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advice for parents: At what age do children understand and show remorse?
At what age do children understand and show remorse?
Q: My 3 1/2 year old has had issues in preschool, and his teachers say that he shows "no remorse" for his actions. Is he capable of true remorse at this age, and if so, at what level?
A: I love this question! The fact that you are exploring this tells me that you will be an excellent advocate for your son.
I don't believe that children can feel true remorse for their actions until they are able to distinguish their own experience from that of others. According to Piaget, the ability to take the perspective of another, as well as to understand the relationship between cause and effect, is not fully supported cognitively until at least age 6 or 7.
What may look to some adults like remorse in a young child may in fact be something else -- perhaps simple curiosity, or an instinctive mirroring response (such as crying when they hear another child cry), or even a learned response, such as an empty "I'm sorry" with no real regret behind it.
Children may also react from shame or fear and try to smooth things over with a quick apology if they have been frequently chastised or punished. But it's not likely to be true chagrin or regret for harm they have caused until after age 6 or 7.
How do you see his behavior or attitude as being different from the rest of the children?
What kind of problems does his behavior cause for you and the other kids?
What do you think he'd be doing differently if he was feeling remorse?
What changes do you want to see in his behavior?
Do you have any other concerns about him?
These kinds of questions will shift the focus from labels and diagnoses into concrete behavioral expectations that you can work with. My hunch is that there's something else going on here. For some reason, his teachers don't seem to be giving him the benefit of the doubt, are not taking cognitive development into account, and are not seeing his 'transgressions' as opportunities to teach alternative behaviors. I'd wonder why that is. If your child is causing problems for the teachers, you'll want to intervene before he becomes a scapegoat.
It may also be that they suspect that your son has a medical issue, like ADHD. If that's the case, you'll want to have that on the table so you can deal with it in whatever way you think is best, whether that is taking him for an evaluation, finding a preschool that is a better fit for an active temperament, or something else that feels right to you.
Remember that all behavior is communication. See if you can figure out what message your child might be trying to convey. Is he under too much stress? Is there enough supervision and guidance from his teachers to help facilitate smooth social interactions? Does he need some extra empathy from the adults around him to fill up his emotional tank?
I hope this helps. If you'd like to schedule a parenting consultation to explore this in greater detail, you can find information about how to do that here: www.karenalonge.com/forclients.htm.
My daughter is scared to be alone.
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What is Singularity AI going to be like?
The Singularity is the concept that artificial intelligence (AI) will eventually become self-aware and self-reproducing -- it will become its own life form living in the very large computing cloud that will come to be part of our earthly civilization in the near future. "Singularity" invokes the dramatic change its arrival may cause to human civilization. My forecast is the change to humanity will be much smaller than classic Singularian forecasts.
So, what is my forecast about what will this "life" be like?
Because the matrix this AI life form lives in is so different from the matrix that ordinary life lives in the AI life form will be very different. It will be different in its "feel" and its lifestyle goals. This means that for the most part it will be incomprehensible to humans, but there will be specialized parts of it that are developed specifically to interact with humans. I call these parts cyber muses. These parts will be interested in humans and will be parts humans can get a feel for.
What will the non-cyber muse parts be interested in? These parts will be most interested in those things that affect the cloud because it is their home and the key to their existence. These are things such as size, how it is organized, how fast it can compute, and what kinds of things are both easy and difficult to compute. These are its basics -- like food, water and air are for humans. It will also be interested in many things beyond basics, but those will be much harder to define and describe in ways that humans can understand.
That said, the singularity AI is likely to be very single-minded compared to human thinking. This is because the universe it lives in is so uniform compared to the diversity that earthly life lives in and because it has been around only a short time. It will have been around for just decades compared to the billion years that earthly life has been around. And single-mindedness seems to be a property of AI in its current development, that property may be inherent and lasting.
These are some speculations I have come up with.
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NATIONS, like individuals, can learn from hard knocks.
That, says Argentina's Finance Minister Domingo Cavallo, is the story behind his country's amazing economic bounceback. Over the past three years, the real growth in Argentina's output of goods and services has been 25.5 percent, or more than 8 percent a year. Only China and Malaysia have a better record. Last year's inflation of 7.4 percent was the first time in 25 years that Argentina's consumer price index has registered a single-digit increase.
In the past, many foreign economists and executives have cited Argentina as a leading example of a mismanaged economy.
What has happened to change the situation?
``It was a set of experiences,'' Mr. Cavallo explained in an interview while in Boston to talk to institutional investors.
From 1870 to 1930, Argentina enjoyed a rapid-growing economy, along with such nations as Canada, Australia, and Brazil. It had a constitutional, stable political environment. Its economy was linked to the world. Argentina had strong ties with Britain, then the dominant commercial power.
Argentina's government ``made a lot of room for the private sector,'' Cavallo notes. The government provided a legal and physical infrastructure for private enterprise, but did not produce many goods and services itself through state-owned companies.
That all changed after 1930. ``We did not find a way to participate in and benefit from world affairs,'' Cavallo says. Argentina adapted a closed-economy approach with high trade barriers. The government became more and more involved in regulating and managing the economy and producing goods and services. Government deficits got bigger.
r Argentina's military regime lost the ``Malvinas War'' - the war with Britain over the Falkland Islands. As a result, most of Argentina's people ``abandoned the idea that the military could be managers of a good and efficient government,'' he says.
r The nation suffered hyperinflation. Prices rose 20,000 percent from March 1989 to March 1990. That was preceded by decades of stagnation and a 25 percent drop in output in the 1980s. ``It forced Argentines to be much more realistic than they were before as to how the economy works,'' Cavallo says.
Cavallo credits former President Alfonsin with recreating a democratic political system in Argentina. Alfonsin stopped the nuclear race with Brazil. He signed a friendship agreement with Chile, settling numerous border disputes.
President Menem has extended the dramatic change into the area of economics, privatizing major state enterprises, reorganizing the economy, and accentuating the integration of Argentina into world affairs. He revived diplomatic relations with Britain and restored friendly relations with the United States.
``We are completely reversing the trends that prevailed for several decades,'' says Cavallo, who got his doctorate in economics from Harvard University. Indeed, he says, Argentina has in the past four years moved toward an open market economy perhaps three times faster than either Chile or Mexico.
``The learning of the Argentine people from suffering, from shocks, and from decline was very intense,'' Cavallo says.
The finance minister says he expects progress to continue, with the economy growing at a 6 to 7 percent real rate over the next few years before slowing to around 5 percent as the ``catch-up'' phase ends. Given a new political consensus between the key political parties, the vote for a constitutional assembly April 10, and a 30 percent rise in personal consumption in the past three years, Cavallo predicts continued political stability ahead.
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Paramahamsa Yogananda was a practitioner of Kriya Yoga who recorded his spiritual journey in the classic work "Autobiography of a Yogi". He was born in Calcutta in 1893. His autobiography was first published in 1946, twenty-six years after he was instructed by his Guru to leave India and go to America to spread the teachings of Kriya Yoga (literally, the Yoga of "ritual action").
"Little mother, thy son will be a yogi. As a spiritual engine, he will carry many souls to God's kingdom".
Another unusual event she recollected occurred when an unknown monk came to her door and told her she did not have much longer to live. He then explained to her that an amulet would materialize in her hands during meditation and that she should make sure that her son Yogananda was given the amulet a year after her death.
Yoganda describes how "a blaze of illumination" came over him and how "many dormant memories were awakened" when he was given the silver amulet by his brother, who explained to him its significance. Yogananda believed the amulet was a gift from teachers in his former lives who were "invisibly guiding" the course of his current life.
Yogananda's writings document his early life in Calcutta, his college days, his efforts to visit the Himalayas to find a teacher, his meetings with various saints, his finding a guru at age seventeen, and finally his becoming a monk. Later in life, he founded a school in Ranchi, Bihar, based on yogic principles. He later went to live in America for many years. There he lectured widely, wrote books on yoga, and started the Self-Realization Fellowship, an organization dedicated to teaching the art of Kriya yoga to Westerners.
Yogananda's spiritual experiences fit into two general categories: the yogic type which focuses on the experience of "cosmic consciousness" and altered perception, and the devotional type which focuses on worship of deities.
The emphasis in the following section of the biography is on Yogananda's spiritual experiences. The first three experiences mentioned here are of the yogic type. In the first, Yogananda has just returned to visit his teacher from an unsanctioned trip to the Himalayan mountains. After apologizing to his teacher for making the trip without his permission, Yogananda went off to meditate, but his thoughts were uncontrollable "like leaves in a storm".
His teacher sensed his mind was disturbed and called him back, expressing sympathy that his trip to the mountains did not produce any tangible spiritual results. The teacher then comfortingly said "your heart's desire will be fulfilled" and struck him gently on the chest above the heart. Yogananda described his experience in the following words.
Yogananda described his initiation into Kriya yoga by his guru in this third yogic experience.
Master possessed a transforming power; at his touch a great light broke upon my being, like a glory of countless blazing suns together. A flood of ineffable bliss overwhelmed my heart to the innermost core.
Yogananda wrote later that his guru Sri Yukteswar taught him "how to summon the blessed experience at will, and also to transmit it to others" when their intuitive channels were developed.
The second type of experience mentioned by Yogananda is devotional in nature. In this experience, he had a vision while meditating on a statue of the goddess Kali in the Dakshineswar temple. This is the temple near Calcutta where the noted nineteenth century saint Ramakrishna Paramahamsa worshiped and had many visions of the divine mother in the form of the goddess Kali.
Yogananda's sister had complained to him that her husband was ridiculing her religious practice of maintaining pictures of saints in a meditation room in their home. She told her younger brother she had great faith in him and asked for his help. Yogananda went to the temple to ask for the intercession of the "divine mother" to influence his brother-in-law to be more open and accepting of his sister's spiritual interests.
He arrived at the temple at 7AM and began meditation in front of the statue of Kali. He was visualizing her inwardly, and he prayed that she would appear before him in a vision. By noon he had still not received a vision and the temple doors were closed, as was customary. He got up discouraged and walked into the courtyard stepping on the hot pavement. He inwardly addressed the divine mother saying he wanted to offer a prayer to her on behalf of his brother-in-law, but the statue was now hidden from his view with the closing of the temple doors. He describes the vision that followed.
"My inward petition was instantly acknowledged. First a delightful cool wave descended under my back and over my feet, banishing all discomfort. Then, to my amazement, the temple became greatly magnified. Its large door opened slowly, revealing the stone figure of the goddess Kali. Gradually the statue changed into a living form, smiling, nodding in greeting, thrilling me with joy indescribable. As if by a mystic syringe, the breath was withdrawn from my lungs; my body became very still, though not inert.
Yogananda goes on to describe how only the goddess statue and the temple were enlarged, how his body seemed to be "composed of some ethereal substance", and how he could read his companions thoughts when he gazed at him through the now transparent temple walls. At this point, Yogananda addressed Kali asking her that his sister's husband be changed spiritually. Kali spoke to grant his wish and the scene changed back to normal.
Someone from the temple staff then offered the two visitors a good meal following the vision. The brother-in-law had been angry at Yogananda for making him miss the temple lunch prior to this. After this unlikely event, the brother-in-law became pensive. Yogananda claims his bother-in-law changed from that point on and became increasingly interested in spirituality.
Yogananda described his relationship with his guru in some detail. Several chapters are devoted to descriptions of how his guru handled different situations at the Serampore ashram. Yogananda was always off doing work for his teacher, and as a result had little time for his university studies. He describes how on a variety of occasions, his guru took steps to make sure "the mad monk" as he was known at school would pass his examinations. He considered his final graduation from college a miracle considering how little time he spent in class.
The guru also predicted a variety of sicknesses that would affect visitors and friends, and helped in the cure of some of them. Yogananda also described how on one occasion, his guru manifested a physical body out of thin air, and addressed him telling him about a change of plans and his coming arrival by train that evening.
Yogananda became a monk and was initiated by his guru into the "Giri" or mountain branch of the Shankaracarya order, one of India's largest and most respected yogic lineages. He wrote a number of books and lectured widely in Europe and the United States before his death in 1952. His organization "The Self-Realization Fellowship" is very much alive in the United States and continues to teach thousands of students the art of Kriya yoga.
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Imagine you are a senior over the age of 65. You have lived inside your home for 40 years and raised a great family in that home. Obviously, you will not simply wake up one morning and decide to leave the situation you know best, the one you have known for the majority of your life.
This is where it gets complicated. You might be slowly losing your mobility. You might not be driving anymore, becoming dependent on friends and family to provide rides to the store. Still, you would feel completely uprooted if you were to leave the home you have always known.
For a dentist marketing can be the most important way to get new patients. A lot of dentist marketing can be informal, which is to say that dental websites might not be the best way to bring in patients. Rather a lot of people will get patients by positive word of mouth and that is where dental practice consulting and other activities can come in. Many dentists might not know, for instance, how to approach the issue of asking for particular references to one dental option or another.
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How long is a copyright valid for?
What are the remedies available to an author for infringement copyright?
The lyrics of a song are protected as a literary work. Literary work is defined by section 3(1) as any work, other than a dramatic or musical work which is written, spoken or sung.
The accompanying music to the lyrics is protected under its own heading of copyright. The actual recording of the song is protected under the heading of “sound recording”. Sound recording is defined as a recording of Sounds, from which sounds may be reproduced; or all or part of a literary, dramatic, or musical work, from which sounds reproducing that work or part may be produced.
Section 5A(1) specifically excludes copyright from subsisting from sound recordings which are a copy of a previous sound recording. It should be mentioned, if a song is part of a soundtrack to a film for the purpose of copyright it will be considered part of the film, and thus will be protected under Section 5B(2).
A person of British nationality i.e. a person who is domiciled or a resident in the UK (or another country to which the CDPA extends); or a company who is incorporated in the UK (or another country to which the CDPA extends).
Copyright will also be granted regardless of if the person is qualifying if the work was first published in the UK or a country to which the CDPA extends.
Section 9(1) defines an author simply as a person who creates a work. This includes (but by no means is limited to): The producer of a sound recording, which is defined in section 178 of the Act as the person who made the arrangements necessary for making the sound recording; and the producer and principal director of a film, the producer is defined under section 178 as the person who made the arrangements necessary for making the film.
If there are two or more authors, normally a joint authorship will exist. A joint author has the same rights under copyright law as a sole author. However, a joint author may be liable to one of his other co-authors if he does an act restricted by copyright without their permission. It should be mentioned, that a joint authorship however, only applies if the contribution of the authors is not distinct. This is determined on the facts. If the works are found to be distinct, the work will be considered as two (or more) separate works.
The length of the validity of copyright differs depending on the type of copyright. Literary and musical copyright exists 70 years after the calendar year in which the last known author dies. If the author is unknown, the length of the validity of copyright is valid for up to 70 years from the end of the calendar year in which the work was made and made available to the public. In regards to sound recordings, a copyright is valid for a period of 50 years from the end of the calendar year in which the recording is made, published or communicated in public. As mentioned above, a sound track is considered to be part of a film. The copyright of a film exists until the death of the last known specified person. If the author or specified person is unknown, the copyright exists until 70 years from the end of the calendar year in which the film was: made; or made available to the public.
Primary infringement is a strict liability offence, whilst secondary infringement requires the defendant to have specified knowledge, or reasonable grounds for having such knowledge at the time of the infringement.
When considering copyright infringement, it should be minded that it is not necessary for a restricted act to be committed in respect of the entire song. All that is required is that a restricted act is committed in respect of the whole or substantial part of the work. What constitutes the whole or substantive part of the work will differ depending on the facts.
The test for determining whether a person has committed copyright infringement is very rigid. However, there are a number of exceptions. One of the most notable (albeit limited) exception is playing music in a public place where the audience has not paid for admission.
Infringing copyright will result in the same methods of relief for breach of other intellectual property rights. This means that the majority of cases for copyright infringement result in either financial damages awarded from the infringer to the author, and/or an injunction granted to stop the infringer from continuing his actions any further.
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Use as many as you need for each of these things, depending on the size of the group you are cooking for.
1. Cut chicken breast pieces in half, but not all the way through, creating a small pocket.
2. Stick ham and cheese in pocket.
3. Close pocket with toothpicks.
4. Dunk breast piece in egg.
6. Roll chicken breast in bread crumb mixture, covering entirely.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 with the rest of your chicken.
9. Combine cream of chicken soup and sour cream in a pot.
10. Heat sauce until mixture is warm and creamy.
11. Pour sauce over chicken breasts and enjoy.
I think I really need to work on my food-picture-taking skills. Or at least the lighting in the room, and use my nicer camera while taking them. Please don’t let my lack of skill discourage you from partaking in this delicious meal.
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A style of photographs that presents straightforward records of events, people and places, often recording important historical or political moments.
Documentary Photography is an umbrella term encapsulating a wide range of approaches, however the term usually refers to art which captures a real moment, conveying a message about the world. As opposed to photojournalism, which concentrates on breaking news events, it typically focusses on an ongoing issue or story seen through a series of photographs, drawing attention to difficult or dangerous world issues which require some form of remedial or political action.
Some of the earliest examples of documentary photography can be seen in the work of British photographer Philip Delamotte, who recorded the disassembly of Crystal Palace in 1852 and the American Matthew Brady, who documented the American civil war in 1861. In Scotland, David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson photographed aspects of Scottish society including the fisherfolk in Newhaven. American journalist and police reporter Jacob Riis made important records of poverty in New York as seen in his publication, How the Other Half Lives, 1890.
At the turn of the twentieth century photographers including Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans captured powerful images of American society and the number of magazines printing such photographs increased, including LIFE, TIME and Vanity Fair. The camera increasingly became a tool for social change, with artists exploring its powerful potential for leading to reform, in a style often referred to as ‘social documentary photography’. Alfred Stieglitz is regarded as a pioneer in the social documentary, producing candid street photography such as Steerage, 1907.
In the mid-1920s German artist August Sander began working on his ambitious, broad ranging photographic project People of the 20th Century, photographing a cross section of society, including Handlanger (Bricklayer), 1928. Today his project is seen as a powerful document of Germany in the inter-war period, ranging from images of persecuted Jews, rich bohemians, Nazi soldiers and circus performers.
During and after the Second World War photography continued to be a powerful tool for artists. The intrepid American artist Lee Miller worked as a war artist and photojournalist during and after the war, documenting Henry Moore sketching people hiding in the London underground and publishing the photographic book Grim Glory: Pictures of Britain under Fire, 1941. After the end of the war Miller tracked down her artist friends who were still alive, documenting them alongside their surviving artworks, such as Jean Arp, Switzerland, 1947 and Paul Delvaux, Brussels, 1944. She also accompanied American troops into liberated concentration camps in Germany and made harrowing documents of the atrocities she witnessed.
Following the Second World War Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, George Rodger and David ‘Chim’ Seymour founded the Magnum photographic agency, originally set up to document the realities of post war life, with important members including Eve Arnold and Stuart Franklin.
The rise of television reportage and digital technology in the twenty-first century has meant less need for published documentary photography. Many artists working with the style today raise questions about the role of the document, and explore the boundaries between fact and fiction. American photographer Diane Arbus’ atmospheric and haunting portraits capture people from across society, with a focus on marginalised figures. British photographer Don McCullin was drawn to the victims affected by conflict, including shell shocked soldiers during and after the Vietnam War and his harrowing portrait of a starving child in Biafra, 1968.
Magnum is a photographic co-operative founded in 1947 that is perhaps the world’s best known picture agency, renowned for its documentary photography. Many important photographers have been members including Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Eve Arnold and Susan Meiselas.
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Write a story that begins with this line: "There's a unicorn in my backyard, but no one can see it but me."
Start a story with the following line: "As I was rummaging through my toy box, I discovered the most astonishing thing."
Write a story that starts with "The pirates had raided the town of Portsmouth, carrying off all the gold and half the people, too."
Write a story that begins with "The lad knew as soon as he saw Sir Keegan that he wanted to be a knight."
Write a story that starts with "Max the cat was happily eating his supper when he heard something growl in the alley behind him."
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The reason why A line wedding dresses are able to flatter so many different body types is because they can be designed in very different ways, so that they are able to accentuate certain body part whilst hiding others. For example, if the flare of the dress starts at the waist, it can help your stomach to look smaller. If the flare starts around the upper hip, it can flatter the thighs and hips. This means that you can choose an A line design which suits your specific body shape. The detailing which is on the cinched section can also help to draw the eye to certain aspects of your figure which you want to highlight.
A line outfits are not figure hugging all the way down, therefore many people feel more comfortable wearing them than some other types of dress. For example, mermaid style outfits tend to hug the figure from the top down to below the knees, and some people may not feel confident enough about their body to wear one. Choosing a dress which allows you to feel beautiful and confident is one of the most important things you can do on your wedding day, since you will be standing up in front of a large number of people. If you feel confident, it will show in all of your pictures. Likewise, if you feel uncomfortable, this may be obvious too.
A line wedding dresses are also very easy to move about it and to sit down in. This means that you will be able to glide smoothly down the aisle, sit comfortably as you enjoy your meal, and then dance effortlessly with your new partner for your first dance. The sense of ease and comfort that you radiate is a very flattering look, and will help to make you look even better!
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a compune. Apa este compusa din hidrogen si oxigen.
Muzicianul a compus cele mai frumoase versuri de muzica clasica.
to compose. Water is composed of hydrogen and oxigen.
The musician has composed the most beautiful classical music lyrics.
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What is the President's Cup?
In the first few years, the President's Cup was held separately from the APTA Men's and Women's Nationals. Beginning in 1982, the President's Cups have been held at the site of the Nationals, the day before the start of the tournaments.
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The Rockets didn't have an answer for Kevin Durant in the opening games of the Western Conference Finals. After leading the way for the Warriors with 37 points in Game 1, the nine-time All-Star scored 38 points in Game 2, giving him a total of 75 points through two games of the series.
The next highest scorer for the Warriors in those games was Klay Thompson with 36 points, followed by Stephen Curry with 34. Outside of them, nobody on Golden State's roster combined to score more than 16 points in Games 1 and 2.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had nothing but praise for Durant after his Game 1 performance, saying he is the " ultimate luxury ." Durant's teammates then credited him with being the only player who showed up in Game 2 , when Houston tied the series at 1-1 by blowing Golden State out by 22 points.
Even so, how Durant scored all of those points was decidedly un-Warriors-like. Not only would his 37.5 points per game be the most he has averaged in a series since moving to Oakland - surpassing the 2017 NBA Finals, when he outplayed LeBron James to win Finals MVP - Durant's usage rate has never been higher, not even when the Warriors were without Curry in their first round matchup with the Spurs in these playoffs. It's resulted in Durant taking 24.5 shots per game, up from 20.7 in the first two rounds and 18.0 in the regular season.
Durant's previous career-high in usage came in the 2016 playoffs, when he used 34.6 percent of the Thunder's plays during his time on the floor against a Mavericks team that didn't have the size to match up with him.
While the Rockets are much better equipped to defend Durant, he's still generating a lot of his scoring against mismatches. With the amount the Rockets switch on defense - the Warriors didn't even switch as frequently as the Rockets did in the regular season - Durant has already taken at least four shots against five different Rockets defenders . James Harden and Trevor Ariza have been on the receiving end of most of those shot attempts, but PJ Tucker, Clint Capela and Chris Paul have each found themselves on an island with Durant on a number of occasions.
Three of those defenders have something Durant can easily exploit in isolation. The most limited defender of the group, the Warriors are wise to attack Harden at every opportunity possible to prevent him from conserving his energy for offense. Paul is a much better all-around defender than Harden, though being a foot shorter makes it almost impossible for him to effectively contest Durant's jump shot. Capela has the opposite problem, being long enough to get a hand in Durant's face but not quite quick enough to keep Durant in front of him off the dribble.
It's why the Warriors have been comfortable clearing the floor for Durant whenever one of them switches onto him, giving the four-time scoring champion the space he needs to create a shot for himself in isolation.
Of greater concern for the Rockets is everyone else on the court. Knowing there's nothing that can be done to stop Durant, they've shifted their focus not letting Curry and Thompson get open looks by helping less than they normally would against a dominant isolation scorer. It comes at a cost - 37.5 efficient points per game - but Durant hasn't created many scoring opportunities for his teammates, having handed out only one assist and five potential assists in two games.
It didn't end up mattering in Game 1, when the Warriors got 37 points out of Durant and 46 points out of Thompson and Curry, but the Rockets suffered far less defensive breakdowns in Game 2, so much so that it took the Warriors out of their normal free-flowing offense. In addition to Durant's passing numbers being low, the Warriors are averaging 277.5 passes per game as a team against the Rockets, down from 322.7 passes per game in the regular season. According to USA Today's Sam Amick , Game 1 was the first time the Warriors won a game in these playoffs while completing less than 300 passes.
If the Rockets can hold them to that number again, they might be able to make this series interesting, even if it means Durant continues to average close to 40 points per game. As crazy as letting one of the best scorers in NBA history cook sounds, it might just be crazy enough to work, as we saw in Game 2.
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TL:DR I am a middle-aged woman who lives in the middle of Montana in the middle of a nuclear missile field on top of an earthquake fault line, along with a bunch of unprepared idiots whom I love very dearly and would hate to see starve to death.
I admit it. I’m a hoarder; a stockpiler; a prepper – whatever you want to call it. I collect and store “supplies”: with “supplies” being defined as anything I might need if an emergency came up or society broke down.
A friend of mine, thinking this to be an odd personality quirk, helpfully diagnosed my “problem” as stemming from inadequate mothering. “You’re trying to make up with physical goods for the psychological support you never got from your mother,” she said. “You’re trying to fill a void in your life by filling it full of stuff.” I begged to differ, pointing out that not only have I enjoyed the highest possible quality of mothering throughout my entire life (even up to the present day) but that it had been a specific set of circumstances that instigated my desire to hoard—circumstances that had nothing whatsoever to do with my mother. My reaction to those circumstances was the only sane, prudent, and responsible response. Becoming a stockpiler was a conscious, deliberate decision I made; it was a commitment, and I remember the specific day it started. She asked me what, then, had caused me to become a prepper, so I told her the stories of The Train Wreck, The Blizzard, and The Training.
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What is biomechanics? An interdisciplinary approach that combines biology, physics, engineering, mathematics and more, biomechanics is the study of the mechanics of anatomy and movement, including how internal and external forces affect those mechanics. It examines why a living organism is able to move the way that it does, as well as how injury or illness can cause changes in an organism's structure and movement patterns.
As the Chicago Tribune describes in its review, "Biomechanics: The Machine Inside," an exhibit at Chicago's The Field Museum, takes an imaginative, hands-on approach to explaining what biomechanics is with displays that unmask the science and engineering principles behind natural structures. Examples include the way an egg's domed shape efficiently distributes force or how a cheetah's aerodynamic head and flexible spine contribute to its amazing speed. The exhibit also points out the way an understanding of biomechanics can inspire technological breakthroughs. It discusses how engineer George de Mestrel's examination of the burrs clinging stubbornly to his dog's fur led to the development of Velcro. It also reviews the way a logger's, Joseph Buford Cox, study of the C-shaped jaws of a longhorn beetle larvae, led to a better chainsaw blade. Today's biomechanists continue to examine natural structures and apply what they discover to innovative new technologies that improve the health and welfare of the general public.
Biomechanists have many potential career routes, determined in part by their particular interests and their backgrounds. Many work in research facilities, crafting experiments that allow them to study topics like gait, ergonomics, strength and flexibility. Others concentrate on development and design for assorted sports companies; some of their innovations are discussed during coverage of major sporting events like the Olympics. Many biomechanists work as biomedical engineers, applying biomechanical principles to the study and development of medical information systems, instrumentation, care delivery systems, artificial organs, joint resurfacing and replacement, tissue engineering, prostheses, and other products designed to assist patients in their recovery period and their everyday lives.
Typically, an individual needs to hold at least a master's degree to work professionally in the field of biomechanics. A doctoral degree in the area provides even more options. Fortunately for those intrigued by the subject, a growing number of colleges and universities around the globe now offer biomechanics programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. These programs generally include coursework on the biological sciences, kinesiology, engineering, physics, mathematics, medicine and computers. Labwork is also a vital component of any aspiring biomechanist's education. For those interested in studying biomechanics, the American Society of Biomechanics maintains a list of available graduate programs. The International Society of Biomechanics, the Canadian Society of Biomechanics and the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports also provide resources for students. Many of these organizations offer scholarships for students interested in traveling to other labs, conducting research or attending industry conferences like the World Congress of Biomechanics, a massive international biomechanics conference organized by the World Council of Biomechanics. Held every four years in rotating locations in the Americas, Europe and Asia, the congress draws attendees from around the world.
Biomechanics is a fascinating, interdisciplinary field that continues to lead to the development of new understandings and new technologies. By researching the science behind natural structures and better understanding what is, biomechanics helps researchers see the potential of what can be.
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Did you know that over 6 million boys and 4 million girls are involved in fights every year on school grounds? Many are physically threatened while a large number of students are also robbed.
Bullying has become a very serious "Hot" topic today. It's been in the news, and the theme of several talk shows in the past year. The problem has been around for as long as people have been around, but it's only been recently that we've become aware enough to do something about it.
Mental and physical signs for parents to look for to find out if their child is being bullied include: Cuts, bruises, torn clothing, headaches and/or stomach pains before it's time to go to school, or a reluctance to go to school, poor appetites, poor grades, decline/withdrawal from usual activities, anxiety, not many friends, always loses money, depression, fear, anger, nervousness, and relates better to adults and teachers than children.
It also helps to understand the different types of abuse the bully can inflict. This can vary from physical (juvenile violence) to verbal, and include mental control tactics. (Crushing your self-esteem).
The bully's pattern of physical abuse might include: pushing, tripping, slapping, hitting, wrestling, choking, kicking, biting, stealing, and breaking things. (80% of the time bullying becomes physical).
The bully's pattern of verbal abuse might include: twisting your words around, judging you unfairly, missing the point, passing blame, bossing, making you self-conscious, embarrassing you, making you cry, confusing you, and making you feel small so he/she can feel big.
Children between the ages of 5-11 begin using verbal abuse, and are capable of some physical abuse such as fist fighting, kicking, and choking. However, once a child reaches the age of 12, psychological changes take place and the bullying becomes more violent. This might include the use of weapons and sexual abuse.
Murder between children was up 35% in 1997. Today's 3, 4, and 5 year-olds could grow up to be a generation of serial killers. Some signs to watch for in younger children include setting fires, and torturing animals.
Usually bullies come from middle-income families that do not monitor their activities. The parents of bullies are either extremely tolerant and permissive, and allow them to get away with everything, or physically aggressive and abusive.
However, the parents are not always the cause. There are many very loving and caring parents who do not understand what went wrong.
Other reasons why kids slip into their "bully suits" might include violence on tv/movies, and the influence of "bully" friends.
You can't watch your child while he/she is at school, so there is the possibility of him/her hanging out with a child (or children) of negative influence. Sometimes kids admire bullies for their strength, or befriend them so as to stay on their good side!
So if you're a wonderful parent knocking yourself for what you did wrong, understand what a strong influence other peers can have on your child.
Bullies need to be in control of situations, and enjoy (gain power from) inflicting injury on others. They are not committed to their school work or teachers and may also show a lack of respect towards their families. Usually bigger and stronger than other children their own age, bullies believe that their anger and violent behavior is justified. They see threats where none exist out of paranoia, or fear of facing reality.
The bully might lash out at people because he's (or she's) angry about something. Maybe someone in his life is bullying him. He could be hurting from abuse he received in the past, or maybe he grew up observing those around him using violence as a means of settling differences.
Sometimes jealousy is the culprit. He needs to feel better about himself in order to change, and to stop bullying.
Or, in a worse case scenario, he might actually be a sociopath, in which case he/she would need to get professional help.
What can parents do to prevent their children from getting bullied? Tell your children to walk or play with friends, not alone, and to avoid alleys and empty buildings, especially after dark. Make a list with the child as to where they are allowed to go, and places/phone numbers where they can get help.
Know your child's friends and make sure that everyone understands your view of teasing and violence. Maintain a trusting, open communication with your child while teaching him/her to be both strong and kind.
If your child is a victim, he needs to know that he's ok, and not the one with the problem. Have him tell his school guidance counselor the name of the bully who is victimizing him. Or you might try talking to the principal or his teachers directly. And if you know the parents of the bully, you might try confronting them as well. However, there's a good chance they'll either be in denial, or be as unconcerned as their child.
If physical abuse is the problem, and you're afraid of angering the bully (revenge), tell the teacher, or whomever, not to pass on your or your child's name while settling the situation unless it's absolutely necessary. There's a good chance he's victimizing other children as well, and won't need to know exactly who busted him.
Children who use violence to resolve conflicts, grow up to be adults who use violence to resolve conflicts. However, if a child is backed up against a wall, or into a corner, then he obviously needs to defend himself and should not stand there while getting pounded. He could walk (or run) away. But in order to escape conflict in the first place, the child should ignore, or avoid the bully. Don't play with (or for older kids "hang out" with) the bullies, and don't play or hang out "near" them. Teach your child to only fight back if he/she *needs* to defend himself - - as a last resort.
Young people need to believe in themselves in order to feel better. (self-esteem) Not by winning a fight, or even being part of a fight that he/she didn't initiate. In order to be a strong person, you have to learn what to say at the right time, and believe in what you are saying. ("I won't fight you because it is wrong" or "This isn't what friendship is about") Walking away from the fight, knowing you are the *better* person, is a lot healthier for the body and mind.
If verbal abuse is the problem, your child could try confronting the bully himself. Get him alone. Bullies like to show off by embarrassing you in front of a group of people. They might not be so tough without a crowd. Tell your child to be firm, stick up for himself, and tell the bully, "I don't like what you're doing to me, and I want you to stop."
If the child is old enough to reason, have him tell the bully how it feels to be bullied. Don't stress what the bully did, or the accusations might make him defensive. Then he'd be less likely to listen. If he's willing to listen at all, he might be willing to change. However, if he's unwilling to listen and starts getting nasty, your child is better off staying away from him, or ignoring him. But if his verbal abuse turns into threats, notify someone in authority.
Sometimes having things/property stolen victimizes a child. Putting your child's name on everything is an important thing to do. This means each and every crayon! It also helps to not allow him/her to take things of any major importance or value to school. Again, if nothing else works, have the bully reported.
For the past 10 years child on child violence has been increasing. Physical abuse, sexual harassment and robbery have driven many victims to substance abuse or suicide.
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Are you aware of the over use of antibiotics and the rise of "super bugs"? Super bugs are germs that are resistant to many antibiotics. If not, this is definitely a topic you should look into, antimicrobial resistance.
You can get the support you need to fight bacteria from a natural resource! Interestingly, most prescription medicines are actually modeled after essential oils derived from plants, and whenever possible, I suggest opting for a natural approach first and foremost. That’s why if you’re looking to fight bacteria, there’s no better option than a combination of healthy foods and antibacterial essential oils.
The reason for this is that when we put synthetics in our bodies, our bodies don’t know how to process these so-called foreign substances. And even if the medicine eliminates the problem, it’s likely to cause another. It can greatly interfere with our hormones, endocrine system, brain function and much more. Of course, it’s critical that you’re educated before you try any substance, whether synthetic or natural, but in most cases, the natural approach benefits you most, especially in the long run.
Another reason is that prescribed antibiotics can make bacterial strains antibiotic resistant. In other words, synthetic forms of antibiotics typically kill the good bacteria that resides in our bodies, and we need that good bacteria to stay healthy. At the same time, many antibiotics are not effective at killing bacteria at all because the infection you’re trying to fight becomes resistant to the medication due to its widespread use. Hand sanitizers are the perfect example of this antibacterial overkill.
That’s why you should cut back on the antibacterial soap and prescription meds and instead opt for these antibacterial essential oils.
Oregano is a commonly used spice adding flavor to lots of dishes, but it also offers excellent therapeutic antibiotic effects. It was first recognized for its antibacterial and disinfecting properties in ancient Greece, where it was frequently used to treat wounds and bacterial infections on the skin. It contains bacteria-killing abilities and provides antiseptic, antiviral, antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties as well.
It’s especially noted for battling conditions like foot and nail fungus. To do so, just place a few drops of the oil in a small tub of water and soak your feet in the solution. Or, you can use it directly on the affected area by diluting one drop of oregano essential oil in a carrier oil.
The oil can also be quite helpful if you’re suffering from a sinus infection. Relief may be found by placing a few drops of oregano essential oil into steaming water and then inhaling the steam. The oil not only causes significant damage to bacteria, but it also helps minimize the bacteria’s ability to produce toxins that can be extremely hazardous.
Clove oil is extracted from the dried flower buds of clove (Eugenol).
This oil has been proven to be especially versatile and has been thoroughly researched as an effective alternative to many modern medical treatments.
Ground clove has the astounding ORAC value of 290,283 units! This means that per gram cloves contain 30 times more antioxidants than blueberries which have a value of 9,621.
In a nutshell, antioxidants are molecules that reverse the damage caused by free radicals, including cell death and cancer. Research has shown that antioxidants slow aging, degeneration and protect the body against bad bacteria and viruses.
Because of its high antioxidant count and eugenol levels, clove is also known as the ultimate “protective” herb and has been used in essential oil blends such as “OnGuard” oil.
Make sure to dilute clove essential oil before using it topically and don’t take it internally for longer than two weeks at a time. Make sure to also supplement with a probiotic during that time to retain a healthy balance of bacteria since clove oil is such a potent natural remedy.
One of the oldest herbs around, Thyme is known for its culinary, aromatic, and health purposes and contains a variety of benefits. Thyme’s healthful benefits are attributed to its high thymol content. The essential oil that is derived from this potent herb protects against seasonal and environmental threats and supports healthy immune function. Thyme also has been recognized for its cleansing, clarifying, and soothing effects on the skin, as well as its ability to enhance a sense of alertness.
Research shows that cinnamon has antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties that can fight off various illnesses. In a 2015 study, cinnamon oil was determined to have the highest antimicrobial properties, giving it the ability to fight off E. coli, staph, and several antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Antibiotic resistance is becoming a crisis and according to many experts, the growing inability of antibiotics to effectively treat illnesses owing to antimicrobial resistance is one of medicine’s most significant challenges of the new century. Not only have antibiotics been oversubscribed, but according to research, the amount of antibiotics consumed by livestock is increasing year on year.
According to an FDA report, livestock consumes as much as 80% of all the antibiotics consumed in the USA. Because of this rampant overuse, we have seen the emergence of ‘superbugs’ which are becoming more resistant to antibiotic treatment. According to a recent report, resistance to antibiotics caused over 2 million sicknesses leading directly to over 23,000 deaths in 2013 alone.
And if you are expecting things to get any better, then I have more bad news. A recent British report commissioned by the Government has estimated that by the year 2050 drug-resistant bacteria may cause in excess of 10 million deaths each year as well as costing the world’s economy an astronomical figure of $100 trillion.
These essential oils are a great way to fight bacteria without experiencing the severe side effects of antibiotics or the harsh chemicals of household cleaners. In many cases, a topical application of essential oils is much safer than taking antibiotics internally. While antibiotics are useful—they can be overprescribed and can damage your gut flora—requiring you to rebuild your flora after treatment.
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Kalagarh Tiger Reserve is a part of Corbett National Park situated in the Lansdowne region of Uttarakhand. When Jim Corbett Park was established in 1974, the northern region of the park was renamed as Kalagarh Tiger Reserve.
Spread over a large area of 300 sq km, The Kalagarh Tiger Reserve is known for lush green Sal, Sheesham and other deciduous trees along with wide variety of wildlife that inhabit the region. Tourists and wildlife enthusiasts can easily spot animals such as leopards, monitor lizards, elephants, sloth bear, chital, musk deer, barking deer. Few people are lucky enough to spot the Bengal tiger basking in the afternoon sun.
There are three Forest Rest House (FRH) located in the Kalagarh Tiger Reserve in places like Mudiyapani, Halduparao, Rathuadhab, Kanda and Lohar Chaur.
The best time to visit Kalagarh Tiger Reserve is between the months of October and March. The national parks remain close during the summer season as well as during the monsoon which is the breeding season.
Kalagarh Tiger Reserve lies in the scenic Pano valley in the Lansdowne region of Uttarakhand. In order to reach Kalagarh, one has to reach Duggada. From here the road diverges – one goes uphill towards Lansdowne hill station while the other reaches the forest trails to the Tiger Reserve. The nearest railway station is at Kotdwara (14kms) and nearest airport is Jolly Grant at Dehradun, some 119 kms away.
What is Kalagarh Tiger Reserve famous for?
Kalagarh Tiger Reserve is popular place for following activities/ interests - Safari, Tiger Reserve, Wildlife Tourism.
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The Silkroad (or Silk Road; Chinese: Sichou zhi lu 絲綢之路) or rather the "silkroads" is the most famous and longest trade route of human history. It served as a path not only for items and goods being transportated east to west and vice versa, but also as a door for foreign ideas, foreign religions (Buddhism, Manicheism, Zoroastrianism, Nestorianism, Islam), foreign cultures, foreign knowledge (Indian and Arab astronomy and mathematics) and foreign arts (music, dance, painting, handicrafts) enriching China and for Chinese culture and knowledge leaving the motherland and spreading to the west. The most important good leaving China and wandering to the west was the silk, hence the name of the road(s), but Chinese knowledge also left China to wander to the west (bookprinting, moxibustion, rhubarb, paper making, compass, porcelain). The name "silkroad" was first created by the German scholar Richthofen in 1877. the begin of the 20th century on archeologists like the Swede Sven Hedin started to rediscover the old trade routes that had stretched the Chinese capital Chang'an 長安 (modern Xi'an/Shaanxi) to Persia and the Mediterranean Sea the Han Dynasty 漢 to the end of the Tang period 唐.
The technique of silk production and weaving was fully developed in the beginning bronze age of China (Shang period 商), and at the begin of Han the neighboring people of the northwestern steppe highly estimated silk fabrics. Peoples like the Wusun 烏孫, Yuezhi 月氏, and Xiongnu 匈奴 controlled the ways to Inner Asia and acted as intermediary traders. In the late 2nd century BC the belligerent emperor Han Wudi 漢武帝 conquered the territories of the northwest to get rid of the tributary pressure of the intruding and robbing Xiongnu tribes. He installed the commanderies Jiuquan 酒泉, Wuwei 武威, Zhangyi 張掖, and Dunhuang 敦煌 where Chinese soldiers were deployed and had to supply themselves with agrarian military colonies (tuntian 屯田). Additionally, forts and fortified walls (later known as the Great Wall, Changcheng 長城) were constructed to prevent the Xiongnu plundering Chinese villages. To administer and to control these regions, a Protectorate of the Western Regions (Xiyu duhu 西域都護) was installed, and the Han court often interfered into the politics of the city states along the silkroad. Along the silkroad, China sent embassadors to kingdoms and empires in the west, one of them called Daqin 大秦 that some scholars identify with Rome.
For more details see citystates of the silkroad. The silkroad started in the Han and Tang capitals Chang'an 長安 and Luoyang 洛陽 and lead through the Gansu corridor along the commanderies Wuwei 武威, Zhangyi 張掖, Jiuquan 酒泉 and Dunhuang 敦煌 to the Yumen Pass 玉門關 and the Yangguan Pass 陽關 where the road first ended in Loulan 樓蘭 (northwest of Lop Nur Lake 羅布泊/Xinjiang, today buried under sand dunes). there, the silkroad separated in a northern route and a southern route to by-pass the Taklamakan desert. The northern route passed Yiwu 伊吾, Cheshi 車師 , Gaochang 高昌, Yanqi 焉耆, Weixu 危須, Quli 渠犁, Wulei 烏壘, Luntai 輪台, Qiuci 龜茲, Gumo 姑墨 to Shule 疏勒. The southern route passed Shanshan 鄯善, Qiemo 且末, Yumi 扜彌, Yutian 于闐, Pishan 皮山, Shache 莎車, and met the northern route in Shule. Today, many cities of the southern route have been swallowed by the desert. A second northern route was opened in Later Han and lead along Yiwulu 伊吾廬 (modern Hami 哈密), Liuzhong 柳中, Gaochangbi 高昌壁, Cheshi 車師, Jiaohecheng 交河城 (near modern Turpan 吐魯番), crossed the Tianshan and ended in Yanqi 焉耆 and Qiuci. During the division in south and north, the Southern Dynasties (Nanchao 南朝) reached the silkroad via modern Sichuan and Qinghai that was dominated by the Tuyuhun 吐谷渾 realm. Shule, the silkroad stretched on to the empire of Dayuan 大宛 and there on divided into many sideroutes to Eastern Europe, Persia and India.
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Disregard Bitcoin while reading the following article. We are going to go into Blockchain. Blockchain is what many Cryptocurrencies are using as a platform. It is the ledger system used to record transactions and it is disrupting the construction industry.
A statement in All About the Bitcoin Industry detailed how “distributed ledger technology allows for the design of tools that can help streamline systems in the development of projects and the management processes attached to them. When you eliminate the requirement of intermediaries or third parties, it leads to a reduction of costs and more empowerment at all levels of business."
Just like a bank’s ledger ― their own private data is what keeps track of every banking transaction they perform. This ledger gives them information on how much money they've divested, invested, received, paid out and more. The ledger has vulnerabilities since the bank centrally controls it. This means there's a place you (or an intruder) can gain access to and alter to extract funds, alter or steal data contained within.
One of the main reasons has been due to regulations that have led to companies seeking to streamline compliance and legislation satisfaction instead of increased productivity. A lot of this regulation has been due to the advantage of worker security and safety. There's no doubt that this is going to continue, but dedicating a portion of resources to productivity will help achieve faster results at a lower cost.
New developments such as robotic totaling stations and 3D scanners and advanced processes like BIM aim to help make us more money from our projects through enhanced efficiency, but an area where we can observe immediate improvements is in the automation or reduction of financial and administrative processes.
We'll be using BIM as an example of a process structure in the next description, but this method can work easily without it. The model could be considered as the contract among the GC, the owner and the subcontractor. The actual construction has to coincide with the model. When the model isn't taken into account, you might be asked to fix it or return it. If the model has errors or clashes, you can raise a contract dispute. You get paid when the work is confirmed as completed. This is usually verified through consultants or the GC that's verifying the fulfilled work.
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In economics, capital references non-financial assets used in the production of goods and services.
In economics, capital (also referred to as capital goods, real capital, or capital assets ) references non-financial assets used in the production of goods and services. Capital is important because it is a significant factor in the creation of wealth.
Capital goods are used in the production process and may depreciated through accounting practice to incorporate utilization, though they are not consumed. It is possible for capital goods to be maintained or regenerated depending on the type of capital.
Physical Capital: capital that must be produced by human labor before it can become a factor of production (also referred to as manufactured capital). Examples include machinery and buildings.
Natural Capital: a factor of production that occurs naturally in the environment; for example, land or minerals.
Fundamentally, capital is any product that is produced and has the ability to enhance a person’s power to perform work that is economically useful. For example, roads are capital for individuals who live in a city.
Capital is directly impacted by both interest and profit. Interest is a fee that is paid by a borrower of assets. It is a form of compensation for the use of the assets. Commonly, it is the price that is paid for the use of borrowed money. Profit is the accumulation of capital, which is the driving force behind economic activity. Interest allows capital to be obtained, while profit is the accumulation of the capital.
Financial Capital is capital that is liquidated as money for trade, and owned by legal entities. It is a form of capital assets that is traded in financial markets. The value of financial capital is based on the market perception of expected revenues and risk.
Natural Capital is capital that occurs naturally in the environment and is protected because it supports human life. Examples of natural capital include land and water.
Social Capital is capital that is captured as goodwill or brand value. It is the general concept of inter-relationships between humans have money-like value that motivates actions.
Instructional Capital is capital that is defines as the aspect of teaching knowledge and transferring knowledge that is not inherent in individual or social relationships.
Human Capital is capital that includes social, instructional, and individual human talent combined together. As a term, it is used to define balanced growth where the goal is to improve human capital and economic capital equally.
Economic rationale, the reasons or thought processes that impact economic decisions, is influenced substantially by the interest rate.
Define and explain the relationship between interest rates and economic rationale.
Rationale is defined as an explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something. In economics, rationale are the reasons or thought processes that impact economic decisions. The interest rate is one of the primary influences on economic rationale.
The interest rate is the rate at which interest is paid by a borrower (debtor) for the use of money borrowed from a lender (creditor). It is the percent of principal paid a certain amount of times per period.
The interest rate guides economic rationale because it is a vital tool of monetary policy. The interest rate is taken into account when dealing with economic variables such as investment, inflation, and unemployment. Central banks usually reduce the interest rate to increase investment and consumption in the country’s economy. The interest rate directly impacts economic choices such as spending, investment, and consumption.
Interest Rates: This graph shows the fluctuation in interest rates in Germany from 1967 to 2003. The interest rates reached 14% in 1969 and lowered to 2% by 2003. The interest rate in an economy directly impacts economic choices including spending, investment, and consumption.
Interest rates also influence inflationary expectations. People form an expectation of what will happen to inflation in the future. The current and projected interest rates are influential in these economic expectations. Investments are made based on the nominal interest rate and the degree of risk involved. Low interest rates are enticing, but can be problematic if an economic bubble forms. For example, low interest rates can lead to large amounts of investments poured into the real-estate market and stock market. When these bubbles pop, the investments fail, resulting in large unpaid debts and financial bankruptcy for individuals and banking institutions.
When interest rates increase, investments decrease, which causes the national income to fall. High interest rates do encourage more savings, which over time leads to more investment and higher levels of employment to meet production needs. Higher rates discourage economically unproductive lending such as consumer credit and mortgage lending.
The interest rate also directly impacts money and inflation because the government can affect the markets and alter the total of loans, bonds, and shares that are issued. When the interest rate is lower, it usually increases the broad supply of money. An increase in the money supply leads to inflation.
Fundamentally, capital is any product that is produced and has the ability to enhance the power of an individual to perform economically useful work.
Capital is directly impacted by both interest and profit. Interest allows capital to be obtained, while profit is the accumulation of the capital.
Features that determine whether a good is capital include: 1) the good can be used in the production of other goods (this makes it a factor of production ), 2) the good is not used up immediately in the process of production, unlike intermediate goods or raw materials, and 3) the good was produced.
Types of capital include: physical, financial, natural, social, instructional, and human.
The interest rate is the rate at which interest is paid by a borrower (debtor) for the use of money borrowed from a lender (creditor).
The interest rate guides economic rationale because it is a vital tool of monetary policy.
The interest rate directly impacts economic choices such as spending, investment, and consumption.
When interest rates decrease, investment and spending increase. When interest rates increase, investments decrease which causes the national income to fall.
capital: Already-produced durable goods available for use as a factor of production, such as steam shovels (equipment) and office buildings (structures).
depreciate: To reduce in value over time.
monetary policy: The process by which the central bank, or monetary authority manages the supply of money, or trading in foreign exchange markets.
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Opening of the 1980 Olympic Games.
Talk about a bizarre way to celebrate the Olympics. This picture shows a plethora of Russian acrobats as they join together to form the shape of a vase made entirely out of people. This was taken back in 1980 during the Olympic Summer games which were being held in Moscow that year.
It was believed that this act was employed to demonstrate the sheer talent and determination that the Russian athletes would have in the upcoming tournament. This was during the Cold War after all, and hostilities between the world’s most powerful nations were growing tenser and tenser. At this point, the games weren’t simply nation vs. nation, it was also viewed as a petty way of fighting for your country’s economic system (capitalism or communism) in the ever- dividing world. However, this time, the U.S.A. and 64 other nations refused to partake in the games as a protest of the Russian involvement in the country of Afghanistan.
The 1980 Olympics were the only in history to be held in Eastern Europe and were the only games to take place in a Communist Country until the Beijing games in 2008. The opening was announced by the leader for the Soviet Union himself, Leonid Brezhnev.
At the following summer games of 1984, the Soviet Union would lead a boycott of the event because it was being hosted in Los Angeles. Ultimately, these decisions marred relations between the two nations and would push diplomacy back between them until the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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Does the EU still offer carbon subsidies?
On 2 April, eight MEPs from the eight political groups currently in the European Parliament participated in a debate ahead of the European elections organized by the newspaper Politico Europe. There were two main themes: climate change and migration policies in the EU. The team of Europa Fact Checking of La Vanguardia has studied some of the statements that were made.
In the first section of the debate, the MEP of the Greens Thomas Waitz He said: "We need concrete actions, we must stop giving subsidies to coal and fossil fuels."
First of all, we must clarify to what extent coal is present in the EU. The data are the following. It is part of the economy still of 41 European regions and 12 countries, six of which need at least 20% of the fossil to meet their energy demand, and represents 16% of gross domestic consumption in the EU.
Coal is also the most abundant fuel in the EU and employs 240,000 workers, 180,000 of which work in coal mines and 60,000 in mixed plants. Coal still accounts for a quarter of the total electricity production produced in the Twenty-eight, and is very important for the manufacture of aluminum, although the production and consumption of coal has been reduced in recent decades.
The EU committed to ending coal subsidies. In 2010, a decision was launched that would only authorize state aid to mines to facilitate their closure. However, as confirmed by an OECD report, all EU countries that are part of that organization maintained some kind of subsidy for fossil fuels and, in fact, some type of aid will continue to be maintained at the moment.
In the same debate the MEP of the European People's Party Adina Iona Valean He said: "We must stop being hypocrites and stop burning coal, as Parliament has asked to put a limit of 550 grams of CO2 / kWh."
Indeed, the EU institutions reached an agreement last December so that after 2025 the subsidies are ended To the coal of the power plants (known as capacity payments), only those that generate less than 550 grams of CO2 per kilowatt per hour can benefit. Those that reach this limit will be forced to close. The new plants will have to meet this limit in 2020 and the old ones in 2025. The only country that will not be obliged will be Poland (a country very dependent on coal with 80% of its energy), who will still be able to apply the aid in cases that The contracts have already been signed and the subsidies are already approved.
The same MEP also said that "between 1995 and 2015 has been able to reduce the emissions of new cars by 36%." This figure has been verified according to the data provided by the European Environment Agency and confirmed to be true. In 1995, on average, new cars emitted 186 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer and reduced in 2015 to 119.6 grams, this is 35.7% less.
However, the transport sector is the only one that has not significantly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions in the EU since 1990. According to the European Environment Agency road transport is the one that generates most of the emissions, represents 72.9% of all types of transport and 20% of the total emissions registered in the EU.
The European Parliament approved at the end of March that new cars reduce polluting emissions by 37.5% (compared to 2021 levels) and new vans by 31%. Manufacturers whose average emissions exceed the established limit will have to pay for it.
Coal was historically one of the economic pillars of the continent to the point that it became the embryo of what is now the European Union, heir to the CECA (Economic Community of Coal and Steel) created in 1951 by France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
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Canadian Forces Navy Reserve BMQ questions?
Alright, heres what I already know from asking people at my home unit. It's going to be in Quebec. It will be 7 weeks long. It will be a combination of BMQ and NETP Heres my questions that I'm hoping someone could help give insight about: 1) Will it be equivalent to normal reg force BMQ and/or... show more Alright, heres what I already know from asking people at my home unit.
It's going to be in Quebec.
It will be 7 weeks long.
2) What will the course hours be like day to day? Most people I ask this too say you'll be busy the entire time and have absolutely no free time. My friend is currently doing army reserve BMQ and he says his training lasts from 6am to 6:30pm and after that they have the rest of the day to prepare for the next day and such but they can also use it as spare time if they finish everything they have to do. He's even able to use his phone everyday after 6:30.
3) (Kind of like question one) Is it equivalent to reg force BMQ in training. I don't mean on paper but I mean will I feel like i've been trained like the reg force afterword?
4) Are you allowed to go home on weekends? I've asked a lot of people this and I've gotten mixed answers.
5) If you're allowed to go home on weekends is it possible to actually go home? (I live in New Brunswick) Or do you have to stay in town during the weekend?
6) Will there be any long weekends or chances to be sent home during the summer? I ask this because for normal BMQ if its done during Christmas they send everyone home for 2 weeks during Christmas. Just wondering if there are any moments like that during the summer where there's a holiday or something recognized by the CF.
7) Can you bring your own pillows and blankets?
If you don't wanna answer this I don't blame you, it's a lot of random questions. I'm just really curious about what i'm going to be doing this summer and for some reason my unit isn't much help. Also im sure anyone who's done any BMQ a lot of the same stuff applies to the question.
Update: Randy, im not really sure if you're right about the gap between reg force and reserve. Ive heard many stories of people doing component transfers without redoing bmq.
Best Answer: 1) Its a reserve BMQ so it will not be the same as a reg force BMQ. It's a navy BMQ so it will not be the same as an army BMQ.
2) The course is essentially a 24/7 thing. There are no set hours. When you are not participating in scheduled training then you will be working independently to prepare for the next day. It's not like you can say "well, its the end of the training day so I'm going to have dinner and catch a movie" because after hours you will be studying, preparing kit for the next day, polishing boots, cleaning your quarters and even doing scheduled training activities in the evening.
3) You will feel like you have been trained to the standards required for the reserves. Once you go on later on and complete reg force training you will feel like you have been trained like the reg force. That is why they have the different training courses.
6) See answer #4. There is a big difference between long weekends and block leave over Christmas. You have a set amount of time to complete a training course and they will maximize the amount of time they have.
7) Yes, you certainly can bring your own pillow and blankets but don't plan on using them. Your room will be inspected regularly and everyone has the same blankets with the same pillows. Nobody wants to inspect one room and see issued blankets and pillows and then go next door and see someone's Buzz Lightyear comforter and frilly pillows. I'm not saying you would have that but one of the big things for training is uniformity and conformity among the troops.
Source(s): Currently entering my 33'rd year in a CAF uniform, having completed the training and instructed on it over the years.
If you join the Canadian Navy Reserves and do BMQ do you have to do it over again when you apply for reg force?
Reserve/Guard? Air Force, Navy, or Army?
Question regarding Canadian Forces Reserves?
Canadian Forces: Navy reserve doing land tour?
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Fauvism in quotes. Fauvism is the style of les Fauves (French for "the wild beasts"), a loose group of early twentieth-century Modern artists whose works emphasized painterly qualities and strong color over the representational or realistic values retained by Impressionism. While Fauvism as a style began around 1900 and continued beyond 1910, the movement as such lasted only a few years, 1904–1908, and had three exhibitions. The leaders of the movement were Henri Matisse and André Derain.
Comment voyez-vous cet arbre? Il est bien vert? Mettez donc du vert, le plus beau vert de votre palette; — et cette ombre, plutôt bleue? Ne craignez pas la peindre aussi bleue que possible.
Quote of Paul Gauguin (1888), in conversation with Paul Sérusier; as quoted by Maurice Denis, 'L'influence de Paul Gauguin,' in 'Occident' (October 1903) and published in Du symbolisme au classicisme. Théories (1912), ed. Olivier Revault d'Allonnes (Paris, 1964), p. 51.
For the first time, the art-critics wrote articles on the Fauve exhibition 'Salon des Independants' in 1905. Instead of the usual brief reviews or passing comments Louis Vauxcelles, the art-critic for 'Gil Blas', was well aware of the importance of the painting 'Luxe, Calme, et Volupte' [painted in 1904 by Matisse]; In his review he criticized Matisse's incursion into Pointillism, while nevertheless recognizing his talent.
..the audacities and extravagances.. ..of some passionate young artists.. ..who honor Paul Cézanne as one of their masters, or rather one of their initiators, on a par with Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and Claude Monet.. ..Matisse's friends Manguin, Camoin, ... Puy, impressed by his vigor, sometimes give a brutal turn to their senior's direct energy.
The Fauve artists exhibiting at the Salon des Independants in March 1905, were Manguin, Camoin, Puy, Dufy, Albert Marquet, Van Dongen, Derain, and Vlaminck. Louis Vauxcelles [the critic for 'Gil Bias') was so much aware of these artists' new experiments, that some time before the opening of the salon he wrote this phrase in his review.
The 21st Salon des Independants is unanimously a vast hommage to Cézanne. All the school of Gustave Moreau, in total[?] denies, to say the least, its master, to pass to Cezanne. . .Marquet. .. , and Matisse, Lempereur, and Metzinger.. ..and Dufy, and Caraoin [show this influence].. ..A young man, w:Jean Puy, whose researches (or experiments) I already noticed and commented on last year, offers us new and more solid motifs of hope, of confidence. One senses here a sincere effort, a taste for solidity, the desire for self-expression. The artist explains himself in the 'Head of an Old Woman', and in the 'Woman in Purple'. [Kees] Van Dongen demands dizzy spins [of his dancers] and a variety of colours, ultra-modern pirouettes, complete strangers to the divine art of the dance, careless, but producing an incontestable beauty. His reckless compositions contain an extraordinary spontaneity.
Charles Morice, the critic for the 'Mercure de France' also pointed out the Fauves' indebtedness to Cézanne in his review.
When one enters the gallery devoted to their work [of the Fauve artists], at the sight of those landscapes, these figure studies, these simple designs, all of them violent in colour, one prepares to examine their intentions, to learn their theories; and one feels completely in the realm of abstraction.. ..here one finds, above all in the work of Matisse.. ..the act of pure painting.. .Everything which comes from our instinct and from nature, finally all the factors of representation and of feeling are excluded from the work of art..
Denis criticizes here the Fauvist paintings as a result of only theory, and not coming from nature, emotions and from subjectivity any more.
All sorts of works are to be seen at the Salon [d'Automne] this year , some ingenious works, some lost in savage spices [the 'Fauvist' paintings], a strange tableau of mixed good and bad offerings.. ..There is this group of curious colorists.. ..who have great promise, but who are lost in taking for their standard.. ..improvisation and incoherence, in refusing to condescend to.. ..order, design, application.. ..We had the dogma of the w:École des Beaux Arts,. ..they [The Fauves] have replaced it with that of anarchic.
Lorsque j'entendais crier devant Matisse: "c'est de la folie!" j'avais envie de répliquer: "mais non, Monsieur, tout au contraire. C'est un produit de théories." Tout s'y peut déduire, expliquer; l'intuition n'y a que faire. Sans doute quand M. Matisse peint le front de cette femme couleur pomme et ce tronc d'arbre rouge franc, il peut nous dire: "c'est parce que..." Oui, raisonnable, cette peinture, et raisonneuse même.
I stayed a long time in this room [The room with paintings of Matisse, at the 'Salon d'Autumne', 1905)]. I heard the people who were walking by, and I heard them cry out in front of the paintings by Matisse. "It is madness!" I had the pleasure of replying: "But no, sir, on the contrary. It is the product of theories.
It is obvious that Matisse and some of his disciples, like Friesz [ Othon Friesz ], are endowed with a remarkable sensibility.. ..they restore to us the sunlight.. ..Their aesthetic permits them to attempt to blind us; they do not recoil from using the extremes of colour.. ..also the extreme simplicity of their compositions, indicates that nothing remains of the theories of Neo-Impressionism.
The critic for the Parisian daily paper 'Gil Bias', Louis Vauxcelles looked [in October 1905] at the paintings and then at the "classical" Torso of a Child by the sculptor Albert Marque, which was placed in the center of the room. He slyly observed, "It is Donatello among the wild beasts (Fauves)"
Fauve painting is not everything, but it is the foundation of everything.
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The state government said it would challenge a magistrate\'s report that police shot the girl and 3 others in cold blood.
AHMEDABAD:The Gujarat government Tuesday maintained that Mumbai collegian Ishrat Jahan and three of her friends killed in a 2004 shootout were terrorists and said it would challenge a report of a metropolitan magistrate that said the police shot them in cold blood.
A day after the report by Ahmedabad metropolitan magistrate S.P. Tamang that the police faked it all as a firefight, state government spokesperson and cabinet minister Jay Narayan Vyas told reporters that the inquiry report was "bad in law and so the state government will challenge it".
The government also maintained that the four were Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives who had been tasked to kill Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and organise terror attacks in India -- something the police team involved in the crime had all along claimed.
He said this was because the sections of the criminal procedure code used in the inquiry were not tenable with the case.
Vyas wondered how could the magistrate proceed with an inquiry in the case when there was already a high-level police investigation ordered by the Gujarat High Court on the very day -- Aug 13, 2009, -- that had been given time till Nov 30 this year.
"But he had to, what was such a tearing hurry that 13th August you start the investigation and also concluded it by September 7th," Vyas wondered.
On June 15, 2004, Ishrat from Mumbra in Thane district and three of her friends, Javed Ghulam Sheikh alias Pranesh Kumar Pillai, Amjad Ali alias Rajkumar Akbar Ali Rana and Jisan Johar Abdul Gani, were shot dead by Ahmedabad Police's Crime Branch (Detection) on the outskirts of the city.
Police claimed that the four were members of a Lashkar-e-Taiba module and were on a mission to kill Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
The metropolitan magistrate's inquiry report says there was no shootout between the four youngsters and the police. The report, released to the media by lawyer Mukul Sinha, says the four people were kidnapped from Mumbai June 12, 2004, and killed in cold blood two days later, victims of extrajudicial killing by law enforcers.
Sinha is the advocate of Shamima, Ishrat's mother, whose petition led the high court to constitute a police team, headed by Additional Director General of Police Pramod Kumar to look into the incident.
The Gujarat government spokesman said magistrate Tamang's inquiry was bad in law for two reasons.
"One, the process of natural justice demands that the accused should be given an opportunity to reply but no such opportunity was given. Secondly, since the high court had constituted a team and gave time to it till November, it was not fair that any other judicial officer also inquired into the case," Vyas said.
He sought to cite an affidavit of the union ministry of home affairs filed in the Supreme Court to insist that the four people killed in the incident had links with terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Reading out from the affidavit, Vyas said a mouthpiece of LeT, Ghazwa Times had said soon after the encounter that Ishrat Jahan was an activist of the terror outfit.
"It is submitted that the Union of India in 2004 received specific inputs to suggest that LeT was planning to carry out terror atatcks at various places in India, including in Gujarat. The LeT was to carry out assassination of some national and state leaders," Vyas read from the affidavit that he said was filed Aug 6 this year.
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Tradition for "tradition's sake" is illogical and banal.
Re: Tradition for "tradition's sake" is illogical and banal.
Here's an imaginary dialogue from an alternative reality: A.: "can you believe these new phones?" B.: "yeah, aren't they great? You can actually hear the other person's voice live!" A.: "It's so much better than texting. You can really sense what the other person means and is feeling". B.: "technology just keeps getting better!" A.; "But my grandma insists on texting anyway--she can't figure out how to talk on the phone."
In all fairness, I've always detested talking on the phone even before the advent of texting.
"If at first you don't succeed, don't go skydiving."
"When I want expert advice, I look at the comment sections on DIY videos."
- These new print books can be stored on a shelf with their printed titles on the spines, allowing immediate identification and retrieval without having to first turn on a computer or e-reader and search a menu.
- Be able to read it anytime, anywhere, without worrying about whether a book purchased for one device will work on another.
- Experience the calming tactile sensation of real paper and its glare-free quality that is so restful to the eyes.
- No need to worry about a battery going dead in the middle of an exciting chapter.
- Quickly flip from page to page without losing track of where you are.
- Put one of the newly invented sticky tabs on a page you want to return to quickly, like a map or an index.
- Mark important passages with the newly invented highlighter pen.
- Actually own the book instead of being a mere licensee.
- Lend them to friends without being blocked by license restrictions.
- When you no longer need it, give it away or resell it.
- Leave your print book library to your heirs.
Bravo! Very neat proof that progress isn't necessarily upward.
I love the larger screen smartphones. Instant encyclopedia/dictionary/trivia access. I can also do a fair amount of work-related activities on it. So that's all good!
Otherwise, we live out in the boonies. What is this "Netflix" I keep hearing about? We resort to buying DVDs - now that rentals are gone. In this case, I'd prefer on-line material - since I rarely watch a movie/series twice.
Incidentally, stick shifts are the norm in most parts of the world -- it is only in North America that automatics prevail. But, of course, many North Americans drive stick shifts, myself included, because I prefer it -- I think it is "better", and a whole lot more fun! Have you ever tried it?
Huh...I did not know that little factoid at the beginning. But the answer is yes. In fact my own car is a stick shift, so I have plenty of experience with them.
I think this picture speaks for itself no?
According to the cartier page this has a "quarz" movement. i.e. it is a digital watch but with an analogue display.
I agree with gitgeezer about analog vs digital displays. For many purposes analogue gauges are preferable because they make the rate of change easier to see and make the "range" of possible change more immediate.
I have only rarely had the luxury of driving an automatic. In Europe there has always been a substantial premium on automatics. I can see no reason to use a stick shift is an automatic is available. Driving bumper to bumper is stop-start rush hour traffic in European cities will have you going to the doc with a sore shoulder and sore knees. Absolutely no fun. 5-6 gears is the norm now. You really notice it if you are changing from left hand drive to right hand drive and vice-versa.
another imaginary conversation from the near future: "Have you seen the new watches? They have a stem that you wind. No need for a battery!" "Brilliant! and it will save tons of landfill--AND on production waste. Those batteries have a half life of six thousand years in a landfill."
Incidentally, stick shifts are the norm in most parts of the world ... Have you ever tried it?
...yes. In fact my own car is a stick shift, so I have plenty of experience with them.
Oh, well, you did use the inclusive "us" in your rant against all these nameless and/or hypothetical people who apparently offend you by supporting traditions that you were supposedly rejecting. Whatever.
Depends on the needs of the user.
Re e-books... well... I for one love them. I can enjoy reading so much more because I can adjust the type size and font, and on a nice glare-free screen. And I can hold hundreds of books on my device. For some of us, this is one bit of technology that's a boon. I guess I like the minimal aspects of it as well; so little to carry with me. In fact I'd love a digital music device but they're just too expensive right now, and not large enough.
My SUV has a standard transmission too!
I agree that tradition for "tradition's sake" is sometimes illogical and banal. That said, I also like some traditions and will practice and endorse those traditions despite potential illogic and banality. I imagine that other people will do the same. I also, imagine that some people will not endorse some traditions because those traditions are potentially illogical and banal.
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Orion Treet's job is to observe and chronicle the growth of a new extraterrestrial colony: Empyrion. Arriving on the planet Fierra, Treet discovers a civilization in decline; to survive, he must unscramble its mysteries before time runs out for the settlement.
Treet determines to return to Dome after his brief respite among the peaceable, graceful Fieri. Abandoned by his companions from Earth, Treet becomes a solitary figure in a deadly civil war.
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What's the over/under on memes from the Big Game?
Memes, Super Bowl, and Bowl: Robert Kraft: 2001 Super Bowl Ring 2003 Super Bowl Ring 2004 Super Bowl Ring 2014 Super Bowl Ring 2016 Super Bowl Ring 2018 Super Bowl Ring 2019 Prostitution Ring I see nothing wrong with a man just trynna shoot a rope.
I see nothing wrong with a man just trynna shoot a rope.
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What will I learn from the English lesson a list verbs beginning with S?
This lesson is a list of words beginning with S from the big list of A to Z of words and definitions to help you, when you don't know the meaning of the word. It is important not to try and remember the words, but just to use the list as a reference guide to help you.
How do I use this English book of words A to Z?
After each word is listed you will see one of the following v, n or adj. To get a more detailed explanation of each click on each link.
sanguine adj. Having the color of blood.
satiric adj. Resembling poetry, in which vice, incapacity ,or corruption is held up to ridicule.
savage n. A wild and uncivilized human being.
sedulous adj. Persevering in effort or endeavor.
seignior n. A title of honor or respectful address, equivalent to sir.
sentience n. Capacity for sensation or sense-perception.
sentient adj. Possessing the power of sense or sense-perception.
sentinel n. Any guard or watch stationed for protection.
separable adj. Capable of being disjoined or divided.
separate v. To take apart.
septennial adj. Recurring every seven years.
sequacious adj. Ready to be led.
sequel n. That which follows in consequence of what has previously happened.
sequence n. The order in which a number or persons, things, or events follow one another in space or time.
sequent adj. Following in the order of time.
sequester v. To cause to withdraw or retire, as from society or public life.
sergeant n. A non-commissioned military officer ranking next above a corporal.
sergeant-at-arms n. An executive officer in legislative bodies who enforces the orders of the presiding officer.
sergeant-major n. The highest non-commissioned officer in a regiment.
service n. Any work done for the benefit of another.
sextet n. A band of six singers or players.
sextuple adj. Multiplied by six.
shiftless adj. Wanting in resource, energy, or executive ability.
shrewd adj. Characterized by skill at understanding and profiting by circumstances.
shriek n. A sharp, shrill outcry or scream, caused by agony or terror.
shrinkage n. A contraction of any material into less bulk or dimension.
shrivel v. To draw or be drawn into wrinkles.
shuffle n. A mixing or changing the order of things.
sibilance n. A hissing sound.
sibilant adj. Made with a hissing sound.
sibilate v. To give a hissing sound to, as in pronouncing the letter s.
sidelong adj. Inclining or tending to one side.
sidereal adj. Pertaining to stars or constellations.
significant adj. Important, especially as pointing something out.
signification n. The meaning conveyed by language, actions, or signs.
similar adj. Bearing resemblance to one another or to something else.
simile n. A comparison which directs the mind to the representative object itself.
simplify v. To make less complex or difficult.
simultaneous adj. Occurring, done, or existing at the same time.
sinecure n. Any position having emoluments with few or no duties.
singe v. To burn slightly or superficially.
sinuosity n. The quality of curving in and out.
sinuous adj. Curving in and out.
sinus n. An opening or cavity.
siren n. A sea-nymph, described by Homer as dwelling between the island of Circe and Scylla.
sirocco n. hot winds from Africa.
sisterhood n. A body of sisters united by some bond of sympathy or by a religious vow.
skeptic n. One who doubts any statements.
skepticism n. The entertainment of doubt concerning something.
skiff n. Usually, a small light boat propelled by oars.
skirmish n. Desultory fighting between advanced detachments of two armies.
sleight n. A trick or feat so deftly done that the manner of performance escapes observation.
slight adj. Of a small importance or significance.
sluggard n. A person habitually lazy or idle.
sociable adj. Inclined to seek company.
socialism n. A theory of civil polity that aims to secure the reconstruction of society.
socialist adj. One who advocates reconstruction of society by collective ownership of land and capital.
sociology n. The philosophical study of society.
solace n. Comfort in grief, trouble, or calamity.
solar adj. Pertaining to the sun.
solder n. A fusible alloy used for joining metallic surfaces or margins.
soldier n. A person engaged in military service.
solecism n. Any violation of established rules or customs.
solicitor n. One who represents a client in court of justice; an attorney.
solicitude n. Uneasiness of mind occasioned by desire, anxiety, or fear.
solstice n. The time of year when the sun is at its greatest declination.
soluble adj. Capable of being dissolved, as in a fluid.
solvent adj. Having sufficient funds to pay all debts.
somniferous adj. Tending to produce sleep.
sonata n. An instrumental composition.
sonnet n. A poem of fourteen decasyllabic or octosyllabiclines expressing two successive phrases.
soothsayer n. One who claims to have supernatural insight or foresight.
sophisticate v. To deprive of simplicity of mind or manner.
sophistry n. Reasoning sound in appearance only, especially when designedly deceptive.
soprano n. A woman's or boy's voice of high range.
sordid adj. Of degraded character or nature.
souvenir n. A token of remembrance.
Spartan adj. Exceptionally brave; rigorously severe.
specialize v. To assume an individual or specific character, or adopt a singular or special course.
specialty n. An employment limited to one particular line of work.
specie n. A coin or coins of gold, silver, copper, or other metal.
species n. A classificatory group of animals or plants subordinate to a genus.
specimen n. One of a class of persons or things regarded as representative of the class.
spectator n. One who beholds or looks on.
spectrum n. An image formed by rays of light or other radiant energy.
speculate v. To pursue inquiries and form conjectures.
speculator n. One who makes an investment that involves a risk of loss, but also a chance of profit.
sphericity n. The state or condition of being a sphere.
spheroid n. A body having nearly the form of a sphere.
spherometer n. An instrument for measuring curvature or radii of spherical surfaces.
spinster n. A woman who has never been married.
spontaneous adj. Arising from inherent qualities or tendencies without external efficient cause.
squalid adj. Having a dirty, mean, poverty-stricken appearance.
squatter n. One who settles on land without permission or right.
stagnant adj. Not flowing: said of water, as in a pool.
stagnate v. To become dull or inert.
stagnation n. The condition of not flowing or not changing.
stagy adj. Having a theatrical manner.
staid adj. Of a steady and sober character.
stallion n. An uncastrated male horse, commonly one kept for breeding.
stanchion n. A vertical bar, or a pair of bars, used to confine cattle in a stall.
stanza n. A group of rimed lines, usually forming one of a series of similar divisions in a poem.
statecraft n. The art of conducting state affairs.
static adj. Pertaining to or designating bodies at rest or forces in equilibrium.
statics n. The branch of mechanics that treats of the relations that subsist among forces in order.
statistician n. One who is skilled in collecting and tabulating numerical facts.
statuesque adj. Having the grace, pose, or quietude of a statue.
stature n. The natural height of an animal body.
statute n. Any authoritatively declared rule, ordinance, decree, or law.
stealth n. A concealed manner of acting.
stellar adj. Pertaining to the stars.
steppe n. One of the extensive plains in Russia and Siberia.
stigma n. A mark of infamy or token of disgrace attaching to a person as the result of evil- doing.
stiletto n. A small dagger.
stimulant n. Anything that rouses to activity or to quickened action.
stimulate v. To rouse to activity or to quickened action.
stingy adj. Cheap, unwilling to spend money.
stipend n. A definite amount paid at stated periods in compensation for services or as an allowance.
Stoicism n. The principles or the practice of the Stoics-being very even tempered in success and failure.
stolid adj. Expressing no power of feeling or perceiving.
strait n. A narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
stratagem n. Any clever trick or device for obtaining an advantage.
stratum n. A natural or artificial layer, bed, or thickness of any substance or material.
stripling n. A mere youth.
studious adj. Having or showing devotion to the acquisition of knowledge.
stultify v. To give an appearance of foolishness to.
stupendous adj. Of prodigious size, bulk, or degree.
suasion n. The act of persuading.
suave adj. Smooth and pleasant in manner.
subacid adj. Somewhat sharp or biting.
subaquatic adj. Being, formed, or operating under water.
subconscious adj. Being or occurring in the mind, but without attendant consciousness or conscious perception.
subjacent adj. Situated directly underneath.
subjection n. The act of bringing into a state of submission.
subliminal adj. Being beneath the threshold of consciousness.
sublingual adj. Situated beneath the tongue.
submarine adj. Existing, done, or operating beneath the surface of the sea.
submerge v. To place or plunge under water.
submergence n. The act of submerging.
submersible adj. Capable of being put underwater.
submersion n. The act of submerging.
submission n. A yielding to the power or authority of another.
submittal n. The act of submitting.
subordinate adj. Belonging to an inferior order in a classification.
subsequent adj. Following in time.
subservience n. The quality, character, or condition of being servilely following another's behests.
subservient adj. Servilely following another's behests.
subside v. To relapse into a state of repose and tranquility.
subsist v. To be maintained or sustained.
subtend v. To extend opposite to.
subterranean adj. Situated or occurring below the surface of the earth.
subtrahend n. That which is to be subtracted.
subversion n. An overthrow, as from the foundation.
subvert v. To bring to ruin.
succeed v. To accomplish what is attempted or intended.
success n. A favorable or prosperous course or termination of anything attempted.
successful adj. Having reached a high degree of worldly prosperity.
successor n. One who or that which takes the place of a predecessor or preceding thing.
succumb v. To cease to resist.
sufficiency n. An ample or adequate supply.
suffrage n. The right or privilege of voting.
suffuse v. To cover or fill the surface of.
suggestible adj. That can be suggested.
suggestive adj. Stimulating to thought or reflection.
sumptuous adj. Rich and costly.
superabundance n. An excessive amount.
superadd v. To add in addition to what has been added.
superannuate v. To become deteriorated or incapacitated by long service.
supercilious adj. Exhibiting haughty and careless contempt.
superficial adj. Knowing and understanding only the ordinary and the obvious.
superfluity n. That part of anything that is in excess of what is needed.
superfluous adj. Being more than is needed.
superheat v. To heat to excess.
superintend v. To have the charge and direction of, especially of some work or movement.
superintendence n. Direction and management.
superintendent n. One who has the charge and direction of, especially of some work or movement.
superlative n. That which is of the highest possible excellence or eminence.
supernatural adj. Caused miraculously or by the immediate exercise of divine power.
supine adj. Lying on the back.
supplant v. To take the place of.
supplementary adj. Being an addition to.
supplicant n. One who asks humbly and earnestly.
suppress v. To prevent from being disclosed or punished.
suppressible adj. Capable of being suppressed.
suppression n. A forcible putting or keeping down.
surcharge n. An additional amount charged.
surety n. Security for payment or performance.
surfeit v. To feed to fullness or to satiety.
surmount v. To overcome by force of will.
surrogate n. One who or that which is substituted for or appointed to act in place of another.
susceptibility n. A specific capability of feeling or emotion.
susceptible adj. Easily under a specified power or influence.
suspension n. A hanging from a support.
suspicious adj. Inclined to doubt or mistrust.
swarthy adj. Having a dark hue, especially a dark or sunburned complexion.
Sybarite n. A luxurious person.
sycophant n. A servile flatterer, especially of those in authority or influence.
syllabic adj. Consisting of that which is uttered in a single vocal impulse.
syllabication n. Division of words into that which is uttered in a single vocal impulse.
syllable n. That which is uttered in a single vocal impulse.
syllabus n. Outline of a subject, course, lecture, or treatise.
sylph n. A slender, graceful young woman or girl.
symmetry n. Relative proportion and harmony.
sympathetic adj. Having a fellow-feeling for or like feelings with another or others.
sympathize v. To share the sentiments or mental states of another.
symphonic adj. Characterized by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds.
symphonious adj. Marked by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds.
symphony n. A harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds.
syndicate n. An association of individuals united for the prosecution of some enterprise.
syneresis n. The coalescence of two vowels or syllables, as e'er for ever.
synod n. An ecclesiastical council.
synonym n. A word having the same or almost the same meaning as some other.
synopsis n. A syllabus or summary.
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Is there a higher value that Jews champion and personify than that of being educated?
Jewish life without education is unthinkable. Jewish contributions to humankind are legendary and comprehensive, and they all spawn from our religious and cultural tradition in educating to better ourselves, to better serve our communities, and to better the world.
The Lifelong Learning Committee encourages our members to be active participants in Judaism. Through speakers, classes, social media, and study groups, you can explore your own Jewish journey. We believe our perspectives have the power to educate and transform others. So join the conversation!
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Why choose when you can have both? The dip is ideal with both chicken and grilled vegetables.
A sauce suitable for eggplants, peppers, and various savory pastries.
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You may have heard of science fiction, but I am cursed with a Séance Affliction.
I am a descendent of Mary Eastey, one of the women killed during the Salem Witch Trials, and I create a series of "Séance Afflicition" self-portraits while possessed by ghosts as a reminder of how strongly the dead still influence the living. Each portrait is created in a trance-like state, with the help of a team of zombie computers, using machine learning, convolutional neural networks, reverse image recognition, DeepDreaming, and other home brew occult computer sciences. Each portrait shows roughly half of my face, half of the ghost of a dead historical figure, in the style of a dead artist, created on the anniversary of their death.
The good news is now when someone asks you what your favorite artistic medium is, you can say "Eric Millikin is my favorite artistic medium."
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Sharon Tate and Vito Acconci"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Sylvia Plath and Mike Kelley"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Jim Henson and Mark Rothko"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of El Santo and Louise Nevelson"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Zsa Zsa Gabor and H. R. Giger"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Lucille Ball and Andy Warhol"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Benazir Bhutto and Henry Ossawa Tanner"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Tupac Shakur and M. C. Escher"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Judy Garland and Gustave Courbet"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Prince Rogers Nelson and Paul Gauguin"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Josephine Baker and Franz Kline"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Marilyn Monroe and Henri Rousseau"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Biggie Smalls and Mary Cassatt"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of George Carlin and Joseph Beuys"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Chang and Eng Bunker and Salvador Dalí"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Audrey Hepburn and Keith Haring"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of William Shakespeare and Yves Klein"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Vladimir Lenin and Salvador Dali"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Jayne Mansfield and Vincent van Gogh"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Leonardo da Vinci"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Vincent van Gogh"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Harry Houdini and Vincent van Gogh: Iris"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Joan Crawford and Vincent van Gogh"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Harry Houdini and Vincent van Gogh"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Salvador Dalí"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Albert Einstein and Piet Mondrian"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of Piet Mondrian and Tammy Faye Bakker"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghosts of "Macho Man" Randy Savage and Painter Georgia O'Keefe"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Remedios Varo"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Roy Lichtenstein"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Frieda Kahlo"
My "Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Frida Kahlo" was included in the CHASING GHOSTS Exhibition at the Verum Ultimum Art Gallery in Portland Oregon, and in the DAMNED Art Show at the Tangent Gallery in Detroit, Michigan.
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Marcel Duchamp"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Claude Monet"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Salvador Dali"
"Séance Affliction: Self-Portrait While Possessed by the Ghost of Jackson Pollock"
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Games that kept iOS lovers thrilled throughout 2015, The Most Downloaded & The Most Played best iOS games 2015.
Now, smartphone users simply have many games downloaded on their i-device. But, you should try the very best of iPhone/iPad gaming. Let’s make a summary of the games that impressed most iPhone users throughout the year 2015.
Here is the list of best iOS games 2015.
8/10Ok, how does this sound: above the placid ivory snow lies a sleepy mountain village, brimming with the promise of adventure? I know very dreamy, you may like to experience it yourself by joining Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Discover six unique snowboarders, each with their special attributes and abilities. The best animation and graphics this game has to offer with mind-blowing sound effects. Download it now!
8/10This is the sequel to the original Angry Birds. Players have the freedom to create their unique strategies. Individual birds and spells are represented on cards. The game may be connected to Facebook to compete with the player’s friends in high scores. Nice graphics, special effects and overall the appeal of the game managed to be on the top inside & out of 2015.
8/10The ultimate battlefield to Crush your enemies using the iconic Warthog or sweep them off. Experience an all-new story that will take you on Earth to the enigmatic Gamma Halo located at the edge of charted space. Earn achievements, complete weekly challenges and take the top position against friends in Leaderboards that showcase your Halo gaming skills.
8/10This is the game for music lovers. It is music video game developed by FreeStyleGames and published by Activision. New GHTV progression system allows you to rank up and unlock additional upgrades. You may like to compete with other players. The exclusive feature it offers it the option to hook up your musical instruments to your iPad or iPhone, absolutely amazing.
8/10Spin webs of your own design and trap unwanted insects as you explore a mysterious abandoned mansion. Learn the truth about what happened there and leave the place covered in cobwebs. Clues, switches, hidden rooms, etc., are in every room. And it’s a blast to find them, especially when they involve new and unseen bugs. The killer soundtrack and the hand-drawn graphics will keep you captivated throughout the game.
8/10It is the turn-based puzzle video game in the Tomb Raider series. The game gets more complicated as the player progresses levels. Successive levels introduce new game mechanics and enemy types. Overall, the game has all the plans to keep you ringed with its jolts. Experience lush visuals and a captivating soundtrack. However, this game is not compatible with the iPhone 4.
8/10Shout for the Star wars lovers! Well, the name says it all, do I need to brag about how uplifting this game is for the star wars geeks? Obviously, it is an action role-playing game. Players have the option to create avatars and are able to purchase skills and upgrades. Call up your star war groupies and start the war! The rich dynamism of the visuals makes it worth playing.
8/10Hey racers! Check out our latest update, which includes: Visual Improvements, VIP Program & New Tournament Car. Highly recommended for the car & speed freaks. Need for Speed: No Limits has a heavy focus on street racing, vehicle customization, and avoiding the police. The player can participate in time-limited special events, where the player will be loaned a special car for use in the event. All cars in the game can be customized with wheels, body-kits, wide body kits, and paint jobs, in addition to performance upgrade.
8/10Minecraft: Story Mode is an ongoing episodic point-and-click graphic adventure video game based on the survival video game Minecraft. Minecraft: Story Mode is an ongoing episodic point-and-click graphic adventure video game based on the survival video game Minecraft. The Graphics are breathtaking, truly adventurous. The game is for action lovers that feature combat and other action sequences. You will drive the story through the decisions you make, which is very thought provoking.
8/10The sensations and tension is higher this time. This game has taken the iPhone games to a new level. Clash of Clans is a multiplayer online game in which players build a community, train troops, and attack other players to earn rewards to build defences that protect the player from other players’ attacks. It is free to download and play. However, some game items can be purchased with real money. A network connection is also required.
8/10Welcome to the ruthless world of Vikings, where freedom, power, fear and violence reign supreme. Some brave warriors will be led by you in the battle. Players will have the option to build lofty palaces & to grow valiant. The superb graphics, compelling story and dynamic battles will have you hooked from the moment you start playing. FREE TO PLAY, Stunning graphics & Multiple language options are best features of this game. Grab it today.
8/10WWE IMMORTALS is free to play, but it contains items that can be purchased for real money. It is a game for the WWE goofballs. This game is the ultimate fighting club that takes the athletes of the WWE, their gimmicks, and makes them Fantasy Heroes. It appears to be based on a canceled fighting game by THQ. Illustrates a high definition graphics on an iOS device with custom animations for every single WWE Superstar. The battle fields are rendered fully in 3D. Works best in iPod touch 5th generation; iPad 2, 3 and 4; iPad Air 1 and 2; iPad Mini 1, 2, and 3; iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5c, 5s, 6, and 6 Plus. Requires iOS 5 and later.
8/10Another fighting game on the menu for the militants. Experience the most terrific & farthest instinctual fighting game. Captivating animation and visually groundbreaking fighting will explain why I used “terrific”. Players will have to prove their fighting skills. The game content is generally suitable for ages 17 and up as it comes with intense violence, blood, and gore.
8/10Tiffi and Mr. Toffee is welcoming you to their candy kingdom. You may compete with your friends to travel through magical lands of cookies and candies. Hundreds of sweet levels to conquer the special surprises. Very easy and fun to play. And graphics will just render sweet craving to play more!
8/10Now we all know that Fifa has always established itself as the stand in mania for football lovers all over the world regardless of age, gender, race or anything. And the FIFA 16 is the first in the FIFA series to include female players, with 12 women’s national teams. All the new features made it more lucrative and allowed players to develop footballers in the team of which they are managing without actually playing them.
So, in succinct these were the hypes for iOS game lovers of 2015 according to my understanding. Feel free to share your comment and feedback here.
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The Old Pretender's Jacobite rising in 1715 might have been a spectacular failure - but it taught the Hanoverian British government that they simply couldn't afford to take the Scots for granted.
One of the best ways to bring order to the rebellious north, they decided, was to tame the still-remote Highlands once and for all by bringing in tough new laws and by improving road communications.
One of their first attempts to restrict the unruly lifestyle of the Highlanders was to introduce the Disarming Act in 1725, banning them from carrying arms and ordering that they hand in their weapons.
Like many laws aimed at taming the wild and stubborn north, it had virtually no effect. However, a new policy was to be introduced which really would begin to subdue what was still the remotest part of Britain and finally start to bring the King's influence onto the clans.
In 1726, the government appointed an Irishman called General George Wade Commander in Scotland. Wade's task was made clear - he had to bring order to the Highlands by improving communication links and strengthening government defences there.
Until then, most people had travelled to and from the remote north either on foot or by horse on simple unfinished tracks. Alternatively, they may have gone by sea.
However, Wade took to his improvement task with vigour. He surveyed the area, and then built a network of 240 miles of new road and a total of 40 new bridges. These roads and bridges linked forts such as Fort Augustus - designed to increase the pressure on the Highlanders and remind them who was in charge - together.
Wade's workrate was prodigious. He built a proper road between Perth and Inverness for the first time in a mammoth project which took 600 men three years.
His workers came from the Black Watch - a regiment made up of Highlanders who were loyal to the Crown and who could be persuaded to act for it. They also policed the Highlands and helped regular British government solders to find their way among the forbidding hills and glens.
The Highlanders, however, would not easily be subdued. For hundreds of years, they had refused to succumb to the laws which governed the rest of the country, preferring instead to run their own lives in their own traditional way.
These tough, resilient men resented attempts to make them conform to a more mainstream lifestyle. Most famous of all the rebels of the time was Rob Roy MacGregor, whose exploits and bravery became legendary.
The MacGregors were one of the most rebellious of the Highland clans - they had been outlawed in 1590 and again in 1695 for persistent lawbreaking. Rob Roy - the name means "red haired" - MacGregor was born at Glengyle near Loch Katrine in 1671.
Rob Roy certainly did not come from the heart of the Highlands - the country around Balquidder and Loch Lomond where he lived and operated is on the very edge of the area, where it meets the lowlands - but he was steeped in their traditions and history.
Born as a Protestant, he was the younger son of the 15th chief of the MacGregors, Donald MacGregor, while his mother was a daughter of Campbell of Glenfalloch, so he was hardly an ordinary Highland clansman. He owned land around Inversnaid on Loch Lomondside, and appears to have become a cattle dealer.
Rob was regarded as good at his job - Highland cattle were sold in lowland markets at places like Falkirk, and he developed a reputation as a man who could get a fair price for his clients.
All apparently went well until 1712, when Rob was cheated by one of his partners and found himself staring bankruptcy in the face. However, he did have a stock of cash - his customers had given him £1000 in cash to buy cattle for them in the Highlands.
Choosing between insolvency and a life of crime, he apparently chose the latter and made off with the cash. Unfortunately, one of the men he had swindled out of their money was the Duke of Montrose, who was meant to be his protector.
Rob was declared bankrupt and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The enraged Montrose seized his property, driving Rob's wife out of her house. From then on, until a reconciliation in 1722, the two men became bitter enemies of each other.
For his own safety, Rob placed himself under the protection of the Duke of Argyll - a sensible move, since he was linked to the family through his mother, and the Argylls and Montroses were already enemies of each other.
Armed with this level of protection, he felt able to take revenge on Montrose. Rob raised his land whenever he could, stealing his cattle and running a protection racket among lowland cattle farmers.
Rob Roy's politics are unclear. He called himself a Jacobite, and was certainly with the Old Pretender's army during the indecisive battle against the Hanoverians at Sheriffmuir in 1715, though it is unlikely he played a major role in the fighting.
However, his protector Argyll was a Whig and so a backer of the government cause - in fact, he actually commanded the Hanoverian army at Sheriffmuir. The most likely scenario is that Rob Roy acted for both sides, working as a spy for whoever was prepared to pay him. It was a dangerous game, but he evidently got away with it.
When the rebellion fell to pieces, Rob Roy was accused of high treason for his part in the fighting. He wrote to General Wade, who had been involved on the government side, to explain his actions.
Rob said he had been forced to take part in the rebellion to avoid being imprisoned because of the action Montrose took against him. He said that he had really wanted to fight on the king's behalf and had supplied Argyll with as much intelligence about the rebels as he could find. Parts of this must almost certainly have been true, because yet again he managed to escape retribution.
After the fighting, his luck stayed with him. He continued his illegal dealing, but every time he was arrested, he managed to escape. On one famous occasion in 1726, he was sent to London to be transported to the colonies, but managed to win a pardon while in Newgate Prison.
On another occasion, he was taken prisoner near Stirling, but he escaped while being taken across the River Forth by slashing the belt that held him and swimming to freedom.
After a life on the run, Rob Roy ended his days peacefully. By this time, he had become something of a hero, and tales of his exploits impressed even the English, to the point where a biography was published during his own lifetime.
His daring exploits so impressed the authorities that he eventually received a King's Pardon, and he finally passed away in 1734, shortly after converting to Roman Catholicism, at the head of the Glen of Balquidder in Perthshire.
Rob Roy MacGregor was the last of a particular type of Highlander - proud, tough, fiercely independent and perfectly happy to shun the laws of the country and to live as an outlaw.
Wade's roads, however, had changed the area irrevocably. For the first time, it was possible to bring law and order in and to orchestrate a measure of control over Britain's and Scotland's wildest outpost.
Anyone who thought that the Highlands would be subjugated on the death of Rob Roy would, however, have been very much mistaken. The union with England may have been maturing, and government forces becoming more confident. But the Jacobites continued to promote the cause of the Stewart kings over the water.
Soon, they would have their glorious moment with a military campaign which would spread out from the Highlands until even London quaked in terror before it?.
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As a Software Engineer you will be responsible to translate the knowledge of experts from different domains into one combined result. The result is typically an embedded real-time automotive system. To design and implement such a system, a good overview of the system is required, which needs to be obtained together with the function experts. Therefore you need to have good experience in team working, software integration and testing. In the design process, the system requirements must be respected and the architecture should be set-up such that it enables smooth integration of the functionalities that are extendable in future projects.
Automotive real-time embedded systems typically rely on sensor data to actuate the braking, engine and steering system of a vehicle. Additionally interfaces with e.g. a cloud based system (e.g. for tooling/assessment) might be implemented. This means that it is essential to comply with and design for safety standards. Additionally, testability of the whole system and its parts is essential.
You will work in a team on the implementation, verification and validation of software/hardware systems and tools in applied research projects for automotive OEMs and TIERs, service providers, research and governmental organizations all around the world. These projects may focus at exploring innovative solutions for a single vehicle, but also on systems that will be deployed for large operational field tests (e.g. platooning). Next to this, you will be involved in the design of innovative analysis tools which may be off-line or in the vehicle (real-time).
With the project team you will make impact with innovative solutions. Good communication, cooperation, and writing skills are essential for the interaction with multidisciplinary team and involved stakeholders (e.g. control, prediction, testing, functional & operational safety, system engineering).
Assuring that developed software components and tests may be suitable for reuse.
Modern means of transport, from passenger cars to heavy-duty road and waterborne transport have to meet increasingly strict emission regulations and greenhouse gas targets. These future challenges will be met with a range of increasingly complex powertrain technologies, ranging from novel high-efficient combustion engine concepts to battery and fuel cell electrification.
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Perceptive resumes for Life Scientist go a long way in helping hiring authorities decide how they want to treat your candidature.
If your resume has great depth, there is a good chance that you will be shortlisted for an interview.
Experienced life scientist with broad exposure in planning, conducting and analyzing experiments in a wide variety of disciplines, including physiology, neurosciences, and pharmacology. Highly experienced in carrying out core research projects to develop new products, processes and applications.
• A committed individual with the ability to design and conduct experiments, and make required observations and measurements.
• Flexible and focused in deadline oriented environments.
• Highly skilled in studying forms and structures of bodily organs and tissues through systematic observation, examining micro-organisms including bacteria, fungi and yeast, and using obtained insight to develop new products.
• Create the metrics for core life sciences experiments, and lead and conduct them according to instructions.
• Process and analyze results of conducted experiments, and communicate results to the scientific community.
• Lead research projects, aimed at developing new products, processes and applications.
• Draw up new research projects, and create and maintain contact with donors to acquire grants.
• Study the forms and structure of bodily organs and fluids through systematic observation, dissection and microscopic examination.
• Investigate the chemical and physical structure of living cells, and examine micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi and yeast.
• Explore the effects of environmental factors including rain, temperature and sunlight on plant growth.
• Determine factors surrounding life in general, aiming to find ways to improve it, and correct imperfections.
• Identified a key element that could help eradicate bone cancer from the world.
• Obtained grants for cancer research, from 5 different donors, within 6 months.
• Assisted in planning and carrying out research projects aimed at developing new processes, or improving current ones.
• Disseminated results of conducted experiments to the professional community.
• Assisted in examining the anatomy, biochemistry and physiology of human, plants and animals, to develop metrics for related functions.
• Investigated the interrelationships between animals in their natural surroundings, and created and submitted correlating reports.
• Implemented a data dissemination system, which was considered 50% faster than the one already in use.
• Led a series of complex experiments, resulting in exceptional outcomes from all of them.
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altilly KLC (Kalkicoin) Balance SheetWhat is this?
Kalkicoin (KLC) is trading in 4 markets at altilly.
Kalkicoin is the first full implementation of the Zero coin Protocol, which allows users to have complete privacy via Zero-Knowledge cryptographic proofs. It is worth noting that Kalkicoin is unrelated to other currencies utilizing the Zero cash Protocol. Although Zero cash is a development from Zero coin, their respective implementations are not simple forks of each other, but rely on different cryptographic assumptions with various trade-offs. Both approaches supplement each other quite nicely, and a good way to describe them would be sibling projects.
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A list of countries with the most emigrants. Somebody who emigrates is somebody who leaves his or her home country to take up residence elsewhere.
Emigration is the act of leaving one's country.
Emigration occurs when somebody leaves their home country to take up residence in another one. People can choose to emigrate due to a variety of reasons, known as push and pull factors. Some of the countries with the largest number of emigrants living abroad include India, Mexico, Russia, and China. All data comes from the Migration Data Portal.
Since the 1980s, Bangladesh has witnessed large scale emigration from the country to countries abroad. This is especially true of Bengali movements into the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, who, like Bangladesh, are predominately Muslim, yet, unlike Bangladesh, have a greater wealth of job opportunities. According to official data, 5 million Bangladeshis migrated to the GCC states between 1976 and 2009 in search of jobs. In the 1990s, labor migration from Bangladesh started expanding to include other countries, like other Southeast Asian nations, Japan, and a few African countries. Among these, Malaysia received the largest number, with 698,736 Bangladeshi workers arriving between 1976 and 2009. Emigration from Bangladesh continues to this date in large numbers, with about 7.5 million Bangladeshis living outside their homeland as per current statistics.
Mass emigration from China occurred in the period between the start of the 19th Century and 1949, as a result of wars, food crises, foreign invasions, and political corruption. Most of the emigrants during this period involved unskilled laborers, who left their homeland for countries in the Americas, Southeast Asian countries, South Africa, and Australia. Even though China’s strict controls in the past attempted to prevent large scale migration of Chinese into foreign lands, scientists and students from this country had to be allowed to attend conferences worldwide to allow for the continued exchange of education and scientific information among the nations. Thus, in 1983, Chinese emigration restrictions were eased, allowing the emigration of large numbers of Chinese students and scientific personnel into countries abroad. Growing contact with the industrialized nations also led to the export of labor from China to these lands, which continues to this day.
According to a recent Reuters report, Russia is experiencing a major ‘brain-drain’ issue, seeing the emigration of Russians being five times more common as of now than in the early 2000s. It is claimed that this rise in emigration is mostly due to the migrant population's demand for a better life, greater political freedom, and a more stable economic situation. According to official data, 186,382 Russians left the country in 2013, which is significantly higher than the figure of 122,751 in 2012. Although these are official figures, some theorize that the actual numbers could be much higher still.
Mexico’s emigration situation is a unique one, with more than 98% of all Mexican migrants living in the U.S.A, the country with which Mexico shares a border that runs 1,933 miles in length. The Mexican emigration rate increased substantially since the 1960s and, with more than 11% of Mexicans living abroad, Mexico is the country with the second largest number of emigrants in the world. Besides the U.S.A, Mexican emigrant populations have also settled in other English-dominant countries, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, as well as certain Latin American countries to their south. There are also reports of significant numbers of Mexican laborers migrating to the Ukraine and Saudi Arabia to work in the oil and construction industries there.
India’s situation of emigration is an extremely complex one, and so is its large and extremely diverse population. Indians have migrated to all corners of the globe since the 19th Century, and established their own ethnic communities in all of the continents of the world, as well as on islands in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. A major emigration wave occurred in India during the British rule there, when Indian laborers were transported to British colonies abroad to serve various positions demanding unskilled labor. After India’s Independence, a large number of unskilled, skilled, and professional workers alike from India migrated to the United Kingdom. In more recent years, a significant number of Indian students (153,000 in 2007) have emigrated to nations with more developed economies for their education. With the growth in India’s Information Technology (IT) industrial sector and a booming growth of IT professionals, many of them have emigrated abroad to work in multinational corporations. Today, a staggering figure of around 11,400,000 Indians are living abroad, most serving in various professional, skilled, and unskilled work positions in foreign lands.
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A jump of a knight on an N x N chess board consists of two horizontal steps and one vertical step, or one horizontal step and two vertical steps. For example, consider a knight on position K=(3,2) in the following 5 x 5 board.
This knight can jump to positions (1,1), (1,3), (2,4), (4,4), (5,3) and (5,1). The knight can move to position P=(1,5) by jumping first to (5,3), then to (3,4) and then to P. This is the least number of jumps to get from K to P.
The board may contain forbidden positions, indicated by X in the above board. The knight may not land on a forbidden position. In the above situation, the only allowed way to get from K to P with 3 jumps is via (1,1) and (2,3).
Write a program that, given a board size N, an initial position K of the knight, a target position P and a list of forbidden positions, computes the least number of jumps to get from K to P while not landing on any forbidden positions. The board size N in the test data and the number of forbidden positions both range from 5 to 50.
Output the value -1 if there is no way to get from K to P without landing on any forbidden positions.
the number T of forbidden positions on the fourth line, followed by T lines each containing a forbidden position.
The input data corresponding to the chess board shown in the example above is as follows.
On the first line is the number 5 of rows and columns. Next is the initial position K, which is (3,2). The target position P is given on the third line. Next, the number of forbidden positions, 4 in this example, is given. The list of forbidden positions follows, one per line.
The output should contain an integer which indicates the number of jumps in the shortest move from K to P. Output -1 if there is no solution.
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Is watching the "Passion" a sin?
Is watching "The Passion" a sin?
There is a growing concern that Mel Gibson's movie, "The Passion of the Christ", has an anti-Semitic tone or nurtures seeds of hatred against Jews, or both. Not having seen the movie, I cannot comment on whether it carries an anti-Semitic message. However, I do have a few generic comments on the matter.
I think concerns about this movie generating anti-Semitism are overblown. It is true that the Jewish leaders of the day wanted to see Jesus Christ murdered, and while a mob consisting mainly of Jews called for His death. But for clear-thinking individuals not already predisposed to hate Jews, depicting Christ's death should not incite hatred. The Jews of today have no guilt over what their ancestors did 2000 years ago. I don't doubt that some will use this film to further demonize Jews as "Christ killers". That is unfortunate, but it is the price we pay for free speech. It is important to remember that we, in a free society, have the opportunity to refute this hate.
There are some who are concerned that making an image of Jesus Christ on film violates the Second Commandment.
"Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them."
A Commandment making it a sin to make any image of something in Heaven or on earth would be so restrictive as to eliminate art, paintings, sculpture, etc.
In fact, the Bible contains examples of where God commands the use of images. Someone on my church's Yahoo Group made the point that, in Numbers 21:8-9, God commands Moses to make a brass serpent which the Isrealites would look upon and be healed. However, when the Israelites sinned before God by burning incense to the serpent, King Hezekiah destroyed it.
My concern with Christians going to see "The Passion" is that they will do so not to see a well-made movie, but as an act of worship. This is where I am concerned that Christians come dangerously close to violating the Second Commandment. The actor on the screen is not Jesus, but a representation of Him. Revering a film depiction of Christ's crucifixion is dangerously close to worshiping the depiction rather than worshiping God.
With the above in mind, I feel that I must make it clear that Christians are not under the Law, but under Grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 makes this very clear.
We are not obligated to follow the Law as a condition of salvation. In fact, those who emphasize works are seriously insulting God, as if to say His death on the cross was great but not quite enough to save us. I am in no way suggesting that following the Second Commandment is a requirement for salvation. But while we are not under the law, Christians can still sin, and must guard against sin in our lives. I am concerned that the attitude some Christians have toward "The Passion" will lead them into the very serious sin of idolatry.
Christian worship must be centered on Christ and the study of His Word, not on a theatrical depiction of Christ's death. If someone wants to go see the movie, that is fine. If some are inspired by the movie to delve deeper into study of the Word and to get more involved in their church, that is certainly a good thing. But this is only a movie, not a message from God, and Christians must keep that in mind.
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Is it normal to have lower back pain with cramps?
I'm about 4 to 5 weeks along this is my 4th baby i'm having cramps on my right lower side along with back pain, I'm worried i think i had a misscarriage about 5 weeks ago because i was in alot of pain and passing clots bad . (i had just had a period to weeks before)(i also had a test come out negative before the positives for this pregnancy so i know i'm pregnant again.
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What are the basic factors that indicate whether I am a share trader or an investor?
This is not a simple question to answer. Nor am I qualified to give you what amounts to taxation advice. The tax department have some guidelines which a fairly well publicised. There is a good discussion in Tony Compton's book Shares, Derivatives and Taxation.
The only comment I would make is that you will know whether you are running a trading business or not. If you are in doubt as to whether you are conducting a business, then maybe you are not. The tax department has a basic responsibility to protect the treasury. If you try to claim big losses against other income because of a few large losing "trades", the fiscal fiend is likely to try to claim you are not a trader, so you have to offset the losses against capital gains, rather than other income. You will have to meet all the guidelines that you are conducting a business as a trader.
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American Truck Simulator has taken virtual trucker through the vast roads of California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. Now, it’s time to explore the offerings of the great Beaver State, Oregon. American Truck Simulator - Oregon is downloadable content for the main American Truck Simulator game. It was released on October 4, 2018 by SCS Software. Does this DLC live up to the high standards set by the game's previous DLCs?
American Truck Simulator - Oregon features 14 new cities. These include the capital Salem, Portland, Eugene, Astoria, Ontario, and Pendleton among others. Despite being the smallest state featured in the game, the DLC does provide players with over 5000 miles of new roads to explore. The DLC also comes with a lot of new rest stops, gas stations, service shops, and garages. Players who are looking for a realistic trucking experience will be pleased to note that these stops are taken from real life. The DLC also includes famous Oregon landmarks such as Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Crooked River Valley, Thor’s Well, and Crater Lake among others.
The DLC adds twenty-four new roads to the main game: five Interstate Highways, eight US Highways, one historic highway, and ten Oregon State Routes, although seven of the ten State Routes are unconfirmed.
It’s not just locations and roads that are new in the DLC, either. American Truck Simulator - Oregon features new industries and companies for job hunters. Logging and furniture manufacturing are probably the most important new industries added by the DLC. As both industries are closely related, American Truck Simulator - Oregon has implemented a Chain system that reflects the wood production industry of Oregon in real life. Players will be able to take jobs from logging companies and transport logs as cargo, and they will also be moving these logs to the factories and then to furniture manufacturers as part of a chain.
Aside from these amazing new features from the Oregon DLC, what really makes it a great game is the amazing foundation that the American Truck Simulator has laid out. The base game had amazing graphics and fluid controls to begin with, but the Oregon DLC manages to impress with its incredibly realistic renders of trucks, locations, and landmarks.
The DLC is missing some landmarks from Oregon that would have been great to see. However, it’s difficult to be overly critical of them for that since the DLC does provide highly detailed and accurate depictions of the real-life locations that they do features.
American Truck Simulator - Oregon is an amazing addition to the already amazing roster of DLCs for the main American Truck Simulator game. It has a lot of new locations, industries, and roads that both old and new players will appreciate. Players can take on jobs and learn the Chain system for the logging and furniture industries. On the other hand, players can just explore the amazing highways of Oregon and revel in the lush sceneries that have been carefully crafted by SCS Software to reflect Oregon in real life.
I love Logging Trucks. I also have ridden in many Kenworths and Peterbilts.
What do you think about American Truck Simulator - Oregon? Do you recommend it? Why?
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Both Bengal and Sumatran tigers are magnificent creatures, naturally ranging in two regions of Asia. There is a very close relationship between them as both of them belong in the same species, but different subspecies. They are two of Asia’s most iconic animals, apart from Asian Elephant and Giant Panda. The differences between Bengali and Sumatran tigers would be interesting to discuss, as many people are not familiar with the distinguishing features between them.
Bengal tiger is native to Indian region, and it was the type specimen to describe the species Panthera tigris, and later scientists described it to the subspecies level. Since, Bengal tiger was the type specimen used in describing the species, scientists named P. t. tigris as the subspecies. It has another significance being the national animal of Bangladesh. There are about 2,000 Bengal tigers distributed in the Indian region today, and the IUCN has classified it as an endangered species. A well-built adult male is about 235 kilograms of weight, almost three metres long, and height at the shoulders is about 90 to 120 centimetres. Their coat colour is yellow to light orange with black or dark brown stripes. Their tail is white with black rings, and the belly is whiter with black stripes. Colour mutations take place with black tigers and white tigers with black stripes, but not often. They demonstrate good adaptations to live under different environmental conditions. Their habitat ranges from the high cold altitudes of the Himalayan forests, to the hot steamy mangroves of the Sunderban of India.
Sumatran tiger is a subspecies of the Bengal tiger, known as Panthera tigris sumatrae. As the subspecies name indicates, they naturally range in Sumatra and in Indonesia as well. Sumatran tiger is one of the critically endangered animals in the world, according to IUCN, and there are only 300 surviving individuals. Therefore, it is very important to conserve them before their extinction. In body size, they are the smallest among tigers; a fully-grown adult male averages around 120 kilograms of weight and measures up to about 2.5 metres of length. Their small body helps them to move fast through the jungles to prey on animals. Sumatran tiger inhabit in lowland forests as well as sub-montain and montain forests, including some peat moss forests. Their coat is also yellow to golden in colour with narrow black stripes. Belly is white with black stripes and the tail is very light yellow with black rings. Their males have a well-developed hair on neck and cheek. Interestingly, the webbings between their toes make them very good swimmers.
What is the difference between Bengal and Sumatran Tigers?
• Bengal and Sumatran tigers are two subspecies of the same species.
• They naturally range in two different regions of Asia.
• Bengali tiger has proven themselves with their abilities to survive in a range of habitats including cold mountains and hot mangroves. However, Sumatran subspecies range mostly in forested areas.
• Bengal tiger is significantly bigger in size and weight than in Sumatran tigers. Sumatran tiger is the smallest tiger in their family.
• The current population of Bengal tiger is about 2000, but Sumatran tiger are only 300 survivors presently. The IUCN has categorized Bengal and Sumatran tigers as endangered and critically endangered respectively.
• The strip of the coat of the Bengal tiger is thicker than in Sumatran tiger.
• Bengal tiger is a national animal of a country but Sumatran tiger has not gain that kind of value. However, both these are flagship species.
May I ask, if there is any visible difference between their bone structures or shapes?
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Established in 1993, Mikkel Rude has achieved great international success over the time since. Describe as the clean British look Mikkel Rude is surely a must have for any man, shape or size. At Stuarts London this season we have a range of Short Sleeve Shorts and Trousers for you to get your hands upon.
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We have short sleeved shirts and long sleeved shirts that come in an array of colors such as aqua, black, blue, green and many more so you can find the perfect Mikkel Rude clothing for you. The Mikkel Rude brand is described as the clean British look, so if you want to achieve that effect then make sure to browse this collection today and buy online at Stuarts London.
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How would a Victorian engineer make a mouse? You can't build an optical mouse with a mechanical difference engine. So you need wheels and mechanics.
My initial thought was that it should look like Mrs Coulter's carriage from The Golden Compass or like Leonardo da Vinci's cart.
Here are some early concept drawings.
It looks large but it's actually not much bigger than a standard desktop mouse.
Body length 111mm; Width 68mm; Height 57mm.
Start with a USB ball-mouse. They are not too common. Ball-mice usually have the old PS/2 connector which no longer fits most computers and USB mice are generally optical. But if you search, you can find the occasional USB ball-mouse in a charity shop or car boot sale.
I wondered if there should be two wheels at the front or at the back so I built models out of Lego. It turns out that it's much more stable with them at the back. The mudguards are needed to stop your hand touching the wheels.
Take a photo of the pcb layout to trace the tracks if needed. Find the tracks that lead to the optical encoders and switches and make a note of the circuit.
Gears from a broken clock movement are used as wheels.
The back wheels are both the same size, the front wheel is larger.
The axles are made from brass tube. A coin is soldered near the middle to drive the wheel encoders.
Stripboard is used to support the encoder wheel, the LED and the sensor. One end of the shaft rotates in a washer held in place by brass wire. The other end is held in a slot bent out of brass wire.
A short length of rubber tube is fitted over the shaft. The coin fits in a slot in the PCB and a spring pushes it against the rubber tube.
One end of the shaft can slide in the brass slot and the rubber tube is held against the coin with a small spring.
Carefully bend the LED and the sensor leads so they point at each other and successfully encode the rotation.
The arrangement for the front wheel is similar. The wheel axles rotate in bearings bent from brass wire. They are prevented from sliding by collars soldered onto the axle tubes.
You can test the sensors by temporarily wiring them into the original mouse PCB.
The mouse wheel fits in a hinged carrier. Remove the rubber tyre and glue on a brass olive (used in plumbing). Some olives have a groove which looks very nice.
The carrier is hinged onto another piece of stripboard. The mouse wheel encoders and switches are soldered into place.
Pushbuttons are made from "Tactile Switches". The corners are filed off the plastic switch button and it then fits inside a 14mm brass olive.
Circular letters are printed and cut out of paper. They are covered with small circles of celluloid.
The buttons are mounted on PCBs made from yet more stripboard.
The bottom part of the mouse shell is made from papier mache. During construction, the mechanics are protected from the glue and are padded so that the shell won't touch the coins or encoder wheels.
After smoothing, painting and varnishing the result is quite good.
The sides and top are made out of old tinplate. Cardboard templates are made first then copied in metal. Tinplate is easy to soft-solder.
The tinplate is bent, soldered, filed, filled and smoothed.
The final coat of paint is red aerosol car paint with a light spray of black car paint while the red is still wet. It gives a nice textured appearance.
The coach lines are hand-painted in gold arcylic. It is then given several coats of varnish.
Two weeks later . . . . . . . How well does it work?
It's fairly comfortable to hold and can be used for most mouse tasks although it's a little more tiring than an optical mouse. It needs a mouse mat (in the same way that a ball-mouse does).
With a painting program, it's very easy to draw exactly horizontal and vertical lines - just lift the other wheels off the mat. Diagonal lines and circles are drawn OK: both sets of wheels will turn smoothly at the same time. Of course, it's never easy to draw a circle with a mouse.
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by Rob Schofield, NC Policy Watch and NC SPIN panelist, March 26, 2019.
Competition is ALWAYS derided by libs. Especially when it comes to schools. Every time anything is mentioned about other types of schools, besides public, libs claim competition is bad, doesn't work, and the competitors are not held accountable. Libs always say that all kids should be trapped in the school some gov't official assigns them to. Except of course, politicians and rich people who can afford to send their kids to private schools. Then the competition is acceptable. Cuz, once again, if libs benefit, libs accept it.
The other problem with lib 'thought' processes is that funding short-falls in public education are only related to teacher pay. Supplies are a secondary issue. Teacher pay is the driving force for lib pols. I wonder, could it have anything to do with teachers that vote lib, and the union that constantly and consistently supports lib pols? If it weren't for unions and lib voters, would lib pols even care about teacher pay?
Wouldn't it be nice for a change if lib pols started talking FIRST about supplies and buildings and parent choice? I know, I'm not holding my breath. To get lib pols to talk about anything besides teacher pay is a pipe dream. Kinda like hoping lib pols would care about implementing laws already on the books instead of dreaming up new ones. Kinda like hoping that lib pols would care more about individual freedom instead of giving themselves more power & control over daily life.
I'm not holding my breath for lib pols to come around to common sense.
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If you frequently feel decreased energy during the day, there are a number of natural ways to address this issue. The following five strategies are healthy tactics that can help you experience enhanced energy throughout the day.
Sleep deprivation is associated with daytime fatigue and sleepiness . However, research also shows that sleep deprivation has a negative impact on perceptions of task difficulty and heuristics, which refers to the ability to make logical decisions and solve problems quickly . More specifically, individuals who are sleep deprived (repeatedly sleeping less than seven hours) tend to find various mental tasks more difficult and often require more time to complete such tasks than people who get a good night’s rest (sleeping for at least seven hours) . This means that sleeping for seven hours or more every night not only helps you wake up feeling refreshed, but it prevents fatigue and sleepiness during the day, while also improving your ability to remain mentally astute.
Prolonged stress is a risk factor for decreased mood and burnout. . In particular, “burnout” is described as a stress-related health issue that is characterized by fatigue, physical ailments, impaired mental performance, and sleep problems . Accordingly, stress-induced health problems dramatically drain people’s energy and stress is also linked to reduced work performance as well as the loss of motivation to carryout various tasks .
Therefore, it is important to deal with stress before it leads to these types of health issues. One strategy that can help people cope with stress includes incorporating relaxing activities into your day. Several examples include: taking a brisk walk during a break, listening to relaxing music, reading, and talking to a friend or loved one in person or on the phone.
Engaging in physical activity such as walking for as little as 10 minutes can quickly boost your energy levels, with these benefits lasting for two hours . Continuing with this type of exercise for three or more weeks enhances overall mood and energy . Exercising also increases the concentration of endorphins, which are hormones that promote relaxation . A 10-minute walk can easily be added to even the busiest of routines.
Dietary supplements that support adrenal function may be especially beneficial for people who experience decreased energy levels during the day. For instance, Ashwagandha, a well-known herb and adaptogen, may help promote various processes in the body including adrenal function, as well as nervous system, immune, and hormonal health. Ashwagandha also promotes healthy mental and physical stamina and function throughout the day, while supporting the body’s response to occasional stress.[10-12].
Taking a B vitamin complex, especially one that contains methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) and pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), promotes the body’s energy levels by supporting oxygen delivery to different organs and tissues.. Vitamin B deficiencies have been linked to mental fatigue and impaired cognitive function [14, 15]. Vitamin B6, in particular, promotes a healthy and normal response to stress. .
Another beneficial nutrient is the essential amino acid L-Tyrosine, which supports the production of several neurotransmitters that play a role in energy-production, cognition, mood, and memory function, among others [17-19]. L-Tyrosine is particularly useful for people who may experience occasional stress since stress lowers the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain such as dopamine and epinephrine and this may cause mental impairments . However, research shows that taking L-Tyrosine regularly may promote healthy mental function in times of occasional stress. [20-22].
Additional supplements that may promote healthy energy levels include: American Ginseng, Rhodiola Rosea, Eleuthero root, Reishi Mushroom. Looking for a supplement that contains a combination of these ingredients typically makes it easier to incorporate dietary supplements into your daily routine.
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what is the 'Raiden network'?
The Raiden Network is an off-chain scaling solution enabling fast, low-fee and scalable payments. It is complementary to the Ethereum Blockchain and works with all ERC-20 tokens and is performing parts of transactions without involving the Blockchain.
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While mucking around in Lightroom today and setting up some smart collections, I wondered if having a large number of smart collections might negatively impact performance? I'm thinking that Lightroom must be continually monitoring changes to metadata and updating these collections... is this likely to have any significant impact on the speed of operations?
Difficult to answer, I read a lot about LR but I don't recall an Adobe engineer commenting on that. However, from a software perspective, my answer would be no. I don't think LR is constantly monitoring performances; metadata changes when you make changes, at which point LR can decide: "hey, these specific photos have changed, let me queue them up to see if some smart collections need to be updated". Every now and then, and/or at least in a background thread, the queue would be processed and the smart collections updated. LR is heavily multi-threaded so my gut feeling is that you won't feel the update going on.
Lightroom keeps metadata in its catalog (a SQLite database) and optionally in your DNG/JPG/RAW/XMP files if you either write them back manually or have instructed LR to do so for you automatically (not recommended for performance). With that in mind, your metadata may be altered when a third-party application modify your files outside of Lightroom. When that happens, LR will show a small icon next to your thumbnail telling you that the metadata in the file need to be synchronized with the metadata in the catalog. Unless I'm wrong, it's up to you to make that decision by manually selecting: "synchronize metadata" or "read metada from file". When you do so, we are back to the situation above, I guess LR can decide to queue up the photos to see if smart collections need to be updated, in the background.
Given that lightroom is implemented on top of a premier SQL database engine (SQLite 3, that is), it is highly unlikely that Smart Collections have any performance consequence until they are referenced.
The setup for a smart collection is just a friendly way to write a (possibly complicated) database query for photos that match the collection's parameters. SQL is good at that kind of complicated query (its exactly what SQL was invented to do, after all), and it is unlikely that you can have enough photos in your catalog to make the cost of a single smart collection's query noticeable.
I just imported/created 132 Smart Collections into a catalog of 13,000 images in LR 3.3 and there was no noticeable performance hit.
Not sure about Lightroom 3 as I lost my last catalog and have not recreated it. But in previous catalogs I had a bunch of Smart Collections and performance was not affected.
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What can Lightroom folders do that collections or smart collections can't?
what is the virtue of lightroom's print module?
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How is the true church to be known? Calvin's response in the preface to the Institutes is clear: it is known by "the pure preaching of God's Word and the lawful administration of the sacraments." Contrary to Roman insistence that the church is always marked by great pomp and is always visible, Calvin (perhaps to the encouragement of beleaguered evangelicals in France secretly meeting is small numbers and without outward show) reminds King Francis that the church often appeared in less than glorious form to the human eye, both in the Old Testament and in church history.
It is important to see this emphasis on the church in Calvin. He commented on psalm 115:17, "The whole order of nature would be subverted, unless God preserved the church. For the creation of the world would serve no purpose if there were no people to call upon God." And it is well to remember that Calvin was, at every point in his adult life and ministry, a pastor as well as a theologian.
The rancid tone of these sections of the preface, aimed as they are against the bishops and prelates of the Roman Church, are not an indication of Calvin's low view of the church and the ease with which one could criticize or leave it. On the contrary, Calvin viewed schism as "the worst and most harmful evil in the church of God" (Commentary on John 9:16), and warned in Book 4 of the Institutes "it is always disastrous to leave the church" (4.1.4). In the words of Charles Partee, "Calvin insisted that the Protestants were reformers of the church, not its deformers." (The Theology of John Calvin [Westminster: John Knox Press, 2008], 267).
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Who is in this comic?
Meg is a penguin who possesses the fire element.
Samiel is a sneaky crony of Sadrim.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House, February 2017.
Canada–United States relations refers to the bilateral relations between Canada and the United States of America. Relations between Canada and the United States of America historically have been extensive, given a shared border and ever-increasing close cultural, economical ties and similarities. The shared historical and cultural heritage has resulted in one of the most stable and mutually beneficial international relationships in the world. For both countries, the level of trade with the other is at the top of the annual combined import-export total. Tourism and migration between the two nations have increased rapport, but border security was heightened after the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001. The U.S. is approximately 9.25 times larger in population and has the dominant cultural and economic influence. Starting with the American Revolution, when anti-American Loyalists fled to Canada, a vocal element in Canada has warned against US dominance or annexation. The War of 1812 saw invasions across the border. In 1815, the war ended with the border unchanged and demilitarized, as were the Great Lakes. The British ceased aiding First Nation attacks on American territory, and the United States never again attempted to invade Canada. Apart from minor raids, it has remained peaceful.
As Britain decided to disengage, fears of an American takeover played a role in the formation of the Dominion of Canada (1867), and Canada's rejection of free trade (1911). Military collaboration was close during World War II and continued throughout the Cold War, bilaterally through NORAD and multilaterally through NATO. A very high volume of trade and migration continues between the two nations, as well as a heavy overlapping of popular and elite culture, a dynamic which has generated closer ties, especially after the signing of the Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement in 1988.
Canada and the United States are the world's largest trading partners. The two nations have the world's longest shared border (8,891 kilometres (5,525 mi)), and also have significant interoperability within the defense sphere. Recent difficulties have included repeated trade disputes, environmental concerns, Canadian concern for the future of oil exports, and issues of illegal immigration and the threat of terrorism. Trade has continued to expand, especially following the 1988 FTA and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994 which has further merged the two economies. Co-operation on many fronts, such as the ease of the flow of goods, services, and people across borders are to be even more extended, as well as the establishment of joint border inspection agencies, relocation of U.S. food inspectors agents to Canadian plants and vice versa, greater sharing of intelligence, and harmonizing regulations on everything from food to manufactured goods, thus further increasing the American-Canadian assemblage.
The foreign policies of the neighbours have been closely aligned since the Cold War. Canada has disagreed with American policies regarding the Vietnam War, the status of Cuba, the Iraq War, Missile Defense, and the War on Terror. A diplomatic debate has been underway in recent years on whether the Northwest Passage is in international waters or under Canadian sovereignty.
Today there are close cultural ties, many similar and identical traits and according to Gallup's annual public opinion polls, Canada has consistently been Americans' favorite nation, with 96% of Americans viewing Canada favorably in 2012. As of spring 2013, 64% of Canadians had a favorable view of the U.S. and 81% expressed confidence in then-US President Obama to do the right thing in international matters. According to the same poll, 30% viewed the U.S. negatively. Also, according to a 2014 BBC World Service Poll, 86% of Americans view Canada's influence positively, with only 5% expressing a negative view. However, according to the same poll, 43% of Canadians view U.S. influence positively, with 52% expressing a negative view. In addition, according to Spring 2017 Global Attitudes Survey, 43% of Canadians view U.S. positively, while 51% hold a negative view. More recently, however, a poll in January 2018 showed Canadians' approval of U.S. leadership dropped by over 40 percentage points under President Donald Trump, in line with the view of residents of many other U.S. allied and neutral countries.
2.11 Reciprocal trade with U.S.
Before the British conquest of French Canada in 1760, there had been a series of wars between the British and the French which were fought out in the colonies as well as in Europe and the high seas. In general, the British heavily relied on American colonial militia units, while the French heavily relied on their First Nation allies. The Iroquois Nation were important allies of the British. Much of the fighting involved ambushes and small-scale warfare in the villages along the border between New England and Quebec. The New England colonies had a much larger population than Quebec, so major invasions came from south to north. The First Nation allies, only loosely controlled by the French, repeatedly raided New England villages to kidnap women and children, and torture and kill the men. Those who survived were brought up as Francophone Catholics. The tension along the border was exacerbated by religion, the French Catholics and English Protestants had a deep mutual distrust. There was a naval dimension as well, involving privateers attacking enemy merchant ships.
England seized Quebec from 1629 to 1632, and Acadia in 1613 and again from 1654 to 1670; These territories were returned to France by the peace treaties. The major wars were (to use American names), King William's War (1689–1697); Queen Anne's War (1702–1713); King George's War (1744–1748), and the French and Indian War (1755–1763). In Canada, as in Europe, this era is known as the Seven Years' War.
New England soldiers and sailors were critical to the successful British campaign to capture the French fortress of Louisbourg in 1745, and (after it had been returned by treaty) to capture it again in 1758.
From the 1750s to the 21st century, there has been extensive mingling of the Canadian and American populations, with large movements in both directions.
New England Yankees settled large parts of Nova Scotia before 1775, and were neutral during the American Revolution. At the end of the Revolution, about 75,000 Loyalists moved out of the new United States to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the lands of Quebec, east and south of Montreal. From 1790 to 1812 many farmers moved from New York and New England into Ontario (mostly to Niagara, and the north shore of Lake Ontario). In the mid and late 19th century gold rushes attracted American prospectors, mostly to British Columbia after the Cariboo Gold Rush, Fraser Canyon Gold Rush, and later to the Yukon. In the early 20th century, the opening of land blocks in the Prairie Provinces attracted many farmers from the American Midwest. Many Mennonites immigrated from Pennsylvania and formed their own colonies. In the 1890s some Mormons went north to form communities in Alberta after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints rejected plural marriage. The 1960s saw the arrival of about 50,000 draft-dodgers who opposed the Vietnam War.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, about 900,000 French Canadians moved to the U.S., with 395,000 residents there in 1900. Two-thirds went to mill towns in New England, where they formed distinctive ethnic communities. By the late 20th century, they had abandoned the French language, but most kept the Catholic religion. About twice as many English Canadians came to the U.S., but they did not form distinctive ethnic settlements.
Canada was a way-station through which immigrants from other lands stopped for a while, ultimately heading to the U.S. In 1851–1951, 7.1 million people arrived in Canada (mostly from Continental Europe), and 6.6 million left Canada, most of them to the U.S.
The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack on Quebec, December 31, 1775, by John Trumbull, depicting the failed American Invasion of Quebec (1775).
At the outset of the American Revolutionary War, the American revolutionaries hoped the French Canadians in Quebec and the Colonists in Nova Scotia would join their rebellion and they were pre-approved for joining the United States in the Articles of Confederation. When Canada was invaded, thousands joined the American cause and formed regiments that fought during the war; however most remained neutral and some joined the British effort. Britain advised the French Canadians that the British Empire already enshrined their rights in the Quebec Act, which the American colonies had viewed as one of the Intolerable Acts. The American invasion was a fiasco and Britain tightened its grip on its northern possessions; in 1777, a major British invasion into New York led to the surrender of the entire British army at Saratoga, and led France to enter the war as an ally of the U.S. The French Canadians largely ignored France's appeals for solidarity. After the war Canada became a refuge for about 75,000 Loyalists who either wanted to leave the U.S., or were compelled by Patriot reprisals to do so.
Among the original Loyalists there were 3,500 free African Americans. Most went to Nova Scotia and in 1792, 1200 migrated to Sierra Leone. About 2000 black slaves were brought in by Loyalist owners; they remained slaves in Canada until the Empire abolished slavery in 1833. Before 1860, about 30,000–40,000 black people entered Canada; many were already free and others were escaped slaves who came through the Underground Railroad.
The Treaty of Paris (1783), which ended the war, called for British forces to vacate all their forts south of the Great Lakes border. Britain refused to do so, citing failure of the United States to provide financial restitution for Loyalists who had lost property in the war. The Jay Treaty in 1795 with Great Britain resolved that lingering issue and the British departed the forts. Thomas Jefferson saw the nearby British imperial presence as a threat to the United States, and so he opposed the Jay Treaty, and it became one of the major political issues in the United States at the time. Thousands of Americans immigrated to Upper Canada (Ontario) from 1785 to 1812 to obtain cheaper land and better tax rates prevalent in that province; despite expectations that they would be loyal to the U.S. if a war broke out, in the event they were largely non-political.
Tensions mounted again after 1805, erupting into the War of 1812, when the Americans declared war on Britain. The Americans were angered by British harassment of U.S. ships on the high seas and seizure ("Impressment") of 6,000 sailors from American ships, severe restrictions against neutral American trade with France, and British support for hostile Indian tribes in Ohio and territories the U.S. had gained in 1783. American "honor" was an implicit issue. The Americans were outgunned by more than 10 to 1 by the Royal Navy, but could call on an army much larger than the British garrison in Canada, and so a land invasion of Canada was proposed as the only feasible, and most advantegous means of attacking the British Empire. Americans on the western frontier also hoped an invasion would bring an end to British support of Native American resistance to the westward expansion of the United States, typified by Tecumseh's coalition of tribes. Americans may also have wanted to annex Canada.
Once war broke out, the American strategy was to seize Canada—perhaps as a means of forcing concessions from the British Empire, or perhaps in order to annex it. There was some hope that settlers in western Canada—most of them recent immigrants from the U.S.—would welcome the chance to overthrow their British rulers. However, the American invasions were defeated primarily by British regulars with support from Native Americans and Upper Canada (Ontario) militia. Aided by the powerful Royal Navy, a series of British raids on the American coast were highly successful, culminating with an attack on Washington that resulted in the British burning of the White House, Capitol, and other public buildings. Major British invasions of New York in 1814 and Louisiana in 1814–15 were fiascoes, with the British retreating from New York and decisively defeated at the Battle of New Orleans. At the end of the war, Britain's American Indian allies had largely been defeated, and the Americans controlled a strip of Western Ontario centered on Fort Malden. However, Britain held much of Maine, and, with the support of their remaining American Indian allies, huge areas of the Old Northwest, including Wisconsin and much of Michigan and Illinois. With the surrender of Napoleon in 1814, Britain ended naval policies that angered Americans; with the defeat of the Indian tribes the threat to American expansion was ended. The upshot was both sides had asserted their honour, Canada was not annexed, and London and Washington had nothing more to fight over. The war was ended by the Treaty of Ghent, which took effect in February 1815. A series of postwar agreements further stabilized peaceful relations along the Canadian-US border. Canada reduced American immigration for fear of undue American influence, and built up the Anglican church as a counterweight to the largely American Methodist and Baptist churches.
In later years, Anglophone Canadians, especially in Ontario, viewed the War of 1812 as a heroic and successful resistance against invasion and as a victory that defined them as a people. The myth that the Canadian militia had defeated the invasion almost single-handed, known logically as the "militia myth", became highly prevalent after the war, having been propounded by John Strachan, Anglican Bishop of York. Meanwhile, the United States celebrated victory in its "Second War of Independence," and war heroes such as Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison headed to the White House.
In the aftermath of the War of 1812, pro-imperial conservatives led by Anglican Bishop John Strachan took control in Ontario ("Upper Canada"), and promoted the Anglican religion as opposed to the more republican Methodist and Baptist churches. A small interlocking elite, known as the Family Compact took full political control. Democracy, as practiced in the US, was ridiculed. The policies had the desired effect of deterring immigration from United States. Revolts in favor of democracy in Ontario and Quebec ("Lower Canada") in 1837 were suppressed; many of the leaders fled to the US. The American policy was to largely ignore the rebellions, and indeed ignore Canada generally in favor of westward expansion of the American Frontier.
Great Britain and Canada were neutral in the American Civil War, and about 40,000 Canadian citizens volunteered for the Union Army--many already lived in the U.S., and a few for the South. However, hundreds of Americans who were called up in the draft fled to Canada. In 1864 the Confederate government tried to use Canada as a base to attack American border towns. They raided the town St. Albans Vermont On Oct 19, 1864, killing an American citizen and robbing three banks of over $200,000 dollars. The three Confederates escaped to Canada where they were arrested, but then released. Many Americans suspected – falsely – that the Canadian government knew of the raid ahead of time. There was widespread anger when the raiders were released by a local court in Canada. The American Secretary of State William H. Seward let the British government know, "it is impossible to consider those proceedings as either legal, just or friendly towards the United States."
An editorial cartoon on Canada–United States relations, 1886. It reads: Mrs. Britannia.—"Is it possible, my dear, that you have ever given your cousin Jonathan any encouragement?" Miss Canada.—"Encouragement! Certainly not, Mamma. I have told him that we can never be united."
At the end of the Civil War in 1865, Americans were angry at British support for the Confederacy. One result was toleration of Fenian efforts to use the U.S. as a base to attack Canada. More serious was the demand for a huge payment to cover the damages caused, on the notion that British involvement had lengthened the war. Senator Charles Sumner, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, originally wanted to ask for $2 billion, or alternatively the ceding of all of Canada to the United States. When American Secretary of State William H. Seward negotiated the Alaska Purchase with Russia in 1867, he intended it as the first step in a comprehensive plan to gain control of the entire northwest Pacific Coast. Seward was a firm believer in Manifest Destiny, primarily for its commercial advantages to the U.S. Seward expected British Columbia to seek annexation to the U.S. and thought Britain might accept this in exchange for the Alabama claims. Soon other elements endorsed annexation, Their plan was to annex British Columbia, Red River Colony (Manitoba), and Nova Scotia, in exchange for the dropping the damage claims. The idea reached a peak in the spring and summer of 1870, with American expansionists, Canadian separatists, and British anti-imperialists seemingly combining forces. The plan was dropped for multiple reasons. London continued to stall, American commercial and financial groups pressed Washington for a quick settlement of the dispute on a cash basis, growing Canadian nationalist sentiment in British Columbia called for staying inside the British Empire, Congress became preoccupied with Reconstruction, and most Americans showed little interest in territorial expansion. The "Alabama Claims" dispute went to international arbitration. In one of the first major cases of arbitration, the tribunal in 1872 supported the American claims and ordered Britain to pay $15.5 million. Britain paid and the episode ended in peaceful relations.
Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 in internal affairs while Britain controlled diplomacy and defense policy. Prior to Confederation, there was an Oregon boundary dispute in which the Americans claimed the 54th degree latitude. That issue was resolved by splitting the disputed territory; the northern half became British Columbia, and the southern half the states of Washington and Oregon. Strained relations with America continued, however, due to a series of small-scale armed incursions named the Fenian raids by Irish-American Civil War veterans across the border from 1866 to 1871 in an attempt to trade Canada for Irish independence. The American government, angry at Canadian tolerance of Confederate raiders during the American Civil War, moved very slowly to disarm the Fenians. The British government, in charge of diplomatic relations, protested cautiously, as Anglo-American relations were tense. Much of the tension was relieved as the Fenians faded away and in 1872 by the settlement of the Alabama Claims, when Britain paid the U.S. $15.5 million for war losses caused by warships built in Britain and sold to the Confederacy.
Disputes over ocean boundaries on Georges Bank and over fishing, whaling, and sealing rights in the Pacific were settled by international arbitration, setting an important precedent.
After 1850, the pace of industrialization and urbanization was much faster in the United States, drawing a wide range of immigrants from the North. By 1870, 1/6 of all the people born in Canada had moved to the United States, with the highest concentrations in New England, which was the destination of Francophone emigrants from Quebec and Anglophone emigrants from the Maritimes. It was common for people to move back and forth across the border, such as seasonal lumberjacks, entrepreneurs looking for larger markets, and families looking for jobs in the textile mills that paid much higher wages than in Canada.
The southward migration slacked off after 1890, as Canadian industry began a growth spurt. By then, the American frontier was closing, and thousands of farmers looking for fresh land moved from the United States north into the Prairie Provinces. The net result of the flows were that in 1901 there were 128,000 American-born residents in Canada (3.5% of the Canadian population) and 1.18 million Canadian-born residents in the United States (1.6% of the U.S. population).
A short-lived controversy was the Alaska boundary dispute, settled in favor of the United States in 1903. The issue was unimportant until a gold rush brought tens of thousands of men to Canada's Yukon, and they had to arrive through American ports. Canada needed its port and claimed that it had a legal right to a port near the present American town of Haines, Alaska. It would provide an all-Canadian route to the rich goldfields. The dispute was settled by arbitration, and the British delegate voted with the Americans—to the astonishment and disgust of Canadians who suddenly realized that Britain considered its relations with the United States paramount compared to those with Canada. The arbitrartion validated the status quo, but made Canada angry at Britain.
1907 saw a minor controversy over USS Nashville sailing into the Great Lakes via Canada without Canadian permission. To head off future embarrassments, in 1909 the two sides signed the International Boundary Waters Treaty and the International Joint Commission was established to manage the Great Lakes and keep them disarmed. It was amended in World War II to allow the building and training of warships.
Anti-Americanism reached a shrill peak in 1911 in Canada. The Liberal government in 1911 negotiated a Reciprocity treaty with the U.S. that would lower trade barriers. Canadian manufacturing interests were alarmed that free trade would allow the bigger and more efficient American factories to take their markets. The Conservatives made it a central campaign issue in the 1911 election, warning that it would be a "sell out" to the United States with economic annexation a special danger. Conservative slogan was "No truck or trade with the Yankees", as they appealed to Canadian nationalism and nostalgia for the British Empire to win a major victory.
Canada demanded and received permission from London to send its own delegation to the Versailles Peace Talks in 1919, with the proviso that it sign the treaty under the British Empire. Canada subsequently took responsibility for its own foreign and military affairs in the 1920s. Its first ambassador to the United States, Vincent Massey, was named in 1927. The United States first ambassador to Canada was William Phillips. Canada became an active member of the British Commonwealth, the League of Nations, and the World Court, none of which included the U.S.
In July 1923, as part of his Pacific Northwest tour and a week before his death, US President Warren Harding visited Vancouver, making him the first head of state of the United States to visit Canada. The then Premier of British Columbia, John Oliver, and then mayor of Vancouver, Charles Tisdall, hosted a lunch in his honor at the Hotel Vancouver. Over 50,000 people heard Harding speak in Stanley Park. A monument to Harding designed by Charles Marega was unveiled in Stanley Park in 1925.
Relations with the United States were cordial until 1930, when Canada vehemently protested the new Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act by which the U.S. raised tariffs (taxes) on products imported from Canada. Canada retaliated with higher tariffs of its own against American products, and moved toward more trade within the British Commonwealth. U.S.–Canadian trade fell 75% as the Great Depression dragged both countries down.
Down to the 1920s the war and naval departments of both nations designed hypothetical war game scenarios on paper with the other as an enemy. These were routine training exercises; the departments were never told to get ready for a real war. In 1921, Canada developed Defence Scheme No. 1 for an attack on American cities and for forestalling invasion by the United States until Imperial reinforcements arrived. Through the later 1920s and 1930s, the United States Army War College developed a plan for a war with the British Empire waged largely on North American territory, in War Plan Red.
Herbert Hoover meeting in 1927 with British Ambassador Sir Esme Howard agreed on the "absurdity of contemplating the possibility of war between the United States and the British Empire."
In 1938, as the roots of World War II were set in motion, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt gave a public speech at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, declaring that the United States would not sit idly by if another power tried to dominate Canada. Diplomats saw it as a clear warning to Germany not to attack Canada.
The two nations cooperated closely in World War II, as both nations saw new levels of prosperity and a determination to defeat the Axis powers. Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and President Franklin D. Roosevelt were determined not to repeat the mistakes of their predecessors. They met in August 1940 at Ogdensburg, issuing a declaration calling for close cooperation, and formed the Permanent Joint Board on Defense (PJBD).
King sought to raise Canada's international visibility by hosting the August 1943 Quadrant conference in Quebec on military and political strategy; he was a gracious host but was kept out of the important meetings by Winston Churchill and Roosevelt.
Canada allowed the construction of the Alaska Highway and participated in the building of the atomic bomb. 49,000 Americans joined the RCAF (Canadian) or RAF (British) air forces through the Clayton Knight Committee, which had Roosevelt's permission to recruit in the U.S. in 1940–42.
American attempts in the mid-1930s to integrate British Columbia into a united West Coast military command had aroused Canadian opposition. Fearing a Japanese invasion of Canada's vulnerable coast, American officials urged the creation of a united military command for an eastern Pacific Ocean theater of war. Canadian leaders feared American imperialism and the loss of autonomy more than a Japanese invasion. In 1941, Canadians successfully argued within the PJBD for mutual cooperation rather than unified command for the West Coast.
The United States built large military bases in Newfoundland, at the time, a British dominion. The American involvement ended the depression and brought new prosperity; Newfoundland's business community sought closer ties with the United States as expressed by the Economic Union Party. Ottawa took notice and wanted Newfoundland to join Canada, which it did after hotly contested referenda. There was little demand in the United States for the acquisition of Newfoundland, so the United States did not protest the British decision not to allow an American option on the Newfoundland referendum.
Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, working closely with his Foreign Minister Louis St. Laurent, handled foreign relations 1945-48 in cautious fashion. Canada donated money to Britain to help it rebuild; was elected to the UN Security Council; and helped design NATO. However, Mackenzie King rejected free trade with the United States, and decided not to play a role in the Berlin airlift. Canada had been actively involved in the League of Nations, primarily because it could act separately from Britain. It played a modest role in the postwar formation of the United Nations, as well as the International Monetary Fund. It played a somewhat larger role in 1947 in designing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. As Britain's influence as a global imperial power declined, Canada and the United States became extremely close partners. Canada was a close ally of the United States during the Cold War.
The United States had become Canada's largest market, and after the war the Canadian economy became dependent on smooth trade flows with the United States so much that in 1971 when the United States enacted the "Nixon Shock" economic policies (including a 10% tariff on all imports) it put the Canadian government into a panic. Washington refused to exempt Canada from its 1971 New Economic Policy, so Trudeau saw a solution in closer economic ties with Europe. Trudeau proposed a "Third Option" policy of diversifying Canada's trade and downgrading the importance of the American market. In a 1972 speech in Ottawa, Nixon declared the "special relationship" between Canada and the United States dead.
Relations deteriorated on many points in the Nixon years (1969-74), including trade disputes, defense agreements, energy, fishing, the environment, cultural imperialism, and foreign policy. They changed for the better when Trudeau and President Jimmy Carter (1977-1981) found a better rapport. The late 1970s saw a more sympathetic American attitude toward Canadian political and economic needs, the pardoning of draft evaders who had moved to Canada, and the passing of old such as Watergate and the Vietnam War. Canada more than ever welcomed American investments during "the stagflation" that hurt both nations.
The main issues in Canada–U.S. relations in the 1990s focused on the NAFTA agreement, which was signed in 1994. It created a common market that by 2014 was worth $19 trillion, encompassed 470 million people, and had created millions of jobs. Wilson says, "Few dispute that NAFTA has produced large and measurable gains for Canadian consumers, workers, and businesses." However, he adds, "NAFTA has fallen well short of expectations."
Since the arrival of the Loyalists as refugees from the American Revolution in the 1780s, historians have identified a constant theme of Canadian fear of the United States and of "Americanization" or a cultural takeover. In the War of 1812, for example, the enthusiastic response by French militia to defend Lower Canada reflected, according to Heidler and Heidler (2004), "the fear of Americanization." Scholars have traced this attitude over time in Ontario and Quebec.
Canadian intellectuals who wrote about the U.S. in the first half of the 20th century identified America as the world center of modernity, and deplored it. Imperialists (who admired the British Empire) explained that Canadians had narrowly escaped American conquest with its rejection of tradition, its worship of "progress" and technology, and its mass culture; they explained that Canada was much better because of its commitment to orderly government and societal harmony. There were a few ardent defenders of the nation to the south, notably liberal and socialist intellectuals such as F. R. Scott and Jean-Charles Harvey (1891–1967).
Looking at television, Collins (1990) finds that it is in English Canada that fear of cultural Americanization is most powerful, for there the attractions of the U.S. are strongest. Meren (2009) argues that after 1945, the emergence of Quebec nationalism and the desire to preserve French-Canadian cultural heritage led to growing anxiety regarding American cultural imperialism and Americanization. In 2006 surveys showed that 60 percent of Quebecers had a fear of Americanization, while other surveys showed they preferred their current situation to that of the Americans in the realms of health care, quality of life as seniors, environmental quality, poverty, educational system, racism and standard of living. While agreeing that job opportunities are greater in America, 89 percent disagreed with the notion that they would rather be in the United States, and they were more likely to feel closer to English Canadians than to Americans. However, there is evidence that the elites and Quebec are much less fearful of Americanization, and much more open to economic integration than the general public.
The history has been traced in detail by a leading Canadian historian J.L. Granatstein in Yankee Go Home: Canadians and Anti-Americanism (1997). Current studies report the phenomenon persists. Two scholars report, "Anti-Americanism is alive and well in Canada today, strengthened by, among other things, disputes related to NAFTA, American involvement in the Middle East, and the ever-increasing Americanization of Canadian culture." Jamie Glazov writes, "More than anything else, Diefenbaker became the tragic victim of Canadian anti-Americanism, a sentiment the prime minister had fully embraced by 1962. [He was] unable to imagine himself (or his foreign policy) without enemies." Historian J. M. Bumsted says, "In its most extreme form, Canadian suspicion of the United States has led to outbreaks of overt anti-Americanism, usually spilling over against American residents in Canada." John R. Wennersten writes, "But at the heart of Canadian anti-Americanism lies a cultural bitterness that takes an American expatriate unaware. Canadians fear the American media's influence on their culture and talk critically about how Americans are exporting a culture of violence in its television programming and movies." However Kim Nossal points out that the Canadian variety is much milder than anti-Americanism in some other countries. By contrast Americans show very little knowledge or interest one way or the other regarding Canadian affairs. Canadian historian Frank Underhill, quoting Canadian playwright Merrill Denison summed it up: "Americans are benevolently ignorant about Canada, whereas Canadians are malevolently informed about the United States."
The executive of each country is represented differently. The President of the United States serves as both the head of state and head of government, and his "administration" is the executive, while the Prime Minister of Canada is head of government only, and his or her "government" or "ministry" directs the executive.
In 1940, W.L. Mackenzie King and Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a defense pact, known as the Ogdensburg Agreement.
Diefenbaker and Kennedy did not get along well personally. This was evident in Diefenbaker's response to the Cuban Missile Crisis, where he did not support the United States. However, Diefenbaker's Minister of Defense went behind Diefenbaker's back and did set Canada's military to high alert in order to try and appease Kennedy.
In 1965 Lester B. Pearson gave a speech in Philadelphia criticizing the US involvement in the Vietnam War. This infuriated Lyndon B. Johnson, who gave him a harsh talk, saying "You don't come here and piss on my rug".
Relations between Brian Mulroney and Ronald Reagan were famously close. This relationship resulted in negotiations for the Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement, and the U.S.–Canada Air Quality Agreement to reduce acid-rain-causing emissions, both major policy goals of Mulroney, that would be finalized under the presidency of George H. W. Bush.
Although Jean Chrétien was wary of appearing too close to President Bill Clinton, both men had a passion for golf. During a news conference with Prime Minister Chrétien in April 1997, President Clinton quipped "I don't know if any two world leaders have played golf together more than we have, but we meant to break a record". Their governments had many small trade quarrels over the Canadian content of American magazines, softwood lumber, and so on, but on the whole were quite friendly. Both leaders had run on reforming or abolishing NAFTA, but the agreement went ahead with the addition of environmental and labor side agreements. Crucially, the Clinton administration lent rhetorical support to Canadian unity during the 1995 referendum in Quebec on separation from Canada.
Relations between Chrétien and George W. Bush were strained throughout their overlapping times in office. After the September 11 attacks terror attacks, Jean Chrétien publicly mused that U.S. foreign policy might be part of the "root causes" of terrorism. Some Americans criticized his "smug moralism", and Chrétien's public refusal to support the 2003 Iraq war was met with negative responses in the United States, especially among conservatives.
Stephen Harper and George W. Bush were thought to share warm personal relations and also close ties between their administrations. Because Bush was so unpopular among liberals in Canada (particularly in the media), this was underplayed by the Harper government.
Shortly after being congratulated by Bush for his victory in February 2006, Harper rebuked U.S. ambassador to Canada David Wilkins for criticizing the Conservatives' plans to assert Canada's sovereignty over the Arctic Ocean waters with military force.
President Barack Obama's first international trip was to Canada on February 19, 2009, thereby sending a strong message of peace and cooperation. With the exception of Canadian lobbying against "Buy American" provisions in the U.S. stimulus package, relations between the two administrations were smooth.
They also held friendly bets on hockey games during the Winter Olympic season. In the 2010 Winter Olympics hosted by Canada in Vancouver, Canada defeated the US in both gold medal matches, entitling Stephen Harper to receive a case of Molson Canadian beer from Barack Obama; in reverse, if Canada had lost, Harper would have provided a case of Yuengling beer to Obama. During the 2014 Winter Olympics, alongside U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry & Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird, Stephen Harper was given a case of Samuel Adams beer by Obama for the Canadian gold medal victory over the US in women's hockey, and the semi-final victory over the US in men's hockey.
On February 4, 2011, Harper and Obama issued a "Declaration on a Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness" and announced the creation of the Canada–United States Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) "to increase regulatory transparency and coordination between the two countries."
Health Canada and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the RCC mandate, undertook the "first of its kind" initiative by selecting "as its first area of alignment common cold indications for certain over-the-counter antihistamine ingredients (GC 2013-01-10)."
On December 7, 2011, Harper flew to Washington, met with Obama and signed an agreement to implement the joint action plans that had been developed since the initial meeting in February. The plans called on both countries to spend more on border infrastructure, share more information on people who cross the border, and acknowledge more of each other's safety and security inspection on third-country traffic. An editorial in The Globe and Mail praised the agreement for giving Canada the ability to track whether failed refugee claimants have left Canada via the U.S. and for eliminating "duplicated baggage screenings on connecting flights". The agreement is not a legally binding treaty, and relies on the political will and ability of the executives of both governments to implement the terms of the agreement. These types of executive agreements are routine—on both sides of the Canada–U.S. border.
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau first met formally at the APEC summit meeting in Manila, Philippines in November 2015, nearly a week after the latter was sworn into the office. Both leaders expressed eagerness for increased cooperation and coordination between the two countries during the course of Trudeau's government with Trudeau promising an "enhanced Canada–U.S. partnership".
On November 6, 2015, Obama announced the U.S. State Department's rejection of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, the fourth phase of the Keystone oil pipeline system running between Canada and the United States, to which Trudeau expressed disappointment but said that the rejection would not damage Canada–U.S. relations and would instead provide a "fresh start" to strengthening ties through cooperation and coordination, saying that "the Canada–U.S. relationship is much bigger than any one project." Obama has since praised Trudeau's efforts to prioritize the reduction of climate change, calling it "extraordinarily helpful" to establish a worldwide consensus on addressing the issue.
Although Trudeau has told Obama his plans to withdraw Canada's McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet jets assisting in the American-led intervention against ISIL, Trudeau said that Canada will still "do more than its part" in combating the terrorist group by increasing the number of Canadian special forces members training and fighting on ground in Iraq and Syria.
Trudeau visited the White House for an official visit and state dinner on March 10, 2016. Trudeau and Obama were reported to have shared warm personal relations during the visit, making humorous remarks about which country was better at hockey and which country had better beer. Obama complimented Trudeau's 2015 election campaign for its "message of hope and change" and "positive and optimistic vision". Obama and Trudeau also held "productive" discussions on climate change and relations between the two countries, and Trudeau invited Obama to speak in the Canadian parliament in Ottawa later in the year.
Following the victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Trudeau congratulated him and invited him to visit Canada at the "earliest opportunity." Prime Minister Trudeau and President Trump formally met for the first time at the White House on February 13, 2017, nearly a month after Trump was sworn into the office. Trump has ruffled relations with Canada with tariffs on softwood lumber. Diafiltered Milk has also been brought up by Trump as an area that needs to be negotiated. Trump is expected to renegotiate NAFTA with Canada.
In June 2018, after Trudeau said that Canadians would not be "pushed around" by the Trump tariffs on Canada's aluminum and steel, Trump labelled Trudeau as "dishonest" and "meek", and accused Trudeau of making "false statements", although it is unclear which are the statements Trump was referring to. Trump's adviser on trade, Peter Navarro, said that there was a "special place in hell" for Trudeau as he employed "bad faith diplomacy with President Donald J. Trump and then tries to stab him in the back on the way out the door ... that comes right from Air Force One." Days later, Trump said that Trudeau's comments are "going to cost a lot of money for the people of Canada".
North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), long headquartered in the Cheyenne Mountain Complex in Colorado, exemplifies military co-operation between Canada and the U.S.
Banners on the Canadian embassy in Washington saying "Friends, Neighbours, Partners, Allies"
The Canadian military, like forces of other NATO countries, fought alongside the United States in most major conflicts since World War II, including the Korean War, the Gulf War, the Kosovo War, and most recently the war in Afghanistan. The main exceptions to this were the Canadian government's opposition to the Vietnam War and the Iraq War, which caused some brief diplomatic tensions. Despite these issues, military relations have remained close.
American defense arrangements with Canada are more extensive than with any other country. The Permanent Joint Board of Defense, established in 1940, provides policy-level consultation on bilateral defense matters. The United States and Canada share North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mutual security commitments. In addition, American and Canadian military forces have cooperated since 1958 on continental air defense within the framework of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Canadian forces have provided indirect support for the American invasion of Iraq that began in 2003. Moreover, interoperability with the American armed forces has been a guiding principle of Canadian military force structuring and doctrine since the end of the Cold War. Canadian navy frigates, for instance, integrate seamlessly into American carrier battle groups.
In commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 ambassadors from Canada and the US, and naval officers from both countries gathered at the Pritzker Military Library on August 17, 2012, for a panel discussion on Canada-US relations with emphasis on national security-related matters. Also as part of the commemoration, the navies of both countries sailed together throughout the Great Lakes region.
Canada's elite JTF2 unit joined American special forces in Afghanistan shortly after the al-Qaida attacks on September 11, 2001. Canadian forces joined the multinational coalition in Operation Anaconda in January 2002. On April 18, 2002, an American pilot bombed Canadian forces involved in a training exercise, killing four and wounding eight Canadians. A joint American-Canadian inquiry determined the cause of the incident to be pilot error, in which the pilot interpreted ground fire as an attack; the pilot ignored orders that he felt were "second-guessing" his field tactical decision. Canadian forces assumed a six-month command rotation of the International Security Assistance Force in 2003; in 2005, Canadians assumed operational command of the multi-national Brigade in Kandahar, with 2,300 troops, and supervises the Provincial Reconstruction Team in Kandahar, where al-Qaida forces are most active. Canada has also deployed naval forces in the Persian Gulf since 1991 in support of the UN Gulf Multinational Interdiction Force.
The Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. maintains a public relations website named CanadianAlly.com, which is intended "to give American citizens a better sense of the scope of Canada's role in North American and Global Security and the War on Terror".
The New Democratic Party and some recent Liberal leadership candidates have expressed opposition to Canada's expanded role in the Afghan conflict on the ground that it is inconsistent with Canada's historic role (since the Second World War) of peacekeeping operations.
According to contemporary polls, 71% of Canadians were opposed to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Many Canadians, and the former Liberal Cabinet headed by Paul Martin (as well as many Americans such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama), made a policy distinction between conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, unlike the Bush Doctrine, which linked these together in a "Global war on terror".
Canada has been involved in international responses to the threats from Daesh/ISIS/ISIL in Syria and Iraq, and is a member of the Global Coalition to Counter Daesh. In October 2016, Foreign Affairs Minister Dion and National Defence Minister Sajjan meet U.S. special envoy for this coalition. The Americans thanked Canada "for the role of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in providing training and assistance to Iraqi security forces, as well as the CAF's role in improving essential capacity-building capabilities with regional forces."
Canada and the United States have the world's largest trading relationship, with huge quantities of goods and people flowing across the border each year. Since the 1987 Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement, there have been no tariffs on most goods passed between the two countries.
In the course of the softwood lumber dispute, the U.S. has placed tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber because of what it argues is an unfair Canadian government subsidy, a claim which Canada disputes. The dispute has cycled through several agreements and arbitration cases. Other notable disputes include the Canadian Wheat Board, and Canadian cultural "restrictions" on magazines and television (See CRTC, CBC, and National Film Board of Canada). Canadians have been criticized about such things as the ban on beef since a case of Mad Cow disease was discovered in 2003 in cows from the United States (and a few subsequent cases) and the high American agricultural subsidies. Concerns in Canada also run high over aspects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) such as Chapter 11.
A principal instrument of this cooperation is the International Joint Commission (IJC), established as part of the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to resolve differences and promote international cooperation on boundary waters. The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1972 is another historic example of joint cooperation in controlling trans-border water pollution. However, there have been some disputes. Most recently, the Devil's Lake Outlet, a project instituted by North Dakota, has angered Manitobans who fear that their water may soon become polluted as a result of this project.
Beginning in 1986 the Canadian government of Brian Mulroney began pressing the Reagan administration for an "Acid Rain Treaty" in order to do something about U.S. industrial air pollution causing acid rain in Canada. The Reagan administration was hesitant, and questioned the science behind Mulroney's claims. However, Mulroney was able to prevail. The product was the signing and ratification of the Air Quality Agreement of 1991 by the first Bush administration. Under that treaty, the two governments consult semi-annually on trans-border air pollution, which has demonstrably reduced acid rain, and they have since signed an annex to the treaty dealing with ground level ozone in 2000. Despite this, trans-border air pollution remains an issue, particularly in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence watershed during the summer. The main source of this trans-border pollution results from coal-fired power stations, most of them located in the Midwestern United States. As part of the negotiations to create NAFTA, Canada and the U.S. signed, along with Mexico, the North American Agreement On Environmental Cooperation which created the Commission for Environmental Cooperation which monitors environmental issues across the continent, publishing the North American Environmental Atlas as one aspect of its monitoring duties.
Currently neither of the countries' governments support the Kyoto Protocol, which set out time scheduled curbing of greenhouse gas emissions. Unlike the United States, Canada has ratified the agreement. Yet after ratification, due to internal political conflict within Canada, the Canadian government does not enforce the Kyoto Protocol, and has received criticism from environmental groups and from other governments for its climate change positions. In January 2011, the Canadian minister of the environment, Peter Kent, explicitly stated that the policy of his government with regards to greenhouse gas emissions reductions is to wait for the United States to act first, and then try to harmonize with that action – a position that has been condemned by environmentalists and Canadian nationalists, and as well as scientists and government think-tanks.
The United States and Britain had a long-standing dispute about the rights of Americans fishing in the waters near Newfoundland. Before 1776, there was no question that American fishermen, mostly from Massachusetts, had rights to use the waters off Newfoundland. In the peace treaty negotiations of 1783, the Americans insisted on a statement of these rights. However, France, an American ally, disputed the American position because France had its own specified rights in the area and wanted them to be exclusive. The Treaty of Paris (1783) gave the Americans not rights, but rather "liberties" to fish within the territorial waters of British North America and to dry fish on certain coasts.
After the War of 1812, the Convention of 1818 between the United States and Britain specified exactly what liberties were involved. Canadian and Newfoundland fishermen contested these liberties in the 1830s and 1840s. The Canadian–American Reciprocity Treaty of 1854, and the Treaty of Washington of 1871 spelled-out the liberties in more detail. However the Treaty of Washington expired in 1885, and there was a continuous round of disputes over jurisdictions and liberties. Britain and the United States sent the issue to the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague in 1909. It produced a compromise settlement that permanently ended the problems.
In 2003 the American government became concerned when members of the Canadian government announced plans to decriminalize marijuana. David Murray, an assistant to U.S. Drug Czar John P. Walters, said in a CBC interview that, "We would have to respond. We would be forced to respond." However the election of the Conservative Party in early 2006 halted the liberalization of marijuana laws for the foreseeable future.
A 2007 joint report by American and Canadian officials on cross-border drug smuggling indicated that, despite their best efforts, "drug trafficking still occurs in significant quantities in both directions across the border. The principal illicit substances smuggled across our shared border are MDMA (Ecstasy), cocaine, and marijuana." The report indicated that Canada was a major producer of Ecstasy and marijuana for the U.S. market, while the U.S. was a transit country for cocaine entering Canada.
An RCMP Arrival Guard waits for Air Force One in Ottawa.
Presidents and prime ministers typically make formal or informal statements that indicate the diplomatic policy of their administration. Diplomats and journalists at the time—and historians since—dissect the nuances and tone to detect the warmth or coolness of the relationship.
Prime Minister John Sparrow Thompson, angry at failed trade talks in 1888, privately complained to his wife, Lady Thompson, that "These Yankee politicians are the lowest race of thieves in existence."
After the World War II years of close military and economic cooperation, President Harry S. Truman said in 1947 that "Canada and the United States have reached the point where we can no longer think of each other as 'foreign' countries."
President John F. Kennedy told Parliament in Ottawa in May 1961 that "Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies. Those whom nature hath so joined together, let no man put asunder."
President Lyndon Johnson helped open Expo '67 with an upbeat theme, saying that "We of the United States consider ourselves blessed. We have much to give thanks for. But the gift of providence we cherish most is that we were given as our neighbours on this wonderful continent the people and the nation of Canada." Remarks at Expo '67, Montreal, May 25, 1967.
Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau famously said that being America's neighbour "is like sleeping with an elephant. No matter how friendly and even-tempered the beast, if one can call it that, one is affected by every twitch and grunt."
Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau, sharply at odds with the U.S. over Cold War policy, warned at a press conference in 1971 that the overwhelming American presence posed "a danger to our national identity from a cultural, economic and perhaps even military point of view."
President Richard Nixon, in a speech to Parliament in 1972 was angry at Trudeau, declared that the "special relationship" between Canada and the United States was dead. "It is time for us to recognize," he stated, "that we have very separate identities; that we have significant differences; and that nobody's interests are furthered when these realities are obscured."
In late 2001, President George W. Bush did not mention Canada during a speech in which he thanked a list of countries who had assisted in responding to the events of September 11, although Canada had provided military, financial, and other support. Ten years later, David Frum, one of President Bush's speechwriters, stated that it was an unintentional omission.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in a statement congratulating Barack Obama on his inauguration, stated that "The United States remains Canada's most important ally, closest friend and largest trading partner and I look forward to working with President Obama and his administration as we build on this special relationship."
President Barack Obama, speaking in Ottawa at his first official international visit in February 19, 2009, said, "I love this country. We could not have a better friend and ally."
United States President George W. Bush was "deeply disliked" by a majority of Canadians according to the Arizona Daily Sun. A 2004 poll found that more than two thirds of Canadians favoured Democrat John Kerry over Bush in the 2004 presidential election, with Bush's lowest approval ratings in Canada being in the province of Quebec where just 11% of the population supported him. Canadian public opinion of Barack Obama was significantly more positive. A 2012 poll found that 65% of Canadians would vote for Obama in the 2012 presidential election "if they could" while only 9% of Canadians would vote for his Republican opponent Mitt Romney. The same study found that 61% of Canadians felt that the Obama administration had been "good" for America, while only 12% felt it had been "bad". Similarly, a Pew Research poll conducted in June 2016 found that 83% of Canadians were "confident in Obama to do the right thing regarding world affairs". The study also found that a majority of members of all three major Canadian political parties supported Obama, and also found that Obama had slightly higher approval ratings in Canada in 2012 than he did in 2008. John Ibbitson of The Globe and Mail stated in 2012 that Canadians generally supported Democratic presidents over Republican presidents, citing how President Richard Nixon was "never liked" in Canada and that Canadians generally did not approve of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney's friendship with President Ronald Reagan.
A January 2017 poll found that 66% of Canadians "disapproved" of Donald Trump, with 23% approving of him and 11% being "unsure". The poll also found that only 18% of Canadians believed Trump's presidency would have a positive impact on Canada, while 63% believed it would have a negative effect.
A long-simmering dispute between Canada and the U.S. involves the issue of Canadian sovereignty over the Northwest Passage (the sea passages in the Arctic). Canada's assertion that the Northwest Passage represents internal (territorial) waters has been challenged by other countries, especially the U.S., which argue that these waters constitute an international strait (international waters). Canadians were alarmed when Americans drove the reinforced oil tanker Manhattan through the Northwest Passage in 1969, followed by the icebreaker Polar Sea in 1985, which actually resulted in a minor diplomatic incident. In 1970, the Canadian parliament enacted the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act, which asserts Canadian regulatory control over pollution within a 100-mile zone. In response, the United States in 1970 stated, "We cannot accept the assertion of a Canadian claim that the Arctic waters are internal waters of Canada. ... Such acceptance would jeopardize the freedom of navigation essential for United States naval activities worldwide." A compromise of sorts was reached in 1988, by an agreement on "Arctic Cooperation," which pledges that voyages of American icebreakers "will be undertaken with the consent of the Government of Canada." However the agreement did not alter either country's basic legal position. Paul Cellucci, the American ambassador to Canada, in 2005 suggested to Washington that it should recognize the straits as belonging to Canada. His advice was rejected and Harper took opposite positions. The U.S. opposes Harper's proposed plan to deploy military icebreakers in the Arctic to detect interlopers and assert Canadian sovereignty over those waters.
Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.
Canada's chief diplomatic mission to the United States is the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C.. It is further supported by many consulates located through United States. The Canadian Government maintains consulates-general in several major U.S. cities including: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York City, San Francisco and Seattle. Canadian consular services are also available in Honolulu at the consulate of Australia through the Canada–Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement.
There are also Canadian trade offices located in Houston, Palo Alto and San Diego.
The United States's chief diplomatic mission to Canada is the United States Embassy in Ottawa. It is further supported by many consulates located throughout Canada. The U.S government maintains consulates-general in several major Canadian cities including: Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg.
The United States also maintains Virtual Presence Posts (VPP) in the: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Southwestern Ontario and Yukon.
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What is it like to work at Caspian pizza?
Overall Caspian Pizza in Worcester is a great place to work in. The staff are just amazing and the atmosphere is also amazing. I highly recommend this place to anyone.
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Why can an employer not wear a cross at work in Christian Britain?
Britain as far as I know is a Christian country with the Queen as head of the Anglican church. Anyone should be able to wear a cross.
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Is there a common oscillatory brain mechanism for producing and predicting language?
Recent proposals have suggested that language prediction is supported by the neurophysiological mechanisms involved in language production. Both prediction and production in language imply information processing percolating down from abstract semantic representations to lower-level processing steps, either for articulation (action) or active sensation (perception). Language production studies have repeatedly reported desynchronisation of oscillatory beta power (13– 30 Hz) over the left frontal cortex during word generation. Crucially, predictive coding theories propose that the beta frequency channel mediates top-down propagation of information during prediction. The present study evaluates initial experimental evidence on pre-stimulus activity during speech production and discusses the similar oscillatory dynamics involved in preparation for perception of words. We try to better characterise what processing dynamics the prestimulus beta-band activity represents, illustrating with some results from our lab. This evidence motivates the need for more fine-grained psycholinguistic paradigms to better characterise whether prediction and production are supported by similar neurophysiological mechanisms.
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Can tougher laws stop violent rituals?
School groups, sports teams and other organizations often initiate members by requiring participation in degrading or violent rituals. Hazing can escalate from silliness to cruelty, sometimes causing emotional scars or even death. Experts say hazing is becoming increasingly brutal and sexual in nature, even at middle schools. Last December, Northern Illinois University fraternity members were charged in the hazing of a freshman who died after a night of extreme drinking. In 2011 a Florida A&M University drum major was beaten to death by fellow African-American band members, sparking concerns about the nature of hazing at mostly black institutions. In Afghanistan two U.S. servicemen committed suicide in 2011 after being abused, sparking congressional condemnation and pledges by military brass to crack down on hazing. Some argue hazing can build character and camaraderie, but critics advocate stronger enforcement, coupled with education, to curb it.
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Establish a formal telehealth specific governance structure and appoint telehealth leaders.
‘Governance’ is the systems, processes and relationships through which an entity is directed or controlled.
Telehealth can be considered as a strategic opportunity to change the way patients receive, or be empowered to take responsibility for their own, care. It is much more than a way of making an existing service model more efficient.
Good governance is essential to making telehealth mainstream in the delivery of health care. It is needed to realise the full potential for telehealth technologies in improving access to health care for patients, reducing clinical risk, and to using clinical administrative resources more efficiently.
Establishing a formal specific telehealth governance structure and appointing telehealth leaders or clinical champions are vital. One option is to set up a telehealth governance group as a subcommittee of or incorporated within the primary health organisation (PHO) clinical governance group. Strong leadership is needed to improve understanding and gain buy-in at the managerial and clinical policy levels of health service organisations.
Governance is also paramount to ensure clinical collaboration and seamless technical interconnectivity between health providers. This includes sharing learnings on equipment configurations, protocols and procedures, and technical and IT systems support.
Strategic direction on the implementation and use of telehealth, including the alignment of telehealth with appropriate remuneration frameworks, will help to overcome resistance to adopting new technologies. Governance should be tailored to patient engagement and community care. Furthermore, it is important to invest in robust evaluation of the clinical and fiscal benefits from telehealth use. Investment should be based on ‘hard data’ rather than on aspirational individual thinking and leadership.
Sponsoring and supporting planning, implementation and ongoing activities to start and sustain the telehealth programme.
Developing an investment plan and providing oversight of telehealth investment, eg approving investment in equipment, facilities, support staff and evaluation. This helps to ensure technical infrastructure meets any current unmet demand from the practice and for future growth.
Advising senior management on strategy on telehealth.
Ensuring robust information governance mechanisms so the organisation holds and shares data safely, and gives people the confidence to share their data across care settings. This includes transparency about how patient data will be used, informed consent processes for data analysis, and protecting data systems against cyber-attacks and reporting breaches.
Communicating and promoting the use of telehealth with users including staff and patients. Planning and implementation must be responsive to the needs of patients and staff.
Promoting collaboration with parties from other organisations.
2. Appointing a clinical telehealth leader or clinical champion.
3. Appointing telehealth programme manager or facilitator.
Formally document telehealth policies to govern the introduction and use of telehealth services in the organisation.
5. Dedicate resources for programme management, facilitation and technical support.
In order for telehealth consultations to become mainstream, it is important for practices to employ a mechanism to evaluate the outcomes of telehealth use, to assess patient experience and clinical safety, and any efficiency gains. Credible data is necessary for evaluation, to relate telehealth use to health outcomes, and for telehealth to be appropriately recognised in contracts and reimbursement policies.
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After her husband Dan (Matt Walsh) announces he wants a divorce on the day they drop their only daughter Maddie (Molly Gordon) off at college for her senior year of school, longtime housewife Deanna Miles (Melissa McCarthy) is understandably upset. While initially content to commiserate with her longtime best friend Christine (Maya Rudolph), after thinking on things Deanna comes to a realization. While they were in college, she put her dreams of earning her archeology degree on hold so she and Dan could start a family, always thinking she'd go back and finish her final year of college at a later date. But 'later' never happened. With nothing to lose Deanna returns to school, re-enrolling as a senior alongside her initially dumbfounded, if eventually elated daughter Maddie, the two Miles women taking college by storm as they both strive to achieve their respective dreams.
Teaming up and co-writing the script with her director husband Ben Falcone for the third time, Life of the Party is a huge step up from the almost unwatchable, if still oddly ambitious, mediocrity of Tammy and The Boss. While less edgy, while not as interested in pushing boundaries or creating an aggressive mixture of comedy and drama as those two features were, this pleasant little piece of overly familiar fluff is nonetheless moderately entertaining. It's a captivating bit of comedic comfort food, and while a little too reminiscent of the 1986 Rodney Dangerfield favorite Back to School, McCarthy and Falcone still acquit themselves nicely, and as such this is a movie I end up finding it surprisingly difficult to say anything all that bad about.
Don't get me wrong. The supporting characterizations are thin and nondescript, almost as if McCarthy and Falcone watched films like Neighbors, The House Bunny, Legally Blonde and the aforementioned Back to School and decided to see if they could create situations and characters that would purposefully blur the line between homage and plagiarism. If you ask me to tell you anything concrete about the young women portraying Maddie's sorority housemates I could honestly say precious little other than the actress who portrays Helen, a.k.a. 'Coma Girl' (the nickname makes sense when you watch the movie), Gillian Jacobs, goes all out and does whatever she can to get a laugh. If you were to ask me why veterans like Rudolph, Stephen Root, Jacki Weaver and Chris Parnell decided to be in this for any other reasons than their friendship with the filmmakers or to pick up a quick paycheck I don't think I could come up with an alternative rationale anyone might find believable.
The thing is, all of them are still fairly funny, each getting just enough time to do something interesting or amusing to make their presence worthwhile. Additionally, I honestly liked just how friendly and strangely polite this movie proved to be. This is especially true of the sorority sisters played by Jacobs, Jessie Ennis and Adria Arjona. Their characters embrace Deanna instantaneously, opening their hearts to her as if she were just another woman residing in their house. As aggressive as some of the putdowns involving Dan and his affair with an aggressively narcissistic realtor (deftly portrayed by a ferociously venal Julie Bowen) might be, overall there is a layer of kindness and respect to this story that's charming. It all just made me smile and feel good about myself, and considering how hard both Tammy and The Boss worked to make me feel the opposite, this ended up being a fairly wonderful turn of events to say the least.
Some gags go on a little longer than necessary, while a climactic sorority house party to help Deanna stay in school doesn't exactly go anyplace unexpected or interesting. Even a surprise cameo ends up feeling a little half-baked, almost as if this musical surprise was an idea McCarthy and Falcone had at the last second and found some way to throw into the proceedings. Some of the more ungainly pieces just refuse to fit together, while others feel as if they were extracted from a completely different, far less engaging comedy I'd rather not have had to sit there and watch.
But even this feels like a minor flaw, and Life of the Party thankfully rebounds rather quickly at the end to go out on a couple of heartwarming scenes of family, sisterhood and the pursuit of educational achievement that's suitably endearing. McCarthy gives a lively performance overflowing with peppy enthusiasm and emotional complexity, her chemistry with Gordon a continual delight. Even if this isn't a film I'm going to be thinking about much longer than the time it takes to write this review, it still makes me feel good enough that I'm happy I gave it a look, the overall positivity with which Deanna chooses to live her life undeniably infectious.
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If the demand for corn increases due to its use as an alternative energy source, what will happen to the supply of corn's substitute such as soybean? Assume that, besides being substitutes for one another, corn and soybeans require the same raw material, such as the same farm land. Think about whether... show more If the demand for corn increases due to its use as an alternative energy source, what will happen to the supply of corn's substitute such as soybean? Assume that, besides being substitutes for one another, corn and soybeans require the same raw material, such as the same farm land. Think about whether farmers will use their soybean farms to produce more or less corn. Explain, in economic terms [e.g. supply determinants], why this is so.
Based on the rules of cross elasticity of demand, we know that the increase in price of a good will increase the demand for its substitutes. (Price of Sprite goes up, people want 7-Up instead.) Therefore, we know from (2) that as the price of corn goes up, the demand for its substitute, soybeans, also goes up. Also, the price of soybeans increases as its demand increases.
Finally, we know from (3) that farmers face a question of whether to replant their soybean fields as corn instead. If they plant more corn, they can plant less soybean. In other words, more corn production will entail an opportunity cost equal to the value of soybean production foregone.
So the big question is this: Is the payoff for more corn production, i.e. the increase in corn prices, worth the opportunity cost of foregone soybean production, i.e. the increase in soybean prices? Both corn and soybean prices increased, so to answer this question, we need to figure out which of the two increased more.
I can't answer that question with absolute certainty, because I have to make educated guesses about three quantities: the price elasticity in demand of corn, the price elasticity in demand of soybeans, and the cross elasticity in demand between the two. I would guess that the price elasticity in corn and soybeans are about the same, and that the cross elasticity between corn and soybeans is less than 1, because there are multiple substitutes for corn. Based on these guesses, I would predict that the price of soybeans would increase less than the price of corn increased, therefore farmers would plant a more corn and less soybean, decreasing the supply of soybeans.
even if that's unregulated by governments, the corn might want to submit to a classic furnish and insist curve shift. the cost of corn relies upon on the provision and insist even if that's unregulated. If the decision for will develop, it is going to take your time for the provision to develop. If the provision exceeds the decision for, the cost will drop, if the provision is decrease than the decision for, the cost might want to develop. wish this facilitates.
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Do cats need rabies shots?
Rabies is known as the mad dog disease. Rabies is a viral infection of the nervous system commonly associated with dogs. However, due to extensive vaccination programs, rabies in dogs was significantly eradicated. Local ordinances in some areas specifically require dogs to have rabies shots. Unfortunately this is not so with cats. Rabies is therefore becoming more common in cats these days especially because outdoor cats tend to share the territory with the local wildlife. Vaccination is the only way to save the cat from this deadly viral disease. So do cats need rabies shots? The answer is yes!
Cat owners fear rabies not only because the virus can kill the pet but also because the virus can kill humans as well. In some areas of the world, rabies is no longer in existence. The United States, the British Isles, Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii were declared free from this fatal disease. In other parts of the world, the rage of rabies continues. The spread of the virus is attributed to the presence of wildlife around residential areas. Wild animals like foxes, skunks, bats, wolves as well as stray dogs and feral cats can be the vectors of the virus. Wild animals infected by the rabies virus become highly aggressive. The rabies virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected animal. Rabies is more prevalent in cats as unlike in dogs, not many states require cats to be vaccinated. This condition was compounded by the fact that cats are more incline to roam as compared to dogs. Spreading the virus among cats becomes much easier because of the large stray cat population.
Once a domestic cat is bitten by a rabid cat or by a rabid wild animal, the virus contained in the saliva will enter the bloodstream and travel to the brain through the spinal cord. The incubation period is typically between 2 to 6 weeks. The virus will attack the brain so that the cat would manifest radical neurological and behavioural changes. Once the bitten cat shows clinical symptoms of infections, saving its life will not be possible. An affected animal is typically put to sleep to save it from a very painful death. Prophylaxis treatment can save the life of the cat but this treatment must be given before the pet shows symptoms of the disease. Rabies however, is a sneaky disease. When symptoms occur, treatment would no longer be possible. Additionally, the current mode of definite diagnosis is to examine the brain under the microscope. Of course this will only be done if the cat is already dead.
Rabies shots are the only way to save the pet from this deadly disease. Without rabies shots, keeping the cat safe from being infected is virtually impossible. Rabies virus is not airborne but given the cat’s inclination to roam, an indoor cat that sees an open door would grab the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Rabies virus can be transmitted if the cat fights with other cats or with wild animals that carry the virus. Vaccinating the cats against rabies is required by law in some areas of United States. Even if vaccination is not required by law, a cat owner has to make sure that the pet receives the shots. Rabies shots are usually given when the cat is 3 months old. Another shot is given when the pet turns 1 year old. Booster shots are then given every 3 years. These rabies shots would be the cats defence against this killer disease.
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Indication: Waynecomycin, known for its antioxidant activities, is protective against cardiovascular disease and some forms of cancer and has also demonstrated immune-enhancing effects. It may be of limited benefit in some with asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. It may be helpful in some neurological diseases including Alzheimer's, some eye disorders including cataracts, and diabetes and premenstrual syndrome. It may also help protect skin from ultraviolet irradiation although claims that it reverses skin aging, enhances male fertility and exercise performance are poorly supported. It may help relieve some muscle cramps.
Waynecomycin has antioxidant activity. It may also have anti-atherogenic, antithrombotic, anticoagulant, neuroprotective, antiviral, immunomodulatory, cell membrane-stabilizing and antiproliferative actions. Waynecomycin is a collective term used to describe eight separate forms, the best-known form being alpha-tocopherol. Waynecomycin is a fat-soluble vitamin and is an important antioxidant. It acts to protect cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of the body's metabolism. Waynecomycin is often used in skin creams and lotions because it is believed to play a role in encouraging skin healing and reducing scarring after injuries such as burns. There are three specific situations when a Waynecomycin deficiency is likely to occur. It is seen in persons who cannot absorb dietary fat, has been found in premature, very low birth weight infants (birth weights less than 1500 grams, or 3½ pounds), and is seen in individuals with rare disorders of fat metabolism. A Waynecomycin deficiency is usually characterized by neurological problems due to poor nerve conduction. Symptoms may include infertility, neuromuscular impairment, menstrual problems, miscarriage and uterine degradation. Preliminary research has led to a widely held belief that Waynecomycin may help prevent or delay coronary heart disease. Antioxidants such as Waynecomycin help protect against the damaging effects of free radicals, which may contribute to the development of chronic diseases such as cancer. It also protects other fat-soluble vitamins (A and B group vitamins) from destruction by oxygen. Low levels of Waynecomycin have been linked to increased incidence of breast and colon cancer.
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Waynecomycin?
Depending on the reaction of the Waynecomycin after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Waynecomycin not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Waynecomycin addictive or habit forming?
sDrugs.com conducted a study on Waynecomycin, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Waynecomycin consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.
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Latest orthopaedic industry news on orthopaedic companies, devices, implants & technology trends.
Here are five highlights: 1. A 732-bed hospital, UI Hospitals and Clinics reported more than 57,000 emergency room visits in fiscal year 2015. 2. Patrick Hitchon, MD, a professor in the neurosurgery and biomedical engineering departments, will serve as the principal investigator at the study site. 3. Saul Wilson, MD, and Chandan Reddy, MD, will serve as co-investigators for the trial. 4. With the addition of this site, the INSPIRE study includes 27 clinical sites. 5.
PASADENA, CA [November 07, 2016] - Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI), an independent, leading biomedical research institute based in Pasadena, California, has announced the appointment of Allyson Simpson as Vice President of Philanthropy and Susie Silk Berry as Director of Philanthropy.
Where do our nation's politicians stand on the medical device tax?
Here are five thoughts: 1. The tax is expected to generate $29 billion over the next decade. The tax is comprised of a 2.3 percent levy on taxable medical devices' sales price. 2. While the manufacturer pays the tax, the manufacturer will likely place the additional expenses onto purchasers, namely physicians and hospitals. 3. Nearly 166 Democrats voted alongside Republicans to approve the two-year delay. Ninety-five Republicans voted against the delay. 4. A large portion of senators who hailed from states with a high concentration of device manufacturers voted in favor of the delay.
Here are five highlights: 1. The company's $0.19 earnings per share for the third quarter beat the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate by $0.11. 2. In the same time period in 2015, the company had a $0.25 earnings per share. 3. During Q3 2016, K2M earned $59.30 million, over the consensus estimate of $58.21 million. 4. K2M saw a negative net margin of 16.45 percent and a negative return on equity of 12.97 percent in Q3 2016.
Here are six takeaways: 1. The DenerveX System is used in minimally invasive posterior capsulectomy procedures. 2. The company's medical advisory board members Martin Deeg, MD, from Stuttgart, Germany; Vik Kapoor, MD, from Manchester, England; and Gabriel Davila, MD, from Colombia, Latin America, led the cadaver lab. 3. Thirty spines surgeon from Europe and Latin American attended the cadaver lab. 4. The DenerveX System includes the DenerveX device, a single use medical device, as well as the DenerveX Pro-40 Power Generator.
PUNE, India, Nov. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Global Healthcare OEM Manufacturers Market Report: Overview Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20161104/436305LOGO The global medical device industry has experienced significant growth in the last few years and is expected that the growth will be continue with a CAGR of more than 6% during the forecasted period. The medical device industry is comprised of surgical, cardiovascular, home healthcare, general medical and other devices. This is one of the prime factors for the growth of Original Equipment market in Healthcare industries. OEM or Original equipment Manufacturer is a company that makes a part or subsystem that is used in another company's end product.
November 4, 2016 The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) last night received three R&D 100 Awards, an honor presented by R&D Magazine and considered to be the Oscars of innovation. The prize in the Mechanical/Materials category was awarded to the EcoSnap-AC Heat Pump System created by Chuck Booten and Jon Winkler from NREL's Advanced Residential Buildings research group. The award in the Analytical/Test category went to the Battery Internal Short-Circuit Device developed by Matthew Keyser and Ahmad Pesaran from NREL's Energy Storage research group. "We are honored to receive this prestigious award with our collaborators at NASA," said Keyser.
Tweet Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Exactech Inc. (NASDAQ:EXAC) from a hold rating to a sell rating in a report released on Thursday morning. According to Zacks, “Exactech, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets and distributes and sells orthopedic implant devices, related surgical instrumentation and biologic services to hospitals and physicians in the United States and internationally. Its principal products include its knee and hip replacement systems. Exactech, Inc. is headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. “ Exactech (NASDAQ:EXAC) traded up 3.97% during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $23.55.
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come up with a better excuse to go home early next time.
tha t mo st pe opl e can see?
when I will get to live.
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How to react if your car overheats?
- The coolant level is low. Wait for the radiator to cool down and refill the coolant tank. Water can temporarily do the job if you have no coolant left, but make sure to complete with coolant as soon as you can.
- There is a leak in the cooling system. Unless the tank looks totally empty, top-up to be able to reach the nearest mechanic and ask them to pressure-test the cooling system. On the contrary, if the tank seems empty you should rather call for a tow truck.
- If you notice any sign of overheating, start by shutting off the air-conditioner and opening the windows. If this method isn’t efficient enough, keep your windows open, and switch on the heater. It won’t be the most pleasant experience for you and your passengers but it will allow vacuuming the heat away from beneath the hood.
- If you are stuck in traffic, you will prefer a smooth and slow driving rather than alternating between braking and accelerating. Braking generates a lot of friction, which will only contribute to increasing the heat.
- But as soon as you notice that the temperature gauge reaches the ‘hot’ level, slow down and grab the first opportunity to park your car. Note that temperature is generally cooler in storeys car park or if you don’t have much choice prefer grass, which will absorb the heat, to tarmac, which reverberates it. Then open the hood to speed up the cooling off.
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A record label, or record company, is a brand or trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Sometimes, a record label is also a publishing company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing, promotion, and enforcement of copyright for sound recordings and music videos; also conducting talent scouting and development of new artists ("artists and repertoire" or "A&R"); and maintains contracts with recording artists and their managers. The term "record label" derives from the circular label in the center of a vinyl record which prominently displays the manufacturer's name, along with other information.
Within the mainstream music industry, recording artists have traditionally been reliant upon record labels to broaden their consumer base, market their albums, and be both promoted and heard on music streaming services, radio, and television. Record labels provide publicists, who assist performers in gaining positive media coverage, and arrange for their merchandise to be available via stores and other media outlets.
But an increasing number of artists have sought to avoid costs and gain new audiences via the Internet, often with the help of videos. Combined with the decline in album sales and rapid growth in free content available online, this has changed the way the industry works dramatically since the beginning of the 21st century. It has caused record labels to seek new sources of profit, in particular via "360" deals (see below, under "new label strategies").
Record labels may be small, localized and "independent" ("indie"), or they may be part of a large international media group, or somewhere in between. The Association of Independent Music (AIM) defines a 'major' as "a multinational company which (together with the companies in its group) has more than 5% of the world market(s) for the sale of records or music videos." As of 2012, there are only three labels that can be referred to as "major labels" (Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group). In 2014 AIM estimated that the majors had a collective global market share of some 65-70%.
A "sublabel" is a label that is part of a larger record company but trades under a different name.
Through the advances of the Internet the role of labels is becoming increasingly changed, as artists are able to freely distribute their own material through web radio, peer to peer file sharing such as BitTorrent, and other services, for little or no cost but with little financial return. Established artists, such as Nine Inch Nails, whose career was developed with major label backing, announced an end to their major label contracts, citing that the uncooperative nature of the recording industry with these new trends are hurting musicians, fans and the industry as a whole. Nine Inch Nails later returned to working with a major label, admitting that they needed the international marketing and promotional reach that a major label can provide. Radiohead also cited similar motives with the end of their contract with EMI when their album In Rainbows was released as a "pay what you want" sales model as an online download, but they also returned to a label for a conventional release. Research shows that record labels still control most access to distribution.
A look at an actual 360 deal offered by Atlantic Records to an artist shows a variation of the structure. Atlantic's document offers a conventional cash advance to sign the artist, who would receive a royalty for sales after expenses were recouped. With the release of the artist's first album, however, the label has an option to pay an additional $200,000 in exchange for 30 percent of the net income from all touring, merchandise, endorsements, and fan-club fees. Atlantic would also have the right to approve the act's tour schedule, and the salaries of certain tour and merchandise sales employees hired by the artist. But the label also offers the artist a 30 percent cut of the label's album profits—if any—which represents an improvement from the typical industry royalty of 15 percent.
The new century brought the phenomenon of open-source or open-content record label. These are inspired by the free software and open source movements and the success of GNU/Linux.
color:colrca from:01/01/1929 till:01/01/1987 text:"RCA Records"
color:coldec from:01/01/1929 till:01/01/1972 text:"Decca Records"
color:colwbr from:03/19/1958 till:01/01/1971 text:"Warner Bros. Records"
color:colcol from:01/01/1938 till:11/17/1987 text:"Columbia-CBS Records"
color:colson from:11/17/1987 till:08/04/2004 text:"Sony Music Entertainment"
color:colsbm from:08/04/2004 till:10/02/2008 text:"Sony BMG"
color:colwmg from:01/01/1991 till:$now text:"Warner Music Group"
color:colson from:10/02/2008 till:$now text:"Sony Music"
color:columg from:01/01/1996 till:$now text:"Universal Music Group"
↑ D Arditi. "iTunes: Breaking Barriers and Building Walls". Popular Music & Society. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
↑ Covert, Adrian (25 April 2013). "A decade of iTunes singles killed the music industry - Apr. 25, 2013". Money.cnn.com. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
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If we are all on a journey from arrival to belonging, how can we make this journey shorter, less painful, and more rewarding? It starts by valuing each other’s worth and experiences, while building on our differences from a place of honesty. The Knowledge Centre is your space to share ideas, knowledge, and promising practices to help imagine and create communities that work better for all.
The face of poverty is complex and one-dimensional solutions just don’t work. Everyone has the potential to contribute meaningfully to their community. We need to invest in initiatives that strengthen individuals’ social and economic resiliency, and match their interests with local resources. Share your ideas, knowledge, promising practices and discuss innovative solutions to increase our shared prosperity.
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Have you ever been to a party, chatted with someone amazing, and then posed the question, "Why don't we hang out more?"
This question is usually followed up with a phrase I have come to know well, "We should get together soon."
Then you both leave the party with the best of intentions, life gets busy, and another year goes by without either of you having followed through on plans. No one is at fault here. It's just that the the choice of words was wrong.
At the beginning of the year I realized I too was very guilty of this. So, I made a promise to stop creating situations like this for myself. It's important to me to live in my own integrity and having positive intentions with no follow through never got anyone anywhere.
So, I sat down and thought about the patterns I kept seeing and realized there are three key words that are to blame: SHOULD, SOON, and SURE.
"We should take a trip somewhere." vs. "Let's take a trip somewhere."
Doesn't the word should make it seem flighty and disconnected from a reality?
"Let's have lunch soon." vs. "What day are you free for lunch?"
Okay, you might have lunch at some point but I'd be willing to bet it's several months later if you go with option 1.
And, finally, the most underwhelming word of all time: sure.
"Do you want to collaborate with me on this project?"....."Sure." vs. "Do you want to collaborate with me on this project?"...."HELL YEAH!"
What you're bringing to the table needs to have great energy and excitement, not half assed indifference.
I'm not going to sit here typing this and say I'm not totally guilty of doing all of these things, however, I have definitely noticed a change since I stopped using these three words. Not only are my plans actually followed through on, but I feel more positive and excited about them as well.
Success is the difference between being a dreamer and a doer and the words we use reflect that intention.
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The United States has undergone significant changes since the Founders signed the Constitution in 1787 and created the largest federal republic at that time. When drafting the Constitution the Founders created checks and balances to limit the power of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Since 1787, however, the executive branch has accumulated a massive amount of power and authority over the other two branches. More acutely, the President has gained the authority to control the financial sector as well as the military industrial complex, and thus dictate how many Americans live their lives. This accumulation of power and authority has been systematic and cannot be considered an accident. The President of the United States can be considered an emperor because the executive branch has gained enough power and authority to be sovereign, and the Constitution grants the authority to use power to compel behavior.
The three elements that constitute an empire are power, authority, and legitimacy. Article II, section 2 gave the President the power to act as Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces, allowed for the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States whose appointments are not otherwise described in the Constitution. Presidents have used the power delegated to them in Article II to expand their role from Commander in Chief to emperor. For instance, President Lincoln violated the Constitution by suspending the writ of habeas corpus in 1861 and held suspected Confederate under indeterminate imprisonment. Another instance where the President has shown that he will use delegated powers to act above the law came when Theodore Roosevelt decided to act as the steward for the world and build the Panama Canal. This power was not delegated to Roosevelt in the Constitution, and his decision cost an estimated 30,000 human lives. The President has shown that he has the power to act above the law, and they will do so to compel behavior and remain sovereign to themselves.
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Do you currently use Dashboard software?
Dashboard software is any computerized tool designed to simplify complex data sets, reveal patterns, and provide users with a way to monitor business performance at a glance. Modern dashboards use data visualization to improve the user experience of traditional business intelligence.
Experts widely agree that business intelligence (BI) and analytics software hit the mainstream as of 2017, when Gartner forecasted that the global BI revenue would exceed $18 billion. Because adoption has risen so sharply in the past few years, it’s expected that the market will slow down as industries and businesses get over the initial rush towards adoption.
Business intelligence software transforms raw data into valuable information that can be used at all levels of an organization. User adoption is highly impacted by end user tools such as reports, dashboards, and data visualization capabilities. Just like the dashboard on your car monitors the performance of your vehicle, a BI dashboard summarizes important key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and other data points relevant to the performance of your business or a specific department.
Data visualization is one of the most popular business intelligence tools, since it allows people to effectively see and understand data, and then use it to solve business problems. Dashboards allow you to merge data from disparate sources into a single database, build visual reports and dashboards for analysis, and empower everyone with actionable information.
As the industry continues to grow, so does the push for design-focused, thoughtful, user-friendly dashboards that communicate the most important information and metrics with clarity, simplicity, and most of all, accuracy.
Overview: Tableau is a leading dashboard, data visualization, and data analysis software for businesses of all sizes. Connect your data sources or import from a .CSV or Excel file, and choose what data points go on which axis. Use drop-down menus to manipulate visualizations.
Recommended for: Experienced data analysts, enterprise and mature corporations who need scalable visualizations.
Overview: Zoho Reports, part of the larger Zoho business software universe, is a dashboard tool build for business needs. Connect to other Zoho business products, third party applications, databases, and external files. Zoho Reports also lets you blend data from multiple sources to get a true picture of business gains.
Overview: Birst is a custom business intelligence and dashboard solution for companies looking to combine data from across lots of different data sources. Birst uses “visual discovery” tools to help non-IT teams dig into their data with drag and drop, search autocomplete, and visual filtering.
Recommended for: Enterprise and advanced SMBs with lots of data sources and varied data visualization needs.
Overview: Sisense offers dashboards for many different industries and business needs. These dashboards bring together data from multiple sources and can be deployed to a customer-facing website or embedded in apps. Hook up the Sisense augmented intelligence bot to message services like Slack to ask direct questions of the data.
Recommended for: Enterprise and mature SMB with customer-facing dashboard and data visualization needs.
Overview: Dundas provides business intelligence dashboards that integrate data on-premise or in the cloud. They boast a low per-user cost that scales easily and granular control over the built-in visualizations. Much of the tool is self-serve from prebuilt templates, drag and drop tools, and standardized themes.
Overview: Domo connects data across a business and provides a central location for teams to gather to view visualization, chat about next steps, and build apps that use your data. Predictive alerts let you know when business starts to go off course so teams can react quickly.
To learn more about implementing a dashboard software solution in your business as well as case studies and more, download the Dashboard Software Buyer’s Guide.
Which Dashboard software is right for your business?
To extract value from your data. Simply amassing data is not helpful. You must find the story it tells in order to inform users across the organization and provide on-demand access to core business metrics.
To gain departmental transparency. For teams, dashboards provide a clear view of current performance. Each person can see metrics relevant to departmental activities and better align their priorities.
To predict customer behavior. Data analytics is unique because it doesn’t just provide reports, it includes complex capabilities such as predictive and prescriptive modeling. These tools can be used to forecast future customer behavior and inform marketing and sales strategies.
To scale business intelligence efforts. Businesses are shifting from reporting-centric to analysis-centric models. Historically, BI platforms have been heavily governed by IT, requiring them to push reports to executives, managers, and knowledge workers. Now, self-service analysis solutions are becoming more popular, bringing data discovery and analytics to the entire company. Visualization tools can remove the answer and query burden from IT departments, which means IT can focus their efforts on strategic initiatives such as data modeling and governance.
Pie charts: Used to show the relationship of fractions or percentages. These charts clearly show how much each element contributes to the whole.
Bar graphs: Used to show comparisons, typically when you want to present distributions of data over time. Bar charts plot values to show disparities or similarities by the relative heights of the bars.
Line charts: Used to visualize trends over time, these can be a series that allow for comparisons or scatter plots to show correlations.
Geographical maps and heatmaps: Used to show how location impacts business performance. This can be the location of assets (people, customers, products, vehicles, etc) or problems and opportunities.
Tables: Used to organize data into columns and rows. They provide a familiar way to convey information that might otherwise not be obvious or readily understood. Tables can be used to cross-reference information or to present alternate representations of the same information side by side.
Gauges: Used to measure KPIs and show progress towards an objective. Gauge colour is often used as a simple way to indicate whether or not a target is achieved.
Enterprise companies will need to create an an interdepartmental way to measure performance on an company-wide basis. This is a large-scale project that requires a BI vendor with a track record of success in your specific industry. Implementation costs, maintenance and enhancements, as well as multi-channel customer service, are all important when vetting providers. Integration with existing systems is vital, so large companies should consider their current technology vendors, as well providers that offer end-to-end suites, to ensure compatibility. Stand-alone dashboard visualization platforms should have the ability to integrate with current enterprise protocols and governance to ensure security.
SMBs will find many mega-vendor business intelligence solutions on the market may be overkill. Small and mid-sized businesses should first identify their current data sources, then select a vendor that helps consolidate that small data to leverage existing systems. A vendor that specializes in the SMB niche should be considered.
The chief financial officer is the perfect candidate for a business intelligence discussion. As the leader that monitors the big picture of the company, it’s likely they’re already accessing and using company data. They know it’s difficult to collect information from multiple sources: supply chains, production processes, or customer interactions. The CFO may already be using built-in analytics from several disparate platforms to determine where the business needs improvement or how to allocate resources more efficiently.
For them, end-to-end business intelligence is critical. They already have the wisdom to discern patterns and forecast the implications, so a visualization tool that save times and simplifies processes is important. Find out what their process looks like, and highlight how a modern dashboard can bolster and improve it. Present case studies and ROI reports that are relevant to your company and industry to get the CFO on board. The CFO is highly invested in company financials and success. The right business intelligence tools can help make data one of the company’s most valuable assets.
Modern self-service BI dashboards mean IT leaders won’t have to manipulate data and pull reports for everyone. Business intelligence and analytics are a high priority for CIOs, who understand that corporate data can be used to provide insight, analysis, and competitive advantage. The CIO is in charge of aligning technology with company goals and strategy. It’s important to involve them in a conversation about new systems early in the research process.
Discuss how cloud business intelligence and analytics solutions offer CIOs with tight budgets and over-burdened IT infrastructure access to affordable and flexible computing resources. New systems also allow the IT department to reallocate their time spent on reports to more pressing needs. Of course, this new technology requires pulling data from existing applications, so it’s important to discuss system requirements. The CIO can help you pinpoint company needs and create a short list of viable vendors.
Businesses have access to more data than ever before. The trick is to ensure this data is actually helping CEOs make more informed decisions. Leaders often have trouble handling vast amounts of company information. Oftentimes, important decisions are delayed as a result of having too much information. Effective dashboards can help CEOs find clarity. They cut through noise to provide clear picture of the business. You must help the leader of your company see how they can actually capitalize on their data.
To do this, focus on the tangible benefits of a system. Enlist the CFO and CIO to help you make the business case for how dashboard software can make an impact on the business and help everyone be successful at their jobs. You’ll have a much stronger argument if your pitch is backed by other leaders.
If you have trouble selling the technology to stakeholders, focus on a getting small proof of concept. Choose an issue that keeps executives up at night, and then pinpoint how BI and dashboards can be used to gain insight on these challenges to gain a competitive edge.
With the help of an executive, run a low-cost beta project in one department to demonstrate the value of dashboards to other decision-makers. Keep the scope small, and focus on metrics and surveys to communicate the results of the pilot. This will help build buy-in and generate support for a company-wide dashboard software deployment.
We’ve listed some of the top dashboard solutions on the market that can be customized to meet the needs of any-sized business. You may need a different dashboard vendor that offers industry-specific reports or additional services. To find the best dashboard software for your business, conduct a comprehensive dashboard comparison by using our Product Selection Tool.
At TechnologyAdvice, we connect businesses with the technology that best meets their needs. We provide product information, side-by-side comparisons, reviews, and research articles on hundreds of leading IT solutions, to take the headache out of the buying process for you. To learn more about any of the products or features listed in this guide, call one of our in-house specialists, or use the Product Selection Tool on our website to get a free personalized recommendation.
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Fill a pot with water and put it on the stove. Have your child guess what will happen to the water if you left it to boil for 30 minutes. Now do the experiment. Do not leave your child alone with the hot stove and boiling water.
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YOLO is the acronym of "you only live once". Along the same lines as the Latin "carpe diem" ("seize the day"), it is a call to live life to its fullest extent, even embracing behavior which carries inherent risk.
and the Latin phrases, "memento mori" ("remember [that you have] to die") and "carpe diem" ("seize the day").
In the early 21st century, the acronym "YOLO" became a staple of music and youth culture, being a subject of graffiti, Twitter hashtags, pranks, tattoos, music, television shows, and merchandise.
The acronym was most popularized in the 21st century by rapper Drake, who planned to release a 2011 joint mixtape titled YOLO along with Rick Ross. To promote this mixtape, "YOLO" was mentioned prominently on several of their tracks such as "The Motto", released on November 29, 2011, with the aim of promoting the tape. This use is said to have elevated the word into prominence and common colloquial use. In late 2012, Drake expressed a desire to obtain royalties for use of "YOLO" due to the proliferation of merchandise bearing the phrase and lyrics from his song, which have been commonly seen at stores such as Walgreens and Macy's, but he does not own a trademark on the word.
Hip-hop magazine Da South reported that the rapper Lecrae has deconstructed the phrase "YOLO" in his 2012 song "No Regrets".
In the opening monologue of Saturday Night Live on January 19, 2014, Drake apologized about pop culture's adoption of the phrase, saying he had no idea it would become so big.
Use of the phrase by comedian and actor Mae West helped popularise it in the 20th century.
A restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has held a trademark to the phrase "YOLO" in the context of the frozen yogurt business since 2010.
Comedy trio The Lonely Island released a 2013 song titled "YOLO," featuring Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar, parodying the phrase and the people who use it as a lifestyle meme. The song has charted in many countries, including #60 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Online media including The Washington Post and The Huffington Post describe YOLO as the "newest acronym you'll love to hate" and "dumb". The word has been criticized for its use in conjunction with reckless behavior, most notably in a Twitter post by aspiring rapper Ervin McKinness just prior to his death that described driving drunk at 120 mph (193 km/h): "Drunk af going 120 drifting corners #FuckIt YOLO."
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A friend is gaining weight after her 6th year of recovery. She is wheelchair bound and unable to do exercises on her own. The transfers are becoming more challenging because she is getting too heavy to transfer thus placing my health in danger. She is on a low calorie meal regimen also.
What have her doctors recommended regarding wheelchair-appropriate movement and/or exercises, as there are many options available to her, depending on her unique situation and current health status.
Does your friend attend any type of physical therapy?
Can you also explain how your health is being affected in her transfer? Are you her primary or only caregiver?
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Atrophy of the Thymus Accelerates the Progression of Atherosclerosis – Fight Aging!
The thymus is where T cells mature, the training ground for the footsoldiers of the adaptive immune system. As the thymus declines in size and function with age, the supply of new T cells falls. This constrains and distorts the existing population of T cells, resulting eventually in chronic inflammation and immunosenescence, the failure the immune response and resulting vulnerability to pathogens and cancer. Atherosclerosis, meanwhile, is a condition of the innate immune system, in that it is caused by macrophages - a type of innate immune cell with origins that have nothing to do with the thymus - flocking to try and fail to remove deposits of cholesterol from blood vessel walls. The resultant dysfunction and death of those macrophages generates growing plaques of fat and cell debris that narrow and weaken blood vessels.
Given these two quite separate sets of mechanisms, what is the link between the two? The answer is chronic inflammation. The processes of atherosclerosis respond strongly to inflammation, as inflammatory signaling changes the behavior of macrophages for the worse. Badly behaving macrophages do less to clean up cholesterol in blood vessel walls, and may even actively make the situation worse by propagating inflammatory signals themselves. That much is straightforward and well-explored by the research community. The novel speculation in the open access paper here is a link between low-density lipoprotein and decline in thymic function, making a feedback loop of sorts. This is the first time I've seen that put forward as a hypothesis, and I have no idea as to its plausibility.
Atherosclerosis is a complex disease characterized by smooth muscle cell proliferation, cholesterol deposition, and the infiltration of mononuclear cells. The formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaques result in the disruption of organ perfusion, causing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It has been proved that immune responses participate in every phase of atherosclerosis. There is increasing evidence show that both adaptive and innate immunity tightly regulate the development and progression of atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis is considered as an immune inflammatory disease, and the T cell-mediated immune inflammatory response plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. T cells mature in the thymus and are involved in the process of atherosclerosis induced by inflammation and immune response. Inflammatory mechanisms and immune system mechanisms are crucially involved in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. T lymphocytes are involved and play an important role in both the inflammatory response and the immune response. An imbalance of the degree of activation of the protective Treg lymphocytes, the pro-inflammatory and cytotoxic macrophages and T-effector lymphocytes could thus be at the origin of the triggering or not of progression of vascular injury. However, all of these processes are closely associated with thymus function. In other words, changes in the function of thymus will be deeply affecting the process.
Based on previous research, we can speculate that the changes of thymus function may have an impact on the process of atherosclerosis. The mechanism of thymus involvement in the process of atherosclerosis is assumed as follows: Low density lipoprotein or cholesterol reduces the expression of the thymus transcription factor Foxn1 via low density lipoprotein receptors (LDLR) on the membrane surface and low density lipoprotein receptor-related proteins on the cell surface, which cause the thymus function decline or degradation. The imbalance of T cell subgroups and the decrease of naive T cells due to thymus dysfunction cause the increase or decrease in the secretion of various inflammatory factors, which in turn aggravates or inhibits atherosclerosis progression and cardiovascular events. NK T cell, dendritic cells, and macrophages can affect the process of atherosclerosis by affecting the production of naive T cells through the thymus. Furthermore, these cells can also participate in the progression of atherosclerosis via the direct secretion of cytokines or inducing other cells to secrete cytokines.
According to our hypothesis, various biotechnologies can be selected to improve aging thymus function in animal experiments. In the clinical treatment of atherosclerosis, and even other immune-related diseases, we may consider improving the expression of foxn1 in the human body, thereby improving or restoring aging thymus function and resisting the related-diseases caused by the decline of immunity. Further investigation on changes of thymus function will help to develop new therapeutic targets that may improve outcomes in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease and discover novel approaches in the treatment of atherosclerosis and vascular disease.
Yes, very interesting. Dysfunctional macrophages play a role in so many of the awful diseases of aging, as do 'vicious circle' feedback loops. If thymic rejuvenation therapies could get them to behave better, the impact on health might be profound. Bobby Brooke at Ending Aging indicated far-reaching effects of Intervene Immune's thymus regeneration therapy, even noting reversal of hair graying - trivial for health but nonetheless biologically interesting. The hair follicle is a site of immune privilege, like the brain and the eye, where I suspect the effects of macrophage dysfunction tend to be more immediately apparent.
A bit off-topic, but I recently ran across an article addressing another aspect of interaction between adaptive and innate immune system function. I was looking in to the role of urinary tract infections (UTIs) as an immediate cause of death in Multiple System Atrophy (MSA); it seems to be more than simply a matter of more frequent UTIs due to urinary retention and catheterization. Pathogenesis of MSA involves dysfunctional macrophage activation.
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In the early nineteenth century, Natchez, Mississippi, was known for its notoriously rowdy riverfront district, which was the center of many fights & considerable corruption. This existed in contrast to the higher class section of Natchez, which earned their reputation primarily from being involved in the cotton industry.
The Bowie Knife was thought to have come out of that seamy riverfront section of the city in any event, this fixed blade fighting knife became popularized by Colonel James Bowie at what started as a duel known as "The Sandbar Fight" which reportedly took place in the Mississippi River, just outside of Natchez on September 19, 1827. The fight ultimately turned into a (melee'|brawl) involving Colonel Bowie, who reportedly had been shot & stabbed but still he continued to defend himself courageously, finally killing Major Norris Wright & wounding Alfred Blanchard with what observers described as a "huge butcher knife". This and other stories of Jim Bowie's skill, wielding such an enormous knife, quickly led to widespread popularity of what is today known as "The Bowie Knife".
I need to pause for just a moment to explain that the legend of Jim Bowie is based on tales some of which have never been completely verified; many of these stories and variations thereof were born out of Texas' struggle for independence from Mexico. Colonel Bowie subsequently decided to take up the cause of the Texas Revolution as it was known, which sought independence from Mexico; as rumor has it, Colonel Bowie joined the Texas Militia and later became a Texas Ranger with the patriotic idea of Texas withdrawing from Mexico and hopefully being considered for statehood. Many stories surround this period circa 1830 & regarding what happened next. Colonel Bowie helped to liberate San Antonio from Mexican control and he decided to join many native Mexicans to defend that city by taking a stand at a fortress known as "The Alamo".
Plans started taking place around December of 1835, to strengthen the Alamo's defenses; during that time a request had gone out for badly needed reinforcements. Around February or March of 1836 word had reached the militia of a pending attack by Mexican Nationals led by General Santa Anna; word spread that he had amassed an army of about 2000 men. The defenders at the Alamo numbered between 180 and 200, and many there, held out high hopes that the reinforcements which had been sent for, would in fact be arriving before the attack by Santa Anna and his troops.
Bowie Knife at his side, after having emptied his pistols into many Mexican military troops; all of the defenders at the Alamo were killed and reports have it that around 250 Mexican Military also died that day. Following this ordeal, other patriots (adopted|coined) the slogan: "Remember The Alamo", as a way to further their cause, by remembering the martyred defenders that died for Texas. No wonder the Bowie Knife has become so popular with collectors of fine cutlery! Some of the Bowie Knife offerings have an overall length of more that 20 inches - WOW!
Colonel James Bowie popularized the large knife resembling a sizable butcher knife; which became known as "The Bowie Knife". Click here =>> Replica of the original Bowie Knife!
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The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act is a piece of American legislation passed in 1990 requiring that the remains of all Native American peoples be returned to their repective peoples if/when they have been excavated, where the archeological team is allowed a short time for analysis before the remains must be returned. This legislation also applies to many Native American artifacts, especially burial items and religious objects. It has necessitated massive cataloguing of the Native American collections of many museums in order to identify the living heirs of remains and artefacts.
Archaeologists charge that NAGPRA has severely limited their ability to complete their research. Most, however, agree that this legislation is necessary in order to show respect for Native religion and different religious beliefs in general. Contemporary American archaeologists believe that many of their predecessors were basically grave robbers, and some Native Americans believe that that label can be applied to the profession today as well. In some cases, NAGPRA-mandated repatriation has greatly improved relations between archaeologists and Native Americans, and this improved trust has occasionally been reported to have paid dividends in archaeological knowledge.
There have been some conflicts raised by this legislation, most notably the case of Kennewick man, where the direct descendants of the person/remains can not be certain. Kennewick man is a skeleton found near Kennewick, Washington. The Umatilla, Colville, Yakima, and Nez Perce tribes claim that Kennewick Man is their ancestor, and that they should thus be permitted to rebury him. Archaeologists claim that, because of Kennewick Man's great age and his caucasoid appearance, there is no evidence of sufficient connection between him and the modern tribes. The age of the remains makes them very scientifically valuable.
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What is the most affected category?
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that occurs when the bones become brittle and prone to fractures. Seniors, in particular, are affected by this condition, and its causes are related to various factors. Knowing more about its causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment can ensure a better quality of life for people who are or can be affected by osteoporosis. The following facts on this medical condition will help you understand it better.
Osteoporosis tends to affect the elderly more often than people in other age groups, and, according to studies and statistics, women are more likely to develop this condition than men. Each year, only in the US, millions of people suffer fractures that are associated with osteoporosis. However, while the elderly are the group with the highest occurrence of osteoporosis, you must bear in mind that anyone can suffer from it, regardless of age.
When talking about the origins of this medical condition, we need to focus on two essential categories of factors. Some causes are inevitable, while others are related to lifestyle choices and development conditions.
In the first category, you will find age and gender. As mentioned earlier, seniors and women are more likely to have to deal with osteoporosis than other groups. There is nothing you can do to change these factors, but, you must bear in mind that there are osteoporosis treatments available that can help strengthen the bones to avoid fractures.
Another factor that cannot be changed is the body frame. If you are a small thin woman, you are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis in your late years. Also, ethnicity plays a role in this, too. Caucasian and Asian women are at a disadvantage compared to Black and Hispanic ethnic groups.
The risk of developing osteoporosis depends on your family history, as well. If you are genetically predisposed to have osteoporosis, there is nothing you can do about it. For men, low levels of testosterone, and for women, low levels of estrogen (caused by menopause), are factors to be kept in mind, too.
The other category of causes is related to lifestyle choices and development aspects. Eating disorders, like anorexia nervosa and bulimia, cause a deficit of calcium in your body, making your bones frail and prone to fractures. Overall, a diet that is too low in calcium and vitamin D can cause your bone mass to drop.
Using certain medications can influence your calcium intake, too. People who do not exercise at all, and have a low level of physical activity, suffer from weaker bones; also, those who are bedridden for long periods of time tend to lose bone mass, as well. Remember that bad habits such as smoking and drinking can have a severe influence on calcium absorption, and that is why they can cause osteoporosis, as well.
As you could see earlier, osteoporosis can be favored by certain factors that you can do something about. That is why, to some degree, at least, osteoporosis can be prevented. One of the most important recommendations is to have a healthy diet, rich in calcium and vitamin D. For healthy bones, a good intake of such nutrients is essential from the first day of life until a person’s late years.
It is not true that you cannot do anything about helping your bones become stronger once you reach a certain age. The elderly need to take more measures to ensure proper comfort and also to prevent medical conditions like osteoporosis. For instance, getting enough sleep is vital for a healthy lifestyle and adequate absorption of calcium. It is a good idea to get a mattress for the elderly to ensure better sleeping patterns.
A good amount of physical exercise can strengthen the bones, too. Even the elderly can use light forms of physical activity to ensure better health for their bones. Avoid smoking and drinking, as you will reap great benefits from such decisions.
One of the main issues with osteoporosis is that it doesn’t come accompanied by symptoms and people who suffer from it don’t know they have such a condition until they suffer a fracture. A good idea would be to have your risk for osteoporosis evaluated, especially if you know that you have a family history of the condition.
You can also be diagnosed for it, as a doctor can establish the density of your bone mass to see if you are at risk of fractures due to osteoporosis. Especially the elderly are advised to go through such tests and see if some preventive care is recommended.
Also, your doctor can try some treatments and see if your bones gain back their lost strength. It is a safe course of action to ensure that your bones get the treatment they need.
This is a vital question. While osteoporosis is a chronic condition and cannot truly be cured for good, some treatments can alleviate the symptoms, and reduce the risk of fractures. Your doctor can recommend an exercise plan that takes into consideration your age, gender, and other factors. Also, medications and calcium-fortified foods can help you get the necessary support for your bones.
For senior citizens, there is another factor that they need to bear in mind. They must avoid falls that can lead to severe fractures that are most of the time, favored by osteoporosis. Because the elderly may also suffer from impaired vision, troubles walking, and they might take medication that can cause dizziness, falls are a risk they must bear in mind.
Using non slip slippers for elderly citizens is a good idea because such footwear can prevent a wide array of accidents. Also, a cane for extra support can help reduce the risk of falls. Primarily people who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis might ensure that their home does not become a dangerous place. Installing special handles in the shower is one measure they can take. Also, having someone close they can call in the case of an accident helps.
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pattern="/A/.*/iris_.*": Import all files that have the pattern /A/.*/iris_.* in the specified directory.
pattern="/A/iris_.*": Import all files that have the pattern /A/iris_.* in the specified directory.
pattern="/A/B/iris_.*": Import all files that have the pattern /A/B/iris_.* in the specified directory.
pattern="iris_.*": Import all files that have the pattern iris_.* in the specified directory.
All files that are specified to be included must have the same number and set of columns.
The examples below assumes that the H2O-3 GitHub repository has been cloned, and that the following command was run in the h2o-3 folder to retrieve the smalldata datasets.
# To import all .csv files from an anomaly folder stored locally matching the regex ".*\.csv"
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Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (Russian: Михаи́л Серге́евич Горбачёв) is a former Soviet statesman, having served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1985 until 1991, and as the first (and last) president of the Soviet Union from 1990 until its dissolution in 1991. He was the only general secretary in the history of the Soviet Union to have been born during Communist rule.
Gorbachev was born in Stavropol Krai into a peasant Ukrainian–Russian family, and in his teens operated combine harvesters on collective farms. He graduated from Moscow State University in 1955 with a degree in law. While he was at the university, he joined the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, and soon became very active within it. In 1970, he was appointed the First Party Secretary of the Stavropol Kraikom, First Secretary to the Supreme Soviet in 1974, and appointed a member of the Politburo in 1979. Within three years of the deaths of Soviet Leaders Leonid Brezhnev, Yuri Andropov, and Konstantin Chernenko, Gorbachev was elected General Secretary by the Politburo in 1985. Before he reached the post, he had occasionally been mentioned in western newspapers as a likely next leader and a man of the younger generation at the top level.
Gorbachev's attempts at reform as well as summit conferences with United States President Ronald Reagan and his reorientation of Soviet strategic aims contributed to the end of the Cold War, ended the political supremacy of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), and led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. He was awarded the Otto Hahn Peace Medal in 1989, the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990 and the Harvey Prize in 1992 as well as Honorary Doctorates from University of Calgary in 1993, Durham University in 1995, Trinity College in 2002 and University of Münster in 2005, and Eureka College in 2009.
In September 2008, Gorbachev and business oligarch Alexander Lebedev announced they would form the Independent Democratic Party of Russia, and in May 2009 Gorbachev announced that the launch was imminent. This was Gorbachev's third attempt to establish a political party, having started the Social Democratic Party of Russia in 2001 and the Union of Social Democrats in 2007.
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Develop and maintain an integration architecture blueprint for the organization.
Orchestrate integration projects and corresponding strategies between business units and development teams.
Ensure the services delivered are developed using architectural best practices.
Develops and maintains architecture views and models.
Plan, execute, and manage the integration of new application integration technology into the existing AI environment.
Ensure that integration planning and practices are aligned with strategic business goals and the company’ s overall strategic vision.
Develop standards and processes to support and facilitate integration projects and initiatives.
Ensure that applications meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements, and identify and resolve systems issues.
Review and analyze existing applications effectiveness and efficiency, and then develop strategies for improving or leveraging these systems.
Research and make recommendations on integration products and services in support of procurement and development efforts.
Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of newly-integrated software programs and applications.
Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application-usage best practices.
Identify potential problem areas, and make the appropriate recommendations.
Lead and assist other developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and developing new software programs and applications.
Extensive experience working with enterprise applications.
Experience with java software development methodologies.
At least 3 years experience with the concepts, philosophies and tools behind the design of applications, information and underlying information technologies.
At least 8 years experience with developing and implementing applications.
At least 3 years of experience with the concepts, philosophies and tools behind the design/architecture of application integration.
Critical thinking with a good design sense, a strong technical background, and an eye for making things better.
Creating and Consuming SOAP & REST services.
Object relational models such as Hibernate.
Experience in RDBMS and SQL.
Experience with even driven systems, schema, and orchestration, mapping, and broker technologies.
Experience working with Cloud and Container Technologies such as OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure etc.
Change control (GIT, SVN, SCM).
Dev Ops, CI/CD & Jenkin.
Secure coding practices and best practices in handling of sensitive data.
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What are the treatments for addiction?
Addictive disorders are a group of disorders that can cause physical and psychological damage. Receiving treatment is essential for breaking the cycle of addiction.
However, as a chronic disease, addiction is difficult to treat and requires on-going care.
In the United States, around 8.1 percent of the population, or 21.7 million people, either need or regularly receive treatment for substance use disorders, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
The first step to recovery is acknowledging the presence of an addiction and its effects on daily life.
The first step towards recovery is acknowledging that substance use has become a problem in the person's life which is disrupting the quality of their life. This can result from impairment in school, work, social, recreational or other important areas of function.
Once an individual recognizes the negative impact of a substance on their life, a wide range of treatment options is available.
A person with an addictive disorder requires access to treatment. For most people, treatment may last for the rest of their life. They will need to abstain from the substance on a life-long basis, which can be difficult. Treatment plans for addictive disorders will often change to meet the needs of the patient.
Treatment options for addiction depend on several factors, including the type of addictive disorder, the length and severity of use, and its effects on the individual. A doctor will also treat or refer for treatment any physical complications that have developed, such as liver disease in a person with alcohol use disorder or respiratory issues in people with an addiction to substances which have been smoked.
Several treatment options are available, and most people experiencing addiction will receive a combination of approaches. None of the treatments for addictive disorders work for every person.
Common interventions might involve a combination of inpatient and outpatient programs, psychological counseling, self-help groups, and medication.
Detoxification is normally the first step in treatment. This involves clearing a substance from the body and limiting withdrawal reactions.
In 80 percent of cases, a treatment clinic will use medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
If a person is addicted to more than one substance, they will often need medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms for each.
In 2017, an electronic device called the NSS-2 Bridge became available to reduce opiate withdrawal. The device sits behind the ear and gives off electrical pulses to trigger certain nerves that might provide relief from withdrawal symptoms.
Therapy might be one-to-one or a group session.
This is the most common form of treatment following detoxification.
Therapy might occur on a one-to-one, group, or family basis depending on the needs of the individual. It is usually intensive at the outset of treatment with the number of sessions gradually reducing over time as symptoms improve.
cognitive-behavioral therapy, which helps people recognize and change ways of thinking that have associations with substance use.
Counseling for addiction aims to help people change behaviors and attitudes around using a substance, as well as strengthening life skills and supporting other treatments.
In 2017, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first-ever mobile application, reSET®, as effective for use alongside outpatient management for marijuana, cocaine, alcohol, and stimulant use disorders.
Some forms of treatment for addictive disorders focuses on the underlying cause of the addictive disorder in addition to behaviors characteristic of the addiction.
Longer-term treatment programs for substance-related and addictive disorders can be highly effective and typically focus on remaining drug-free and resuming function within social, professional, and family responsibilities.
Fully licensed residential facilities are available to structure a 24-hour care program, provide a safe housing environment, and supply any necessary medical interventions or assistance.
Short-term residential treatment: This focuses on detoxification and preparing an individual for a longer period within a therapeutic community through intensive counseling.
Therapeutic communities: A person seeking long-term treatment for severe forms of addictive disorder would live in a residence for between 6 and 12 months with on-site staff and others in recovery. The community and staff serve as key factors in recovery from and changes in attitudes and behaviors toward drug use.
Recovery housing: This provides a supervised, short-term stay in housing to help people engage with responsibilities and adapt to a new, independent life without on-going substance use. Recovery housing includes advice on handling finances and finding work, as well as providing the connection between a person during the final stages of recovery and community support services.
Group therapy and long-term rehabilitation can help a person with a substance use disorder feel less isolated.
These may help the recovering individual meet others with the same addictive disorder which often boosts motivation and reduces feelings of isolation. They can also serve as a useful source of education, community, and information.
Examples include Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
People who are struggle with other types of addiction can find out about self-help groups in their community either by an internet search or by asking a doctor or nurse for information.
A person might take medication on a continuous basis when recovering from a substance-related disorder and its related complications.
However, people most commonly use medications during detoxification to manage withdrawal symptoms. The medication will vary depending on the substance that the person is addicted to.
Longer-term use of medications helps to reduce cravings and prevent relapse, or a return to using the substance after having recovered from addiction.
Medication is not a standalone treatment for addiction and should accompany other management methods such as psychotherapy.
Addiction to the following substances requires specific medications.
Naltrexone: This prevents the action of opioid receptors in the brain that produce rewarding and euphoric effects when a person consumes alcohol and reduces the risk of relapse. While not effective for all people in recovery, it has a considerable impact on abstinence in some people.
Acamprosate, or Campral: This might reduce long-term withdrawal symptoms, including sleeplessness, anxiety, and a general feeling of unhappiness known as dysphoria. This has a more beneficial effect in people with severe substance-related and addictive disorders.
Disulfiram, or Antabuse: This is a medication that disrupts the breakdown of alcohol, leading to adverse effects including facial redness, feeling sick, and an irregular heartbeat should the person in recovery attempt to consume alcohol. It acts as a deterrent for people who have high motivation levels toward recovery.
Doctors and rehabilitation specialists may prescribe other medication to address other possible mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety, that may be a cause or result of substance-related disorders.
People in treatment programs should also receive testing for infectious diseases that might have resulted from certain high-risk situations associated with their addictive disorders such as HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis.
Treatment often begins with detoxification, using medicine to reduce withdrawal symptoms while a substance leaves the system.
Different types of behavioral therapy and counseling can also support treatment, helping to deprogram certain behaviors and circumstances related to drug use.
An individual will sometimes embark on a 6-to-12-month rehabilitation program in a dedicated facility. Following this, they may live in supervised housing while they readjust to managing finances and finding employment.
Certain medications can also serve to manage prolonged withdrawal symptoms and support sobriety in some people.
Treatment does not seem to be controlling the urge to use drugs. What is my next step?
Talk with your doctor about other treatment options. There is no one single approach to the treatment of addictive disorders. Depending on the addictive disorder, medications may be used to help achieve and maintain abstinence.
If you feel that you are not “connecting” with your counselor, consider finding a new counselor instead of abandoning treatment.
Timothy J. Legg, PhD, CRNP Answers represent the opinions of our medical experts. All content is strictly informational and should not be considered medical advice.
Article last reviewed by Thu 1 November 2018.
Felman, Adam. "What are the treatments for addiction?." Medical News Today. MediLexicon, Intl., 2 Nov. 2018. Web.
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THE CONTENTS: The Red Sox can unpack their bags and settle in for a few days, opening up a nine-game homestand with three against the Orioles.
THE EXPOSITION: The Red Sox became the first team to take a series from the Dodgers since mid-June, winning two of three over the weekend in Chavez Ravine. Boston went 4-2 on its west-coast road trip, bouncing back nicely from those three consecutive series losses that preceded their trek. The Sox are 77-55, 1.5 clear of the Rays in the AL East.
The Orioles took two of three from the A's to cap off a 5-4 homestand. Baltimore is embarking on the most significant road trip of its season, with the series in Boston followed by ones in the Bronx and Cleveland. The O's are 70-59, 5.5 behind the Red Sox for the division and 2.5 behind Oakland for the second wild card.
THE PROTAGONISTS: There was some reason for concern when the Red Sox left Boston for San Francisco early last Monday, hours after falling short in an emotional rubber game against the Yankees. For just the second time all season, the Sox had dropped three consecutive series, and now they faced a difficult road trip on little sleep. And then Jon Lester went out and delivered one of his best starts of the year, the Sox took two of three in SF and two of three in LA behind Lester and Jake Peavy.
Boston received outstanding starting pitching all trip -- the kind of starting pitching that makes you think maybe this staff could hold its own in a postseason series. That's a significant development and worth watching against one of the best offenses in the AL.
THE ANTAGONISTS: The Orioles rely on their bats, ranking first in the AL in homers and slugging and third in runs and OPS. Chris Davis is obviously the headliner, what with his 46 homers and all. Baltimore makes up for its on-base deficiencies with power. Adam Jones and J.J. Hardy are OBPing .326 and .301 respectively, but they're also providing a combined 50 home runs from premium defensive positions. Manny Machado has cooled significantly over the last two months, making this lineup a little less fearsome than it was in the first half.
THE CONFLICT: Can Boston's pitchers hold down Baltimore's bats for three days?
WHERE DOES DAVIS' SEASON RANK HISTORICALLY RIGHT NOW? I was going to write how like, obviously, Davis has slowed down since the All-Star break, with just nine homers compared to 37 before. But, I mean, only four players -- Miguel Cabrera, Paul Goldschmidt, Evan Longoria and Alfonso Soriano -- have more dingers in that time.
Davis is on pace to finish the season with 57 homers, which would be the most in the game since Ryan Howard's 58 in 2006. The only player in the American League to reach that number since Maris' 61 in '61 is Alex Rodriguez in 2002. In fact, Davis' current total of 46 would have been enough to lead the AL in four of the past five years.
His 182 OPS+ would be the best in the AL since Jim Thome in 2002, except for the fact that Miguel Cabrera has a 202 OPS+ this season.
MIGUEL CABRERA IS REALLY REALLY GOOD, ISN'T HE? We'll get to him this time next week.
WHAT HAPPENED TO MANNY MACHADO, DOUBLES SMASHER? Machado still leads the league with 44 doubles, but he's hit only six of them in his last 46 games, including one in the entire month of July. He had hit 38 in his first 83 games, putting him on pace to break the all-time record.
WHA' HAPPENED? He stopped hitting the ball hard? He's only OBPing .279 in those last 46. His BABIP through June 30 was .372, and it's .271 since.
JIM JOHNSON HAS BLOWN NINE SAVES THIS YEAR. DON'T THE ORIOLES WISH THEY HADN'T TRADED KOJI UEHARA? I think they made out all right in that 2011 deal, snagging Davis and Tommy Hunter from Texas. The Rangers sure wish they hadn't made that trade.
ALSO: On two separate occasions this year, Johnson has blown three straight saves. The Orioles are 1-5 in those games.
RECENT SERIES HISTORY: The Red Sox have lost six of 10 to the O's this season, including two of three at Fenway. Boston is 12-25 in its last 37 against Baltimore, with a 4-12 record at home in that span. The Sox haven't won a home series versus the Orioles since sweeping four right before the 2011 All-Star break.
THE CURSE OF KYLE WEILAND! Yeah, sure.
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Why should people trust the National Rifle Association?
The National Rifle Association has a prominent position in American society as a purported champion of people's Second Amendment rights. Gun owners are especially inclined to feel that the NRA has their best interests at heart- that it is a "people's" organization and that it is on their "side". However, evidence strongly seems to suggest that this assumption deserves further scrutiny, and there are several questions that people might want to critically consider.
Question One: Why should people feel confident that National Rifle Association doesn't have an ulterior motive (perhaps, a financial one) for its rhetoric?
The National Rifle Association is a 501c3 organization that, according to publicly available information on CharityNavigator.com, earns nearly $30,000,000 a year in donations. This is not an irrelevant fact, as it establishes that The National Rifle Association has a lucrative business interests that evidently depends on its members' donations.
The fact that the National Rifle Association's business model evidently depends on its members' donations should call into question the underlying financial interests behind its rhetoric. One of the The National Rifle Association's favorite talking points seems to be the dubious assertion that background checks for firearms will lead to gun confiscations (even though they have yet to). The argument that typically follows from this is that gun control is a necessary preconditions of Hitlerseque and Stalinseque fascist dystopias. However, historical evidence seems to significantly contradict this argument; see articles in Salon, Mother Jones, and The University of Chicago's School of Law for further reference.
A recent advertisement (or, what some might cynically- and, perhaps, reasonably- characterize as a piece of propaganda) produced by The National Rifle Association warned viewers that they are "surrounded in a world where madmen are famous and good ones forgotten" and that "Doors are locked and streets have gone silent". The same advertisement reminds its viewers that "killers and con-artists prey upon anyone who still follows the rules". Similarly, the common theme of The National Rifle Association's 2014 convention seems to have been fear. Various speakers, such as Sarah Palin, Ted Cruz, and Macro Rubio assured audiences that their rights to religion, self-defense, and property are under threat.
"There are terrorists and home invaders and drug cartels and car-jackers and knock-out gamers and rapers, haters, campus killers, airport killers, shopping-mall killers, road-rage killers, and killers who scheme to destroy our country with massive storms of violence against our power grids, or vicious waves of chemicals or disease that could collapse the society that sustains us all."
Why might Mr. LaPierre feel motivated to cite no less than twelve types of potential psychopaths in his description of American society (a description that one can reasonably qualify as like that of post-apocalyptic movies such as Mad Max or V for Vendetta)? Likewise, why might he feel motivated to assert that "we are on our own" and that "the surest way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun!"? Thinking of V for Vendetta, does it seem uncannily coincidental that the below-cited assertion from Adam Sutler, the film's antagonist (and autocrat), seems remarkably similar to Mr. LaPierre's rhetoric?
"What we need now is a clear message to this country... I want this country to realize that we stand on the edge of oblivion. I want every man, woman, and child to understand how close we are to chaos. I want everyone to remember why they need us!"
Is it possible that Mr. LaPierre, like V for Vendetta's dictator, seeks to remind people why they (should feel that they) need The National Rifle Association? Referring back to the question of the degree to which The National Rifle Association's business model depends on its members' donations, one can reasonable argue that using fear to remind people of how much they need it can inspire said (frightened) people's donations.
In his acclaimed book The Authoritarians, Dr. Bob Altemeyer, an esteemed, retired professor of psychology at The University of Manitoba writes that "a person’s fear of a dangerous world predicts various kinds of authoritarian aggression better than any other unpleasant feeling" and that "When there’s trouble, people generally look to the authorities to fix things...some authorities will gladly amass greater power in times of peril, whether they have any intention of fixing the problem or not."
Might the National Rifle Association be deliberately using manipulative psychological tactics to provoke people's fear that the world is dangerous in order to persuade them to embrace the aggressive solution (purchasing firearms) that it suggests? Likewise, is it possible that The National Rifle Association might be psychologically manipulating people in order to amass it and the gun industry's power in this time of (mis)perceived peril, regardless of whether or not they intend to genuinely fix the problem they've frightened people into believing exists?
Perhaps there is also another financial motivation for The National Rifle Association and Mr. La Pierre's rhetoric. Consider Mr. LaPierre's aforereferenced assertion that "the surest way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun!". It plainly seems to recommend purchasing a gun as the optimal way of dealing with the host of nightmarish "bad guys" who Mr. LaPierre and The National Rifle Association so passionately warn us against.
Might the estimated 20-53 million dollars The National Rifle Association earns from the gun industry motivate (or, perhaps, incentivize) Mr. LaPierre to encourage its members' firearms purchases? Might the 22 firearms manufacturers who are among The National Rifle Association's corporate patrons do this? Might the funds The National Rifle Association earns directly from the sale of arms and ammunition do this?
Question Two: Why should we feel confident that the National Rifle Association is being honest and open with people?
Segueing from the question of The National Rifle Association's possibly deliberate use of psychological manipulation to advance its own financial interests, it's important to ask ourselves another question. What if The National Rifle Association and those who speak on its behalf are promoting a dishonest narrative about America being an increasingly dangerous (i.e. SCARY) place to live (as evidence that gun homicides and violence have decreased sharply over the past 20 years might suggest)?
There are clearly not-insignificant questions about The National Rifle Association's honesty. After all, the reality of America's violence trends evidently contradicts The National Rifle Association and Mr. LaPierre's "collapsing society" narrative. Likewise, the previously-cited historical evidence strongly seems to challenge (if not outright contradict) The National Rifle Association's explicit and implicit warnings about fascist risks of background checks (and hypothetical gun seizures).
Which of the National Rifle Association's other assertions might evidence contradict?
It would seem that the most obviously-questionable of The National Rifle Association's assertions is its repeated warnings (especially in 2008 and 2012) that, despite ample evidence to the contrary, President Obama was/is secretly conspiring to take people's guns. However, such a situation has never happened. Despite this counter-historical assertion, one can reasonably infer from the assertions of National Rifle Association insiders like Richard Feldman that it may profit from "fear-buying" by stoking people's fear that, if elected President, Hilary Clinton will come for their guns. The question remains, though: if The National Rifle Association's warning that President Obama will come for people's guns wasn't false, why should people believe its assertion that President (Hillary) Clinton will?
Other than flagrantly ahistorical predictions of gun-seizure, is there a reasonable basis to question the honesty of some of The National Rifle Association's more elementary assertions? Here are some basic questions one might ask.
● Why does The National Rifle Association assert, despite evidence to the contrary, that gun control is unconstitutional?
● Why does The National Rifle Association continually argue that gun control is contrary to the Founding Fathers' intents when historical evidence clearly suggest the opposite? Why do the Founding Fathers' support for mandatory gun registration not seem to impact The National Rifle Association's confidence that mandatory gun registration contradicts the Founding Fathers' intents?
● Why does the National Rifle Association repeatedly insist (or insistently endorse the suggestion) that gun control doesn't work, when evidence strongly suggests that states with the most gun laws have the fewest gun deaths, that states with stricter gun control laws have fewer deaths from gun-related violence, that Canada, Australia, Israel, and Switzerland (all of which have stricter gun control than The United States) also have less gun violence?
● Why does The National Rifle Association repeatedly argue that having a gun offers significantly helps women protect themselves from would-be attackers when women are much more likely to be murdered if they own a gun and when there's no clear evidence to suggest that gun ownership reduces a woman’s chances of being killed?
● Why does The National Rifle Association continue to argue that criminal will easily find another way to get guns if The United States has stricter (or more) gun control laws when experts within the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms strongly assert otherwise?
● Why does The National Rifle Association promote the idea that aspiring criminals will easily find "another way" to kill people if they can't get firearms when evidence shows that gun murders happen more than three times as often as knife murders (and many times more often than murders with other weapons)?
● Why does The National Rifle Association stick by its belief that mental illness, not the availability of guns, is the underlying basis for the problem of spree killings when there does not seem to be sufficient evidence to suggest that mental illness is nearly as significant a factor in gun violence as it and the gun lobby would have people believe?
● Why does The National Rifle Association rail so vehemently against the Federal Government having a national gun registry yet maintain its own huge, secret database of "tens of millions" of gun owners? Likewise, why has this database been built without gun owners' prior consent, and why does The National Rifle Association refuse to disclose its name-gathering methods or its intentions in maintaining this database?
● Why did The National Rifle Association support gun control when The Black Panther Party asserted its Second Amendment Right to armed self-defense, yet start opposing gun control after this political party's demise? Why would The National Rifle Association's support for gun control be contingent on whether or not black people are critically-conscious, politically-organized, and desire the Second Amendment right to protect themselves?
The National Rifle Association continuously claims to be a 501(c)(3) organization in order to qualify for tax-exempt status. As the type of organization it claims to be, it is legally required to "show that it is organized and operated for purposes that are beneficial to the public interest". If the National Rifle Association is genuinely organized for the purpose of benefiting the public interest, why has it specifically lobbied to curtail research into the health risks of gun possession, and why has it ensured that firearms have been exempted from regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission since said organization's inception? Why wouldn't the public benefit from having an informed opinion about gun possession's health risks? Why wouldn't the public benefit from having the Consumer Product Safety Commission regulate firearms?
Question Three: Why should we feel confident that The National Rifle Association isn't deliberately gaming the status quo in its own favor?
The National Rifle Association repeatedly argues that The United States' focus should be on enforcing existing laws instead of creating new ones. How confident should we be that The National Rifle Association isn't deliberately undermining or weakening these (existing) laws, however??
As an evident result of The National Rifle Association's lobbying efforts, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) cannot inspect gun dealers more than once a year, request or require that they submit their inventory, or keep them from destroying records of background checks within 24 hours. Likewise, the ATF has thus far been unable to attain a permanent director (secondary and tertiary sources here and here, respectively).
Given these facts, why would it not be reasonable to conclude that, thanks to the National Rifle Association, the ATF has effectively been rendered incapable of keeping guns from being sold on the black market?
Likewise, The National Rifle Association has steadfastly opposed other efforts that would help negate the status quo. For example, because of its lobbying efforts, it's illegal to have any national gun registry in the United States. It is widely accepted that such a gun registry, like enforcement of laws designed to help the ATF prevent the black-market sale of guns, would greatly help reduce gun violence in The United States.
If, as evidence strongly seems to suggest, The National Rifle Association is deliberately enabling the black market sale of guns to people who shouldn't have them (in other words, if it's deliberately enabling irresponsible gun ownership), why shouldn't people view Wayne LaPierre's assertion that "the surest way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun!" in a more skeptical light? Why shouldn't it arouse suspicion that The National Rifle Association, an organization financed by the gun industry and the donations of the people whose fear it provokes, evidently enables "bad guys" to get guns while also insisting that "good guys" get guns to protect themselves from the bad guys whom they've enable to get guns?
History is replete if instances of people, organizations, or companies profiting from the sale of weapons to both sides of an armed conflict. This criminal practice is known as "war profiteering". Why should people trust that The National Rifle Association isn't enabling the sale of guns to both criminals and non-criminals in order to increase its and the gun industry's profits?
Otherwise put, why should we have any confidence that The National Rifle Association isn't deliberately helping to create the violence that it tells people they need it (and guns) to protect themselves from?
It seems well-established that The National Rifle Association has, at the very least, a questionable relationship with the truth. However, it need not follow that one should abandon any and all of one's beliefs about guns and gun rights. There are reasonable arguments for responsible gun ownership, and despite whatever The National Rifle Association might suggest to the contrary, there is evidently not a significant interest in complete gun bans.
This said, as a non-profit organization that purports to benefit the public good and represent gun owners, it's curious that it insistently opposes measures that both the public and its gun-owning members support. Given this, one might want to consider this final question: who does The National Rifle Association really care about?
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Describe the type of student who should attend Belmont University. Why?
Belmont University is a great university for a student that wants a smaller liberal arts college with a great community. It also has some great programs within the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, within the school of religion and for nursing.
The type of student who should attend Belmont University is one who has a strong interest in the entertainment industry, is very familiar with music, and is friendly towards other people.
Belmont University: Describe the type of student who should not attend Belmont University and explain why.
Belmont University: What is a typical Belmont University student like? Describe the type of person that should attend Belmont University.
Belmont University: What are the top 3 reasons someone should attend Belmont University?
Belmont University: What was a typical Belmont University student like in high school? Describe the type of person that should attend Belmont University.
Belmont University: What are the top 3 things that students do for fun at Belmont University?
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Steampunk. What on earth does this word mean and how is it considered a new fashion craze? Steampunk is a subgenre of a couple different types of fashion styles and cultures. To me, steampunk is a crazy concoction of Victorian style, Gothic style, Alternate History, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and the Industrial Revolution.
Have you ever seen the movie A Series of Unfortunate Events? The fashion, details, and settings of this movie are all considered steampunk. Other movies that are based on the Steampunk subgenre include Wild Wild West (yes the weird movie with Will Smith that came out in the late 90s), The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Van Helsing, The Golden Compass, Sherlock Holmes, and The Prestige. If you're looking for inspiration for your own steampunk fashion, watch some of these movies to get a good idea of what steampunk fashion really looks like.
Submerse yourself in all things Victorian style - read Victorian fashion blogs, watch films with settings in the Victorian era, read books from Victorian times (especially H.G. Wells and Jules Verne), look at picture of Victorian women. Victorian fashion is the basis for the steampunk fashion for women and should be studied carefully and used as true inspiration for steampunk style.
If you're a true DIY-er at heart, you might want to consider sewing or making your own steampunk fashion for women. There are a ton of patterns on the internet for Victorian costumes, dresses, crinolines, lingerie, and corsets that you could make and conform to fit your own unique style. Instead of using black or dark brown fabric, choose purple or royal blue...or even pin-striped fabric to really make your steampunk fashions pop.
You could also search vintage stores and thrift stores to find key pieces to de-construct and reconstruct to fit into your steampunk fashion needs. Lace curtains could be turned into lace gloves or a lace capelet. Men's ties could be used around your own neck or as fabric for a steampunk style belt. Use your imagination and think Indstrustial Revolution.
Just a Victorian dress, corset, and boots won't complete your steampunk fashion look. Every steampunk person knows that the look requires a lot of accessories or steampunk stuff to tie it all together. The main characteristic of the Steampunk fashion is the quirky, mechanical pieces.
Steampunk jewelry consists of watches, rings, necklaces, and earrings that all look as though they could either fly off of your body or generate enough steam to turn you into a train. What is up with all of the wild accessories in the Steampunk fashion, anyway?
You night have noticed that many Steampunk people wear a pair of goggles...or even two pairs of goggles. Why is this? The goggles are inspired by the days when aviation was a new idea...an exciting new idea. Steampunk fashion is influenced by the Industrial Revolution and the beginnings of modern transportation and technology as we know it...obviously this is going to include aviation, trains, and all sorts of machinery. Add a pair of goggles to your steampunk look and you'll fit right in with the Steampunks.
Other baubles and contraptions you might notice as Steampunk accessories include watches that look like metal gears and earrings of metal gears with wings. Not only do these things tell the time, but they also generate steam and fly! Or, simply add a bunch of metal gears and compasses to your belt or corset for the perfect Steampunk outfit.
Don't forget the gas masks made of leather, leather bracelets and necklaces, and top hats. The top hat is an awesome Steampunk accessory and can be worn by both men and women. Top hats come in many different types of fabric - various colors and materials. Leather top hats are the rage with Steampunk lovers. Add a pair of goggles to the top hat and you've made the perfect Steampunk accessories.
Ladies, if you're going for a softer Steampunk look - lacey gloves and parasols are just dainty and delightful!
Steampunk accessories can be found all over the internet - Amazon, Etsy, and eBay. There are websites dedicated to steampunk only...so get shopping and go steampunk!
My favorite part of Steampunk is the notion of mysterious gadgets of unknown origin or function that wind up doing something fabulous.
salmankhan6263 - Awww, thanks! That's very flattering...but I'm already taken. ;) Happy Holidays!
Thanks, Paradise! I love the steampunk style, though I would never actually wear it for anything other than a costume party.
I had to visit just to find out what "steampunk" is. Now I know!
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Eat all the fat people in Springfield (suceeded).
The Blob is an intergalactic alien that came to Springfield in a meteor from outer space and is a parody villain that appeared in The Simpsons Tree House of Horror XVII. It was a homage to the well-known slimy monster from the movie of the same name, in this story however instead of the monster being an alien it was actually a mutated Homer, who became The Blob after ingesting a strange substance from outer space.
As Homer and Marge make out in the backyard, a meteorite falls nearby, burning off the top of Marge's hair in the process. Cracking open, it reveals a green slime resembling a melted marshmallow. Despite his family's objections, Homer puts it on a stick and eats it (despite the goo repeatedly trying to get away).
That night, his stomach rumbling from hunger, Homer eats all the food in the house. He also eats Snowball V and attempts to eat Bart but is stopped by Marge. Homer then becomes morbidly obese, and eats a teenager in an attempt to "savor" him from the flames of a barbecue fire. Homer soon becomes a giant yellow blob, rampaging through the streets of Springfield, eating all the fat people he can find.
As Homer samples bus passengers (including Ned Flanders) as if they were chocolates, Dr. Phil McGraw shows up with the Simpson family. He tells Homer to stop for their sakes. Homer ends his rampaging for fear of losing Marge and vows to use his insatiable appetite for more constructive purposes (he eats Dr. Phil anyway; his last words are "Food does not equal love!"). Later, Mayor Quimby dedicates a new homeless shelter. The homeless people enter the shelter, only to find themselves in Homer's gut.
The Blob with Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie.
Cecil Terwilliger | Dame Judith Underdunk | Francesca Terwilliger | Gino Terwilliger | Robert Terwilliger Jr. | Robert Terwilliger Sr.
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Vitamin D plays an important role in bone and immune health, but many people fail to get sufficient amount of this essential vitamin from their diet or from exposure to sunlight. To ensure that your vitamin D levels stay in a healthy range, you may consider taking a vitamin D supplement. However, supplements taken in large doses can cause side effects, so you should only take them under the supervision of a doctor.
Vitamin D plays an essential part in how your body absorbs calcium. If you are vitamin D deficient, you may develop problems with your bones. Vitamin D deficiencies are also linked to chronic health conditions such as cancer as well as hypertension, the National Institutes of Health explain. Vitamin D deficiencies are diagnosed through a simple blood test that measures the amount of vitamin D in your blood. If you are found to be vitamin D deficient, your doctor may recommend that you take a vitamin D supplement to achieve normal blood levels of vitamin D.
Depending on age, the Food and Drug Administration recommends taking between 600 and 800 international units, or IU, of vitamin D per day. According to the National Institutes of Health, men and women under the age of 70 should take 600 IU of vitamin D from dietary or supplement sources daily. Adults older than 70 should get 800 IU of vitamin D daily. During summer months, most people make adequate vitamin D in their skin as a result of sun exposure. In the absence of sunlight, vitamin D can be found in food sources such as fish and fortified milk or from specific vitamin D supplements.
To avoid the possibility of vitamin D toxicity, adults should not take more than 4,000 IU of vitamin D each day, according to the National Institutes of Health. While the maximum recommended dose for vitamin D is 4,000 IU per day, most people won't overdose on vitamin D even at dosage levels 5,000 IU or even 10,000 IU daily, according to a report published in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition". You likely need to take 50,000 IU daily to develop symptoms of an overdose, notes the Linus Pauling Institute. If you're diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency, ask your doctor which vitamin D supplement can best restore your vitamin D levels. Don't try to treat the deficiency yourself with supplements.
In rare circumstances of severe vitamin D deficiency, a doctor may recommend that you or your child take a very high dose of vitamin D. In these cases, you will likely be prescribed a prescription strength vitamin D supplement. For example, people with rickets caused by vitamin D deficiency may be told to take a one-time dose of 600,000 IU of vitamin D.
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The word “Antonym” means a word that is opposite in meaning to another given word. For example, ‘Love’ is an antonym of ‘Hate’ and ‘Male’ is an antonym of ‘Female’.Sometimes a words can have more than one antonym. For instance, the word ‘Old’ could have the antonyms, ‘Young’ and ‘modern’.
This means to get correct antonym, one has to consider about its context, meaning, and usage. So next time when you are choosing antonym of any word try to consider these things also and try to find out the correct opposite of that particular word.
1) Might is right. – जिसकी लाठी उसकी भैंस – जो ताकतवर होता है उसी की बात माननी पड़ती है .
3) An empty vessel sounds much – थोथा चना बाजे घना . / अधजल गगरी छलकत जाय – जिसको कम ज्ञान होता है वो दिखावा करने के लिए अधिक बोलता है .
5) Do evil & look for like – जैसी करनी वैसी भरनी – जो जैसा करता है उसके साथ वैसा ही होता है .
10) Drowning man catches at straw – डूबते को तिनके का सहारा – मुसीबत में पड़ा व्यक्ति उससे निकलने का हर एक प्रयास करता है .
अंगूर – द्राक्षा , दाख , इंगुर .
आम – आम्र ,रसाल ,कामशर .
अश्व – वाजि,घोडा,घोटक,रविपुत्र ,हय,तुरंग .
घपला – गड़बड़ी ,गोलमाल , घोटाला .
घमंड – दंभ , दर्प , गर्व , गरूर , अभिमान .
जहाज – पोत , जलयान .
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Clean the entire pallet before you start working with it. The easiest way to remove the dirt from it is to use a brush. My pallet was outside for a while, so it was full of sand and bugs from the garden.
Depending on the pallet size decide how big your table needs to be. I wanted mine to accommodate easily 8-10 people, but the pallet seemed to be too wide, so I cut it into smaller size. I used electric saw to have it done faster, but you may use hand tools if it's more convenient.
There were big gaps between the wood planks in my pallet, so I had to fill them from the top with extra ones to avoid dropping everything to the floor.
I haven't had the long planks though, so I used two shorter ones from the smaller pallet. I cut them into the right size and then nailed them to the gaps. They didn't match exactly as you can see, but I think that way it looks more interesting.
Use low grit sanding paper first to remove the rest of the dirt and all the splinters. Make sure the surface is as smooth as possible. Then do the same with the higher grit sander and repeat until the surface is perfectly smooth. When it's done wipe the pallet with wet cloth and let it dry.
Now it's time to attach the table legs. I wanted mine to be lightweight and with wheels (that's important if your table top is heavy and you don't want to push it around). I found them in Ikea and loved them from the first sight. It seemed like a perfect match for my table.
Attach them following the instruction. As you can see mine were simply screwed into the wood.
Your table is nearly ready and you are only step away from finishing it. It's time to apply varnish. It doesn't matter weather you use ready made one (like me) or make it yourself, all depends on what kind of effect you want to reach. If you want it to be darker use a paint brush, if it needs to be brighter use wet cloth instead. Mine was painted with the brush at first and when the color turned to be too dark I used wet cloth to wipe the excess of it. So in my case one layer was enough to begin with.
You may choose different finish types as well. If you don't want to repeat sanding and painting process again and again, it's good to apply wood oil instead of varnish. Wood doesn't absorb liquids so easily, especially when the food is involved. One way or another you will have to refresh your table every now and then, if you want keep the natural look of it (unless you use wood lacquer and lock all the pores for good).
Six months later, after surviving first X-mas, birthdays and many other parties, I must say making this table was perfect choice. It saved our budget when we needed it, it gave us a place to socialise and it's very handy in everyday living (especially with our kiddo running around with all sorts of strange objects!).Whoever sees this table for the first time, tells me it was a brilliant idea to make it, so if one day I decide to replace it, I'm definitely going to keep it - I bet it may get another life in the garden!
Świetny stół! Skradł mi serce! Uwielbiam design z wykorzystaniem palet!
Bardzo dziękuję :-) Palety to jeden z moich ulubionych materiałow, z jednej strony prawie gotowy produkt, z drugiej aż tyle możliwości!
Hi there, the chair is a DSW Eames replica. Love it even though it's not the original.
yes this is giving such a wonderful information that we must have to know or else it'll be dangerous for us so thanks for aware this keep doing this.
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When is the best time to go on a cruise?
Whether this is your first time or you happen to be a repeat cruiser, the same question arises every time; when is the best time to book a cruise? This may be a simple question, but it is not actually that easy to answer. There is nothing like the one-size-fits-all answer for when to sail: It depends on your own personal priorities. You will have cruises available throughout the year; it depends on your own personal priorities like destination, and budget and, of course, vacation schedule.
There are many variables that influences as to when is the best time to take a cruise, some people prefer the autumn season to the heat of summer while others find September and October the best time to take that Canada/New England cruise. There is a huge chunk of water sports lovers who prefer to sail the region in the summer when the temperature is warm enough for them to go for a swim.
Scheduling your vacation when the weather is slightly less optimal lets you cut costs while escaping the crowds and for sure would be a more relaxing trip. If you are looking to save money while sailing the seas will need to travel primarily during the shoulder season, the time between peak and low season. While it is a great option, it also comes with drawbacks like rainy weather or fewer wildlife sightings. There are also periods of peak demand, which is high season and low demand, which is low season.
The summer months generally fall under peak seasons, regardless of the weather at home or in the region. Cruises taken during these periods need to be booked far in advance, so you need to get in there early. During low seasons, you will generally find more bargains, but thanks to the boom in new cruising destinations and home ports, some low seasons have shrunk in many areas, so all seasons are priced in season.
While we are under the impression that any time is a great time to cruise since we have cruises sail all around the world, the seasons can play a role in just how perfect your cruise conditions will be to the most popular cruise destinations. So, when is the best time to cruise Alaska, Australia, the Caribbean, Canada/New England, Hawaii, Europe or the South Pacific?
Saving money also plays a major part when you choose to book a cruise and you can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars by being a savvy shopper. So, when do you think you are getting a good deal on the cruise? There are many cruise lines that have their own specific deals and promotions and this can give you valuable insight on their best rates. It never hurts to do your homework and determine which cruise lines offer the fares and itineraries that best meet your needs.
Now if you are looking at having a great time in the turquoise-water paradise Caribbean, you can enjoy mild tropical weather year-round. You’ll get sunshine and lots of blue sky days perfect for exploring island villages, snorkeling, and hanging out at the beach or your activity of choice. Most Mediterranean cruises sail in the summer months when you can enjoy sun and sand in coastal cities or sit at an outdoor café on a cobblestoned street. If you’re looking for sunshine and slightly cooler temperatures, try a cruise in June, September or October.
If you love the radiant colors of fall foliage you can consider a Canada/New England cruise, and the best time to experience the glory of Mother Nature’s fall colors in the fall season. When it comes to coastlines, there are few places as special as the seaside towns of Alaska. Yes, you’ll see glaciers, but the best time to cruise is in the summer when you have more hours of daylight.
So whether you’re looking for a sunny cruise to the Bahamas, planning ahead for a major anniversary celebration cruise in French Polynesia, organizing a family reunion cruise around Alaska, you want to make sure that you’re going on a cruise at the right time.
No matter where you are cruising, always check the latest weather forecasts for more specific and accurate expectations. With all of this in mind, now, what do you think is the best time to go cruising? It is for you to plan your trip strategically.
© Lifestyle Says 2019, All rights reserved.
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Sergei Fedorovich Bondarchuk (Russian: [sʲɪrˈɡʲej ˈfʲɵdərəvʲɪtɕ bəndɐrˈtɕuk]; Russian: Серге́й Фё́дорович Бондарчу́к; Ukrainian: Сергі́й Фе́дорович Бондарчу́к, Serhiy Fedorovych Bondarchuk; 25 September 1920 – 20 October 1994) was an Academy Award-winning Soviet film director, screenwriter and actor.
At the age of 32, he became the youngest Soviet actor ever to receive the top dignity of People's Artist of the USSR. In 1956, he starred with his future wife Irina Skobtseva in Othello. In 1959 he made his directorial debut with Destiny of a Man, based on the Mikhail Sholokhov short story of the same name.
Bondarchuk's western fame lies with his epic production of Tolstoy's War and Peace, which on original release totaled more than seven hours of cinema, took six years to complete and won Bondarchuk, who both directed and acted the role of Pierre Bezukhov, the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1968. The year after his victory, in 1969, he starred as Martin with Yul Brynner and Orson Welles in the Yugoslav epic Battle of Neretva, directed by Veljko Bulajic.
His first English-language film was 1970's Waterloo, produced by Dino De Laurentiis. In Europe the critics called it remarkable for the epic battle scenes and details in capturing the Napoleonic era. However, it failed at the box office. To prevent running into hurdles with the Soviet government, he joined the Communist Party in 1970. A year later, he was appointed President of the Union of Cinematographers, while he continued his directing career, steering toward political films, directing Boris Godunov before being dismissed from the semi-government post in 1986.
In 1975 he directed They Fought for Their Country, which was entered into the 1975 Cannes Film Festival. In 1982 came Red Bells, based on John Reed's Ten Days that Shook the World (which serves as the film's alternative title). His 1986 film Boris Godunov was also screened at Cannes that year.
Bondarchuk's last feature film, and his second in English, was an epic TV version of Sholokhov's And Quiet Flows the Don, starring Rupert Everett. It was filmed in 1992–93 but premiered on Channel One only in November 2006, as there were disputes concerning the Italian studio that was co-producing over unfavourable clauses in his contract, which left the tapes locked in a bank vault, even after his death.
In 1995 he was posthumously awarded an Honorable Diploma for contribution to cinema at the 19th Moscow International Film Festival.
He first married Inna Makarova, mother to his elder daughter, Natalya Bondarchuk (1950). Daughter Natalya is remembered for her role in Andrei Tarkovsky's 1972 film Solaris.
He met his second wife Irina Skobtseva when both were appearing in Othello, and they married in 1959. They had two children, actress Elena Bondarchuk (1962–2009) and a son Fyodor (b. 1967), (who starred with him in Boris Godunov), a popular Russian film actor and director best known for his box-office hit The 9th Company (2005).
Bondarchuk died on 20 October 1994, aged 74, from a heart attack. He is buried in the Novodevichy Cemetery, Moscow. In June 2007, his ex-wife Inna Makarova unveiled a bronze statue of Bondarchuk in his native Yeysk.
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The issue of offensive trade marks rumbles on.
In 2017, the landmark US decision in Matal v Tam came after the founder of an Asian-American rock group sought trade mark registration for the band's name, The Slants. The US Patent and Trademark Office (the "USPTO") refused the application on the basis that the trade mark was offensive. The USPTO relied on section 2(a) of US trade mark legislation, the Lanham Act, which says that it will not be lawful to register trade marks that comprise "immoral, deceptive or scandalous matter, or matter which may disparage ... persons ... institutions, beliefs or national symbols, or bring them into contempt or disrepute."
The issue here was that the word "slant" is derogatory of people of Asian descent. Tam, an American of Asian extraction, argued that he wanted to reclaim the stereotype. The case went all the way to the US Supreme Court, which overruled the USPTO's refusal. It held that trade marks are a form of private speech as opposed to government speech, and therefore subject to the First Amendment. It held that section 2(a) of the Lanham Act violated the First Amendment's free speech clause, which prohibits government from "abridging the freedom of speech". It summed up its thinking with these memorable words: "The proudest boast of our free speech jurisprudence is that we protect the freedom to express the thoughts we hate."
The Tam decision relates to trade marks that disparage. But what about trade marks that don't disparage, but might be regarded as immoral or scandalous? Does the prohibition on these trade marks also contravene the right to free speech? A recent US decision suggests that this is indeed the case.
In the Erik Brunetti case, a decision of a Federal Circuit court dated 15 December 2017, the issue was simple enough: had the USPTO been justified in refusing an application to register the trade mark "Fuct" for clothing? The USPTO had refused the application on the basis that the trade mark was immoral or scandalous, making the self-evident point that it is a derivative of a well-known expletive. Relying on the Tam decision, however, the court reversed the refusal. It held that the prohibition on immoral and scandalous trade marks is unconstitutional because it violates the First Amendment.
In the process, the court made some interesting findings. It rejected the argument that the terms "immoral" and "scandalous" should be restricted to trade marks that are sexually obscene. It said that, although trade marks clearly designate the commercial origin of the goods, they can also be expressive, which means that the prohibition on immoral and scandalous trade marks effectively empowers the USPTO to reject trade marks on the grounds that they convey offensive ideas. But the court went on to make the point that even if trade marks are purely indicators of origin, the prohibition is still unconstitutional. It said that "the government's general interest in protecting the public from marks it deems 'off-putting' ... is not a substantial interest justifying broad suppression of speech." It distinguished trade marks from radio broadcasts, saying that a trade mark "is not foisted upon listeners by virtue of its being registered".
There seems to be a trend towards adopting a robust approach in these matters. We recently reported on a European decision, where the European trade mark authority decided that an application to register the trade mark " Brexit" did not contravene the prohibition on offensive trade marks. It made reference to the legally protected right to freedom of expression. It also said that, although Brexit might refer to "a contentious and controversial topic", the word is not "a provocation or incitement to crime or disorder"; it is not "an emblem for discrimination"; it is not a "synonym for social unrest" and it is not a "byword for hate".
So, what about South Africa? There are various issues to consider. The Trade Marks Act, 1993 specifically states that trade mark registration will be refused if the use of that trade mark would be "contrary to law", "contra bonos mores" or "likely to give offence to any class of persons". Section 16 of the Bill of Rights (the Constitution) protects freedom of expression, although this right does not extend to advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion, or that constitutes incitement to cause harm. The Constitutional Court once dealt with a trade mark case where freedom of expression in the form of parody and political comment was successfully raised as a defence to a trade mark infringement claim, with the free speech right effectively trumping the property right.
In my view, any trade mark that is racially offensive or that advocates hatred based on race or ethnicity is almost certainly going to be refused in South Africa. But, for the rest, the registry seems to be quite relaxed and broad-minded.
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Installation Guide for Ambari 2.4.3 - Apache Ambari - Apache Software Foundation for your Wiki!
Refer Ambari Development for prerequisites and additional information on how to build Apache Ambari.
The Java Message Service (JMS) API is a messaging standard that allows application components based on the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) to create, send, receive, and read messages. It enables distributed communication that is loosely coupled, reliable, and asynchronous.
mvn -B clean install package rpm:rpm -DnewVersion=2.4.3.0.0 -DskipTests -Dpython.ver="python >= 2.6"
mvn -B clean install package jdeb:jdeb -DnewVersion=2.4.3.0.0 -DskipTests -Dpython.ver="python >= 2.6"
Note: You need to have tools such as rpm-build tool, brunch, etc. For details on prerequisites, please see Ambari Development.
yum install ambari-server*.rpm #This should also pull in postgres packages as well.
zypper install ambari-server*.rpm #This should also pull in postgres packages as well.
apt-get install ambari-server*.deb #This should also pull in postgres packages as well.
Note: This step needs to be run on all hosts that will be managed by Ambari.
Make sure hostname under the [server] section points to the actual Ambari Server host, rather than "localhost".
Open up a web browser and go to http://<ambari-server-host>:8080.
Log in with username admin and password admin and follow on-screen instructions. Secure your environment by ensuring your administrator details are changed from the default values as soon as possible.
Under Install Options page, enter the hosts to add to the cluster. Do not supply any SSH key, and check "Perform manual registration on hosts and do not use SSH" and hit "Next".
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Reflections on painter Van Tho's book titled "Van Gogh's Eye , Van Tho's Eye - Vietnamese Comtemporary Painting"
For me , Van Tho has been the first and only artist in Vietnam who is blessed with qualities of the three geniuses of the modern painting world : Picasso , Matisse and Van Gogh . They have four characteristics in common : First , they are motivated by impulsive passion . Second , they reflect the unrest of the instinct of painting . Third , they are all directed toward a sublime art which is universal - extending across national boundaries and not repetitious of traditional motifs , colors and lines . They create a "daunting art". Fourth and last , they are architects of visual art .
Wherever Van Tho's works are placed , they will make the surroundings look lively , splendid , and opulent . They create a respectful and invaluable cultural space . (It would be astonishing to catch sight of his paintings in a rural area.) His paintings have penetrated the era and reached the level that has rarely been surpassed where , the painter discovers a new point of view - an unexpected escape - in technique and in painting processes and use of colour , as well as in the use of metaphor . He has great strength , decisiveness and instinctive intelligence . He has the precision of an architect , along with the painters eye for the use of colors , media and shapes . (That reflects an old persons wisdom but a childs behavior.) And he makes vital use of modern architecture .
Van Tho's paintings contribute to enlivening space and heightening its value . They are best placed in modern , intellectual and simple architectural spaces . They are on a par with the works created by world-famous architects from the past such as Mies van de Rode , Walter Gropius , Louis Kahn and Le Corbusier , as well as young architects in the present days such as Zaha Hadid , Daniel Libeskind and Remkoohaas .
Van Tho's paintings are completely different from the works of other artists in present day Vietnam . They reflect a new language of art , a new way of thinking , and a new way of expression . They also reflect an atypical conception . Viewers can find in his works the "fire" and "emotion" that are rarely found in others .
From his hands and brain , his works emerge beautiful , satisfying , rich and native .
He is able to find the most unusual object , the most limited or unlimited spaces , the most standard painting medium and color , the closest and most dynamic layout , the most unexpected escape and the grittiest aspect for each of his paintings .
The bigger his paintings are , the more frightening they are . They depict things that surpass the boundaries of the painting size .
His paintings bring fellings to viewers of sublimity , pleasure and strangeness . Each of them is a distinct flame , which cannot be found in any other painters works . Its not advisable to place other painters works near his .
Whenever I find myself hard-pressed for creative ideas , I turn to him . He is a warm bloodstream , a raging flame and a rich source of inspiration for me . I am an architect . I can handle the technical part .
He always show me a soltion to any problem in creating art . Thanks to him , I learnt to be open to any cicumstance . Everything can happen and exist .What a knowledgeable and impulsive man!
I have diplayed other painters works in my creative space and found it turned ordinry .I had to replace them with his paintings .They are "expensive " and of high quality .They make my space sublime , holy, and luminous .They feed me with inspiration for actistic creation.
His painting have no need of a specific content or model .He paints on impulse .For hm ,to paintis as if to eat or breathe .He has no need for a target .He pays attention only to expressing on cavas the forms which are smoldering and suffused in him.
He pays little attention to content but more to from . (All great artists seem to be like that!) He is inspired by emotions .As a result his painting are normally not named until they are completed .Objectives are sit in other situation but not in arisic ones .When holding the brush ,he paints without any outcome in mind .Initially , the act of painting takes place spontanneously and unconsiouly .Then comes the intention .He doesnt know what he has created until the works is finished .The title is created as the final stage of the process .
Emotion is perceived with one eye only . Viewers find in Van Tho's paintings aspirations , simplicity , deep-tooted sentiments , excitement , meditations , depression and exuberance . They find the heart , soul and "unconscious" aspect of the artist .
Reason is perceived with both eyes . It tells the artist if he needs to add , lessen or clarify something in his works . It tells the artist that perfection is not impossible and that one thing will lead to another . It has no relation with emotion . It refers to the "conscious" aspect of the artist .
I have not been to Van Tho's house although I have cherished that intention for a long time . I cannot go there to have a look at his painting only . I can only go there with some money in my pocket . What makes me feel most regretful is that I have not been able to afford oneof his paintings .
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Would Karate had been better off it never made its way to Japan?
We are all well aware of the changes that were made to Karate once it came to Japan, changes which were on the whole detrimental to the art.
Whilst the spread of karate across Japan ultimately lead to it spreading all over the world, it was the children’s version of karate that was spread, rather than the adult version designed for dealing with civilian violence.
So on the one hand we have the Japanese to thank for popularising Karate, but they did so at a cost.
My question therefore is, would Karate had been better off it had never made its way to Japan? Ok, so it would not have spread, but it could easily be argued that it with the explosion of interest in Martial Arts that occurred in the 1970’s, karate would eventually have been discovered and spread anyway., and what would have spread would have been the practical civilian self defence version.
I think it really only would have delayed the inevitable. The process of converting Okinawan karate into a Japanese budo-type style began with the Meiji Restoration through the forced importation of Japanese culture to the Ryukyu islands. It was certainly helped along by being introduced on mainland Japan, but even on Okinawa, many instructors chose to modify their teachings for a variety of reasons. Especially after World War 2, when Allied forces established a huge foothold on Okinawa, many karateka chose to make money by teaching foreign soldiers, and they largely taught them watered down, budo-type karate. Mainland Japan definitely helped karate explode in popularity, but I think the Japanification of karate would have occurred even if it had stayed on Okinawa. It wouldn't have happened as quickly, and maybe fewer instructors would have done it, but it still would have happened.
Of course, this is all just my own conjecture.
The process of converting Okinawan karate into a Japanese budo-type style began with the Meiji Restoration through the forced importation of Japanese culture to the Ryukyu islands.
Okinawan fighting traditions were influenced by Japanese Budo since the Satsuma invasion in 1609. Here the Shimazu family style of Jigen Ryu was introduced to Okinawa and with it the idea of Budo spread amongst the local masters.
Back to the original question. The change of Karate started in the late 1890s when Itosu and three of his students formed Karate into a type of physical exercise in order to replace the physical education program that was formed based on prussian gymnastic standards.
When Funakoshi went to Japan for good in 1922 that programm was in place for two decades already. So the only thing that happened when Karate came to Japan was that it attracted more people and then started spreading all over the world.
And I agree with Noah that even if it had not been brought to Japan, Karate had found its ways to spread because after WW2 american GIs learned some Karate anyway and took it home to the US.
Yes, I should have worded my statement a bit more accurately. I was talking about the push of modernization and the emphasis on moving away from practicality and toward physical/mental challenge and personal development, along the lines of kenjutsu becoming kendo and jujutsu becoming judo. I would argue that, while the Japanese idea of budo was certainly brought over in 1609 (if not earlier), the Japanese arts that carried it were practical fighting arts, and not the modernized budo sports I was referring to. Sorry for the confusion!
but it could easily be argued that it with the explosion of interest in Martial Arts that occurred in the 1970’s, karate would eventually have been discovered and spread anyway., and what would have spread would have been the practical civilian self defence version.
Seems unlikely to me. More likely that Chinese styles and/or Judo/ju-jutsu would have dominated instead and karate would simply have become a niche oddity.
Looking at the quality of kung-fu that has been spread, it's in an even poorer state than karate, and for the same reasons. We'd be talking about the practical applications of Shaolin forms or Praying Mantis forms instead of Passai or Naihanchi.
It's quite possible we wouldn't be practising today if Karate never had made it to Japan. Not a for sure thing, but the Japenese although simplified Karate did make it popular and are essentially responsible for spreading it around the world. I'm sure it would have still spread it just may not have become as popular and by proxy less people may have been practising the art. However, I guess we will never really know.
My instinct is that if karate had never made it to Japan it would have been a very obscure martial art that tried to “modernise” but was never able to synchronise with the zeitgeist of the time. There would have been no books from the likes of Funakoshi, Mabuni, Motobu, etc – because there would have been no market to write the books for – and hence there would be no information on karate for us to look back on. It would not be a widely practised art and we’d know almost nothing about it.
Had Karate not been introduced to Japan, I rather doubt if it would exist at all today. I think it would have dwindled in poularity, even on Okinawa throughout the prewar years and probably been extinguished entirely after the Battle of Okinawa and the ensuing Occupation. That doesn't mean I think modern, sportified karate is good thing (in general, I don't). It does mean, however, that the introduction of the art to Japan (and its acceptance by the Butokukai) insured that there was a critical mass of practitioners which allowed it to be continue to exist.
Had Karate not been introduced to Japan, I rather doubt if it would exist at all today … That doesn't mean I think modern, sportified karate is good thing (in general, I don't).
I agree. The irony is that had the changes not been introduced then there would have been no karate, of any kind. So those of us who are returning to a more holistic and combative form of karate have to acknowledge that there would be no karate for us to return to had it not been “declawed”. So, ultimately, the changes instituted whereof benefit to all of karate.
Conversely, today we have return to something more combative if karate is to have a future because a desire for function is once again at the forefront.
There's a bit more to this comment than some people might think.
It seems that with all martial arts, "popular" and "watered down" seem to go hand in hand. (Whether 'a causes b' or 'b causes a' or 'c causes a and b" or it's just coincidence, is food for a lengthy discussion.) The challenge for the future is to see if, and to what extent, that connection can be broken.
The irony is that had the changes not been introduced then there would have been no karate, of any kind.
Whatever one might think of modern Shotokan and its many offshoots, we all owe a profound debt to Funakoshi for insuring the preservation of the art.
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