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Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen is located in the heart of Downtown Disney, in the Disney Resort area. Visiting the Downtown Disney area is free, and they also validate parking for an additional 2 hours, giving you 4 hours total. I came here with Stephen for brunch on a gloomy Sunday afternoon and lucky for us, there was no wait at 1:00 pm. Clarification, no wait for a table but you do have to wait.. for service.
We waited the longest time for our server to take our drink order. Even then it took a while to get our drinks, and by then we had already ordered our meal. They serve their coffee (which is very good, by the way) in a small coffee cup and saucer, so drink it sparingly, because getting a refill may take a while.
Lucky for us, our table was right by the stage, so we were entertained by the banjo and clarinet/ saxophone/ trombone playing duo. I'm not sure how long it took for food, but I was thankful that we got 2 hours of validation as I'm sure our first hour was close to expiring.
I ordered the Corned Beef Hash n Eggs. Lovely presentation but the order was 80% potatoes, maybe an ounce of corned beef and 2 semi hard cooked egg on top. Your protein was the egg, not the corned beef. On a 5 star rating, this dish is a 3 star. Tasty but mostly filler for the price.
Stephen had the Jambalaya with pasta. The pasta was secondary, and his dish had plenty of sausage and shrimp. He really liked it and said it had a kick to it, but not overly spicy. Sounds like a winning dish compared to mine.
Coffee was excellent, and it went well with our hot beignets that we ordered for dessert. 5 decent size beignets with a decent amount of powdered sugar. I'd ask for more sugar or have them balance the sugar when dusting the beignets. With tax and tip, our brunch came to $65. Not the cheapest but then again, you're at a Disney Resort area. Giving this a 3 1/2 star rating because the food was good, but the service was extremely slow. Even with the validation, I barely made it out of the parking lot.


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26 Jan Boy Scout Cabin
Built in 1936 as the clubhouse for Boy Scout Troop 27, it is possible that this clubhouse was constructed in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. The residential development of the area during this period sparked the need for community groups and facilities. The log cabin style of this clubhouse was popular with the BSA and attempted to conflate the organization with the spirit of American pioneers. The property was later occupied by the Lion's Club and is now used by a variety of community groups.
Carefully cross Robertston Boulevard north of El Tovar Place. Return north up Robertson Boulevard for 300 feet. Stop under the large tree just after the driveways for 650 and 656 Robertson Boulevard.
As you walk, take note of the eclectic styles of the buildings on the east side of the street. 626 is a Streamline Moderne building from 1940, 634 and 642 date from the 1920s, 646 (now home to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association) is a 1940 Tudor Revival, 656 and 662 date from 1938, and 666 is an Art Deco building built in 1931.

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Effect of cold-rolling strain on the evolution of annealing texture of equiatomic CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy
Sathiaraj, G D and Bhattacharjee, Pinaki Prasad (2015) Effect of cold-rolling strain on the evolution of annealing texture of equiatomic CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy. Materials Characterization, 109. pp. 189-197. ISSN 1044-5803Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)
The effect of cold-rolling strain on the evolution of microstructure and texture during annealing was studied in an equiatomic CoCrFeMnNi high entropy alloy. For this purpose the alloy was cold-rolled to 60%, 80% and 95% reduction in thickness. The three cold-rolled materials were isochronally annealed for 1 h at temperatures ranging between 700 °C and 1200 °C. With increasing rolling reduction, the texture transition from pure metal type (< 60% reduction) to an alloy type texture (> 80% reduction) was observed. The final recrystallized grain size was found to decrease systematically with increasing prior cold-rolling strain. However, the effect was much less pronounced below the annealing temperature of 1200 °C due to sluggish diffusion in the HEA. The recrystallization texture of different deformed materials showed the presence of similar texture components indicating that prior deformation had only limited effect on the formation of annealing texture. The typical annealing texture components of low SFE materials, such as {236}<385 > or {113}<332 > were not the dominant components. The volume fractions of different texture components also did not reveal significant dependence on the annealing temperature. The evolution of annealing texture in the HEA could be adequately explained by the absence of strong preferential nucleation and growth.
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Want to Beat iPad? Hire a Psychologist
When unveiled in 2010, Apple didn't know why iPad would be a major hit.* After spending most of the keynote explaining some of iPad's basic features, such as email, reading books, and surfing the web, Apple left the fundamental question of why iPad would become popular to the marketplace to answer.
One year, and 19.5 million iPads, later, the marketplace has spoken. While users have a variety of reasons for liking iPad, I attribute its success primarily to its ability to transfer innovation to the user. Apple's curated iOS ecosystem allows iPad to bring app innovation, and functionality, into users' lives, all the while sustaining a satisfaction level that is unmatched in Silicon Valley. When selling technology to consumers, initial satisfaction is good, but being able to deliver continued satisfaction and enjoyment is even better.
When putting iPad in this context, it's easier to see the uphill battle facing competitors. The competition is having a hard time beating iPad because they don't understand why people are actually buying iPad. To beat iPad, you can't look at it as some piece of hardware that runs apps; you can't look at it as "an iPad", but instead as "iPad". You have to understand the emotional connection between iPad and its user, which a psychologist could analyze at a steep price. A cheaper option to see the connection between iPad and its user is to walk into an Apple store and hover around the iPad table. After a minute or two, you will see the connection when looking at people's faces.
Competitors need to aim for users' hearts and minds and not assume that consumers are buying iPads just because they have $499 lying around the house. I have little confidence that competitors can successfully appeal to consumers in the same way that Apple does. Instead, competitors have two options for fighting iPad: low price commoditization with little emotional appeal, or reliance on innovation to beat Apple at its own game.
1) From a financial perspective, removing the emotion out of a product does not bode well as competition will lead to hardware commoditization and the ensuing margin collapse. Profits and brand power will quickly evaporate. Nevertheless, competitors need to convince users that some level of satisfaction can be received from a tablet form factor at a much lower cost than iPad. Apple understands this alternative strategy (some say due to its PC war history) and is relying on its massive $66 billion cash position to secure device components at prices that help lower iPad's cost to a price point that is very difficult for the competition to slide under, while at the same time maintaining attractive margins. If you are curious what the tablet market would look like if iPad competitors choose the route of hardware commoditization and low cost, instead of appealing to consumer's emotion, look no further than the MP3 player market, where Apple's iPod and iTunes ecosystem maintains 70% market and emotion share.
2) You can only rely on apps and services to such a extent before poor financials, low product margins, and a lack of cash become too much to bear and competitors exit the market. If low-priced commoditization sounds unappealing, a better strategy for competing against iPad is to innovate and come up with something completely different. Once this new product is developed, control the emotional connection to your consumer and strive for increasing functionality and user satisfaction. Let iPad have its user base, while your product entice others with unique features and attributes. Try to beat Apple at its own game.
One year, and 19.5 million iPads, later, the marketplace has spoken, but competitors have spent more time talking instead of listening and watching.
*I didn't write "if iPad would be a major hit", but instead, "why iPad would be a major hit". Apple has a history of releasing major products only after it knows it is worthy of becoming a hit.
Sammy The Walrus IV is a prolific SAI commenter and author of the AAPL Orchard blog, where this post was originally published.


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IP Group creates Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute spin-out Microbiotica
IP Group, a developer of intellectual property-based businesses, has announced the creation of Microbiotica, a newly formed spin-out company from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute established to commercialize the Sanger Institute's ground-breaking research into the role of the human microbiome in disease.
IP Group is co-leading this investment with Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), a Cambridge-based investor in technology and healthcare companies in which IP Group is a shareholder, with a £4 million contribution from each party to provide total initial funding of £8 million. This reflects IP Group and CIC's ongoing partnership under which they share information on investment and co-investment opportunities in the Cambridge Cluster.
Recognition of the importance to human health of the trillions of bacteria that reside in the human intestine—known as the gut microbiome—has created major opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases including cancer, infection and metabolic, neurological and autoimmune disorders. The Sanger Institute team, led by Dr Trevor Lawley, has been at the forefront of this research, having built one of the world's most extensive collections of cultured human gut bacteria with associated genome analysis, along with humanized models for the development of therapeutics based on live bacteria. Microbiotica has been granted unique access to these resources and will use the funding from IP Group and CIC to establish labs within the Wellcome Genome Campus at Hinxton, Cambridge, and to progress multiple live bacteriotherapy programs into development.
Sam Williams, head of Biotech at IP Group, said, "We are delighted to be partnering with both CIC and the Sanger Institute to develop what promises to be an exciting new commercial approach to the microbiome. By exploring the fundamentals of gut flora distribution and genetics, Microbiotica has an opportunity to take a lead in understanding how the microbiome can be used to not only develop new therapeutics for a range of diseases, but also how to stratify patients according to their microbial profile, identify links with disease and exploit its full potential for human healthcare. This investment reflects IP Group's approach to new company formation in the biotech sector, backing only the science which promises to bring about revolutionary approaches to human medicine and the teams that can deliver them."
Microbiotica's science will be directed by Dr. Lawley, who will be chief scientific officer. The company will be led by Dr. Mike Romanos who, as chief executive officer, brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned drug discoverer and entrepreneur in the biotech sector. Dr. Romanos previously held senior global roles in GSK and, as CEO, built Crescendo Biologics. Both CIC and IP Group will each appoint a director to the board of Microbiotica.
Mike Romanos, CEO of Microbiotica, said, "It has been a privilege to work with my co-founders to create the concept of Microbiotica as a leading player in microbiome-based therapeutics. We are very excited to be working with IP Group and CIC to now turn the vision into reality as we start to build the company, based at the Wellcome Genome Campus, leveraging the strengths of the Sanger Institute to create new medicines."
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Looking for a Bill Gates in the Muslim world
One of the distinctive features of the present era is the incredible, unprecedented increase in the prosperity and affluence of individuals, families, corporations and countries. According to Forbes magazine's rich list for 2005/2006, there are now 793 billionaires in the world (worth a combined $52.6 trillion), spread over 49 countries. Millionaires (people with investible assets of at least $1 million) now number 8.3 million worldwide.
What is even more remarkable—and pleasantly surprising—is that institutionalized charity and philanthropy is steadily on the rise. Thus in the United States the number pf private charitable foundations has risen from about 22,000 in the early 1980s to over 65,000 today. The amount spent on charities in the US exceeds $300 billion a year, over 2% of the country's GDP. Religious charity accounts for nearly 62% of all public donations.
In recent years the greatest contribution to public charity and philanthropy has been made by Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and the world's richest man. He set up the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation a few years ago, which gives money for health, reducing poverty and destitution, and increasing access to technology in the developing countries. Bill Gates has already contributed $31 billion to the Foundation. The Foundation spent nearly $1.36 billion in 2005. It has financed, to the tune of $300 million, R and D to combat malaria, AIDS and other dreadful diseases in Africa and Asia. The Foundation has recently given a grant of $4.2 billion to One World Health, a non-profit pharmaceutical company, to start Phase III clinical trials for using paromomycin for the treatment of kala-azar (which kills nearly one hundred thousand people a year in the state of Bihar alone). By the end of his life, Bill Gates intends to have handed over most of his fortune—estimated at $46.5 billion—to the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation.
The example set by Bill Gates has inspired other businessmen and industrialists in the US as well as in other countries. Thus, Warren Buffett, the world's second richest man (with assets of $42 billion), announced on May 25, 2006 that he would be contributing about $1.5 billion every year to the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation. Buffett said that he planned to give away about $37 billion (nearly 85% of his fortunes) to charity. Interestingly, he once remarked that "I want to give my kids enough so that they could feel that they could do anything, but not so much that they could do nothing."
Pierre Omidyar, the founder of e-Bay, the world's largest online trading portal, and Jeff Skoll, the trading site's first chief executive, have given away millions of dollars in charity to make "the world a better place." When Sergey Brin and Larry Page, the founders of Google, made their company public, they announced that a part of the search engine's equity and profits would go to Google.org, a philanthropic organization.
Inspired by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, Jackie Chan, the celebrated Hollywood star, announced on May 28, 2006 that he would bequeath half of his fortune to charity. Forbes magazine named Jackie Chan one of the world's ten generous celebrities.
The Islamic tradition places a great deal of emphasis on generosity, charity and philanthropy. The Quran says that the dispossessed and the needy have a legitimate share in the resources of the rich (70:25). In other words, acts of charity should not be vitiated by a condescending attitude towards the poor. One should not feel that one is doing a favour to a poor man by doling out a few coins to him. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is reported to have said that a person who renders service to widows and the poor is equal to one who is engaged in holy war (jihad) in the path of God or to one who spends the day in fasting and the night in prayers.
Islam channelised charity and philanthropy in two inter-related directions: individual actions, and through the agency of zakah and waqf (charitable endowment). The institution of waqf was started by the Prophet, who dedicated seven gardens of date palm for charitable purposes. Inspired by the exhortation in the Quran that one should give away money as well as land in the way of God and by the precepts of the Prophet, many of his Companions donated agricultural land and gardens as waqf. Caliph Umar set up the institution of bayt al-mal (public treasury), which served as a key agency for providing financial assistance to the poor and destitute, widows, orphans, wayfarers and other disadvantaged sections of society.
The institution of waqf had a profound and far-reaching impact on the course of Islamic civilization. Large endowments instituted by Muslim rulers and members of the nobility supported a wide range of institutions, including mosques, madrasas, public libraries, caravanserais, universities and hospitals. The famed Al-Azhar University in Cairo, founded in 972, was financed by revenues which accrued from waqf properties. The institution of waqf has been a highly significant and inseparable part of Muslim societies throughout Islamic history. In the early decades of the 19th century, waqf land comprised 570,000 acres (over 20%) out of a total of 2.375 million acres in Egypt. In 1841 the number of lots of waqf land in Aligiers (Algeria), whose revenues were assigned for the maintenance of the city"s grand mosque, was 543. In Turkey about one-third of the country's total land was committed to waqf at the turn of the 20th century. The Indian subcontinent has hundreds of thousands of institutions which are supported by waqf properties.
In Forbes magazine's rich list of 2005/2006 there are 45 Muslim billionaires. The following table provides an over-view of the country-wide distribution of Muslim billionaires.
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Al-Saud (from Saudi Arabia), with assets worth $20 billion, figures among the first ten billionaires. Prince Alwaleed regularly gives substantial donations for charitable and Islamic causes. In December 2005 he gave $20 million to the universities of Harvard and Georgetown to expand their Islamic studies departments.
Some of the Muslim countries have invaluable natural resources. There are 18 major oil-producing countries in the world, of which ten are Muslim, which produce nearly 40% of the world's oil. Unfortunately, most of the oil revenue goes into the personal accounts of the ruling elite or into defence expenditure. It cannot be gainsaid that Muslim kings and the aristocracy contribute substantially to charitable causes, but the quantum of such donations leaves much to be desired. Some of the worst problems facing the Muslim ummah include poverty and destitution, malnutrition and disease, extremely low levels of literacy (especially female literacy), lack of access to the basic necessities of life, and high unemployment rates. The Arab Human Development Report 2002 revealed that one in five Arabs—20% of the Arab population—still lives on less than $2 a day. The situation in the rest of the Muslim world is not substantially different. The Muslim world desperately needs a Bill Gates and others of his kind.


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From the Indian standpoint, there are new signs of seismic shifts. Rice's statement for a regional power status for India and a willingness to supply Super-Hornets with transfer of technology and providing American civilian nuclear technology to deflect the Indian irritation at F-16 sales to Pakistan and prevent the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline to coerce Iran into abandoning its nuclear ambitions, though a pie in the sky, needs to be pursued and explored. The technology of the newest F-18s would go a long way to make India's indigenous LCA and MCA program feasible and give India the ability to manufacture its own fourth generation MRCAs, thus sparing foreign exchange, eliminating total foreign dependency and upgrading technological expertise. The proverbial unreliability of America as an ally, of which Pakistan has the bitter experience, should be weighed and co-operation with Russia for the development of fifth generation aircraft continued. The Swedish Grippen, French Mirage and Russian MiG 29 purchases fill the present need, but offer no overwhelming advantage. The Swedish planes are not as advanced and deserve no consideration. It would be better to negotiate with Dassault for the more advanced twin engine Rafele or local manufacture for the Russian MiG 35 and further co-operation for more advanced planes. In the meantime Rice's commitments reflect Bush views and should be used to allow the sales of the Israeli ABM Arrow system and a green light for more joint ventures with Israel. A wise step recently by Air-India was the large order to Boeing which is likely to lobby the American government for more such deals. A large order of 2000MW nuclear reactors from GE, Westinghouse or similar concerns would put America in a co-operative frame and put its verbal promises to a reality test. America has made its Ex-import Bank guarantee a five billion dollar loan to sell such reactors to China. These reactors should have captive seawater desalination plants to rectify the India's potable water scarcity. Osmotic diffusion and ion exchange technology for desalination are cheaper, but the combination of nuclear power generation and desalination could prove cost effective. These plants then should be located on the coast, as far away from Pakistan and a safe distance away from large civilian populations and vital defense installations for fear of a repeat Chernobyl.
An additional benefit of American collaboration is that Japan will follow its example. It has regressed to an infantile status unable to wean itself from its adopted mother and will do what America does. Its worries about a more belligerent China and the bottleneck of its oil supply in the Straits of Malacca and Straits of Hormuz, are an added incentive for it to improve relations with a stable democracy like India. This does not mean that India should not be friendly with Iran or increase confidence building measures with Pakistan. Manmohan Singh needs to be congratulated for making a clear statement that the borders cannot be redrawn in any significant way. Resettling this issue with Pakistan will be difficult. Thus we should help build the Iranian port of Chahr Bahar to neutralize Pakistani Gwadar and jointly finance the road from the Iranian port to Central Asia as a conduit for our trade with the Central Asian landlocked states. We should also jointly set up a LNG facility in Iran to permit bulk shipments of natural gas from Iran to replace the gas pipeline project and meet our energy needs. Pakistan will not thus have a knife at our gas jugular and will be denied the benefit of 700 million dollars income due to the obstinate foolishness of the policies of its own controlling ally, America. Burma pipeline through China or Bangladesh should be an accelerated project.
Finally, China while still a crucial ally, arms, missile and nuclear technology supplier of Pakistan and unlikely to abandon it, has realized that India is a growing power and must at least be neutralized, to prevent it from linking totally with America to complete the containing encirclement of American policies. Thus it is beginning to show more flexibility in the disputed border question and overly eager to increase trade to wean itself from its pathological dependence on exports to America and the resultant unhealthy accumulation of depreciating dollar assets that could be sequestered, confiscated or lost if a war occurs over Taiwan. The Chinese PLA has a doctrine of technological sabotage to combat the American superiority and is modernizing its armed forces at a furious space with massive increase in defense budgets. It has also signed up to be part of the European Galileo GPS and has collaboration with British universities in advanced electronic projects. American Neo-Cons are also beginning to see China as a potential adversary and the outlook in the Pentagon has begun to shift to a more negative tone. Thus the altered geopolitical scene is the reason that India is being wooed by the major players. They are playing their strings to charm, if not serenade India and we should return the favor to our own advantage in the world's new incarnation of Metternich's Europe. Even hyper-puissant America with its social and military Darwinist neo-cons are hedging their bets despite their intoxicating delusion of overwhelming military superiority and the amoral willingness to use it indiscriminately for economic supremacy and exploitation, masquerading as high principled spread of democracy and free trade.
India has no designs on its neighbors and wishes to live in peace within its current borders. It would be foolish for it to harbor ambitions to be a world power and match the current hegemon. It is important however, for it to be able to withstand the notorious bullying history of America, the inheritor of the mantle of Britain. Pakistan is proverbially manipulable and unstable. Its insecure status made it turn on a dime against its vicious child Taliban. It is the only potential base source to threaten India for a remote possibility of a hostile America. Thus it becomes imperative for India to be friendly and co-operative with America without sacrificing its own national interest. Our security lies in having a nuclear triad (land, air and more important sea). Thus the development of nuclear submarines with ICBMs should be a top priority. We need to have, if not the ability of air superiority against China and Pakistan, then at least enough offensive and defensive (radars, AWACS, MRCAs and SAMs) assets to prevent China or Pakistan from achieving air superiority. The lessons of Yugoslavia and the two Iraq wars by America have been thoroughly studied by China and it would be foolish of India not to be prepared for the contingency of this newest offensive strategy. Thus we need to improve our surveillance satellite capability along Pakistani and Chinese borders and have greater UAV numbers and sophistication. We do not wish a repeat of Kargil.
Keeping sea lanes of commerce open and projecting power requires a strong blue water navy as Admiral Mahan first surmised for America more than a century ago. The dominance of the seas by Athens, the Portuguese, Britain and America should teach us the value of being a naval power. We have no desire to project our power beyond the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Our navy needs two or preferably three aircraft carriers with support ships of Aegis type destroyers and hunter attack submarines like Akula or Scorpenes with capability of indigenous construction, and four squadrons of advanced P3C Orion equivalent planes for surveillance and anti-submarine warfare. We need more air and naval bases on the coastal areas of our eastern and western coastlines. The army needs sturdy armored personnel carriers, our own tanks, howitzers and ammunition. We need to stop buying everything from Israel, South Africa, Russia or other nations and emphasize collaborative manufacture of ammunition, night vision devices, radars, anti-tank and other missiles. Our land borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh need to be fenced, monitored with sensors and UAVs and adequately dotted with army concentrations with supportive air power from attack aircraft and helicopters. Our aging MiG 21 fleet could be used for ground attack and air support for our infantry and armored divisions, but we need a larger complement of attack helicopters like the Hind or Apache. Above all this must be done without neglecting our economy (a potentially fatal blunder of America). Thus we must rein in our budget deficits, improve our governance, root out corruption, modernize our agriculture and industry and redress the grievances of the poor and minorities and continue the growth of our middle class, the best medium for fostering a vibrant democracy.
Finally spending a billion or two for the Arrow or Patriot-2 ABMs is only a temporary reprieve. America which is spending hundreds of billion dollars has no hope of being immune from a Russian nuclear attack. The ABM technology is still unreliable and can be swamped by decoys and sheer numbers. Sooner or later, Pakistan will, and China already has too many nuclear tipped missiles to be countered by our ABMs. This is not to belittle the saving of even a single city, but ultimately peace and detente will have to be achieved by Mutually Assured Destruction, the basis of cold war detente between the Soviets and Americans. Another point is that we know that all politicians and especially Indian ones are thieves. Nevertheless, there needs to be a modicum of honor even amongst our thieves, to pursue their vendettas of Bofors, coffins, Denel etc. by investigating arms procurement scams without seriously hampering the essential modernization of our armed forces by placing moratoria on necessary advanced weaponry, until our slow moving bureaucracy has finished their investigation of all our corrupt leaders and their crooked deals.
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E-Course on Zarathushti Religion – Lesson 2 – Yathaa Ahoo Vairiyo
Second Lesson – Yathaa Ahoo Vairiyo
Dear Friends,
Jamshedi Navroze Mubarak!
I take this opportunity to wish you and your dear ones a Healthy, Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year!
You must have enjoyed the first lesson on Ashem Vohoo. I hope that as you absorb the meanings of each lesson, you start making a deliberate and concerted effort to put the teachings of our prayers into practice in your daily life.
As and when you recite your prayers, you should be able to visualize in your mind as to what you are praying. I hope that you are attempting to recite your prayers very slowly, pronouncing each syllable and each word clearly. This will enable you to understand what you are praying. With repetition and practice, gradually you will be able to perfect your recitation and it is then that you will begin to gain an immense satisfaction upon intelligent recitation of your prayers.
Here is a link to the second lesson,
Dasturji Minocherhomji always reminded us that as you learn the meanings of these prayers, let each one teach one. Please try and share these valuable concepts with your friends and families.
With best wishes for an enlightened community,
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Headed for Menopause? Watch Your Health
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Atrial Fibrillation: What Women Need to Know
Heart rhythm disorders affect more than 2 million Americans. The most common of these disorders is atrial fibrillation (AFib) — and it may affect women differently than men.
Menopause Rx: The Heart of the Matter
The use of hormones during menopause was once thought to protect against heart disease, but that may not be the case.
Surprising Side Effects of OTC Meds
If you are using over-the-counter medications, stay aware of these fifteen common side effects.
How Obesity Affects Health
Besides tobacco use, obesity is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States.
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Linked to Later Stroke
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Flay analyzes code for structural similarities. Differences in literal
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is. In this case, it severely falls short. I'd jump to 4.0 if I could.
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- Added --liberal, which changes the way prune works to identify more
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Larry Dickson releases fourth and final album in series
I have covered Larry Dickson's first, second, and third, installments in his 4 album project that mirrors the seasons. Today I am happy to say I've had a chance to enjoy the latest one from his quartet titled, "Winter Horizons".
Similar to all of the other albums this album is very well done. The playing on the album is great, but what always stands out to me is Larry's choice of songs and arrangements. There is an especially nice arrangement on Well, You Needn't. On this disc there is a balanced and enjoyable mix of originals, standards, Thelonious Monk songs, and even a less-known but very enjoyable Billy Taylor original.
The format is again a chordless quartet. Being familiar with the baritone saxophone one might immediately think of the Mulligan/Chet Baker quartet. But this album uses alto saxophone instead of trumpet. This instrumentation might lead you to remember the "Two of a Mind" album that Mulligan did with Paul Desmond, but that's not really the feeling here either. Rick Van Matre has a more modern slightly edged alto sax sound that contrasts nicely with Larry's more mellow rich sound.
Bravo to Larry Dickson for another tasteful and enjoyable album.
For those looking to get a copy please contact Larry directly.


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Monday, January 31, 2011
Misty Monday
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Not spooky :-D Calm and I´d love to sit there only with my own thoughts...ReplyDelete
Boo! Lynn! :)ReplyDelete
Mari~Thank you for stopping by! Yes, it is a very good place to contemplate life. :)
I think any spirit encountered in the mountains would be an interesting one for sure. Love this, lg!ReplyDelete
This made me think of how sometimes I think I see someone's shadow, but then am not sure.ReplyDelete
I was standing at the copy machine at an old building a few months ago and felt someone behind me. I turned and no one was there. I walked out into the hallway and it was empty. I asked a woman who works there, "Do you have ghosts?" She said, "Did you feel someone standing behind you? You need to talk to Jane." Turns out that Jane feels a presence all the time, too. :)
Lynn~ This has happened to me the last few weeks up here! I'll have the sense that there's a presence like in my peripheral vision and then perhaps behind me...but upon turning...nothing. It's a bit more unnerving at dusk or in the fog or the mist. I have tried very hard to face & to overcome my fear of being alone in the woods (as I now live in the midst of them) and almost all of the time now I enjoy the solitude!ReplyDelete
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We are delighted to announce the latest auditions for our production of 'The Secret Garden'
Frances Hodgson Burnett?s beloved victorian classic, The Secret Garden, blossoms anew in this enchanting musical by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman and Lucy Simon. When young Mary Lennox loses her parents to a cholera outbreak in India, she is sent to live with her uncle, hermit Archibald Craven, who lives in an imposing, secluded manor on the British heath. Inside the haunting house upon the hill, Mary finds a reclusive, long-suffering collection of souls. Since her Aunt Lily?s death, Mary?s uncle has pushed away his surviving loved ones, leaving his bedridden son, Colin, alone. Sickly Colin, hidden away in the depths of the manner, bears the guilt of his mother?s death on his crippled shoulders. When Mary discovers her Aunt Lily?s hidden garden, locked shut and overgrown with vines, stubborn Mary is determined to revive the beauty that once was. Surrounded by spirits from the past, who both warn and welcome her, determined Mary begins to peel away the layers of sadness that cover the house and the garden, showing us the power that ?one small girl? can have when she ?wants things to grow.?
Will take place at the theatre on Monday 19thDecember 2016 at 7.30pm
MONDAY 6th??to SATURDAY 11th MARCH
FIRST REHEARSAL IS SUNDAY 22th?JANUARY 2017
Audition pieces will be made available on the night for you to read before the audition so please come early and be prepared for what could be a long evening.?For all singing roles you can bring a song of your choice which requires a legit/classical voice rather than a pop/rock/contemporary musical theatre style.?The piece should be no more than 3 mins long and you must bring sheet music with any cuts clearly marked.
To register your interest please email firstname.lastname@example.com and put ?SECRET GARDEN??as the subject.
LILY ? Mary?s aunt, Mr. Cravens wife, now dead (18-30) Soprano.
MARY LENNOX ? a ten year old girl Mezzo.
MRS. MEDLOCK ? Mr. Craven?s Housekeeper (30-70) non-singing.
DR. NEVILLE CRAVEN -Mr. Craven?s brother (25-45) Baritone.
MARTHA ? a housemaid (16-25) Mezzo.
ARCHIBALD CRAVEN ? Mary?s uncle, and lord of Misselthwaite Manor (25-45) Tenor.
BEN WEATHERSTAFF ? head gardener (45-75) Tenor.
DICKON ? Martha?s brother (16-25) Tenor.
COLIN CRAVEN ? Archibald?s Craven?s ten-year old son Soprano.
MRS. WINTHROP ? headmistress (30-70) non-singing.
JANE ? nurse/maid (15-20) non-singing.
ROSE LENNOX ? Mary?s Mother (20-45) Mezzo.
CAPTAIN ALBERT LENNOX ? Mary?s father (20-45) Tenor.
ALICE ? Rose?s friend (20-45) Soprano.
LIEUTENANT WRIGHT ? officer in Mary?s father?s unit (20-45) Baritone.
LIEUTENANT SHAW ? fellow office (20-45) Tenor. MAJOR SHELLEY ? officer (20-45) Baritone.
MRS. SHELLEY ? Major Shelley?s wife (20-45) Soprano.
MAJOR HOLMES ? officer (20-45) Bass.
CLAIRE HOLMES ? Major Holmes wife (20-45) Soprano.
AYAH ? Mary?s Indian nanny (15-40) Alto.
FAKIR ? In India. (16 ? 40) Tenor
All parts currently open to Garrick members and non members.
If successful you will have to join the society, pay your subs and become a member.


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- Leeuwenhoek
- De Meij
- Swalmius
- De Molijn
- Van den Berch
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- Scientific career
- Letters
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Delft: Voorstad
Den Waaragtigen Omloop des Bloeds, Als mede dat de Arterien en Venæ Gecontinueerde Bloed-Vaten zijn, Klaar voor de oogen gestelt. Verhandelt in een Brief, geschreven aan de Koninglijke Societeit tot Londen.
On the True Circulation of the Blood, also that the Arteries and Veins are Continuous Blood Vessels, Set ready for the eyes. Discussed in a Letter, written to the Royal Society in London.
The text of the letter is available in Dutch only at Project Gutenberg in a variety of formats.
The text of the letter is also available in English translation from Alle de Brieven. The Collected Letters at the DBNL - De Digitale Bibliotheek voor de Nederlandse Letteren. AB/CL number: 110; Cole's number: 65
During Edmond Halley's second term as editor of Philosophical Transactions, he published only two letters by Leeuwenhoek, both holdovers from the previous editor. During his first terms as editor in the late 1680's, he published none. Leeuwenhoek began publishing his own letters during this period in pamphlets and then bound books.
In addition, he published his 65th letter, dated September 7, 1688, as a separate 30-page pamphlet. He used his aalkijker (eel-viewer) as a showcase for visitors, "set ready for the eyes". He gave the visitors this pamphlet to take with them.
He published this letter with a half-dozen others from that period in Natuurs Verborgentheden Ontdekt: zijnde een Tweede Vervolg der Brieven. A copy of this volume with the illustration unfolded is on display in the Boerhaave Museum in Leiden.


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Featuring partners of key Government of
India ministries, and the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, the fair showcased innovative
products and approaches that aim to bring
safe, affordable, and sustainable sanitation
to those who need it most. These include
efforts to create toilets that are not connected
to water, sewer, or electricity; to improve
the collection, treatment, and disposal of
human waste; to address behavior change;
and to raise awareness of this critical issue
for governments, stakeholders, and local
This year's fair in New Delhi was co-hosted
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Biotechnology and the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, with the support of India's Ministry
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The following projects are included in the Technical Guides with 2-page factsheets:
5 Aerosan
7 American Standard Brands
8 Arghyam
11 Asian Institute of Technology
13 Beijing SunnyBreeze Technology Inc.
15 Biofilcom
17 California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
19 Centre for Advocacy and Research (CFAR)
21 Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) University
23 Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)
25 Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi
27 Climate Foundation, Cornell University, Sanergy, Tide Technocrats, and the Prasino Group
29 Cranfield University - Nano-Membrane Toilet
31 Defence Research Laboratory, DRDO, Indian Ministry of Defence
33 Delft University of Technology
35 Department of Industrial Design, SPA Delhi
37 Duke University
39 Duke University and the University of Missouri
41 Eawag (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology), Design by EOOS - Blue Diversion
43 Eram Scientific Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - eToilet
45 FSOI Development Firms: AGI Engineering, Beaumont Design, DCI Automation, and Synapse Product Development - Omni-Ingestor
47 Fundación In Terris and Critical Practices LLC - Earth Auger Toilet
49 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
51 Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) and Quicksand Design Studio
53 IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre
55 Janicki Industries
57 Loowatt
59 Loughborough University
61 National University of Singapore (NUS)
63 North Carolina State University - The Excravator
65 Pollution Research Group, University of KwaZulu-Natal; eThekwini Water and Sanitation, eThekwini Municipality
67 Population Services International (PSI), Water For People, and PATH
69 RTI International
71 Sanergy
73 Santec
75 Sesame Workshop
79 Stone India Limited
81 Sulabh International Social Service Organisation (SISSO); Sulabh Sanitation & Social Reform Movement
83 UNICEF India
85 Unilever
87 University College London and ifak
89 University of Colorado Boulder - Sol-Char toilet
91 University of Toronto
93 University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol - Urine-tricity (electricity from urine)
95 WASH United and World Toilet Organization
97 World Bank Water and Sanitation Program, International Finance Corporation, and Kenyan Ministry of Health
99 3S – A Division of Saraplast Pvt. Ltd.
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Practicing hour after hour and day after day. There was to be no room for error and their mission was accomplished. Who are they? They are the men and women of the Omaha Police Honor Guard and Pipe & Drums and they were on full display in Washington DC for National Police Week.
For them, this year was special. This year they were in DC to represent one of their own, fallen Officer Kerrie Orozco, EOW May 20, 2015. The OPD Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums were given special duties this trip. They were chosen for an elite ceremony at the Pentagon. They would carry the United States Honor Flag to the Pentagon Police to fly at the Pentagon in Kerrie's Honor. The flag would fly on the same flag pole that remembers those killed on Sept 11, 2001. Later in the week, the Honor Guard was also chosen to present a wreath with Kerrie's name on it at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Two sacred places, two sacred ceremonies with an Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums group that allowed no room for error. They would be the best of the best representing Officer Kerrie Orozco and the dignity of the entire Omaha Police Department. This task they did not fail, in fact, they excelled.
It's hard to find the words to describe what it feels like to be in DC with tens of thousands of officers all in their dress uniforms. To look at them and know they were there because, like Omaha, they lost one of their own.
But DC wasn't about sadness. It was about remembrance and honor and making sure the world knows these officers gave their all. It was about giving all of the fallen officers the respect that they so rightly deserved. It was about forming bonds that may last a lifetime. It was a brotherhood and sisterhood in an exclusive club that no one really wanted to join. It was about sharing in each other's pain and moving forward.
The week was about honor and respect and our foundation was privileged to be a part of such a dignified week. It was our duty to bring the message of Support Blue to the men and women who protect us and let them know we have their back. We support them for the job that they do. We will continue to spread the Support Blue message wherever we can and encourage others to do the same.


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So far, there are too many discussions regarding iPhone 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 software unlock, for that I gonna to wait fews days before writing something on. Right now I wanna spread out this funny news. Asus Eee PC comes out with Xandros, a debian based operative system which has a vulnerable samba server.
To me, It's a pretty funny situation… There are different security communities in the world: scientific community, professional community, hacking community and so forth. Everybody may agree with me if I say that there are tons of people who work on security and everybody work (impliedly or explicitly) to improve security. Maybe this news could be, … in some how…, offensive for every community that work hard to improve the dam machinery's security and at the end of the day neither one company like Assus cares about that. Maybe it's again another mistake or maybe security is too much undervalued in these days.


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December is here!!!
Aren't you excited?! I've already opened the first day of my advent calender 😀 I have mixed emotions for the month of December. Firstly I can't wait for the 25th and the Christmas bloggers party but, my exams are before Christmas… booo! and I want to reverse back time 🙁
Regardless of the excessive revision I should be doing, notice how I say should… I thought I would do a photo-a-day challenge for this month that was put together by Shirley. I plan on sticking to it and if I do, I will deserve a pat on the back because we all know this month can be pretty hectic right?
Here is the challenge, and please feel free to take part! If you do, please share 🙂
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The following example of censorship instructions, issued to the media and/or Internet companies by various central (and sometimes local) government authorities, has been leaked and distributed online. Chinese journalists and bloggers often refer to those instructions as "Directives from the Ministry of Truth." CDT has collected the selections we translate here from a variety of sources and has checked them against official Chinese media reports to confirm their implementation.
State Council Information Office: To all websites nationwide: In light of Mo Yan winning the Nobel prize for literature, monitoring of microblogs, forums, blogs and similar key points must be strengthened. Be firm in removing all comments which disgrace the Party and the government, defame cultural work, mention Nobel laureates Liu Xiaobo and Gao Xingjian and associated harmful material. Without exception, block users from posting for ten days if their writing contains malicious details. Reinforce on-duty staff during the weekend and prioritize this management task. (October 12, 2012)


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[Front Row: Left to Right] Ms Yong Ying-I, Chairman, SGInnovate; Mr Lawrence Wong, Minister for Education and Second Minister for Finance; Dr Lim Jui, CEO, SGInnovate
SGInnovate launches two new PowerX programme tracks in the areas of Cybersecurity and Software and Product Development at the second edition of its virtual job showcase, New Frontier 2021: Build Your Deep Tech Future, to develop more talent in Deep Tech. These two tracks complement its existing PowerX track in Robotics which was rolled out last year.
The event was graced by Education Minister Lawrence Wong who affirmed the impact of Deep Tech in solving difficult global challenges such as COVID-19. He encouraged more to continue learning and stay curious, and to grasp opportunities such as those offered at New Frontier to explore the exciting innovation and technology road.
New Frontier showcased over 200 Deep Tech traineeship and job opportunities with over 40 Deep Tech companies. Individuals interested in applying for SGInnovate's traineeship programmes can visit the New Frontier website – application closes 10 May 2021.
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text: What is Mental Health? March 18, 2021March 28, 2019 by arrowpassage Our wellness goes beyond the physical form. Whenever we consider our overall well-being, it is important to take a close look at our mental health. Mental health has a bigger impact on our lives than most people understand. It is closely tied to our emotional, social, and psychological well-being, and our thoughts affect how we feel, act, and perceive the world around us. Despite its importance, however, mental health is something that oftentimes goes undetected and overlooked because many of us are unable to recognize a damaged mind during self-examination. It is important to remember that our thoughts have the ability to change our reality, and having poor mental health can make your life worse. Many people are too afraid to speak up about mental health. In addition to causing negative feelings, poor mental health can lead an individual to divulge in drugs to avoid the problems that they experience on a daily basis. Our mental state is also a major factor when it comes to stress management, and poor mental health can lead to stress-related problems that can give rise to a variety of other issues that can have a negative impact on our lives. Stress management is something that many people struggle within the United States, but understanding the importance of mental health can help people take control and seek assistance if needed to ensure that these problems do not develop out of their control. Factors There are dozens of factors that determine the state of our mental well-being. Although everyone at some point experiences poor mental health, others are more susceptible to the problem. Biological factors may be a big contributor that can cause you to experience poor mental well-being. In fact, chemical imbalances in the brain are to blame for several mental illnesses. Other factors that can lead to mental health issues include severe trauma. People who have experienced traumatic events are more susceptible to poor mental health, and those who have experienced abuse oftentimes show telltale signs of mental problems as well. Finally, family genetics can become a predetermining factor affecting whether or not you experience issues related to your mental wellness. How Common Are Mental Health Problems? In the United States, there is an overwhelming number of people who suffer from problems with mental wellness, but the issue is not limited to the U.S. In fact, studies have shown that mental disorders affect one in four people throughout the world. This means that one-quarter of the people you come into contact with each day may be suffering from some sort of mental illness. Unfortunately, many people will never seek treatment due to the stigma of mental disorders. While it can be difficult to detect whether or not someone is showcasing signs without the proper diagnosis by a professional, there are subtle cues that you can use to assess whether or not someone you know is dealing with mental health problems. Early Warning Signs It is important for people who live with family or a significant other to be able to identify whether or not someone has a mental illness. Some early warning signs may include a loss or an increase in appetite, poor sleeping habits, and difficulty socializing. Those dealing with mental struggles may also experience constant fatigue and/or unexplained aches and pains. Recommending help is important if you wish to improve the well-being of someone you care for deeply. They oftentimes do not want to seek treatment out of shame or ridicule, so it is important that you help them understand that mental health is just as crucial as physical health. Seeking regular checkups with a therapist is key to ensuring that they get the help they need to maintain a healthy outlook on life. Mental Illness and Drug Abuse The unfortunate reality of poor mental health is that there are dozens of risk factors associated with it. However, drug abuse is one of the most prevalent conditions that cause people suffering and misery. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) reports that there is a strong connection between mental illnesses and drug abuse. People who are suffering from mental illnesses may take drugs to help cope with whatever situation they are suffering from. This can lead to long-term health problems that could cause lasting mental and physical damage if not remedied. Self-Medicating One of the most common connections between mental illness and drug abuse is self-medication. Many people will not be able to seek professional help whenever their problems flare up. They will instead turn to drug abuse to help them cope with whatever is causing them suffering at the time. For instance, someone who is dealing with depression may use drugs to escape the emotional pain that they feel. They may also use drugs to help them come out of their shell whenever they are in social settings. Of course, the problem with this type of behavior relates to the fact that substance use is an incredibly damaging activity that can lead a person down a destructive path. The short-term fix from the drugs will only provide a temporary solution for a larger problem that is not being addressed. Signs of a Drug Abuse Problem People who take drugs to help them cope with their mental illness problems may exhibit various personality changes. Here are some of the common signs that you should look out for if you suspect that someone you know is struggling with drug abuse: Personality changes Have you noticed that one of your upbeat friends is now acting stoic? What about more aggressive than normal? Night-and-day changes in an individual may be a serious indication that they are abusing drugs. While they may be dishonest and lie about any potential problem, you should monitor their personality changes over time and try to talk to them about their issues. Health problems Some of the biggest problems that come from drug abuse are related to physical health. Drugs can give people a high that is incredibly euphoric, but this comes at a physical cost. Over time, users develop a tolerance that quickly leads to an addiction that can eventually cause a variety of health issues. Financial hardships Drug use can be an incredibly expensive habit to keep up with, and many people go to great lengths in order to purchase drugs and experience a high. This can be incredibly dangerous if they are lacking necessary funds to pay for basic human needs such as food and rent. In extreme cases, drug abuse problems can potentially lead a person to lose their job and become homeless. Solving the Root of the Problem As we have been discussing, mental illness can lead to drug abuse, which can cause many problems in a person's life if they do not receive the help that they need. While you can send a person to a rehabilitation facility, you must first address the root of the problem. Treating mental illness is the key to preventing relapses from happening after a person has recovered from an issue with drug abuse. Promotion of Mental Health In addition to seeking the assistance of a qualified professional, there are many things that a person can do to help improve their mental well-being. In fact, there are dozens of methods that one can utilize to remain mentally positive, sharp, and focused. Here are just a few examples of things that you can practice daily in order to improve and maintain your mental state: Exercise One of the most important things that our bodies need regularly is exercise. Regular physical activity can keep us feeling healthy while improving our mental well-being. It is important that you exercise at least three times a week to help improve your body and mind. Meditation There are countless reports that show how meditation can help improve your mental well-being. This ancient technique is performed daily by some of the most successful people in the world. For those just beginning, it's important to remember that meditation is a practice that requires patience to perform. Our minds are always wandering, but meditative practices can slow our thoughts down and help us focus on the positive. This, in turn, can help many people overcome negative mental issues. Keeping a positive attitude People oftentimes fall back into bad habits whenever they think negatively of themselves. Their state of mind will dictate what direction they will head into whenever they are trying to change their lives. While people who are struggling with mental health and/or recovering from drug addiction may find it difficult, it's necessary to keep a positive attitude when you have hit rock bottom. There have been multiple studies that have shown how important it is to stay positive. Practicing positive thinking and developing positive coping mechanisms can help you with recovery and the new life that is waiting for you. A good diet Did you know that eating a balanced diet can help you improve your mental state of mind? Making sure that you are avoiding fatty foods and eating healthy foods that are in rich in nutrients can ensure that your mind and body are healthy as can be. Keeping a good support group around you Many people fall victim to drug abuse because of the people they surround themselves with. Because of this, it is important that you keep yourself surrounded by positive people who will uplift you whenever you need it the most. Family and friends often provide the support structure that many people need to maintain their mental health and avoid the dangers that can come from drug abuse. The Importance of Mental Health in Treating Addiction Drug addiction is a problem that is often difficult to overcome, but help is available. While a person may continuously use drugs to help them overcome the hardships that they are facing in their lives, experienced professionals know what it takes to treat and change this type of behavior. For many people dealing with drug abuse issues, the root of the problem is poor mental health. Fortunately, addiction specialists understand this and will work to address the underlying causes through various treatment methods. In fact, many rehab programs focus heavily on evaluating and treating underlying mental issues that may be contributing to addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling with unhealthy mental well-being and/or issues with drug abuse, it is important to seek the professional help that is available. Seeking treatment and support can be the first step toward a better outlook and a brighter future. More About Dual Diagnosis ADHD Addictive Personality Traits Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Depression Dual Diagnosis Existential Crisis Mental Breakdown Mental Illness vs. Autism


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EOS is a cryptocurrency focused on two main features: scalability and ease of use.
And while the project has made some progress on the ease of use side – implementing fee-free transactions that allow people without tokens to use DApp and human readable addresses – scalability is where EOS shines more.
What is worth noting is that not only has EOS reached 2351 transactions per second, but it also supports inter-chain communication. This means that many blockchains could work in parallel as a single system to reach millions of transactions per second.
Today EOSNewYork – a producer of EOS blocks – has published a celebrative tweet according to which the foundaiton has recently reached almost 2,000 transactions per second, but it seems that by now that goal has already been surpassed.
A new day, a new high. Nearly 2,000 transactions per second on @EOS_io. #eos $eos pic.twitter.com/EwdDBx7xiL
— EOS New York (@eosnewyork) July 17, 2018
An important milestone
The community immediately noticed the new record and reacted by pointing out that the limit of the alleged 1,000 transactions per second was broken.
This is an important goal because previously the fastest blockchain (among the projects with a high market capitalization) was that of Ripple, capable of carrying out 1,500 transactions per second.
This makes EOS the main and fastest cryptocurrency out there.
The cost of scalability
EOS is often criticized for the amount of infrastructural decentralization that sacrifices to scale better.
EOS is based on the DPoS consent protocol (Delegated Proof of Stake). DPoS takes advantage of the power of the stakeholder agreement to resolve consensus issues in a fair and democratic manner.
The DPoS was developed by Daniel Larimer to allow coin holders to vote for "delegates", who are then responsible for validating transactions and maintaining the blockchain.
In this case, there may only be 21 active block producers at any time and may be voted on entry or exit at any time.
This should, in theory, ensure that block makers maintain the user experience as their top priority. This means that instead of having 16,601 nodes like Ethereum – according to ethernodes – EOS has only 21 block producers.
It certainly makes the network less resilient, but resilience is not the main goal of EOS's blockchain and this is what needs to be kept in mind when examining the project.
The main objective of this project is to be able to manage DAPP on an industrial scale and to be scaled mainstream.
For this purpose the project actually seems to be well designed. But at the same time, the EOS community has often criticized the community of Ethereum and Bitcoin by saying that their hashrate is actually even more centralized.
More decentralized than BTC and ETH?
According to a recent peer review research, EOS – with its 21 block producers – is actually more decentralized than Ethereum and Bitcoin.
The reasoning behind these claims is that the first three mining pools control well over 50% of the total hashrate of the network.


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I used to wear black at my exhibitions. Back when I lived in Montreal and was regularly touring the gallery circuit at the beginning of my career, I noticed that many artists wore black at their art openings like it was some sort of unwritten rule.
I also saw that there were artists who wore black all the time. They were generally young, hip and always seemed to be engaged in rather serious intellectual conversations, cigarettes dangling from their mouths as they discussed the latest art trends, or critiqued a fellow artist's latest work. I always expected to hear Edith Piaf playing in the background.
Why do artists wear black? Is it mentioned somewhere in the Handbook for Serious Artists? Is it to be trendy, or merely pretentious? Is it a sign of depression, rebellion or intellectualism….or is it something else?
My own reason for wearing this color was quite simple: As an emerging artist on a tight budget at the time, I only had one good outfit….and it happened to be black.
I started asking fellow artists and the answers were as varied as the artists themselves:
"I wear black because I want the people who attend my exhibitions to notice my paintings instead of what I'm wearing. I try to avoid clothes that will conflict with the artwork." – Lea
"I teach art. I always wear black because stains don't show on it." – Beth
"I'm really pale and I just like the contrast between my skin and the black fabrics and dyed hair. I did get a bit tired of people asking if I was into goth…" – Penny
"The reason artists wear black (or white) is so they do not cast a color onto the canvas they are working on. It became a fashion statement and is now silly and basically for pretense." – Steve
"I wear black all the time, and the claim it's pretentious is just another tired old stereotype. It has nothing to do with me being an artist or trying to make a fashion statement, or being depressed. I like black, it AND it makes my life easier. I don't have to faff around every morning trying to match clothes and colours. I can mix and match and not worry about it and get on with my day." – F.
Edith Piaf and dangling cigarettes aside, everyone is free to wear what they want. It's the art that matters.
As for me……I wear whatever makes me feel fabulous. And it doesn't have to be black.
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The clique zero waste produce muslin bags. That save turtles, whales and other marine animals and birds from another mistaken jelly fish plastic bag that might end up in the oceans and seas and subsequent digestive death. Or from land animals and birds the same fate.
I don't know why I didn't order these as the beginning of my recycle less journey. The main reason I didn't think to. Some in a local organic shop caught my eye, however they were polyester or nylon. A lady using them in another local organic supermarket chain spurred me on. I knew the organic produce shops would accept them, I was unsure if my local big chain supermarket would. After asking 3 different members of staff on different days with the same answer, yes, iherb.com was the most convenient place to order them from. I was quite surprised how inexpensive they are, €2 for 1 organic Fair Wage/Fair Labour cotton medium size bag by Eco Bags.
I've experienced zero issues in shops using them. Honestly nobody has batted an eyelid, which is a little disappointing. I want to be a champion for others to start or at least acknowledgment, for others to see and think if she's using them, so can I!! Insert crying face emoji. You're not that special Nat! That's a lie, one person has but it was so brief and being British, I didn't want to make a big deal about it, even though inside I was YES! I wonder if others will start now? We get it Nat! It's not about you, it's about the planet. Saving marine chicks to reach adulthood by not being fed diet of plastic waste and having humans flush out plastic pegs, toothbrushes giving them a chance to live. Every little helps, no matter how small it seems.
How practical are they?
Each bag comes with a label stating it's weight which is handy should any issues arise although the shop wins every time. One member of staff at my local supermarket if I use the heavier weave bag, takes out the produce, weighs it separately, then puts in back in the bag saying it weighs more than the plastic bags. This had briefly crossed my mind when first started using them. I didn't want to make a fuss as I don't want to switch back to the plastic produce bags, so kept quiet. It's only a few cents, however I was surprised he did this! I was concerned there'd be an issue at the self checkout scales/bagging area due to weight discrepancy. The scales didn't notice 🙂
The bags are feather lightweight, fold up small but don't expect them to stay flat or folded up. You'll need another bag to store them in (yep in a small plastic bag so they keep clean and away from a nasties in my rucksack. I get the irony. I'm not 100% anti plastic. It's unavoidable. I try to go for the less plastic, plastic free option and try to avoid one use throwaway plastic). They're machine washable and dry quickly. They expand so you can fit quite at lot in. The only plastic involved depending on the store's, the price label. That doesn't always adhere. A quick hunt checking other items for it in the basket, holding up the queue sorts that out. The bags packaging's simple. They come as they are with a cardboard tag and natural fibre string tag. Only plastic iherb.com's packing shipping plastic.
Please excuse the difference in image tones and colours. Some photos were taken on different days.
Do you try to avoid plastic grocery shopping? I try to however so much produce is pre packaged in plastic it's unavoidable. The time I shop, I'll never make the markets and I can't get bio produce all the time which has less plastic as it costs a fortune. Instead I try to stick to avoiding the dirty dozen she says buying peaches.


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How to interpret your card sort results Part 2: closed card sorts and next steps
In Part 1 of this series we looked at how to interpret results from open and hybrid card sorts and now in Part 2, we're going to talk about closed card sorts. In closed card sorts, participants are asked to sort the cards into predetermined categories and are not allowed to create any of their own. You might use this approach when you are constrained by specific category names or as a quick checkup before launching a new or newly redesigned website.
In Part 1, we also discussed the two different – but complementary – types of analysis that are generally used together for interpreting card sort results: exploratory and statistical. Exploratory analysis is intuitive and creative while statistical analysis is all about the numbers. Check out Part 1 for a refresher or learn more about exploratory and statistical analysis in Donna Spencer's book.
Getting started
Closed card sort analysis is generally much quicker and easier than open and hybrid card sorts because there are no participant created category names to analyze – it's really just about where the cards were placed. There are some similarities about how you might start to approach your analysis process but overall there's a lot less information to take in and there isn't much in the way of drilling down into the details like we did in Part 1.
Just like with an open card sort, kick off your analysis process by taking an overall look at the results as a whole. Quickly cast your eye over each individual card sort and just take it all in. Look for common patterns in how the cards have been sorted. Does anything jump out as surprising? Are there similarities or differences between participant sorts? If you're redesigning an existing information architecture (IA), how do your results compare to the current state? If this is a final check up before launching a live website, how do these results compare to what you learned during your previous research studies?
If you ran your card sort using information architecture tool OptimalSort, head straight to the Overview and Participants Table presented in the results section of the tool. If you ran a moderated card sort using OptimalSort's printed cards, you've probably been scanning them in after each completed session, but now is a good time to double check you got them all. And if you didn't know about this handy feature of OptimalSort, it's something to keep in mind for next time!
The Participants Table shows a breakdown of your card sorting data by individual participant. Start by reviewing each individual card sort one by one by clicking on the arrow in the far left column next to the Participants numbers. From here you can easily flick back and forth between participants without needing to close that modal window. Don't spend too much time on this — you're just trying to get a general impression of how the cards were sorted into your predetermined categories. Keep an eye out for any card sorts that you might like to exclude from the results. For example participants who have lumped everything into one group and haven't actually sorted the cards. Don't worry- excluding or including participants isn't permanent and can be toggled on or off at anytime.
Once you're happy with the individual card sorts that will and won't be included in your results visualizations, it's time to take a look at the Results Matrix in OptimalSort. The Results Matrix shows the number of times each card was sorted into each of your predetermined categories- the higher the number, the darker the shade of blue (see below).
This table enables you to quickly and easily get across how the cards were sorted and gauge the highest and lowest levels of agreement among your participants. This will tell you if you're on the right track or highlight opportunities for further refinement of your categories.
If we take a closer look (see below) we can see that in this example closed card sort conducted on the Dewey Decimal Classification system commonly used in libraries, The Interpretation of Dreams by Sigmund Freud was sorted into 'Philosophy and psychology' 38 times in study a completed by 51 participants.
In the real world, that is exactly where that content lives and this is useful to know because it shows that the current state is supporting user expectations around findability reasonably well. Note: this particular example study used image based cards instead of word label based cards so the description that appears in both the grey box and down the left hand side of the matrix is for reference purposes only and was hidden from the participants.
Sometimes you may come across cards that are popular in multiple categories. In our example study, How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie, is popular in two categories: 'Philosophy & psychology' and 'Social sciences' with 22 and 21 placements respectively. The remaining card placements are scattered across a further 5 categories although in much smaller numbers.
When this happens, it's up to you to determine what your number thresholds are. If it's a tie or really close like it is in this case, you might review the results against any previous research studies to see if anything has changed or if this is something that comes up often. It might be a new category that you've just introduced, it might be an issue that hasn't been resolved yet or it might just be limited to this one study. If you're really not sure, it's a good idea to run some in-person card sorts as well so you can ask questions and gain clarification around why your participants felt a card belonged in a particular category. If you've already done that great! Time to review those notes and recordings!
You may also find yourself in a situation where no category is any more popular than the others for a particular card. This means there's not much agreement among your participants about where that card actually belongs. In our example closed card sort study, the World Book Encyclopedia was placed into 9 of 10 categories. While it was placed in 'History & geography' 18 times, that's still only 35% of the total placements for that card- it's hardly conclusive.
Sometimes this happens when the card label or image is quite general and could logically belong in many of the categories. In this case, an encyclopedia could easily fit into any of those categories and I suspect this happened because people may not be aware that encyclopedias make up a very large part of the category on the far left of the above matrix: 'Computer science, information & general works'. You may also see this happening when a card is ambiguous and people have to guess where it might belong. Again – if you haven't already – if in doubt, run some in-person card sorts so you can ask questions and get to the bottom of it!
After reviewing the Results Matrix in OptimalSort, visit the Popular Placements Matrix to see which cards were most popular for each of your categories based on how your participants sorted them (see below 2 images).
The diagram shades the most popular placements for each category in blue making it very easy to spot what belongs where in the eyes of your participants. It's useful for quickly identifying clusters and also highlights the categories that didn't get a lot of card sorting love. In our example study (2 images above) we can see that 'Technology' wasn't a popular card category choice potentially indicating ambiguity around that particular category name. As someone familiar with the Dewey Decimal Classification system I know that 'Technology' is a bit of a tricky one because it contains a wide variety of content that includes topics on medicine and food science – sometimes it will appear as 'Technology & applied sciences'. These results appear to support the case for exploring that alternative further!
Where to from here?
Now that we've looked at how to interpret your open, hybrid and closed card sorts, here are some next steps to help you turn those insights into action!
Once you've analyzed your card sort results, it's time to feed those insights into your design process and create your taxonomy which goes hand in hand with your information architecture. You can build your taxonomy out in Post-it notes before popping it into a spreadsheet for review. This is also a great time to identify any alternate labelling and placement options that came out of your card sorting process for further testing.
From here, you might move into tree testing your new IA or you might run another card sort focussing on a specific area of your website. You can learn more about card sorting in general via our 101 guide.
When interpreting card sort results, don't forget to have fun! It's easy to get overwhelmed and bogged down in the results but don't lose sight of the magic that is uncovering user insights.
I'm going to leave you with this quote from Donna Spencer that summarizes the essence of card sort analysis quite nicely:
Remember that you are the one who is doing the thinking, not the technique… you are the one who puts it all together into a great solution. Follow your instincts, take some risks, and try new approaches. – Donna Spencer
Further reading
- Card Sorting 101 – Learn about the differences between open, closed and hybrid card sorts, and how to run your own using OptimalSort.
- Which comes first: card sorting or tree testing? – Tree testing and card sorting can give you insight into the way your users interact with your site, but which comes first?
- How to pick cards for card sorting – What should you put on your cards to get the best results from a card sort? Here are some guidelines.


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Citizens routinely encounter wild animal problems including animals such as snakes, squirrels, raccoons, possums, birds, bats, bees, rats, mice and skunks. If you have an emergency, you may contact ACACC officers for guidance and possible assistance at (865) 264-6315.
If you have other issues that involve wildlife, you may contact the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). TWRA's mission is to preserve, conserve, manage, protect, and enhance the fish and wildlife of the state and their habitats for the use, benefit, and enjoyment of the citizens of Tennessee and its visitors. The Agency will foster the safe use of the state's waters through a program of law enforcement, education, and access.
You may contact the regional office at 423-587-7037 or 1-800-332-0900 (toll free) during regular office hours. If you are calling to report hunting and/or fishing violations after hours, you may call the after-hours emergency number 1-800-831-1174.
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Accountants in the public sector work for not for profit organisations such as the National Health Service (NHS), the Civil Service, local authorities and charities. They may also work for private accountancy firms that provide services to public sector organisations.
They are responsible for the use and administration of public money and aim to ensure that the organisation achieves value for money.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting salaries for trainee accountants tend to be between £19,000 and £26,000 a year. Salaries for graduate trainee accountants tend to be between £23,000 and £28,000 a year.
Qualified accountants earn between £26,000 and £45,000 a year. Senior managers earn between £40,000 and £80,000 a year. Financial directors can earn up to £100,000 a year.
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There are also jobs in educational, housing, government funded and charitable organisations. You can find details of training schemes on the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) website. You will also see posts advertised in the press, on employers' websites and on the CIPFA website.
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Some people enter accountancy as a second career. Individual accountancy professional bodies may have special training schemes for these applicants. You should check this with the association or institute concerned.
The big 4 accountancy firms, Deloitte, Ernst and Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers, offer a range of recruitment schemes for school leavers, students at university and graduates. See their websites for details about eligibility and applications.
Local government vacancies in Scotland are advertised on the MyjobScotland website.
In addition there are also lots of smaller accountancy firms that may have opportunities. You can check recruitment websites and the job sections of many of the accountancy institutions listed below under the Contacts section.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
Tel: 020 3735 2468
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: https://www.aat.org.uk/
Twitter: @YourAAT
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youraat
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Tel: 0141 582 2000
Website: http://www.accaglobal.com/
Website (2): https://alljobs.accaglobal.com/
Twitter: @ACCANews
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACCA.Official
Association of International Accountants (AIA)
Tel: 0191 493 0277
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.aiaworldwide.com
Twitter: @AIA1928
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIAworldwide
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Tel: 020 8849 2251
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.cimaglobal.com/
Twitter: @CIMA_News
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cimaglobal
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Scotland
Tel: 0131 221 8640
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.cipfa.org
Website (2): http://www.cipfa.org/recruitment
Twitter: @CIPFA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIPFA.org
CIPFA has an online recruitment service that enables job seekers to complete a single online application form or to upload a CV that can be considered by employers throughout the UK.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
Tel: 0131 347 0100
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