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At this moment the current water temperature in Santa Monica is -. The average water temperature in Santa Monica today is -.
The effects of Water Temperature
Fish are cold blooded, which means their metabolism is strongly influenced by the temperature of their surrounding environment. Fish want to stay comfortable. Consequently, even a small change or break will cause fish to move from one location to another.
In general, this behavior varies for each species and place, so we can not specify an ideal water temperature, however as a general rule we will try to avoid the temperatures abnormally cold in summer and too warm in winter. Remember, look for the comfort zones and you will find the fish.
We consider the waves in the open sea.
The waves you will find on the shore can be slightly affected by the orientation of the coastline and the seabed of the beaches, although in most cases they are usually equivalent.
Today Sunday, 3rd of March of 2024, the sun rose in Santa Monica at 6:18:55 am and sunset was at 5:53:21 pm. In the high tide and low tide chart, we can see that the high tide was at 1:21 am and the low tide was at 10:34 am.
Today we had 11 hours and 34 minutes of sun. The solar transit was at 12:06:08 pm.
The tidal coefficient today is 36, a low value, which means that the range (difference between high tide and low tide) will be lower than on other occasions and the currents will also be small. At noon the tidal coefficient drops to 34. The day ends with a tidal coefficient of 33.
We can compare these levels with the maximum high tide recorded in the tide tables for Santa Monica which is of 7.2 ft and a minimum height of -2.0 ft.
The following graph shows the progression of the tidal coefficient in the month of March of 2024.These values give us a rough idea of the tidal amplitude in Santa Monica, forecast in March.
Large coefficients indicate important high and low tides; major currents and movements usually take place on the sea bed. But bear in mind that this tidal amplitude may be greatly affected by the weather and you should also consult the weather forecast in Santa Monica, the wind in Santa Monica and the surf forecast in Santa Monica before you go fishing.
The moon rose in the southeast (122°) at 12:57 am and set in the southwest (237°) at 10:38 am.
When the solunar period coincides with sunrise or sunset, we can expect more activity than initially planned. These peak periods are reflected in green. We additionally point out in the chart the periods of greatest activity during the year with a big blue fish on the period bar + info
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Coalition Statement on the End of Education Accountability Summit
August, 2013While appreciative that Governor Scott convened this summit on critical education issues and hopeful that some meaningful discussion and airing of concerns about the Common Core standards system would ensue, The Florida Stop Common Core Coalition (FSCCC) is deeply disappointed in the results.
"The outcome on the issue of the Common Core standards themselves was pre-determined," said Dr. Karen Effrem, president of Education Liberty Watch and co-founder of FSCCC. "Continued implementation of the standards was assumed. No meaningful discussion of the merits or lack thereof of the standards themselves was allowed to take place. Any attempt to discuss concerns about rigor, content of the federally funded and supervised model curriculum and text examples aligned with these standards, psychological manipulation and testing as described in federal documents, or any other concern was immediately shut down. Lacking the ability or desire to meaningfully and respectfully discuss and work towards solutions to these critical concerns, prominent officials at this summit resorted to ad hominem attacks calling the citizens and taxpayers of this state with concerns 'crazies' and 'radicals.' Sadly this whole exercise was a massive waste of time and taxpayer funds."
A more detailed list of concerns will be forthcoming. Our recommendations for dealing with this issue are available in the article titled "Our Children's Future"

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The Fall/Winter 2022 Collection
The Fall/Winter 2022 Collection
"Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." – Hamilton Wright Mabie
It is that time of the year when family and friends get together, when gifting presents and dressing up is at its peak. The holiday season. A season full of celebration and adoration. This year, Balmain Hair Couture is celebrating the holiday season with a new Fall/Winter Limited Edition Collection, inspired by the signature golden details of the house of Balmain but with the traditional green colour that symbolizes the holiday season. The new Limited Edition Collection includes a vegan leather emerald green pouch that contains three care & styling products and a mini scented candle. It includes new luxurious headbands, 18K gold plated hair jewelry, and a personalized giftbox which reflects the luxury of Balmain Hair Couture. We are also introducing a new vegan leather pouch and a black napa leather puffed headband, that will both stay within the standard accessory line of Balmain Hair Couture.
The Fall-Winter 2022 Limited Editions
Limited Edition Leather Headband
Emerald green genuine leather headband with 18K gold plated logo emblem
Limited Edition Chain Headband
A statement hairpiece inspired by the Parisian 'Pont des Arts'.
The 18K gold plated headband is studded with chains
and features two signature logo plaques.
Limited Edition Barrette Pour Cheveux Bow
Genuine Leather emerald green bow with signature logo plaque.The hair clip is backed with a golden-tone barrette that easily holds the hair in place.
Limited Edition Clip Large Chain
Limited edition 18K gold plated hair clip inspired by the 'Pont des Arts'. Studded with several rows of chains and a signature logo plaque. The clip mechanism spreads the hair inside the clip to create a full-bodied signature Balmain Ponytail
Limited Edition Barrette Pour Cheveux Medium
Limited Edition 18K gold plated Barrette Pour Cheveux with genuine emerald green leather. The hair clip is backed with a medium barrette to create a half updo or to add as a statement piece on the side of the head.
The Limited Edition Pouch Green
Limited edition emerald green pouch with dual zip opening. Embellished with golden logo plaque. Filled with the iconic Texturizing Salt Spray, nourishing Leave-in Conditioning Spray, anti-frizz Moisturizing Styling Cream and a mini scented candle infused with the Balmain signature scent.
Black Leather Puffed Headband
Genuine napa leather headband with 18K gold plated logo emblem.
The silhouette adds the perfect amount of height and is comfortable to wear.
The Limited Edition Pouch
Black vegan Leather Pouch with signature golden details and logo emblem. Featuring a zip opening for easy access and an iconic Balmain chain wrist strap. The pouch contains Leave-in Conditioning Spray, Argan Moisturizing Elixer, Barrette Pour Cheveux Medium Black.


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Lemon Law BMW
Driving a BMW Is Great, Until It's Not.
The California Lemon Law Works to Protect Your Investment … and Safety.
When it comes to owning a new or CPO Vehicle, you want one that you know is safe and will last. That's why so many of your fellow Californians have opted to get behind the wheel of a BMW.
With their luxurious features, high-tech amenities, and stylish design, BMWs reflect status and are often referred to as "the ultimate driving machines."
But even among the most refined cars, a lemon can sometimes slip in. Those who unwittingly own one know the frustrations that come along with it. Persistent engine problems … endless electrical glitches … unrelenting transmission headaches are just a few of the complaints.
If your warrantied BMW exhibits recurring defects, you could benefit greatly — financially and with peace of mind — by calling the law offices of Strategic Legal Practices. We can help turn your potential lemon into a refund, a replacement car or lucrative cash compensation.
Here are 8 of the top BMW problems (and symptoms) serious enough to warrant a California Lemon Law claim.
- Electrical Problems — malfunctioning sensors, faulty wiring, entertainment/navigation system glitches
- Engine, Transmission and Drivetrain Troubles — oil leaks, overheating, flawed timing chains, rough shifting, complete engine failure
- Cooling System Glitches — coolant leaks, radiator damage, impaired water pumps leading to engine overheating
- Fuel System Malfunctions — fuel pump failures, fuel leaks, injector breakdowns causing poor performance or stalling
- Suspension and Steering Complications — control arm problems, failing ball joints and bushings, damaged shocks or struts
- Brake System Failures — premature wear, squealing or grinding noises, ABS malfunctions
- Window or Door Issues — inoperative power windows or door handles and difficulties with locks
- Air Conditioning and Heating Defects — refrigerant leaks, compressor failures, malfunctioning climate controls
How the California Lemon Law Protects Your BMW.
The Lemon Law in California states that your vehicle must have "noncomformities," which are defined as any defect or malfunction that is covered by the original factory warranty. If any of these problematic "noncomformities" affect your car's use, safety or value — even after a number of repair attempts have been made — you may be eligible to file a claim.
As one of California's premier Lemon Law litigators, the expert attorneys at Strategic Legal Practices will work with you and fight for you to get a buyback of a replacement vehicle, a refund or a cash settlement that includes all costs you may have incurred.
Know your rights when it comes to a faulty BMW.
You've shelled out good money for your new or CPO Vehicle, and as long as it's under warranty, you expect smooth driving. But by the number or recalls, class-action suits, and Lemon Law claims filed against BMW, you know that's not always the case. For example:
- One of the largest recalls for 2007-2012 BMWs was for fuel pump wiring problems. It affected over 150,000 vehicles that suffered from repeated fuel leaks and issues with the engine stalling and restarting.
- A major defect in BMW timing chains resulted in a class-action lawsuit affecting a variety of models including the X and Z series, 228i coupes and convertibles, 320i and 328i sedans, as well as 428i and 528i makes. In these cases, the broken timing chain caused the engine to not start, or to fail while driving putting all riders in severe danger.
- A 2020 Lemon Law case was filed in the U.S. District Court of Los Angeles after BMW NA allegedly refused to repurchase or replace a plaintiff's after seven trips to the repair shop for the same issue. The complainant asserted that BMW breached its 4-year, 50,000 warranty and the provisions of the California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act to "repair, replace or repurchase" a defective vehicle.
These are just three examples of the legal actions BMW has faced. Among the most commonly reported models are the 135i, 335i, 535i, Z4 Roadster, 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, I Series Coup, X5, X6, but the truth is that any model with recurring problems could be a lemon. Even yours.
Strategic Legal Practices has faced BMW before, and won! Now you can put our Lemon Law experts on your team.
With a 99% success rate, Strategic Legal Practices has represented thousands of clients against BMW and other major automakers. So if you think your car might be a lemon, it's important to call us today for a no-obligation, free consultation. We get paid only if you win.
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Cataloging a life
Reading Ithaka's blog post got me thinking about my private writing versus my public writing.
I have so much writing scattered across myriad notebooks, writing editors, pages, notes, old blogs, the cloud, social media apps, etc.
Do I need all of these containers? Sometimes I feel these various platforms evoke different aspects of myself, affecting my writing.
My private writing is a mish-mash of unfinished thoughts, drawings, ideas for projects, and a disregard for unpretty words or clever sentences. I write fast, unbridled. Copious tangents and rants. Deviant notions and gushing obsessions.
My public writing feels restrained, edited, light, safe, and reined in. Bland?
I wish I could merge my writing style into one place. Scrap the private journals and write more publicly. Blogging marshals my thoughts in a way that personal journals can't achieve. Just thoughts...I need to ponder this a bit more.
It was nice to be off today, doodling, reading, eating, and watching shows. I'm on S3 of A Discovery of Witches; it's so good!
A couple of drawings from this morning:
The chaos of work resumes tomorrow, and I'm trying not to think about how busy it will be. Sigh.


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This is a beautiful embroidered netting from France. Black and grey heather threads embroider the softly drape able sheer black netting background.The delicate embroidered rose blossoms, stemming, and leaves design is in a lacy garden trellis pattern.The rose blossoms designs are approximately 3" wide.Suitable for tops, sleeves, collars, and dresses.
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- Content - 100% Polyester
- Color - Black, Grey
- Width - 47/48"
- Origin - France
- Fabric Care - Dry Clean Only
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Redeemed & Restored with Author, Speaker Hilarie Barry
Redeemed & Restored with Author, Speaker Hilarie Barry
Today on Redeemed & Restored I'm joined by speaker, author Hilarie Barry. Her story is going to blow you away as she shares about how God use betrayal beyond belief to give her a ministry that helps other women find hope after betrayal.
Hilarie is the founder of Infidelity Care for Women and the author of "We Survived Infidelity."
Click on the link below to learn more about Hilarie and her ministry to hurting women.
Additional Resources:
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I'm currently accepting invitations to speak in 2022 anywhere around the country at your church, ladies' event or group. Visit www.athenadeanholtz.com for more details.
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Welcome, I'm Athena!
I start each day by tithing the first hour to the Lord in prayer, reading the word, doing word studies of the Text, and asking God how I can live out what I am reading. This time is usually met with meditation on devotionals that are usually written by dead guys like Oswald Chambers, CS Lewis, Charles Spurgeon, AW Tozer, and Andrew Murray.
Right now, I'm reading a daily devotional with a friend called Tozer on the Almighty God for my focus for the day. It's fun to see individually what pulls us in to spur one another on to good deeds!
The Bible is filled with action steps to walk out in practical and intentional ways. This sets my day in motion to walk it out! I hope this is your heart, too.
Consider this a personal invitation to join me in this journey!


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Hooray for Saturday! It's been a long, hot week and my family has spent hours and hours in the car, so I'm really glad it's the weekend and I can devote some time to working on my challenge pages. Are you playing along? Leave a comment and track your progress over the month of August 2013 as we try to get 31 pages done! You can do it! I believe in you!
Preserving your family's memories and tradition is important enough to take time out of our busy lives to document the wonderfuly unique and treasured relationships in our lives. Join the "bounce back" of women all over the world who know that an actual album on the coffee table is still worth a thousand pictures on the memory stick!
I've got a vintage-inspired layout for you today! So many times we only have one picture of an ancestor, maybe from their wedding day, and it can be hard to make a whole scrapbook page around one small grainy photo. Often, the quality of the image doesn't allow us to blow it up to a larger size, as well. Plus, the smallness of truly old photos is kind of a neat, special thing that future generations should see and appreciate in this digital world. So I generally like to leave heritage photos at actual size.
I used Natural Composition pre-embossed Specialty Designer Series Papers for this page, both the musical notes background and the fleur-de-lis photo mat. It's a great Crumb Cake or Kraft natural color, and when you sponge, stamp or splatter it, the ink doesn't stick to the raised embossing. This technique is called emboss resist. These papers are awesome because you can have this cool technique in your book in half the time it normally takes! However, the embossing does make it really hard to photograph the finished page--I took eight shots of this before I got one with an acceptable level of glare!
Let's talk about acid-free for a bit. Very, very few things in life are actually acid-free--no matter what the company says about it. I am not one to worry over things like that, but I recognize that many of you are, so if you are hyper-vigilant about it, make sure you put any synthetic fabrics (I used tulle and the new In Color Stretch Ruffle Trim--look at how cute it is poking out around the photo mat!) where it won't touch the actual photo. 100% cotton fabrics are fine. You would also want to put a plain cardstock layer between the Naturals Composition papers and the photo.
I used the large Swallowtail Butterfly background stamp, and the Heartfelt image from Layered Labels with Early Espresso ink... and of course, no vintage page is complete without a little help from Gorgeous Grunge! Everything else is done in Crumb Cake or Baked Brown Sugar, including the great new Boutique Details embellishments and the Boho Blossoms punch.
I had a lot of fun with this page, and I hope you enjoyed the inspiration! Have a great weekend, and don't forget to pop back in every day this month for more instant mojo-making! OOOH and don't forget to leave a comment--the blog candy contest for this week ends at midnight tonight!


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Moving into the Shi'a Power Grid Monday, June 16, 2008 My mentorship
in Islam was heavily intellectually steeped with both a complete reading of the
Qur'an and overview of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad. Book-ended to this
study is my own continued research into usool al-fiqh, other sources of Islamic
law such as ijmaa' and qiyaas. Many of the books by Islamic authors who grace
my shelves are strict constructionists of Sunni thought. These are scholars who
invoke the name of Allah over the arrow for the hunt, the dog of the chase, and
finally, the slaughter. They maintain abiding habits for prayer, family life
and business practice. They do not celebrate their children's birthdays and
disdain their passports, albeit sporting one. They worry about how to pray five
times a day when incapacitated by illness and brood over thoughts of Hell. They
live in a world you do not understand. Their world is very real to them. Tammy Swofford: BSN University Texas at
Arlington, Lieutenant Commander, USNR. Journalism: Ed-op commentary: Irving
Morning News.(2003-2004) Articles and book reviews: The Marine Corps Gazette.
Moderate independent concerned with cultural and societal aspects of American
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Asked by Jack Arkell from South Korea | Jun. 15, 2016 22:43
About:Chinese Embassy in South Korea
ARC Card expiration and the tourist visa application
My ARC Card expires at the end of November, as I will leave Korea in the first week of November. I am planning to visit China in the middle of September, so I will apply for my visa in early August.
Will my ARC Card be a problem? I read on this page that you need an ARC Card valid for 6 months.
Thanks in advance!


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An early Wednesday morning incident on Route 22 ended up seeing two people dead and a third person wounded. Lehigh County DA Jim Martin says a woman was driving on 22 between 309 and Cedar Crest Boulevard when she had an encounter with the driver of a white Toyota Corolla. The DA says the driver of that Corolla was 45-year-old Za Uk Lian of South Whitehall Township, who shot and hit the second car. That driver didn't know she was shot at and drove to a Wawa on Schantz Road along Route 100. Martin says the Lian followed and then shot and wounded a man in the parking lot. After that, the Corolla's driver targeted another person. "After that the driver fired upon a driver who was pumping gas. He has been killed unfortunately," Martin says. That man is identified as 31-year-old Ramon Ramirez of Allentown. At that point, Martin says Lian ran from the scene about a quarter-mile away and then used the gun to kill himself. Martin credits a Wawa employee for saving more potential bloodshed by ushering two customers inside the Wawa, locking its doors and telling everyone inside to shelter in place.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health Wednesday added 4602 new coronavirus cases to Pennsylvania's overall total, which now sits at 1,118,470 since the pandemic's beginning. 60 new COVID-related deaths were also reported Wednesday. Pennsylvania's overall death toll is now 25,827.
Gov. Tom Wolf says there's no one metric that will be used to determine when Pennsylvania can fully reopen to pre-pandemic numbers. However, he says a vaccination rate of 65-to-70 percent is a general target number, but adds it's not set in stone. "To the extent we have people willing to wear masks, practicing social distancing and doing the things that can offset the disease, we can actually go faster on that," Wolf says. Right now, just over 25-percent of Pennsylvania's population is considered fully vaccinated.
Younger Pennsylvanians are driving the state's new surge of COVID-19 cases. Gov. Tom Wolf says the upsurge we have been seeing has been to a large extent focused on 16-to-24 year olds. Due to this increase, vaccine providers are now focusing their attention on young people to get them vaccinated. This comes after the state reported that 44-percent of the state's eligible population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
All students going to Lehigh University in the fall will be required to have a COVID-19 vaccine. The requirement applies to all students who will be participating in on-campus programs and activities. Students can request an exemption for medical or religious reasons, like they can for other required immunizations.
A group of New Jersey mayors is asking Gov. Phil Murphy to eliminate limits on outdoor school events, such as graduations. The group began last year with five mayors from Somerset County and has grown to include 22 mayors across the Garden State. Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench says students today should be allowed to enjoy important events in their lives such as graduation. He says the state has no limits on outdoor events such as weddings and funerals and that graduations should be treated the same.
Several job openings in the Poconos are still available for those seeking summer work. The Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission is seeking to fill about 160 jobs for parks and pools across the region. Directors at the Pocono Family YMCA on Main Street in Stroudsburg say they're also looking to hire for positions including lifeguards and camp counselors. You can apply for any of those jobs by visiting the SROSRC's and the Pocono Family YMCA's websites.
The family of missing 18-year-old Amish woman Linda Stoltzfoos says her remains were found in Lancaster County. The FBI and State Police say the remains were uncovered in a rural area in the eastern part of Lancaster County. They were found as authorities were continuing their search for Stoltzfoos, who had been missing for almost ten months after she was last seen leaving church in June. A man is charged with Stoltzfoos' disappearance and death.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officials say their toll-by-plate collection method is helping it meet expectations. Only about 15-percent of the toll road's riders use toll-by-plate, since E-Z-Pass users see a roughly 60-percent discount. If a driver has too many unpaid toll-by-plate invoices, their vehicle registration could be suspended.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are proposing legislation to ban the use of standard chokeholds during arrests. St. Rep. Patty Kim says the entire nation and whole world saw the deadly effects of a chokehold on an unarmed man in the death of George Floyd. She says we have to make changes to ensure something like that never happens again.


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It's been approx. 93 days since President Obama left 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and the public eye, not that I am counting or anything. After an awesome vacation that included windsurfing and taking pictures of Michelle, Refinery29 reports that it won't be long until he comes back better than ever. In fact, it might be sooner than you think.
E! News and The Chicago Tribune reports that the former POTUS will return with a speaking engagement in his hometown of Chicago this coming Monday. Could it be any more fitting? On Monday evening he will be speaking at the University of Chicago's Logan Center for the Arts about political engagement and community service.
As well, Kevin Lewis, a spokesperson for Obama, said that the lucky audience will include students from local universities and schools around Chicago. In case you are like me and extremely jealous right now of everyone who gets to witness the event, Lewis also adds that the university is planning to televise the entire affair.
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Are Podcasts the New Billboard?
April 27, 2022Wiser Strategies wins Downtown Lexington Partnership Rose Lucas Perfect Partner Award
May 25, 2022As a business, it can be hard to keep track of all the social media sites you are told you need to be on. While it is helpful to be on all of them, LinkedIn has recently become one of the more notable social sites for businesses to regularly post on. Why is this?
LinkedIn is the only social media platform dedicated to professional use and is the world's most extensive professional network. There are more than 610 million users in over 200 countries across the world.
Social media marketing is really about one thing: reaching the target audience to spread the word about the business or product. With so many people on LinkedIn across the world, it is a very easy place to find people in your field, including suppliers, other businesses, and potential employees.
Another goal businesses tend to have when using social media marketing is to direct people to their website for more information on all that they offer. A recent study found that 46% of social media traffic visiting B2B company sites comes from LinkedIn.
Some other benefits of using LinkedIn for your business include:
- Create shareable content that benefits your audience
- Introduce new products or services
- Differentiate yourself from competitors
- Find job candidates
- Stay up to date with competitors
- Improve ranking in search engines
The abundance of people on LinkedIn makes it the perfect place for businesses to advertise and get in touch with the right people. You can also monitor post and follower analytics, conduct research on messaging, and measure relationships on the platform because all the tools necessary are built into it.
Reach out to us today to get started on conducting your messaging and get on LinkedIn!


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Pain, whether mild or severe, can interrupt daily life. It can make it tough to concentrate at work, enjoy time with family and friends, or get a good night's sleep. It can also make regular tasks feel impossible. You don't have to force yourself to tough it out, especially if you are experiencing chronic pain.
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): What Is It?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a broad term that describes chronic pain and inflammation that usually affects an arm or leg. The exact causes of CRPS are not fully understood, however, there are a range of treatments available that are typically most effective when started early. CRPS is a recognized medical condition that can
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Reoccurring back pain, or chronic back pain, can be extremely disruptive to your daily life and even strain your mental and social health. Let's talk about what interventional pain medicine is, how interventional pain medicine can help you with your reoccurring back pain, and where you can go in Florida for world-class care. What Is
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If you are suffering from chronic back pain, it is in your best interest to consider switching to an orthopedic mattress. An orthopedic mattress is designed specifically for people who need special support of the neck and back while they sleep. The term "orthopedic" indicates that this type of mattress is designed to help keep
Read MoreSurviving the Holidays with Chronic Pain
The holiday season is just around the corner, and you know what this means: parties, overindulgence in food, and gift-giving. However, if you're living with chronic pain, you may not be in a festive mood or not up to it at all. So, how do you survive the holiday hustle and bustle? Here are a
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Network Rail speak out after mourners faced travel misery on day of The Queen's funeral
Watch: Toby Elliott from Network Rail explains why services weren't able to resume on Monday
A member of Network Rail's communications team has told ITV News that the company is 'so sorry' after damage to overhead power cables caused significant disruption to mourners trying to make their way to London and Windsor to see The Queen's funeral.
Two miles of electricity cable that powers part of the Reading to London Paddington route was brought down on Monday.
It led to services being suspended for 24 hours with the line only reopening following Tuesday morning's rush-hour.
Some passengers missed the memorial service to Her Late Majesty altogether whilst others were forced to reflect on platforms by watching the procession on their phones, having been stuck miles away from events in the capital.
"It really couldn't have happened at a worse time or in the worst location" says Toby Elliott, Network Rail's communication manager on the Wessex route.
"I am sincerely sorry to every single passenger who was disrupted yesterday and today, and particularly those who were either on their way to the funeral or wanted to watch the procession of Her Majesty back to Windsor.
"We've been planning for this for the last few years. We had additional personnel on in terms of our maintenance. Our train operators had put on additional services. The unions had stopped the strikes that were due to take place. At the same time, we had done everything possible to prepare for this. And unfortunately, it was just something that that we could not plan for."
Station staff tried to order taxis for passengers who lived further afield and risked becoming stuck at the station overnight, with some being taken as far as Birmingham by car.
One woman, who had visited London to see the Queen's funeral and procession, said her journey in and out of the capital was set to total around 10 hours, as opposed to the usual three, and resulted in her missing the funeral.
Another passenger, who asked not to be named, said: "The communication has been diabolical.
"People have been told to get off trains that were actually running and change services to get to different destinations, only to find that those trains were then cancelled.
"There doesn't seem to have been any forward thinking as to what would happen in the evening, despite the problems going on all day."
Toby Elliott added, "Due to the absolute scale of the devastation that took place on the rail network to the actual structure, we couldn't get train services running again yesterday as soon as the incident happened.
"We had our rapid reaction team on site trying to fix it. And they've been working throughout yesterday and last night and will be again working tonight to fix it."
"We do everything possible to try and get people to where they want to be. And yesterday it was a nationally significant moment and I am so sorry that people either missed it were delayed due to the incident took place near Hayes."
Once the damage has been repaired Network Rail says it will carry out a full in-depth investigation to establish the cause.


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Can The Blue Light From Your Devices Really Cause You To Age Faster?
If you're reading this, you're exposing your eyes to blue light. Most digital devices such as computer screens or smartphones emit this blue wavelength, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Although blue light, which naturally comes from the sun, can boost our mood and attention during the day, it can disrupt our sleep patterns at night. Too much exposure to artificial blue light from our screens can also accelerate our aging, according to a recent study in Frontiers in Aging.
The study exposed fruit flies to blue light for 10, 14, or 16 days while keeping others in continual darkness to serve as a control group. The flies that were subjected to blue light for 14 and 16 days had significant brain degeneration. Blue light also disrupted energy production in the brain and caused an imbalance in the brain's neurotransmitters.
In a news release about the study, the senior author Dr. Jadwiga Giebultowicz said that limiting exposure to artificial blue light can slow the progression of aging. "Excessive exposure to blue light from everyday devices, such as TVs, laptops, and phones, may have detrimental effects on a wide range of cells in our body, from skin and fat cells, to sensory neurons," Giebultowicz said.
How we can protect ourselves from blue light
Blue light can be more damaging as we age. A 2022 study in the journal npj Aging found that degeneration in the brain was more significant in older fruit flies than in younger ones. Too much blue light can also cause significant damage to our eyes, according to a 2020 review in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy. However, this study found that you can reduce oxidative stress to your eyes by taking in antioxidants such as lutein, curcumin, and vitamin E.
You can also find ways to block your eyes from excessive blue light by wearing special glasses or using software that controls its emission. Harvard Health Publishing suggests using dim, red lights in the evening because they don't suppress as much melatonin as the blue lights. About two or three hours before bedtime, limit your screen time to help you sleep. This also includes watching TV before bed.
The new study found that the brain's degeneration was repaired when the flies returned to complete darkness, so be sure to get plenty of sleep each night with the lights off.


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WASHINGTON — A new equity program originated by the FDIC could be a game-changer for Native American-owned banks, but the devil is in the details whether the investment will be a good deal for those financial institutions.
On Thursday, the FDIC unveiled initial investments of $120 million in the Mission-Driven Bank Fund, a new financial tool designed to support Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) across the country.
In a call with reporters, FDIC Chair Jelena McWilliams said the fund will function like "Shark Tank for minority banks." FDIC-insured minority banks and CDFIs will be able to make business proposals to the fund, which will be operated independently of the federal banking agency by a third-party manager. If their proposals are selected, the minority banks will be able use what's being billed as "patient capital" for direct equity, structured transactions, funding commitments, and loss-share arrangements.
Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft Inc. and Charlotte, N.C.-based Truist Financial Corporation made the "anchor" investments in the fund, which also includes "founding" investor Discovery Inc., the New York City-based television and streaming media company.
FDIC Chief of Staff Brandon Milhorn said the fund aims to create an easier pathway for socially conscious companies and philanthropic organizations to invest in helping underserved communities. The fund streamlines the process by allowing the investors to sign one agreement as opposed to executing one-off agreements with dozens of minority banks.
"It will be a benefit for corporations that want to help, but didn't want to set up their own (multiple) agreements," Milhorn said in the call, noting that non-minority banks also may be eligible for Community Reinvestment Act credits by investing in the fund.
By design, the FDIC intends for the Mission-Driven Bank Fund to drive capital investment and other funding to eligible organizations that support low- and moderate-income minority and rural communities. The fund wants to help MDIs and CDFIs scale up to offer affordable consumer and small business financial products and services, stimulate economic development and create opportunities.
There are 18 eligible Native American banks with a combined $6.3 billion in assets across the country. Most are clustered in Oklahoma, with others in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Iowa and North Carolina.
For Jeff Bowman, president and CEO of Green Bay, Wis.-based Bay Bank, which is owned by the Oneida Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, establishing the fund marks the first time that the FDIC has laid the groundwork for a financial tool to help minority banks. The tool could be "game-changing" for Native and other minority-owned banks that qualify.
"The FDIC is very supportive of the minority-owned banks. They love us, they love the economics and the social impact that we conduct. But really, this is the first time that the FDIC has gone beyond technical assistance and come up with a financial program," Bowman (Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Tribe) told Tribal Business News.
As to whether Bay Bank will pursue investment from the fund, Bowman said he will be "proceeding with caution … to see if it's right for us."
Bay Bank has about $200 million in assets and operates from three branch locations in Green Bay, Ashwaubenon on the Oneida Nation, and a new office in Keshena on the Menominee Indian Reservation that opened last year. The community bank, which employs 33 people including tribal members, is heavily involved in economic development projects in Indian Country. It also serves as a HUD section 184 mortgage lender with about $100 million in guaranteed home loans throughout the Great Lakes region.
Bowman thinks minority banks in urban areas might reap the most benefit from investments from the Mission-Driven Bank Fund, although banks in mature markets that are looking to grow or expand their missions might also capitalize on the funding opportunity. Still, he is withholding further judgment until the fund releases more details about the cost of capital and the other conditions that come along with the investment, including the reporting requirements for participating banks.
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The data demonstrate the lack of FDIC-insured banks in Native communities, which could inhibit the Mission-Driven Bank Fund's effectiveness in reaching Indian Country. As well, most Native CDFIs are nonprofit, non-depository loan funds that are not insured by the FDIC, making them ineligible to participate in the fund, according to industry insiders.
To put a finer point on the situation, Native American banks account for just 2 percent of the combined assets of all the FDIC-insured MDIs and CDFIs around the country that would be eligible to submit proposals to the fund.
Brian Sullivan, a spokesperson in the FDIC Office of Communications, said the agency is charged with "preserving and promoting" minority financial institutions, including Native American banks. Helping to launch the fund is the FDIC's response to hearing from those institutions that they have an acute need for capital if they are to continue to have an effect on the needs in their communities.
The partners behind the fund plan to seek additional funding from corporations and philanthropy to increase its capacity to help.
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Feb. 6, 1998
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When you meet Herman Blake and Emily Moore, you are not just meeting two new Iowa State faculty members. Neither are you meeting just a husband and wife.
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Blake, former vice chancellor for undergraduate education and professor of sociology, anthropology and education at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, arrived on campus last month to become the first permanent director of African American studies.
Moore, who officially joins the faculty in April, is founding president of Scholars for Educational Excellence and Diversity Inc., an Indianapolis-based organization that provides services to agencies and schools committed to academic excellence for diverse populations. Moore is a professor in the College of Education, with joint appointments in health and human performance and professional studies.
Blake and Moore, who met in 1995 while independently consulting at the same university, have built careers in higher education administration and in research on minority groups, both in the United States and abroad.
"We've followed parallel paths, which merged. It was natural that once we met and began to merge our personal lives, we would merge our professional lives, also," Blake said. "When we appeared at ISU last year as Carver scholars, we came as a team and did our presentations as a team. We will always function as a team professionally, as well as personally."
African American studies is a cross-disciplinary program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The program includes courses in history, English, sociology, anthropology, religious studies, theater and women's studies.
Blake is working on plans for the program. A search for an African American studies position in the English department will begin soon. Two other positions will be filled in the near future, though the departments have yet to be chosen.
"African American studies should bring to the university historical perspectives and contemporary understandings that are intrinsic to higher education," Blake said. "It should help bring a transformation of character to the university."
In developing the African American studies program, Blake hopes to build on the connections he and Moore have across the country. Blake said he also wants to explore the rural heritage of African Americans, a subject both he and Moore have researched.
"I think we could have greater emphasis on the rural roots of African Americans, and how those roots can be nurtured, explored and extended here at ISU," said Blake. "We have begun to talk informally with people in the rural areas of South Carolina, with whom we have worked for years, about developing some links."
The search for a permanent director of African American studies has been a long one. Frustration over the stability of the program has been one of the diversity issues at Iowa State, a campus with its share of diversity controversies over the past several years. Blake and Moore were made aware of the controversies in January 1997 when they were on campus as George Washington Carver Visiting Scholars.
"The challenge is the opportunity," said Moore. "Having participated in higher education administration for almost two decades, I have found the challenges to be basically the same. Our research shows all students come to the academy for the same reasons. My concern has always been to insure those students get the education they seek and are prepared to deal with diversity in all settings."
"We do not treat these issues lightly," said Blake of ISU's controversies. "They are serious matters and if they weren't serious, they would not have the continued interest and commitment of some very impressive young people. But, Iowa State is, in my judgment, a place of great opportunity and it has been that for a long time.
"I am very encouraged and motivated by George Washington Carver, and to be in the same place that he found to be a spring-board to an extraordinary career says that Iowa State is a place of opportunity, despite the challenges," Blake added.
Given their backgrounds, it is not difficult to believe that Blake and Moore could have a significant impact on the character of Iowa State. Both have done extensive research on issues related to African Americans, Native Americans, Latin Americans, the elderly and the people of Appalachia. Blake has interacted with some of the century's most notable African Americans, including Malcolm X, Alex Haley and Huey P. Newton.
Black activist and Black Panthers co-founder Newton was a high school student in California when Blake first met him. They got reacquainted shortly after Newton was charged with murder. At Newton's mother's urging, Blake helped co-author Newton's autobiography, Revolutionary Suicide. The two collaborated on other writings. Newton was shot and killed in 1989.
"Huey P. Newton, like so many of our contemporary youth, was a very, very bright young man, a creative young man who was frustrated by the barriers and problems he perceived in the society around him," Blake said. "He was constantly torn between his desire to develop in intellect -- his greatest desire was to become a college professor -- and a similarly strong desire to end the oppression he saw in the inner cities. Those competing desires drove him."
Blake met with Malcolm X in the early 1960s. He refers to the famed African American leader as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X's Islamic name and the "name he took to his grave," Blake explained.
"El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz had a profound impact on me. He tried his best in a number of long, long conversations to convince me to join the Nation of Islam and I tried my best to help him understand why I would not join," Blake said.
"He was one of the most liberally educated people I have ever met. He always believed the evidence dictates the conclusion. He was willing to analyze and reflect on his views in light of new ideas and evidence, and he came to realize that many of the ideas he espoused were incorrect.
"I wish college students would be as critical and would examine their own views with the same critical perspective El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz did and not adopt any ideology or point of view simply because it comes from the mouth of someone with a degree of power," Blake said.
Although he has worked with some big names, it's the people that many haven't heard of who Blake would rather talk about. People like Septima Clark, Howard Thurman and Myles Horton -- the people who inspired and taught some more familiar names, like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King.
"Septuma, Myles and Howard were very modest people and they were really about the business of social uplift and a moral vision for all people," said Blake. "That's what drives and motivates Emily and me."
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Technology has change into a part of our day by day lives, and there may be in all probability no aspect in human life which is left untouched by Web. The time period artistic, when applied to a human often provokes the picture of the inventive sort: the writer, the musician, and the painter among others. And conversely, it's often assumed that the engineer, businessman, or scientist will not be inventive, however it may be fairly the opposite. In my observation it's as a rule the successful one that is inventive, not a selected kind of particular person. When trying on the definition of creativity you'll be able to see that creativity is just not the ability to attract nicely, or have lengthy hair, however the capability to produce something new whether or not or not it's a tune or a better business mannequin or a safer car. All of these advances come from creative minds.
The primary level is that technology and disabled college students is almost changing into an essential part of instructing mentally handicapped kids. And although technology is also serving to advance other studying- i.e. studying for college kids without mental handicaps, without disabilities, continues to be a very effective technique of teaching. But it surely does take away from the precise instructing itself, and for some academics that is a sad factor. When the computers do a lot of the instructing, the teacher, in fact, does less.
The web allows college students to learn books and educational dietary supplements at dwelling. There isn't any need to go to a bookstore or library. Since many of these sources are open source or funded by promoting, students can access these materials totally free. Wikipedia, Wikibooks are good examples. College students can learn more with out leaving their house.
People residing in the present have a lot to thank for many technological developments. With out this technology the thought of globalization would not have grow to be a reality. Now all enterprises have the potential to go international by means of the use of the web. If what you are promoting has a website, that advertising and marketing software will enable your small business to achieve clients across thousands of miles with just a click on of a button. This may not be possible with out the internet. Technology allowed companies to develop and expand in ways by no means thought attainable.
Technology is commonly considered too narrowly; in keeping with Hughes, "Technology is a inventive process involving human ingenuity". 74 This definition's emphasis on creativity avoids unbounded definitions that may mistakenly embody cooking "applied sciences," nevertheless it additionally highlights the prominent position of humans and due to this fact their tasks for the usage of complex technological methods.
Science and technology present many societal advantages, such because the enhancement of economic progress or high quality of life. Many individuals mistakenly consider it's technology which drives innovation. Yet from the definitions above, that is clearly not the case. It's alternative which defines innovation and technology which enables innovation. Consider the traditional "Build a greater mousetrap" instance taught in most business schools. You might need the technology to build a greater mousetrap, but when you have no mice or the old mousetrap works well, there is no such thing as a opportunity and then the technology to construct a greater one turns into irrelevant. Alternatively, if you are overrun with mice then the chance exists to innovate a product using your technology.
The analysis of this relationship has emerged as an necessary area of analysis. Public curiosity groups and academic organizations throughout the world are recognizing the importance of STS. The reason is that folks need to acknowledge that there are people who are affected by the science and technology. Controversies resembling modified meals, stem cell research are the problems which have introduced policy makers and scientists together to have a approach ahead on this.
Right now this ranges from online job boards promoting positions, to Applicant Tracking Methods (ATS) that parse resumes for HR and recruiters, and now Synthetic Intelligence (AI) and machine learning instruments, designed to assess the employability of candidates. The best way to advantageously position your self for these digital aides and gatekeepers needs to be a key component of a well-planned career growth technique. Let's take a present look at each of these technical options.
Technology refers the information and utilization of tools, techniques and systems with a purpose to serve an even bigger objective like solving problems or making life easier and better. Its significance on humans is tremendous as a result of technology helps them adapt to the setting. The event of excessive technology together with laptop technology's Internet and the phone has helped conquer communication boundaries and bridge the gap between folks all over the world. Whereas there are benefits to constant evolution of technology, their evolution has also seen the rise of its harmful energy as apparent in the creation of weapons of every kind.
Educating with technology helps to increase pupil studying by assistant instructional goals. New mathematical software program resembling Maple and Mathematica permits college students to make a pc algebra computations extra simply. Software like Matlab and Scilab permits college students to make numerical computations extra easily. There is no such thing as a extra want for a line rule. Advanced Texas Instrument and Casio calculators permit students to unravel equations and produce graphs. On-line software comparable to Webassign permits college students to submit arithmetic assignments online with prompt suggestions.
Computer systems come geared up with using several administration programs that may make business to-dos attainable comparable to maintaining a record of and calculating worker hours and wage. Computers possess massive folders that catalogue dates and occasions with great functionality of storing, sending, copying, accumulating and saving detrimental Intel in your firm. Pc software program technology permits company owners and managers to oversee a broad range of strategic functions that directly influence enterprise-related outcomes.
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As the outdated age states "NECESSITY IS THE MOM OF INVENTION" i.e. requirements are likely to spawn innovations and each invention is annexed with the need of betterment and transmogrification.
Science and technology provide many societal benefits, such because the enhancement of financial development or quality of life. Firstly, in an extract from a survey about Web and faculties, it was discovered that a "current informal census conducted through voluntary reporting over the Web estimates the number of lecturers and students (particular person and classroom accounts) within the U.S. using the Internet, both directly or not directly, at almost 250,000." (Parker, 1992, p 22-24). Therefore, the increased utilization in Web services has ensured that college-aged kids are better adapted to fulfill the challenges of technology. Though use of the Internet has elevated on account of both growth in research and makes use of for entertainment functions, there are some unfavorable impacts associated with faculty-age youngsters relying on the Web as their major supply of research.
The 20th century brought a host of innovations. In physics , the discovery of nuclear fission has led to each nuclear weapons and nuclear energy Computer systems have been also invented and later miniaturized using transistors and integrated circuits Data technology subsequently led to the creation of the Web , which ushered in the present Information Age Humans have also been in a position to discover house with satellites (later used for telecommunication ) and in manned missions going all the way in which to the moon. In drugs, this era brought innovations reminiscent of open-heart surgery and later stem cell therapy together with new medicines and coverings.
This is the reason utilizing software designed for disabled students is such a good idea, probably more so than technology within the classroom designed for college students who would not have disabilities and who are all totally on the same instructional stage. With disabled students and technology, particular person college students are capable of study at their very own pace and the teacher is then able-judging by what she or he knows the individual student is able to, and can grade the work accordingly.
If I repaired just a few devices with my restricted technical supply I ruined a many with my limited dose of technology. Nonetheless, I fastened their issues later with my technical brains after getting a small description in regards to the technology utilized in them. As a technical geek, the first gadget that I tried to repair was a small alarm clock. And after I say repair, I literally imply eradicating all the gears and changing them once more. It took me two full days to render the clock fully ineffective after reducing a small essential copper coil inside it. And I never felt sorry for that. As a result of I received a chance to peek into the technology as utilized in small alarm clock. And in the present day I know how the 555 timer technology is used for designing an alarm clock. And this can be a very simple technology which many Engineers usually are not acquainted with even after graduating out of their technical courses.
What Is The Relevance Of Technology?
Instructing with technology helps to develop scholar learning by assistant instructional aims. Hunter had no qualms about taking up the undergraduate as an element-time researcher, and describes the machine-studying work as Will's child". Folks with the most in-depth knowledge on any topic are those who are passionate concerning the topic, not those tied to their textbooks, he says.
1. Online collaboration tools: Technology has helped the students & instructors to share document online, enhancing of the doc in real time and venture them on a screen. This provides the students a collaborative platform through which to brainstorm ideas and doc their work using text and footage.
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Technology has moved at a fast tempo during the last decade. Wanting again in time, we realize how a lot our lives have changed because of the fruits of technology. It has offered us with freedom and fewer consumption of time and assets. Pointing out a particular technology for the drastic changes in a single's life is just not doable. A nation's economic progress will be measured in line with the extent of technology. It is because a variety of factors are chargeable for affecting a person's life fashion. The most important factor for deciding the working of a particular technology is the presence of competitors. One form of technology appears beneficial only until a technological development doesn't happen.
Be choosy in the kinds of laptop software you buy for your college students. Some software for technology and disabled college students is kind of effective, accommodates an extended guarantee and permits the students to get the most possible benefit.
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A lot of it's possible you'll get astonished trying on the headline of this article. The relevance of technology therefore, is as an enabler, not as a product characteristic or a competitive benefit, or any myriad of other issues – an enabler. Trying on the Android working system, it's a powerful piece of software program technology, and but Google provides it away. Why? Because standalone, it does nothing for Google. Giving it away permits other companies to use their expertise to build products and services which then act as enablers for Google's services. To Google, that's the place the actual worth is.


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Anatomy Toys are educational toys designed to help children learn about the human body in a fun and interactive way. These toys often come in the form of puzzles, models, or play sets that allow children to explore the different systems of the body, such as the skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems. They provide a hands-on experience for children to understand how the body works and the different organs and structures that make up the human anatomy. Anatomy Toys can be a great tool for parents and educators to teach children about the human body, fostering an early interest in science and biology. With their colorful and detailed designs, these toys make learning about anatomy engaging and entertaining for children of all ages.
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Anatomy toys are becoming increasingly popular among educators and parents as they provide a hands-on approach to learning about the human body. These toys, often designed as puzzles or models, offer a unique way to explore the intricacies of our anatomy in a fun and engaging manner.
One of the main benefits of using anatomy toys is that they help children develop a deeper understanding of the human body. By allowing them to physically manipulate and explore the different parts of the body, these toys provide a tactile experience that enhances learning. Children are able to see, touch, and feel the different organs and bones, making it easier for them to grasp complex concepts and remember them in the long run.
Furthermore, anatomy toys promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As children assemble the different pieces of the puzzle or model, they are required to think logically and recognize the relationships between various body parts. This process encourages them to develop analytical thinking skills and improves their ability to solve problems creatively.
Another significant advantage of anatomy toys is their ability to foster a love for science and medicine from an early age. By engaging children in hands-on exploration, these toys ignite their curiosity and spark their interest in the field of anatomy. This early exposure can inspire future doctors, nurses, or scientists, and lay the foundation for a lifelong passion for learning.
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Anatomy toys are not just limited to children's playrooms; they also have a significant impact on medical education. Medical students and professionals often use anatomical models to enhance their understanding of the human body and refine their surgical skills.
One important aspect of anatomy toys in medical education is their ability to provide realistic representations of the human body. These models are often designed to mimic real-life structures, allowing medical students to practice procedures and techniques in a safe and controlled environment. By using anatomical models in their training, medical professionals can gain valuable hands-on experience without the risk and pressure of working on live patients.
Moreover, anatomy toys also play a crucial role in patient education. Doctors and healthcare providers often use anatomical models to explain medical conditions, procedures, and treatment options to their patients. These visual aids help patients visualize and understand complex medical concepts, enabling them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
In conclusion, anatomy toys are valuable tools for education and learning, both for children and medical professionals. They offer a hands-on approach to exploring the human body, enhancing understanding, critical thinking skills, and sparking an interest in science. Whether it's in the classroom or the operating room, anatomy toys have a significant role to play in enhancing knowledge and improving patient care.
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Changing the volume of your iPhone might seem to be one of the simpler processes in iOS. However, a common problem is that it's not always apparent what your iPhone's volume buttons are actually controlling at any one time. It can be all too easy to accidentally bump the ringer volume instead of music playback, or vice versa. So here's a quick overview of your iPhone's volume controls and how to master them.
How to change alarm volume
One of the most commonly searched iPhone questions, period, is: how do you change the volume of an alarm? It's easy to see why people are confused, as by default your iPhone's volume buttons have no bearing on alarm volume. This is to avoid you accidentally silencing an alarm and then sleeping through it the next da
In order to adjust the volume of your iPhone's alarms, go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics, and under Ringer and Alerts, drag the volume bar to the appropriate point, listening to the preview to pick the right sound level.
Do Not Disturb and the Silent switch
You might assume that putting your iPhone into Do Not Disturb mode, or flicking the physical mute switch (or Action button!) on the side of the device to the Silent position, will neutralize any upcoming alarms.
This is not the case. If you have an alarm set, it will always activate at whatever volume you have set. No worries.
How to control ringer and alert volume with the volume buttons
By default, your iPhone's volume buttons control the volume of media playback. Videos, music, and the like. But it's possible to set things up so the volume buttons directly adjust the ringer and alert volume whenever you're not playing any media, however.
Just go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics, and under the aforementioned Ringer and Alerts slider flick the Change with Buttons toggle to the on position. Remember that when media is playing, the volume buttons revert to controlling that instead. You'll need to stop any kind of audio playback before you can control the ringer and alarm with the physical buttons again.
Conversely, flick that toggle off if you'd like a permanent ringer and alert volume level that's entirely divorced from your iPhone's buttons. This way you'll never accidentally set your ringtone too loud or too quiet.
Controlling your iPhone's vibrations
Another area of potential mystery for some is how and when your iPhone decides to vibrate. By default, it will vibrate on both Ring and Silent modes, but sometimes this can be annoying – a 'Silent' iPhone vibrating on a table isn't truly silent. Luckily, you can change this too.
Head into Settings > Sounds & Haptic and, under the Vibrate section at the top, flick the toggles by Vibrate on Ring and Vibrate on Silent according to your need.
Scroll down to the Sounds and Vibration Patterns section and tap on Ringtone, Text Tone etc. followed by Vibration. You'll now be able to set specific tone patterns for each alert type.
This can be a short sharp double buzz with Staccato, a quick-fire vibration with Rapid, and so on. You can even create your own custom vibration pattern by selecting Create New Vibration and tapping on the screen to the appropriate rhythm.


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Hello Bribie-ites, You know that saying that goes something like, "One day I will…". Or, "One day soon I'll…". Or just simple, "One day…". What's with that? Why do we say One Day? Whatever, that One Day, is about, it must be something we really want to do, otherwise, we wouldn't say it. But why put it off? It's kinda like that assignment for uni I should be working on, "One day soon I will get to analysing that advertisement through semiotics which is promoting hegemony and Western ideology…".
Hmmm, but Pinterest is so much more fun! Anyway, what I'm thinking is that why can't today be the day? Why can't you be the first one on the dancefloor? Why can't I start that new hobby I've been thinking about doing, today? We are such a cautious society. Always watching what other people are doing, waiting for them to make the first move before we make ours. Putting this or that off to retirement. Waiting for someone to introduce us first before we say hello.
Why are we so afraid and introverted? On the other hand, I realise that wisdom and patience are important life skills that carry through our decision making. And that impulsiveness can be a major character default. But there's a difference between appropriate reservation and self-centeredness.
Unfortunately, people in leadership whether that be through official positions or in informal social situations (because there are always leaders at parties – you know the ones), cop a lot of flak for their outgoing-ness. I believe the reason for this being that their decisions end up affecting the lives of others in some manner, but, well, someone's got to make those decisions right? We should give them more credit for taking steps to create life and maintain protection over groups of people and just make something happen really, especially if they do it with a sincere heart.
I suppose what I am getting at is that everyone has something to offer to the world. It might be your personality, your talent, your knowledge, skill or even just your presence. Don't wait for someone else to share themselves first though, YOU do it. And watch the chain reaction of everyone else coming alive and the party starts! It is actually a brave and sacrificial thing to give of yourself first, and yes, it can make you feel vulnerable or even embarrassed, but you have to block that out and go for it!
You'll begin to grow as a person and invite new people into your life. I mean, who knows where that could lead for you! I'm excited 😀 Go for it, babe. Go make LIFE! x
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A general and specialized contractor in Quebec since 2000, PSM Technologies has historically worked in surface preparation and protection of concrete and steel infrastructures using technical coatings.
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