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Unprooted is an expression of solidarity with refugees around the world for what they have had to endure by Andzej Gavriss
Ukrainian refugees depict the trauma of fleeing war. The short shows how the terrifying memories of conflict live on in those who have escaped, and sends a message of solidarity to refugees around the world. Film released the last June 2022 by UNHCR.
Andrej Gavriss is a multi award-winning director originally hailing from Eastern Europe – Latvia. Graduated from the University of Audio Visual Arts in 2015, Director has already cultivated a strong body of work that showcases his appetite for experimental filmmaking.


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With her highly-anticipated debut album due out next week, Holly Humberstone has now delivered yet another cut lifted from her forthcoming full-length.
The new single 'Kissing In Swimming Pools' follows on from the previously shared offerings 'Into Your Room', 'Antichrist', 'Room Service' and the d4vd collaboration 'Superbloodmoon' in previewing her first LP 'Paint My Bedroom Black', which is out on the 13th October.
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My CPAC 2023 Adventure – And Why I'm Never Going Back
It's so much work to get there, and it's expensive. If it's also going to be like visiting a registry of motor vehicles, it's just not worth it to me.
(Pictured – Journalist and blogger, Robert Stacy McCain, and me, kicking back.)
This year I decided to go back to CPAC (the Conservative Political Action Coalition) conference at National Harbor, just outside of DC for the first time since 2015. I had a good time, but things didn't really work out as planned, and I will not be going back.
Weeks before the conference, I registered on CPAC's website to attend as media and cover the event for Legal Insurrection, just as I had done in 2013, 2014, and 2015. When I didn't hear anything back, I called the CPAC office. The young woman I spoke to did not have any information for me, but did not indicate that anything was wrong or that I should not attend.
When I called the Gaylord International Hotel to book a room, I was told that there were no more rooms at the special rate for CPAC attendees. This should have been a red flag, but I booked a room at a very nice hotel only a block away from the conference.
I also decided to change things up by taking the Acela train instead of flying. As far as the trip down to DC is concerned, that choice worked out well. The train was on time on Wednesday morning at 6 AM at South Station in Boston, and we cruised down to DC in just 6.5 hours.
Once I was settled into my hotel, I went to CPAC and found the media registration desk. I was asked for my QR code, something I had not received, in my regular mail or my SPAM folder. I was told to come back in an hour. I went back to my room, checked email, got a coffee and went back about two hours later. Again, I was told I was not in the system. Best to check back again later.
At this point, it was the evening. I called my old buddy Stacy McCain of The Other McCain, because I knew he would be there. I walked back over to the convention hotel and met Stacy. He wanted to go to the media registration desk to pick up his credentials. I walked over with him and he was fine, they gave him his badge, but I was still not in the system. I was told to return after 7 AM the next day.
The next morning, I returned to media registration at 8 AM. Still no luck. The young woman at the desk, who by now knew my face but not my name, explained that I was still not in the system. I was starting to get frustrated and explained that I had traveled from Boston to be there. I hadn't even raised my voice, but the woman at the desk suggested that I visit the Resolutions Desk, then passive aggressively suggested that she could have security escort me there if I wanted. Like, what am I? Antifa?
To be absolutely clear, I never had a 'Do you know who I am?' moment, I never even got visibly upset, but I do write for three fairly influential conservative sites. Legal Insurrection, The Gateway Pundit, and Twitchy. Shouldn't CPAC want someone like me to be there?
I went to the Resolutions Desk and waited in line for a half an hour to speak to someone, only to be told once again, that there was no explanantion for my situation or any solution. She told me I needed to speak to the woman at the end of the desk, who was management, but that she was away for a few minutes. I went to the end of the desk and stood waiting for another 30 minutes.
When the manager finally appeared, I explained the situation to her. She then spent a few minutes searching through her laptop. Then she declared that she would need to call the media office, which she did. After a few minutes on the phone, she explained to me that the conference had over-booked media people, and that I would not be getting media credentials, but that they would be happy to sell me a ticket if I wanted to go to the conference as an attendee. Tickets are over $300.
At that point, I gave up. I was now on vacation in National Harbor. I actually felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off of me. No more explaining, questioning, or waiting in lines. I was also stunned to suddenly think that Amtrak seemed more organized than CPAC.
I spent the next two days doing fun things. I crossed the river and walked around in Old Town, Alexandria, where I got a much needed haircut at a very cool barber shop.
Old Town has a very Boston feel to it.
I also had a great time at the Irish Whisper pub in National Harbor.
Spending a lot of time here. My unimpressive super power is the ability to quickly locate an Irish pub wherever I go. pic.twitter.com/gfIpdNPewU
— Mike LaChance (@MikeLaChance33) March 2, 2023
On Thursday night, I went out for drinks with Stacy McCain, where I also got to meet Mark Mitchell of Rasmussen Reports, a very nice fellow.
Jeff Reynolds of PJ Media, formerly of Legal Insurrection, was also there. A great guy all around. Funny and smart.
I also had a chance to meet Stacey Lennox and Gwendolyn Sims of PJ Media. These ladies were a riot.
I had some fun on Twitter, too.
The view from my hotel room where I am not covering CPAC. pic.twitter.com/HLtc0tTXlX
— Mike LaChance (@MikeLaChance33) March 3, 2023
In a very funny piece over at The Other McCain, Stacy wrote about my troubles and advised me not to go too scorched earth in my write up of the event, and I'm not. I'm just telling you exactly what happened. Stacey Lennox also has a great essay over at PJ Media about how CPAC has changed over the years.
In an all too perfect ending to this comedy of errors, my Acela train back to Boston was beset with electrical issues and was forced to stop for over an hour and then travel at low speed for an hour. As a result, it took nine hours for the train to make it to Boston. I was on the train from 11 AM to 8 PM. I could have flown back and forth from Boston to DC twice in the time I was on the train.
I won't be going back. It's so much work to get there, and it's expensive. If it's also going to be like visiting a registry of motor vehicles, it's just not worth it to me.
The best part? I got to pick up my little buddy Finn at the vet on Sunday morning and bring him home. He stayed with their surprisingly affordable boarding service while I was gone.
On a final note: When I walked away from the CPAC Resolution Desk on my way out of the convention hall on Thursday, I walked past Dave Weigel, formerly of the Washington Post, now writing for Semafor, another liberal outlet created by Ben Smith of BuzzFeed fame. He had a press pass around his neck.
This is who they want covering their event, I wondered to myself?
Good luck with that, CPAC.
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Lussier and Achua (2013), predisposes that self-managed teams are comparatively independent whereby their participants alternate leadership duties and each member is mutually accountable for defined production goals as allocated by the senior management. People work hand in hand in the absence of a leader to perform the functions of planning, coordinating, self-appraisals, conflict resolution as well as evaluating job done by their counterparts. Decision making rests upon every team member. Effective communication, internal locus of control, good problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, belief in personal control and capability to foster trustworthiness are fundamental attributes of team members. My essay will offer a detailed analysis of merits and demerits of self-managed teams.
Self-managed teams enable an organization lower its operational costs due to the decrease in managerial ranks which ensures great efficiency. They have the capacity to take in coordination and monitoring duties that would have been assigned to supervisors. Consequently, expenses for indirect labor fall significantly while the quality and productivity of the service or commodity remains unaffected.
According to Lussier and Achua (2013), the drive to perform tasks increases in a self-managed team. Job satisfaction rises as the workforce become content since their opinions are embraced. They end up liking what they do and give their best in order to record high productivity. Additionally, rate of absenteeism at work lowers as they look forward to making contributions pertaining business operations.
Quality production is assured and it is done on a timely basis. Expressing an idea allows the other members to criticize it and formulate it in a such a way that it fits the situation at hand. This may result in devising new ways of doing things and making more discoveries. Moreover, various expressions allow people to choose the most effective and viable strategy.
Personnel gain a sense of belonging and feel entitled to their own work. Furthermore, self-managed teams provide basis upon which guidelines for making choices are defined, which helps members gain a collective identity. Resultantly, they devote themselves on ensuring successful implementation of agreed upon mechanisms. Achieving this objective aid in development of sense of belonging which in turn promotes how they connect with the firm's mission and vision (Lussier and Achua, 2013).
Many people prefer engaging in projects where their opinions are valued. For self-managed teams, every participant has an equal opportunity to air their views whereby they are critically analyzed and evaluated by all members. All ideas are granted similar treatment without any bias or prejudice. Therefore, more employees partake in the activities assigned in the team because their input is regarded highly.
Self-management teams are an ineffective mechanism when employed in restructuring work in a company because it does not deliver positive and favorable results. It stems from the fact that more commitment and effort is required from the top management and all members.
Social loafing adversely affects effectiveness of these teams. Certain members may slack in performing their allocated duties in cases where they are not clearly stated. They loaf and expect other participants to chip in. However, the trend takes effect on others who will not be willing to carry the lazy party's burden whereby they too lessen their efforts. Total output of firm will definitely fall due to poor execution of duties.
Group thinking is another demerit associated to self-managed teams. Specific members may always disregard views that are against the topic of discussion. The team ends up failing due to its alignment on one side and lack of projecting strategies of tackling future challenges. When people follow the designed form of decision making, they may lose their individuality because they lack a chance to express their ideas. Furthermore, the organization may lack diversification which may affect the morale of workers due to doing the same things always.
Self-managed teams are gaining a wide acceptance by many companies. Their benefits supersede the drawbacks in the long run. It is an economical tool to an organization as it helps in saving the costs, boosts the morale of workers, increases the productivity and quality of job done. On the other hand, it faces challenges of group thinking and loafing among the team members.
Lussier, R., & Achua, C. (2013). Leadership: Theory, Application, & Skill Development (5th ed.). Australia: Cengage Learning.
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If painting your tire, use latex outdoor primer, let dry, then use the latex outdoor enamel, and let dry. You can also use spray paint.
How do you paint a TYRE swing?
Quote from Youtube video: In a well-ventilated space paint the tire using spray paint that is designed for both indoor and outdoor use check the label to make sure it is suitable for plastic.
How do you get paint to stick to tires?
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Quote from Youtube video: So what you're going to do is make sure that everything is clean you can wash it you can scrub it all you want as long as it's just pure tire no tire dressing no dirt nothing it's got to be spotless.
How do you make a good tire swing?
How to Make a DIY Tire Swing
- STEP 1: Pick the correct tree. …
- STEP 2: Find the right size tire. …
- STEP 3: Clean the tire. …
- STEP 4: Drill drainage holes in the tire. …
- STEP 5: Purchase the correct rope. …
- STEP 6: Tie a double bowline knot. …
- STEP 7: Hang your rope. …
- STEP 8: Suspend the tire.
Can I paint a tire with acrylic paint?
Will Acrylic Paint Stick To Tires? If you have rubber items that will not get a lot of wear and tear, acrylic craft paint is a good choice. If you are using two coats, you should let the paint dry thoroughly between coats before applying any more. Seal the paint after it has completely dried.
What kind of paint will stick to rubber?
Acrylic is a versatile type of paint that can be used on many surfaces, including rubber. This paint is typically used more for arts and crafts.
What kind of paint will stick to rubber tires?
For the design details, use acrylic paint that is designed for outdoor use so it will withstand the elements. I actually used an outdoor acrylic paint meant to go on terra cotta pots. In fact, at my local crafts store, it is stocked by the pots rather than with the other paints. (You can also use outdoor latex paint.)
Does spray paint stick to tires?
Because spray paint bonds very well with plastic, it can cause some damage to the tires, so a paint thinner isn't always the best option. Because of this, you should always use a paint thinner to preserve the tires.
Is it OK to spray paint tires?
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Quote from Youtube video: Or wash off tire paint is designed to provide a long-lasting durable shine for all tires ideal. For use on exterior tire walls.
Does tire paint last?
Lasts Up to 1 Year. Works on all tires, including Motorcycles, Bicycles, Cars, Trucks, ATVs and More! Comes in 5 different colors! Refinish existing tire letters that have seen better days!
How do you paint playground tires?
- Wash the tires. So the paint adheres, thoroughly wash the tires with soap and water. …
- Prime the tires. Once the tires dry, prime them with a spray primer. …
- Choose a durable, non-toxic outdoor paint. …
- Choose light colors. …
- Let the children paint the tires. …
- Be creative.
How do you dye tires?
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Quote from Youtube video: Next we're gonna shake up the tire pen. Really. Well and then it says it's very important to prime the pen. And with that you want to press it up against a hard surface. Until the ink starts flowing.
What material is used for tire lettering?
Raised white tire letter is easy to install and are made from durable rubber composite compound with an adhesive that sticks the letters to the tire. Tire stickers use an adhesive that sticks almost permanently to the tires because they use a different type of adhesive.
What to use to write on tires?
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Quote from Youtube video: Before you start shake up your marker very well I'm using an oil-based medium tip Sharpie paint marker. To get the marker. Started press the tip against a piece of paper or cardboard repeatedly.
Can you paint tires black?
Specially formulated black tire paint, Spit Shine isn't a rubber conditioner but an actual paint that permeates the tire wall to give your worn tires the rich, showroom finish everyone wants. Easy to use, ColorBond Tire Black paint will restore your vehicle's tires to their original look in a snap.
How do I blacken my tires?
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Quote from Youtube video: You're going to spray it on the tire to cover it completely. And you're going to let this stuff soaking the tire for about 15 seconds. After it soaks in you're going to get your sponge.
Can you use shoe polish on tires?
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Can you use wd40 for tire shine?
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The second flight of Event 9 has dropped under 54 players and they're getting very loud in the front corner of the room.
Still plenty of big names left in the running for bagging chips with Carolyn Zegeer in the running for end of chip leader along with Bret Bader, Victor Figueroa, Daren Stabinski, Ross Fischer, and Robert Campbell.
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Ashley, I think if we all commit to making a donation to your GFM every time she writes a story about you that might do the trick. I actually haven't donated to your GFM, because I have issues with crowdsourcing in general, but I would happily do it if it helped stop writers complaining about other writers, which is just pure dreck on so many levels.
My only problem is I have no idea who this writer is. If someone who wants to do this with me wants to email me at Adeline.Dimond[at]gmail.com that would be great.


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Primates Gut Microbiome is Also Subject To Lifestyle Changes
Primates are an order of mammals belonging to tropical regions, generally as forest dwellers, surviving in a natural habitat with a different diet and lifestyle. …
Read moreEver since the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 pandemic to be a "public health emergency of international concern" in January 2020 (1), the lives of billions of people have been affected as the novel coronavirus spread across the world and countries implemented measures to contain the virus. Currently, over 150 million cases have been recorded and 3 million deaths. COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory infection, with fatal outcomes occurring mainly due to acute respiratory distress (2). While the main risk factors for infection and illness from the virus are well-known, researchers have also been looking into how the coronavirus interacts with the microbial world within the human body, both directly and indirectly. Through the use of cutting-edge genomic technologies, scientists have investigated important questions that could affect infection, disease progression and our wellbeing on the intersection between coronavirus and the human microbiome.
The two most important interfaces between humans and their environment are the gut and the lung. Both are absorptive organs with a high surface area that are constantly exposed to microorganisms from the environment. And the two systems are linked: via the immune system, signals originating from one organ interact with the other (3).
The lung microbiome has several key differences from the gut microbiome. It has a much lower biomass content, with roughly 10 to 100 bacteria per 1000 human cells (3). The lung microbiome composition is affected by the local lung environment. In particular, the host immune system, the pH of the lung lining, mucus production and oxygen concentrations in the lung affect how readily microbes can survive in the lung. Diseases of the lung generally cause drastic changes to the lung environment, which changes its microbial composition. The healthy lung microbiome boosts both specific and systemic immunity to pathogens, and can out-compete pathogens from the environment. The development of normal lung function in infants requires exposure to an array of microbes from the environment (4).
In terms of the bacterial microbiome composition of the lung in healthy subjects, the main species that dominate are Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes, followed by Proteobacteria and Actinobacteria. This is similar to the gut. Fungi that colonise the lung generally originate from the environment and are usually ascomycetes and microsporidia. A healthy lung is generally considered to have a low microbial density and high microbial diversity, while diseased lungs have high microbial density with low diversity (4). Studies of the lung microbiome will ideally look across microbial kingdoms. Although the lung microbiome is not widely studied, it may affect both risk of infection and disease severity.
Sampling the lung microbiome offers its own challenges, particularly due to the low biomass, semi-invasive location of the lungs and risk of contamination from the nose or mouth during sampling (5). Sputum, the mucus found in the lungs and respiratory tract, contains a mixture of upper- and lower respiratory tract microorganisms. Sputum samples are readily obtained in healthy subjects or patients. To collect a sputum sample, subjects need to force a cough to expel sputum through the mouth, therefore there will always be residual contamination with saliva. Bronchoscopy can be used to sample the lung microbiome by expelling and suctioning a small volume of water, or taking brush samples of the lung tissue. Targeted suctioning through the trachea is a possibility for intubated patients. Whatever method is used, consideration of contamination risk and standardized procedures will assist in obtaining representative samples (5).
Tracking the effect of COVID-19 infection on the lung microbiome is an important step in assessing whether changes in the microbiome can affect disease severity. Currently, few studies have investigated the lung microbiome's response to COVID-19 infection.
In one study conducted in 8 COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, China, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was analysed via metatranscriptome sequencing and compared to samples from 25 pneumonia patients and 20 healthy controls. This allowed transcriptionally-active microbes to be profiled. The authors found distinct differences between the microbiota of healthy subjects compared to the COVID-19 and pneumonia patients. The healthy controls were more likely to have a higher microbial diversity than the two disease groups (6). The researchers were also able to look at co-infection with other common respiratory viruses, and genetic variation within the coronavirus in patients using the same genomic technology (6). Functional profiles were prepared using this dataset, using the KEGG Enzyme Nomenclature reference hierarchy to annotate the reads. A functional signature was found for COVID-19 patients: decreased potential for lipid metabolism and glycan biosynthesis, with increased potential for carbohydrate metabolism (7).
In another study conducted in Wuhan, the lung microbiota of 20 deceased COVID-19 patients was investigated from lung tissue samples. 16S shotgun sequencing was used to identify bacterial OTUs in these patients, while ITS gene sequencing was used for fungi. Over 80% of the total bacterial sequences were Acinetobacter, with other genera making up less than 4% each of total reads. The fungal communities found were represented by Cryptococcus (28%), followed by Issatchenkia (8%) and Wallemia, Cladosporium, Alternaria, Dipodascus making up 4-5% of reads. Most patients had mixed bacterial and fungal infections. The species found were associated with multi-drug resistant infections and opportunistic infections, indicating profound dysbiosis in the lung. These patients had all been treated with antibiotics and antiviral agents, therefore their lung microbiota may not be a true representation of what happens during infection (8).
Although the research base is currently limited, various techniques have been used to investigate the bacterial, fungal and viral lung microbiome, as well as the functional capacity of the microbiome. These show the impact of COVID-19 infection in the lung environment.
Although primarily considered a respiratory disease, COVID-19 has certain gastrointestinal manifestations that could be responsible for changes in the gut microbiome seen in COVID patients. Digestive symptoms consistently found in COVID-19 patients include diarrhoea, vomiting and nausea, and the virus is shed in the stool (9-11). Increases in faecal calprotectin, a marker of inflammation in the intestines, have also been seen in COVID-19 patients, indicating an immune response in the gut to infection (11). Furthermore, conditions such as obesity that are associated with gut microbiota dysbiosis appear to have more severe COVID-19 disease progression (12).
A limited number of studies have looked at how the gut microbiome changes during COVID-19 infection. A common pattern seen across studies conducted is the increase in opportunistic bacterial and fungal pathogens such as Streptococcus, Veillonella, Aspergillus and Candida, with a decrease in commensals such as Faecalibacterium (11, 13).
The microbiome affects the innate immune system and the response to infection in general, so it stands to reason that there may be effects from the gut microbiome on disease risk or severity. Research has currently focused on two main areas. Firstly, the cell location that is targeted by the coronavirus for initial entry into the cell and the inflammatory response to infection, the ACE2 receptor, is also located in the lining of the intestines, and the coronavirus is also excreted in the stool. Therefore, modulation of the immune response via the ACE2 receptor in the gut may influence resistance to infection and the immune response. Secondly, the gut microbiome influences systemic inflammation via intestinal cell permeability and the production of pro-inflammatory substances such as lipopolysaccharides. The production of short chain fatty acids by the gut microbiome may suppress inflammation by contributing to the barrier function of intestinal cells and reducing the production of cytokines (14). COVID-19 disease severity is related to a pro-inflammatory cytokine storm that leads to organ failure and death (15).
Certain bacterial genera or species have been found to be elevated in COVID-19 patients and produce systemic pro-inflammatory effects. For example, Streptococcus induces the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and Actinomyces viscosusella induces inflammatory lesions (16). A study conducted in COVID-19 patients in Wuhan, China, investigated whether there were gut microbiome shifts according to three levels of disease severity. Q-PCR was used to compare changes in the 10 predominant bacterial groups. Acute-phase inflammation markers such as C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 were elevated in the most severe disease group. Anti-inflammatory and commensal bacteria Faecalibacterium, Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium decreased in all groups while opportunistic pathogens Enterococcus and Enterobacteriaceae increased in the most critically ill patients (17).
In a similar study conducted in Hong Kong, shotgun sequencing of the microbiome from the stool of 100 COVID-19 patients and 78 non-COVID controls showed gut microbiota changes related to disease severity and markers of inflammation (18). Likewise, commensals such as Faecalibacterium and Bifidobacterium were suppressed in COVID-19 patients. Principle Component Analysis indicated that the gut microbiota was stratified by disease severity. Inflammation markers and inflammatory cytokine concentrations were concordant with these differences. In addition, stool samples collected up to one month after a negative COVID-19 test showed that dysbiosis persisted (18).
Further to changes in the microbiome due to coronavirus infection, these studies show that increasing microbial dysbiosis occurs with increases in disease severity. Inflammation may be the mediating factor. Prospective studies would help strengthen the research base.
A key strategy in preventing infection since the start of the pandemic has been frequent handwashing or using hand sanitisers. Both these products are effective in washing off microbes from the hands or killing them. However, they also affect the microbiome of the skin. Could handwashing practises in the pandemic affect the skin microbiome?
A recent article compared both the effect of different handwashing techniques, sampling methods and analysis methods on the skin microbiome (19). Much of the skin disinfection literature is focused on culturable bacteria, however culture-independent techniques allow cross-kingdom skin ecologies to be measured, and can capture a broader microbial diversity. In this study, 16S rRNA sequencing showed that there were no long-term effects from a single washing treatment on microbial diversity (19). This may not be the case with frequent handwashing. For health-care workers, damaged skin due to handwashing actually increased the skin's bacterial load overall, including skin pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and antibiotic-resistant microbes (20). Handwashing may therefore actually contribute to spreading pathogens if it causes skin damage.
In response to the pandemic, most countries have implemented restrictions to reduce the number of in-person social interactions and control the spread of the virus. These include restricting travel, advising that people work from home, closing restaurants and shops, limiting visiting other people, and shutting down recreational and sporting locations. Depending on the effect these restrictions have on individuals' lifestyles, the gut microbiome will be affected.
The pandemic, concerns about contracting the disease, and impacts on our social support and lifestyles can manifest themselves as psychological stress. A 21-country comparison of the effect of the COVID-19 on psychological wellbeing found increases in depression, stress and anxiety (24). There is a two-way relationship between the gut microbiome and stress, with stress impacting the gut microbiome, and certain microbial patterns associated with stress resilience (25). Potentially, systemic inflammation or gut permeability may be responsible for stress resilience and how the gut microbiome responds to stress.
The current evidence base only scratches the surface of the relationship between COVID-19 and the microbiome. Even though some nations have already been able to reduce the impact of the pandemic through vaccination – and more countries will do so in the coming months – it's likely that the novel coronavirus is now established and we may have to handle successive epidemics, as we do with influenza. As there are links between COVID-19 infection, microbial dysbiosis and disease severity, the use of prebiotics, probiotics or synbiotics may be useful strategies going forward. Clearly, more research using genomic technologies is necessary in order to develop safe and effective therapies.


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Deepfence is setting a very high bar in the Cloud Native Workload Protection (CNWP) space. Their offering is purpose built for protecting your internet connected containerized workloads. This is a tool built for the Information Security teams that have to protect production environments.
I love it when companies have a live sandbox environments that you can play around in!
To access Deepfence's ThreatStryker Sandbox sign up here
I will be going over some cool stuff that I saw in the Sandbox and providing a hyperlink so you can follow along too.
The alert overview screen lets you see actual attacks on your infrastructure
Viewing the list of alerts I spotted what looked like a web request that led to execution of shell /bin/sh!
Opening up the alert there is a lot of detail, including the full HTTP body!
This is interesting, but it is unclear is the shell actually executed. I think i may need to check my logs to determine that. Let's keep scrolling down….
There is a graph showing various hits for different attack techniques… one is a high level alert for Lateral Movement!
After double clicking the red dot in the "Lateral Movement" row, we are brought to the Trojan alert details. I love the detail here but i'm not sure if the system actually executed the payload. I would need to look at the system logs
I like that Deepfence shows the most vulnerable attack paths
Clicking the first item I see that a container is running that is susceptible to the log4j vulnerability.
This is one of the coolest features of ThreatStryker. An interactive node graph of your environment, including calls to external environments!
Let's Click some nodes!
AWS Node
It appears that we have a few arrows going to AWS, and AWS is talking to the internet and some third party services.
Hosts Inside AWS
What's this? We have infrastructure running in AWS?
Three hosts have been discovered:
Double clicking "deepfence-poc-agent-1" reveals three containers running on the host
Container info
Double clicking on the "wordpress_wordpress_1" container reveals some information in the frame on the right of the page. I can see a breakdown of vulnerabilities by severity, a list of processes running, and the docker labels.
Double clicking on the vulnerabilities graphic brings up a list of vulnerabilities for this container
Selecting a vulnerability from the list we get some info
Container Scanning
Scanning containers as they are built and before deployment is always a good idea. Deepfence supports many registries:
Integrity Monitoring
You can create custom rules to alert on file modification or access to specific paths on disk
I like that Deepfence will look for secrets on the disk of the containers
Below is an overview of the secrets found
I click on the Private Key slice
I then bring up a list of findings for one of the containers and find the row I am interested in
The signature found something, but it wasn't useful as that is the ssh key that runs sshd


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Exploring The Topographic Map Of Poland: A Comprehensive Guide
Are you curious about the topographic map of Poland? Look no further! In this article, we will dive into the fascinating world of Poland's landscape. From its diverse terrain to its natural wonders, the topographic map of Poland offers a wealth of information for adventurers, hikers, and geography enthusiasts. So, if you're ready to explore the stunning peaks, rolling hills, and winding rivers of this beautiful country, join us as we embark on a journey through the topographic map of Poland.
The Topographic Map of Poland
Poland, a beautiful country located in Central Europe, boasts diverse landscapes that range from picturesque mountain ranges to lowlands and stunning coastlines. Understanding the topography of Poland is essential for various purposes, including urban planning, outdoor recreation, and environmental management. A topographic map of Poland provides a detailed representation of its physical features, elevations, and geographical characteristics. In this article, we will delve into the details of the topographic map of Poland, exploring its importance, key elements, and how it can be utilized.
What is a Topographic Map?
A topographic map is a detailed, scaled representation of the Earth's surface that showcases both natural and human-made features. It accurately represents the shape and elevation of the land using contour lines, symbols, and colors. Topographic maps are essential tools for hikers, geographers, surveyors, and those interested in studying the physical characteristics of a particular area.
The Importance of Topographic Maps
Topographic maps provide valuable information about the terrain and land features, allowing users to:
– Understand the relief and elevation changes in an area
– Plan outdoor activities such as hiking, mountaineering, and camping
– Assess potential flood zones and areas prone to natural disasters
– Conduct land surveys and construction projects
– Identify geological formations and study natural resources
– Determine suitable locations for infrastructure development
Key Elements of a Topographic Map
To effectively use a topographic map, it's essential to understand its key elements:
1. Contour Lines: Contour lines connect points of equal elevation, giving a three-dimensional representation of the land's surface. They help visualize the shape and steepness of hills, valleys, and mountains.
2. Legend: The legend provides an explanation of symbols, colors, and lines used on the map. It helps users interpret the map's features and understand their meaning.
3. Scale: The scale indicates the relationship between the distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground. It allows users to measure distances and determine the size of features.
4. Grid System: A grid system consisting of horizontal and vertical lines is superimposed on the map, enabling users to pinpoint specific locations by providing coordinates.
5. Symbols: Various symbols represent natural and human-made features such as forests, rivers, roads, buildings, and landmarks. These symbols help users identify and navigate the area.
6. Colors: Different colors are used to represent various land features, such as green for vegetation, blue for water bodies, and brown for contour lines. This color differentiation aids in visual interpretation.
Topographic Map of Poland
The topographic map of Poland offers a comprehensive overview of the country's diverse landscapes. From the towering peaks of the Tatra Mountains in the south to the low-lying plains of the Mazovian Lowland in the central part of the country, the map showcases Poland's geographical richness.
Mountainous Region
The southern border of Poland is adorned with the magnificent Carpathian and Sudeten mountain ranges. The Tatra Mountains, renowned for their breathtaking beauty, including the highest peak, Rysy, offers challenging hiking trails and picturesque vistas. The Beskids and Bieszczady Mountains are also part of this region, offering great opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Central Lowlands
The central part of Poland is where the majority of the population resides. The Mazovian Lowland dominates this area, with flat and fertile lands ideal for agriculture. The Vistula River, Poland's longest river, meanders through the lowlands, providing important transportation routes.
Coastal Areas
Poland's northern coast along the Baltic Sea features sandy beaches, dunes, and cliffs. The topographic map highlights coastal areas, including the Pomeranian Bay, Gdańsk Bay, and the Gulf of Gdańsk. It also showcases various islands, such as Wolin and Usedom, known for their natural beauty.
Masurian Lake District
The topographic map of Poland wouldn't be complete without highlighting the enchanting Masurian Lake District. With over 2,000 lakes interconnected by rivers and canals, this region is a paradise for sailors, kayakers, and nature lovers. The map provides details of the lakes, islands, and surrounding forests, helping visitors fully explore this captivating area.
National Parks
Poland is dotted with numerous national parks, each displaying unique landscapes. The Białowieża Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the continent's last primeval forest and European bison. The Tatra National Park, situated in the Tatras Mountains, offers stunning alpine scenery and wildlife. The topographic map of Poland highlights these national parks, making it easier for visitors to plan their nature-focused adventures.
Utilizing the Topographic Map of Poland
Now that we have explored the topographic map of Poland, let's discuss how it can be utilized effectively:
1. Outdoor Adventures: Whether you're planning a hiking trip in the Tatra Mountains or kayaking in the Masurian Lake District, the topographic map provides valuable information about the terrain, elevation, and possible routes. It helps you navigate safely and discover hidden gems along the way.
2. Urban Planning: City planners and architects can utilize the topographic map to assess the land's suitability for construction projects, identify potential challenges, and plan infrastructure development in harmony with the natural environment.
3. Environmental Management: The map aids in identifying ecologically sensitive areas, allowing environmentalists and conservationists to prioritize habitat preservation and restoration efforts. It helps in managing natural resources, implementing wildlife corridors, and minimizing human impact on delicate ecosystems.
4. Education and Research: Topographic maps are crucial tools for students, researchers, and educators studying geography, geology, environmental sciences, and land management. They provide a hands-on approach to understanding the physical features and processes shaping the Earth's surface.
The topographic map of Poland is an invaluable resource for understanding the country's diverse landscapes, elevations, and natural features. By utilizing this map, outdoor enthusiasts, urban planners, researchers, and educators can explore and appreciate Poland's unique topography. Whether you're planning a hiking adventure, conducting land surveys, or studying the environment, the topographic map of Poland serves as a reliable guide, showcasing the country's beauty and aiding in responsible land management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a topographic map of Poland?
A topographic map of Poland is a detailed representation of the country's physical features, such as its elevation, contour lines, rivers, lakes, forests, and man-made structures. It provides information about the shape and characteristics of the land, enabling users to understand the terrain and plan various activities.
What scale is typically used on a topographic map of Poland?
Topographic maps of Poland commonly use a scale of 1:50,000 or 1:25,000. These scales allow for a good balance between detail and coverage. The 1:50,000 scale provides a broader view, suitable for general reference, while the 1:25,000 scale offers more precise information for specific purposes like hiking or land surveying.
Where can I obtain a topographic map of Poland?
Topographic maps of Poland can be obtained from various sources. The Institute of Geodesy and Cartography (IGiK) in Poland is the primary authority responsible for creating and distributing topographic maps. They can be purchased online or from local map retailers. Additionally, digital versions of these maps are available for download or online viewing on the IGiK website.
What are the key features to look for on a topographic map of Poland?
When examining a topographic map of Poland, some key features to look for include contour lines, which depict changes in elevation, water bodies like lakes and rivers, vegetation areas such as forests or meadows, roads, settlements, and landmarks. These features help users navigate the terrain, plan outdoor activities, or gain a better understanding of the geographical context.
How can I use a topographic map of Poland for hiking or outdoor activities?
A topographic map of Poland is an essential tool for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. It allows you to identify hiking routes, assess the difficulty of the terrain, locate landmarks, and plan rest areas. Contour lines provide information about steepness and elevation changes, helping you choose the most suitable paths. By combining the map with a compass or GPS device, you can navigate with confidence.
Are there any digital or online versions of topographic maps for Poland?
Yes, the Institute of Geodesy and Cartography (IGiK) in Poland provides digital versions of topographic maps for online viewing or download. They offer both raster and vector formats, suitable for use in GIS software or other digital mapping tools. These digital versions allow users to explore, analyze, and print the maps conveniently from their computers or mobile devices.
Final Thoughts
The topographic map of Poland provides a comprehensive depiction of the country's diverse terrain and geographical features. It offers vital information for hikers, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts, allowing them to navigate and explore Poland's landscapes with ease. The map showcases the varying elevations, rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges that shape Poland's geography. With accurate details and precise markings, the topographic map of Poland is an essential tool for anyone seeking to understand and appreciate the country's natural beauty. Whether planning an adventure or studying the land, the topographic map of Poland is a valuable resource that aids in exploration and discovery.


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In the era of innovative technology, you will require a mobile app for your Ecommerce store that offers a great digital experience during online shopping. Shoppers today prefer a mobile Ecommerce platform more than an online store. Even the traditional business owners have now shifted to mobile apps that assist them with e-marketing.
So here is the highlight of the reasons to choose a mobile Ecommerce app for your business.
Advanced personalisation
Shopping always turns out to be a personalised experience. So people look for a platform that can offer them convenience in navigation without investing or putting a lot of effort. The latest revelations suggest that 9 in 10 smartphone users purchase again from a brand when the mobile brand experience is fulfilling their daily activities, which includes Ecommerce shopping.
Developing apps for an online store ensures increasing the average order value because they are always more responsive to the upsell and recommendations. That being said, you can move forward with creating a strong voice of the mobile app for an Ecommerce business on social media with the utilisation of numerous platforms. Humanising the brand and also reaching a huge audience becomes profitable for your business.
Boosting customer experience
When more people download your mobile app, it showcases a higher ROI for your brand in the coming time. They will be coming there to buy while also the mobile site visitors will get access to the store to check the details.
Around 38 percent of users return to an app more than ten times with the assistance of the push notification. Also, specific offers will trigger the interest in going through your store more and increasing the purchase. This exclusive content with the reward system on the Ecommerce mobile app turns out to be quite enticing for the users. Even when they get better assistance using the mobile Ecommerce apps in the form of 24/7 support, they can increase their purchase rate.
Enhanced user engagement
One of the best ways for staying connected with the users is to always interact with them in the best possible ways. In this regard, you can be completely rest assured that the app will be coming with mobile features that can ensure customer engagement and driving sales.
On average, 65 percent of most company's overall business sales are from existing customers. Incorporating features like the audio search, GPS, camera facilities can give a personalised experience to the user, and in this way, the Ecommerce app will be favouring your marketing campaign. The Ecommerce app development features will also enable the customers to share pictures and links with others on social media accounts.
Lesser chance of the cart abandonment
One of the most important and significant benefits of an Ecommerce mobile app is a lesser chance of cart abandonment. Cart abandonment has always got the first rank amongst the issues of the Ecommerce store owners. The average digital shopping cart abandonment rate right on mobile is 85.65 percent.
Plenty of examples are there for the customers who have added their favourite items to the cart but have left them out because they do not feel like ordering. This case usually happens because the websites always have prolonged navigation frustrating them.
To stop this issue, you can consider developing mobile apps that will lessen the chances of cart abandonment because the checkout process proves to be quite easier. Besides, one of the major drawbacks of the website is that the visitors have to browse the products that are a time taking entity.
With the help of the appropriate app builders and the app development metrics, you can be considered building an app that will be wholly customised, formatting the users' interests.
Faster loading times
The slow loading of web pages is one of the most frustrating reasons customers stop their visit to your website. Studies indicate that 90 percent of users always spend time on mobile apps. So in this Ecommerce competition, it becomes necessary to formulate an app that will be making it easier over the mobile browser with faster loading times.
With swifter loading times, it becomes easier for the customers to navigate through their shopping experiences without feeling frustrated. They stay connected to it for longer times and increase the purchase rate.
The better conversion rate that you will be getting with the mobile app turns out to be one of the significant benefits of having a swifter loading time. It can increase the conversion rate to a greater extent. Over the past few years, the conversion rates of mobile apps have been three times higher than that of Ecommerce websites.
Increased customer retention
Around 79 percent of smartphone users purchase online using their mobile devices, which suggests how vital the app is for their regular usages. An Ecommerce mobile app can give the advantage in the form of developing personal communication with clients. The customer downloads also increase, and in this way, the shopping experience becomes better for them.
When compared to the mobile website, the mobile app will allow more control that will send out push notifications, reminders updates, and instant recommendations to the customer.
In every regard, the mobile app can offer the right setup for deploying the best customer retention strategies with the appropriate variety of programs. Updated UI/UX design and consistent marketing communication further fuels customer retention.
Higher average order value
Ecommerce mobile apps will always be boosting conversion rates by promoting customer loyalty and guaranteeing a lower shopping cart abandonment rate. In this regard, you can get a higher return on investment.
Further, Ecommerce apps come with push notifications that make it easier for notifying the user regarding the special deals that will be available on the app. Besides, the users stay notified about the latest updates that have been brought. The 1-click ordering method also turns out to be favourable for better customer expectations. It will be working effectively with returning the users who are familiar with the store process leading them to buy more frequently.
Easy payment options also are one of the many benefits of the Ecommerce mobile app. They can input all their information and use a credit card, Paypal, Apple pay, Google Wallet, and the app will be guiding them appropriately for getting through the transactions.
Key Takeaways
These days, you don't have to spend thousands of dollars every month to develop and maintain the Android or the iOS app for the business. The importance of mobile app Ecommerce is there in every sector. You can get the simple to develop Ecommerce mobile app, and it will boost the sales for your business.
Just go ahead with sending push and web notifications to the users and be ready to drive more sales while also providing the customers with a better user experience to increase the customer retention capabilities. Connect and take services from a proficient mobile app development company.
Author bio
Kosha Shah is a digital strategist at Technostacks Infotech Which is a top web, software, and mobile app development company in India, USA and UK. She writes engaging blog topics for trends, mobile, and industry software news.


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29 May, 2023 |
30 May, 2023(1 event)
Club Screening - BabylonClub Screening - Babylon – An original epic set in 1920s Los Angeles led by Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Diego Calva, with an ensemble cast including Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li and Jean Smart. A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood. Ventnor Arts Club 13 High Street Ventnor, Isle of Wight PO38 1NT UK Please email to book: email@example.com |
31 May, 2023(1 event)
Bridge AfternoonBridge Afternoon – The club is open during the afternoon for bridge or chess players. Teaching sessions with Mo Jones are planned to recommence in the autumn. Details to follow in due course. Ventnor Arts Club Email: firstname.lastname@example.com |
1 June, 2023(1 event)
Club Screening - All Quiet on the Western FrontClub Screening - All Quiet on the Western Front – This massively successful, award winner tells the gripping story of a young German soldier on the Western Front of World War I. Paul and his comrades experience first-hand how the initial euphoria of war turns into desperation and fear as they fight for their lives, and each other, in the trenches. The film from director Edward Berger is based on the world renowned bestseller of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque. Runtime 2h 28m Ventnor Arts Club Book by email firstname.lastname@example.com |
2 June, 2023(1 event)
First Friday Club NightFirst Friday Club Night – As requested by members, we're opening our doors from 6.30pm on the first Friday of each month, with no particular event scheduled. It's an opportunity to wind down for the weekend and enjoy conversation with other members and guests. We'll have background music from our playlists, with cheese and charcuterie boards available to sustain you. The bar is fully stocked as always so you can enjoy a cocktail, our wine selection or another tipple. We also have backgammon, chess and other games on hand for those who might enjoy them. We do hope you come along to enjoy a relaxed and convivial evening, and if you have a booking in one of Ventnor's finest, drop in before or after supper. For more information contact Wendy at firstname.lastname@example.com Ventnor Arts Club For information email: firstname.lastname@example.com |
3 June, 2023(1 event)
Met Opera Live - Die ZauberflöteMet Opera Live - Die Zauberflöte – One of opera's most beloved works receives its first new Met staging in 19 years—a daring vision by renowned English director Simon McBurney that The Wall Street Journaldeclared "the best production I've ever witnessed of Mozart's opera." Nathalie Stutzmann conducts the Met Orchestra, with the pit raised to make the musicians visible to the audience and allow interaction with the cast. In his Met-debut staging, McBurney lets loose a volley of theatrical flourishes, incorporating projections, sound effects, and acrobatics to match the spectacle and drama of Mozart's fable. The brilliant cast includes soprano Erin Morley as Pamina, tenor Lawrence Brownlee as Tamino, baritone Thomas Oliemans in his Met debut as Papageno, soprano Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and bass Stephen Milling as Sarastro. Ventnor Arts Club |
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Club Screening - AllelujahClub Screening - Allelujah – A warm and deeply moving story about old age. When the geriatric ward in a small Yorkshire hospital is threatened with closure, the hospital decides to fight back by galvanizing the local community: they invite a news crew to film their preparations for a concert in honour of the hospital's most distinguished nurse. What could go wrong? Allelujah celebrates the spirit of the elderly patients whilst paying tribute to the deep humanity of the medical staff battling with limited resources and ever-growing demand. Runtime 1h 39m Ventnor Arts Club Book by email firstname.lastname@example.com |
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Club Screening - The MenuClub Screening - The Menu – Expecting nothing less than the best of everything haute cuisine has to offer, a group of ultra-wealthy gastronomes with a demanding palate arrive at the Hawthorn: an exclusive culinary temple run by highly regarded gourmet chef Julian Slowik. And prepared for an exquisite multiple-course meal and the experience of a lifetime, obsessive epicurean Tyler and his unimpressed plus-one Margot enter the private minimalist restaurant. At last, the long wait is over. However, no one knows that the cryptic genius in the kitchen has big plans for tonight. After all, the imperious culinary artist has been stretching the boundaries of taste and fine dining for decades. Now, the host can finally unveil his magnum opus. But is the blasé clientele ready for Julian's creative madness? Runtime 1h 47m Ventnor Arts Club Book by email firstname.lastname@example.com |
9 June, 2023(2 events)
Book Group Film Screening - PersepolisBook Group Film Screening - Persepolis – The graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi has been Book Group's read for May. Later this evening we shall be getting together to share reading notes about the book and discuss the comparison between it and the film which we are screening immediately ahead of the meeting. While Book Group members will have priority booking, the screening is open to club members and guests in the usual way. All are very welcome to watch this insightful film. Based on the graphic novels of Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis is the biographical story following the poignant and often hilarious adventures of Marji. From a rebellious, heavy metal loving tomboy experiencing the turmoil of adolescence during the tyrannical, Iranian revolution to a teenage exile in Vienna, Austria, where she discovers the benefits of freedom can be just as shocking as the repressive regime she was forced to leave behind. Returning to Iran as an alienated adult, Marji must now decide where it is her heart and her home must lay in this complex, insightful, honest and touching story, making Persepolis one of the most sublime animated feature films you're likely to experience. Featuring Chiara Mastroianni, Sean Penn, Catherine Deneuve, Gena Rowlands and Iggy Pop Run time: 90 minutes approx. Ventnor Arts Club Email for bookings: firstname.lastname@example.com Book Group MeetingBook Group Meeting – The June meeting of Book Group. The book this month is a graphic novel: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. One of a handful of graphic novels that elevate the form into an intensely personal artistic statement, Persepolisis Marjane Satrapi's astonishing visual memoir of growing up in Iran. Intertwining the intimate with the political and compelling drama with warm, knowing humour, Persepolisis a continual revelation. The Story of a Childhood and The Story of a Return. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-grandaughter of Iran's last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. This is a beautiful and intimate story full of tragedy and humour - raw, honest and incredibly illuminating. Ventnor Arts Club Email: email@example.com |
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12 June, 2023 |
13 June, 2023(1 event)
Royal Opera House Live: Il TrovatoreRoyal Opera House Live: Il Trovatore – Passions run high as Manrico and the Count di Luna compete for the affections of Leonora. Little do they know, Manrico's mother Azucena has been keeping a terrible secret for decades. Soon a curse from the past will rise up from the ashes with devastating implications for them all. Starring Marina Rebeka, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Riccardo Massi, Gregory Kunde, Ludovic Tézier and Jamie Barton, Adele Thomas's energetic staging sets Verdi's tale in a Hieronymus Bosch-inspired universe of medieval superstition. On the podium, Antonio Pappano conducts Verdi's dramatic score, featuring the famous Anvil chorus. Approximately 3 hours 40 minutes including interval Ventnor Arts Club Contact for information: firstname.lastname@example.com Buy Tickets |
14 June, 2023 |
15 June, 2023(1 event)
NT LIVE: FleabagNT LIVE: Fleabag – Fleabag Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Following a box-office record-breaking run in cinemas in 2019, the one-woman show returns to cinemas to the big screen this summer. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. The hilarious, award-winning play that inspired the BBC's hit TV series Fleabag, was filmed live on stage in London's West End in 2019. Presented by DryWrite, Soho Theatre and Annapurna Theatre. Ventnor Arts Club Email: email@example.com Buy Tickets |
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19 June, 2023(1 event)
French Film Matinée - ParisFrench Film Matinée - Paris – This is the last in the series of French film matinees while we have a summer break. Romain Duris plays Pierre, a professional dancer who's suddenly diagnosed with a serious heart disease that could cost him his life. While waiting to receive the news as to whether or not he is able to receive heart transplant, Pierre can do nothing but pass the time sitting on the balcony of his apartment and watch the world go by without him. But the more he observes, the more he realises the subtle and sublime beauty hidden beneath the depths of everyday occurrences, as the real Paris slowly begins to reveal itself and the complex tapestry of its inhabitants. Also starring Juliette Binoche and directed by Cédric Klapisch. Run Time: 2 hours approx. Ventnor Arts Club Email to book: email@example.com |
20 June, 2023(1 event)
Club Screening - The FablemansClub Screening - The Fablemans – Inspired by Steven Spielberg's own childhood, rediscover the magic of movies in The Fabelmans, a coming-of-age story about a young man uncovering a shattering family secret and the power of film and imagination to help us see the truth about ourselves and each other. With a star-studded cast featuring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle and Judd Hirsch, The Fabelmans tells a timeless tale of heartbreak, healing, and hope for the dreamer inside all of us Runtime 2h 31m Ventnor Arts Club Book by email email@example.com |
21 June, 2023 |
22 June, 2023(1 event)
Club Screening - JoyrideClub Screening - Joyride – 12-year-old Mully (Reid) has lost his mother and discovers his debt-ridden father stealing the charity money they've raised in her name. Grabbing the cash, Mully steals a taxi and is shocked to find a woman, Joy (Colman), in the back seat with a baby. She joins Mully on a wild journey across Ireland, stealing cars, hitch-hiking, catching ferries and breaking police barricades. Runtime 1h 34m Ventnor Arts Club Book by email email@example.com |
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28 June, 2023(1 event)
Bridge AfternoonBridge Afternoon – The club is open for bridge, chess or backgammon. A new course of teaching sessions with Mo Jones will begin 4th October. Details to follow. Ventnor Arts Club For information please email email@example.com |
29 June, 2023 |
30 June, 2023(1 event)
Comedy NightComedy Night – A change to the original headline act. Now headlining the show is Sam Rhodes as seen on Amazon Prime! Supporting acts include Kate McGann, Monica Chatterjee and Matt Roseblade and the event will be hosted by our resident compère Jack Clay. Over 18's only. Drinks & snacks available to purchase in the bar and no other food or drink may be consumed on the premises. NB: Line ups may be subject to change, refunds not available. However if the event doesn't go ahead you will receive a full refund. Tickets £12 for members & £15 for non-members Doors open at 19:00 for the show starting at 19:30 Ventnor Arts Club Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Buy Tickets |
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Chapter Searching for 'Italianità' in the Dodecanese Islands (1912–1943). Some Considerations on Art, Architecture and Archaeology through the Works of Hermes Balducci
The rediscovery and promotion of fourteen islands in the Aegean Sea – renamed the Dodecanese Islands – annexed to Italy as a military possession while formally under the dominion of the Ottomans, might be considered another phase in the search for an Italian identity. From 1912 to 1943 these islands experienced Italy's ambiguous presence as invaders and colonizers. This paper aims to highlight the concept of Italianità through the works of Hermes Balducci, one of the protagonists of Italian colonial architecture in the Dodecanese Islands. To this end and using lesser-known material, this case study intends to recreate and redefine the past of the Italian presence on these islands and provide an interesting point of view in the search for a lost and rediscovered Italian spirit.
Dodecanese; Italian possession; Italianità; Hermes BalducciDOI
9788855185790, 9788855185790Publisher
Firenze University PressPublisher website
https://www.fupress.com/Publication date and place
Florence, 2022Series
Connessioni. Studies in Transcultural History, 1Classification


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Mastermind is a British quiz show, well known for its challenging questions, intimidating setting and air of seriousness.
Devised by Bill Wright, the basic format of Mastermind has never changed — four and in later contests five contestants face two rounds, one on a specialised subject of the contestant's choice, the other a general knowledge round. Wright drew inspiration from his experiences of being interrogated by the Gestapo during World …
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May 22, 2020
Introduction: Covid-19 struck like a thunderbolt and has thrown the world upside down. Many are still reeling as we grapple to right side for a new order. All of us have been forced to wake to a new reality, to pause and immediately assume a virtual reality for most of the population. Teams have been beset too. Episode four is an invitation to look at how can be in this crisis and what is necessary in a time of great uncertainty.
Podcast episode summary: I spoke with Dr. Ruth Wageman, Dr. Simon Western and Conor Brennan to hear their perspectives on the ask of Leadership in the face of Covid-19. I have interviewed each of my guests separately on the Game of Teams Podcast and you are welcome to check out their backgrounds and views on teams in those episodes. This conversation proved to be a very rich and varied conversation covering emotions, behaviours, perspectives, the opportunities to rethink and reimagine the future as well as the very real and positive opportunity for sustained interest in Climate Change, The distribution of wealth and ways of working that may prove fortuitous for many. There is also a clear and present danger that we as a society build walls and boundaries when what is required is greater social cohesion & collaboration.
Points made through the episode:
Resources: the following include the resources I alluded to in this episode.


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If badly designed, lithium batteries, like all batteries, can be dangerous. However, we design all of our batteries to be safe and secure. All of our batteries have a Battery Management System (BMS) installed, which guards against danger. Our lithium batteries include an external short circuit, which lead batteries lack.
Additionally, in the unlikely event the cells themselves were shorted, externally pierced or crushed, the cells would not achieve a high enough temperature to combust, and any gases given off during this process would be inert. A high enough temperature could not be achieved if the cells were electrically damaged, for example by overvoltage charging, or charging at a low temperature (below freezing).
Our Battery Management System prevents low temperature charging or high voltage charging. On balance, lead batteries would normally be more dangerous since gases given off in fault conditions are explosive and there is no internal short circuit protection or BMS equivalent to protect them.


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Chapter 21.12
21.12.020 Permitted uses and structures.
21.12.030 Conditional uses and structures.
21.12.040 Dimensional requirements.
21.12.050 Site development standards.
21.12.010 Purpose.
The purpose of the Rural Residential District is primarily to provide an area in the City for low-density, primarily residential, development; allow for limited agricultural pursuits; and allow for other uses as provided in this chapter. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].
21.12.020 Permitted uses and structures.
The following uses are permitted outright in the Rural Residential District:
a. Single-family dwelling;
b. Duplex dwelling;
c. Multiple-family dwelling, only if the structure conforms to HCC 21.14.040(a)(2);
d. Public parks and playgrounds;
e. Rooming house, bed and breakfast and hostel;
f. Home occupations, provided they conform to the requirements of HCC 21.51.010;
g. Agricultural activities, including general farming, truck farming, livestock farming, nurseries, and greenhouses; provided, that:
1. Other than normal household pets, no poultry or livestock may be housed and no fenced runs may be located within 100 feet of any residence other than the dwelling on the same lot;
2. No retail or wholesale business sales office is maintained on the premises;
h. Private stables;
i. Private floatplane tie-down as an accessory use incidental to residential use;
j. Storage of personal commercial fishing gear in a safe and orderly manner and separated by at least five feet from any property line as an accessory use incidental to residential use;
k. As an accessory use incidental to residential use, the private outdoor storage of noncommercial equipment, including noncommercial trucks, boats, and not more than one recreational vehicle in a safe and orderly manner and separated by at least five feet from any property line, provided no stored equipment, boat or vehicle exceeds 36 feet in length;
l. Other customary accessory uses incidental to any of the permitted uses listed in the RR district; provided, that no separate permit shall be issued for the construction of any detached accessory building prior to that of the main building;
m. Temporary (seasonal) roadside stands for the sale of produce grown on the premises;
n. Mobile homes, subject to the requirements of HCC 21.54.100;
o. Day care homes; provided, however, that outdoor play areas must be fenced;
p. Recreational vehicles, subject to the requirements of HCC 21.54.320;
q. Open space, but not including outdoor recreational facilities described in HCC 21.12.030;
r. As an accessory use, one small wind energy system per lot having a rated capacity not exceeding 10 kilowatts;
s. One detached dwelling unit, excluding mobile homes, as an accessory building to a principal single-family dwelling on a lot subject to the requirements of HCC 21.12.040. [Ord. 23-40 § 1, 2023; Ord. 22-68(A) § 1, 2022; Ord. 16-14 § 1, 2016; Ord. 14-09(A) § 1, 2014; Ord. 11-23(A) § 1, 2011; Ord. 09-34(A) § 4, 2009; Ord. 08-29, 2008].
21.12.030 Conditional uses and structures.
The following uses may be permitted in the Rural Residential District when authorized by conditional use permit issued in accordance with Chapter 21.71 HCC:
a. Planned unit development, limited to residential uses only;
b. Religious, cultural and fraternal assembly;
c. Cemeteries;
d. Kennels;
e. Commercial greenhouses and tree nurseries offering sale of plants or trees grown on premises;
f. Mobile home parks;
g. Public utility facilities and structures;
h. Pipelines and railroads;
i. Storage of heavy equipment, vehicles or boats over 36 feet in length as an accessory use incidental to a permitted or conditionally permitted principal use;
j. Day care facilities; provided, however, that outdoor play areas must be fenced;
k. Group care home;
l. Assisted living home;
m. More than one building containing a permitted principal use on a lot;
n. Indoor recreational facilities;
o. Outdoor recreational facilities;
p. Public school and private school;
q. One small wind energy system having a rated capacity exceeding 10 kilowatts; provided, that it is the only wind energy system of any capacity on the lot. [Ord. 23-40 § 1, 2023; Ord. 22-68(A) § 1, 2022; Ord. 14-49(A) § 2, 2014; Ord. 09-34(A) § 5, 2009; Ord. 08-29, 2008].
21.12.040 Dimensional requirements.
The following dimensional requirements shall apply to all structures and uses in the Rural Residential District:
a. Lot Size.
1. The minimum lot area shall be 40,000 square feet, plus 40,000 square feet for each dwelling unit in excess of one unit in areas not served by public sewer and water.
2. Each lot shall contain a minimum of 20,000 square feet, plus 20,000 square feet per dwelling unit in excess of one unit if one of the following conditions exists:
a. The lot is served by public water supply approved by the State Department of Environmental Conservation; or
b. The lot is served by public or community sewer approved by the State Department of Environmental Conservation.
3. Each lot shall contain a minimum of 10,000 square feet, plus 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit in excess of one unit if the lot is served by both public water and sewer that satisfy both conditions of subsection (a)(2) of this section.
b. Building Setbacks.
1. Buildings shall be set back 20 feet from all dedicated rights-of-way, except as allowed by subsection (b)(3) of this section;
2. Buildings shall be set back from all other lot boundary lines according to the number of stories as follows:
Number of Stories |
Setback (in feet) |
1 |
5 |
1 1/2 |
6 |
2 |
7 |
2 1/2 |
8 |
3. Adjacent to those rights-of-way that lead to Kachemak Bay and have been determined to be unsuitable for road construction by resolution of the City Council, all buildings shall be set back from the boundary of the right-of-way according to the number of stories as provided in subsection (b)(2) of this section.
c. Building Height. The building height shall be a maximum of 35 feet.
d. Detached accessory buildings may occupy not more than 25 percent of a required rear or side yard and no portion of a required front yard, and shall be located at least five feet from the nearest part of a main building. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].
21.12.050 Site development standards.
All development in this district shall comply with the level one site development standards contained in HCC 21.50.020. [Ord. 08-29, 2008].
21.12.060 Lighting standards.
The level one lighting standards of HCC 21.59.030 apply to all developments in this district. [Ord. 19-26(S) § 1, 2019].


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Now that the ill-fated Fyre Festival is officially cancelled until further notice, the event's organizers are left to wonder how it all went so, so wrong.
On Friday, Rapper and Fyre Fest co-organizer Ja Rule offered his apologies in a statement posted to Twitter.
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The apology address accusations that the festival is a scam, ("NOT A SCAM" he says) and noted that he is truly apologetic even though -- in his mind -- this really isn't his fault.
"I truly apologize as this is NOT MY FAULT... but I'm taking responsibility," he wrote.
He says the event organizers are working to get trapped guests off the island in a safe manner, and says he and his partners will work to ensure that every attendee is refunded for their trouble.


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Data Analyst is the hottest job market of the 21st century, but with the hefty hires comes the strike of huge competition. So now, how to get into data as a fresher? How to start as a beginner? By standing out. And how do you stand out?
Let's decode how
Learn the right skills.
The Internet is filled with an inviting amount of resources, courses, and blogs. The human mind easily gets tricked with the candescent object pattern and goes after new, better coffers rather than erecting a skill only to end up in tutorial hell. It's time to prioritize the skills you want to learn and the material demanded before starting and sticking to it.
Remember, you don't need to learn everything in the job description. Utmost JDs are inadequately drafted google search mess and there are only a handful of skills you need.
The top skills you'll need to be a Data Analyst are
Data visualization tool ( Tableau/ Power BI)
Let's focus on each one independently
SQL is the meat and potatoes of every Data Analyst. It can be used to
transfigure data from relational databases and is extremely scalable. It's the skill you need to get if you're someone just getting into data.
You can use resources like Mode and SQLBolt for hands-on interactive learning in your browser itself.
2. Data visualization tool ( Tableau/ Power BI)
Being a data analyst you spend a lot of time generating reports to communicate your findings to other teams through visualization. Tableau and Power BI is what utmost companies use these days. And adding ANY one of them to your toolbelt would be a great plus.
The stylish resource for this to my knowledge is Youtube, tons of tutorials. But always remember to get your hands dirty. It's only when we try effects out that we learn.
3. Excel
Excel is used by nearly everyone and isn't indeed mentioned independently as a skill in the job description since it's assumed you have it. It's a MUST-HAVE skill data analytics in 2022 not just for the data community but for everyone.
4. Python
Python is a programming language and extremely useful to controvert, clean, visualize and model data each in one place still it can be daunting for an absolute beginner. So it's recommended to take this is as the last step while not getting overwhelmed with all it can do. You don't need to know it all, you can learn while on the job.
Responsibilities of a Data Analyst
The data analyst designation comes with a bunch of places and responsibilities. And the first step to getting a data analyst in understanding the responsibilities of one! Some of the common and expected responsibilities of a data analyst are
1. Understanding the Goal
First and foremost, a data critic must identify the organization's goal. They must assess the available resources, comprehend the business problem, and collect the right data.
2. Querying
Data analysts write complex SQL queries and scripts to gather, store, manipulate, and retrieve information from relational databases such as MS SQL Server, Oracle DB, and MySQL.
3. Data Mining
Data is mined from a plethora of sources and organized to obtain new details from it. By doing so, data models are built to increase the effectiveness of the system.
4. Data Cleansing
Cleaning and data wrangling is the vital duties of a data analyst. The data gathered initially will often be messy and have missing values. Hence, it's pivotal to clean the collected data to make it ready for the analysis purpose.
5. Data Examining
Data analysts use analytical and statistical tools, including summer programming languages, for carrying out a logical examination of data.
6. Interpreting Data Trends
Data analysts use colorful packages and libraries to spot trends and patterns from complex datasets, thereby discovering unseen business insights.
7. Preparing Summary Reports
Data analysts prepare summary economy reports with the help of data visualization tools. These reports guide the leadership platoon to make timely decisions.
8. Uniting with Other Teams
Data analysts interact with the management platoon, development team, and data scientists to ensure proper implementation of business requirements and figure out process improvement opportunities.


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Project: Roll out of 40 Dublin Bike Stations
Key works performed Extensive traffic/pedestrian management plan in conjuction with Dublin City Council and shop owners . Extensive site surveys with utility companies Saw cut and excavate footpaths and carriage ways Set up detailed jig structure for each bike stand including bolts and data ducts, precision work required with only a 2mm tolerance allowed Lay in ducting for esb and data cables Permanent reinstatement of carriageways and footpaths
Certificate of Satisfactory Execution – Works Contractor, PSCS & HSC Dublin Bikes Rollout Phase 2, Dublin City Centre. As part of its overall long term strategic and sustainability plan Dublin City Council introduced the innovative idea of providing the general public and tourists alike with bikes. This strategic step change allows people to travel more freely and safely around the city. The idea also helps Dublin City Council achieve its Environmentally friendly policy. Cairn Construction were appointed as Main Contractors, PSCS and HSC for 59 stations on this prestigious contract. All works were carried out in a live, built up city environment. At times, and to avoid disruption, major elements of the works were carried out at out of hours, night time and weekends.
The Main Site Activities consisted of, Dilapidation Surveys of existing buildings, survey and identification of existing live services, detailed design and implementation of traffic management, diversion of live services, installation of new services, chambers, roads and footways realignment, excavations including hand excavations, archaeological studies, kerbing, granite and marble paving, traffic signage, concrete hard standings, kerbing, concrete and granite, to final bike lock holders and signage.
Site location: 59 Number New Bike Stations within a 3 mile radius of O'Connell Street. Dublin 1, 2, 7 & 8.
This scheme won the Public Sector's Magazine Award for Excellence in Construction.
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Why is social media important to young people?
With viral videos, memes and selfies, likes, DMs and shares. There's no two ways about it – social media is here to stay. So, how do we help young people use it in a positive way?
The rise of social media
If the world of social media seems a little daunting, it might help to think back to when you were growing up yourself. Remember how you loved chatting with your friends on the bus and at recess? Or the hours when you'd hog your family's one phone (probably in the hallway) and keep your voice low in the hope that your secrets weren't overheard? When you'd use all your phone credit texting your friends, or get straight onto instant messenger the second you got home from school.
How about when you'd buy new clothes – and spend hours trying them on in front of the mirror in your room, practicing different looks? And how important it was, when your friends saw your new outfit, that they'd think it was cool?
Young people, no matter what generation, love to spend time with their friends, sharing secrets and talking about their interests. And teenage girls have been shown to be some of the heaviest users of social media.
One benefit of social media is its capacity to amplify a young person's ability to share, care, and compare. It allows them to focus on the things that have always been important to young people, but it can also impact their insecurities and sense of self.
The positive and negative effects of social media
The University of Georgia found that the millions of people who log on to social networking sites daily might actually be boosting their self-esteem in the process. Feeling connected to others and being in control of how you're seen by others may have a positive effect on how you see yourself.
On the downside, a study by the University of Michigan found it was students with narcissistic tendencies who posted most often, using social media to boost their egos and control other people's perceptions of them – something that could have a dangerous impact on young people.
Another study, from Flinders University in Australia, found a correlation between the amount of time teenage girls spend online and low self-esteem and dissatisfaction with their body image (although cause and effect cannot be proven). In interviewing more than 1,000 high school girls, researchers also found social media intensified conversations about appearance.
Almost half (46%) of the girls in the survey were dissatisfied with their body size. This suggests worries about body image are prevalent among girls no matter their body shape, over and above societal factors.
Parents need to be aware of social media's positive potential, as well as its dangers, and approach it in a realistic, rather than fearful, way. This means asking appropriate questions, helping children navigate their social networks, and trusting our instincts about when things might be going wrong.
The importance of digital downtime
FOMO – fear of missing out – is a big worry for young people. Some check their social media almost constantly to make sure they're always up to speed with what's happening in their circle.
However essential your child feels their social networks are, you should set and keep boundaries together. For example, discourage them from logging on late at night or using their smartphone after lights-out, so that they can "switch off" before bedtime and get enough sleep.
Try to understand the importance of technology in your child's life, but also remind them of the benefits of switching off sometimes. Why not suggest you have family time that's device-free?
Encourage them to spend time on other activities, such as hobbies, sports, and face-to-face interactions with friends. This will remind them that feelings of satisfaction, well-being, and achievement can come from things outside social media, strengthening their sense of self and confidence in their inner qualities.
Encourage your child to value what's real and what really matters
Remind them that social media is often a showreel of life's best bits – attention-grabbing and carefully edited. Real life isn't like that.
Encourage your child to value what's real and what really matters
Remind them that social media is often a showreel of life's best bits – attention-grabbing and carefully edited. Real life isn't like that.
Talk to your child about the difference between real-life friendships and 'friends' on social media
Ask them:
- What would a true friend do for you?
- How many truly close friends do you have?
- What makes a friendship work?
- What are the signs of true friendship?
- What's the difference between a friend and an acquaintance – and how many of the people you 'know' through social media count as this?
Encourage them to think carefully about what they share on social networks
Help your child recognize that social media 'friends' or 'followers' aren't necessarily true friends or even acquaintances, and therefore they should be careful about what they post.
Prioritise good friendships in your own life
Be positive about the place your friends have in your life. Make sure your child knows how much you value your own closest friends; a wider network is great, but not the same as a dependable inner circle.
Periodically review your child's internet safety
Be sure to check the privacy settings on all their social networking profiles. Remind them not to share their name and address, nor any private photos, school details, parents' contact information, or anything else that might help strangers identify them.
Discuss the long-term nature of the internet with them
Help them realize that online means forever – they can't change something once it's been shared even if it looks like it has been erased at the time.
Help them create their own boundaries
It's so important that young people curate a positive space that uplifts and inspires them. With our Confidence Kit you can help them do just that.


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This article reports on a qualitative study of defense attorneys'perceptions of the mental competence or rationality of death row inmates'decisions to waive habeas appeals and proceed directly to execution. Interviews were conducted with twenty attorneys who have either directly represented or been closely involved with would-be volunteers. Through analytic comparison with another end-of-life decision, euthanasia, this article reports on four themes from the interviews: (a) attorneys' perceptions of the legal standard of competence, (b) their perceptions of the competency evaluation process, (c) implications of competing interpretive frames (i.e.,volunteering vs. suicide), and (d) the rationality of decisions to waive appeals. Implications of research findings, particularly in terms of recent restructured models of competence, are also discussed.
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Mental Competence and End-of-Life Decision Making: Death Row Volunteering and Euthanasia
J Health Polit Policy Law (2004) 29 (6): 1109–1152.
C. Lee Harrington; Mental Competence and End-of-Life Decision Making: Death Row Volunteering and Euthanasia. J Health Polit Policy Law 1 December 2004; 29 (6): 1109–1152. doi: https://doi.org/10.1215/03616878-29-6-1109
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