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It's sacred ground to a mother …
We're talking about a baby's skin.
So then why might two men, without any children of their own, care so much about baby skin that they quit their lucrative jobs to focus on it full time?
"A baby's skin is extremely delicate and not yet fully developed," says Cam Miller. "Whatever you put on it needs to be really soft and breathable."
This realization was had at a unique moment ...
When Miller and his friend Akin Onal became uncles recently, they went shopping for gifts to give their new nieces and nephews. Interestingly, it's what they didn't find that caused them to return without gifts but with a business idea.
"There just weren't any high-quality baby essentials we felt comfortable buying for our nieces and nephews," Miller recalls. "When you think about how long that fabric is going to be in contact with a baby's skin you realize how important it is."
Turns out that after talking to their brothers and sisters who had just become parents, Miller and Onal also discovered that the gifts new parents often receive aren't what they need most: essentials like daytime and sleep time onesies. In Onal's words:
That's the gap we spotted in the market. Parents rarely get as gifts the high-quality baby wear essentials they need most.
So Miller and Okin — both of whom are successful engineers turned investment bankers — ditched their high paying city jobs for something much less certain; the idea that they might be able to make babies healthier and safer…
While simultaneously improving the world those babies will grow up in.
Bamboo for Bambinos
Because neither Miller nor Onal are parents …
They relied on a host of mothers for input when setting out to create the most comfortable, safest, and environmentally conscious baby wear essentials on the planet.
"We overcompensated because we don't have children," Onal says. "We certainly didn't do this alone and we had mothers helping us out from day one."
Case in point, the U.K. company Miller and Onal founded, MORI — which sells organic baby wear and newborn essentials — hired a mother to be its first employee and lead designer. Additionally, the company routinely conducts focus groups and surveys to ensure they're providing parents with the highest quality tops, bottoms, sleepsuits, and sleeping bags.
What differentiates MORI is the fabric Miller and Onal created to serve as a foundation for all of the company's products. Instead of mass producing products from low quality and unsustainable materials like Miller and Onal discovered when shopping for their nieces and nephews, the duo traveled the world in search of the perfect combination of materials.
What they created was a blend of bamboo and organic cotton manufactured with the help of Onal's familial manufacturing connections in Turkey. "Babies spend the majority of their time in essentials," Onal says. "They're also asleep for the majority of that time so the fabric must be breathable to help regulate the baby's temperature."
Miller and Onal suggest the bamboo organic cotton blend keeps babies cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter:
MORI's mission is to improve the health and sleep quality for babies all over the world. We want them to sleep happier tonight and have a bright future.
It's a mission that appears to be coming to fruition …
Mothers credit MORI's sleeping bag with comforting, nurturing, and helping babies that have historically struggled to sleep through the night to sleep peacefully.
Besides better sleep, MORI also wants babies to grow up in a better world. It's another reason the company relies on bamboo, which is a grass Miller says yields 10x more than cotton but without using nearly as much water. Similarly, MORI products arrive in recycled paper and boxes.
"For some, minimalism is having less stuff," Miller says. "For us, it's about making room for the things that matter, such as those intimate moments between parent and baby. It's also about living consciously and recognizing the environmental impact that comes with owning products that are no longer needed."
However, MORI doesn't limit its sustainability efforts to product or packaging…
"We want to grow sustainably," Onal says. "The focus will always be on quality which is why we test and conduct focus groups before rolling out a new product."
Staying true to this oath required what some in the business world would call sacrilege…
Hitting the brakes and slowing growth.
Half Your Sales Come From Who?
Imagine the raised brows Miller and Onal caused when they quit their jobs.
The two had just recently finished paying off their student loans when they decided to reboot their careers and start a business from scratch. But the research they had done regarding MORI's bamboo-organic cotton blend impressed many; Miller and Onal were able to raise money before having their first product and found a home in a small business incubator office where they could narrowly focus on creating the perfect essentials.
"I'm optimistic and don't regret quitting my job at all," Onal says. "In a lot of ways it has been extremely rewarding but also stressful."
Since soft launching in 2015, MORI has grown to a nineteen-person team now selling baby wear essentials in the U.K., Europe, and United States.
International expansion is why MORI upgraded to Shopify Plus, a commerce platform for high-volume merchants focused on growing quickly.
"The things I've enjoyed most are growing our team and developing a brand that helps others," Miller says.
Since the start of 2016, MORI's been growing nearly 30% month over month and offers the following highlights:
- Half of revenue comes from repeat customers and gifters
- Many mothers have made between 15-20 purchases
- 20% of sales are now generated outside the U.K.
We've been pleasantly surprised with Shopify Plus. It has been great for us and has allowed us to scale fast.
But MORI recently hit the brakes on that growth…
Remember, the company desires to grow sustainably. To maintain the highest quality, wrap and package baby wear essentials just right, and include handwritten notes to customers required a purposeful slowdown.
The issue?
Until recently, the company was fulfilling all orders itself because it simply couldn't find a third party logistics firm it trusted. "We had to be sure our fulfillment partner could maintain the level of customer delight we require," Miller says.
Recently, MORI found exactly what it was looking for; a logistics and fulfillment outfit that specializes in fulfilling orders for luxury brands. Today, MORI relies on the Shopify API to connect its store with its third-party logistics (3PL) for a seamless integration that allows Miller and Onal to monitor performance in real time.
Their luxury product-and-fulfillment mix is working.
MORI says just 1-2% of all orders are returned, which the company says is well below the industry average, and far below that seen in typical fashion businesses.
So then why is the company now asking mothers to send back their purchases?
Outgrowing MORI
Remember, MORI products are made to endure and be passed on...
But according to the company, only about half of all mothers in the U.K. actually pass along baby wear essentials after their child has outgrown them. Combine this with the fact that, according to the London Child Poverty Commission, 37% of all the babies in London live in poverty and it becomes clear that many are going without the essentials to which Miller and Onal have devoted their lives.
It's why MORI recently launched The Kindness Project, an initiative that allows customers to donate MORI products their children have outgrown, so the company can give the garments to underprivileged babies. In return, donors get credit toward purchasing the next size for their babies.
Besides extending the life of baby wear products and reducing landfill waste, The Kindness Project is being praised by MORI mums:
"The things we hear from MORI mums bring tears to our eyes," Onal says.
It's proof you don't have to have children … to take care of them.
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Discontinued80", 350 cd/m2, 43 mm bezel width, Multi-touch operation, HDBaseT, Slot 2.0
Key features
80", 350 cd/m2, 43 mm bezel width |
Multi-touch screen ensures ease of use and quicker operation |
Wireless functionality support for multi-platform and next generation wireless technology |
System Expandability with DIGITAL LINK, based on HDBaseT™ technology, and SLOT 2.0 |
Connect. Create. Share. A turnkey display that brings out the best in people.
Use the tool palette to write text and draw freehand on your document. Save it to memory or email it direct from the display. Included stylus pens and eraser let you write large amounts of text just like a regular whiteboard.
On-screen Menu Bar Keeps You In Control
Don't lose the crowd—or your cool—in endless menus while you search for content or functions. With the BF1 Series, everything is to hand in a discreet menu bar at the bottom of the screen that offers instant access to source inputs, whiteboard tools, and other controls you use most frequently. Even when the pressure's on, you'll look like a pro.
User-Friendly Menu Bar
Frequently used functions such as input selection, pen tool, enlargement tool, and volume control can be found in the menu bar. Access detailed information or hide it for uninterrupted full-screen display.
Connect a Variety of Devices and Switch Sources Quickly
Up to four of your most frequently used inputs can be named and assigned to the menu bar for quick and easy switching. Smooth operation without a remote controller allows you to focus on making a creative presentation.
Wireless Support for Almost Any Device
Play USB Content Instantly
Playing Full HD video, still images, and digital documents from USB storage devices couldn't be easier. Just insert a thumb drive into the USB port and start presenting without needing to connect a PC. The Memory Viewer app enables image* (JPEG, BMP) and video* (WMV, AVI, MOV, MP4, MPG) selection from handy thumbnail previews.
Easy to safe and share
Produce up to 100 pages*1 of work on the whiteboard and save them to the built-in memory*2 or USB thumb drive as JPEG image files. You can also copy data stored on internal memory to a USB drive, or send your pages as image files directly from the screen via email*3. Keeping everyone in the loop is simple.
*1 With built-in memory setting to ON. When individual file data size is large, the number of pages that can be saved may decrease. *2 Built-in memory ON/OFF is included. When OFF is selected, only one whiteboard page can be created. *3 Can be sent as JPEG format only.
Panasonic wireless solution
Panasonic wireless manager
- Fast and stable wireless connection
- Connect 4 or 16 PCs in Multi-Live Mode
Download free from our global website
Easy wireless stick ET-UW100
- Self-contained Easy Wireless Stick plugs into PC's USB
- Provides internet access while operating wirelessly
Panasonic wireless apps
- Dedicated wireless apps for iOS and Android™
- Fewer steps to connect
- Wide media compatibility and functionality
Download free via App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android™).
Multi-live mode
Apps for PC, iOS, Android™, and Easy Wireless Stick feature Multi-Live Mode. This function enables media display from up to 16 different devices in split-screen configuration (4 or 16 window). You can also transmit content from one PC to up to eight projectors or displays.
* When using the [Simple], [S- DIRECT], and [M-DIRECT] setting for your display, you can connect up to 10 PCs at the same time in Multi-Live mode.
Simplified Digital Link connection
DIGITAL LINK transmits uncompressed Full HD video, audio, and control commands through a single CAT 5e or higher STP cable for up to 100 m (328 ft). Connect all your source devices to an optional DIGITAL LINK Switcher (ET-YFB200G)/Digital Interface Box (ET-YFB100G) and use just one cable to link your display. This simplifies installation and saves on cabling costs.
Note: Long Reach Mode on ET-YFB200G is not supported.
Connect a Second Display
Use a VGA cable to mirror content* on a second display or projector—even the notes you might add to documents, images, or video during your presentation. This dual-display capability makes the BF1 series ideal for use in larger venues. Supported inputs include HDMI, DVI, PC, Memory Viewer, and Whiteboard.
* Supports 1080/60p signal only
Protective Glass and AG Screen Surface for Clear Visibility
Protective glass adds extra security against impact. This insurance is invaluable in high-traffic areas such as conference rooms, classrooms, and public spaces. An improved Anti-Glare (AG) screen treatment scatters reflected light from overhead illumination to reduce glare and improve all-round visibility.
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Screen Size | 80-inch (2032 mm) |
Panel Type | LCD VA Panel/ E-LED |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Effective Display Area (W x H) | 1771 x 996 mm (69.7" x 39.2") |
Number of Pixels (H x V) | 1,920 x 1,080 pixels |
Brightness | 350 cd/m2 |
Contrast Ratio | 5000:1 |
Response Time | 4 ms(G to G) |
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L-R: Justin Shapiro, Carol Finklehoffe, Ira Leesfield, Kayla Pragid, Patricia Kennedy |
MIAMI – December 21, 2011 – Miami-based trial law firm Leesfield & Partners announces that it has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to third-year University of Miami law student Kayla Pragid. The annual scholarship is granted in association with the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) and is presented each year to a law student that demonstrates the highest standards of excellence in both academics and contributions to the community.
Kayla is currently ranked in the top 2.5% of her class and has been recognized on the Dean's List for all semesters enrolled. She is a member of the University of Miami Law Review and serves on its Moot Court Board. She has received numerous academic awards and is the Co-Founder and President of the Democratic Law Students Association and a past member of the Executive Board of the Miami Law Women Association.
Kayla has demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism, dedicating her time as a Writing Dean's Fellow at the University of Miami, where she assists students with their writing skills. Additionally, she volunteers regularly at the Health and Elder Law Clinic, which provides free legal aid to indigent clients in the Miami area. There, her efforts are largely focused on assisting with guardianship issues and other legal matters on behalf of Miami's Haitian community.
Kayla received a bachelor's degree from Boston University. Having coped with both of her parents battling cancer Kayla is also passionately involved with the American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
"Kayla was selected for this scholarship based on her exemplary academic performance and a demonstrated interest in helping improve the lives of those around her," said Patricia Kennedy, a shareholder with Leesfield & Partners who oversaw the scholarship selection process.
FAWL is a professional organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of women in the legal profession. Its membership is comprised of lawyers, judges, and professionals within the business community. This year marks Leesfield & Partner's 16thconsecutive year of participation.
About Leesfield & Partners, P.A.
Founded in 1976 and celebrating more than three decades of legal service, Leesfield & Partners is widely regarded as one of Florida's premiere trial law firms. The practice specializes in cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, aviation, cruise ship and maritime, motor vehicle accidents, product and premises liability, negligent security, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation. The firm's headquarters are located at 2350 South Dixie Highway in Miami, with offices in Miami, South Beach, Key West, and Central Florida. For more information, call (305) 854-4900 or 1-800-836-6400, or visit www.leesfield.com


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Kate Austin
Is woman doomed by natural law to be the mental inferior of man? It is not strange that woman, with all a woman's admiration for the good qualities of her sex should answer that question with an emphatic No! And yet sad to say the attitude of society, of all laws and social regulations, besides the essays of many learned men, have all answered us emphatically in the affirmative. Centuries ago theologians even debated the question as to whether woman did not lack a soul as well as brains, and some of them admitted they could find no trace of woman's soul existing! They might have had better success had they been searching for brains. Doubtless you have all read the writings of Helen Gardner, one of the smartest women in the U.S. and who was complimented as having the best paper read before the World Congress of Women at Chicago during the Worlds Fair. In a lecture by Helen Gardner which I read about 10 years ago she told of a very learned man (I have forgotten the name) who had made a specialty of the study of the Human Brain. This gentleman had discovered that woman could never hope to be the mental equal of man because her brain lacked in quantity a certain substance that predominated in the brain of man, and from this he argued that woman was deemed by nature to occupy an inferior position in comparison with man. Well, this great Professor passed away and was followed by another specialist on brains, and this one discovered a little more, and that this valuable substance his predecessor had thought of such importance to man in realm of intellect also predominated in the brains of very young children and idiots!! And then Helen Gardner — with all the impudence characteristic of her Sex — quaintly remarked that for her part she preferred quality to quantity, and if man wanted a quantity of that precious substance that predominated in the brain of an Idiot he was welcome to it.
Darwin the great Scientist was manifestly unjust to women. I will quote a few passages (bearing on the mental difference of the two Sexes) from "The Descent of Man." "The chief distinction in the intellectual Powers of the two sexes is shown by man attaining a higher eminence in whatever he undertakes than can woman, whether requiring a deep thought, reason or imagination, or merely the rise of the Sense and Hands." Also "if two lists were made of the most eminent men and women in all the arts and Sciences," that "the list would not bear comparison and that if men are capable of a decided preeminence over women on many subjects, the average of mental power in man, must be above that of a woman." Then Darwin goes on to say that "it is fortunate the father transmits mental endowment to both Sexes else man would have been as superior in mental endowment to woman as the Peacock is in ornamental plumage to the Pea hen." (How very modest is man when weighting his abilities!) Further on Darwin makes a statement that has considerable bearing on woman's status in Society. It is this: "Man being more Powerful in body and mind than woman, keeps her in a far more abject state of bondage in a savage state than does the male of any other animal," and right there is the key to the whole mystery; the word Bondage explains it all, and it is surprising that a man like Darwin did not grasp the situation. But it is only one more example of the great fact that no one man can be infallible on all points however learned and great he may be in all the arts and sciences. That grand woman Lucretia Mott said "let us take Truth for authority and not authority for Truth," and that is a bit of advice humanity needs to take to heart. Darwin made the mistake of taking authority for truth, for one authority admits in speaking of the difference of brain development of the two sexes that "more observations were needed on this point." All must admit that among the names in the Worlds' history of great writers, artists, and inventors, man leads the list in point of numbers but in quality there are not a few woman who stand on an equality with man. As a writer George Eliot — the able English woman — is one, and Wendell Phillips declared that the Brain of Harriet Martineau was worth that of 40,000 men. But what could or can one expect from a class that has been as what Darwin calls abject bondage. That way allowed none of the Privileges of school to speak of except in the last 50 years. That were taught — from the cradle up — that the sole aim of woman's existence, as Dr. E. Brooks [?] quaintly puts it, was "to glorify man and serve him forever." Woman and man as well even today are the victims of laws and customs that originated ages ago in brute force among our savage ancestors that lived in caves and fought each other over the possession of a bone or a woman, man the strongest physically but not mentally enslaved the woman and by an exhibition of muscular Power wielded in the shape of clubs over weaker men, enslaved them also. The "law of might" came and fastened its hold on the Human race and curses Humanity to the present day.
Man gained a greater ascendancy over woman than his fellows through maternity. Motherhood became an active factor to keep woman in subserviency: A woman will bear anything for the sake of her children. The maternal instinct to stay with the young, to guard them from danger, to lay down even life itself is a great law of nature that no mother can resist. In that dark past woman had no choice to speak if she was the property of the strongest and always a beast of burden. But slowly the Human race [ ] on man gradually extended his powers in many ways but he never willingly let go of any privilege; the government founded on physical force reached out to encircle the earth, the crafty, the cruel, the selfish always in the lead intellectual some of them were, but what is intellect when it has no sympathy with human kind, a monster from whom you can expect neither justice or mercy. Woman was a silent factor or if noisy condemned to the dunking stool, pillary or death.
When the art of Printing was discovered and it came into use, knowledge spread. Even the son of a serf night learn to read, and the daughter too sometimes. The spirit of liberty grew, and men began to treat women with more consideration and began to preach that it was the duty of a man to protect a woman. (Had they considered that woman was their mental equal they would not have done this). They called woman a frail and lonely flower, the angel of life, etc. There were some rebels among the woman — they declared it did not sweeten life any to be treated like a first class fool and then have heavenly names applied to their wounded self respect, and then they demanded justice in preference to protection. But they were called masculine, immodest and ostracized accordingly. But though it is possible to smother revolt you can never entirely extinguish it. And today the Rebels are boldly proclaiming by acts as well as words that they are the equal of man and that there is no sex in brain. Here it may not be out of place to quote from an article in the C[hicago] InterOcean from the Pen of Mary H. Krout, one of the brainiest American Newspapers we have now writing letters from London at the great University of London where woman stand on absolute equality with men and where exams are the most thorough and difficult of any in Europe. Women stood Higher than men and received proportionately a greater number of degrees. And the same story is told of schools in the U.S. The great trouble with my sex has been Bondage and lack of opportunity. We can see how man has been hampered in intellect by superstitions and the rule of his fellows. Woman's lot has been far worse for she has been the slave of a slave. Her Sphere is mapped out and from the cradle to the grave she is subjected to the scrutiny of Society, and the woman today in some countries enjoys much liberty, it is not the same generous measure that is given her brother. Just a few months ago the first woman was granted the right to practice medicine in Austria and to get that privilege had to appeal in person to the Emperor, every authority below him having refused this gifted woman though she stood very high in all her examinations. Think of such bigotry will you, and the injustice of asserting that woman is mentally inferior to man in face of the fact that for ages man has usurped all privileges for himself. Why as late as 1849 in the U.S. Margaret Miller of Boston wrote her Plea for the higher education of woman, and so elegant were her words that it helped to open the doors of some schools for my sex. In China they take tender female children of 5 and 6 years and bind their feet to distort and stop the growth as a helpless dependent woman is considered the most attractive. In other lands they bind and cramp the brains of women beginning also at a very tender age because a tender dependent woman is considered the most attractive I suppose. For I was told the other day by an intelligent man, that a woman is as "next door to an angel, that they were made to be taken care of, and that it would demoralize them to go to the Polls and vote," also that "men didn't love independent women anyway." I've always noticed that the men that talk that way never feel hurt when the angel chops the wood, milks the cow, and builds the fire on a cold morning. He is not afraid of that sort of independence, but only of the kind that might question his authority to dictate the sphere of that angel. Isn't it queer that women can do the hardest kind of manual labor from picking cotton, taking in washing, or working in coal mines and not a protest is heard, but should she take it in her hand to study medicine, practice law, lecture or write woman's rights essays the whole masculine world (with a few noble exceptions) and the weak-minded feminine part also are convulsed. Wise old fossils write learned and ponderous papers on the subject. The Home is in danger: woman is unsexing herself, getting coarse and masculine and if she keeps on the world will go to the dogs and more rats to the same effect. Woman even could not ride the Bicycle with any comfort for a time, so great was the ridicule and abuse heaped on her. The Preachers preached longwinded sermons, condemning it, and even doctors declared against the ill effects of the wheel. But woman persisted and won the day. She has learned long ago that she must trust her own judgment and not be guided wholly by authority, if she is to get any happiness out of life. But back to China as I mean to stick to my points, if I have any.
Now no one would be so foolish as to assert that the feet of Chinese woman were naturally deformed or inferior. We know that at birth the feet of the little baby girl were straight and beautiful like her brothers, but a cruel and artificial custom restrained the growth. Likewise it is just as foolish to assert that woman is mentally inferior to man, when it is plain to be seen her brain in a majority of cases receives the same treatment accorded the feet of Chinese girls. Common sense and observation confirm the fact of woman's equal brain development with that (of) man, when given an equal opportunity. Darwin even holds out a stand to confirm this, when he declares that if woman ever hopes to equal man or keep in sight she must take an active part in the struggle for existence.
Today we see the narrowing effects of custom. The Sons in a family are taught and urged to develop their business tact, to learn a trade, to become independent, to mingle freely in the world of business. The daughters in a family are kept under the authority of the parents 'til they pass under the authority of a husband. They are taught to make the most of their books and look out for a good catch, that is, a husband able to support them. A woman is never considered to be of age, and it is not good form for her to be without a protector of some kind. If she sows any wild oats, her inferior brain development is as palliation of the offence, and she gets the full wages of Sin while her copartner man with his superior mental endowments gets all the sympathy and is generally looked upon as having been led astray!!
But I see light shed as far as woman's Political rights are concerned and was greatly consoled the other day by reading that in Miss. woman were allowed to vote on the stock law! How proud I felt to know that my Miss. Sisters are allowed to say whether it shall be "Hog up" or "Hog out"!!! In amazement I saw their rights extended until they might vote for school director or even county officers. Hope could go no further! For did not the reporter say that the women exercised the privilege so modestly and intelligently that in time the franchise might be extended? Of course, no one is surprised that a woman should act modestly. But when she adds the word 'intelligently' to her act, the world stands agape. We have been long taught that the two could not exist in woman, that if she acted with intelligence, modesty flew heavenward. That is, she dropped intelligent action, modesty again enfolded here. But I think it is my Privilege to say that it is high time my sex ceased to monopolize all the modesty and that man ceased to monopolize all the intelligence. It is time we had a fair division and I am quite sure a little modesty will not hurt the men. As for intelligence, my sex has already experimented with that ingredient, and found it like mother Eve's forbidden fruit: Very Good.


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Sadler's Wells Sampled
Posted: February 8th, 2018 | Author: Nicholas Minns | Filed under: Festival | Tags: Alexander Whitley, Ben Wright, Break-in' Convention, Candoco, Caroline Bowditch, Eddie and Terra, Harry Barnes, Humanhood, Jenna Roberts, Jesús Carmona, Jodelle Douglas, Marco Goecke, Mathias Dingman, Nafisah Baba, Sadler's Wells, Sampled, Victoria Fox, Welly O'Brien, Yeah Yellow | Comments Off on Sadler's Wells SampledSadler's Sampled, Sadler's Wells Theatre, February 3
As Alistair Spalding writes in his welcome note to Sampled, the evening offers audiences 'the opportunity to experience a range of world-class artists and dance styles in one evening, at a reduced price'. There is also an educational element in the filmed interviews with artists or directors before each work on stage that help to bridge the gap between dance and audience. The nine works on display are eclectic so there is something for everyone, from Mikhail Fokine's Dying Swan through Jesús Carmona's flamenco Soléa Del Campanillo to Yeah Yellow's b-boy Sunshine. It's a performative smorgasbord, but unlike a restaurant menu it is impossible to pick and choose what you want to see. This may be partly what Sampled hopes to achieve — the possibility that an unfamiliar taste might develop into a new craving — but such a rich menu of performances is not the kind of dance programming that favours the taster who is after a gastronomic experience. It doesn't take long to realise the programming idea is less a format designed to inspire young dancers and encourage new audiences than a marketing ploy to promote the upcoming season, a point at which public relations acumen clashes with the art form itself.
In a bid to market the season, Sampled is crammed so full of a season's worth of extracts that it cannot add up to a coherent program and at two and a half hours it risks choreographic overload. With its staged works, free front-of-house films, VR offerings and workshops, Sampled is a cross between a festival and a convention; what it achieves, however, is getting people through the doors into the foyers and auditorium — the place is packed and what a wonderful idea to make part of the stalls a promenade area — but the success of Sampled will be measured in quantitative rather than qualitative metrics, as in how many of these newcomers will become new audience members at Sadler's Wells.
There are interviews in the printed program with some of the performers in which one of the standard questions is about their first experience of dance. Inevitably they respond that it was a single evening's work that inspired them to dance. It makes the case for underwriting opportunities for younger children to see the truly world-class repertoire Sadler's Wells puts on throughout the year rather than making Sampled their point of entry. The tired little ballerina in front of me who had to wait almost two hours to see the four minutes of Zenaida Yanowsky's The Dying Swan might have been hoping for a more propitious path to inspiration.
The majority of works in Sampled are extracts, and some that look like extracts are just very short works, like The Dying Swan and works by BBC Young Dancers Nafisah Baba, Jodelle Douglas and Harry Barnes. Marco Goecke's Wir sagen uns Dunkels for Nederlands Dans Theater 2 is a full work, though it could have been easily — and advantageously — reduced for Sampled to one of its four movements. When Baba rises joyously into the air in her solo, Inescapable, it is the first time in 30 minutes that dance's vertical dimension has been explored and Carmona reminds us soon afterwards, on top of his virtuosity, how many choreographic dimensions there are to be explored. Alexander Whitley's Kin, a duet for Birmingham Royal Ballet's Jenna Roberts and Mathias Dingman, suffers the fate of many extracts in that however beautifully constructed and danced, it has an air of being lost, while Humanhood's photograph in the program is far more enigmatic than the extract of their production, ZERO, which seems drowned in production values. The extract from Caroline Bowditch's Dedicated to… for Candoco is, despite its orphaned state, still a little jewel beautifully danced by Welly O'Brien and Victoria Fox (and co-director Ben Wright's witty, avuncular introduction augurs well for the company), while Yeah Yellow's Sunshine is rich and loud in b-boy virtuosity. Whitley features again in a pre-performance showing in the Pina Bausch room of Celestial Bodies, a VR film of an extract from his 8 Minutes, a collaboration between the Guardian's VR team and Whitley's company. Just outside the room, on the film wall, are two screens, one showing the National Youth Dance Company (run by Sadler's Wells) in sequences from Damien Jalet's Tarataseismic on location in Hull, and the other showing two young b-girls, the sisters Eddie and Terra talking and dancing on Terra's 8th birthday. Directed by Ben Williams for BCTV (Breakin' Convention's professional development course for film makers), the film has unsurprisingly won multiple awards. Now that's an inspiration worth sampling.


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Millions of Americans are missing out on billions in forgotten cash.
Currently, states, federal agencies and other organizations collectively hold more than $58 billion in unclaimed cash and benefits. That's roughly $186 for every U.S. resident. The unclaimed property comes from a variety of sources, including abandoned bank accounts and stock holdings, unclaimed life insurance payouts and forgotten pension benefits.
Some people are owed serious cash. Last year, a Connecticut resident claimed $32.8 million, proceeds from the sale of nearly 1.3 million shares of stock. The recipient of the funds requested to remain anonymous and no further details were provided.
More than $300 million in pension benefits is currently owed to some 38,000 people, according to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. The unclaimed benefits currently range from 12 cents to a whopping $704,621, with an average benefit of $9,100. Benefits may go unclaimed because an employee is unaware they had accrued retirement benefits at a previous employer, the agency said.
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However, the majority of the forgotten funds -- roughly $41.7 billion -- are held by the states, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.
Under varying state laws, financial institutions and other companies are required to turn over any funds considered "abandoned," including uncashed paychecks, forgotten bank account balances, unclaimed refunds, insurance payouts and contents of safe deposit boxes. They have found some pretty unusual items like diamonds, bottles of liquor and sardines. Property is usually considered abandoned after the holder of the account or property has had no activity or contact with the owner for several years.
The states then try to find the owner through websites, newspaper ads and booths at events like state fairs. But every year, the vast majority of unclaimed funds remain in state coffers, where the cash can be used to fund government operations. Although the states are careful to note that the owner's claim to the property will always remain valid.
"The money belongs to the owner in perpetuity. Even if the owner dies, then their heirs could come back and claim it," said Carolyn Atkinson, West Virginia's deputy treasurer for unclaimed property and a past president of National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators.
Florida's chief financial officer announced this month that the state had received 61,271 new unclaimed property accounts worth more than $25 million as part of a settlement with insurance company AIG (AIG). The settlement is one of several reached last year with major insurers, including MetLife (MET), Prudential (PRU) and Nationwide after regulators in 20 states audited the methods they used to locate life insurance beneficiaries after a policyholder's death.
Related: $800 million in lottery prizes go unclaimed
The state auditors found that many insurers would use the Social Security Administration's Death Master File to cancel annuity payments to clients who passed away, but not to start issuing payments to their beneficiaries. In some cases, companies would continue collecting premium payments from the policy's value for years after the insured's death, depleting the cash reserves down to zero.
Through the settlements, those balances are being reinstated and remitted to the states. But in many cases, beneficiaries remain unaware of their policy claim and many of their current addresses are unknown, making it hard for the funds to be connected with their rightful owner.
"Once it goes to the state, it's unlikely that the rightful owner will be found," said Mark Paolillo, a Massachusetts-based accountant and Ryan LLC's abandoned and unclaimed property practice leader.
Are you owed money? Here's where you can find out.
- State-held unclaimed property: Visit NAUPA's unclaimed.org for a map with links to each state's program.
- Life insurance: For benefits not held by the state, check the insurer's site directly. For example, MetLife has an online search.
- Pensions: For Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. benefits, visit the agency's online search directory.
- U.S. savings bonds: More than 45 million matured savings bonds, worth nearly $16 billion, remain unredeemed, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. To search the database, visit treasuryhunt.gov.
- Tax refunds: In 2011, the Internal Revenue Service said it had $153.3 million in tax refund checks that were undeliverable. To make sure you've received your checks, visit the IRS's Where's my refund? tool.
- Overbid proceeds: If a foreclosed home or tax lien for delinquent taxes is sold at auction for a price above the money owed, the former property owner is owed the so-called "overbid proceeds," which are typically held at the county level. But, counties typically send notifications about the funds to the foreclosed address, so many people remain unaware of the extra cash, according to Mary Pitman, author of "The Little Book of Missing Money." These funds are different than other unclaimed funds in that the property owner's claim in some counties only last a few years. Contact the county clerk to find out which local agency holds the funds.


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Professional soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodríguez, announced the death of their newborn son in a joint statement posted Monday on social media.
"It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away," Ronaldo and Rodríguez wrote on Twitter on Monday. "It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel."
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) April 18, 2022
The birth of their baby girl, the twin of their deceased baby boy, gives them the strength to live with "some hope and happiness," Ronaldo and Rodríguez wrote. The pair did not share a cause of death.
In October, Ronaldo and Rodríguez announced on social media they were expecting twins.
"Our baby boy, you are our angel," they wrote in the statement on Monday. "We will always love you."
Child mortality remains a global concern.
"The total number of under-5 deaths worldwide has declined from 12.6 million in 1990 to 5.0 million in 2020," the World Health Organization reports. "Since 1990, the global under-5 mortality rate has dropped by 60%, from 93 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1990 to 37 in 2020. This is equivalent to 1 in 11 children dying before reaching age 5 in 1990, compared to 1 in 27 in 2020."
The United States' infant mortality (death before age 1) rate was 5.6 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Apple Pulls 'Gay Cure' App; Accused of Religious Discrimination
Apple has pulled the so-called "gay cure" app from its App Store after gay rights activists complained in a massive petition about the message promoted by the Christian group behind the app.
Over 146,000 people signed a petition launched by LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) rights group Truth Wins Out demanding the removal of the Exodus International app, a Christian ministry that helps people with unwanted same-sex attraction.
The Exodus app was removed from the Apple store late Tuesday following a media storm over the issue.
"We are disappointed that Apple has pulled the app and we feel they are ignoring a large group of people within their customer base," Jeff Buchanan, Exodus International's senior director of Church Equipping & Student Ministries, told The Christian Post on Wednesday.
Buchanan, who helped develop the app, said Apple's decision is religious discrimination.
"This represents a lack of true religious diversity on the Apple iTunes platform. Currently, if you go to iTunes, you will find hundreds of applications that are specifically targeted to the LGBT community. You'll even find a podcast that is promoted for the gay Christian network.
"Therefore, we feel there isn't a representation of an opposing worldview or a traditional biblical worldview on sexuality," said Buchanan.
Tuesday's move marks the second time Apple has folded under pressure from gay rights activists when it comes to a Christian-based app. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company yanked the Manhattan Declaration app - a Christian document affirming the sanctity of life, the historic understanding of marriage, and religious liberty - after gay rights activists cried foul through a similar petition.
Like the Manhattan Declaration app, the Exodus app was approved by Apple and given a 4+ rating, meaning it contained no offensive material. In both cases, Apple never communicated with the groups behind the apps before deleting them.
Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr told The Christian Post Wednesday that the app was removed because it was deemed offensive.
"We removed the Exodus International app from the App Store because it violates our developer guidelines by being offensive to large groups of people," he said.
When asked about the app's 4+ rating, Neumayr said that Apple is not commenting any further other than the statement provided.
While the app was touted as a "gay cure" app by opponents, Buchanan has said the group promotes no such thing. The Exodus app represents information already on the Exodus International website, which included access to the ministry's events, blog, videos, podcasts, and Facebook page.
"Apple needs to evaluate their rating system," said Buchanan. "We are confused as to why they gave us a 4+ rating and now officially declared it as offensive to large groups of people.
"It seems to be that Apple is highly influenced by various activists groups as whether an app is offensive or not."
Executive Director of Truth Wins Out Wayne Besen praised Apple's decision as "wise and responsible."
"This is not a question of free speech, but of stopping a virulently anti-gay organization from peddling false speech at the expense of vulnerable LGBT youth," added John Becker, Truth Wins Out's director of communications and development.
The LBGT group had accused Exodus of misusing research on its website, a claim that Buchanan rejected. In the petition, Truth Wins Out also calls Exodus' message "hateful" and "bigoted."
"Exodus International loves the gay community," responded Buchanan. "We love those with unwanted same-sex attraction. Our desire is to present a Christ-centered message to everyone about his redemptive power and his ability to transform everyone's lives."
The Exodus director pointed out that Truth Wins Out is actually the one silencing dialogue and limiting diversity, the same principles promoted by the group.
"This is the same group that is asking for Oprah to fire Lisa Ling for reporting on Exodus International. They are also going after Chick-fil-A and their affiliation with various religious groups and they are responsible for helping pull the Manhattan Declaration back in November," he said.
Buchanan said that people have a choice whether to download the app or not.
"No one needs to download it (Exodus app) if they find it offensive," he said, noting there are many apps that he chooses not to download because he finds them personally offensive.
He said Exodus is asking supporters of the app to contact Apple and ask it be reinstated.
"We simply want the right and ability to proclaim [our] message on various platforms throughout the country."


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(Family Features) Whether fresh cherries are a favorite or a treat you've yet to try, the time to enjoy them is now.
Orchards in the Pacific Northwest, the nation's largest growing region, experienced a long, cool spring, which often translates into more time and energy a tree can put into the fruit. When combined with the superior growing conditions characteristic to the area, this season's fruit showcases what Northwest cherries are known for: their large size and sweet flavor profile.
Popular varieties grown in the Northwest include the mahogany-red Bings and super-sweet, yellow Rainiers. Rainier cherries, with their unique golden color and red blush, tend to ripen earlier in the year. Growers pick Rainier cherries over multiple weeks, selecting the ripest fruit each time.
Other varieties include the early-ripening Chelans and Tietons, followed by the often larger and darker Skeenas, Sweethearts and Lapins. Aside from the light-hued Rainier (which has juice that doesn't stain) you can typically spot sweet cherries by their dark red skins – in general, the darker, the sweeter.
Great taste aside, sweet cherries are a healthful addition to summer picnics, parties and barbecues thanks to their fiber, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory power. They make for a snack that both grownups and little ones can enjoy straight out of the bowl thanks to their stem "handle" and can perk up appetizers, salads, desserts, sweet or savory sauces and more.
Outside of summer get-togethers, cherries make for a better-for-you late-night snack option as well. A cup of fresh, sweet cherries contains only 90 calories along with a low glycemic index of 22 making their cold, sweet crunch a tasty way to satisfy hunger cravings. Plus, they boast melatonin, which helps regulate circadian rhythm and promote healthy sleep patterns.
Fresh cherries should be kept in a sealed bag or container, and keep for approximately two weeks when refrigerated. To extend the cherry season and enjoy their health benefits after summer fades, buy an extra bag or two and preserve cherries by rinsing, packing and freezing them.
Basic freezing instructions
- Select 3-5 pounds of firm, ripe, Northwest-grown sweet cherries.
- After rinsing and draining, spread whole cherries with stems in a layer on a baking sheet.
- Place in freezer until firm then pack into freezer-proof containers or plastic freezer bags. Remove excess air and cover tightly.
- Add frozen cherries to smoothies or juices, or defrost and put in hot cereal, pies, turnovers, cobblers and more. Or enjoy as a frozen, sweet late-night treat.
To create a festive cherry dish for the summer season, try this Cherry Bruschetta as a snack or appetizer. Find more recipes and cherry tips at nwcherries.com.
Cherry Bruschetta
Serves: 8
- 18 slices (1/2-inch thick) small baguette-style bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 cups pitted Northwest fresh sweet cherries, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced yellow sweet pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
- Heat oven to 350° F.
- Arrange baguette slices on cookie sheet and toast one side 5 minutes. Turn slices, brush with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and bake 5 minutes longer.
- Combine cherries, cilantro, sweet pepper, green onions, lime juice, lime peel, garlic salt, pepper and remaining olive oil; mix well.
- Top each baguette with thin slice of cheese, 1 tablespoon cherry mixture and sprinkle of sliced basil. Serve warm or cold.
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5 employment law changes coming in April - what staff and companies need to know
Numerous employment laws changes are coming into effect in April, including a change in statutory sick pay and an increase in the national minimum wage.
Here's everything you need to know, including changes to statutory sick pay and minimum wage.
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Hide AdEmployment tribunal compensation awards and rates
Employment tribunal compensation rates will increase from 6 April 2021. As of this date, the maximum week's pay for redundancy pay purposes will increase from £538 to £544, explains Kate Palmer, HR Advice Director at Peninsula.
However, statutory guarantee pay will be staying at £30.
Ms Palmer said: "This is important for the purposes of tribunal claims because it means that the maximum statutory redundancy pay, as well as unfair dismissal basic award pay, will both now be £16,320.
"The unfair dismissal compensatory award, which is set to compensate the claimant for past and future lost attributed to the dismissal, is a maximum of 52 weeks' pay, subject to a new maximum of £89,493.".
The maximum amount of additional award for unfair dismissal, which is set to compensate claimants when employers fail to adhere to a tribunal instruction in order to re-engage them, will rise to £28,288, taking into account average weekly earnings.
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Employers are liable for the payment of statutory sick pay (SSP) to eligible employees. The current rate is £95.85 per week, but this is set to rise to £96.35 from 6 April 2021.
The lower earnings limit for eligibility to statutory payments will stay the same at £120 per week.
Family leave
The weekly rates of statutory family leave - which includes maternity and paternity leave - will increase by 77p per week on 4 April 2021, rising from £151.20 per week to £151.97 per week.
Minimum wage rates
From 1 April 2021, national minimum wage rates are also set to increase.
The new hourly rates are as follows:
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The National Living Wage (NLW) threshold is being lowered to include all those aged 23 and over. Currently, the NLW is payable only to people who are aged 25 and over.
The IR35 legislation - which aims to ensure that contractors are paying the appropriate amount of tax - is also changing for some private sector businesses.
Currently, most contractors are required to determine their own status as an employee or contractor.
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"Smaller clients will be exempt from this obligation, and the contractor remains liable for determining their own tax status," adds Ms Palmer.


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Updated July 28, 2021 at 10:52 AM ET
Just 34% of Alabamians are fully vaccinated – ranking last in the United States. And the state is experiencing a fourth wave of COVID infection that is spiking across the South, a region with low vaccination rates, and rapid spread of the more contagious delta variant of the virus.
In Alabama, hospitalizations are up five-fold since the beginning of July and public health officials are sounding the alarm.
"The slope of this increase, the rate of which the hospitalization numbers are going up, is unprecedented in Alabama," says Dr. Scott Harris, the state health officer.
Brittany Williams is 32 and works in medical billing in Mobile. She's seen more new COVID-19 cases recently, both at work and in her own family. That's what convinced her to overcome her anxiety about the vaccine.
"I really wanted more research to come out. I didn't want to be the first," says Williams, who recently stopped to get her first dose at a pop-up clinic the local health department had set up at a food truck festival along the Mobile River. "It's a little scary, but the virus is even scarier."
The nurses reassure Williams when she asks about possible side effects of the vaccine, including if it could affect her fertility. She's convinced it's safe, and takes the shot.
"Whoo," she exclaims after it's done. "I did it."
Health officials worry about the rise in COVID-19 infections
Health officials are trying to reach more people like Williams — people in the 18- to 49-year-old age bracket. One strategy is coming to public events like this food truck festival, or flea markets. They're also holding clinics at churches, barbershops, and truck stops. Public universities are offering incentives such as extra dining dollars and premium parking for students who return to campus fully vaccinated.
Alabama's Gulf Coast is experiencing the highest per capita spread of COVID in the state, yet only about one in three people are vaccinated. There have been outbreaks in daycare centers, sports camps and churches, mostly fueled by the delta variant, according to epidemiologist Rendi Murphree, director of disease control at the Mobile County Health Department.
She says it's a frightening situation.
"That combination — low vaccination rates, delta variant, super high numbers of cases occurring on a weekly basis — it's not likely to get better anytime soon," Murphree says. "It's just spreading like wildfire."
She says the vaccine could be the firebreak, but getting people to take it means overcoming misinformation and mistrust.
"We hear different reasons, like 'I don't need the vaccine, I never get sick,'" she says. "Some people, particularly in minority populations, are still very distrustful of the health care system that has not served them well in the past."
Merceria Ludgood, president of the Mobile County Commission, is worried about the worst-case scenario.
"If we aren't able to figure out a way to get more people vaccinated, then we're going to be in the throes of this for years and years," warns Ludgood. "It's terrifying because we can't help but see a spike in deaths."
Ludgood also believes there's a political dimension to the low vaccine uptake.
"It's almost as if 'if I don't get the vaccine, then this helps to make [Democratic President] Biden fail.'"
In conservative Alabama, epidemiologist Murphree says she reminds people where the vaccination push came from.
"Project warp speed was a Republican administration effort," she says. "The vaccine was developed not by the government, but by scientists, with the full support of a Republican administration."
Murphree and other health officials have been recruiting doctors, pharmacists, religious leaders, and sports figures to help get the word out that vaccines are safe, and free. University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban has encouraged Crimson Tide fans to get a shot, and says his team is nearly 90% vaccinated. And a former Auburn coach turned politician is also trying to help.
"I'm Tommy Tuberville, United States senator for the great state of Alabama, but you can call me coach," Sen. Tuberville says in a video posted on Facebook.
"We're on the one-yard line, but we just need one more play to run it in. You can help us get the win against COVID by getting vaccinated."
Messaging aside, state policy curtails the response to this new wave of COVID. A new Alabama law, for instance, prevents governments, businesses, schools and colleges from requiring vaccinations.
And Republican Gov. Kay Ivey rejects calls for mask mandates, even for unvaccinated kids in public schools, a measure recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Ivey says she's done all she can to get the pandemic under control, and is growing frustrated with people who won't get inoculated.
"It's time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks not the regular folks. It's the unvaccinated folks that are letting us down," Ivey told news reporters last Thursday. "These folks are choosing a horrible lifestyle of self-inflicted pain."
Even with rising COVID-19 hospitalizations, vaccine skepticism persists
Back at the Mobile food truck festival, the sense of urgency is getting through to vendor Lillie McCoy.
"We need some type of protection to help us get through this because I don't want to die," she says. "We got to do our part by getting vaccinated."
McCoy says finding time to get the shot had been an obstacle for her, and this pop-up clinic solved the problem. She got her first dose just before opening Soul Heaven Café, a food truck she runs with her husband.
"What a great opportunity when it's right here for free and I can get it done while I'm here at the festival," she says before prodding her husband Antonio Smith to get vaccinated.
"Come on. You going to get yours?" she asks.
He doesn't budge.
"I ain't ready for it yet," he says.
Smith says he wants more proof that the vaccine is safe, especially for someone like him with underlying health issues.
"How do I know that it's going to protect me?" he asks. "That's all I want to know."
That's the kind of assurance health officials are trying to emphasize now that nearly all of Alabama's COVID hospitalizations and deaths are among the unvaccinated.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.


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Physics[D_] - indexed covariant differential operator with respect to curvilinear spacetime coordinates
Calling Sequence
D_[mu](A, [X])
a name representing an integer number between 0 and the spacetime dimension, can also be the number itself or preceeded by ~ to represent a contravariant index
any mathematical expression or relation between expressions, or a set or list of them, or an rtable
a list of differentiation variables to which the index mu refers
The D_[mu] command is a computational representation for ▿μ, the covariant differential operator, a tensor, the generalization of ∂μ to curvilinear coordinates.
D_ can also be used without an index, as in D_(A) displayed as ▿A, in which case it represents the total differential in curvilinear coordinates, and the output comes automatically expanded as D_[mu](A) * d_(X[~mu]), displayed as ▿AⅆX μ where X is a coordinates system and X[~mu] is the corresponding spacetime vector.
The covariant D_[mu] = ▿μ is defined in terms of the Christoffel symbols as
when acting on a covariant tensor as Aν, and as
when acting on a contravariant tensor. For tensors of higher rank, for each covariant index there is one negative Christoffel term as in the formula for Aν and for each contravariant index there is one positive Christoffel term as in the formula for Aν.
To express ▿μAν using this definition in terms of Christoffel symbols use convert to d_ or expand which also know about other identities for ▿μ.
The contravariant gμ,ν▿ν=▿μ is entered as D_[~mu], so using the same D_ just with a contravariant index.
Computations performed with the Physics package commands take into account Einstein's sum rule for repeated indices - see `.` and Simplify. The distinction between covariant and contravariant indices in the input of tensors is done by prefixing contravariant ones with ~, say as in ~mu; in the output, contravariant indices are displayed as superscripts. For contracted indices, you can enter them one covariant and one contravariant. Note however that - provided that the spacetime metric is galilean (Euclidean or Minkowski), or the object is a tensor also in curvilinear coordinates - this distinction in the input is not relevant, and so contracted indices can be entered as both covariant or both contravariant, in which case they will be automatically rewritten as one covariant and one contravariant. Tensors can have spacetime and space indices at the same time. To change the type of letter used to represent spacetime or space indices see Setup.
When only one argument is given to D_ or D_[mu], say as in D_[mu](A), the differentiation variables are the default ones, as indicated by Setup(differentiationvariables). Note you can set various coordinate systems and choose which one is to be considered the differentiation variables for D_ using Setup.
You can also override the default differentiation variables by passing two arguments to D_ or D_[mu], in which case the second argument is expected to be a list with the differentiation variables, as in D_[mu](A, [x1, x2, ...]), and so this list should have as many symbols as the dimension of spacetime, which by default is 4 but can be set to any value with the Setup command.
Some automatic checking and simplifications are carried out each time an operation such as D_[mu](A) is executed. The checking is concerned with possible syntax errors. Regarding the automatic simplifications, a summary is as follows:
If A does not depend on the differentiation variables or is equal to the metric g_, then 0 is returned.
If A is a scalar then d_[mu](A) is returned.
If A belongs to the differentiation variables, then the definition of D_[mu](A) is applied and the resulting value returned.
If A is a sum, product, power, or known function, then the differentiation is distributed accordingly, the same way it is done by d_.
A number of additional identities for covariant derivatives are returned when using expand.
To perform the differentiation, the D_ command makes us of the diff command of the Physics package, which in turn uses the standard Maple diff command, so that any user-defined differentiation rule, such as for a function foo, of the form `diff/foo`, is automatically taken into account by D_.
The %D_ command is the inert form of D_, so it represents the same mathematical operation but without performing it. To perform the operation, use value.
Set up a coordinate system to work with - the first one to be set is automatically taken as the differentiation variables for d_, the covariant derivative D_ and the dAlembertian
Systems of spacetime coordinates are:X=x,y,z,t
When Physics is initialized, the default spacetime metric is of Minkowski type. You can see the metric querying Setup, as in Setup(metric);, or directly entering the metric g_ with no indices
For illustration purposes Define an arbitrary spacetime tensor A
Defined objects with tensor properties
Check the nonzero components of Christoffel: if, as in the Minkowski case, there are none, then ▿μ=∂μ
To set the scenario as an arbitrary non-galilean spacetime set the metric to be arbitrary, that is, depending on 10 arbitrary functions of the spacetime coordinates X
Setting lowercaselatin_is letters to represent space indices
The arbitrary metric in coordinates x,y,z,t
Signature: - - - +
Related to displaying the components of Christoffel, it is convenient to have a compact display of the 10 arbitrary functions entering the metric as well as of their derivatives; for that purpose use the enhanced display scheme of the differential equation packages.
f__1x,y,z,twill now be displayed asf__1
f__10x,y,z,twill now be displayed asf__10
f__2x,y,z,twill now be displayed asf__2
f__3x,y,z,twill now be displayed asf__3
f__4x,y,z,twill now be displayed asf__4
f__5x,y,z,twill now be displayed asf__5
f__6x,y,z,twill now be displayed asf__6
f__7x,y,z,twill now be displayed asf__7
f__8x,y,z,twill now be displayed asf__8
f__9x,y,z,twill now be displayed asf__9
So from herein, in the display of expressions, derivatives are displayed as indexed and the functionality of the arbitrary functions is suppressed.
Check the value of Γ__α,μ,ν for α = μ = ν = 1
So now, for the total differential and the covariant derivative, we have
To express these results using the definition in terms of Christoffel symbols use expand or convert to d_
To compute with a representation for ▿ without actually performing the operation, use the inert form %D_. To afterwards perform the operation use value
The covariant derivative of a scalar is always equal to the ∂ derivative
To reduce the amount of input notation, a scalar constructed with contracted indices in tensors can be entered with all contracted indices covariant, or as a power in the case of a contracted product of a tensor with itself. For example, use AμAμ=Aμ2
and as expected in the case of scalars, in the above you see no Christoffel symbols.
Set the spacetime metric g_ by giving the square of the spacetime interval
Coordinates: x,y,z,t. Signature: - - - +
The generalized divergence of a vector in curvilinear coordinates
See Also
`.`, Christoffel, Coordinates, d_, Define, DifferentialGeometry[Tensor][CovariantDerivative], Physics, Physics conventions, Physics examples, Physics Updates, Tensors - a complete guide, Mini-Course Computer Algebra for Physicists, Setup, value
Landau, L.D., and Lifshitz, E.M. The Classical Theory of Fields, Course of Theoretical Physics Volume 2, fourth revised English edition. Elsevier, 1975.
The Physics[D_] command was introduced in Maple 16.
For more information on Maple 16 changes, see Updates in Maple 16.
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Rabbi Reisner's project resulted in a teshuva (legal position paper) titled "Wired to the Kadosh Baruch Hu," in which he ruled that a virtual minyan conducted via video-conferencing was not "kosher."
Now, one of my colleagues has opened his daily minyan through Skype access which brings this halakhic question back into discussion. Skype had yet to be invented back in 1998 when Rabbi Reisner considered the issues surrounding virtual minyan participation. In a bulletin article for his synagogue (reposted by the Rabbinical Assembly), Temple Emunah in Lexington, Massachusetts, Rabbi David Lerner refers to Rabbi Reisner's published teshuva noting that he reasoned that should the technology come available the virtual minyan would be permissible.
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Based on my reading of Rabbi Reisner's teshuva, the issue of reciting kaddish as part of an already constituted real-time minyan was a separate issue from constituting a minyan via the Internet through video conferencing. Thus, so long as a minyan is already in place in Lexington, Massachusetts at Rabbi Lerner's congregation, there was never a question about a "virtual participant" reciting Kaddish in that minyan.
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Scones are always a tasty treat for breakfast, but they can be a bit of a hassle in the morning when all you want is a quick and easy breakfast. But these Apple Cinnamon Scones take the hassle out of making this breakfast treat. The dough can be prepared from 1 hour to a day in advance. I made mine the night before and in the morning all I had to do was cut, dip and then bake them. No mess, no hassle, and no need to rush around like crazy to get everything done on time.
They were very tasty, but too dry for my taste. It was that typical dry, slightly flaky scone texture. I guess some people like it that way but I don't. If you don't either, use more than 1 cup of grated apple (I found that 1 regular sized apple was more the 1 cup, so use about 1 and 1/2 apples or to taste) and add another egg. Depending on the total amount of flour you use (which will always vary if you're measuring with cups) you may have to add a tad bit more milk during the mixing. I added about 1 tablespoon more.
Other then that, they were great! I liked the cinnamon sugar topping and also how the apples infused the scones. They're healthy too! Made with whole wheat flour (I used whole wheat pastry flour) and coconut flour, these scones have extra fiber and tenderness from the coconut flour. All you'll need next is some butter and jam.
Apple Cinnamon Scones |
Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy, Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy |
Apple Cinnamon Scones
Servings: 8 Scones
Preparation Time: 15 minutes plus 1 hour to 1 day of chilling
- 1 cup grated or finely chopped tart apples (Granny Smith or Jonagold work well)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons coconut oil, solid
- 1 egg, separated
- 1/2 cup whole milk, more if needed
In small bowl combine apples with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Toss to coat apple pieces.
In medium bowl combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in coconut oil until mixture is coarse and crumbly. Beat egg yolk with milk. Add to flour mixture.
With an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix until a loose "dough" forms (approx. 2 minutes). Add an extra tablespoon or so of milk if needed. Mix in apple pieces. Dough will be loose and sticky.
Form dough into a flat 6-inch round disk and wrap in parchment paper. Place in a tightly sealed zip lock bag. Refrigerate 1 hour. Dough also holds well if made a day in advance and refrigerated.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a jelly roll or cookie sheet with coconut oil.
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- Left over egg white
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Beat egg white with milk.
In shallow plate, combine sugar with cinnamon. Remove dough from fridge and cut into 8 equal wedges. Brush top and sides with egg mixture. Dip top of scone into sugar mixture. Place scones 2 inches apart on greased sheet.
Bake 25-30 minutes, until tops are slightly brown. Serve warm.
Recipe submitted by Tammy, Union City, TN
Preparation by Sarah Shilhavy