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Decoding Your Nature
| May 11, 2011Why do you act the way you do? What makes you so unique? Personality type systems can help you delve into these questions — and teach you a lot about everyone else in your life
"I'm an ESFP. What are you?"
"Oh, I'm an INTJ. I'm also a 4."
To the uninitiated, this type of dialogue can seem like some sort of confusing code language. But for people who are familiar with personality type systems, these letter combinations and numbers are the key to gaining a clearer and deeper understanding of yourself and others.
Identifying Character Traits
You may have never heard of personality type systems, which methodically divide people into separate categories based on individual temperament. But, in fact, these systems are quite popular. And for good reason — it's hard to resist the idea of a cheat sheet that can help you better understand your nature, from what motivates you to what makes you act in a particular manner.
The idea that there are distinct, innate differences in temperament actually dates back to ancient times. The Greek philosopher Plato was prominent among those who proposed four categories of people, each of who contribute to society in a unique way.
In more recent times, you might say that Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung is the father of personality type systems. In the 1920s, he suggested that people perceive and react to situations differently because they're compelled by distinct, inborn personality traits.
The Myers-Briggs personality type system, created by the mother-daughter team of Katharine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers, is an interpretation of Jung's work. There are four pairs of opposing personality traits, for a total of eight traits, each of which is designated by a particular letter (see sidebar, "Which Type Are You?").
Since then, numerous other personality systems have been developed. Psychologist David Keirsey created a variation of Myers-Briggs, called KTS-II, which focuses on four central temperaments. Another personality model, titled the "Big 5," is arranged along similar lines, but includes an additional component to measure for emotional stability. The Enneagram, which supposedly stems from ancient origin, is a popular number-based model that includes nine basic personality types.
Love Thy Neighbor
Skeptics might pass these personality type systems off as just plain silly, but fans argue otherwise. "They help you understand why people are different from you," says Rachel Landesman.* "You realize that people have different kochos and that's not a good thing or a bad thing. That was a revelation to me. It helps you appreciate people more."
Adds Rina Goldman,* "It's natural to assume that most people function like you do." But in reality, they don't. And when we interact with contrasting personalities, what goes on in our heads isn't so pretty: "We instinctively account for differences in others not as an expression of natural diversity, but in terms of flaw and affliction: others are different because they are sick, or stupid, or bad, or crazy," explains Keirsey in his book Please Understand Me II.
Personality type systems can help counter these knee-jerk reactions. They "open your mind" says Rina, and provide "a mechanism for understanding others."
A relative of mine once intoned, only half joking, "Expectations are the root of all evil." They're especially dangerous because they're often based on how we would react to something — which can be the exact opposite of how our spouse or child might respond to the same situation. Using personality type systems to understand how people are different can help us eliminate (or at least lessen) unrealistic expectations and develop greater tolerance.
For example, Rachel's husband is far more scheduled than she is. "He needs to leave for a flight a half hour earlier than I would need to leave," she notes about this "J" side of his personality. Understanding this character difference has allowed her to accept her husband instead of thinking, "You're nuts for wanting to be there so early."
Knowing that people behave the way they do because they're predisposed to particular behaviors can have a mind-altering impact on your feelings and performance in relationships. As an insightful teacher of mine noted, "If you're walking on a street and a car drives by and, as a result, a rock flies up and hits you in the face, you'll feel very differently than you would if an Arab picked up a rock and threw it at you." Although the physical pain is equal in both scenarios, the emotional reaction is very different. If we can view the behaviors of others as manifestations of their innate personal issues, which are not intentionally aimed at hurting us, it can greatly enhance our emotional health.
Love Thy Self
If you're naturally shy and you find out in a personality test that you fall into the "introvert" category, it probably won't come as a big surprise. But the knowledge can still prove useful. For people who feel misunderstood or unappreciated, discovering the differences between personality types can be very reassuring.
"I remember reading about introspective types (N) and finding it very comforting because it helped explain why certain people were not on my wavelength," relates Rachel. Once she realized that her personal tendencies were a natural part of her self-portrait, she was able to accept herself with greater ease.
Adina Feld* had a similar experience: "With friends and school, it gave me more confidence in myself. I understood that this is who I am."
Accepting yourself can also help you avoid the trap of aspiring to be someone you're not — and instead build on your unique strengths. "A close friend of mine is an 'ESFP,' the type of mother who is always on the go," says Ahuva Brown.* "She seems to have boundless energy to run with her kids to museums and activities. Her home is a social hub, open to neighbors and friends who come and go, filled with the smell of home-baked goodies. For a while, it was hard for me to accept that her type of mothering was a particular style with which I was not required to compete."
Once her own children grew older, Ahuva realized that as an "INFJ," she had an intuitive knack for understanding how to deal with her kids in an exceptionally perceptive and balanced manner. "I realized that my lower-key personality provided me with a large dose of patience," she says, "and my greater predictability allowed me to provide important structure that my children thrived on." She was finally able to appreciate that she and her friend had different emphases in their parenting, each utilizing their particular strengths.
The Mussar Approach
"One who wants to educate himself, must first know himself," writes Rav Shlomo Wolbe in Alei Shur. "And there is nothing more difficult than knowing oneself, his good and bad middos and his subtle predispositions … It is like trying to cure the sick person without recognizing the nature of his illness."
Gaining this level of self-knowledge can take a lifetime, but personality type systems can give you a jump start. "I found it helpful when I recognized unhealthy characteristics of my personality and saw I could change," says Rina. "It was very growth-oriented."
Once you figure out your core personality, you can focus on fixing a flawed trait — or taking a positive one to the next level. In Sifsei Chaim, Middos and Avodas Hashem, Rav Chaim Friedlander explains that every middah has a dual aspect: Chomer is the raw material of a middah, basically what you're naturally born with. Tzurah is the developed form of a middah. It refers to the degree to which one develops a particular character trait. Tzurah can be more maturely developed and appropriately guided than the raw form of the middah.
Take, for example, Leah, who is a natural giver. She's the type that's always rushing to visit the sick and volunteering to organize relief for those in need. She feels an internal push to help everyone as much as she can — this is chomer. Dina, on the other hand, is very inner-directed. It's much harder for her to maintain the dynamic focus on others that seems to come naturally to Leah. Over time, with real effort, Dina can come to develop her own chesed drive. For example, she can figure out how to use her natural sensitivity to hone in on people's unspoken needs, as well as determine when to put her family before chesed projects. This careful cultivation of a trait is tzurah.
How far can one stretch? "The statistics seem to indicate that people can stretch their personality 20 percent to 30 percent away from where they are," notes Dr. Miriam Adahan, a psychologist and author whose books Appreciating People and Awareness address the topic of self-acceptance and personality type. "Self-growth is like lifting weights in the gym. You are the only one who can know your personal limits. You need to be aware that working on something that isn't natural to you is always awkward, like writing with your left hand."
The Relationship Equation
Sara Gordon* was on a date when she first learned about personality type systems. "I was dating a guy who went to business school and he had learned a personality system as a tool for talking to people on their wavelength and building rapport in order to be successful in business. He described the system, but I didn't get it, and I was very resistant to him trying to figure me out," she admits. "Later, I took a test and I got an 'ENFP.' When I read the description, I was blown away. In terms of self-discovery and self-awareness, it was incredible."
Her appreciation for these systems didn't end there; today, she considers them an important shidduchim tool. "Dating itself is a medium for discovering a lot about yourself," she says. With this perspective in mind, she is able to "go into dates consciously trying to learn something about myself and how I interact and react to different situations."
"Personality type systems can help you understand why you gravitate to certain people more than others," adds Adina. This may be precisely why Rifki Eichorn, a shadchan, uses her close familiarity with personality type systems in order to match prospective dates. "It's not only the particular letters of an individual," she explains. When she meets someone and asks them questions about themselves, she's able to piece together a picture of their preferences and attitudes.
As a general rule, Rifki says, "I see that intuitive types need intuitive types and sensing types need sensing types." Using these systems, her matches are usually right on target. "Although other things can be wrong, I know they will get along in certain ways," she explains.
Matching like with like based on personality type can also help singles avoid the "opposites attract" pull, which often produces a lot of conflict. "I know a couple where she loves to bake and have neighbors around and her husband wants his space, his quiet, and a neat, clean house. This makes things very difficult," Dr. Adahan says. "It's like trying to fit the wrong size shoe onto your foot." She adds that "Sforno says you should marry someone similar to yourself."
Of course, there are those who marry individuals with very different personalities and have wonderful marriages. This was the case with Adina's parents: "I think the fact that my father appreciates my mother's personality makes a big difference."
"If there's acceptance and love it can work," affirms Dr. Adahan.
The Critique
The study of personality type systems, otherwise known as personology, has been subject to critique in the academic field of personality psychology. Although studies have been conducted on some of the systems, the fact that personology relies primarily on hypothesis and observation excludes it from practical use in scientific diagnostics and research. Popularly, however, the systems are widely and effectively used for personal growth, relationship awareness, and professional development.
But the potential pitfalls of these systems are worth noting. Blumie Balkind, LCSW, has experienced much personal benefit and insight from personality tests. Yet, she explains, as with anything, "there can be drawbacks. It's an easy way to pigeonhole people." Although the systems are "supposed to help you not to judge people," they can be used inappropriately for just that purpose.
At other times, the problem has less to do with labeling others than with tagging ourselves. "People sometimes use it as a crutch," explains Rifki. You'll think, "I'm a little lazy to do laundry but that's how I am. That's my personality profile," while watching crumpled piles of laundry grow from a comfortable vantage point on the couch. It takes courage to accept oneself while refraining from using that as an excuse for undesirable behavior.
Another complaint is that the letters and numbers sometimes seem like a secret language to the uninformed. Exclaiming, "Oh, you're an ENTP?" as you trade letters can be irritating to those who are unfamiliar with the system. One woman relates her husband's reaction to her discussion of personality types: "Oh no," he groaned, "you're not going to start talking in code again, are you? I'm a 'QRPO'…," he mimicked, laughing.
Nature Vs. Nurture
There's also the question of how much our personalities are dictated by our nature — and how much is determined by nurture. Although people do react to situations because of their inborn traits, they can respond to situations just as instinctively as a result of how they were raised.
Interestingly, a person can be totally blinded to an innate trait if they grew up with a parent or sibling who had a more pronounced form of the same characteristic. For example, Rachel describes her mother as "very, very emotional." As a result, "I always considered myself very unemotional because I don't wear all me feelings on my sleeve. When I got married, I realized that I'm a lot more emotional than I realized. My mother once saw me interacting with my baby and she said, 'I never realized that you're so affectionate.
The desire to conform to our environments can also make it harder to see our true selves. "Growing up with a very laid-back mother, as well as my closest friends, who were extremely spontaneous, I thought I was like them, just a bit quieter," says Ahuva. "I don't know how it is that I didn't really recognize my need for structure and predictability. Perhaps I was afraid that I would seem too rigid in contrast to my surroundings."
After Ahuva got married and was able to arrange her home in her own style, she became aware of what her real tendencies were. "My mother was baffled when I requested the recipe for potato kugel. 'You just peel potatoes, add an onion or two, and feel the mixture to see if you have the right amount of oil and eggs.' 'Until it's ready' was the standard baking time for most dishes. She seriously thought I was a little weird." A very different sort of cook, Ahuva measures out each ingredient and sets a timer for all cooking and baking.
Although personality type systems can be helpful, figuring out how we're all different shouldn't be the end goal. One writer put it best: "It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences."
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There are numerous personality tests you can take, but just to show you a sample system in brief, here's what's the 4 pair/8 letter Myers-Briggs system looks like:
Putting it all together: A sampling of personality types
The Social Butterfly – ESFP
You are outgoing, friendly, and very aware of your environment.
You are tolerant and easygoing.
You have no use for theories — you prefer firsthand experiences.
You are spontaneous and playful, with a love for life, people, and material comforts.
You are practical and effective in getting what you want.
The Executive – ESTJ
You are dependable, thorough, and persevering.
You are organized and decisive, making sure that things get done efficiently.
It is important to you that everything be kept in its proper place, be closely supervised, and thoroughly inspected.
You are conservative, realistic, and matter-of-fact.
You are observant and forceful in implementing plans.
The Sensitive Soul – INFP
You are introspective and intuitive.
You dislike conflict and focus on nurturing a positive self-image in your loved ones.
You are enthusiastic and creative, dreaming about how to give meaning and wholeness to people's lives.
You are flexible and adaptable unless your values are at stake.
The Independent Thinker – INTJ
You are intellectual and independent, focusing on being consistently rational in action and speech.
You favor abstract, theoretical, and complex ideas.
You are curious and inventive.
You are systematic, competent, and efficient in tackling problems.
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A grand jury in Minnesota has indicted a doctor accused of fatally poisoning his wife, and upgraded charges against him to first-degree murder, authorities said.
Dr. Connor Bowman, 30, was arrested in October and charged with second-degree murder linked to the death of his wife, Betty Bowman. She was 32 years old when she died Aug. 20, only four days after she was admitted to a hospital.
Investigators collected evidence that indicated Connor Bowman, who once worked for poison control, "may have given Betty Bowman a drug for an ailment she did not have," Rochester police had said.
In mid-August, she was admitted to the hospital with symptoms of diarrhea and dehydration. Once hospitalized, she suffered cardiac issues, fluid in her lungs and organ failure, according to a criminal complaint filed against Connor Bowman.
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ABSTRACT Rural-urban migration is a major challenge in traditionally migration prone areas such as Nkoranza South Municipality in the Brong Ahafo region of Ghana. Food system and its related activities embedded in agriculture, for example, non-mechanized farming suffer the most as a result of labour shortage associated with out-migration from farming areas. Some specific objectives of the study were to identify community perception about rural-urban migration and to determine perceived effects of rural-urban migration on some aspect of food systems (weeding, planting, harvesting and transporting) from the farmer"s perspective in some communities (Ahyiayem, Asonkwaa and Nyinase) in Nkoranza. The research design that was adopted for the study was mixed methods. The sample size was made up of 270 farmers within the communities, selected through a multistage sampling procedure. Instruments used for the study were structured questionnaires and in-depth interview guides. The quantitative data was analysed using SPSS and the qualitative through the use of thematic analysis. The results show that decrease in food production, reduce farming income and loss of labour for farming activities were the most immediate impact of migration on food systems. The findings further indicated that non-mechanization type of farming in the area has made specific components of food systems such as weeding, planting, harvesting and transporting of produce labour intensive due to out-migration, with the majority (87.4%) relying on hired labour elsewhere in the absence of family labour for farm work. It again reveals that significant proportion of farmers attributed migration as the cause of decreased labour in the area with more than half of the farmers acknowledging a direct link on the impact of labour availability on food production. In spite, of the perceived negative impact of migration on food systems, migration also impacted positively on the left-behind families and their livelihood in general due to receipt of remittances. It is concluded that food production activities were affected by migration in the area of labour and income generation from farming. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that traditional agriculture and food systems should be improve by establishing agro processing factories to reduce the amount of food wastage during harvest. Mechanize farming should be supported by government in the absence of human labour for farm work. Finally, since agriculture is dominated by men in the study area, agricultural policies should mainstream women engagement and encourage them into the sector.
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How to Obtain IP Through VPN?
In the previous Blog article, you learned about how to obtain an IP (Internet Protocol) address through VPN (Virtual Private Network). In this article, we will discuss how to use that IP address to make a digital payment. It's no secret that overseas merchants love doing business with new users because they have fewer chargebacks (i.e., fraudulent transactions). However, making a purchase through a VPN is more complicated than making a regular purchase online. That's because once you log in through a VPN, you have to use a new payment method (e.g., credit card). If you're not used to making digital payments, it can feel a little daunting to log in, make a purchase, and then log back out. Here's a simple flowchart that illustrates how to use a VPN and make a digital payment:
Step 1:
Find a VPN that supports the currency you usually use (e.g., USD, GBP, or EUR). Once you make the payment, you will be connected to the VPN server and given a login screen like this:
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You can use the login credentials you were given to access your local network, which will allow you to download apps, access files, etc.
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To make a purchase, you need to click on the store that you want to visit. After you click on the store, you will be redirected to the payment page. On this page, click on the Pay Now button to continue to the next screen.
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The next screen will allow you to review the order you just placed. If everything looks good, click on the Submit Order button.
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You will now be connected to the VPN server and returned to your desktop. To log back out, click on the Logout button on the upper right corner of the window.
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You can now log back in to your regular Internet connection without any restrictions. If you're not sure whether or not VPN services support your chosen currency, simply check the documentation.
Keeping your personal and payment information secure is very important and something we take very seriously. The providers we recommended in our previous article are all fully endorsed by Google and Apple which have been vetted for security. In other words, you can have peace of mind that your personal information will be safe.


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Chemistry is the study of matter at the level of atoms, molecules, ions and compounds. These substances are the building blocks of life and all of the materials that surround us. Chemists play a vital role in the production of everyday commodities. Chemistry research and development is essential for the introduction of new products. The study of chemistry is of benefit not only to those intending to pursue a career in science, but also to those intending to work in areas such as the food, health, textile or manufacturing industries. Source – SQA Course Specification
The Chemistry courses, at all levels, seek to develop problem-solving skills and enhance understanding of Chemistry in a range of contexts.
In S1 and S2, pupils will study each of the Sciences through a series of units in order to develop their scientific understanding, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. From S3, pupils will be able to pick each of the discrete Sciences.
S3 Chemistry
In S3 pupils have 3 periods a week of Chemistry. There are a number of units covered in the S3 course which enhance pupils' understanding of the fields of Chemistry and offer the opportunity to develop a variety of skills for life and work. These include:
· Atoms
· Metals
· Hydrocarbons
· Acids
S4 Chemistry
In S4, pupils in the Chemistry department will start their National courses.
National 3, 4 and 5 Chemistry are each composed of three units:
· Chemical Changes and Structure
· Nature's Chemistry
· Chemistry in Society
National 3 and National 4 Chemistry are internally assessed with a formal assessment at the end of each of the units. National 5 is externally assessed with an end of course assessment set by the SQA and a written experimental assignment which is completed in school and marked externally.
In the Senior Phase there are two further discrete National Qualifications in the Chemistry Department: Higher Chemistry and Advanced Higher Chemistry.
Higher Chemistry
The Higher Chemistry course is offered to candidates who have a C or above in National 5 Chemistry or Environmental Science. The aim of the course is to allow pupils to develop an
understanding of Chemistry in a variety of contexts and encourage them to develop and apply their analytical thinking to make reasoned evaluations.
The course is composed of four units:
· Chemical Changes and Structure
· Nature's Chemistry
· Chemistry in Society
· Researching Chemistry
Advanced Higher Chemistry
The Advanced Higher Chemistry course is offered to candidates who have a C or above in Higher Chemistry. The aim of the course is to allow pupils to build on their understanding and enthusiasm of Chemistry in a range of contexts. Advanced Higher-level study allows pupils to enhance their independence in both studying and investigative skills.
The course is composed of four units:
· Inorganic Chemistry
· Physical Chemistry
· Organic Chemistry and Instrument Analysis
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Dept News Science: Year 13 Particle Physics Masterclass
Posted on: 10/06/2019On 4th April, the A-Level Physics class attended a Particle Physics Masterclass at the Royal Holloway College University of London, one of the leading universities in the UK. Upon arrival, we had a lecture revolving around The Structure of Matter, led by a head lecturer of the Physics Department. During the presentation, he demonstrated the insignificance of the size of the Earth compared to the vast Solar System, Galaxy and The Universe of which it is a part. He also explained the concepts of matter, anti-matter, fundamental particles, and the various sorts of other particles that exist including their key properties. The lecture was beneficial to gain prior understanding of key principles of particle physics before engaging in the activities.
The first activity our group participated in was Particle Physics Measurements, in which we used the Atlantis Simulation Software to scroll through multiple events and identify the collisions based on the energy paths. In this activity, we had to pinpoint electrons, muons, background radiation to determine if we had any examples of the Higgs Boson. In the end, all our results were combined and graphed, as would be done in CERN.
Following the previous activity, we gathered again for another lecture, this one focused around ATLAS and the Large Hadron Colliders. This lecture was interesting as CERN is defined the home of particle physics with the largest and most complex scientific instruments in the world. He used a model to demonstrate the colossal size of the colliders and went on to explain the different layers that made up the detecting chambers and how they worked. We were shown examples of data from CERN and the irregularities in the trend lines that proved the existence of the Higgs Boson at certain energy levels. The lecture came to end with an animated video showing how the particles are accelerated fast enough to collide with enough energy within the system.
After lunch and refreshments we went to our next activity, The Lancaster Particle Physics Package, which was a software developed by Lancaster university to illustrate the techniques used to determine the properties of the particles being studied. Within this session, we got to play around with the software and see the way in which particles would collide in different angles and with varying energies. We experimented with different properties to identify specific particle paths that were given to us. An engaging activity enabled all the students to work independently and explore particle physics in further depth.
Next we moved on to our final activity which was Particle Physics Detectors. This activity was composed of several demonstrations displaying key principles of physics. First, we were introduced to a Van Der Graff Generator, which works through static charge and the passing on of negative electrons. We were also shown how the high voltage could cause ping-pong balls, covered in conductive paint, to continuously move around a bowl due to repulsion and constant momentum. During this activity, we met a former student, Inada Penman, who attended Hatch End who is currently studying at the university for a Masters degree in Physics. One of the amusing parts of the day was an experiment showing particles acting under a magnetic field, where a piece of metal was cooled with liquid nitrogen and placed on the curve, which made the metal hover down the slope. This was an example of the real-life application of this process in latest train technology. After, we used Rutherford's gold leaf set up and a derived formula to estimate numbers of alpha particles. Finally, in the last part of this activity, we observed a cloud chamber, which is a particle detector used to visualise the passages of ionizing radiation and we spent time counting the number of alpha particles decay that were occurring over the span of a minute, differentiated by its thick energy passage.
We ended the day with an evaluation of the activities and our findings from the first activity. The Masterclass was thoroughly enjoyed by all members of the group as it enabled us to gain a deeper insight to what is involved in particle physics and was also taught in a manner that was easy to understand for a-level students. Overall, we had a great day and left with a lot more knowledge regarding particle physics than we came with and would definitely recommend other students to attend in the future!
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Lots of people are coping with anxiousness, despair or simply normal unhappiness.
Fear, disappointment, restlessness, irritability and hassle sleeping are only a few signs of despair and anxiousness, in accordance with the U.S. Nationwide Institute of Psychological Well being (NIMH).
Remedy and drugs may help. However some easy self-care concepts can elevate an individual's temper and add a way of peace and pleasure to on a regular basis life.
"Luckily, there are issues that individuals can do on their very own, both rather than an expert psychological well being skilled or whereas ready in line to see somebody both nearly or in individual," stated James Maddux, professor emeritus within the Division of Psychology and senior scholar within the Heart of the Development of Properly-Being at George Mason College in Fairfax, Va.
All of those strategies may help individuals coping with the stress and emotional traumas of life to be happier, Maddux stated.
Mellow out with meditation
Doing this quiet exercise for simply 10 to twenty minutes helps an individual decelerate and take note of what is going on in inside, Maddux stated.
"And analysis exhibits that these temporary intervals can carry over into the remainder of the day," Maddux added.
Turning into extra conscious of what you are considering and feeling is a giant step towards studying how you can higher handle ideas and emotions, he stated.
"Mindfulness actions will be useful for coping with anxiousness," psychologist Richelle Concepcion, of Tripler Military Medical Heart in Honolulu, stated in a latest American Psychological Affiliation story on clinician self-care. "Meditation, yoga, even aware respiration are methods to gradual issues down," she suggested.
Get shifting
Analysis factors to train as a means to assist handle anxiousness and despair, Maddux stated.
"It is most likely among the best anti anti-anxiety actions you may interact in, among the best antidepressant actions one can interact in," Maddux stated.
Proof means that train results in physiological adjustments within the physique and mind that assist cope with these points, he stated. It additionally requires focus, which may help distract you from the day's issues.
Simply half-hour of strolling every day assist enhance temper and enhance well being, the NIMH says. Do not be discouraged if you cannot do these half-hour consecutively, the NIMH stated. They add up.
"I believe lots of people appear to assume that you'll want to work out an hour, two hours a day, 5 days every week in an effort to get the profit. And the analysis exhibits that truly a couple of minutes right here and there of train, whether or not it is strolling or climbing the steps in your house or in your workplace, these have a cumulative impact," Maddux stated.
A assessment revealed lately within the journal JAMA Psychiatry discovered that strolling briskly for simply 2.5 hours every week, lowered the danger of despair.
Spend time in nature
Take that stroll outdoor to get further profit.
Being in nature is related to improved consideration, decrease stress, higher temper, decreased threat of psychiatric problems and will increase in empathy, in accordance with an APA story.
"You'll be able to enhance your temper simply by strolling in nature, even in city nature. And the sense of connection you might have with the pure world appears to contribute to happiness even if you're not bodily immersed in nature," Lisa Nisbet, a psychologist at Trent College in Ontario, Canada, stated within the story.
Nutritious diet helps
The NIMH suggests a balanced weight-reduction plan with loads of water can enhance each vitality and focus.
Harvard Well being says that meals with a lot of nutritional vitamins, minerals and antioxidants defend the mind from oxidative stress, whereas these excessive in refined sugar impair mind operate.
About 95% of serotonin, the neurotransmitter that helps mediate moods and extra, is produced within the gastrointestinal tract, in accordance with Harvard Well being, which suggests two weeks of consuming a clear weight-reduction plan adopted by including meals again and seeing how you're feeling.
That story additionally notes that research on conventional diets, together with Mediterranean and Japanese, have discovered threat of despair 25% to 35% decrease than with these on a typical Western weight-reduction plan. These diets are excessive in fruits, veggies, unprocessed grains and fish, with small quantities of lean meat and dairy.
Are you sleeping sufficient?
When individuals are overtired, they're extra susceptible to excessive feelings, Maddux stated.
"Disrupted sleep makes individuals susceptible to every kind of psychological and emotional issues, whether or not it is anxiousness, despair, anger," Maddux stated. "The mind wants relaxation and the mind wants sleep. And when the mind doesn't get sufficient relaxation, the mind will not be going to operate correctly."
The sleep stage generally known as rapid-eye motion (REM) is when the mind processes emotional data, in accordance with the Sleep Basis.
Lack of sleep could intrude with the mind's consolidation of constructive emotional content material, influencing temper and emotional reactivity, in accordance with the muse.
Schedule actions and set objectives
Whereas individuals have a tendency to dam out time for work and appointments, it is also essential to plan time for enjoyable.
"Folks typically get so busy that they do not cease and take the time to do the issues that they used to that they beforehand discovered gratifying and satisfying earlier than they bought too busy, earlier than they grew to become too anxious or depressed," Maddux stated.
Take into consideration what you favored doing and schedule it, even when it is only for 10 to fifteen minutes, Maddux suggests. It is likely to be getting along with different individuals or simply watching one thing you discover enjoyable on Netflix.
Writing down objectives is part of that. Not solely does it assist restrict stress to interrupt down initiatives into small items, however individuals like the sensation of checking off an inventory.
"Most individuals get a way of satisfaction out of carrying out objectives which are essential to them," Maddux stated.
Step again from social media
Typically it is what you do not try this issues. Social media not solely eats away at time that could possibly be spent on extra fruitful self-care, however it might impression an individual's vanity.
"Social media encourages individuals to have interaction in what psychologists name social comparability, actually evaluating our lives to the lives of different individuals," Maddux stated. "And, in fact, everybody on Fb, TikTok, Instagram, no matter, they're primarily placing on the market one of the best components of their lives."
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The article looks at Patrick Rogers and Mary Duffy, who are victims in the horror Dungannon road crash in Tyrone.
Who were Patrick Rogers and Mary Duffy?
They are two out of the three victims that died in that unfortunate accident.
Their names were given by police in Northern Ireland.
Who was Patrick Rogers?
He was a 26 man from the Cookstown area.
Patrick Rogers was a family man as he was a man of four kids.
He was a driver of one of the vehicle.
Patrick Rogers was traveling along with his wife and his four kids.
He was driving a Nissan X-Trail vehicle. Patrick Rogers wife and her children were injured during the collision.
They five are still at the hospital, receiving treatment as their injuries are said are life threatening.
Who was Mary Duffy?
She was 52 year old woman. Mary Duffy was also related to Patrick Rogers. She was the mother in law of Patrick Rogers.
She was in the car which was being driven by Patrick Rogers.
Mary Duffy was from Dungannon.
Patrick Rogers and Mary Duffy died when their car collided with other vehicle.
The NIAS had this to say over that accident.
"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, four patients were taken to Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children and another patient was taken by ambulance to the Royal Victoria Hospital," a NIAS spokesman said
One local resident, who lives close to the scene, reported hearing "an almighty bang" while he was watching television at around 3.30pm and looked out the window to see that the two vehicles had collided.
Sinn Fein's Stormont leader Michelle O'Neill expressed her deepest sympathies to the families of those killed in her Mid Ulster constituency.
"It is deeply tragic news to learn that three adults have been killed and a woman and four children injured as a result of this terrible road traffic collision in Co Tyrone," she said.
"I offer my heartfelt sympathies to the families of those tragically killed and every best wish to those injured for a full and speedy recovery."


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A MAN who lost control of his vehicle driving at speeds over 100mph and killed his passenger has been jailed for 12 years and handed a lengthy driving ban.
Joshua Hawksworth-Robinson, of Trinity Road in Bridlington, was sentenced to 12 years in prison and given a 10-year driving ban at Hull Crown Court on Monday (September 25) after he pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving whilst disqualified and causing death by driving whilst uninsured.
Hawksworth-Robinson lost control of his vehicle at more than 100mph on the B1253 High Street in Langtoft on Sunday July 24, 2022 - killing a passenger, the court heard.
Following the result at court, Police Sergeant Rob Mazingham, from Humberside Police's Serious Collision Unit said: "I'd like to start by saying a huge thank you to all officers involved in this case who worked tirelessly to bring an extremely dangerous driver to justice.
"Driving 104mph in a 60mph limit, Hawksworth-Robinson was a disqualified driver, uninsured and under the influence of drugs, leading him to lose control and collide with a tree, recklessly killing his front-seat passenger.
"He himself suffered serious, life changing injuries, but that did not stop him discharging himself to evade police for fear of being arrested.
"It was because of the hard work and tenacity of the officers involved that we were able to swiftly detain Hawksworth-Robinson where he subsequently cooperated, leading to him pleading guilty for all offences.
"Whilst the result at court does not take away pain and suffering inflicted on the victim's family, I do hope it will give them some comfort in knowing he is behind bars and off the roads so he cannot bring such tragedy onto another family.
"We encourage our communities to report any road traffic offences and dangerous driving to us by calling our non-emergency number 101 or 999 in an emergency, when safe to do so, to help hold reckless and dangerous drivers to account."
Anyone can also submit video evidence of driving offences that you or other members of the public have witnessed via the police force's online reporting tool called Op Snap.
"Op Snap allows us to effectively deal with the footage recorded by members of the public in a safe and secure way, helping us to progress investigations. We have a determined and robust approach to policing the roads and we'll take every opportunity to make them safer for everyone," a Humberside Police spokesperson said.
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THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WTXL) — Wednesday was a big day at Thomasville High School for 12 Bulldogs, current and former.
Five were celebrated for continuing their football careers. Karey Lee is headed to Akron after two years at Iowa Western, Jamie Williams off to Shorter, Deldrick Hill will suit up for Barry College next year, while quarterback Ronnie Baker is headed to The University of the Cumberlands and Taraje Felton is taking his talents to Fort Valley State.
The final seven have decided to focus on academics. Patrick McNeill, a former Scholar Athlete of the Week, is off to the University of Georgia, while Jackson Coppedge will be attending Alabama Birmingham.
Kevin Andrews is set to attend Savannah State University, Jamari Mitchell and Parker Folsom are off to Georgia Southern, and Tommas Speed is headed to Divers Academy International with dreams of becoming an underwater welder.
Finally, Jackson Hodge is headed to Kennesaw State, and head coach Zach Grage believes their ability to celebrate these guys is a big deal.
"We have so many kids that come to us and you know a lot of guys give up their careers football or whatever because coach I'm not going to get a scholarship," he said. "If you start making it then it's not really about that, if you can do that great but if you're going to go off to school, if you're going to go off to a trade school, a military, if we can recognize all of those guys that are going off and doing something then I think you're going to start to see more people buy into that because this is a big day."


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I recently downloaded War Thunder on Steam and wanted to use my Xbox account but saw this on the Gaijin Support page.
"Dear players,
Due to the high volume of current requests, we stop accepting transfer requests until further notice. Thank you for understanding."
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Cashew is almost one year old!! He's as happy as ever. He loves to go say hello with his little bum wiggle that puts a smile on everyone's face.
Cashew currently has a major crush on PADS Sadie, who works down the hall. He's always on the lookout for her for an opportunity to see her.
He's getting so strong in his cues. He's a fabulous loose leash walker. Everyone who meets him is very impressed with his manners.
He started coming to gym classes with his raiser. It's tough to stay on a mat for an hour while everyone else is running around, but he makes it look easy!
Cashew's favourite game is and will forever be tug! His raiser thinks, with how much practice he has had, he could go pro. Cashew went with his raisers to Whistler during November, and he was able to sleep away on the 2hr bus ride. Many passengers commented that they had no idea he was even there. He loved playing in the snow for the first time since he was 2 months old.
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MT Kaill increases Kubota fleet
10 October 2014
UK rental company MT Kaill has purchased 24 new mini excavators from manufacturer Kubota to meet increased demand from the construction sector in the North West.
The deal, completed through Kubota dealer BTE Plant Sales' northern branch, saw MT Kaill take delivery of a wide range of Kubota machines, from its micro 1 t operating weight K008 up to its 8 t KX080-4, and including the zero tail swing, 2 to 3 t U27-4.
MT Kaill director Steve Thomas said, "Our latest order of Kubota machines is in direct response to increasing market demand from the construction sector in our region.
"We supply plant hire equipment to all the major contractors, utilities, civil engineers and small to medium sized house builders in the North West and the last two quarters of 2014 in particular, have been the busiest we have seen for years.
"This is great news for everyone involved in our industry, from the contracts being secured by our end user customers, right through to hirers, dealers and the manufacturers themselves."
MT Kaill had previously stocked and offered its customers competitor excavators, and started trialling Kubota machines three years ago.
Mr Thomas added, "Ultimately, our end-users want excavators that they can trust and rely on, that get the job done whatever the conditions and without the risk of costly and timely breakdown.
"With Kubota, they get exactly that. In addition, the reliability and performance of its solutions are backed up by a first class service and support offering, provided through our dedicated Kubota dealer – BTE Plant Sales."


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Duality in the Importance of Being Earnest
Aguirre 1 Maira Aguirre Rachel Woods Professor Seiler Lakewood Ranch High School State College of Florida The Importance of Being Earnest: A tale of Victorian mockery "Every word and every part of an individual was expected to be in accordance with the rigid moral and behavior rules, and each, even the slightest deviation from the rule was considered an offence which made the delinquent publicly disgraced. Even literature and art had its cannons which were to be respected" (Mathews, 2009). In Oscar Wilde's satirical comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, Victorian hypocrisy s presented within the lines of the play as it unfolds a story about the courtship of two young women and men of that era. Wilde utilizes triviality as the guise to unwind his message about the most certain hypocrisy that occupied society during that time. Superficiality within the story serves as not only the veil but statement of the consequences of repression. The ills or wickedness of Victorian Repression are exposed through the authors cutting wit as well as the duality coming alive within the characters nd situations presented to them by society's standard (Wilde, 160). Within Oscar Wilde's comedy superficiality is extremely significant, surfacing in its pages. As the characters converse at a dinner party or in a more intimate setting, rules must be adhered to. In Act 1 Algernon states "Yes, but you must be serious about it. I hate people who are not serious about meals. It is so shallow of them" (Wilde, 1895). Algernon represents how most gentlemen would speak of something as simple as Aguirre 2 dinner, his view on how dinner should be is in fact shallow the very thing he wishes it ot to be. Robert Ross supports this notion as he says "The play repeatedly mocks Victorian traditions and social customs, while providing social commentary and offering reform" (Ross, 2003). Society not only affects the way relatives and acquaintances are to be held but also courtships and marriage. Cecily the young girl courted by Alegrnon, clearly says "I pity a poor married woman whose husband is not called Ernest" (Wilde, 1895). She represents how most of the young girls during the victorian era put forth names and titles before how a man will treat a lady in marriage.
The importance of such superficial things causes her to neglect the importance of happiness with a man and focus instead on social rank. One of Oscar Wilde's reviewers notes, "{The} ideal of marrying a man named Ernest, a popular and respected name at the time" (Watkins, 1988), sounds quite ridiculous when considering to pursue someone romantically. Lady Bracknell, the mother of Gwendolyn perhaps most vividly shows the audience how superficial even the older generation was. As she speaks with Jack, the consequences of society's superficial manner is revealed, "To speak frankly, I am ot in favour of long engagements. They give people an opportunity of finding out each other's characters before marriage. Which I think is never advisable" (Wilde, 1895). In the Victorian Era there is no real intimacy between individuals due to the fact that they are not permitted to discover each other's nature, "Wilde
embodied society's rules and rituals artfully into Lady Bracknell: minute attention to the details of her style created a comic effect of assertion by restraint" (Smith, 2008). Oscar Wilde's comedy unravels the wickedness of the Victorian Repression sing his wit in order to broadcast the ills brought upon by such a time. During an Aguirre 3 exchange between Jack and Gwendolyn, Wilde proceeds to expose an ill {Jack:} Gwendolyn, it is a terrible thing for a man to find out suddenly that all his life he has been speaking nothing but the truth. Can you forgive me? " (Wilde 1895). The author once again shows how "The men following traditional matrimonial rites, whereby suitors admit their weaknesses to their prospective brides" (Ross, 2003). All of these eremonial conversations are due to the repression by which society lived. During the Victorian Era it was very difficult to have a distinction between what behavior was approved. Alegrnon in Act 2 serves as a prime example, "One has to be serious about something if one is to have any amusement in life" (Wilde, 1895). The Importance of Being Earnest is able to communicate this message to the audience because it is "Precisely because it is consistently trivial that it is not ugly" (Keiser, 2001). How each individual handles matters is also questioned within this play.
In one scene Lady Bracknell asks Jack who is now named Earnest if he is being trivial. He responds by stating "On the contrary, Aunt Augusta", he replies, "I've now realized for the first time in my life the vital Importance of being Earnest. " (Wilde, 1895). Jack one of the main protagonists of the play has been so consumed with the repression that he in fact forget what his own name symbolizes. Wilde comically demonstrates this by "The theme (being) hinted at in the play's ironic title and "earnestness" is repeatedly alluded to in the dialogue" (Smith, 2008).
Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest has remained a timeless classic and literary favorite due to it's repression and duality in the lives of the characters. The dual lives of the characters give the story a trivial feel as well as a complex twist in the story. "The characters in The Importance of Being Earnest assume false identities in Aguirre 4 order to achieve their goals but do not interfere with the others' lives… They have the freedom to create themselves and use their double identities to give themselves the opportunity to show opposite sides of their characters.
They mock every custom of the society and challenge its values. This creates not only the comic effect of the play but also makes the audience think of the serious things of life" (Watkins, 2009). Titled a "trivial comedy for serious people", the comedic effect results from doubling the main motif of creating a double life, which mocks the morals of people from that time period. Jack uses his alter ego, Earnest, to fulfill things in life he would never be able to do, like marry the girl of his dreams. Gwendolyn knows nothing about Jack, but knows the man she loves as Earnest.
Gwendolyn is hopelessly in
love, at least by Victorian standards, with their male counterparts. She says the name Earnest "Is a divine name. It has a music of its own," explains Gwendolyn. "It produce vibrations" (Wilde, 59). When she finds out his name is actually Jack, he plans to be christened Earnest immediately. "Her inflated self-appraisal makes her seem foolish at times, especially when she reveals her devotion to the name Earnest" (Keiser, 1992). Through a course of events, however, Jack realizes that his birth name is actually Earnest, it's not just an alter ego.
The journey of finding his true self explains the title of The Importance of being Earnest. By the end of the story he realizes the real meaning of being Earnest and he gets the love of Gwendolyn without having to be christened a name that's not his true name, explaining how he finds himself and the real importance of being himself. In conclusion, The Importance of being Earnest is not just a trivial play, but a Aguirre 5 complex mockery of the social standards of that time period. He uses triviality as the guise to unwind his message about the most certain hypocrisy that occupied society during that time.
He uses his comedic superficiality, wickedness of Victorian mockery, and literary repression in the characters to get his full purpose of the work across. This play is so cleverly written that it continues to be a go-to piece of work for students and writers to this day. The internal dual between Jack and Earnest, and the ending result really shows what the true importance is of being Earnest. Aguirre 6 Bibliography Keiser, Danielle. "Female Characters in "The Importance of Being Earnest". "Plays / Drama. Web. 6 Jan. 2014. <http:/plays. about. om/od/importanceofbeingearnest/a/wilde female. htm> Ross, Kailey. "The Importance of Being Earnest. " Shmoop. N. p., n. d. Web. 5 Jan. 2014. <http:/www. shmoop. com/importance-of-being-earnest/> Smith, Sarah. "The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Oscar Wilde. " Gutenberg. N. p., n. d. Web. 6 Jan. 2014. <http:/www. gutenberg. org /ebooks/844> Watkins, Ben. "The Importance of Being Earnest. " Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 1 Mar. 2014. Web. 6 Jan. 2014. <http:/en. wikipedia. org/wiki/The_Importance_of_ Being_Earnest>


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- 1From Followers to CustomersMaximizing Business Opportunities on Social Media
- 2Crafting Captions that CaptivateThe Art of Effective Social Media Writing
- 3Decoding the HashtagThe Power Symbol of Social Media
- 4Picture PerfectLeveraging Visual Content for Maximum Engagement
- 5Measure, Analyze, OptimizeMastering Social Media Analytics
- 6Consistency is KeyHow to Maintain a Strong and Steady Social Media Presence
Consistency is Key: How to Maintain a Strong and Steady Social Media Presence
Delve into the importance of consistent posting and a well-defined strategy for achieving social media success.
Welcome to the 6th and final lesson of our course! We've covered creating engaging content, using hashtags, the importance of compelling visuals, and the value of social media analytics. Now, we're going to explore the significance of consistency in posting and the need for a well-defined strategy for your social media success.
Social media platforms use algorithms that favour accounts that post regularly. It means the more frequently you post, the more likely your content will appear in your followers' feeds, increasing your visibility. Consistent posting also gives your audience more opportunities to interact with your brand, driving higher engagement. Additionally, Posting regularly helps you stay top-of-mind for your audience. It reinforces your presence and creates a routine for your audience, encouraging them to check your content periodically. This can help you cultivate a loyal following who look forward to your posts.
Lastly, Each post is a chance to communicate your brand message and values. Consistency in posting helps reinforce these messages, making them more memorable and helping to shape your audience's perception of your brand.
Determining the Ideal Post Frequency
Some articles recommend posting on a daily basis to increase your chances of getting noticed. Nevertheless, following this advice may not be practical, and there are specific considerations to keep in mind.
- Platform Differences: The optimal posting frequency can vary significantly across different social media platforms. On Twitter, you might need to post several times a week due to the platform's fast-paced nature, whereas on LinkedIn or Instagram, a couple of posts every week could suffice. It's essential to understand the nuances of each platform and adjust your posting frequency accordingly.
- Audience Expectations: Your audience's expectations and habits should inform your posting frequency. For instance, if your audience values quality over quantity, focusing on creating fewer but high-quality posts is better. Use the insights you gathered from your analytics to understand your audience's behaviour and tailor your posting frequency to meet their expectations.
- Maintaining Quality: It's crucial to balance your posting frequency with the quality of your content. Posting just for the sake of posting can lead to low-quality content, which can disengage your audience and harm your brand image. Always prioritize quality over quantity and adjust your posting frequency based on your capacity to create high-quality content.
Creating a Social Media Strategy
Your social media strategy should align with your overall business goals. Whether it's increasing brand awareness, driving website traffic, generating leads, or boosting sales, your social media efforts should support these goals. Define clear objectives for your social media activities to ensure they contribute to your business's success.
A solid content plan is crucial for maintaining consistency and quality in your posts. This involves brainstorming content ideas, creating a content calendar, preparing your posts in advance, and scheduling them for optimal times. We will cover our tool in the next section that can automate this process and make it more manageable.
As mentioned numerous times throughout the course, your strategy should be flexible and adaptable. Regularly monitor your performance using the analytics skills you've learned in lesson 5. Use the insights you gain to adjust your strategy, make changes to your content, posting times, engagement tactics, and more based on what's working and what's not.
Unlock Your Media Potential with Nixie Social
The "Handsfree" experience offered by Nixie Social can assist you in effortlessly planning your social media calendar. The assistant will send you periodic tailored content (caption+image) options to choose from. You will receive content related to calendar events (like new year's) or promotional material by email.
The handsfree experience will give you peace of mind, knowing you will receive the content. It will save you time as the platform manages your online presence. You can watch the following promotional video if you like to learn more.
And there we have it! Consistency in posting and having a well-defined strategy are key to successful social media management. By remembering these lessons and applying them in your social media activities, you'll be well on your way to achieving your social media goals. Thank you for participating in this course, and we wish you the best in your social media journey!
What's Next?
Our blog features frequent updates on social media and strategies for maximizing its business benefits. For a comprehensive collection of our content and access to the archive, please visit https://NixieSocial.com/blog.


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Can schools ban the veil? – BBC News
'No-one knows how many adult women in the UK wear the full face covering known as the niqab.'
BBC News, 26th January 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
'No-one knows how many adult women in the UK wear the full face covering known as the niqab.'
BBC News, 26th January 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
'Court fee increases that were hastily introduced to plug a £100m hole in the Ministry of Justice's budget were based on "hopeless" evidence, according to the most senior civil judge in England and Wales.'
The Guardian, 26th January 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
'On 19-20 January, the England and Wales High Court (Mrs. Justice Andrews) heard the judicial review of the ban on different-sex civil partnerships brought by Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan. It was argued on behalf of the supposedly LGBTI-friendly UK Government (represented by Nicky Morgan, the Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities) that the High Court should follow two anti-LGBTI decisions from 2006.'
UK Human Rights Blog, 22nd Janaury 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
'It would be wrong to assume that it is "inherently more improbable" that a professional person will be dishonest than anyone else, the High Court has said.'
Legal Futures, 26th January 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
'A motorcyclist has been jailed after filming himself speeding over 150mph.'
The Independent, 25th January 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
'A coroner is to hold a full inquest into the death of a Leeds school teacher murdered in her own classroom.'
BBC News, 25th January 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
'The strict circumstances in which shapes can benefit from trade mark protection have been reinforced by two new rulings issued by the High Court in London, an expert has said.'
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd January 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
'One might have thought, following the judgments of the Court of Appeal (noted here) and the Supreme Court (noted here) in R (T) v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police [2014] UKSC 35, that there was little left to say about enhanced criminal records certificates (ECRC). After all, the Government had, with moderate grace, gone away after the Court of Appeal loss and drafted a revised set of rules in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013 (SI 2013/1198) which sought to better implement the Article 8 ECHR balance between the needs of employers and the need for long-distant misbehaviour not to be a permanent stain. But that thought fatally undervalues the ingenuity of lawyers (as well as the breadth of application of the ECRC regime).'
Panopticon, 23rd Janaury 2016
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
'Chichester District Council has successfully defended a judicial review challenge to a neighbourhood plan.'
Full story
Local Government Lawyer, 26th January 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
'The UK Law Students' Association is organising its 5th Annual Equalities Conference, hosted by the Law Society of England and Wales and supported by its Junior Lawyers Division.
The Conference promotes equal access to the legal profession and justice. It also provides key related information as well as networking opportunities.
Speakers include:
– Chantal-Aimee Doerries QC, Chairman of the Bar; Barrister, Atkin Chambers
– Hilary Heilbron QC, Barrister and Leading international Arbitrator, Brick Court
– Sir Robin Knowles CBE, High Court Judge; Chairman of Together for Short Lives; Chair of Trustees at Legal Advice Centre (University House).
– Fergus Randolph QC, Brick Court Chambers – Conference Chair
– Koser Shaheen, Attorney, Cleary Gottlieb; Vice Chair of the Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division
– Jonathan Smithers, President of the Law Society'
Date: 2nd February 2016, 5.15-8.45pm
Location: The Law Society – 113 Chancery Lane London WC2A 1PL
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
'LawInSport will be hosting its second annual sports law conference on the 24 & 25 February 2016 in London.
We will be bringing together thought leaders from sport, academia and the legal profession to share their views on what they consider to be the key sports law issues to watch in 2016 and beyond.
The sports scandals of 2015 have highlighted the important role sports lawyers can play in the development of sports governance, protecting the welfare of athletes and the rights of commercial partners.
Therefore we have put together panel sessions that will to cover the most pressing issues in sports law for 2016:
Anti-Doping – what is the future of anti-doping?
Media Rights – new distribution methods, regulation and legislation.
Commercial Contracts – sponsorship, merchandising and brand protection.
Athlete Rights – employment and representation contracts, handling disciplinary procedures and selection disputes.
Anti-Corruption – dealing with corruption, running investigations, gathering intelligence and taking action.
Governance – managing change, improving structures and processes, and dealing with greater scrutiny.'
Date: 24th & 25th February 2016
Location: Twickenham Stadium, TW2 7BA
Charge: See website for details
More information can be found here.
'Disputes over domain names tend to be dealt with outside of the normal court system, in panels run by dispute resolution service providers accredited by ICANN. So a decision of the UK court over as series of domain names including RBS group brands makes interesting reading.'
Technology Law Update, 22nd January 2016
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
'Judges should be able to opt out of assessing advocates under the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) if they believe it would be unfair, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has said.'
Legal Futures, 26th January 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
'Plainly exhausted' mother probably shook baby in 'momentary loss of control', judge concludes.'
Daily Telegraph, 25th January 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
'Jimmy Carr's joke about dwarves on BBC1's The One Show was offensive and broke broadcasting rules, the media watchdog has said.'
The Guardian, 25th January 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
'Open and accountable justice requires records to be kept. Those who believe they are the victim of a miscarriage of justice need to know what was said at their trial if they are to show that they have been wrongly convicted. It seems extraordinary, therefore, that official guidelines require the destruction of the recordings of court cases after seven years. '
The Independent, 24th January 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
'Although many EU IP lawyers are currently concentrating on the trade mark reforms, the Commission is quietly getting on with its study of the design protection system in Europe.'
OUP Blog, 26th January 2016
Source: www.blog.oup.com
'Companies who operate everything from prisons to parking services and prosecuting TV licence evaders must be made more accountable, campaigners say.'
The Independent, 25th January 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
'The jury at the inquests into how 96 people died in the lethal crush at Hillsborough in 1989 will be asked to consider whether the South Yorkshire police chief superintendent David Duckenfield, who was in charge of the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, caused the deaths by gross negligence manslaughter.'
The Guardian, 25th January 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk


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olar Panels are a highly qualified team of Solar PV installers. We pride ourselves on finding the right PV system to meet our customers needs whether for domestic, business or agricultural use.
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We offer a wide range of panels and invertors and are not limited to specific manufacturers; it is all about giving our customers all the information so they can make an informed choice.
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renewable energy generation, eg solar panels or heat pumps
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A Green Deal assessor will visit your home, talk to you about your property and your energy use and help decide if you could benefit from Green Deal improvements.
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A Green Deal advice report is valid for 10 years, or until you make changes or energy saving improvements to the property, eg you build an extension or change the windows.
The actual savings will depend on how much energy you use and the future cost of energy.
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An Analysis of the Three Buzzing Wilds Slot Machine
The 3 Buzzing Wilds online slot game by Pragmatic Play is sure to get any player excited. Pragmatic Play has opted to return to the hive once again with 3 Buzzing Wilds, following in the footsteps of Push Gaming's Wild Swarm and Relax Gaming's Beelionaires Dream Drop. The slot machine offers a maximum payout of 5,000 times your wager and many wild-themed bonuses, but is it all honey and no sting? In this review of the 3 Buzzing Wilds slot machine, we'll find out by playing it at some of the best online casinos.
Creation of a Three-Wild, Online Slot Game
Pragmatic Play has experimented in the bee-themed slot genre before, so the company clearly recognizes its potential. The Sticky Bees slot is one example of the developer's use of the subject, and the design of 3 Buzzing Wilds is similar to that, but with a little more warmth and personality.
The game takes place in a woodland and is brightly lit by the sun beaming through the trees. The slot machine is given a more personal feel thanks to the cute tiny bees and other creatures that occupy the reels. The design isn't really novel, but it's nonetheless extremely appealing and the cheerful hues make it easy on the eyes.
Mobile Slot Game: 3 Buzzing Wilds
The adorable aesthetic of 3 Buzzing Wilds mobile slot game translates perfectly to smaller screens, so you can play it anywhere. The use of HTML5 in its development makes the game accessible from a wide variety of platforms.
Slot Machine Guide: 3 Buzzing Wilds
The standard game of 3 Buzzing Wilds is really simple. Each spin of the slot's five reels and four rows activates 20 fixed paylines. When three or more identical symbols appear in a winning formation, play continues clockwise from the first reel.
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Bonus Games for Online Slots: 3 Buzzing Wilds
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The 3 Buzzing Wilds free spins bonus is the game's primary extra feature. When three or more scatters appear anywhere on the reels, this feature begins. For the bonus spins round, the player has three options. The random wild feature awards ten spins, the expanding wilds feature awards eight, and the encircling wilds feature awards six. Sticky wilds appear and remain on the reels whenever possible. Here's where the game offers its maximum payouts.
For an additional 100x your wager, you can "buzz" into the free spins round early. It's possible that this isn't offered everywhere.
Three Buzzing Wilds: Return to Player, Max Bet, and Volatility
With 3 Buzzing Wilds, Pragmatic Play rolls out the same mathematical concept it employs in many of its other slot releases. The highest payout in this game is a respectable 5,000 times your initial bet. The developer gave it a perfect score of 5 stars, indicating that it is extremely volatile. You should click the "Info" option first, as there are two alternative variations with lower RTPs than the default of 96.03%.
Summary of "3 Buzzing Wilds" Slot Game
There are already several slot machines with a bee theme, and 3 Buzzing Wilds is a fantastic addition to the genre. The slot's premise and underlying arithmetic model aren't exactly ground-breaking, and Pragmatic Play has utilized the same formula in a number of its other real-money slots. However, the bonus features have the potential to produce some rewarding winning combinations thanks to the addition of wild symbols. In conclusion, if you're searching for something basic yet effective, this is a fun little slot that we can suggest.


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A couple of months ago, more precisely in January, we saw some pictures with an upcoming phone from Vietnam, called BKAV Bphone. Today, the device in case was officially launched, so we can know more about its specs, prices and features. The first thing noticed is that Bphone comes in three different variants: 16 GB (black), 64 GB (black, white, gold), or 128 GB model with 24K Gold frame.
Looking at its specs, it seems that we're dealing with a 5-inch device that offers Full HD resolution, a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5 GHz, 3 GB of RAM memory LPDDR3, a 3.000 mAh battery and a 13-megapixel rear camera.
There's a 5-megapixel front-facing sensor and 4G LTE in the package. Even if the information regarding its dimensions are missing, from the video below we see that the overall thickness of the phone is pretty big compared to other phones already available on the market.
BKAV Bphone brings a uni-body case with metallic frame and glass back, materials that are looking pretty good. WE get to know that Bphone will carry a $458 price tag for the 16 GB variant, while the 64 GB one will cost you around $600. Also, the 128 GB Gold variant will be sold for a $925 price tag.
via: mobilissimo.ro


text: The US border services has introduced a new app for smartphones that permits incoming boaters to report in to US Customs as soon as entering US waters without immediately proceeding to a US port of entry. The app is called "CBP Roam" and is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. It requires setting up a free account with the US Login.gov. It should be set up on your phone before leaving for the US. Some brochures are also available at the club.