accusations of cheating that the Patriots have been accused of.
In 2007, the Patriots were accused of spying on the New York Jets. The Patriots were accused of videoing the other team’s walkthrough practice. They were fined, docked a draft pick and Coach Belichick was also fined.
One of the more recent controversies surrounding the Patriots was ”Deflategate.” During the 2015 AFC championship game, the Indianapolis Colts noticed that the footballs used in the game seemed underinflated.
The Patriots won that game and then went on to win the Super Bowl, beating the Seattle Seahawks.
In the ensuing investigation, it was found 11 of the 12 balls were underinflated. The NFL found that it was “more probable than not” that the Patriots staff had deflated the balls, and that Brady was at least generally aware there was a rules violation.
Over 500 days later and multiple appeals in courts, Brady accepted the four-game suspension from the NFL.
According to ESPN, the Patriots were fined $1 million and had to surrender a first-round pick in 2016 and a fourth-round pick in 2017.
There have been rumors over the years of different things that the Patriots have done to gain the upper hand, such as stealing play sheets or sabotaging headsets, but there has been no evidence to support those rumors.
In every good story there needs to be a bad guy, and the Patriots are the NFL’s bad guy. If this were “Star Wars,” the Patriots would be the empire, and, in this Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles would be the Rebellion.
The Patriots are a talented team, but it is time for them to lose. This year’s Super Bowl looks to be a good one, and one can only hope that the Eagles will win and win big.
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Death vs. expiration in Hindu philosophy
I don't think that this has anything to do with Hindu conceptions of death. Rather, this is most likely a peculiarity of Indian English.
In many varieties of English, expire is a somewhat archaic, euphemistic synonym for "die". However, in Indian English, this is merely a euphemistic synonym for "die", not an archaic one. Some dude has put together an Indian English → British(?) English lexicon here that contains expire as an entry. While I don't know if the lexicon as a whole is useful, the fact that the creator chose to include expire further suggests that this is just another idiosyncrasy of Indian English.
This old version of the Wikipedia page on Indian English also lists "expire" as a a dialectal feature of Indian English. While the page is largely unsourced, it mostly jives with my intuitions as someone who has heard and read a fair bit of Indian English.
It is possible that the choice to use "expire" rather than a different euphemism like "pass away" is motivated by a conscious understanding of Hindu philosophy, but Occam's razor suggests that just isn't all that likely - this is probably another one of those nigh-inexplicable weird things about language.
EDIT: Amusingly enough, just earlier today, I talked with a not-that-religious Indian person who, completely unprompted, said "Did you hear about [so-and-so]? He expired."
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For basketball players experiencing persistent pain at the front of the knee, relief may be closer than you think. In this blog post, we’ll explore a crucial exercise designed to reduce knee pain, enhance stability, and strengthen your knees. Whether you’re grappling with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Jumper’s Knee, the Three-Way Terminal Knee Extension Squat could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Let’s dive into the details of this versatile exercise.
Potential Sources of Knee Pain:
Before we delve into the exercise, it’s essential to understand the common types of knee pain that basketball players often face. Patellofemoral pain and Jumper’s knee are the more common ones, with the former centering around the kneecap and the latter involving tendon problems around the knee joint. Here is a video explaining the differences in front of the knee pain:
The Three-Way Terminal Knee Extension Squat:
To address front knee pain, incorporating the Three-Way Terminal Knee Extension Squat into your routine can be highly effective. This exercise not only targets patellofemoral pain but also addresses Jumper’s knee, making it a versatile and practical solution. All you need for this exercise is a strength band, and we’ll walk you through the setup and execution.
1. The Set-Up
- Secure a thick strength band to a stable surface (squat rack, post, fence, etc.), creating a loop.
- Face the stable surface and band
- Step through the band and position the band behind your working knee
2. How to Perform
You will have a stance leg, which is the leg where the band is pulling on, and you will be performing mini single leg squats on. Moreover, you will have a moving leg. Control the movements in three directions:
Start in a standing position with feet close together.
On the stance leg, you will allow the band to pull your knee forward.
On the moving leg, you will be reaching out as far forward as you can in control.
Once you reach the furthest point, you will squeeze your quad pushing back against the band to bring you back to the starting position.
To The Side / Lateral
Similar set-up and movement to going forward.
In this case, your moving leg will extend out to the side as far as possible under control.
Your stance leg will continue to track forward with controlling the band pulling you forward
Squeeze your quad and push against the band to return to the starting position
Behind / Reverse
Similar set-up and movement as the other movements.
In this case, your moving leg will extend out backwards as far as possible under control.
Your stance leg will continue to track forward with controlling the band pulling you forward.
Squeeze your quad and push against the band to return to the starting position.
3. Key Coaching Cues
- Slow and controlled movements.
- Keep the stance/working knee aligned with the second and third toe throughout the entire movement. Don’t let it collapse in or move excessively outward
- Ensure a neutral trunk position, avoiding leaning to either side or arching your back.
- Perform 2-3 Sets of 8-12 Reps Each Directions
- WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE IT
In conclusion, The Three-Way Terminal Knee Extension Squat is a valuable exercise for those dealing with pain at the front of the knee. This versatile exercise provides a safe and pain-free means of strengthening the knee joint, whether you’re dealing with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Jumper’s Knee. If you’re looking to elevate your game and alleviate knee discomfort, incorporating this exercise into your routine could be the game-changer you need.
Dr. Gabriel Ignacio PT, DPT, OCS, TPI
Dr. Marco Lopez PT, DPT, CSCS
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How do I talk about my depression?
Statistically speaking, depression is one of the most common mental health problems in UK society. So, what makes it so difficult to talk about?
In the UK we’re probably most recognisable for our “stiff upper lip” approach (as well as, the royals, afternoon tea and out-of-use telephone boxes, of course). It seems though, that there are still members of the community that maintain that mental health is merely a construct coined by millenials that deem it worthy of attention. It’s obviously just an excuse to liberate ourselves from the same hard working efforts of the generations that built this country, right? Wrong.
Research continues to show that middle-aged adults are even more at risk than younger generations. This isn’t just another fad that people will get bored of and move on from. While there is an ever-glamorised media portrayal of the disorder, depression is no more ‘real’, in today’s society than it was previously; we are just becoming better at looking out for it and listening to those that come forward for help.
It takes courage to talk about your mental state, not least of all because of the prejudgments that unfortunately still automatically appear in many people’s minds when you mention words like depression. The truth is that there is no way to make everyone understand what you may be going through, but credit where it’s due, our society, as a whole is at least trying. But, there’s no sugar-coating it, talking about our mental health is difficult. It goes against a lot of things that we innately believe we should be doing… “why can’t we just get on with it, or over it”, or “maybe if we ignore it then it’s not really an issue”, “other people are way worse off than we are, what right do I have to be to be depressed?
Plus, people don’t genuinely care how you are when they ask you, do they?” These are just some of the things that stop us even being able to utter a word like depression.
The common denominator here is that these are inherently based on a hypothesis we, ourselves, have made about another person’s reaction or expectation of us. What proof do we have?
When we ask someone how they’re doing, do we not care about the answer? I’d like to think that we do. So, why is it that we question other people’s motives? Perhaps it’s a fear of not being understood; we know that we are more than just a label and that we have more to offer than just our symptoms of low mood and disinterest in old hobbies.
We know our depression better than anyone, it’s so ingrained in us that it’s hard to remember how things were before and to distinguish ourselves from the afflictions of the illness. Sometimes it may also be that we find ourselves in positions where we feel we must be strong; but why is admitting that we’re suffering and being proactive about receiving some support seen so much more damaging to our self-image than continuing to suffer (in silence and without soliciting support to get you through).
Why are we so adamant that we don’t require and deserve to be helped, or at least start a conversation about what is really going on for us? More often, than not, once we remove ourselves from the equation, we’re much more compassionate; ask yourself “what you would say to a friend in a similar situation?”.
Remember that depression is non-discriminatory, and while we can be resilient to any number of things that come our way, resilience may only get us so far while leaving the underlying issues undealt with. So, where do we start after potentially a lifetime of resisting asking for help? Next time someone asks how you are, try being honest.
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Did you do any DIY Projects or create any handmade items for your wedding?
I made a Lopi (an Icelandic style sweater) to wear on our wedding day to help keep myself warm. It was made from Icelandic wool and was based after local styles.
We created a kickin’ playlist on Spotify for the hike to the ceremony location and the dinner after.
What creative or personal aspects did you include in your wedding?
My husband and I wanted to be surrounded by nature. We also wanted to cut the drama and focus on what matter, our love for one another. In order to achieve this we decided an elopement wedding with just a few of our friends and family would make us the most happy.
What is the most memorable moment of your day?
The most memorable part of the day was the first moment my husband and I saw each other. We decided on a first look before traveling to our ceremony location. Seeing each other for the first time in a meadow with a small waterfall opening up to a beautiful fjord, with my to be husband looking at me holding back tears was the most treasured moment – closely followed by every other moment that day.
What was the biggest thing you did to save money?
The biggest thing we did to save money was cut the guest list and get married in another country. We discovered pretty early on we could have a week long trip and the ceremony of our dreams for the same price as a small simple wedding hosted in the states. There is not a day that goes by that I am not so happy in the decision we made to go all in and get married in Iceland.
What was your biggest splurge?
My biggest splurge was definitely my wedding dress. I had been dreaming of that dress and what it would feel like my entire life, and when I found it I just knew! I am so happy with every penny I paid on that dress. It is truly my dream dress.
What was your favorite detail?
My favorite detail was the hike up to the secluded lake in the mountains to get to the ceremony. Everybody was dressed and hiking in chic sporting dresses and suits with hiking boots.
I was wearing my wedding dress and it made the entire day feel surreal – like a story straight out of a fairytale.
What’s the best advice you have for planning your wedding now that you’re on the other side?
Now that I am on the other side, my biggest piece of advice is to remember why it is you are getting married. It is so easy to get lost in the chaos of organizing a wedding, but at the end of the day remember the only thing that matters is the love you and your partner have for each other. Don’t forget to honor and cherish that in the moment.
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Lotteries are a form of gambling, where players select randomly generated numbers, and try to match them to a prize. They provide a sense of excitement and can give the illusion of wealth. However, they are illegal in some countries.
In the United States, state and federal laws govern the sale of lottery tickets. The laws vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Typically, they restrict the sale of tickets to minors. Depending on the lottery, prizes can range from cash to goods. Several states also allow online entry into multi-state drawings. Some governments even endorse lotteries.
The earliest known European lotteries were held during the Roman Empire. They were mainly a form of amusement at dinner parties. During Saturnalian revels, wealthy noblemen distributed prizes to guests. Many of the earliest known lottery prizes were in the form of “Pieces of Eight” (one set of eight), which consisted of fancy dinnerware and other goods.
The first recorded English lottery was organized in 1612 by King James I. It was also a way to raise money for the Virginia Company of London, which supported the settlement of Jamestown and other projects. In addition to raising funds for the colony, the money was used to finance the local militia and a bridge. The records of the time show that there were many private lotteries, with each one raising money for a specific purpose.
By 1758, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts used a lottery to raise money for an expedition against Canada. The lottery was a failure, however. In 1769, Col. Bernard Moore’s “Slave Lottery” advertised slaves and land as prizes.
A few years later, the Academy Lottery was organized in 1755 to help fund the University of Pennsylvania. The first modern government-run US lottery was launched in 1934 in Puerto Rico. A few other states have introduced lottery programs, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Jersey.
Throughout the United States, various states have adopted lotteries as a way to raise money for public projects. In addition to financing libraries, colleges and roads, some have raised money to support local militias and fortifications.
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Anthony Allen Shore was a serial killer and child molester who terrorized Texas primarily between 1986 and 1995. However, he flew under the radar for many years, only being arrested in 2003. Investigation Discovery’s ‘Evil Lives Here: My Secret Nightmare’ looks at Anthony’s early life and the horrific crimes he committed before being sent to prison. So, let’s find out more about what happened then, shall we?
Who Was Anthony Shore?
Anthony was born in South Dakota and had two younger sisters named Laurel and Gina. Later in life, he worked as a telephone technician and was also a part of a band. Laurel described him as being charismatic when he was younger. She added that they had a normal upbringing apart from their parents splitting when they were children. However, Anthony exhibited questionable behavior early on when he killed their neighbor’s pet cat.
In April 1992, a passerby found 21-year-old Maria del Carmen Estrada behind a Dairy Queen. She had injuries to her mouth and a bite mark on her breast. Maria was choked to death using a tourniquet, and an autopsy confirmed that she was sexually assaulted. While the authorities collected biological evidence from underneath her fingernails, the case didn’t move forward beyond that, eventually turning cold.
In 2002, the cold case unit took another look at Maria’s case, hoping that the DNA profile would match someone already in the system. A match led them straight to Anthony Shore. His DNA was with the authorities because, in 1998, he received eight years probation for molesting his two daughters. Anthony had to provide his DNA sample and register as a sex offender. In 2003, the police arrested him in relation to Maria’s murder.
Initially, Anthony denied having anything to do with Maria’s death, but he confessed as the authorities continued to press. Not just that, he admitted to killing three other people. In 1986, Anthony claimed that he killed 14-year-old Laurie Trembley after attempting to sexually assault her. Anthony added that he strangled her with a cord, but since that hurt his finger, he devised a tourniquet for his other killings.
Anthony also admitted to killing 9-year-old Diana Rebollar, who was kidnapped in August 1994. He stated that he duct-taped her hands and feet before strangling her with a tourniquet. An autopsy showed that she was sexually assaulted. Less than a year later, Anthony killed 16-year-old Dana Sanchez. Her body was found after he reportedly made a call to a local TV channel editor regarding a serial killer on the prowl, giving her the location of the remains. Anthony maintained that he didn’t rape her but admitted to killing her.
How Did Anthony Shore Die?
While Anthony confessed to four murders, the prosecution decided only to try him for Maria’s slaying since DNA evidence linked him to the murder. In 2004, he was found guilty of killing Maria, and after that, he said he wanted to be executed. On January 18, 2018, the 55-year-old was executed in Huntsville, Texas. Weeks before Anthony’s execution, he claimed that he had committed about 60 rapes. He said in his final statement, “No amount of words or apology could ever undo what I’ve done. I wish I could undo the past, but it is what it is.”
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Mr Happy was very excited to open up this book today! It is another cute Christmas story but he loves the Octonauts so I knew it would be a winner. Once we read it, I really had to agree with him, too – very cool! If you haven’t come across the Octonauts before, the book is based on a kids program that we watch on ABC Kids here in Australia.
Click on the picture to see more about this book on Amazon.
I will publish a post a day about our Advent books as we go through December as well as a complete list of the books at the end of the month: Advent Books 2012 List
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My sister got married last year, and her wedding was a whole lot of vintage-y gorgeousness. It was beautiful! You might remember this vintage wedding mood board I made based on her wedding, her vintage bridal shower tea, and her DIY Juliet cap veil. Today, with tips and help from my sister and my mom, I’m sharing with you how we made my sisters exquisite bridal bouquets out of fabric flowers.
I think her bouquets turned out so, so pretty – it made me wish I had made fabric flower bouquets for my own wedding! Using this technique to make the flowers, the wedding bouquets looked almost real and completely unique.
We made my daughters some mini fabric flower bouquets in a smaller scale, and they were adorable! We still have these bouquets and I use them as decor in our sitting room.
Fabric Flower Bridal Bouquets DIY
What you’ll need:
- about 25 assorted handmade flowers per (large) bouquet
- of course, we used this method that I’ve written about previously to make our roses / peonies, and there are about 3 flowers per colour/type in the bouquet
- my mom made faux fabric succulents using mint green lining fabric and a method similar to this one
- the lace ruffled flowers were made by ruffling wide lace trim, rolling it into a spriral, and sewing to secure
- vintage (or vintage-look) keys for embellishing (these are the ones my sister used)
- floral pins (these and these are the ones my sister used)
- pre-made flowers for filling and sparkly brooches for centers of some flowers (she used this shop)
- feather boas to pluck feathers from (we used an off white and mint green one)
- an 8″ foam ball
- neutral fabric scrap to cover the foam ball
- a dowel (for the handle)
- lace trim and ribbon to wrap around the dowel and base of the dowel
- glue gun
- Cut the dowel down to the desired size you’d like your “stem” to be. Ours were about 7″ long.
- Trace the circle of the dowel onto the foam ball, cut a hole with a knife the size of the circle, and then dig down a few inches with a knife or sharp spoons.
- Glue the dowel firmly into the hole you’ve made in the foam ball with a glue gun.
- Cut a rough square of the neutral fabric large enough to cover the foam ball, wrap it around the ball, glue gun it in place, and trim off any excess.
- Use ribbon and lace trim to conceal the join of the dowel and ball, and wrap it around the dowel stem as desired. My sister finished the ends of her lace trim on the dowel by putting in a few pearl pins like you would on a real bouquet stem.
- Arrange your fabric flowers onto the foam ball as desired. You can use the floral pins to place the flowers temporarily as you play with the arrangement.
- Once you’re satisfied with the arrangement of your flowers, pull them out one-by-one, put a little glob of hot glue on the foam ball where the flower was, and then place the flower and pin back down onto the ball and hold it in place until the glue adheres. Repeat this with all of the flowers so that they’re secure on the foam ball.
- Glue brooches into the centers of some (or all!) of the flowers.
- Pull feathers from the boas and insert them into the bouquet where desired and secure with hot glue.
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In this troubleshooting guide, we will show you what to do if your Samsung Galaxy A73 5G can’t receive calls. This problem is not new and there are a lot of users complaining about this issue. So, if you have a similar issue with your device, continue reading as this post might help you.
In fixing this issue, there are a number of factors we need to consider why your phone is unable to receive calls. It could be due to poor reception, phone app glitches, update bugs and any firmware-related issues.
Here are the things you can do…
Solution 1: Check the signal indicator
Before you can do any troubleshooting procedures on your phone, it is imperative that you should check first if your device has a good reception. Because if your signal in your area is poor, then that would be the reason that your Galaxy A73 cannot receive incoming calls.
However, if you have good reception and your device is still unable to receive calls, proceed to the next solution.
Solution 2: Perform the forced restart
Since, it is possible that a glitch in the system is causing the issue, the best thing that you should do is to perform a force restart. Doing this will refresh the memory of the device and reload all its apps and services.
So, if a glitch in the system is causing your device to be unable to receive calls, then this procedure will fix it.
Here’s how it’s done:
Step 1: Press and hold the volume down button and the power key for 10 seconds.
This will force your phone to turn off and power back on.
Step 2: Once the logo shows on the screen, release both keys and wait until the device has finished rebooting.
After the restart, use your phone and try calling your phone using another device and see if the issue is fixed. If not, proceed to the next solution.
Solution 3: Reset the network settings
If the previous solution is unable to resolve the issue the next thing that you can do is to reset the network settings of your device. This will bring back its network settings to its factory default and probably fix any wireless communication. Don’t worry, your files and data won’t be deleted during the process. Here’s how to reset the network settings of your phone:
Step 1: Pull up the App drawer and tap the Settings icon.
Doing so will launch the Settings app.
Step 2: On the Settings menu, scroll down and tap General management.
Step 3: Then, tap Reset to proceed.
Step 4: To instigate a network reset, select Reset network settings from the given options.
Step 5: Read the succeeding details about the reset then tap Reset settings to proceed.
Step 6: If prompted, enter your device pattern, PIN or passcode and then tap Reset or Reset settings to confirm.
Most of the time, this procedure is enough to fix a problem like this since it’s not really that serious.
However, if your phone is still not able to receive incoming calls after this, then try the next one.
Solution 4: Call your service provider
If all procedures failed to fix the issue, then the last thing that you can do is to call your service provider. They will provide you with relevant information why your device cannot receive incoming calls.
Assuming that you don’t have an account problem, then there is a chance that it is a network issue. If that’s the case, the representative will advise what to do and when the problem will be fixed.
On the other hand, if it’s an account problem, most of the time it’s just due to unsettled bills, which of course, can be fixed if your account doesn’t have outstanding balance.
If, in any case, the problem is with the network, then you really can’t do much about it except wait until it’s fixed.
There are times when a representative will advise you to reset your phone and if that’s the case, make sure to create a backup of your important files and data before you proceed because they will be deleted.
But as far as troubleshooting a Galaxy A73 5G that can’t receive calls is concerned, those are the things you need to do.
We hope that this troubleshooting guide can help you one way or another.
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Mr Abdullahi Sule, Nasarawa State Governor.
Cecilia Onah, Lafia
The ongoing governorship election petitions tribunal in Nasarawa State has admitted four more witnesses against the incumbent Governor, Abdullahi Sule.
Dr. David Ombugadu who is the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and petitioner in the case, dragged his major contender, governor Sule to court after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared him winner of the 2023 governorship election in the state.
At the hearing on Tuesday in Lafia, INEC produced additional documents through its representative in pursuant to the subpoena issued by the tribunal and served on INEC upon the application of the petitioners.
The documents produced were certified true copies of Polling Units results (forms EC8As) and voters register of identified polling units which were won by the Petitioners. The documents were all admitted in evidence and accordingly marked as exhibits.
The Petitioner also called its Polling Unit Agent for Alwazan Polling Unit Code 009 as witness number 9. The witness in his testimony testified that elections were held in his Unit where PDP won and results were uploaded on INEC’s result viewing portal but they were not computed into the corresponding form EC8B for the Sabon Gari Ward of Doma Local Government Area.
The Petitioner’s ward collation Agent was also called as a witness in support of the case and he testified as the Petitioners’ witness number 10. In his testimony, he narrated to the tribunal that election results in the identified Polling Unit, Alwazan Mada Polling Unit Code 009 under his ward were not entered in the Form EC8B for the ward as mandated by law.
The Petitioner in proof of the case, called its Ashige Ward Collation Agent as witness number 11, who in his testimony narrated to the tribunal that elections were successfully held in 35 Polling Units in Ashige Ward where the Petitioner won.
The agent further testified that the entire results of the Ashige Ward was strangely and unjustifiably cancelled at the Lafia LGA Collation Centre and was not entered into the corresponding form EC8C as required by law thus unlawfully excluded in the Form EC8D in the total computation of votes for the declaration of result.
Our correspondent reports that all the witnesses identified the various electoral forms and materials already tendered in evidence which they referred to in their various witness depositions.
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FairVote, a nonpartisan organization, recently announced that election day 2023 was an historic election year for ranked choice voting (RCV). Ranked choice voting is the fastest-growing nonpartisan voting reform in the nation; with recent ballot wins, it has won 27 city ballot measures in a row.
Ranked choice voting, sometimes known as instant runoff voting, gives voters the option to rank candidates in order of preference, first, second, third and so forth. Ranked-choice voting advocates say it will help prevent the increasingly polarized election campaigns, increase the number of women and minority candidates running for office, and reduce negative campaigning.
Three cities in Michigan – Kalamazoo, East Lansing, and Royal Oak – voted to adopt RCV. 71 percent of Kalamazoo voters, 52 percent of East Lansing voters, and 51 percent of Royal Oak voters voted for RCV. Add to this that both Minnetonka, MN and Easthampton, MA voted to keep or expand RCV and you have a clean sweep for ranked choice voting this past election day
RCV was used successfully in eleven cities across six states, including for the first time in Boulder, CO. Ten more cities will use RCV this month, when Utah holds its Election Day on November 21.
“Election Day 2023 showed once again that voters want ranked choice voting,” said Deb Otis, Director of Research and Policy at FairVote. “American voters are dissatisfied with our politics, and in 27 city ballot measures in a row, they’ve said ‘yes’ to better choices, better campaigns, and better representation. Everywhere it’s used, voters like and understand RCV, taking advantage of the opportunity to vote honestly and express more choices. We’ll continue this progress later this month in Utah and again in 2024, when at least Oregon and Nevada will vote on adopting RCV statewide and five states and territories are poised to use RCV for their presidential primaries.”
Ranked choice voting continues to grow across the nation, moving from just ten cities in 2016 to approximately 50 cities, counties, and states now (including the states of Alaska and Maine).
Larry Diamond, the former director of Stanford’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law has concluded that ranked-choice voting is the most promising reform to democratize and depolarize politics in America.
“We are really settling on ranked-choice voting as the most promising reform to democratize and depolarize our politics. I think it’s not only here to stay but that it’s gaining support across the country. A lot of research shows that when you, as a candidate, go negative, you hurt public perceptions of yourself, but you do more damage to your opponent, and in plurality elections, this tradeoff can pay off,” says Diamond, the Stanford researcher. “But since candidates are forced to rely on second and third-place votes in ranked-choice elections, negative campaigning can open the way for a third candidate to gain support. It becomes much more costly to go negative since you risk losing your ability to pick up second-preference votes, and it actually does more harm than good,”
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Every summer, the downtown core is flooded with food trucks, street food vendors, and a large population of people prepared to support them. Mack Male is a co-founder of What the Truck?!, a downtown Edmonton event that seeks to celebrate food trucks and food truck culture. He pegs the beginning of the food truck influx to around 2011, when he and co-founder Sharon Yeo held their first What the Truck?! event. More than 20 food trucks now come to each gathering.
“There’s over 100 trucks now on our roster,” Male says. “But there’s potentially more (in the city) that we haven’t met yet. Every year there seems to be some new ones.”
“I think Edmonton’s always had a great street food culture, like most cities. We like to get out in the summer, enjoy the weather, and eat outdoors.”
Food trucks haven’t always been a summer staple in Edmonton, however. Before 2010, food trucks were few and far between. The downtown area wasn’t as vibrant as it is now, and food trucks simply weren’t as popular. Male explains that before starting What the Truck?!, he and Yeo had been fascinated by food truck festivals in San Francisco and wanted to create a similar experience for Edmontonians.
“We started What the Truck?! simply because we thought food trucks were an exciting development in the food scene, and we’d seen how popular they were starting to become in other cities,” Male says.
One of the food trucks rated most highly on the Street Food Edmonton app is Explore India, which serves delicious Indian-inspired cuisine.
“There’s lots of Indian restaurants in town. The thing is, if you want burgers and fries, you can just go get (drive-through) … so I thought, let’s open an Indian food truck and serve Indian street food to people here,” says Manmeet Singh, owner of Explore India.
Bringing Indian food to the street offers a fresh alternative to customers who previously wouldn’t have had time to sit down at an Indian restaurant. With gluten-, dairy-, and meat-free options, Singh’s menu offers something for everyone while maintaining fan favourites.
“My signature items are samosas and butter chicken. I try not to change that, but I change my other items weekly, so everybody can try something a little different every week,” Singh says.
Eating at a food truck provides a quick and on-the-go form of eating, with some healthier and far tastier options than fast food. Street food is both unpretentious and unintimidating, which is great for people who wish to try something new without the fuss of fine dining.
“Food trucks are accessible, and that’s what I like about them. Everybody can go and get to a food truck and eat something really delicious. There’s food trucks that serve hotdogs and that kind of stuff, and I like hotdogs as much as anyone, but there’s also some food trucks that serve some really creative and quality food,” says Male.
Also highly rated on the Street Food Edmonton app, Meat Street Pies is a food truck that sells baked meat pies hot from its in-truck oven. The pies are made fresh daily. Meat pies offer a different take on street food, where people can order a meal that not only fills them up, but gives them a chance to try something new.
“I think between the food trucks and side-walker phase, they’ve brought food into the limelight … people are looking for uniqueness, variety, and experience. Price is not the first consideration, like McDonalds or Tim Hortons. It’s about the experience,” says Jonathan Avis, who owns Meat Street Pies with his wife, Thea.
Meat Street Pies also sells take-home meals, so patrons can bring home dinner for the entire family. This form of street food is unique, says Jonathan, as most street vendors focus on food that is eaten as soon as it is provided, rather than giving customers the chance to bring their meals home.
“The other thing that makes us unique is we’re fast … You choose the pie that you want, we describe it (to you), and it’s ready. So often we’re giving you the pie before you even have a chance to pay. Most food trucks, you’re ordering it and you’re waiting 15 minutes or something,” Thea says.
One of the main goals of Meat Street Pies is to cater to childhood taste buds through nostalgic flavours. Items like Cornish pasties, Jamaican patties, and tourtière all have traditional flavours that are very memorable. However, this doesn’t mean you have to have grown up in Quebec to enjoy a tourtière, says Jonathan. All are welcome to try, and enjoy, the classic flavours.
“We sell memories, and that’s powerful. We had a woman come back after she had served her husband the Cornish pasties, and he’d cried! That’s touching the soul,” Thea says.
The Avis’ have noticed how food trucks have changed the way many people choose to eat out, and say they seek out the crowds of people looking to eat outside of a restaurant setting.
“Food trucks have met a need of putting food in front of people who want to eat in locations other than restaurants. It’s portable eating opposed to ‘where’s your favourite dining location,’ and then you have to take a trip,” Jonathan says.
Eating out on the street connects people to the city they’re in. Instead of secluding yourself in a restaurant, it’s nice to sit or stand outside and experience the sounds the city has to offer. Whether it’s enjoying the sunshine before going back to the office or chatting with people you otherwise wouldn’t have met, food trucks offer an interesting landscape for eating.
“I think they just tapped into something that we’ve always liked as eaters, and food trucks are just a way to extend that a bit more in the summer, and to be able to go into some different locations,” says Male.
Another truck rated highly on the Street Food Edmonton app is Calle Mexico, which serves authentic Mexican cuisine and often appears downtown and at festivals like the Fringe or the Gluten-Free Festival. Calle Mexico also opened a restaurant downtown a year and a half ago.
“We believed that if the food was great, we had to find a way to show the people, so we started with the food truck. We started with a small business, and now we have the restaurant,” says Juan Talango, owner of Calle Mexico.
“I think that food trucks can feed off that growing energy and interest in downtown. It’s been good timing for food trucks to be growing at the same time as our downtown is
Talango adds that whether you’re from Mexico, have visited Mexico, or just love Mexican food, everything tastes exactly like the food you would get at a restaurant there. This is because Talango and his wife cook the same way they would in Mexico — with high-quality ingredients and a passion for flavour.
This high-quality food brings people in by the truckload. It’s rare to see Calle Mexico without a line, and the restaurant has been packed since opening, Talango says. Calle Mexico offers great food and great service, and that’s what the food truck business is all about.
“I think (street food) culture is that people try something, they like it, they’ll follow. They like the consistency, they like the good food, and if you sell good food, they’ll follow (you) all over,” Talango says.
Food truck season peaks in the summer and fall, with most trucks closing up around the end of October. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t experience a truck’s meals during the colder months.
Calle Mexico focuses on their restaurant in the winter, developing new items for visitors to try. Explore India does catering and events, and Meat Street Pies will begin selling their pies in butcher shops this winter.
The food truck industry is expanding, and the variety of street food offered downtown continues to grow each year.
“I think that food trucks can feed off that growing energy and interest in downtown. It’s been good timing for food trucks to be growing at the same time as our downtown is also growing,” Male says.
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Family claims father died from ‘a broken heart’ on same day his son died
A Bronx family is mourning two tragedies that happened on the same day. Duro Akil, 34, was shot and on the same day he died, his father had a fatal heart attack.
Duro was killed when someone fired a shot through the doorway of his building after getting into an altercation with a neighbor. The father of two took a bullet to the lung, he died just two days later.
When the family learned of Duro’s death they went to their father’s home to tell him what happened and they found Okera Raz, 54, dead in bed having suffered a heart attack.
“We were in the middle of the street screaming in shock,” said Akil’s sister Makini Akil, 23.
“It was like something out of a movie scene.”
The medical examiner thinks the father most likely suffered a heart attack but the family feels he died of a broken heart.
“It was just really too much for him,” said Makini before continuing, “it was really like heartbreak.”
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Giant dog breeds are amazing.
They have the classic puppy personality, packed into a body that's destined to grow to over 80lbs in weight and often upwards of 30 inches tall.
Let's take a closer look at some the most impressive pups in the canine kingdom.
Giant Dog Breeds
To search for your new favorite super-sized dog by breed, click on the images below:
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG
Giant Breed Mixes
Another great way to find the perfect super sized pup, is with a mixed breed.
Cross bred dogs can have the pros or cons of their parents. Or a mixture of both!
So read up carefully on your chosen combination before taking the plunge.
Anatolian Shepherd mixes
Bernese Mountain Dog mixes
Great Dane mixes
Comparing Giant Breeds
Not sure which giant dog breed is the right one for you?
We've looked at some common comparisons, to see which might be right for you!
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Newfoundland
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Saint Bernard
Scottish Deerhound vs Irish Wolfhound
Caring for Giant Dog Breeds
Although a dog is always a dog, extra large pups have some different requirements.
They need food that helps them to grow slowly but steadily.
And equipment that can manage their weight and strength.
These articles will help you find the right fit!
Feeding Your Giant Breed
There are a range of specialist dog foods available, but not all of them cater to truly enormous pups.
The articles linked below look at the exact needs of the beautiful breed in question.
And help you to get them exactly the nutritional balance they require to stay fit and healthy.
Big Kit For Big Breeds
Not breed specific, but specifically for big breeds!
These articles take a look at the top products for owners of extra large pets.
The Best Giant Dog Breeds
If you know you want a pup that will grow into a massive adult, then there are some amazing breeds to choose from.
Big dogs are a big responsibility, so do your research and planning.
Find out what health issues they are likely to face, and what you can do to reduce them.
And check out any temperament traits that might have an impact on your family.
Our favorite giant breeds are probably the Newfoundland, BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG and GREAT DANE. What are yours? Let us know in the comments section below!
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Syner-G: A Leading Provider of Science and Risk-Based Customized CMC Solutions and Services
Prabu Nambiar, Ph.D., Founder, & CEO, Syner-G BioPharma Group
Despite years of work and breakthroughs in technology and data mining,bringing a drug from bench to bedside remains a costly, complex, and time-consuming process.With long lead times, chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC) often become the bottleneck in the path to life-saving drug launch and their commercial readiness. Adding to the complexity is the continuously evolving CMC regulatory landscape which presents a steady challengeto the development of new small molecules, biologics, cell and gene therapies, and medical devices.Thus to guide organizations to the best CMC approach for their products in line with health authority requirements and helpthem stay CMC compliant with sustainable processes, Syner-G BioPharma Group came to the forefront.
Syner-G provides a full spectrum of expert CMC consulting services toa small molecule, biologics, cell and gene therapy, and drug-device combination product innovators through a unique approach to Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls.“Syner-G is built to function as a seamless extension of your organization, filling your CMC needs with customized CMC solutions to expedite your drug development with maximum flexibility and efficiency without compromising quality and patient safety.” asserts Prabu Nambiar, Ph.D., the Founder, and CEO of Syner-G BioPharma Group. Syner-G’s extensive experience in strategizing risk-and science-based approaches for CMC development, using a Quality by Design paradigm, has helped multiple clients to successfully seek approval via a breakthrough development pathway.
The Illustrious Journey of Syner-G
Under the insightful leadership of Dr. Nambiar, Syner-G Pharma CMC Consulting began its journey in 2007 to meet the growing need for expert CMC consulting in the outsourced drug development paradigm. It further evolved as a boutique CMC consulting firm in 2012 when Binesh Prabhakar, the Senior Vice President, Quality Assurance and Compliance, joined the company as the cofounder. Together, they built the founder-owned-and-operated company with clear definitions of the services led by an experienced leadership team and continued growth to meet growing demand.
In 2020, Syner-G received an equity investment from Riverside PartnersLLC, a Boston-based private equity firm and subsequently, the company rebranded in 2021 asSyner-G BioPharma Group to reflect an expanded growth strategy toward becoming a broader spectrum pharmaceutical development consulting firmacross multiple areas. With the acquisition ofImpact Pharmaceutical Servicesin 2022, the firm further expanded its capabilities in the areas of regulatory and medical writing.
Pursuing Excellence with Its Value-Driven Approach
Syner-G’s strategic approach to CMC stands on its major guiding principles of patient safety and ascience-based, risk-based, and phase-appropriate approacheswith regulatory compliance. The firm consistently follows these guiding principles across three core elements of CMC—Technical, Regulatory, and Qualitywhich are termed together as CMC-360™. The firm understandsthat each client and each project is unique and the CMC requirements vary depending on several factors, including complexity, formulation, indication, patient population, and stage of development. Thus, keeping patient safety and regulatory compliance at the core, Syner-G helps its clients to design and implement science and risk-based, phase-appropriate CMC solutions to expeditiously advance the required drug during development and/or sustain the commercial supply chain post-approval.In addition to the three key verticals, Syner-G also emphasizes on the importance of Project Management in successful and timely execution as well as achievement of milestones. “Our team believes that in an outsourced model, it is not ‘outsource and forget,’ but ‘you get what you manage.’To fill this need, Syner-G has added Technical/CMC Project Management solutions as part of our service offering.So, if you are working with a CDMO, a Syner-G assigned project managerwill oversee day-to-day activities for an optimal outcome.You outsource it and we manage it,” opinesDr.Raymond Forslund,the Head of CMC Development & Project Management.
Besides this approach, what further sets Syner-Gapart from the rest is the way it works. From its client’s perspective, it’s like flipping a switch. “Just bring Syner-G on board and watch us make CMC happen. We know what needs to be accomplished, how to do it, and how to communicate it to the regulators both in the US and globally. The three functions are structured at Syner-G similar to those in a pharma company, so services can be introduced in a plug-and-play model by clients interested in any one of the areas or a combination of them,”addsDrew Barlow, MPH, SVP andHead of CMC Regulatory Affairs. Finally, the success of Syner-G also comes from its highly dedicated and experienced team of professionals with a passion for science and unwavering commitment to bringing lifesaving drugs to patients. Led by an exceptionally strong leadership team, they collectively work towards the common goal andbring great value to the organization and its clients. Syner-G has strong employee retention that is driven by a culture of teamwork and professional collaboration. The firm offers a complete opportunity to its employees to learn, grow, and advance their careers while making an impact in the development and production of life-saving and life-changing drugs.
Creating Roadmap for Better and Comprehensive Services
With the acquisition of Impact Pharmaceutical Services, Syner-G bolsters its service capabilities into medical writing, regulatory publishing, and submissions, as well as overall better support of the drug development process, it aspires to continue looking for ways to better meet the needs of the pharma and biotech industries. It plans to continue attracting and retaining the incredible talent it has while growing and adding clients via its expanding capabilities platform. “Given the continued growth of the outsourced and virtual drug development model, the demand for Syner-G’s services is continuously growing.To meet this demand, we will continue to grow the team organically, but we wouldn’t rule out future acquisitions and partnerships while maintaining our culture and continuing to live by our operating philosophies. We strongly believethe future is bright for Syner-G and look forward to the challenges and opportunities this ever-evolving industry has to offer,” affirms Dr. Nambiar.
“We are not limited by the therapeutic modality, dosage form, geography, or the size and scale of the work. Our expertise will serve us well across all these landscapes while continuing to bring folks on board to grow the organization will result in tangible and sizeable benefits for Syner-G,” concludes Mr. Frank Sorce, the Senior Director, Business Development at Syner-G. | <urn:uuid:7a30787f-dd0a-4685-83c7-23e71f7b569a> | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | https://thehealthcareinsights.com/syner-g-a-leading-provider-of-science-and-risk-based-customized-cmc-solutions-and-services/ | 2024-04-17T09:05:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817146.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417075330-20240417105330-00667.warc.gz | en | 0.943232 | 1,476 |
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